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We’ve squeezed loads of cool stuff into this issue for you - we hope you like it! There are plenty of activities for you to enjoy at home from Halloween and Bonfire Night crafts to creating a mud kitchen in your garden. We’ve also compiled details of local firework displays and some of the best places to meet Santa, and we have invited parenting expert Sally J Hall to tell us why she believes we should be buying traditional toys for our children this Christmas. As always you’ll find hundreds of groups and classes to try out in the Daily Activity Planner - many of which offer free sessions in our Special Offers section.

Tips for a Good Sleep

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Halloween Witch’s Brew

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Kid’s Kedgeree Recipe

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Make a Mud Kitchen

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Positional Plagiocephaly

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Bonfire Night Crafts

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Controversy Corner

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Loving life with little ones,

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Where’s Santa?

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Mums Making It

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Daily Activity Planner

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Directory

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

South Northants

New Cooking and Craft Class in South Northants

t Have you got a child tha in ool sch ting star will be rs n CE Primary School offe September 2015? Spratto class all sm and nt me iron a friendly, welcoming env to setting. If you would like sizes in a wonderful rural the other of e som nce erie exp see this in action and ool, then pop along to great things about the sch their open day! tors between 9am and They will be open to visi ober 22nd 2014. P.16 Oct y, sda dne 3pm on We

Opportunity To Run Your Own Dance School

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Top Hat Theatre school offers children from the age of 3 the chance to sing, dance and act on the stage. Led by accomplished performer Julie McKenna, who has several West End Shows under her belt, children can learn ballet, tap, modern dance, singing, drama, baton twirling and more! And the proof is in the pudding, with not one but two pupils performing in London’s West End in lead roles.

Find out more: contact Julie on 07739 671167 or Julie@tophattheatreschool.co.uk. www.tophattheatreschool.co.uk. P.13

Towcester NCT Nearly Ne w

Sale There’s nothing like a goo d old NCT Nearly New Sale for sto cking up on some quality baby and toddler bargains (or selling som e of your own). Pop down to the Towcester NC T Sale on Sunday 16t h November 2014, 11am - 12.30pm at Towcester Racecourse to buy som e top quality baby and children’s clo thes and equipment at great prices. Entry £1 (fre e for NC T members).

If you’re interested in sel ling, email nns.towcester@nct.org.u k for a seller’s pack.

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Following huge success in Milton Keynes over the last two years, Sadie O’Boyle has made it possible for mums across the country to start their own dance school under her catchy brand Disco Babies.

Heralded as ‘the hippest class in town’, Sadie carved a niche for Disco Babies as the alternative to what she refers to as the ‘nursery rhyme circuit’.

If you love dance and children and you would like to find out more, request a franchise information pack by emailing franchise@discobabies.co.uk. P.39

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Northampton

Exciting Goings On at Top Hat Theatre School

Cookery Doodle Doo is a fun, new children’s cooking and craft class that has recently launched in South Northants. Classes let your child get creative, experiment and learn with food in a safe, structured and friendly environment. Using child-friendly equipment and quality ingredients to make tasty treats and healthy snacks, classes are available now for pre-schoolers in Towcester. Use the voucher in our centre pages to claim a free taster session (pun intended!)

See more info about recipes and forthcoming activities at www.cookerydoodledoo.com/southnorthampton. P.52

Spratton CE Primary School Open Day

Daventry

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Mini Music with Vicki Moves to New Venues

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Mini Music with Vicki is now holding classes at Victoria Road Congregational Church in Northampton, and at Earls Barton Methodist Church (previously at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre). Classes include Baby Music and Sensory for 0-9 months & Mini Music for 9 months-5 years. Each class is packed with fun music-making activities which enhance many aspects of your child’s development including social, listening and motor skills, speech and physical development.

For more information and to book a free trial contact Vicki on 07535 662258 or minimusicwithvicki@hotmail.com. P.48

New Baby Bumpkin Yoga-Inspired Classes

Tatty Bumpkin are launching some new Baby Bumpkin classes for babies 6 weeks – crawling on Mondays, 11.30 -12.45 at White Space Yoga Studio in Stony Stratford and Wednesdays, 1.45– 2.30pm at the Children’s Centre in Buckingham.

Baby Bumpkin sessions are fun, yoga -inspired stories with lots of music and mult isensory play, designed to encourage movement and enhance development in babies. Other sessi ons are available throughout MK and South Northant s.

Contact Reanne to book a free taste r session on miltonkeynes@tattybumpkin.com or 07580131842. www.tattybumpkin.com/miltonkeynes . P.52

Rugrats & Half Pints Gets a Makeover

Rugrats and Half Pints indoor play centre in Banbury has a fresh and relaxing new look! Take in the bright and exciting décor of the improved café, whilst you enjoy a coffee or unwind in the new social area with leather sofas.

Providing hours of adventure and safe play for all ages 0 – 10 years, Rugrats are now pleased to offer a disco party with funky mural and lights and an extended climbing frame, with slide and giant balls. www.rugratsandhalfpints.com. P.29

New SwimKidz Classes in Northampton

Swimkidz make swimming lessons fun and rewarding, learning life saving skills, building water confidence and instilling a healthy lifestyle. Classes are held at Barry Road Primary School in Northampton on Saturday afternoons for babies, toddlers and children up to 10 years. New classes and times are now available - and with their 5% referral scheme for recommending friends you can start earning back the cost of your classes.

To enquire about classes or book, email shelley@swimkidz.co.uk or call 07544 555028.

New Hartbeeps Classes in Northampton

To meet the growing demand for their unique classes, Hartbeeps are launching more sessions, including the beautiful BabyBells class, at their Duston venue, and they are also launching at a brand days at Busy new venue from November – on Mon beeps put Bees Nursery at Riverside Park. Hart musical ical, mag their of t hear the at your child , toddler and adventures. The developmental baby as well as pre-school classes are original and fun, or to book, on mati infor more For being educational.

5 877093. email amy@hartbeeps.com or call 0777 www.hartbeeps.com. P.45

The Cutest Advent Calendar Ever

Blossom and Badger have added to their range of memory keepsakes with this supe r-special advent calendar - each stocking is mad e from your child's clothes (you know, the ones that are just too precious to give away) and lined so you can fill the stockings with small adve nt treats.

Every year when you display it, the mem ories of your baby will come flooding back .

For more info visit blossomandba dger. P.29

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Extended Hours for Blakesley Pre-School

Winter Wonderland with Santa in Northampton

The Looking Glass Theatre is hosting a Winter Wonderland this Christmas at its studio theatre in Newspaper House, Derngate, Northampton. Your child will be able to take part in to see Santa an Elves' Workshop before journeying mber between Dece 4th is day h launc for a present. The able to be also will 4pm and 7pm where children 'Cinderella'. o pant LGT's the of cast lous fabu meet the Cost: £6 per child various times.

Dates: 4th, 7th, 21st - 24th Dec at book: to and info er furth See website for www.lookingglasstheatre.co.uk P.23

Everything’s New for New Stars Arts Academy

The Big Family Sleepover!

Go Camping with Cha Char Chimps!

New Stars Arts Academy has moved permanently to Upton Meadows Primary School. This means they have far more space to run a fitness classes whole host of new performing arts and ’s air-con!) with new specialist teachers (and there on their able avail is table time Their brand new my.co.uk - check website at www.NewStarsArtsAcade . New classes for it out to discover all the fun on offer January too! in ing start are children 18 months+ more info. P.46 Contact Kelly on 07584 208756 for

It may seem a way off, but you can now book to join Cha Char Chimps for a family camping experience like no other in May 2015.

Set in the picturesque countryside at Silverstone Farm Campsite, it is the ideal setting for your first family camping trip with little ones ! There will be entertainment and catering on the camp site – and the price is just £25 for one pitch and one car.

For more information see the ‘Even ts’ section at www.ccchimps.com. P.51

Bring The Toy Shop To Your Home This Christmas

Closing the Bones ...

Rebozo Massage

Rebozo Massage is a truly blissful experience for anyone who wants to relax. It helps to relieve anxiety, support those that feel overwhelmed from shock or or over-stimulated, anyone suffering ity, those who fertil , lems prob trauma, menstruation ng the Bones are pregnant or postnatal healing. Closi oil, gently ed warm with age mass involves a back unding you surro and wrapping key areas of the body allows state eful peac this in ng Resti th. with warm one! every for thing some It’s e. you to go deep insid For further information, visit www.rippleeffectyoga.co.uk. P.47

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Blakesley Pre-School has recently announced that, due to popularity, it has extended its opening hours to 9am-3pm, five days a week.

A wonderful pre-school in a fantastic country setting, it has a group of highly experienced staff and provides children aged from two to four with a great start to their learning.

It also runs Rising Fives sessions to help prepare children for the transition to Blakesley CE Primary School.

For more information contact Katherine Harvie at blakesleypreschool@hotmail.co.uk. P.57

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My Toy Story provides quality traditional and educational wooden toys available to buy through home parties, toddler groups, fairs and coffee mornings.

Whether you want a main Christmas/Birthday present or stocking fillers they have something for you with prices starting from under £1. If you host a home party, you get commission to spend on toys yourself, along with a ‘Hostess Thank You’. See offer for hosts in our centre page Offers section.

Contact Michelle on 07796 526351.

My Toy Story Wellingborough. P.39

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The Original Baby Signing Classes

Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years Help your baby to 'talk' BEFORE speech Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets Classes available Monday to Friday Book your FREE trial lesson today For classes in Brackley and Towcester Contact Helen Brawn Telephone: 07906 055591 email: helenbrawn@singandsign.co.uk

For classes in Northampton and Daventry Contact Jenny Johnstone Telephone: 07985 523113 email: jjohnstone@orange.net

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Hedgehog Hill Nursery and Pre-School

Lafour Ballet School Dance the Dream

Weekly ballet classes every Thursday at Virgin Active in Collingtree Park, Northampton.

High Street, Greens Norton

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

‘Nurturing happy, confident children’ 012 www.hedgehoghill.org 01327 323

For more info and to book your child’s place, call Lizzie on 08456 023 347.

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Bringing your newborn home is an exciting time, filled with joy & happiness.

Undoubtedly you may have some concerns, one being how to settle your baby to sleep during the day or night.

IS YOUR FAMILY GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP? Without good quality sleep as adults, we very quickly feel the effects of sleep deprivation, such as exhaustion, poor judgement, ill health and the feeling of not being able to cope. Sleep is also essential for a baby’s cognitive and physical development. Without the right amount of rest, your baby may become irritable, fretful and difficult to feed. As a result, family relationships can become frayed, which adds even more stress to the situation.

‘A good nights sleep makes for a happy family’

so you need to be in it for the long haul if needs be – and you will need to support each other through the tough times. It is a challenge, but it’s worth it!

The good news is, once the right sleep plan is in place, your baby will reap the benefits of sleep... and so will you. Their mood and behaviour will quickly change, lifting the spirit of the whole family.

TIPS TO ESTABLISHING 4 PROVEN GOOD SLEEPING PATTERNS:

Sleep problems can arise for many reasons. They could be due to poor health or bad sleep associations - or simply because your child has never learnt how to self-settle.

1. KEEP IT CALM. Bedtime should be calm, lasting no

Thankfully, there are many resources out there to help new parents find a sleep plan that may work for them.

The downside is, after many hours of research, you are on your own. You will still be tired, and probably won’t be feeling confident about implementing the new routine. Feeling uncomfortable with the chosen technique often leads to parents not being consistent, which will lead to failure.

(with a blackout blind in summer) and maintain the correct room temperature (16 – 20°C, ideally 18°C).

All children are unique, so the sleep training technique that you use to teach your child to self-settle, and learn to love sleep, needs to be tailored. All caregivers need to be on the same page, or your child will become confused. Sleep training isn’t a quick fix,

more than half an hour. Toys in the cot / bed should be kept to a minimum.

2. PROVIDE A GOOD SLEEPING ENVIRONMENT. Use low lighting 3. LEARN YOUR BABY’S SLEEP SIGNALS. These could include losing interest in toys & people, yawning, rubbing eyes or playing with their ears. Putting your baby to sleep when they are tired and ready to sleep just makes sense – knowing their sleep signals is key to achieving this.

4. IMPLEMENT A GOOD FEEDING & NAP ROUTINE DURING THE DAY. o not fall into the trap of thinking that less sleep D in the day will lead to your baby sleeping more at night. This is a myth – the opposite is in fact true!

Written by Diane Pawsey, The Family Sleep Consultant – Diane has over 24 years experience working with children and their families, helping to establish healthy sleeping habits. With a gentle and caring approach, she gives you the tools and confidence to implement your own, tailor-made sleep plan. www.familysleepconsultant.co.uk

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Hal lowe en Witch’s Brew (AKA Pumpkin Smoothie)

By Rachel at Cookery Doodle Doo

INGREDIENTS . 113g PUMPKIN PUREE . ½ BANANA . 150ml SOYA MILK . 1 tbsp AGAVE SYRUP . ½ tsp GROUND CINNAMON . CRUSHED ICE (OPTIONAL)

TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY EATING HABITS TOP TIPS

1. Get kids involved with

This tasty and healthy spooky smoothie gives you something to do with your pumpkin flesh!

1. P eel and chop the banana into small pieces. Place in a bowl.

2. P ut the pumpkin puree, spices

and milk into the bowl and stir.

3. Put the mixture into a food

processor (optional - with some crushed ice) and blend until smooth and creamy.

4. A dd some agave syrup (a special low GI syrup that actually

comes from a cactus!) This sticky syrup has a lovely flavour so you can add around a tablespoon to sweeten.

5. Blend again to mix and pour your Witch’s Brew into a glass.

Serve with a straw – yummy!

food in every way (growing, shopping, cooking etc).

2. Make it fun! Present the food in a fun way and make it an experience.

3. Let kids experiment.

It’s a lot messier, but that’s half the fun!

4. Help them use their senses – encourage them to touch, smell, look and taste.

5. Get them to explain why they like or dislike something.

6. Eat meals together.

Cookery Doodle Doo run weekly classes in South Northants, allowing you to get your children more involved in the kitchen without all of the hassle and mess. For more information, contact Rachel on 07475928684 or visit www.cookerydoodledoo.com/southnorthampton

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SCRUMPTIOUS KEDGEREE Kedgeree was originally served for breakfast in India, but the nursery children at Harpole Day Nursery love it for their lunch! Serves: 4.

By Sharon Peach INGREDIENTS

• Small amount of • 2 tins of mackerel in brine vegetable oil or butter or one pack of smoked fillets • 1 tablespoon curry powder • 1 garlic clove, crushed • ½ teaspoon turmeric • 750ml vegetable stock • 2 eggs • 1 finely chopped onion • Juice of a lemon or lime • 2 tablespoon fresh /dried parsley • Frozen peas and sweetcorn

INSTRUCTIONS 1. C ook the onion in the oil or butter in a large casserole dish, until it goes soft.

2. Add the curry powder, garlic, turmeric and rice.

Stir and then add the stock.

3. Bring to the boil and then simmer until the rice is tender. You may need to add more water.

4. Meanwhile, hard-boil the eggs in a separate saucepan. Cool, shell and chop.

5. When the rice is nearly cooked, stir in the frozen peas and sweetcorn and allow them to heat up.

6. Then add the mackerel, parsley and lemon or lime juice and cook until the whole dish is piping hot.

7. Top with the chopped eggs and serve.

Sharon is the owner of Harpole Day Nursery, winner of the Heartbeat Award for showing commitment to healthy food and hygiene. They have also been awarded 5 out of 5 stars by the Food Standards Agency. A cooked lunch and high tea is prepared daily by their chef Rachael, at no extra expense. For more info call 01604 830324 or visit harpoledaynursery.co.uk

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

You are invited to the Nursery & Junior School Open Days

Whatever your child’s hidden genius You’ll see it flourish at Akeley Wood Open Day Dates • Tuesday 14th October 2014 9.30-11am

• Saturday 14th March 2015 2-4pm

• Tuesday 11th November 2014 9.30-11am

• Tuesday 12th May 2015 9.30-11am

• Tuesday 20th January 2015 2-4pm

• Tuesday 9th June 2015 9.30-11am

Akeley Wood Nursery & Junior School (1 – 11 years) Wicken Park Wicken Milton Keynes MK19 6DA Please contact our Admissions Registrar 01908 555 803 registrar@akeleywoodschool.co.uk

www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk Akeley Wood School is part of the Cognita Group of Schools

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If you want to do more, here are some ideas:

Create a surface using a plank of wood, supported by something from around the house – e.g. upturned plastic storage boxes (easy to clean) or old bricks. Then pop a washing up bowl on top. Ta-da!

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t Akeley Wood Nursery the children thoroughly enjoy playing in our newly built Mud Kitchen.

‘What is a Mud Kitchen?’ I hear you cry. Well, a Mud Kitchen includes all the domestic equipment and utensils that you might find in a real kitchen, but with a slightly different ingredient - mud! Our children have access to the Mud Kitchen every day, all year round, making it an excellent outdoor resource. At Akeley, we provide protective clothing for the children to wear so they can enjoy making creative concoctions using soils, water and a range of other natural materials without the worry of getting their clothes dirty or wet.

The children love making a wide range of things from magic potions to mud pies! This month the children have been out on nature walks where they have collected twigs, leaves and plants to decorate their pies and cakes. Other ingredients that are great to use are sawdust, straw, sand and bark.

HOW TO MAKE A MUD KITCHEN

We used wood, pallets and an old kitchen sink to make our mud kitchen, but you certainly don’t need to go to such lengths. The purpose of the mud kitchen is to enable fun and educational play, and something far simpler could do the job. Children are very imaginative – some pans, bowls and spoons next to a patch of mud would make a great start!

An old or under-used toy kitchen could make the move to the garden – as long as you don’t mind it getting messy!

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Bring your wheelbarrow out into the garden and fill it with soil and water.

An old coffee table or some shelves picked up at the charity shop or car boot sale would make a great surface, with storage space for kitchen utensils.

Use some simple hand-screw hooks from a DIY shop to make hanging places for utensils and pans on the kitchen or on a nearby fence.

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• S upply plenty of bowls, pots, jugs and other (safe) kitchen tools for the children to play with. The bowls will allow them to collect lots of different ingredients for their concoctions and the other tools will give them more options when ‘cooking’.

• P ut your mud kitchen in or next to a flowerbed

if possible – for easy access to mud and to help contain the mess!

• T ry to put the kitchen near an outside tap or hose, both to give the children independence in their play, and to make it easier for you to clean up.

•O ld placemats, cut into circles, make perfect rings for the hob of the cooker.

•D ress your child in old clothes or waterproofs – no explanation needed!

Written by Nicola Simkins – Akeley Wood Nursery Manager – For more information about making a mud kitchen or to organise a tour of Akeley Wood Nursery, contact Nicola Simkins, on 01908 571 231 or nicola.simkins@akeleywoodschool.co.uk.

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Positional Plagiocephaly

WHAT IS IT?

In broad terms Positional Plagiocephaly or ‘Flat head syndrome’ as it is commonly called, is a condition characterised by a flattening on one side of the back of the head. It may also involve bulging of the forehead, fullness of the cheek and ear misalignment on the same side as the flattening.

There are three ‘typical’ different head shapes:

Plagiocephaly

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Dolichocephaly

Positional Plagiocephaly occurs after birth. Two main causes are prematurity (and therefore time spent supine in neo-natal unit) and torticollis, which is a medical condition and requires physiotherapy to loosen neck muscles. But the primary cause is an unfortunate result of the Backs To Sleep campaign

introduced in the early 1990s to help prevent SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). There seems to be a direct statistical link because of the measured increase in the incidence of Plagiocephaly after the campaign’s introduction. However because of the number of lives that have been saved by the Backs to Sleep campaign there is no suggestion that parents should ignore this advice.

Prevention Until 4-5 months of age, repositioning and tummy time techniques may be enough to encourage either natural correction of head shape or prevention of the development of the condition. At night time, alternate the end of the cot where the baby lays its head. Always turn the baby’s head so that it does not lie on the flattened side.

Treatment If repositioning techniques have not brought about sufficient improvement, then Cranial Remoulding Therapy is an option. The bands or helmets work by applying a gentle constant pressure over the areas of the baby’s skull that are most prominent, while allowing unrestricted growth over the flattened areas.

Written by The London Orthotic Consultancy – The London Orthotic Consultancy has just opened a clinic at the Chris Moody Centre in Moulton, 5 miles from Northampton.If you are concerned about the shape of your baby’s head you can make a FREE initial appointment by ringing 020 8974 9989. www.LondonOrthotics.co.uk

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How Slow Are Your Toys?

By Sally J. Hall ith Christmas just round the corner, parents around the world are starting to buy toys for their children. We invited parenting author and judge of the Slow Toy Awards, Sally J. Hall, to share with us why she believes we should be buying traditional, low-tech toys for our children this year.

These days, it’s all about speed. Faster Broadband, quicker access to the motorway, London to Birmingham in under an hour. That’s all well and good if speed is important to you – which it sometimes is, especially in business and if you need to be in a different place quickly. But somewhere in this faster, bigger, better world, it’s easy to feel somehow that we are losing something.

When I travel, for example, I like to feel that I have actually gone somewhere. Last year my family and I travelled by train to the southern tip of Italy. It took us the best part of three days but we experienced far more than we would have done with a two hour flight and the stress of the departures lounge: watching the landscape change as we crossed France from plains to rolling hills; the chocolate box chalets and stunning mountain passes of Switzerland; and the villages and towns of Italy changing in colour and character as we chugged south were things we all savoured.

This is one of the reasons I was delighted to be asked to judge the Slow Toy Awards this year, because this movement is one that fits with my own parenting and environmental ethos and also celebrates – almost inadvertently - some of the best and most traditional toys that have been found in the toy boxes of Europe for many generations.

How many of us were fascinated as children by Grandma’s china doll, by an old fashioned bear with moveable legs and shiny black eyes, by a knitted toy or a set of wooden blocks with letters and pictures on them? Toys in the past were few and far between because most families could not afford many. They were played with only on special occasions and were treasured and passed on from one family member to another.

With the advent of cheap metal during the pre-war years and of plastics and electronics after, parents were now able to afford to buy many more toys. Most houses will have boxes of plastic figures and electronic games - we are even given toys free with cereals and fast food meals. Does this proliferation breed contempt?

I have noticed that my son, now in his teens and moving on to big boys’ toys, used to covet those action figures from film and TV series. He would nag for them or save his pocket money but as each craze passed, the toys would be forgotten and left in a box, to be taken to the charity shop or passed to another child who would value them as little as it seemed he did.

My children were lucky enough to have toys they inherited. When I was small, my father spent evenings and weekends creating a farm for the four of us to play with. Small wooden animals including cows, sheep and horses could be arranged around the pond on the farmyard, created from plaster of Paris, and we could put the farmer and his family inside the small plywood farmhouse. It had all been painted and thought through with care – and it is still there at my parents’ house, waiting for the next generation to play with it.

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Controversy Corner

A bout The Slow To y Movement The Slow Toy Movement was launched in 2011 by Thierry Bourret, marking the beginning of an exciting cultural movement for the toy industry. Much like Carlo Petrini’s Slow Food Movement that defended good food and the enjoyment of eating, this campaign aims to promote traditional toys that inspire the child’s mind and encourage real play – over toys that are run by batteries and have flashing lights. The disappearance of the educational abacus, the beautifully crafted wooden toy and the much loved dolls house is very much the issue at the heart of this campaign.

The movement believes that children should never be in a race to talk or walk first, that development is not a competition and should be left to follow its own pace. www.slowtoymovement.com Toys that do not rely on lights, sounds and batteries are sometimes thought of as ‘boring’ or ‘simple.’ It’s a cliché but how many times have you seen a small child have as much fun with a box as with the present it had contained? We have all marveled at the imagination going on in that tiny brain to turn simple cardboard into a plane, a boat or a car – and this is the point.

There’s a bit of a backlash against toys made from good old-fashioned materials like wood and fabric and are given the disparaging epithet of ‘worthy’ but they don’t have to be made from free range hemp to be ethical – nor to engage a child’s imagination.

Choosing toys that do not rely on bangs and beeps and whistles is not a ‘second best’ choice, nor something you should feel ashamed of, even though the big, shiny plastic item that plays 15 nursery rhymes and flashes lights might at first glance look more appealing.

If you buy a set of wooden bricks for your kids, or those of a friend, you are giving them something that is far more than the sum of its parts. Any set of blocks can be built up and bashed down in a hundred ways.

They create a fort, a road, a garden wall and a child can learn about colours, patterns, what pictures and letters mean and how gravity and energy works.

A simple doll will become a playmate and a child can imbue it with a huge range of emotions, likes and dislikes. Dominoes can be built up and knocked down and arranged in shapes and patterns. A playset that turns a child into a doctor, vet, fireman or builder will create a world full of active imagination and role-play and help them make sense of that strange world adults inhabit when they go out to work.

So if all this is true, why do so many parents turn to electronic devices, game machines and mobile apps that keep their child amused for seemingly much

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longer than these old fashioned toys? It’s true that they capture the imagination and a child will become engrossed. But this engagement is to the exclusion of the world around them, rather than helping them live in it. How often have you played an online game, only to find out that suddenly an hour has passed?

But that hour has been spent engaging with your computer, not your family, and though many of us feel the need to switch ‘real life’ off sometimes, I don’t think any of us would agree that this was worth more or was more fulfilling than, say, a night out with friends, a family barbecue or a Sunday lunch spent around the table with loved ones.

That’s not to say, in an Orwellian way, that all technology is bad. Kids can learn a lot from playing with smartphones and tablets and sometimes – on long journeys as I know all too well – it can be the only way to placate them. But if that is at the expense of being able to interact with other children and adults, it’s a high price to pay. So use technology wisely and not too often, be resigned to the fact that children need stimulation and get bored easily (though sometimes they will amaze you at how long they can continue to do a single activity, over and over) and embrace fewer, better made toys that will last – and perhaps your children will pass them on to theirs.

Sally J. Hall is one of the judges of the Slow Toy Awards, which champions toys and games that rely on enduring play value, not lights, sounds and batteries. She is Editor of B Baby Magazine (www.bbabymagazine.co.uk) and author of Eco Baby, A Guide To Green Parenting. She is also Editor of The Bounty Product Guide.

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4 DEC AT 4-7PM, THEN 7 DEC & 21-24 DEC. AT VARIOUS TIMES.

Looking Glass Theatre, Newspaper House, Derngate, NN1 1TY

Enjoy an Elf Workshop before visiting Father Christmas for a present. Approx. 45 minutes. £6 per child (adults free).

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29TH NOV 2014 Akeley Wood Junior School, Wicken Park Road, Wicken, MK19 6DA

Annual school Christmas fayre, stalls, craft activities, Santa's grotto, food and drink available. www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk

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TAKE A CRUISE WITH SANTA

6, 7, 13, 14, 20 – 24 DEC, AT VARIOUS TIMES.

CHA CHAR CHIMPS CHRISTMAS PARTIES

18 DEC 2014, 10:30AM-12:30PM: The Pavilion, Church Street, Silverstone, NN12 8XA 19 DEC 2014, 10AM-12PM: York House, London Road, Stony Stratford, MK11 1JQ

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where Santa Take a 1 ½ hour return cruise to Blisworth meet each child will join the boat for the return journey, ts, games and and give them a present. Inc. refreshmen hs Free).

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Take a Cruise with Santa Take a 1½ hour cruise through the famous Blisworth Tunnel to Blisworth where Santa will join the boat for the return journey, meet each child and give them a present.

Ticket costs: £10, £13 or £15 per person according to cruise date.

Children under 12 months free Includes: Mince Pies, Soft Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Christmas Crackers. Party Games and music will be played during the cruise.

INDIAN CHIEF CRUISES STOKE BRUERNE

Sat 6th Dec - £10 per head 11.00 am & 2.00 pm Sun 7th Dec - £13 per head 10.30 am, 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm Sat 13th Dec - £13 per head 10.30 am, 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm Sun 14th Dec - £13 per head SPECIAL RATES 10.30 am, 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOLS, PLEASE Sat 20th Dec - £15 per head 10.30 am, 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm CALL 01604 862 428 FOR DETAILS! Sun 21st Dec - £15 per head 10.30 am, 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm Mon 22nd & Tues 23rd Dec - £15 per head 11.00 am, 2.00 pm Christmas Eve, Wed 24th Dec - £15 per head 10.30 am, 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm

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Mums

Just 2 years old, Disco Babies is already a success story. Sadie O’Boyle shares how it happened.

Why did you decide to work for yourself?

How do you juggle work and being mum?

Even when I was young I dreamed of having my own dance school. When my eldest son, Spencer, was born I was working in a corporate company and I found myself doing the nursery run at 6.30pm every night.

I knew I had to make a change. A dance school was my first choice – Spencer seemed to adore bopping to pop music and this inspired my whole business theme for Disco Babies.

Juggling being a mum and a business owner can sometimes be tricky and it has taken some trial and error to get the right balance!

How did you decide what to do?

Dance has been my life and when I realised how much my son loved dancing at such a young age, it just fuelled my passion to start dance classes. From my own experience as a mum, I saw a gap in the market to create a dance class for toddlers which was completely different to the usual nursery rhyme circuit.

I have taught myself to be organised and not try to do too many things at once - making lists is my saviour! If it’s not written down it doesn’t happen. I try and make separate time for my kids and I work in the evenings when they are in bed.

The boys sometimes come along to my dance classes and they love it! I have a great support network with my husband, mum and family who all help me out and are very supportive.

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What do you like about self-employed?

I love being self-employed.

The best thing is choosing the times I work - I’m able to be at the school gate at pick up time and can fit my work around my children. I feel very lucky. I love the brand that I have created and I love seeing the fun that children have in my classes - it is hugely rewarding!

What are the worst bits about it?

I suppose the worst bits about being self-employed are that sometimes I work late in the evening and I do find it really hard to turn my phone off!

What advice would you give to parents starting out in business?

If you have a dream - go for it. Make sure that you are passionate about your product or service. Be prepared to make mistakes – and learn from them when they happen. Give yourself time to build your business, be flexible and don’t give up when it gets tough!

What are your plans for Disco Babies?

After the huge success we’ve had in Milton Keynes, I have put together a franchise programme to allow Disco Babies to grow to other areas. It’s designed to work for mums (as it did for me) so they can run a successful business and still be there for their kids.

It essentially gives a step by step guide to setting up the business, with full support and training from me. We already have franchisees in Bristol and Preston so it’s all very exciting!

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Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps - 5s 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 then simply enter your postcode and the groups will be listed in order of distance from your home.

NORTHAMPTON AREA

Monday

Brixworth Stories & Rhymes

14:30-15:30TH at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000; 1 - 5s, FREE.

Abington Toy Library & Breastfeeding

Dallington Junior Tennis Sessions for 2-5yrs

13:30-15:00T at United Reformed Church, Abington Ave NN1 4QA. For 0 - 5s. 07964 971200. Toys available for 6 mths-5 yrs.

Breastfeeding support until 14:30.

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming

10:30-18:00T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 8/10wks - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming lessons.

Boothville Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga

13:30-15:00TH at Windermere Way, NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236; For bump, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth.

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Soft Zone

10:00-11:30TH at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). £3, £2.50 with L/Card, FREE to members.

Baby Bounce at Duston Library

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, classes for all ages.

10:00-10:30TH at Duston Library , Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 0300 126 1000; For 0s, FREE. Session time is 10.00 - 10.20am.

Delapre Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:45-11:15TH at Duston Library , Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

16:00-17:00T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Duston Toddle Time

Far Cotton St Mary’s Tiddlywinks Parent & Toddler Group 9:15-11:00T at St Mary’s Church, Abbey Road. For 0 - 5s.

9:30-11:30T at Duston Village Hall, Sycamore Road. For 0 - 4s.

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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk GymBugs Sessions Parents & Tots Swim 10:00-14:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, Sessions

56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy Bars, Beams and Bouncing.

14:00-15:30T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 per session (drop in). £4.30,£2.40 with L/Card, FREE to members.

Grange Park Musical Minis

Quinton Music Bugs Classes

10:00-11:45T at The Pavilion, Foxfield Way NN4 5BE. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (please book). 45-minute classes starting at 10am & 11am.

10:00-12:00T at Quinton Village Hall, Quinton NN7 2EA. 0844 578 1017; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

10am Family Bugs 11am Baby Bugs.

Grange Park Parent and Toddlers Group

10:00-12:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Welcoming Parents,G/parents,Carers & Children.

Hardingstone Lets Get Creative

13:30-14:30T at Hardingstone and Wootton Children’s Centre at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 01604 702691; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Lets get creative craft sessions please book.

Harlestone Harlestone Tiny Tots

10:00-11:30TH at Harlestone Village Hall, Harlestone NN7. Janet: 01604 843991; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p for extra siblings.

Riverside Hartbeeps Music & Sensory Play

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 Wednesday & Friday: 1-1.45pm (term time).

Limited spaces available. To book, please contact:

Laura Mineards: 07766 557 122

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

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

Hunsbury Parent & Tots Swim

9:00-10:30T at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 per session (please book). £2.40 with L/Card or FREE to members.

Kings Heath Stay and Play Drop In

13:00-15:00T at Camrose Children’s Centre, outreach The Kings Heath Community Centre NN5 7LN. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Stay & Play Drop In.

Kingsthorpe Messy Play

9:15-11:00T at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St David’s Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). check group is running.

St. Mark’s Parent & Tots Group

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

20p per extra child.

Oncore Dance Academy

Baby Ballet: 16:15-17:00T; For 3 - 4s.

Junior Ballet: 17:00-17:45T; For 4 - 5s. (please book). Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet. at Oncore Dance Academy Studios, Footshape House NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333.

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Northampton Music with Vicki

Mini Music: 9:30-10:30TH; For 9m - 5yrs, £3.50 per session (please book). Fun filled music sessions.

Baby Music: 10:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 9m, £3.50 per session (please book). Fun filled music sessions. at Victoria Road Congregational Church NN1 5ED. Vicki: 07535 662258

Chatterbox

9:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s.

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.

Honey Bees Active Playgroup

10:00-11:00TH at Boothville Comunity Centre, Booth Lane North NN3 6JE. Colleen: 07885 548947; For 0 - 4s, £4 per session (discounts available). Fun filled soft play sessions.

Book Time Northampton Library

10:45-11:30TH at Northamptonshire Central Library, Abington Street NN1 2BA. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 5s, (drop in).

Sing and Sign Baby Signing

13:30-15:45TH at Busy Bees Nursery at Spinney Hill, Kettering Road NN3 6AA. Jenny: 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Spencer Bumps, Babies & Breastfeeding Buddies

9:00-11:30T at Camrose Children’s Centres, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For bump - 1s, (drop in). Bumps, Babies & Breastfeeding Buddies.

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Harpole Kidz ‘n’ Co Mums and Tots Group

9:45-11:30T at Busy Bees, Riverside Park, Museum Way NN3 9HW. Amy: 07775 877093; For 0 - 5s. BIG fun and stimulating music/play classes.

classes.

19:15-20:00TH at The Willow Room, Berrywood Hospital NN5 6GA. Rebecca: 07929 073740; (please book). Fun and friendly zumba

Upton Tumble Tots

Gymbabes: 10:15-11:00T; For 0s, £5.50 per class (please book). Structured play from 6 months to walking.

Tumble Tots: 11:15-13:00T; For 0 - 3s, £6 per session (please book). Walking-2yrs 11:15 and 2-5yrs 12:15. at The Elgar Centre, 1 High Street NN5 4EN. Kate: 07805 300233.

NCT Bumps and Babies

11:00-13:00TH at The Elgar Centre, Upton NN5 4EN. For bump - 1s, £2 (donation).

Dates: 13/10,10/11,8/12.

Play and Learn

13:00-15:00T at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring St NN5 4EZ. 01604 750233; For 2 5s, (drop in). Younger siblings welcome.

West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks

10:00-12:30TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 07985 408289; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book).

Cookery Classes 2.5 - 5 years.

Wootton Story Time

9:15-10:15T at Hardingstone & Wootton Children’s Centre, Farmhouse Close NN4 6HJ. 01604 660526; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Story time sessions for 0-5 years.

HIIT Body Blitz

19:45-20:30TH at Starlight Fitness, Caroline Chisholm School, Wooldale Road NN4 6TP. Helen: 07895 146392; £5.50 per session (please book). HiiT full body workout classes.

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Abington St Gregory’s Toddler Group 9:30-11:30T at St Gregory’s Catholic Church, Birchfield Road East NN3 2HS. 01604 713015; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in). Entrance through the back of the car park.

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Kingsley Park Mums & Tots

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

Tues & Fri, 10am at Hullabaloo, Northampton. £3 per session.

10:00-12:00T 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.

Boothville Ripple Effect Yoga

FIRST SESSION FREE!

“Absolutely fantastic!” Lynne, Millie (9m) & Jack (7 years) “Becky’s sessions are great fun!” Hui and Nellie (12m)

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming

Well Woman Happy Baby Class: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0s, (please book). Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby.

Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga: 13:30-21:00TH; For bump, (please book).

Feel confident in your ability to give birth. at Windermere Way, Boothville NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236.

Crafty Cooks Cookery Classes At Crafty Cooks we believe that a love of cooking is something that every child should have.

If you want all the fun of cooking with your preschooler without all the mess and tidying up, then contact Maria for more information.

Classes are held in West Hunsbury.

07985 408 289 e:maria@craftycooks.co.uk

www.craftycooks.co.uk

14:00-14:30T at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 2 - 4s, (please book).

Hardingstone Music Bugs Classes

9:30-11:00TH at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). £3, £2.50 with L/Card, FREE to members.

10:30-12:00T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 5s, (please book). Fun music sessions: book a free taster!

Young Parents

Headlands Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

13:30-14:45T at Duston Library Children’s Centre, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 01604 368590; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). For mums and dads under 25.Term time.

10:00-11:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 4s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

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 Bars, Beams and Bouncing.

Grange Park Drop In Health Clinic

10:00-12:30TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 07985 408289; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book).

Cookery Classes 2.5 - 5 years.

9:15-11:15T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane. 01604 875188; For 0 3s. Includes breakfast! Every 2nd & 4th week.

Grange Park Health Clinic

9:30-11:30T at The Kairos Centre, Wilks Walk NN4 5DW. FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of the Month.

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9:15-10:00T at Hunsbury Children’s Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Crafty Cooks

9:30-11:30T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. H/V: 01604 742420; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of every month.

Stepping Stones

Hunsbury Community Stay and Play

Rhymetime

10:30-15:00TH at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Tues: 10.30-11.00 & 2.00 - 3.00pm.

Kingsthorpe Community Stay & Play

Moulton Sing and Sign Baby Signing

9:30-11:30TH at Moulton Village Hall NN3 7SD. 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10week term). Stage 1: 10.30 & Stage 2: 9.30am.

Northampton Time 2 Play

9:15-11:00TH at Parklands Nursery School & Children's Centre, Spinney Hill Road NN3 6DW. For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). Lots of fun activities.

Rhymetime with Becky

10:00-10:45TH at Hullabaloo, Gladstone Rd NN5 7QA. 01604 580012 / 07804 743490; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in). Learning & development through songs & rhymes.

St Giles Toddle In

Toddlers 2.5 yrs+

Baby Ballet

Duston Soccer Cubz Football Classes

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

15:00-18:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Super fun sessions to aid your child’s development with songs, rhymes, puppets, props and more.

For birth to 5 (older siblings welcome)

Buggies in the Park

11:00-12:00TH at Starlight Fitness, Abington Park NN3 3HN. Helen: 07895 146392; For 0 - 1s, £5 per session (please book). Mother and baby fitness class.

07804 743 490

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, play and singing.

Baby and Preschool Swimming Lessons

10:30-12:30TH at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, £5.65 (please book). £90.40 per 16 wks or £19.95 per month.

Northampton Central Library

Toddle Time: 10:00-10:30TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For confident walkers. Songs, rhymes & books.

Bounce and Rhyme: 11:00-11:30TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). for babies and non walkers. at Northampton Central Library, Abington Street NN1 2BA. 0300 126 1000.

Young Parents Group

13:30-15:00TH at Parklands Nursery School & Children’s Centre at, St Matthews Church Rooms NN1 4RY. 01604 642118; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Young Parents Group.

Child Health Clinic

14:00-15:00TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; For 0s, (drop in).

Ryehill Stay and Play Drop In

13:00-15:00T at Camrose Children’s Centre outreach, Montague Community Rooms, Montague Crescent NN5 7RQ. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Stay & Play Drop In.

Spencer Stay and Play

13:00-15:00T at Camrose Children’s Centre, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Health Drop In, advice & baby weighing.

9:15-10:45T at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Weston Favell Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Duston Soft Zone Show Duston - Trilogy Leisure

10:00-11:30TH at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837300; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). £3, £2.50 with L/Card and FREE to members.

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 introduction to tennis!

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.

Boogie Beanies

10:00-11:00TH at Wootton Community Centre, Curtlee Hill NN4 6ED. Amanda: 0776 673 1542; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in).

Entertainment show & cake!

Abs Blast (HiiT)

19:45-20:30TH at Starlight Fitness, Caroline Chisholme School, Wooldale Road NN4 6TP. Helen: 07895 146392; £5.50 per session (please book). All ages & abilities welcome.

Wednesday 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.

10:00-11:00TH at Abington Community Centre, Wheatfield Road South NN3 2HH. 07725 325003; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in).

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming

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.

Boothville Ripple Effect Yoga

Well Woman Happy Baby Class: 10:0012:00TH; For 0s, (please book). Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby.

Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga: 13:3020:00TH; For bump, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth. at 12 Windermere Way, Boothville NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236.

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 Water Babies Swimming Classes

16:00-17:00T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Soft Zone: 10:00-11:30TH; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). £3, £2.50 with L/Card, FREE to members.

Boogie Cubz Dance Classes: 11:00-12:30TH; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). £3, £2.50 with L/Card, FREE to members. at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600.

Earls Barton Earls Barton Rhymetime

14:30-15:00TH at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Mini Music with Vicki

10:00-11:00TH at Earls Barton Methodist Church, Broad Street NN6 0ND. Vicki: 07535 662258; For 0 - 5s, £3.75 per session (please book). Fun filled music sessions for 3mths-5yrs.

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 Bars, Beams and Bouncing.

Far Cotton Rhymetime

10:30-11:00TH at Far Cotton Library, REC Centre, Towcester Road NN4 8LG. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Grange Park Seedlings

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

Looking for a creative, fun and educational Day Nursery?

Play 2 Learn - Children’s Day Nursery, for Children age 3 months to 5 years.

At Play 2 Learn we have a fully qualified team situated in a great position close to Northampton Town Centre, Northampton Uni, The Race Course and Abington Park.

We are privately owned and our focus is to have small group sizes for better stimulation, support, play and better one to one interaction.

We currently have space for full-time and part time places. Offering 10% off on fees for all NHS Staff and students.

Open 51 weeks a year - Mon-Fri 7.30am-6.00pm Play 2 Learn Day Nursery, 47 Holly Road, Abington, Northampton, NN1 4QL

Come and visit us - Call 01604 234347

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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Penfold Children’s Centre Hartbeeps offers original music & sensory play classes for babies & children in Northampton, Rushden & Kettering. Contact Amy on 07775 877093 or amy@hartbeeps.com

Gymbabes: 9:30-10:15T; For 0s, £5.50 per class (please book).

Structured play from 6 months to walking. www.hartbeeps.com Tumble Tots: 10:15-13:30T; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book).

Headlands Structured play from walking - school age.

Headlands Parent and Toddler at Grange Park Community Centre, School Group Lane NN4 5FZ. Kate: 07805 300233.

9:00-11:00T at Headlands Lower School, Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Julie: 01604 Baby Ballet: 16:00-16:30T; For 2 - 4s, 413462; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). (please book).

Snacks & loads of activities - all welcome!

Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap: 16:30-17:15T; For Aqualight Babies Swimming Class 4 - 5s, (please book).

10:00-11:30T at Headlands Primary School, at Grange Park Community Centre, School Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 83 Lane NN4 5FZ. Krystle: 07791 852891.

04 05; For 0 - 4s, £9.99 per session (book Hardingstone by 10-week term). Results with respect, love Hardingstone & Wootton and knowledge.

Children's Centre

Hunsbury The Abbey Centre Toddler Group

Lets Get Active: 10:00-11:30T; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Supporting physical development.

Baby and You: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Group runs 1st and 3rd Wednesday. at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 01604 660526.

9:30-11:30T at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Sarah: 07905 511443; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Does not run on 2nd Wed of the month.

Soft Zone Sessions

Sing and Sign Baby Signing

13:30-15:30TH at Hardingstone Village Hall, High street NN4 6DA. 07985 523113; For 0 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term).

1.30pm Stage 1 & 2.30pm Stage 0 Babes.

10:00-11:30T at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 - 4s, £3 per session (please book). £2.50 with L/Card, FREE to Members.

Kingsthorpe Stay & Play

Health Visitor Drop-in: 9:1510:15TH; 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

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

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class 12:00-14:00T at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 1s, £9.99 per class (book by 10-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

Young Parents

12:30-14:00T at Kingsthorpe Children's Centre, St Davids Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). For up to 24 yrolds. Call to check running.

Junior Street Dance

17:00-18:30T at Oncore Dance Academy Studios, Footshape House NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333; For 4 - 5s, (please book). Junior 1 @ 5pm / Junior 2 @ 5.45pm.

9:15-11:00T at St David’s Church Rooms, Eastern Ave S NN2 7QB. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Call to ensure running.

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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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Northampton Baby & Preschool Swimming

Pitsford Pitsford Toddler Group

Chatterbox

Spencer Camrose Children’s Centre

9:15-12:45TH at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, £5.65 (please book). Swimming lessons. £90.40 per 16 wks or £19.95 per month.

9:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s.

0 - 5 Years Crafts

10:45-11:30TH at Northamptonshire Central Library, Abington Street NN1 2BA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Time 4 Us

13:30-15:00TH at Parklands Nursery School & Children's Centre, Spinney Hill Road NN3 6DW. For 0s, FREE (please book).

Time to Play

13:45-15:15T at Parklands Nursery & Sure Start Children’s Centre at, Bradlaugh Fields.

01604 642118; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Outdoor Fun,meet at the barn,bring wellies.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:45-14:45T at DW Sports, St James Retail Park NN1 1EE. 01295 709221; For 0 - 5s, £13.75 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

9:30-11:30T at Pitsford Village Hall, High Street NN6 9AD. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Great selection of toys!

Bumps, Babies & Breastfeeding Buddies: 9:00-11:30T; For bump - 1s, (drop in).

Bumps, Babies & Breastfeeding Buddies.

Baby Massage: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Baby Massage. at Camrose Children’s Centres, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219.

St Crispins Sticky Fingers

9:00-11:00T at Little Pickle Coffee Shop, St Crispin’s Retail Village NN5 4XB. 01604 948255; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). A craft session for toddlers & pre-schoolers.

St James Mums ‘n’ Tots

9:30-11:00T at Gospel Hall, Spencer Bridge Road NN5 7DP. Gill: 07749 520588; For 0 - 4s, FREE (donation). Toys, activities, baby area, ride-on toys.

Upton Upton Tots

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions

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.

Bromford Housing Drop-in

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.

14:00-16:00T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 per session (drop in). £4.30,£2.40 with L/Card, FREE to members.

14:00-16:00TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Talking Point

Weston Favell Gym Cubz

10:00-12:45TH at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837 300; For 1 - 4s, £3 per session (please book). £3, £2.50 L/Card and FREE to members.

Emmanuel Family Tots

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

Tots Group

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

Rhymetime

10:30-11:00TH 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.

Tiny Tots Tennis

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

Thursday Abington Buggies in the Park

11:00-12:00TH at Starlight Fitness, Abington Park NN3 3HN. Helen: 07895 146392; For 0 - 1s, £5 per session (please book). Mother and baby fitness class.

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

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

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

16:00-18:00T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by term).

Results with respect, love & knowledge.

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming

13:30-17:00T at The Venue, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 8/10wks - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes.

Boothville Ripple Effect Yoga

Supporting women with pregnancy yoga, positive birth support & empowerment Pregnancy Yoga Well Woman Happy Baby Yoga Doula Services and Pregnancy Massage

www.rippleeffectyoga.co.uk Claire: 07966 288236

Hunsbury Danes Camp - Trilogy Leisure

Parent & Tots Swim: 9:00-10:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 per session (please book). £2.40 L/ Card,£4.30 W/Out or FREE to members.

Pre-school Gymnastics: 9:15-11:45TH; For 1 - 4s, (please book). At 9.15, 10.00, 11.00am.

Tiddler & Preschool Swim Lessons: 16:0017:00T; For 0 - 5s, £5.65 per class (book by term). £90.40 per 16 wks or £19.95 as a member. at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200.

Northampton Homebirth Group

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.

Moulton Toddle Inn

10:00-15:00T at Carey Baptist Church, 34 West Street NN3 7SB. For 0 - 4s, £0.70 per family (drop in). 10.00 - 11.30am & 1.30 3.00pm.

Northampton Baby Bistro

Well Woman Happy Baby Class: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0s, (please book).

Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby.

Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga: 19:3021:00TH; For bump, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth. at 12 Windermere Way, Boothville NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236.

9:15-11:00T at Parklands Nursery School & Children’s Centre at, Heather’s Tea Room NN2 7HJ. 01604 642118; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). 1st Thursday of the month.

Active Baby Company Swimming

9:30-11:00TH 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.

Denton Denton Village Tots

9:30-11:30T at Denton Village Hall, Vicarage lane NN7 1DT. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). Great variety of activities and snack time.

Duston Hartbeeps Music & Sensory Play Classes

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions

11:00-13:00T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 per session (drop in). £4.30,£2.40 with L/Card, FREE to members.

10:00-12:45T at Duston Community Centre, St Luke's Centre NN5 6JB. Amy: 07775 877093; For 0 - 5s. BIG fun and stimulating music/play classes.

Play and Learn drop-in Sessions

YWCA Play & Learn Group

13:45-14:45T at Duston Library Children’s Centre, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 01604 368590; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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

St Luke’s Stay and Play

14:00-15:15T at St Luke’s CEVA School, St. Crispins Drive NN5 4BL. 01604 592008; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Fun games and sing along time.

International Group

16:00-17:00T at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Far Cotton GymBugs Sessions

Lafour Dance School

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

East Hunsbury Toddlers

Grange Park Talking Point

Kingsthorpe Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

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

9:30-11:30T at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 1s, £9.99 per class (book by 10-week term).

Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

Stay & Play

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!

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9:30-11:00T at East Hunsbury Primary School DSP Hall, Penvale Road NN4 0QW. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family.

La Four 1st Steps Ballet: 14:00-14:30T; For 2 - 4s, Ballet stage 1.

RAD Pre-Primary Ballet: 16:00-16:30T; For 4 - 5s.

RAD Primary Ballet: 16:30-17:00T; For 5-6s. at Virgin Active, Collingtree Park NN4 0EB. 0845 602 3347. £57.50 per term.

Zumba Fitness

20:30-21:15 at Abington Parish Rooms, Park Ave North NN3 2HT. Rebecca: 07929 073740; (book). Fun & friendly zumba classes.

13:00-14:45T at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St. Davids Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Call centre to ensure group is running.

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Miss Tickle Magic Children’s Entertainer

Alison Williams, 43 Oaklands, Bugbrooke, NN7 3QU Tel: 01604 831483 / 07915 699322 Website: www.missticklemagic.co.uk Children’s Parties Silly Magic, Balloons & lots of fun!

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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Top Hat Theatre School Broadway Babies

Pre-Primary Ballet, Tap and Modern: 16:00-17:00T; For 3 - 4s Pre-Primary Musical Theatre: 17:00-18:00T; For 3 - 6s. at St. Alban The Martyr Church Halls, Broadmead Avenue NN3 2RA. Julie: 07739 671167, £6 per session (book by 6-week term).

DALLINGTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB

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

Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga

14:30-15:00TH at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Pitsford HypnoBirthing Intro Class

Hardingstone Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

20:00-20:45TH at ABC Birthing NN6.

01604 643356; For bump, FREE (please book). Learn more about HypnoBirthing for free.

9:30-11:00T at Rectory Farm Primary School, Olden Rd NN3 5DD. For 0 - 4s.

10:00-11:00TH at The Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 07725 325003; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in).

Wootton HIIT Body Blitz

St Crispin Little Bundles

19:45-20:30TH at Starlight Fitness, Caroline Chisholm School, Wooldale Road NN4 6TP. Helen: 07895 146392; £5.50 per session (please book). HiiT full body workout classes.

St James Lyncrest Toddler Group

Abingdon Abington Library Rhymetime

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.

9:00-10:30T at Lyncrest Primary School, Lyncrest Avenue NN5 5PE. 01604 751336; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. Includes snack and drink.

Upton New Stars Arts Academy

Mini Mixed Arts: 17:15-18:00T; For 0 - 3s.

Starts January 2015 Junior Mixed Arts: 17:15-18:00T; For 3 - 7s. £5 PAYG. at Upton Meadows Primary School, The Square NN5 4EZ. 07584 208756, £4 per class (book by term).

West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks

13:30-14:30TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 07985 408289; For 2.5 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book).

Cookery Classes.

Weston Favell Tumble Tots

9:30-12:15TH at St Peters Church Hall, 76 High Street NN3 3JX. Kate: 07805 300233; For 0 - 5s, £6 per class (please book).

Structured play from walking - school age.

Lings Forum - Trilogy Leisure

Jumpin’ Cubz Trampoline Sessions: 9:3011:00TH; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). £3, £2.50 with L/Card, FREE to members.

Boogie Cubz Dance Sessions: 9:30-11:00TH; For 1 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). £3, £2.50 with L/Card, FREE to members. at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837300.

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Gym Cubz / Preschool (Duston): 10:00-12:30TH; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). £3, £2.50 with L/Card, FREE to members.

Soft Zone: 13:15-14:45TH; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). £3, £2.50 with L/Card, FREE to members. at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600.

Earls Barton Earls Barton Rhymetime

18:00-18:45TH at Barry Road School Pool, Covington Street NN1 5JU. Claire:07966288236; For bump, £10 per session (book by 6-week term). Feel confident in your ability to give birth.

Rectory Farm Rectory Farm Tots Group

Duston Duston - Trilogy Leisure

Friday 14:15-14:45TH at Abington Library, Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Blackthorn Breastfeedings, Bumps and Biscuit

11:30-12:30T at Blackthorn Children’s Centre, Longmead Court NN3 8QD. 01604 413504; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Boothville Ripple Effect Yoga

Well Woman Happy Baby Class: 10:0012:00TH; For 0s, (please book). Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby.

Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga: 13:3019:30TH; For bump, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth. at 12 Windermere Way, Boothville NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236.

Camp Hill Breakfast and Play

9:15-10:45T at Upton Children’s Centre at, Camp Hill Community Centre NN4 9UW. 01604 750233; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Have breakfast & let the children play.

Collingtree Active Baby Company Swimming

13:00-14:30T 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.

Delapre Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-13:30T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Hunsbury Danes Camp - Trilogy Leisure

Tiddler & Preschool Swim Lessons: 9:0011:00T; For 0 - 5s, £5.65 per class (book by term). £19.95 per month as a member.

Soft Zone Sessions: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 4s, £3 per session (please book). £2.50 with L/ Card, FREE to Members.

Pre-school Gymnastics: 16:00-16:45TH; For 1 - 4s, (please book). at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200.

Little Kickers

9:45-12:15TH at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Sing and Sign Baby Signing Classes

13:30-15:30TH at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Stage 1: 1.30pm & Stage 2: 2.30pm.

Kings Heath Stay and Play Drop In

9:00-11:30T at Camrose Children’s Centre, outreach The Kings Heath Community Centre NN5 7LN. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Stay & Play Drop In.

Kingsthorpe Musical Minis

10:00-10:30T at Kingsthorpe Baptist Church, High Street. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages.

Kingsthorpe Library

Toddle Time: 10:15-10:45TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Kingsthorpe Bounce and Rhyme: 11:0011:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For non-walkers. at Kingsthorpe Library, Welford Road NN2 6AG. 0300 126 1000.

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class 12:00-15:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

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FREE

Taster Session

Northampton Mini Music with Vicki

Baby & Preschool Swim Lessons

9:30-11:30TH at Victoria Road Congregational Church NN1 5ED. Vicki: 07535 662258; For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per session (please book). Fun filled music sessions 9mth-5yrs.

Chatterbox

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions

10:00-15:30T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 per session (drop in). £4.30,£2.40 with L/Card, FREE to members.

Rhymetime with Becky

10:00-10:45TH at Hullabaloo, Gladstone Rd NN5 7QA. 01604 580012 / 07804 743490; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in). Learning & development through songs & rhymes.

Northampton Baby Cafe

10:00-12:00T at The Friends Meeting House, Wellington Street NN1 3AS. 07780 672939; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding support + drink & biscuit.

Honey Bees Active Playgroup

10:00-11:00TH at Boothville Comunity Centre, Booth Lane North NN3 6JE. Colleen: 07885 548947; For 0 - 4s, £4 per session (discounts available). Fun filled soft play sessions.

11:00-11:45 at Delapre Community Rooms, Alton Street NN4 8EN. Rebecca: 07929 073740; (please book). Fun and friendly zumba classes.

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Parklands Healthy Baby Group with HV 9:30-

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

Call centre for dates.

9:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s.

Zumba Fitness

11:45-14:00TH at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, £5.65 (please book). £90.40 per 16 wks or £19.95 per month.

St Crispin Bibles and Bubbles

10:00-12:00TH at Berrywood Church, 22 Berrywood Drive NN5 6GB. Sarah: 01604 948255; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Bible stories/discussion for adults/children.

Thorplands Les Canetons French Singing Group

13:00-14:00T at Hulaballoo, Gladstone Road NN5 7QA. Catherine: 07985 712 339; For 0 5s, £3 per family (please book). French for littlies: www.speaktheirlanguage.co.uk.

Upton New Stars Arts Academy

Mini Rhythmic: 17:00-17:30T; For 0 - 3s, £2 per class (book by term). Starts Jan 2015.

Junior Act It Out: 17:00-18:30T; For 3 - 5s, £4 per session. £4 per class if pay by term & £5 if PAYG. at Upton Meadows Primary School, The Square NN5 4EZ. 07584 208756.

West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks

Weston Favell Tumble Tots

Gymbabes: 9:30-10:15T; For 0s, £5.50 per class (please book). Structured play from 6 months to walking.

Tumble Tots: 10:30-13:45TH; For 0 - 5s, £6 per class (please book). Structured play from walking - school age. at St Peters Church Hall, 76 High Street NN3 3JX. Kate: 07805 300233.

Tiny Tots Tennis

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

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.

Come Cook with Us

10:30-12:00T at Wootton Children's Centre, Farmhouse Close NN4 6HJ. 01604 660526; For 1 - 5s, FREE (please book). Fun cookery classes, please book.

Saturday Abington Under 5’s Story time

11:30-12:00TH at Abington Library, Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 4s, FREE.

13:30-14:30TH at 36 Summerfields, NN4 9YN. Maria: 07985 408289; For 2.5 - 5s, £6.50 per session (book). Cookery Classes.

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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Aqualight Babies Swimming Aqualight Babies 14:30-16:30T at Barry Road School Swimming Class Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love & knowledge.

Duston Duston Rhymetime

10:30-11:00TH at Duston Library , Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

14:30-17:30T at Weston Favell Pool, Booth Lane South NN3 3EZ. Emie: 01604 830405; For 1 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Wootton Tumble Tots

Northampton Classes Friday & Sunday Mornings Call Antony / Lynne 01327 700153 lnewbould@littlekickers.co.uk

Gymbabes: 9:30-10:15T; For 0s, £5.50 per class (please book).

Structured play from 6 months to walking.

Tumble Tots: 10:30-13:30T; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book).

Structured play from walking school age. at Wootton Community and Sports Centre, Curtlee Hill NN4 6ED. Kate: 07805 300233.

Hunsbury Hunsbury Rhymetime

13:15-13:45TH at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Tues: 10.30-11.00 & 2.00 - 3.00pm.

Kingsthorpe Aqualight Babies Swimming

8:00-13:30T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Sunday Duston Little Kickers

9:00-12:45TH at The Duston School, Berrywood Road NN5 6XA. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Oncore Dance Academy

Melody Movement: 9:00-9:45T; For 1 - 3s, (please book). Develop creativity, co-ordination.

Baby Ballet: 9:00-9:45T; For 3 - 4s, (please book). Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet.

Junior Ballet: 9:45-10:30T; For 4 5s, (please book). Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet.

Tip Tap Toe Beginners Tap Dance Classes: 10:30-11:15T; For 4 - 5s, (please book). Introduction to tap dance; basic, funky & fun.

Junior Street Dance: 11:15-12:00T; For 4 5s, (please book). Junior 1 @ 5pm / Junior 2 @ 5.45pm. at Oncore Dance Academy Studios, Footshape House NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333.

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

9:30-12:00T at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 1s, £9.99 per class (book by 10-week term).

Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

Moulton Mini Dribblers Football Classes

12:00-13:30T at Benham Sports Arena, Moulton Park NN3 6LL. 07818 401 707; For 1 - 5s, £5 per class (book by term). 12.00pm: 18mths - 3yrs. 12.45pm: 3 - 5 yrs.

Moulton Rhymetime

12:30-13:00T at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Northampton Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

8:45-10:30TH at Racecource Kettering Road NN1 4LG. 07711 349 592; For 0 - 5s, (please book). 1st Sat of mth. Enter at kidsrunfree. co.uk.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

17:15-18:15T at Barry Road Primary School NN1 5JS. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 2s, £11.50 per class (book by 5-week term). With taster sessions & weekly courses.

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Rugger Cubz

Fun football training 18 months - 7 years - www.littlekickers.co.uk

Parklands Dads Group

10:00-11:00TH at Parklands Nursery School & Children’s Centre, Spinney Hill Rd NN3 6DW. 01604 642118; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Call centre for dates.

Upton New Stars Arts Academy Performing Arts Classes

Mixed Rhythmic Dance: 9:30-10:30T; For 4 - 11s, £4 per class (book by term).

Primary Smash It Out: 9:30-10:30T; For 3 7s, £4 per class (book by term). £4 per class pay by term & £5 PAYG. Mini Smash It Out: 9:30-10:00T; For 0 - 3s, £2 per class (book by term). Starts Jan ‘15.

Mini Smooth It Out: 10:00-10:30T; For 0 3s, £2 per class (book by term). Starts Jan ‘15. £3 PAYG. Primary Smooth It Out: 10:30-11:30T; For 3 - 7s, £4 per class (book by term). £4 per class pay by term & £5 PAYG. Primary Irish Dance: 11:30-12:30T; For 3 7s, £4 per class (book by term). £4 per class pay by term & £5 PAYG. Parent & Child Yoga: 11:30-12:30T; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). £5 adult only & £8 Adult & Child. at Upton Meadows Primary School, The Square NN5 4EZ. 07584 208756.

Weston Favell Soccer Cubz Football Classes

9:00-10:30TH at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). £3, £2.50 with L/Card, FREE to members.

Earls Barton Earls Barton Rhymetime

14:30-15:00TH at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Northampton Northampton Bounce and Rhyme

14:00-14:30TH at Northamptonshire Central Library, Abington Street NN1 2BA. 0300 126 1000; For 0s, FREE (drop in). for babies and non walkers.

Upton Upton Joggers

10:00-11:00TH at Starlight Fitness, Upton Park. Helen: 07895 146392; £1 per person (drop in). Help you improve your jogging technique.

Weston Favell Aqualight Swimming Lessons

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class: 9:3012:00T; For 1 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Aqualight Family Swim Session: 11:0012:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per child (please book). Open free swim session for all families. at Weston Favell Pool, Booth Lane South NN3 3EZ. Emie: 01604 83 04 05.

9:00-10:30TH at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837300; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). £3, 2.50 with L/Card and FREE to members.

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

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

SOUTH NORTHANTS AREA

Monday

Yardley Gobion Under 5s Club

13:15-15:00T at Children’s Centre, School Lane NN12 7UF. 07886 737079; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Stay & Play.

Brackley Noah’s Ark Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Methodist Church, High St NN13 7DT. For 0 - 4s.

Tuesday

Cha Char Chimps Show

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

Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Story time & Crafts

11:00-11:45TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road, NN13 6AJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s.

Croughton Toddler Group

13:15-15:00T at Croughton Village Hall, Wheeler’s Rise NN13 5ND. Sarah: 07837 549682; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in).

Bugbrooke Tiny Tots Service

14:00-15:15T at St. Michael and All Angels C of E Church, Church Lane NN7 3PB. Phillippa: 07563 605508; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Tots service with play time.

Stony Stratford Baby & Tatty Bumpkin

11:30-12:45TH 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). Yogainspired sessions: 6wks-cruisers.

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

Middleton Cheney Child Health Clinic

Brackley Brackley Leisure Centre

Mighty Atoms: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play fun sessions. £2.50 for 2nd child.

Preschool Gymnastics: 13:45-14:45T; For 3 5s, £6.80 per session (book by term). at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787.

Little Fishes

9:15-12:00T at Baptist Church, Waynflete Close NN13 6AE. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family, (drop in). 9:15-10:30 or 10:45 - 12:00.

Brackley Library Rhymetime

11:45-12:15TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road, NN13 6AJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Bugbrooke Feeding Friends Drop In

Litchborough Litchborough Play Time

13:30-14:30T at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, NN7 3PA. 01604 831575; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18 months.

10:00-11:30TH at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre, Library OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Middleton Cheney Rhymetime

14:30-15:00TH at Middleton Cheney Library, Main Road OX17 2PD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Potterspury 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 Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

Baby Ballet: 15:45-16:15T; For 2 - 4s, (please book).

Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap: 16:15-17:00T; For 4 - 5s, (please book). at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, St Mary’s Church Hall, Butlins Lane NN7 2PU. Krystle: 07791 852891.

Silverstone Cookery Doodle Doo Pre School Club

Tiffield The Little Turtle Swim Company

10:00-15:00TH at 1 Baines Close, Silverstone NN12 8DG. For 3 - 5s, £7 per session (please book). Fun and friendly pre-school cookery classes.

9:15-12:45T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Tiffield Water Babies Swimming Classes

Towcester Towcester Children’s Centre

11:00-13:00T at Gateway School, St Johns Road NN12 8AA. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Childminder’s Group: 9:3011:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Breastfeeding Group: 11:3012:45TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). at Towcester CC, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272.

Towcester Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Baby Bumpkin

10:00-10:45TH at Tatty Bumpkin Classes, Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (please book). Yoga-inspired sessions from 6 wks-cruisers.

9:15-12:15T at Sing & Sign, The Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Towcester Centre for Leisure

Music Bugs

10:00-10:45T at St John Ambulance Hall, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 0844 822 1158; For 3m - 5s, (please book). Fun music sessions.

Mighty Atoms: 9:30-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in). Soft play sessions.

ASA Swimming Lessons: 16:0018:00T; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). Swimming lessons. at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480.

ASA Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 - 5s, (book by term).

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South Northants Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Cha Char Chimps Show Deanshanger Rhymetime

10:00-11:00T at Greens Norton Community Centre, Towcester Road NN12 8BL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). 5 p/ family. Check ccchimps.com.

14:30-15:00TH at Deanshanger Library, Little London MK19 6HT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check before attending.

Evenley Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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Brackley Sing & Sign Baby Signing

10:00-12:00T at WI Hall, Manor Rd NN13 6AJ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

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

Story time & Crafts

14:15-14:45TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road, NN13 6AJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Bugbrooke Zumba Fitness

18:00-18:45 at Jubilee House, Meadway NN7 3RN. Rebecca: 07929 073740; (please book). Fun and friendly zumba classes.

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Deanshanger Deanshanger Toddler Group

13:30-15:00T at Holy Trinity Church, Wicken Road MK19 6JP. 01908 564725; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Middleton Cheney Middleton Cheney Rhymetime

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

Feeding Friends

10:30-11:30T at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre, Main Road OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For 0 - 1s, (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

9:15-11:30T at St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Road NN13 7BZ. Val: 01280 701864; For 0 4s, £3 per session (drop in).

Mighty Atoms

Pattishall Pattishall Mums & Tots

9:30-11:30TH at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play fun sessions. £2.50 for 2nd child.

Roade Child Health Clinic

10:45-11:15TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road, NN13 6AJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Stony Stratford Baby & Tatty Bumpkin

9:00-11:00T at Sunday School Rooms, Church Lane NN7 3PB. For 0 - 4s, FREE (donation). Toys, painting & craft activities.

13:30-15:00T at Pattishall Parish Hall, School Road NN12 8NN. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in).

10:00-11:30T at Roade Children’s Centre, Stratford Rd NN7 2LP. 01604 863319; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). 4th Wed of the month.

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

Towcester Wednesday Tots

9:30-11:00T at St John’s Ambulance Hall, Islington Rd NN12. Jane: 01327 352321; For 0 - 4s, £1.40 per family (drop in). Sing-song.

ASA Swimming Lessons

10:00-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term).

Weston Weston Tiny Tots

10:00-12:00TH at Weston Baptist Chapel, High Street NN12 8PU. 01295 760413; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in). inc playing with toys,singing & storytime.

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Brackley Library Rhymetime

Bugbrooke Bugbrooke Mums & Tots

9:45-12:00T at Evenley Village Hall, Broad Lane NN13 5SD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Kislingbury Kizzle Tots

9:30-11:30T at Kislingbury Baptist Church, Mill Road NN7 4BB. Heather: 07962 157669; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Roade Feeding Friends

11:00-12:00T at Roade Children’s Centre, Stratford Rd NN7 2LP. 01604 863319; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 04/09/14 - 18/12/14.

Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap

16:00-16:45T at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, St Mary’s Church Hall, Butlins Lane NN7 2PU. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 4 - 5s, (please book).

Silverstone Silverstone Tiny Tots

9:15-10:30T at St Michael’s Church, High Street NN12 8US. 01327 857996; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Cha Char Chimps Show

10:30-11:30T at Silverstone Pavilion, Church Street NN12 8XA. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). £5 p/family. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Silverstone Toddler Group

13:30-15:00T at Methodist Chapel Rooms, Murswell lane NN12 8UT. Catherine: 07854 236 640; 0 - 4s, £1.80 per family (drop in).

Stony Stratford Musical Minis

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

Free trial offer voucher in centre pages.

Towcester Towcester Toy Library

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-11:30TH at Towcester Community Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. Sheila: 01327 860437; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Toy hire 50p or £1 for 2 weeks.

Daventry Gym Giraffes

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

13:30-14:30T at Bugbrooke Children's Centre, High Street NN7 3PA. 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

11:00-12:30TH at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 - 5s, £2.30 per child (drop in). A new inflatable soft play session.

Deanshanger Deanshanger Children’s Centre

Child Health Clinic: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 1st Thurs of the month.

Feeding Friends: 13:30-14:30T; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). 4/9/14 - 18/12/14. at Deanshanger Children’s Centre, Community Centre MK19 6HT. 01908 569294.

NC Tea Group

Towcester Centre for Leisure

ASA Swimming Lessons: 13:00-17:00T; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term).

Preschool Gymnastics: 13:45-17:45T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480.

Upper Heyford South Northants API

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.

Attachment Parenting group.

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

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

Friday

Bounce and Rhyme

Nether Heyford Little Fishes Parents and Tots

Blakesley Blakesley Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Blakesley Village Hall, Blakesley NN12. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Includes drink & a biscuit.

Brackley Tadpoles Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at St. Peter’s Church, Church Road NN13. Val: 01280 701864; For 0 - 4s, £3 per session (please book). Please contact Val as spaces are limited.

Deanshanger Deanie Tots

10:00-12:00TH at The Baptist Chapel Rooms, The Green NN7 3LE. Annabel: 0771 0772491; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). First session free.

Silverstone Cookery Doodle Doo Cookery Club

10:00-15:00TH at 1 Baines Close, Silverstone NN12 8DG. For 3 - 5s, £7 per session (please book). Fun and friendly pre-school cookery classes.

Stony Stratford Cha Char Chimps Show

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

9:30-11:30T at Community Centre MK19 6HT. 07710 845865; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Health Visitor attends on 3rd Friday.

Helmdon Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Middleton Cheney Small Talk

10:00-11:30T at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre, Middleton Cheney Library OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For 0 - 1s, £1 per family (drop in). Parent Led Group. Up to 18 months.

Towcester ASA Swimming Lessons

10:00-11:00T at The Reading Room, 20 Church St NN13 5QJ. 07917 683330; For 0 5s, £4 per child (drop in). 5 p/family. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

11:30-12:00TH at Towcester Library, Richmond Road NN12 7EX. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Rhymes & songs for non-walkers.

Towcester Twins Group

14:00-15:30T at The Clinic Room, Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. Melanie: 01327 351097; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Fortnightly group: ring for dates.

Wicken Akeley Wood Baby & Toddler Group 9:30-11:00T at Akeley Wood Junior School, Wicken MK19 6DA. Nicola Simkins: 01908 571 231; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Runs 1st Fri of month: 07/11 & 5/12.

Saturday Brackley Parent & Toddler Swim Lessons

9:00-9:30T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 2 - 4s, £5.90 per class (book by term). Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Mighty Atoms

9:30-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). Swimming lessons for children aged 3yrs+.

Toddle Time

10:00-11:15TH at Towcester Library, Richmond Road NN12 6EX. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Start 10 & 10:45: For walkers (2nd+4th Fri).

10:30-12:30TH at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play fun sessions. £2.50 for 2nd child.

Roade Rhyme time

10:30-11:00T at Roade Library, High Street NN7 2NW. 0300 1261000; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). First Saturday of each month.

Musical Minis is a pre-school fun time music group for babies and toddlers. Each structered session encourages cognitive, physical and emotional development through the use of music, intruments and stories.

Classes in Grange Park, Weedon Bec, Kingsthorpe, Stony Stratford & Milton Malsor.

Book your little one’s Birthday Party with us!

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

www.musicalminis.co.uk KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

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Westbury Toddlers & Tiddlers Fun Sessions

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

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South Northants Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Tiffield The Little Turtle Swim Company

8:15-15:15T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term).

Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Towcester Towcester Centre for Leisure

ASA Swimming Lessons: 8:00-10:00T; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). Swimming lessons for children aged 3yrs+.

Mighty Atoms: 9:15-10:15T; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in). Soft play sessions. at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480.

Story Stomp

15:00-15:45TH at Towcester Library, Richmond Road NN12 6EX. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly.

Sunday Nether Heyford Zumba Fitness

9:30-10:30 at Nether Heyford Village Hall, The Green NN7 3LE. Rebecca: 07929 073740; (please book). Fun and friendly zumba classes.

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

Roade Story Time

14:30-15:00T at Roade Library, High Street NN7 2NW. 0300 1261000 (Option 5, Option; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Tiffield Active Baby Company Swimming

8:30-12:30T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AB. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

Towcester Bounce and Rhyme

14:30-15:00TH at Towcester Library, Richmond Road NN12 7EX. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Rhymes & songs for non-walkers.

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

DAVENTRY AREA

Monday Braunston 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, storytime & crafts.

Brixworth Sensory Room

9:30-12:30T at Brixworth Children’s Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 13/10, 10/11, 8/12. 30 minute slots.

Crick Crick Mums & Tots

9:30-11:30T at Crick Village Hall NN6 7TE. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Fun activities, snack & drink.

Daventry Daventry Leisure Centre

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:0018:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.30 per session (drop in). See website for opening times.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 10:0016:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times.

Active Antz: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.30 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play session for under 5’s. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Acorn Parent & Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at United Reformed Church, Foundry Place NN11 4AA. Rosemary: 01327 872650; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Stories and singing.

Child Health Clinic

13:00-15:00T at Danetre Hospital, London Road NN11 4DY. 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes

16:00-17:00TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 3 - 5s.

Ballet classes at £26 per term.

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Kilsby Kilsby Playtime

9:45-11:45T at Kilsby Village Hall, Rugby Road CV23 8XX. Sarah: 07590 460913; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). Extra children 50p.

Long Buckby Childminders

9:30-11:30T at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, Station Road NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 8th September-15th December (excl Half Term).

Long Buckby Mums & Tots

9:30-11:30T at Long Buckby Community Centre, 41 Station Rd NN6 7QB. 01327 844753; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

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.

Woodford Halse Childminders Support Group

13:30-15:00T at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

3/11/2014 & 1/12/2014.

Tuesday Braunston Braunston Toddler Group

13:15-15:00TH at Braunston Village Hall, Braunston NN11. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Term time:1.15-3.00pm & Hols:9.30-1.00pm(£3).

Daventry Daventry Leisure Centre

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:0018:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.30 per session (drop in). See website for opening times.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 11:0017:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times.

Active Antz: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.30 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play session for under 5s. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Sensory Room

9:30-12:30T at Daventry West Children's Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 300317; For 0s, (please book). 14/10, 11/11, 9/12. 30 min slots available.

Daventry Library

Toddle Time: 10:00-10:30T; For 0 - 2s.

Baby Bounce and Rhyme: 10:45-11:15TH; For 0 - 1s. For non-walkers. Call to check running. at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 01327 313861. FREE (drop in).

Middlemore Mums & Tots (NCT)

10:00-11:15TH at Middlemore Farm Pub, Hidcote Way NN11 5JZ. Denise: 07979 296998; For bump - 3s, £1 (donation). Tea, coffee, squash & biscuits included.

Tumble Tots

10:45-13:45T at The Saxon Suite, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Kate: 07805 300233; For 0 - 5s, £6 per class (please book). 10:45 Walking-2s; 11:45 2-3s; 13:00 3-school.

Guilsborough Child Health Clinic Guillsborough Surgery

9:30-11:30T at Run by Long Buckby Children’s Centre at, Guillsborough Surgery NN6 8QE. 01327 842037; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Clipston Clipston Mums & Tots

9:15-11:15T at Clipston Village Hall. 01604 880246; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

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 Active Baby Company Swimming Classes Young Children's

Entertainment Group

9:30-12:00TH at Baptist Church, Market Place NN6. 01327 842587; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

No need to book

Long Buckby Children’s Centre

Sensory Room: 9:30-12:30T; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Dates: 21/10 & 18/11.

Child Health Clinic: 14:00-15:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month. at Long Buckby Children's Centre at, Station Road NN6 7QB. 01327 842037.

Interactive musical fun for accompanied preschool children and babies.

A selection of delicious homemade cakes and drinks included.

Covering Rugby, Northampton and Daventry Tel: 07766 731542 / 07828 182452 Email: info@boogiebeanies.com www.boogiebeanies.com

Sing and Sign Baby Signing

13:00-15:00TH at Long Buckby Community Centre, 41 Station Road NN6 7QB. Jenny: 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10week term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech.

Daventry Story Stomp

10:15-10:45T at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories & activity for toddlers (fortnightly).

Baby Bumpkin

18:00-21:00T at Lizzy Giles NN6.

01327 842 691; For bump, £45.

Workshops for expectant mums and partners.

Guilsborough Guilsborough Surgery Breastfeeding Drop In

Moulton Child Health Clinic

11:00-13:00T at Guilsborough Surgery, High Street NN6 8QE. 01604 740210; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

14:00-15:30TH at Run by Brixworth Children’s Centre at, Moulton Village Hall NN3 7SD. 01604 880246; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Long Buckby Tiny Treasures

Weedon Music to Develop Language

10:00-11:30T at Long Buckby Children's Centre, Station Road NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 5th November 17th December.

9:30-11:30T at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre at Weedon Chapel Rooms NN7 4QU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (please book). 16th September-16th December(excl half term).

Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: 17:00-17:30TH; For 3 - 5s, £3.25 per child (book by term). Ballet for the little ones.

Gymnastics Classes: 18:1518:45TH; For 3 - 5s, £3.75 per class (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, bridges and more. at Buckby Health and Leisure, 1 High Street NN6 7RE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Woodford Halse Child Health Clinic

10:00-16:00TH at Woodford Halse Surestart Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Sessions: 10 12.30 & 2 - 4pm.

Wednesday

Brixworth Children’s Centre

Badby Badby Mums & Tots

9:30-11:30T at Badby Village Hall, The Green NN11 3AF. For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Barby Barby Mums & Tots at Barby Village Hall

Time for 2’s: 13:30-15:00T; For 1 - 2s, (drop in). 19/11/14 - 4/2/15.

Tiny Treasures: 13:30-15:00T; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). 17/09/14 - 12/11/14 (excl half term). at Brixworth Children’s Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246.

Daventry Daventry Leisure Centre

9:30-11:30TH at Barby Village Hall, Kilsby Road CV23 8TT. 01788 891483; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Weekly group.

10:00-11:30T at Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road NN6 9DG. 01604 889478; For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per child (please book). 3rd Wed of month. Outdoor tots group.

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Time for 2s

10:00-11:30TH at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809; For 2s, FREE (drop in). 26th November 11th February.

13:45-14:30TH at Buckingham Children’s Centre, Grenville Combined School MK18 1AP. 0845 6804981 or 07580 131842; For 0 - 1s, £5 per class (please book).

Yoga-inspired sessions for 6 wks crawling.

Birth Preparation Workshops

Brixworth Nature Tots

9:45-12:15TH at Daventry Court Hotel (Puma Hotels) NN11 0SG. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by term).

Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:0018:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.30 per session (drop in). See website for opening times.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 11:3015:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Birth Preparation Workshops

18:00-21:00T at Lizzy Giles NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump, £45. Workshops for expectant mums and partners.

Sibbertoft Sibbertots Mums and Tots at Sibbertoft Reading Room

9:30-11:30T at Sibbertoft Reading Room, Berkeley Street. 01604 880246; For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per family (drop in).

Staverton Boogie Beanies

10:45-11:45TH at Staverton Village Hall, Croft Lane NN11 6JE. Amanda: 0776 673 1542; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in).

Entertainment show & cake!

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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Long Buckby Long Buckby Mums & Babies Group

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

9:45-10:30T at Weedon Village Hall, West Street NN7 4PQ. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages.

13:30-15:00T at Woodford Halse Surestart Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

Dates: 6/11, 4/12. 30 minute slots.

10:00-11:30TH at Woodford Halse at Weedon Bec Primary School NN7 4QU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 5/11/2014 & 3/12/2014.

West Haddon Caterpillar Club

Daventry Leisure Centre Thursday & Saturday Call 01327 700153 lnewbould@littlekickers.co.uk

9:15-11:15T 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.

Brixworth Child Heath Clinic with Infant Feeding Support

9:30-11:30T at Brixworth Children’s Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). Runs weekly.

Daventry Little Kickers

9:30-10:15TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Byfield Baby & Toddler Playgroup

10:00-11:30T at Byfield Village Hall, The Green NN11 6WT. For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). First session free, snack and drinks inc.

Daventry East Children’s Centre

Tiny Treasures: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). up to 1 yr. 6/11/14 - 18/12/14.

Play & Learn: 13:00-14:30T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 13/11/14 - 11/12/14. at Daventry East Children’s Centre, 14 Benbow Close NN11 4JP. 01327 313861.

Daventry West Children’s Centre

Time for 2s: 10:00-11:30T; For 2 - 3s, (drop in). 11/9/14 - 13/11/14, excl half term.

Child Health Clinic (West): 11:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). 2nd Thursday of the month. at Daventry West Children’s Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 313861.

Boogie Beanies

10:30-11:30TH at Daventry Community Centre, Ashby Rd NN11 0QE. Amanda: 0776 673 1542; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in).

Entertainment show & cake!

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Friday Brixworth Brixworth Rhymetime

10:00-10:45TH at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10.10am - 10.40am.

Woodford Halse Woodford Halse Children’s Centre

Thursday

9:30-11:30T at Welton Village Hall NN11 2JP. 07811 882540; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in). Lots of fun, music & crafts.

Woodford Halse Sensory Room

Special Needs Support Group for Parents

Breastfeeding Support Drop In: 9:00-16:00T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Tiny Treasures: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 24/9/2014 - 19/11/2014 (excl half term).

Play & Learn: 13:30-15:00T; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 17/09/ - 15/10/ & 12/11 - 10/12. at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809.

Welton Welton Baby & Toddler

Daventry Leisure Centre

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 11:3013:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times.

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 12:3018:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.30 per session (drop in). See website for opening times. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

East Haddon East Haddon Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T 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.

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 Action Kids Activity Classes

9:30-10:15T at Buckby Health & Leisure, 1 High Street NN6 7RE. George: 07883535440; For 1 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). dance,gymnastics,athletics & parachutes.

Postnatal Yoga for Mother & 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.

Stories & Rhymes

10:30-11:00TH at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Time for 2s

13:30-15:00T at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, Station Rd NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 2s, FREE (drop in). 18th September-27th November (excl Half Term).

Staverton Staverton Mums & Tots

Play and Learn

10:00-11:30T at Brixworth Children’s Centre at the Community Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 7/11/14 - 5/12/14.

Fun football training 18 months - 7 years

Daventry Timken Tots

10:00-11:30T at Run by Daventry NCT, Mayfield Park Sports Club NN11 9FZ. 07715 558185; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (donation).

Run by NCT - non-members welcome!

Infant Feeding

10:00-11:30TH at Daventry West Children's Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 300317; For bump - 0s, (drop in). 12th September - 19th December 2014.

Daventry Leisure Centre

Messy Monkeys: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.80 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play with arts & crafts.

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 12:0018:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.30 per session (drop in). See website for opening times.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 16:0016:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Child Health Clinic

12:30-14:00TH at Daventry East Children’s Centre, 14 Benbow Close NN11 4JP. 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 1st & 3rd Friday of the month.

Gymnastics Classes

17:00-17:30TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Handstands, bridges, cartwheels- £26 p/term.

Dodford Boogie Beanies

10:00-11:00TH at Dodford Village Hall, Dodford NN7 4SY. Amanda: 0776 673 1542; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in). Entertainment show & cake!

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

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

Daily Activity Planner

Blakesley Pre-School offers children aged from two to four with a wonderful start to their learning.

We have fantastic facilities in a great country setting and are open from 9.00am - 3.00pm, five days a week.

Blakesley Pre-School is held at Blakesley and Woodend Village Hall, Blakesley, Towcester, Northants NN12 8RN

Contact us on 01327 860100 or email blakesleypreschool@hotmail.co.uk www.blakesleypreschool.co.uk Long Buckby Play and Learn

Daventry Daventry Leisure Centre

10:00-11:30T at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, Station Road NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 26th September - 24th October.

Long Buckby Stories & Rhymes

10:30-11:00TH at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Upper Boddington Boddington Toddler Group

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 8:0018:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.30 per session (drop in). See website for opening times.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 8:00-10:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term).

30 min swim lessons. Call for times. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: 9:009:45TH; For 3 - 5s, per class (book by term).

Ballet for 3-5s. £30 per term.

Gymnastics Classes: 9:45-10:15TH; For 4 - 5s, £3.25 per class (book by term).

Handstands, rolls, bridges etc £26 per term. at Upper Boddington Village Hall, Warwick Road NN11 6DH. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

Woodford Halse Woodford Halse Rhymetime

8:45-10:30TH at Recreation Ground, Eastern Way NN11 0QB. For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Weekly. Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk.

9:30-11:00T at Boddington Village Hall, Warwick Road NN11 6DH. For 0 - 5s.

Welford Welford Mums & Tots Group

11:30-12:00TH at Woodford Halse Library, Village Hall NN11 3RL. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE.

Little Kickers

9:00-11:45TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

9:30-11:00TH at Welford Mums & Tots, Welford Community Centre NN6. 07981 197855 or 07748 108202; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). 1st session free. 50p per sibling.

Boogie Beanies

Woodford Halse Baby and Toddler Playgroup

9:30-11:30T at Woodford Halse Children Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Snacks included.

10:30-11:30TH at Daventry Brass Band Hall, Daneholme Close NN11 0PN. Amanda: 0776 673 1542; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in).

Every 1st & 3rd Saturday.

Long Buckby Birth Preparation Workshops

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

Saturday Brixworth Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

In the Water

Sunday Daventry Play World - Indoor Soft Play

8:00-18:00TH at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 - 5s, £2.30 per session (drop in). See website for opening times.

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

14:15-14:45TH at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For non-walkers. Call to check running.

Long Buckby Long Buckby Library Rhymetime

14:00-14:30TH at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call before attending.

Baby Ballet: 10:00-10:30T; For 2 - 4s, Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap: 10:30-11:15T; For 4 - 5s. (Please book). at Brixworth Community Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. Krystle: 07791 852891.

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