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ThE GRUFFALo’S ChILD WED 13 & ThU 14 FEbRUARY
Following hot on the heels of the The Gruffalo’s sell‑out tour and its monstrous west end success comes The Gruffalo’s Child – with attitude!
TICKETS £12, Family Ticket £40
(max. 2 adults with 2 children)
“FUN, DAFT AND A LITTLE SCARY!” TIME OUT
Recommended for ages 3 and above
CRAzY hAIR
WED 3 – SAT 6 ApRIL
Bamboozle presents Crazy Hair, an adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s delightful children’s story with captivating songs and fast moving action.
TICKETS £6.50
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FAMILY DAYS
MUSICAL MEANDERINGS SUN 27 JANUARY 1pM
Join members of the RPO on a journey through the rolling hills and lush meadows of the musical countryside and see how composers have put rural life into their music.
RUSSIAN ADVENTURES SUN 24 MARCh 1pM
Don your mittens, pull on your fur coat and join members of the RPO for a musical journey to Russia.
TICKETS £2.50 per child (price includes accompanying adults) Recommended for ages 6‑13.
bIRThDAY pARTIES
Let us create a birthday party for your child that stands out from the rest in a way that only theatre can. Our packages are packed with music, games and activities to thrill the senses and ignite the imagination, plus the excitement of a starring role in a mini theatrical performance! We offer parties for children up to 14 years, and a maximum of 25 children per party. For more information or to book, please contact Natalie Diddams on 01604 655777 or email natalie.diddams@royalaandderngate.co.uk
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It’s funny, but I think that one of the benefits of having young children is that they really help to mark the passage of time. When other things in life change so slowly, it’s refreshing - and inspiring - to watch our children who show us how so much can happen in a single year.
What’s New? Indoor Play Time
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So what are you going to do this year to make it count?
Baby Sight Development
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If you’re thinking about setting up your own business, then you should have a read of this issue’s Mums Making It feature on page 32 where Kirstie Reynolds from KNR Jewellery shares her tips on how to balance running a successful business with running a happy family. If you’re looking to take your child to some new classes then we have more options than you can shake a stick at! Check out the Daily Activity Planner from page 35 to browse hundreds of possibilities. And don’t forget that many classes offer free trials so you can try before you buy see our Special Offers section in our centre pages to make the most of those.
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Winter Craft Activity Shop About
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Get Your Tummy Back Toddle Models
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Review: Postnatal Yoga
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Leaving Baby to Cry
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Special Offers
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New Breastfeeding Charity 30
Whatever you do, we wish you and your family an amazing 2013 - we hope it is your best year yet!
Mums Making It
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Daily Activity Planner
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Loving life with little ones,
Toddle About Directory
Tim, Ruth & Eloise Contact us on 01327 830171 or info@toddleabout.co.uk
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This furry little fella is Charlie! He’s hiding all over the magazine - why not see if your little one can find him while you read?
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County Toy Library Re-Opens
Northamptonshire County Toy Library has been declared officially open following a successful campaign by parents to save the service. The library was due to be closed by Northamptonshire County Council but it is now based at new premises in 4 Park Square, Kings Heath, Northampton NN5 7LN and offers a huge range of equipment for hire from a bouncy castle, baby activities, musical instruments, to outdoor equipment and puzzles. Tel: 01604 315606.
Baby Sensory Comes to S. Northants
Award-winning Baby Sensory classes have been specifically designed for babies from birth - 13 months and consist of hundreds of different sensory activities including sign language, fibre optic light shows, bouncy light balls, messy and water play, rainbows, bubbles, bells, singing, rhymes, music, baby massage and much more. Classes are different each week and include unique themed sessions such as the magic garden, baby pirates , and jungle jitters. Free trial sessions are available check www.babysensory.co.uk or email banbury@babysensory.co.uk for class details Quote ‘Toddle About’ for your free taster session. P.51
New Rugby Classes for Kids
A new addition to Toddle About, Kiddie Coaching run weekly rugby classes for 2-6 year olds which introduce children to key rugby-related skills. The classes are very much focused on play and children in every age group learn skills like catching, passing and kicking and are introduced to the basics of tag rugby. Classes run on Sunday mornings in Northampton and free trial sessions are available with the voucher in our centre pages. Visit www.kiddiecoaching.co.uk or call Liam on 07704 565725 for more info. P.31 & 38
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Cushi Tush Short-listed for Award
Multi-award winning baby seat the Cushi Tush, has been short-listed for a prestigious Mother and Baby Award in the category of ‘Best Bouncy Chair, Rocker or Seat’. Widely renowned as the most prestigious awards in the sector, Cushi Tush is the only floor seat to be short-listed in the category and has high hopes of winning their second award. For more information on the Cushi Tush baby seat visit www.cushitush.co.uk P.26
New Dance Themed Parties
Amie Brotherton provides dance themed party entertainment for children’s parties. A Royal Academy of Dance ballet and dance has experience with teacher in Northamptonshire, Amie Children’s Ballet on Lond and t Balle h Yout ish Engl the the London 2012 at all Rasc ee Dizz and performed with y. mon Cere ing Open pics Olym child’s party She will provide entertainment for your Popular themes e. choic your of e Them e based on a Danc ing but rlead include Ballerinas, Hip hop and Chee ance and CRB insur full With ! ested sugg anything can be her now on act cont check, Amie is great with children P.31 .com mail n@g herto brot amie 07976 530712 or
Need a holiday? Stressing even before you go? Stop!
Let Sapphire Travel do all the work, and you can relax from the word go. Sapphire can arrange all aspects of your holiday, ensuring you have those essentials organised – flights, accommodation, childcare and entertainment. For internet prices but a truly personal service (£50 off bookings made before 28/02/13*), call Humera on 01908 533250. Based in Milton Keynes. Franchisee of Explorer Travel. ABTA member. Peace of mind guaranteed. (*T&Cs apply). P.9
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A New Day Nursery Comes to Northampton! At Play 2 Learn we have a fully qualified team situated in a great position close to Northampton Town Centre, Northampton University, The Race Course and Abington Park. We are privately owned and our focus is to have small group sizes for better stimulation / support & play. We currently have space for full and part time places for ages between 3 months - 5 years. We are open 51 weeks a year from 7.30am - 6pm and offer competitive prices with a 10% discount for all students and NHS staff. Play 2 Learn Day Nursery, 47 Holly Road, Abington, Northampton, NN1 4QL Come and visit us - Call 01604 234347 P.16
Designing The Perfect Family Home
As your family grows, you may find you need some extra room for the kids to run amok or for the eldest to do their homework … or for you to escape! Building Tectonics can help by showing you the best way to convert unused space such as garages and lofts, or by designing stylish extensions – and they’ll make sure you avoid the common pitfalls of carrying out such work. Extending your house carefully can also be your best investment and may well be recouped when the kids are grown and you move to the coast! To see what Building Tectonics can do for you, visit www.building-tectonics.co.uk P.22
Mothercare Relaunch Movix Pushchair
The Mothercare Movix is a stylish and versatile pram and pushchair travel system, with a choice of versatile colour options, allowing you to express your personal style. To create your own Movix Pram & Pushchair: 1. Select your dark clay base pack 2. Select your choice of necessity pack from one of the 5 versatile colour options: cherry pop, citrus punch, hazelnut, pebble or ebony 3. Select from one of the Comfort packs, also available in a choice of 5 colours: cherry pop, citrus punch, hazelnut, pebble or ebony. Visit Mothercare at St James Retail Park in Northampton. www.mothercare.co.uk P.15
Very Special Pirate Parties! If you’re looking to make your little one’s birthday extra special, bring in the birthday pirate! Children will delight as they help to make treasure magically appear before their very eyes, they’ll be amazed as Pirate Lovely never-endingly appears pirate coins from all sorts of hilarious places and they’ll fall in love with Cheeky, her mischievous, magical monkey! They will enjoy exclusive Pirate games, songs and balloons that are unique to Lovely’s brand new Very Special Pirate Parties. It’s an experience they’ll treasure forever, Ooh Argh! Call Lovely to book on 01327 360909. P.31
Martial Arts Classes for 2.5 - 5 Year Olds Li’l Dynos classes get children participating in a fun and relaxed way so they learn the beautiful art of martial arts and benefit from all that is associated with it. Not only does martial arts help children learn invaluable self-defence skills, it addresses their physical, social and emotional needs as well. Children stay active and healthy, develop their balance & co-ordination, and also build their self-confidence and sense of independence. They learn to take turns, show respect to others and learn to listen and concentrate. Classes are for children from 2.5 – 5 years and are held at Duston Sports Centre on Fridays at 10 – 10:40am. Classes cost just £3 each. Contact Phillip Bartlette on 07770 622776 or info@lil-dynos. co.uk. www.lil-dynos.co.uk. P.39
New Dance Classes in Brixworth
Due to the success of the Grange Park & Roade branches, Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy is bringing new classes to the Brixworth Community Centre from January 2013 on Saturdays: 10.00-10.30: Baby Ballet. A class which introduces children to the basics of ballet in a fun & stimulating way. Suitable for ages 2½ yrs+ . 10.30-11.15 Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap 4+ years 11.15-12.00 Primary Ballet & Tap 6+ years 12.00-12.45 Street Dance 8+ years FREE TRIAL DAY Saturday 12th January! The academy has 100% success rate in RAD exams. Contact Krystle on 07791 852891 or visit www.krystlejaynedanceacademy.co.uk P.39
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Indoor Play Time Stay & Play ...All Day! Our Tots sessions run from 9.30am - 2.30pm Tuesday to Friday during school term times. Children: 12 months—4 years £2.75 includes a cup of squash and a biscuit. Babies: 12 months and under £1 or FREE if accompanied by an older sibling. • FREE ample parking • Seating area • Baby facilities • Restaurant Talk to us about our Tots Loyalty card Visit Berzerk at weekends and school holidays and pay the Tots price!
4 Clayfield Close, Moulton Park, Northants, NN3 6QF Tel: 01604 647213
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Inspiring a Generation!
2012 has been a great year for sport in Great Britain and Tumble Tots Northampton’s new owner Kate is passionate about giving children the best possible foundation for physical activity. The Tumble Tots programme is designed to give a great introduction for all sport - book a free trial on 07805 300233. P.41
Now accepting 2 year olds at Guilsborough Pre-school!
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Your Very Own Wooden Toy Shop Bring a beautiful wooden toy shop into your own home and have a good excuse for a girl’s night with My Toy Story @ Home! Browse traditional and educational toys, puzzles and games – and get Sale Prices in January and February. Earn commission on sales, plus a free gift for the first 5 parties booked, quote ‘TODDLE’. We are also available for toddler groups and fairs. Call Ruth 07879 468662 www.MyToyStory.co.uk P.15
Robin’s Nest at Stoke Bruerne School
Robin’s Nest Children’s Nursery have relocated to Stoke Bruerne CE Primary School, putting education and childcare for children aged 1 to 11 all under one roof. In this beautiful rural setting, Robin’s Nest will also be providing a new breakfast/after school and holiday club for up to 24 children. Covering the new EYFS for nursery age children upwards, the school grou nds offer a large garden, with covering so children can still play outside, even in the rain. For further infor mation, please contact Robin’s Nest Children’s Nursery on 07905 059279 or email robinsnestchildrensnursery@gmail.co m P.49
Ripple Effect, formerly Mummies
Birth Buddy, offer a range of services, classes and courses focusing on conception, pregnancy, birth, babies and the growing family. Alongside the yoga classes for pregnancy and Well Women, Ripple Effect offers a safe space for 8-11 year old girls focusing on “My mum and me”. The workshop/ course looks at body confidence & the changes that this age group experience; supporting both daughter and mum in this time of transition. If you are interested in coming along to a workshop or 6 week course please contact Claire on 07966 288236 or via email at claire@rippleeffectyoga.co.uk P. 30
Designed exclusively for kids (ages 4-12), ‘Come & Play’ at Zumbatomic classes are rockin’, high-energy fitness-parties packed with Winchester House School on specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines and all Come to Winchester House Nursery Play’ the music kids love, like hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia Tuesday 19th March for a ‘Come & one. and more. Parents love Zumbatomic because of the session with music and fun for every current parents, effects it has on kids, increasing their focus and selfIt’s a great way to meet the staff and for the little ones. offer on ’s what see confidence, boosting metabolism and enhancing and e have a coffe on Saturday co-ordination. Love Ballet Dance Company are now We also have a fun Pre-Prep Open Day Day on Open ol running Zumbatomic classes in Upper Boddington Scho le 23rd February and Who (nr Daventry) on Wednesdays from 5.15pm – 5.45pm. h. Marc 16th rday Satu Contact Lorraine on 07711 010404 to book a class or 0 846480 or visit Please contact Helen Odell on 0128 visit www.loveballet.co.uk for more info. P51 details. P16 more for rg use.o 7 Subscribe for FREE to Toddle About at www.toddleabout.co.uk/subscribe www.winchester-ho
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Is Your Baby
Seeing Clearly?
By Gemma O’Rourke from Baby Sensory
At birth, sight is the least developed sense, and images, shapes and colours will appear blurry. By eight months of age, the ability to see clearly will have reached nearly normal adult levels but the pace of development is highly dependent on the amount of visual stimulation that your baby receives from a young age. There are simple things you can do at home to encourage this development. AT ION HAND EY E CO-ORDIN ya LOOKING AT FACES bab r offe s nth mo Between 8-12 cks, stacking toys, selection of building blo ruments like inst l sica mu , simple puzzles trays, saucepans, g homemade drums (bakin ly sealed plastic ure (sec as rac boxes) and ma ) to play rice or bottles filled with pasta g activities win dra ised erv with, or try sup age and our enc to with non-toxic crayons . tion ina ord coeye d develop han
A baby’s vision begins to develop by fixing on the parent’s face. Look into their eyes and use different facial expressions, or hold up a mirror so they can see their own reflection. Baby may also look in the direction of a parent’s voice and follow their movements around the room. Later, they will pay close attention to the movement of their own feet and hands. However, it takes between 2-4 months for the baby to coordinate their eye movement, so one or both eyes may cross or wander in all directions.
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TRACKING AND EYE TEAMING
By 4 months the ability to track and focus is refined, the eyes work together and focus on objects nearto-far. Hide and seek and peekaboo games with parents or soft toys can improve this skill. By 5-6 months you may notice babies turning over an object to get a different perspective, this is depth perception – perceiving the world in three dimensions and understanding the distance of an object. Simply offering your baby a chance to explore a selection of easy-to-grasp objects aids this development.
Around two months of age, the movement of an object will be tracked. Try moving objects such as a play ball or rattle about 8-12 inches from baby’s eye line (newborn babies see approximately the distance from your face to where they are cradled in your arms). Shake the object in front of them until their gaze fixes on it, and then move the object left to right, or in a 180 degree arc at a modest pace. From about 3 months when they can grasp the rattle themselves they will use their eyes to find the source of the sound and this establishes the connection between themselves and their hands.
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At Baby Sensory many of our weekly activities are designed to help stimulate and develop your baby’s vision through use of colour, materials, parachutes and sensory props, and our unique exploratory play area contains many toys chosen specifically to encourage hand eye co-ordination and movement. Quote ‘Toddle About’ to book your free taster session. Gemma O’Rourke will be running baby sensory classes for babies from birth-13mths in South Northants and Banbury in early 2013. Visit www.babysensory.com for more information. See advert on p.51 and offer voucher on p.29
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Make Your Own
Ice Sun Catcher
kindly written by staff at Akeley Wood School, Wicken, Nr Deanshanger
By Hannah Rowles, Deputy Manager at Akeley Wood Nursery
It’s that time of year again when it’s so cold that the warmth of the indoors lures us in and we don’t want to go outside for an adventure… however, here at Akeley Wood Junior School and Nursery we have other ideas. Go on, wrap up really warm, embrace the winter weather and enjoy one of our great outside activities with your children! Why not try our Winter sun catcher? The children in our Nursery made these simple but beautiful decorations – they are fun and easy to make, and they are perfect for Winter because they need it to be really cold outside to make them!
For your Winter sun catcher you will need: • Cranberries, pine needles and sliced oranges Learning intentions • A tray (any shape, but not too big!) • Personal, social and emotional development • A length of ribbon Helps children to feel pride in their own 1) To make the sun catcher, slice the orange and lie achievements. it in the tray, sprinkle the cranberries and pine • Communication, language and literacy needles over the tray and then fill the tray with water. By using simple 2) Lie a ribbon in the water at the top of the tray, with statements and the two loose ends hanging over edge. (This will questions often linked be what you use to hang the sun catcher up, so to our gestures. Talk make sure you leave enough ribbon out to tie it up). about the different 3) Leave the tray outside overnight or when it’s really textures of the water, cold so that the water freezes. You can put it in the pine needles, freezer if it’s not cold enough outside and if you sliced oranges and can find space! cranberries. 4) Check the next day to see if it has frozen, tip the • Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy now frozen water out of the tray and the ice sun By counting the number of orange slices and catcher should be ready! cranberries you have placed in your sun catcher, 5) Hang it up outside on a tree branch or washing you can introduce numeracy. Discussing how you line and enjoy the lovely bright colours as the sun plan to hang it up with the ribbon is an example of shines through it. problem solving. You could use this method to make lots of little We hope you have a fabulous time making our sun stars or shapes to hang together as part of a bigger catchers, I know we certainly did! decoration. Simply place the WIN cranberries and water in a star For more information on the junior £20 Waterstones ice cube tray, with a thin school or nursery at Akeley Wood, call Voucher - Email a picture of your ribbon or piece of string 01908 555803 or email: sun catcher to cheryl.johnston@ cord dipped inside one of joanne.cross@akeleywoodschool.co.uk akeleywoodschool.co.uk by 31/03/13 for the points. See advert on page 10 (opposite) your chance to win a £20 Waterstones voucher!
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Look out for our discount vouchers in the centre pages to use on some of these products
Colour-In Table Cloth
Price: £4.50
Give your children something different to colour in with this paper table cloth from Phoenix cards. Covered in hundreds of beautiful illustrations, it will keep your children entertained for a long time - giving you the chance to catch up with friends over dinner - or perhaps just share a few uninterrupted words with your spouse! Size: 39” x 39” (1m2) Order from: www.phoenix-trading.eu/web/ charlotte. Free gift for orders over £20 with voucher in our centre pages
Pregnancy Beanbags
Price: £89.99
The Bump Bag is the bean bag with a hole! It has been designed for women to relax in comfort during pregnancy, nursing and beyond. The Bump Bag offers fantastic support for the body as it will contour and cushion you in whichever position you lie or sit. The hole in the centre allows you to lie fully on your front throughout your whole pregnancy without feeling uncomfortable. The only downside with the Bump Bag is that it’s comfortable for the whole family - and fun too so you’ll probably find that you need to share it! Buy from www.bumpbag.co.uk Phone: 0843 289 6272
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Perfect togs for your Little Tinker for playing and partying or just to look cute in. Our exciting ranges for 0-5yrs include Frugi, Piccalilly, Dandelion and Blade and Rose. Frugi Organic Clothing, is gentle on the skin so perfect if your Little Tinker suffers from sensitive skin or Eczema. Open: 10:00am-5:00pm, 7 days a week Little Tinkers, Heart of the Shires Shopping Village, Watling St, Nr Weedon NN7 4LB Email: mylittletinkers@btinternet.com Tel: 01327 344 449 10% OFF see voucher in the centre pages
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Happy Swimming with Happy Nappy & BabyWrap
Price from: £9.99
Practical essentials by Splash About that Water Babies recommend for your baby when going to for a swim! Happy Nappy: £9.99 This very cute neoprene over-nappy fits over a disposable or reusable swim nappy to ensure that no accidents leak into the pool. The snug cuffs that fit around your baby’s legs and middle are the all-important feature. BabyWrap: £21.99 Baby wetsuits are priceless when taking baby swimming as pools can be quite chilly (under the recommended 30oC). This 3mm neoprene wetsuit simply Velcro’s out into a flat piece so you can lay baby in the centre and wrap them back up in a few seconds. Both of these Splash About products are available in variations of navy, pink and turquoise to match. Buy from Water Babies together at the reduced price of £29.99 (exc. postage), please contact us on 01295 709221 as discounts cannot be applied over the website.
GOTROVO Treasure Hunt
GOTROVO is essentially a classic treasure hunt game, but all the hard work has been done for you. Your children can use one of the two treasure maps provided to follow an indoor and/or outdoor trail to your treasure. Developed to grow with your child, the game supports them in physical activity, learning and imagination from ages 3 to 8. With picture and word clues for younger children through to riddles for the older players it’s sure to capture the imagination of all the family. Also ideal for Easter Egg hunts! GOTROVO - your treasure awaits, come seek, come find, follow the clues, don’t get left behind! For more information and to order visit: www.created4kids.co.uk. Also on Facebook.
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Beautiful castings of your little one’s tiny hands and feet to tell a timeless tale
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Automoblox Cars
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A reinvention of a classic wooden toy car, Automoblox combines a modern look with classic craftsmanship - and so much more.
Price: £15
A must-have in nurseries and pre-schools, as well as at home. This wooden magnetic date & weather board is a great learning aid for all young children. Includes magnetic dates, years, seasons, days, months & weather types. Also includes a clock with moveable hands. W43xH46cm. For 3-10 years. View the full range at www.MyToyStory.co.uk or book a ‘My Toy Story’ at home party and earn commission on sales. Call Ruth 07879 468662
Each car can be taken apart and children can mixand-match pieces between cars to make their own automotive creations! The Automoblox building system not only delights children, it fosters the development of important skills such as creative problem solving, gross and fine motor skills and visio-spatial processing. Starting with a stylish wooden body made from solid beech wood, each car in the series has its own unique VIN number, just like a real car! Buy from Shirelings Toyshop at Heart of the Shires Shopping Village, Watling St, nr Weedon, NN7 4LB or online at www.goawayandplay.co.uk. Suitable for 3 years+. Get 10% off with your special offer voucher in our centre pages.
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Postnatal Yoga with Lizzy Giles By Jo Brinklow (and Alfie) from Long Buckby Having attended Lizzy’s pregnancy yoga and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, I was keen to go along to the postnatal sessions, or as us mums call it, ‘baby yoga’.
At first I was a little apprehensive as I was unsure how I would cope with such a young baby and exercising at the same time, but I thought I’ll give it a try. I am so glad that I did as both myself and my little boy have really enjoyed going every week to the sessions. Lizzy’s yoga sessions are really centred around the babies as well as providing exercises to get the mums fit - and the dads! The atmosphere is very relaxing and you don’t feel afraid to either change nappies or feed when it is necessary. One of things I was initially worried about was my little one crying and disrupting the class however, this wasn’t a problem at all as all the mums felt the same and when my little one did cry I just
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Leaving Baby to Cry
It’s something that every baby does and every parent finds difficult to manage at times. What do we know about why babies cry and how best to respond? Why do babies cry? A baby is born defenceless and helpless into the world. They are completely dependent on the care of others for their survival. Although hormonal changes during the late stages of pregnancy prime parents to be ready to respond to their baby, the baby is also born with skills to draw them in. The principal one in young babies is crying. It is their only way of communicating distress and their need for care.
So crying is an early form of communication?
What are the consequences of colic?
Undoubtedly. A cry can signal hunger, tiredness, a full nappy, being too hot or too cold, boredom or that the baby is anxious. Over time, parents become attuned to the different cries their baby uses to tell them different things. They will also learn to tell the difference between fussing (restlessness and agitation with some associated crying) and crying that indicates more acute distress.
The good news is that there are no long term consequences for the baby. Any delay in weight gain is just that. There are no indications that a colicky baby will have later problems with sleep, allergies, excessive crying, behavioural problems or a more challenging temperament.
How much crying is normal? Studies show that babies typically peak in their crying at around two and a half hours in every twenty four, at six weeks of age. By the time they are three months old this has reduced to an average of seventy minutes.
What about ‘colicky’ babies? Some babies seem to have more extensive and severe periods of crying in the early evening. When it lasts for around three hours and happens most evenings, with sudden onset and no obvious cause, it is sometimes called colic. This is thought to be associated with feeding (particularly bottle feeding), cramps and wind but there are few definitive answers. One in five babies suffers with colic at five to six weeks but this reduces to only one in a hundred by three months.
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So, no need to worry then? That depends on your view point. The emotional stress on parents of managing a screaming infant for three hours a night is significant. It can put a strain on breast feeding, the parental relationship, the parent child relationship and parental mental health generally. Desperate parents are at risk of shaking their baby and Shaken Baby Syndrome has very serious consequences for all. Therefore parents need to seek support from each other, extended family and friends, their GP and health visitor and services such as cry-sis (www.cry-sis.org.uk). The countdown till baby is three months old will be a lifeline for most.
How should you respond to a crying baby? There are two principal approaches: pick them up as soon as possible each time versus leaving them to cry. Both camps have strong advocates but the psychological and neurodevelopmental evidence clearly supports responding to baby rather than ignoring them.
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Co The benefits of attending to a crying baby Babies cry when they need one of their basic needs to be met. This could be a physical need or an emotional one. The world is a large and unfamiliar place to a baby and they are easily overwhelmed. In addition, a baby’s brain is not fully developed at birth. One of the areas that takes several months to begin to mature is that of emotional regulation. When a baby becomes upset, for whatever reason, they simply do not have the ability to calm themselves down. This is something that develops over a long time, and through their experiences with the people who look after them. By picking up a crying baby, by holding them close, by talking gently or singing, the parent’s calmness is passed onto them. Indeed, it would seem that mother and baby practically share an endocrine system. Studies have found that levels of the stress hormone (cortisol) rise in a baby when they are crying. This triggers an associated rise in the mother’s levels, as she shares that distress and is moved to respond. When the mother is able to decrease her own arousal, using her own emotion regulation skills, then the baby’s levels also drop. Crucially, babies are learning all the time. Connections are made in the brain with every experience. Those experiences that are repeated (or are important for survival), get hardwired into their neuronal pathways. They become part of that baby’s personality and understanding of the world. Babies learn whether the world is a scary place or not, whether they can influence the world, whether they are important and valued, or not. They learn these things through their interactions with others. These lessons potentially stay with them, through their neural architecture, for a lifetime.
But surely picking up a baby all the time spoils them? It is true that a baby that is comforted every time they are upset will come to expect it. In that way they will learn about how important and loved they are. They will feel safe and secure. They will feel less anxious and will therefore, over time, need to cry less often.
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Likewise, a baby that is left to cry for an extended period of time will eventually realise that nobody is coming and stop crying. They may well cry louder next time, to try and get comforted, but if they are not responded to again, they will learn that there is little point in crying and be less likely to cry again. They will also have learnt lessons about what they can expect from others that are likely to be with them throughout their life.
So can you never leave a baby to cry? With a young baby (less than six or seven months) it does seem important that the carer responds relatively promptly. However, it is not always possible to respond straight away. There are other children to look after, meals to cook, loo breaks to take and sometimes a moment or two of ‘me’ time is needed. The evidence suggests this is OK. It is that final cuddle that is important. If there has to be a delay, there has to be. Even young infants are excellent at knowing another’s intentions. If a carer goes to them in a loving way, when they can, they are comforted. No harm done.
What about with older infants? The ability to self-soothe and regulate emotions develops slowly. It begins at around eight months but isn’t completed until early adulthood! As an infant gets older, it may not always be necessary to pick them up when they start to fuss. They are likely to be soothed with a touch, or a song, some eye contact and a few words. It can be helpful to give them a minute or two to practise self-soothing, but if they become very distressed they will still need a cuddle.
What about bedtimes? There are a number of ways to encourage your baby or child to sleep – and a lot has been written about it. The key skill is a child learning to fall asleep by themselves. If a young baby is happy to do this, then it is to be encouraged. However, a child under six months that is crying for comfort should be given it, as should an older child with separation anxiety. The latest evidence suggests that controlled crying techniques for establishing sleep in children over six months do no harm and this can therefore be considered within the full range of approaches that can be used.
Dr Helen Andrews is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with children and young people. Through her business, Family Matters in Warwickshire, she helps parents when they can see that their child is struggling with their emotions, behaviour or development. She focuses on early intervention as the evidence is clear that it is never too early to ask for help. Family Matters supports prospective parents through the final stages of pregnancy, new parents struggling with the challenges of infancy and toddlerhood and more experienced parents too. You can contact Helen on 01564 795337 and you can find out more at www.familymattersinwarwickshire.co.uk
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NBA fundraising and awareness initiatives
More breast pumps for Baby Café Loan Service – NBA won £300 in Opus Energy’s generous monetary gift competition after its video entry received over 240 online votes. The money will be given to the Northampton Baby Café, enabling the specialist breastfeeding support clinic to purchase additional highly efficient breast pumps for its free loan service.
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If you’re planning a career change in 2013, you’ve probably considered working for yourself in some way - after all, if you’re the boss then you can organise your working hours around your children. It’s not an easy balancing act though, so we asked Kirstie Reynolds from KNR Jewellery for her tips on being a mum AND a business owner. Kirstie Reynolds - KNR Jewellery Business: Personalised silver, fingerprint jewellery
Why did you decide to work for yourself? It was quite natural for me as my parents had their own business. I set up in 1999 after travelling for a year post-university and ran the business part time for 8 years, alongside my day job as a teacher. When I was pregnant with our first son, Oliver (now nearly 4), my husband and I decided that the time was right for me to pursue my business dreams.
How did you choose what to do? I followed my passions. My degree was in ceramics, during which I met someone using malleable silver, which is clay-like, but silver – I had to have a go and I got hooked! I started making jewellery collections and it was only natural to take Oliver’s impressions in silver when he arrived. When our friends saw
them, they started ordering some for themselves! I created a range of products, a friend created a website and the business grew from there.
What changed when you became a mum? I first worked when Oliver napped and in the evenings but when my youngest was born, Harvey, I was well established locally as ‘the fingerprint lady’ and I just couldn’t let all the hard work I had put into building up my business go to waste. It was incredibly hard as I had no choice but to work every night to keep up with the orders, and this was often till late as this was when everyone else slept and I had unbroken time to work.
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How do you juggle being a mum and a business owner?
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I won’t kid you, since having my children the lifework balance of being self-employed has been a constant juggling act and has more often than not been at the cost of time for myself. It’s getting easier now Oliver is at pre-school every morning and Harvey is at nursery three days, but I miss both my boys every day. I work while they’re in childcare, still some nights and most weekends. All balls are in the air at all times – it’s a busy life and often stressful and to be honest, the pay isn’t great when you think of all the hours I put in. But would I change it? Not for the world! I love my family and I love my work.
Getting it all done, on time, around my children. The price of silver has pushed up my costs greatly, but I’ve still managed to make it all work for my customers.
What have been the biggest highs for you? Managing to not only maintain my business when I had my second child, but also having my best year in 15 years of business. Oh, and being rated number 1 product for ‘Bump, Baby & Beyond‘ in the UK by Vogue. That was pretty special!
What advice would you give to mums thinking about starting their own business? Start slowly, plan well and arrange some childcare for your own sanity! It has to be one of the hardest roles, being a self-employed working mum. But you know what…it is so rewarding. Don’t worry about being perfect, just do the best you can. In a few years my little ones will be at school full time and won’t want mummy cuddling them every two minutes – I do my best to enjoy my boys while they are young. I do my best to provide a happy home for my whole family. I do my best to deliver a fantastic personalised product at the right price, on time and with exceptional service. I simply just do the best I can.
To see Kirstie’s product range, visit www.knrjewellery.co.uk. You can order your own silver fingerprint jewellery online and then create your impression by post – simply return the impression by post and Kirstie will make your jewellery for you. Alternatively, call 01295 271051 to make an appointment or visit her at an event (list on her website). All orders are ready within 2 weeks. See advert on p.13
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26th January 2013 2nd March 2013 13th April 2013 11th May 2013 22nd June 2013 Various Activities & Snacks Provided Come along and meet other Dads and have fun with your children For more information call into the Centre and speak to Ben on 07722 876863 www.springlane.childrencentre.org A part of the Spring Charity No: 1121126. Company No: 5898293
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Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps - 5s and parents The Daily Activity Planner is your one stop shop for finding virtually any and all of the bump, baby & toddler groups and classes that are running in and around Northampton, Daventry, Towcester and Brackley. There are literally hundreds of groups and classes here for you to find and try out - and there are even more on the Toddle About website at www.toddleabout.co.uk/directory! We’ve made searching the online directory really easy - simply enter your postcode and the groups will be listed in order of distance from your home. Then refine further by Type of Group, Age of Child, Day, Time and even Cost. If you attend or run a group or class that isn’t listed here, please email us at info@toddleabout.co.uk with as much information as possible. All free or not-for-profit groups will be listed here for FREE!
Daily Activity Planner: Northampton Area Childminders Group: Grange Park Monday Duston Rhymetime: NCT Grange Park Tots Group Abington
Abington/Kingsthorpe NCT Group
10:00-12:00TH at Rachel Boyles, Various Members’ Houses . 01604 403766 or 07867 521411; For bump - 4s, £0.50 (donation).
Breastfeeding Support Group
13:30-14:30T at Abington Ave United Reform Church, NN1 4QA. 07964 971200; FREE.
Health Visitor Drop-in
Far Cotton
13:30-15:00TH at Abington Ave UR Church NN1 4QA. 01604 750233; FREE (drop in). Baby weighing & advice. Not on bank hols.
Toy Library
09:30-11:30T 10:30-11:00TH Time to Talk: 11:00-12:00T For 0 - 2s. (21st Jan and 25th Feb 2013) The Coffee Shop: 11:00-12:00T £0.50 per family (drop in). Social group Breastfeeding Support: 13:30-15:30T Baby Health Session: 14:00-15:30TH For 0 - 1s. Fortnightly session at Duston Library Children’s Centre, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 01604 752891; FREE (drop in).
St Mary’s Tiddlywinks Toddler Group
09:15-11:00T at St Mary’s Church, Abbey Road; For 0 - 5s.
09:45-11:30T at Grange Park Community Centre, NN4 5FZ. Loretta: 07968288975; For bump - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in).
Musical Minis
10:00-11:45T at The Pavilion, Foxfield Way NN4 5BE. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per session (please book). 45-minute classes starting at 10am & 11am
Hardingstone
Miniature Movers
14:00-15:00T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 01604 660526; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). For crawling to 2 years
Harlestone
13:30-15:00T at United Reformed Church, Abington Ave NN1 4QA;
‘Great Big Noise!’ Sessions
Yoga For All
For excitable 2-4 year olds who prefer creative play instead of set dance steps! Parachutes, Art, Percussion, Fun Songs, Stories and Dance. Open Stage, St Michael & All Angels Church Hall, Perry Street, Northants, NN1 4HL.
19:00-20:00TH at Abington Ave United Reformed Church, Abington Avenue NN1 4QA. Sandy: 07710 200434; , £5 per session (book by 10-week term). Relax, boost your energy & build fitness
Billing
Active Baby Company
10:00-18:30T at Active Baby Company, ‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Classes at Billing re-start in February 2013
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Yeoman of England, Northampton, NN4 6LP. ONLY £3 per child - try it for FREE! Contact Sam today on 07875 024 301 or email sam@yogatigers.co.uk
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Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes
Duston
09:30-12:15TH. Kate: 07805 300233; For 0 5s, £5.50 per class. Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster. Call for venue information.
Duston Mums & Tots
09:30-11:30T at Duston Village Hall, Sycamore Road; For 0 - 4s.
In the Water
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Yoga Tigers (yoga for 2-5 year olds)
16:00-17:00TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 3 - 5s. Ballet classes at £24 per term
Tumble Tots
Harlestone Tiny Tots
Sat 11:00-11.30am, £3.50 per session
GymBugs Sessions
Aqualight Babies: 10:00-12:00T For 0 - 2s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge Aqualight Baby Yoga: 14:45-15:30T Yoga sessions for parent & baby at Greenfields Hydropool, Prentice Court NN3 8XS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05
Music & Signing
Physical Fun
Harpole
Kidz ‘n’ Co Mums & Tots
13:30-15:00T at Harpole Baptist Chapel, Nr the Turnpike Pub NN7 4DD. Rosemary: 01604 588116; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).
Headlands
Breastfeeding Support Group
13:00-15:00TH at Headlands Children’s Centre, Bushland Rd NN3 2PG. 01604 411440; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
10:00-14:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy ladders, beams and climbing
Goldings
10:00-11:30TH at Harlestone Village Hall. Janet: 01604 843991; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p for siblings
Hunsbury
Parent & Tots Swim
09:00-10:30T at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session. £2.40 with leisure card (please book).
Blacky More Childminders
09:30-11:30T at Hunsbury Children’s Centre at Blackymore Community Centre, Butts Croft Close NN4 0WP. 01604 702691; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Monthly session
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Kings Heath
Semilong
9:30 & 13:00T at Camrose Children’s Centre at Kings Heath, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
13:00-15:00T at The Gateway Centre, Mill Road NN2 6AX. Kulsuma: 01604 624930; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Kingsthorpe
Spencer
Stay and Play Drop in
Messy Play: 09:15-11:00TH For 0 - 5s, Wear old clothes! Health Visitor Drop In: 12:30-14:30TH For 0 - 2s, Baby weighing & advice at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St. Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537; FREE (drop in).
Bangladeshi Mums and Tots
Bumps, Babies & Breastfeeding
09:00-12:00TH at Camrose Sure Start Children’s Centre, NN5 7DF. 01604 585219.
St. Mark’s Tots Group
10:00-11:15T at St Marks Church Hall, St Mark’s Crescent NN2 8EG. Sue: 01604 715342; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in). 20p per extra child
Northampton
Active Baby Company
09:30-12:00TH at Cripps Recreation Centre, Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD. Denise: 01604 826066; £9 per class (book). Swim classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs
Chatterbox
09:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Rd NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; 0 - 5s.
Baby Yoga Drop In
10:00-11:00T at The Mounts Baths, NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; £5.50 (drop in). For pre-crawling babies.
Mini Springers Toddler Group
10:00-12:00T at Springs Family Centre, Spring Boroughs NN1 2SN. Robyn: 01604 630457; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).
Stay & Play: 09:30-11:30TH Ducklings Baby Weighing Clinic: 10:00-11:30TH Music is Fun: 15:15-16:00T
For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, NN1 2JW. 01604 620484
Northampton Baby Cafe
Kingsley Park Mums & Tots
13:30-15:00T at Kingsley Park Methodist Church, Milton St NN2 7JF. For 0 - 5s, (drop in).
Billing
Active Baby Company Swimming
10:00-13:30T at Active Baby Company, ‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Classes at Billing re-start in February 2013
Briar Hill
Come along to GymBugs, and along with our qualified pre-school coaches, you can assist your child to explore wonderful and exciting equipment such as ladders, beams and climbing apparatus whilst beginning to learn the basic skills of gymnastics. For the older children, there are more structured classes where they are taken around the apparatus by the coaches in small groups and slightly more difficult gymnastics skills are practiced. There will also be a chance in this lesson to partake in the British Gymnastics award schemes.
Wacky Wednesdays Join us on Wednesdays during school holidays and play with our equipment! Drop in 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm: £4 p/c. For under 5s.
Monday
Tuesday
10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (under 2’s) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)
10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)
Wednesday
Thursday
10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)
10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs)
Mini Music & Baby Music: 9.30-10:30 (1-5s) & 10.30-11:30 (0-12m)TH Young Parents Lunch:11:45-14:15TH at Vernon Terrace CC, Victoria Congregational Church NN1 5ED. 01604 633894. Ante Natal Class for under 25s: 16:3018:30T FREE (drop in). Me & My Dad: 18:00-19:00T at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; FREE (drop in) Water Babies
14:00-16:00T at Cripps Recreation Centre, Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
Parents & Tots Swim
14:00-15:30T at The Mounts Baths, NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, £4.20 per session (please book). £2.30 with leisure card.
Parklands
09:15-11:00T at Parklands Nursery School & Children’s Centre, Spinney Hill Rd NN3 6DW. 01604 642118; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).
10:00-12:00TH at St. James Community Centre, St. James Road NN5 5LQ. Sarah: 01604 456231; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).
Thorplands
Doodle Dots (Childminders): 9:15-11:15T. Cygnets: 13:00-14:30T; For birth to walking
at Thorplands Children’s Centre, Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131. FREE.
Wootton
Yoga Tigers (2 - 5 year olds)
09:30-10:30TH at Yeoman of England, Wootton NN4 6LP. Sam: 07875 024 301; For 2 - 5s, £3 per child (please book). More info at www.yogatigers.co.uk.
Tuesday Abington
St Gregory’s Toddler Group
09:30-11:30T at St Gregory’s Catholic Church, Birchfield Road East NN3 2HS. 01604 713015; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in). Entrance through the back of the car park.
Delapre
Gloucester Toddler Group
09:00-11:00T at Gloucester Nursery School, Camborne Close NN4 8PH. Rachael: 01604 762251; For 0 - 4s
Far Cotton
GymBugs Sessions
10:00-14:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (book). Enjoy ladders, beams and climbing
Drop In Health Clinic
Stepping Stones
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St James Parent and Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at Upton Children’s Centre at Briar Hill Community Centre, The Springs NN4 8SX. 01604 750233; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Themed sessions for babies 0 - 8 months
09:00-11:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. H/V: 01604 742420; FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of mth 09:15-11:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane . 01604 875188; For 0 - 3s. Includes breakfast! Every 2nd & 4th week
Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy
We look forward to seeing you! 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent, Rothersthorpe Trading Estate, Northampton, NN4 8JD.
St. James
Your Baby & You
Grange Park
To book a place, please ring 01604 859412
10:00-12:00T at The Friends Meeting House, Wellington St NN1 3AS. 07780 672939; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding support.
Time 2 Play - Messy Play
Health Visitor Drop In
09:30-10:30T at Wallace Road Nursery School, NN2 7EE. 01604 713422; For 0 - 5s, FREE.
14:00-14:30T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Ln NN4 5FZ. Krystle: 07791 852891; (please book). Ballet classes for children 2.5 yrs+
Antenatal Yoga with Sandy Yoga
18:30-19:30TH at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Sandy: 07710 200434; For bump, £7 per class (book by 8-week term). Preparing for childbirth
Hardingstone
Music Bugs Classes - Family Bugs
10:00-11:45T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun music sessions: book a free taster!
Fun with Books
10:00-11:30T at Wootton Children’s Centre at Hardingstone Parish Rooms, High Street NN4 6DA. 01604 660526; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Headlands
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
10:00-11:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 4s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge
Hunsbury
Aqualight Baby Yoga
09:45-12:30T at The Maple Tree Clinic, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 45-min yoga sessions for parent & baby
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KIDDIE RUGBY is a play programme for 2-6 year olds which introduces key rugby related skills. Classes run on Sundays during term time. Time
Age Group
9am
2-3 years
9.45am
3-4.5 years
Northampton,
10.45am 4.5-6 years
NN1 2PQ
Venue: BBOB RFC, St Andrews Road,
Email: liam@kiddiecoaching.co.uk Or call Liam on 07704565725 www.KiddieCoaching.co.uk Family Drop-in
10:00-11:30T at Hunsbury Children’s Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691
Rhymetime
10:30-11:00T at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Kingsthorpe
Stay & Play
09:15-10:30T at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909; For.
Tuesday Tots
10:00-11:30T at All Saints School, Boughton Green Rd NN2 7AJ. Stacey: 07917 205544; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in). Exra children 50p (under 9 mths go free)
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
15:00-17:30T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge
Story Time: 15:00-16:30TH Twins Group: 15:30-17:00TH
at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, NN2 6NS. 01604 791537. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Moulton
Moulton Rhymetime
14:15-14:45T at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE
Northampton
Post Natal Clinic: 09:00-12:00TH Yoga & Creche: 14:00-15:45TH
14.00 (Advanced) & 15.00 (Beginners) at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Victoria Congregational Church NN1 5ED. 01604 633894; FREE (drop in).
Positive Parents/Positive Play: 09:3011:30T For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Stay & Play Drop In:13:00-15:00TH at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484 Water Babies
09:30-11:00T at Cripps Recreation Centre, Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
Toddle Time: 10:00-10:30TH For confident walkers. Songs, rhymes & books Bounce and Rhyme: 11:00-11:30TH for babies and non walkers. at Northamptonshire Central Library, Abington Street NN1 2BA. 0300 126 1000 St Giles Toddle In
10:00-12:00T at St Giles Church Centre, St Giles Terrace NN1 2BN. Sue: 01604 230360; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Crafts
Pre-school Swimming Lessons
10:30-12:30T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s
Active Tots: 10:45-11:30TH Breastfeeding Support: 14:00-16:00TH Health Visitor Drop in: 15:00-16:00T
at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894;
Spencer
Community Toy Library: 09:30-13:00T Camrose Stay and Play:09:30-11:30TH Stay & Play Family Health Drop in
13:00-15:00TH; Runs fortnightly at Camrose Chilldren’s Centre, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 - 2s, FREE.
St. James
St. James Rhymetime
10:00-11:00T at St James Library, 138 St James Road NN5 5LQ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s.
Thorplands
Rainbow Mums: 09:30-11:00T For 1 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Male “Whole You”: 09:30-11:00T FREE Clothing Bank: 11:30-12:30T Health Visitor Drop In: 14:00-15:30TH at Thorplands Children’s Centre, Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131 Messy Play
13:00-15:00T at Thorplands Children’s Centre at Salvation Army, Penistone Road NN3 8EZ. 01604 741131; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Upton
Miniature Movers
14:00-15:00T at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring St NN5 4DD. 01604 750233; FREE Physical session for crawling - 2 yrs
Lazy Daisy Birth Preparation Classes
Weston Favell
Parklands
10:30-11:00T at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs weekly
9:15-11:00 & 13:30-15:00T at Parklands Children’s Centre, Spinney Hill Rd NN3 6DW. 01604 642118; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in)
10:30-11:30T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837400; For 2 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in).
19:30-20:45T at DW Fitness, St James Retail Park NN1 1EE. 07815 565963; For bumps. Antenatal classes preparing you for birth
Time 2 Play - Messy Play
Library Story Stomp
Trilogy Tots Stay & Play
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A Fun Filled Introduction to Martial Arts for children from 2.5 years old • Fun Games & self defence for kids • Life skills and safety lessons. • Physical martial arts skills • Improve social and emotional skills • Open the door to an exciting world • We are all built for Greatness.
Fri 10-10.45am - Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue, Northampton, NN5 6DP Call Phillip Bartlette: 08009 887 986 or 07770 622 776 info@martialartsports.org
www.lil-dynos.co.uk
Wootton
Little Acorns Toddler Group
09:30-11:30T at Wootton Trinity Church, High Street NN4. Mandy: 01604 764605; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Drink, biscuit & snack.
Little Stars Group
14:00-15:00T at St George the Martyr Church, Church Hill NN4. ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Toddler praise service: songs, stories & play
Wednesday Abington Toy Library
10:00-11:30T at United Reformed Church, Abington Ave NN1 4QA. Toys for 6 mths-5 yrs
‘Multi Sensory Hoo Ha!’
10:30-11:15TH at St Michael and All Angels Church Halls, Perry Street NN1 4HL. 07878 766955; For 0 - 1s, £4 per class (please book). Sensory toys, lights, puppets & live music!
Abington Vale
Wiggles & Giggles
13:30-14:30T at Abington Children’s Centre at Abington Vale Primary School, Ashford Close NN3 3NQ. 01604 750233; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). nursery rhymes, & instruments
Billing
Active Baby Company Swimming
10:00-12:30T at Active Baby Company, ‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Classes at Billing re-start in February 2013
Boothville
Grange Park
19:30-21:00TH at Mummies Birth Buddy, NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236; For bump, £8 per session (book by 6-week term). Feel confident in your ability to give birth
09:30-13:30TH at Grange Park Community Centre, School Ln NN4 5FZ. Kate: 07805 300233; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per class (pls book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster
Pregnancy Yoga
Delapre
Seedlings
Messy Play
09:15-10:30TH at Gloucester Children’s Centre, Cambourne Close NN4 8PH. 01604 762251; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). For Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill families
14:00-15:00T at Kairos Centre, Wilks Walk NN4 5DW. Angie: 07816 484851; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories, songs & crafts
Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy
Water Babies
16:00-19:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Krystle: 07791 852891; Ballet classes for children 2.5 yrs+
Duston
13:30-15:00T at Northampton High School, Newport Pagnell Road NN4 6UU. 01604 667979; For 2 - 3s, £1.50 per session (drop in).
Sharing rhymes and stories with your child Stay & Play: 13:30-14:30T; Closed 13th Feb at Duston Library Children’s Centre, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 01604 368590
The Abbey Centre Toddler Group
15:00-16:00T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
Bookstart Bear Club: 09:30-10:00T
Earls Barton
Rhymetime
Hardingstone
Northampton High School Tots Group
Hunsbury
09:30-11:30T at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Jacqui: 07989 569958; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Does not run on 2nd Wed of the month
Abbey Centre Childminders
14:30-15:00T at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s.
GymBugs Sessions
09:30-11:00T at Hunsbury Children’s Centre at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Monthly starting Wed 14th November
Far Cotton Rhymetime
09:45-11:15TH at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 - 4s, £3 per child (drop in). Soft Play Sessions
Far Cotton
10:00-14:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy ladders, beams and climbing
Soft Play Sessions
10:30-11:00T at Far Cotton Library, REC Centre, Towcester Road NN4 8LG. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).
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Northampton Area Aqualight Baby Yoga
13:45-16:30T at The Maple Tree Clinic, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 45-min yoga sessions for parent & baby
Kings Heath
Stay and Play Drop in
13:00-15:00T at Camrose Children’s Centre at Kings Heath, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Kingsthorpe
Stay & Play
09:15-10:30TH at Green Oaks Primary School, Whiston Road NN2 7RR. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Stay & Play
09:15-11:00TH at St David’s Church Rooms, Eastern Ave S NN2 7QB. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Health Visitor Drop-in
09:15-10:15T at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Baby weighing & advice
Reynard Way Mums n Tots
09:30-11:00T at Reynard Way Church, 172 Reynard Way NN2 8QY. Julia: 01604 846 227; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per person (drop in).
Holy Trinity Mums & Tots
10:00-11:45T at Holy Trinity Church (Hall), Edinburgh Road NN2 6PH. For 0 - 4s, (drop in).
Tiny Time: 15:00-16:30TH Play session for babies
Baby Massage Drop-in: 15:00-16:00T at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537; FREE (drop in). For clients living in local area.
Lings
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
Dads’ Football
10:00-12:00T at Park Inn, Silver Street NN1. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0-3s, (book by term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge
Northampton Centre
Pre-school Swimming Lessons
13:00-15:00TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Victoria Congregational Church NN1 5ED. 01604 633894; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Breastfeeding Support: 09:30-11:30TH Story Time & Messy Play: 13:00-14:30TH
14:00-16:00T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400 For 0 - 5s, £2.30 with leisure card, £4.20 without (book)
Chatterbox
Pitsford Toddler Group
19:00-20:30TH Run by Thorplands Children’s Centre, The Northampton Academy Playing Field NN3 8NH. 01604 741131 FREE (pls book)
09:15-14:00T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s
at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; FREE (Drop in). 09:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s.
Mini Music Makers
10:00-11:00TH at Spring Lane Children’s Centre at St James Library, St James Road NN5 5LQ. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Well-being Drop-in: 10:00-12:00TH; Baby Stay & Play: 10:00-11:00T Mini & Baby Music: 13:30-14:30TH Postnatal Group: 14:00-15:00T Bromford Drop-in: 14:00-16:00TH. Messy Play: 15:30-16:30T
at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894. FREE.
Early Learning Centre Playtime
10:00-11:00TH at Early Learning Centre, 14 Market Walk, NN1 2DP. Sharon: 01604 626256; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Closed in January, re-starting Feb 2013
Understanding your child’s behaviour
Parents & Tots Swim
Pitsford
09:30-11:30T at Pitsford Village Hall, Pitsford NN6; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).
Spencer
Bumps, Babies & Breastfeeding: 09:00-12:00TH
Baby Massage: 09:30-11:30TH Childminders Group: 09:30-11:30TH Runs on 1st Wed of mth
Camrose Stay and Play: 09:30-11:30TH Community Toy Library: 09:30-11:30T
at Camrose Children’s Centres, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; FREE (drop in).
St James
Mums ‘n’ Tots
09:30-11:00T at Gospel Hall, Spencer Bridge Road NN5 7DP. Gill: 07749 520588; For 0 - 4s, FREE (donation). Toys, baby area, ride-on toys
Stay & Play
13:30-15:30TH at Spring Lane Children’s Centre at St James Clinic, 116 St James Rd NN5 5LQ. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
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Northampton Area Wootton
09:30-11:30T at Thorplands Children’s Centre at The Barn, Lodge Farm Comm. Centre NN3 8JJ. 01604 741131; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
14:00-15:00T at Hardingstone & Wootton Children’s Centre, Farmhouse Close NN4 6HJ. 01604 660526; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Starting at Wootton childrens centre
Stay & Play
Upton
Upton Tots
10:15-12:15T at The Elgar Centre, High Street NN5 4EN. 01604 454243; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Toys, crafts, stories, songs & refreshments
Talking Point
10:30-12:30TH at 16 Mill Pond Drive, Upton NN5 4EW. Marilyn: 01604 454243; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). New mums to meet informally and make friends
Weston Favell
Gym Minis
10:00-11:45T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837 300; For 1 - 3s, (please book). Fun-based gymnastics and soft play
Emmanuel Family Tots
10:00-11:30TH at Emanuel Church, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 01604 402150; For 0 5s, £1. Relaxed atmosphere & safe play time
Tots Group
10:00-11:30T at The Salvation Army, Penistone Rd NN3 8EZ. 01604 404891 For 0 - 5s (drop in)
Toddle Time: 10:15-10:45T. Bounce and Rhyme: 11:15-11:45T
at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 0300 126 1000; FREE (drop in).
In the Water
Ecton Brook
Pramercise
Baby Clinic
13:00-15:00T at Ecton Brook Children’s Centre, Ecton Brook Road NN3 5DY. 01604 409280; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding support counsellor available
Far Cotton
Thursday
GymBugs Sessions
Abington
Time 2 Play Baby Group
09:15-11:00T at Wallace Road Nursery School, NN2 7EE. 01604 713422; For 0 - 1s, £1.
10:00-11:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy ladders, beams and climbing
Grange Park Talking Point
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
10:00-11:00T at 10 Foxglove Close. Health Visitors: 01604 742420; For bump - 8mths, FREE (drop in). For new & pregnant mums
Billing
Music Bugs Classes
16:00-19:00T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge
Hardingstone
9:30 - 10:10am: Jumping Bugs (2 - 5 years) 10:30 - 11:10am: Mini Bugs (0 - 2½ years) at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun music sessions: book a free taster!
Active Baby Company Swimming
12:30-18:00T at Active Baby Company, ‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Classes at Billing re-start in February 2013
Hunsbury
Duston
Parent & Tots Swim: 09:00-10:30T;
Baby Stay & Play: 09:30-10:30T Young Parents: 12:30-13:30T
For mums and dads under 25 at Duston Library Children’s Centre, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 01604 368590; FREE (drop in).
St Luke’s Mums & Tots
14:00-15:15T at St Luke’s CEVA School, St. Crispins Dr NN5 4BL. 01604 592008; For 0 - 4s
Music & Signing
Physical Fun
For 0 - 5s, £2.40 with leisure card. Pre-school Gymnastics: 09:15-10:45TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200
East Hunsbury Toddlers
09:30-11:00T at East Hunsbury Primary School DSP Hall, Penvale Road NN4 0QW. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family
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Working Together with Families to Improve Life Chances
Bosom Buddies
Every Wednesday 9.30 – 11.30 in the Children’s Centre Annex, Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane, Northampton, NNI 2JW • A Breastfeeding Support Group for mothers who breastfeed and want to meet other mothers to offer support to each other. • Tea, Coffee and Toast available. • Pregnant mums welcome. • Breastfeeding friendly environment. • Free leaflets about breastfeeding issues are available and books on various topics from breastfeeding to weaning are also free to borrow. Mini Movers
13:00-14:00T at Hunsbury Children’s Centre at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Supporting physical development
Tiddler Swim Lessons
16:00-18:30T at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Parent & baby swim lessons
Kings Heath
Healthy Baby Drop In
09:30-11:30T at Camrose at Kings Heath, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Inc. development checks
Kingsthorpe
Breastfeeding Drop-in
10:00-12:00T at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909.
Stay & Play: 13:00-14:45TH Breastfeeding Support: 15:30-17:00TH
at Kingsthorpe Sure Start Children’s Centre, St David’s Rd NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537; FREE.
Pregnancy Yoga
19:30-21:00TH at Mummies Birth Buddy, Om Studio NN2. Claire: 07966288236; For bump, £8 per session (book by 6-week term). Feel confident in your ability to give birth
Northampton Homebirth Group
19:30-21:30T at Whitehills Nursery School, Acre Lane NN2 8DF. Kelly: 07716 017366; For bump, FREE (drop in). Discuss home birth options with midwives
Moulton
Toddle Inn
10:30 - 12:00 & 13:30 - 15:00T at Carey Baptist Church, 34 West Street NN3 7SB. For 0 - 4s.
• Short walk from the bus station. • Mayorhold and Sol Central car parks not far from the Centre. • Short walk from town centre. • First Wednesday of the month Baby Massage demonstration. • Guest Speakers come in to discuss weaning, sleep issues etc. • Older siblings up to the age of 5 welcome and toys are available. If you would like any information about the group please ring and speak to one of the team on 01604 620484.
www.springlane.childrencentre.org A part of the Spring Charity No: 1121126. Company No: 5898293
Northampton Centre
Parents & Tots Swim
at Vernon Terrace CC, Victoria Congregational Church NN1 5ED. 01604 633894
11:00-13:00T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, £4.20 (book). £2.30 with leisure card.
Midwife GTT Clinic: 08:45-12:00T Less Stress Group: 09:45-11:15TH Baby Massage: 14:00-16:00TH
12:45-14:45TH at 2 Castilian Terrace, NN1 1LD. Alison: 01604 601515; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Stay and Play: 09:45-11:15T
at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894. FREE.
Active Baby Company Swimming
09:30-12:00TH at Cripps Recreation Centre, Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD. Denise: 01604 826066; £9 per class (book). Swim classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs
Tinies
09:30-11:00TH at Gloucester Nursery School, Camborne Close NN4 8PH. 01604 762251; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). for parents/carers & children aged 0-18 mths
Baby Massage
10:00-11:00T at The Mounts Baths, NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0s, £5.50 per session (drop in). For Pre-crawling babies.
Song Time
10:00-11:00T at Spring Lane Childrens Centre at Castle Primary School, St Georges St NN1 2TR. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Baby Massage
10:00-11:00TH at Spring Lane Children’s Centre at St James Library, St James Road NN5 5LQ. 01604 620484; For 0s, FREE (drop in). For babies 6 weeks to 6 mths
Postnatal Mum & Baby Yoga & Baby Massage
11:00-12:00TH at Sandy’s Yoga Studio, Central Northampton . Sandy: 07710 200434; For 0s, £8.50 per session (book by 8-week term). Stay for a hot drink & make new friends
YWCA Play & Learn Group
Mums & Tots Drop In: 13:00-15:00TH Bumps & Babies with H/V: 13:0014:30TH, 2nd & 4th Thurs of month Young Parents Group: 15:30-17:30TH at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; Museum Toddler Craft Session
13:00-15:00T at Northampton Museum, 1 Guildhall Road NN1 1DP. 01604 838111; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Location alternates with Abington museum
Aqualight Aqua-natal / Aqua Yoga
18:15-19:00T at Barry Road Pool, Covington Street NN1 5JU. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For bump - 0s, (book by 11-week term). From 12 wks pregnant and postnatal mums
Parklands
Parklands Mums & Tots Group
13:15-14:45T at Parklands Community Centre, Devon Way NN3 6DX. ; For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in). Different activity each week and raffle!
Pitsford
HypnoBirthing Introduction Class
20:00-20:45TH at ABC Birthing, NN6. 01604 643356; For bump, FREE (please book).
Rectory Farm
Rectory Farm Toddler Group
09:30-11:00T at Rectory Farm Primary School, Olden Rd NN3 5DD; For 0 - 4s.
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Our course aims to get young children involved with football in a safe and fun environment. Beginners
Advanced
Age: 18 months to 3 years old
Age: 3 years to 5 years old
Venue: Thomas Becket Catholic School, Becket Way, Kettering Road North, Northampton, NN3 6HT
Venue: Thomas Becket Catholic School, Becket Way, Kettering Road North, Northampton, NN3 6HT
Time: 9.30am - 10.15am
Time: 10.30 - 11.15am
Day: Sunday
Day: Sunday
10 Week Course: £50, courses run all year round. Ring Patrick for times and dates in your area. One parent must participate in each session (on beginners courses only). Please bring a drink. Payments to be made before first session.
FREE
Taster Session
For more information contact Patrick Franks 07818 401 707 or 01933 381 362 (Please ask about our sibling discounts)
Friday
St Crispin
Little Bundles
10:00-11:00TH at Berrywood Church, 22 Berrywood Drive NN5 6GB. Andrew: 01604 948255; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Coffee, cake, chat & advice for new mums
The Kids Kitchen Cookery Classes
Lyncrest Toddler Group
Thorplands
14:15-14:45T at Abington Library, Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
09:30-11:30T at Lyncrest Primary School, Lyncrest Avenue NN5 5PE. 01604 751336; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. Includes snack and drink.
Proud Young Parents
11:30-13:00T at Thorplands Children’s Centre, Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For under 25s with or expecting little ones
Upton
Family Drop-in: 09:00-11:00T Young Parents: 12:00-14:00T
Weston Favell
14:30-15:00T at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Abington Rhymetime
Great Houghton Stay n Play
Blackthorn
Breastfeeding, Bumps and a Biscuit
10:00-11:00T at Great Houghton Village Hall, Leys Lane NN4 0AN. 01604 660526; For 0 - 5s.
Boothville
10:00-12:15TH at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. Janette: 07815 565963; For 0s, £9 per class (book by 6-week term). Baby Yoga, Massage & Calming for 6-24 weeks
11:30-12:30T at Blackthorn Children’s Centre, Longmead Court NN3 8QD. 01604 413504; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
13:00-14:30TH at Mummies Birth Buddy, NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236; For bump, £8 per session (book by 6-week term). Feel confident in your ability to give birth
09:30-12:15TH at St Peters Church Hall, 76 High Street NN3 3JX. Kate: 07805 300233; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per class (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster
Wootton
Headlands
Headlands Parent and Toddler Group
Stay and Play
Collingtree
Tiddler Swim Lessons: 09:00-11:00T; For 0 -
13:00-14:30TH at Gloucester Children’s Centre, Briar Hill Community Centre NN4 8SX. 01604 762251; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Active Baby Company Swimming
10:00-12:00T at Wootton Children’s Centre, Farmhouse Close NN4 6HJ. 01604 660526; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For parents under 25 years old
Hardingstone
Daisy Baby Classes
09:00-11:00T at Headlands Lower School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Julie: 01604 413462; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Snacks & loads of activities - all welcome!
Briar Hill
Tumble Tots
In the Water
Earls Barton
Rhymetime
Pregnancy Yoga
For parents aged 25 and under at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring St NN5 4DD. 01604 750233. FREE (drop in).
Young Parents Group
10:00-13:30T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
Abington
10:00-11:00TH at The Kids Kitchen, 44 Beech Avenue NN3 2HE. 01604 710102; For 2 - 8s, £8 per child (pls book). Try something new in 2013!
St James
Delapre
Water Babies
13:15-14:45T at Hilton Hotel, 100 Watering Lane NN4 0XW. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs
Music & Signing
Physical Fun
Hunsbury
5s, (please book). Parent & baby swim lessons Soft Play Sessions: 09:45-11:15TH; For 0 - 4s, £3 (drop in). Soft Play & Bouncy Castle Pre-school Gymnastics: 16:15-17:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200
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Mini Dribblers SOCCER COURSES
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Northampton Area Little Kickers
09:45-11:30TH at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Antony: 01327 700153; For 18mths - 3s, (please book). Fun football classes.
Health Visitor Drop-in
13:00-14:30T at Hunsbury Children’s Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly
Kings Heath
Li’l Dynos Martial Arts Classes
10:00-13:00TH at Spencer Dallington Comm. Centre, Tintern Ave NN5 7BZ. 01604 589011; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Group for deaf parents or children.
Pre-school Swimming: 11:45-14:00T Drop in parent & toddler swim session Parents & Tots Swim: 14:00-15:30T For 0 - 5s, £2.30 with leisure card. £4.20 without
St Crispin
Stay and Play Drop in
Kingsthorpe
Fun & Fitness: 09:30-10:30TH;
Young Parents Group: 13:0015:00TH; Alternating weeks for 16-20yrs & 21-24yrs. at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537. FREE (drop in). Well Woman Happy Baby Class
10:00-12:00TH at Mummies Birth Buddy, The Om Studio NN2. Claire: 07966 288236; For 0s, £9 per class (book by 6-week term). Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby.
at Thorplands Children’s Centre, Farm Field Ct NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131; FREE.
Children’s Football
15:30-16:30T at Lodge Farm Barn, Crestwood Rd NN3 8JJ. Catherine: 07985 712339; For 0 - 5s, £3.70 per session (please book). French for littlies: speaktheirlanguage.co.uk
We're having a ball!
Upton
Health Visitor Drop-in: 10:15-11:15T For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs every 1st and 3rd Friday. Community Law: 11:30-13:30T For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Money, debt and benefit support at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring St NN5 4DD. 01604 750233;
Nothing is more rewarding than watching a child learning new skills, keeping fit and loving every minute of it! That’s why more and more parents are bringing their children along to our informal yet professionally run classes. Northampton classes (18 months to 6 years) - Duston School (Sundays) and Abbey Centre, East Hunsbury (Fridays)
Weston Favell
Tumble Tots
09:30-13:45TH at St Peters Church Hall, 76 High Street NN3 3JX. Kate: 07805 300233; £5.50 per class (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster
Northampton Centre
Active Baby Company
09:00-12:00TH at Cripps Recreation Centre, Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs
Wootton
Trinity Toddler Group www.littlekickers.co.uk Wootton 09:30-11:30T at Wootton Trinity Church,
High Street NN4 6LP. Mandy: 01604 764605; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Craft session, free play and snack
Preston Hedgehogs
Mini Music & Baby Music
09:30-11:30T at Wootton Community & Sports Centre, Curtlee Hill NN4 6ED. 07450 313 214; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Play, snacks and songs. Open to all carers.
09.30-10:30 (1-5s) & 10.45-11:45 (1-5s)TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; FREE (drop in).
Chatterbox
09:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809.
Kinship Group
Fun with Foods
lnewbould@littlekickers.co.uk
10:00-11:30TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Victoria Congregational Church NN1 5ED. 01604 633894; bump - 5s.
Northampton Baby Cafe
10:00-12:00T at The Friends Meeting House, Wellington Street NN1 3AS. 07780 672939; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding support.
Baby Massage
15:00 (2-5yrs) & 15:30 (6-11yrs)T, Run by Thorplands Children’s Centre, Thorplands Primary School Playing Field NN3. 01604 741131; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
‘Les Canetons’ French Singing Group
*Free Taster Session* Please call us to book on 01327 700153
10:30-11:00T at Kingsthorpe Baptist Church, High Street . Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages
Aqualight Babies Swimming
Health Visitor Drop In: 9:00-10:30TH. Toddle Tots: 13:00-14:30TH, Fortnightly
www.the-kids-kitchen.co.uk 01604 710102
Musical Minis
Stay & Play
Thorplands
Contact us: The Kids Kitchen, 44 Beech Ave, Abington, Northampton, NN3 2HE Email: info@the-kids-kitchen.co.uk
at Kingsthorpe Library, Welford Road NN2 6AG. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
St James
09:30-11:30TH at Spring Lane Children’s Centre at St James Clinic, 116 St James Road NN5 5LQ. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s.
Come along to The Kids Kitchen classes which run on Friday and Saturday mornings. We provide everything for your little one to cook something scrummy, and then we clean up the mess!
Toddle Time: 10:15-10:45T Bounce and Rhyme: 11:00-11:30T
12:30-15:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge
Bible Discussion Grp & Toddler Fun
10:00-12:00TH at Berrywood Church, 22 Berrywood Drive NN5 6GB. Andrew: 01604 948255; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Discuss the bible in a child-friendly setting
Creative cookery fun!
09:30-11:30T at Camrose Children’s Centre at Kings Heath, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
For 1 - 5s
Deafconnect Parent and Toddler Group
10:00-10:45T at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue . 0800 9887986 or 07770 622776; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Fun-filled introduction to martial arts
10:00-11:00TH at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; FREE. For 6 wks-6mths
at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400
Spencer
Bumps, Babies & Breastfeeding: 09:0012:00TH; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). Stay and Play: 13:00-15:00TH Community Toy Library: 13:00-16:30T at Camrose Children’s Centres, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219
13:00-14:30T at Wootton Children’s Centre, Farmhouse Close NN4 6HJ. 01604 660526; For 2 - 5s, FREE (pls book).
Saturday Abington
The Kids Kitchen Cookery Classes
10:00-11:00TH at The Kids Kitchen, 44 Beech Avenue NN3 2HE. 01604 710102; For 2 - 8s, £8 per child (pls book). Try something new in 2013!
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T = Term Time H = Holidays 10:00TH; For 2 - 4s, £4. Dancing, Singing & Fun! Preparatory Ballet: 10:15-11:00TH; For 4 - 6s, £4.50 per class. Ballet, Tap & Modern dance Great Big Noise!: 11:00-11:30TH; For 2 - 4s, £3.50. Song & Dance, Percussion & Parachutes Open Stage Juniors: 11:30-12:30T For 5-12yrs, £5.50. Glee Style fun Musical Theatre Adult Ballet: 12:30-13:30T £5. FREE Childcare for 0-4s. Zumbatomic!: 12:30-13:00T £3 per class. Zumba for 5 - 12 years Junior Singing Class: 13:00-13:30TH For 5-12s, £3.50 per class. All with Open Stage at St Michael and All Angels Church Halls, Perry Street NN1 4HL. 07878 766955. (Please book)
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
14:00-18:00T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS. Emie: 01604 830405; (book). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge
Duston
Northampton - South Northants Areas 10:00-12:00TH at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537; FREE (drop in). First Sat of the month
Northampton Centre
09:00-11:30T at Park Inn, Silver Street NN1. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 3s, (book). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge
Duston
The Mounts
09:30-12:30TH at The Duston School, Berrywood Road NN5 6XA. Antony: 01327 700153; For 18mths - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes.
Messy Church
11:00-13:00TH at Duke Street Evangelical Church, 4-8 Duke Street NN1 3BA. Moyra:01604 635535; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 23 Feb, 27 Apr, 29 June, 26 Sept, 30 Nov 2013
Weston Favell
Tumble Tots
Kingsthorpe
Wootton
09:30-13:30TH at Wootton Community Centre, Curtlee Hill NN4 6ED. Kate: 07805 300233; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per class (book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster
Northampton Gingerbread Group
Aqualight Babies Swimming
08:30-12:30T at Fairfields School, Trinity Ave NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 5s, (book). Teaching with respect, love & knowledge
Little Kickers
Northampton
Kiddie Coaching Rugby Classes
09:00-11:30T at BBOB Rugby Club, St Andrews Road NN1 2PQ. Liam: 07704 565725; For 2 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). Free trial available
Spinney Hill
Trampoline for Fun
Kings Heath
Dads’ Stay & Play
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
Dads’ Group
10:00-12:00T at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Once a month - call for dates
Dads Matter
10:00-12:00TH at Camrose Children’s Centre, 16 Park Sq NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694; Last Sat
Abington
15:00-16:30T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge
Aqualight Babies Swimming
08:45-11:45T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837 300; For 4 - 5s (pls book). Trampoline for fun, age 4+
10:00-11:30T at Duston Children’s Centre, Pendle Rd NN5 6DT. 01604 368590; Fortnightly
Sunday
Dads’ Group
15:00-17:00TH at Duston UR Church, Main Rd NN5 6JF. Tracy: 07870 645076; FREE. 1st Sat of mth. For single parent families.
Mini Dribblers Football Classes
09:30-11:15T at Thomas Becket Catholic School, Becket Way NN3 6HT. 07818 401 707 or 01933 381 362; For 1 - 5s, £5 per class (book by 10-week term). Football classes for 18mths - 5yrs
Weston Favell
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
10:00-12:00T at Weston Favell Pool, Booth Lane South NN3 3EZ. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 2 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Swimming lessons for 2 - 12 years.
Daily Activity Planner: South Northants Area Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps, babies, toddlers and their parents
Monday Bicester
Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
09:45-12:00TH at Sing & Sign, Salvation Army Building OX26 4FR. 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!
Brackley
Noah’s Ark Parent & Toddler Group
09:30-11:30T at Methodist Church, High St NN13 7DT; For 0 - 4s.
Childminder Support Group
09:30-11:30T at Women’s Institute Hall NN13. Laura: 01327 704336; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs on last Monday of the month
Baby Sensory Classes
14:00-15:00TH at Evenley Village Hall, The Green NN13 4SG. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Award-winning class for 0 - 13m. Free trials
Read & Relax Book Club
19:00-20:00TH at Brackley Library Children’s Centre, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 01604 368418; (book). 1st Monday of Month. Small charge.
Grange Park Tiny Treasures
10:00-11:15T at Roade Sure Start Children’s Centre at Kairos Centre, Wilks Walk NN4 5DW. 01604 863319; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 7th Jan25th Mar 2013(exc 11th Feb 2013)
In the Water
Greens Norton
Childminder’s Support Group:
09:30-11:00T For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding Support Group:11:3012:30T For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272;
Tots Own
13:45-15:15T at Greens Norton Community Centre, Towcester Road . 01327 351864; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in). Stories & crafts
Middleton Cheney
Breastfeeding Group
Middleton Cheney Stay & Play
10:00-11:30T at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre, Middleton Cheney Library OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Crafts, games & toys. Exc. Bank holidays
Stony Stratford Baby Bumpkin
11:30-12:15TH at Whitespace Yoga and Wellbeing Studio, 5 St Pauls Court High Street MK11 1LJ. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0 - 1s, £5.67 per class (book by 6-week term). Yoga-inspired sessions: babies 6wks-crawling
11:00-12:30TH at Brook Health Centre, Swinneyford Rd NN12 6HD. 01327 323900; For 0 - 2s, (drop in). Informal & open to all mums
Mighty Atoms: 14:00-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, £2.90 p/c (drop in). Soft play sessions. ASA Swimming Lessons: 16:00-18:00T For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480
Tuesday
Tiffield
The Little Turtle Swim Company
09:30-12:30T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). 30-min swim sessions for children 2 mths+
Towcester
Baby Bumpkin
09:30-10:45TH at Tatty Bumpkin Classes, Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0 - 1s, £5 per class (book). Yoga-inspired sessions from 6 wks-cruisers
Music & Signing
Physical Fun
Banbury
Twins and Multiples Group
10:00-13:00TH at Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way OX16 1ER. Simone: 07921460086; For 0 - 5s, £4 per family (drop in). Fortnightly group
Brackley
Mighty Atoms
09:30-11:30TH at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play fun sessions. £2.50 for 2nd child.
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South Northants Area Potterspury
Baby Rhymetime: 09:30-11:15TH; 0-6 mths Breastfeeding Support: 10:00-10:45TH Bromford Housing: 12:30-16:00TH
Potterspury Under Fives
(book). Support with housing & finances
Young Parents Group: 13:30-15:00TH
For parents & parents-to-be under 23 yrs Stay and Play: 13:30-14:45TH at Brackley Children’s Centre, Brackley Library NN13 6AJ. 01604 368418; FREE
Little Fishes
9:15-10:30 & 10:40-12:00T at Baptist Church, Waynflete Close NN13 6AE. ; For 0-4s, (drop in)
Little Angels
09:30-11:30T at Farthinghoe Village Hall, Cockley Road NN13. Lena: 01295 711726; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). Friendly group
13:00-15:00T at Potterspury Village Hall, Church End NN12 7PX. Cathryn: 07961 587236; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Mother/child stay & play with refreshments
10:00-11:30TH at Brackley Children’s Centre, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 01604 368418. For 0 - 5s, drop in. 2nd & 4th Wed of month
Roade
13:30-14:30T at Brackley Children’s Centre, Women’s Institute NN13. 01604 368418; For 0s, (please book).
Musical Movers: 10:00-11:00T 19th Feb - 26th Mar 2013 Story Explorers: 10:00-11:00T For 2 - 5s, 8th Jan - 5th Feb at Roade Children’s Centre, Stratford Rd NN7 2LP. 01604 863319.
Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy
10:00-11:15TH at Starlight Studios, Glebe Farm, Turweston NN13 5JE. 07590 928944; For 0s, (please book). Antenatal classes preparing you for birth
Bugbrooke
16:00-20:30T at St Mary’s Church Hall, Butlins Lane NN7 2PU. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 2.5 5 years, (book). Ballet, tap, modern & salsa
2nd Tues of month
Tiny Tots Service
14:15-15:15T at St. Michael and All Angels C of E Church, Church Lane NN7 3PB. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Singing & story service then toy-time
16:30-17:15TH at Bugbrooke Sunday School Rooms, Church Lane NN7 3PB. Jodie: 07711683077; For 2 - 4s, . Helps children learn confidence and rhythm
Daisy Baby Class
Preschool Football Classes
16:00-17:00T at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701790; For 5s, £6 per session (book by term). For 5-11 yrs - with Northampton Town FC.
SING AND SIGN
Story Explorers: 14:00-15:00T Runs from 9th Jan - 6th Feb 2013 at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, NN7 3PA. 01604 831575;
Melody Bear Movement Classes
Musical Minis
Multiple Births Group
Preschool Gymnastics
Stay & Play: 09:30-11:00TH Health Visitor: 13:00-14:30T
Baby Massage
13:30-14:15T at Brackley Children’s Centre, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages
14:00-15:30TH at Roade Children’s Centre, Elizabeth Woodville School NN7 2LP. Alex: 01604 863319. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stay & play for twins, triplets and more!
13:45-14:45T at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701789; For 3 - 5s, £6.80 per session (book by term).
Brackley
Outside Fun
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Baby Signing classes for babies 7 - 18 months Help your baby to 'talk' BEFORE speech Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets. Classes available mon to fri in Banbury, Bicester, Brackley, Buckingham and Towcester
Contact Helen Brawn on 01280 701079 or 07906 055591 email: helensingandsign@btinternet.com Website: www.singandsign.co.uk
Daventry
Bugbrooke
Bumps & Babies: 11:00-12:15T For 0s. 16th Jan - 13th March (exc 13th Feb) Creative Play: 14:00-15:00T For 0 - 5s, 20th Feb - 27 Mar 2013 at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, Bugbrooke Primary School NN7 3PA. 01604 831575; FREE (drop in)
Deanshanger
Musical Movers
10:00-11:00T at Deanshanger Children’s Centre, Community Centre MK19 6HT. 01908 569294; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 9th Jan - 6th Feb 2013
Deanshanger Toddler Group
Little Tappers Dance Classes
Tiffield
13:30-15:00T at Holy Trinity Church, Wicken Road MK19 6JP. 01908 564725; For 0 4s, FREE (drop in).
Middleton Cheney Rhymetime
Deanshanger
11:00-13:00T at Gateway School, St Johns Road NN12 8AA. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
17:15-17:45TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 3 - 5s, . Tap dance classes for 3-5s. £24 per term.
Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30TH Young Parents (for under 21s):
13:00-14:30TH; 8 Jan - 26 Mar 2013 at Deanshanger Children’s Centre Community Centre, Little London MK19 6HT. 01908 569294; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Denton
Village Tots
14:00-16:00T at Denton Village Hall, Vicarage Ln NN7 1DL. Lucy: 07919 185149; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). 2nd Tues of mth = baby weighing
Litchborough
Water Babies
Towcester
Mighty Atoms: 09:30-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play sessions. ASA Swimming Lessons: 16:00-18:00T; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480 Tiny Treasures
09:45-11:00T at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 8th Jan - 26th Mar 2013
Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
Litchborough Play Time
09:45-12:00TH at Sing & Sign, Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by 11-week term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!
Middleton Cheney
Wednesday
14:00-15:30TH at Litchborough Village Hall, Northampton Road NN12 8JA. Vanessa: 01327 830823; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in).
Health Visitor Drop In: 10:00-11:30T For 0 - 5s, 1st & 3rd Tues of month Lions & Cubs Group: 10:00-11:30T For 1 - 5s, Held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday Childminders’ Group: 13:45-15:15T For 0 - 5s, Runs 3rd Tues of mth Multiple Births Group: 15:00-16:00T; For 0 - 5s, 1st Tuesday of month at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre, Library OX17 2PD. 01295 714143. FREE (drop in).
Banbury
Baby Sensory Classes
10:30-11:30TH at Bodicote Church Hall, Church St OX15 4DW. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 9-week term). Award-winning class for 0 - 13m. Free trials
Middleton Cheney
10:00-10:30T at Middleton Cheney Library, Main Road OX17 2PD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Wed of the month
Tiny Treasures
10:30-11:45T at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre, Middleton Cheney Library OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 16th Jan - 13th March 2013
Pattishall
Pattishall Mums & Tots
12:30-15:00T at Pattishall Parish Hall, School Road NN12 8NN. ; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in).
Roade
Health Visitor Drop In: 10:15-11:30T For 0 - 5s, 4th Wed of the month Tiny Treasures: 10:15-11:30T For 0 - 1s, 9 Jan - 27 Mar 2013 (not 13th Feb) at Roade Children’s Centre, Stratford Rd NN7 2LP. 01604 863319. FREE (drop in). Roade Storytime
16:00-16:30T at Roade Library, High Street NN7 2NW. 0300 126 1000; For 4 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Stony Stratford Baby Bumpkin
10:00-12:30TH at Whitespace Yoga and Wellbeing Studio, 5 St Pauls Court High Street MK11 1LJ. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0 - 1s, £5.67 per class (book by 6-week term). Yoga-inspired sessions: babies 6wks-crawling
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T = Term Time H = Holidays SNUG - Special Needs Support Group
09:30-11:30T at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Wed of the month
Wednesday Tots
09:30-11:00T at St John’s Ambulance Hall, Islington Rd NN12. Jane: 01327 352321; For 0 - 4s, £1.40 per family (drop in). Includes sing-song
Foster Carers’ Support Group
10:00-12:00TH at Towcester Children’s Centre, Towcester Youth and Community Centre NN12 6AU. 01327 350272; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Wed of month (not Feb)
ASA Swimming Lessons
10:00-11:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). Swimming lessons for children aged 3yrs+
Weston
Weston Tiny Tots
10:00-11:30T at Weston Baptist Chapel, High Street NN12 8PU. Rosemary: 01295 760720; For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in). Inc. crafts, cutting, sticking, painting
Thursday
South Northants Area Banbury
Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
Ashton Parent & Toddler Group
13:30-15:00T at Ashton CE Primary School, Roade Hill NN7 2JH. Lynne: 07545462892; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).
Bugbrooke Mums & Tots
13:30-14:30TH at Rugrats & Half Pints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!
09:00-11:00T at Sunday School, Church Lane NN7 3PB. ; For 0 - 4s, FREE (donation). Toys, painting & craft activities
First Steps Parent & Toddler Group
Lions and Cubs for Dads: 10:00-11:30T 17th Jan,21st Feb,21st Mar 2013 Bugbrooke Stay & Play: 15:00-16:15TH at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, High St. NN7 3PA. 01604 831575. FREE (drop in). Friendly & fun drop in groups
Sparrows Toddler Group
Tiny Treasures: 10:15-11:30T; For 0s, FREE
Brackley
09:15-11:30TH at St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Road NN13 7BZ. Val: 01280 701864; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). 10am-12pm in school holidays 9:30-11:30T at St Peters Church, Church Rd; For 0-4s.
Mighty Atoms
09:30-11:30TH at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play fun sessions. £2.50 for 2nd child.
New Baby & You (6-12 m): 10:00-11:30TH Fit to be Mum: 13:30-14:30T; (book). For
parents with babies 0-6 mths Parent Craft: 18:00-20:00TH; For bumps, (book). 3-week course runs every other month. at Brackley Children’s Centre, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 01604 368418. All FREE.
Brackley Rhymetime
Ashton
Bugbrooke
14:15-14:45TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Parent & Toddler Swimming Lessons
16:30-17:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 2 - 4s, £5.90 per class (book by term). Children must be accompanied by an adult
Deanshanger
(drop in). 10th Jan - 21st Mar 2013 Health Visitor Drop-in: 10:15-11:30T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st Thurs of each month at Deanshanger Children’s Centre, Community Centre MK19 6HT. 01908 569294.
Evenley
Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
09:45-12:00TH at Evenley Village Hall, Broad Lane NN13 5SD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by 11-week term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!
Greens Norton
Daisy Birthing Antenatal Class
19:30-20:45TH at The Rockinghorse Day Nursery, 2 Freemans Way NN12 8FR. 07590 928944; For bump, (please book). Antenatal classes preparing you for birth
Kislingbury Kizzle Tots
09:30-11:30T at Kislingbury Baptist Church, Mill Road NN7 4BB. Heather: 07962 157669; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).
ENTERTAINMENT SHOW
Interactive musical fun and other surprises for accompanied pre-school children.
Delicious cake selection and drinks included! It’s a party every week!
Shows in Daventry & Silverstone. See our website for times & locations. Prices from £2.75 & pay as you go.
Vanessa: 07917 683330 Ness: 07917 683330 www.musical-monkeys.com
www.musical-monkeys.com In the Water
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Physical Fun
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Towcester
Daily Activity Planner
South Northants Area Middleton Cheney
Musical Movers
10:00-11:00T at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre, OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 21st Feb - 21st Mar 2013
Roade
Stay & Play
09:15 & 10:45T at Roade Children’s Centre, Stratford Road NN7 2LP. 01604 863319; FREE.
Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy
16:00-19:30T at St Mary’s Church Hall, Butlins Lane NN7 2PU. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 2.5 - 5s, (please book). Ballet, tap, modern & salsa
Silverstone
Silverstone Tiny Tots
09:15-10:30T at St Michael’s Church, High Street NN12 8US. 01327 857996; For 0 - 4s,
Musical Monkeys
10:30-11:30T at Silverstone Pavilion, Church Street NN12 8XA. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £3.75 per child (drop in). £4.75 per family. Entertainment show & cake!
Silverstone Parent & Toddler Group
13:30-15:00T at Methodist Chapel Rooms, Murswell lane NN12 8UT. Catherine: 07849 612578; For 0 - 4s, £1.80 per family (drop in).
Stony Stratford
= Advertiser has special offer voucher in our centre pages 3 - 5s, £5.80 per session (book by term). at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480
Towcester Toy Library
10:00-11:30T at Blakesley Village Hall, Blakesley NN12. ; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Includes drink & a biscuit
NC Tea Group
10:00-12:00T at Croughton Village Hall, Wheeler’s Rise NN13 5ND. Beckie: 01869 819734; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in).
09:30-11:30TH at Towcester Community Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. Sheila: 01327 860437; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Toy hire 50p or £1 for 2 weeks
10:00-11:30TH at The Bell Plantation Coffee Shop, On the A5 NN12 6GX. Helen: 01280 701079; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Thursday of each month.
Tiggers Parent & Toddler Group
13:30-15:00T at Methodist Church, Chapel Hill High Street NN12 8US. 07854 309241; For 0 - 4s, £1.50.
Upper Heyford
S Northants 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.
Westbury
Toddlers & Tiddlers Fun Sessions
10:00-11:30T at Beachborough School, Westbury NN13 5LB. 01280 700071; For 0 - 5s. Group runs monthly
Friday
Musical Minis
09:30-10:15T at York House Centre, London Road MK11 1JQ. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages
Towcester
ASA Swimming Lessons: 09:30-18:00T; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). Preschool Gymnastics: 13:45-14:45T; For
Blakesley
Blakesley Toddler Group
Brackley
Croughton Mother & Toddler Group
New Baby & You (0-6 mths)
10:00-11:30TH at Brackley Children’s Centre, Brackley Library NN13 6AJ. 01604 368418; For 0s, FREE (drop in). For babies 0-6 mths
Tadpoles Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at St. Peter’s Church, Church Road NN13; For 0 - 4s, .
Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
13:30-14:30TH at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. Helen: 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £6 p/class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!
Bugbrooke
Childminding Group
09:30-11:15T at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, Bugbrooke Primary School NN7 3PA. 01604 831575; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Deanshanger
Deanie Tots
Banbury
09:30-11:30TH at Community Centre, MK19 6HT. 07710845865 or 07717316408; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys & crafts
09:45-12:00TH at Grimsbury Community Hall, Burchester Place OX16 3JT. 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!
11:15-11:45T at Deanshanger Library, Little London MK19 6HT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
Deanshanger Rhymetime
Supporting Families
Are you a parent or carer with a child or children under 5yrs? Need a little extra help? Our staff team are not parenting experts and won’t tell you what to do, but they will: √• Offer a listening ear. √• Help you identify and build on your own strengths. √• Support you to explore the best solutions for you and your family. √• Point you in the right direction to find specialist or practical support. If you would like to talk to a member of the team or find out more about attending parenting courses, please contact us at any of our centres or ask your health visitor to refer you to our service. We can offer support and advice over the phone, at the centre and in some cases we can visit you at home. This service is free and confidential
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T = Term Time H = Holidays
South Northants Area Rhymes for non-walkers (2nd+4th Fri) at Towcester Library, Richmond Road NN12 7EX. 0300 126 1000. FREE (drop in).
Music Bugs
10:15-11:00T at Greens Norton Community Centre, Towcester Road NN12 8BL. 0844 822 1158; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun music sessions for 6 mths - 4 yrs
ASA Swimming Lessons
10:30-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). Swimming lessons for children aged 3yrs+
Nether Heyford
Little Fishes Parents and Tots
Towcester Twins Group
11:00-13:00TH at The Baptist Chapel Rooms, The Green NN7 3LE. Tess: 01327 341730; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Plse bring packed lunch! Free first session.
14:00-15:30T at The Clinic Room, Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. Melanie: 01327 351097; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Fortnightly group: ring for dates
Stony Stratford
Wicken
Musical Monkeys
Akeley Wood Baby & Toddler Group
10:00-11:00TH at York House, London Road MK11 1JQ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £3.75 per child (drop in). 4.75 per family. Entertainment show & cake!
10:00-11:30T at Akeley Wood Junior School, Wicken MK19 6DA. Hannah: 01908 571231; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Free play with indoor and outdoor activities
Tiffield
Saturday
Water Babies
11:00-12:00T at Gateway School, St Johns Road NN12 8AA. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
Brackley
09:00-09:30T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 2 - 4s, £5.90 per class (book by term). Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s. Creative Play: 14:00-15:00T; For 0 - 5s,
11th Jan - 1st Feb 2013 Story Explorers: 14:00-15:00T; For 2 - 5s, 15th and 22nd Mar 2013 Musical Movers: 14:00-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, 15th Feb - 8th Mar 2013 at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272. FREE (drop in).
Baby Led Weaning: 10:00-12:00TH First Aid Course: 10:00-12:00TH
at Brackley Children’s Centre, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 01604 368418; For 0s, FREE (please book). Essential courses for parents.
Musical Minis
Tiffield
The Little Turtle Swim Company
10:45-16:15T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). 30-min swim sessions for children 2 mths+
Towcester
ASA Swimming Lessons: 08:00-10:00T;
For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). Mighty Atoms: 09:15-10:15T; For 0 - 5s, £2.90 per child (drop in). Soft play sessions. at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480
Sunday Tiffield
Active Baby Company Swimming
08:30-13:00T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AB. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs
Dads ‘R’ Us
Toddle Time: 10:00-10:30 & 10:45-11:15T For walkers (2nd+4th Fri) Bounce and Rhyme: 11:30-12:00T
10:00-11:30TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 01604 368418; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Mthly session.
Hedgehog Hill Nursery and Pre-School
Announcing! Northamptonshire’s 1st
PAY AS YOU GO Day Nursery
High Street, Greens Norton
Come and visit our: • ‘Cuddly Cubs’ baby suite • Spacious ‘Happy Hippos’ toddler room • Stimulating ‘Funky Monkeys’ pre-school
‘Nurturing happy, confident children’ 012 www.hedgehoghill.org 01327 323
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Yoga inspired classes/parties Fun classes to encourage movement and enhance development for babies and children 0-7 years www.tattybumpkin.com/miltonkeynes miltonkeynes@tattybumpkin.com 0845 6804981• 07580 131842 In the Water
Stony Stratford 10:30-11:15T at Methodist Church Hall, Silver Street MK11 1JS. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per child (drop in). Limited spaces, first come first served
Parent & Toddler Swimming Lessons
Towcester
ndy, giggly world fo r st r o n The be
Mighty Atoms
10:30-12:30TH at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play fun.
Music & Signing
Only pay for the time Breakfast, that your child attends pay nothing whilst on After School & Holiday Club holiday or off sick! Available Children 12 months to 5 years. Lovely rural setting in Stoke Bruerne with excellent access from Northampton, Towcester and South Northamptonshire villages. For further information contact
Jasmin on 07905 059279 www.facebook.com/robinsnestchildrensnursery Email: robinsnestchildrensnursery@gmail.com Stoke Bruerne CE Primary School, Stoke Bruerne, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7SD
Open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday Physical Fun
Arts & Crafts
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Greens Norton
Daily Activity Planner
= Advertiser has special offer voucher in our centre pages
Daily Activity Planner: Daventry Area Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps - 5s and parents
Monday
Scaldwell
Scaldwell Parents and Tots
10:00-12:00T at Scaldwell Village Hall, School Lane NN6 9LD. Kathryn: 01604 882786; For 0 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Friendly group.
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, story & crafts
Brixworth
Parenting Skills and Learning course
Kilsby Pre-School at Kilsby C E Primary School Providing quality care & education for children from 2 years
Child led activities inc. cookery & gardening Open from Monday- Friday, 9am- 3pm Tel: 01788 824091 | www.kilsbypreschool.co.uk
13:30-15:00T at Brixworth Children’s Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; For 0 - 5s, FREE.
Crick
Crick Tots
10:30-12:00T at Crick Village Hall, NN6; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Fun activities
Daventry
Acorn Parent & Toddler Group
09:30-11:00T at United Reformed Church, Foundry Place NN11 4AA. Rosemary: 01327 872650; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Stories and singing
Daisy Baby Class
10:00-11:15TH at Caring Kindergartens, London Road NN11 4DS. 07590 928944; For 0s, (please book). Baby Yoga, Massage & Calming for 6-24 weeks
Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 10:3016:30T; 30 min swim lessons. Call for times; For 0 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term) Play World: 10:30 - 12:00, 15:00 – 18:00TH Indoor soft play. £2.25 per child (drop in). Active Antz: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.25 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play session at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. Health Visitor Drop In Clinic
13:00-15:00T at Danetre Hospital, London Road NN11 4DY. 01327 313861; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Kilsby
Kilsby Playtime
09:45-11:45T at Kilsby Village Hall, Rugby Road CV23 8XX. 07590 460913; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). Extra children 50p
Long Buckby
Long Buckby Mums & Tots
09:30-11:30T at Long Buckby Community Centre, 41 Station Rd NN6 7QB. 01327 844753; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).
Free Play and Learning
12:45-14:45TH at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, 41 Station Road NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Play and Learn drop in session
Yoga for Pregnancy
Baby Massage
10:00-11:30T at Daventry Children’s Centre, The Abbey Centre NN11 4BH. 01327 313861; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Rolling sessions - drop in when it suits you
18:15-19:45T at Long Buckby Community Centre, NN6 7QB. 01327 844 955 or 07950 573719; For bump, £7. Physical & emotional pregnancy support
Upper Boddington Nursery Ballet Classes
09:30-10:15TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Upper Boddington Village Hall NN11 6DH. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 2 - 5s, £3.50 per class (book by term). Ballet classes for little ones. £28 per term
Daisy Birthing Antenatal Class
19:30-20:45TH at Boddington Village Hall, Warwick Road NN11 6DH. 07590 928944; For bump, (please book). Antenatal classes preparing you for birth
Tuesday Braunston
Health Visitor Drop In Clinic
13:00-15:00T at Danetre Hospital, London Road NN11 4DY. 01327 313861; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Toddlers Group
13:30-14:45T at Holy Cross Church, Church Walk NN11. Paula: 01327 877979; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Tues of month.
Juice Acting, Performance & Singing
16:00-16:45TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 3 - 5s. Acting & Performance classes! £28 per term
Guilsborough
Guilsborough Health Visitor Clinic
09:30-11:30T at Guilsborough Surgery, High Street NN6 8QE. 01327 842037; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).
Long Buckby
Long Buckby Mums & Babies Group
10:30-12:00TH at Baptist Church, Market Pl. Jane: 01327 843453; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).
Long Buckby Baby Clinic
Braunston Toddler Group
14:00-15:30TH at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, Community Centre NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; FREE (drop in). 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Brixworth
Moulton Tinies & Tots Health Clinic
13:30-15:00T at Braunston Village Hall, Braunston NN11. ; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family.
Baby Buddies
14:00-15:30T at Brixworth Children’s Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in). Runs 2nd and 4th Tuesday
Daventry
Play World: 09:00-12:00, 13:00–18:00TH For 0 - 5s, £2.25 per child (drop in). Soft play Pre-School Swim Lessons: 11:00-17:00T 0 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book). 30 min lessons. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144 Free Play and Learning
09:15-11:15TH at Daventry Children’s Centre, 14 Benbow Close NN11 4JP. 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Tumble Tots
09:30-12:15TH at The Saxon Suite, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Kate: 07805 300233; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per class (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster
Middlemore Mums & Tots (NCT)
09:45-11:15T at Middlemore Farm Pub, Hidcote Way NN11 5JZ. Kiran:07714767867; For bump - 3s, £1 (donation). Tea, coffee, squash and biscuits included.
Daventry Toddle Time: 10:00-10:30T
For 1 - 5s, Songs & rhymes for walkers
Bounce and Rhyme: 10:45-11:15T
Rhymes & songs for non-walkers at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 0300 126 1000. FREE (drop in). (fortnightly)
Moulton
14:00-15:30TH at Moulton Village Hall, Pound Lane. 01604 880246; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
Naseby
Brixworth & Villages NCT Group
10:00-12:00T at Naseby Methodist Church, Gynwell NN6 6DB. Katie: 07973 884717; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Nonmembers very welcome!
Upper Boddington
Boddington Toddler Group
09:30-11:30T at Boddington Village Hall; 0-5s.
Watford Village
Music Bugs Classes - Family Bugs
13:30-14:15T at Watford Village Hall, Station Road NN6 7UY. Fiona: 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Quote ‘Toddle About’ to book a free taster
Weedon
Fun with Music
10:30-11:30T at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre at Weedon Chapel Rooms, NN7 4QU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Little Goslings Baby and Toddler Group
13:30-15:30T at Weedon Village Hall, West Street NN7 4QU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Toys, crafts, song time & outside play
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T = Term Time H = Holidays
Daventry Area
Daily Activity Planner
Woodford Halse
New Babes Group with H/V:
10:00-12:00TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in).
Toddles with Health Visitor:
14:00-16:00TH; For 1 - 2s, FREE (drop in). at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809
Woodford Halse Rhymetime
14:30-15:00T at Woodford Halse Library, Village Hall NN11 3RL. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Wednesday Badby
Active Baby Company Swimming
09:45-12:15TH at Bodysense Health & Leisure, Barcelo Daventry Hotel (Formally the Paramount) NN11 0SG. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs
Young Parents Group
13:30-15:00TH at Daventry Children’s Centre, The Abbey Centre NN11 4XG. 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For parents under 22 years
Guilsborough
Guilsborough Breastfeeding Drop In
11:00-13:00T at Guilsborough Surgery, High Street NN6 8QE. 01604 740210; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Badby Mums & Tots
Kilsby
Brixworth
09:30-11:30TH at Run by Long Buckby Children’s Centre, Kilsby Clinic CV23 8XG. 01327 842037; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st Wed of month
09:30-11:30T at Badby Village Hall, The Green NN11 3AF; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).
Nature Tots
10:00-11:30T at Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road NN6 9DG. 07703 160878; For 0 - 5s, £3 per child (please book). 3rd Wed of month. Outdoor tots group.
Breastfeeding Support
12:45-14:45T at Brixworth Children’s Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246.
Daventry
Play World: 09:00-12:00, 15:00–18:00TH;
For 0 - 5s, £2.25 per child (drop in). Soft play Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 11:3016:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book). Active Antz: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.25 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144
In the Water
Staverton
Musical Monkeys
10:45-11:45TH at Staverton Village Hall, Croft Lane NN11 6JE. 7746717104; For 0 - 5s, £3.75 per child (drop in). 4.75 per family. Entertainment show & cake!
Upper Boddington
Boogie & Bounce Classes: 13:30-14:30T Dance & movement classes for 18mths+ ZumbAtomic Little Stars: 17:15-17:45TH For 4 - 5s, £3.50 per class (book by term). Rockin’, high-energy fitness-party for 4-7s at LoveBallet Dance Company, Upper Boddington Village Hall NN11 6DH. Lorraine: 07711 010404
Weedon
Musical Minis
Kilsby Health Visitor Clinic
09:45-10:30T at Weedon Village Hall, West Street NN7 4PQ. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages
Long Buckby
Caterpillar Club
West Haddon
Prima Ballerinas Classes: 16:45-17:15TH;
For 3-5s, Ballet for the little ones. £24 per term. Gymnastics Classes: 17:45-18:30TH For 3 - 5s, £3.75 per class (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, bridges and more. at LoveBallet Dance Company, Buckby Health and Leisure NN6 7RE. Lorraine: 07711 010404
Child/Family Health & Wellbeing Course
13:30-15:00TH at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, 41 Station Road NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Course on your families health and wellbeing
Music & Signing
Physical Fun
09:15-11:15T at West Haddon Village Hall, The Green NN6 7AN. Sarah: 01788 510075; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child. Weekly craft corner and singing circle.
Woodford Halse
Breastfeeding Drop In: 09:00-16:00T Baby Massage: 10:00-10:30TH; For
babies from 6 weeks to 9 months at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809. FREE (drop in).
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Thursday
Musical Monkeys
Walking Buddies
Brixworth Health Visitor Clinic
11:00-12:00TH at Casey’s Club, Market Square NN11 4BH. 7746717104; For 0 - 5s, £3.75 p/ child, £4.75 p/family. Entertainment show and cake!
14:00-15:00TH at Starts from Long Buckby Children’s Centre, 41 Station Rd NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd and 4th Thursday of month
Breastfeeding & Biscuits
Staverton
Olive Shoots
19:00-20:00T at Daventry Sure Start Centre, 14 Benbow Close NN11 4JP. 01327 313861; For 0 - 2s, FREE. Last Thurs of month
Brixworth
09:30-11:30TH at Brixworth Children’s Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 10:00-11:30T at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. Becky 01604 882327; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in).
Action Kids
12:45-14:00T at Brixworth Children’s Centre at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 01327 701604; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Daventry
Play World: 09:00-12:00, 13:00–18:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.25 per child (drop in). Indoor soft play Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 11:3013:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144 Free Play and Learning
09:15-11:15T at Daventry Children’s Centre, Family Centre NN11 4EY. 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Free play and learn drop in
Little Kickers
10:00-10:45TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 18mths - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes
East Haddon
Weedon
East Haddon Toddler Group
09:30-11:00T at The Pavilion, East Haddon Playing Fields, (turning opposite The Red Lion Pub) NN6 8BU. Rachel: 01604 771292; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Inc. crafts, stories & snacks. 1st visit free
Great Brington
Bringtons’ Mums & tots
10:00-11:30TH at The Reading Rooms, Main Street NN7 4JB. Chrissie: 07984 444556; For 0 - 4s, £2. Friendly group, open all year.
Kelmarsh
Parent & Tots Group
12:00-14:00T at Nagarjuna Centre Cafe, The Old Rectory NN6 9LZ. Sarah: 01604 686778; For 0 - 5s, . Free drink with every panini order!
Long Buckby
Action Kids
09:30-10:30T at Long Buckby Children’s Centre at Long Buckby Gym, 1 High Street NN6 7RE. 01327 701604; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Physical play session
Postnatal Yoga for Mother and Baby
10:00-11:00T at Long Buckby Community Centre, NN6 7QB. 07950 573719; For 0s, £6 per class (book by 4-week term). For mothers & babies from birth to crawling
Young Children’s Entertainment Show Babies & Pre-School Children
Musical Monkeys provides stimulating, confidence building, interactive musical fun and other surprises. It’s a party every week! Wednesday: Staverton Village Hall, Croft Lane, Staverton NN11 6JE.10:45am-11:45am Thursday: Casey’s Club, Market Square, Daventry NN11 4BH. 11:00am-12:00pm Friday: Dodford Village Hall, Dodford, Northampton, NN7 4SY.10:00-11:00am Friday: Dunchurch Sportsfield & Village Hall, Rugby Road, CV22 6PN. 11:00pm-12:00pm 1st & 3rd Saturday each month: Casey’s Club, Market Square, Daventry NN11 4BH. 11:30am to 12:30pm Prices from £2.75 pay as you go, plus drink & cake!
Tanya: 07746 717 104 Sarah: 07540 869 258 daventry@musical-monkeys.com
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Staverton Mums & Tots
10:30-12:00T at Staverton Village Hall, Croft Lane NN11 6JE. ; For 0 - 4s, .
Baby Massage
09:30-10:30T at Weedon village hall, West Street NN7 4QU. 01327 264809; For 0s, FREE (drop in).
Breastfeeding Baby Cafe
10:30-11:30TH at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre at Weedon Village Hall, West Street NN7 4QU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 2s, FREE
Welton
Welton Toddler Group
09:45-11:15T at Welton Village Hall, NN11. Lee: 07977 191054; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in). With themed ride on area
Friday Brixworth
Brixworth Rhymetime
09:45-10:15T at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s.
Free Play and Learning: 10:00-12:00TH Sleep Solutions Drop In: 13:30-15:00T
Last Friday of month. at Brixworth Children’s Centre, Church St NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
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Timken Tots
10:00-12:00TH at Run by Daventry NCT, Mayfield Park Sports Club NN11 9FZ. 07715 558185; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (donation). Run by NCT - non-members welcome!
Messy Monkeys: 10:30-12:00TH £2.75 (drop in). Soft play with arts & crafts Play World: 13:00-18:00TH For 0 - 5s, £2.25 (drop in). Indoor soft play Swimming Lessons: 16:00-16:30T For 0 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term). at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144 Bromford Drop-In 12:00-15:00TH
2nd and 4th Friday of the month
Health Visitor Clinic: 12:30-14:00TH Parenting Skills Course: 12:45-14:45T
at Daventry Children’s Centre, 14 Benbow Close NN11 4JP. 01327 313861. FREE.
Funky Dance Classes: 17:00-17:30TH
For 4 - 5s, £24 per term.
Gymnastics Classes: 17:30-18:00TH
For 3 - 5s. Handstands, bridges, cartwheels at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07711 010404. Please book.
Dodford
Musical Monkeys
10:00-11:00TH at Dodford Village Hall, Dodford NN7 4SY. 7746717104; For 0 - 5s, £3.75 per child (drop in). 4.75 per family. Entertainment show & cake!
Long Buckby
Parenting Skills and Family Learning
09:30-11:30TH at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; FREE.
14:30-15:00T at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE.
Welford
Melody Bear Movement Classes
09:30-10:00TH at Daventry Community Centre, Ashby Road NN11 9QD. Jodie: 07711683077; 2 - 4s. Helps children learn confidence and rhythm
Dads’ Play Session
Welford Babes & Tots Group
09:30-11:00TH at Welford Mums & Tots, Welford Community Centre NN6. 07981 197855 or 07787 855289; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). 1st session free. 50p per sibling.
10:00-11:30TH at Daventry Children’s Centre at Tiny Tantrums, 1 Riley Close NN11 8QT. 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Held monthly - call for dates
Saturday
11:30-12:30TH at Casey’s Club, Market Square NN11 4BH. 07746717104; For 0 - 5s, £3.75 per child. £4.75 per family. Every 1st & 3rd Saturday.
Brixworth
Ballet & Tap Classes
10:00-11:15T at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy at Brixworth Community Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. Krystle: 07791 852891; (please book). 10am: Baby Ballet for 2.5yrs+, 10:30: 4 yrs+
Dads Fun Session
10:30-12:00T at Brixworth Childrens Centre, The Old School NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Last Sat of month but ring to check
Musical Monkeys
Upper Boddington
Prima Ballerinas Classes: 09:00-09:45TH Ballet for 3-5s. £28 per term. Gymnastics Classes: 09:45-10:15TH 4 - 5s, Handstands, rolls, bridges etc £26 per term. at LoveBallet Dance Company, Upper Boddington Village Hall NN11 6DH. Lorraine: 07711 010404
Sunday
Daventry
Play World: 08:00-18:00TH £2.25 per child (drop in). Indoor soft play Swimming Lessons: 08:00-10:30T For 0 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term). at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144 Little Kickers
09:00-12:30TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 18mths - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes.
Daventry
Play World
08:00-18:00TH at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 - 5s, £2.25 per child (drop in). Indoor soft play
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