Toddle About Northants Jan - Mar 2017 by Toddle About Magazine

Loving life with little ones

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Hello & welcome

... to the New Year edition for 2017!

Ah, the feeling of a fresh new year! Time to shed the excesses of Christmas, start tackling those tricky resolutions and make some plans to make this the best year yet! If you need a little help with any of your health goals (don't we all, if we're honest?), then you're bound to find the right solution for you in this issue... check out pages 13, 17 & 20 for your options.

And if a new, part-time, flexible career is more your focus for this year, then pages 15, 37, 38-39 should be your first stop today. You're welcome!

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Contents What’s New?

Daisy Roots Competition

Spring Days Out

Water Babies Competition 11 Shop About

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World Book Day

Toddle Models

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Winter Craft Activity

Controversy Corner

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Special Offers

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Positive Behaviour

Baby Naming Ceremonies 34 Doll House Therapy

Loving life with little ones,

Tim and Ruth

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Mums Making It

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Daily Activity Planner

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Directory

MEET THE TEAM

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Tim & Ruth - Owner/Editors/Advertising Sales

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9,000 copies of Toddle About are distributed every quarter around Northampton, Daventry, Towcester & Brackley surrounding areas. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information in Toddle About is accurate and correct, we cannot guarantee that this is so and Toddle About Limited cannot and does not accept any liability for loss, damage or problems arising from any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in content, nor from actions taken by readers based on information or opinions presented in advertisements or throughout the magazine. Images and information supplied by 3rd parties have been accepted in good faith and all liability for any legal transgression including breach of copyright remains with the supplying parties.

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

South Northants

Did You Know The Camrose is a Nursery ?

The Camrose Early Years Centre is a nursery school and daycare provider for babies to 4 year-olds, offering a wide range of Family Learning activities. Based in the Spencer/ Dallington area of Northampton, they help to ensure that children are ready for scho ol. The Centre’s nursery provides a warm, welc oming and stimulating environment to meet the social, emotional and educational needs of each child, working with parents and carers to involve them in their children’s learning, developm ent and education. See www.camrose.org. uk. P.27

Winchester House Open Mornings

Held every Friday morning from 10.30 – 11.30am, a new FREE group for all ages has started in Northampton's Busy Bees Nursery in Riverside. Come along to the Stay and Play Coffee Morning, mee t other families and enjoy a coffee and some cake while your child plays with the experienced staff members and enjo ys the fun activities such as arts and crafts, cook ing and outdoor activities plus lots more. For more info, visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk or call Mia on 01604 400027. P.2 4 Jan - Mar 2017 Toddle About

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Brand New Nursery in Duston

Winchester House is a school for 3-13 year olds in Brackley. Children are encouraged to follow the ‘Winchester House Way’; a guide which encourages each child to be their ‘best kindness. self’ through sharing, honesty and mornings this open their of one at more out Find video. term or visit their website to see their 2017 uary Febr 7th Tues ’: Play & e Nursery ‘Com 4th March 2017 Whole School Open Morning: Sat www.winchester-house.org. P.17

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A wonderful new nursery has just opened in Bordeaux Close, Duston. Treasures of Duston is a homely environment for children from 0-5 years, with a large garden area and fully qualified, friendly staff. They are open from 8-6pm, and offer flexible sessions, including emergency childcare. Call 01604 580334 or email treasuresofduston@sjschild care.com to arrange a visit. Contact before the end of March and quote 'Toddle About' for free regis tration and children's uniform. P.24

pton Boogie Beat Workshops in Northam

Boogie Beat classes introduce children to music and dance in a way that reaches their different needs in a really fun way. Their weekly sessions in Northampton incorporate traditional stories and dance lop confidence, themes which help children to deve with now, And . skills l socia and co-ordination only, local Free Tasters in January and February toddler groups nurseries, childminders, schools and g to enhance settin their into can bring Boogie Beat are limited so their children's experience! Spaces 2 494712 or don't delay - contact Sharon on 0781 sharon@boogiebeat.co.uk. P.46

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Teddy Bears' Picnic In Northampton

Bring your child and their favourite teddy along to the Early Years Taster Morning and Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Wednesday 22nd March 09:00-10:15 at Quinton House School. You will have the eracy and opportunity to understand how num Years, visit the literacy skills are developed in Early st School, see allotment, nature gardens and Fore about their their classrooms and discover more including Early Years extra-curricular activities Contact Mrs h. Frenc and yoga ballet, Taekwondo, Trish Davies on 01604 684828 or visit pen to book www.quintonhouseschool.co.uk/o your place. P.23

Creativity Kids Parties

At these fun, arty crafty parties, your child and their friends can express their imagination and creativity. You can choose from a range of creative activities or you can have bespoke activities created for your own party theme. The Creativity Company supp ly all materials and overalls, run the art activ ities and even clear everything away! Leaving you free to enjoy your child’s special day stress free. Creativity Kids Parties are perfect for 2 – 11 year olds to get creative, get inspired and have fun. For more info, visit www.thecreativityco.co.uk. Cont act 07969 643881 or thecreativityco@ya hoo.com. P.48

Personal Training for Mums

At We Train, You Gain, they want to help you get to a healthier, fitter and stronger version of you, so that you can run after your children without areas of the feeling breathless! Focusing on key having after er weak get body that naturally tailored a child, they will create a personally achieve and program based on what you want to operate on then they’ll help you achieve it. They . Special gym te priva own their in basis a 1-2-1 ed book ons sessi for discounts are available info, between 9am and 2.30pm. For more call 07909 631037. P.17

Activities for Children at Stowe

Half-Term Trail: Goodies, Baddies and Hero

Sat 11-Sun 19 February, 10am-4pm

A choice of three adventures around the gardens. Follow in the path of goodies, baddies or heroes and uncover the hidden stories of Stowe. Free trail, normal admission applies. Wild Wednesdays

4 Jan & 15 Feb: 10.30am-12noon

Join the Stowe nature expert for these ‘50 things’ sessions to explore the gardens and make your own creations to take home. 4 Jan: Make a home for wild animals 15 Feb: Mud glorious mud www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe

A Unique Approach to Childcare

The Ofsted registered Daffodils Outdoor Nursery is a new, unique childcare setting for children aged 2-5 years. Based in Arthingworth, near Market Harborough, e, they and surrounded by beautiful countrysid t of their encourage the children to spend mos activities and time outside, filling their days with ests and play that is led by the children’s inter allows the oach appr oor outd This sity. curio innate and risks own their age man children to learn to resourceful, challenges, encouraging them to be 777 or visit inventive and creative. Call 01858 525 P.18 www.daffodilsoutdoornursery.co.uk.

Marrying Massages, Candles and Flowers

The florist Kenneth Turner sells his creations globally, including at Harrods and Selfridges - and they are now available in Stony Stratford, at The Therapy Room! Marrying flowers with candles and room fragrances, they make fabulous, presents. Combine the popular 90 min Total Time Out relaxation package from The Therapy Room with Kenneth Turners products to make any occasion more memorable – and you get a 20% discount when you buy them together. www.thetherapyroom-stonystratford.co.uk. P.11

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With the Little Turtle Swim Company We absolutely love swimming at the Little Turtle Swim Company, and we also love to have lots of fun.

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Give the gift of family play time!

Four of Eric Carle’s timeless stories come to the stage: The Artist Who Painted A Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

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WINTER days out GET YOUR WOOLIES AND WELLIES ON AND BRAVE THE WINTER WEATHER TO ENJOY THESE FAB DAYS OUT MINI MEADOWS

LAMBING

A lovely children’s farm set in the rolling Northamptonshire countryside. Boasting a large array of cute, not so cute, small and not so small farm animals. Please check the website for dates & times for bottle feeding the lambs. Naseby Road, Northampton, NN6 6HZ Tel: 07824 393517 www.minimeadowsfarm.com

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Saturdays & Sundays, 4th - 26th March. Come and see the lambs being born in the under cover lambing sheds. Warm coats and wellington boots are recommend. The whole Centre will be open, with a cafe, shops and ample free car parking.

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Little ones can burn off some steam at the huge free play park with slides, climbing frames and much more. Wickys Play Factory is open daily for all the little ones to bounce, run, jump and explore! Walk around the lake or head to the woods on a nature safari. Parking £1- £3 in winter. Barton Road, Kettering, NN15 6NJ Tel: 01536 512475 www.wicksteedpark.org

BRIXWORTH COUNTRY PARK Nature Tots Third Wednesday each month (term time only), 10.00am. Nature themed walk with a Ranger followed by a craft activity for pre school children. £3.50 per child per session includes refreshments. Booking essential.

Old Dairy Farm Craft Centre, Upper Stowe, NN7 4SH

Northampton Road, Brixworth, NN6 9DG.

Tel: 01327 340525 www.olddairyfarmcentre.co.uk

Tel: 0300 126 5936 www.northamptonshireparks.com

IT’S WELLY TIME NORTHAMPTON MUSEUM & ART GALLERY Plate & Coaster Painting Workshops Tues 14th & Weds 15th February, 10.15am – 11.15am & 11.30am – 12.30pm. Using ceramic paints, children can decorate a mini plate or a coaster with their own design. £2 per design. Booking essential. Call 01604 837276 to book. Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1DP. www.northampton.gov.uk/ museums

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February Half Term. See baby lambs take their first steps, bottle feed the older lambs and watch live lambing on Lamb Cam - you might even see a lamb being born! Plus, with plenty of indoor play and outdoor activities too there’s plenty to do whatever the weather. Stanbridge Rd, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9JH Tel: 01525 852954 www.meadopenfarm.co.uk

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Why Choose Water Babies?

Babies and toddlers just love being in warm water — and it’s really good for them, too. Water Babies classes are kept small and the fun, relaxed atmosphere creates a sense of camaraderie within the group, with carers – and children – often socialising together afterwards In their first year, a baby’s brain grows more rapidly than at any other time with NHS guidelines saying babies don’t need to have had their vaccinations before they can swim, it’s never too soon for them to become Water Babies!

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Reading Ideas You'll love JOIN THE BIGGEST EVER CELEBRATION ON THURSDAY 2ND MARCH 2017 To celebrate Word Book Day, we asked our VIP Club Members to review 25 children’s books to find some amazing, and less well known gems that you might want to discover for yourself. You can read all the book reviews at www.toddle.club/bookreviews2017 Would you like to write reviews for Toddle About? Become a VIP Club Member for just £1 every 3 months and this is just one of several perks you will enjoy! Find out more at www.toddleabout.co.uk/vip/

THE DINOSAUR THAT POOPED A PLANET

KING BABY BY KATE BEATON

Reviewer: Natasha Kelly (Northampton)

This book is King Baby, who must be obeyed, fed, and burped, and changed, and loved...sound familiar? As a new parent this book made me laugh out loud as it tells the exact story of how my life is now run by my baby! This book would be great for soon to be parents as a funny gift, or for a toddler to help explain what a new baby is like. I loved the illustrations, it’s very funny and I finished it with a smile on my face.

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Reviewer: Tanya Camilleri (Banbury)

Danny and the Dinosaur go to the space museum and end up on a rocket in space when they realise they have forgotten their lunch. When Danny realises they can’t get home, the dinosaur comes up with a master plan. It’s time for poop, and lots of it! Bella (5) and Leo (2) found this book hilarious. I would definitely recommend it as something a little different to other books out there.

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This book is about the adventure of a little tiger cub discovering the different kinds of animals in the jungle and their sounds for the first time. The sounds are hidden under flaps and my son thoroughly enjoyed the noises - seeing his facial expressions as he heard them was lovely. The pictures within the book are real photographs which I think is great as your child can see what these animals really look like.

Reviewer: Kimberley Williams (Warwick)

This is a fun book about cowboys and has a paper doll with paper clothes you can dress, as well as 17 stickers. It tells you about how cowboys lived, what they ate and the language they used, which led us on to lots of fun role play ideas. I would recommend this book for children 3 years and up as my little boy is 2 and he found dressing the doll a little hard. Saying that, he still absolutely loved this book!

BY RUTH GARY ORBACH Reviewer: Victoria Crabb (Milton Keynes)

Apple Pigs is a simple story about a girl looking after a tree, which feels uncared for. Once it feels loved and cherished it blooms into the most beautiful and fruitful tree. It was the perfect bedtime read which engaged all 3 of my children (20 months, 3 years & 4 years). We felt the story was very nurturing and caring and the illustrations were beautiful and brilliantly done.

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Using high quality artwork, your child’s photograph, real life experiences, names of friends, favourite foods or schools, Amazing Pages will hand produce a bespoke book that puts your child at the heart of their own story. Amazing Pages is a small, family run business that produces personalised children’s books unlike any other on the market. Closing date is Sunday 12th March.

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Winners

Baby & Toddler Photo Competition Winners

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Thank you to everyone who entered the Autumn Toddle Models competition, sponsored by Royal & Derngate. The theme was fancy dress, and as you can see we received lots of truly wonderful entries - thank you so much to everyone who entered! Congratulations goes to Gabriel Spina who has won a family ticket to The Hungry Caterpillar show at The Royal & Derngate Theatre.

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Abigail Hayward, 5 years 6 months

Ellie-Mae Bromley, 4 years

Rosie Edith Coles, 11 months

Oscar adams, 4 years

Alicia Jasmine Smith, 1 year 10 months & Andreas Jack Smith, 2 months

Finlay Alastair Taylor, 2 years 1 month

Annabelle Morgan, 3 years

Thomas Charles Faulkner, 3 years

Finley Jeffcoate, 6 months

Finn, Freddie & Eloise, 3 years 9 months, 2 years 4 months & 9 months

Amelia Grace Willingham, 2 years, 10 months

Florence Mae Turner, 4 years 4 months

Millie Parsonson, 3 months

Mael Black, 4 years, 9 Months

Charlie Jordan-Cockerill, 10 months

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Theo John Christopher Reeve, 16 months

Harriet Budd, 2 years, 6 months

Esmé Bullock, 1 year 10 months

Daniel White Peralta, 9 months

Jessica Swann, 1 years, 2 months

Charlotte Rose Faulkner, 1 year 8 months

Scarlett Enola Thompson, 19 months

Holly Anna Wills, 4 years

Amelie Reid, 2 years, 3 months

Benedict Jamieson, 2 years, 6 months

Grace Davis, 10 weeks

Ella-Mae Bird, 23 months

Gillen Townshend, 18 months

Ava Hampton, 1 year, 21 months

Scarlett Nicklin, 3 years, 9 months

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Should You Vaccinate Your Children? Tackling and debunking the myths about vaccinations

By Dr Zareena Hyder, NHS GP and TV doctor on Channel 5’s GPs We all want to do what is best for our children. Even before they are born we are carefully considering the safest car seats, baby gates and parenting styles with the aim of giving them the best possible chance in life. Yet an increasing number of parents over recent years have been refusing to give their children the amazing protection that is offered to them, for free, in the form of vaccinations. This not only puts their own child more at risk, but has led to a rise in the spread of contagious diseases. This is putting others in danger, causing serious complications and even death around the world. Put like this, it seems crazy that some parents don’t let their children have their injections. But they aren’t crazy or stupid – they have just been misled, and the media’s thirst for controversial headlines really hasn’t helped at all. The most common reasons for poor uptake of vaccinations are:

1. POOR AND MISLEADING RESEARCH In 1998 a research paper was published by Dr Andrew Wakefield linking autism and gastrointestinal problems to the MMR vaccination. This convinced huge numbers of parents not to vaccinate their children and was the start of the anti-vaccine movement. This paper was completely discredited soon after it was published and Dr Wakefield was eventually struck off the GMC’s (General Medical Council) list of medical practitioners. Although this publication has been debunked, there have been some serious repercussions. Immunisation rates have dropped from 92% to 73% and in some areas of England even lower. (1)

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Many parents are still convinced that the MMR vaccine could lead to autism but this is simply not true. This has caused a worldwide increase in measles, mumps and rubella and these are life threatening illnesses.

2. ANTI-VACCINE ACTIVISM Anti-vaccine activism still persists. Members of this group believe that a child will be able to fight off the diseases with their own immune system. This is unfortunately leading to a rise in contagious diseases being spread with serious and sometimes deadly consequences.

3. CELEBRITIES Every so often when we think the myths are settling, another celebrity comes up with an unproven theory linking vaccines to autism or other illnesses, and the health of the public dramatically takes a hit as a result. For example, Robert De Niro made allegations in April 2016, reporting that the MMR vaccine had changed his son overnight.

WHAT IS A VACCINE? It depends on the type of vaccine but, in general terms, vaccines contain weaker or dead strains of the virus/bacteria that cause an illness. Injecting the vaccine into the body allows it to safely develop an immune response against the virus/bacteria. This means that your body recognises that you have already been exposed to this disease if it comes across it again in the future and therefore it can fight it off quickly, before it develops into the full blown illness. Jan-Mar 2017 Toddle About Northamptonshire 25

DEBUNKING THE MYTHS

MYTH NO. 4: Surely natural immunity is better than having vaccine immunity

MYTH NO. 1: Vaccines cause autism As a doctor I tell my patients this is simply untrue the article in the Lancet by Wakefield has been completely discredited. Several major studies have since been conducted and none of them have found a link. Autism is a diagnosis that we are seeing more of and this is likely to be because we are becoming better at diagnosing it. The cause is still unclear, but not a single study has shown any link between vaccinations and autism. MYTH NO. 2: Vaccines contain unsafe toxins Vaccines in the UK undergo rigorous testing methods to ensure they are safe to use before being released. It would be completely unethical to be giving vaccines to babies, children or adults without ensuring their safety. MYTH NO. 3: Babies’ immune systems can’t cope with so many vaccines Babies and children, as I am sure parents have seen for themselves, bounce back from being injured or poorly pretty quickly. Immune systems of babies and children are much stronger than you might think. The immune system is vast - it consists of many different types of white blood cells which fight for us in a variety of ways, and they are being replenished continuously. Even if we gave babies all their vaccinations at once they would still only be using around 0.1% of their immune capacity.(2)

Natural immunity is very good and yes if we are exposed to an illness, like the common cold for example, our immune system will work hard to fight it off. This should result in a stronger immune system, so if our bodies were faced with the same common cold virus again, it would not affect us in the same way. However, the risks of catching serious and life threatening diseases are high, and for this reason it is still very sensible to vaccinate against them. Measles, for example, will cause a rash, fever, lethargy and painful joints - but it could also cause complicated pneumonia and death. We vaccinate because we do not want to take such risks with human life when a simple injection can provide adequate immunity and prevent adverse outcomes. MYTH NO. 5: We don’t need to vaccinate because our infection rates are already so low Thanks to the majority of us being immunised, often the unimmunised few will be protected as they are less likely to come across a person suffering from the disease. This is dangerous logic however. If the numbers of people having the vaccine drop, more of us will be exposed to the diseases and the disease will spread. A major concern here is that this will cause infection in the minority of children who genuinely have a low immune systems, so cannot be vaccinated, such as a child with active HIV or leukaemia. These children or adults are then at increased risk of getting a life threatening illness and their own immune systems may not be able to fight it off. This can be fatal for the individual.

TAKE HOME POINTS • Vaccines are safe and effective for the individual • We know vaccines have saved lives and prevented disability in millions of people around the world • There is no evidence to link vaccinations to autism • Vaccines can eradicate life-threatening diseases

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? If you or your family have not had your

vaccinations, go and book an appointment at your local doctor’s surgery! If you are unsure about which vaccine you have had or may have missed, make enquiries at your surgery.

Dr Zareena Hyder is an NHS GP and TV doctor on Channel 5’s GPs: Behind Closed Doors. To catch Dr Hyder and her team on TV, tune in to series 4 of GPs: Behind Closed Doors on Channel 5 at 8pm on Wednesdays or catch up on My5. @ZareenaHyder @channel5_tv #GPsBehindClosedDoors References and useful links: UK Vaccination schedule – www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations www.vaccines.gov/more_info www.publichealth.org/public-awareness/understanding-vaccines (1) (2)

Stobbe, Mike (7 January 2011). “Will autism fraud report be a vaccine booster?”. The Boston Globe. Associated Press. Cohn M, Langman RE. The Protection:the unit of humoral immunity selected by evolution. Immunol Rev.1990;115:9-147

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As a parent, how proud do you feel when someone praises your child for their good behaviour? Likewise, how quickly do you wish you could run and hide when that same child decides to throw a tantrum at the local supermarket? You are now faced with a consequence, how do you deal with the good, the bad or the ugly? Your response as a parent is key…

In a nutshell, this is what positive behaviour management is all about… If we want our children to become responsible and resourceful members of the community, we first need to recognise that children are constantly learning and growing and that as parents we are also our children’s first teachers.

Validate your child’s feelings – “You look really sad / angry”. Try and get them to talk about their feelings. Also talk about how their behaviour makes you feel. Be kind AND firm together to avoid extremes – have clear boundaries and stick to them, even when it’s not always the easy option. Ask your child what they think they could do to make the situation better. Stop crying, give a hug, get a tissue. Praise their ideas and solutions. They have just taken their first step in resolving a problem without you having to tell them what to do. After all… What we hear we forget, what we see we remember and what we do we understand. Offer a choice when possible. Choices provide small steps in shared power and are important if we want our children to feel that that can make good decisions for themselves.

With the right help and support, many people believe that from an early age, children can be taught to think for themselves and learn how to control their emotional and social behaviour without having to rely on one punishment after another to correct disobedience.

Do not try to solve problems when you or a child are really upset. Allow a ‘cooling off period’. Help your child understand that it’s ok to feel that way, but how we choose to behave because of our feelings isn’t always ok.

So how can you take a positive behaviour approach? Teaching empathy as a parent instead of telling a child what to do, is much more valuable. Rather than teaching your child to say sorry, ask yourself, “Is my child saying sorry because they understand what they have done, or simply because they know that’s what is expected every time they misbehave?” Written by Nicola Masters – Head of Early Years & KS1 at Akeley Wood Junior School & Nursery in Wicken, Milton Keynes. Akeley Wood Junior School supports a positive approach to behaviour. If you would like more information about their nursery provision, contact Admissions on 01280 860 824 or email admissions@akeleywoodschool.co.uk Jan-Mar 2017 Toddle About Northamptonshire 33

CELEBRATE YOUR BABY

Exploring the appeal and practicalities of Baby Naming Ceremonies

What is a Baby Naming Ceremony? Baby Naming Ceremonies are a secular (non-religious) event – they focus on the relationship between the parents and their child, and welcoming the baby into the family and community, rather than a particular faith. Naming Ceremonies can be held anywhere – in your garden at home, at a hotel, on a beach, in the forest – wherever is special to you and your baby. The celebration can be traditional, modern or even quirky – and religion in the form of prayers and blessings can still be incorporated. The family can choose friends and loved ones to act as “good parents” to their baby, and the whole family can take part.

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Why T he Growing Trend? Many couples these days are not married, are not religious, or come from different religious backgrounds. They want to celebrate the birth of their child but, for their own reasons, don’t feel that a christening or other religious ceremony would be the appropriate way to do it. Without ties to religious conventions, Baby Naming Ceremonies are completely flexible. They can be carried out whatever the age of the child – many couples have used them to celebrate the joining of two families, when they are bringing together children from previous relationships. They can also be a lovely way to celebrate an adoption.

THE ROLE OF A CELEBRANT One of the big appeals of a Baby Naming Ceremony is that there are no rules to follow. But that brings with it a great deal of choices and responsibility – it also raises the question of who will lead the ceremony. In this situation many people turn to a Celebrant, who is a trained individual who will bring their experience and connections to help with the organisation of your event, both before and on the day itself. They can lead the ceremony if you wish, or they can stand in the wings to ensure the day goes without a hitch. If you ask a Celebrant to conduct the ceremony for you, it will be unique to you - written to incorporate your memories, ideas and plans for the future. The Celebrant will write the vows specifically for you or they help you to write your own.

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Your Celebrant can advise on what symbolism you might want to incorporate into the ceremony – for example, lighting a unity candle, planting a tree or writing in a wish book. Incorporating a rose ceremony into your celebration is particularly beautiful and involves sprinkling your baby with rose petals – white for innocence, yellow for friendship, pink for love and red meaning a passion for life.

Make sure the Celebrant you choose spends time getting to know exactly how you want the ceremony to unfold. They should focus on the child (or children), exploring their personality and the friends and family that surround them. A good Celebrant will let you have a draft of the ceremony so you can make changes or additions to it and will work with you until you say, “That’s perfect – let’s get the party started!”

Written by Jane Gower is a qualified celebrant with over 25 years’ experience in event management and planning in the UK. She runs UK Celebrants – to find out more about how she can help with your naming cerrmony, visit www.uk-celebrants.com or call 07774 142810. The icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages 34 Jan-Mar 2017 Toddle About

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(Part of a series of articles on children’s emotional well-being by Play Therapy UK).

DOLL’S HOUSE THERAPY

How the classic doll’s house is being used in play therapy to help heal emotional and psychological problems in children. The toolkit of a Play Therapist is made up of toys and a wide range of creative arts materials which allow children to play, create and express themselves in a way of their choosing. Play therapy utilises these props to heal children’s emotional, behavioural and other psychological problems. The toys vary widely and represent different things such as real life, fantasy, scary scenarios or sensory exploration. Examples include puppets, figurines, animals, cars, swords, dolls, medical kits and more. They allow the children to explore all sorts of ideas and situations in a safe and supportive environment. The doll’s house is a particularly useful tool for the Play Therapist. In the western world, doll’s houses appear to have shared meanings for many. They symbolise a microcosm viewpoint of past, present and future homes, reflecting the social function of different rooms and human interaction within them. They

evoke feelings from around the home and about family relationships. By watching a child play with a doll’s house, a therapist can discover a lot about them as the child’s unconscious mind expresses itself through play.

What you can do at home If you buy a doll’s house, let your child choose one themselves. But you can make one too! Find a clean old box, other bits of cardboard, some sticky tape and glue and maybe some appropriate paint. Have fun helping your child build the house to their design. Maybe your son will create a fort or castle rather than a doll’s house – it’s the same thing! Then let them play as they want to – just keep them safe and join in only if they ask you. No, this isn’t play therapy. It’s called non-directive play and it will help your children to develop naturally and may help with any slight emotional well-being issues.

Contributed by Play Therapy UK, adapted from a paper by Jeanne McLaughlin, Certified Play Therapist. If you are worried about your child’s emotional, behaviour or mental health issues contact your nearest Play Therapy UK registrant: www.playtherapyregister.org.uk.

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Mums working for youRself

the options By Tim Freed

If you want a job with the flexibility to work around your family, you will probably have considered working for yourself. There are three main models for being self-employed here we explore the different models and the pros and cons of each.

# Option A - The Entrepreneur You have a passion, an idea or a special talent. You spot a problem that you can solve and a gap in the market - and you decide to create a business to bring your dream to life. For most people, starting a new business is the first way they consider becoming self-employed. It is probably the most exciting and rewarding option available. It also carries the greatest risk. If you haven’t run a business before, you will be venturing into the unknown. It will require a significant investment of time and probably money, and you will have a lot to learn – often by trial and error. At the beginning you will be the visionary, the manager, the worker, the bookkeeper and the cleaner. There’s a lot to do, and if the business fails, it can be crushing.

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If the business succeeds however, there are few things that will be more rewarding in your life. Not only will you be your own boss, but you will be able to provide work opportunities for others and, if you structure the business correctly, you will have a sellable asset when you are ready to move on.

# Option B - The Franchisee If the idea of running your own business excites you, but doing it on your own seems too risky and daunting, then buying a franchise may be the right option for you. Famous examples of franchises include MacDonalds, Subway and Domino’s Pizza, but there are franchise opportunities in virtually any line of business. Water Babies, Musical Minis and Rugbytots are all franchises in the baby and toddler world.

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Much like starting your own business, you will be the boss and you will typically be building a business and a new customer base. The big difference however is that you will be operating under an established brand, following proven and tested procedures to build and operate your business, and you will receive training and support from head office every step of the way. You will also own a business that you can sell when the time comes. All this support and guidance does come at a cost, however. Financially, this typically takes the form of an initial investment to buy the franchise licence and then regular (normally monthly) franchise fees. There are also limits on what you can do – the franchisor needs to protect their brand and you won’t have the freedom to innovate and change course as you would with your own business. But, statistically speaking, franchise businesses have a greater chance of success than starting a new business from scratch.

# Option C - The Network Marketer or Independent Consultant If the upfront costs of setting up your own business or buying a franchise make those options less appealing for you, then a network marketing opportunity might be right for you.

A network marketer is an independent consultant, affiliated with a 3rd party company. You then sell the products that the company makes, to friends and family, via parties, networking and other methods. You are self-employed, you can set your own working hours, and you can normally still build a team, or ‘downline’, underneath you. In return for recruiting and training others, you earn a percentage of their sales too. Famous examples of network marketing include Avon, Forever Living Products, Usborne and Utility Warehouse. As with a franchise, you will typically receive training and support along your journey, and there will be some restrictions around how you operate. The big difference however, is that initial investment is typically very low in comparison. There are often fun incentives on offer for reaching certain sales targets, such as products and holidays. Depending on the organisation however, you may not have a business asset that you can sell when you want to stop. The opportunity is certainly there to make a decent income with many network marketing opportunities but it still takes hard work, time and perseverance to do so.

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Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for families with bumps - 5s 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.

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Great Houghton Dexterity Dance

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming

Gymnastics & Circus: 10:00-14:00TH; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Sessions at 10-10.45am: 18mth-3yrs, 1.15-2pm: 3-5yrs. Ballet with Dexterity Dance: 16:1517:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). at Great Houghton Great Hall, High Street NN4 7AF. 07971 822009 / 01604 877577.

10:00-14:30T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Swimming classes for 3 months - 5 yrs.

Collingtree Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00TH at Collingtree Village Hall, High Street NN4 0NQ. 07725 325003; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Dallington Camrose Early Years Centre

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.

Family Language: 9:15-11:15TH; FREE. Camrose Community Toy Library: 12:00-14:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Baby Massage: 13:30-14:30T; FREE. Roundabout Club: 15:00-18:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Camrose Sure Start Children’s Centre NN5 7DF. 01604 585219.

Junior Tennis Sessions

13:30-14:00T at Dallington Lawn Tennis Club, Dallington Park Rd NN5 7AA. 07747 785344; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Qualified LTA coaches.

Classes in Hunsbury, Duston and Hackleton. Book your little one’s Birthday Party with us! For more information contact Leena Thakker leenathakker@musicalminis.co.uk Tel: 01296 738652

Duston Duston Mums & Tots

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

Boogie Beat Music and Movement 9:45-10:30T at St Lukes Community Centre, Main Road NN5 6JB. Sharon: 07812 494712; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book).

Soft Zone

10:00-11:30T at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). Call centre to book.

Rhymetime

10:30-11:00T at Duston Children's Centre, Duston Library, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check session is on before attending.

Far Cotton St Mary’s Tiddlywinks Group

9:15-11:00T at St Mary’s Church, Abbey Road. For 0 - 5s.

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10:00-11:30TH at Harlestone Village Hall, Harlestone NN7. Janet: 01604 900847; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p for extra siblings.

Harpole Kidz ‘n’ Co Mums and Tots

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).

Headlands Aqualight Swimming Class

10:00-12:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 4s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Hunsbury Parent & Tots Swim

Delapre Water Babies Classes

15:00-17:00T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Harlestone Harlestone Tiny Tots

www.musicalminis.co.uk 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 Grange Park Parent and Toddlers Group

9:00-10:30T at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (please book).

Musical Minis

9:45-10:30T at Camp Hill Community Centre, Dayrell Road NN4 9RR. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (please book).

Play & Learn Under 5s

10:30-12:00TH at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Little Kickers

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.

15:00-16:45TH at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Antony: 01327 700153; For 18m - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes.

10:00-11:45T at The Pavilion, Foxfield Way NN4 5BE. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45-minute classes starting at 10am & 11am.

Messy Play: 9:15-10:45TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE. Catchment area only. Healthy Baby: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St David’s Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537. Check before attending.

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Talking Point

10:00-12:00T at 31 Swift Close. Marie: 07980 688526; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). For new & pregnant mums (babies up to 8 mths).

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St. Mark’s Parent & Tots Group

10:00-11:15T at St Marks Church Hall, St Mark’s Crescent NN2 8EG. Sue: 01604 947489; For 0 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 20p per extra child.

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Parklands Parklands Mums & Tots

Buggies in the Park

Baby Ballet: 16:15-17:00T; For 3 - 4s, (please book). Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet. Junior Ballet: 17:00-17:45T; For 4 - 5s, (please book). Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet. at Oncore Dance Studios, Footshape House NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333.

13:15-14:45T at Parklands Community Centre, Devon Way NN3 6DX. Sarah: 07841391188; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in).

9:30-14:00TH at Chris Moody Centre, Moulton College NN3 7RR. 07813 434740; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun swimming classes.

Interactive Play: 9:15-14:45TH; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in). Music & Movement: 10:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in). at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821.

Moulton Orca Swim School Rhymetime

14:00-14:30TH at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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Breastfeeding Support

10:00-12:00TH at Northampton Central Library, Abington Street NN1 2BA. 01604 462040; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

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16:00-17:00T at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542; For 2 - 4s, (book by 6-week term).

Tiddlers & Preschool Swimming Lessons: 11:45-12:45TH; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Parents & Tots Swim Sessions: 14:00-15:30T; For 0 - 5s, per session (please book). at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400. Call for class age and times.

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10:00-11:30T at Springs Family Centre, 9 Tower Street NN1 2SN. Rachel: 07943 997443; For 0 4s, £1 per family (drop in). With craft & music.

14:15-14:45T at Abington Library, Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 0300 126 1000; For bump - 5s, FREE (please book). Call library to book.

Pre-Primary Ballet

16:00-16:45TH at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542; For 4 - 6s, £14.50 (book by 4-week term).

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming

Weston Favell Boogie Cubz Dance Sessions

Dallington Camrose Early Years Centre

9:30-10:30T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837300; For 1 - 5s, £3 per class (please book).

Story Stomp

10:30-11:00T at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 01604 413504; For 0 4s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family.

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Spinney Hill Sing and Sign Baby Signing

13:30-16:30TH 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!

9:15-10:15T at Spring Lane Primary NN1 2JW. For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Messy Play.

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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.

Tuesday

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.

Tots & Teddies

9:30-11:00T at Abington Parish Rooms, Corner of Ashburnham Road and Park Avenue North NN3 2HT. 07810 526993; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

9:30-12:30T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Swimming classes for 3 months - 5 yrs.

Speech & Language Therapy: 9:00-16:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Appointment only. Lunch Club: 11:30-12:30T; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Community Toy Library: 12:00-15:30T; FREE. Stay & Play Drop-in: 12:30-14:45T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Roundabout Club: 15:00-18:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Camrose Centre NN5 7DF. 01604 585219.

Duston Soccer Cubz Football Classes

9:30-11:00T at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book).

Baby Bounce and Soft Play

10:00-11:00TH at Duston Children's Centre, Duston Library, Pendle Rd NN5 6DT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE. Call before attending.

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East Hunsbury IAIM Infant Baby Massage with Leveta Lawson

11:30-12:30T at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Leveta: 07580 320228; For bump - 0s, £12 per session (book by 5-week term).

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

9:00-11:00T 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

9:15-11:15T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane. For 0 - 3s, £2.50 per family. Inc 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.

Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

Baby Ballet Classes: 15:45-16:15T; For 2 - 4s Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap: 16:15-17:00T; 4 - 5s. at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Krystle: 07791 852891. Please book.

Great Houghton Dexterity Dance

Parent & Child Yoga: 10:00-11:00TH; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Start 2 Dance: 16:15-17:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). at Great Houghton Great Hall, High Street NN4 7AF. 07971 822009 / 01604 877577.

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Headlands Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

10:00-12:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 4s, £10.99 per session (book by 10week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Hunsbury Hunsbury Library

Rhymetime: 10:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call to check sessions. Play & Learn Under 1s: 14:00-15:00TH; For 0 12m, FREE (drop in). at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 0300 126 1000.

Kings Heath Northamptonshire Toy Library

9:30-16:00TH at 4 Park Square, Kings Heath NN5 7LQ. 07843 642320; For 0 - 5s. Annual Fee £12 per family p/year for m/ship, plus hire charges.

Kingsley Park Kingsley Park Mums & Tots

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

Craft Night at Heathers Tea Room

18:00-21:00TH at Heathers Tea Room, 86 Kingsley Park Terrace NN2 7HE. 01604 717648; FREE (drop in). Bring crafts, make friends, have fun.

Kingsthorpe Twins and More Northants

9:30-11:00TH at Held at Thorplands Children's Centre, Farmfield Court NN3 8AQ. For bump 5s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Movement

10:00-10:45T at Oncore Dance Academy Studios, Footshape House NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333; For 18m - 3s, £5 (book by term). Baby movement dance classes.

Play & Learn Under 5s

10:30-11:30TH at Kingsthorpe Library, Welford Road NN2 6AG. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

15:30-18:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 5s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

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 10-week term). Stage 1: 10.30am & Stage 2: 9.30am.

Northampton Centre Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

16:15-18:15T at DW Sport, St. James Retail Park NN1 1EE. Emie: 01604 830405; For 3 - 5s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

Tiddlers & Preschool Swimming

10:00-13:00TH at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Swimming lessons - call to confirm times/days.

St Giles Toddle In

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

Northampton Bounce and Rhyme

11:00-11:30TH at Northamptonshire Central Library, Abington Street NN1 2BA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For babies and non-walkers.

Rushden Messy Play

9:15-14:45TH at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in).

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Spinney Hill Hartbeeps Music & Sensory Play

10:00-10:45T at Busy Bees, Kettering Road NN3 6AA. Amy: 07775 877093; For 0 - 5s, £6 per class (drop in). BIG fun and stimulating music/ play classes.

Upton Sing and Sign Baby Signing

13:00-15:00TH at The Elgar Center, 1A High Street NN5 4EN. 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Classes: 1pm: Babes, 2pm: Stage 1.

Weston Favell Tiny Tots Tennis

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

Lings Leisure Centre - Trilogy

Soft Zone: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). Tiddler & Pre-school Swimming Lessons: 10:30-11:30T; For 0 - 5s. Call centre for class ages and times. at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837300.

Play & Learn Under 1s

10:30-11:30TH at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 01604 413504; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

Wootton Wootton Tots

9:30-11:30T at Wootton Trinity Church Hall, High Street NN4 6LP. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Variety of toys, baby area, crafts, snack & singing.

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!

Wednesday

Abington Multi Sensory Hoo Ha!

10:30-11:15T at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542; For 0 - 1s, (book by term). Sensory toys, lights, puppets & live music!

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming

10:00-11:30T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Swimming classes for 3 months - 5 yrs.

Dallington Camrose Early Years Centre

Camrose Community Toy Library: 9:00-13:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Stay & Play Drop-in: 9:15-11:15T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1,2,3 Magic!: 13:00-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Help to deal with a child’s behaviour. Book with reception. Roundabout Club: 15:00-18:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Camrose Sure Start Children’s Centre NN5 7DF. 01604 585219.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00TH at St Luke’s Centre, Duston NN5 6JB. 07725 325003; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

Duston Leisure Centre - Trilogy

Soft Zone: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). Boogie Cubz Dance Classes: 11:00-12:00T; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). Call centre for class age and times. at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600.

Earls Barton Play & Learn for Under 5s

10:30-12:00TH at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Far Cotton GymBugs

GymBugs Sessions: 10:00-14:45T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy Bars, Beams and Bouncing. Wacky Wednesdays: 10:00-15:00H; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (drop in). Play on the gymnastics equipment from 10am-12pm or 1-3pm. at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412.

Far Cotton Rhymetime

Junior Tennis Sessions for 2-5yrs

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

Duston Sticky Fingers

11:00-12:00TH at Far Cotton Library, REC Centre NN4 8LG. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

13:30-14:15T at Dallington Lawn Tennis Club, Dallington Park Rd NN5 7AA. 07747 785344; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). qualified LTA coaches, classes for all ages.

9:00-11:00T at Little Pickle Coffee Shop, St Crispin’s Retail Village NN5 4XB. Carol: 07871 196265; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). A craft session for toddlers & pre-schoolers.

Baby and Toddler Group

9:30-10:30TH at 4-6 Bordeaux Close NN5 6YR. 01604 580334; For 0 - 4s.

Play & Learn for Under 5s

Grange Park Tumble Tots

9:30-13:30T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Chantel: 07814 884 948; For 0 - 5s, £6.50 per class (please book). Structured play from walking - school age.

High Street, Great Houghton, Northampton NN4 7AF

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TODDLER • GYMNASTICS • CIRCUS • BALLET • DANCE

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.dexteritydance.com

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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: £5 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.

Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

Baby Ballet Classes: 16:00-16:30T; For 2 - 4s. Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap: 16:30-17:15T; For 4 - 5s. at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Krystle: 07791 852891. Please book.

Great Houghton Dexterity Dance

Rhythmic Gymnastics: 16:00-17:00TH; For 3 5s, (please book). Ballet with Dexterity Dance: 17:00-17:45TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). at Great Houghton Great Hall, High Street NN4 7AF. 07971 822009 / 01604 877577.

Hardingstone 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). Sessions at 1.30 & 2.30pm.

Headlands Headlands Toddler Group

9:00-11:00T at Headlands Lower School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Julie: 01604 413462; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Snacks & loads of activities - all welcome!

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

10:00-12:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 4s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Hunsbury The Abbey Centre Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Abbey Centre Baptist Church, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Shirley: 07503 182564; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per session (drop in). 1st & 3rd Weds of month.

Hunsbury Library Rhymetime

10:30-11:00TH at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please call to check sessions.

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Kingsthorpe 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).

Chatterbox

9:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

13:30-14:30T at DW Sports, St James Retail Park NN1 1EE. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Junior Street Dance

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

13:15-15:15T at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 1s, £10.99 per class (book by 10-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

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.

Moulton Orca Swim School

10:30-15:00TH at Chris Moody Centre, Moulton College NN3 7RR. 07813 434740; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun swimming classes.

Northampton Centre Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

16:15-18:15T at DW Sport, St. James Retail Park NN1 1EE. Emie: 01604 830405; For 3 - 5s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

The Mounts Baths - Trilogy Leisure

Tiddlers & Preschool Swimming Lessons: 9:1514:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Parents & Tots Swim Sessions: 14:00-16:00T; For 0 - 5s, per session (please book). at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400. Call centre for ages and times

Northampton Central Library

Rhymetime - Toddle Time: 11:00-11:30TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Play & Learn Under 5s: 11:30-12:30TH; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). at Northamptonshire Central Library, Abington Street NN1 2BA. 0300 126 1000.

Bromford Housing Drop-in

Pitsford Pitsford Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Pitsford Village Hall, High Street NN6 9AD. 01604 881826; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Great selection of toys!

Riverside Busy Bees Baby Group

10:30-11:30TH at Busy Bees Day Nursery and Pre School, Museum Way NN3 9HW. 01604 400027; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Rushden Stay N Play

9:15-14:45TH at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in).

Spratton Spratton Parent & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Spratton CofE Primary School, School Road NN6 8HY. 01604 846530; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per session (drop in). Sing-along, games and refreshments.

St James Toddler Zone

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.

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A Friendly School at the Heart of the Community

First session FREE with this advert Fees are £5 per session payable termly

www.sprattonprimary.org.uk Upton Upton Tots

Buggies in the Park

10:00-12:00T at The Elgar Centre, High Street NN5 4EN. 07931 436852; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). Toys, crafts, stories & songs.

Weston Favell Lings Forum - Trilogy Leisure

Gym Mini Cubz: 10:00-11:45T; For 1 - 4s, £3 per session (please book). Preschool Gymnastic: 12:00-12:45T; For 3 - 4s. at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837 300.

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 Rd NN3 8EZ. 01604 404891; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Weston Favell Library

Rhymetime: 10:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Rhymes and songs for young children. Bounce & Rhyme: 11:15-11:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Babies-non walkers. at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 0300 126 1000.

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 Abington Library

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

16:00-18:00T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 4 - 5s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love & knowledge.

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming

13:00-14:30T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Swimming classes for 3 months - 5 yrs.

Dallington Camrose Early Years Centre

Healthy Eating for Families: 13:00-15:00T (book). Roundabout Club: 15:00-18:00TH (drop in). at Camrose Early Years Centre NN5 7DF. 01604 585219. Free sessions for 0 - 5s.

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:45-10:30T at Camrose Early Years Centre, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. Sharon: 07812 494712; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book).

Duston Lyncrest Tots

9:00-10:30T at Lyncrest Primary School, Lyncrest Avenue NN5 5PE. 01604 751336; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Tots and carers group. Everyone welcome!

Play and Learn Under 5s

10:00-10:45T at Duston Library, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). Craft Session - Booking required.

Play and Learn for Under 1s: 10:00-10:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Bounce and Rhyme: 10:35-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 0300 126 1000.

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

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.

Hartbeeps Music & Sensory Play

10:00-12:45T at Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. Amy: 07775 877093; For 0 - 5s, £6 per class (drop in). BIG fun and stimulating music/play classes.

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Little Bundles

10:00-11:00TH at St Francis Church, Eastfield Road NN5 6TQ. Carol: 07871 196265; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Coffee, cake, chat & advice.

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.

Earls Barton Play & Learn for Under 1s

14:00-15:00TH at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Far Cotton GymBugs Sessions

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.

Grange Park Tumble Tots

9:30-12:15TH at Foxfield Pavilion, Grange Park NN4 5BE. Chantel: 07814 884 948; For 0 - 5s, £6.50 per class (please book). Structured play from walking - school age.

Great Houghton Kids Yoga

16:00-17:00TH at Great Houghton Great Hall, High Street NN4 7AF. 07971 822009 / 01604 877577; For 3 - 9s, (please book).

Hunsbury Danes Camp - Trilogy Leisure

Parent & Tots Swim: 9:00-10:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (please book). Pre-school Gymnastics: 9:15-12:30T; For 1 - 4s, £4 (please book). Tiddler & Preschool Swim Lessons: 16:0017:00T; For 0 - 5s, per class (book by term). at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200. Call centre for class age and times.

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Collingtree Active Baby Company Swimming

9:30-16:00TH at 4 Park Square, Kings Heath NN5 7LQ. 07843 642320; For 0 - 5s. Annual Fee £12 per family p/year for m/ship, plus hire charges.

13:00-14:30T at Hilton Hotel, 100 Watering Lane NN4 0XW. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

Kingsthorpe Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

Dallington Camrose Early Years Centre

9:30-12:30T at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 1s, £10.99 per class (book by 10-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

Young Parents Group

13:30-15:00T at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For parents under 23yrs.Call to ensure grp running.

TINY TOTS TENNIS

Story Stomp

14:30-15:00TH at Kingsthorpe Library, Welford Road NN2 6AG. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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

Northampton Homebirth Group

Tuesday: 10-10.45am Wednesday & Friday: 1-1.45pm (term time).

19:30-21:30T at Whitehills Nursery School, Acre Lane NN2 8DF. Kelly: 01604 820855; For bump, FREE (drop in). Discuss home birth options with midwives.

Limited spaces available. To book, please contact:

Laura Mineards: 07766 557 122

Moulton Toddle Inn

lauramineards@yahoo.co.uk

Talking Point

10:00-12:00TH at 22 Carr Road, Moulton NN3 7AY. Jyoti & Angie: 07816 484851; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). For new parents to meet & chat over tea.

Northampton Centre Spring Lane Mums and Tots

9:00-10:00T at Spring Lane Primary NN1 2JW. For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Messy Play.

10:00-12:00T at Castle Hill United Reform Church, Doddridge Street NN1 2RN. 07708298135; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in).

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions

11:00-13:00T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, per session (please book). Call centre for class age and times.

Play & Learn Under 1s

11:30-12:30TH at Northamptonshire Central Library, Abington Street NN1 2BA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). Under 1s.

Rushden RUSH 2 The DEN

Sensory Play: 9:15-14:45TH; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). Crafty Fingers: 9:15-14:45TH; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in). at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821.

Spinney Hill Little Fishes Tots Group

13:30-14:45T at St Albans Church Hall, Entrance on Mayfield Road NN3 2RA. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). £1.50 per child,siblings 50p. First session free.

9:30-11:30TH at The Elgar Centre, Upton NN5 4EN. For bump - 1s, £1 (donation). 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month.

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Duston Duston - Trilogy Leisure

9:45-10:30T at Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (please book).

Story Book Ballet, Great Big Noise, Little Stars, Street Pop, Ballet, Bibles and Bubbles 10:00-12:00TH at Various locations. Tap & Modern Theatre Dance

Booking is essential: 07847 922542 openstage@rocketmail.com

Castle Hill URC Mums, Dads & Tots

Upton NCT Bumps and Babies

Ages 2-4

10:00-13:30T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Fun pre-school classes Northampton

Delapre Water Babies Swimming Classes

Gym Mini Cubz: 9:15-11:40T; For 1 5s, £3 per session (please book). Call centre for class age and times. Soft Zone: 13:15-14:45T; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600.

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

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.

Music to Develop Communication: 9:15-11:15T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Baby Time: 13:00-15:00T; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For under 1s. Roundabout Club: 15:00-18:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Camrose Early Years Centre NN5 7DF. 01604 585219.

Weston Favell Jumpin’ Cubz Trampoline Sessions 9:30-11:00T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837300; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). Please book.

Play & Learn Under 5s

10:30-11:30TH at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 01604 413504; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Friday

Abington Open Stage

Great Big Noise!: 9:20-10:00T; For 2 - 4s, per class (book by term). Follow a story,dance,sing,play instruments. Multi Sensory Hoo Ha!: 10:30-11:15T; For 0 1s, (book by term). Sensory toys, lights, puppets & live music! at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542.

Abington Library Rhymetime

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

Blackthorn Breastfeedings, Bumps and a Biscuit

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

Carol: 07871 196265; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Bible stories/discussion for adults/children.

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). Check session is on before attending.

Great Houghton Gymnastics & Circus

10:00-14:00TH at Great Houghton Great Hall, High Street NN4 7AF. 07971 822009 / 01604 877577; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Sessions at: 10-10.45am: 18mth-3yrs, 1.15-2pm: 3-5yrs.

Hardingstone Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00TH at The Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 07725 325003; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

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). Wed: 1.30 & 2.30 & Fri: 1.30 & 2.30.

Hunsbury Danes Camp - Trilogy Leisure

Tiddler & Preschool Swim Lessons: 9:0011:00T; For 0 - 5s, per class (book by term). Call centre for class age and times. Soft Zone Sessions: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 4s, £4 per session (please book). £3 for members. at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200.

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Duston Who Let the Dads Out?

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+.

9:30-11:00T at St Lukes Community Centre, Corner of Millway and Main Road NN5 6JB. 01604 948255; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family. 2nd Saturday of the month.

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Rhymetime

10:30-11:00TH at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please call to check sessions.

10:30-11:00T at Duston Children's Centre, Duston Library, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check session is on before attending.

Northampton / Daventry / Rugby Call Antony & Lynne 01327 700153 lnewbould@littlekickers.co.uk www.littlekickers.co.uk

Kings Heath Sing and Sign Baby Signing

Great Houghton Dexterity Dance

Acrobatics: 9:30-10:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Start 2 Dance Street: 10:00-10:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Start 2 Dance: 10:30-11:00TH; For 18m 3s, (please book). Start 2 Dance Sing Act: 14:30-15:30TH; For 18m - 5s, (please book). at Great Houghton Great Hall, High Street NN4 7AF. 07971 822009 / 01604 877577.

10:00-12:15TH at Hullabaloo Play and Party Centre, Gladstone Rd NN5 7QA. 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10week term). Baby Signing classes for babies 0 - 18 months.

Kingsthorpe Kingsthorpe Library

Rhymetime Toddle Time: 10:1510:45TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Rhymetime Bounce and Rhyme: 11:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For non-walkers. at Kingsthorpe Library, Welford Road NN2 6AG. 0300 126 1000.

Hardingstone IAIM Infant Baby Massage with Leveta Lawson

11:00-12:00T at Northampton High School, Newport Pagnell Road NN4 6UU. Leveta: 07580 320228; For 0s, £12 per session (book by 5-week term).

NCTea and Biscuits

Headlands Aqualight Swimming Class

13:30-15:00TH at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St David’s Road NN2 6NS. Northampton@nct.org. uk; For bump - 2s, £1 per person (donation). Email for dates: northampton@nct.org.uk

Fun football training for children 18 months - 7 years

Stars

13:30-15:00TH at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Disabilities and EAL.

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

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

www.hartbeeps.com

15:30-17:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 5s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Weston Favell Tiny Tots Tennis

Northampton Centre Spring Lane Mums and Tots

9:15-10:15T at Spring Lane Primary NN1 2JW. For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Messy Play.

Chatterbox

9:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family.

Mounts - Trilogy Leisure

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions: 10:00-15:30T; For 0 - 5s, per session (please book). Call centre for class age and times. Tiddlers & Preschool Swimming Lessons: 11:30-14:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Call to confirm session times/days. at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400.

Riverside Busy Bees Toddler Group

10:30-11:30TH at Busy Bees Day Nursery and Pre School, Museum Way NN3 9HW. 01604 400027; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Rushden RUSH 2 The DEN

Storytime: 9:15-14:45TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in). Soft Play: 9:15-14:45TH; For bump - 5s, £3 per session (drop in). at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821.

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

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 Wootton Tots

10:00-12:00T at Wootton Trinity Church Hall, High Street NN4 6LP. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Variety of toys, baby area, crafts, snack & singing.

Saturday

Abington Open Stage

Pre-Primary Ballet: 9:30-10:15TH; For 4 - 6s, £14.50 (book by 4-week term). Pre-Primary Dance Classes. Open Stage Juniors: 12:15-13:15T; For 5-10s, £17.50 (book by 4-week term). Musical Theatre. at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542.

Storystomp

11:30-12:00TH at Abington Library, Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 5s, FREE.

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

14:30-16:30T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 4 - 5s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love & knowledge.

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Music & Singing

Physical Fun

10:00-12:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 4s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Hunsbury Play & Learn Under 5s

10:30-11:30TH at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Kingsthorpe Aqualight Swimming Class

8:00-13:30T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 5s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

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

9:00-12:00T at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 1s, £10.99 per class (book by 10-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

Play & Learn Under 5s

10:00-11:00TH at Kingsthorpe Library, Welford Road NN2 6AG. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Moulton Water Babies Swimming Classes

8:30-10:30T at Gate 4, The Chris Moody Centre, Pitsford Road, Moulton College NN3 7QL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Multi-Sensory Hoo-Ha!

11:00-14:00TH at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Craft sessions for Under 5s.

Northampton Centre Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

Baby sensory sessions for newborns to crawlers

Northampton

Wednesdays & Fridays 10.45am

Songs, actions, bubbles, sensory toys & a live musician

Booking is essential: 07847 922542 openstage@rocketmail.com

Weston Favell Soccer Cubz Football Classes

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

Open Stage

Little Stars Ballet, Tap & Modern Dance: 8:45-9:30T; For 2 - 4s, (book by 4-week term). Dancing, Singing and Having Fun! Street Pop with Open Stage: 10:15-10:45TH; For 4 - 10s, £11 (book by 4-week term). Street pop dance classes. at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542.

Tiddlers & Preschool Swimming Lessons

13:00-17:00TH at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Call to confirm session times/ days.

Rushden Dads Stay N Play

10:30-12:00TH at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in). 1st Saturday of each month.

9:00-11:45T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837300; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). Call centre for class ages and times.

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class 12:30-18:30T at Weston Favell Pool, Booth Lane South NN3 3EZ. Emie: 01604 830405; For 1 - 5s, £10.99 per session (book by 10week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Sunday

Duston Little Kickers

9:00-12:55TH at The Duston School, Berrywood Road NN5 6XA. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Moulton Orca Swim School

16:00-18:00TH at Chris Moody Centre, Moulton College NN3 7RR. 07813 434740; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun new swimming classes.

Northampton NGS Little Taggers

9:30-10:40T at Northampton School for Boys, Billing Road NN15RT. 07877 559598; For 2 - 5s, £31.50 (book by term). Next term dates: 8th Jan - 5th Feb & 19th Feb - 23rd Apr 2017.

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.

Upton Messy Church

16:00-18:00T at Upton Meadows Primary School, The Square NN5 4EZ. 07931 436852; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Fun alternative church for families with young children.

Weston Favell Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

9:00-12:00T at Weston Favell Pool, Booth Lane South NN3 3EZ. Emie: 01604 830405; For 1 - 5s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Rugby Cubz

9:00-10:30T at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). Call centre for class age and times.

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Monday

Blisworth Tumble Tots

9:45-13:45T at Blisworth Scout Hall, 48-56 Courteenhall Rd NN7. Chantel: 07814 884 948; For 0 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book). Structured play from walking - school age.

Tiffield The Little Turtle Swim Company

Creativity Kids Art Parties

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+.

Towcester Little Sprouts

Brackley Noah’s Ark Parent & Toddler Group

Art & Craft fun for pre-schoolers and primary children in South Northants & North Oxfordshire.

Croughton Mother & Toddler Group

T: 07969 643881 E: thecreativityco@yahoo.com

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

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

Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

16:00-18:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential.

Bugbrooke Bugbrooke Mini Messy Church

14:00-15:15T at Bugbrooke Church, Church Lane NN7 3PB. 01604 832494; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Bible based stories & activities.

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www.thecreativityco.co.uk Litchborough Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-12:30T at Litchborough Village Hall, Northampton Road NN12 8JB. 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Middle Cheney Mother and Baby Yoga

12:45-13:30T at The Core Zone, Stone Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495; For 0, 1, mums, £35 (book by 5-week term). Call for more info.

9:30-11:00T at St Lawrence Church, Chantry Lane NN12 6BT. 01327 323106; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Towcester Children’s Centre

Childminders' Support Drop In: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please check before attending. Breastfeeding Support Group: 11:3012:45TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Please check before attending. at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272.

Bounce & Rhyme

11:30-12:00TH at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 01327 350794; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please contact library to ensure group is on.

Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 5s, (please book). Call centre for times. Check holiday swim dates with centre.

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Yardley Gobion Yardley Gobion Under 5s Club

FREE

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

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Brackley Little Fishes Playtime

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

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Brackley Leisure Centre

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

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Brackley Library Rhymetime

10:00-11:30TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road, NN13 6AJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Two sessions: 10-10.30am & 11-11.30am.

Baby Clinic

Deanshanger Play & Learn for Under 1’s

Greens Norton Tots Own Tea and Toast

9:00-10:30T at St Bartholomew Church. 01327 323106; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Milton Malsor Yoga Rosa

Pattishall Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

Krystle Jayne Baby Ballet Class: 16:00-16:30T; For 2 - 4s, (please book). Krystle Jayne Pre Primary Ballet Class: 16:3017:30T; For 4 - 5s, (please book). at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Pattishall Village Hall NN12 8NN. Krystle: 07791 852891.

Potterspury Potterspury Under 5s

9:30-11:30T at Potterspury Sports & Social Club, Meadow View NN12 7PJ. Claire: 07510 182045; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Roade Blossom & Berry Baby Massage

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Contact your local expert instructor Louisa on 07809126599 or louisa_webber@hotmail.co.uk to find out more.

18:00-19:00T at Milton Malsor Village Hall, High Street NN7 3AS. Rosa: 07790 146202; For 0, mums, £7 per class (drop in).

10:00-11:15TH at St.Mary’s Church Hall, Butlin’s Lane NN7 2PU. Louisa: 07809 126599; For 0s, £25 (for course of 4 classes). .

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

10:00-11:00TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Under 1s.

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

Litchborough Litchborough Play Time Group

Middleton Cheney Play and Learn for Under 1s

Brackley Leisure Centre

Parent and Toddler Swimming: 9:3010:00T; For 0 - 2s. Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool: 16:00-18:00T; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential. at Brackley Pool, Manor Road NN13 6EE. 01280 704906.

Churchtots

IDTA & RAD Exams. Shows & Competitions Fully qualified & experienced staff.

16:00-18:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential.

14:00-15:00TH at Middleton Cheney Library, Main Road OX17 2PD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-13:00T at WI Hall, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

10:30-11:30TH at Deanshanger Library, Little London MK19 6HT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

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Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

Brackley Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Play & Learn for Under 1s

For more information call 07791 852891 or email: krystlejaynedance@gmail.com

13:00-15:00TH at Health Visitors Baby Clinic, Halse Road NN13 6PN. 01280 709798; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). HV session for baby weigh-in and advice for 0-1 year olds.

13:30-15:30T at Litchborough Village Hall, Northampton Road NN12 8JA. Viv: 01327 830364; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Crafts & singing.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Greens Norton Community Centre, Towcester Road NN12 8BL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Tiffield Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:00-13:00T at Gateway School, St Johns Road NN12 8AA. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Towcester Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:15-12:15T at Sing & Sign, The Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Towcester Centre for Leisure

Mighty Atoms: 9:30-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in). Soft play sessions. Swimming Lessons: 16:00-18:00T; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Call centre for times.Check holiday swim dates with centre. at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480.

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Hackleton Musical Minis

9:45-10:30T at Hackleton Baptist Church (access via back door), Chapel Lane NN7 2AH. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (please book).

Middleton Cheney Middleton Cheney Rhymetime

10:15-10:45TH at Middleton Cheney Library, Main Road OX17 2PD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Pattishall Pattishall Mums & Tots

13:30-15:00T at Pattishall Parish Hall, School Road NN12 8NN. For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in). Refreshments are included.

Roade Rhyme time

11:00-11:30TH at Roade Library, High Street NN7 2NW. 0300 1261000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Fun Music Session.

Syresham Lisa Valentine Vinyasa Flow

Mother & Baby Yoga: 10:45-11:30T; For 0, 1, mums, £35 (book by 5-week term). Pregnancy Yoga (Syresham): 12:00-12:45T; For bump, £35 (book by 5-week term). at Home Studio. Lisa: 07957 215495. Call for more info.

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Towcester Centre for Leisure

Preschool Gymnastics: 13:45-16:45T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Call centre for times of classes. Swimming Lessons: 16:00-19:00T; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Call centre for times.Check holiday swim dates with centre. at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480.

PREGNANCY & MUMS N BUBS YOGA

9:30-11:00T at St John’s Ambulance Hall, Islington Rd NN12. Jane: 01327 352321; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Relax, stretch and strengthen your body. Yoga can alleviate many pregnancy ailments and restore your mind and body after giving birth. 5-week courses available in Syresham & Middleton Cheney.

SNUG - Special Needs Support Group

9:30-11:30T at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs 1st Wed of month. Please check before attending.

Play & Learn for Under 5s

14:00-15:00TH at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 01327 350794; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Upper Heyford South Northants API (Attachment Parenting)

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.

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Swimming Lessons

Westbury Tiddlers and Toddler Playgroup

16:00-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Call centre for times.Check holiday swim dates with centre.

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

Weston Weston Tiny Tots

Friday

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.

Brackley Musical Minis

9:45-10:30T at Westbury Village Hall, Playing Field Road NN13. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (please book).

Thursday

Brackley Library Story Stomp

Ashton Ashton Toddler Group

11:00-11:30TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road, NN13 6AJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check group is running before attending.

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. For 0 - 4s, £3 per session (drop in).

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show! Weekly classes across Northampton and South Northants. Tel: 07917 683330

www.ccchimps.com | www.fb.com/ccchimps Award-winning musical fun - it’s a party every week!

Mighty Atoms

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 sessions.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:45-12:00T at Evenley Village Hall, Broad Lane, Evenley NN13 5SD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

16:00-18:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential.

Bugbrooke Bugbrooke Mums & Tots

Middleton Cheney Pregnancy Yoga

18:00-18:45T at The Core Zone, Stone Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495; For bump, £35 (book by 5-week term). Call for more info.

Roade Play and Learn For Under 5s

14:00-15:00TH at Roade Library, High Street NN7 2NW. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Silverstone Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

10:30-11:30T at Silverstone Pavilion, Church Street NN12 8XA. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

14:15-14:45TH at Deanshanger Library, Little London MK19 6HT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check times before attending.

13:30-15:00T at Methodist Church, corner of High St/Murswell Lane NN12 8US. Lisa: 07770 875979; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). 1st & 3rd Thurs of month.

Deanshanger Deanshanger Rhymetime 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.

Kislingbury Kizzle Tots

9:30-11:30T at Kislingbury & Upton Baptist Church, Mill Lane NN7 4BB. 07931 436852; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Meet new friends.

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Towcester Towcester Toy Library

9:30-11:30TH at Towcester Community Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. Sheila: 01327 860437; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). £1.50 per family upto 3 children. 50p per extra child.

NCT Bumps and Babies

10:00-12:00TH at Towcester Methodist Church Room, Brackley Road NN12 6DH. For bump - 0s, £2 per session (drop in).

Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

16:00-18:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential.

Cogenhoe Tumble Tots

9:30-13:45T at Cogenhoe Community Centre, York Avenue NN7 1NB. Chantel: 07814 884 948; For 0 - 5s, £6.50 per class (please book). Structured play from walking school age.

Deanshanger Deanie Tots

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.

Potterspury Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Sports and Social Club, Mead View NN12 7PJ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Towcester Towcester Library

Rhymetime: 10:00-11:15TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Friday: 10-10.30am / 10.45-11.15am. Bounce & Rhyme: 11:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please contact library to ensure group is on. at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 01327 350794.

Towcester Children’s Centre

Special Friends: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Last Fri of month. Feeding Friends: 10:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Please check before attending. at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272.

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Swimming Lessons

15:30-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 5s, (please book). Call centre for times. Check holiday swim dates with centre.

Weedon Weedon Bec's Little Ducklings

9:30-11:30T at Rainbow Room, Weedon Bec School NN7 4QU. Blaine Taylor: 07746 215490; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Friendly group inc refreshments.

Saturday

Mighty Atoms

11:00-12:30TH at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play sessions.

Milton Malsor Yoga Rosa - Pregnancy Yoga

9:45-11:00T at Milton Malsor Village Hall, High Street NN7 3AS. Rosa: 07790 146202; For bump - 0s, £36 (book by 6-week term). Relax & unwind, support health and wellbeing.

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+.

Brackley Brackley Leisure Centre

Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool: 8:0010:00T; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Parent and Toddler Swimming: 9:00-9:30T; For 0 - 2s. at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906.

Sunday

Tiffield Active Baby Company Swimming 8:30-12:30T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AB. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 6 yrs.

Towcester Rhymetime

11:30-12:00TH at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 01327 350794; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Call to check running before attending.

Towcester Towcester Centre for Leisure

Swimming Lessons: 8:00-10:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Call centre for times. Check holiday swim dates with centre. Mighty Atoms: 9:00-10:15T; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in). Soft play sessions. at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480.

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Monday

Daventry Everyone Active Daventry

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 Brixworth Rhymetime

14:30-15:15TH at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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 Everyone Active Daventry

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 9:00-18:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). Call for times & booking. Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:00-18:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. Active Antz: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.40 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play session for under 5s. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Acorn Parent & Toddler Group

16:00-17:00TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Ballet classes at £28 per term.

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10:00-12:00T at Eydon Village Hall, High Street NN11 3PP. For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). Story/Rhymetime & Refreshments, contact for holiday sessions.

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 Long Buckby Mums & Tots

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

Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga with Lizzy

18:15-19:45T at Long Buckby Community Centre NN6 7QB. 01327 842 691; For bump, £48 (book by 6-week term). Physical & emotional pregnancy support.

Tuesday

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

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes

Eydon Humpty Dumpty’s @ Eydon (Baby & Toddler Group)

Brixworth Brixworth Play and Learn for Under 5s

13:30-15:00TH at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000 (option 5 and 1); For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 10:00-18:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). Call for times & booking. Active Antz: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.40 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play session for under 5s. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Daventry Library

Rhymetime: 10:00-10:30T; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Bounce and Rhyme: 10:45-11:15TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). For non-walkers. at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 0300 126 1000.

Tumble Tots

10:00-11:45T at Creaton Village Hall, High Street NN6 8NA. Chantel: 07814 884 948; For 0 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book). Structured play from walking - school age.

Long Buckby Long Buckby Mums & Babies Group

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

Long Buckby Library Story Stomp

10:30-11:00T at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 0300 126 1000; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call before attending.

Birth Preparation Workshops

18:00-21:00T at Lizzy Giles NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump - 0s, £50 (please book). Workshops for expectant mums and partners.

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Woodford Halse Rhymetime for Under 5s

Everyone Active Daventry

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 10:00-18:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). Call for times & booking. Gym Giraffes: 11:00-12:30T; For 0 - 5s, £2.40 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play session. Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 12:3018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

14:00-14:30TH at Woodford Halse Library, Village Hall NN11 3RL. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Check session is on before attending.

Wednesday

Barby Barby Mums & Tots

9:30-11:30T at Barby Village Hall, Kilsby Road CV23 8TT. 01788 891483; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in).

Byfield Baby & Toddler Group

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.

Brixworth Nature Tots

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.

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!

IAIM Infant Baby Massage with Leveta Lawson

Play & Learn Under 5s

11:00-12:00T at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. Leveta: 07580 320228; For bump - 0s, £12 per session (book by 5-week term).

14:00-15:30TH at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE.

Daventry Everyone Active Daventry

East Haddon East Haddon Mums & Tots

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 10:00-18:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). Call for times & booking. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Active Baby Company Swimming Classes

9:45-12:15TH at Daventry Court Hotel (Puma Hotels) NN11 0SG. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

Toddler Time

10:00-12:00T at Daventry Methodist Church, Golding Close (off Eastern Way) NN11 5FB. 01327 843319; For 0 - 2s, £1.80 per family (drop in). For under 3s.

Story Stomp at Daventry Library

10:15-10:45TH at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Guilsborough Guilsborough Surgery Breastfeeding Drop In

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

Long Buckby Long Buckby Library Family Play & Learn

10:30-12:00TH at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: 17:00-17:30T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Ballet for the little ones. £28 per term. Street Kidz: 17:30-18:00TH; For 5 - 10s, per child (please book). Intro to Ballet: 18:00-18:30T; For 5s, per child (please book). Ages: 5 - 7 years. at Baptist Church, Market Place NN6 7RR. Claire: 07774 518949.

Birth Preparation Workshops

18:00-21:00T at Lizzy Giles NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump - 0s, £50 (please book). Workshops for expectant mums and partners.

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9:30-11:00T at The Pavilion, East Haddon Playing Fields, (turning opposite The Red Lion Pub) NN6 8BU. Kirsten: 01604 770339; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys, meet new friends & snacks inc.1st visit free.

Kelmarsh Parent & Tots Lunch Club

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!

Weedon Musical Minis

9:45-10:30T at Weedon Village Hall, West Street NN7 4PQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 5s, £4.75 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages.

West Haddon Caterpillar Club

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.

Thursday

Brixworth Brixworth Play and Learn for Under 1s

10:00-12:00TH at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000 (option 5 and 1); For 0s, FREE (drop in). H/visitor avail.

Daventry Little Kickers

9:20-10:55TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

11:00-14:00T at Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre (Cafe), The Old Rectory NN6 9LZ. For 0 - 5s. Free drink with every panini order!

Long Buckby Postnatal Yoga for Mother and Baby

10:00-11:00T at Long Buckby Community Centre NN6 7QB. 01327 842 691; For 0s, £24 (book by 4-week term). For mothers & babies from birth to crawling.

Long Buckby Library Rhymetime

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

Moulton Play and Learn for 0-5s

16:00-17:30TH at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Stimulating play sessions for 0yrs to 5yrs.

Staverton Staverton Mums & Tots

11:00-12:00T at Staverton Village Hall, Croft Lane NN11 6JE. For 0 - 4s.

Welton Welton Baby & Toddler Group

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

Friday

Brixworth Brixworth Rhymetime

10:20-11:00TH at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Daventry Timken Tots

No need to book

Everyone Active Daventry

Active Antz - Arts & Crafts: 10:3012:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.90 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play with arts & crafts. Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 12:00-18:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 16:00-18:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). Call for times & booking. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Saturday

Young Children's Entertainment Group

10:00-12:00T at Run by Daventry NCT, Mayfield Park Sports Club NN11 9FZ. 07715 558185; For 0 4s, £1.50 per family (donation). A friendly drop in group run by local parents.All welcome.

Brixworth Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

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

Krystle Jayne Baby Ballet Class: 10:0010:30T; For 2 - 4s, (please book). Krystle Jayne Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap Class: 10:30-11:15T; For 4 - 5s, (please book). Krystle Jayne Mini Movers Street Dance Class: 11:15-11:45T; For 1 - 3s, (please book). at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Brixworth Community Centre NN6 9DS. Krystle: 07791 852891.

Daventry Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

8:45-10:30TH at The Recreation Ground, Welton Rd NN11 0PP. For 0 - 5s, (please book). 1st Sat of mth. Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk.

Everyone Active Daventry

Play & Learn for Under 1s

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 8:0011:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). Call for times & booking. Active Antz: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.40 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play session for under 5s. Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 12:3018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

14:00-15:00TH at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 0300 126 1000; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

Little Kickers

16:00-17:45TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Gymnastics Classes

Boogie Beanies

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- £28 p/term.

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

Great Brington Brington Mums and Tots

10:00-13:00T at Lizzy Giles NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump - 0s, £50 (please book). Workshops for expectant mums and partners.

10:00-11:30T at Great Brington Reading Rooms, Great Brington NN7 4JD. For 0 - 3s, (drop in).

Long Buckby Long Buckby Stay and Play

Upper Boddington Love Ballet Dance Company

9:30-11:30T at Long Buckby Community Centre, 41 Station Road NN6 7QB. 07880 543927; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per session (drop in). Small friendly play group with lots of activities & crafts.

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Long Buckby Library Rhymetime

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: 9:009:45TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Ballet classes. £34 per term. Gymnastics Classes: 9:45-10:15TH; For 4 - 5s, (book by term). Handstands, rolls, bridges etc. £28 per term. at Upper Boddington Village Hall, Warwick Road NN11 6DH. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Woodford Halse Rhymetime for Under 5s

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

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

Welford Welford Mums & Tots Group

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.

Sunday

Daventry Everyone Active Daventry

Woodford Halse 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). Tea, coffee and snacks included.

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Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 8:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). Call for times & booking. Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 8:00-18:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

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