Toddle About Northamptonshire Spring 2013 by Toddle About Magazine

Loving life with little ones

April - June 2013 - Northamptonshire

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to the Spring issue of Toddle About Northamptonshire! Well, spring has finally arrived. I know it’s true because the clocks have gone forward, Easter has passed and it’s still light at 8pm. Oh, and it’s April. I just hope that by the time you read this, it has stopped snowing! Don’t get me wrong, I love the snow - I just think it should learn its place. It’s now time to get out and about in the sunshine. And, just in case you’re feeling the same way, we’ve made this edition all about getting outdoors. In the What’s New? section, you’ll find loads of ideas of things to do, and of course the Daily Activity Planner is packed full of groups and classes you can try out with your little one. If you fancy a bit of camping, you can read all about a super, familyfriendly festival called The Just So Festival, and we have some fab ideas of free outdoor things to do with children from Little Houghton Nursery and Quinton House School (p.17 & 31). Regardless of the weather, we hope you manage to get out and enjoy some of the amazing things on offer this spring. While I’m here, have you subscribed to receive the Toddle About magazine in the post yet? It’s completely FREE, and as more and more people subscribe, we have fewer copies for you to pick up around town - so it’s worth subscribing to make sure you don’t miss the next issue! You can subscribe at www.toddleabout.co.uk/subscribe. Loving life with little ones,

Tim and Ruth

Contents What’s New?

Indoor Play Time

Craft Activity Shop About

4-9

10 12-15

Family Festival

Outdoor Games

Toddle Models

19-21

Reader Review

Controversy Corner

24-25

Special Offers

26-29

Your Forest School Mums Making It

31 32-33

Daily Activity Planner 35-53 Toddle About Directory 54

Owners/Editors Tel: 01327 830171 or Email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Cover Picture: Toddle Models winner, 3 year-old Jack Bunting from Northampton. Thank you to James Thorpe Photography for the gorgeous shot (www.jthorpe.net). Win your child on our front cover! Find out how on p.21.

Meet the team....

Linda - Advertising Sales & Support Eloise - Graphic Designer & Editor

Gemma - Office Support

8,500 copies of Toddle About are distributed every quarter around Northampton, Daventry, Towcester & Brackley surrounding areas. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information in Toddle About is accurate and correct, we cannot guarantee that this is so and neither Toddle About nor Tim Freed can accept any liability for loss, damage or problems arising from any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in content, nor from actions taken by readers based on information or opinions presented in advertisements or throughout the magazine. Images and information supplied by 3rd parties have been accepted in good faith and all liability for any legal transgression including breach of copyright remains with the supplying parties.

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What’s new for bumps, babies & toddlers in the Northamptonshire area Key to each area:

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Not only do we struggle to find the men in our lives something for their birthday or Christmas but now that Father’s Day is you get for fast approaching, what on earth do g? Look no the man who already has everythin uct range prod ’s men a has llery Jewe KNR further re your captu – sizes ly fami to suit all budgets and to make silver in ts rprin finge one’s little ious prec Dads and a special personalised keepsake for ’s Pendants on Grandads. Key Rings from £75, Men from £95. leather or chain from £75 and Cufflinks made hand all – one every There is something for June – last 16th ay Sund is Day r’s Fathe r. orde to off Toddle orders 8th June. Don’t forget your 10% e www. About Voucher too! Visit to buy onlin 449 to make knrjewellery.co.uk or call 07967 399 an appointment. P.14

Upcoming NCT Nearly New Sales

If you want to buy top quality baby and children’s clothes and equipment at bargain price s, then NCT Nearly New Sales are definitely worth checking out (See below):

Sale Towcester Nearly New

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Date: Saturday 27th April Where: Northampton High School For Girls 11:15am - 1pm (10:30am entry for NCT members) Entry £1.50 For more info, to volunteer, advertise or sell contact nctsalenorthampton@yahoo.co.uk

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Northampton

Early Learning Centre Moves Home

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The team from the Northampton Early Learning Centre store in Market Walk would like to say a big thank you to all their customers for shopping with them over the years, and are looking forward to seeing everyone soon in their brand new home inside the Mothercare store in St James Retail Park. You’ll find a great range of Early Learning Centre toys in the new store, that help children develo p as they play and have fun, and you can order from over 2000 toys for free delivery to the store. Sharon, Lesley, Pat and George will be holding playtime sessions at Early Learning Centre in Mothercare, so come along soon and join in the fun. There’s free parking and you can shop for children’s clothes, prams & pushchairs, and car seats all at the same time. P.12

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Music Bugs have launched a new class at Welton Village Hall near Daventry on Tuesdays at 1.30pm. Music Bugs classes last 40 and excitement with minutes and are full of fun ps such as puppets, pro c asti fant of ety vari e a larg machines, floaty ble bub s, pom parachutes, pom r free trial class, you k scarves and teddies. To boo and quote 7 101 578 4 084 on a Fion contact ‘Toddle About’. P.42

New Creative Kids Parties

Gemstar has a brand new party aimed at young children who love to be creative. It also happens to be perfect for parents who don’t want any of the hassle or mess that could go with a craft-based party like this! Gemstar’s Creative Kids is for children aged 5+ and involves painting, colouring or creating during the 2 hour session at your hom e. Check out the website for more informati on www.gemstarparties.co.uk P.22 icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

New Little Turtle Swim Company Classes in Flore To celebrate their 4th Birthday, The Little Turtle Swim Company is launching a new class and with space available on the new classes they are offering a unique discount that covers not only new but also existing swimmers... The new classes are at Charter House Retreat in Flore (NN7 4LZ) on Tuesdays from 10:30 - 2:30, starting in April 2013. Classes last 30 minutes and cost £60 for a 6-week term. They are suitable for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years (pre-school only). Quote ‘Toddle About’ to claim a 10% discount off your first term’s fees. Contact Zara on 01908 543384 . www.littleturtleswimcompany.co.uk P.7

Dallington Tennis Pre-School Sessions

Dallington Tennis Club in Northampton is set within beautiful woodlands with 7 courts surrounding the lake making it the perfect environment for your child’s first tennis experience. Offering pre-school sessions for 2- 5 year olds with qualified tennis coaches, they focus on developing key movement and co ordination skills that are the foundation for any sport. To claim a free trial session, use your voucher in the Toddle About offers section. Contact James on 07747785344 or email jameshaley53@ hotmail.com to book your place. More info at www.dallingtonjuniortennis.com. P.37

lt New Maths Help: The Learning Vau

encourage The Learning Vault offers a service to in a tics ema math in ing learn and develop qualified positive and constructive way. With one-toand experienced teachers, they offer ng in ialisi spec n, tuitio e one, group and onlin ative years mathematics tuition during the form between 4 and 11. irements Lessons are tailored to individual requ because every child is unique. For info Vault and booking, contact The Learning or on 07878878351 or 07961589730 thelearningvault@mail.com. . P.21 Special introductory offers available

Free Swimming, Free Soft Play & Free Cinema with Trilogy Membership

The new all-inclusive Trilogy Junior Active Membership covers one course - either Swimming lessons (Adult & Child water confidence classes through to pre-school lessons and beyond), or Gym Minis, an introductory course for those walking to 4 years old. Plus membership also includes free swimming, free soft play sessions and free films at the Forum Cinema. Junior active membership costs just £19.95 per month. Phone Mounts, Danes, Lings or Duston on 01604 838 333 or visit www.nleisure.co.uk for details. P.38

Exciting Opportunity with Cha Char Chimps

exception Musical Monkeys (with reof Daventry District) has name ed ark em trad a to d brande ark provides a em trad The . ‘Cha Char Chimps’ to run your own you for profitable opportunity e. Everything’s nse lice a as ss ine bus music show iness in your bus n ow r provided to start up you starter kit a t, suppor area - full training and material, ting rke ma s, pet pup with props and email an g, thin clo d an admin pack, brande What’s more, re. mo and te bsi we address and percentage of profit it’s not a franchise and no to earn extra money in is taken! If you are ready ily life, email ness@ fam h wit a way that fits in 330 for a chat. P.33 683 ccchimps.com or 07917

me&i – Swedish Design For You and Your Children!

New to Northamptonshire Children’s clothes (age 0 -12) radiating quality, colour and playfulness with an excellent fit. Stylish, versatile and easy to match. See the range at www.meandi.se/en. me&i clothes are made in European factories that care for their workers and the environment. The baby range is made from 100% organic cotton and fit perfectly over reusable nappies. The entire range is guaranteed free from harmful chemicals, making them perfect for those with sensitive skin. See the whole range at a me&i party - to book a party or place an order, contact Claire on 07989 570 573 or claire.favier-tilston@meandi.eu.P.13

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Cushi Tush Give Away Win tickets to the NEC Baby Show

Little Kickers Launch New Class with Exclusive HALF PRICE Offer for You

Thanks to the Cushi Tush team, we have a pair of tickets to give away for the forthcoming Baby Show at the NEC in May, worth £22. The show is being held 17-19 May at the NEC in Birmingham and is a fantastic chance to browse and buy virtually anything you could ever need for your baby. To enter our prize draw to win these tickets, simply email prize@toddleabout.co.uk with your name and number by Sunday 5th May. Good luck! P.56

ntry, Little Due to increasing demand in Dave all class for footb new a g Kickers are launchin The new ‘Little children aged 18mths - 2½ years. 10:30 Kicks’ class will run on Thursdays from and Toddle 11:15am at Daventry Leisure Centre, About readers get 50% off their first term’s fees when they enrol before the end of May and quote ‘Toddle About’. Contact Antony on 01327 700153 or lnewbould@ littlekickers.co.uk to book your child’s place or for more info. P.53

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New Duston Tennis Sessions

ch Duston Tennis Club’s Head Coa to nis Ten Tots ging brin David Barr is Duston and Grange Park! is 3 years Now that his daughter Lucy pass to ts wan only not old, David ghter but other his coaching skills onto his dau “Having played says id Dav too. tots and nts pare great sport a t wha w kno I tennis all my life, be enjoyed by can tennis is for all ages. Tennis e their motor anc enh n dre chil help all and will n.” David atio rdin co-o skills, social skills and ard system to keep rew er stick a ed elop dev has coming to tennis as children enthusiastic about gress. David also uses well as monitoring their pro ent to develop the ipm equ ve vati inno a range of is and other sports. tenn for all round skills needed session with David, nis Ten Tots t nex r you k boo To P.35 . 693 call 07912 746

Hedgehog Hill Nursery Under New Management Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery in Greens Norton recently became part of the Best Start Nurs eries family, which was founded in May 2000. Their other two settings are based in South Leice stershire and have an excellent local reputatio n with their Alma Park site rated as ‘OUTSTANDING ’ in August 2012. They hope to continue delivering and building on the excellent reputatio n Hedgehog Hill has already built its foundations on. For more information, please call 0132 7 323012 or email info@beststartnurseries.com . You can also visit www.beststartnurseries.com P.47

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Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy are launching a new Baby Ballet class at St. Mary’s Church Hall in Roade on Tuesdays at 3.45-4.15. Perfect for children from 2 years the basic old, Krystle’s Baby Ballet classes teach tion, rdina co-o , pline disci e: danc of principles ulating balance and posture, in a fun and stim Baby Ballet environment. These new classes join -10.30. 10.00 at s rday Satu on orth classes in Brixw 91 8528 1 0779 call , class trial To book your free and quote ‘Toddle About’. P.44

Fantastic New Cupcake Decorating Parties Perfect for children aged 3+, Dainty Bakes provide a wonderful alternative to the usual party entertainment on offer out there. Children will learn how to ice six home-made cupcakes using professional piping techniques. They will create a beautiful sunflower after which they can let their imaginations run wild using sprinkles and frosting as well as cutting shapes from sugar paste to decorate their cakes. Parties last 90 minutes, all equipment provided. We even clear away all the mess at the end!! 10% off bookings made before 1/7/13 - just quote ‘Toddle About’ - contact Dainty Bakes on natalie@daintybakes.com or 0774911750 0. See www.daintybakes.com for information. P.22

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Indoor Play Time

Stay & Play ...All Day! Our Tots sessions run from 9.30am - 2.30pm Tuesday to Friday during school term times. Children: 12 months—4 years £2.75 includes a cup of squash and a biscuit. Babies: 12 months and under £1 or FREE if accompanied by an older sibling. • FREE ample parking • Seating area • Baby facilities • Restaurant Talk to us about our Tots Loyalty card Visit Berzerk at weekends and school holidays and pay the Tots price!

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little one Now you can enjoy a swim with your ng. setti calm y, lovel a in pool warm in a safe, ily Fam a ing runn now Aqualight Babies are emy on Swim Session at Weston Favell Acad . The Family Sundays from 11.00am – 12.00 noon family open an but Swim Session is not a class with swim to nts pare for session their children (like going to any local pool). There will not be any form of teaching. Cost is just £4.50 for one adult and one child. Please call 01604 830405 to book a place. P.36

Akeley Wood Competition Winners In our last edition, Akeley Wood Junior School & Nursery told you how to make an ice sun catcher - and they offered a prize to best sun catcher made by a Toddle About reader! Well, they ended up choosing two winners from all the entries they received - so congratulations to Maisie and Jack! You can see their winning entries here:

Hartbeeps Classes Come to Northampton Hartbeeps classes are enchanting, creative, educational and most importantly fun! Challenging the accepted definitions of traditional baby and toddler music classes, we explore different everyday themes, bringing them to life through props, puppetry, music and singing. We aim to transport parents and children to a colourful, tactile wonderland – unlike other music sessions, our little Hartbeepers are encouraged to move and jump around as much as they like and let their imaginations run free. For more information on classes please conta ct Amy at amy@hartbeeps.com or 01933 56315 9 or 07775 877093. P.35

Baby Sensory Father’s Day Special With Baby Sensory sessions now running in Daventry and Towcester, you are invited to come for a free trial to experience the fun. You and your baby will share the thrill of Baby Pirates, explor e the Country Garden, journey into a Magical Underwater World and meet Animals in the Jungle through our range of themed lesson plans - in fact each week there is something new. And if you’re looking for something specia l to offer Dad for fathers day why not book him onto one of our weekend Father’s Day Specia ls in June, open to all Toddle About readers with babies under 13months - contact Tori Reynolds banbury@babysensory.co.uk for more information or to make a booking. P.50

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Guilsborough Pre-school Teddy Bear’s Picnic Open Morning Guilsborough Pre-school invites you and your children to a fabulous morning of fun with games, singing and play at their Teddy Bear’s Picnic Open Morning! The Open Morning offers all parents and children the opportunity to explore the setting, meet the staff and see the children at play. The Teddy Bear’s Picnic Open Morning will be held on Wednesday 1st May from 9.30am – 12 noon. Guilsborough Preschool is a highly sought after village Pre-school that offers a fabulous, friendly, home from home setting for Pre-school children from 2 years old. Contact Dawn or Amanda on 01604 740761, email manager.gps@btinternet.com or visit www.preschool.btck.co.uk P.52

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FATHER'S DAY Craft

Don’t forget Sunday 16th June

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Things you’ll need: en towel or toilet roll • A tube e.g. a kitch no sharp edges) tube or a tin can (with paper or art paper) • Paper (e.g. sugar r in Dad’s favourite colou sticky tape ed sid leub • PVA glue or do circle for base) • Strong card (cut in choice – see below • Decoration of your

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Scentsy Flameless Candles - from £30.00 Scentsy warmers are wonderful. They work by warming wax at a LOW temperature without the use of a candle. No flame, no soot just SAFE great smelling fragrances for you and your family to enjoy. With lots of different designs they look fabulous too. To see the whole range of wonderful products that Scentsy have to offer and party options check out the website cazza.scentsy.co.uk For enquiries or to place an order contact Caroline on 01604 580666 or e.mail bl8cazza@yahoo.com

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This set is perfect for creative play and comes complete with plenty of accessories such as, houses, people, cars and buildings to help any child’s imagination come to life. It can be used with other playsets and accessories in the range to expand activities and will integrate with wooden train sets. Ideal for enhancing imagination, dexterity and coordination. Suitable from 3 years. Also, available a Fairy Train set for little girls. Buy from Shirelings Toy Shop at Heart of the Shires Shopping Village, Watling St, nr Weedon, NN7 4LB or online at www.goawayandplay.co.uk

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The Family Festival The organisers of this boutique family festival have been overwhelmed by how many babies are attending the event and have responded by announcing more programming and better facilities for their very youngest festival goers. With the support of returning sponsor Weleda Baby this August parents will be able to take their little ones along to festival favourites like baby yoga, baby massage, choral lullabies and clay babies. Joining them in 2013 will be; Shiny, an interactive dance experience for babies and toddlers; bubble hour, the shiny sensory tent and shake, rattle & roll a fabulous music making session.

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What Sort of Parent are You?

So you think it is time to tidy up and your toddler disagrees – how do you handle it? Researchers have attempted to classify our responses and have come up with three different styles of parenting.

What are the different parenting styles? According to psychologist Diana Baumrind (see insert), parents are either authoritarian, permissive or authoritative when interacting with their children.

What are the main differences? Put simply, authoritarian parents aim to keep their children under strict control via rigid rules. Rules are typically enforced via threat and the use of punishments. Permissive parents allow their children to largely do what they want and do not exert significant influence or have expectations of compliance. The relationship often feels more like a friendship. Reasoning, manipulation and bribes are used to achieve some level of control. Finally, authoritative parents aim to shape their child’s behaviours in definite ways and have high expectations but use a firm but fair approach. There is room for negotiation and discussion but only up to a point.

It sounds like authoritative is the desired style?

What are the advantages? The caring and warm manner of authoritative parents, along with the use of praise and perhaps rewards, teaches the child that behaving and fitting in feels good. They are able to emotionally regulate themselves and develop good social skills. Research suggests they do well in school, are self-confident and goal oriented. April-June 2013 Toddle About

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The 3 parenting styles described are the result of research carried out in the early 1960s by a developmental psychologist called Diana Baumrind. She and her team observed and interviewed 100 middle class families with preschool children. Baumrind focused on two aspects of parenting: parental responsiveness and parental demandingness. She placed parents on each of these on a continuum from high to low. Responsiveness described the degree to which parents made efforts to understand and respond to the specific needs of their child. Demandingness described the level of control parents asserted over their child. Parents deemed to be highly responsive and highly demanding were classified as authoritative.

Baumrind certainly thought so, as do most people today. Authoritative parents are accepting of their child’s current behaviour and outlook but hold clear views about how they want to shape them to their own ideals. They use reasoning and reinforcement to support the child’s development but also have clear boundaries and assertively manage situations, where necessary.

Studying Parenting in the 1960s.

Those who were highly responsive and low on demandingness were seen as permissive. Finally, those parents who were observed to be highly demanding but low on responsiveness were labelled as authoritarian. Baumrind clearly favoured authoritative parenting. In the 1980s, Maccoby and Martin added a fourth parenting style. They realised that parents could be low on responsiveness and low on demandingness and they classified these parents as neglectful. Baumrind’s research is still influential today although the complexities of parenting have been explored further.

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Is authoritarian parenting really so bad? Authoritarian parents tend to see the world in black and white, good and bad. Unquestioning compliance and control are key. Children learn to conform out of fear. As an upside, they usually do relatively well in school and are less likely to misuse substances or get in trouble with the police. However, they are not as socially skilled as they might be and can find it hard to handle frustration. Girls tend to give up in the face of challenges and boys tend to react with aggressiveness. They are also more likely to suffer from low self-esteem, anxiety and low mood.

Are there any advantages to permissive parenting? Permissive parenting is sometimes seen as the cause of all of today’s problems! Permissive parents believe in the autonomy of the individual and respond positively to all of their child’s desires. They tend to avoid confrontation and the overt use of power and discipline to shape and regulate behaviour as it is seen as restrictive of a child’s natural development. The children are often good conversationalists with adults (their equals), have high social skills and selfesteem and low levels of depression. However, they can have difficulties with anxiety due to the absence of limit setting which children need to feel safe and secure. They can also become bossy and dominating in an attempt to find where the limits are.

How to be an Authoritative Parent 1. Be curious about your child – try first to understand why they are behaving in a certain way to determine whether you should let the child continue, to learn and problem solve for themselves, or whether a guiding hand is needed. 2. Set clear boundaries and say no when necessary so your child feels secure in the knowledge that there is someone watching out for them who will keep them safe.

So is it really that clear cut? Is authoritative parenting the way to go? Probably. Most parents want children who feel valued and listened to, who feel safe and secure, who know what is expected of them and fit in well with society, feeling good about themselves. Authoritative parenting is the most likely to achieve this. However, it is now acknowledged that these three categories are quite restrictive. There are times when a more authoritarian or permissive approach is the right approach for that child in that situation. The ideal is to aim to have a largely authoritative style, whilst acknowledging that there are times to get tough and times to just let it go.

Dr Helen Andrews is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with children and young people.

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Lorraine Day talks to us about setting up LoveBallet Dance Company whilst balancing family life

Why did you decide to work for yourself? I am definitely not a 9-5 office person! I knew from a young age that I didn’t want to do anything like that but it was more the dream of having my own dance school that decided the fact I would work for myself.

How did you choose what to do? I have been dancing since I was 3 years old and always had a passion for dance. Following my professional dance career I knew I wanted to share my passion and love for dance by teaching others.

What changed when you became a mum? My little girl Heidi is 15 months old so it’s very busy. My own mum always said I live my life by the second, which is more true now than ever before. Being super organised, efficient and having a very

supportive husband and family to help out is a blessing. I had a very short maternity leave (if you can call it that)! It’s hard to take time off when you have your own business and classes that need to continue - but I love my job so I didn’t mind.

How do you juggle being a mum and a business owner? Multi-tasking is key! Heidi often watches me plan for dance lessons, making up dance routines and sorting out the LoveBallet uniform orders and clothing. It’s lovely as I generally have the daytime free to look after Heidi, then teach when the schools close, but it means all the admin and paperwork has to be done when she is in bed, so it’s a long working day for me - but all very worthwhile and I wouldn’t change a thing.

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What have been the biggest highs for you? Doing a job I completely love, sharing a love for dance with the pupils I teach and seeing them progress. I am so proud of them all when they work so hard for their examinations or a show. They work their socks off and their hard work pays off. I have a number of pupils who have been with me since the day I started the very first LoveBallet class and seeing them work their way through the grades and come into their own as a dancer is just such a wonderful reward as a teacher.

What have been the biggest challenges? It’s hard work. I think some people have the perception that running your own business is easy, but they couldn’t be further from the truth. Getting everything I need to get done in a day is hard and I’m often up late at night working and getting all the admin done or planning the next show/exam

sessions. But the hard work pays off when I see how much the pupils enjoy performing, or when I give out their exam results. When it gets hard and I need a pick up I remember a quote “the brave may not live forever, but the cautious never live at all” - very true!

What advice would you give to mums thinking about starting their own business? Go for it - you only live once, so give it a go. It will probably be the best decision you ever take. My one piece of advice would be to make sure you create something you can be proud of - it will be hard work but worth every bit of it.

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Bosom Buddies

Every Wednesday 9.30 – 11.30am The Children’s Centre Annex, Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane, Northampton, NNI 2JW • A Breastfeeding Support Group for mothers who breastfeed and want to meet other mothers to offer support to each other. • Tea, Coffee and Toast available. • Pregnant mums welcome. • Breastfeeding friendly environment. • Free leaﬂets about breastfeeding issues are available and books on various topics from breastfeeding to weaning are also free to borrow. • Short walk from the bus station. • Mayorhold and Sol Central car parks not far from the Centre. • Short walk from town centre. • First Wednesday of the month Baby Massage demonstration. • Guest Speakers come in to discuss weaning, sleep issues etc. • Older siblings up to the age of 5 welcome and toys are available.

If you would like any information about the group please ring and speak to one of the team on 01604 620484.

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Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps - 5’s and parents in Northampton, Daventry, Towcester and Brackley

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 simply enter your postcode and the groups will be listed in order of distance from your home.

NORTHAMPTON AREA Hartbeeps offers original music & sensory play classes for babies & children in Northampton, Rushden, Wymington & Kettering. Contact Amy on 07775 877093 or amy@hartbeeps.com

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Sat 11:00-11.30am, £3.50 per session

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Monday

Daventry

Abington

Northampton Coffee Mornings

10:00-12:00TH at Members’ Houses. 01604 403766 or 07867 521411; For bump - 4s, £0.50 (donation). Non-members welcome!

Story Explorers

10:00-11:30TH at Abington Children’s Centre, Abington Library NN3 2SJ. 01604 750233.

Health Visitor Drop-in & Toy Library

13:30-15:00TH at Abington Children’s Centre at Abington Ave UR Church NN1 4QA. 01604 750233; For 0 - 2s, FREE. Baby weighing & breastfeeding support. Not on bank hols.

16:00-17:00TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 3 - 5s. £24 per term

Duston

09:30-11:30T at Duston Village Hall, Sycamore Rd.

Tumble Tots

09:30-12:15TH at Venue TBC. Kate: 07805 300233; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per class (book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

Duston Rhymetime

10:30-11:00TH at Duston Children’s Centre, Pendle Rd NN5 6DT. 0300 126 1000; FREE.

Tots Tennis 2.5- 4yrs

10:00-18:30T at Active Baby Company, ‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term).

Duston Sports Centre, Saturdays, 9.20-10am Grange Park Community Centre, Weds, 2.15-2.55pm

Blackthorn

Blackthorn Children’s Centre:

Stay and Play: 09:30-11:30T at Longmead Court NN3 8QD. Monday Club: 10:00-12:30TH Stay and Play: 13:00-15:00T Both at Christian Fellowship Centre, Shadowfax Dr. NN3 8DB. 01604 411166; For 0 - 5s, FREE.

09:45-11:30T at Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Samantha: 07919 263868; For bump - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in).

Musical Minis

10:00-11:45T at The Pavilion, Foxfield Way NN4 5BE. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per session (please book). 45-minute classes starting at 10am & 11am

Hardingstone Soft Play

13:30-15:30T at Wootton Children’s Centre at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 01604 660526.

Harlestone

Harlestone Tiny Tots

10:00-11:30TH at Harlestone Village Hall. Janet: 01604 843991; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in). 50p per extra child.

Harpole

Kidz ‘n’ Co Mums and Tots Group

13:30-15:00T at Harpole Baptist Chapel, NN7 4DD. Rosemary: 01604 588116; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Headlands

Breastfeeding Support Group

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Boughton

Baby Ballet: 16:00-16:45T For 3 - 4s Pre-Primary Ballet: 16:45-17:30T For 3 - 5s Junior Street Dance: 17:30-18:15T;For 4 - 5s, Fun class covering different styles. at Boughton Village Hall, Butchers Lane NN2 8SL. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333; (please book).

Dallington

13:30-14:00T at Dallington Lawn Tennis Club, Dallington Park Rd NN7 5AA. 07747 785344; (book). Qualified LTA coaches & social tennis

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Grange Park

Great for exercise, meeting others & learning new things! £4 per session. Mini tennis also available for 5-10 years. Book: 07912 746 693 Email: dustontennis@fsmail.net

Oncore Dance Academy Classes:

Junior Tennis Sessions for 2-5yrs

14:45-15:30T at Greenfields Hydropool, Prentice Court NN3 8XS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 45-min sessions

NCT Grange Park Tots Group

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Active Baby Company Swimming

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Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes

13:00-15:00TH at Headlands Children’s Centre, Bushland Rd. 01604 411440.

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St Mary’s Tiddlywinks Toddler Group

09:15-11:00T at St Mary’s Church, Abbey Rd.

GymBugs Sessions

10:00-14:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy ladders, beams and climbing

Goldings

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

10:00-12:00T at Greenfields Hydropool, Prentice Court NN3 8XS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 2s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge

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Music & Singing

Hunsbury

Parent & Tots Swim

09:00-10:30T at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Rd NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 5s, £4.50 (book). £2.40 with leisure card.

Lets Get Moving

13:45-14:45T at Hunsbury Children’s Centre, Overslade Cl NN4 4EZ. 01604 702691; For walking-5s, FREE (drop in). Active play session

Kings Heath

Stay and Play Drop in

09:30 & 13:00T at Camrose Children’s Centre at Kings Heath, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Kingsthorpe

St. Mark’s Parent & Tots Group

10:00-11:15T at St Marks Church Hall, St Mark’s Cres. NN2 8EG. Sue: 01604 715342; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in). 20p per extra child

Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Messy Play: 09:15-11:00TH. Wear old clothes! Baby Massage Drop-in: 10:30-11:30T Health Visitor Drop In: 12:30-14:30TH St. Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537.

Penfold Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Toddle and Toast: 10:30-11:30T Create and Make: 13:30-14:30T Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909.

Northampton

Chatterbox

09:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s.

Active Baby Company Swimming

09:30-12:00TH at Cripps Recreation Centre, Northampton Hospital NN1 5BD. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0-4s, £9 per class (book). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs

Northampton Centre

Spring Lane Children’s Centre Drop Ins: Stay & Play: 09:30-11:30TH Ducklings Baby Weighing: 10:00-11:30TH Music is Fun: 15:15-16:00T Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; FREE.

Mini Music & Baby Music

9.30-10:30 (1-5s) & 10.30-11:30 (0-12m)TH, Vernon Terrace CC at Victoria Congregational Church NN1 5ED. 01604 633894; £1 per family.

Northampton Baby Cafe

10:00-12:00T at The Friends Meeting House, Wellington Street NN1 3AS. 07780 672939; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding support + drink & biscuit

Parents & Tots Swim

14:00-15:30T at The Mounts Baths, NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, (please book). £2.30 with leisure card. £4.20 without

Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:00-16:00T at Cripps Recreation Centre, Northampton Hospital NN1 5BD. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes

Ante-natal Class for under 25s

16:30-18:30TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; For bump, FREE (drop in).

Li’l Dynos Martial Arts Classes

16:30-17:15T at Vernon Terrace School, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 0800 9887986 or 07770 622776; For 2.5 - 5s, (please book). Fun-filled introduction to martial arts

Parklands

St. James

St James Parent and Toddler Group

10:00-12:00TH at St. James Community Centre, St. James Road NN5 5LQ. Sarah: 01604 456231; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Check in hols.

Thorplands

Thorplands Children’s Centre Drop ins:

Clothing Bank: 08:30-10:00T Doodle Dots Childminders: 09:15-11:15T Time Together: 13:00-14:30TH at Thorplands Children’s Centre, Farm Field Ct NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131; For 0 - 5s, FREE

Upton

Story Explorers

09:15-10:15T at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring St NN5 4EZ. 01604 750233; FREE.

Tuesday Abington

Health Visitor Drop In

09:30-10:30T at Wallace Road Nursery School, NN2 7EE. 01604 713422; For 0 - 5s, FREE.

St Gregory’s Toddler Group

Time 2 Play - Messy Play

09:15-11:00TH at Parklands Nursery School & Children’s Centre, Spinney Hill Rd NN3 6DW. 01604 642118; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

Semilong

Bangladeshi Mums and Tots

13:00-15:00T at The Gateway Centre, Mill Road NN2 6AX. Kulsuma: 01604 624930; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For Bangladeshi families

09:30-11:30T at St Gregory’s Catholic Church, Birchfield Road East NN3 2HS. 01604 713015; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in). Entrance at back.

Family Drop In

10:00-11:30TH at Abington Children’s Centre, Abington Library NN3 2SJ. 01604 750233.

Kingsley Park Mums & Tots

13:30-15:00T at Kingsley Park Methodist Church, Milton St NN2 7JF; For 0-5s, (drop in).

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Mini Springers Parent & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at Springs Family Centre, Spring Boroughs NN1 2SN. Karen: 01604 630457; For 0 - 4s, £1 (donation). Craft and Music time.

09:00-12:00TH at Camrose Sure Start Children’s Centre, NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Active Baby Company Swimming

10:00-13:30T at ‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book).

KIDDIE RUGBY is a play programme for 2-6 year olds which introduces key rugby related skills. Classes run on Saturdays and Sundays during term time at Kettering RFC and BBOB RFC. For class times or details please see below.

www.KiddieCoaching.co.uk Email: liam@kiddiecoaching.co.uk Or call Liam on 07704565725

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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Blackthorn Children’s Centre:

Me and My Child: 09:30-11:30T; Child development, routine etc.(Book) Stay and Play: 13:00-15:00T (drop in) Toy Library: 15:00-16:00T; (drop in) Rainbows: 16:30-18:00T (book), Girl guiding section for 5-7 year olds at Blackthorn Children’s Centre, Longmead Ct NN3 8QD. 01604 413504

Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre:

Dallington lawn tennis Club

Twins Group: 09:30-11:00TH Story Time: 15:00-16:30TH Kingsthorpe CC, St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).

Junior Tennis Sessions : 2-5 yrs Dallington Park Rd, northants, nn7 5aa to book call James: 07747 785 344 email: jameshaley53@hotmail.com www.dallingtonjuniortennis.com

Aqualight Babies Swimming

Sing and Sign Baby Signing

13:00-15:00TH at Hardingstone Village Hall, High street NN4 6DA. 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Sticky Fingers

09:30-11:00T at Blackthorn Children’s Centre at Christian Fellowship Centre, Shadowfax Drive NN3 8DB. 01604 411166; For 1 - 5s.

Headlands

Far Cotton

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

GymBugs Sessions

10:00-11:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 4s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge

10:00-14:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy ladders, beams and climbing

Hunsbury

Grange Park

Aqualight Baby Yoga

Drop In Health Clinic

15:00-17:30T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; 0 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge

Moulton

Sing and Sign Baby Signing

10:00-11:00TH at Moulton Village hall, Pound Lane NN3 7SD. 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Moulton Rhymetime

14:15-14:45T at Moulton Library, Doves Ln NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Northampton Centre

09:45-12:30T at The Maple Tree Clinic, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 1s, (book). 45-min yoga sessions.

09:00-11:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. H/V: 01604 742420; FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of month

Post Natal Clinic

09:00-12:00TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Victoria Congregational Church NN1 5ED. 01604 633894; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

Hunsbury Rhymetime

Stepping Stones

10:30 & 14:00T at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 0300 126 1000.

09:15-11:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane . 01604 875188; For 0 3s. Includes breakfast! Every 2nd & 4th week

Hunsbury Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Stay and Play: 09:30-10:30T Soft Play: 13:15-14:00T; For 1 - 3s Tea Time Club: 17:00-18:00T; Light snack at Hunsbury CC, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Ballet & Tap Dance Classes

14:00-14:30T at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Ballet & tap classes

Kingsthorpe

Hardingstone

09:15-11:15T at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-11:45T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 5s, (please book). Book a free taster!

Northampton Library Free Drop Ins:

Toddle Time: 10:00-10:30TH; For walkers. Bounce & Rhyme: 11:00-11:30TH; non- walkers Abington Street NN1 2BA. 0300 126 1000.

Active Tots

Stay & Play

Music Bugs Classes - Family Bugs

St Giles Toddle In

10:00-12:00T at St Giles Church Centre, St Giles Terrace NN1 2BN. Sue: 01604 230360; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Crafts

10:30-11:30TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (please book). Mini gym session using apparatus

Mini Dribblers SOCCER COURSES Our course aims to get young children involved with football in a safe and fun environment. Beginners

Advanced

Age: 18 months to 3 years old

Age: 3 years to 5 years old

Venue: Thomas Becket Catholic School, Becket Way, Kettering Road North, Northampton, NN3 6HT

Time: 9.30am - 10.15am

Time: 10.30 - 11.15am

Day: Sunday

10 Week Course: £50, courses run all year round. Ring Patrick for times and dates in your area. One parent must participate in each session (on beginners courses only). Please bring a drink. Payments to be made before first session.

For children 18 months to 5 years

FREE

Taster Session

For more information contact Patrick Franks 07818 401 707 or 01933 381 362 (Please ask about our sibling discounts) KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

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Pre-school Swimming Lessons

10:30-12:30T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; (book).

Stay & Play Drop In

13:00-15:00TH at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Mini Music Makers

13:15-14:00T at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring St NN5 4EZ. 01604 750233; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Up to walking

Yoga & Creche

14:00-15:45TH at Vernon Terrace CC, Victoria Congregational Church NN1 5ED. 01604 633894; £1 per person (drop in). 2pm: Advanced; 3pm: Beginners. Creche £1.50

Lazy Daisy Birth Preparation Classes

19:30-20:45T at DW Fitness, St James Retail Park NN1 1EE. 07815 565963; For bump. Antenatal classes preparing you for birth

Parklands

Parklands Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Time 2 Play Messy Play: 9:15-11:00TH £1. Health Visitor Drop In: 09:30-10:30TH FREE. 1st Tues of every mth at Parklands Nursery, Spinney Hill Rd NN3 6DW. 01604 642118.

Spencer

Camrose Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Toy Library: 09:30-13:00T Stay and Play: 09:30-11:30TH Stay & Play Family Health: 13:00-15:00TH Runs fortnightly Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; FREE.

St. James

St. James Rhymetime

10:00-11:00T at St James Library, 138 St James Road NN5 5LQ. 0300 126 1000.

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Thorplands

Thorplands Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Clothing Bank: 08:30-10:00T Rainbow Mums: 10:15-11:30T; For 1 - 3s, For mums of other cultures to get together Health Visitor Drop In: 14:00-15:30TH Includes music session for the children! at Thorplands Children’s Centre, Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131; FREE.

Messy Play

13:00-15:00T at Thorplands Children’s Centre at Salvation Army, Penistone Road NN3 8EZ. 01604 741131; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Upton

Caring and Sharing

09:30-11:00T at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring Street NN5 4EZ. 01604 750233; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of month.

Weston Favell

Tiny Tots Tennis

10:00-10:45T at Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club, 54b Church Way NN3 3BX. Laura: 07766557122; For 2 - 5s, £5. From 23rd April: fun introduction to tennis!

Wootton

Little Acorns Toddler Group

09:30-11:30T at Wootton Trinity Church, High St NN4. Mandy: 01604 764605; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Inc. refreshments.

Little Stars Group

14:00-15:00T at St George the Martyr Church, Church Hill NN4. ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Toddler praise service: songs, stories & play

Club Futsal Football Classes

18:00-19:00T at The Wooldale Centre of Learning, Caroline Chisholm School NN4 6TP. Paul: 07745 565745; For 2 - 5s, £5. Football sessions for boys & girls 2½ yrs+

Wednesday Abington Toy Library

10:00-11:30T at United Reformed Church, Abington Ave NN1 4QA; For 6m - 5s.

‘Multi Sensory Hoo Ha!’

10:30-11:15TH with Open Stage at St Michael & All Angels Church Halls, Perry Street NN1 4HL. 07847 922542; For 0-1s, £4.50 (book). Sensory toys, lights, puppets & live music!

Music Time

12:45-13:30TH at Abington Children’s Centre at Broadmead Church, Broadmead Ave NN3 2QY. 01604 750233; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Billing

Active Baby Company Swimming

10:00-12:30T at Active Baby Company, ‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term).

Blackthorn

Blackthorn Children’s Centre Sessions:

A Bit Crafty: 09:30-11:30T; FREE (book). Crafty fun for parents/carers (not kids) Antenatal Drop In: 13:00-16:00T; 1st Wed of mth Bookstart/Music Time: 13:00-15:00T; For 1 5s, FREE (please book). Stories and Rhymes at Blackthorn Community Centre, Longmead Court NN3 8QD. 01604 413504

Little Chefs Cooking Session

09:30-11:00T at Christian Fellowship Centre, Shadowfax Drive NN3 8DB. 01604 411166; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book).

Boothville

Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga

19:30-21:00TH at NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236; For bump, £8 per session (book by term). Feel confident in your ability to give birth

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A Fun Filled Introduction to Martial Arts for children from 2.5 years old

’s finest Northampton ~ running dance school classes in professional your area

• Fun Games & self defence for kids • Life skills and safety lessons. • Physical martial arts skills • Improve social and emotional skills • Open the door to an exciting world • We are all built for Greatness.

Teaching children from 18 months old. Working with ISTD and Melody Bear, all of our teachers hold a current CRB licence. Running classes in and around the Northampton area - please contact us for availability.

Telephone:

07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333 Email:

oncore@hotmail.co.uk

Monday 4:30-5:30pm - Vernon Terrace

School Northampton, NN1 5HE Friday 10-10.45am - Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue, Northampton, NN5 6DP Call Phillip Bartlette: 0800 9887 986 or 07770 622 776 info@martialartsports.org

www.lil-dynos.co.uk Boughton

Dance Academy

Website:

www.oncoredanceacademy.co.uk

Tap • Ballet • Street Dance • Modern Theatre

Far Cotton

Junior Street Dance Classes

17:15-18:00T with Oncore Dance Academy at Boughton Village Hall, Butchers Lane NN2 8SL. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333; For 4 - 5s, (book). Fun class covering different styles

Hunsbury

GymBugs Sessions

10:00-14:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Cres. NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; 0 - 5s, (book). Enjoy ladders, beams & climbing

Far Cotton Rhymetime

Briar Hill

10:30-11:00T at the Library, REC Centre, Towcester Road NN4 8LG. 0300 126 1000.

13:00-14:30TH at Gloucester Children’s Centre at Briar Hill Community Centre NN4 8SX. 01604 762251; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Grange Park

Stay and Play

Dallington

Junior Tennis Sessions for 2-5yrs

13:30-14:00T at Dallington Lawn Tennis Club, Dallington Park Rd NN7 5AA. 07747 785344; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Qualified LTA coaches and social tennis

Tumble Tots

09:30-13:30TH at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Kate: 07805 300233; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per class (book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

Seedlings

Delapre

14:00-15:00T at Kairos Centre, Wilks Walk NN4 5DW. Angie: 07816 484851; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories, songs & crafts

09:15-10:30TH at Gloucester Children’s Centre, Cambourne Close NN4 8PH. 01604 762251; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book).

14:15-15:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Ln NN4 5FZ. 07912 746693; For 2 - 4s, (book). Join the fun with Coach David!

Tots Tennis Grange Park

Messy Play

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Ballet & Tap Dance Classes

15:00-16:00T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes

Duston

Mini Red Tennis

16:00-17:00T at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN5 6DP. 07912 746693; For 4 - 5s, (book by term). 1st stage of mini tennis for 4-6 year olds.

Earls Barton

Earls Barton Rhymetime

14:30-15:00T at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s.

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

16:00-19:00T at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 2 - 5s, (book). Ballet & tap classes

Hardingstone

Northampton High School Toddler Group

13:30-15:00T at Northampton High School, Newport Pagnell Road NN4 6UU. 01604 667979; For 2 - 3s, £1.50 per session (drop in).

The Abbey Centre Toddler Group

09:30-11:30T at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Jacqui: 07989 569958; 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). NOT 2nd Wed of mth

Soft Play Sessions

09:45-11:15T at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 - 4s, £3 per child (please book). Soft Play and Bouncy Castle Sessions

Music and Movement

10:30-11:15T at Hunsbury Children’s Centre (Library), Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Aqualight Baby Yoga

13:45-16:30T at The Maple Tree Clinic, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 45-min yoga sessions for parent & baby

Kings Heath

Stay and Play Drop in

13:00-15:00T at Camrose Children’s Centre at Kings Heath, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Kingsthorpe

Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Stay & Play: 09:15-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s Tiny Time: 15:00-16:30TH; For 0 - 1s at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537, FREE (drop in).

Health Visitor Drop-in

Headlands

09:15-10:15T at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909; For 0 2s, FREE (drop in). Baby weighing & advice

10:00-11:30T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 4s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge

09:30-11:00T at Reynard Way Church, 172 Reynard Way NN2 8QY. Julia: 01604 846 227; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per person (drop in).

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

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Reynard Way Mums n Tots

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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Upton

Lings

09:30-11:30T at Pitsford Village Hall, Pitsford NN6; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Great selection of toys!

10:15-12:15T at The Elgar Centre, High Street NN5 4EN. 01604 454243; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Toys, crafts, stories, songs & refreshments

18:00-19:30TH at Run by Thorplands Children’s Centre, The Northampton Academy Playing Field NN3 8NH. 01604 741131; FREE (book).

Camrose Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Holy Trinity Mums & Tots

10:00-11:45T at Holy Trinity Church (Hall), Edinburgh Road NN2 6PH; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Dads’ Football

Moulton

Sing and Sign Baby Signing

13:00-15:00TH at Moulton Village hall, Pound Lane NN3 7SD. 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Northampton Centre

Swimming at The Mounts Baths:

Pre-school Lessons: 09:15-14:00T (book). Parents & Tots Swim: 14:00-16:00T; (book). £2.30 with leisure card. £4.20 without at The Mounts, NN1 3DN. 01604 837400

Spring Lane Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Breastfeeding Support: 09:30-11:30TH Story Time & Messy Play: 13:00-14:30TH at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE.

Chatterbox

09:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s.

Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre:

Well-being Drop-in: 10:00-12:00TH; FREE Baby Stay & Play: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). Mini Music & Baby Music: 13:30-14:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (book). Babies & Breastfeeding: 14:00-16:00TH. Messy Play: 15:30-16:30TH; FREE (book). Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894

Pitsford Toddler Group

Spencer

Bumps, Babies & Breastfeeding: 09:00-12:00TH Toy Library: 09:30-11:30T Baby Massage: 09:30-11:30TH Stay and Play: 09:30-11:30TH Peek-a-Boo Childminders: 09:30-11:30TH. Runs on 1st Wed of mth at Camrose Children’s Centre, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; FREE.

St James

Upton Tots

Talking Point

10:30-12:30TH at 16 Mill Pond Drive, NN5 4EW. Marilyn: 01604 454243; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). New mums to meet informally

Lets Get Moving

13:45-14:45T at Upton Children’s Centre at, Hunsbury Park Primary School NN4 9RR. 01604 750233; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Physical session for crwaling - 2 yrs

Homework & Tea Club

Mini Music Makers

15:30-17:30T at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring Street NN5 4EZ. 01604 750233; For 3 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Mums ‘n’ Tots

Gym Minis

10:00-11:00TH at St James Library, St James Road NN5 5LQ. 01604 620484; FREE (drop in).

Weston Favell

09:30-11:00T at Gospel Hall, Spencer Bridge Road NN5 7DP. Gill: 07749 520588; For 0 - 4s, FREE (donation). Toys, activities, baby area, ride-on toys

10:00-11:45T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837 300; For 1 - 3s, (book). Fun gymnastics & soft play

Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at The Salvation Army, Penistone Rd NN3 8EZ. 01604 404891; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

13:30-15:30TH at Spring Lane Children’s Centre at St James Clinic, 116 St James Road NN5 5LQ. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Thorplands

Thorplands Children’s Centre:

Clothing Bank: 08:30-10:00T Little Stars: 11:45-13:00TH For additional needs at Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131. Stay & Play: 09:30-11:30T at The Barn, Lodge Farm Community Centre NN3 8JJ. 01604 741131; For 0 - 4s, FREE.

Tots Group

Emmanuel Family Tots

10:00-11:30TH at Emanuel Church, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 01604 402150; For 0 5s, £1. Relaxed atmosphere & safe play time

Rhymetime

10:15 & 11:15T at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 0300 126 1000.

Wootton

You and Your Newborn

10:30-12:00TH at Hardingstone Village Hall, High St NN4 6DA. 01604 660526; For 0s, FREE.

Club Futsal Football Classes Boys & Girls aged 2 - 16 yrs

Come and join the fun and learn to play the game! Our classes help to improve children’s football ability, social skills, physical wellbeing, self esteem and conﬁdence.

Caroline Chisholm School, Wooldale Road, Wootton, Northampton, NN4 6TP Tuesday 6pm-7pm (2yrs+)

Come along to GymBugs, and along with our qualified pre-school coaches, you can assist your child to explore wonderful and exciting equipment such as ladders, beams and climbing apparatus whilst beginning to learn the basic skills of gymnastics. For the older children, there are more structured classes where they are taken around the apparatus by the coaches in small groups and slightly more difficult gymnastics skills are practiced. There will also be a chance in this lesson to partake in the British Gymnastics award schemes.

Wacky Wednesdays Join us on Wednesdays during school holidays and play with our equipment! Drop in 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm: £4 p/c. For under 5s.

20 centres across the Midlands. Check our website for new class locations! To book call Paul: 07745 565745 Email: clubfutsaluk@aol.com or book online at

Monday

Tuesday

10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (under 2’s) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)

10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)

Wednesday

Thursday

10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)

10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs)

To book a place, please ring 01604 859412

www.ncaacgymnastics.com

£25 per 6 week course or £5 per week

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We look forward to seeing you! 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent, Rothersthorpe Trading Estate, Northampton, NN4 8JD.

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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga

13:00-14:30TH at NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236; £8 per session (book by 6-week term). Feel confident in your ability to give birth

Time 2 Play Baby Group

09:15-11:00T at Wallace Road Nursery School, NN2 7EE. 01604 713422; For 0 - 1s, £1. 16:00-19:00T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge

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Active Baby Company

12:30-18:00T at Active Baby Company, ‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term).

Talking Point

10:00-11:00T at 10 Foxglove Close, . Health Visitors: 01604 742420; For bump - 8mths, FREE (drop in). For new & pregnant Creative mums

Abington

Aqualight Babies Swimming

Grange Park

cookery fun!

Hardingstone

Music Bugs Classes - Family Bugs

Come along to The Kids Kitchen classes which run on Friday and Saturday mornings. We provide everything for your little one to cook something scrummy, and then we clean up the mess!

09:30-11:15T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High St NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, (book). Fun music sessions: book a free taster!

Hunsbury

Danes Camp Leisure Centre Sessions:

Cookery Parties also available

Parent & Tots Swim: 09:00-10:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (book). £2.40 with leisure card. Pre-school Gymnastics: 09:1510:45TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Blackthorn www.the-kids-kitchen.co.uk 01604 710102 Tiddler Swim Lessons: 16:00Blackthorn Children’s Centre: 18:30T; For 0 - 5s, (book). Parent & Understanding Your Child’s baby swim lessons Duston Behaviour: 09:30-11:30T. Book. Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200 St Luke’s Mums & Tots Stay and Play: 13:00-15:00T Drop in. 14:00-15:15T at St Luke’s CEVA School, St. East Hunsbury Toddlers Family Fun: 15:30-17:00T (drop in) Crispins Dr NN5 4BL. 01604 592008; 0 - 4s. 09:30-11:00T at East Hunsbury Primary at Blackthorn Community Centre, Longmead School DSP Hall, Penvale Road NN4 0QW. ; Ecton Brook Court NN3 8QD. 01604 413504; FREE. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family. Baby Clinic Toddle Time: 13:00-15:00T Hunsbury Children’s Centre Drop Ins: 13:00-15:00TH at Ecton Brook Children’s at Christian Fellowship Centre, Shadowfax Breastfeeding Drop In: 13:15-15:15T Centre, Ecton Brook Road NN3 5DY. 01604 Drive NN3 8DB. 01604 411166; For 0 - 1s, Story Explorers: 15:30-16:30T 409280; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Health Follow on group from Baby Massage Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Visitor available 13:30 Boothville 01604 702691; FREE (drop in).

Well Woman Happy Baby Class

Far Cotton

10:00-12:00TH at 12 Windermere Way, NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236; For 0s, £9 per class (book by 6-week term). Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby.

GymBugs Sessions

10:00-11:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy ladders, beams and climbing

Kings Heath

Healthy Baby Drop In

09:30-11:30T at Camrose at Kings Heath, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694; For 0 2s, FREE (drop in). Inc. development checks

TINY TOTS TENNIS Come join the FUN learn about the game and develop fundamental skills aimed at 2 ½-5 years.

Tuesday: 10-10.45am & Friday: 1-1.45pm (term time- beginning 23/04/13). Limited spaces available. To book your place please contact:

Laura Mineards: 07766 557 122

Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club, 54b Church Way, Weston Favell, Northampton.

lauramineards@yahoo.co.uk

Disco Babies is the hippest class in town! Pre-school dance classes Disco Babies – a fun and sociable dance class for toddler’s,pre-schoolers & their parents/carers. A class for trendy toddlers to enjoy a break from the nursery rhyme circuit. It is a dance based class to carefully selected pop and disco music. We FrEE also offer bespoke parties for 1-4 year olds. tastEr sEssion Email: enquiries@discobabies.co.uk

www.discobabies.co.uk 07713 120 827 KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

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Kingsthorpe

Penfold Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Childminders Group: 09:30-12:00T Breastfeeding Drop-in: 10:00-12:00T Story Explorers: 15:30-16:30T Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909.

Stay and Play

09:45-11:15TH at Vernon Terrace CC, Victoria Congregational Church NN1 5ED. 01604 633894; 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

St Crispin

Parents & Tots Swim

10:00-11:00TH at Berrywood Church, 22 Berrywood Dr NN5 6GB. Andrew: 01604 948255; FREE (drop in). Coffee, cake & chat.

Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre Drop ins:

Northampton Homebirth Group

11:00-13:00T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, per session (please book). £2.30 with leisure card. £4.20 without

19:30-21:30T at Whitehills Nursery School, Acre Lane NN2 8DF. Kelly: 07716 017366; For bump, FREE (drop in). Discuss home birth options with midwives

Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga

19:30-21:00TH at Om Studio NN2. Claire:07966288236; For bump, £8 per session (book by 6-week term). Feel confident in your ability to give birth

Moulton

Toddle Inn

10:30-12:00 & 13:30-15:00T at Carey Baptist Church, 34 West Street NN3 7SB; For 0 - 4s.

Northampton Centre

Midwife GTT Clinic

08:45-12:00TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; For bump, FREE (drop in).

YWCA Play & Learn Group

12:45-14:45TH at 2 Castilian Terr. NN1 1LD. Alison: 01604 601515; 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

BME Mum and Tots

13:00-15:00T at BME Mum and Tots, Camrose Children’s Centre NN5 7DF. ; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Group for ethnic minority families

Spring Lane Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Bumps & Babies with H/V: 13:00-14:30TH. 2nd & 4th Thurs of month Mums & Tots Drop In: 13:00-15:00TH Club 16-25 Young Parents: 15:30-17:30TH Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; FREE.

Museum Toddler Craft Session

Tinies

13:00-15:00T at Northampton Museum, 1 Guildhall Road NN1 1DP. 01604 838111; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Location alternates with Abington museum

Active Baby Company Swimming

18:15-19:00T at Barry Road Pool, Covington Street NN1 5JU. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; (book by term). From 12 wks pregnant & postnatal mums

09:30-11:00TH at Gloucester Nursery School, Camborne Close NN4 8PH. 01604 762251; For 0 - 18mths, FREE (drop in).

09:30-12:00TH at Cripps Recreation Centre, Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs

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09:30-11:00T at Rectory Farm Primary School, Olden Rd NN3 5DD; For 0 - 4s, .

Song Time

10:00-11:00T at Spring Lane Childrens Centre at Castle Primary School, St Georges St NN1 2TR. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Stay & Play: 13:00-14:45TH Breastfeeding Support: 15:30-17:00TH St David’s Rd NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537, FREE.

Rectory Farm

Rectory Farm Toddler Group

Aqualight Aqua-natal / Aqua Yoga

Parklands

Parklands Mums & Tots Group

13:15-14:45T at Parklands Community Centre, Devon Way NN3 6DX; For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in).

Little Bundles

St James

Baby Massage

10:00-11:00TH at St James Library, St James Road NN5 5LQ. 01604 620484; FREE (drop in).

Thorplands

Thorplands Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Clothing Bank: 08:30-10:00T Stay and Play: 09:00-10:30TH Proud Young Parents (under 25s): 10:45-12:00T Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131.

Upton

Hartbeeps Music & Sensory Play

10:15-12:00T at The Elgar Centre, High Street NN5 4EN. Amy: 07775 877093; For 0 - 5s, . BIG fun and stimulating music/play classes

Multiples Group

13:15-14:45T at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring St NN5 4EZ. 01604 750233; For 0 - 2s.

Weston Favell

Tumble Tots

09:30-12:15TH at St Peters Church Hall, 76 High Street NN3 3JX. Kate: 07805 300233; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per class (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

Stay and Play

13:00-14:30TH at Abington Children’s Centre at St Peter’s Parish Room, High St NN3 3JX. 01604 750233; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Friday

Delapre

Abington

The Kids Kitchen Cookery Classes

10:00-11:00TH at The Kids Kitchen, 44 Beech Avenue NN3 2HE. 01604 710102; For 2 - 8s, £8 per child (please book). Try something new in 2013! For 2.5yrs+ 12:30-14:00TH at Abington Children’s Centre, Abington Library NN3 2SJ. 01604 750233; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Abington Rhymetime

Duston

Li’l Dynos Martial Arts Classes

Multiples Group: 10:00-11:30T Caring & Sharing: 13:00-15:00T; 2nd & 4th wks Weigh in clinic: 13:00-14:30T; 1st & 3rd wks Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691

Earls Barton

Tiddler Swim Lessons: 09:00-11:00T; For 0 5s, (please book). Pre-school Gymnastics: 16:15-17:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book) Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200

Earls Barton Rhymetime

14:15-14:45T at Abington Library, Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s.

14:30-15:00T at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s.

Blackthorn

Blackthorn Children’s Centre Sessions:

Baby Massage: 10:00-11:30T (book). Breastfeeding & Bumps: 11:30-12:30T Understanding Your Child’s Behaviour: 13:00-15:00T (book) Longmead Court NN3 8QD. 01604 413504. Lets Dance: 10:00-11:00T; For 2 - 5s, (book). Kids Get Creative: 13:00-15:00T; For 1 - 5s at Christian Fellowship Centre, Shadowfax Drive NN3 8DB. 01604 411166, FREE (drop in).

Boothville

Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga

Hardingstone

Collingtree

13:15-14:45T at Hilton Hotel, 100 Watering Lane NN4 0XW. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs

Hunsbury Children’s Centre:

Danes Camp Leisure Centre:

Kings Heath

Stay and Play Drop in

Daisy Baby Classes

09:30-11:30T at Camrose Children’s Centre, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Movers & Shakers

10:00-12:00TH at , The Om Studio NN2. Claire: 07966 288236; For 0s, £9 per class (book by 6-week term). Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby.

10:00-12:15TH at Hardingstone Village Hall, High St NN4 6DA. Janette: 07815 565963; For 0s, £9 per class (book by 6-week term). Baby Yoga, Massage & Calming for 6-24 weeks 13:00-13:45TH at Wootton Community Centre, Curtlee Hill NN4 6ED. 01604 660526; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Headlands

Kingsthorpe

Well Woman Happy Baby Class

Kingsthorpe Library Drop In Sessions:

Headlands Parent and Toddler Group

Toddle Time: 10:15-10:45T; For walkers Bounce and Rhyme; For non-walkers at Kingsthorpe Library, Welford Road NN2 6AG. 0300 126 1000. FREE.

Hunsbury

10:30-11:00T at Kingsthorpe Baptist Church, High Street . Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 5s, £4.25 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages

09:00-11:00T at Headlands Lower School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Julie: 01604 413462; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Snacks & loads of activities - all welcome!

13.30-15.00 & 18.30-20.00TH at NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236; £8 per session (book by term). Feel confident in your ability to give birth

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10:00-11:30T with Hunsbury CC at Blackymore Community Centre, Butts Croft Close NN4 0WP. 01604 702691; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in).

13:00-13:45T at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue . 0800 9887986 or 07770 622776; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Fun-filled introduction to martial arts

Family Drop In

Active Baby Company Swimming

First Timers

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-13:30T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes

Little Kickers Football Classes

09:45-11:30TH at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 3s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+

In the Water

Music & Singing

Musical Minis

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

12:30-15:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge

Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre:

Walk and Talk: 10:30-12:00T; Walk & chat with other parents Young Parents Group: 13:00-14:00TH; Alternating weeks for 16-20yrs & 21-24yrs. Lunch Club: 12:00-13:00T; Bring your lunch St David’s Church Rooms NN2 7QB. Fun & Fitness: 09:30-10:30TH at Kingsthorpe CC, St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537.

Mounts Baths Swimming:

Parents & Tots Swim: 10:00-11:30T; (book). £2.30 with leisure card. £4.20 without Pre-school Swimming: 11:45-14:00T; (book). The Mounts Baths, NN1 3DN. 01604 837400

Baby Massage

10:00-11:00TH at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; For 0s, FREE (drop in). For babies 6 wks 6mths

Spencer

Camrose Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Bumps, Babies & Breastfeeding: 09:00-12:00TH Stay and Play: 13:00-15:00TH Toy Library: 13:00-16:30T Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219.

Deafconnect Toddler Group

10:00-13:00TH at Spencer Dallington Community Centre, Tintern Ave NN5 7BZ. 01604 589011; For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in). Group for deaf parents or children.

St Crispin

Bible Discussion with Toddler Fun

Northampton Centre

Active Baby Company

09:00-12:00TH at Cripps Recreation Centre, NN1 5BD. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs

Mini Music & Baby Music

09:30 & 10:30: Minis & 13:00: BabiesTH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; £1 per family (book).

Chatterbox

9:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Rd NN1 4BS. 01604 516809.

Northampton Baby Cafe

10:00-12:00T at The Friends Meeting House, Wellington St NN1 3AS. 07780 672939; FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding support + drink & biscuit

Kinship Group

10:00-11:30TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Victoria Congregational Church NN1 5ED. 01604 633894; bump - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Antenatal Classes Baby Yoga & Massage Classes in Northampton, Daventry, Towcester & Buckingham Email: lazy_daisy@hotmail.co.uk Big Bumps & New Mums’ Lunch

11:00-14:00TH at United Reform Church, . psa.nctnorthampton@gmail.com; For bump 0s, £2 per person (donation). Bump-4mths on 14 May, 19 Jul, 27 Sept, 22 Nov

Disco Babies

14:00-15:00TH at Classes start March 2013!, Derngate Gym NN1 1TY. 07713 120827; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per child (book by 6-week term). A dance class for trendy toddlers!

10:00-12:00TH at Berrywood Church, 22 Berrywood Drive NN5 6GB. Andrew: 01604 948255; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Discuss the bible in a child-friendly setting

St James

Stay & Play

09:30-11:30TH at St James Clinic, 116 St James Road NN5 5LQ. 01604 620484.

Thorplands

‘Les Canetons’ French Singing Group

15:30-16:30T at Lodge Farm Barn, Crestwood Rd NN3 8JJ. Catherine: 07985 712339; For 0 - 5s, £3.70 per session (please book). French for littlies: speaktheirlanguage.co.uk

Thorplands Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Clothing Bank: 08:30-10:00T Health Visitor Drop In: 09:00-10:30TH Includes music session for the children! Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131. Children’s Football: 15:00 (2-5yrs) & 15:30 (611yrs)T at Thorplands Primary School Playing Field.

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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Open Stage Performance Arts Classes:

Little Stars Ballet, Tap & Modern Dance: 09:15-10:00TH; For 2 - 4s, £4 per class. Dancing, Singing and Having Fun! Preparatory Ballet: 10:15-11:00TH; For 4 - 6s, £4.50 per class. Ballet, Tap & Modern dance Great Big Noise!: 11:00-11:30TH; For 2 - 4s, £3.50. Song, Dance, Percussion & Parachutes Open Stage Juniors: 11:30-12:30T; £5.50 per class. Glee Style Musical Theatre for 5-12 yrs Adult Ballet: 12:30-13:30T; £5. FREE childcare. Zumbatomic!: 12:30-13:00T; For 5s, £3 per class (please book). Zumba for 5 - 12 years Junior Singing Class: 13:00-13:30TH; For 5-12 yrs, £3.50 per class. at St Michael and All Angels Church Halls, Perry Street NN1 4HL. 07847 922542. Book.

Upton Children’s Centre Sessions:

Stay & Play with Employment Support: 10:00-11:30T Health Visitor 1st & 3rd Friday Young Parents: 16:00-17:30T 25 and under at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring St NN5 4EZ. 01604 750233. Outdoor Adventures: 13:30-15:00T meet at Drovers Return Cafe. 01604 750233.

Weston Favell

Tumble Tots

09:30-13:45TH at St Peters Church Hall, 76 High Street NN3 3JX. Kate: 07805 300233; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per class (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

Tiny Tots Tennis

13:00-13:45T at Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club, 54b Church Way NN3 3BX. Laura: 07766557122; For 2 - 5s, £5. From 23rd April: fun introduction to tennis!

Wootton

Preston Hedgehogs

09:30-11:30T at Wootton Community & Sports Centre, Curtlee Hill NN4 6ED. 07450 313 214; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Play, snacks and songs. Open to all carers.

Wootton Trinity Toddler Group

09:30-11:30T at Wootton Trinity Church, High Street NN4 6LP. Mandy: 01604 764605; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Crafts & free play

Saturday

Duston

Tots Tennis in Duston

09:15-10:00T at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN5 6DP. 07912 746693; For 2 - 4s, (book). Join the fun with Coach David!

East Hunsbury

Sing and Sign Baby Signing

10:00-11:00TH at East Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Harpole

Oncore Dance Academy Classes:

Abington

The Kids Kitchen Cookery Classes

14:00-18:00T at Barry Road School Baths, NN1 5JS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, (book). Teaching with respect, love & knowledge

10:00-11:00TH at The Kids Kitchen, 44 Beech Avenue NN3 2HE. 01604 710102; For 2 - 8s, £8 per child (please book). Try something new in 2013! For 2.5yrs+

Baby Ballet: 09:00-09:45T; For 3 - 4s. Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet Tip Tap Toe Beginners Tap: 10:30-11:15T; For 4 - 5s. Introduction to tap dance; basic, funky and fun at Harpole Old School, School Lane NN2 8SL. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333. Plse book.

Hunsbury

Dad’s Group

10:00-12:00T at Hunsbury Children’s Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Sat of month

Kings Heath

Dads’ Stay & Play

10:00-12:00TH at Camrose Children’s Centres, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Last Sat of every month

Kingsthorpe

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

08:30-14:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; 0 - 5s, (book). Teaching with respect, love & knowledge

Saturdads and Male Carers

10:00-12:00T at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Cl. NN2 8AP. 01604 820909; drop in.

Dads’ Group

10:00-12:00TH at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Rd NN2 6NS. 01604 791537; 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Sat of mth

Northampton Centre Kiddie Rugby Classes

09:00-10:45T at BBOB Rugby Club, St Andrews Road NN1 2PQ. Liam: 07854 540419; For 2 - 6s, £5 per class (please book). Free trial available

Dads’ Group

10:00-12:00T (monthly) at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

The Mounts Messy Church

11:00-13:00TH at Duke Street Evangelical Church, 4-8 Duke Street NN1 3BA. Moyra:01604 635535; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 27 Apr, 29 June, 26 Sept, 30 Nov 2013

Bellman Gate, Holcot Lane, Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell,

Sywell & Overstone Pre-school

Northampton, NN6 0BL

Come and see us in our stunning new premises at Sywell Aerodrome! Each of the colourful, spacious areas is designed with 2—4 year olds in mind and caters for the full spectrum of the Early Years Foundation Stage, in a fun and vibrant environment. Situated in a village location, yet ideally placed for links to main roads to Northampton, Wellingborough and Kettering.

NOW OPEN 8.00AM—4.15PM. For more information and to arrange a visit, please call Nicola Egleton on 01604 670933.

Spaces available for all ages from 2 years old. Ofsted rated ‘Good.’

Registered with Ofsted, The Pre-School Learning Alliance and The Charities Commission

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Sunday

Upton

Dad’s Event

10:00-12:00T at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring Street NN5 4EZ. 01604 750233; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). 3rd Saturday of the month

Weston Favell

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

14:00-17:00T at Weston Favell Pool, Booth Lane South NN3 3EZ. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 2 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Swimming lessons for 2 - 12 years.

Wootton

Tumble Tots

09:30-13:30TH at Wootton Community and Sports Centre, Curtlee Hill NN4 6ED. Kate: 07805 300233; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

Northampton Gingerbread Group

15:00-17:00TH at Duston United Reformed Church, Main Road NN5 6JF. Tracy: 07870 645076; For bump - 5s, FREE. 1st Sat of mth. For single parent families.

Abington

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

15:00-16:30T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge

Duston

Little Kickers

09:30-12:30TH at The Duston School, Berrywood Road NN5 6XA. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+

Harpole

Oncore Dance Academy Classes:

Melody Movement: 9:00-9:45T; For 1-3s. Develop creativity, co-ordination & confidence. Junior Street Dance: 11:15-12:00T; For 4 - 5s. Fun street dance class covering different styles at Harpole Old School, School Lane NN2 8SL. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333. Book.

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SOUTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AREA

Monday

Brackley

Cha Char Chimps

Roade

Breastfeeding Support: 09:30-10:15T Story Explorers: 10:00-11:00T; 2 - 5s. 3 Jun-8 Jul Musical Movers: 10:00-11:00T; 0-5s. 15 Apr-20 May Stratford Rd NN7 2LP. 01604 863319. FREE.

Stony Stratford Baby Bumpkin

11:30-12:15TH 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 sessions: babies 6wks-crawling

Towcester

Baby Bumpkin

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

Tuesday

9:15-10:30 or 10:40 - 12:00T at Baptist Church, Waynflete Close NN13 6AE; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Daisy Baby Class

10:30-11:30TH at Starlight Studios, Glebe Farm, Turweston NN13 5JE. 07590 928944; For 0s, (please book).

Breastfeeding Group

10:30-11:15T at Brackley Children’s Centre, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 0800 9887986 or 07770 622776; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Funfilled introduction to martial arts

11:00-12:30TH at Brook Health Centre, Swinneyford Road NN12 6HD. 01327 323900; For 0 - 2s, (drop in).

Towcester Children’s Centre Sessions:

Li’l Dynos Martial Arts Classes

Chill & Chat Young Parents Group

Childminders Group: 09:30-11:00T Breastfeeding Support: 11:30-12:30T Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

13:30-15:00TH at Brackley Children’s Centre, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 01604 368418; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Held monthly.

Towcester Leisure Centre Sessions:

Bugbrooke Children’s Centre Drop ins:

Mighty Atoms: 14:00-15:00T; £2.90 per child. ASA Swimming Lessons: 16:00-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480

Yardley Gobion

13:15-15:15T at Children’s Centre, School Lane NN12 7UF. 07500 526386; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Stay and Play.

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Aqualight Family Open Swim Session

11:00-12:00T at Weston Favell Academy, Booth Lane S NN3 3EZ. 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per child (please book). Open free swim session for all families

09:30-10:45TH at Tatty Bumpkin Classes, Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; £5 p/c (book). Yogainspired sessions from 6 wks-cruisers

09:30-12:30T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 2mths+, £10 per class (book). 30-min swim sessions.

09:30-12:00T at Weston Favell Pool, Booth Lane South NN3 3EZ. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 2 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Swimming lessons for 2 - 12 years.

Little Fishes

Tiffield

The Little Turtle Swim Company

Weston Favell

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

Little Angels

Bugbrooke Children’s Centre:

Roade Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

09:15-11:00T at Thomas Becket Catholic School, Becket Way NN3 6HT. 07818 401 707 or 01933 381 362; For 18mths - 5s, £5 per class (book by 10-week term).

09:30-11:30T at Farthinghoe Village Hall, Cockley Road NN13. Lena: 01295 711726; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in).

Bugbrooke

Middleton Cheney Stay & Play

Mini Dribblers Football Classes

Mighty Atoms: 09:30-11:30TH; £3.20 (drop in). Soft play. £2.50 for 2nd child. Preschool Gymnastics: 13:45-14:45T; For 3 - 5s, £6.80 per session (book). Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701789

10:00-11:00T at St Peters Church Hall, Church Road NN13 7BB. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). £5 per family. Entertainment show & cake!

8.45-10am & 10.30-11.45amT at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre, OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Spinney Hill

Brackley Leisure Centre:

09:30-11:30T at Methodist Church, High St NN13 7DT; For 0 - 4s.

Middleton Cheney

Kiddie Rugby Classes

09:00-11:30T at BBOB Rugby Club, St Andrews Road NN1 2PQ. Liam: 07854 540419; For 2 - 6s, £5 per class (please book). Free trial available

Brackley

Noah’s Ark Toddler Group

Breastfeeding Group: 09:30-10:15T Tiny Treasures: 10:15-11:30TH; For 0s, 13 May - 22 July 2013 Bugbrooke Primary School NN7 3PA. 01604 831575. FREE.

Northampton

Yardley Gobion Under 5’s Club

Bugbrooke

Stay & Play: 9:00-10:15am & 10:45-12:00TH Child Health Clinic: 13:00-14:30T. 2nd Tues of mth Bugbrooke Primary School NN7 3PA. 01604 831575; FREE.

Tiny Tots Service

14:15-15:15T at St. Michael and All Angels C of E Church, Church Lane NN7 3PB. ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Singing & story service then toy-time

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South Northants Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk 14:00-15:30TH at Roade Children’s Centre, Elizabeth Woodville School NN7 2LP. Alex: 01604 863319; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Deanshanger

15:45-19:00T at St Mary’s Church Hall, Butlins Lane NN7 2PU. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Ballet, tap, modern & Zumbatomic for 2.5yrs+

Baby & Pre-school Baby & Tap Dance

Stay & Play

9.15-10.30 & 10.45-12:00TH at Deanshanger Children’s Centre, Little London MK19 6HU. 01908 569294; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Tiffield

Denton

Litchborough

Towcester

14:00-15:30T at Litchborough Village Hall, Northampton Road NN12 8JA. Vanessa: 01327 830823; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Mighty Atoms: 09:30-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play sessions. ASA Swimming Lessons: 16:00-18:00T; For 3 5s, (book by term). Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480

14:00-16:00T at Denton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane NN7 1DL. Lucy: 07919 185149; 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). 2nd Tues of mth = baby weighing

Towcester Leisure Centre Sessions:

Litchborough Play Time

Middleton Cheney

Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre: Health Clinic: 10:00-11:30T. 1st & 3rd Tues Childminder: 13:45-15:15T. 3rd Tues of mth Multiple Births: 15:00-16:00T. 1st Tues of mth

at Middleton Cheney Library OX17 2PD. 01295 714143. FREE (drop in).

Potterspury Under Fives

13:00-15:00T at Potterspury Village Hall, Church End NN12 7PX. Cathryn: 07961 587236; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Parent/child stay & play with refreshments

Roade

Tiny Treasures

10:15-11:30T at Roade Children’s Centre, Stratford Rd NN7 2LP. 01604 863319; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 7th May - 9th July

Brackley

Brackley Children’s Centre Sessions:

New Baby & You (6-12m): 09:30-11:00TH BABS Breastfeeding: 09:30-11:00TH Rhymetime: 11:15-11:45TH; 6m-5yrs Outside Fun: 13:30-15:00TH Brackley Library NN13 6AJ. 01604 368418

Musical Minis

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Village Tots

11:00-13:00T at Gateway School, St Johns Road NN12 8AA. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes

Potterspury

Wednesday

Multiple Births Group Stay & Play

16:30-17:15TH at Bugbrooke Sunday School Rooms, Church Lane NN7 3PB. Jodie: 07711683077; For 2 - 4s. Helps children learn confidence and rhythm

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

09:45-12:00T at Sing & Sign, Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Cha Char Chimps

10:00-11:00T at Greens Norton Community Centre, Towcester Road NN12 8BL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). £5 per family. Entertainment show & cake!

Towcester Children’s Centre Drop ins:

Tiny Treasures: 10:00-11:15T. 16 April-4 June Story Explorers: 13:30-14:30T; For 2 - 5s, 11th June - 16th July Musical Movers: 13:30-14:00T; For 0 - 5s, 16th April - 21st May 2013 Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272.

13:30-14:15T at Brackley Children’s Centre, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages

Football Classes

16:00-17:00T at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701790; For 4 - 5s, £6 (book).

Buckingham

Daisy Birthing Antenatal Class

19:30-20:45TH at Field House Day Nursery, Turweston Road MK18 1ST. 07590 928944; For bump, (please book). Antenatal classes preparing you for birth

Bugbrooke

Time for 2s

10:00-11:15T at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre,, High Street NN7 3PA. 01604 831575; For 2s, FREE (drop in). 17 April, 22 May, 5 June & 17 July

Deanshanger

Deanshanger Toddler Group

13:30-15:00T at Holy Trinity Church, Wicken Road MK19 6JP. 01908 564725; FREE (drop in).

Deanshanger Children’s Centre:

Breastfeeding Support: 09:30-10:15TH Tiny Treasures: 10:15-11:30T 17th Apr - 19 Jun Deanshanger Community Centre MK19 6HT. 01908 569294; FREE (drop in).

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Hedgehog Hill Nursery and Pre-School High Street, Greens Norton

Come and visit our: • ‘Cuddly Cubs’ baby suite • Spacious ‘Happy Hippos’ toddler room • Stimulating ‘Funky Monkeys’ pre-school

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Middleton Cheney Children’s:

Breastfeeding Group: 09:30-10:15T Tiny Treasures: 10:15-11:30T; 17 Apr-9 Jun at the Library OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For 0s, FREE.

Middleton Cheney Rhymetime

Mini Meadows Preschool, Culworth Early learning made fun!

Now taking admissions for September 2013.

Email: comeandplay@minimeadowspreschool.org.uk 07984 053396 www.minimeadowspreschool.org.uk

10:00-10:30T at Middleton Cheney Library, Main Road OX17 2PD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Pattishall

Li’l Dynos Martial Arts Classes

10:00-10:45T at Shutlanger Village Hall, 35 Main Road NN12 7RU. 0800 9887986 or 07770 622776; For 2 - 5s, (book). Fun-filled intro to martial arts

Silverstone Tiny Tots

13:30-15:00T at Pattishall Parish Hall, School Rd NN12 8NN; £1.50.

09:15-10:30T at St Michael’s Church, High Street NN12 8US. 01327 857996; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Roade

Health Visitor Drop In

Cha Char Chimps

10:00-11:30T at Roade Children’s Centre, Stratford Rd NN7 2LP. 01604 863319; 4th Wed of the month

10:30-11:30T at Silverstone Pavilion, Church St NN12 8XA. 07917 683330; 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). £5 per family. Entertainment show & cake!

Stony Stratford Baby Bumpkin

Silverstone Toddler Group

10:00-12:30TH at Whitespace Yoga and Wellbeing Studio, 5 St Pauls Court High Street MK11 1LJ. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; £5.67 per class (book by term). Yoga-inspired sessions: babies 6wks-crawling

SNUG - Special Needs Support

Shutlanger

Silverstone

Pattishall Mums & Tots

Towcester

Baby & Pre-school Baby & Tap

16:00-19:30T at St Mary’s Church Hall, Butlins Lane NN7 2PU. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 2.5 - 5s, (please book). Ballet, tap, modern & Zumbatomic

Musical fun with puppets, props and other surprises for pre-school children.

Delicious cakes and drinks included!

It’s a party every week. From £3 & pay as you go.

09:30-11:30T at Towcester Children’s Centre. 01327 350272; 0 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Wed of Mth

Wednesday Tots

09:30-11:00T at St John’s Ambulance Hall, Islington Rd NN12. Jane: 01327 352321; 0 - 4s, £1.40.

NEW SHOWS In Towcester, Brackley & Silverstone!

ASA Swimming Lessons

Ness: 07917 683330

Weston Tiny Tots

10:00-12:00T at Weston Baptist Chapel, High St NN12 8PU. Rosemary: 01295 760720; £2 (drop in).

Thursday Ashton

Ashton Parent & Toddler Group

13:30-15:00T at Ashton CE Primary School, Roade Hill NN7 2JH. Lynne: 07545462892; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

Brackley

First Steps Parent & Toddler Group

09:15-11:30TH at St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Road NN13 7BZ. Val: 01280 701864; £1.50.

Deanshanger

Deanshangers Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Child Health Clinic: 10:00-11:00T; 1st Thurs Time for 2s: 10:00-11:15T. Runs fortnightly Musical Movers: 14:00-15:00T; 18 Apr-23 May Story Explorers: 14:00-15:00T; 2-5s. 6 Jun-11 Jul at Deanshanger Community Centre. Little London MK19 6HT. 01908 569294.

Evenley

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

09:45-12:00T at Evenley Village Hall, Broad Lane NN13 5SD. 07906 055591; £6 per class (book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Kislingbury

Musical Minis

09:30-10:15T at York House Centre, London Road MK11 1JQ. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages

Water Babies Swimming

Vanessa: 07917 683330 www.musical-monkeys.com

Weston

Stony Stratford

14:00-17:00T at Watling Way Centre, Galley Hill MK11 1PA. ; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes

www.ccchimps.com

10:00-11:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 - 5s, (book).

13:30-15:00T at Methodist Chapel Rooms, Murswell lane NN12 8UT. Catherine: 07849 612578; £1.80.

Towcester

Towcester Toy Library

09:30-11:30TH at Community Centre, Islington Rd NN12 6AU. Sheila: 01327 860437; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Toy hire 50p or £1

NC Tea Group

10:00-11:30TH at The Bell Plantation Coffee Shop, On the A5 NN12 6GX. Helen: 01280 701079; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Thurs of month.

Tiggers Parent & Toddler Group

13:30-15:00T at Methodist Church, Chapel Hill High Street NN12 8US. 07854 309241; £1.50.

Towcester Leisure Centre:

ASA Swimming Lessons: 09:30-18:00T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Preschool Gymnastics: 13:45-14:45T; For 3 5s, £5.80 per session (book by term). at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480.

Kizzle Tots

Upper Heyford

Middleton Cheney

10:00-12:00TH at Hill Farm, Upper Heyford NN7 3NB. Cheryl: 07989 777825; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). 2nd Thurs of mth.

Bugbrooke

10:00-11:00T at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre, Library OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 6 June - 11 July 2013

10:00-11:30T at Beachborough School, NN13 5LB. 01280 700071; For 0 - 5s. Runs monthly

09:00-11:00T at Sunday School, Church Lane NN7 3PB. ; For 0 - 4s, FREE (donation). Crafts

Stay & Play

Mighty Atoms Soft Play Fun

09:30-11:30TH at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 (drop in). £2.50 for 2nd child.

Parent & Toddler Swimming Lessons

16:30-17:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 2 - 4s, £5.90.

Bugbrooke Mums & Tots

Bugbrooke Children’s Centre Sessions:

Story Explorers: 13:30-14:30T. 18 Apr-23 May Musical Movers: 13:30-14:30T. 6 Jun-11th Jul Stay & Play: 15:00-16:15TH Bugbrooke Primary School NN7 3PA. 01604 831575

Toddle About April-June 2013

09:30-11:30T at Kislingbury Baptist Church, Mill Road NN7 4BB. Heather: 07962 157669; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Musical Movers

Roade

09:15-10:30 & 10:45-12:00T at Roade Children’s Centre, Stratford Road NN7 2LP. 01604 863319; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Roade Mums and Tots Group

14:00-15:00T at Roade Library, High Street NN7 2NW. Children’s Centre:01604 863319.

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Westbury

Toddlers & Tiddlers Fun

Friday Blakesley

Blakesley Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Blakesley Village Hall, Blakesley NN12; 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family.

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New Baby & You: 09:30-11:00TH; 0-6 mths B.A.B.S. Breastfeeding: 09:30-11:00TH Baby Rhymetime: 11:15-11:45TH; 0-6 mths Brackley Library NN13 6AJ. 01604 368418. FREE.

11:00-13:00TH at The Baptist Chapel Rooms, The Green NN7 3LE. Tess: 01327 341730; £1 (drop in). Bring packed lunch! First session free.

Brackley Children’s Centre:

Croughton Baby & Toddler Group

14:30-15:30T at Roade Primary School Playground NN7 2NT. 01604 863319.

Roade Rhymetime

Tiffield

Bugbrooke

11:00-12:00T at Gateway School, St Johns Road NN12 8AA. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes

Childminders’ Group

09:30-11:15T at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, High Street NN7 3PA. 01604 831575; FREE.

Deanshanger

Deanie Tots

09:30-11:30TH at Community Centre, MK19 6HT. 07710845865 or 07717316408; For 0 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys & crafts

Deanshanger Rhymetime

11:15-11:45T at Deanshanger Library, Little London MK19 6HT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s.

Greens Norton

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Towcester 09:00-12:00TH at Towcester Children’s Centre, NN12 6AU. 01327 350272; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 9-10:15am & 10:45-12noon

Towcester Library Sessions:

Toddle Time: 10&10:45T. For walkers (2nd+4th Fri) Bounce and Rhyme: 11:30-12:00T nonwalkers (2nd+4th Fri) Richmond Rd NN12 7EX. 0300 126 1000; FREE

Baby Sensory Classes

10:30-11:15T at Brook Health Centre, Swinneyford Road NN12 6HD. Tori: 07775 857271; For 0 - 1s, £5.50 per class (book). Award-winning class for 0 - 13m.Free trials

Middleton Cheney

14:00-15:30T at Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. Melanie: 01327 351097; Fortnightly.

Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre:

Time for 2s: 10:00-11:15T. 19 Apr, 24 May, 7 Jun Story Explorers: 14:00-15:00T; 2-5s, 19 Apr-24 May at Middleton Cheney Library OX17 2PD. 01295 714143. FREE (drop in)

Towcester Twins Group

Wicken

Akeley Wood Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Akeley Wood Junior School, Wicken MK19 6DA. Hannah: 01908 571231; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Free play.

Brackley Library Children’s Centre

Special Friends

Are you touched by a child with additional needs? If so, then this group is for you! A support group held monthly at the Children’s Centre - run by parents. The group also holds monthly trips out and has a fantastic Facebook support group. Pop along to the next meeting and join us for a chat.

Roade

10:30-11:00T at Roade Library, High Street NN7 2NW. 0300 126 1000; 1st Sat of mth

Stony Stratford Musical Minis

10:30-11:15T at Methodist Church Hall, Silver Street MK11 1JS. Amanda: 01908 259914; £4.25 (drop in). Limited spaces, first come first served

Tiffield

Stay & Play

Music Bugs

10:15-11:00T at Greens Norton Community Centre, Towcester Road NN12 8BL. 0844 822 1158; For 3m - 5s, (book). Fun music sessions.

Mighty Atoms Soft Play

10:30-12:30TH at Brackley Leisure Centre, NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787; £3.20 (drop in).

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

13:30-14:30T at Brackley Leisure Centre, NN13 6JJ. Helen: 07906 055591; 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Brackley

Roade

Roade Drop In

10:00-12:00T at Croughton Village Hall, Wheeler’s Rise NN13 5ND. Beckie: 01869 819734; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in).

Saturday

Little Fishes Parents and Tots

The Little Turtle Swim Company

10:45-16:15T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 2m - 5s, £10 per class (book). 30-min swim sessions.

Towcester

Towcester Leisure Centre Sessions:

ASA Swimming Lessons: 08:00-10:00T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Mighty Atoms: 09:15-10:15T; £2.90 per child. Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480.

Story Stomp

15:00-15:30T at Towcester Library, Richmond Road NN12 7EX. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories & activities (fortnightly)

Tiffield

Sunday

Active Baby Company Swimming

08:30-13:00T at Gateway School, NN12 8AB. Denise: 01604 826066; For 8wks - 5s, £9 per class (book by term).

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Come and visit one of our sessions today!

FREE

Dads ‘R’ Us

Everdon Experience Bug Hunting. Saturday May 18th 10.00-11.30am An exciting way to introduce your child to nature and the environment. Qualified rangers bug hunting in our garden, using our ‘bug-tree’. Please book in advance - children from 0-5 years.

For more information or to book, please contact the centre on 01604 368419 or visit www.brackleylibrary.childrencentre.org Brackley Library, Manor Road, Brackley, NN13 6AJ KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

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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

DAVENTRY AREA

Monday

Braunston

Daventry

Little Tappers Dance Classes

www.babysensory.co.uk

17:15-17:45TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 3-5s. Tap dance classes. £24 per term.

Little Fishes Toddler Group

14:00-15:00T at All Saints Church, 71 High Street NN11 7HS. Sarah: 01788 890298; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Action songs & crafts

Brixworth

Award-winning baby development classes for babies from birth to 13 months Singing, rhymes, music

Parenting Skills and Learning course

Puppet shows & light shows

13:30-15:00T at Brixworth Children’s Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Please call to see what’s on offer

Crick Health Visitor Clinic

10:30-12:00T at Crick Village Hall, Bucknills Lane NN6 7ST. 01327 842037; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 3rd Monday of month

Daventry

Acorn Parent & Toddler Group

Bubbles, bells and so much more

Daisy Baby Class

Baby Sensory

10:30-11:30T at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Church Walk NN11 4BL. Tori: 07775 857271; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Award-winning class for 0-13mths.Free trials

Daventry Leisure Centre:

Pre-School Swimming: 10:30-16:30T £4.70 per class (book).Call for times. Play World - Soft Play: 10:30-18:00TH £2.25 (drop in). Closed 1-2:30pm Active Antz: 13:00-14:30TH £2.25 (drop in). Inflatable soft play Lodge Rd, NN11 4FP

Breastfeeding Drop In

13:15-15:15TH at Daventry Children’s Centre, 14 Benbow Close NN11 4JP. 01327 313861; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). For anyone breastfeeding

Daisy Birthing Antenatal Class

19:30-20:45TH at St James’ Infant School, St James’ Road NN11 4AG. 07590 928944; For bump, (please book). Antenatal classes preparing you for birth

Kilsby

09:30-11:30TH at Kilsby Village Hall, Rugby Rd CV23 8XB. 01327 842037; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st Mon of month

Kilsby Playtime

Toddle About April-June 2013

09:30-12:15TH at The Saxon Suite, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Kate: 07805 300233; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per class (book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

Middlemore Mums & Tots

Free no obligation taster sessions available see how much fun it really is!

10:15-11:15TH at Caring Kindergartens, London Road NN11 4DS. 07590 928944; For 0s, (please book). Baby Yoga, Massage & Calming for 6-24 weeks

09:45-11:45T at Kilsby Village Hall, Rugby Road CV23 8XX. 07590 460913; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). Extra children 50p

Tumble Tots

Classes are held in Daventry and Towcester.

09:30-11:00T at United Reformed Church, Foundry Place NN11 4AA. Rosemary: 01327 872650; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

Kilsby Health Visitor Clinic

Baby Massage: 09:30-11:30T Stay & Play: 12:45-14:45TH. 14 Benbow Close NN11 4JP. 01327 313861.

Messy & water play

Crick Tots

10:30-12:00T at Crick Village Hall, Bucknills Lane NN6 7ST; 0 - 5s, £2 per family

Daventry Children’s Centre:

Baby sign

Crick

Daventry Leisure Centre:

Play World - Soft Play: 09:0018:00TH; £2.25 for 2 hrs (drop in). Closed 1-2:30pm Pre-School Swimming: 11:0017:00T; £4.70 per class (book by term). Lodge Rd NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

09:45-11:15TH at Middlemore Farm Pub, Hidcote Way NN11 5JZ. Kiran:07714767867; For bump - 3s, £1 (donation). Refreshments included.

Daventry Library Drop Ins:

Toddle Time: 10:00-10:30T; Walkers. Baby Bounce & Rhyme: 10:4511:15T; For non-walkers. Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 0300 126 1000. Call to check.

Please contact: Tori Bagnall to find your nearest class. Tel: 07775 857 271 Email: banbury@babysensory.co.uk

Long Buckby

Long Buckby Mums & Tots

09:30-11:30T at the Community Centre, 41 Station Rd NN6 7QB. 01327 844753.

Stay and Play

12:45-14:45TH at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, 41 Station Rd NN6 7QB. 01327 842037.

Yoga for Pregnancy with Lizzy Giles

18:15-19:45T at Long Buckby Community Centre, NN6 7QB. 01327 842 691; For bump, £7. Physical & emotional pregnancy support

Scaldwell

Scaldwell Parents and Tots

10:00-12:00T at Scaldwell Village Hall, School Lane NN6 9LD. Kathryn: 01604 882786; For 0 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Friendly group.

Upper Boddington Nursery Ballet Classes

09:30-10:15TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Upper Boddington Village Hall NN11 6DH. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 2 - 5s, £3.50 per class (book by term). £28 per term

Tuesday

Braunston

Braunston Toddler Group

13:30-15:00T at Braunston Village Hall, Braunston NN11; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family.

Brixworth

Baby Buddies

14:00-15:30T at Brixworth Children’s Centre, Church St NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; 2nd & 4th Tues

Toddlers Group

13:30-14:45T at Holy Cross Church, Church Walk NN11. Paula: 01327 877979; For 0 - 5s, FREE. 2nd Tues of month.

Juice Acting, Performance & Singing

16:00-16:45TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 3 - 5s. Acting & Performance classes! £28 per term

Flore

The Little Turtle Swim Company

10:30-14:30T at Charter House Retreat, The Avenue NN7 4LZ. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). 30min swim lessons for children 6wks+

Guilsborough

Guilsborough Health Visitor Clinic

09:30-11:30T at Guilsborough Surgery, High Street NN6 8QE. 01327 842037; For 0 - 1s.

Long Buckby

Long Buckby Mums & Babies Group

10:30-12:00TH at Baptist Church, Market Place NN6. Jane: 01327 843453; FREE (drop in).

Long Buckby Baby Clinic

14:00-15:30TH at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; 2nd & 4th Tues.

Moulton

Tinies & Tots Health Visitor Clinic

14:00-15:30TH at Brixworth Children’s Centre at Moulton Village Hall, Pound Ln. 01604 880246; FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues

Naseby

Naseby Mums and Tots

10:00-12:00TH at Naseby Methodist Church, Gynwell NN6 6DB. Gemma: 07806 619974; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Craft & snack

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Brixworth

Boddington Toddler Group

LoveBallet Dance Company Classes:

Nature Tots

09:30-11:30T at Boddington Village Hall, Boddington; For 0 - 5s.

10:00-11:30T at Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road NN6 9DG. 07703 160878; £3 per child (please book). 3rd Wed of month.

Weedon

Breastfeeding Support

Fun with Music

10:30-11:30T at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre at Weedon Chapel Rooms, NN7 4QU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

14:30-15:30T at Brixworth Children’s Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246.

Little Goslings Baby & Toddler Group

Active Baby Company Swimming

Daventry

13:30-15:30T at Weedon Village Hall, West Street NN7 4QU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Toys, crafts, songs

Daventry Leisure Centre Sessions

Music Bugs Classes - Family Bugs

Pre-School Swimming: 11:30-16:30T; £4.70 per class (book by term). Play World - Soft Play: 09:00-18:00TH; £2.25 for 2 hours (drop in). Active Antz: 13:00-14:30TH; £2.25 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play session Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

13:30-14:15T at Welton Village Hall, Well Lane NN11 2JS. Fiona: 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Quote ‘Toddle About’ to book a free taster

Woodford Halse Musical Monkeys

10:00-11:00TH at Woodford Halse Memorial Hall, Station Road NN11 3RB. 07746 717104; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). £5 per family. Entertainment show & cake!

Woodford Halse Children’s Centre

New Babes Group with H/V: 10:00-12:00TH Toddles with Health Visitor: 14:00-16:00TH Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809.

Wednesday Badby

Badby Mums & Tots

09:30-11:30T at Badby Village Hall, The Green NN11 3AF. ; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

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Young Parents Group for Under 21s

13:30-15:00TH at Daventry Children’s Centre at The Abbey Centre, Market Square NN11 4XG. 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Guilsborough

Guilsborough Surgery Breastfeeding

11:00-13:00T at Guilsborough Surgery, High Street NN6 8QE. 01604 740210; FREE drop in.

Kilsby

Kilsby Baby Massage

13:00-14:45TH at Long Buckby CC at Kilsby Clinic, Stephenson Court CV23 8YS. 01327 842037; FREE (drop in). 1st Mon of mth

Long Buckby

Childminder Stay & Play

09:30-11:30TH at Long Buckby CC, 41 Station Road NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; FREE (drop in).

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Staverton

Musical Monkeys

09:45-12:15TH at Barcelo Daventry Hotel NN11 0SG. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

Welton

Prima Ballerinas: 16:45-17:15TH; For 3 - 5s, £3 per child (book by term). £24 per term. Gymnastics Classes: 17:45-18:30TH; For 3 - 5s, £3.75 per class (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, bridges and more. at Buckby Health and Leisure NN6 7RE. Lorraine: 07711 010404

10:45-11:45TH at Staverton Village Hall, Croft Lane NN11 6JE. 7746717104; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). £5 per family. Entertainment show & cake!

Upper Boddington

Boogie & Bounce Classes

13:30-14:30T at Love Ballet Dance Company, Upper Boddington Village Hall NN11 6DH. Lorraine:07711010404; For 18mths+, (please book). Dance & movement classes.

Weedon

Musical Minis

09:45-10:30T at Weedon Village Hall, West Street NN7 4PQ. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages

West Haddon

Caterpillar Club

09:15-11:15T at West Haddon Village Hall, The Green NN6 7AY. Em: 01788 510959 / 07867425008; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). Weekly craft corner and singing circle.

Woodford Halse

Woodford Halse Children’s Centre:

Breastfeeding Support: 09:00-16:00T Baby Massage: 10:00-10:30TH; For babies from 6 weeks to 9 months Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809. FREE.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

Thursday

Brixworth

Tinies and Tots Health Visitor Clinic

09:30-11:30TH at Brixworth Children’s Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246.

Olive Shoots

10:00-11:30T at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. Becky 01604 882327; For 0 3s, £1 per family (drop in).

Action Kids

13:00&14:00T at Brixworth Children’s Centre at the Community Centre, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 01604 880246; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Daventry

Daventry Leisure Centre Sessions:

Play World - Soft Play: 09:00-18:00TH; £2.25. Pre-School Swimming: 11:30-13:30T; £4.70 per class (book by term). Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144

Stay & Play

09:15&11:30T at Daventry West Children’s Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 300317; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Little Kickers

09:30-11:15TH at Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 18mths+, (please book). Fun football classes

Musical Monkeys

10:30-11:30TH at Daventry Community Centre, Ashby Rd NN11 0QE. 07746 717104; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). £5 per family. Entertainment show & cake!

East Haddon

East Haddon Toddler Group

09:30-11:00T at The Pavilion, East Haddon Playing Fields, NN6 8BU. Rachel: 01604 771292; £2 per family (drop in). 1st visit free

Great Brington

Weedon

10:00-11:30TH at The Reading Rooms, Main Street NN7 4JB. Chrissie: 07984 444556; For 0 - 4s, £2.

Baby Massage: 09:30-10:30T (please book) Breastfeeding Baby Cafe: 10:30-11:30TH Weedon Village Hall, West St. NN7 4QU. 01327 264809.

Bringtons’ Mums & tots

Kelmarsh

Welton

Long Buckby

09:45-11:15T at Welton Village Hall, NN11. Lee: 07977 191054; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in). With themed ride on area

12:00-14:00T at Nagarjuna Centre Cafe, The Old Rectory NN6 9LZ. Sarah: 01604 686778; For 0 - 5s. Free drink with every panini order!

09:30-11:15T at Long Buckby Children’s Centre at Buckby Health and Leisure Centre, 1 High Street NN6 7RE. 01327 842037; For 1 5s, FREE (drop in). Physical development with fun at 9:30 & 10:30

Friday Brixworth

Brixworth Rhymetime

Breastfeeding Drop-in

10:15-10:45T at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Postnatal Yoga for Mother and Baby

10:30-12:00TH at Brixworth Children’s Centre at the Community Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

09:30-11:00TH at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, 41 Station Rd NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 10:00-11:00T at Long Buckby Community Centre, NN6 7QB. 01327 842 691; For 0s, £6 per class (book by 4-week term). For mothers & babies from birth to crawling

Long Buckby Library Rhymetime

10:30-11:00T at the Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Naseby

Staverton

Staverton Mums & Tots

10:30-12:00T at Staverton Village Hall, Croft Lane NN11 6JE; For 0 - 4s, .

Weds 1st May 9.30am-12noon Come and join us for a morning of fun at our friendly and experienced village Pre-school. A perfect opportunity to meet the children and Staff in our happy setting. Guilsborough Pre-school is open Monday – Friday (term time) and takes children from 2 years old. ofsted rating “good”.

if you are interested in coming along

Call: 01604 740761 or Email: manager.gps@btinternet.com School house, The Green, Guilsborough, northants, nn6 8PT.

www.preschool.btck.co.uk

Stay & Play

Daventry

Daventry Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Stay & Play: 10:00-12:00TH. Ring in holidays Health Visitor Clinic: 12:30-14:00TH 14 Benbow Close NN11 4JP. 01327 313861

Timken Tots

Action Kids

11:30-12:15T at Brixworth CC at Naseby Village Hall, Newlands NN6 6DE. 01604 880246; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Physical development with fun.

Guilsborough Pre-school invites you to a Teddy Bears Picnic open Morning

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Welton Toddler Group

Action Kids

noW oPEn to 2 year olds!

Woodford Halse Children’s Centre:

Parent & Tots Group

10:00-12:00TH at Run by Daventry NCT, Mayfield Park Sports Club NN11 9FZ. 07715 558185; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (donation).

Let’s Celebrate Baby!

10:00-11:15T at Foundry School Rooms, United Reformed Church NN11 4AA. 7904515364; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per session (drop in). Music, sensory play, crafts, dressing up & toys

Young Children’s Entertainment Show Babies & Pre-School Children

Musical Monkeys provides stimulating, conﬁdence building, interactive musical fun and other surprises. It’s a party every week! Charity no: 1062816

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

Wednesday: Staverton Village Hall, Croft Lane, Staverton NN11 6JE.10:45am-11:45am Thursday: Casey’s Club, Market Square, Daventry NN11 4BH. 11:00am-12:00pm Friday: Dodford Village Hall, Dodford, Northampton, NN7 4SY.10:00-11:00am Friday: Dunchurch Sportsﬁeld & Village Hall, Rugby Road, CV22 6PN. 11:00pm-12:00pm 1st & 3rd Saturday each month: Casey’s Club, Market Square, Daventry NN11 4BH. 11:30am to 12:30pm Prices from £2.75 pay as you go, plus drink & cake!

Tanya: 07746 717 104 Sarah: 07540 869 258 daventry@musical-monkeys.com

www.musical-monkeys.com www.facebook.com/MusicalMonkeysDaventry

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

Daventry Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Messy Monkeys: 10:30-12:00TH; £2.75 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play with crafts Play World - Soft Play: 12:00-18:00TH; £2.25 for 2 hrs (drop in). Pre-School Swimming: 16:00-16:30T; For 0 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term). Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144

LoveBallet Dance Company Classes:

Funky Dance Classes: 17:00-17:30TH; For 4 5s. £24 per term. Gymnastics Classes: 17:30-18:00TH; 3 - 5s. Handstands, bridges, cartwheels- £24 p/term at Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07711 010404. Please book.

Welford

09:00-12:30TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 18mths+, (please book). Fun football classes

Woodford Halse

09:30-10:00TH at Daventry Community Centre, Ashby Road NN11 9QD. Jodie: 07711683077; For 2 - 4s, . Helps children learn confidence and rhythm

09:30-11:00TH at Welford Mums & Tots, Welford Community Centre NN6. 07981 197855 or 07787 855289; 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). 1st session free. 50p per sibling.

Family Funtime

09:00-11:30T at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). With Health Visitor

Saturday

Dodford

Musical Monkeys

10:00-11:00TH at Dodford Village Hall, NN7 4SY. 07746 717104; 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). £5 per family. Entertainment show & cake!

Long Buckby

Baby Massage: 09:30-10:30TH Parenting Skills & Family Learning: 09:4511:45TH at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, 41 Station Rd NN6 7QB. 01327 842037

Stony Stratford

Musical Monkeys

10:30-11:30TH at Daventry Band Hall, Daneholme Close NN11 0PN. 07746 717104; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). £5 per family. Every 1st & 3rd Saturday.

Birth Preparation Workshops

Baby & Pre-Primary Ballet + Tap Classes

Family Fun Session

14:30-15:00T at the Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 0300 126 1000; 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Melody Bear Movement Classes

Long Buckby

Brixworth

10:00-12:15T at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy at Brixworth Community Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 2 - 5s, (please book). 10am: Baby Ballet for 2 yrs+, 10:30: 4 yrs+

Long Buckby Children’s Centre:

Long Buckby Library Rhymetime

Little Kickers

Welford Babes & Tots Group

10:30-12:00T at Brixworth Childrens Centre, The Old School NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Last Sat of month but ring to check

Daventry

10:00-13:30T at Lizzy Giles, NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump, £45. Workshops for expectant mums and partners

Upper Boddington

LoveBallet Dance Company Classes:

Prima Ballerinas: 09:00-09:45TH; For 3 - 5s, £3.50 per class (book). £28 per term. Gymnastics Classes: 09:45-10:15TH; For 4 5s, £3.25 per class (book). Handstands, rolls, bridges etc £26 per term. at Upper Boddington Village Hall NN11 6DH. Lorraine: 07711 010404

Sunday

Daventry Leisure Centre Sessions:

Cha Char Chimps

10:00-11:00TH at York House, London Road MK11 1JQ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). £5 per family. Entertainment show & cake!

Pre-School Swimming: 08:00-10:30T; £4.70 per class (book by term). Play World - Soft Play: 08:00-18:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.25 for 2 hrs (drop in). Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144

Daventry

Play World - Indoor Soft Play

08:00-18:00TH at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 - 5s, £2.25 for 2hrs (drop in).

*Free Taster Session* Call Antony/Lynne to book on 01327 700153

Where Learning's a Ball! Nothing is more rewarding than watching a child learning new skills, keeping ﬁt and loving every minute of it! That’s why more and more parents are bringing their children along to our informal yet professionally run classes. Classes for kids aged from 18months to 7yrs at Daventry Leisure Centre, Saturday & Thursday mornings

www.littlekickers.co.uk

Come and join in with . Our classes are a fun introduction for young children to the world of dance. They promote co-ordination, physical fitness, agility and early learning curriculum skills. Dance along, sing along, listen along all with . Tuesday: 4.30 - 5.15pm Bugbrooke Sunday School Rooms. Saturday: 9.30-10.00am Daventry Community Centre. Suitable for children aged 2-4yrs.

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