Toddle About Northamptonshire New Year (Jan - Mar) 2016 by Toddle About Magazine

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Hello & welcome

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If you’re wondering what’s on offer for little ones near you, then you’ve come to the right place! Toddle About is the parents’ bible for everything bump, baby and toddler - we’ve done all the research, so you don’t need to. Looking for your local tots group, or something to do on an idle Wednesday afternoon? Pop over to page 40 and you’ll find literally hundreds of options to choose from. Looking for the best local deals? We have vouchers giving you £100s of savings in our centre pages - use them and you’ll be supporting local businesses too. Or put your name in the hat to win a relaxing spa break (p.7) or a family holiday in Devon (p.23) in our fab competitions. Just want a good read while you grab a few minutes’ peace? Find out How to be a Successful Working Mum on page 38, understand Ways to Limit Screen Time on page 34 or discover what it’s like to be an adoptive gay dad in My Two Dads on page 27.

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Win a Spa Break

Valentine's Recipe

Easter Egg Hunt Fun

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Win a Christening Outfit

Family Holiday Review 18-19 Toddle Models

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Wh at ‘s N ew ?

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

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Family Explorers: A Monumental Day Out

Enjoy a different themed adventure each month in the gardens at Stowe, with plenty of opportunities to get outdoors, enjoy nature and have a go at some of the 50 Things to do before you’re 11¾! Grab a free guide to track down wild animals, go on a bug hunt or become a winter tree detective. From blooms and bees to beautiful birds, there’s everything you need to become a family explor er. Normal admissions apply, 10am-4pm daily. nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe P.11

Baby Massage Classes at Swim Works

Swim Works is the new purpose built, family swim centre in Hillmorton, Rugby, offering swimming courses for babies from 8 weeks in their warm, virtually are now chemical free pool. From January they too. Baby es cours age mass baby offering parents r sleep massage has many benefits like bette it is a patterns, digestion and colic relief and your baby. For wonderful way for you to feel close to works.co.uk or more information email info@swim k. P.57 s.co.u work .swim www at e book onlin

Make Your Little One a Groovy Rider

Learning to ride a bike is a major milestone in a child’s life - and it’s fun! But it can also be difficult. Balanceability is the UK’s first and only accredited ‘learn to cycle’ scheme programme for child ren from the age of 2½ upwards. Their programm e allows children to master the basics of cycli ng in a relaxed, indoor environment. Skills are perfected through games and activities so whe n they are ready, the transition to pedals is easy . Take a look at groovyriders.com for more deta ils and the courses nearest to you. P.9

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New Mighty Kickers Class in Rugby

Little Kickers run pre-school football classes in Northampton, Daventry mid-week and Rugby and are launching new mornings at day Tues on es class ers Kick Mighty addition to In y. Rugb Hall, Cawston Community r (2-3½ years) Little Kicks (18-27 months) and Junio is aimed at classes, the new Mighty Kickers class burn off to way t 3½ to 5 year olds and is a grea t fun. For grea have and skills all footb learn energy, 7 0132 on e Lynn act cont a free taster session, s.co.uk. P.50 700153 or lnewbould@littlekicker

How to Save Your Child’s Life

Award winning Daisy First Aid provides essential first aid training for parents, parents-to-be, grandparents and babysitters. Hold a relaxed, fun and informal 2 hour class in the comfort of your own home or join a local venue class. Covering CPR, chok ing, fevers, febrile seizures, meningitis, bleeding, burns, broken bones, bumps to the head and more , the aim is to give you the ability to help your child if they became unwell or had an accident. For more details, email marie@daisyfirstaid.co m, visit www.daisyfirstaid.com or visit Face book – Daisy First Aid Northampton. P.18

More Classes Than Ever

Sing and Sign’s baby signing classes for babies and toddlers now have more classes available than ever before in Brackley, Towcester, Litchborough and Evenley. For children from 6 weeks old to speaking, Sing and Sign is recommended by speech and language therapists and has taught tens of thousands of parents to sign with their babies. Loved by parents, classes are loads of fun and a great place to make new friends too. For more details, contact Helen on 07906 055591 or helenbrawn@singandsign.co.uk. P.6 icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

Fairy Dell-ightful Images

Bring me Sunshine Photography have released the early 2016 dates for their very popular Fairy Dell sessions: Sunday 31st January and Sunday 3rd April. At their Moulton Studio, your little ones can choose from unique, handmade fairy outfits or hand-knitted pixie costu mes. The session lasts up to one hour and all fairies and pixies get to take a special gift away with them. Only £25 a session. For more info or to book, visit www.bringmesunshinephotography. co.uk or contact Laura on 01604 492804 or 07788 423626. P.22

New Beginnings For Musical Minis

Musical Minis are back in Northamptonshire and better than ever in 2016, under the enthusiastic guidance of new, bubbly owner Leena Thakker. Leena has been running Musical Minis classes in Oxfordshire for over 6 years, bringing joy, entertainment and education to thousands of little ones. Musical Minis classes are fun, pre-school music sessions - with a curriculum designed by child professionals, each structured session encourages cognitive, physical and emotional development through the use of music, instruments and stories. To book a FREE trial session, contact Leena on 01296 738652 or leenathakker@musicalminis. co.uk. www.musicalminis.co.uk. P.50

Gorgeous Gifts in Moulton

There is a brand new shop in Moulton selling gorgeous gifts and home wares - Stableyard Chic. With carefully selected items that are quirky, cute, unusual, funny and sentimental, they offer something very special. From candles to pictures frames, scarves to bags and gift bags to cards and lots more! They are slightly tucked away on Grove Farm - follow the signs from the farm entrance. Open on Wednesday to Friday 9:30-2:30 and Saturday 10-5pm, at Grove Farm, Moulton, NN3 7UF they are well worth a visit! www.fb.com/stableyardchic. P.14

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Dazzling Show for Babies to Pre-scho olers

Shiny, a unique and dazzling interactive show perfect for little ones aged 6 months to 5 years, is coming to Royal & Derngate’s Underground space on Friday 15th January and The Lab at The Core at Corby Cube on Friday 22nd January. In a long forgotten room, two people find frien dship, joy and treasure. From ordinary brown boxes comes an extraordinary array of colour, soun d and texture to delight and engage. Child ren are invited to watch and play as all that glitters unfolds before their eyes. Tickets are £7* at R&D (01604 624811, www.royalanddern gate.co.uk) or £6.50* at The Core (www.thecorec orby.com, 01536 470470). *Transaction fees may apply. P.26 & 39

LoveBallet Comes to Cawston

Many parents will be excited to hear that LoveBallet Dance Company are launching classes at Cawston Community Hall es include on Mondays from January 2016. Class offered be will cs nasti Gym & ern Mod Ballet, Tap, they are ys Frida On ards. for children 3 years upw ers class Mov Mini lar popu very their ing offer cake and a from 10am (£5 PAYG) which includes hot drink! For more info visit Lorraine at www.loveballet.co.uk or contact Miss session first your Get uk. Lorraine@loveballet.co. t’ Abou le ‘Todd e quot you n whe free (new customers). P.56

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Wh at ‘s N ew ? New Saturday Morning Pregnancy Yoga Classes

Yoga is the perfect way to nurture your body and mind during pregnancy. Classes help you relax and unwind, relieve common pregnancy ailments, boost your energy and empower you for birth - using yoga postures, breathing practices and relaxation/visualization techniques. It's also a lovely way to connect with your baby and meet fellow mums-to-be! The classes are on Saturday Mornings in Milton Malsor from 9.45am to 11am. 6 week blocks - 25% off your first booking. Contact Rosa 07790 146202 or info@yogarosa.co.uk. www.yogarosa.co.uk. P.40

A New Opportunity for Northants Mums

With a loyal following in Oxford and Reading over the past 15 years, Baby College is launching as a exciting new national franchise. New franchisee Tiffiny started running the innovative parent & baby development classes in Bedford in January 2015 and Baby College Mid Herts and ry Baby College Wokingham are opening in Janua g trainin ed attend who red), 2016. Latasha (pictu with her 6 week old baby Eden, plans to take Baby in College to Trinidad when she moves back there November. Baby College International! For details of franchise opportunities see www.babycollege.co.uk.

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IAIM Infant Massage Classes with Leveta Lawson

Baby massage classes run by a qualified nurse and Independent Health Visitor. Saturdays, 11am-12pm: Northampton High School, Hardingstone, NN4 6UU Wednesdays, 11am-12pm: Chris Moody Centre, Moulton College, NN3 7RR

New for 2016, IAIM Infant Massage by Leveta Lawson (Independent Health Visitor) are now offering parents the opportunity to take part in a Paediatric First Aid program. Running after each massage class (for babies from 6 weeks old) on Saturdays at Northam pton High School, Hardingstone, the initial cours e will be a 2 hour session. Also in the pipeline are workshops on Weaning, How Infants Learn to Sleep and Potty Training. Contact Leveta for dates: 0758 0 320228 or leveta.lawson@gmail.com. www.iaimbabymassage.co.uk/levet alawson. P.6 The Original Baby Signing Classes

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, r a e Y w e N s e i s i h n T a g r O d n A r Declutte Your Life Living with little ones means accepting a certain amount of chaos. But toys underfoot, overstuffed laundry hampers, and hectic schedules all wear us down far more than we realise. Is it any wonder that at the beginning of a new year we resolve to clear out our clutter and be more organised? Clutter can get in your way not only physically, but mentally. Paring down can help you find things faster, get more done, and think more clearly – all of which can make parenting easier. As a professional declutterer and organiser, here are my suggestions for simplifying your family’s living spaces and schedules.

Clear the decks!

Keep like with like

Start by letting go of things you don’t need any more: clothes the kids have grown out of, toys and books that are past their prime, and items you never use or know you no longer need. Donate usable items to charity and bin the rest. Allow yourself to get through this task at your own pace, and don’t forget to pat yourself on the back! It’s hard work, but you’ll be amazed at how good it feels.

Store the same types of items together. Make them accessible and easy to tidy up: for example, all toy cars in one box, all stuffed animals in a basket. Don’t spend money on fancy organising supplies; shoe boxes and laundry baskets make perfectly fine containers.

Streamline your schedule

CHOOSE EXPERIENCES OVER THINGS

Overfull calendars are another kind of clutter. If you constantly worry about getting out of the house on time, or about making it from point A to point B, take a good look at your timetable to ascertain which activities you can cut. Babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers don’t need highly regimented days – they’ll get enough of that when they start school. Instead of overstimulating them with too many activities, let some of their time remain unscripted.

Make it your family philosophy to do more things together instead of acquiring new items. By spending your money on experiences, you won’t have to make room for new objects in your house. Instead, you’ll be making happy memories together. Our little ones’ early years go by quickly, and what they really want from us is our time and undivided attention – not more toys.

TAKE A ‘ONE IN, ONE OUT’ APPROACH Make it a family rule to part with one old item (of similar size or value) whenever something new comes into the house. You’ll be far more selective about your purchases if you know you’ll have to jettison something you already own when you buy something new.

As you gradually put your living space and your calendar in order, remember that decluttering and organising is a process. Your house will never be perfectly tidy and your schedule may not run entirely smoothly. Instead, gauge your progress by how you feel: has letting go of some items made you feel more clear-headed? Has simplifying your days made you slow down and appreciate your time with your child? If so, you’re doing great – even if that laundry hamper is still stuffed full.

Nadia Arbach is a member of APDO, the Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers UK. She works with families in Oxfordshire and further afield to simplify their living spaces and routines. If you’re looking for someone to guide you through the seas of clutter into open space where you can live your best life, visit http://clearthedecks.co.uk or email Nadia at clearthedecksUK@gmail.com. Quote ‘Toddle About’ for £20 off your first decluttering Clear the decks! 8 Jan-Mar 2016 session. Toddle About The icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages and organising PROFESSIONAL DECLUTTERING & ORGANIZING

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The Easter Egg Hunt is an annual tradition for many families – our children look forward to it almost as much as Christmas! But keeping it fresh each year can be a challenge, so here’s a great egg hunt idea that is not only fun, but also helps with learning to read (a bit!).

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6) As they open their 6 eggs, your child now needs to match the letters they have found with the letters on the piece of paper (you may want to stick them down with a bit of glue). If they are little, or unsure of their letters, this is where the colours come into play – they can use the colours to find the match if needs be.

You might use the words for your prize (e.g. 'Easter Egg'), or you could choose a word or letters that achieve a particular learning objective such as teaching the vowels, or two-letter words. 2 Cut out each letter from one piece of paper, so 5) all letters are separated. 3 Pop each of the cut out letters in its own plastic egg. 5)

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Some things had changed this year – but all for the better, I’m pleased to report. In particular, the children’s farm has been upgraded to a larger, properly concreted area with brand new, purpose-built barns, and a dedicated walk area for the donkeys. It was opened by the mayor and is a really excellent development. But the things that make this place so truly fabulous haven’t changed a bit and, despite our penchant for new experiences, I have a feeling that our annual holiday to ‘Cheryl and Rogers’ has become a new family tradition.

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My Two Dads Nick King, a gay adoptive father of two, gives us a glimpse of family life with two Dads

People are funny aren’t they? Kind. But often very funny. My name is Nick, my husband is Jay and we have two children. Our son is now eight having come home to us when he was three. Our daughter, now four, came home when she was eighteen months old. Both adopted. Not birth siblings. But they do look very alike. “The work of a good Adoption Social Worker,” I say by rote in answer to that question, invariably asked when people have summoned up enough courage to do so. Throughout our adoption journey, we’ve generally found support, tolerance and even admiration from those around us and those we have come across. Inquisitiveness too, sometimes misplaced, but never malicious. Regardless of age and background, recipients of the news that we, a male couple, have two children have at worst been polite and at best enthusiastic. Occasionally, whilst positive, the response still takes us by surprise. Sadly, my Mum died the day before our son came home with us for the first time. My Dad, now a widower, lives in a sheltered housing development in the town close to where we live. His default position in relation to his neighbours is one of being anti social. Largely female, the other residents congregate often in their communal room. They have morning coffee and afternoon tea, they organise birthday treats, film shows and sherry parties. They celebrate annual and national events with their own genteel get togethers. Grandad rarely attends.

We, on the other hand, try and join in. The ladies like to see the children. Those who do have family locally tend to be the grandparents of now much older children, so to have our young son and daughter visit their communal room is a treat. The children get a treat too. The centre of much elderly cooing attention, they are assured their pick of the biscuits or cakes the ladies have to accompany whichever event they are attending. So while I am undertaking my daily visit to see my Dad, if the residents are congregated in their communal room the children will often spend some time there. We are incredibly lucky with our adopted children. They are both blonde. They both sport tans easily obtained in the summer. We are very proud that they are also kind, attentive and polite in the presence of others. They are particularly well behaved around the elderly. So, their visits to the elderly ladies in the communal room are enjoyed by all, with both sides of the equation obtaining pleasure from the visit. As we visited Grandad a little while ago one of his elderly neighbours stopped us. After initial greetings and pleasantries about the weather she said, “we’ve been talking about your little family,” “Oh? I hope the children have been behaving,” I said, casting an eye at our little darlings as they chased around the development’s communal lawn. “Oh yes, they are an absolute credit to you,” Grandad’s neighbour said. “They’re such good looking children too.” “Thank you,” I said.

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years various teachers, play school helpers and creche supervisors approach the inevitable ‘for whom should we make the card’ conversation with us with visible dread.

“Yes, we were all saying that the other afternoon. Do you know? We just couldn’t decide. Which one of you they looked like more.”

Last year, our daughter’s play school teacher approached me and asked, in slightly embarrassed tones, “Mother’s Day is coming up, we’ll be making cards, who should we help your daughter make a card for?”

Jay and I shared a quizzical glance. “Um, I’ll try and explain.” he said. “Don’t you dare!” I replied.

The teacher shifted uneasily from foot to foot.

“Lovely, quite lovely,” Grandad’s neighbour said as she walked away.

“Don’t worry, let her make a card for whoever she wants to, it could be Granny, or one of her aunts maybe?” I said.

Our children don’t seem to blink at having two male parents. Clearly, other people don’t seem to take too much notice either, or indeed notice at all.

The teacher looked slightly happier. “Please don’t worry, it really isn’t a big deal,” I reassured her.

Except for one day of the year.

Those are words I have found myself saying very often. “It isn’t a big deal. We genuinely don’t mind. Please don’t worry.”

The fourth Sunday in Lent, which for us in the UK, is Mothering Sunday. The rest of the world generally celebrates Mother’s Day in June. I don’t know why we in Britain choose March, we just do. As, unsurprisingly, do Ireland and also perhaps more surprisingly, Nigeria. So Mothering Sunday is a constantly moving fixture of the British Spring. This year it’s early, on March 6th.

The concern of those around our children to ensure they are not left out, but that equally we are not offended in any way, is I think extraordinarily thoughtful and kind. Putting them at ease becomes a concern in itself.

Cue numerous cards depicting daffodils and tulips made by adoring children for their doe eyed mothers. For weeks ahead of the date playschools, kindergartens and school early years classes are filled with children madly gluing, pasting and colouring their cards ready for presentation on the big day.

Approaching Mother’s Day I face the dilemma. Do I wait for the children’s teachers to raise the annual issue with me, or should I say something first? If I say something, does that give the impression that actually we are concerned about it? If I say nothing I condemn them to having to raise the issue with me.

That pressure never leaves the dutiful British child.

One word describes the situation. Awkward.

I had a friend when I was a teenager who invariably forgot it was Mothering Sunday. In North Devon, where I grew up, the country lanes are sunken between earth banks topped with hedges. At this time of year they abound with daffodils.

Believe it or not we also face similarly awkward issues when Father’s Day comes around. This time of course there’s no problem about to whom the children should address their card.

My friend would therefore get up, often slightly the worse for wear, early on the morning of Mothering Sunday. He would drive around the lanes near his parents’ farm holding his arm out of the window, grasping bunches of daffodils as he went. Upon his return from this frantic drive he would present his mother with the largest bunch possible, normally wrapped in newspaper. The condition of the daffodils varied, some had short stems, some had long, quite a few still had their bulbs attached to their roots. So against this background of brief Mothering Sunday hysteria, it’s understandable that over the

No, the issue in the run up to Father’s Day usually consists of a concern that insufficient time or resource has been allocated to allow our children to create two Father’s Day cards. Therefore, (embarrassed pause and shuffling) would it be OK if the children just made one card for the two of us? The poor, kind, lovely professionals who look after our children.

Nick King is a writer, speaker and above all an adoptive gay dad of 2. He tweets about his unconventional and dotty family @nickking, you can also follow him on Facebook or you can read more at www.nickkingsworld.com

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Fifteen years ago it was common to have one TV in the corner of the lounge and one computer on a desk in the study. Ten years ago we started having computers on our laps, now we have them in our pockets. They’re coming closer!

It’s the first time they’ve been quiet all day, it’s your first moment of peace and there’s still another 5 hours until bedtime. They’re absorbed in playing a game or watching a video, it’s educational, it’s benefitting them. But have you set the limit for how long your child can be on their tablet? (Other screen based technologies are available!)

And that is not just irony. The next thing to hit a child’s birthday list near you will be screens in front of our eyes. For less than £15 including postage and packaging you can get a Virtual Reality headset that plugs into your mobile phone. Interactive glass wear is also being developed, it’s certainly being used by athletes already. We’re approaching a time when our children will be plugged into screens less than 2 inches from our eyes! And with this shift comes a new set of skills. Far more than ever before, we now need to train our children to be able to cope with self-limiting their screen time. As adults we are familiar with that feeling when you have spent too long on the computer or you need a breath of fresh air. We know when to

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go and make a cup of tea or how to do something completely different to rest our eyes. Children are prone to overindulging; they don’t know when to stop and it causes many a toddler tantrum. We learn how to self-regulate our desires and wants during the ages of 2-4 based on our experiences as a baby of being soothed when we got too worked up. In our early years this is externally regulated by our parents - our selfregulation of emotions comes later. Consider sweets as an example, where without your guiding words very often they’d keep on eating them; as they grow older our children then develop the ability to say no themselves. It is no different with screen time and technology. Initially you have to regulate their use, so that your child can recognise when they

Maybe for young children you’ll use a timer, and for the older ones a set time, even during teenage years. Discuss with your children how you know when your eyes are tired, help them to recognise when they’ve had enough. Teach them when to take a break and get some fresh air (this will be a vital skill as they go through their teenage years!). As a family have regular days non-screen days. Most of all remember why you’re doing this - you want them to develop the skills that they will need in the future. This is a skill that we need to teach children from a young age so they don’t even think twice about limiting their screen time when they get older.

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1) Let your little one paint colours on some brightly coloured paper/card, splatting, smearing, finger painting or make prints with cookie cutters. 2) When the painted paper is dry, cut out circles in three different sizes. For ease, draw around cups of different sizes before cutting. 3) Now you have three sizes of circles, get your little one to crumple each circle up and then flatten it out again. The crumpling will give the flowers a 3D effect so they look more like real flower petals.

6) On a separate piece of folded card/paper, your little one should then draw stems, leaves and grass. 7) With a dab of glue, attach the flower to their stems to finish off the cards!

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How To Succeed As A Working Mum By Lorraine Thomas

As a working mum, you’re on the clock 24/7. It can seem there’s always too much to do … and never quite enough mum to go round. Juggling the demands of career and family is tough. We all have days when we feel we’re failing as a mum and employee. That’s natural. There’s no such thing as the perfect working mother so give yourself a break. It’s normal to feel guilty and worry – our recent Parent Coaching Academy survey revealed that on average working mums spend between 1 and 2 hours worrying daily and 8/10 mums say they ‘often’ feel guilty. The more you think or talk about feeling tired, guilty stressed or worried, the worse you feel.

Here are my Top Tips to help you get a better life balance.

Look after yourself.

Look after yourself. When you are looking after yourself, you’re looking after your family. If you are positive and energised, it will impact on all your relationships. A healthy diet, exercise and relaxation will all make a difference. Always eat breakfast, drink plenty of water and get at least 10 minutes fresh air a day. You don’t need the gym – with a child you have your own personal trainer. Take up yoga, meditation or mindfulness.

2 breathe. Try this ABC .. Acknowledge how you are feeling …. Breathe deeply (at least 10 times) and then Commit to do something practical, within your control, to improve the situation.

5 pause. Pause before you say ‘yes’ at work and at home. Time is like money. You have a limit so decide how to use it. If you have a choice, make sure you are spending time on what matters most.

4 screen times. Put a boundary around your screen times. Eight out of ten working parents say reducing their own screen time has made a ‘significant’ impact on the quality of family life. So switch off machines, practise leaving the phone unanswered, resist reading texts or emails straight away and think about removing instant messaging.

3 Have fun. You can’t be 100% mum all of the time – but you can some of the time and it is these times that are precious. Engage all of your senses and a few minutes can boost your energy. You may not be able to eat with your family or put them to bed every day, but aim to do it at least once a week.

6 enjoy more. Do less and enjoy it more. It’s time to take a few short cuts. Cut down on ironing, book a cleaner, shop online and stock up on ready-made meals. Learn to live in the mess.

Always remember, you’re the Managing Director of the most important company in the world – your family. You deal with health Avoid multi-tasking. You will be and safety, team-building, budget, much more productive if you focus strategy, personnel issues, time and on one activity at a time and set crisis management daily. yourself a time limit. Focus only Take your work skills home with on the task at the top of your ‘to do’ you and your family skills into the list (not at the endless jobs after it!). Decide if you want to do it. Or dump office. Go with your gut instinct – mums are usually right. Listen to it. Or delegate. the advice of people you trust, but ultimately make your own decisions.

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Lorraine Thomas is the Chief Executive of The Parent Coaching Academy (www.theparentcoachingacademy.com) and author of ‘Brilliantly Behaved Toddler’, ‘Get A Life’, ‘The Mummy Coach’ and ‘The 7-Day Parent Coach’. She delivers parent coaching workshops to many of the UK’s leading companies.

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Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for families with bumps - 5s in Northampton, Daventry, Towcester and Brackley The Daily Activity Planner is your one stop shop for finding virtually any and all of the bump, baby & toddler groups and classes. Visit the Toddle About website at www.toddleabout.co.uk/directory then simply enter your postcode and the groups will be listed in order of distance from your home.

Monday 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).

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming

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.

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Boothville Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga

15:00-17:00T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Duston Duston Mums & Tots

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

Soft Zone

10:00-11:30T at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book).

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Hardingstone Music Bugs Classes

10:00-11:45T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, £5 (please book). Fun music sessions.

Harpole Kidz ‘n’ Co Mums and Tots

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

10:00-11:00TH at Collingtree Village Hall, High Street NN4 0NQ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Delapre Water Babies Swimming Classes

Musical Minis

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

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.

Collingtree Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

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Harlestone Harlestone Tiny Tots

9:30-20:30TH at 12 Windermere Way NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236; For bump - 0s, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth.

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Grange Park Grange Park Toddlers Group

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

Duston Rhyme & Storytime

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

Baby and You

13:00-15:00TH at Duston Library Children’s Centre, Pendle Road, NN5 6DT. 01604 368590; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

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

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.

Headlands Aqualight Babies Swimming

10:00-12:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 4s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

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). please book.

Play & Learn Under 5’s

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

Little Kickers

14:00-16:45TH at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

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Chatterbox

Messy Play: 9:15-11:00TH; For 0 - 4s. Check group is running. Healthy Baby: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 2s, at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St David’s Rd NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537. FREE (drop in).

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.

Oncore Dance Academy

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.

Moulton Orca Swim School

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

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.

Ripple Effect Aqua Yoga

Weston Favell Boogie Cubz Dance Sessions

16:00-17:30TH at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Claire:07966288236; For bump - 0s, £10 per session (book by 6-week term). Feel confident in your ability to give birth.

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.

Northampton Centre IAIM Infant Baby Massage by Leveta Lawson

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West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks Cookery Classes

10:00-14:15TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 01604 532532; For 21/2 - 7s, £6.50 per session (please book). Cookery Classes for little ones.

Rushden Music & Movement

11:00-12:00T at Northampton County Cricket Club, Abingdon Avenue NN1 4PR. Leveta: 07580 320228; For 0s, £12 per session (book by 5-week term).

13:30-16:30TH at Busy Bees Nursery at Spinney Hill, Kettering Road NN3 6AA. Jenny: 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions

14:00-15:30T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, per session (please book). Call to confirm on.

Messy Play

14:00-15:00TH at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Spinney Hill Sing and Sign Baby Signing

9:00-9:45TH at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

12:00-14:30T at Streatfield Road, Spencer Estate NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in). Membership is free to join.

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Music & Singing

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

Wootton HIIT Body Blitz

19:45-20:30TH at Starlight Fitness, Caroline Chisholm School, Wooldale Road NN4 6TP. Helen: 07895 146392; For 0s, £5.50 per session (please book). HiiT full body workout.

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).

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.

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Abington Library Craft Time U 5’s

14:15-14:45TH at Abington Library, Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 01604 367360; For bump 4s, (drop in). Craft sessions for under 5’s.

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming 9:30-12:00T 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: 10:0012:00TH; For 0s, (please book). Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby. Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga: 13:3021:00TH; For bump - 0s, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth. at 12 Windermere Way, Boothville NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236.

Duston Soccer Cubz Football Classes

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

Baby Bounce & Soft Play at Duston Library

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

Ecton Splats ahoy! Toddler Group

10:00-11:00T at Ecton Village Hall, 78a High street NN6 0QB. 07843 659994; For 0 - 4s, £6 per session (please book). Messy arts & crafts, plse book. Ages:6 months- 4 yrs.

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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. For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of the Month.

Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

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

Hardingstone Music Bugs Classes

10:30-12:15T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 5s, £5 (please book). Fun music sessions.

Hartbeeps

13:30-14:15T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. Amy: 07775 877093; For 0 - 5s, (please book). BIG fun and stimulating music/play classes.

Headlands Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

10:00-12:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 4s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Hunsbury Hartbeeps (Hunsbury)

9:30-11:30T at Hunsbury Hill Centre, Harksome Road NN4 9QX. Amy: 07775 877093; For 0 - 5s, (please book). BIG fun and stimulating music/play classes.

Hunsbury Library

Rhymetime: 10:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s. Baby Bounce: 14:00-14:30T; For 0 - 1s. at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 0300 126 1000. FREE (drop in).

Kingsley Park Kingsley Park Mums & Tots

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

Craft Night at Heathers Tea Room

18:00-21:00TH at Heathers Tea Room, 86 Kingsley Park Terrace NN2 7HE. 01604 717648; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Bring crafts, make friends, have fun.

Kingsthorpe Multiple Group - Twins and more

9:30-11:00TH at Held at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 7QJ. For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Movement

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

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Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

15:30-18:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Milton Masor Yoga Rosa

12:00-15:30T at Streatfield Road, Spencer Estate NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Membership is free to join.

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!

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Moulton Sing and Sign Baby Signing

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

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.

West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks

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.

Parent & Baby and Preschool Swimming Lessons

10:30-12:30TH at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Call to confirm on.

Stay and Play

10:30-17:15TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 01604 532532; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book). Cookery Classes 2.5 - 7 years.

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!

Soft Zone

13:30-15:00TH at Parklands Children's Centre at St Matthews Church Rooms NN1 4RY. For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Lots of fun activities.

10:00-11:30TH at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837300; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (please book).

Wootton Wootton Tots

9:15-14:45TH at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

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Boogie Beanies

13:00-15:00TH at Camrose Children’s Centre, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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

Rushden Messy Play

Spencer Camrose Toy Library

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

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Wednesday 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!

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming 10:00-11:30T 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

Dallington Junior Tennis Sessions for 2-5yrs

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

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Duston Sticky Fingers

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

Duston - Trilogy Leisure

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

Cha Char Chimps Show

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

Earls Barton Earls Barton Rhymetime

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

Far Cotton GymBugs

GymBugs Wacky Wednesdays: 10:0015:00H; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). Play on the gymnastics equipment from 10am-12pm or 1-3pm. Holidays only. GymBugs Sessions: 10:00-14:45T; For 0 - 5s, (book). Enjoy Bars, Beams and Bouncing. at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412.

Music Bugs Classes- Baby Bugs

10:00-10:45T at Delapre Annex, Delapre Community Rooms NN4 8EN. 0844 5781017; For 0 - 2s, £5 (please book). Fun music sessions!

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). Call before attending.

Grange Park 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, £6 per class (please book). Structured play from 6 months to walking. at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Chantel: 07814 884 948.

Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

Krystle Jayne Baby Ballet Classes: 16:0016:30T; For 2 - 4s, (please book). Krystle Jayne Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap: 16:30-17:15T; For 4 - 5s, (please book). at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Krystle: 07791 852891.

Hardingstone Baby and You

10:00-11:30TH at Hardingstone and Wootton Children’s Centre at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Sing and Sign Baby Signing

13:30-15:30TH at Hardingstone Village Hall, High street NN4 6DA. 07985 523113; For 0 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Sessions at 1.30 & 2.30pm.

Headlands Headlands Parent and Toddler Group

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

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

10:00-12:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 4s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Hunsbury The Abbey Centre Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Sarah: 07739 007027; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). Does not run on 2nd Wed of the month.

Kingsthorpe Stay & Play

9:15-11:00TH at St David’s Church Rooms, Eastern Ave S NN2 7QB. 01604 791537; For 0 - 4s, FREE (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).

Healthy Baby

10:00-12:00TH at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Health Visitor available.

Holy Trinity Mums & Tots

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

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

Wacky Wednesdays Join us on Wednesdays during school holidays and play with our equipment! Drop in 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm: £4 p/c. For under 5s.

Monday

Tuesday

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

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

Wednesday

Thursday

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

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

To book a place, please ring 01604 859412

www.ncaacgymnastics.com

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

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Young Parents Stay & Play

13:30-15:00TH at Kingsthorpe Children's Centre, St Davids Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Up to 24 yr-olds. Call to check running. H.V attends .

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.

Moulton Orca Swim School

Chatterbox

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:30-14:30T at DW Sports, St James Retail Park NN1 1EE. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bromford Housing Drop-in

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

Duplo Lego Club

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

16:00-17:00TH at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; For 3 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Northampton Centre Mounts - Trilogy Leisure

IAIM Infant Baby Massage with Leveta Lawson

11:00-12:00T at Chris Moody Centre at Moulton College, Gate 4 Pitsford Road NN3 7QL. Leveta: 07580 320228; For bump, 0, mums, dads, £12 per session (book by 5-week term).

Rushden Play Day

Parent & Baby and Preschool Swimming Lessons: 9:15-12:45TH; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Parents & Tots Swim Sessions: 14:0016:00T; For 0 - 5s, per session (please book). Call to confirm sessions before attending. at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400.

Young Parents Group

11:30-13:30TH at Camrose Children’s Centres, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Spratton Spratton Parent & Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at Spratton CofE Primary School, School Road NN6 8HY. 01604 846530; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per session (drop in). Sing-along, games and refreshments.

St James Toddler Zone

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

Upton Baby and You

9:30-11:30TH at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring Street NN5 4EZ. 01604 750233; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Upton Tots

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

Talking Point

9:15-14:45TH at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

Spencer Camrose Toy Library

9:00-13:00T at Streatfield Road, Spencer Estate NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in). Membership is free to join.

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.

West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks

10:00-10:45TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 01604 532532; For 21/2 - 7s, £6.50 per session (please book). Cookery Classes for little ones.

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Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

13:15-15:15T at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 1s, £9.99 per class (book by 10-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

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Weston Favell Tots Group

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

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.

Gym Cubz

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

Rhymetime

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.

Eldean Childcare LTD

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.

9:30-10:30T at The Pavillion, Foxfield Way NN4 5BE. 07843 659994; For 0 - 4s, £6 per session (please book). Messy arts & crafts, plse book.6 months- 4 yrs. 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).

15 Hours FREE Childcare

9:30-12:15T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, £5 (please book). Fun music sessions.

BREAKFAST CLUB PRE-SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL CLUB

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.

Available to 3 and 4 year olds and eligible 2 year olds.

Thursday Abington Buggies in the Park

Grange Park Splats ahoy! Toddler Group

Hardingstone Music Bugs Classes

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!

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.

Talking Point

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

Far Cotton GymBugs Sessions

Divine Baby Massage Class

Eldean Childcare LTD, Main Road, Duston, NN5 6PP. 07898 206467, eldeanchildcareltd@live.co.uk

‘Multi Sensory Hoo Ha!’ Class

Wed & Fri 10:30am, £4.50 per session

Hunsbury Danes Camp - Trilogy Leisure

Parent & Tots Swim: 9:00-10:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 per session (please book). Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Rd (Adnitt Rd entry), Northampton, NN1 4HJ. Pre-school Gymnastics: 9:15openstage@rocketmail.com | www.facebook.com/openstage.northampton 16:00-18:00T at Barry Road School 10:45T; For 1 - 4s, (please book). 07847 922 542 www.openstage.vpweb.co.uk Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS. Emie: Tiddler & Preschool Swim Lessons: 01604 830405; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per 16:00-17:00T; For 0 - 5s, £5.65 per Denton session (book by 10-week term). Results class (book by term). Please book. Denton Village Tots with respect, love & knowledge. at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell 9:30-11:30T at Denton Village Hall, Vicarage Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200. lane NN7 1DT. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session Billing (drop in). Great variety of activities. Active Baby Company Swimming Kings Heath 14:00-17:30T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Stay & Play Duston Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 9:30-11:30TH at Camrose Children’s Centre Lyncrest Tots 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by at Spurgeons Children's Centre site NN5 7LQ. 9:00-10:30T at Lyncrest Primary School, term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Lyncrest Avenue NN5 5PE. 01604 751336; old - 5 yrs. Stay & Play Drop In. For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Tots and carers group.Everyone welcome! Boothville Northamptonshire Toy Library Ripple Effect Yoga 9:30-16:00TH at 4 Park Square, Kings Heath Play & Learn Under 5’s Well Woman Happy Baby Class: 10:00NN5 7LQ. 07843 642320; For 0 - 5s. Annual 10:00-10:45T at Duston Library , Pendle 12:00TH; For 0s, (please book). Postnatal Fee £12 per family p/year for m/ship, plus Road NN5 6DT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, course with yoga for mum & baby. hire charges. FREE (please book). Craft Session, Maximum Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga: 13:3010.Booking Required. Kingsthorpe 21:00TH; For bump - 0s, (please book). Feel Little Bundles Aqualight Babies Swimming Class confident in your ability to give birth. 10:00-11:00TH at Berrywood Church, 22 9:30-12:00T at The Beehive, Harborough at 12 Windermere Way, Boothville NN3 6PA. Berrywood Drive NN5 6GB. Carol: 07871 Road NN2 8LR. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 Claire: 07966 288236. 196265; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Coffee, 1s, £9.99 per class (book by 10-week term). Collingtree cake, chat & advice for new mums. Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

Lafour Dance School

Discover sensory toys, lights and puppets plus experience a live musician! Newborn to walkers. Booking is essential.

La Four 1st Steps Ballet: 14:00-14:30T; For 2 - 4s, £57.50 per term (please book). Lafour RAD Pre-Primary Ballet: 16:0016:30T; For 4 - 5s, £57.50 per term (book). Lafour RAD Primary Ballet: 16:30-17:00T; For 5-6s, £57.50 per term (please book). RAD Grade 1-3 Ballet: 17:00-17:15T; £64 per term (please book). at Virgin Active, Collingtree Park NN4 0EB. 0845 602 3347.

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Hartbeeps Music & Sensory Play

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.

Breastfeeding Cafe

9:30-11:30TH at Kingsthorpe Sure Start Children’s Centre at Kingsthorpe Library NN2 8AG. 01604 791537; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Kingsthorpe Mums and Tots

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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4 WEEK COURSE

Weekly ballet classes every Thursday at Virgin Active in Collingtree Park, Northampton. AT HARDINGSTONE VILLAGE HALL Thursday & Friday - 1pm to 2.30pm

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

19:30-21:30T at Whitehills Nursery School, Acre Lane NN2 8DF. Kelly: 07716 017366; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). Discuss home birth options with midwives.

Moulton Toddle Inn

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

Northampton Centre Parents & Tots Swim Sessions

11:00-13:00T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, per session (please book). Call to confirm on.

Pitsford HypnoBirthing Introduction Class

20:00-20:45TH at ABC Birthing NN6. 01604 643356; For bump - 0s, FREE (please book). Learn more about HypnoBirthing for free.

Rectory Farm Rectory Farm Toddler Group

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

Rushden RUSH 2 The DEN

Crafty Fingers: 9:15-14:45TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). Sensory Play: 10:00-14:45TH; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821.

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• Fully qualified and insured teacher DBS checked • Relaxed atmosphere • Multiples welcome • Time to feed baby and chat at the end For more information and to book a place please contact

Caroline on 07814 152 569

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Friday

Upton New Stars Arts Academy Performing Arts Classes

Flex’n’Stretch: 17:15-18:00T; For 3 - 5s, £2 per class (book by term). From £2 per class if paying by term. Mixed Arts Academy: 17:15-18:00T; For 3 - 5s, £4 per class (book by term). 3-7yrs.£4 per class pay by term & £5 PAYG. at Upton Meadows Primary School, The Square NN5 4EZ. 07584 208756.

West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks

10:00-14:15TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 01604 532532; For 21/2 - 7s, £6.50 per session (please book). Cookery Classes for little ones.

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

Tumble Tots

9:30-12:15TH at St Peters Church Hall, 76 High Street NN3 3JX. Chantel: 07814 884 948; For 0 - 5s, £6 per class (please book). Structured play from walking - school age.

Wootton HIIT Body Blitz

19:45-20:30TH at Starlight Fitness, Caroline Chisholm School, Wooldale Road NN4 6TP. Helen: 07895 146392; For 0s, £5.50 per session (please book). HiiT full body workout classes.

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

‘Multi Sensory Hoo Ha!’: 10:30-11:15TH; For 0 - 1s, £4.50 per class (please book). Sensory toys, lights, puppets & live music! Hoo-Ha 2: 11:45-12:30T; For 1 - 3s, per class (please book). New - confident walkers. at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542.

Abington Library Rhymetime

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

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming

16:00-17:30T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

Blackthorn Breastfeedings, Bumps & a Biscuit

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

Boothville Ripple Effect Yoga

Well Woman Happy Baby Class: 10:0012:00TH; For 0s, (please book). Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby. Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga: 13:3019:30TH; For bump - 0s, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth. at 12 Windermere Way, Boothville NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236.

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Camp Hill Breakfast & Play

9:00-11:00TH at Upton Children’s Centre at Camp Hill Community Centre NN4 9UW. 01604 750233; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Collingtree Active Baby Company Swimming

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

Delapre Water Babies Classes

10:00-13:30T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Milton Malsor Yoga Rosa - Restorative Yoga

DALLINGTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB

18:30-20:00T at Milton Malsor Village Hall, High Street NN7 3AS. Rosa: 07790 146202; For 0, mums, £10 per class (drop in). Last Friday of each mth. Slow gentle class to relax & restore.

Junior Tennis Sessions: 2-5 yrs. Classes for older children as well.

Northampton Centre Chatterbox

Dallington Park Rd, Northants, NN7 5AA

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

To book call James: 07747 785 344 Email: jameshaley53@hotmail.com

Mounts - Trilogy Leisure

www.dallingtonjuniortennis.com

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions: 10:00-15:30T; For 0 - 5s, per session (please book). Call to confirm on. Parent & Baby and Preschool Swimming Lessons: 11:45-14:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Call to confirm on. at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400.

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

Duston Bibles and Bubbles

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Duston - Trilogy Leisure

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

10:00-12:00TH at Berrywood Church, 22 Berrywood Drive NN5 6GB. Carol: 07871 196265; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Bible stories/ discussion for adults/children.

Northampton Baby Cafe Miss Tickle Magic Children’s Entertainer 10:00-12:00T at The Friends

Gym Cubz / Preschool (Duston): 10:00-12:30T; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). Soft Zone: 13:15-14:45T; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). 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). Check session is on before attending.

Hardingstone Cha Char Chimps Show

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

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.

Sing and Sign Baby Signing

13:30-15:30TH at Hardingstone Village Hall, High street NN4 6DA. 07985 523113; For 0 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Wed: 1.30 & 2.30 & Fri: 1.30 & 2.30.

Hunsbury Danes Camp - Trilogy Leisure

Tiddler & Preschool Swim Lessons: 9:0011:00T; For 0 - 5s, £5.65 per class (book by term). Soft Zone Sessions: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 4s, £3 per session (please book). at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200.

Little Kickers

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

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Hunsbury Library Rhymetime

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

Health Visitor Drop In

13:00-14:30T at Hunsbury Children’s Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs 1st & 3rd Friday of the month.

Kings Heath Sing and Sign Baby Signing

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

Kingsley Healthy Baby Drop in @ St Matthews Church Room

9:30-11:00TH at Parklands Chilildren’s Centre at St Matthews Church room NN1 4RY. 01604 642118; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Contact centre for details.

Kingsthorpe Fun & Fitness

9:30-11:00TH at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Kingsthorpe Library

Toddle Time: 10:15-10:45T; For 1 - 5s. Bounce and Rhyme: 11:00-11:30TH; For 0 1s. For non-walkers. at Kingsthorpe Library, Welford Road NN2 6AG. 0300 126 1000. FREE (drop in).

Meeting House, Wellington Street NN1 3AS. 07780 672939; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding support + drink & biscuit.

Rushden RUSH 2 The DEN

Soft Play: 9:15-14:45T; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in). Storytime & Rhyme: 9:30-14:00TH; For 1 5s, FREE per session (drop in). at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821.

Upton Splats ahoy! Baby Group

10:00-11:00T at The Elgar Centre, 1 High Street NN5 4EN. 07843 659994; For 0 - 2s, £6 per session (please book). Arts & messy play, pls book.Ages 6-18 months.

Weston Favell Tumble Tots

Gymbabes: 9:30-10:15T; For 0s, £6 per class (please book). Structured play from 6 months to walking. Tumble Tots: 9:30-14:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £6 per class (please book). Structured play from walking - school age. at St Peters Church Hall, 76 High Street NN3 3JX. Chantel: 07814 884 948.

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). variety of toys,baby area, crafts, snack & singing.

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class 15:30-17:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

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Duston Rhyme & Storytime

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

Great Big Noise!: 9:30-10:45T; For 2 - 4s, per class. Follow a story, dance, sing, play instruments. Pre-Primary Ballet: 9:30-10:15TH; For 4 - 6s, £4.50 per class. Ballet, Tap & Modern. Musical Theatre Class: 12:15-13:00T; For 5-12s, £5 per class. Fun Musical Theatre. at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542. Please book.

Under 5’s 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 830405; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10week term). Results with respect, love & knowledge.

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

Workshops for Parents by Leveta Lawson

11:00-13:00T at Northampton High School, Newport Pagnell Road NN3 6UU. Leveta: 07580 320228; For bump, 0, mums, dads, £20 per person (please book). Covering first aid, sleep, weaning & toilet training. Call for course dates.

Hunsbury Play & Learn Under 5’s

9:30-10:45TH at Class venue tbc, Boothville. Claire: 07966 288236; For 0s, per class (book by 6-week term). The class is for mummy &/or daddy & baby.

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

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Hardingstone IAIM Infant Baby Massage with Leveta Lawson

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

Boothville Ripple Effect Baby Massage

Duston Who Let the Dads Out?

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

Kingsthorpe Aqualight Babies Swimming Class 8:00-13:30T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Oncore Dance Academy

Melody Movement: 9:00-9:45T; For 1 - 3s. Develop creativity, co-ordination. Baby Ballet: 9:00-9:45T; For 3 - 4s. Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet. 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.

Milton Malsor Yoga Rosa - Pregnancy Yoga

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

Moulton Mini Makers

11:00-12:00TH at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Craft sessions for Under 5's.

Mini Dribblers Football Classes

12:00-13:30T at Benham Sports Arena, Moulton Park NN3 6LL. 07818 401 707; For 1 - 5s, £5.50 per class (book by 10-week term). 12.00pm: 18mths - 3yrs. 12.45pm: 3 - 5 yrs.

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

9:00-12:00T at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 1s, £9.99 per class (book by 10-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

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

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

Classes in Grange Park, Weedon Bec and Stony Stratford. Book your little one’s Birthday Party with us! For more information contact Leena Thakker leenathakker@musicalminis.co.uk Tel: 01296 738652

Fun football training for children 18 months - 7 years

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

Little Stars Ballet, Tap & Modern Dance: 8:45-9:30TH; For 2 - 4s, £4.50 per class (please book). Dancing, Singing and Having Fun! Street Pop with Open Stage: 10:1510:45TH; For 4 - 10s, £3.50 per class (please book). Street pop dance classes for ages 4 - 10 yrs. at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542.

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.

Upton New Stars Arts Academy Performing Arts Classes

Rhythmic Dance: 9:00-10:30T; For 3 - 5s, £5 per class. Rhythmic Dance - ages 3+. Flex’n’Stretch: 9:00-9:30T; For 3 - 5s, £2 per class. From £2 per class if paying by term. Junior Smash It Out: 9:30-10:30T; For 3 - 5s, £4 per class. £5 PAYG. Mini Movement: 9:30-10:15T; For 1 - 3s, £4 per class. £4 PAYG or £3/week termly. Junior Smooth It Out: 10:30-11:30T; For 3 5s, £4 per class. £5 PAYG. Irish dancing: 11:30-12:00T; For 3 - 5s, £3 per class PAYG. £2 per class pay by term. at Upton Meadows Primary School, The Square NN5 4EZ. 07584 208756. Book by term.

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West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks

10:30-11:15TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 01604 532532; For 21/2 - 7s, £6.50 per session (please book). Cookery Classes for little ones.

Weston Favell Soccer Cubz Football Classes

9:00-12:15TH at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837300; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book).

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.

Sunday Brixworth Balanceability ‘Learn to Cycle’ Classes

13:00-14:45TH at Brixworth Village Hall, Holcot Rd NN6 9BS. 07894 686 873; For 3 5s, £58 per child (book by term). Fun, learn to ride sessions on balance bike.

Duston Rugger Cubz

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

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+.

Moulton Orca Swim School

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

Upton Upton Joggers

10:00-11:00TH at Starlight Fitness, Upton Park. Helen: 07895 146392; For 0s, £1 per person (drop in). Help you improve your jogging technique.

Weston Favell Aqualight Babies Swimming Class 9:30-12:00T 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.

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Monday Blisworth Tumble Tots

Tumble Tots: 9:45-12:20T; For 2 - 3s, £6 per session (please book). 9.45 Circuit Fun, 11.40 Tumble Tots. Gymbabes: 10:45-11:25T; For 0 - 3s, £6 per class (please book). Structured play from 6 months to walking. at Blisworth Scout Hall, 48-56 Courteenhall Rd NN7. Chantel: 07814 884 948.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show!

Weekly in Brackley, Greens Norton, Hardingstone, Abington & Silverstone. Tel: Nic - 07941 404902 www.ccchimps.com | www.fb.com/ccchimps Award-winning musical fun - it’s a party every week!

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, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Feeding Friends

10:30-11:30TH at Brackley Children’s Centre, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 01604 368418; For 0 - 1s, FREE (please book). An informal drop in session for parents.

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Croughton Toddler Group

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

Swimming Lessons

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

Towcester Children’s Centre

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

Litchborough Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-12:30T at Litchborough Village Hall, Northampton Road NN12 8JB. 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Childminder’s Support Drop In: 9:30-11:00T; 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.

Bounce & Rhyme

Tiffield The Little Turtle Swim Company

11:30-12:00TH at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please contact library to ensure group is on.

Towcester Buggyfit

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.

9:15-12:45T 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+.

9:15-10:15T at Towcester Leisure Centre NN12 6UW. Jo: 07812 171751; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Cost:£5 (Block booking discount available)Please book in.

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Brackley Leisure Centre

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

Brackley Library Rhymetime

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

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.

Swimming Lessons

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Bugbrooke Bugbrooke Mini Messy Church

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.

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

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

Tuesday Brackley Little Fishes Playtime

Bugbrooke Child Health Clinic

13:00-14:30T at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, High Street NN7 3PA. 01604 831575; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Group runs 2nd Tuesday of the month.

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

10:00-11:30T at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Pattishall Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

Krystle Jayne Baby Ballet Class: 16:0016:30T; For 2 - 4s, (please book). Krystle Jayne Pre Primary Ballet Class: 16:30-17:30T; For 4 - 5s, (please book). at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Pattishall Village Hall NN12 8NN. Krystle: 07791 852891.

Potterspury Potterspury Under 5’s

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

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Baby Bumpkin

10:15-11:00TH at Towcester Library, The Forum NN12 6AD. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0s, £6.50 per class (please book). Yoga-inspired classes. Book a Free Trial now!

Feeding Friends: 14:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). An informal drop in session for parents. Child Health Clinic: 14:00-15:30T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 4th Tuesday of the month - call to ensure running. at Roade Village Hall, Bailey Brooks Close NN7 2PW. 01327 350272.

Buggyfit

11:15-12:15T at The Forum - South Northamptonshire Council Offices NN12 6AD. Jo: 07812 171751; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Cost:£5 (Block booking discount available)Please book in.

Tiffield Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:00-13:00T at Gateway School, St Johns Road NN12 8AA. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Towcester Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:15-12:15T at Sing & Sign, The Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Play & Learn for Under 5’s

Hedgehog Hill Nursery and Pre-School

Weston Weston Tiny Tots

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Mighty Atoms

9:30-11:30T at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in). Soft play sessions. Check with Centre Holiday session times.

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

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

Wednesday Brackley Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-14:00T at WI Hall, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Swimming Lessons

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

Bugbrooke Feeding Friends

10:30-11:30TH at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, High Street NN7 3PA. 01604 831575; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). An informal drop in session for parents.

Deanshanger Feeding Friends

10:30-11:30TH at Deanshanger Children’s Centre Community Centre, Little London MK19 6HT. 01908 569294; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). An informal drop in session for parents.

Deanshanger Toddler Group

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

14:00-15:30TH at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please check group is running before attending.

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Stay & Play for under 5's

14:00-15:00TH at Deanshanger Library, Little London MK19 6HT. 0300 126 1000; 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).

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.

Thursday Ashton Ashton Parent & Toddler Group

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

Brackley First Steps Parent & Toddler Group

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

Mighty Atoms

Feeding Friends

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.

Pattishall Pattishall Mums & Tots

9:45-12:00T at Evenley Village Hall, Broad Lane, Evenley NN13 5SD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

10:30-11:30TH at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre, Main Road OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). An informal drop in session for parents.

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

Roade Messy Play

14:00-15:00TH at Roade Library, High Street NN7 2NW. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Messy Play Group.

Towcester Towcester Children’s Centre

SNUG - Special Needs Support Group: 9:3011:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs 1st Wed of month. Special Stars: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs 4th Wednesday of the month. at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272.

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.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

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

Bugbrooke Bugbrooke Mums & Tots

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

Deanshanger Child Health Clinic

10:00-11:30T at Deanshanger Children’s Centre, Community Centre MK19 6HT. 01908 569294; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 1st Thurs of the month.

Deanshanger Rhymetime

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

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Meet other mums and get some fresh air!

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

Roade Play and Learn For Under 1s

14:00-15:00TH at Roade Library, High Street NN7 2NW. 0300 126 1000; For 0s, FREE (drop in). A session for under 1’s to explore & play.

Silverstone Silverstone Tiny Tots

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

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Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

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).

Towcester Towcester Toy Library

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

Weedon Weedon Bec's Little Ducklings

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

Brackley Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

Please contact Jo for more information and to book a place

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

Email: jkeites@outlook.com Phone: 07812171751

Mighty Atoms

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

...it’s not just a walk in the park Brackley Library Story Stomp

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.

Preschool Gymnastics

13:45-16:45T at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Contact centre for more info.

Upper Heyford South Northants API (Attachment Parenting)

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

Westbury Toddlers & Tiddlers Fun Activity Sessions

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

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.

Deanshanger Deanie Tots

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

Play & Learn for Under 1's

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

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

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

9:45-11:30T at St. Peter’s Church, Church Road NN13. For 0 - 4s, £3 per session (drop in). Drop In Toddler Group.

Deanshanger Storystomp

12:00-12:30TH at Deanshanger Library, Little London MK19 6HT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).

Tiffield The Little Turtle Swim Company

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

Towcester Mighty Atoms

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

Storytime

Nether Heyford Nether Heyford Little Fishes Parents and Tots

15:00-15:30TH at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 0300 126 1000; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Chk group is running before attending.Ages 2-8 years.

Roade Rhyme time

Tiffield Active Baby Company Swimming

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.

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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.

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NC Tea Group

Brackley Tadpoles Toddler Group

Bounce & Rhyme

11:30-12:00TH at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Please contact library to ensure group is on.

11:00-12:00TH at Roade Library, High Street NN7 2NW. 0300 1261000; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Towcester Feeding Friends

10:30-11:30TH at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

In the Water

Music & Singing

Sunday 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 Rhymetime

14:30-15:00T at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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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.

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Brixworth Tiny Treasures

10:15-11:45T at Brixworth Children’s Centre at Brixworth Library NN6 9DS. 01327 705063; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Call centre for dates.

Brixworth Rhymetime

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

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.

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 10:0018:00T; 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, £2.35 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Daventry West Children’s Centre

Sensory Room: 9:30-12:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). 1st Monday of the month. Tiny Treasures: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 12m, FREE (drop in). Call centre for dates. at Daventry West Children's Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 705063.

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.

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes

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

Eydon Humpty Dumpty’s Playgroup

10:00-12:00T at Eydon Village Hall, High Street NN11 3PP. For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). Lovely friendly group, story and rhyme time & Refreshments.

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.

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Interactive musical fun for accompanied preschool children and babies. A selection of delicious homemade cakes and drinks included.

Covering Rugby, Northampton and Daventry

14:30-15:00TH at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Long Buckby Long Buckby Mums & Tots

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

Gymbabes: 9:50-10:35T; For 0s, £6 per class (please book). Structured play from 6 months to walking. Tumble Tots: 10:45-13:45T; For 0 - 5s, £6 per class (please book). 10:45 Walking-2s; 11:45 2-3s; 13:00 3-school. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Saxon Suite NN11 4FP. Chantel: 07814 884 948.

Daventry Library

Rhymetime: 10:00-11:15T; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Toddle time 10.00am and Bounce and Rhyme 10.45am. Bounce and Rhyme: 10:4511:15TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). For non-walkers. Call to check

running. at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 0300 126 1000.

Child Health Clinic

Clarecroft Day Nursery Stay & Play

12:30-16:00TH at Danetre Hospital NN11 4LJ. 01327 705063; For 0 - 2s, FREE (please book).

Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga

Long Buckby Long Buckby Mums & Babies Group

9:30-10:30TH at Clarecroft Day Nursery, 34 High Street NN6 7RD. 01327 844474; For 2 - 3s, FREE per session (drop in).

18:15-19:45T at Long Buckby Community Centre NN6 7QB. 01327 842 691; For bump - 0s, £48 (book by 6-week term). Physical & emotional pregnancy support.

Tuesday Braunston Braunston Toddler Group

13:15-15:00TH at Braunston Village Hall, Braunston NN11. braunstontoddlers@gmail. com. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). In hols: 9.30-1.00pm (£3).

Brixworth Brixworth Play and Learn

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

Daventry Daventry Leisure Centre

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 11:0018:00T; 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, £2.35 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play session for under 5’s. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Daventry West Children’s Centre

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

Clarecroft Day Nursery Stay and Play

9:30-10:30TH at Clarecroft Day Nursery, 34 High Street NN6 7RD. 01327 844474; For 3 - 4s, FREE per session (drop in).

Long Buckby Library Story Stomp

10:45-11:15T at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 01604 368274; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call before attending.

Health Clinic at Long Buckby Community Centre

13:00-15:00T at Long Buckby Children’s Centre at Long Buckby Community Centre NN6 7QB. 01327 705063; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.

Birth Preparation Workshops

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

Woodford Halse Woodford Halse Library Rhymetime

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

Family Support Drop In: 9:15-11:15T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs Weekly. Time for 2’s: 13:00-14:30T; For 2s, FREE (drop in). call centre for dates. at Daventry West Children’s Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 300317.

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Badby Badby Mums & Tots

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

Barby Barby Mums & Tots at Barby Village Hall

19:00-21:00T at Dolphin Day Nursery, Ashby Road NN11 0QF. For bump - 0s, FREE per session (drop in). 1st Wed of mth. Bumps 7.00pm & Babies (New Parents) 8.00pm.

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

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

Brixworth Nature Tots

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

Daventry Daventry Leisure Centre

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 10:3019:00T; 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.

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.

Bumps and Babies (NCT Daventry)

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 Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: 17:0017:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Ballet for the little ones. £28 per term. Street Kidz: 17:30-18:00TH; For 5-10s. Pre Syllabus Ballet: 18:00-18:30TH; For 5-7s. at Buckby Health and Leisure, 1 High Street NN6 7RE. Claire: 07774 518949. Please book.

Birth Preparation Workshops

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

Sibbertoft Sibbertots Mums and Tots

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

Can

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

Special Needs Support Group for Parents at Weedon BecPrimary

10:00-11:30T at Woodford Halse at Weedon Bec Primary School NN7 4QU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Weedon Bec Sch parents.1st Wed of the month.

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).

Woodford Halse Library - Free Kids Craft Sessions

15:45-17:00TH at Woodford Halse Library, Village Hall NN11 3RL. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in).

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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!

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We’re all about ‘learning through play’ at our pre-school. We love making mud pies, flying to space, counting bugs as well as cuddling up to listen to a story. We would really like to show you what we get up to on our adventures. Why not come and meet us? Simply call 01327 860100 to arrange a time. We offer morning and afternoon sessions every day during term time for 2 1/2 - 4 year olds.

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Thursday Brixworth Brixworth Children’s Centre

Heath Clinic: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Time for 2’s: 13:00-14:30T; For 2s, FREE (drop in). call for dates. at Brixworth Children’s Centre at Brixworth Library NN6 9DS. 01327 705063.

Brixworth Play and Learn for Under 1s

10:30-12:00TH at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000 (option 5 and 1); For 0s, FREE (drop in).

Daventry Little Kickers

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

Stay and Play

9:30-11:00T at Daventry West Children’s Centre at Vineyard Community Church NN11 4EZ. 01327 300317; For 0 - 5s.

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.

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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Child Health Clinic

11:00-12:00TH at Daventry West Children’s Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 705063; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). 2nd Thursday of the month.

Daventry Leisure Centre

Gym Giraffes: 11:00-12:30T; For 0 - 5s, £2.35 per child (drop in). A new inflatable soft play session. 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, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

East Haddon East Haddon Mums and Tots

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

Kelmarsh Parent & Tots Group

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

Long Buckby Postnatal Yoga for Mother and Baby

Long Buckby Library Story Stomp

10:30-11:00T at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 01604 368274; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call before attending.

Staverton Staverton Mums & Tots

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

Welton Welton Baby & Toddler Group

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

Woodford Halse Child Health Clinic

10:00-15:00TH at Woodford Halse Surestart Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Friday Brixworth Brixworth Rhymetime

10:30-11:00TH at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Daventry Family Support Drop In

9:00-11:00T at The Hub at Danetre School Learning Village, Hawke Road NN11 4LJ. 01327 705063; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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.

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Daventry Area continued - Add your group/class at bit.ly/add-a-listing 10:00-12:00T at Run by Daventry NCT, Mayfield Park Sports Club NN11 9FZ. 07715 558185; For 0 4s, £1.50 per family (donation). A friendly drop in group run by local parents.

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. Active Antz: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play session for under 5’s. Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 12:15-18:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Infant Feeding

10:00-11:30TH at Daventry West Children’s Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 705063; For 0 - 2s, FREE (please book).

Daventry Leisure Centre

Messy Monkeys: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.85 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play with arts & crafts. Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 12:00-18:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Call B4 attending. Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 15:30-19:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for lesson times. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Boogie Beanies

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 - 0s, £50 (please book). Workshops for expectant mums and partners.

Little Kickers

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

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Gymnastics Classes

17:00-17:30TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Handstands, bridges, cartwheels £28 p/term.

01788 288028

Welford Welford Mums & Tots Group

Great Brington Brington Mums and Tots

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

Long Buckby Long Buckby Stay and Play

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

Woodford Halse Woodford Halse Baby and Toddler Playgroup

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

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.

Parent Led Stay and Play

9:30-11:30T at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Saturday

Long Buckby Library Rhymetime

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

Brixworth Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

Clarecroft Day Nursery Stay & Play

14:00-15:00TH at Clarecroft Day Nursery, 34 High Street NN6 7RD. 01327 844474; For 0 4s, FREE per session (drop in). Mon:9.30(2-3 years),Tues:9.30(3-4 yrs),Fri:2pm(3mths2yrs).

Upper Boddington Boddington Toddler Group

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

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: 9:00-9:45TH; For 3 - 5s, per class (book by term). Ballet for 3-5s. £34 per term. Gymnastics Classes: 9:45-10:15TH; For 4 - 5s, (book by term). Handstands, rolls, bridges etc £28 per term. at Upper Boddington Village Hall, Warwick Road NN11 6DH. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Woodford Halse Woodford Halse Library Rhymetime

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

Sunday

Stay and Play

9:30-11:30TH at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, Station Road NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Ballet Class: 10:00-10:30T; For 2 - 4s, (please book). Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap Class: 10:3011:15T; For 4 - 5s, (please book). Mini Movers Street Dance Class: 11:1511:45T; For 1 - 3s, (please book). at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Brixworth Community Centre NN6 9DS. Krystle: 07791 852891.

Upper Boddington Love Ballet Dance Company

Daventry Daventry Leisure Centre

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 8:0011:00T; 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, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Woodford Halse Woodford Halse Libary - Children’s Craft and Create

13:30-15:00TH at Woodford Halse Library, Village Hall NN11 3RL. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in).

Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

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

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Daventry Daventry Leisure Centre

Timken Tots (NCT Daventry)

Toddle About Directory

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TODDLE ABOUT

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