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14,000 copies of Toddle About are distributed every quarter all over Oxfordshire, including Oxford, Banbury, Bicester, Witney, Abingdon, Wallingford, Didcot, Thame, Henley-on-Thames and surrounding 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 or Ruth 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.

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Wh at ‘s N ew ? What’s new for bumps, babies & toddlers in the Oxfordshire area

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Starting Saturday 7th January at the Oratory Prep o School (RG8 7SF) in a 32 C pool, Swim Kidz are offering their fun progressive 6 week baby swimming taster 6 weeks of course for only £65! It is suitable from ss south acro s pool at able avail es age. Other class ends. week and sday Oxfordshire Monday-Thur to swim, baby your teach to you teach will They ing water learning water safety skills and build g fun. confidence, while socialising and havin or 14 6638 4 0790 on Tina act To book, cont P.35 threelittleducks@swimkidz.co.uk.

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Salt Box Music, the popular Oxfordshire based independent music brand has opened classes in two new venues. A Charlbury class started in November and anot her class opens in Eynsham in January. Salt Box Music now runs 18 classes per week across eigh t venues as well as in nurseries and schools acro ss the county. Salt Box Music was formed in 2000 to provide hands-on music classes led by inspi ring teachers with big bags of world percussion, puppets and props. Book a free taster session with code TODDLE1 at www.saltboxmusic.co.uk . P.31

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Clockwork Music offer independent music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. They warmly welcome you to a free trial at their venues in, Oxford, Abingdon, Thame, or Headington. At the heart of every class are Tock the Clock and Brown Bear - they feature in core songs and prov ide structure within the weekly classes. Children love to wind Tock the Clock and watch him choo se the special song of the week. Fun, educational music making for cold winter months (and the rest of the year too!) Contact karen@clockworkmusic. co.uk or 07757 011539. www.clockworkmu sic.co.uk. P.11

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MAD Academy run high energy music and dance classes in Bicester and Oxford for 0-4 years. The classes combine physical activity with music as this helps children to learn by engaging the whole body and activating mult iple parts of the brain at once. Classes are struc tured around different age groups so that activities can be tailored to the developmental stage of the children. MAD Academy would love you to come for a FREE trial class to show you what they do. Contact Sophie on 01869 369502 or email sophie.hill@madacademy.com to book. P.33

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Mondays, 9:30–11:30am: Mum & Meet Mondays Especially for newborns to Pre walkers (£1 per child), meet in a quiet room with other parents, while your children play. Weighing facilities, and lots of specialised sensory equipment available. Thursdays, 2-4pm: Baby & Toddler Thursdays Full use of Rugrats and Halfpints’ soft play and sensory equipment, alongside weighing facilities, colouring in, toys and books. Free for babies (under 12 months) with their older siblings (charged at normal rates). More info at www.rugratsandhalfpints.com or by calling 01295 250060. P.17

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How Chiropractic Helps with Pregnancy Each pregnancy is unique. The physical changes that take place during this time greatly stress your body, especially your spine and pelvis, which can make pregnancy and the delivery of your baby more challenging. Chiropractic helps to restore the natural balance to the spine and pelvis and can help make pregnancy more comfortable and reduce birthing times. For more information on how Chiropractic can help before, throughout and after pregnancy, call Active Family Chiropractic on 07969 224509. Quote 'Toddle About' to get your initial appointment for only £35. P.13

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1. To make the shaped bird feeder, cut a shape (heart/star/circle) out of the piece of toast using the cookie cutter. 2. Spread peanut butter over both sides of the toast. 3. Press the peanut buttered toast into a bowl filled with bird seed. Make sure you press hard, to get all the little nooks and crannies of the toast. 4. Punch a hole in the corner and thread a string of twine through before it completely dries. 5. Then let the completed bird feeder dry overnight. 6. Hang it up in a place you can watch the birds peck away at it.

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WINTER days out GET YOUR WOOLIES AND WELLIES ON AND BRAVE THE WINTER WEATHER TO ENJOY THESE FAB DAYS OUT BUCKINGHAMSHIRE RAILWAY CENTRE

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Sunday 12th, Wednesday 15th, & Sunday 19th February.

Saturday 11th February Sunday 23rd April. Snuggled up on the stacked bales, you might just witness the first tentative steps of a little one! Meanwhile, bottle feeding takes place every day in the Touch Barn – a magical experience for all ages. Bemborough Farm, Kineton, Guiting Power, Cheltenham, GL54 5UG Tel: 01451 850307 www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

Come along to the February Half Term Steaming Days. There will be a full-size steam train in action, ready to take you for a ride and they also have miniature ride-on steam trains. Station Road, Quainton Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY Tel: 01296 655720 www.bucksrailcentre.org

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Tuesday 14th - Thursday 16th February, 10am-4pm. Activities in the manor house each day, including storytelling, craft and winter welly walk. Plus enjoy Cogges Castle, a timber play fort with slides and zip wire, swing basket, climbing frame and wobbly bridge. Church Lane, Witney, OX28 3LA. Tel: 01993 772602 www.cogges.org.uk

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ISLAND FARM DONKEY SANCTUARY Everyday, 11am - 4pm. The sanctuary cares for and protects abused and ill-treated donkeys and other animals, including; a sheep, goats, chickens, geese, ducks and a pot bellied pig called Percy. Free entry to see the animals donations welcome. Old Didcot Road, Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell, Wallingford, OX10 0SW Tel: 01491 833938 www.donkeyrescue.co.uk

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Mon 13th – Fri 17th February Under 5s can create a love bug to give as a Valentine’s gift to mums and dads. Enjoy the premier of the new interactive, musical Dancing Fountains and visitors can also have their photo taken by the Giant’s Camera. Oxford Road (A44), Southcombe Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH Tel: 01608 238014 www.fairytalefarm.co.uk

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Sat 4th & Sun 5th March. All aboard for a Day Out With Thomas. Take part in Thomas-themed activities, and experience a ride behind a real steam engine. Shake hands and have your photo taken with The Fat Controller and take part in Thomas-themed activities in the Imagination Station. Didcot, Oxford, OX11 7NJ. Tel: 01235 817200 www.dayoutwiththomas.co.uk/ didcot

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Makes: 8 cookies Cooking: 10 minutes Preparation: 20 minutes Written by Alice Fotheringham, Piccolo’s organic baby food in house infant nutritional therapist.

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Chiropractic can help before, throughout and after pregnancy

Each pregnancy is unique. The physical changes that take place during this time greatly stress your body, especially your spine and pelvis, which can make pregnancy and the delivery of your baby more challenging. Chiropractic helps to restore the natural balance to the spine and pelvis and can help make pregnancy more comfortable and reduce birthing times.

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Winners

Baby & Toddler Photo Competition Winners

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Thank you to everyone who entered the Autumn Toddle Models competition, sponsored by The Mill Arts Centre. The theme was fancy dress, and as you can see we received lots of truly wonderful entries - thank you so much to everyone who entered! Congratulations goes to Bryony Hartwell Murphy who won a family ticket to the Christmas show, Cinderella and the Glass Slipper at The Mill Arts Centre in Banbury. Find out more at: www.themillartscentre.co.uk.

Bryony Hartnell Mu rphy 2 years, 8 months ,

Freya Jennings, 4 years, 1 month

Ava Lewis - Steele, 18 months

Jai Satpathy, 3 years

Adalin Lygo, 6 months

Ellie Dixon, 2 years, 3 months

Grace Naylor, 1 year, 9 months

Jacob and Luke Dungey, 3 years, 6 months & 11 weeks

Hazel Blackbird Wilson, 1 year

Madison Bettles, 22 months

Bella Camilleri, 5 years, 1 month

Victoria Parry, 3 years, 3 months

Gracie Batson, 3 years, 9 months

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William James Murphy, 2 years, 11 months

Tilly Bowerman, 1 year, 9 months

Savannah Nunley, 3 years, 2 months

Martha Oakley, 4 years, 2 months

Anja Rose Vjestica-Brown, 4 years, 4 months

Alarah Thompson, 2 months

Evie & Ava Wise, 5 yrs, 11 mths & 10 mths

Mia & Caleb Wells, Emma & Alex Slovak, 2 yrs, 10 mths & 6 yrs, 8 mths 3 yrs, 9 mths & 1 yr, 11 mths

Leo Camilleri, 2 years, 1 month

Jo Wilson, 4 years, 5 months

Georgina Reck, 5 years, 11 months

Sophie Ella Parry, 3 years, 2 months

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MOVING HOUSE WITH CHILDREN nds of families move Robinsons Relocation have helped thousa and the ugly. house so they’ve seen the good, the bad rience – and how to make it

your move an enjoyable expe Here are their top tips to help make leaving their home. y to be unsettled by the prospect of easier on your children, who are likel Moving home to a new location affects each child differently. As soon as you have made the decision to move house, it is important that you discuss the move with your children as soon as possible. Your move can be a positive adventure, provided you make it a family affair. Be sympathetic to your children’s individual needs and fears but remember, children do adjust quickly - even those who have reacted negatively at first, or who are overly concerned.

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• Find out as much information as you can about your new community such as neighbourhood, schools, local areas of interest, etc. This will enable you to talk positively about the benefits your children will enjoy in your new home. • It’s a good idea to involve your children in plans to decorate their new bedrooms. • Become involved and active in your new community immediately and your children will follow your example. • Encourage your children to keep in touch with their old friends.

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1. Consider asking a friend or sitter to watch infants or young children during packing. 2. Make sure your younger children have their own box for their personal items - encourage them to use stickers or other decorations to identify their box as their own. 3. Prepare a ‘hot box’ which can be unloaded first at the new house, which contains items you will need immediately on arrival such as snacks, kitchen items and bathroom toiletries. 4. To ensure your children settle in quickly on their first night, it’s a good idea to pack separately a set of sheets, towels and personal items for each child, for easy access at bedtime.

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Should You Vaccinate Your Children? Tackling and debunking the myths about vaccinations

By Dr Zareena Hyder, NHS GP and TV doctor on Channel 5’s GPs We all want to do what is best for our children. Even before they are born we are carefully considering the safest car seats, baby gates and parenting styles with the aim of giving them the best possible chance in life. Yet an increasing number of parents over recent years have been refusing to give their children the amazing protection that is offered to them, for free, in the form of vaccinations. This not only puts their own child more at risk, but has led to a rise in the spread of contagious diseases. This is putting others in danger, causing serious complications and even death around the world. Put like this, it seems crazy that some parents don’t let their children have their injections. But they aren’t crazy or stupid – they have just been misled, and the media’s thirst for controversial headlines really hasn’t helped at all. The most common reasons for poor uptake of vaccinations are:

1. POOR AND MISLEADING RESEARCH In 1998 a research paper was published by Dr Andrew Wakefield linking autism and gastrointestinal problems to the MMR vaccination. This convinced huge numbers of parents not to vaccinate their children and was the start of the anti-vaccine movement. This paper was completely discredited soon after it was published and Dr Wakefield was eventually struck off the GMC’s (General Medical Council) list of medical practitioners. Although this publication has been debunked, there have been some serious repercussions. Immunisation rates have dropped from 92% to 73% and in some areas of England even lower. (1) 18 Jan-Mar 2017 Toddle About

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Many parents are still convinced that the MMR vaccine could lead to autism but this is simply not true. This has caused a worldwide increase in measles, mumps and rubella and these are life threatening illnesses.

2. ANTI-VACCINE ACTIVISM Anti-vaccine activism still persists. Members of this group believe that a child will be able to fight off the diseases with their own immune system. This is unfortunately leading to a rise in contagious diseases being spread with serious and sometimes deadly consequences.

3. CELEBRITIES Every so often when we think the myths are settling, another celebrity comes up with an unproven theory linking vaccines to autism or other illnesses, and the health of the public dramatically takes a hit as a result. For example, Robert De Niro made allegations in April 2016, reporting that the MMR vaccine had changed his son overnight.

WHAT IS A VACCINE? It depends on the type of vaccine but, in general terms, vaccines contain weaker or dead strains of the virus/bacteria that cause an illness. Injecting the vaccine into the body allows it to safely develop an immune response against the virus/bacteria. This means that your body recognises that you have already been exposed to this disease if it comes across it again in the future and therefore it can fight it off quickly, before it develops into the full blown illness.

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DEBUNKING THE MYTHS MYTH NO. 1: Vaccines cause autism As a doctor I tell my patients this is simply untrue the article in the Lancet by Wakefield has been completely discredited. Several major studies have since been conducted and none of them have found a link. Autism is a diagnosis that we are seeing more of and this is likely to be because we are becoming better at diagnosing it. The cause is still unclear, but not a single study has shown any link between vaccinations and autism. MYTH NO. 2: Vaccines contain unsafe toxins Vaccines in the UK undergo rigorous testing methods to ensure they are safe to use before being released. It would be completely unethical to be giving vaccines to babies, children or adults without ensuring their safety. MYTH NO. 3: Babies’ immune systems can’t cope with so many vaccines Babies and children, as I am sure parents have seen for themselves, bounce back from being injured or poorly pretty quickly. Immune systems of babies and children are much stronger than you might think. The immune system is vast - it consists of many different types of white blood cells which fight for us in a variety of ways, and they are being replenished continuously. Even if we gave babies all their vaccinations at once they would still only be using around 0.1% of their immune capacity.(2)

MYTH NO. 4: Surely natural immunity is better than having vaccine immunity Natural immunity is very good and yes if we are exposed to an illness, like the common cold for example, our immune system will work hard to fight it off. This should result in a stronger immune system, so if our bodies were faced with the same common cold virus again, it would not affect us in the same way. However, the risks of catching serious and life threatening diseases are high, and for this reason it is still very sensible to vaccinate against them. Measles, for example, will cause a rash, fever, lethargy and painful joints - but it could also cause complicated pneumonia and death. We vaccinate because we do not want to take such risks with human life when a simple injection can provide adequate immunity and prevent adverse outcomes. MYTH NO. 5: We don’t need to vaccinate because our infection rates are already so low Thanks to the majority of us being immunised, often the unimmunised few will be protected as they are less likely to come across a person suffering from the disease. This is dangerous logic however. If the numbers of people having the vaccine drop, more of us will be exposed to the diseases and the disease will spread. A major concern here is that this will cause infection in the minority of children who genuinely have a low immune systems, so cannot be vaccinated, such as a child with active HIV or leukaemia. These children or adults are then at increased risk of getting a life threatening illness and their own immune systems may not be able to fight it off. This can be fatal for the individual.

TAKE HOME POINTS • Vaccines are safe and effective for the individual • We know vaccines have saved lives and prevented disability in millions of people around the world • There is no evidence to link vaccinations to autism • Vaccines can eradicate life-threatening diseases

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? If you or your family have not had your

vaccinations, go and book an appointment at your local doctor’s surgery! If you are unsure about which vaccine you have had or may have missed, make enquiries at your surgery.

Dr Zareena Hyder is an NHS GP and TV doctor on Channel 5’s GPs: Behind Closed Doors. To catch Dr Hyder and her team on TV, tune in to series 4 of GPs: Behind Closed Doors on Channel 5 at 8pm on Wednesdays or catch up on My5. @ZareenaHyder @channel5_tv #GPsBehindClosedDoors References and useful links: UK Vaccination schedule – www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations www.vaccines.gov/more_info www.publichealth.org/public-awareness/understanding-vaccines (1) (2)

Stobbe, Mike (7 January 2011). “Will autism fraud report be a vaccine booster?”. The Boston Globe. Associated Press. Cohn M, Langman RE. The Protection:the unit of humoral immunity selected by evolution. Immunol Rev.1990;115:9-147

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# Option A - The Entrepreneur You have a passion, an idea or a special talent. You spot a problem that you can solve and a gap in the market - and you decide to create a business to bring your dream to life. For most people, starting a new business is the first way they consider becoming self-employed. It is probably the most exciting and rewarding option available. It also carries the greatest risk. If you haven’t run a business before, you will be venturing into the unknown. It will require a significant investment of time and probably money, and you will have a lot to learn – often by trial and error. At the beginning you will be the visionary, the manager, the worker, the bookkeeper and the cleaner. There’s a lot to do, and if the business fails, it can be crushing.

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Childminders Group: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s. Drop in Health Clinic: 13:00-14:00TH; For 0 - 1s. Runs fortnightly. Babies Birth - 1 year: 13:00-14:30TH. at North Banbury Children’s Centre, The Cabin, Hardwick C.P. School OX16 1XE. 01295 271841. All FREE (drop in).

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10:00-12:00TH at Lucy Plackett Activity Centre, Round Close Road OX17 3EP. Lucy: 01295 816779; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). Refreshments for children & carers.

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9:30-12:30TH at Sing & Sign, Salvation Army Building OX26 4FR. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

9:30-12:00T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Sophie: 01869 369502; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, funky & physical music & dance classes.

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10:00-11:45T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). Classes at 10.00am and 11.00am.

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9:45-11:30T at Kidlington Baptist Church, High Street OX5 2DS. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term).

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9:30-11:30TH at North Banbury Children’s Centre, The Cabin, Hardwick C.P. School OX16 1XE. 01295 271841; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

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Baby Ballet: 10:30-11:00T; For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per session (please book). Caterpillar Music: 13:30-14:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun music making,exciting activities, inc amazing puppets. at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060.

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10:00-12:00TH at Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way OX16 1ER. Simone: 07921460085; For 0 - 5s, £4 per family (drop in). Monthly group - check for dates on website.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-17:30T at Frank Wise School, Hornbeam Close OX16 9RL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

28 Jan-Mar 2017 Toddle About

9:30-11:00T at Middleton Cheney Village Hall, Main Road OX17 2LT. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). Runs on alternate Tues.50p per extra child.

Funky Munkys

9:30-11:00T at Middleton Cheney Village Hall, Main Road OX17 2LR. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). Runs every other Tues.

Sibford Tots and Babes

Crawlers and Explorers Toddler Group

9:30-11:00TH at Grimsbury Community Hall, Burchester Place OX16 3WT. Kate: 07825 630524; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Ma Mites Mums & Tots Group

Banbury

Aynho

9:45-11:30T at Aynho Village Hall, Croughton Road (opposite Cartwright Hotel) OX17 3AP. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). Classes at 9.45am and 10.45am.

Middleton Cheney

Wednesday

Tuesday Musical Minis

10:00-11:30T at Millenium hall, Astrop Road OX17 3PG. 07825 999105; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Arts, crafts, play, singing & refreshments.

Bicester

9:30-13:00T at The Salvation Army, Hart Place OX26 4FR. 01869 369 160; For 0 - 5s, FREE. A community cafe with a bouncy castle.

Musical Minis

9:45-11:30TH at Langford Village Hall, Peregrine Way OX26 6XX. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Acorn Toddlers

10:30-12:00T at Bicester Methodist Church, Sheep Street OX26 6JQ. 07599 941706; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (please book). Phone to check before attending.

9:30-11:30T at Sibford Village Hall, Sibford Gower OX15 5RW. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys, crafts & activities.

Britannia Road Children’s Centre

Family Stay and Play: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 4s, £1 per family (donation). Call centre to ensure group running. Topsy Turvey Group: 13:30-14:45TH; For 1 - 4s, £1 (donation). Call centre to ensure group running. at Britannia Road Children’s Centre, Grove Street OX16 5DN. 01295 264068.

Bodicote Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at Bodicote Village Hall, White Post Road OX15 4BN. janetate@supanet. com; For 0 - 4s, £1 (drop in). Reading corner, toys & crafts. 50p/extra sibling.

St Francis Tots

10:00-11:30T at St. Francis Church (Tots Group), Highlands OX16 1FA. 01295 369510; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per person (drop in).

Adderbury Babies and Toddler Group

10:00-12:00TH at Lucy Plackett Activity Centre, Round Close Road OX17 3EP. Lucy: 01295 816779; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). Refreshments provided for children & carers.

Bicester

Baby Group and Well Baby Clinic

9:30-11:00TH at Glory Farm Children’s Centre, Glory Farm School OX26 4JY. 01869 320553; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Inc Health Visitor & Breastfeeding Support.

Messy Monkeys

9:30-11:00T at The Salvation Army, Hart Place OX26 4FR. 01869 369 160; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). Activities to encourage your child’s development & creativity .

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Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Emmanuel Church, Lucerne Avenue OX26 3BP. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Water Babies Swimming Classes

12:00-12:30T at Bardwell School, Hendon Place OX26 4RZ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bodicote

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-13:00T at Banbury Rugby Club, Oxford Road OX15 4AF. 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Hook Norton

Community Morning Toddler Group

9:15-11:15T at Hook Norton C of E Primary School, Hook Norton OX15 5JS. 01608 730 697; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Thursday Ambrosden Musical Minis

13:30-14:15T at Arncott Village Hall, Murcott Road OX25 1PL. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Banbury

Britannia Road Children’s Centre

Family Stay and Play: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (donation). Call centre to ensure group running. Health Visitors Group: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to ensure group running. at Britannia Road Children’s Centre, Grove Street OX16 5DN. 01295 264068.

Sibford Tots and Babes

9:30-11:30T at Sibford Village Hall, Sibford Gower OX15 5RW. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys, crafts & activities.

Rugrats & Half Pints Children’s Activity Centre

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Rhythm and Dance: 11:00-11:45TH; For 1 - 5s, (please book). New look dance class every Thursday. Run by Come to my Party. Baby and Toddler Thursdays: 14:0016:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 012952 50060.

12:00-13:00T at Bardwell School, Hendon Place OX26 4RZ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bicester

9:45-11:30T at Bodicote Church House, High Street OX15 4DW. 07568 358400; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in).

Catholic Church Toddler Group

9:15-10:45T at The Presentation Convent, Kings End OX26 6DT. For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Toys,books,arts & crafts.

The Well

9:30-13:00T at The Salvation Army, Hart Place OX26 4FR. 01869 369 160; For 0 - 5s, FREE. A community cafe with a bouncy castle.

Adderbury

Musical Minis

Bodicote Stay & Play

11:15-12:00T at Lucy Plackett Activity Centre, Round Close Road OX17 3EP. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). Every other week, the times change to 12:45 - 1:30pm.

Calvert Green

Mollington Diddy Dots

Bodicote

Musical Minis

9:45-11:30T at Calvert Green Community Hall, Cotswolds Way MK18 2FJ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). Classes at 9.45am and 10.45am.

MAD Academy Music & Dance Classes

9:45-11:30T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Sophie: 01869 369502; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, funky & physical music & dance classes.

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Friday

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Banbury

9:00-11:00T at Mollington Village Hall, Chestnut Rd OX17 1BG. For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). 50p per extra child.

Play with Numbers

9:30-12:00TH at North Banbury Children’s Centre, The Cabin, Hardwick C.P. School OX16 1XE. 01295 271841; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). A group with number based activities.

Arts & Crafts

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Hook Norton

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

9:30-12:30T at Grimsbury Community Centre, Burchester Place OX16 3JT. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Friday Toddler Group

9:00-11:30T at Hook Norton Baptist Church Hall (opp. Library), Netting Street OX15 5NJ. 01608 730719; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Musical Minis

Kirtlington

9:45-10:30T at Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way OX16 1ER. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions for preschoolers.

Kirtlington Busy Bees

Toddle Time

9:00-11:00T at Kirtlington Village Hall, South Green OX5 3HJ. Olivia:07946 708069; For bump - 4s, £2.50 per person (drop in). Free play,sing-along,crafts,baby area & healthy snacks.

Water Babies Classes

Banbury

10:00-11:30T at St. Pauls Church, Warwick Road OX16 2AN. For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Fun activities for babies and toddlers.

Saturday

13:15-15:45T at Sibford School, Sibford Ferris OX15 5QL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

8:45-11:45T at Frank Wise School, Hornbeam Close OX16 9RL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bicester

MAD Academy Music & Dance Classes

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:45-11:15T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Sophie: 01869 369502; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, funky & physical music & dance classes.

13:00-14:30T at Sibford School, Sibford Ferris OX15 5QL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Crawlers and Explorers

10:00-11:30TH at Emmanuel Church, Bure Park OX26 3HA. For 1 3s, £1.50 per family (donation).

Kidlington

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Musical Minis

12:00-13:00T at Bardwell School, Hendon Place OX26 4RZ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

10:00-11:45T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). Classes at 10.00am and 11.00am.

Little Kickers Football Classes

10:15-12:30TH at Kidlington Scout Centre, Blenheim Rd OX5 2JS. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m - 5 yrs.

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Monday Carterton

Baby Sensory

Baby Sensory Classes: 9:45-12:00TH; For 0 - 1s, £7 per session (book by term). 7-13mths:9.45am, 0-6mths:11.15am. Toddler Sense: 14:00-16:00T; For 1 - 4s, £7 per session (book by term). at Carterton Community Centre, Marigold Square OX18 1AX. Beccy; 07800 568040.

Eynsham

Eynsham Library Rhymetime

14:00-14:30TH at Eynsham Library, 30 Mill Street OX29 4JS. 01865 880525; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Great Rollright Musical Minis

10:45-11:30T at Village Hall, High Street OX7 5SW. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

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Witney

Salt Box Music Classes

9:30-11:00T at The Masonic Hall, Church Green OX28 4AW. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book). Contact for age/class times.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-11:30T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Little Treasures Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Burwell Hall OX28 5NP. 07941 181365; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Play,craft activities & song time.

Tots Music

10:00-11:15T at Wesley Room, Methodist Church, 40 High Street OX28 6HG. 07957 185753; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 (drop in). Fortnightly.

Noah’s Ark

10:00-11:30T at Congregational Church, 4 Welch Way OX28 6JF. 01993 709992; For 0 4s, £1 per child (drop in).

Salt Box Music Classes

11:00-11:30T at Finstock Village Hall, Well Hill OX7 3BU. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 3s, £6 per class (book by term). Music classes for 0-4 years.

Woodstock

Musical Minis

9:45-11:30T at St. Hughes of Lincoln Roman Catholic Church, Hensington Road OX20 1JH. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). Classes at 9.45am and 10.45am.

Tuesday Bampton

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

10:00-10:45T at Bampton Sports Pavilion, Buckland Road OX18 2AA. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

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Thursday

Join us for

Baby Massage

9:30-11:30T at Kingham Village Hall, Orchard Way OX7 6YT. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Refreshments, toys, music, art & crafts.

Carterton

Salt Box Music Classes

Learn to soothe, settle and connect with your baby through the ancient art of massage.

Salt Box Music Classes

9:45-11:00T at Chipping Norton Theatre, 2 Spring Street OX7 5NL. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book). Music classes 0 - 4 years.

Classes are fun,educational and relaxed and include a specialised tummy trouble workshop. At the end of each class we finish with a tea session, a chance for mums to build friendships & share experiences.

Tackley

4 week course £40 (11hr sessions)

Tackley Toddler Group

10:00-12:00TH at Tackley Village Hall OX5 3AH. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). Open all year apart from Christmas.

Mumlovesbabywitney

t: 07966 004146

Salt Box Music Classes

9:45-15:00T at Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane OX28 1UE. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book). Music classes for 0-4 years.

Eynsham

Salt Box Music Classes

Standlake

Puddle Ducks Lessons

10:10-12:40T at Lincoln Park Farm, High Street OX29 7RH. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:00T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Stonesfield

Baby Music

NCT Bumps and Babies Group

10:00-11:30TH at High Street Methodist Church, 40 High Street OX28 6HG. For 0 - 1s, £1 per child (drop in). For Babies upto 1 year.

St Mary’s Cogglets

13:15-14:45T at Cogges Church, Church Lane OX28 3LA. 01993 779613; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in).

Woodstock

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Woodstock Bowls & Tennis Club, Cadogan Park OX20 1UW. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term).

Wednesday

Toddler Music

Preschool Music

Family Music

Clanfield

Clanfield Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Carter Institute, The Green OX18 2SR. npeatchey@gmail.com; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). All parents & carers welcome!

Bampton (Nr Witney)

13:00-16:00TH at Old Community Centre OX18. 07966 004146; For bump - 0s, £10 per session (please book). Learn to soothe,settle & connect with your baby.

Bladon

9:45-11:30T at Church Room (Nxt to Bladon Church), Church Street. 01993 812651; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in). Activities for children, toys & singing.

Charlbury

Witney

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Witney

10:00-10:45T at Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane OX28 1UE. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun & energetic music and dance class.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at High Street Methodist Church, 40 High Street OX28 6HG. 07736 435771; For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (book by 12-week term). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games. 14:00-16:00T at Eynsham Hall, North Leigh OX29 6PN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Woodstock

Woodstock Library Rhymetime

10:30-11:15T at Charlbury Memorial Hall, The Green Room, Browns Lane OX7 3QW. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book). Music classes for 0-4 years.

10:00-11:30TH at Stonesfield Village Hall, Field Close OX29 8EF. 01993 898212; For bump - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Toys, crafts & singing. Older siblings welcome.

Little Tiddlers (Pram Service)

10:30-11:30TH at Alice Marshall Hall, North Street OX7 7BH. 01869 340510; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Runs on 1st and 3rd Wed of month.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Bladon Baby and Toddler Group

Stonesfield Mother, Baby and Toddler Group

9:30-12:00T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Middle Barton

9:00-11:30T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Mum Loves Baby - Baby Massage and Newborn Support

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Carterton Rhymetime

10:30-11:00TH at Carterton Library, 6 Alvescot Road OX18 3JH. 01993 841492; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Songs, Stories and Sticking!

9:15-10:00T at The Music Room, 34 Newlands Street, Eynsham OX29 4LA. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book). Music classes.

Witney

Salt Box Music Classes

9:45-11:45T at Carterton Community Centre, Marigold Square OX18 1AX. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (book by term). Music classes for 0-4 years.

10:00-10:30TH at Woodstock Library, Hensington Road OX20 1JQ. 01993 812832; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in).

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

St Mary’s Cogglets at Madley

13:15-14:45T at Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane OX28 1UE. 01993 779613; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in).

Friday Chipping Norton Baby College

10:00-12:00T at Glyme Hall, Burford Road OX7 5EF. 07736 435771; For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (book by 12-week term). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Witney

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-11:30T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Funky Fridays

9:30-11:00T at Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane OX28 1UE. 07792 926421; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in). Toys, craft, songtime, drink and snack.

Arts & Crafts

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Kingham Baby and Toddler Group

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Salt Box Music Classes

9:30-10:00T at The Masonic Hall, Church Green OX28 4AW. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book). Music classes for 0-4 years. Contact for age/class times.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:30-12:30T at Minster Lovell OX29 0RN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-13:15T at The High Street Methodist Church, High Street OX28 6HG. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term).

North Leigh Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Turner Hall, Church Road OX29 6TX. Julie: 07980 750133; For 0 - 5s, £2.

Minster Lovell Mother and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at The Village Hall, Brize Norton road OX29 0SP. 07805 825138; For bump - 4s, £2.50 per session (drop in). Great range of ages, toys and activities.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

13:30-14:30T at Eynsham Hall, North Leigh OX29 6PN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Saturday Bampton (Nr Witney)

Mum Loves Baby - Daddy and Baby Massage Classes

10:00-11:00TH at Old Community Centre OX18. 07966 004146; For 0, dads, £12 per session (please book). 3rd Sat of month.

Witney

Water Babies Swimming Classes

8:30-13:00T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Sunday

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-13:30T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

13:00-15:00T at Four Pillars Hotel Witney, Ducklington Lane OX28 4EX. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (please book). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

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OXF ORD AREA

Monday

Monkey Music

Blackbird Leys

Development Classes

Time for Toddlers

9:30-11:00T at The Leys Children Centre, Cuddesdon Corner OX4 6BG. Catherine/Paula: 01865 773263; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Call Catherine 01865 773263.

0-3

Georgia, James, Livia & Jude

Stay and Play

PEEP for Babies

Book online at www.babycollege.co.uk

Botley

Baby College Baby Massage

14:15-15:15T at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. 01865 436920; For 0s, £9 per session (book by 3-week term). The award-winning MamaBabyBliss® programme.

Cowley

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at St James Church Centre, Beauchamp Lane OX4 3LF. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term).

Headington

Clockwork Music

9:30-12:00T at Risinghurst United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road OX3 8HH. Karen: 07757 011539; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per session (book by term). Fun and lively music classes from 0-4 years.

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Toddle-In at St Aldates Church

10:00-11:30T at Toddle-In at St Aldates Church, St Aldates Church OX1 1BP. 01865 254 800; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. Toys, crafts, singing & stories.

For more information please contact Bea or Donna on 01865 436920 or at oxford@babycollege.co.uk BabyMania

9:30-10:30T at The Leys Children Centre, c/o Windale CP School OX4 6JD. 01865 777796; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 12:30-13:30TH at The Leys Children Centre, Cuddesdon Corner OX4 6SB. 01865395145; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

“We’ve enjoyed every class

YEARS and learnt a lot along the way”

10:00-12:00T at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.

Littlemore

10:00-13:00T at St. Luke’s Church, Canning Crescent OX1 4XB. For 0 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in). For babies, toddlers & their carers.

Swimkidz

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:00-13:00T at DW Sports Centre Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. Tina: 07904 663814; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Call for age/class times.

Marston

13:30-14:15T at The Jericho Community Centre, 33A Canal Street OX2 6BQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

14:00-16:30T at DW Sports, Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Little Kickers Football Classes

10:00-11:45TH at Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre, Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane OX3 0NQ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Oxford PEEP

9:30-10:30TH at The Leys Children Centre, c/o Dovecote Centre OX4 7BU. 01865 395145; For 1 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at St. Alban’s Church Hall, Charles Street OX4 3AH. 01865 436920; For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Musical Minis

Summertown Monkey Music

10:00-12:00T at North Oxford Association Community Centre, Diamond Place OX2 7DP. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.

Wolvercote

Water Babies Swimming Classes

12:00-14:00T at Jurys Inn Hotel, Godstow Road OX2 8AL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per class (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Blackbird Leys

The Leys Children Centre

PEEP for Babies: 9:30-10:30TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Lone Parent Advisor: 9:40-15:40TH; FREE (please book). Last Tues of mth. Stay and Play with Lunch: 11:0013:30TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Small Cost for lunch. at The Leys Children Centre, Cuddesdon Corner OX4 6SB. 01865395145.

For classes of pure MADness, FREE join MAD Academy Trial Class! Classes in Oxford and Bicester Call Sophie on 01869 369502 or email: sophie.hill@madacademy.com

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Baby College Development Classes

High energy music and dance classes for 0–4 year olds

Violets Toddler Dance Classes

15:30-16:10T at Betty Bloom Dance at Seacourt Hall, Chapel Way OX2 9LS. 07785 232862; For 2 - 4s, £27 (book by 6-week term).

Littlemore

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-11:30T at DW Sports, Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Lower Wolvercote

Dandelions Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at Baptist Church Hall, Godstow Road OX2 8NY. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (donation). Toys, Singing, Baby corner and refreshments.

Oxford

Sunflowers Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at Magdalen Road Church Hall, 41a Magdalen Road OX4 1RB. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys, refreshments & friendly people.

Family Fun

10:00-12:00T at The Kings Centre, Osney Mead OX2 0ES. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). A fun group for the under 5s.

St Michael’s Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00TH at St Michael & All Angels Church, Lonsdale Road OX2 7ES. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (donation). A happy, lively, & spacious drop-in group for parents/carers.

Wednesday The Leys Children Centre

Breastfeeding Cafe: 12:30-14:00TH; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in). New Babies Group: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). For children birth to 12 mths. at The Leys Children Centre, Cuddesdon Corner OX4 6SB. 01865 773263.

Botley

Salt Box Music Classes

9:45-10:30T at Dean Court Community Centre, Pinnocks Way OX2 9DG. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book).

Cowley

Cowley Library Rhymetime

10:30-11:00TH at Cowley Library, Temple Road OX4 2EZ. 01865 777494; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Headington

Forest Tots Oxfordshire

10:00-12:00T at St Ebbes, Lime Walk OX3 7AE. 01865 453226; For 0 - 5s, £2 per person (drop in). £2 Adult, £1 Child, under 18 mths free.

NCT Bumps and Babies

11:00-12:30TH at St Michael at the Northgate, Cornmarket Street OX1 3EY. For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). All welcome.

Summertown

MAD Academy Music & Dance Classes

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Splat

Baby College Baby Massage Classes

14:15-15:15T at St. Anthony of Padua Church Hall, 115 Headley Way OX3 7SS. 01865 436920; For 0s, £9 per session (book by 3-week term). The award-winning MamaBabyBliss® programme.

Oxford PEEP

10:00-11:40T at North Oxford Association Community Centre, Diamond Place OX2 7DP. Sophie: 01869 369502; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, funky & physical music & dance classes.

9:30-10:30TH at The Leys Children Centre, c/o Dovecote Centre OX4 7BU. 01865 395145; For 1 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:30-12:00T at Summer Fields School, Mayfield Road OX2 7EN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

In the Water

Music & Singing

9:30-12:30T at North Oxford Association, Diamond Place OX2 7DP. 01865 436920; For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

9:45-11:00T at Woodstock Road Baptist Church, 198 Woodstock Road OX2 7NQ. Karen: 0775 7011539; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per session (book by term). 09:45 TickTock, 10:20 Clockmakers 11:00: Rock Around The Clock.

Toddler Time

10:30-12:00T at Summertown URC, 294A Banbury Road OX2 7HN. 07711 511178; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Sometimes on in hols informally - please ask.

Wolvercote Drop-in for Tots Under Two

13:30-15:00T at St Peters Church Rooms, First Turn OX2 8AQ. For 0 - 2s, £0.50 per session (donation). 50p donation.

Thursday Blackbird Leys

Blackbird Leys Rhymetime

11:00-11:30T at Blackbird Leys Library, Blackbird Leys Road OX4 6HT. 01865 770403; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Stay and Play

13:30-15:00T at The Leys Children Centre, c/o Windale CP School OX4 6JD. 01865 777796; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Botley

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Monkey Music

10:00-12:00T at The Coach House, Quarry Road OX3 8NU. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.

10:00-12:00T at Hill End Centre, Eynsham Road OX2 9NJ. 01865 861954; For 0 - 5s, £3 per child (drop in). Outdoor drop-in toddler group.

Baby College Development Classes

Wolvercote

Blackbird Leys

Jam and Juice

10:00-11:30T at Jam and Juice, St. Matthews Church Centre OX1 4LW. 01865 726102; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). A fun group for parents, carers & childminders.

Summertown

Clockwork Music

Music And Dance and a whole lot of fun!

9:30-12:30T at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. 01865 436920; For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

11:00-13:00T at DW Sports Centre Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. Tina: 07904 663814; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Call for age/class times.

Physical Fun

9:00-12:30T at Westminster Sport, Harcourt Hill OX2 9AT. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Headington

Headington Quarry Baby & Toddler Group

9:15-11:30T at Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School, Quarry School Place OX3 8LH. For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Fun friendly Toddler Group.

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at St. Anthony of Padua Church Hall, 115 Headley Way OX3 7SS. 01865 436920; For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Oxford

Monkey Music

9:20-12:00T at St. Margaret’s Institute, Polstead Road OX2 6TN. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.

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St Clements Toddler Group

Feeding Young Imaginations Through Sport

9:30-11:30T at St Clements Family Centre, Cross Street OX4 1DA. 01865 246674; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in). Play, Singing, refreshments and lots of fun.

Classes running in Oxford, Aylesbury, Chinnor & Thame International pre school football based activity programme for children from 18 months - 7 years across four distinct age groups. Little Kickers focus on play not push so children learn whilst having fun in a pressure free environment. For local classes please contact the office below or visit our website to register online.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:30-11:30T at Summer Fields School, Mayfield Road OX2 7EN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Office: 07412 480 804 / 07850 866 736 Email: ktownsend@littlekickers.co.uk

Buttercup Music

9:45-11:45T at Magdalen Road Church Hall, 41a Magdalen Road OX4 1RB. For 0 - 4s, £3 per family (drop in). Thurs:9.45am or 10.45am.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

10:45-12:45T at Cutteslowe Community Centre, Wren Road OX2 7SZ. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term).

For Music classes with a difference, come to Musicland Oxford (Headington) Ages 2-8. Transform the way your child learns music!

www.playmusicland.com

Marston

Little Kickers Football Classes

9:15-11:00TH at Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre, Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane OX3 0NQ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Summertown Musical Minis

9:50-10:35T at North Oxfordshire Association Community Centre, Ferry Pool Road OX2 7DP. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Oxford

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:00-10:00T at Summer Fields School, Mayfield Road OX2 7EN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Friday The Leys Children Centre

Oxford Family Mediation: 9:30-11:30TH; FREE (drop in). Stay and Play with Lunch: 11:00-14:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Small Cost for lunch. at The Leys Children Centre, Cuddesdon Corner OX4 6SB. 01865 773263.

Cutteslowe

Little Kickers Football Classes

9:30-10:15TH at Cutteslowe Community Centre, 31 Wren Road OX2 7SX. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 3s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Marston

9:40-11:15T at OXSRAD, Court Place Farm OX3 0NQ. Sophie: 01869 369502; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun, funky & physical music & dance classes.

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9:00-10:30TH at Sandhills Community Primary School, Terrett Avenue OX3 8FN. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18month - 7 years.

14:00-16:00T at DW Sports, Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

10:30-12:30T at Risinghurst Community Centre, Kiln Lane OX3 8EZ. 07884 063930; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Everyone Welcome.

Blackbird Leys

Little Kickers Football Classes

Littlemore

Risinghurst

9:20-14:40T at St. Margaret’s Institute, Polstead Road OX2 6TN. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.

Sunday

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Japanese Toddler Group

Monkey Music

9:20-10:00T at Betty Bloom Dance at Sandhills Community Centre, Terretts Avenue OX3 8FN. 07785 232862; For 2 - 4s, £27 (book by 6-week term).

Headington

11:00-11:30TH at Oxford Central Library, Summertown Library OX2 7JN. 01865 815509 or 01865 815549; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). At Summertown Library.

Oxford

Sandhills

Violets Toddler Dance Classes

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Summertown Rhymetime

MAD Academy Music & Dance

Swimkidz

13:00-16:00T at DW Sports Centre Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. Tina: 07904 663814; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Call for age/ class times.

Saturday Littlemore

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-13:30T at DW Sports, Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Marston

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:35-12:00TH at Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre, Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane OX3 0NQ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Oxford

Musicland - Music Classes

9:40-11:45T at Risinghurst Community Centre, Kiln Lane OX3 8HA. Gemma: 07979 813 252; For 2 - 5s, £5.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Classes: 9.40am, 10.15am, 10.45am & 11.15am.

1st Saturday

10:00-12:00T at Magdalen Road church Hall, 41a Magdalen Road OX4 1RB. For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in). 1st Saturday of every month.

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Monday

Swimming classes for bumps, babies and beyond

Chinnor

Rhymetime

11:00-11:30TH at Chinnor Library, Station Road OX39 4PU. 01844 351721; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 1st Mon of Month.

Small, relaxed group sessions provide water confidence & safety and a special bonding experience, all while having fun. A unique and innovative teaching program with our lovely highly trained teachers.

Didcot

Violets Toddler Dance Classes

10:40-11:20T at Betty Bloom Dance, Fleet Meadow Community Hall, Sandringham Road OX11 8TP. 07785 232862; For 2 - 4s, £27 (book by 6-week term).

Summer special offer! • £5 off your first term when you mention this advert • A Barrett & Coe land-based photography experience voucher worth £135 including a free mounted print (subject to availability)

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

11:15-12:00T at Great Western Park Community Centre, Dan Reade Parade OX11 6BD. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Wednesday Berinsfield

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Sonning Common

Rhyme Time

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Rhymetime

15:45-16:15TH at Berinsfield Library, Green Furlong OX10 7NR. 01865 340771; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Didcot

Wallingford

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

Baby Sensory

9:45-14:30T at Wallingford Sports Park, Highercroft Road OX10 9RB. 01980 849354; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Use Toddle About Voucher for a FREE trial session (£8 without).

Tuesday Stepping Stones Toddler Group

9:30-11:15T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235 817409; For 0 - 3s, £2 per family (please book).

Finstock

Finstock Toddler Group

Vici

10:00-11:30T at Finstock Village Hall, Well Hill OX7 3. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). £2.00 Per Adult. Refreshments/snacks inc.

on: 07787 121628 or vici@boogiebeat.co.uk

9:30-11:15T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Rd OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235 817409; For 0 - 3s, £2 per family (please book).

Baby Sensory

9:30-13:30T at Didcot Conservative Club, Foxhall Road OX11 7AD. 01980 849354; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 9.30-10.30am & 12.30-1.30pm: 0-13mths, 11-12noon: 0-7mths.

Goring Heath

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:45-11:45T at Oratory Preparatory School, Goring Heath RG8 7SF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

10:30-11:00TH at Berinsfield Library, Green Furlong OX10 7NR. 01865 340771; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Storytime

10:00-10:30TH at Sonning Common Library, Grove Road RG4 9RH. 01189 722448; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Mon of month (not B/H).

Didcot

9:15-12:10T at Thame Barns Centre, Church Road OX9 3AJ. Karen: 07757 011539; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per session (book by term). Fun and lively music classes from 0-4 years.

Swimkidz

Horspath

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Clockwork Music

10:00-11:30T at Oratory Senior School RG8 0PJ. Tina: 07904 663814; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Call for age/class times.

Swimkidz Oxfordshire

9:15-11:30TH at Horspath Village Hall, Oxford Road OX33 1RT. Michelle: 07906 717008; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). Check first in holidays.

Thame

Woodcote

T: 07904 663814

Horspath Toddler Group

9:00-10:00T at Tetsworth school Hall, 15 High street OX9 7AB. 07936 708792; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). All welcome to pop in.

9:20-12:00T at Girlguiding HQ, Southern Road OX9 2EE. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.

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12:00-14:00TH at Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Road OX11 7JN. For bump 2s, FREE (drop in). 50p tea/coffee donation welcome.

Little Kites Toddler Group

Monkey Music

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Didcot Baby Monday

Tetsworth

Henley-on-Thames

Henley Library Rhymetime

9:30-10:00T at Henley Library, Ravenscroft Road RG9 2DH. 01491 575278; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

The Embrace Bump to Baby Course

19:00-21:00T at St Katharine’s, Parmoor RG9 6NN. 07899 053596; For bump, £295 (please book). 4 week course from 17/0107/02 - £295 for course.

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Garsington

Garsington Baby & Toddler Group

9:15-11:30T at Garsington Sports & Social Club, Denton lane OX44 9EL. 07930 957654; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Price includes juice & snack / tea & coffee.

Goring Heath

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:45-11:45T at Oratory Preparatory School, Goring Heath RG8 7SF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Grace Notes & Semi-Quavers

10:00-11:00T at Thame Barns Centre, Church Road OX9 3AJ. Emma: 07906 669949 / Sara: 018; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). Rhymes with actions & songs and free play.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:30-11:30TH at The Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Henley Rd OX4 4GX. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

At Mini Professors we aim to introduce toddlers and pre-school children to the wondrous world of science.

Wallingford

We want to show children how science can be related to everyday objects and everything we do using fun, interactive experiments, singing & story telling.

Violets Toddler Dance Classes

15:25-16:00T at Betty Bloom Dance at Brightwell Village Hall, West End, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0RT. 07785 232862; For 2 - 4s, £27 (book by 6-week term).

Wallingford

Call Leigh on 01980 849354 or email: oxfordsouth@miniprofessors.co.uk

Goring Heath

Thursday

Swimkidz

9:30-11:30T at Oratory Prep School RG8 7SF. Tina: 07904 663814; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Call for age/class times.

Didcot

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

Oakley

9:30-11:15T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235 817409; For 0 - 3s, £2 per family (please book).

Oakley Baby and Toddler Group

Violets Toddler Dance Classes

13:30-14:15T at Betty Bloom Dance at Fleet Meadow Community Hall, Sandringham Road OX11 8TP. 07785 232862; For 2 - 4s, £27 (book by 6-week term).

Bookstart Bear Club Storytime at Didcot Library

14:00-14:30TH at Didcot Library, 197 Broadway OX11 8RU. 01235 813103; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Little Kickers Football Classes

15:45-17:30TH at John Hampden Primary School, Park St OX9 3HU. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun 45-minute football classes for 18m-7 yrs.

10:00-11:30T at Oakley Village Hal, Oxford Road HP18 9RD. oakleytoddlergroup@ gmail.com; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). £1.50 for babies under 12mths.

Thame

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at Christ Church, Upper High Street OX9 2DH. 01865 436920; For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Wallingford Baby Cafe

12:00-14:00TH at Ridgeway Community Church, 21b & 22 St. Mary’s Street OX10 0EW. For 0 - 1s, (drop in). Breastfeeding support group.

Friday Didcot

Didcot Library Rhymetime

9:30-11:00TH at Didcot Library, 197 Broadway OX11 8RU. 01235 813103; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Fortnightly sessions at 9:30 & 10:30am. Check dates.

Chilton Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Chilton Village Hall OX11 0SH. 07876583191; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

East Hagbourne

Hagbourne Baby & Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at Main Hall, Hagbourne Primary School OX11 9LR. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Mums -

Are you a Secret kitchen dancer?

Well we have something you’ll love! Bring your toddler along to our Violet classes* for parents & toddlers, throw some shapes, and let it all out. Our dance styles range from Swing to Street Dance, Bollywood to Disco. *

Toddler required.

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Sunday

Violets Toddler Dance Classes

9:30-11:00T at Stoke Row Pavilion, Newlands Lane. 01491 681837; For 0 - 4s, £3.50 (drop in).

10:40-12:00T at Betty Bloom Dance at Moulsford Pavilion, Recreation Ground, The Street, Moulsford OX10 9JD. 07785 232862; For 2 - 4s, £27 (book by 6-week term).

Thame

Saturday

Clockwork Music

10:20-11:30T at Thame Music Academy, 37 Upper High Street OX9 2DN. Simon: 07743 032292; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per session (book by term). Fun and lively music classes from 0-4 years.

Wallingford

Monkey Music

Sonning Common

Sonning Common Library Storytime

10:00-11:30TH at Sonning Common Library, Grove Road RG4 9RH. 01189 722448; For 3 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 3-8yrs.

Goring Heath

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-11:30T at Oratory Preparatory School, Goring Heath RG8 7SF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Sandford-on-Thames

Puddle Ducks Aquanatal Classes

20:00-21:00TH at The Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Henley Rd OX4 4GX. 01666 577377; For bump - 0s, per class (please book). Aquanatal classes for mums to be.

10:00-11:50T at Centre 70, Kinecraft OX10 0DT. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.

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Monday

Steventon

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

Abingdon

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:00-11:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Long Furlong Buggy Club

9:15-11:30T at Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive OX14 1XP. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Friendly group - toys, craft & music.

Monkey Music

9:20-12:30T at The Barn, Crown & Thistle OX14 3HS. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.

St Helen’s Baby and Toddler Group

9:30-12:15T at St Helen’s Church Centre, off West St Helen’s St OX14 5BS. Rachel: 01235 521039; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (please book). Sessions: 9.30-10.45 & 11:00-12.15.

Abingdon Twins and Multiple Birth Club

Wantage

St John’s Toddlers

9:15-11:15T at Grove Parish Church, Main Street OX12 7LQ. 01235 771479 (weekday mornings; For 0 - 3s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Informal play session, with story & snack. 1st visit is free.

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:30-10:15T at Grove Village Hall, Main Street OX12 7JY. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Tuesday

Abbey Toddlers

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

13:30-14:15T at Sutton Courtenay Primary School, Pre-School Room OX14 4DA. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

15:30-17:00T at Kingfisher School, Radley Road OX14 3RR. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

9:30-11:30TH at Grove Village Hall, Main Street OX12 7JY. 07584 356217; For 0s, FREE per session.

Swimkidz

13:30-15:30T at Wantage Leisure Centre, Portway OX12 9BY. Tina: 07904 663814; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Call for age/class times.

Wednesday Abingdon

Abingdon Library Rhymetime

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:30-15:00T at Abingdon & Witney College, Wootton Road OX14 1GG. Leigh: 01980 848354; For 2 - 5s, (book by 5-week term). Class Times:9.30-10.10am:3-5years,10.5011.30am & 1.10-1.50pm: 2-3years,2.20-3.00.

11:00-11:45T at Snakes and Ladders, Audlett Drive OX14 3NJ. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 5s, (drop in). Inc in your entry fee to Snakes & Ladders.

10:00-12:00T at 10 Checker Walk OX14 2JB. 01235 799697; For 0 - 5s, (donation). A friendly environment. Toys,crafts,singing,refreshments.

Wantage

The Green Bean Sling Meet and Library APUK Group

9:30-11:30TH at Abingdon Library, The Charter OX14 3LY. 01235 520374; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Sessions at 9:30 - 10:00 & 11:00 - 11:30.

Abingdon

9:30-12:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

10:00-11:30T at Abingdon Baptist Church Hall, 35 Ock Street OX14 5AG. 07727 081119; For bump - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.

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9:45-10:30T at Steventon Village Hall, The Green OX13 6RR. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Toddler Sense

13:00-13:45T at The Pump House Project, Swan Lane SN7 7AF. Beccy: 07800 568040; For 1 - 4s, £7 per class (book by term).

Water Babies Swimming Classes

16:45-18:15T at Kingfisher School, Radley Road OX14 3RR. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Faringdon

Faringdon Baby & Toddler Group

Mini Professors

Baby Sensory

9:45-13:45T at Radley Village Hall, Gooseacre OX14 3BL. 01980 849354; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Times: 9.45-10.45am: 6-13mths, 11.15-12.15: 0-7mths, 12.451.45pm: 0-13mths.

APUK Abingdon

10:00-12:00TH at Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road OX14 3YH. For bump - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). Natural parenting group with nappy & sling library.

9:30-11:00T at Faringdon United Church, Coxwell Street SN7 7HA. Alex: 07912 250738; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). £2 adult & child,extra kids 50p. First session free.

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Carterton

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

10:00-10:45T at Darcy Bears Soft Play, Carterton South Industrial Estate OX18 3EZ. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, per session (drop in). Free session inc with entry to Darcy Bears.Runs fortnightly.

Multi-award award winning baby and toddler classes Our wonderful classes will introduce your baby to an amazing world of sensory delights!

Childrey

9:30-11:15T at Childrey Little Ducks Baby and Toddler Group, Methodist Church OX12 9UU. 07825 241 395; For 0 - 4s, £2.20 (drop in).

Wantage

Our fantastic classes combine the perfect mix of free play and structured activities.

St John’s Toddlers

9:15-11:15T at Grove Parish Church, Main Street OX12 7LQ. 01235 771479 (weekday mornings; For 0 - 3s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Informal play session, with story & snack. 1st visit is free.

For toddlers from 13 months to 4 years, each week we go on a new adventure – imagine looking for dinosaurs, playing at pirates or trekking on safari!

Toddler Sense

9:30-11:15T at Snells Hall, Church Street. Beccy; 07800 568040; For 1 - 5s, £7 per class (please book).

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Clockwork Music

9:30-12:00T at The Manor Preparatory School, Faringdon Road OX13 6LN. Karen: 07757 011539; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per session (book by term). Fun and lively music classes from 0-4 years.

Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire Swimming lessons for 0-5s

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons: 9:3011:00T; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons. Puddle Ducks Aquanatal Classes: 19:0020:00T; For bump - 0s, (please book). Aquanatal classes for mums to be. at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377.

Drayton, Abingdon

Drayton Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Drayton Village Hall, Lockway OX14 4LG. 07927 339102; For bump - 5s, £2 (drop in). Toys,puzzles,crafts, singing. 20p extra child.

Faringdon

Faringdon Baby and Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Faringdon United Church, Coxwell Street SN7 7HA. Alex: 07912 250738; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). £2 adult & child,extra kids 50p. First session free. 10:00-12:15TH at The Pump House Project, Swan Lane SN7 7AF. Beccy; 07800 568040; For 0 - 1s, £7 per session (book by term). 1011 - 6-13months,11.15-12.15 - 0-7months.

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Steventon

Violets Toddler Dance Classes

15:25-16:00T at Betty Bloom Dance at Steventon Village Hall, The Green OX13 6RR. 07785 232862; For 2 - 4s, £27 (book by 6-week term).

Wantage

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:30-10:15T at The Beacon (formerly Wantage Civic Centre), Portway OX12 9BX. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Playmates Challow Toddlers

9:45-11:15T at Challow Village Hall, Main Street OX12 9SR. 0775 3428775; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). £2 for 1 child,£2.50 for 2 or more children.

Baby Sensory

10:00-11:00TH at The Funky Teapot, 3 Grove Street OX12 7AB. Beccy; 07800 568040; For 0 - 1s, £7 per class (book by term). 0-13months.

Friday Abingdon

St. Edmund’s Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:15T at St. Edmund’s Parish Centre, 1 Oxford Road OX14 3PL. Laura: 07568 149815; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Craft,play,singing & refreshments.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-11:00T at Radley College, Radley OX14 2HR. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

9:45-10:30T at Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive OX14 1XP. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Specially designed from birth to aid your baby’s development, Baby Sensory is packed with an incredible variety of sights, sounds, smells, textures, signing, massage, tummy-time, tips and so much more!

Childrey Little Ducks Baby and Toddler Group

Baby Sensory

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

Baby Sensory & Toddler Sense

16:00-17:00T at Kingfisher School, Radley Road OX14 3RR. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Botley

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Dean Court Community Centre, Pinnocks Way OX2 9DG. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by term).

Carterton

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

13:15-14:00T at Darcy Bears Soft Play, Carterton South Industrial Estate OX18 3EZ. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, per session (drop in). Free session inc with entry to Darcy Bears. Runs fortnightly.

Wantage

Baby Sensory Classes

9:45-12:00TH at Grove Village Hall, Main Street OX12 7JY. Beccy; 07800 568040; For 0 - 1s, £7 per class (book by term). 0-13mths.

Toddler Sense

14:00-16:00T at Grove Village Hall, Main Street OX12 7PL. Beccy: 07800 568040; For 1 - 4s, £7 per class (book by term).

Saturday Abingdon

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

12:00-13:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:00-17:30T at Kingfisher School, Radley Road OX14 3RR. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Abingdon Library Story Time

14:30-15:00TH at Abingdon Library, The Charter OX14 3LY. 01235 520374; For 3 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For 3-7 years.

Botley

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:40-11:05TH at Dean Court Community Centre, Pinnocks Way OX2 9DG. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Wantage

The Green Bean “Saturday Slings” 9:30-11:00TH at The Wantage Mix, Mill Street OX12 9AB. 07584 356217; For 0s, FREE per session. Runs every 4th Saturday.

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