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Bite SIZE D N EWS New Sensory Baby Sessions The Northampton High Difference At Northampton High School, they believe in their girls and the girls believe in themselves. Teachers get to know who their pupils are, what they enjoy and what their ambitions are - by learning about the girls from a 360° perspective, they learn how to develop their confidence and challenge them to grow to their full potential. Parents are invited to visit the school to meet staff and pupils, and tour the facilities. Contact northamptonhigh.co.uk or 01604 765765 to book a visit. See P.8

Open Stage has launched a new sensory baby session - Hoo-Ha Too - especially for crawling babies. These sessions include all of the fun from their popular Hoo-Ha classes, such as magical lighting, songs and activities, but the sessions are aimed at babies who are just starting to get on the move. Hoo-Ha Too! takes place Wednesday mornings after the usual Multi-Sensory Hoo-Ha class. It’s been said that 'Hoo-Ha!' is a rite of passage for parents in Northampton, and Open Stage are proud to say that they’ve delivered sensory sessions to hundreds of babies for more than 10 years now. www.open-stage.co.uk. See P.30 & 35

SEVEN Awards for Kidslingo What a night for Kidslingo! Back in November, their fun language classes collected no fewer than seven awards at the prestigious ‘What’s on 4 kids awards’. Isabel, who offers Spanish sessions for kids 0-11 in Northants, was voted the second most loved activity leader/business manager in the whole of East England. Kidslingo classes are gold-accredited by the Children’s Activities Association and their aim is simple – to inspire young children from birth to age 11 years to love languages. Book a 3 week trial for £12. www.kidslingo.co.uk. See P.7

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MamaBabyBliss Returns After a short break, MamaBabyBliss South Northamptonshire has returned! Pregnancy Yoga Classes, Baby Massage and Baby Yoga Courses are back at two beautiful venues: The Roade House Yoga Studio in Roade and Sunrise Yoga Studio, Potterspury, Towcester. MamaBabyBliss are passionate about supporting and celebrating the journey of motherhood. Hayley runs classes that take you on that journey from pregnancy right up to when your baby is actively crawling. Contact Hayley: hayley.clarke@mamababybliss.com. www.mamababybliss.com. See P.7 4 Jan - Mar 2022 Toddle About

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Northampton Baby & Children’s Market will be at Northampton High School on Sunday 20th February. Stalls will be bursting with new and nearly-new baby and children’s clothes, toys, equipment and more. Plus a small selection of unique businesses showcasing their products and services. Come along and grab some bargains or if you need to clean out those cupboards why not book a stall! Northampton: Sunday 20th February, 3pm - 4.30pm, Northampton High School Sports Centre, NN4 6UU. £1.50 entry, kids go free! www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk

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Full Steam Ahead for 2022 at the NLR This year should be an exciting one for the Northampton and Lamport Railway, with the anticipated opening of its 1/2 mile extension to Boughton later in the year, which will make the line 30% longer! Train services, both steam and heritage diesel, run every Sunday from 27th Mar (Mother’s Day) to 30th Oct (Halloween), with various special events in between. The recently refurbished buffet serves great food. Free parking. Dedicated wheelchair compartment available on the train. @NLRailway. www.nlr.org.uk. See P.7

Ready for an Adventure? Road 2 Freedom has the perfect way to make your staycation super exciting and memorable this year. Their luxury motorhomes are available to hire for short or long holidays, and they provide everything you could need for a family adventure: their range of 4, 5 & 6 berth motorhomes are fully furnished and come with unlimited miles, bespoke travel guides and 24/7 support. Enjoy a different view each day; explore the outdoors, then relax with a hot shower and a chilled glass of wine. It’s time for a holiday with a difference! www.road2-freedom.com. See P.11

Finding Relief After a Traumatising Birth Experience Sadly nearly a third of parents would describe their birth as traumatic, which can lead to distressing symptoms such as panic attacks, nightmares, flashbacks, anger, and difficulties bonding. It isn’t always possible to just ‘put it behind you’. The Birth Trauma Recovery Program is a fast, safe and incredibly effective technique to release you from your negative thoughts and feelings and eradicate your symptoms. Now being offered either via zoom or face-to-face in Northamptonshire’s Bella Mama studio. www.bellamamastudio.co.uk/trauma. See P.13

New Family Fitness Sessions Carly Browne, a local fitness instructor, was inspired to start her family fitness sessions after noticing her four children becoming withdrawn and moody, staring at screens and bickering. One day, she decided to get them to do a workout with her. Their whole demeanour changed - they were happier and even encouraging to each other! Afterwards, the whole day became more positive - this is now part of their regular family routine and she would love you to join her. Bookings for Family Fitness Sessions are open now! Offer: £30 credit with block bookings of 10 sessions made before 31/1/22. T&Cs apply. Contact Carly on njfitnessltd@hotmail.com or 07933 513858. njfitnessnorthampton. See P.19 Follow us for daily updates!

Teaching Children to Cook Maria believes that a love of cooking and an ability to do so is a skill that every child should have. That is why she created Eat Sleep Bake Repeat - to teach children from 2 years old how to cook a whole range of foods. Her small class sizes ensure that children get the attention they need. They are encouraged to use their listening skills and follow instructions whilst making a delicious recipe and learning about where food comes from. Contact Maria: 07985 408289. maria@mariarix.co.uk. www.eatsleepbakerepeat.co.uk. See P.12 Jan - Mar 2022 Toddle About West Northants 5

A useful guide to

cloth Nappies Cloth nappies can seem really overwhelming before you start using them. Turns out, it’s really not that complex and once you get used to them it’s actually pretty simple! By Laura Smith

Nappy Types: There are various types of cloth

nappies on the market, from the traditional Terry squares or prefolded muslins to shaped nappies, pocket nappies and simple, all-in-one nappies. They can come in different sizes as your child gets bigger or a single ‘birth to potty’ size which can be adjusted to make the nappy bigger or smaller. You can also choose velcro or poppers depending on the brand. Everyone has different preferences so, if you’re unsure, we recommend that you contact your local cloth nappy library to borrow a kit and see what works for you.

Washing: Cloth nappies require more washing -

we can’t deny that - but once you get into the swing of things, it’s not difficult and you’ll soon love the look of those cute little nappies hanging on the line. Essentially, there are two steps to the washing process: first you need to do some kind of rinse or quick wash. Then a long wash at either 40 or 60 degrees with non-bio washing powder (no fabric conditioner) and that’s it! You can store them in a nappy bin or wet bag until wash day (Usually every 3 days). Poo… breastfed poo can get put into the washing machine as its water soluble. Formula fed babies or babies that are having solid foods will need to have poo flushed down the toilet first. You can get reusable or flushable nappy liners which protect the nappy and make discarding of poo easier.

Cost: The initial outlay is of course more expensive

than a few packs of disposables, but the overall cost of cloth nappies has been proven to be cheaper over time (unless of course you become addicted to the cute prints and want all the new releases!) You can keep costs down by buying budget nappies (there are some with great reviews) and by buying pre-loved. Reusable wipes are also a brilliant money saver and they clean so much better than disposables!

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nappy pods which can store 4/5 cloth nappies, wipes, wet bag for dirty nappies and a change of clothes! Put dirty nappies in the wet bag and sort out when you get home. Have a chat to your childcare providers - lots of nurseries and childminders have experience using cloth nappies and are more than happy to accept them. Don’t forget: if you use just one cloth nappy each day, you will send about 900 fewer nappies to landfill - so it doesn’t have to be all or nothing!

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Experts in educating girls aged 2 to 18 Experience all that Northampton High School can offer with a personal or virtual tour. We invite you to visit us online or in person, to get a feel for what a High School education could do for your daughter. We look forward to welcoming you into our community. Scan below to book your tour today, or contact us at: northamptonhigh.co.uk/visit-us | 01604 765765

of The importance Ye ars y rl Ea in language A good grasp of language at an early age is crucial for the overall healthy development of a child. Research consistently shows a high correlation between good language skills in the preschool years and emotional maturity and effective social skills later in later childhood (1). Interestingly, success at school is also heavily dictated by a child’s communication environment and language skills before the age of 2 (2). It is essential therefore that both family at home and early years staff in childcare settings encourage and support language acquisition in children.

MODELLING GOOD USE OF LANGUAGE WITH YOUR CHILD.

Being a good role model for language development is vital. It can be helpful to pause and consciously think about your body language, your tone and the words you are using. Make sure you fully engage with your child whenever the opportunity arises, demonstrating focus and interest. Play should be child-led, even if that means play time sometimes heads in a completely different direction to the one you first envisaged! While you are playing try to: • Speak clearly

WHAT IS LANGUAGE?

Many people struggle to come up with a concise definition of language because it covers so many things. It encompasses the words or signs we use to convey meaning, yes, but also the methods used to communicate those words, be they written, spoken or signed - and the cultural context in which they are spoken. Yet this still does not cover the whole concept of language. Language is not just the spoken or written word, it is the subtle facial expressions and the accompanying hand gestures. It is the tone of voice, and the unspoken, inferred meaning transmitted between people. Language is far more sophisticated than the communication we see in other species: it is the way in which humans share knowledge, make connections, build communities and grow civilisations. Language starts with a newborn baby’s eye contact, a toothless, gummy smile or a cry of upset. There are no words, but these movements and noises are a language all of their own, unique to that child and family.

• Make eye contact (get down to the child’s level if necessary) • Repeat sentences back to the child, replacing mistakes with corrections • Repeat sentences back to child, expanding on the vocabulary they have used • Describe and comment on what you are doing Books are a great place to start working on language development. Sharing books with even the youngest of children has huge benefits. From the closeness of sitting on a loved one’s lap while they read and talk about the pictures they can see, to discussing what may happen on the next page; every part of the experience is helping a child to model their language development, whilst also instilling a love of books! Playing with your child, joining in with their games, building dens, asking open-ended questions… All of these are powerful tools you can use to help your child develop their language skills, which will ultimately have a huge impact on their life to come.

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1. https://rightforeducation.org/2020/08/06/how-does-language-make-us-human 2. https://eresearch.qmu.ac.uk/handle/20.500.12289/2484?show=full

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Children are only limited by their imagination with this construction set. As well as endless, creative construction possibilities, the cubes can also be used for learning basic number concepts, comparing, measurement, sequencing, patterning, and counting. A great addition to any toy cupboard. www.shopedx.co.uk

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Mother’s Day Craft: Easy Tape Painting

There is so much potential with tape art and it is lots of fun! Instructions: 1. Prepare all your materials. 2. Decide on your design and cut off strips of masking tape. 3. Press the masking tape down onto the canvas/paper in the pattern or image required, taking care that the edges are firmly stuck down. This will prevent paint from seeping under the edges.

Materials: • Canvas or stiff card • Masking tape • Scissors • Paint (not too watery) • Paint brushes • Sharpies/felt tips (optional) • Glitter (optional)

4. Paint over the entire canvas, including the tape design, as desired. 5. If you would like to add glitter add this whilst the paint is still slightly wet. 6. Once finished, you can lift off the tape straight away or you can let the paint dry first (we found grabbing the masking tape edges with tweezers helped). 7. Use Sharpie/felt tips to draw round the edges of the pattern to make the edges cleaner and help the design stand out.

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Thank you to everyone who entered our Autumn Toddle Models competition! We hope you enjoy looking through the entries as much as we have. Congratulations go to young Nicholas and family who has won a bundle of Casdon role-play toys worth £140! www.casdon.com.

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This engaging large-format board book encourages toddlers’ language learning through the repetition of simple words and phrases for everyday objects and activities. Each illustrated spread also includes photographs of babies and everyday objects drawn into the art – creating a search-and-find on every page to allow more time for parents and babies to connect. Cost: £8.99. Buy from www.whatonearthbooks.com

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With its simple sentences, familiar settings and colourful illustrations, DeeDee and DanDan’s Busy Day shows you an effective way to read with your child and teaches you how to make reading an interactive adventure. The research-driven system developed by the authors follows normal child development: firstly, understanding simple words and recognising objects and activities; secondly, the ability to say simple words and answer simple questions; and thirdly, the ability to explain cause and effect. Cost: £6.99. Buy at www.deedeeanddandan.co.uk

Children ask a lot of questions! Why, Mummy? is a picture storybook aimed at inquisitive 3-6 yearolds. Mummy and Sam are preparing to go out and Mummy asks Sam to put on his hat, coat, boots, gloves and scarf. Sam keeps asking ‘Why?’, ‘Why?’, ‘Why?’ to each request – and ultimately gets a slightly exasperated response from his Mummy! Carers will be very familiar with Sam’s endless stream of questions and will enjoy the clever twist. Cost: £5.94. Buy from Amazon

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Pablo wants to go to his cousin Lorna’s house, but his mum sees the expression on his face and thinks that he doesn’t want to go! Pablo is autistic and he sees the world in a different way. Together with his friends, the Book Animals, he comes up with a way to let people know what he is thinking! Cost: £6.99. Buy from all good book stores 26 Jan - Mar 2022 Toddle About

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PROFESSOR VON SCHMELL AND HIS FART POWERED BIKE BY DONALD BUDGE Professor von Schmell is a little bit odd. He lives in a tower that looks like a cod. Strange enough, eh? Yet it gets stinkier and weirder as the professor creates his greatest invention yet... the Fart Powered Bike! Leon Howlett is an emerging author with a mind filled with mischief and childish endeavour. These qualities shine through in abundance with this book, his debut title. Cost: £6.99. Available from www.shookbop.com

FEELING GOOD ABOUT ME

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A calming activity book to help children explore their emotions and focus on the things that make them feel happy and confident, this fun, friendly book is filled with mindful activities and prompts to encourage readers to express their emotions on the page. Including drawing pages, breathing techniques and inspirational quotes, it also provides a safe space for the reader to explore feelings such as low self-esteem and anxiety, with practical tips and information presented in a supportive and affirming way. Cost: £7.99. Available from www.waterstones.com

SEE WHAT I CAN DO! BY JON ROBERTS AND HANNAH ROUDING

Every child is different. We are all unique. This gentlytold but immensely informative picture book tells the stories of a number of children with a variety of disabilities, inspired by the real-life experiences of his daughter, Kya who is on the autistic spectrum. A variety of conditions are introduced for young readers, discussing how the challenges of each affect children. 80% of royalties from this book will go towards the work of Scope and Sarah’s Trust. Cost: £7.99. Available from www.graffeg.com

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MILLY THE BRAVE AND FRIENDS GO SHOW JUMPING FROM THE BEST LIFE KIDS Rory, Indy and Milly are three horsey best friends who go on all sorts of adventures together. Today sees them going head-to-head at a show jumping competition. The first in a series to help develop children’s social and emotional skills, this book tackles the subject of bravery and includes an activity page for you to engage your child in what bravery really is and the feelings associated with stepping out of your comfort zone. Cost: £8.99. Buy from www.thebestlifekids.co.uk

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PARENTS & TOTS Duston Library

Duston Library, Pendle Rd, NN5 6DT. 0300 1267000. • Rhymetime: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 28 Mar. Introduce your children to rhymes and songs.

Duston Parent and Toddler Group

Duston Village Hall, Sycamore Rd, Duston, NN5 6JS. 07792 646846. Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 28 Mar.

Grange Park Parent and Toddlers Group

Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane, Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5FZ. Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3.50 (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 28 Mar.

Harlestone Tiny Tots

Harlestone Village Hall, Harlestone, NN7 4EH. 07895 953743. Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 28 Mar.

Moulton Library

Moulton Library, Reedings, Moulton, NN3 7AX. • Play and Learn for under 5s: 13:00 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free. Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 28 Mar.

Women’s Only Toddler Time

C2C Women’s Centre, 9 Overstone Road, Northampton, NN1 3JL. 01604 824080. In a safe, secure, women only environment • Toddler Time: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 28 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING

Cha Char Chimps - Northampton

Collingtree Village Hall, High Street (Opposite Pub), Collingtree, NN4 0NQ. Helen – 07561413126. www.ccchimps.com. • *Cha Char Chimps Show: 10:00 - 11:00. Cost: £5.35 (booking essential). Dates: from 10 Jan, weekly.

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Music Bugs Northampton

Hardingstone, Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street, NN4 6DA. 07811 771480. www.musicbugs.co.uk. • Family Bugs: 10:00 - 10:40 & 13:00 - 13:40. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £6.50 (booking essential). • Mini Bugs: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 6 mths - 2 yrs. • Baby Bugs: 12:00 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 10 mths. Cost: £5.50 (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb.

Weston Favell Library

Weston Favell Library, NN3 8JZ. 0300 126 1000. • Story Stomp: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 28 Mar.

COOKERY CLASSES Eat Sleep Bake Repeat

36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 9YN. 07985 408289. www.eatsleepbakerepeat.co.uk. • Preschool Classes: 10:00 - 10:45 & 13:30 - 14:15. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs. • After school Classes: 16:30 - 17:15. Ages: 4 - 11 yrs. Cost: £8 (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Hartbeeps Northamptonshire

The Wootton Trinity Centre, High Street, Wootton, NN4 6LP. 07775877093. www.hartbeeps.com. • Happy House: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1 1/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Toddler classes suitable for walkers & their siblings • Baby Beeps: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 6 mths - 11/2 yrs. Baby classes suitable from sitting to toddling • Baby Bells : 12:00 - 12:45. Ages: 0 - 6 mths. Baby classes suitable from newborn to sitting Cost: £6.50 (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 28 Mar.

Kidslingo Spanish Northants

Duston Community centre, Pendle Road, Duston, NN5 6DT. 07772536338. www.kidslingo.co.uk. • Kidslingo Fun Spanish Class: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 11/2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan- 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 28 Mar.

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DANCE & DRAMA Oncore Dance Academy

Oncore Studios, Footshape House, Kingsthorpe Road, NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759. www.oncoredanceacademy.co.uk. • Baby Ballet: 16:15 - 17:00. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs. • Pre-Primary 1 Ballet: 17:00 - 17:45. Ages: 4 - 5 yrs. Cost: (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 28 Mar. Free trial class. Quote ‘Toddle About’ when booking.

PHYSICAL FUN

Danes Camp Leisure Centre

Danes Camp, Clannell Road, Hunsbury, NN4 0RX. 01604 837400. www.trilogyleisure.co.uk. • Preschool Gymnastics: 11:15 - 12:00 & 12:15 - 13:00. Ages: 2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 28 Mar.

Lings Forum Leisure Centre

Billing Brook Road, Weston Favell, NN3 8JR. 01604 837400. www.trilogyleisure.co.uk. • Soccer Cubz Football Classes: 13:00 - 13:30 & 13:45 - 14:15. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £4.50 (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 28 Mar.

SWIMMING

Active Baby Company Ltd

Billing Aquadrome Pool, The Venue, Crow Lane, Little Billing, NN3 9DA. 01604 826066. www.activebabycompany.co.uk. • Swimming Lessons Times: 9:45 - 10:15. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Times: 10:15 - 10:45. Ages: 1 - 21/2 yrs. Times: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 2 - 31/2 yrs. Times: 11:15 - 11:45. Ages: 2 mths - 11/2 yrs. Cost: £10 (booking essential). Dates: 17 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 28 Mar.

Danes Camp Leisure Centre

Danes Camp, Clannell Road, Hunsbury, NN4 0RX. 01604 837400. www.trilogyleisure.co.uk. • Family Friendly Swim: 9:00 - 10:15. Ages: 0 - 8 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 28 Mar.

TUESDAY

PARENTS & TOTS Duston Library

Duston Library, Pendle Road, NN5 6DT. 03001267000. • Bounce and Rhyme: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 29 Mar.

Mini Springers

New Life Church, 9 Tower Street, NN1 2SN. 01604 630457. Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 29 Mar.

St Giles Toddle In

St Giles Church Centre, St Giles Terrace, NN1 2BN. 01604 628623. • St Giles Toddle In Reset: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Parent and Tots group with crafts, play and singing. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 29 Mar.

Stepping Stones

Kairos Centre, Grange Park, Wilks Walk, NN4 5DW. 01604 709519. Times: 9:15 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 3 yrs. Cost: £3 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 29 Mar.

The Spring Charity

The Spring Charity - Annex Community Centre, Spring Lane, NN1 2JW. 01604 245767. www.thespringcharity.co.uk. • Stay and Play: 9:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 29 Mar.

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MUSIC & SIGNING Boogie Beanies

Wootton Community Centre, Curtlee Hill, Wootton, NN4 6ED. 07766 731542. www.boogiebeanies.com. Times: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jan - 12 Apr.

Hunsbury Library

Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close, Hunsbury, NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691. • Rhymetime: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 29 Mar.

Music Bugs Northampton

Hardingstone, Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street, NN4 6DA. 07811 771480. www.musicbugs.co.uk. • Family Bugs: 10:00 - 10:40. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £6.50 • Baby Bugs: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 10 mths. Cost: £5.50 Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb. (Booking essential).

PHYSICAL FUN

Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club, 54b Church Way, Weston Favell, NN3 3BX. 07766557122. • Tiny Tots Tennis: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 21/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jan - 12 Apr.

Trilogy Leisure

Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue, Duston, NN6 5EX. 01604 837400. www.trilogyleisure.co.uk. • Rugby Cubz: 13:00 - 13:30 & 13:45 - 14:15. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £4.50 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jan - 29 Mar.

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Active Baby Company Ltd

Billing Aquadrome Pool, The Venue, Crow Lane, Little Billing, NN3 9DA. 01604826066. www.activebabycompany.co.uk. • Swimming Lessons Times: 9:45 - 10:15. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Times: 10:15 - 10:45. Ages: 1 - 21/2 yrs. Times: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 2 - 31/2 yrs. Times: 11:15 - 11:45. Ages: 2 mths - 11/2 yrs. Cost: £10 (booking essential). Dates: 18 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 29 Mar.

Turtle Tots

COOKERY CLASSES

The Bee Hive, Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe, NN2 8LR. 01604 372747. www.turtletots.com. • Turtle Tots Swimming Classes: 9:00 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 2 yrs. Cost: £13.20 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jan-8 Feb & 22 Feb-29 Mar.

36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 9YN. 07985 408289. www.eatsleepbakerepeat.co.uk. • Preschool Cookery Classes: 10:00 - 10:45 & 13:30 - 14:15. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs. Cost: £8 (booking essential. Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Eat Sleep Bake Repeat

DANCE & DRAMA

Dexterity Dance & Gymnastics

Great Houghton Hall, High Street, Great Houghton, Northampton, NN4 7AG. 01604 877577. www.dexteritydance.com. • Gymnastics & Circus: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. • Home Ed: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 5 - 11 yrs. • Ballet: 16:00 - 16:30 & 16:30 - 17:00. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. • Street Dance: 16:15 - 17:00. Ages: 6 - 12 yrs. • Jazz Under 10’s: 17:00 - 17:45. Ages: 5 - 10 yrs. • Contemporary Dance Fusion: Times: 17:00 - 17:45 & 18:00 - 19:00. Ages: 5 - 11 yrs. Cost: £3.50 - £6.00 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 29 Mar.

Oncore Dance Academy

Oncore Studios, Footshape House, Kingsthorpe Road, NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759. www.oncoredanceacademy.co.uk. • Baby Ballet: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs. Free trial class. Quote ‘Toddle About’ when booking. Cost: (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jan - 29 Mar. 30 Toddle About West Northants Jan - Mar 2022

Soo Yoga

Sol Central, Mare Fair, NN1 1SR. 01604 621004. www.sooyoga.com. • Baby Massage: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1 - 9 mths. • Baby Yoga: 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 11/2 yrs. Cost: £11.80 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 29 Mar. Quote ‘Toddle About’ for 10% discount

WEDNESDAY

PARENTS & TOTS Brixworth Library

Spratton Road, Brixworth, NN6 9DS. 0300 126 7000. • Rhymetime: 10:00 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 30 Mar. These sessions are aimed at confident walkers

Chatterbox

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road, NN1 4BS. 01604 516809. www.mountpleasantchurch.com. Times: 9:30 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1.50 (drop in). Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 30 Mar. Search activities online at

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Give us a try! Book a trial at dexteritydance.com

Arrange a visit or for more info: dexteritydance@gmail.com tel: 01604 877577 Emmanuel Family Tots

Emmanuel Church, Weston Favell Centre,, Billing Brook Road, NN3 8JR. 07812508711. Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Mar.

Headlands Parent and Toddler Group

Headlands Lower School, Bushland Road, Headlands, NN3 2NS. 01604 413462. Times: 9:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 30 Mar.

Kislingbury & Upton Community Church

The Elgar Centre, High Street, Upton, NN5 4EN. 07936 436852. www.kucc.co.uk. Contact totsgroup@kucc.co.uk for bookings. • Upton Tots and Babies: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: £3 (Call first). Dates: 12 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 30 Mar.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Hartbeeps Northamptonshire

Parsons Hall, High Street, Irchester, NN29 7AB. 07775877093. www.hartbeeps.com. • Happy House: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Toddler classes suitable for walkers & their siblings • Baby Beeps: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 6 mths - 11/2 yrs. Baby classes suitable from sitting to toddling • Baby Bells : 11:30 - 12:15. Ages: 0 - 6 mths. Baby classes suitable from newborn to sitting Cost: £6.50 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 30 Mar.

Open Stage

Moulton Community Centre, Reedings, Moulton, NN3 7AX. • Storytime: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 30 Mar.

110 Whitworth Road (Adnitt Road Entrance), Abington, NN1 4HJ. 01604 435307. www.open-stage.co.uk. • Multi Sensory Hoo Ha!: 10:15 - 11:00 & 11:15 - 12:00. Discover sensory toys, lights and puppets plus live music. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: £7.50 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jan - 9th Feb.

MUSIC & SIGNING

COOKERY CLASSES

Moulton Community Centre, Sandy Hill Lane, Reedings, NN3 7AX. 07811 771480. www.musicbugs.co.uk. • Family Bugs: 10:00 - 10:40. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Mini Bugs: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 6 mths - 2 yrs. • Baby Bugs: 12:00 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 10 mths. Cost: £5.50 - £6.50 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jan - 9 Feb.

Moulton Library

Music Bugs Northampton

Weston Favell Library

Weston Favell Centre, NN3 8JZ. 0300 126 1000. • Rhymetime: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 1 yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 30 Mar.

Eat Sleep Bake Repeat

DANCE & DRAMA

Dexterity Dance & Gymnastics

Great Houghton Hall, High Street, Great Houghton, Northampton, NN4 7AG. 01604 877577. www.dexteritydance.com. • Street Dance: 16:15 - 17:00. Ages: 6 - 12 yrs. Cost: £6 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 30 Mar.

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Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane, NN4 5FZ. Krystle: 07791 852891. www.krystlejaynedanceacademy.co.uk. • Baby Ballet: 16:00 - 16:30. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs. • Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap: 16:30 - 17:15. Ages: 4 - 5 yrs. Cost: £4 (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 30 Mar.

Oncore Dance Academy

Oncore Studios, Footshape House, Kingsthorpe Road, NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759. www.oncoredanceacademy.co.uk. • Groovy Movers: 16:15 - 17:00. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. • Junior Street: 17:00 - 17:45 & 17:45 - 18:30. Ages: 4 - 5 yrs. Cost: (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 30 Mar. Free trial class. Quote ‘Toddle About’ when booking.

PHYSICAL FUN

Lings Forum Leisure Centre

Billing Brook Road, Weston Favell, NN3 8JR. 01604 837400. www.trilogyleisure.co.uk. • Preschool Gymnastics: 10:00-10:45 & 11:00- 1:45. Ages: 2 - 5 yrs. • Rugby Cubz: 13:00 - 13:30 & 13:45 - 14:15. Ages: 16 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £4.50 (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 30 Mar.

Tumble Tots Northampton

Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane, NN4 5FZ. 07814 884 948. www.tumbletots.com. Structured Play for little ones • Tumble Tots Times: 9:35 - 10:05. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs. Times: 10:25 - 10:55 & 11:15 - 11:45. Ages: 1- 21/2 yrs. Cost: £7.25 (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 30 Mar.

SWIMMING

Danes Camp Leisure Centre

Clannell Rd, Hunsbury, NN4 0RX. 01604 837400. trilogyleisure.co.uk. • Family Friendly Swim: 9:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 8 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 30 Mar. 32 Toddle About West Northants Jan - Mar 2022

Active Baby Company Ltd

Billing Aquadrome Pool, The Venue, Crow Lane, Little Billing, NN3 9DA. 01604826066. www.activebabycompany.co.uk. • Swimming Lessons Times: 9:45 - 10:15. Ages: 3 yrs - 5 yrs. Times: 10:15 - 10:45. Ages: 1 yrs - 21/2 yrs. Times: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. Times: 11:15 - 11:45. Ages: 2 mths - 11/2 yrs. Cost: £10 (booking essential). Dates: 19 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 30 Mar.

The Mounts Baths

Upper Mounts, The Mounts, NN1 3DN. 01604 837400. www.trilogyleisure.co.uk. • Family Friendly Swimming: 9:30 - 10:30 & 14:00 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 8 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 30 Mar.

THURSDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

Abbey Centre Baptist Church Tots Group

Abbey Centre Baptist Church, Overslade Close, Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0RZ. 01604 767568. www.abbeycentre.org.uk. Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2 (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jan - 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb & 10 Mar - 31 Mar.

Brixworth Library

Spratton Road, Brixworth, NN6 9DS. 0300 126 7000. • Pre-school Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Play with a variety of resources and socialise • Explore a Story: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 31 Mar.

Kislingbury & Upton Community Church

Mill Lane, Kislingbury, NN7 4BB. 07936 436852. www.kucc.co.uk. • Kizzle Tots and Babies: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Contact totsgroup@kucc.co.uk for updates and bookings Cost: £3 (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 31 Mar. Search activities online at

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Most babies learn best when they see, hear, feel, touch, taste and smell.

Our multi-award winning classes will introduce your baby (or babies) to a world of sensory delights, where you can relax, spend quality time with each other and enjoy meeting other new parents. For Daventry & Rugby classes: Call: Lauren on 07368 987865 Email: rugby@babysensory.co.uk Classes: Monday, Welton Village Hall, Daventry, NN11 2JP Tuesday, Lilbourne Village Hall, Rugby, CV23 0SX For Northampton classes: Call: Sarah on 07512 469881 Email: northampton@babysensory.co.uk Classes: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at The Baby Sensory Centre, Nobottle, NN7 4HD babysensory.com www.

Moulton Library

Moulton Community Centre, Reedings, Moulton, NN3 7AX. • Play and Learn for under 1s: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (call 0300 1261000). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 31 Mar.

St Matthew’s Minis

St Matthew’s Church Hall, 27A The Drive, Kingsley, NN1 4RY. 01604 791251. www.stmatthews-northampton.org.uk. Times: 9:45 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1.50 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 10 Mar.

Talking Point

Grange Park, NN4 5AZ. 07725 474341. Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 31 Mar.

The Spring Charity

Annex Community Centre, Spring Lane, NN1 2JW. 01604 245767. www.thespringcharity.co.uk. • Stay and Play: 9:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 31 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING Music Bugs Northampton

Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street, NN4 6DA. 07811 771480. www.musicbugs.co.uk. • Family Bugs: 10:00 - 10:40 & 11:00 - 11:40. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Baby Bugs: 12:00 - 12:40. Ages: 0 - 13 mths. Cost: £6.50 (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jan - 10 Feb.

Northampton Central Library

Abington Street, NN1 2BA. 0300 126 1000 - option 5 then 1. • Bounce and Rhyme: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 31 Mar.

Weston Favell Library

Weston Favell Centre, NN3 8JZ. 0300 126 1000. • Bounce & Rhyme Under 1s: 10:00 - 10:30. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 31 Mar. Follow us for daily updates!

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Hartbeeps Northamptonshire

Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road, Duston, NN5 6DT. 07775877093. www.hartbeeps.com. • Happy House: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Toddler classes suitable for walkers & their siblings • Baby Beeps: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 6 mths - 11/2 yrs. Baby classes suitable from sitting to toddling • Baby Bells : 12:00 - 12:45. Ages: 0 - 6 mths. Baby classes suitable from newborn to sitting Cost: £6.50 (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 31 Mar.

DANCE & DRAMA Bespoke Ballroom

Sol Central, Mare Fair, NN1 1SR. 01604 621004. www.sooyoga.com. • Tots Ballroom & Freestyle: 16:30 - 17:15. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. • Mini Acro: 17:15 - 18:00. Ages: 4 - 6 yrs. Cost: £5.50 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 31 Mar.

Dexterity Dance & Gymnastics

Great Houghton Hall, High Street, Great Houghton, Northampton, NN4 7AG. 01604 877577. www.dexteritydance.com. • Rhythmic Gymnastics: 16:15 - 17:00. Ages: 3 - 12 yrs. Cost: £6 (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 31 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN

Little Kickers Northampton & Daventry

Moulton Community Centre, Sandy Hill, Reedings, Moulton, NN37AX. 01327 705915. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kickers: Pre-school football classes from 18months Times: 9:00 - 9:45 & 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 21/2 - 31/2 yrs. Times: 9:55 - 10:35. Ages: 11/2 - 21/2 yrs. Times: 11:40 - 12:25. Ages: 31/2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £7.49 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 14 Apr. Jan - Mar 2022

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

www.hartbeeps.com Danes Camp Leisure Centre

Danes Camp, Clannell Road, Hunsbury, NN4 0RX. 01604 837400. www.trilogyleisure.co.uk. • Soccer Cubz Football Classes: 13:00 - 13:30 & 13:45 - 14:15. Ages: 11/2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £4.50 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 31 Mar.

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ACROBATIC ARTS MUSICAL THEATRE

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ALL ENGLAND DANCE FINALISTS

Tumble Tots Northampton

Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane, NN4 5FZ. 07814 884948. www.tumbletots.com. • Tumble Tots: Structured Play for little ones Times: 9:35 - 10:05. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs. Times: 10:25 - 10:55. Ages: 1 yrs - 21/2 yrs. Times: 11:15 - 11:45. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 9 mths. Times: 12:05 - 12:35. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: £7.25 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 31 Mar.

CLASSES FROM 18 MONTHS OLD

SWIMMING

TEAM ENGLAND FOR

Active Baby Company Ltd

Billing Aquadrome Pool, The Venue, Crow Lane, Little Billing, NN3 9DA. 01604826066. www.activebabycompany.co.uk. • Swimming Lessons Times: 9:45 - 10:15. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Times: 10:15 - 10:45. Ages: 1 - 21/2 yrs. Times: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 2 - 31/2 yrs. Times: 11:15 - 11:45. Ages: 2 mths - 11/2 yrs. Cost: £10 (booking essential). Dates: 20 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 31 Mar.

Danes Camp Leisure Centre

Danes Camp, Clannell Road, Hunsbury, NN4 0RX. 01604 837400. www.trilogyleisure.co.uk. • Family Friendly Swim: 9:00 - 10:15. Ages: 0 - 8 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 31 Mar.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Soo Yoga

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Pineham Barns Primary School, Dragonfly Way, Pineham, NN4 9FF. 07811 771480. www.musicbugs.co.uk. • Family Bugs: 10:00 - 10:40. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Mini Bugs: 11:00 - 11:40. Ages: 9 mths - 2 yrs. • Baby Bugs: 12:00 - 12:40. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: £6.50 (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jan - 4 Feb.

Sol Central, Mare Fair, NN1 1SR. 01604 621004. www.sooyoga.com. • Pregancy Yoga (prenatal from 12 weeks): 19:00 - 20:00. Cost: £10 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 31 Mar.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

FRIDAY

Barton Seagrave Village Hall, Bertone Road, Barton Seagrave, NN15 6WF. 07775877093. www.hartbeeps.com. • Happy House: 10:00 - 10:45 & 14:00 - 14:45. Ages: 11/2 - 5 yrs. Toddler classes suitable for walkers & their siblings • Baby Beeps: 11:00 - 11:45 & 13:00 - 13:45. Ages: 6 mths - 11/2 yrs. Baby classes suitable from sitting to toddling. • Baby Bells: 12:00-12:45, 12:00-12:45 & 13:00-13:45. Ages: 0-6 m. Baby classes suitable from newborn to sitting Cost: £6.50 (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 1 Apr.

PARENTS & TOTS Moulton Library

Moulton Community Centre, Reedings, Moulton, NN3 7AX. • Rhymetime: 14:00 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (call 0300 1261000). Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 1 Apr.

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MUSIC & SIGNING Hunsbury Library

Overslade Close, Hunsbury, NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691. • Rhymetime: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 25 Mar.

Northampton Central Library

Abington Street, NN1 2BA. 0300 126 1000 - option 5 then 1. • Rhymetime: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 25 Mar. 34 Toddle About West Northants Oct - Dec 2021

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DANCE & DRAMA

Dexterity Dance & Gymnastics

Great Houghton Hall, High Street, Great Houghton, Northampton, NN4 7AG. 01604 877577. www.dexteritydance.com. • Ballet: 16:15 - 17:00. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: £6 (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 1 Apr.

Open Stage

110 Whitworth Road (Adnitt Road Entrance), Abington, NN1 4HJ. 01604 435307. www.open-stage.co.uk. • Fairy Tale Ballet: 9:15 - 9:45. Ages: 21/2 - 4 yrs. An introduction to ballet • Great Big Storybook: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs. Lively and creative arts play • Finding my Feet: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 8 mths - 11/2 yrs. Cost: £4.50 - £5.50 (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jan - 11 Feb. Search activities online at

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Fun pre-school classes

Great Big Storybook, Fairy Tale Ballet, Finding My Feet, Move with Me, AcroDance, Little Stars, ballet, tap & modern theatre dance, Street Pop!

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SWIMMING

Active Baby Company Ltd

Billing Aquadrome Pool, The Venue, Crow Lane, Little Billing, NN3 9DA. 01604826066. www.activebabycompany.co.uk. • Swimming Lessons Times: 13:00 - 13:30. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Times: 14:00 - 14:30. Ages: 1 - 21/2 yrs. Times: 14:00 - 14:30. Ages: 2 - 31/2 yrs. Times: 14:30 - 15:00. Ages: 2 mths - 11/2 yrs. Cost: £10 (booking essential). Dates: 21 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 1 Apr.

Football fun

Learning the

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of Football

To get the ball rolling...BOOK NOW! Via our website: www.LittleKickers.co.uk Call Coach Lynne & Antony: 01327 705915

LittleKickers Northampton, Daventry & Rugby

Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

Soo Yoga, Sol Central, Mare Fair, NN1 1SR. Krystle: 07791 852891. www.krystlejaynedanceacademy.co.uk. • Baby Ballet: 16:00 - 16:30. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs. • Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap: 16:30 - 17:15. Ages: 4 - 6 yrs. Cost: £4 (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 25 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN

Little Kickers Northampton & Daventry

Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club

54b Church Way, Weston Favell, NN3 3BX. 07766557122. • Tiny Tots Tennis: 13:30 - 14:15. Ages: 21/2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 15 Apr.

Duston Sports Centre

Cotswold Avenue, Duston, NN6 5EX. 01604 837400. www.trilogyleisure.co.uk. • Preschool Gymnastics: 9:30 - 10:15 & 10:30 - 11:15. For 2 - 5 yrs. • Soccer Cubz Football Classes: 13:00 - 13:30 & 13:45 - 14:15. Ages: 11/2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £4.50 (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 1 Apr.

Tumble Tots Northampton

Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road, Duston, NN5 6DT. 07814 884 948. www.tumbletots.com. • Tumble Tots: Structured Play for little ones Times: 9:35 - 10:05. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs. Times: 10:25 - 10:55. Ages: 1 yrs - 2 yrs 5 mths. Times: 11:15 - 11:45. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 9 mths. Cost: £7.25 (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 1 Apr. Follow us for daily updates!

Turtle Tots Northamptonshire

The Bee Hive, Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe, NN2 8LR. 01604 372747. www.turtletots.com. • Turtle Tots Swimming Classes: 9:00 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 2 yrs. Cost: £13 (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 1 Apr.

The Mounts Baths

Upper Mounts, The Mounts, NN1 3DN. 01604 837400. www.trilogyleisure.co.uk. • Family Friendly Swimming: 10:00 - 11:00. Starts your tots journey in the water Ages: 0 - 8 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 1 Apr.

SATURDAY

COOKERY CLASSES Eat Sleep Bake Repeat

36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 9YN. 07985 408289. www.eatsleepbakerepeat.co.uk. • Saturday Kitchen: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 2 yrs - 6 mths. Cost: £8 (Booking essential). Dates: 22 & 29 Jan, 19 & 26 Feb, 19 & 26 Mar.

DANCE & DRAMA Bespoke Ballroom

Sol Central, Mare Fair, NN1 1SR. 01604 621004. www.sooyoga.com. • Baby Ballet: 9:15 - 9:45. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 3 yrs. • Mini Drama: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 3 - 6 yrs. • Mini Movers Freestyle : 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 3 - 6 yrs. Cost: £5.50 (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan - 26 Mar.

Dexterity Dance & Gymnastics

Great Houghton Hall, High Street, Great Houghton, Northampton, NN4 7AG. 01604 877577. www.dexteritydance.com. • Ballet: 9:00 - 9:30 & 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. • Jazz Under 10’s: 9:30 - 10:00 & 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 5 - 10 yrs. • Acrobatics: 10:00 - 10:45 & 13:00 - 14:00. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs. • Street Dance: 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 6 - 12 yrs. • Contemporary Dance Fusion: 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: 5 - 11 yrs. • Rhythmic Gymnastics: 14:30 - 15:30. Ages: 3 - 12 yrs. Cost: £3.50 - £12 (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan - 5 Feb & 19 Feb - 2 Apr.

Oncore Dance Academy

Oncore Studios, Footshape House, Kingsthorpe Road, NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759. www.oncoredanceacademy.co.uk. • Baby Ballet: 9:00 - 9:45. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs. • Pre-Primary 1 Ballet: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 4 - 5 yrs. • Tip Tap Toe Beginners Tap: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 4 - 5 yrs. Cost: (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan - 26 Mar. Free trial class. Quote ‘Toddle About’ when booking.

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PHYSICAL FUN

Caroline Chisholm School, Wooldale Rd, NN4 6TP. 0345 313 0286. www.rugbytots.co.uk. The world’s favourite rugby play programme Times: 8:30 - 9:00. Ages: 2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. Times: 9:05 - 9:50. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Times: 9:55 - 10:40. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Times: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £7 (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb.

Duston School, Berrywood Road, Duston, NN5 6XA. 01327 705915. www.littlekickers.co.uk. Pre-school football classes from 18months. • Little Kickers 11/2 - 21/2 yrs: 8:30 - 9:15 & 9:30 - 10:10. 31/2 - 5 yrs: 8:30 - 9:15, 9:25 - 10:10, 11:15 - 12:00 & 12:10 - 12:55. 5 - 7 yrs: 9:25 - 10:10, 10:20 - 11:05 & 12:10 - 12:55. 21/2 - 31/2 yrs: 10:20 - 11:05, 11:15 - 12:00 & 20:30 - 21:15. Cost: £7.49 (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 10 Apr.

Rugbytots Towcester & Northampton

SWIMMING

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Rugbytots Towcester & Northampton

The Mounts Baths

Upper Mounts, The Mounts, NN1 3DN. 01604 837400. www.trilogyleisure.co.uk. • Family Friendly Swimming: 14:30 - 15:30 & 16:00 - 17:00. Starts your tots journey in the water Ages: 0 - 8 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan - 26 Mar.

HEALTH

Wrenn Academy, London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2DQ. 0345 313 0286. www.rugbytots.co.uk. The world’s favourite rugby play programme Times: 8:00 - 8:45. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Times: 8:50 - 13:50. Ages: 2 - 31/2 yrs. Times: 9:25 - 10:10. Ages: 31/2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £7 (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 6 Feb.

Rugbytots Towcester & Northampton

Daisy First Aid Northampton

Moulton Community Centre, Sandy Hill Ln, Reedings, Moulton, NN3 7AX. 07429 328263. www.daisyfirstaid.com. • Parent and Carer First Aid Class: 10:00 - 12:00. Cost: £25 (booking essential). Dates: 22 Jan & 13 Mar.

SUNDAY

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Kidslingo Spanish Northants

Caroline Chisholm School, Wooldale Rd, NN4 6TP. 07772 536338. www.kidslingo.co.uk. Multi-award-winning fun Spanish classes. • Kidslingo Fun Spanish Class Times: 9:00 - 9:30. Ages: 11/2 - 5 yrs. Times: 9:40 - 10:10. Ages: 4 - 7 yrs. • Kidslingo Full Immersion Fun Spanish Class: 10:20 - 10:50. Ages: 4 - 7 yrs. • Kidslingo Fun Spanish Class: 10:25 - 10:55 & 11:05 - 11:45. Ages: 7 - 11 yrs. Cost: £4 - 5 (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 3 Apr.

Caroline Chisholm School, Wooldale Rd, NN4 6TP. 0345 313 0286. www.rugbytots.co.uk. The world’s favourite rugby play programme. Times: 8:45 - 9:15. Ages: 2 - 31/2 yrs. Times: 9:20 - 9:50. Ages: 2 - 31/2 yrs. Times: 9:55 - 10:40. Ages: 31/2 - 5 yrs. Times:: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £7 (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb.

SWIMMING

Turtle Tots Northamptonshire

The Bee Hive, Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe, NN2 8LR. 01604 372747. www.turtletots.com. • Turtle Tots Swimming Classes: 9:00 - 16:30. Ages: 0 - 2 yrs. Cost: £13 (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 3 Apr.

Danes Camp Leisure Centre

Danes Camp, Clannell Road, Hunsbury, NN4 0RX. 01604 837400. www.trilogyleisure.co.uk. • Family Friendly Swim: 8:00 - 10:00. Ages: 0 - 8 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 27 Mar.

The Mounts Baths

Upper Mounts, The Mounts, NN1 3DN. 01604 837400. www.trilogyleisure.co.uk. Starts your tots journey in the water. • Family Friendly Swimming: 10:30 - 11:30, 12:00 - 13:00, 13:30 - 14:30 & 15:00 - 16:00. Ages: 0 - 8 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 27 Mar.

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MONDAY

MUSIC & SIGNING

Towcester Centre for Leisure

The Forum, Moat Lane, Towcester, NN12 6AD. 0300 126 1000. • Bounce & Rhyme: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 28 Mar.

SWIMMING

Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields, Towcester, NN12 6UW. 01327 322480. www.leisurecentre.com. • Swimming Lessons: 9:00 - 11:00 & 16:00 - 18:30. 30-minute swimming lessons for children. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: £8 (booking essential). • Parent and Toddler Swimming: 13:00 - 15:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £4 (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 28 Mar.

Brackley Pool

Manor Rd, Brackley, NN13 6EE. 01280 701787. leisurecentre.com. • Parent and Child Swim: 9:30 - 14:50. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3.90 (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 28 Mar. 36 Toddle About West Northants Jan - Mar 2022

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Lisa Valentine Yoga

The Core Zone, Burgess Farm, Farthinghoe Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2NE. 07957 215495. lisavalentineyoga.co.uk. • Vinyasa Flow All Levels: 10:00 - 11:00. Vinyasa flow is a fusion of various styles of yoga • Slow/Mindful Flow Yoga: 11:15 - 12:15. Yoga Class ideal for beginners Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb. Cost: £12 (booking essential).

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TUESDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

Litchborough Play Time Group

Litchborough Village Hall, Northampton Road, Litchborough, NN12 8JA. 01327 830364. Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 29 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING Brackley Library

Brackley Library, Manor Road, Brackley, NN13 6AJ. 01280 703455. • Rhymetime: 10:00 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 29 Mar.

Cha Char Chimps - Towcester

Greens Norton Community Centre, Towcester Road, Greens Norton, NN12 8BL. www.ccchimps.com. • Cha Char Chimps Show: 10:00 - 10:45. Entertainment show and cake! Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £6 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jan - 5 Apr.

Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

St. Marys Church Hall, Butlins Lane, Roade, NN7 2PU. Krystle: 07791 852891. www.krystlejaynedanceacademy.co.uk. • Baby Ballet: 15:45 - 16:15. Ages: 2 yrs - 3 yrs. • Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap: 16:15 - 17:00. Ages: 4 yrs - 6 yrs. Cost: £4 - 5 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 29 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN

Brackley Leisure Centre

Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way, Candleford Cl, Brackley, NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787. www.leisurecentre.com. • Gym Tots: 13:45 - 14:45. Gym sessions for parents with young children. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jan - 29 Mar.

Tumble Tots Northampton

Roade Village Hall, Bailey Brooks lane, Roade, NN7 2LS. 07814 884 948. www.tumbletots.com. • Tumble Tots: Structured Play for little ones Times: 9:35 - 10:05. Ages: 2 - 5 yrs. Times: 10:25 - 10:55. Ages: 1 - 21/2 yrs. Cost: £7.25 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jan - 29 Mar.

SWIMMING Brackley Pool

Manor Rd, Brackley, NN13 6EE. 01280 701787. leisurecentre.com. • Parent and Child Swim: 12:00 - 15:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3.90 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jan - 29 Mar.

Towcester Centre for Leisure

Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields, Towcester, NN12 6UW. 01327 322480. www.leisurecentre.com. • Swimming Lessons: 16:00 - 18:30. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. 30-minute swimming lessons for children. Cost: £8 (booking essential). • Parent and Toddler Swimming: 13:00 - 15:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £4 (drop in). Dates: 11 Jan - 29 Mar.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Lisa Valentine Yoga

The Core Zone, Burgess Farm, Farthinghoe Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2NE. 07957 215495. www.lisavalentineyoga.co.uk. • Slow/Mindful Flow Yoga: 18:15 - 19:15. • Vinyasa Flow All Levels: 19:30 - 20:30. • Yin Yoga: 20:40 - 21:30. Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb. Cost: £11 - £12 (booking essential). Follow us for daily updates!

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PARENTS & TOTS Tots @ TVC

Tove Valley Centre, Northampton Road, Towcester, NN12 7AH. Jane: 07713034845. Times: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 30 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING Roade Library

Roade Library, High Street, Roade, NN7 2NW. 0300 1261000. • Rhymetime: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 30 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN

Brackley Leisure Centre

Springfield Way, Candleford Cl, Brackley, NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787. • Gym Tots: 9:30 - 10:30 & 13:45 - 14:45. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jan - 30 Mar.

MamaBabyBliss South Northamptonshire Roade House Yoga Studio, 16 High Street, Roade, NN7 2NW. 07779 646649. www.mamababybliss.com. • Baby Massage 5 Week Course: 11:15 - 12:15. • Baby Yoga (Foundation) 5 Week Course: 13:00 - 14:00. • Baby Yoga (Advanced) 5 Week Course: 14:30 - 15:30. Cost: £55 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jan - 9 Feb, 23 Feb - 23 Mar & 6 Apr - 13 Apr.

Towcester Centre for Leisure

Springfields, Towcester, NN12 6UW. 01327 322480. • Soft Play : 9:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3.50 (drop in). • Gymtots: 12:30-13:15 & 13:15-14:00. Ages: 11/2 - 4 yrs. Cost: £5 Dates: 5 Jan - 30 Mar. Jan - Mar 2022

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SWIMMING Brackley Pool

Manor Rd, Brackley, NN13 6EE. 01280 701787. leisurecentre.com. • Parent and Child Swim: 12:00 - 15:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3.90 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jan - 30 Mar.

Towcester Centre for Leisure

Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields, Towcester, NN12 6UW. 01327 322480. www.leisurecentre.com. • Swimming Lessons: 10:00 - 12:00 & 16:00 - 18:30. 30-minute swimming lessons for children. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: £8 (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 30 Mar.

PREGNANCY

Beautiful Beginning

The Old Dairy Farm, Main Street, Upper Stowe, NN7 4SH. 07879 061839. www.beautifulbeginning.co.uk. • Positive Pregnancy Programme: 19:30 - 21:00. 6 week antenatal programme. Cost: £199 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jan - 16 Feb & 2 Mar - 6 Apr.

MamaBabyBliss South Northamptonshire Roade House Yoga Studio, 16 High Street, Roade, NN7 2NW. 07779 646649. www.mamababybliss.com. Pregnancy Yoga. • PregnancyBliss Stretch & Relax: 17:30 - 18:30. Cost: £12 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jan - 13 Apr.

THURSDAY

PARENTS & TOTS Denton Village Tots

Denton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Denton, NN7 1DT. Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2.50 (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 7 Apr.

Tove Benefice

St Bartholomew’s Church, Church View, Greens Norton, NN12 8DL. 01327 350459. www.tovebenefice.org.uk. • Tots Own Tea and Toast : 9:00 - 10:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar.

Tove Benefice

St Lawrence Church, Moat Lane, Towcester, NN12 6YY. 01327 350459. www.tovebenefice.org.uk. • Little Sprouts : 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING Towcester Library

The Forum, Moat Lane, Towcester, NN12 6AD. 0300 126 1000. • Rhymetime: 10:00 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 31 Mar. 38 Toddle About West Northants Jan - Mar 2022

DANCE & DRAMA

Cha Char Chimps - Towcester

Silverstone Pavilion, Church Street, Silverstone, NN12 8XA. www.ccchimps.com. • Cha Char Chimps Show: 10:00 - 10:45. Entertainment Show and Cake! Cost: £6 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 7 Apr.

PHYSICAL FUN

MamaBabyBliss South Northamptonshire

Sunrise Yoga, Wakefield Country Courtyard, Potterspury, Towcester, NN12 7FA. 07779 646649. www.mamababybliss.com. • Baby Massage 5 Week Course: 10:00 - 11:00. • Baby Yoga (Foundation) 5 Week Course: 11:45 - 12:45. Ages: 2 mths+. • Baby Yoga (Advanced) 5 Week Course: 13:15 - 14:15. Ages: 5 mths+. Cost: £48 (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jan - 10 Feb, 24 Feb - 24 Mar & 7 Apr - 14 Apr.

SWIMMING Brackley Pool

Manor Rd, Brackley, NN13 6EE. 01280 701787. leisurecentre.com. • Parent and Child Swim: 12:00 - 13:00 & 14:30 - 15:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3.90 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 31 Mar.

Towcester Centre for Leisure

Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields, Towcester, NN12 6UW. 01327 322480. www.leisurecentre.com. • Swimming Lessons: 16:00 - 18:30. 30-minute swimming lessons for children. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: £8 (booking essential). • Parent and Toddler Swimming: 9:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £4 (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 31 Mar.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Lisa Valentine Yoga

The Core Zone, Burgess Farm, Farthinghoe Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2NE. 07957 215495. www.lisavalentineyoga.co.uk. • Mums n Bubs/Wrigglers: 10:00 - 11:00 & 11:15 - 12:15. • Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga: 19:30 - 20:30. Cost: £12 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb.

PREGNANCY

MamaBabyBliss South Northamptonshire

Sunrise Yoga, Wakefield Country Courtyard, Potterspury, Towcester, NN12 7FA. 07779 646649. www.mamababybliss.com. • PregnancyBliss Stretch & Relax: 17:00 - 18:00. Pregnancy Yoga (Stretch and Relax) Cost: £10 (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jan - 14 Apr.

Lisa Valentine Yoga

The Core Zone, Burgess Farm, Farthinghoe Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2NE. 07957 215495. www.lisavalentineyoga.co.uk. • Pre-Natal Yoga Flow : 18:15 - 19:15. Cost: £11 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb.

FRIDAY

PHYSICAL FUN

Rugbytots Towcester & Northampton

Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way, Brackley, NN13 6JJ. 0345 313 0286. www.rugbytots.co.uk. • Rugbytots: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 2 - 31/2 yrs. The world’s favourite rugby play programme Cost: £7 (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb.

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FRIDAY - SATURDAY

CREATIVE

FREE

Silverstone Methodist Tiggers Playgroup

Silverstone Methodist Chapel, Murswell Ln, Silverstone, NN12 8UT. • Methodist Tiggers Playgroup: 9:15 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 1 Apr.

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SWIMMING Brackley Pool

Manor Rd, Brackley, NN13 6EE. 01280 701787. leisurecentre.com. • Parent and Child Swim: 13:00 - 14:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3.90 (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 1 Apr.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Lisa Valentine Yoga

The Core Zone, Burgess Farm, Farthinghoe Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2NE. 07957 215495. www.lisavalentineyoga.co.uk. • Vinyasa Flow All Levels: 10:00 - 11:00. Vinyasa flow is a fusion of various styles of yoga Cost: £12 (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb.

PREGNANCY

Beautiful Beginning

The Old Dairy Farm, Main Street, Upper Stowe, NN7 4SH. 07879 061839. www.beautifulbeginning.co.uk. • The Hypnobirthing Club: 10:30 - 14:30. In simple terms this is the essentials of hypnobirthing. Cost: £69 (booking essential). Dates: 28 Jan, 25 Feb & 25 Mar.

SATURDAY

PHYSICAL FUN

Brackley Leisure Centre

Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way, Candleford Cl, Brackley, NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787. www.leisurecentre.com. • Gym Tots: 12:15 - 13:15. Gym sessions for parents with young children. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan - 26 Mar.

Little Kickers

Elizabeth Woodville School, Stratford Roade, Roade, NN7 2LP. 01494 911133. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Junior Kickers: 9:10 - 9:55. Ages: 21/2 - 31/2 yrs. • Little Kicks: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 11/2 - 21/2 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 10:50 - 11:35. Ages: 31/2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £7.85 (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan - 16 Apr.

Towcester Centre for Leisure

Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields, Towcester, NN12 6UW. 01327 322480. www.leisurecentre.com. • Soft Play: 12:30 - 14:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Drop in soft play sessions for parents and their little ones Cost: £3.50 (drop in). Dates: 8 Jan - 26 Mar.

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Towcester Centre for Leisure

Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields, Towcester, NN12 6UW. 01327 322480. www.leisurecentre.com. • Swimming Lessons: 8:00 - 11:15. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: £8. 30-minute swimming lessons for children. • Flume & Waves: 12:00-13:30 & 15:00-16:30. Cost: £4 (drop in). • Parent and Toddler Swimming: 13:30 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £4 (drop in). Dates: 8 Jan - 26 Mar.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Lisa Valentine Yoga

The Core Zone, Burgess Farm, Farthinghoe Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2NE. 07957 215495. www.lisavalentineyoga.co.uk. • Vinyasa Flow All Levels: 9:30 - 10:30. Vinyasa flow is a fusion of various styles of yoga Cost: £12 (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb.

PREGNANCY

Beautiful Beginning

The Old Dairy Farm, Main Street, Upper Stowe, NN7 4SH. 07879 061839. www.beautifulbeginning.co.uk. • Positive Pregnancy Workshop: 14:00 - 15:30. An introduction to hypnobirthing. Cost: £19 (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan, 12 Feb & 12 Mar.

MamaBabyBliss South Northamptonshire Roade House Yoga Studio, 16 High Street, Roade, NN7 2NW. 07779 646649. www.mamababybliss.com. • Pregnancy Yoga (Stretch and Relax): 9:30 - 10:30. Cost: £12 (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan - 16 Apr.

Manor Rd, Brackley, NN13 6EE. 01280 701787. leisurecentre.com. • Parent and Child Swim: 11:30 - 13:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3.90 (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan - 26 Mar. Follow us for daily updates!

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PHYSICAL FUN

Rugbytots Towcester & Northampton

Gateway School, St Johns Road, Tiffield, Towcester, NN12 8AA. 0345 313 0286. www.rugbytots.co.uk. Times: 8:40 - 9:10. Ages: 2 - 31/2 yrs. Times: 9:15 - 10:00. Ages: 31/2 - 5 yrs. Times: 10:05 - 10:50. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Times: 10:55 - 11:25. Ages: 2 - 31/2 yrs. Cost: £7 (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 20 Feb.

Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields, Towcester, NN12 6UW. 01327 322480. www.leisurecentre.com. • Swimming Lessons: 8:00 - 10:00. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: £8. 30-minute swimming lessons for children. • Flume & Waves: 10:30-12:00 & 13:30 - 15:00. Cost: £4 (drop in). • Parent and Toddler Swimming: 12:00 - 13:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £4 (drop in). Dates: 9 Jan - 27 Mar.

Brackley Pool

Manor Rd, Brackley, NN13 6EE. 01280 701787. leisurecentre.com. • Parent and Child Swim: 12:30 - 15:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3.90 (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 27 Mar.

DAVENTRY AREA

MONDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

Humpty Dumpty’s Tots Group

Hinton Methodist Church, Hinton Road, Woodford Halse, NN11 3TR. 07463 932953. Times: 9:45 - 11:45. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 11 Apr.

MUSIC & SIGNING Boogie Beanies

Daventry Community, Centre Ashby Road, Daventry, NN11 9QD. 07766 731542. www.boogiebeanies.com. Times: 10:00 - 11:00 & 11:20 - 12:20. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 11 Apr.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby Sensory Rugby and Daventry

Welton Village Hall, High Street, Welton, Daventry, NN11 2JP. 07368 987865. www.babysensory.com. Multi-Sensory learning and development classes Times: 9:30 - 10:30. Ages: 5 mths - 13 mths. Times: 11:15 - 12:15. Ages: 0 - 6 mths. Cost: £8 (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb.

PHYSICAL FUN

TOTS TO TODDLERS A helping hand for growing families Maternity Nurse. Sleep Consultant. Antenatal Support. Troubleshooting. Pre & Post Natal Fitness. Career Coaching. www.totstotoddlers.co.uk hello@totstotoddlers.co.uk

TUESDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

Home-Start Daventry and South Northants

Rawlings Close Play Park, (Fishponds), Daventry, NN11 4UL. • Outdoor Fitness and Fun for Under 5s: 10:00 - 11:30. Check www.fb.com/HomestartDAVSN or text Kayleigh on 07851 399231. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 11 Jan - 29 Mar.

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

MUSIC & SIGNING

SWIMMING

Daventry Library, The Abbey Centre, St John’s Square, Daventry, NN11 4XG. 0300 126 7000. • Rhymetime: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 4 yrs. • Bounce and Rhyme: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 29 Mar.

Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. • Indoor Soft Play: 9:00 - 17:00. Ages: 2 - 8 yrs. Cost: £2.50 (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 28 Mar.

Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Charter House Clinic, The Avenue, Flore , Northampton, NN7 4LZ. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. • Water Babies Swimming Classes: 10:30 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £18.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 4 Apr.

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. • Preschool Swimming Lessons: 10:15 - 17:30. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. • Adult & Child Swimming Lessons: 10:30-11:00 & 11:00-11:30. Ages: 19 mths - 3 yrs. • Adult & Child Swimming Lessons: 10:30-11:00 & 11:30-12:00. Ages: 4 mths - 11/2 yrs. • Stage 1 Swimming Lessons: 16:00 - 17:45. Ages: 4 - 6 yrs. Dates: 10 Jan - 28 Mar. 40 Toddle About West Northants Jan - Mar 2022

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PHYSICAL FUN

Little Kickers Northampton & Daventry

Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 705915. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kickers: After-school football classes Times: 16:00 - 16:45. Ages: 31/2 - 5 yrs. Times: 16:00 - 17:00 & 17:00 - 18:00. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £6.25 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jan - 12 Apr.

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. • Indoor Soft Play: 9:00 - 17:00. Ages: 2 - 8 yrs. Cost: £2.50 (drop in). Dates: 11 Jan - 29 Mar. Search activities online at

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TUESDAY - THURSDAY

Young Children's Entertainment Group Covering Northampton, Daventry & Rugby Prices start from £5.50 for 1 adult and 1 child

Boogie Beanies provides stimulating, confidence building, interactive musical fun and other surprises for accompanied preschool children and babies. A selection of delicious homemade cakes as well as hot and cold drinks are included in the entry fee for adults and children.

It’s a party every week

For session details, class availability and more information, please take a look at our website.

The perfect place to learn to swim!

Purpose built family swim centres in Rugby and Leamington Spa

Warm pools and friendly classes

with teachers who ooze passion and expertise

OPEN

7 Days a week.

For all ages, bumps, babies and big kids too!

Booking Required. Please visit our website for session information and bookings.

Tel: 07766 731542 / 07828 182452 Email: info@boogiebeanies.com www.boogiebeanies.com

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SWIMMING

Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. www.everyoneactive.com. • Preschool Swimming Lessons: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. • Adult and Child Swimming Lessons: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 19 mths - 3 yrs. • Family Swimming: 11:45 - 12:35. Ages: 0 - 16 yrs. Sessions for everyone, bring along your own fun toys! • Stage 1 Swimming Lessons: 15:30 - 18:15. Ages: 4 - 6 yrs. Dates: 11 Jan - 29 Mar.

Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. www.everyoneactive.com. • Family Swimming: 10:00 - 10:50, 11:00 - 11:50 & 12:00 - 12:50. Sessions for everyone, bring along your own fun toys! • Preschool Swimming Lessons: 15:30 - 16:45. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. • Stage 1 Swimming Lessons: 15:45 - 17:45. Ages: 4 - 6 yrs. Dates: 5 Jan - 30 Mar.

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Turtle Tots Northamptonshire

Hunters Shields, The Avenue, Flore, NN7 4LZ. 01604 372747. www.turtletots.com. • Swimming Classes: 10:00 - 13:45. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £13 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 29 Mar.

WEDNESDAY

PARENTS & TOTS Toddler Time

Daventry Methodist Church, Golding Close (off Eastern Way), Daventry, NN11 5FB. 01327 843319. www.daventrymethodist.org. Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 3 yrs. Cost: £1.80 (drop in). Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 30 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. www.everyoneactive.com. • Indoor Soft Play: 9:00 - 17:00. Ages: 2 - 8 yrs. Cost: £2.50 (drop in). Dates: 5 Jan - 30 Mar. Follow us for daily updates!

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Turtle Tots Northamptonshire

Hunters Shields, The Avenue, Flore, NN7 4LZ. 01604 372747. www.turtletots.com. • Swimming Classes: 10:00 - 14:00. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £13 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 30 Mar.

THURSDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

Byfield Baby and Toddler Group

Byfield village hall, The green, Byfield, Daventry, NN116UT. Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 4 yrs. Cost: £2.50 (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 31 Mar.

Home-Start Daventry and South Northants

Eastern Way Playing Field, (by the iCon), Daventry, NN11 0PR. 01327 353139. www.homestartinwestnorthamptonshire.org.uk. • Outdoor Fitness and Fun for Under 5s: 10:00 - 11:30. Check www.fb.com/HomestartDAVSN or text Kayleigh on 07851 399231. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 13 Jan - 31 Mar.

Welton Baby & Toddler Group

Welton Village Hall, Welton, Daventry, NN11 2JP. 07551949482. Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 31 Mar. Jan - Mar 2022

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MUSIC & SIGNING

SWIMMING

Daventry Town Football Club, Browns Road, Daventry, NN11 4NS. 07766 731542. www.boogiebeanies.com. Times: 10:00 - 11:00 & 11:20 - 12:20. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 14 Apr.

Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. www.everyoneactive.com. • Stage 1 Swimming Lessons: 15:45 - 17:45. Ages: 4 - 6 yrs. Cost: £7.24 (booking essential). • Preschool Swimming Lessons: 16:15 - 16:45. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: £6.72 (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 1 Apr.

Boogie Beanies

Buckby Library & Hub

Buckby Library & Hub, Station Road, Long Buckby, NN6 7QB. 01604 368274. buckbylibraryhub.org. • Stories and Rhymes: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 31 Mar.

Daventry Library

Daventry Library, The Abbey Centre, St John’s Square, Daventry, NN11 4XG. 0300 126 7000. • Preschool Play: 14:00 - 15:15. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 31 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. www.everyoneactive.com. • Indoor Soft Play: 9:00 - 17:00. Ages: 2 - 8 yrs. Cost: £2.50 (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 31 Mar.

SWIMMING

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. www.everyoneactive.com. • Preschool Swimming Lessons: 7:00 - 10:00, 8:00 - 11:45 & 11:30 - 17:30. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. • Family Swimming: 9:30 - 10:20. Ages: 0 - 16 yrs. Sessions for everyone, bring along your own fun toys! • Swimming Lessons for 4 - 18 mths: 11:00 - 11:30. • Swimming Lessons for 19mths - 3yrs: 12:00 - 12:30. • Stage 1 Swimming Lessons: 15:30 - 18:00. Ages: 4 - 6 yrs. Dates: 6 Jan - 31 Mar.

Turtle Tots Northamptonshire

Hunters Shields, The Avenue, Flore, NN7 4LZ. 01604 372747. www.turtletots.com. • Swimming Classes: 9:30 - 13:15. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £13 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 31 Mar.

FRIDAY

PARENTS & TOTS Welford Babes and Tots

Welford Community Centre, West Street Playing Fields, Welford, NN6 6HR. 07895896967. Times: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 1 Apr.

MUSIC & SIGNING Buckby Library & Hub

Buckby Library & Hub, Station Road, Long Buckby, NN6 7QB. 01604 368274. buckbylibraryhub.org. • Rhyme Time: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 1 Apr.

PHYSICAL FUN

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. www.everyoneactive.com. • Indoor Soft Play: 9:00 - 17:00. Ages: 2 - 8 yrs. Cost: £2.50 (drop in). Dates: 7 Jan - 1 Apr.

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Turtle Tots Northamptonshire

Hunters Shields, The Avenue, Flore, NN7 4LZ. 01604 372747. www. turtletots.com. • Swimming Classes: 9:30 - 13:30. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £13 (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 1 Apr.

SATURDAY

MUSIC & SIGNING Boogie Beanies

Daventry Brass Band Hall, Daneholme Close, Daventry, NN11 0PN. 07766 731542. www.boogiebeanies.com. Times: 10:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan - 16 Apr.

DANCE & DRAMA

Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

Brixworth Community Centre, Spratton Road, Brixworth, NN6 9DS. Krystle: 07791 852891. www.krystlejaynedanceacademy.co.uk. • Baby Ballet: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 2 yrs - 3 yrs. Cost: £4 (booking essential). • Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 4 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 26 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. www.everyoneactive.com. • Indoor Soft Play: 9:00 - 15:00. Ages: 2 - 8 yrs. Cost: £2.50 (drop in). Dates: 8 Jan - 26 Mar.

SWIMMING

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. www.everyoneactive.com. • Swimming Lessons for 19 - 36 months: 8:30 - 9:00, 10:30 - 11:00 & 11:00 - 11:30. Cost: £6.72 (booking essential). • Stage 1 Swimming Lessons: 8:30 - 12:00 & 8:30 - 11:30. Ages: 4 - 6 yrs. Cost: £7.24 (booking essential). • Family Swimming: 12:30 - 13:20 & 13:30 - 14:20. Sessions for everyone, bring along your own fun toys! Ages: 0 - 16 yrs. Cost: £3.75 (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan - 26 Mar.

Turtle Tots Northamptonshire

Hunters Shields, The Avenue, Flore, NN7 4LZ. 01604 372747. www.turtletots.com. • Swimming Classes: 9:30 - 14:45. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £13 (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 2 Apr.

SUNDAY

PHYSICAL FUN

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SWIMMING

Turtle Tots Northamptonshire

Hunters Shields, The Avenue, Flore, NN7 4LZ. 01604 372747. www.turtletots.com. • Swimming Classes: 10:00 - 13:30. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £13 (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 10 Apr.

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. www.everyoneactive.com. • Swimming Lessons (4 - 18 months): 8:30 - 9:00. • Swimming Lessons (19 - 36 months): 9:00 - 9:30. • Family Swimming: 11:30 - 12:20 & 12:30 - 13:20. Sessions for everyone, bring along your own fun toys! Ages: 0 - 16 yrs. Cost: £3.75 (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 27 Mar.

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