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This is our 21st edition - exactly 5 years since we launched the first Toddle About magazine. How things have changed since then! (See our 1st cover pictured). For example, you can now read Toddle About on your iPad - and iPads didn't even exist back then...

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But a lot has stayed the same too. You will still find that we're packing the magazine full of great stuff - including our indispensable Daily Activity Planner (p.41-57). And many of you have been with us since day 1 too! One thing that's very new for this year is our decision to partner with the charity Children with Cancer UK. You can read all about it on p.10 and we hope you will join us in supporting them.

For now though, as ever, we hope you enjoy the magazine!

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Contents What’s New?

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Supporting Children with Cancer

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All About Baby Signing

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Shop About

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Sibling Sleep Difficulties

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Mother's Day Competition

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Toddle Models

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Top 10 Children's Books

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Controversy Corner

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

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New Mighty and Mega Kickers Classes in Daventry

Little Kickers run pre-school football classes in Northampton, Daventry and Rugby and are launching a new mid-week Mighty Kickers (3½-5 yrs) & Mega Kickers (5-7yrs) class on Friday afternoons at Daventry Leisure Centre. The classes are a great way for children to burn off energy, learn football skills and build confidence.

The sessions are fast paced, very inclusive/friendly and most importantly are great fun.

For a free taster session, contact Lynne 01327 700153 or email lnewbould@littlekickers.co.uk. P.50

Cookery Classes for Primary School Children

Crafty Cooks Northampton already run pre-school cookery classes for 2½-5 year-olds in West Hunsbury and Fridays, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays day after school Tues a g chin and they are now laun primary aged club and Saturday morning club for child to enjoy your and you help es children. Class ty of goodies varie wide a g making, baking and tastin washing up!) the t abou y worr to g havin out (with act Maria on For more information, please cont ooks.co.uk, 07985 408289 or email maria@craftyc P.42 . o.uk oks.c www.craftyco

Our Charity Partner for 2015

We are excited to announce that Toddle About has chosen Children with Cancer UK as our charity partner for 2015. We’re going to be thinking up fun ways to drum up some much needed cash for this amazing cause. If you have any ideas, we’re all ears!

Please get in touch on info@toddleabout.co.uk.

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New BuggyFit Classes in Northampton

Join BuggyFit in Northants to get in shape with your little one. Sessions run every week, on Wednesdays at 10.30am-11.30am, meeting at the Park Cafe in Abington Park, Northampton and on Tuesdays at 10.15am -11.15am, meeting at The Sundew Harvester, Kettering, NN14 1QG. Classes cost just £5 each.

For more info, email buggyfitnorthants@gmail.com or call Kate on 0776 5813006. P.47

Paulerspury Preschool Embraces Winter

It can be easy to let the short days and cold weather get to you at this time of year, but Paulerspury Preschool are making the most of it!

Their children will be through activities such as ents elem exploring the kite flying. ice painting, snowman building and chart to support her weat a ing creat be also will They and how they their understanding of the weather rspury Preschool can protect themselves from it. Paule d Early Years offers a balanced and differentiate forefront the at curriculum, with ever y child ool.co.uk. resch uryp lersp .pau www . ning of plan

Babies Are Loving the Changes at Harpole Day Nursery

The Baby Room at Harpole Day Nursery has a new member of staff at the helm.

Senior nursery nurse Stella Towers has taken over the reins and has been warmly welcomed by parents.

“She is such a friendly person,” said one mother.

“I really value her experience as a child-carer and as a mother herself. The babies love her, too!”

Stella has already worked with the team to re-organise the room and has introduced a raft of new activities into the routine.

Find out more at www.harpoledaynursery.co.uk. P.13

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3-in-1 Therapy for Stress, Depression & Low Self-Esteem

When looking for help in battles against stress, depression, anxiety or low self-esteem, your GP will usually refer you to a counsellor – if you’re lucky, that will be Doug Harvey at Discover Counselling in Northampton. Doug offers three services in one package: Counselling, CBT Therapy (a specific form of counselling) and Life Coaching. This powerful combination of approaches will help you get your life back.

For more information and a FREE, no obligation session, visit www.discovercounselling.com or email: doug@discovercounselling.com or call 01604 410776. P.7

New Mini Movers Classes in Banbury and Byfield

LoveBallet Dance Company are launching a new musical dance class for 0-5 years this January.

It’s a really fun, lively class for babies and pre-school children which develops confidence, co-ordination, balance, posture, body awareness, mobility, speech, memory, rhythm, creativity, socialisation and friendships. Props are used and children learn the art of dance, song and mime.

Hot drinks and homemade cakes are provided for parents and carers – drop in to join the fun!

It’s Pay As You Go – just £5 per session. www.loveballet.co.uk. P.55 & 57

New Baby Massage Courses in Hardingstone

Divine Baby Massage are launching a brand uary 2015. new four week course from 5th Febr rhythmic le, gent the from t fi bene really es Babi and can age mass g durin nts touch of their pare k up until begin from after their six week chec parent-baby crawling age. It is also fantastic for ed! bonding, and no experience is need nationally inter the with ed train line Caro er Own er Walk r Pete pist thera renowned massage hampton and taught baby massage at a Nort children’s centre for three years.

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New Performing Arts Classes for 18 months – 3 years

This January New Stars Arts Academy are offering brand new classes for little ones 18mths - 3yrs.

Running Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings from January 2015, the ‘Mini Academies’ are the perfect way to start your toddler off in the world of the performing arts; dance, move, sing and most importantly... have fun! New Stars also run a host of adult classes including Dance Fitness and Yoga (both Thursday evenings) to help you kick start those New Year resolutions.

Contact New Stars on 07584 208756 or visit www.NewStarsArtsAcademy.co.uk. P.49

Dandy Arrives in Northants!

Dandy Development, the award winning baby and toddler class, is coming to Northants for 2015. This unique combination of baby sign, music and sensory fun won three awards in 2014 alone, including ‘Highly nal What’s Commended ‘ at the prestigious Natio ully structured On 4 Juniors Awards. Dandy’s caref research and gives child-centred curriculum is based on ication success. little ones the best step up to commun view other to days Tues on y Kilsb in run Classes or contact uk t.co. men elop venues visit dandydev P.56 Nikki at nikki.sayers@hotmail.co.uk.

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Baby Bugs is a brand new sensory-based class run

by Music Bugs Northants that has recently launched in Northampton and Rugby. “Educatio nal, interactive and stimulating multi-sensory class es that are great fun for babies”, they are suita ble from birth to 12 months old (non walkers). Baby Bugs offers a fabulous opportunity to spend qual ity time with your baby and other parents with little ones.

Classes run in Quinton Village Hall.

Contact Fiona to book on 0844 578 1017 or fiona@musicbugs.co.uk. P.45

Two Free Lessons with SwimKidz in Northampton

If you’re looking to get in shape and have fun at the same time, try the NEW Zumba class at Abington Parish Rooms on Thursdays at 8:30pm. Or pop along to experience the special Zumba Masterclass event with the amazing Venezuelan Zumba Jammer, Hender Corredor-Escalante and ZIN, Rebecca Manners on Sat 17th January 6:30pm at Weedon Bec Village Hall. Tickets £10 in advance. This event class is suitable for all abilities, even those who have never tried Zumba!

Contact Rebecca for details on 07929 073740. www.rebeccamanners81.zumba.com. P.37

Get Ready for a ‘Great Big Noise!’

The new SwimKidz term is starting on 31st January and they are offering Toddle About readers your first two lessons for FREE. Their swimming lessons are fun, rewarding and develop a life saving skill, building water confidence and instilling a healthy lifestyle. Classes are held at Barry Road School in Northampton on Saturday afternoons for babies, toddlers and children up to 10 years.

To enquire about classes or to book, contact Shelley on shelley@swimkidz.co.uk or 07544 555028.

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Winchester House School Pre-Prep and Nursery are hosting a number of events to introduce you to their Pre-Prep department.

‘Come and Play’ on Tuesday 10th March is at the new nursery and will include singing, play and story time for nursery children. Current pupils will take you on a tour of the school (including the Secret Garden) on Thursday 5th February. You can also attend the whole school open day on Saturday 7th March.

Visit www.winchester-house.org or call 01280 702 483 for details. P.11

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Children with Cancer UK

In the UK, cancer is the most common cause of death in children aged 1 – 14 years – accounting for about 20% of deaths in this age group.

Children’s cancers are different to adult and even teenage cancers. Most cancer research is done on adult cancers, which means research into children’s cancers is progressing much slower.

The incidence of children’s cancer is increasing: 1,600 children aged 1 – 14 years are diagnosed with cancer every year. That’s 4 or 5 every day.

FIGHTING

The main treatments that are effective against cancer, such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy, are particularly harmful to children. Even if the cancer is successfully treated, the child may go on to suffer for the rest of their lives. Different treatments for children need to be developed.

Childhood Cancer

One of our New Year resolutions for 2015 was to partner Toddle About with a children’s charity to help raise awareness and some much needed funds for a good cause. And after a lot of thought and consideration, we are pleased to announce that we will be supporting Children with Cancer UK.

Children with Cancer UK dedicates all its resources specifically to children’s cancers – researching them to find cures and supporting families that are affected.

More research needs to be done.

We want to help make that happen.

Throughout the year, we will be thinking up some fun ways to raise some money for Children with Cancer UK – so watch this space! For starters, we hope you will enter our special charity competition below.

ENTER OUR CHARITY PRIZE DRAW

THE BABYMOOV TOUCH SCREEN BABY MONITOR

We would love it if you would join us in donating to Children with Cancer UK. Toddle About has over 45,000 readers so if everyone donated just £1, that would make a HUGE difference.

This award-winning monitor has an easy to use touch screen, video record function, lullabies, night light, temperature checker and walkie-talkie function. It can even be voice activated (handy in the dark!) www.babymoov.co.uk

To make the giving a little more fun, we’d like to give you the chance to win a Babymoov Touch Screen Baby Monitor, worth £159.99!

STEP 1: Donate by texting: TODL88 £1 to 70070

HOW TO ENTER

If you donate £1 to Children with Cancer UK, we will enter you into our prize draw to win this fab prize. You can enter as many times as you want, so if you donate £5, say, you will be entered 5 times. We hope you will enter – it’s MUCH better odds than the National Lottery!

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(You can change the amount to £2, £3, £4, £5 or £10) or online at www.justgiving.com/toddleabout

STEP 2: Fill in our (short and quick) entry form at www.toddleabout.co.uk/childrenwithcancer before 7th April 2015.

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WHAT IS YOUR BABY THINKING?

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Sometimes it is obvious. The ‘hungry cry’ or the ‘tired cry’: we can often recognise the meaning behind the noise. But a baby who signs can tell you what they need, how they feel and what they have seen, reducing frustration for you both and enhancing their speech development. Baby signing is defined as ‘teaching a hearing baby to communicate before they can talk, using sign language’.

This window into a baby’s thoughts and feelings was, for me, the most fascinating aspect of baby signing.

My toddler signed quite clearly at 15 months that she wanted ‘milk’ instead of the water she had been given.

She could ask me ‘where?’ ‘music?’ when the radio went off. At 18 months, we were able to hold the following two-way conversation, with me signing and speaking, Daisy signing:

Mummy: What’s the matter? > Daisy: (help) Mummy: Help with what? > Daisy: (train) Mummy: Which one? > Daisy: (blue) This kind of exchange is incredibly enriching for a baby’s relationships and can reduce the frustration babies and toddlers can experience before they can talk. Signing gives them confidence and self-esteem; seeing the delight on your baby’s face when you understand their sign is a wonderful moment.

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The other benefits of baby signing are well documented. Speech and language experts have long recognised that using simple signing for the most important words babies learn, will encourage early speech development. In the early years of life, babies’ brains are ‘wiring’ themselves through their experiences. The visual component of sign language increases brain activity and stimulates development of connections between brain cells. So the signs (visual) and words (spoken) used together are a richer base for a baby’s developing brain than words alone.

WHERE TO START Baby signing is easy and fun to do, and the more you practise, the more likely your child is to adopt signing readily. Babies naturally use gestures to help themselves be understood; think of clapping hands or waving goodbye. You can begin to sign at any time with your baby from 6 weeks with the basic signs that can be repeated many times during the day, such as ‘milk’, ‘more’ and ‘all gone’. Keep the signing you use age and development appropriate, and build on your signing by introducing signs for things that interest your baby, be they ducks or aeroplanes! If you follow your baby’s interests, they will be motivated and keen to learn the signs for themselves.

Melissa Dryden teaches for Sing and Sign. The programme has taught tens of thousands of parents across the UK to sign with their babies over the last 14 years. Classes are fun and informal and a great chance to meet like-minded parents - to find local classes, visit www.singandsign.com. See advert on P.13 for teachers in Northamptonshire.

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By Dr Helen Andrews, Clinical Psychologist

So it is perhaps not surprising that many children struggle at bedtime - but what should parents do?

I advise parents to think about the daytime before we look at bedtimes. It’s not that children want our attention, it’s that they need it. I ask parents to establish a regular time each day when they sit and play with their child for ten minutes.

There should be no interruptions, ideally when baby is asleep. This reassures the child that they are still there for them. If children know they are going to get this time every day, they feel less anxious at other times and are less likely to feel insecure.

I also recommend involving the child in helping to look after the baby wherever possible, but in a fun way, not with responsibilities.

New Baby, New Challenges It’s curious how I often get a cluster of families coming to my clinic at about the same time who are experiencing similar difficulties. In the last couple of months I have seen several parents who have had a new baby and are struggling with how this affects their older child – particularly in relation to sleep issues. All have found that bedtime settling routines have become much longer and at times very demanding. At the point of the parent leaving the room, some children have become very teary and clingy, others very cross and destructive.

Typically in situations like these, the older child is displaying anxiety around the changes that come along with a new baby. Not only do they have a new person to get to know and incorporate into their family, but there are changes in their parents too.

Both parents are likely to be tired and a little more on edge than usual, whilst they adjust to having more demands placed on them, and they will naturally have less time for their older child than before.

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Once the child is reassured that their parents are still available to them, and they accept the baby into the family, then we can think about bedtimes. I don’t mind whether parents want a family bed or the child in their own room; a 15-minute bedtime routine or a 90-minute routine. What I want is for the parent to feel happy and confident with their choice. I suggest a clear ‘getting ready for bed’ routine, a chat, a story, a kiss and ‘goodnight’. The expectation is then that the child stays in their room. If they leave, then they should be calmly and silently taken back – maybe many times initially. Usually just a few days of this is sufficient for them to get the message. As difficult as it can be, it is really important to be consistent.

Hopefully the result is a happy, rested child, secure in their relationship with all of their family members, but if anyone needs extra support with issues like this, they can speak to their GP, health visitor, children’s centre or a specialist.

Dr Helen Andrews is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years 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.

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.

Contact Helen on 01564 795337 or visit www.familymattersinwarwickshire.co.uk

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The Northamptonshire Baby and Toddler Show, sponsored by Water Babies and Bambo Nature, is coming to Franklin’s Gardens (Weedon Road, Northampton) on Sunday 8th March 2015.

The Show is the biggest and best parenting event in the county celebrating everything pregnancy to preschool Northamptonshire has to offer!

With over 70 stalls, great shopping, fantastic demonstration programme, activities, and fun filled family entertainment, including a large soft play area, and special guest appearances from Princess Anna, Rapunzel and Fireman Sam! The first 500 visitors will also get an amazing FREE Goodie Bag! You can also enter your little one into our Face of the Northamptonshire Baby & Toddler Show competition, with a chance to win a fantastic prize package worth over £300 courtesy of Serendipity Photo!

For more information or to buy your early bird discounted tickets for just £2.50 (plus online booking fee) go to www.northantsbabyshow.com, or buy them on the door for £3.50 Follow us at: www.facebook.com/northantsbabyandtoddlershow

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Baby & Toddler Photo Competition Winners Thank you to everyone who entered the Autumn Toddle Models competition, sponsored by Drayton Manor Theme Park, the home of Thomas LandTM! The theme was fancy dress, and as you can see we had so many truly wonderful entries - thank you so much to everyone who entered! But there had to be a winner and congratulations goes to Jake Dell from Northampton, who won a fabulous overnight stay to Thomas Land, followed by runner up Dougie Burch from Greens Norton who won a day trip to Thomas Land.

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THURSDAY 5TH MARCH 2015

By Tim Freed

To celebrate World Book Day on 5th March, we asked you to share with us your favourite children’s book of all time.

We collated your responses and drew up the Toddle About Top 10, which you will see below. All are fantastic books and if you don’t have them, we recommend adding them to your library!

Toddle About Readers’ Top 10 Children’s Books: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

The Gruffalo The Very Hungry Caterpillar Room on the Broom We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Dear Zoo Guess How Much I Love You The Tiger Who Came to Tea Each Peach Pear Plum Dogger Giraffe’s Can’t Dance

by Julia Donaldson

by Eric Carle

by Julia Donaldson

by Michael Rosen

by Rod Campbell

by Sam McBratney

by Judith Kerr

by Janet and Allan Ahlberg

by Shirley Hughes

by Giles Andreae

You Choose

Hermelin the Detective Mouse

BY NICK SHARRATT & PIPPA GOODHART

This is a simple, but fantastic book. Each double page asks the reader a question, such as, “If you could go anywhere, where would you go?” and “What kind of home would you choose?”

Then it gives dozens of pictures that your child can choose from.

It’s a wonderfully interactive way for children to learn about the world around them and the different things that are out there - and our children loved it.

When we drew up this list, it didn’t surprise me – it includes many of my favourites and, I’m sure, many of yours too. What really caught my interest however wasn’t the Top 10, it was the other end of the list - the titles that I’d never heard of, that only one person was recommending. They peaked my interest… so I bought a few of them! Below are my 3 favourites from the ‘bottom’ of the list:

BY JONATHAN CAPE

Hermelin is a delightful story about helping others, writing notes, and finding friendship. I suppose it’s also about judging people (or mice) as individuals, and not on preconceived stereotypes. It’s also a jolly good yarn – a fun introduction to the mystery genre for toddlers! Our children really got into this book and had fun guessing the answer to each mystery before Hermelin revealed the answer.

Who’s In The Loo

BY JEANNE WILLIS & ADRIAN REYNOLDS

This story made me smile. Whilst waiting in the queue for the toilet, two children imagine who on Earth it could be that is taking so long. The book introduces the reader a variety of animals (educational) doing a variety of things in the toilet (funny) until they finally find out who is in the loo… But I won’t spoil the ending for you – you’ll have to find out for yourself!

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Controversy Corner

Are PushChairs Harming our Babies?

By Aloma Chandiram

Near the top of any new parent’s ‘To Buy’ list is a pushchair. It’s an essential, must-have purchase and we regularly spend hundreds of pounds when we buy them. So it might come as a surprise that there are a growing number of people for whom a buggy is considered not just a non-essential item, but also a danger to our children’s healthy development. We invited Aloma Chandiram, a Babywearing Consultant, to share why she believes we should be scratching the pushchair off our lists...

Do you like a cuddle? That closeness, the smell of the person you love - feeling them warm and comforting against you? Babywearing is the practice of carrying your baby in a sling, wrapped closely to your body, and it has many benefits - having long, gorgeous cuddles with my baby is one reason I’m a big advocate.

quite a bumpy and unsettling ride! Neither of us were enjoying the experience and she was so far away from me that I didn’t feel the connection that I had hoped for. We persisted, but half of our walks entailed her screaming so much that she ended up in my arms as I pushed an empty pushchair home.

Babywearing isn’t a new thing - it started thousands of years ago. Back when life was a little harder, and having a healthy birth was more of a distraction from the daily routine of surviving than a life changing moment, mothers would strap their baby to their bodies and get on with their daily lives.

The decision to buy a pre-loved high street baby carrier was a logical progression for me. And what a reckoning moment it was - my fractious, clingy baby was settled; sleeping and content for hours. It wasn’t the most comfortable for me and later in my babywearing journey I found more suitable options, but the price tag on this compared to my pushchair was vastly cheaper and the effects on my child were, well, priceless.

But that was a long time ago and somewhere along the way to this modern era, the use of slings just ... disappeared, to be replaced by that staple of modern baby equipment: the pushchair. And they come in so many forms! Parent-facing, forward-facing, all terrain, travel system, infant seat, carry cot - the buying decision can be quite an experience.

When we were expecting our first child, my husband and I bought what seemed like the most popular (and hence, we thought, the best) pushchair. I was so excited! We set it all up before our daughter arrived and I kept dreaming about pushing my gorgeous newborn around the neighbourhood and shops.

When she arrived, I put her into the carrycot and off we set for our first walk. She was just a day or so old, and she was rolled from side to side - it seemed like

There are many people who believe or worry that holding their baby close in a carrier or sling for a long time will cause them to be overly clingy. I would argue that clinginess comes and goes with all children and there’s nothing wrong with bringing your baby close and letting them know that their carer is there to protect and feed them – but I certainly wouldn’t object to people questioning my beliefs.

It’s natural to question something like babywearing because it’s different from the norm - but we rarely stop to question whether using a buggy is the right thing to do because it is such an ingrained part of our parenting culture. But it is a question that many infant and child specialists have been asking for some time, and their conclusions certainly make interesting reading!

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Controversy Corner Dr. M. Suzanne Zeedyk carried out research in collaboration with the National Literacy Trust on the impact of buggy orientation on parent-infant interaction and infant stress (Nov. 2008). Her findings led her to conclude that for a baby, the experience of being in a buggy was “more isolated than many adults realise – and may be more emotionally impoverished than is good for children’s development”. In particular, she was concerned with the lack of interaction between baby and parent caused by away-facing buggies, “which produced the highest rate of parent and child silence”. She suggested that this could have a negative impact on the child’s speech and vocabulary development, and that not being able to see their parents’ facial and body signals whilst out and about might inhibit their social and emotional understanding of the world around them.

Elizabeth Antunovic wrote a thorough and wellresearched analysis of the arguments surrounding strollers, baby carriers and infant stress. She sites evidence that suggests babies have naturally adapted to being carried upright and oriented towards their mothers, and that lying flat on their back or sat up in car seats and strollers is restrictive to their movement and bad for their spinal development. She advocates the use of baby carriers, but stresses the importance of leg support and baby facing the mother.

Dr Sean Brotherson, Family Science Specialist, wrote the paper “Keys to enhancing brain development in young children” (2005). He endorses the importance of being close to your child: “Touch is a fundamental and important source of security to a child. If you deprive an infant of touch, the body and brain will stop growing in a healthy manner. Physical stroking helps premature babies gain weight more quickly and helps healthy babies digest food better. Babies cry less when they are held and carried regularly. Touch is an infant’s life line to security, attachment and reassurance.”

As well as the benefits to your baby, babywearing offers many conveniences! As a mum of two children at 3 and 1 years old here some of my top benefits:

No Hands! Babywearing is ‘hands free’ - when our

second child came along, I could not be more thankful for this gift. It made me feel like wonderwoman, making my newborn feel content whilst happily holding hands and playing with my active toddler.

Family cuddles. Babywearing gives dads, grandparents and everyone else the chance to enjoy some long and lovely cuddles with your baby and to develop a strong bond with the new addition to the family.

It’s convenient. No more bruised knees from

lugging that car seat around – and your wrap takes up less space too when it isn’t needed.

Breastfeeding. Having your baby so close

allows you to feed on demand, which helps with initial milk supply.

Exercise/Physiology. Babywearing helps work out your core muscles without putting unnecessary strain on them!

Communication. Being so close I can listen to my baby and see their cues quicker than if they were in a pushchair. We can talk away happily and view the world together as we walk along.

Its fun! It really is. Sharing a giggle, or listening to your toddler singing away in your ear whilst on your back is a joy.

They are economical. OK, there are some wraps and carriers out there that can be pretty pricey but, overall, slings are very economical and very modestly priced compared to pushchairs.

Yes, it is safe - very safe in fact. Follow the The T.I.C.K.S. Rule for Safe Babywearing Safety.

T.I.C.K.S guidelines you’re your baby will be safe and Keep your baby close and keep your baby safe. When you’re wearing a sling or carrier, don’t forget the T.I.C.K.S.

TIGHT IN VIEW AT ALL TIMES CLOSE ENOUGH TO KISS KEEP CHIN OFF THE CHEST SUPPORTED BACK

comfortable: Tight, In view at all times, Close enough to Kiss, Keep chin off the chest, Supported back.

There are lots of options out there if you want to start wearing your baby. It can be a little overwhelming at first, so check out your nearest qualified babywearing consultant or sling library and they will be able to advise which will be the right one for you.

Find them at www.slingpages.co.uk.

Aloma Chandiram is a Slingababy qualified and BABI registered babycarrying Consultant and has been babywearing herself for over 3 years. She holds regular workshops, private consultations and fortnightly sling library sessions in South Oxfordshire. Find out more at www.the-green-bean.co.uk or email info@the-green-bean.co.uk.

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

You are invited to the Nursery & Junior School Open Days

Whatever your child’s hidden genius You’ll see it flourish at Akeley Wood Open Day Dates • Tuesday 20th January 2015 2-4pm

• Tuesday 12th May 2015 9.30-11am

• Saturday 14th March 2015 2-4pm

• Tuesday 9th June 2015 9.30-11am

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

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Heuristic Play At Akeley Wood Nursery our Ladybird & Caterpillar children really look forward to their weekly heuristic play sessions which take place in a small group with their key person. ‘Heuristic’ means helping to find out or discover!

What is Heuristic Play?

Heuristic play is a structured opportunity for children to freely investigate and experiment with a selection of natural resources and everyday objects. At Akeley Wood, as soon as our nursery children become mobile and can independently explore we provide these sessions to encourage children to engage in open-ended, sensory play which helps strengthen their cognitive development.

The heuristic play sessions allow staff to observe the children in a quiet, child led environment. Nursery Staff sit quietly nearby and are there for reassurance while children play freely without adult intervention.

A great example of heuristic play is the Treasure Basket – essentially, this is just a (safe) container, with a variety of different objects inside for the child to play with.

Treasure Baskets give babies the chance to learn through all their senses - it is wonderful to watch the toddlers as they experiment, bashing objects together to create ‘cause and effect’, smelling and touching new materials and creating imaginary toys from feathers, wicker balls and cardboard tubes.

Why not try making your own Heuristic Treasure Basket at home?

Some ideal items to include in your basket are:

•Woollen pompoms •Range of boxes that will slot inside each other •Tubes which will slide inside each other

(inside of foil tubes, kitchen rolls, cling films etc.)

•Strips of materials with different textures •Items with slots or holes (spatulas, rings) •Jar tops, shells & corks •Hair rollers of different sizes •Variety of tins (with safe tops) such as golden syrup tins, biscuit tins

Now sit back and watch your toddler become involved in some spontaneous exploratory play!

Written by Nicola Masters – Head of Early Years (EYTT) at Akeley Wood Junior School and Nursery.

If you would like to have a look at one of their heuristic play sessions in action or would like more information about their nursery provision, contact Admissions on 01908 555 803 or registrar@akeleywoodschool.co.uk.

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Things ALL Parents Should About Vitamin D e in the UK we we are are seeing an increase increase in Vitamin Here was thought thought to t be a ccondition D deficiency,, which was of the pre-war years. A recent study by The Vitamin D Mission has shown that the average British child is only getting 27% of the Vitamin D they need for healthy development.

Why Does It Matter?

Vitamin D is important because it helps the body to absorb Calcium, which in turn promotes bone growth and dental health. A deficiency of Vitamin D can cause poor growth in babies and children, as well as problems with immunity, dental problems and rickets - and under 5s are among the most at risk of low levels of Vitamin D.

How To Safely Get More Vitamin D

Our best source of Vitamin D is when our skin is exposed to sunlight - about 90% of our Vitamin D is made in the skin with the help of sunlight. The larger the area of skin that is exposed, the more Vitamin D is likely to be produced. Babies build up a store of Vitamin D whilst in the womb, taking it from the mother.

There are also some foods that naturally contain Vitamin D, such as pilchards, sardines, salmon, eggs and fortified breakfast cereals. Making these a regular part of your diet will help increase Vitamin D levels.

When You May Need Supplements

Unfortunately, getting your children out in the sunlight during the winter months will have very little effect on their Vitamin D levels, if any, and diet will never be able to provide them with all the Vitamin D they need… so supplements may well be necessary.

Here are the guidelines: Children from the age of 6 months to 5 years (including breastfed babies) should take a daily a vitamin D supplement; they do not require vitamin supplements if they are having more than 500ml formula milk, as the milk is fortified with vitamins.

All pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should take a Vitamin D supplement of 10 micrograms daily.

The best time of day for making Vitamin D in the UK is from 11am – 3pm in the months from April – October; about 10 – 15 minutes a day without sunscreen and not allowing your skin become red or sunburnt, (except for babies under 6 months who should never be exposed to direct sunlight without sun protection).

Breastfed babies from age of 1 month may also require supplements if their mother hasn’t taken Vitamin D during pregnancy.

The Vitamin D Mission have developed an online test allowing you to calculate whether your child’s vitamin D intake is sufficient. You can find it at www.vitamindmission.co.uk.

Written by Naresh Lane – a Registered General Nurse and Registered Health Visitor. She has worked for the NHS for nearly 30 years. She is the founder of Northants Health Visitor, the only Private Health Visitor service available in Northamptonshire. If you have any further questions please email Naresh at info@northantshealth.co.uk.

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Family Holiday Review

North Hayne Farm Cottages, North Devon

By Tim Freed, Editor

with young families in mind. The seven charming cottages are warm, cosy, clean and very well equipped for a family stay. Each cottage has its own hot tub as well – great fun for the children and a lovely way to relax after they’ve fallen asleep!

And we aren’t the only family to be raving fans of this place. Check out Trip Advisor and you will see 147 reviews* – ALL of them giving them the highest ratings possible. North Hayne Farm Cottages has also just won Silver in the Visit Devon Tourism Awards, and is up for more silverware in the South West Tourism Awards and Visit England Awards.

So why is it so wonderful? North Hayne Farm Cottages gives you everything you could want and more – owners Cheryl and Roger have designed it

The farm setting itself feels idyllic – situated down the country roads, it has its own pond and stables with plenty of animals for the children to enjoy. The children are encouraged to feed the animals in the morning and evening, and this quickly becomes an indispensible part of the day – it’s also a lovely chance to get to know the other guests. There are plenty of other things to enjoy on site too, from the play barn and games room, to craft activities and quiz trails.

Cheryl and Roger and their family go out of their way to make your stay perfect… you can get an online Bellman Gate, Holcot Lane, Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell,

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Come and see us in our stunning new premises at Sywell Aerodrome!

Each of the colourful, spacious areas is designed with 2—4 year olds in mind and caters for the full spectrum of the Early Years Foundation Stage, in a fun and vibrant environment.

Situated in a village location, yet ideally placed for links to main roads to Northampton, Wellingborough and Kettering.

NOW OPEN 8.00AM—4.15PM. For more information and to arrange a visit, please call Nicola Egleton on 01604 670933.

Spaces available for all ages from 2 years old.

Ofsted rated ‘Good.’

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Following a recommendation from one of our readers, Kerry Shephard, we recently went for a family holiday at North Hayne Farm Cottages in North Devon. Put quite simply, we LOVED it. If you are looking for a lovely family getaway in the UK, then book yourself in – you won’t regret it.

shop delivered before you arrive and they will receive and unpack it for you; they welcome you with delicious cream teas; they will provide anything from high chairs and cots to booster seats and stair gates for your children; even the curtains in the children’s rooms have black-out lining so they sleep well.

But it’s more than that too. It’s hard to describe, but all the other guests at the farm agreed that they have something special here. For my part, I think it boils down to the fact that Cheryl and Roger genuinely care: they are the special something that made our holiday so wonderful. Unlike any other holiday we have been on, they are part of the experience. The children are now begging us to return – but they don’t want to go back to North Hayne Farm Cottages, they want to go to Cheryl and Roger’s. And that speaks volumes to me.

North Hayne Farm Cottages take bookings all year round, and host special activities for events such as Christmas, Easter and Halloween. 7 night breaks start from £354, 3 or 4 night breaks from £248.

Visit www.northhaynefarmcottages.co.uk for full details. Contact Cheryl & Roger for availability on 01769 550807 or info@northhaynefarmcottages.co.uk.

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For more information please contact Trish Davies, Admissions Manager, on 01604 684828.

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Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps - 5s and parents in Northampton, Daventry, Towcester and Brackley

The Daily Activity Planner is your one stop shop for finding virtually any and all of the bump, baby & toddler groups and classes.

Visit the Toddle About website at www.toddleabout.co.uk/directory then simply enter your postcode and the groups will be listed in order of distance from your home.

NORTHAMPTON AREA

Monday

Duston Duston Mums & Tots

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

Abington Breastfeeding Support Group

13:30-14:30T at Abington Ave United Reform Church, Abington Avenue NN1 4QA. 07964 971200; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Toy Library

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

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming

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

Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga

13:30-15:00TH at 12 Windermere Way NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236; For bump, (please book).

Feel confident in your ability to give birth.

Duston Library

Baby Bounce: 10:00-10:20TH; For 0s, FREE. Duston Library Toddle Time: 10:45-11:15TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). at Duston Library, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 0300 126 1000.

Far Cotton St Mary’s Tiddlywinks Parent & Toddler Group

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

For 0 - 5s.

Tumble Tots

10:30-18:00T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term).

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

Boothville Honey Bees Active Playgroup

Soft Zone

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

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

Tumble Tots: 11:15-13:00T; For 0 - 3s, £6 per session (please book). Walking-2yrs 11:15 and 2-5yrs 12:15. at St. Luke’s Centre NN5 6JB. Kate: 07805 300233.

GymBugs Sessions

10:00-14:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy Bars, Beams and Bouncing.

Grange Park Musical Minis

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

45-minute classes starting at 10am & 11am.

Divine Baby Massage £20 4 WEEK COURSE

Harlestone Harlestone Tiny Tots

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

Brixworth Stories & Rhymes

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

Dallington Junior Tennis Sessions

13:30-14:00T at Dallington Lawn Tennis Club, Dallington Park Rd NN7 5AA. 07747 785344; For 2 5s, (book by term). qualified LTA coaches, classes for all ages.

Delapre Water Babies Swimming

15:45-16:45T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Grange Park Toddler Group

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

Harpole Kidz ‘n’ Co Mums and Tots

AT HARDINGSTONE VILLAGE HALL

Starting Thursday 3rd February 2015 - 1 pm to 2.30pm • Fully qualified and insured teacher DBS checked.

• Relaxed atmosphere.

• Time to feed baby and chat at the end.

• Multiples welcome.

For more information and to book a place please contact

Caroline on 07814 152 569

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

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

Hunsbury Parent & Tots Swim

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

Kings Heath Stay and Play Drop In

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

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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Kingsthorpe Buggies in the Park Messy Play Crafty Cooks Cookery Classes 11:00-12:00TH at Starlight Fitness,

9:30-11:00T at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St David’s Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check group is ruuning before attending.

St. Mark’s Parent & Tots Group

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

Lewis Personal Training

Mums Boot Camp: 10:00-11:00T; £5 per session (please book).

Fitness sessions just for mums.

Beginner’s Running Group: 18:00-18:45T; £2 per session (book by 12-week term). Build your fitness to run 5K after 12 weeks. at Lewis Personal Training, Obelisk Centre, 400 Obelisk Rise NN2 8UE. Mark: 07867546573.

www.craftycooks.co.uk

www.hartbeeps.com

Baby Ballet: 16:15-17:00T; For 3 - 4s, (please book). Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet.

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

Northampton Centre Chatterbox

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

Mini Springers

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

Play session with craft, music time & snack.

Northampton Library Book Time

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

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions

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

Quinton Music Bugs Classes - Family Bugs & Baby Bugs

10:00-12:00T at Quinton Village Hall, Quinton NN7 2EA. 0844 578 1017; For 0 - 5s, (please book). 10am Family Bugs 11am Baby Bugs.

Riverside Hartbeeps Music & Sensory Play

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

Spencer Bumps, Babies & Breastfeeding

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

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Kingsley Park Mums & Tots

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

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming

Toddlers 2.5 yrs+

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

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

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

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

Classes are held in West Hunsbury.

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

Spinney Hill Sing and Sign Baby Signing

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

St Crispin Zumba Fitness

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

West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks

10:00-12:30TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 07985 408289; For 21/2 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book).

Fun children's cookery classes.

Weston Favell Boogie Cubz Dance Sessions

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

Wootton HIIT Body Blitz

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

Tuesday Abington St Gregory’s Toddler Group

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

Abington Library Craft Time U5s

10:30-11:00TH at Abington Library, Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 01604 367360; For bump 4s, (drop in). Craft sessions for under 5’s.

10:00-12:00T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

Boothville Ripple Effect Yoga

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

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

Feel confident in your ability to give birth. at 12 Windermere Way, Boothville NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236.

Duston Soccer Cubz Football Classes

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

Far Cotton GymBugs Sessions

10:00-14:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy Bars, Beams and Bouncing.

Grange Park Drop In Health Clinic

9:00-11:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. H/V: 01604 742420; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of every month.

Stepping Stones

9:15-11:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane. 01604 875188; For 0 3s. Includes breakfast! Every 2nd & 4th week.

Grange Park Health Clinic

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

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, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Hunsbury Community Stay and Play

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

Buggyfit

10:15-11:15TH at Meet at The Sundew Harvester Car Park, Weekly Wood Avenue NN14 1QG. Kate: 0776 5813006; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book).

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sensory & soft play for all www.gigglesplay.co.uk info@gigglesplay.co.uk 07771 252 527

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

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

Hunsbury Hunsbury Library Rhymetime

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

Baby Bounce and Rhymetime

13:30-14:30TH at Hunsbury Children’s Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Newborn to Walkers.

Kings Heath Rhymetime with Becky

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

Kingsley Park Craft Night at Heathers Tea Room

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

Kingsthorpe Community Stay & Play

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

15:00-18:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Moulton Sing and Sign Baby Signing

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

Northampton Centre St Giles Toddle In

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

Northampton Central Library

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

Northampton Bounce and Rhyme: 11:0011:30TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). for babies and non walkers. at Northamptonshire Central Library, Abington Street NN1 2BA. 0300 126 1000.

Parent & Baby and Preschool Swimming Lessons

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

Time 2 Play

13:30-15:00T at Parklands Children's Centre at St Matthews Church Rooms NN1 4RY. For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Lots of fun activities.

Ryehill Stay and Play Drop In

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

Spencer Stay and Play (Camrose CC)

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

West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks

10:00-12:30TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 07985 408289; For 21/2 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book).

Fun children's cookery classes.

Weston Favell Tiny Tots Tennis

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

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Hardingstone Music Bugs Classes (Family, Jumping and Mini Bugs)

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Come along to GymBugs, and along with our qualified pre-school coaches, you can assist your child to explore wonderful and exciting equipment such as ladders, beams and climbing apparatus whilst beginning to learn the basic skills of gymnastics. For the older children, there are more structured classes where they are taken around the apparatus by the coaches in small groups and slightly more difficult gymnastics skills are practiced. There will also be a chance in this lesson to partake in the British Gymnastics award schemes.

Wacky Wednesdays Join us on Wednesdays during school holidays and play with our equipment!

Drop in 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm: £4 p/c. For under 5s.

Monday

Tuesday

10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (under 2’s) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)

10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)

Wednesday

Thursday

10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)

10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs)

To book a place, please ring 01604 859412

www.ncaacgymnastics.com

We look forward to seeing you! 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent, Rothersthorpe Trading Estate, Northampton, NN4 8JD.

Soft Zone

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

Wootton Wootton Tots

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

Boogie Beanies

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

Entertainment show & cake!

Abs Blast (HiiT)

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

Wednesday Abington Toy Library

10:00-11:30T at United Reformed Church, Abington Ave NN1 4QA . For 0 - 5s. Toys available for 6 mths-5 yrs.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

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Buggyfit

10:30-11:30TH at Meet at The Park Cafe, Abington Park NN1. Kate: 0776 5813006; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book). A full body conditioning class.

‘Multi Sensory Hoo Ha!’

10:30-11:15TH at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542; For 0 - 1s, £4.50 per class (please book).

Sensory toys, lights, puppets & live music!

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming 10:00-11:30T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 8/10 wks - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes.

Boothville Ripple Effect Yoga

Well Woman Happy Baby: 10:00-12:00TH; Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby.

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

Dallington Junior Tennis Sessions

13:30-14:15T at Dallington Lawn Tennis Club, Dallington Park Rd NN7 5AA. 07747 785344; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Qualified LTA coaches, classes for all ages.

Delapre Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Duston Sticky Fingers

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

Duston - Trilogy Leisure

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

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

Earls Barton Earls Barton Rhymetime

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

Far Cotton GymBugs Sessions

10:00-14:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy Bars, Beams and Bouncing.

Far Cotton Rhymetime

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

Grange Park Seedlings

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

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Splats ahoy! is a brand new childrens messy arts and crafts group for pre-school children in Northampton.

Come along and let your child explore and create their own not so little masterpiece! Your child will be inspired to learn whilst exploring through sight, touch and sound with many different textures and materials We have two classes to suit all pre-school ages: Babies 4-15 months and Toddlers 12months-4years So come along, let us take care of the mess and enjoy getting creative with your mini artist!

For more information and for dates and venues check out www.facebook.com/splatsahoy 07843 659994

info@splatsahoy.co.uk

Tumble Tots

Tumble Tots: 9:30-13:30T; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book). Structured play from walking - school age.

Gymbabes: 11:30-12:15T; For 0s, £5.50 per class (please book). Structured play from 6 months to walking. at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Kate: 07805 300233.

Hardingstone Hardingstone & Wootton Children's Centre

Baby and You: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Group runs 1st and 3rd Wednesday .

Lets Get Active: 10:00-11:30T; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Supporting physical development. at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 01604 702691.

9:30-11:30T at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Sarah: 07905 511443; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). Does not run on 2nd Wed of the month.

Baby and You

10:00-11:30TH at Hunsbury Children’s Centre at, Hardingstone Village Hall NN4 6DA. 01604 702691; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Community Nurse attends on 1st Wednesday.

Soft Zone Sessions

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

Sing and Sign Baby Signing

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

1.30pm Stage 1 & 2.30pm Stage 0 Babes.

Headlands Headlands Parent and Toddler Group

Kingsthorpe Penfold Sure Start Children’s Centre

Health Visitor Drop-in: 9:15-10:15TH; For 0 2s, FREE (drop in). Baby weighing & advice.

Little Explorers: 10:30-12:00T; For 0s, (drop in). 0 - crawling. at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909.

Stay & Play

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

Snacks & loads of activities - all welcome!

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

10:00-11:30T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 4s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

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Hunsbury The Abbey Centre Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at St David’s Church Rooms, Eastern Ave S NN2 7QB. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Call centre to ensure running.

Reynard Way Mums n Tots

9:30-11:00T at Reynard Way Church, 172 Reynard Way NN2 8QY. Julia: 01604 846 227; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per person (drop in).

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Holy Trinity Mums & Tots

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

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

12:00-14:00T at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 1s, £9.99 per class (book by 10-week term).

Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

Kingsthorpe and Parklands Young Parents

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

Junior Street Dance

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

Northampton Centre Mounts - Trilogy Leisure

Parent & Baby and Preschool Swimming Lessons: 9:15-12:45TH; For 0 - 5s, £5.65 (please book). £90.40 per 16 wks or £19.95 per month.

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions: 14:0016:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 per session (drop in). £4.30,£2.40 with L/Card, FREE to members. at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400.

Chatterbox

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

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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Northampton Central Library 0 - 5 years Crafts

Honey Bees Active Soft Play

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Bromford Housing Drop-in

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

Parklands Time 4 Us

13:30-15:00T at Parklands Children’s Centre, Spinney Hill Rd NN3 6DW. 01604 642118; For 0 1s, (drop in).

Pitsford Pitsford Toddler Group

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

Spencer Camrose Children’s Centre

Every Monday and Friday Boothville Community Centre 10am to 11am £4 per child with discount for siblings From crawling to 4 years Children will be able to explore tunnels, slides, balance beams, stepping stones, shapes, Singing & Action Games

For more pictures of the equipment see us on facebook - Honey Bees Active Soft Play The equipment is available to hire for parties, weddings etc and can include Bouncy Castle Tel. 07885 548947 for more details

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Billing Active Baby Company Swimming

13:30-17:00T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

Boothville Ripple Effect Yoga

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

Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga: 19:30-21:00TH; For bump, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth. at 12 Windermere Way, Boothville NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236.

Broadmead Top Hat Theatre School

FirS FirSt SeSSion Free!

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

For birth to 5 (older siblings welcome)

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

Broadway Babies Pre-Primary Ballet, Tap and Modern: 16:0017:00T; For 3 - 4s, £6 per session (book by 6-week term). Ballet, Tap and Modern.

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

Tuesdays, 10am at Hullabaloo, Northampton. £3 per session.

Collingtree Bumps, Babies & Breastfeeding Lafour Dance School Buddies: 9:00-11:30T; (drop in).

Tots Group 1st Steps Ballet: 14:00-14:30T; For 2 - 4s, Baby Massage: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0s, FREE 10:00-11:30T at The Salvation Army, £57.50 (book by term). Cost per term, Ballet (drop in). Baby Massage.

Penistone Road NN3 8EZ. 01604 404891; stage 1. at Camrose Children’s Centres, Tenby Road For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

RAD Pre-Primary Ballet: 16:00-16:30T; For NN5 7DF. 01604 585219.

Rhymetime 4 - 5s, £57.50 per term(book by term).

St James 10:30-11:00TH at Weston Favell Library, RAD Primary Ballet: 16:30-17:00T; For 5-6s, Mums ‘n’ Tots Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 0300 126 £57.50 per term (book by term).

9:30-11:00T at Gospel Hall, Spencer Bridge 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Drop in at Virgin Active, Collingtree Park NN4 0EB. Road NN5 7DP. Gill: 07749 520588; For music sessions open to all.

0845 602 3347 .

0 - 4s, FREE (donation). Toys, activities, baby Tiny Tots Tennis Denton area, ride-on toys.

13:00-13:45T at Northampton County Lawn Denton Village Tots Tennis Club, 54b Church Way NN3 3BX. Upton 9:30-11:30T at Denton Village Hall, Vicarage Laura: 07766557122; For 2 - 5s, £5. Fun Upton Tots lane NN7 1DT. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session introduction to tennis!

10:15-12:15T at The Elgar Centre, High (drop in). Great variety of activities and Street NN5 4EN. 01604 454243; For 0 - 5s, snack time . £1 (drop in). Toys, crafts, stories, songs & Duston 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.

Zumba Fitness

19:15-20:00 at The Elgar Centre, 1 High St NN5 4EN. Rebecca: 07929 073740; (please book). Fun and friendly zumba classes.

Weston Favell Gym Cubz

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

Emmanuel Family Tots

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

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Abington Buggies in the Park

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

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

16:00-18:00T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS . Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love & knowledge.

Zumba Fitness

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

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.

Hartbeeps Music & Sensory Play Classes

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

St Luke’s Stay and Play

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

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Wed & Fri 10:30am, £4.50 per session

> Every Tues 10.15 - 11.15am at The Sundew Harvester, Kettering NN14 1QG > Every Wed 10.30 - 11.30am at The Park Cafe in Abington Park, Northampton

Discover sensory toys, lights and puppets plus experience a live musician! Newborn to walkers. Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road (Adnitt Road Entrance), Northampton, NN1 4HJ.

openstage@rocketmail.com | www.facebook.com/openstage.northampton

07847 922 542

www.openstage.vpweb.co.uk

For more info: buggyfitnorthants@gmail.com or call Kate on 0776 5813006

Far Cotton GymBugs Sessions

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions

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

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

YWCA Play & Learn Group

Grange Park Toddler Splats Ahoy

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

9:15-10:30T at The Pavillion, Foxfield Way NN4 5BE. 07843 659994; For 1 - 4s, £6 per session (please book). From Feb 2015 messy arts & crafts plse book.

International Group

15:45-16:45T at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Talking Point

10:00-11:00T at 10 Foxglove Close.

Health Visitors: 01604 742420; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). For new & pregnant mums (babies up to 8 mths).

Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga

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

Hardingstone Music Bugs Classes (Family Bugs, Jumping Bugs and Mini Bugs)

Pitsford HypnoBirthing Intro Class

9:30-11:15T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun music sessions: book a free taster!

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

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

Divine Baby Massage Class

13:00-14:30TH at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. Caroline: 07814152569; For 0s, £5 per session (book by 4-week term).

4 wk fully comprehensive baby massage course.

Rectory Farm Rectory Farm Toddler Group Mums Boot Camp

Hunsbury Danes Camp - Trilogy Leisure

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

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

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

East Hunsbury Toddlers

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

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

Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

9:45-11:00T at Kingsthorpe Methodist Church, 5 Welford Road NN2 8AE. 01604 468377; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Lovely mums & tots session.

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10:00-11:00T at Lewis Personal Training, Obelisk Centre, 400 Obelisk Rise NN2 8UE. Mark: 07867546573; £5 per session (please book). Fitness sessions just for mums.

Stay & Play

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

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

Kingsthorpe Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

Kingsthorpe Mums and Tots

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

St James Lyncrest Toddler Group

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

Upton Play & Learn with Rhymes & Singing

10:00-11:00T at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring St NN5 4EZ. 01604 750233; For 2 - 5s, (drop in). Please call Centre to check group is running.

New Stars Arts Academy Performing Arts Classes

13:15-13:45T at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s.

Mini Mixed Arts: 17:15-18:00T; For 0 - 3s, £4 per class (book by term). NEW January 2015.

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

Northampton Centre Active Baby Company Swimming

West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks

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

Moulton Rhymetime

9:30-11:00TH at Cripps Recreation Centre, Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD. Denise: 01604 826066; For 8/10 wks - 4s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes.

In the Water

Music & Singing

13:30-14:30TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 07985 408289; For 21/2 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book).

Fun children's cookery classes.

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The ORIGINAL fitness class for mums

‘Multi Sensory Hoo Ha!’ Class

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

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

Jumpin’ Cubz Trampoline Sessions

Miss Tickle Magic Children’s Entertainer

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

Wootton HIIT Body Blitz

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

Friday

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

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

Limited spaces available. To book, please contact:

Laura Mineards: 07766 557 122

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

lauramineards@yahoo.co.uk

Abingdon Abington Library Rhymetime

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

Abington ‘Multi Sensory Hoo Ha!’

10:30-11:15TH at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542; For 0 - 1s, £4.50 per class (please book).

Sensory toys, lights, puppets & live music!

Blackthorn Breastfeedings, Bumps and a Biscuit

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

Boothville Honey Bees Active Playgroup

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

Ripple Effect Yoga

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

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

Camp Hill Breakfast and Play

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

Call centre before attending.

Collingtree Active Baby Company Swimming

13:00-14:30T at Hilton Hotel, 100 Watering Lane NN4 0XW. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

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Little Kickers

9:45-12:15TH at The Abbey Centre,

Alison Williams, 43 Oaklands, Bugbrooke, NN7 3QU Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please Tel: 01604 831483 / 07915 699322 book). Fun football classes from Website: www.missticklemagic.co.uk 18 mths+.

Children’s Parties Silly Magic, Balloons & lots of fun!

Baby Weigh In Clinic

Jan-Mar 2015 Toddle About

Delapre Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Duston Duston - Trilogy Leisure

Gym Cubz / Preschool (Duston): 10:0012:30TH; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). £2.50 with L/Card, FREE to members.

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

Bibles and Bubbles

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

13:00-14:30T at Hunsbury Children’s Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Runs 1st & 3rd Friday of the month.

Sing and Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Kings Heath Stay and Play Drop In

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

‘Les Canetons’ French Singing Group

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

Kingsley Healthy Baby Drop in

9:30-11:00T at Parklands Children’s Centre at St Matthews Church room NN1 4RY. 01604 642118; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Contact centre for details.

Kingsthorpe Kingsthorpe Library

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

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

Earls Barton Earls Barton Rhymetime

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

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

12:00-15:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by term).

Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Hardingstone Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Northampton Centre Chatterbox

Hunsbury Danes Camp - Trilogy Leisure

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions: 10:0015:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 per session (drop in). £4.30,£2.40 with L/Card, FREE to members.

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

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

Tiddler & Preschool Swim Lessons: 9:0011:00T; For 0 - 5s, £5.65 per class (book by term). £90.40 per 16 wks or £19.95 as a memeber.

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

Pre-school Gymnastics: 16:00-16:45TH; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Thurs: 9.15,10.00,11.00am & Fri:4pm. at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200.

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

Mounts - Trilogy Leisure

Northampton Baby Cafe

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

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

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FREE

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Saturday

Upton Baby Splats Ahoy!

10:00-11:00T at The Elgar Centre, 1 High Street NN5 4EN. 07843 659994; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (please book). From Feb 2015, arts and messy play, pls book.

West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks

13:30-14:30TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 07985 408289; For 21/2 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book).

Fun children's cookery classes.

Weston Favell Tumble Tots

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

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

Tiny Tots Tennis

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

Wootton Wootton Tots

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

Come Cook with Us

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

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Abington Open Stage - Drama, Dance, Baby Sensory & Musical Theatre

Preparatory Ballet: 10:00-10:45TH; For 4 6s, £4.50 per class (please book). Ballet, Tap & Modern dance.

Open Stage Juniors: 12:30-13:15T; For 5-12s, £5 per class (please book). 'Glee Style’ fun Musical Theatre.

Junior Singing Class for 5-12 year olds: 13:30-14:00TH; For 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542.

Under 5s Story time

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

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

14:30-16:30T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS . Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love & knowledge.

Duston Who Let the Dads Out?

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

Duston Rhymetime

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

In the Water

Music & Singing

Earls Barton Earls Barton Storytime

11:00-11:30TH at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Every other Saturday.

Hunsbury Hunsbury Library Rhymetime

13:15-13:45TH at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Tuesday sessions: 10.30 am and 2.00pm.

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

Oncore Dance Academy

Baby Ballet: 9:00-9:45T; For 3 - 4s.

Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet.

Melody Movement: 9:00-9:45T; For 1 - 3s.

Develop creativity, co-ordination.

Junior Ballet: 9:45-10:30T; For 4 - 5s.

Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet.

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

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

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

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

Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Moulton Mini Dribblers Football Classes Duston 12:00-13:30T at Benham Sports Arena, Rugger Cubz Moulton Park NN3 6LL. 07818 401

Sunday

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

707; For 1 - 5s, £5 per class (book by term). 12.00pm: 18mths - 3yrs.

12.45pm: 3 - 5 yrs.

Moulton Story Time

12:30-13:00T at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 01604 521180; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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

Little Kickers

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

Northampton Centre Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

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

Nether Heyford Zumba Fitness

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

Open Stage - Drama, Dance, Baby Sensory & Musical Theatre

Little Stars Ballet, Tap & Modern Dance: 9:00-9:45TH; For 2 - 4s, £4.50 per class (please book). Dancing, singing and having Fun! Street Pop with Open Stage: 10:3011:00TH; For 4 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Street pop dance classes. at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542.

Northampton Centre Northampton Bounce and Rhyme

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Taster sessions & weekly courses.

St James Giggles Play

10:00-16:00T at St James Community Centre, 144 St. James Road NN5 5LQ. Jo: 07771 252527; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Stay & play for additional needs.

Upton New Stars Arts Academy Performing Arts Classes

Fun football training for children 18 months - 7 years

DALLINGTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB

Junior Tennis Sessions : 2-5 yrs

Classes for older children as well.

Dallington Park Rd, Northants, NN7 5AA To book call James: 07747 785 344 Email: jameshaley53@hotmail.com www.dallingtonjuniortennis.com

Mini Smash It Out: 9:30-10:00T; For 0 - 3s, £2 per class (book by term). NEW Jan ‘15. £2 paying termly, £3 PAYG. Junior Smash It Out: 9:30-10:30T; For 3 - 5s, £4 per class (book by term). £4 per class pay by term & £5 PAYG. Rhythmic Dance: 9:30-10:30T; For 3 - 5s, £4 per class (book by term).

Mini Smooth It Out: 10:00-10:30T; For 0 3s, £2 per class (book by term). NEW Jan ‘15. £2 paying termly, £3 PAYG. Mini Rhythmic Dance: 10:30-11:00T; For 0 - 3s, £2 per class (book by term). NEW January 2015.

Junior Smooth It Out: 10:30-11:30T; For 3 5s, £4 per class (book by term). £4 per class pay by term & £5 PAYG. Mini Music: 11:00-11:30T; For 1 - 3s, £3 per session (please book). £3 per session/£2 if paid by the term.

Irish dancing: 11:30-12:30T; For 3 - 5s, £4 per class (book by term). £4 per class pay by term & £5 PAYG. Parent & Child Yoga: 11:30-12:30T; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). £5 adult only & £8 Adult & Child. at Upton Meadows Primary School, The Square NN5 4EZ. 07584 208756.

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Weston Favell Soccer Cubz Football Classes

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

Crafts for Under 5s

10:30-11:00TH at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Upton Upton Joggers

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

Weston Favell Aqualight Swimming Lessons

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class: 9:30-12:00T; For 1 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term).

Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Aqualight Family Swim Session: 11:0012:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per child (please book). Open free swim session for all families. at Weston Favell Pool, Booth Lane South NN3 3EZ. Emie: 01604 830405.

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

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

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Monday Brackley Noah’s Ark Parent & Toddler Group

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

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

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

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

16:00-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). Swimming lessons for children aged 3yrs+.

Yardley Gobion Yardley Gobion Under 5s

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

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

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

Pre-booking is essential.

Brackley Leisure Centre

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

Soft play fun sessions. £2.50 for 2nd child.

Preschool Gymnastics: 13:4514:45T; For 3 - 5s, £6.80 per session (book by term). at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787.

Bugbrooke Bugbrooke Mini Messy Church

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

Bible based stories & activities.

Brackley Rhymetime

Tiffield The Little Turtle Swim Company

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

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

Baby Clinic

13:00-15:00TH at Health Visitors Baby Clinic, Halse Road NN13 6PN. 01280 709798; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Health Visitors Baby Clinic.

Stony Stratford Baby & Tatty Bumpkin

11:30-12:45TH at Whitespace Yoga and Wellbeing Studio, 5 St Pauls Court High Street MK11 1LJ. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0 1s, £5.67 per class (book by 6-week term).

Yoga-inspired sessions: babies 6wks-cruisers.

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ASA Swimming Lessons

Brackley Little Fishes Playtime

Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

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

Childminder’s Drop In runs weekly.

Breastfeeding Support Group: 11:3012:45TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Breastfeeding support runs weekly. at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272.

11:30-12:00TH at Towcester Library, Richmond Road NN12 6EX. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Rhymes & songs for non-walkers.

Tuesday

Croughton Mother & Toddler Group

Towcester Towcester Children’s Centre

Bounce and Rhyme

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Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

Baby Bumpkin

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

Music Bugs

10:00-10:45T at St John Ambulance Hall, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 0844 822 1158; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun music sessions for 3 mths - 5 yrs.

In the Water

Music & Singing

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

Pre-booking is essential.

Litchborough Litchborough Play Time

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

Middleton Cheney Child Health Clinic

10:00-11:30TH at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of month.

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South Northants Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Middleton Cheney Roade Rhymetime Child Health Clinic

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

Potterspury Potterspury Under Fives

13:00-15:00T at Potterspury Village Hall, Church End NN12 7PX. Cathryn: 07961 587236; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Parent/ child stay & play with refreshments.

Tiffield Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

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

4th Wednesday of the month.

Hedgehog Hill Nursery and Pre-School High Street, Greens Norton

Towcester Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

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

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

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

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

Story and Rhymes

10:00-10:30TH at Towcester Library, Richmond Road NN12 6EX. 0300 126 1000; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Cookery Doodle Doo Pre School Club

10:00-15:00TH at 1 Baines Close, Silverstone NN12 8DG. For 3 - 5s, (please book). 2 sessions available 10.00am & 1.30pm.

Wednesday Brackley Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

13:30-14:30T at Starlight Dance Studios, Glebe Farm, Turweston NN13 5JE. Helen: 07906 055591; For 0s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

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Towcester Wednesday Tots

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

ASA Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). Swimming lessons for children aged 3yrs+.

Weston Weston Tiny Tots

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

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Stony Stratford Baby & Tatty Bumpkin

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

Thursday Ashton Ashton Toddler Group

Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

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

Bugbrooke Zumba Fitness

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

Deanshanger Deanshanger Toddler Group

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

Middleton Cheney Middleton Cheney Rhymetime

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

Feeding Friends

13:30-15:00T at Ashton CE Primary School, Roade Hill NN7 2JH. Lynne: 07545462892; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

Brackley First Steps Parent & Toddler Group

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

Mighty Atoms

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

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Brackley Library Rhymetime

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

Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

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

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

Pattishall Pattishall Mums & Tots

Bugbrooke Bugbrooke Mums & Tots

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

Refreshments are included .

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

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

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13:30-14:30T at Bugbrooke Children's Centre, High Street NN7 3PA. 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by term).

Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

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

Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

Daventry Gym Giraffes

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

Deanshanger Deanshanger Children’s Centre

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

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

Feeding Friends: 13:30-14:30T; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). at Deanshanger Children’s Centre, Community Centre MK19 6HT. 01908 569294. Call for dates.

Deanshanger Rhymetime

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

Classes in Grange Park, Weedon Bec, Kingsthorpe and Stony Stratford.

www.musicalminis.co.uk

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

Towcester Centre for Leisure

Silverstone Silverstone Tiny Tots

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

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

Silverstone Parent & Toddler Group

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

Stony Stratford Musical Minis

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

NC Tea Group

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Nether Heyford Nether Heyford Little Fishes

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

Stony Stratford Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Upper Heyford South Northants API (Attachment Parenting)

10:00-15:00TH at 1 Baines Close, Silverstone NN12 8DG. For 3 - 5s, (please book). 2 sessions available 10.00am & 1.30pm.

10:00-12:00TH at Hill Farm, Upper Heyford NN7 3NB. Cheryl: 07989 777825; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). 2nd Thurs of mth.

Attachment Parenting group.

Weedon Weedon Bec's Little Ducklings

9:30-11:30T at The Annex, Weedon Bec Village Hall NN7 4QU. Blaine Taylor: 07746 215490; For 0 - 2s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Refreshments. Birth up to 2nd birthday .

Friday

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

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

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

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

Towcester Towcester Toy Library

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

Preschool Gymnastics: 13:45-16:45T; For 3 5s, (book by term). Contact centre for more information & class times.

ASA Swimming Lessons: 16:00-19:00T; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). Swimming lessons for children aged 3yrs+. at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480.

Westbury Toddlers & Tiddlers Fun Activity Sessions

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

Free trial offer voucher in centre pages.

Deanshanger Deanie Tots

Middleton Cheney Small Talk

Book your little one’s Birthday Party with us!

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

Kislingbury Kizzle Tots

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

Blakesley Blakesley Toddler Group

Music & Singing

Towcester Library

Toddle Time: 10:00-11:15TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Start 10 & 10:45: For walkers (2nd+4th Fri).

Bounce and Rhyme: 11:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Rhymes & songs for non-walkers. at Towcester Library, Richmond Road NN12 6EX. 0300 126 1000 .

Towcester Twins Group

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

ASA Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). Swimming lessons for children aged 3yrs+.

Wicken Akeley Wood Baby & Toddler Group

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

In the Water

Towcester Cookery Doodle Doo Pre School Club

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

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Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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Saturday

Towcester Towcester Centre for Leisure

Mighty Atoms

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

Mighty Atoms: 9:00-10:15T; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in). Soft play sessions. at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480.

Roade Rhyme time

Brafield on the Green Giggles Play

Brackley Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

8:00-10:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential.

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

Sunday 10:00-16:00TH at Sargeant Memorial Hall, Church Lane NN7 1BA. Jo: 07771 252527; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (drop in). Stay & play for additional needs children.

10:30-11:00TH at Roade Library, High Street NN7 2NW. 0300 1261000; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 1st Saturday of each month.

Tiffield The Little Turtle Swim Company

Roade Story Stomp at Roade

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

Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

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

Tiffield Active Baby Company Swimming

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

Towcester Bounce and Rhyme

14:30-15:00TH at Towcester Library, Richmond Road NN12 6EX. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Rhymes & songs for non-walkers.

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Monday Braunston Little Fishes Toddler Group

14:00-15:00T at All Saints Church, 71 High Street NN11 7HS. Sarah: 01788 890298; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Action songs, storytime & crafts.

Young Children's Entertainment Group No need to book

Byfield Mini Movers

10:00-11:00T at Byfield Village Hall, The Green NN11 6WT. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session. Fun musical dance class 0-5 yrs from 26/01/15.

Crick Crick Mums & Tots

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

Daventry Daventry Leisure Centre

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.30 per session (drop in). Please call before attending.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 10:0018:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times.

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

Acorn Parent & Toddler Group

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

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Long Buckby Long Buckby Mums & Tots

Interactive musical fun for accompanied preschool children and babies.

A selection of delicious homemade cakes and drinks included.

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

Sensory Room

9:30-12:30T at Daventry West Children's Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 300317; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). 1st Mon of month. 30 min slots. Bookable.

Child Health Clinic

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

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes

16:00-17:00TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Ballet classes at £26 per term.

Kilsby Kilsby Playtime

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

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

Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga

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

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).

Tuesday Braunston Braunston Toddler Group

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

Clipston Clipston Mums & Tots

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

Daventry Tumble Tots

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

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

Daventry Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Nature Tots

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:00-18:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.30 per session (drop in). Please call before attending.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 11:00-18:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times.

Active Antz: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.30 per child (drop in).

Inflatable soft play session for under 5s. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

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

Daventry Daventry Leisure Centre

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:00-18:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.30 per session (drop in). Please call before attending.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 10:30-19:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Daventry Library

Toddle Time: 10:00-10:30T; For 0 4s, FREE (drop in). For under 5’s.

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

Active Baby Company Swimming Classes

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

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

Guilsborough Child Health Clinic Guillsborough Surgery

14:00-15:30T at Run by Long Buckby Children’s Centre at, Guillsborough Surgery NN6 8QE. 01327 842037; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 2nd and 4th of month.

Play & Learn

10:00-11:30T at Danetre & Southbrook Learning Village, Hawke Road NN11 4LJ . 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). 25/2/15-25/3/15.

Kilsby Dandy Development Class

Giggles Play

10:00-12:00T at Kilsby Village Hall, Rugby Road CV23 8XB. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Weedon Music to Develop Language

Long Buckby Long Buckby Mums & Babies

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

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

Long Buckby Library Story Box

10:30-11:15T at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 01604 368274; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Interactive stories with simple crafts.

Sing and Sign Baby Signing

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

Child Health Clinic

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

Birth Preparation Workshops

18:00-21:00T at Lizzy Giles NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump, £45 (please book).

Workshops for expectant mums and partners.

Moulton Child Health Clinic at Moulton Village Hall

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

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10:00-14:00TH at Daventry Community Centre, Ashby Rd NN11 9QD. Jo: 07771 252527; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (drop in).

Stay & play for additional needs children .

Woodford Halse Child Health Clinic

Baby Bumpkin

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

Sessions: 10 - 12.30 & 2 - 4pm.

Wednesday Badby Badby Mums & Tots

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

Barby Barby Mums & Tots

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

Brixworth Brixworth Children’s Centre

Tiny Treasures: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). 19/1/15 - 16/3/15 (not in holidays) .

Time for 2s: 13:30-15:00T; For 1 - 2s, (drop in). 7/1/15 - 4/2/15 . at Brixworth Children’s Centre at, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Story Stomp at Daventry Library

10:15-10:45T at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Stories & activity for under 5’s (weekly).

13:45-14:30TH at Buckingham Children’s Centre, Grenville Combined School MK18 1AP. 0845 6804981 or 07580 131842; For 0 1s, £5 per class (please book). Yoga-inspired sessions for 6 wks - crawling.

Guilsborough Guilsborough Surgery Breastfeeding Drop In

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

Long Buckby Tiny Treasures

10:00-11:30T at Long Buckby Children's Centre, Station Road NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 28/1/15 25/3/15 .

Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: 17:0017:30TH; For 3 - 5s, £3.25 per child (book by term). Ballet for the little ones.

Gymnastics Classes: 18:15-18:45TH; For 3 - 5s, £3.75 per class (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, bridges and more. at Buckby Health and Leisure, 1 High Street NN6 7RE . Lorraine: 07921 853773.

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Daventry Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Birth Preparation Staverton award-winning FUN baby and toddler classes Staverton Mums & Tots Workshops

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

01327 842 691; For bump, £45 (please book). Workshops for expectant mums and partners.

Sibbertoft Sibbertots Mums and Tots

combining baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Welton

Welton Baby & Toddler Classes held in Kilsby, near Daventry, contact Nikki at nikki.sayers@hotmail.co.uk www.dandydevelopment.co.uk Group

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

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

Friday

Staverton Boogie Beanies

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

Entertainment show & cake!

Brixworth Brixworth Rhymetime

10:00-10:45TH at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 10.10am - 10.40am.

Weedon Musical Minis

Daventry Timken Tots

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

Free trial offer voucher in centre pages.

10:00-12:00T 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!

Special Needs Support Group

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

West Haddon Caterpillar Club

9:15-11:15T at West Haddon Village Hall, The Green NN6 7AY. Nic: 07928 184685; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). Weekly craft corner and singing circle.

Woodford Halse Breastfeeding Support Drop In

9:00-16:00T at Woodford Halse Sure Start Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Thursday Brixworth Child Heath Clinic with Infant Feeding Support

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

Daventry Little Kickers

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

Byfield Baby & Toddler Playgroup

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

Time for 2s

10:00-11:30T at Danetre & Southbrook Learning Village, Hawke Road NN11 4LJ . 01327 313861; For 1 - 3s, FREE (please book). 15/1/15-26/3/15. Bookable. 18mths 3yrs.

Boogie Beanies

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

Entertainment show & cake!

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

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Daventry West Children’s Centre

Child Health Clinic (West): 11:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Thursday of the month.

Tiny Treasures: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (please book). 8/1/15 - 26/2/15.

Bookable. at Daventry West Children's Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 300317.

Daventry Leisure Centre

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 12:0018:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times.

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 12:3018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.30 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

East Haddon East Haddon Toddler Group

10:00-11:30TH at Daventry West Children's Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 300317; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Daventry Leisure Centre

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

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 12:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.30 per session (drop in). Please call before attending.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 15:3019:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Child Health Clinic

12:30-14:00T at Danetre & Southbrook Learning Village, Hawke Road NN11 4LJ .

01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Friday of the month.

Little Kickers

9:30-11:00T at The Pavilion, East Haddon Playing Fields, (turning opposite The Red Lion Pub) NN6 8BU. Rachel: 01604 771292; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Inc. crafts, stories & snacks. 1st visit free.

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

Kelmarsh Parent & Tots Group

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

12:00-14:00T at Nagarjuna Centre Cafe, The Old Rectory NN6 9LZ. Sarah: 01604 686778; For 0 - 5s. Free drink with every panini order!

Long Buckby Action Kids Activity Classes

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

Time for 2s

10:00-11:30T at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, Station Rd NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 2s, FREE (drop in). 13/1/15 - 24/2/15 .

Postnatal Yoga for Mother & Baby

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

Gymnastics Classes

Guilsborough Guilsborough Mums and Tots

13:30-15:00T at Guilsborough Pre-School, School House NN6 8PT. 01604 740761; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Newcomers welcome, snack included.

Long Buckby Long Buckby Children’s Centre

Play and Learn: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Cook and Eat: 13:00-14:30T; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 23/1/15 - 13/2/15 . at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, Station Road NN6 7QB. 01327 842037.

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Long Buckby Library

Long Buckby Library Stories & Rhymes: 10:30-11:00TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Long Buckby Library Sing & Stroll: 10:3011:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 0300 126 1000.

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

Little Kickers

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

Upper Boddington Boddington Toddler Group

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

Welford Welford Mums & Tots Group

Woodford Halse Woodford Halse Library Rhymetime

Sunday

Woodford Halse Woodford Halse Toddler Group

Daventry Daventry Leisure Centre

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

Saturday

Boogie Beanies

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 8:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term).

30 min swim lessons. Call for times.

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 12:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.30 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

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

Ballet for 3-5s. £30 per term.

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

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

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

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

Daventry Daventry Leisure Centre

Upper Boddington Love Ballet Dance Company

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

Every 1st & 3rd Saturday.

Long Buckby Birth Preparation Workshops

10:00-13:00T at Lizzy Giles NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump, £45 (please book).

Workshops for expectant mums and partners.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 8:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term).

30 min swim lessons. Call for times.

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 8:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.30 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Rhymetime at Daventry Library

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

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Pre–School, Before & After School, and Holiday Club Open 7.30am-6pm all year round - term time places and adhoc sessions available Outstanding Childcare provision for children from 3 months - 11 years with before and after school facilities. Activities planned as per EYFS and Play work guidelines with the aim of engaging children whilst having fun and learning and reaching development goals.

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