Loving life with little ones
Oct-Dec 2012
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Putting together this edition of the magazine has helped though there are so many exciting things coming up this festive season! Make sure you check out the What’s New? section on pages 4 - 6 for the latest news, and we have a fun Christmas cooking activity for you to try on page 16. You can also meet Santa on a cruise up the canal (p.16) and enjoy Christmas theatre shows for under 6s (p.17). I’m sure loads more events and activities will be announced as we get closer to the big day itself, so make sure you are following us on Facebook (toddleaboutmagazine) or Twitter (@toddleabout) to hear about them. We’ll be sending out plenty of special offers to our email list in the run up to Christmas too - sign up on our Facebook page (click the Special Offers tab) or on our website at www.toddleabout.co.uk/ subscribe/email-list.php. (Scan QR code below to go straight there). Well, I hope that’s started getting you excited as well! Loving life with little ones,
Tim, Ruth & Eloise
Contents What’s New?
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Indoor Play Time
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Safari Competition
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Making the Most of Nursery 11 Shop About
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Christmas Cooking Activity 16 Toddle Models
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Local Business Review Controversy Corner
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Party Time
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Special Offers
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Baby Science
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Mums Making It
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Daventry Leisure Centre Daily Activity Planner
32 33-49
Toddle About Directory
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Contact us on 0845 643 2483 or info@toddleabout.co.uk
PS. You can subscribe to Toddle About for FREE at www.toddleabout.co.uk/subscribe and we’ll post a copy to your door as soon as it is ready every quarter. Yes, it really is free! Cover Picture: Toddle Models winner, 2 yearold Mikah Rylan Pillay from Northampton.
Thank you to Nick Kelly Photography (www. nickkellyphotography.co.uk) for the gorgeous shot. Win your child on our front cover! Find out how on p.20.
This furry little fella is Charlie! He’s hiding all over the magazine - why not see if your little one can find him while you read?
8,500 copies of Toddle About are distributed every quarter around Northampton, Daventry, Towcester & Brackley areas. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information in Toddle About is accurate and correct, we cannot guarantee that this is so and neither Toddle About nor Tim Freed can accept any liability for loss, damage or problems arising from any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in content, nor from actions taken by readers based on information or opinions presented in advertisements or throughout the magazine. Images and information supplied by 3rd parties have been accepted in good faith and all liability for any legal transgression including breach of copyright remains with the supplying parties. Toddle About, PO Box 1010, Bugbrooke, NN7 3WD
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When is too early to start getting excited about Christmas? Everyone has their own opinion on this topic - some stronger than others, but I have to admit - we’re getting excited already. Though our 5 year old did put a slight dampener on my mood when she told me in no uncertain terms that singing Jingle Bells in September was totally unacceptable. Talk about a role reversal...
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NCT Nearly New Sales this Autumn
NCT Nearly New Sales are a fantastic opportunity to pick up some great bargains, with plenty of quality kids clothing, toys, games and equipment up for grabs. If you have good quality gear that your little ones have outgrown then these sales are a great place to sell too. Read more at www.nct.org.uk. Northampton NNS: Saturday 13th October 11:15am-1pm, members @ 10:30am. Northampton High School for Girls, NN4 6UU. Contact: nctsalenorthampton@yahoo.co.uk Daventry NNS: Saturday 20th October 1pm - 2:30pm, members @12:30pm William Parker School, NN11 0QF Contact: daventrynct@hotmail.com Towcester NNS: Saturday 17th November 10am - 11:30am at Sponne Technology College, Towcester. More at nct-towcester.blogspot.com. Contact: nnscoordinator@nct-towcester.org
New Daisy Baby Yoga/Massage Classes Combining baby massage, reflexology and yoga, Daisy Baby will teach you how to stimulate, or calm and soothe your baby, as well as techniques to help with colic, reflux and other ailments. The sessions include postnatal movement for mum to help reclaim those tummy muscles and our much-loved relaxation time for both mum and baby! Daisy Baby Tinies classes are for 6 weeks to 20 weeks and Daisy Baby Wrigglers classes are for 20 weeks to mobile babies. For details, email lee-lazydaisy@hotmail.co.uk (for Daventry & South Northants) or Janette@lazydaisybirthing. co.uk (for Northampton). See p.9
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New Mini Wiggles Baby Massage
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New Mini Wiggles baby massage ! classes have come to Northampton with help can sage Baby mas Teething, Colic and other common baby ailments as well as helping to prolong sleep and increasing the bond between parent and baby. Weekly classes are suitable are being held in Grange Park and private massage ne to-O Onefrom birth to crawling. age all mass Class or ons sessi p Grou sessions, . See p. 17 .com gles iwig available. Visit www.min
An Easier Way to Order Fingerprint Jewellery
KNR Jewellery capture babies’ and children’s fingerprints in silver to create beautiful jewellery and keepsakes that are just perfect for Christmas gifts. And ordering just got a whole lot easier with KNR’s new online shop. Simply visit the website at www.knrjewellery.co.uk and order from a huge range of jewellery products. You will be sent KNR’s Home Impression Kit - return your impressions and your custom jewellery will be delivered within 2 weeks. You can still order by appointment and at events - call Kirstie on 01295 271051 for info. See p.12
Discomania’s Charity Discos Discomania do a lot of great work for charity, and for 2012/13 they are supporting Genesis Research Trust who find cures & preventions against illnesses that happen during & after pregnancy & in newborn babies. On Saturday 17th November they’re holding a children’s disco at The Silver Band Club, Earls Barton 1pm – 3pm with an appearance from Peppa Pig. Entry is £2.50 per child, with a raffle and stalls. Please bring your pennies as all proceeds go to the charity. For more information please contact Katie: 07931308173 or kt_bonham@yahoo.co.uk. See p.24
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Gemstar Christmas Craft Workshops
Spend an enjoyable day creating gorgeous gifts and decorations! Gemstar Parties will be all over Northamptonshire this November offering Christmas craft workshops. The one day workshops will use felt, glass, paper and painting to create gorgeous items for your home or to give as gifts. Adults: £45, 10 – 3pm in Earls Barton, 10th Nov; Market Harborough,17th Nov; Towcester, 24th Nov. Children 9 yrs+: £25, Towcester at 9.30 – 12.30 or 1.30 – 4.30 on 1st December. See p.24 Booking is essential @ www.gemstarparties.co.uk
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New Value Clothes Range at Mothercare This season Mothercare are launching the new value clothing range, with products to suit babies and children aged 0-8 years, offering great quality products at a perfect price. Using the key colours and styles of the season, designed with specialist care and super soft materials , Mothercare now offers fleeces at 2 for £12, mix and match graphic tees at 2 for £7 and value tees for £2.50, with no comprise on fantastic fit. Visit Mothercare in store at St James Retail Park, Northampton, NN1 1EE or visit www. mothercare.co.uk. See p.12
New Underwater Photography from Piranha Pics
Following the success of previous Little Turtle Swim Company photo sessions, Scott, the in-house photographer, has set up ‘Piranha Pics’ - a sister company devoted to underwater photography for babies aged 12 weeks to 2 years. Underwater portraits are beautiful and are a unique way to capture an image of your child’s early years. The next photo session will be held at the end of October – contact Scott or Zara on 01908 543384 to book your place. Babies must have attended swimming classes before and be comfortable underwater. See p.45
A Whole New Party Experience! Following the success of their children’s cookery classes, The Kids Kitchen are now doing children’s parties! You can choose between cupcakes or pizza and the children at the party get to make their own lunchtime treats, which is both educational and fun. Cooking Parties are a very intimate experience, for a maximum of 8 children, and the parties are getting rave reviews – parents love them because they get to chat in a relaxed environment and the children are ‘contained’ and in view at all times! Contact Catherine on 01604 710102 for more info. See p.39
Spratton Hall’s Food and DT Department The Food and Design Technology facility at Spratton Hall School has been totally refurbished and modernised creating an exciting environment combining Design Technology, Food Technology and ICT. In Food Technology, areas studied by pupils include nutrition, food safety and hygiene. Design Technology at Spratton Hall brings together many skills using different materials such as textiles, electronics, resistant materials and mechanisms. Food and Design Technology is seen as an important part of the crosscurricular learning, allowing pupils to apply practical solutions to ideas and concepts learnt in other subject areas. See p.48
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More What’s New... Lovely’s Witch and Angel Parties
Put some seasonal spirit into your party with Lovely’s fabulous new parties for Halloween and Christmas! Dressed as a beautiful angel or magical witch, Lovely becomes characters that children just love - and their little eyes will light up when the angel or witch perform real magic. The children will help the angel to magically create the most beautifully decorated Christmas tree, they’ll help Santa find his way home and they’ll gasp at the most enchanting Christmas balloons! Contact Lovely on 01327 360909. See p. 24
Mummies Birth Buddy Runs a Half Marathon for Tommy’s Claire MorrowGoodman is taking herself way out of her comfort zone and despite having had an acl reconstruction of her knee - she is running the 2013 Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon to raise money for the charity Tommy’s. Tommy’s exists to save babies lives by funding research and providing information on the cause and prevention of miscarriage, premature birth and stillbirth. Read more at www.tommys.org. If you feel moved to do so, please sponsor Claire at: www.virginmoneygiving.com/ClaireMummiesBirthBuddy See p.28
New Children’s Boutique Launches The Heart of The Shires Shopping Village makes a lovely day trip out, with dozens of little boutique shops, including gift shops, a sweet shop, antiques, art gallery, a yummy coffee shop, the amazing Shirelings Toyshop and loads more. And it all just got even better with the arrival of Little Tinkers - a new children’s boutique store specialising in children’s clothes. Little Tinkers pride themselves on selling the perfect togs for your little tinkers to play and party in. Their ranges for 0-5yrs include Frugi, Piccalilly, Dandelion and Blade and Rose. Pop on down to the Heart of the Shires Shopping Village on the A5, near Weedon (NN7 4LB ) to see what Little Tinkers and all the other shops have to offer and round it up with a coffee or lunch at Darlington’s Tea Room on-site! See p. 15
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Little Kickers Launch New Class with Exclusive HALF PRICE Offer for You Due to increasing demand in Daventry, Little Kickers are launching a new football class for children aged 18mths - 2½ years. The new ‘Little Kicks’ class will run on Thursdays from 10 - 10:45am at Daventry Leisure Centre, and Toddle About readers get 50% off their first term’s fees when they enrol in October and quote ‘Toddle About’. Contact Antony on 01327 700153 or lnewbould@littlekickers.co.uk to book your child’s place or for more info. See p. 37 & 49
Sing & Sign Release Christmas DVD
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Tumble Tots Return to Duston Due to popular demand, Tumble Tots are bringing their awardwinning physical play classes for children aged 0 – 5 years to Duston in Northampton. Classes will be on Monday mornings and will start in the New Year 2013 when the building has been built(!) but places are already getting booked up, so to secure your child’s place contact Naomi on 07779 785166 or naomi.rsmith@tumbletots.com. See p. 41
Autumn Offer at Sorella Childrens Boutique
If you’re looking for some gorgeous new clothes for your little one this Autumn, make sure you check out the brand new online shop Sorella Childrens Boutiq ue. With a collection of designer Autumn/Winter clothe s and gifts for 0 to 7 years, including Little Duckli ng, Minene and Powell Craft, Christmas shopping just got easy! Sorella Childrens Boutique specialises in clothes and gifts for children and babies that are unique and hand picked. Get 10% off all purchases Oct - Dec with code Winter12 - just for Toddle About readers. See p.15 www.sorellachildrensboutique.co.uk
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Indoor Play Time Stay & Play ...All Day! Our Tots sessions run from 9.30am - 2.30pm Tuesday to Friday during school term times. Children: 12 months—4 years £2.75 includes a cup of squash and a biscuit. Babies: 12 months and under £1 or FREE if accompanied by an older sibling. • FREE ample parking • Seating area • Baby facilities • Restaurant Talk to us about our Tots Loyalty card Visit Berzerk at weekends and school holidays and pay the Tots price!
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Woburn Safari Park Have you ever been just a windscreen’s width away from rhino, giraffe, lions and bears?
This is the perfect chance to take your little ones on their first big adventure! Woburn Safari Park is an ideal place to take your young explorers; with dedicated toddler-only soft play areas, organic baby food options in the restaurant and plenty of changing facilities - Woburn Safari Park caters for even the smallest of adventurers. Admission is free of charge for children under 3 all year round at Woburn Safari Park. Pre-school and nursery groups also make great savings with special prices for groups of 15 or more: call the Education Department on 01525 290991 to book a visit. If you are looking for an exciting day out with your toddlers, Woburn Safari Park has donated THREE Family tickets, each for 2 adults and 2 children, for us to give to our readers, so you can take your little ones for a really special treat at Woburn Safari Park.
Simply answer the question below to enter:
What is a male elephant called?
A. Bull B. Cow C. Calf
Terms and conditions: Email your answer to prize@toddleabout.co.uk with the subject ‘Woburn’, your name, address and phone number. The closing date is 31/12/12. The winner will be selected at random and the editor’s decision is final. Each of the three winners will receive one family ticket (valid for two adults and two children aged 3-15 years of age, children under 3 are free). The prize is nontransferable and there is no cash alternative. If you are under 16 please ask an adult to supervise your entry. If you are not one of our lucky winners, you can find fantastic discounted tickets offers online at www.woburn.co.uk/safari or call 01525 290407 for more information.
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Getting the most
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kindly written by staff at Akeley Wood School, Wicken, Nr Deanshanger
By Cheryl Johnston, Marketing Manager and Nicola Simkins, Nursery Manager
It’s rather daunting to think that the average child will spend roughly half their waking week at nursery. You are effectively sharing the education and care of your child with your nursery, so it is vitally important that once you have chosen the right nursery for your children, you build a strong, lasting relationship with your nursery setting. In doing so, you will be able to share observations, goals and ideas to help your child get the most from their nursery experience – and you will also be able to raise concerns in a constructive way if and when they arise. But striking the right balance can be tricky, and it is not uncommon for parents to be unsure about how they can help their child get the most from their time at nursery.
So what can you do to build a great relationship with your nursery?
Find out about the nursery curriculum and its approach to care Understanding what goes on at nursery is the first step to being able to influence it. We recommend you attend any Parent’s Evenings or Open Evenings that your nursery holds – these are a great opportunity to discuss how your child is getting on and to collectively iron out any issues that may have arisen. At Akeley Wood, we host two parent’s evenings and one open evening each year – among other things, we use these events to explain how we track a child’s progress (for example, we use a Learning Journey book), and they give you a great chance to see the nursery environment as well as creative work displays. We also encourage our parents to attend the Information Evenings that we hold twice a year, where parents can come along to learn about our curriculum and how we implement it.
Communicate Regularly and Openly The key here is regular communication. Communicate when things are going well and you’ll have a strong relationship in place to let you solve any problems that may arise as a team. We encourage our parents to spend time at the end of each day chatting to their child’s key person to find out how their day has been, but we appreciate this can be difficult when you’re in a rush, so we have a Communication Day Book in which parents can share comments, questions or concerns with the carers on a daily basis.
We also have a Comment Box, which parents can use to make their comments, suggestions or questions directly to the Nursery Manager or Head teacher who respond on a weekly basis.
Get Involved! Your nursery will most likely have plenty of activities that you can take advantage of to get involved. Being more involved will help you get to know the nursery and carers better, and it will also give you the knowledge and confidence – not to mention the opportunity – to make suggestions and become a central part of your child’s nursery experience. We invite special people in our children’s lives (parents, aunties, uncles or grandparents) to spend time in school for our Themed Nursery Days, joining in with a baking afternoon, a crafty morning, planting seeds in the vegetable patch or simply reading a story. We also have Wishing Boards on which children pin an activity they would like to do in nursery, after discussing it at home with mum and dad. And we have Achievement Trees and Ladybirds in all of our Nursery rooms - pupils take home a leaf or a spot and with their parents they talk about and write down a special achievement they have made at home. They bring this to Nursery and share these achievements with the class. For more information on the junior school or nursery at Akeley Wood, call 01908 555803 or email: joanne.crosse@akeleywoodschool.co.uk
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KR little prints... BIG impression! Capture your in silver to create the perfect gift or keepsake... ...by appointment or by post/online using our unique Impression Kit.
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Look no further, we offer a range of embroidered products such as bibs, burp clothes, baby hats, fleece blankets, polo shirts, t-shirts, dribble bibs for disabled children up to 10yrs old. Prices start from £2.50. Find us on facebook: Smileykidsdogsandhorses For further details email: dale.shaylor@btinternet
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Beautiful castings of your little one’s tiny hands and feet to tell a timeless tale To find out more, or book an appointment at our Studio in Wellingborough, contact Della on: 07973 213519 della@dinkydayz.co.uk
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Visit us in-store! Mothercare is the UK’s number one retailer for Prams, Pushchairs, Car Seats, Baby Clothes and Maternity wear. Unit 3b, St James Retail Park, Northampton. NN1 1EE
Tel: 01604 608 150 www.mothercare.co.uk ELC is the place for toys, games and puzzles. From baby toys to outdoor toys
A delightful children’s store located in Towcester offering a wide range of high quality clothing and gifts for babies and children (to age 8). Joules Frugi Hatley Emile et Rose Melissa & Doug Djeco & many more Fancy earning some cash whilst having fun with friends? Party Plan now available – ask for details Sponne Shopping Centre, Towcester, NN12 6BY (open Mon to Sat) www.popsyandpeanut.com find us on Facebook
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Our pick of the newest, and most fun products for babies & toddlers
Look out for our discount vouchers in the centre pages to use on some of the selected products
Kindiwrap
Price: £35.99
Designed by two mums, Kindiwrap is an easy to use baby wrap, ideal for babies and mums on the go. Lighter and more practical than a cosy-toes, it adds an extra layer of warmth that would normally be achieved by a coat or blanket. Its ingenious design allows the baby to be strapped into a car seat or pushchair, with the harness straps placed under or over the wrap. The baby can easily be moved, without having to remove the wrap. Buy online from www.kindiwrap.com
Schylling Metal Speedster Ride-on Fire Truck
Price: £89.00
With its vintage looks and high quality metal casing, this rideon Fire Truck will be a favourite this Christmas! Designed for children from 12 months old and with a maximum weight of 19kg, it is a toy that will last much longer than most – and its striking appearance will certainly make a talking point in the living room! The steering mechanism works so children can properly ride the fire engine, and it has an authentic bell and rubber tyres for those emergency stops. (74 cm long) Buy from Shirelings Toyshop at Heart of the Shires Shopping Village, Watling St, Nr. Weedon, NN7 4LB or online at www.goawayandplay.co.uk. Get 10% off with your special offer voucher in our centre pages.
Sticker Christmas Card
Price: £7.99
A box of 15 individually designed Christmas cards with stickers and decorative envelopes for children to complete. Children can use the stickers to fill Santa’s sleigh with presents, decorate a Christmas tree and help the elves get the reindeers ready, as well as use the additional stickers to add festive messages and envelope seals to add the finishing touches. To order your set or find out more about how you can get a box for FREE, please contact Heidi on 07739 287168 or email heidi@thebookballoon.co.uk. WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking Hazard.
Djeco Topanimo
Price: £15.99
Topanimo by Djeco is a beautifully designed set of stacking blocks. Comes with six fun little squishy animals. Brightly coloured and illustrated with numbers, shapes and pictures, the blocks can be used simply to stack and topple or to make little homes for the animals. Suitable from age 18m this is an imaginative and engaging toy for your toddler. Available from Popsy & Peanut, Towcester. www.popsyandpeanut.com
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Price: £11.99
This relaxation CD from Lizzy Giles at Yoga Walks would make a great gift for any parent who feels tired or worn down - or simply wants to inject some peace into their daily routine. Lizzy says, “I see the Relaxation CD as an invaluable aid for anyone who can make 10 - 30 minutes for themselves to simply lie down and let go. This CD will help the body and mind completely relax, revive and reenergise by emptying the mind and releasing tension from the body. It can have the reviving effects of a truly deep sleep within a short length of time...reducing the impact of a broken night’s sleep.” Each CD is £11.99 with a special offer price of £8.49 + p&p for orders before 30/11/12. They will arrive in time for Christmas. Order by emailing Lizzy on yogawalks@yahoo.co.in
Christmas Wish List
Price: £3.50
Nothing gets children more excited and ready for Christmas than writing their Christmas wish list and posting it to Santa! These Christmas Wish Lists from Phoenix Trading make the whole activity that little bit more fun, with beautifully designed stationery, stickers and even some magic dust. Each pack contains paper and envelopes for 3 lists. www.phoenix-trading.eu/web/charlotte/
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New Jools Oliver Range
Average Price: £12-£15
The first children’s fashion collection from Jools Oliver has hit the shelves of Mothercare and parents are loving it with an item from the Little Bird collection being sold every minute. Jools Oliver – the 37 year old model, wife of Jamie Oliver, and mum of four (Poppy (10), Daisy (9), Petal (3) and Buddy (2) – has turned business woman and fashion designer to create the Little Bird collection comprising of newborn and children’s clothes, nursery bedding and accessories and gifts, which is exclusive to Mothercare. Jools Oliver comments: “I have such a passion for the design of children’s clothes. My designs combine both quirky and classic style inspired by my childhood memories. The collection features nostalgic, classic pieces, sprinkled with unique touches and playful attention to detail. I cannot wait to see the reaction to it.” See the collection at Mothercare, at St James Retail Park, Northampton, NN1 1EE or visit www.mothercare.co.uk.
Learn to Dress Ollie & Lilly
Price: £16
Early Learning Centre have introduced their new ‘Learn to Dress’ dolls featuring Ollie (the bear) and Lilly (the doll). Dressing Ollie or Lilly is a good way for your child to learn to dress themselves. ‘Learn to Dress Ollie and Lilly’ provide a great way to improve dexterity in children as they can enjoy learning how to undress Ollie and Lilly for bed or dress them for their day ahead. They have buttons to fasten and pop, ribbons to tie, Velcro to close and zips to open and close. They both also have their own bags to carry. All in all, cute, educational and fun! Check them out at Early Learning Centre, 14 Market Walk, Abington Street, Northampton, NN1 2DP. www.elc.co.uk
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Come and see our new exciting collection of Autumn/ Winter childrens clothes. We also have a range of gifts for babies and toddlers.
Perfect togs for your Little Tinker for playing and partying or just to look cute in. Our exciting ranges for 0-5yrs include Frugi, Piccalilly, Dandelion and Blade and Rose. Frugi Organic Clothing, is gentle on the skin so perfect if your Little Tinker suffers from sensitive skin or Eczema.
We specialise in clothes and gifts for children and babies that are unique and hand picked.
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Shirelings toyshop
We sell what we love and love what we sell
Open: 10:00am-5:00pm, 7 days a week Little Tinkers, Heart of the Shires Shopping Village, Watling St, Nr Weedon NN7 4LB Email: mylittletinkers@btinternet.com Tel: 01327 344 449 10% OFF see voucher in the centre pages
Wooden Toys for Preschool & Toddler Traditional and good solid wooden toys for that delighted look at Christmas. From push-alongs to ride-ons they’re all here.
From stocking fillers to Santa’s sack
Heart of the Shires Shopping Village, Watling St, Nr. Weedon, NN7 4LB
Tel: 01327 342263 www.goawayandplay.co.uk
10% OFF any products in the shop (see voucher in centre pages) Not valid in conjunction with other offers. Valid until 31/12/12.
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Christmas Cooking
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Activity - Christmas Windows
Get cooking with your little ones this festive season - By Catherine at The Kids Kitchen
Ingredients:
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60g Caster Sugar 115g Self Raising Flour 1 ½ tablespoons Golden Syrup Hard boiled sweets - crushed
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James Thorpe Photography James Thorpe is a Northampton-based photographer who offers all of his portrait sessions free of charge, so we had no reason not to test his skills for Toddle About! His studio is in a building full of creatives and he is surrounded by painters, sculptors and fashion designers, giving the interior a creative, quirky feel. We instantly knew this wasn’t your run-of-themill child photographer. After offering us drinks, James turned his attention to our son, Ashton (4), chatting to him candidly and finding out what he likes to play and do. Ashton warmed to James very quickly and the two found out they shared a passion… for Superman! This started the ball rolling for the photography session and after a quick lighting set-up, Ashton got into position and James started to fire away. We were surprised at how quickly Ashton relaxed in front of the camera, striking poses and jumping on James’s command. It was fun and friendly, with Ashton given the freedom to do what he wanted.
James played funky music in the background to keep the energy high and this made Ashton wiggle and jiggle which brought out big smiles for the camera. It was inspiring to watch our son at ease in front of the lights - James let Ashton do his thing, steering him back to where he wanted him when the moment was appropriate. James introduced a few props into the shoot, such as hats and glasses. This relaxed Ashton even more as he loves dressing up and the photos taken this time were probably our favourites. ‘Mum and Dad’ were also welcomed into the session and we were included in a variety of family poses. We were all presented with the images at the end of the shoot and James explained that he would do some editing and invite us back in for another viewing. The images could also be uploaded to a password protected gallery online for us to share with friends and family so that they could order prints too. A variety of formats for the final prints were available to view, such as frames, canvas prints and even digital photo frames. Remember that the photography session is completely free of charge all you pay for is the prints! Overall, we thought James was excellent. He was friendly, welcoming and flexible in his approach, being open to our input. The setting was not what we would have associated with the usual family portrait photographers, but it worked well as James Thorpe Photography is anything but usual! We really enjoyed our session and for many families this would be the ideal place to create that unique and special picture of your family or child. By Mat & Eloise Dumont Find out more about James Thorpe Photography at www.jthorpe.net or by calling 07531 490150.
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Virtually all parents have given paracetamolbased medicines such as Calpol to their children when they have caught a fever or a bug of some kind. These medicines are typically the first port of call to help lower a temperature or ease different types of pain for our children and they are often recommended by doctors and health professionals as a safe and easy solution to stop babies and children being uncomfortable during an illness. However, the use of such medication has come into debate recently with some research indicating that the potential long term side-effects could outweigh the immediate benefits.
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Relieves fever
Interferes with the body’s natural defences Although Calpol may benefit the child’s overall comfort, reducing the child’s temperature can interfere with the body’s natural defence system. A fever is the body’s way of fighting infection and is not necessarily a bad thing. Certain components of the immune system work better at a higher body temperature, and a fever actually helps to limit the growth of the germs that cannot grow well at higher temperatures. Children get over most infections in their own time as long as their fluid level is kept up and they are watched for signs of serious illness.
Young children are prone to getting a lot of fevers as they grow. Unfortunately, this can cause them a fair amount of discomfort. Contrary to popular speculation, it is not advisable for a young child to sweat out a very high fever. This is because their ability to control their body temperature is not yet developed. The NHS advises that the best way for them to recover is to keep cool and hydrated and lower their temperature.
Reduces chance of complications
Having a temperature is nature’s way of fighting off infections or bacteria. It rises when proteins (called pyrogens) are released by the white blood cells to help defend the body against illness. However, if a child’s temperature continues to escalate, it may cause problems such as dehydration or convulsions. Bringing down the overall body temperature reduces the risk of the child over-heating and such difficulties occurring.
Eases night time fevers
As body temperature goes up later in the day, a lot of children get fevers at night. Being hot and uncomfortable can prevent a child from having a restful night’s sleep which will inevitably affect parents as well. By giving a dosage of medicine such as Calpol, the child will be relieved from pain which will allow them, and you, to have a good night’s sleep.
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Hitting the headlines recently was research suggesting that babies who were given frequent doses of medicine containing paracetamol were much more likely to develop asthma, hay fever and other allergies in later life. However, the NHS says this analysis was not conclusive and more in-depth research needs to take place. Current advice states that as long as the correct dosage is given, children’s medicines containing paracetamol are safe.
Can cause hyperactivity
To produce its pink colour, Calpol uses E122 which is a suspected carcinogen and is banned in Austria, Japan, Norway, Sweden and the US. E122 can lead to hyperactivity and the Hyperactive Children’s Support Group identifies it, along with E218 which is also used, as likely causes of mysterious and sudden cases of ADHD-like hyper-activity.
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For Calpol... Relieves pain and discomfort
Choosing not to administer any medicine could leave a child distressed and in pain for a prolonged amount of time, whilst giving them Calpol or other temperature reducing medication means that the child can be pain-free and comfortable.
Recommended by doctors
If a child has a fever, the NHS suggests giving your child either children’s paracetamol or ibuprofen to reduce their temperature and keep them comfortable. It’s also routinely recommended if your child is teething, has earache, or to relieve symptoms after vaccinations. These pains and illnesses usually clear up themselves after a few days and giving a child medication tackles the child’s pain in a quick and effective manner in the meantime.
Medicine Guidelines • If you decide to give medicine to your child, make sure a measuring spoon or syringe is used rather than a teaspoon as these vary in size. • Read the dosage guidelines on the packaging and stick to them. Don’t give them any more. NICE recommends... • ...that antipyretic agents such as paracetamol and ibuprofen should be considered for children with a fever who appear distressed or unwell. They should not routinely be used with the sole aim of reducing body temperature in children with a fever who are otherwise well. • ...that either paracetamol or ibuprofen can be used to reduce temperature, but they should not be administered at the same. Nor should they be routinely given alternately to children with fever, though use of the other drug may be considered if the child doesn’t respond to the first one.
The right dosage is harmless
New dosage guidelines were issued for Calpol in late 2011 which caused a number of people to question its safety. You needn’t worry on this score however. The new guidelines, issued by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), say that dosages given in the past would not have caused children any harm - the guidelines have simply been updated to define more accurately the amount of paracetamol that should be given to children of different ages.
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The large number of E-numbers in Calpol can cause allergic reactions such as a rash, nausea or tiredness. If any of these side effects persist for more than 2-3 days, you should consult a doctor.
Alternatives to Paracetamol 1. Make sure you keep your child well hydrated when they’re ill. Encourage them drink little and often even if they are not thirsty. 2. Try giving a teething baby a frozen washcloth as something to chew on. Biting the cold object will help to soothe the gums. 3. A warm compress such as a heat pad or warm wash cloth whilst laying on their side can help to reduce the pain in a child with earache.
Can disrupt hormones Along with colouring and flavourings, Calpol uses a number of other additives that are suspected hormone disrupters if taken in large doses. These include E218 and E216 which were recently banned in Russia and E214 which has been banned in France and Australia.
May reduce the effectiveness of a vaccination
Research from the University of Defence in the Czech Republic has indicated that Calpol could limit how the immune system responds to vaccinations. A fever is a common side effect of an immunisation injection, but the study showed that if children were given Calpol to reduce their fever for 24 hours after the jab, then the numbers of antibodies created by their immune system was significantly reduced. This means that the effectiveness of the vaccine may be impacted. There have been calls from professionals for more research to be completed about this.
What is ‘Dangerously High’?
If a child’s temperature becomes dangerously high, the NHS advises you to contact your doctor or health visitor urgently. They suggest this would be at: • 38oC or over for babies under 3 months • 39oC or over for babies 3-6 months • For over 6 months, if they have a raised temperature and show other signs of being unwell.
Disclaimer – we are not health professionals and this article is not intended as medical advice. The reader should consult a doctor if they are looking for advice on how and when to administer medicine to their children. The information for this article has been drawn from various sources, and its accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
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If you want your child to be truly happy this Christmas, you may want to focus more on the presents they give away, than the presents that they receive, according to recent research. Psychologists at the University of British Colombia have found that toddlers are not as selfish as many people believe. The study by Dr. Lara Aknin (co-authored with Profs. Kiley Hamlin and Elizabeth Dunn), asked toddlers under the age of two to give away treats to a puppet and then rated their reactions for signs of happiness. The researchers found that the children were happier giving treats to others than receiving treats themselves. Furthermore, the children were even happier when they gave away their own treats rather than an identical treat that didn’t belong to them. These findings support research showing similar responses in adults and suggest that the capacity to derive joy from helping others is deeply woven into human nature. University of British Columbia. “Giving makes young children happy.” ScienceDaily, 19 Jun. 2012.
The Impact of Weaning Infants allowed to feed themselves with finger foods from the start of weaning (baby led weaning) are likely to eat more healthily and be a
more appropriate weight as they get older when compared to infants who are spoon-fed purees, says a study published in the BMJ. The findings are based on 155 children between the ages of 20 months and 6.5 years. More children in the spoon-fed group were overweight/obese than those in the baby led group, who tended to be an appropriate weight for their height, age, and gender. These differences were not explained by differences in birth weight, parental weight, or socioeconomic factors, all of which are likely to influence a child’s body mass index (BMI). BMJ-British Medical Journal. “Weaning on finger foods rather than spoon-fed purees may help children stay slim.” ScienceDaily, 6 Feb. 2012.
The latest research findings for bumps, babies and toddlers
Solution to the Terrible Twos
University of Alberta researcher Christina Rinaldi says that if your toddler is acting up, you should probably make your parenting style less extreme. Her study analysed whether there was any correlation between a child’s behaviour and their parents’ childraising styles. Her findings suggest that parental styles that are either too strict or too lenient are likely to be associated with negative types of behaviour in children such as temper tantrums. Rinaldi says it is important to remember that all children are different, so parenting styles may need to differ between siblings. She concludes from her research that whilst there are many ways to be an effective parent, the best way is to use an authoritative approach – shared by both parents - that is expressed in a warm and caring way. Clear boundaries and structure should be set because toddlers enjoy knowing what to expect and what is expected from them. University of Alberta. “Terrible twos? Study indicates finding a positive parental balance is key.” ScienceDaily, 8 May 2012.
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Spotlight on Network Marketing
A Network Marketing business gives you the opportunity to act as an independent representative of a company, selling the products they manufacture. These opportunities allow you to be your own boss with the flexibility, typically, to work the hours you want. You also have the chance to earn further income by recruiting and training other people into your ‘network’ - an aspect of the business that is often described as the most fulfilling.
Phoenix Trading - Greetings Cards, Gift Wrap & Accessories By Charlotte, Independent Phoenix Trader I am an independent Phoenix Trader selling high quality greetings cards, gift wrap, stationery and gifts. Having loved the quality and price (cards are as low as £1.20) for some time, I joined the company when my eldest son was 5 months old. Since then I have built a successful part-time business that allows me to add to my family’s finances. There is always something new with five releases each year. The flexibility of the product and the lack of targets means I can do as much or as little as I like, fitting around other commitments. Add to that opportunities to support charities, all the support you need, meeting new people whilst earning extra money (a minimum of 30% of all orders) and the low start-up cost of just £30 giving
you everything you need to start your business, being a trader couldn’t be easier. We can sell in so many ways; to friends and family; at home parties; baskets in businesses; brochure drops; at events and online. The most important thing for me is that I have fun whilst showing people these lovely products. Having had my second son last month I am enjoying spending time with him whilst my business continues to flourish. To find out more about the Phoenix opportunity, visit www. phoenix-trading.eu/web/charlotte. To trial the products and host your own get together to see how it works, contact Charlotte on charlotte.phoenix@mail.com or 01296 677442.
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I first came across Usborne Books when my mum bought some for my children from a local craft fair. The books were gorgeous and a big hit with my small children. She also picked up an information pack about starting your own home-based business selling these wonderful books. As an ex-teacher, passionate about children’s education, I was immediately hooked. The low start up cost of just £38 helped too. I really had nothing to lose! I sell the books through home parties, toddler groups, fetes and fairs and also schools - a real mixture of events. I like the variety that it offers, but also the flexibility. The commission rates are great and can be built up in stages from day one - you are in control of your own destiny. There are no targets, but some great incentives. I have been lucky enough to travel to wonderful places like Monaco, Mexico and Italy! The flexibility means that I can be around for my children. However, the best bit of this job is looking at the faces of children who have just received that brand new book and knowing that I am, book by book, making a difference to children’s education. To find out more, please contact Heidi Thomas on 07739 287168 or heidi@thebookballoon.co.uk. Visit www.thebookballoon.co.uk
Forever Living Products are the world’s largest producer and manufacturer of Aloe Vera products. The products fit into many market places, including health and nutrition, skincare, weight management and animal care. I started working with Forever 17 years ago because I wanted something flexible to fit around a full time career - and my twins! I started by working about 10-15 hours per week and today I work about 25 hours a week. Although flexible working has always been the most important thing for me, today I have one of the top 10 Forever businesses in the UK and earn a six figure income. Although we are not a party plan company, some people sell in this way. We also offer potential customers a Customer Trial Pack of products that they take home for a few days. After that, invariably, an order will be placed. Some people like to have a presence at shows and fairs. The start-up costs are minimal at just £199.75. Profit margins on retail sales are generous, ranging from 35% - 48%, plus you can earn income from building a team and helping others to start their Forever businesses. If you would like to find out more, call Lynne on 01295 722525.
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Daventry Leisure Centre Improvements at the centre are set to bring loads more for under 5s to Daventry Daventry Leisure Centre has undergone a substantial modernisation programme, introduced and funded by Daventry District Council in partnership with Everyone Active, the new operators of the centre and Fitness Industry On the 24th Flame Awards’ Leisure Centre Operator of the Year. September, the With the modernisation programme at Daventry Leisure Centre almost complete, this is a great time to tell you about the changes that are being made. The gym extension programme which has doubled the size of the existing facility is now complete and the gym is now open. The dedicated cycling studio is also built and looking great. Other improvements include changes to the reception area (which aim to improve customer service and access control) and redecoration of the dance studio, Adventure World, café and dry side changing area. The pool has not been ignored with improvements including new safety handrails around the pool side. Pop along to the centre’s open weekend on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th October and see all of the changes for yourself!
Adventure World area has been given a makeover and will now open everyday 8.00am – 6.00pm. And parents go free!!
centre launched its Everyone Active are also introducing new under 5s activity brand new birthday party packages programme which includes Active Antz including Adventure World, and Messy Monkeys swimming pool parties, multi sport, parent and baby football, basketball and many more. activity sessions Everything can be included from the party bags to the food boxes. Get in touch with the leisure centre to find out what they can do for your child’s special day.
Everyone Active offers an award winning swimming lesson programme The progressive swimming programme is offered to both adults and children from 5 months old, and students are rewarded as they progress through the various levels. Lessons are taught by fully qualified ASA instructors and are available 52 weeks of the year. Swimming is an essential life skill, and one that should be learnt as early as possible. Don’t let your child be at risk near water, swimming lessons are available now. In addition, Daventry Leisure Centre will now be running sports sessions for children from three years old. These sessions are run by qualified professionals and offer a great opportunity for children to learn new sports, improve their skills, make new friends and most importantly, have fun. With the fantastic changes taking place at Daventry Leisure Centre, and the wide range of facilities and activities offered by Everyone Active, there is something for everyone to enjoy, whatever their age or ability, whether keeping fit or having fun.
To find out more about the improvements to Daventry’s best leisure facilities, visit Daventry Leisure Centre on Lodge Road, call the centre on 01327 871144 or visit www.everyoneactive.com
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Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps - 5s and parents The Daily Activity Planner is your one stop shop for finding virtually any and all of the bump, baby & toddler groups and classes that are running in and around Northampton, Daventry, Towcester and Brackley. There are literally hundreds of groups and classes here for you to find and try out - and there are even more on the Toddle About website at www.toddleabout.co.uk/directory! We’ve made searching the online directory really easy - simply enter your postcode and the groups will be listed in order of distance from your home. Then refine further by Type of Group, Age of Child, Day, Time and even Cost. If you attend or run a group or class that isn’t listed here, please email us at info@toddleabout.co.uk with as much information as possible. All free or not-for-profit groups will be listed here for FREE!
Daily Activity Planner: Northampton Area Far Cotton Hunsbury Monday St Mary’s Tiddlywinks Toddler Group Parent & Tots Swim
Abington
Abington/Kingsthorpe NCT Group
10:00-12:00TH at Rachel Boyles, Various Members’ Houses . 01604 403766 or 07867 521411; For bump - 4s, £0.50 (donation). Nonmembers very welcome!
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).
Health Visitor Drop-in & Toy Library
13:30-15:00TH at Abington Children’s Centre, Abington Ave United Reform Church NN1 4QA. 01604 750233; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Baby weighing & advice. Not on bank hols.
09:15-11:00T at St Mary’s Church, Abbey Rd; For 0 - 5s.
GymBugs Sessions
Blacky More Childminders
10:00-14:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy ladders, beams and climbing
09:30-11:30T at Hunsbury Children’s Centre at Blackymore Community Centre, Butts Croft Close NN4 0WP. 01604 702691; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Monthly session
Grange Park
Grange Park Baby & Toddler Group
09:45-11:30TH at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. 07919263868 or 07782164607; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). First session is free.
NCT Grange Park Tots Group
Yoga For All
09:45-11:30T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Loretta: 07968288975; For bump - 5s, £2.50 per family.
Billing
10:00-11:45T at The Pavilion, Foxfield Way NN4 5BE. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per session (please book). 45-minute classes starting at 10am & 11am
19:00-20:00TH at Abington Ave United Reformed Church, Abington Avenue NN1 4QA. Sandy: 07710 200434; £5 per session (book by term). Relax, boost your energy & build fitness
Active Baby Company Swimming
10:00-18:30T at Active Baby Company, ‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 6 yrs
Daventry
Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes
16:00-17:00TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 3 - 5s, . Ballet classes at £24 per term
Duston
Duston Mums & Tots
09:30-11:30T at Duston Village Hall, Sycamore Road; For 0 - 4s.
Childminders Group: 09:30-11:30T Duston Rhymetime: 10:30-11:00TH The Coffee Shop: 11:00-12:00T; For 0 - 4s,
£0.50 per family. Nice, social group Baby Weigh with H/V: 14:00-15:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Fortnightly session at Duston Library Children’s Centre, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 01604 752891
In the Water
Musical Minis
Hardingstone
Mini Movers: 13:00-14:00T; For 2 - 5s, Miniature Movers: 14:00-15:00T; For
crawling to 2 years at Hardingstone & Wootton Children’s Centre at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 01604 660526. FREE (drop in).
Harlestone
Harpole
Kidz ‘n’ Co Mums and Tots Group
13:30-15:00T at Harpole Baptist Chapel, Nr the Turnpike Pub NN7 4DD. Rosemary: 01604 588116; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).
Headlands
13:00-15:00TH at Headlands Children’s Centre, Bushland Rd NN3 2PG. 01604 411440; For 0 2s, FREE (drop in).
Music & Signing
Physical Fun
Kings Heath
Stay and Play Drop in
9:30am & 13:00T at Camrose Children’s Centre at Kings Heath, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Kingsthorpe
Messy Play: 09:15-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE
(drop in). Wear old clothes!
Health Visitor Drop In: 12:30-14:30TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Baby weighing & advice at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St. Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537 St. Mark’s Parent & Tots Group
10:00-11:15T at St Marks Church Hall, St Mark’s Crescent NN2 8EG. Sue: 01604 715342; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in). 20p per extra child
Northampton (Centre)
Chatterbox
09:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s.
Active Baby Company Swimming
Harlestone Tiny Tots
10:00-11:30TH at Harlestone Village Hall, Harlestone NN7. Janet: 01604 843991; For 0 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p for siblings
Breastfeeding Support Group
09:00-10:30T at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Tots go free. Max 2 kids under 8 per adult
09:30-12:00TH at Cripps Recreation Centre, Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs
Stay & Play Drop In: 09:30-11:30TH; 0 - 5s Baby Weighing Clinic: 10:00-11:30T; 0 - 1s Music is Fun: 15:15-16:00T; For 0 - 5s
at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484. FREE (drop in).
Baby Yoga Drop In
10:00-11:00T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 1s.
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Club Futsal Football Classes Boys & Girls aged 2 - 16 yrs
Come and join the fun and learn to play the game! Our classes help to improve children’s football ability, social skills, physical well-being, self esteem and confidence.
BOOK YOUR SPACE TODAY!
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20 centres across the Midlands. Check our website for new class locations! To book call Paul: 07745 565745 Email: clubfutsaluk@aol.com or book online at www.clubfutsaluk.co.uk
£25 per 6 week course or £5 per week Mini Springers Parent & Toddler Group
Thorplands
Northampton Baby Cafe
Clothing Bank: 11:30-12:30T; For 0 - 5s Cygnets: 13:00-14:30T; For birth-walking
10:00-12:00T at Springs Family Centre, Spring Boroughs NN1 2SN. Robyn: 01604 630457; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 10:00-12:00T at The Friends Meeting House, Wellington Street NN1 3AS. 07780 672939; FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding support + drink
Water Babies
14:00-16:00T at Cripps Recreation Centre, Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
Parents & Tots Swim
14:00-15:30T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Max 2 kids under 8 per adult
Parklands
Time 2 Play - Messy Play
09:15-11:00T at Parklands Nursery School & Children’s Centre, Spinney Hill Rd NN3 6DW. 01604 642118; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).
Semilong
Bangladeshi Mums and Tots
13:00-15:00T at The Gateway Centre, Mill Road NN2 6AX. 01604 624930; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Childminders Group: 9:15-11:15T; For 0-5s
at Community Room, Thorplands Children’s Centre, Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131, FREE (drop in).
Dads’ Football
19:00-20:30TH at Run by Thorplands Children’s Centre, Thorplands Primary School Playing Field NN3. 01604 741131; FREE (please book). Just for Dads
Weston Favell
Parents and Tots Swim Session
13:00-14:00T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, NN3 8JR. 01604 837 300; For 0 - 5s.
Wootton
Yoga Tigers (2 - 5 year olds)
09:30-10:30TH at Yeoman of England, Wootton NN4 6LP. Sam: 07875 024 301; For 2 - 5s, £4 per family (please book). www. yogatigers.co.uk.
Tuesday
Spencer
Abington
09:00-12:00TH at Camrose Sure Start Children’s Centre, NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in).
09:30-11:30T at St Gregory’s Catholic Church, Birchfield Road East NN3 2HS. 01604 713015; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in). Entrance through the back of the car park.
Bumps, Babies & Breastfeeding
St. James
St James Parent and Toddler Group
10:00-12:00TH at St. James Community Centre, St. James Road NN5 5LQ. Sarah: 01604 456231; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Check in hols
St Gregory’s Toddler Group
Health Visitor Drop In
09:30-10:30T at Wallace Road Nursery School, NN2 7EE. 01604 713422; For 0 - 5s, FREE.
Kingsley Park Mums & Tots
13:30-15:00T at Kingsley Park Methodist Church, Milton St NN2 7JF; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).
Billing
Active Baby Company Swimming
10:00-13:30T at Active Baby Company, ‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 6 yrs
Briar Hill
Your Baby & You
10:00-11:30T at Upton Children’s Centre at Briar Hill Community Centre, The Springs NN4 8SX. 01604 750233; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Themed sessions for babies 0 - 8 months
Chapel Brampton
The Bramptons Parent and Tots Group
10:00-11:30T at The Bramptons Primary School, Harlestone Road NN6 8AW. Amy: 07540 373357; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Toys, crafts & themes with sing-song at end
Delapre
Gloucester Parent and Toddler Group
09:00-11:00T at Gloucester Nursery School, NN4 8PH. Rachael: 01604 762251; For 0 - 4s.
Far Cotton
GymBugs Sessions
10:00-14:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy ladders, beams and climbing
Grange Park
Drop In Health Clinic
09:00-11:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. H/V: 01604 742420; 0-2s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of mth
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Stepping Stones
Hunsbury Rhymetime
09:15-11:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane . 01604 875188; For 0 - 3s. Includes breakfast! Every 2nd & 4th week
10:30-11:00T at Hunsbury Library, NN4 0RZ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy
Additional Needs Support: 09:00-
14:00-14:30T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Ballet classes for children 2.5 yrs+
Antenatal Yoga with Sandy Yoga
18:30-19:30TH at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Sandy: 07710 200434; For bump, £7 per class (book by 8-week term). Preparing for childbirth (partners welcome)
Hardingstone
10:00-11:30T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun music sessions: book a free taster!
Headlands
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
10:00-11:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 4s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge
Hunsbury
Aqualight Baby Yoga
09:45-11:45T at The Maple Tree Clinic, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 4s, (book by 11-week term). 45-min yoga sessions for parent & baby
10:00-11:30T at Hunsbury Children’s Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
In the Water
09:30-11:00T at Cripps Recreation Centre, Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
Kingsthorpe
11:00TH; Disabilities and EAL Story Time: 15:00-16:30TH Twice as Nice Twins: 15:30-17:00TH at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St. Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
St Giles Toddle In
Stay & Play
09:15-10:30T at Penfold Children’s Centre at The Pastures Community Centre, NN2 8PN. 01604 820909; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Tuesday Tots
Music Bugs
Family Drop-in
Water Babies
10:00-11:30T at All Saints School, Boughton Green Rd NN2 7AJ. Stacey: 07917 205544; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in). Extra children 50p (under 9 mths go free)
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
15:00-17:30T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge
Moulton
14:15-14:45T at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE.
Northampton Centre
Physical Fun
Stay & Play Drop In
13:00-15:00TH at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; FREE (drop in).
Lazy Daisy Birth Preparation Classes
19:30-20:45T at DW Fitness, St James Retail Park NN1 1EE. 07815 565963; For bump. Antenatal classes preparing you for birth
Parklands
9:15-11:00 & 13:30-15:00T at Parklands Children’s Centre, Spinney Hill Rd NN3 6DW. 01604 642118; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).
Spencer
09:00-10:00T at Spring Lane Childrens Centre at Castle Primary School, St Georges St NN1 2TR. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Music & Signing
Pre-school Swimming Lessons
10:30-12:30T at The Mounts Baths, NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, (please book).
Time 2 Play - Messy Play
Moulton Rhymetime
Qube Time Coffee Morning
10:00-12:00T at St Giles Church Centre, NN1 2BN. Sue: 01604 230360; For 0 - 4s, 50p drop in Toddle Time: 10:30-11:00TH; For 1 - 5s, For confident walkers. Songs, rhymes & books Bounce and Rhyme: 11:30-12:00TH; For 0s, For babies and non walkers. at Northamptonshire Central Library, Abington St NN1 2BA. 0300 126 1000. FREE (drop in).
Stay and Play: 09:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s. Toy Library: 09:30-13:00TH; For 0 - 5s. Stay & Play Family Health Drop in
13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 1s, runs fortnightly at Camrose Children’s Centre, NN5 7DF. 01604 585219. FREE (drop in).
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St. James Rhymetime
10:00-11:00T at St James Library, 138 St James Road NN5 5LQ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).
Boothville
Pregnancy Yoga
Thorplands
19:30-21:00T at Mummies Birth Buddy, NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236; For bump, £8 per session (book by 6-week term). Feel confident in your ability to give birth
0-2s
Messy Play
Breastfeeding Group: 12:30-13:30TH;
Health Visitor Drop In: 14:00-15:30TH; 0-5s at Thorplands Children’s Centre, Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131. FREE (drop in). Messy Play
13:00-15:00T at Thorplands Children’s Centre at Brookside Hall, Billing Brook Road NN3 8NQ. 01604 741131; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Upton
Miniature Movers
Delapre
09:15-10:30TH at Gloucester Nursery School & Children’s Centre, Cambourne Cl NN4 8PH. 01604 762251; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book).
Water Babies
15:00-16:00T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
Duston
10:30-11:30T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604837300; For 2 - 5s, £3 per session. Fully supervised sessions. £2.50 for members
14:30-15:00T at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s.
Library Story Stomp
10:00-14:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy ladders, beams and climbing
Far Cotton
GymBugs Sessions
Far Cotton Rhymetime
10:30-12:00T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Rd NN3 8JR. 01604 837 300; 0-5s.
10:30-11:00T at Far Cotton Library, REC Centre, Towcester Road NN4 8LG. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).
Family Drop-in
Tumble Tots
08:45-10:00T at Hardingstone & Wootton Children’s Centre, Farmhouse Close NN4 6HJ. 01604 660526; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Grange Park
Little Acorns Toddler Group
09:30-13:45TH at Grange Park Community Centre, School Ln NN4 5FZ. Naomi: 07779 785 166; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster
Little Stars Group
10:00-11:00 at Kairos Centre, NN4 5DW. Gemma: 07877242463; For Birth-crawling. 5-week course from 10th Oct.
09:30-11:30T at Wootton Trinity Church, High Street NN4. Mandy: 01604 764605; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Drink, biscuit & snack. 14:00-15:00T at St George the Martyr Church, Church Hill NN4. ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Toddler praise service: songs, stories & play
Wednesday
Abington Toy Library
10:00-11:30T at United Reformed Church, Abington Ave NN1 4QA; For 0 - 5s. Toys available for 6 mths-5 yrs
‘Multi Sensory Hoo Ha!’
10:30-11:15TH at St Michael and All Angels Church Halls, Perry Street NN1 4HL. 07878 766955; For 0 - 1s, £4 per class (please book). Sensory toys, lights, puppets & live music!
Abington Vale
Wiggles & Giggles
13:30-14:30T at Abington Children’s Centre at Abington Vale Primary School, Ashford Close NN3 3NQ. 01604 750233; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Nursery rhymes & instruments
Billing
Active Baby Company Swimming
10:00-12:30T at Active Baby Company, ‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 6 yrs
Stay & Play
09:15-10:30TH at Green Oaks Primary School, Whiston Road NN2 7RR. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Stay & Play
10:00-11:45T at Holy Trinity Church (Hall), Edinburgh Road NN2 6PH; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).
Earls Barton Rhymetime
Wootton
Health Visitor Drop-in
09:15-10:15T at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909; For 0 2s, FREE (drop in). Baby weighing & advice
Earls Barton
Trilogy Tots Stay & Play
Pre-school Swimming Lessons
Kingsthorpe
09:15-11:00TH at St David’s Church Rooms, Eastern Ave S NN2 7QB. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
at Duston Library Children’s Centre, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 01604 752891; FREE (drop in).
10:30-11:00T at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 01604 403100; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Last Tues of every month
(drop in). Fun with string instruments! Stay and Play Drop in: 13:00-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Camrose Children’s Centre at Kings Heath, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694
Bookstart Bear Club: 09:15-09:45T Stay & Play: 13:30-14:30T
14:00-15:00T at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring St NN5 4DD. 01604 750233; for crawling - 2 yrs, FREE (drop in).
Weston Favell
Kings Heath
Mini Strings: 11:00-11:30TH; 1-5s, FREE
Mini Wiggles Baby Massage Course
Seedlings
14:00-15:00T at Kairos Centre, Wilks Walk NN4 5DW. Angie: 07816 484851; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories, songs & crafts
Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy
16:00-19:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Ballet classes for children 2.5 yrs+
Hardingstone
Northampton High School Tots Group
13:30-15:00T at Northampton High School, Newport Pagnell Road NN4 6UU. 01604 667979; For 2 - 3s, £1.50 per session (drop in).
Hunsbury
Soft Play Sessions: 09:15-11:30TH; For 0 -
4s, £3 per child (drop in). Parent & Tots Swim: 13:15-14:45T; For 0 5s, (drop in). Max 2 kids under 8 per adult at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200
Abbey Centre Childminders
09:30-11:00T at The Abbey Centre, NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Monthly starting Wed 14th November
The Abbey Centre Toddler Group
09:30-11:30T at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Jacqui: 07989 569958; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Does not run on 2nd Wed of the month
Holy Trinity Mums & Tots
Baby Massage Drop-in: 15:00-16:00T; For
0s, For clients from local area. Tiny Time: 15:00-16:30TH; For 0 - 1s, at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537. FREE (drop in).
Northampton Centre
Pre-school Swimming Lessons
09:15-14:00T at The Mounts Baths, NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, (please book).
Breastfeeding Support: 09:30-11:30T Story Time & Messy Play: 13:00-14:30T
at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; FREE (drop in).
Chatterbox
09:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s, .
Early Learning Centre Playtime
10:00-11:00TH at Early Learning Centre, 14 Market Walk NN1 2DP. 01604 626256; FREE drop in. Meet other mums & play with ELC toys.
Mini Music Makers
10:00-11:00TH at Spring Lane Children’s Centre at St James Library, St James Road NN5 5LQ. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE.
Aqualight Babies Swimming
10:00-12:00T at Park Inn, Silver Street NN1. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0-3s, (book by term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge
Parents & Tots Swim
14:00-15:30T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Max 2 kids under 8 per adult
Pitsford
Pitsford Toddler Group
09:30-11:30T at Pitsford Village Hall, Pitsford NN6; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Great selection of toys!
Spencer
Bumps, New Babies & Breastfeeding Buddies: 09:00-12:00TH; For bump - 2s.
Toy Library: 09:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s Stay and Play: 09:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s,
For up to 8 years in holidays
Childminders Group: 09:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, Runs on 1st Wed of mth
Baby Massage: 09:30-11:30TH; For 0s,
at Camrose Children’s Centre, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219. FREE (drop in).
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St James
Mums ‘n’ Tots
09:30-11:00T at Gospel Hall, Spencer Bridge Road NN5 7DP. Gill: 07749 520588; For 0 - 4s, FREE (donation). Toys, baby area, ride-on toys
Emmanuel Family Tots
10:00-11:30TH at Emanuel Church, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 01604 402150; For 0 5s, £1. Relaxed atmosphere & safe play time
Toddle Time
Stay & Play
10:15-10:45T at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 01604 403100; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Thorplands
11:15-11:45T at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 01604 403100; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
13:30-15:30TH at St James Clinic, 116 St James Rd NN5 5LQ. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Stay & Play
09:30-11:30T at Thorplands Children’s Centre at The Barn, Lodge Farm Comm. Centre NN3 8JJ. 01604 741131; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Upton
Health Visitor Drop-in
10:15-11:15T at Upton Children’s Centre at The Elgar Centre, NN5 4EN. 01604 750233; For 0-2s, FREE (drop in). Baby weighing.
Upton Tots
10:15-12:15T at The Elgar Centre, High Street NN5 4EN. 01604 454243; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Toys, crafts, stories, songs & refreshments
Talking Point
10:30-12:30TH at 16 Mill Pond Drive, Upton NN5 4EW. Marilyn: 01604 454243; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). New mums to meet informally and make friends
Weston Favell
Gym Minis
10:00-11:45T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837 300; For 1 - 5s, Gymnastics, soft play, action songs
Tots Group
10:00-11:30T at The Salvation Army, Penistone Rd NN3 8EZ. 01604 404891; 0 - 5s, (drop in).
Bounce and Rhyme
Wootton
Northampton Gingerbread Group
09:30-11:30TH at The Cafe, Northampton Garden Centre, Newport Pagnell Road NN4 6HP. Tracy: 07870 645076; Bump - 5s, FREE. 1st Wed of mth. For single parent families.
Thursday
Abington
Time 2 Play Baby Group
09:15-11:00T at Wallace Road Nursery School, NN2 7EE. 01604 713422; For 0 - 1s, £1.
Aqualight Babies
16:15-17:45T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge
Billing
Active Baby Company
12:30-18:00T at Active Baby Company, ‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 6 yrs
Briar Hill
Young Parents’ Group
12:00-14:00TH at Briar Hill Community Centre, NN4 8SX. 07920 823136; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For parents under 21. Free lunch.
Duston
Baby Stay & Play: 09:30-10:30T Young Parents: 12:30-13:30T; For bump -
5s, For parents under 25 at Duston Library Children’s Centre, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 01604 752891. FREE (drop in).
St Luke’s Mums & Tots
14:00-15:15T at St Luke’s CEVA School, St. Crispins Drive NN5 4BL. 01604 592008; For 0 - 4s.
Ecton Brook
Baby Clinic
13:00-15:00T at Ecton Brook Children’s Centre, NN3 5DY. 01604 409280; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding support counsellor
Grange Park Talking Point
10:00-11:00T at 10 Foxglove Close. Health Visitors: 01604 742420; For bump - 8mths, FREE (drop in). For new & pregnant mums.
Hardingstone
Music Bugs
09:30-11:00T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun music sessions: book a free taster!
Harpole
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
10:00-11:00T at 1 Duck Lane, NN7 4BU. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 4s, (book by term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge
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Sat 11:00-11.30am, £3.50 per session
For excitable 2-4 year olds who prefer creative play instead of set dance steps! Parachutes, Art, Percussion, Fun Songs, Stories and Dance. Open Stage, St Michael & All Angels Church Hall, Perry Street, Northants, NN1 4HL.
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Yoga Tigers (yoga for 2-5 year olds)
Yeoman of England, Northampton, NN4 6LP. £4 per family - Call Sam on 07875 024 301 sam@yogatigers.co.uk - www.yogatigers.co.uk Because making shapes with your body is fun! Xmas & Halloween Events see website. Book early to avoid dissapointment
Spend some creative and fun quality time with your little ones - without the mess! Come along to The Kids Kitchen classes which run on Friday and Saturday mornings. We provide everything for your little one to cook something scrummy, and then we clean up the mess! Contact us: The Kids Kitchen, 44 Beech Ave, Abington, Northampton, NN3 2HE Email: info@the-kids-kitchen.co.uk
www.the-kids-kitchen.co.uk 01604 710102
Hunsbury
Northampton Homebirth Group
Parent & Tots Swim
09:00-10:30T at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 5s, (drop in). Max 2 kids under 8 per adult
East Hunsbury Toddlers
09:30-11:00T at East Hunsbury Primary School DSP Hall, Penvale Road NN4 0QW; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family.
Mini Movers: 13:00-14:00T; For 2 - 5s, Miniature Movers: 14:00-15:00T; For
crawling to 2 years at Hunsbury Children’s Centre at The Abbey Centre, NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; FREE drop in.
Tiddler Swim Lessons
16:00-18:30T at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 5s, (please book). Parent & baby swim lessons
Kings Heath
Health Baby Drop In
09:30-11:30T at Camrose, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Baby massage, checks & advice
Kingsthorpe
Breastfeeding Drop-in
10:00-12:00T at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909; For 0 2s, FREE (drop in).
Stay & Play: 13:00-14:45TH; For 0 - 5s. Breastfeeding Group: 15:30-17:00TH; 0-2s
at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St David’s Rd NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537, FREE (drop in).
Pregnancy Yoga
19:30-21:00TH at Mummies Birth Buddy, Om Studio NN2. Claire:07966288236; For bump, £8 per session (book by 6-week term). Feel confident in your ability to give birth
In the Water
19:30-21:30T at Whitehills Nursery School, Acre Lane NN2 8DF. Kelly: 07716 017366; For bump, FREE (drop in). Discuss home birth options with midwives
Moulton
Toddle Inn
10:30-15:00T at Carey Baptist Church, 34 West Street NN3 7SB; For 0 - 4s, . 10:30 - 12:00 & 13:30 - 15:00
Northampton (Centre)
Active Baby Company Swimming
09:30-12:00TH at Cripps Recreation Centre, NN1 5BD. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs
Baby Massage: 10:00-11:00T; For 0s. Parents & Tots Swim: 11:00-13:00T; For
0 - 5s, Max 2 kids under 8 per adult at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400.
Song Time
10:00-11:00T at Spring Lane Childrens Centre at Castle Primary School, NN1 2TR. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Baby Massage
10:00-11:00T at Spring Lane Children’s Centre at St James Library, NN5 5LQ. 01604 620484; FREE (drop in). For babies 6 weeks to 6 mths
Postnatal Mum & Baby Yoga and Baby Massage
11:00-12:00TH at Sandy’s Yoga Studio, Central Northampton . Sandy: 07710 200434; £8.50 per session (book by 8-week term). Stay for a hot drink & make new friends
Music & Signing
Physical Fun
YWCA Play & Learn Group
12:45-14:45TH at 2 Castilian Terrace, NN1 1LD. Alison: 01604 601515; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Mums & Tots Drop In: 13:00-15:00TH; For
0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Bumps & Babies with H/V: 13:00-14:30T; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Thurs of month Club 16-25 Young Parents: 15:30-17:30T; FREE (drop in). at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484
Museum Toddler Craft Session
13:00-15:00T at Northampton Museum, 1 Guildhall Road NN1 1DP. 01604 838111; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Location alternates with Abington museum
Aqualight Aqua-Natal Yoga
18:15-19:00T at Barry Road Pool, Covington Street NN1 5JU. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For bump - 0s, (book by 11-week term). From 12 wks pregnant and postnatal mums
Parklands
Parklands Mums & Tots Group
13:15-14:45T at Parklands Community Centre, Devon Way NN3 6DX; For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in). Different activity each week and raffle!
Pitsford
HypnoBirthing Introduction Class
20:00-20:45TH at ABC Birthing, NN6. 01604 643356; For bump, FREE (please book). Learn more about HypnoBirthing for free
Rectory Farm
Rectory Farm Toddler Group
09:30-11:00T at Rectory Farm Primary School, Olden Rd NN3 5DD; For 0 - 4s, .
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Toy Library: 13:00-16:30TH; For 0 - 5s Stay and Play: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s
at Camrose Children’s Centre, NN5 7DF. 01604 585219. FREE (Drop in)
St Crispin
Little Bundles
10:00-11:00TH at Berrywood Church, 22 Berrywood Drive NN5 6GB. Andrew: 01604 948255; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Coffee, cake, chat & advice for new mums
St James
Lyncrest Toddler Group
09:30-11:30T at Lyncrest Primary School, Lyncrest Avenue NN5 5PE. 01604 751336; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. Includes snack and drink.
Thorplands
Proud Young Parents
11:30-13:00T at Thorplands Children’s Centre, Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). For under 25s.
Upton
Family Drop-in: 09:00-11:00T Young Parents: 12:00-14:00T; For under 25s
at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring St NN5 4DD. 01604 750233; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Weston Favell
Tumble Tots
09:30-12:15TH at St Peters Church Hall, 76 High Street NN3 3JX. Naomi: 07779 785 166; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster
Wootton
Wootton Fields Rhymetime
10:15-10:45T at Wootton Fields Library, Wooldale Centre for Learning NN4 6TP. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Abington
Friday
The Kids Kitchen Cookery Classes
10:00-11:00TH at The Kids Kitchen, 44 Beech Avenue NN3 2HE. 01604 710102; For 2 - 5s, £7.25 per child (please book). OPEN throughout the Summer Holidays!
Abington Rhymetime
14:15-14:45T at Abington Library, Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s.
Boothville
Pregnancy Yoga
13:00-14:30T at Mummies Birth Buddy, NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236; For bump, £8 per session (book by 6-week term). Feel confident in your ability to give birth
Earls Barton
Earls Barton Rhymetime
14:30-15:00T at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s.
Headlands
10:00-12:00T at The Friends Meeting House, Wellington Street NN1 3AS. 07780 672939; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding support + drink & biscuit
Hunsbury
11:00-14:00TH at United Reform Church. Loretta: 07968288975; For bump - 4mths, £2 per person (donation). On 26th Oct & 23rd Nov
09:00-11:00T at Headlands Lower School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Julie: 01604 413462; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Snacks & loads of activities - all welcome!
Tiddler Swim Lessons
09:00-11:00T at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 5s, (please book). Parent & baby swim lessons
Little Kickers
09:45-11:30TH at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Antony: 01327 700153; For 18mths+ (please book). Fun football classes
Health Visitor Drop-in
13:00-14:30T at Hunsbury Children’s Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly
Pre-school Gymnastics Sessions
15:45-16:30T at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Rd NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 3 - 5s.
Kings Heath
Stay and Play Drop in
09:30-11:30T at Camrose Children’s Centre at Kings Heath, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Monday sessions start at 9:30 & 13:00
Kingsthorpe
Fun & Fitness
09:30-10:30TH at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Soft play
Well Woman Happy Baby Class
Delapre
Water Babies
10:00-13:30T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
Spencer
Bumps, New Babies & Breastfeeding
09:00-12:00TH at Camrose Sure Start Children’s Centre, NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Deafconnect Parent and Toddler Group
09:30-11:30T at Spencer Dallington Community Centre, Tintern Avenue NN5 7BZ. 01604 589011; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Group for deaf parents or children.
St Crispin
Bible Discussion Group & Toddler Fun
10:00-12:00TH at Berrywood Church, 22 Berrywood Dr NN5 6GB. 01604 948255; For 0-5s, FREE. Discuss the bible in a child-friendly setting
St James
Stay & Play
09:30-11:30TH at St James Clinic, 116 St James Road NN5 5LQ. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE.
Happy Feet Mums and Tots Group
Toddle Time: 10:15-10:45T Bounce and Rhyme: 11:00-11:30T
Health Visitor Drop In: 9:00-10:30TH; 0-5s Toddle Tots: 13:00-14:30TH; For 1 - 3s,
at Kingsthorpe Library, Welford Road NN2 6AG. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Walk and Talk: 10:30-12:00TH; Group walk
followed by coffee and chat
Young Parents: 13:00-15:00TH; Alternating
weeks for 16-20yrs & 21-24yrs. at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Musical Minis
Collingtree
13:15-14:45T at Hilton Hotel, 100 Watering Lane NN4 0XW. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs
Pre-school Swimming Lessons: 11:4514:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Parents & Tots Swim: 14:00-15:30T; Max 2 kids under 8 per adult. Drop in. at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400
10:00-11:30T at Elim Church, Gladstone Rd NN5 7EG. Michelle: 07931316323; For bump 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in).
12:30-15:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge
Active Baby Company Swimming
Big Bumps & New Mums’ Lunch
10:00-12:00TH at Mummies Birth Buddy, The Om Studio NN2. Claire: 07966 288236; For 0s, £9 per class (book by 6-week term). Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby.
Stay and Play
13:00-14:30TH at Gloucester Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Briar Hill Community Centre NN4 8SX. 01604 762251; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Northampton Baby Cafe
Headlands Parent and Toddler Group
10:30-11:00T at Kingsthorpe Baptist Church, High Street . Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages
Briar Hill
Baby Massage
10:00-11:00T at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; For 0s, FREE (drop in). For babies 6 wks - 6mths
Aqualight Babies
Northampton (Centre)
Active Baby Company
09:00-12:00TH at Cripps Recreation Centre, Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs
Chatterbox
09:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Kettering Road, NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s.
Thorplands
Fortnightly group at Thorplands Children’s Centre, Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131. FREE (drop in).
Children’s Football
15:00-16:30T at Run by Thorplands Children’s Centre, Thorplands Primary School Playing Field NN3. 01604 741131; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 15:00 (2-5yrs) & 15:30 (6-11yrs)
‘Les Canetons’ French Singing Group
15:30-16:30T at Lodge Farm Barn, Crestwood Rd NN3 8JJ. Catherine: 07985 712339; For 0 5s, £3.70 per session (please book). French for littlies: speaktheirlanguage.co.uk
Upton
Community Law Drop-in
11:30-13:30T at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring St NN5 4DD. 01604 750233; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Money, debt, benefit support
Weston Favell
Tumble Tots
09:30-13:45TH at St Peters Church Hall, 76 High Street NN3 3JX. Naomi: 07779 785 166; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster
Wootton
Preston Hedgehogs
09:30-11:30T at Wootton Community & Sports Centre, Curtlee Hill NN4 6ED. 07854 441062; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Play, snacks and songs. Open to all carers.
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Northampton Area SOCCER COURSES
For children 18 months to 5 years
Beginners Age: 18 months to 3 years old Venue: Thomas Becket Catholic School Time: 9.30 - 10.15am Day: Sunday
Advanced Age: 3 years to 5 years old Venue: Thomas Becket Catholic School Time: 10.30 - 11.15am Day: Sunday 10 Week Course: £50, courses run all year round. Ring Patrick for times and dates in your area. One parent must participate in each session (on beginners courses only). Please bring a drink. Payments to be made before first session.
For more information contact Patrick Franks 07818 401 707 or 01933 381 362 Wootton Trinity Toddler Group
09:30-11:30T at Wootton Trinity Church, High Street NN4 6LP. Mandy: 01604 764605; For 0 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Craft session, free play and snack
Club Futsal Football Classes
17:00-18:00T at The Wooldale Centre of Learning, Caroline Chisholm School NN4 6TP. Paul: 07745 565745; For 3 - 5s, £5. Football coaching sessions for 3 - 13 years
Saturday
Abington
The Kids Kitchen Cookery Classes
10:00-11:00TH at The Kids Kitchen, 44 Beech Avenue NN3 2HE. 01604 710102; For 2 - 5s, £7.25 per child (please book).
Little Stars Ballet, Tap & Modern Dance: 09:15-10:00TH; For 2 - 4s, £4. Preparatory Ballet: 10:15-11:00TH; For 4 -
6s, £4. Ballet, Tap & Modern.
Great Big Noise!: 11:30-12:00TH; For 2 - 4s,
£3 per class (please book). Song & Dance, Percussion & Parachutes Open Stage Juniors: 11:30-12:30T; For 5s, £5 per class (please book). Glee Style’ fun Musical Theatre for 5-12 yrs Adult Ballet: 12:15-13:15T; £5 (please book). FREE childcare. Zumbatomic!: 12:30-13:00T; For 5s, £3 per class (please book). Zumba for 5 - 12 years Junior Singing Class: 13:00-13:30TH; For 5-12s, £3 per class. all with Open Stage at St Michael and All Angels Church Halls, Perry Street NN1 4HL. 07878 766955. Please book!
In the Water
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
14:00-18:00T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge
Duston
Dads Matter
11:00-12:00T at Duston Library Children’s Centre, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 01604 752891; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Fortnightly group
Kings Heath
Messy Church
11:00-13:00TH at Duke Street Evangelical Church, NN1 3BA. Moyra:01604 635535; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). 2012 dates: Nov 24
Weston Favell
Gymnastics for Fun: 08:45-11:45T Trampoline for Fun: 08:45-11:45T
at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837 300; For 2 - 5s.
Wootton
Tumble Tots
Dads’ Stay & Play
10:00-12:00TH at Camrose Children’s Centre, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Last Sat of every month
Kingsthorpe
09:30-13:30TH at Wootton Community and Sports Centre, Curtlee Hill NN4 6ED. Naomi: 07779 785 166; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
08:30-12:30T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge
Dads’ Group
Duston
Northampton (Centre)
Little Kickers
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
09:00-11:30T at Park Inn, Silver Street NN1. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 3s, (book by 11week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge
10:00-12:00T at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Once a month - call for dates
Music & Signing
Physical Fun
Aqualight Babies Swimming Class
15:00-16:30T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge
10:00-12:00TH at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Every 3rd Saturday
Dads’ Group
Sunday
Abington
09:30-12:30TH at The Duston School, Berrywood Road NN5 6XA. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+
Spinney Hill
Mini Dribblers Football Classes
09:30-11:15T at Thomas Becket Catholic School, Becket Way NN3 6HT. 07818 401 707 or 01933 381 362; For 1 - 5s, £5 per class (book by 10-week term). Football classes for 18mths - 5yrs
Arts & Crafts
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Daily Activity Planner: South Northants Area Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps - 5s and parents
Monday
Bicester
Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
09:45-12:00TH at Salvation Army Building OX26 4FR. 01280 704705; £6 per class (book by term). Help baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!
Brackley
Tuesday
Banbury
Twins and Multiples Group
10:00-13:00TH at Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way OX16 1ER. Simone: 07921460086; For 0 - 5s, £4 per family (drop in). Fortnightly group
Noah’s Ark Parent & Toddler Group
Brackley
Childminder Support Group
09:30-11:30T at Farthinghoe Village Hall, Cockley Road NN13. Lena: 01295 711726; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in).
09:30-11:30T at Methodist Church, High St NN13 7DT; For 0 - 4s. 09:30-11:30T at Run by Brackley Children’s Centre, Women’s Institute Hall. 01327 704336; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Last Mon of month
Preschool Gymnastics
13:45-14:45T at Brackley Leisure Centre, NN13 6JJ. 01280 701789; For 3 - 5s, £5.80 per session (book by term). £87 for a 15-week term
Read & Relax Book Club
19:00-20:00TH at Brackley Library Children’s Centre, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 01604 368418; For bump - 5s, (small charge). 1st Mon of Mth.
Greens Norton Tots Own
13:45-15:15T at Greens Norton Community Centre, Towcester Rd. 01327 351864; 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in). Stories, crafts & sing-songs
Middleton Cheney
Middleton Cheney Stay & Play
10:00-11:30T at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre, OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Crafts & toys. Not bank hols.
Stony Stratford Baby Bumpkin
11:30-12:15TH at Whitespace Yoga and Wellbeing Studio, 5 St Pauls Court, High Street MK11 1LJ. 0845 6804981; For 0 - 1s, £5 (book). Yoga-inspired sessions: babies 6wks-crawling
Tiffield
The Little Turtle Swim Company
Little Angels
Little Fishes
9:15-10:30 & 10:40 - 12:00T at Baptist Church, Waynflete Close NN13 6AE; For 0 - 4s, (drop in)
Breastfeeding Group
11:00-12:30TH at Brook Health Centre, Swinneyford Road NN12 6HD. 01327 323900; For 0 - 2s, (drop in). Very informal session.
Mighty Atoms
14:00-15:00T at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 0 5s, £2.90 per child (drop in). Soft play sessions.
ASA Swimming Lessons
16:00-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 5s, (book by 6-week term).
Potterspury
Potterspury Under Fives
Creative Play: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE
0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For 0 - 6 months
Breastfeeding Support: 10:00-10:45TH; Bromford Housing: 12:30-16:00TH; FREE
(please book). Support with housing/finances
Young Parents Group: 13:30-15:00TH;
FREE (drop in). For parents under 23 yrs Stay and Play: 13:30-14:45TH; For 1 - 5s at Brackley Children’s Centre, Brackley Library NN13 6AJ. 01604 368418
Swim and Sing Swimming Lessons
16:00-16:30T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 0 - 3s, (please book). 30 min swim and sing lessons
Bugbrooke
Bugbrooke Stay & Play
09:30-11:00T at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, High St. NN7 3PA. 01604 831575; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Friendly & fun drop in group
Tiny Tots Service
16:30-17:15TH at Bugbrooke Sunday School Rooms, Church Lane NN7 3PB. Jodie: 07711683077; For 2 - 4s. Helps children learn confidence and rhythm
10:00-10:45TH at Tatty Bumpkin Classes, Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 6 wks - crawling, £5 per class (please book). Yoga-inspired sessions.
Health Visitor Drop In: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of month Childminders’ Group: 13:45-15:15T; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs on 3rd Tues of mth Multiple Births Group: 15:00-16:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE. 1st Tuesday of month at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre, Library OX17 2PD. 01295 714143.
Baby Rhymetime: 09:30-11:15TH; For
Childminder’s Group: 09:30-11:00T; 0 - 5s Breastfeeding Group: 11:30-12:30T Baby Bumpkin
Middleton Cheney
Mighty Atoms
09:30-11:30T at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play fun sessions. £2.50 for 2nd child.
14:15-15:15T at St. Michael and All Angels C of E Church, Church Lane NN7 3PB. 01604 830373; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272; FREE (drop in).
Litchborough Play Time
13:00-15:00T at Potterspury Village Hall, Church End NN12 7PX. Cathryn: 07961 587236; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Mother/child stay & play with refreshments
09:30-12:30T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). 30-min swim sessions for children 2 mths+
Towcester
Litchborough
14:00-15:30TH at Litchborough Village Hall, Northampton Road NN12 8JA. Vanessa: 01327 830823; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in).
Melody Bear Movement Classes
Daventry
Little Tappers Dance Classes
17:15-17:45TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 3 - 5s, . Tap dance classes for 3-5s. £24 per term.
Deanshanger
Roade
(drop in). 6th Nov - 11th Dec 2012 Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Free group with crafts, games & toys Musical Movers: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 11th Sept - 16th Oct at Roade Children’s Centre, Stratford Rd NN7 2LP. 01604 863319
Multiple Births Group
14:00-15:30TH at Roade Children’s Centre, Elizabeth Woodville School NN7 2LP. Alex: 01604 863319; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in). Stay & play for twins & triplets!
Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy
16:00-20:30T at St Mary’s Church Hall, Butlins Lane NN7 2PU. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 2 5s, (please book). Ballet, tap, modern & salsa for 2.5yrs+
Tiffield
Water Babies
11:00-13:00T at Gateway School, St Johns Road NN12 8AA. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
Towcester
Mighty Atoms
09:30-11:30T at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 0 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play sessions.
Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
09:45-12:00TH at Sing & Sign, Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. 01280 704705; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by 11-week term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!
Tiny Treasures
Stay & Play
09:45-11:00T at Towcester Children’s Centre, NN12 6AU. 01327 350272; For 0s, FREE. 18th Sept - 4th Dec 2012
Denton
16:00-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 5s, (book by 6-week term). Swimming lessons for children aged 3yrs+
10:00-11:30TH at Deanshanger Children’s Centre Community Centre, Little London MK19 6HU. 01908 569294; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Not on 25th Dec and 1st Jan
Village Tots
14:00-16:00T at Denton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane NN7 1DL. Lucy: 07919 185149; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). 2nd Tues of mth = baby weighing
ASA Swimming Lessons
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ASA Swimming Lessons
13:30-15:00T at Holy Trinity Church, Wicken Road MK19 6JP. 01908 564725; For 0 - 4s.
10:00-11:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term).
Middleton Cheney Rhymetime
SNUG - Special Needs: 09:30-11:30T Foster Carers’ Support: 10:00-12:00TH;
Middleton Cheney
Outside Fun
10:00-11:30TH at Brackley Children’s Centre, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 01604 368418; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Wed of month
Musical Minis
13:30-14:15T at Brackley Children’s Centre, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages
Baby Massage
13:30-14:30T at Women’s Institute NN13. 01604 368418; For 0s, FREE (please book).
Preschool Football Classes
16:00-17:00T at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701790; For 5s, £6 per session (book by 5-week term). For 5-11 yrs - with Northampton Town FC.
Bugbrooke
Bumps & Babies 11:00-12:15T; For 0s, Runs 3rd Oct - 28th Nov (not in half term) Creative Play: 14:00-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, Runs 19 Sept-24 Oct Musical Movers: 14:00-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, Runs from 7th Nov - 12th Dec 2012 at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, NN7 3PA. 01604 831575. FREE (drop in).
Deanshanger
Musical Movers: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s,
19th Sept - 24th Oct Story Explorers: 10:00-11:00T; For 2 - 5s, Runs from 7th Nov - 12th Dec 2012 at Deanshanger Children’s Centre, MK19 6HT. 01908 569294; FREE (drop in).
10:00-10:30T at Middleton Cheney Library, Main Road OX17 2PD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Wed of the month
Tiny Treasures
10:30-11:45T at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre, OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 3rd Oct - 28th Nov 2012
Pattishall
Pattishall Mums & Tots
12:30-15:00T at Pattishall Parish Hall, School Road NN12 8NN; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in).
Roade
Health Visitor Drop In: 10:15-11:45T; For 0 - 5s, 4th Wed of the month Bumps & Babies: 10:30-11:45T; For babies from bump to 18 months at Roade Children’s Centre, Stratford Road NN7 2LP. 01604 863319. FREE (drop in). Roade Storytime
16:00-16:30T at Roade Library, NN7 2NW. 01604 863783; For 4 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
10:30-12:15TH at Whitespace Yoga and Wellbeing Studio, 5 St Pauls Court High Street MK11 1LJ. 0845 6804981; £5 (please book). Yoga-inspired sessions: babies 6wks-crawling
Towcester
Wednesday Tots
09:30-11:00T at St John’s Ambulance Hall, Islington Rd NN12. Jane: 01327 352321; For 0 - 4s, £1.40 per family (drop in).
Weston
Weston Tiny Tots
10:00-11:30T at Weston Community Project, Weston Baptist Chapel NN12 8PU. Rosemary: 01295 760720; For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in). Inc. crafts, cutting, sticking, painting
Thursday
Ashton
Ashton Parent & Toddler Group
13:30-15:00T at Ashton CE Primary School, Roade Hill NN7 2JH. Laura: 07825 371624; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).
Banbury
Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
Stony Stratford Baby Bumpkin
For 0 - 5s, FREE. 1st Wed of month at Towcester Children’s Centre, Towcester Community Centre NN12. 01327 350272
13:30-16:00TH at Rugrats & Half Pints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01280 704705; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!
Blakesley
Lazy Daisy Birth Preparation Class
19:30-20:45TH at Blakesley Village Hall, Off Greens Norton Road NN12 8RN. 07590 928944; For bump, (please book). Antenatal classes preparing you for birth
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Wednesday
Brackley
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First Steps Parent & Toddler Group
09:15-11:30TH at St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Road NN13 7BZ. Val: 01280 701864; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in).
Sparrows Toddler Group
09:30-11:30T at St Peters Church, Church Road; For 0 - 4s.
Mighty Atoms
09:30-11:30T at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play fun sessions. £2.50 for 2nd child.
New Baby & You: 10:00-11:30TH; FREE (drop in). For babies 6-12 months Fit to be Mum: 13:30-14:30T; FREE (please book). For parents with babies 0-6 mths Parent Craft: 18:00-20:00TH; For bumps, FREE (please book). 3-week course. at Brackley Children’s Centre, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 01604 368418 Brackley Rhymetime
14:15-14:45TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s.
Swim and Sing Swimming Lessons
16:00-16:30T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 0 - 3s, (please book). 30 min swim and sing lessons
Bugbrooke
Lions and Cubs: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s,
FREE (drop in). For dads/male carers Health Visitor Drop In: 13:30-14:15T; FREE. Times and days vary - call centre for info Bugbrooke Stay & Play: 15:00-16:15T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Friendly & fun group at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, High St. NN7 3PA. 01604 831575
= Advertiser has special offer voucher in our centre pages Bugbrooke Mums & Tots
09:00-11:00T at Sunday School, Church Lane NN7 3PB. ; For 0 - 4s, FREE (donation).
Deanshanger
Health Visitor Drop-in: 10:15-11:30T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st Thurs of each month. Tiny Treasures: 10:15-11:30T; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 13th Sept - 29th Nov 2012 at Deanshanger Children’s Centre, Community Centre MK19 6HT. 01908 569294
Denton
Musical Movers/Story Explorers
14:00-15:00T at Denton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane NN7 1DL. 01604 863319; For 0 - 5s, FREE. MM: 20 Sept - 25 Oct; SE: 8 Nov - 13 Dec
Evenley
Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
09:45-12:00TH at Evenley Village Hall, Broad Lane NN13 5SD. 01280 704705; £6 (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!
Kislingbury Kizzle Tots
09:30-11:30T at Kislingbury Baptist Church, Mill Road NN7 4BB. Heather: 07962 157669; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).
Middleton Cheney
Musical Movers: 10:00-11:00T; For 2 - 5s, 20th Sept - 25th Oct 2012 Creative Play: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, 8th Nov - 6th Dec 2012 at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre, Library OX17 2PD. 01295 714143. FREE (drop in).
Roade
Stay & Play
10:00-11:30T at Roade Children’s Centre, Stratford Road NN7 2LP. 01604 863319; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Free group with crafts
Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy
16:00-19:30T at St Mary’s Church Hall, Butlins Lane NN7 2PU. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 2½ 5s, (book). Ballet, tap, modern & salsa
Silverstone
Silverstone Tiny Tots
09:15-10:30T at St Michael’s Church, High St NN12 8US. 01327 857996; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).
Musical Monkeys
10:30-11:30TH at Silverstone Pavilion, Church Street NN12 8XA. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £3.75 per child (drop in). £4.75 per family. Entertainment show & cake!
Silverstone Parent & Toddler Group
13:30-15:00T at Methodist Chapel Rooms, Murswell lane NN12 8UT. Catherine: 07849 612578; For 0 - 4s, £1.80 per family (drop in).
Stony Stratford Musical Minis
09:30-10:15T at York House Centre, London Road MK11 1JQ. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages
Water Babies
14:30-17:30T at Watling Way Centre, Galley Hill MK11 1PA. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
Towcester
ASA Swimming Lessons: 09:30-18:00T; For
3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). Preschool Gymnastics: 13:45-14:45T; For 3 - 5s, £5.80 per session (book by term). at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480
Towcester Toy Library
09:30-11:30TH at Towcester Community Centre, Islington Road. Sheila: 01327 860437; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). Toy hire 50p or £1.
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Hedgehog Hill Nursery and Pre-School High Street, Greens Norton
Come and visit our: • ‘Cuddly Cubs’ baby suite • Spacious ‘Happy Hippos’ toddler room • Stimulating ‘Funky Monkeys’ pre-school
‘Nurturing happy, confident children’ 012 www.hedgehoghill.org 01327 323
NC Tea Group
10:00-11:30TH at The Bell Plantation Coffee Shop, On the A5 NN12 6GX. Helen: 01280 701079; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Thursday of each month.
Tiggers Parent & Toddler Group
13:30-15:00T at Methodist Church, Chapel Hill High Street NN12 8US. 07854 309241; For 0 - 4s, £1.50.
Young Parents
13:30-14:45T at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272; For 0 - 5s, FREE. For mums and dads under 21 yrs
Upper Heyford
Attachment Parenting Group
10:00-12:00TH at Hill Farm, Upper Heyford NN7 3NB. Cheryl: 07989 777825; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). 2nd Thurs of mth.
Westbury
Toddlers & Tiddlers Activity Sessions
10:00-11:30T at Beachborough School, Westbury NN13 5LB. 01280 700071; For 0 5s. Group runs monthly
Banbury
Friday
Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
09:45-12:00TH at Grimsbury Community Hall, Burchester Place OX16 3JT. 01280 704705; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by 11-week term). Help baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!
Blakesley
Blakesley Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at Blakesley Village Hall, Blakesley NN12. ; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Includes drink & a biscuit
In the Water
Brackley
Nether Heyford
10:00-11:30TH at Brackley Children’s Centre, Brackley Library NN13 6AJ. 01604 368418; For 0s, FREE (drop in). For babies 0-6 mths
11:00-13:00TH at The Baptist Chapel Rooms, The Green NN7 3LE. Tess: 01327 341730; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Plse bring packed lunch! Free first session.
New Baby & You (0-6 mths)
Croughton Mother & Toddler Group
10:00-12:00T at Croughton Village Hall, Wheeler’s Rise NN13 5ND. Beckie: 01869 819734; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in).
Little Fishes Parents and Tots
Stony Stratford Musical Monkeys
10:00-11:00TH at York House, London Road MK11 1JQ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £3.75 per child (drop in). 4.75 per family. Entertainment show & cake!
Tadpoles Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at St. Peter’s Church, Church Road NN13; For 0 - 4s.
Bugbrooke
Tiffield
09:30-11:15T at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, Bugbrooke Primary School NN7 3PA. 01604 831575; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
11:00-12:00T at Gateway School, St Johns Road NN12 8AA. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
Water Babies Swimming Classes
Childminding Group
Deanshanger
Towcester
Deanie Tots
09:30-11:30TH at Community Centre, MK19 6HT. 07710845865 or 07717316408; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys & crafts
Deanshanger Rhymetime
11:15-11:45T at Deanshanger Library, Little London MK19 6HT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Greens Norton Music Bugs
10:15-11:00T at Greens Norton Community Centre, Towcester Road NN12 8BL. 0844 822 1158; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun music sessions for 6 mths - 4 yrs
Kings Sutton
Stay & Play
Physical Fun
(drop in). Start 10 & 10:45: For walkers Bounce and Rhyme: 11:30-12:00T; FREE (drop in). Rhymes & songs for non-walkers at Towcester Library, Richmond Road NN12 7EX. 01327 350794. 2nd & 4th Fridays!
Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s Musical Movers: 14:00-15:00T; For 0 - 5s,
5th- 26th Oct 2012 Story Explorers: 14:00-15:00T; For 2 - 5s, 9th - 30th Nov 2012 at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272. FREE (drop in).
ASA Swimming Lessons
10:30-11:45T at Kings Sutton Memorial Hall, OX17 3PG. 01295 714143; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 14th Sept - 14th Dec 2012
Music & Signing
Toddle Time: 10:00-11:15T; For 1 - 5s, FREE
10:30-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). Swimming lessons for children aged 3yrs+
Arts & Crafts
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South Northants Area 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
Wicken
Akeley Wood Baby & Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at Akeley Wood Junior School, Wicken MK19 6DA. Hannah: 01908 571231; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Free play with indoor and outdoor activities
Saturday
0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play fun sessions. £2.50 for 2nd child.
Towcester
Dads ‘R’ Us: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s,
3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). Mighty Atoms: 09:15-10:15T; For 0 - 5s, £2.90 per child (drop in). Soft play sessions. at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480
(book). Mthly session for dads/male carers. Baby Led Weaning: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0s, (book). About introducing baby to solid food First Aid Course: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (book). Essential first aid training for parents at Brackley Children’s Centre, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 01604 368418. All FREE.
Stony Stratford Musical Minis
10:30-11:15T at Methodist Church Hall, Silver Street MK11 1JS. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per child (drop in). Limited spaces, first come first served
Brackley
Swim and Sing Swimming Lessons
Tiffield
08:00-09:30T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 0 - 3s, (please book). 30 min swim and sing lessons
The Little Turtle Swim Company
Mighty Atoms
10:30-12:30T at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787; For
10:45-16:15T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). 30-min swim sessions for children 2 mths+
ASA Swimming Lessons: 08:00-10:00T; For
Sunday
Stony Stratford Water Babies
10:30-15:45T at Watling Way Centre, Galley Hill MK11 1PA. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
Tiffield
Active Baby Company Swimming
08:30-13:00T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AB. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs
Daily Activity Planner: Daventry Area Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps - 5s and parents
Monday
Braunston
Little Fishes Toddler Group
14:00-15:00T at All Saints Church, 71 High St NN11 7HS. Sarah: 01788 890298; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Action songs, story & crafts
Brixworth
Parenting Skills and Learning course
13:30-15:00T at Brixworth Children’s Centre, Church St NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; 0 - 5s, FREE.
Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 10:3016:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.70 (book by term). Active Antz: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £3.50 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144
Health Visitor Drop In Clinic
13:00-15:00T at Danetre Hospital, London Road NN11 4DY. 01327 313861; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Fawsley
Lazy Daisy Birth Preparation Class
Children’s dance classes are held weekly in Long Buckby on Saturdays!
Crick
Daventry
Adventure World Soft Play
08:00-18:00TH at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 - 8s, £1.75 per child (drop in). Indoor soft play
Acorn Parent & Toddler Group
09:30-11:00T at United Reformed Church, Foundry Place NN11 4AA. Rosemary: 01327 872650; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Stories and singing
Parenting Skills Course
09:30-11:00T at Daventry Children’s Centre, 14 Benbow Close NN11 4JP. 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Parenting skills for Pram to Primary
Daisy Baby Classes
10:00-11:15TH at Caring Kindergartens, London Road NN11 4DS. 07590 928944; For 0s, (please book). Baby Yoga, Massage & Calming for 6-24 weeks
Kilsby
Kilsby Playtime
09:45-11:45T at Kilsby Village Hall, CV23 8XX. 07590 460913; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 + 50p p/c
Long Buckby
Crick Tots
10:30-12:00T at Crick Village Hall, NN6; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Fun activities, snack & drink
19:30-20:45TH at The Granary at Fawsley, NN11 3BU. 07590 928944; For bump, (book). Antenatal classes preparing you for birth
Long Buckby Mums & Tots
• Pre-School Ballet and movement class from age 3 • Ballet classes all ages • Theatre craft classes • Disco/Street dance classes A well established dance school which has been offering classes for the last 13 years in Warwickshire. To enrol please contact Sarah Cooke on
02476 511 387 sarah.cooke77@btinternet.com
09:30-11:30T at Long Buckby Community Centre, NN6 7QB. 01327 844753; For 0 - 4s,
Stay and Play
14:00-15:30TH at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, 41 Station Road NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 0 - 5s
Yoga for Pregnancy
18:15-19:45T at Long Buckby Community Centre, NN6 7QB. 01327 844 955 or 07950 573719; £7. Physical & emotional support.
Scaldwell
Scaldwell Parents and Tots
10:00-12:00T at Scaldwell Village Hall, School Lane NN6 9LD. Kathryn: 01604 882786; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family.
Upper Boddington
Prima Ballerinas: 09:00-09:45TH; For 3 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Nursery Ballet: 09:30-10:15TH; For 2 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). at LoveBallet Dance Company, Upper Boddington Village Hall NN11 6DH. Lorraine: 07711 010404. Ballet classes for little ones. £28 per term.
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ENTERTAINMENT SHOW
Interactive musical fun and other surprises for accompanied pre-school children.
Dance along, sing along, listen along all with .
Delicious cake selection and drinks included! It’s a party every week!
Tuesday: 4.30 - 5.15pm Bugbrooke Sunday School Rooms.
Shows in Daventry & Silverstone. See our website for times & locations.
Saturday: 9.30-10.00am Daventry Community Centre. Suitable for children aged 2-4yrs.
Prices from £2.75 & pay as you go.
Vanessa: 07917 683330 Ness: 07917 683330 www.musical-monkeys.com
www.musical-monkeys.com
Tuesday
Braunston
Braunston Toddler Group
13:30-15:00T at Braunston Village Hall, Braunston NN11. ; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family.
Daventry
Adventure World Soft Play: 08:00-
18:00TH; For 0 - 8s, £1.75 per child (drop in). Indoor soft play Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 11:0017:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144
Tumble Tots
09:30-12:15TH at Daventry Leisure Centre for October, then Spartan Leisure, 5 Egerton Close, NN11 8PE from November. Naomi: 07779 785 166; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster
Middlemore Mums & Tots
09:45-11:15T at Middlemore Farm Pub, Hidcote Way NN11 5JZ. Kiran:07714767867; For bump - 3s, £1 (donation). Refreshments included.
Baby Massage
10:00-11:30T at Daventry Children’s Centre, The Abbey Centre NN11 4BH. 01327 313861; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Drop in when it suits!
Toddle Time: 10:00-10:30T; For 1 - 5s, FREE
(drop in). Songs & rhymes for walkers Bounce and Rhyme: 10:45-11:15T; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in). For non-walkers at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 01327 703130. Fortnightly sessions.
In the Water
Stay ‘n’ Play
12:45-14:45TH at Daventry Sure Start Children’s Centre, 14 Benbow Close NN11 4JP. 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Naseby
Brixworth & Villages NCT Group
Health Visitor Drop In Clinic
10:00-12:00T at Naseby Methodist Church, Gynwell NN6 6DB. Katie: 07973 884717; For 0 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). All welcome!
Toddlers Group
09:30-11:30T at Boddington Village Hall, Boddington; For 0 - 5s.
Upper Boddington
13:00-15:00T at Danetre Hospital, London Road NN11 4DY. 01327 313861; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Boddington Toddler Group
13:30-14:45T at Holy Cross Church, Church Walk NN11. Paula: 01327 877979; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Tues of month.
Weedon
Fun with Music
Acting, Performance & Singing Classes
10:30-11:30T at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre at Weedon Chapel Rooms, NN7 4QU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Guilsborough
Guilsborough Health Visitor Clinic
13:30-15:30T at Weedon Village Hall, West Street NN7 4QU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Toys, crafts, song time & outside play
Long Buckby
New Babes Group: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0s, Toddles with H/V: 14:00-16:00TH; 1 - 2s
16:00-16:45TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 3 - 5s. ‘Juice’ Acting & Performance classes! £28 per term
09:30-11:30T at Guilsborough Surgery, NN6 8QE. 01327 842037; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).
Little Goslings Baby and Toddler Group
Woodford Halse
Long Buckby Mums & Babies Group
at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809, FREE (drop in).
Long Buckby Baby Clinic
14:30-15:00T at Woodford Halse Library, Village Hall NN11 3RL. 0300 126 1000; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).
10:30-12:00TH at Baptist Church, Market Pl. Jane: 01327 843453; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 14:00-15:30TH at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 2nd and 4th Tues of the mth
Moulton
Tinies and Tots Health Visitor Clinic
14:00-15:30TH at Brixworth Children’s Centre at Moulton Village Hall, Pound Lane. 01604 880246; 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues.
Music & Signing
Woodford Halse Rhymetime
Wednesday
Badby
Badby Mums & Tots
09:30-11:30T at Badby Village Hall, The Green NN11 3AF. ; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).
Physical Fun
Arts & Crafts
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West Haddon
Nature Tots
10:00-11:30T at Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road NN6 9DG. 07703 160878; For 0 - 5s, £3 per child (please book). 3rd Wed of month. Outdoor tots group.
Breastfeeding and Biscuits
Breastfeeding & Biscuits
Caterpillar Club
19:00-20:00T at Daventry Sure Start Centre, 14 Benbow Close NN11 4JP. 01327 313861; For 0 - 2s, FREE. Last Thurs of month
Woodford Halse
East Haddon Toddler Group
09:15-11:15T at West Haddon Village Hall, The Green NN6 7AN. Sarah: 01788 510075; For 0 4s, £1.50 per child. Weekly crafts and singing.
Breastfeeding Support Drop In
14:30-15:00T at Brixworth Children’s Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
09:00-16:00T at Woodford Halse Sure Start Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Active Baby Company Swimming
10:00-10:30TH at Woodford Halse Surestart Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809; For 0s, FREE (drop in). For babies from 6 weeks to 9 months
Daventry
Baby Massage & Breastfeeding
09:45-12:15TH at Bodysense Health & Leisure, Barcelo Daventry Hotel (Formally the Paramount) NN11 0SG. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs Adventure World: 08:00-18:00TH; For 0 8s, £1.75 per child (drop in). Indoor soft play Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 11:3016:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144
Thursday
Brixworth
Tinies and Tots Health Visitor Clinic
09:30-11:30TH at Brixworth Children’s Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).
Young Parents Group
13:30-15:00TH at Daventry East Children’s Centre, The Abbey Centre NN11 4XG. 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For parents under 22 years
Guilsborough
Breastfeeding Drop In
11:00-13:00T at Guilsborough Surgery, High Street NN6 8QE. 01604 740210; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Kilsby
Kilsby Health Visitor Clinic
09:30-11:30TH at Kilsby Clinic CV23 8XG. 01327 842037; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st Wed of month
Long Buckby
Health and Wellbeing Course
10:00-11:30T at The Pavilion, East Haddon Playing Fields, NN6 8BU. Melissa: 01604 770024; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Diff activity every week & great play area
Great Brington
Bringtons’ Mums & tots
10:00-11:30TH at The Reading Rooms, Main Street NN7 4JB. Chrissie: 07984 444556; For 0 - 4s, £2. Friendly group.
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 & Baby
10:00-11:00T at Long Buckby Community Centre, NN6 7QB. 07950 573719; For 0s, £6 per class (book by 4-week term). For mothers & babies from birth to crawling
Walking Buddies
This is an extraordinary school – Good Schools Guide • Co-educational independent IAPS Preparatory School • 400+ pupils aged 4-13 • Reception entry for the Pre Prep School • Year 3 entry for the Pre Prep School • Entry in other years available depending on space Smith Street, Spratton, Northampton, NN6 8HP Please contact The Registrar, Mrs Amanda Fleming-Jones
Tel: 01604 847292 Email:
13:30-15:00TH at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 0-5s, FREE drop in. Course on family health & wellbeing
Prima Ballerinas: 16:45-18:30TH; For 3 - 5s,
£3 per child (book by term). Ballet for the little ones. £24 per term. Gymnastics Classes: 17:45-18:30TH; For 3 - 5s, £3.75 per class (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, bridges and more. at LoveBallet Dance Company, Buckby Health and Leisure NN6 7RE. Lorraine: 07711 010404
Staverton
Musical Monkeys
10:45-11:45TH at Staverton Village Hall, Croft Lane NN11 6JE. 7746717104; For 0 - 5s, £3.75 per child (drop in). £4.75 per family. Entertainment show & cake!
Upper Boddington
Boogie & Bounce Classes: 13:30-14:30T; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance & movement classes for children 18mths+ ZumbAtomic Little Stars: 17:15-17:45TH; For 4 - 5s, £3.50 per class (book by term). Rockin’, high-energy fitness-party for 4-7s at LoveBallet Dance Company, Upper Boddington Village Hall NN11 6DH. Lorraine: 07711 010404
Weedon
Musical Minis
East Haddon
09:45-10:30T at Weedon Village Hall, West Street NN7 4PQ. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages
Olive Shoots
14:00-15:00TH at Starts from Long Buckby Children’s Centre, 41 Station Rd NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Thurs of mth
Staverton
Staverton Mums & Tots
10:30-12:00T at Staverton Village Hall, Croft Lane NN11 6JE; For 0 - 4s.
Weedon
Breastfeeding Baby Cafe
10:30-11:30TH at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre at Weedon Village afj@sprattonhall.com Hall Annex, West Street NN7 4QU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
10:00-11:30T at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. Margaret: 01604 646300; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in).
Daventry
Adventure World: 08:00-18:00TH; For 0 -
8s, £1.75 per child (drop in). Indoor soft play Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 11:3013:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144
Welton
Welton Toddler Group
09:45-11:15T at Welton Village Hall, NN11. Lee: 07977 191054; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in). With themed ride on area
Friday
Brixworth
Brixworth Rhymetime
Stay and Play
09:45-10:15T at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Little Kickers
10:30-12:00TH at Brixworth Children’s Centre at the Community Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Every Friday
09:30-13:00T at Daventry Children’s Centre, Family Centre NN11 4EY. 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 9:30am-11am and 11:30am-1pm. 10:00-10:45TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+
Musical Monkeys
11:00-12:00TH at Casey’s Club, Market Square NN11 4BH. 7746717104; For 0 - 5s, £3.75 per child (drop in). £4.75 per family. .
Parenting Skills and Learning course
12:45-14:45T at Daventry Sure Start Children’s Centre, 14 Benbow Close NN11 4JP. 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Parenting skills from Pram and Primary
Stay and Play
Sleep Solutions Drop In
13:30-15:00T at Brixworth Children’s Centre, Church Street NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Last Friday of month.
Daventry
Adventure World Soft Play
08:00-18:00TH at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 5s, £1.75 per child (drop in). Indoor soft play for up to 8 yrs
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Long Buckby Library Rhymetime
10:00-12:00TH at Run by Daventry NCT, Mayfield Park Sports Club NN11 9FZ. 07715 558185; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (donation). Run by NCT - non-members welcome!
14:30-15:00T at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Messy Monkeys
Welford Babes & Tots Group
10:30-12:00TH at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play with arts & crafts
Bromford Drop-In: 12:00-15:00TH; 2nd and 4th Friday of the month Health Visitor Clinic: 12:30-14:00TH at Daventry Sure Start Children’s Centre, 14 Benbow Close NN11 4JP. 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Pre-School Swimming Lessons
16:00-16:30T at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term).
Funky Dance Classes: 17:00-17:30TH; For
4 - 5s. £24 per term.
Gymnastics Classes: 17:30-18:00TH; For
3 - 5s. Handstands, cartwheels etc. £24 p/term LoveBallet Dance Company at Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07711 010404
Welford
09:30-10:00TH at Daventry Community Centre, Ashby Road NN11 9QD. Jodie: 07711683077; For 2 - 4s. Helps children learn confidence and rhythm
09:30-11:00TH at Welford Mums & Tots, Welford Community Centre NN6. 07981 197855 or 07787 855289; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). 1st session free. 50p per sibling.
10:00-11:30TH at Daventry Children’s Centre at Tiny Tantrums, 1 Riley Close NN11 8QT. 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Held monthly - call for dates
Saturday
Brixworth
Dads Fun Session
10:30-12:00T at Brixworth Childrens Centre, The Old School NN6 9BZ. 01604 880246; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Last Sat of month but ring to check
Daventry
Pre-School Swimming Lessons
08:00-10:30T at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times.
Adventure World Soft Play
08:00-18:00TH at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 5s, £1.75 per child (drop in). Indoor soft play for up to 8 yrs
Long Buckby
09:00-12:30TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+
10:00-11:00TH at Dodford Village Hall, Dodford NN7 4SY. 7746717104; For 0 - 5s, £3.75 per child (drop in). 4.75 per family. Entertainment show & cake!
Parenting Skills and Learning course
09:30-11:30TH at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, 41 Station Rd NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 0 - 5s, FREE. From Pram to Primary
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Dads’ Play Session
Musical Monkeys
11:30-12:30TH at Casey’s Club, Market Square NN11 4BH. 7746717104; For 0 - 5s, £3.75 per child (drop in). 4.75 per family. Every 1st & 3rd Saturday.
Musical Monkeys
Dodford
Melody Bear Movement Classes
Long Buckby
Pre-School Ballet Classes
08:45-09:30T at Sarah Cooke School of Dance, Long Buckby Community Centre NN6 7QB. 2476511387; For 3 - 5s, £3.50 per class (book by term).
Upper Boddington
Gymnastics Classes
09:45-10:15TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Upper Boddington Village Hall NN11 6DH. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 4 - 5s, £3.25 per class (book by term). Handstands, rolls, bridges etc £26 per term.
Sunday
Little Kickers
Music & Signing
Physical Fun
Daventry
Adventure World Soft Play
08:00-18:00TH at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 8s, £1.75 per child (drop in). Indoor soft play
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