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Your once happy baby now won’t go to anyone else, your toddler cries and clings when you drop them at nursery, your ‘big boy’ starting school seems to regress to being a baby when you go to leave – all signs of separation anxiety. What is it, how common is it, and what can you do about it? Very young babies live in the moment. They aren’t able to think about what was, or imagine what might be. They don’t even realise that there are other people, that are separate from them – and that includes you. Their need for care and comfort can, initially, be provided by any sensitive person, although they recognise you as familiar. Over time, they become more easily comforted by someone that they know and that knows them but they still don’t have a sense of loss at you leaving.
Sometime around seven to nine months, this begins to change. Your baby can now hold the idea of you in mind and wants you to look after them. They have a sense of your absence and can feel very anxious when you are gone. This is a very significant step in their development. It shows their developing attachment to you and is the gateway to learning about the bigger world. Babies and young children rely on us to help them feel safe and navigate this world of new experiences. When we aren’t around, they become anxious and their cry shows their distress and is an attempt to draw us back to them. From an evolutionary perspective, separation anxiety and associated crying is a life saver. Children vary in the degree to which they experience separation anxiety. It can seem to come and go and often represents stages of development. The vast majority of babies and young toddlers experience it and it is normal. After about twenty months, we can see that some children are generally more shy and anxious than others, and we see more individual variation. However, even the most confident of children can have a wobble when their world changes. This change could be a new baby, moving house, or starting at nursery or school.
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So, what can we do? When your child is crying, they are genuine tears. Although they may be hoping that they will make you stay, this does not take away the fact that they are scared. As parents, our aim is to nurture children so that they feel safe, to give them confidence to know that when we go, we will return. With a young baby, it is important to be around as much as possible. If you need to be away, try and ensure that your baby isn’t hungry or over-tired so they have more resources for managing the separation. Practise with quick separations, to start to develop confidence about your return. As your child gets older there are a few general guidelines: • Familiarise your child with their new setting and new carers in advance of leaving them • Talk to them about what will happen • Spend some time settling them before you leave • Leave them with a favourite toy or comforter • Never just sneak away – it may be easier for you but it is much harder for your child when they realise you have gone • Stay positive and calm - our moods are contagious • Acknowledge any upset and offer reassurances • Say where you are going, when you will be back and stick to it! • Say goodbye once and go Separation anxiety is thus called because it is the parting that causes distress. The majority of children can be distracted relatively easily and are settled within ten minutes. It is ok to call the nursery and ask how they are doing. Be positive on your return and praise them for doing well. A few children do continue to have difficulties. If you find you are avoiding returning to work, going out, or there is nursery/school refusal because of anxiety, then do seek help. al By Dr Helen Andrews. Helen is a Clinic rience working expe years 15 over with ist olog Psych can contact with children and young people. You find out Helen on 01564 795 337 and you can shire.co.uk rwick inwa tters ilyma .fam more at www
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Hardingstone
Twice as Nice Twins: 9:30-11:00TH Story Time: 15:00-16:30TH at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
10:15-12:00T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Book a free taster!
15:00-18:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, (book by term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.
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Music Bugs Classes
Moulton
Headlands
Sing and Sign
Aqualight Babies Swimming
10:00-12:00TH at Moulton Village Hall NN3 7SD. 07985 523113 ; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 11-week term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!.
10:00-11:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 4s, (book). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.
Come & Play, Family Support & Health
10:00-11:00TH at Headlands Children’s Centre at, St Albans Church, Jubilee Hall NN3 2RA. 01604 411440; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).
Hunsbury
Hunsbury Children’s Centre
Active Explorers: 9:30-10:30T; For 0 - 5s, Hunsbury Rhymetime: 10:30-14:30T; For 0 5s. Sessions at 10:30-11am & 2-2:30pm. Little Explorers: 13:15-14:00T; For 1 - 3s. at Hunsbury Children’s Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691. FREE (drop in).
Aqualight Baby Yoga
11:45-12:30T at The Maple Tree Clinic, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0s, (please book). 45-min yoga sessions for parent & baby.
Kingsley
Time to Play
13:30-15:00TH at Wallis Rd Nursery School NN2 7EE. 01604 642118; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Moulton Rhymetime
Kingsthorpe
Active Explorers
9:15-11:15T at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Omni Studios ‘Body Transformation’ Training
Zumba: 9:30-10:15TH Bendy & Trendy Stretch/Tone: 10:1511:00TH. Fat Burner Warriors: 17:30-18:00TH Pole Fitness: 18:15-19:15TH; Mixed ability ‘open’ pole fitness classes. Ballet Fusion Toning: 18:15-19:00TH; Using ballet moves to strengthen & tone. T.Rex Strength: 19:15-20:15TH; Shred fat, tone & strengthen your entire body. Dance Fitness: 19:15-20:15TH; High energy, easy to follow and full of fun. at Nene Enterprise Centre NN2 6EF. 01604 713320. (Please book). Day care can be booked for daytime classes.
14:15-14:45T at Moulton Library, Doves Ln NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in)
Northampton Centre
Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre
Active Tots: 9:00-10:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (book). Gym session using apparatus. Post Natal Clinic: 9:00-12:00TH; FREE (drop in). Baby Grow, Breastfeeding & Health Visitor: 13:00-15:00TH; FREE (drop in). Call for details. at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894.
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.
St Giles Toddle In
10:00-12:00T at St Giles Church Centre, St Giles Terrace NN1 2BN. Sue: 01604 230360; 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Crafts & play.
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Stepping Stones
9:15-11:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane. 01604 875188; For 0 - 3s. Includes breakfast! 2nd & 4th wk.
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Northampton Central Library
Toddle Time: 10:00-10:30TH; For 1 - 5s, For confident walkers. Bounce and Rhyme: 11:00-11:30TH; For non walkers. at Northamptonshire Central Library, Abington Street NN1 2BA. 0300 126 1000. FREE (drop in).
Abington Toy Library
10:00-11:30T at United Reformed Church, Abington Ave NN1 4QA . For 0 - 5s. Toys available for 6 mths-5 yrs.
Pre-school Swimming Lessons
‘Multi Sensory Hoo Ha!’
10:30-12:30TH at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, per session (please book). Parent & toddler swimming lessons.
MamaBabyBliss Baby Yoga
10:30-12:00 at Derngate Gym NN1 1TY. 7914572840; For 0s, £8.34 per child (book by 6-week term). 6-week Baby Yoga Course.
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).
Yoga & Creche
10:30-12:00TH at St Michael and All Angels Church Halls, Perry Street NN1 4HL . 07847 922542; For 0 - 1s, £4.50 per class (please book). Sensory toys, lights, puppets & live music.
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.
13:00-14:45T at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre , Victoria Congregational Church NN1 5ED. 01604 633894 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 per person (drop in). 1pm: Beginners, 2pm: Advanced.Creche £1.50.
Parklands
Parklands Nursery & Sure Start Children’s Centre
Time 2 Play - Messy Play: 9:1511:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Acorns Young Parents Group: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, . Young Parents Group. at Parklands Nursery School & Children’s Centre, Spinney Hill Rd NN3 6DW. 01604 642118.
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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)
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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)
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10:00-11:00T 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
Blackthorn Good Neighbours and Children’s Centre
Internet Cafe: 9:30-11:30T; , FREE (drop in). Internet & printer & help if needed. Sing, Dance & Move with Us: 13:3014:30T; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Blackthorn Community and Children’s Centre, Longmead Court NN3 8QD. 01604 413504.
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.
Briar Hill
Stay and Play
To book a place, please ring 01604 859412
Camrose Sure Start Children’s Centre
Billing
Active Baby Company
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).
We look forward to seeing you! 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent, Stay & Play Family Health Drop Rothersthorpe Trading Estate, Northampton, NN4 8JD. in: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE Dallington (drop in). Runs fortnightly. Junior Tennis Sessions for Camrose Community Toy Library: Tiny Tots Tennis 2-5yrs 13:00-16:30T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 10:00-10:45T at Northampton County Lawn 13:30-14:15T at Dallington Lawn Tennis Club, at Camrose Chilldren’s Centre, Tenby Road Tennis Club, 54b Church Way NN3 3BX. Laura: Dallington Park Rd NN7 5AA. 07747 785344; NN5 7DF. 01604 585219 . 07766557122; For 2 - 5s, £5. From 23rd April: For 2 - 5s, (book by term). qualified LTA fun introduction to tennis!. Thorplands coaches, classes for all ages.
Thorplands Children’s Centre
Clothing Bank: 8:00-18:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Health Visitor Drop In: 14:00-15:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Includes music session for the children!. Families Need Fathers: 19:00-21:00T; FREE (drop in). 1st Tuesday of the month. at Thorplands Children’s Centre, Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131.
Messy Play
13:00-14:30T at Thorplands Children’s Centre at Salvation Army, Penistone Road NN3 8EZ. 01604 741131; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Upton
Little Explorers
14:00-15:00T at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring St NN5 4EZ. 01604 750233; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Birth to Confident Walkers.
Weston Favell Soft Zone
10:00-11:30TH at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837 300; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Play session for parent & child to enjoy.
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Story Stomp (Weston Favell Library)
10:30-11:30T at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 0300 126 10.00; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Weekly Read and Play Session.
Wootton
Little Acorns Toddler Group
9:30-11:30T at Wootton Trinity Church Halls, High Street NN4 6LP. Mandy: 01604 764605; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). Craft,snack & rhyme time sessions.
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 (please book). Football sessions for boys & girls 2½ yrs+.
Delapre
Water Babies Swimming 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.
Denton
Denton parent and toddler group
9:00-11:30T 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 Sports Centre
Soft Zone: 10:00-11:30TH; For 1 - 5s, £3 per class. Soft play, trikes, climbing, bouncy castle. Boogie Catz Dance Classes: 11:00-12:30TH; For 18m - 5s, £3 per class. at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN5 6DP. 01604 837600. (please book)
Bookstart Bear Club
14:30-15:30TH at Duston Library Children’s Centre, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 01604 368590; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Bookstart Bear Club is held in the library.
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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).
Far Cotton
Kingsthorpe
GymBugs Sessions
Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre
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.
Stay & Play: 9:15-11:00TH; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Toddler Time: 14:45-16:15TH; For 1 - 3s, FREE (drop in). For new walkers+. at St David’s Church Rooms , Eastern Ave S NN2 7QB. 01604 791537.
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).
Penfold Sure Start Children’s Centre
Grange Park
Headlands
Tumble Tots
Gymbabes 9:30-10:10TH, 6mnths to walking Tumble Tots 10:30-13:30TH, walking to pre-school at The Saxon Suite, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Kate: 07805 300233; £5.50 per class (book). Structured play. Free taster
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Hardingstone
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 11-week term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!.
13:30-15:00T at Northampton High School, Newport Pagnell Road NN4 6UU. 01604 667979; For 2 - 3s, £1.50 per session (drop in).
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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 10-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.
14:00-15:00T at Kairos Centre, Wilks Walk NN4 5DW. Angie: 07816 484851 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories, songs & crafts.
Northampton High School Toddler Group
Headlands Parent and Toddler Group
9:00-11:00T 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!.
Health Visitor Drop-in: 9:15-10:15T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Baby weighing & advice. Little Explorers: 10:30-12:00T; For 0s, (drop in). 0 - crawling. at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909.
Reynard Way Mums n Tots
9:30-11:00T at Reynard Way Church , 172 Reynard Way NN2 8QY. Julia: 01604 846 227; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per person (drop in).
Holy Trinity Mums & Tots
Hunsbury
10:00-11:45T at Holy Trinity Church (Hall), Edinburgh Road NN2 6PH. For 0 - 4s, (drop in).
9:30-11:30T at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Jacqui: 07989 569958; 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). NOT 2nd Wed of mth.
15:00-16:30TH at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).
The Abbey Centre Toddler Group
Tiny Time
Let’s Get Active
10:30-11:15T at Hunsbury Children’s Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Supporting physical development.
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Earls Barton Rhymetime
14:30-15:00T at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Hartbeeps offers original music & sensory play classes for babies & children in Northampton, Rushden & Kettering. Contact Amy on 07775 877093 or amy@hartbeeps.com
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DALLINGTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB
Baby Clinic
13:00-15:00TH at Ecton Brook Children’s Centre, Ecton Brook Road NN3 5DY. 01604 409280; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Health Visitor available 13:30.
Far Cotton
Junior Tennis Sessions : 2-5 yrs
Classes for older children as well. Dallington Park Rd, Northants, NN7 5AA To book call James: 07747 785 344 Email: jameshaley53@hotmail.com www.dallingtonjuniortennis.com
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.
Grange Park Talking Point
10:00-11:00T at 10 Foxglove Close. Health Visitors: 01604 742420; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). For new & pregnant mums (babies up to 8 mths).
Hardingstone
Music Bugs Classes (Family Bugs, Jumping Bugs and Mini Bugs)
9:30-11:15T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun music sessions: book a free taster!.
Headlands
Baby and You
13:00-14:30TH at Headlands Children’s Centre,, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. 01604 411440; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). babies from birth to 15 months.
Danes Camp Leisure Centre
Parent & Tots Swim: 9:00-10:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (please book). £2.40 per swim with leisure card. . Gym Minis Pre-school Gymnastics Sessions: 9:15-10:45TH; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Thurs: 1 - 3 yrs, Fri: 3-4 yrs. Tiddler Swim Lessons: 16:00-17:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Parent & baby swim lessons. at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200.
Young Parents Group
13:00-15:00T at Hunsbury Children’s Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; FREE (drop in).
Dance Fitness: 9:30-10:15TH; , (please book). High energy, easy to follow and full of fun. Pilates: 10:15-11:00TH; , (please book). Day care can be booked for daytime classes. Pole Fitness: 18:00-19:00TH; (please book). Mixed ability ‘open’ pole classes. Fat Burner Warriors: 18:15-19:30TH; , (please book). Day care can be booked for daytime classes. Andale Dance Fitness: 19:00-20:00TH; , (please book). Like Zumba with a twist of Venezuelan passion. T.Rex Strength: 19:00-20:00TH; , (please book). Shred fat, tone & strengthen your entire body. Party Mix Cardio: 20:00-20:45TH; , (please book). High-energy party cardio work!. at Omni Studios, Nene Enterprise Centre NN2 6EF. 01604 713320.
Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga
Healthy Baby Drop In
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.
Kingsthorpe
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.
Kings Heath
9:30-11:30T at Camrose at Kings Heath, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Inc. development checks & advice.
Stay & Play
Hunsbury
13:00-14:45TH at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St. Davids Road NN2. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
9:30-11:00T at East Hunsbury Primary School DSP Hall, Penvale Road NN4 0QW. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family.
15:30-17:00TH at Kingsthorpe Sure Start Children’s Centre, St David’s Rd NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
East Hunsbury Toddlers
Omni Studios ‘Body Transformation’ Training
Breastfeeding Support
Northampton Homebirth Group
Moulton
Toddle Inn
10:30-15:00T at Carey Baptist Church, 34 West Street NN3 7SB. For 0 - 4s, . 10:30 - 12:00 & 13:30 - 15:00.
Stay & Play
13:30-15:00TH at Brixworth Children’s Centre at , Moulton Village Hall. 01604 880246; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre “Making Life Better for Children, Families and Communities”
Stay & Pla
Messy Play
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Antenatal
Mini Music
Yoga & Crèche
Adult Learning Swim & Play
Open in School Holidays too!
Most sessions are just £1 and include a healthy snack. Drop in and pick up a timetable or call us to book your place today on 01604 633 894. Vernon Terrace, Northampton, NN1 5HE www.vernonterrace.net Facebook: Vernon Terrace Primary School and Children’s Centre Twitter: @VernonTerrace
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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Parklands
Parklands Mums & Tots Group
Midwife GTT Clinic: 8:45-12:00TH; For bump, FREE (drop in). Stay and Play: 9:45-11:15TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Polish Craft Club: 16:00-17:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894 .
Soothing 6-week baby yoga and baby massage classes
9:30-11:30TH at Gloucester Nursery School and Children?s Centre, Camborne Close NN4 8PH . 01604 762251; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). for parents/carers & children aged 0-18 mths.
HypnoBirthing Introduction Class
20:00-20:45TH at ABC Birthing NN6. 01604 643356; For bump, FREE (please book). Learn more about HypnoBirthing for free.
Visit www.mamababybliss.com or call Nicola on 07914 572840
Rectory Farm
Rectory Farm Toddler Group
Active Baby Company Swimming
MamaBabyBliss Baby Massage
9:30-11:00T at Rectory Farm Primary School, Olden Rd NN3 5DD. For 0 - 4s.
Parents & Tots Swim Sessions
13:00-15:00T at BME Mum and Tots, Camrose Sure Start Centre NN5 7DF. For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Group for ethnic minority families.
9:30-10:30TH 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.
10:30-12:00 at 10 Blenheim Road NN4 8NW. 7914572840; For 0s, £8.75 per session (book by 4-week term). Learn top-to-toe baby massage.
Spring Lane Children’s Centre
11:00-13:00T 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.
Citizens Advice Bureau: 9:30-12:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). local area only. Mums & Tots Drop In: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Bumps & Babies with H/V: 13:00-14:30TH; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Thurs. Club 16-25 Young Parents Group: 15:30-17:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484. 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).
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Pitsford
Relax with your baby and make new friends!
Tinies
Song Time
13:15-14:45T at Parklands Community Centre, Devon Way NN3 6DX. For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in). Different activity each week and raffle.
YWCA Play & Learn Group
12:45-14:45TH at 2 Castilian Terrace NN1 1LD. Alison: 01604 601515; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Museum Toddler Craft Session
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.
In the Water
Music & Singing
Spencer
BME Mum and Tots
St Crispin
Little Bundles
10:00-11:00TH at Berrywood Church, 22 Berrywood Drive NN5 6GB. Andrew: 01604 948255; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Coffee, cake, chat & advice for new mums.
St James
Lyncrest Toddler Group
9:00-10:30T at Lyncrest Primary School, Lyncrest Avenue NN5 5PE. 01604 751336; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. Includes snack and drink.
Physical Fun
Arts & Crafts
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Daily Activity Planner
Northampton Centre
Vernon Terrace Sure Start Children’s Centre
Daily Activity Planner
Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk
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. Baby Massage
10:00-11:00TH at Spring Lane Children’s Centre at St James Library, St James Road NN5 5LQ. 01604 620484; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 6 wks - 6 mths.
Thorplands Clothing Bank
8:00-18:00TH at Thorplands Children’s Centre, Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Upton
Bookstart Bear Club & Rhymetime
10:00-11:00T at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring St NN5 4DD. 01604 750233; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). songs, rhymes and puppets.
• 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
Friday Abingdon Rhymetime
14:15-14:45T at Abington Library, Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).
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). Offering Special Events & weekly classes.
Weston Favell
9:30-11:00TH at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837 300; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Trampolining sessions for 18mths - 5yrs.
Action Kids
Collingtree
Active Baby Company
9:30-12:15TH 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.
Delapre
Water Babies Swimming
Rhymetime
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Briar Hill
13:15-14:15T 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.
Tumble Tots
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Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga
13:30-20:00TH at NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236; For bump, £8 per session (book by 6-week term). Feel confident in your ability to give birth.
10:00-10:45T at Gloucester Nursery School and Children’s Centre at Briar Hill Community Centre, The Springs NN4 8SX. 01604 762251; For 1 - 5s, (please book).
Jumpin’ Catz Trampoline Sessions
10:30-11:00T at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 0300 126 1000 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Drop in music sessions open to all.
Blackthorn Children’s Centre
Internet Cafe: 13:30-15:30T; FREE (drop in). Internet & printer & help if needed. Family Fun: 15:15-16:30T; FREE (drop in). at Blackthorn Community and Children’s Centre, Longmead Court NN3 8QD. 01604 413504.
Blackthorn
Breastfeedings, Bumps and a Biscuit
11:30-12:30T at Blackthorn Children’s Centre, Longmead Court NN3 8QD. 01604 413504; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
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.
Duston
Active Explorers
9:30-10:30TH at Duston Library Children’s Centre, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 01604 368590; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
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Daventry West Children’s Centre
Musical Movers: 9:30-10:00T; For 0 - 5s. Story Explorers: 10:15-11:30T; For 0 - 5s. Tiny Treasures: 13:30-14:45T; For 0s. Group finishes 3rd December 2013.. at Daventry West Children’s Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 313861. (drop in)
Middlemore Mums & Tots (NCT)
Kilsby
Weedon
13:45-14:45TH at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, 41 Station Road NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Walkers - 5 yrs. 5/11/13 - 10/12/13.
Music for your little ones: 9:30-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (please book). please call centre to book your place. Little Goslings Baby and Toddler Group: 13:30-15:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Toys, crafts, songs & outside play. at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre at Weedon Chapel Rooms NN7 4QU. 01327 264809.
Musical Movers
Long Buckby
Long Buckby Mums & Babies Group
9:45-11:15TH at Middlemore Farm Pub, Hidcote Way NN11 5JZ. Kiran:07714767867; For bump - 3s, £1 (donation). Tea, coffee, squash and biscuits included..
9:30-12:00TH at Baptist Church, Market Place NN6. 01327 842587 ; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).
Daventry Library
Tiny Treasures
Daventry Toddle Time: 10:00-10:30T; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call to check running before dropping in. Baby Bounce and Rhyme: 10:45-11:15T; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For non-walkers. Call to check running.. at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 0300 126 1000 .
9:30-11:30TH at Long Buckby Childrens Centre, 41 Station Road NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Runs until 12th Nov 2013.under 12 mths.
Birth Preparation Workshops
18:00-21:00T at Lizzy Giles NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump, £45. Workshops for expectant mums and partners.
Time for 2’s
Moulton
10:00-11:30TH at Daventry East Children’s Centre, 14 Benbow Close, NN11 4JP. 01327 313861; For 0 - 2s, (drop in).
Moulton Tots Health Visitor Clinic
Toddlers Group
14:00-15:30TH at Brixworth Children’s Centre at Moulton Village Hall, Pound Lane. 01604 880246; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month .
Acting, Performance & Singing Classes
Naseby Mums and Tots
13:30-14:45T at Holy Cross Church, Church Walk NN11. Paula: 01327 877979; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Tues of month. . 17:45-18:45TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 3 - 5s, . Acting & Performance classes! £34 per term.
Flore
The Little Turtle Swim Company
10:30-15:00T at Charter House Retreat, The Avenue NN7 4LZ. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by term). 30-min swim lessons for children 6wks+.
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Welton
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.
In the Water
Music & Singing
Woodford Halse
Woodford Halse Children’s Centre
New Babes Group with H/V: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Toddles with Health Visitor: 14:00-16:00TH; For 1 - 2s, FREE (drop in). at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809.
Wednesday Badby
Badby Mums & Tots
9:30-11:30T at Badby Village Hall, The Green NN11 3AF. For 0 - 4s, (drop in).
Brixworth
Nature Tots
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.
Music Bugs Classes - Family Bugs
Woodford Halse Children’s Centre
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.
Brixworth Children’s Centre
Baby Beats: 9:45-10:30T; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For babies up to 18 months. Musical Movers: 11:00-11:45T; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 18 months and above. at Brixworth Children’s Centre, At Brixworth Community Centre NN6 9DS. 01604 880246.
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Dance & Movement with Melody Bear
Pre-school Dance Classes Come and join in with Melody Bear. 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 Melody Bear. Tuesday: 4.30 - 5.15pm Bugbrooke Sunday School Rooms. Saturday: 9.30-10.00am Daventry Community Centre. Suitable for children aged 2-4yrs.
Call Maureen on 01604 832311 www.performersacademy.org
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AUTUMN FOR FAMILIES AT ROYAL & DERNGATE ONCE IN A BLUE MOON
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FAMILY DAY
Join in the hunt for the disappeared moon! Incorporating dance, live music and audience interaction, join Wriggle Dance Theatre on a journey through strange lands to meet a host of curious characters.
SUN 17 NOVEMBER
TOTALLY TCHAIKOVSKY
MON 28 – WED 30 OCTOBER 11AM & 2PM
For all ages TICKETS
£6.50
11.30am–12.30pm (ages 2–5) 1pm–2.30pm (ages 6–13)
ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS MON 11 & TUE 12 NOVEMBER MON 2PM & 4.30PM, TUE 11AM & 2PM
This zany and hilarious tale, based on the best-selling book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, will delight the whole family with its stunning effects, madcap action, original music and, of course, lots of aliens.
Explore the sounds of an orchestra. Expect songs, musical games and a chance to talk to the players. TICKETS £2.50 per child (accompanying adults free) No instrumental skills necessary, but if you can play, do bring along your instrument.
You’ll laugh your pants off. For ages 3+ TICKETS £13
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
ALONG THE RIVER BANK
Kenneth Grahame’s classic children’s story is brought lovingly to life on the Royal stage this Christmas.
Royal & Derngate’s Christmas show designed particularly for children aged under six brings the world of The Wind In The Willows to life with wonderful puppetry, live music and lots of interaction.
WED 27 NOVEMBER – SUN 5 JANUARY
WED 11 DECEMBER – SUN 5 JANUARY
TICKETS from £10
SLEEPING BEAUTY FRI 6 DECEMBER – SUN 5 JANUARY
A traditional and unmissable part of the festive season, Royal & Derngate’s enchanting family pantomime features amazing 3D effects and stars Linda Lusardi and Sam Kane.
Some performances have been created especially for families with children who have special needs. TICKETS £7.50
TICKETS from £14
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