Mothercare Value Summer Range - £6
Spirit Fairy Dress
The Mothercare Summer Value range of clothes is out now.
If you are looking for the perfect dress for that special occasion
You will be hard pressed to find anything more stylish for your little one for the same price!
to make your little girl the belle of the ball, the Spirit Fairy Dress is a great option. With a silk bodice, this stunning dress has small flower detailing on the chest and skirt, a full tulle skirt and satin ribbon hem, giving it a fabulous shape. The satin under skirt is trimmed with beautiful Nottingham lace for the perfect finish. The large handmade silk flower on the waistband can even be co-ordinated to match your colour scheme. Colours include Ivory, Rose, Sky, Lemon, Mocha and Apple. Available in sizes 3,6,12,18 months and 2,3 & 4 years (larger sizes on request). Angels and Fishes Christening and Occasion wear Handmade in Northamptonshire Tel: 01604 710851 email sales@angelsandfishes.com www.angelsandfishes.com Buy from Angels and Fishes Christening and Occasion wear - handmade in Northamptonshire. www.angelsandfishes.com
The Daisy Print Dress is a pretty cotton dress with a summery look that is ideal for keeping your little girl cool on a warm day. The Little Treasure Vest and Shorts Set is a cute set that is great for the summer months and holidays: ideal for keeping your little one cool and comfy all day long. Made with 100% cotton, this set is gentle against your little one’s skin, and machine washable for your convenience. Unit 3b, St James Retail Park, Northampton, NN1 1EE - Tel: 01604 608 150.
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Quinton House Nursery & Pre-School Independent, co-educational from age 2
For more information please contact Mrs T Popiel (Admissions Manager) on 01604 684828.
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What can Quinton House Nursery give your child? • A warm family environment with plenty of stimulation for little minds. • A mixture of mature and young staff to nurture and encourage learning. • Access to outstanding grounds and woods to give extensive opportunities to learn about nature and have fun outdoors. • Specialist teaching in Ballet, Music, PE, Cookery, Yoga and French. • Smooth transition to Reception class for an all through education at Quinton House.
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Tel: 01327 301600 www.dolphindaynursery.com
free regular hot drink
to customers who come during the Stay & Play tots Sessions - tues-fri 9.30-2.30pm. Expires: 30/09/2013. No cash alternative. 4 Clayfield Close, Moulton Park, Northants, NN3 6QF
www.berzerkleisure.co.uk
tel: 01604 647213
Free Taster Session
Disco Babies is a fun and sociable pre-school dance classes. Quote ‘Toddle About’ when booking. Expires: 30/09/13. Northampton Classes only. Visit www.discobabies.co.uk for further info.
enquiries@discobabies.co.uk
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Thorplands
09:30 & 13:00T at Camrose Children’s Centre, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
13:00-15:00T at The Gateway Centre, Mill Road NN2 6AX. Kulsuma: 01604 624930; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Kingsthorpe
Spencer
Clothing Bank: 08:00-18:00T Childminders: 09:15-11:15T Time Together: 13:00-14:30TH at Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Messy Play: 09:15-11:00TH Baby Massage: 10:30-11:30TH Health Visitor: 12:30-14:30TH at St. Davids Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537; FREE (drop in). Closed 19-30 Aug ‘13
09:00-12:00TH at Camrose Children’s Centre, NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; FREE (drop in).
Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre:
St. Mark’s Parent & Tots
10:00-11:15T at St Marks Church Hall, St Mark’s Cres NN2 8EG. Sue: 01604 715342 ; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 p/ child (drop in). 20p per extra child
Penfold Children’s Centre
Toddle and Toast: 10:30-11:30T Create and Make: 13:30-14:30T at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909; (drop in).
Moulton
Stay & Play
13:30-15:00TH at Brixworth Children’s Centre at , Moulton Village Hall . 01604 880246; For 1 5s, FREE (drop in).
Bangladeshi Mums and Tots
Bumps, New Babies & Breastfeeding
Thorplands Children’s Centre
Upton
Multiples Group
09:30-11:30T at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring St NN5 4EZ. 01604 750233; For 0 - 2s, (drop in).
FREE TRIAL - HARTBEEPS Music & Sensory Play Classes.
Tuesday
Northampton, Rushden, Wymington & Kettering. Expires: 30/09/2013. Quote ‘Toddle About’. Contact Amy on 07775 877093 or amy@hartbeeps.com
Abington
Health Visitor Drop In
www.hartbeeps.com
09:30-10:30T at Wallace Road Nursery School, NN2 7EE. 01604 713422; For 0 - 5s, FREE.
Ripple Effect
St Gregory’s Toddler Group
formerly Mummies Birth Buddy
NEW AQUA YOGA CLASSES
New “Class package” bundles. Blocks of 12 or 18 combinations of Pregnancy Yoga, Aqua Yoga, Well Woman Happy Baby and Birth Preparation.
www.rippleeffectyoga.co.uk 07966 288236
Stay & Play: 09:30-11:30TH Baby Weighing Clinic: 10:00-11:30TH Music is Fun: 15:15-16:00T at Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Centre closed w/c 19 Aug 2013
Chatterbox
09:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809.
Mini Springers Toddler Group
10:00-12:00T at Springs Family Centre, Spring Boroughs NN1 2SN. Karen: 01604 630457; For 0 - 4s, £1 (donation).
Active Baby Company
10:30-11:30TH at Cripps Recreation Centre, Northampton Hospital NN1 5BD. Denise: 01604 826066; £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs
Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre
Music: 9.30 (1-5s) & 10.30 (0-12m)TH; £1 Active Tots: 10:30-11:30TH; For 0 4s, £1 per family (please book). Ante-natal Class: 16:30-18:30T; For under 25s at Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; FREE (drop in).
Billing
Active Baby Company
10:00-11:30T at Active Baby Company, ‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs
Blackthorn
Children: 12 months—4 years £2.75 includes a cup of squash and a biscuit.
Sticky Fingers
09:30-11:00T at Blackthorn Children’s Centre at Christian Fellowship Centre, Shadowfax Drive NN3 8DB. 01604 411166; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Fun and Craetive group
Babies: 12 months and under £1 or FREE if accompanied by an older sibling. • FREE ample parking • Seating area • Baby facilities • Restaurant
Stay and Play
13:00-14:30T at Blackthorn Children’s Centre, Longmead Court NN3 8QD. 01604 413504; 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Talk to us about our Tots Loyalty card
Far Cotton
Visit Berzerk at weekends and school holidays and pay the Tots price!
Parents & Tots Swim Sessions
14:00-15:30T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, £4.20 per session (drop in). Pool open to under 5s. £2.30 w/ leisure card 14:00-16:00T at Cripps Recreation Centre , Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
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13:30-15:00T at Kingsley Park Methodist Church, Milton St NN2 7JF. For 0 - 5s, (drop in).
Our Tots sessions run from 9.30am - 2.30pm Tuesday to Friday during school term times.
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
4 Clayfield Close, Moulton Park, Northants, NN3 6QF Tel: 01604 647213
Young Parents Lunch
Water Babies Swimming Classes
Kingsley Park Mums & Tots
Stay & Play ...All Day!
11:45-14:15TH at Vernon Terrace CC at Victoria Congregational Church NN1 5ED. 01604 633894; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Grange Park
Drop In Health Clinic
09:00-11:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. H/V: 01604 742420; FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of month
www.berzerkleisure.co.uk
Stepping Stones
St. James
St James Parent and Toddler Group
10:00-12:00TH at St. James Community Centre, NN5 5LQ. Sarah: 01604 456231; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Check times in holidays.
In the Water
Family Drop In
10:00-11:30TH at Abington Children’s Centre at Abington Library NN3 2SJ. 01604 750233; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Northampton Centre
Spring Lane Children’s Centre:
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 through back of car park.
Music & Singing
09:15-11:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane. 01604 875188; For 0 - 3s. Includes breakfast! Every 2nd & 4th week
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
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Family Bugs Music Classes
10:00-11:45T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 5s. Fun music sessions: book a free taster!
Sing and Sign
13:00-14:00TH 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!
Headlands
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
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
Hunsbury
Aqualight Baby Yoga
09:45-12:30T 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
Hunsbury Rhymetime
10:30 & 14:00T at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Kingsley
Time to Play
13:30-15:00TH at Parklands Nursery & Sure Start Children’s Centre at, Wallis Road Nursery School NN2 7EE. 01604 642118; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Kingsthorpe
Stay & Play
09:15-11:15T at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre:
Twins Group: 09:30-11:00TH Story Time: 15:00-16:30TH at St.Davids Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Closed 19-30 Aug
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
15:00-17:30T 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
Moulton
Sing and Sign
10:00-12:00TH at Moulton Sports Complex, NN3 7SD. 07985 523113 ; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!
Sing & Sign Holiday Drop in
13:00-14:00H at Moulton Village hall, Pound Lane NN3 7SD. 07985 523113 ; For 0 - 3s, £5 per class (drop in). 9th,16th & 23rd July,6th,13th & 20th Aug
Water Babies Swimming Classes
10:00-11:00T at Cripps Recreation Centre , Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
Pre-school Swimming Lessons
10:30-12:30TH at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, per session (please book).
Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre:
Active Tots: 10:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (please book). Mini gym session Baby Grow, Breastfeeding & Health Visitor: 14:00-16:00TH; FREE (drop in) at Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894.
Stay & Play Drop In
13:00-15:00TH at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Centre Closed w/c 19th Aug
Yoga & Creche
Northampton Centre
13:00-14:45T at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre at Victoria Congregational Church NN1 5ED. 01604 633894; For 0 - 5s, £1 per person (drop in). 1pm: Beginners, 2pm: Advanced. Creche £1.50
09:00-12:00TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Victoria Road NN1 5HE . 01604 633894; For 0s, FREE (drop in).
19:30-20:45T at DW Fitness, St James Retail Park NN1 1EE. 07815 565963; For bump. Antenatal classes preparing you for birth
Moulton Rhymetime
14:15-14:45T at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE.
Post Natal Clinic
Northampton Central Library:
Toddle Time: 10:00-10:30TH; FREE (drop in). For confident walkers. Songs, rhymes & books Bounce & Rhyme: 11:00-11:30TH; FREE (drop in). for babies and non walkers. at Abington Street NN1 2BA. 0300 126 1000
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
Lazy Daisy Birth Prep Classes
Parklands
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).
Acorns Young Parents Group
13:30-15:00TH at Parklands Nursery School & Children’s Centre, Spinney Hill Rd NN3 6DW. 01604 642118; For 0 - 5s.
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+) 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
£25 per 6 week course or £5 per week
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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Camrose Children’s Centre
Toy Library: 09:30-13:00T. Stay and Play: 09:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 8s in hols Family Health: 13:00-15:00TH fortnightly at Tenby Road, NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; (drop in).
Blackthorn Children’s Centre:
‘Great Big Noise!’ Sessions
Sat 11:00-11.30am, £3.50 per session
For excitable 2-4 year olds who prefer creative play instead of set dance steps! Parachutes, Art, Percussion, Fun Songs, Stories and Dance. Open Stage, St Michael & All Angels Church Hall, Perry Street, Northants, NN1 4HL. openstage@rocketmail.com | www.facebook.com/openstage.northampton
07878 766955 www.openstage.vpweb.co.uk
Wednesday
Thorplands
Thorplands Children’s Centre
Clothing Bank: 08:00-18:00T Rainbow Mums: 10:15-11:30T; For 1 - 3s, For mums of other cultures to get together Messy Play: 13:00-15:00T Health Visitor Drop In: 14:00-15:30TH; Includes music session for the children! at Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131, FREE (drop in).
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. Fun intro to tennis!
Wootton
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 at St Michael and All Angels Church Halls, Perry Street NN1 4HL . 07848 922545,; For 0 - 1s, £4.50 per class (please book). Sensory toys, lights, puppets & live music!
Music Time
12:45-13:30TH at Abington CC at Broadmead Baptist Church, Broadmead Ave NN3 2QY. 01604 750233; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Billing
Little Acorns Toddler Group
09:30-11:30T at Wootton Trinity Church, High Street NN4. Mandy: 01604 764605; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Inc. hot drink & snack.
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 per class (book). Football sessions for boys & girls
Active Baby Company
10:00-11:00T at Active Baby Company, ‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 8wks - 5s, £9 per class (book by term).
Blackthorn Little Chefs
09:30-11:00T at Blackthorn Children’s Centre at Christian Fellowship Centre, Shadowfax Drive NN3 8DB. 01604 411166; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Enjoy cooking with your child
A Bit Crafty: 09:30-11:30T; for parents (not kids) Baby Massage: 10:00-11:30T Story Time: 13:00-14:15T; For 1 - 5s. at Blackthorn Community and Children’s Centre, Longmead Court NN3 8QD. 01604 413504; 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 6-week term). Feel confident in your ability to give birth
Boughton
Junior Street Dance
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
Briar Hill
Stay and Play
13:00-14:30TH at Gloucester Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Briar Hill Community Centre NN4 8SX. 01604 762251; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Dallington
Junior Tennis Sessions for 2-5yrs
13:30-14:15T at Dallington Lawn Tennis Club, Dallington Park Rd NN7 5AA. 07747 785344; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). qualified LTA coaches, classes for all ages
Delapre
Messy Play
09:15-10:30TH at Gloucester Nursery School & Children’s Centre, Cambourne Close NN4 8PH. 01604 762251; For 0 - 5s, FREE (book). For Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill families
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.
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
We look forward to seeing you! 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent, Rothersthorpe Trading Estate, Northampton, NN4 8JD.
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Working Together with Families to Improve Life Chances
Bosom Buddies
Every Wednesday 9.30 – 11.30 in 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.
www.springlane.childrencentre.org A part of the Spring Charity No: 1121126. Company No: 5898293
Water Babies Swimming Classes
Grange Park
Denton
Gymbabes 9:30-10:10,TH 6mnths to walking Tumble Tots 10:30-13:30TH, walking to pre-school at Grange Park Community Centre , School Lane NN4 5FZ. Kate: 07805 300233; £5.50 per class (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster
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
Denton Parent and Toddler Group
09:00-11:30T at Denton Parent and Toddler Group, Vicarage lane NN7 1DT. 07900 371 372; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). Great variety of activities and snack time
Duston
Duston Library Children’s Centre
Bookstart Bear Club: 09:30-10:00TH Active Explorers: 13:30-14:30TH at Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 01604 368590; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Centre closed 19 - 30 Aug
Duston Sports Centre:
Soft Zone: 10:00-11:30TH; Soft shapes, trikes, climbing, bouncy castle Boogie Ratz Dance Classes: 11:00-12:30TH; Dance sessions for 18mths-5yrs at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN5 6DP. 01604 837600. For 1 - 5s, £3 per class (please book)
Earls Barton
Earls Barton Rhymetime
14:30-15:00T at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; FREE (drop in).
Far Cotton
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
Far Cotton Rhymetime
10:30-11:00T at Far Cotton Library, REC Centre, Towcester Road NN4 8LG. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).
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Tumble Tots
Seedlings
14:00-15:00T at Kairos Centre, Wilks Walk NN4 5DW. Angie: 07816 484851 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories, songs & crafts
Ballet & Tap Dance Classes
16:00-19:00T at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 2.5 - 5s, (please book).
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, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Kingsthorpe
Health Visitor Drop-in
09:15-10:15T at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909; For 0 2s, FREE (drop in). Baby weighing & advice
Stay & Play
Hardingstone
09:15-11:00TH at St David’s Church Rooms , Eastern Ave S NN2 7QB. 01604 791537; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Closed 19-30 Aug ‘13
13:30-15:00T at Northampton High School, Newport Pagnell Road NN4 6UU. 01604 667979; For 2 - 3s, £1.50 per session (drop in).
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).
Northampton High School Toddlers
Headlands
Reynard Way Mums n Tots
Holy Trinity Mums & Tots
Headlands Parent and Toddler Group
10:00-11:45T at Holy Trinity Church (Hall), Edinburgh Road NN2 6PH; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
Toddler Time: 14:45-16:15TH; For new walkers+. Tiny Time: 15:00-16:30TH; For 0 - 1s at St.Davids Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537, FREE (drop in). Closed 19-30 Aug ‘13
09:00-11:00T at Headlands Lower School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Julie: 01604 413462; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).
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
Hunsbury
The Abbey Centre Toddler Group
09:30-11:30T at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ.. Jacqui: 07989 569958; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Does not run on 2nd Wed of the month
Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre:
Northampton Centre
The Mounts Baths
Swimming Lessons: 09:15-14:00TH; (book). Parents & Tots Sessions: 14:00-16:00T; £4.20 per session (drop in). Pool open to under 5s. at Upper Mounts, NN1 3DN. 01604 837400.
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Dance Academy
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 Website:
www.oncoredanceacademy.co.uk
Tap • Ballet • Street Dance • Modern Theatre Chatterbox
St James
Spring Lane Children’s Centre:
09:30-11:00T at Gospel Hall, Spencer Bridge Road NN5 7DP. Gill: 07749 520588; For 0 - 4s, FREE (donation). Toys, activities, baby area
Mini Music Makers
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). Centre Closed w/c 19th August 2013
09:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s, .
Breastfeeding Support: 09:30-11:30TH Story Time & Messy Play: 13:00-14:30T at Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; FREE (drop in). Centre closed w/c 19th August 2013 10:00-11:00TH at St James Library, NN5 5LQ. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Not w/c 19 Aug Well-being Drop-in: 10:00-12:00T. Group finishes 31st July 2013 Baby Stay & Play: 10:00-11:00TH; £1 (drop in). Mini & Baby Music: 13:30-14:30TH; £1 (book) Bromford Housing: 14:00-16:00TH; (drop in). Messy Play: 14:00-15:00TH; FREE (book). at Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894
Parklands
Stay & Play
10:00-12:45TH at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837 300; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Fun-based gymnastics and soft play
Thorplands
10:15 & 11:15T at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Clothing Bank: 08:00-18:00T at Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ; FREE (drop in). Stay & Play: 09:30-11:30T at The Barn, Lodge Farm Community Centre NN3 8JJ. FREE (drop in). Free refreshments Dads’ Football: 18:00-19:30TH at Thorplands Primary School playing field NN3 8NH. 01604 741131; FREE (please book). 01604 741131
09:30-11:00TH at Parklands Nursery School & Children’s Centre, Spinney Hill Rd NN3 6DW. 01604 642118; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs once a month, 17th July & 14th August
Pitsford
Pitsford Toddler Group
09:30-11:30T at Pitsford Village Hall, Pitsford NN6; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).
Spencer
Bumps, Babies & Breastfeeding: 09:00-12:00TH Childminders: 09:30-11:30TH; 1st Wed of mth Toy Library: 09:30-11:30T Stay and Play: 09:30-11:30TH Up to 8s in hols Baby Massage: 09:30-11:30TH at Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219, FREE.
Gym Minis
Rhymetime
Wootton
You and Your Newborn
10:00-11:30TH at Wootton Children’s Centre at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 01604 660526; For 0s, FREE (drop in).
Thursday
Upton
Wednesday Summer Themed days
Butterflies
KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays
10:00-11:30TH at Emanuel Church, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 01604 402150; For 0 5s, £1. Relaxed atmosphere & safe play time
Thorplands Children’s Centre:
Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre:
Camrose Children’s Centre
Emmanuel Family Tots
Mums ‘n’ Tots
09:00-17:00H at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring Street NN5 4EZ. 01604 750233; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Contact centre for times
Abington
Time 2 Play Baby Group
Upton Tots
09:15-11:00T at Wallace Road Nursery School, NN2 7EE. 01604 713422; For 0 - 1s, £1.
Talking Point
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
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 10:30-12:30TH at 16 Mill Pond Drive, Upton NN5 4EW. Marilyn: 01604 454243; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). New mums to meet informally and make friends
Weston Favell
Tots Group
10:00-11:30T at The Salvation Army, Penistone Rd NN3 8EZ. 01604 404891.
In the Water
Music & Singing
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
Billing
Active Baby Company
13:30-17:00T at Active Baby Company, ‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 8wks - 5s, £9 per class (book by term).
Physical Fun
Arts & Crafts
Pregnancy
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Weston Favell
10:00-12:00TH at Camrose Children’s Centre, 16 Park Square NN2 7QJ. 01604 757694.
09:00-10:30TH at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837400; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Football classes for 18mths-5yrs
Dads’ Stay & Play (last Sat of mth)
Kingsthorpe
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
08:30-14:00T 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
Saturdads and Male Carers
10:00-12:00T at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).
Dads’ Group
10:00-12:00TH at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre , St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). First Saturday of the month
Northampton Centre
Soccer Ratz Football Classes
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
Gymbabes 9:30-10:10,TH 6mnths to walking Tumble Tots 10:30-13:30TH, walking to pre-school 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
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 at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Centre Closed w/c 19th August 2013
The Mounts
Sunday 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
Messy Church
11:00-13:00T at Duke Street Evangelical Church, 4-8 Duke Street NN1 3BA. Moyra:01604 635535; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 26 Sept, 30 Nov 2013
09:00-12:45TH at The Duston School, Berrywood Road NN5 6XA. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+
Rugger Ratz Rugby Classes
09:00-10:30TH at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN5 6DP. 01604 837600; For 1 - 5s, £3 per class (please book).
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.
Northampton
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
Spinney Hill
Mini Dribblers Football Classes
09:15-11:00T at Thomas Becket Catholic School, Becket Way NN3 6HT. 07818 401 707 or 01933 381 362; For 1 - 5s, £5 per class (book by 10-week term). Football classes for 18mths - 5yrs
Weston Favell
Aqualight Babies Swimming
Swimming Lessons: 09:30-12:00T; For 2 - 12s, (book by 11-week term). Family Swim Session: 11:00-12:00T; £4.50 per child (please book). Open free swim session for all families at Weston Favell Academy, Booth Lane S NN3 3EZ. 01604 83 04 05
*Free Taster Session* Please call us to book on 01327 700153
We're having 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. Northampton classes (18 months to 6 years) - Duston School (Sundays) and Abbey Centre, East Hunsbury (Fridays)
www.littlekickers.co.uk
lnewbould@littlekickers.co.uk
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www.babysensory.co.uk
Award-winning baby development classes for babies from birth to 13 months Singing, rhymes, music Puppet shows & light shows Baby sign Messy & water play Bubbles, bells and so much more Classes are held in Daventry and Towcester. Free no obligation taster sessions available see how much fun it really is!
Please contact: Tori Bagnall to find your nearest class. Tel: 07775 857 271 Email: banbury@babysensory.co.uk
Looking for a
fantastic
nursery?
15% OFF Dolphin Day Nursery offer First 3 months fees, quality childcare for children see voucher in the centre pages aged 3 months to 5 years. • Qualified and experience staff with Early Years Professionals and fully qualified playworker. • Dedicated Baby Room, Sleep Room & Milk Kitchen. • Captivating Sensory Room. • Exciting Out of School and Holiday Club for children aged up to 11 years. • Hot healthy and well balanced meals prepared on the premises. • Captivating Outdoor Play Areas • Discounts, Government funded places and work place vouchers accepted. Dolphin Day Nursery is located opposite Falconers Hill Infant School, Ashby Road, Daventry, NN11 0QF. Tel: 01327 301600 Email: info@dolphindaynursery.com
www.dolphindaynursery.com
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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.
Guilsborough
Little Goslings Baby & Toddler Group
13:30-15:30TH at Weedon Village Hall, West Street NN7 4QU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Toys, crafts, songs
Guilsborough Health Visitor Clinic
09:30-11:30T at Guilsborough Surgery, High Street NN6 8QE. 01327 842037; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).
Welton
Long Buckby
Music Bugs Classes - Family Bugs
13:30-14:15T at Welton Village Hall, Well Lane NN11 2JS. Fiona: 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, (book). Quote ‘Toddle About’ to book a free taster
Long Buckby Mums & Babies Group
09:30-12:00TH at Baptist Church, Market Place NN6. 01327 842587; FREE (drop in).
Long Buckby Baby Clinic
14:00-15:30TH at Long Buckby Children’s Centre at Community Centre, 41 Station Road NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month
Birth Preparation Workshops
18:00-21:00T at Lizzy Giles, NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump, £45. Workshops for expectant mums and partners
Moulton
Tinies and Tots Health Visitor Clinic
14:00-15:30TH at Brixworth Children’s Centre at Moulton Village Hall, Pound Lane . 01604 880246; FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of mth
Naseby
Naseby Mums and Tots
Woodford Halse
Woodford Halse Children’s Centre:
New Babes Group: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0s Toddles: 14:00-16:00TH; For 1 - 2s at Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809 FREE (drop in). Health Visitor attends.
Wednesday 09:30-11:30T at Badby Village Hall, The Green NN11 3AF. ; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).
Brixworth
Weedon
10:00-11:30T at Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road NN6 9DG. 07703 160878; For 0 - 5s, £3 per child (please book). 3rd Wed of month. Outdoor tots group.
09:45-11:45T at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre at Weedon Chapel Rooms, NN7 4QU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book).
14:30-15:30T at Brixworth Children’s Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
09:30-11:30T at Boddington Village Hall, Boddington; For 0 - 5s, .
Fun with Music
KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays
Breastfeeding Support
In the Water
Music & Singing
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.
Guilsborough
Breastfeeding Drop In
11:00-13:00T at Guilsborough Surgery, High Street NN6 8QE. 01604 740210; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Kilsby
Kilsby Baby Massage
Long Buckby
Nature Tots
Boddington Toddler Group
Young Parents Group
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). For parents under 21 years
14:00-14:45TH at Long Buckby Children’s Centre at Kilsby Clinic, Stephenson Court CV23 8YS. 01327 842037; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st Mon of month
Badby Mums & Tots
Upper Boddington
09:45-12:15TH at Bodysense Health & Leisure, Barcelo Daventry Hotel NN11 0SG. Denise: 01604 826066; For 8wks - 5s, £9 per class (book by term).
Daventry Leisure Centre Sessions
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!
Badby
10:00-12:00TH at Naseby Methodist Church, Gynwell NN6 6DB. Gemma: 07806 619974; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Craft, drinks and snack included
Daventry
Active Baby Company Swimming
Childminder Stay & Play
09:30-11:30TH at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, 41 Station Road NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Course on your families health and wellbeing
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Prima Ballerinas: 16:45-17:15TH; £3.25 Gymnastics Classes: 18:15-18:45TH; £3.75 Learn handstands, rolls, bridges and more. at Buckby Health & Leisure NN6 7RE. Lorraine: 07711 010404. For 3 - 5s, (book by term).
Birth Preparation Workshops
18:00-21:00T at Lizzy Giles, NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump, £45. Workshops for expectant mums and partners
Staverton
Musical Monkeys
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!
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. Nic: 07928 184685; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). Weekly craft corner and singing circle.
Woodford Halse
Woodford Halse Children’s Centre:
Breastfeeding Support: 09:00-16:00TH Baby Massage: 10:00-10:30TH; For 0s, . For babies from 6 weeks to 9 months at Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809. FREE (drop in)
Thursday Brixworth
Brixworth Tinies and Tots Health Visitor Clinic
09:30-11:30TH at Brixworth Children’s Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).
Olive Shoots
10:00-11:30T at Brixworth Library & Community Centre, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. Becky 01604 882327; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in). (starts 2nd week back at the start of term)
Action Kids
13:00-14:45T at Brixworth Children’s Centre at, Brixworth Community Centre NN6 9DS. 01604 880246; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1-1:45pm & 2-2:45pm. Dance & physical fun.
Daventry
Play World - Indoor Soft Play
09:00-18:00TH at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 5s, £2.25 per child (drop in).
Stay & Play
09:15-13:00T at Daventry West Children’s Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 300317; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 9.1511.00am & 11.30am-1pm. Ring in holidays
Little Kickers
Pre-School Swimming Lessons
11:30-13:30T at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times.
East Haddon
East Haddon Toddler Group
09:30-11:00T at The Pavilion, East Haddon Playing Fields, (turning opposite The Red Lion Pub) NN6 8BU. Rachel: 01604 771292; For 0 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Inc. crafts, stories & snacks. 1st visit free
Great Brington
Bringtons’ Mums & tots
10:00-11:30TH at The Reading Rooms, Main Street NN7 4JB. Sarah: 07515873998; For 0 4s, £2 (drop in). Friendly group open all year
Kelmarsh
Parent & Tots Group
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!
Long Buckby
Postnatal Yoga for Mother and Baby
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
Staverton
Staverton Mums & Tots
09:30-11:15TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+
10:30-12:00T at Staverton Village Hall, Croft Lane NN11 6JE; For 0 - 4s, .
Musical Monkeys
09:30-10:30TH at Weedon Village Hall Annexe, West Street NN7 4QU. 01327 264809; For 0s, FREE (please book). Please Book with Children’s Centre
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!
Weedon
Baby Massage
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! 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
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*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 ďŹ t 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
lnewbould@littlekickers.co.uk
an independent school for boys and girls aged 12 months – 18 years
Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding . . . Pupils have a strong sense of independence and high self-esteem.
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AKELEY WOOD SCHOOL
OFSTED SEPTEMBER 2011
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