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LIFE AFTER LOCKDOWN

How to keep your family happy and healthy

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Back in March, we were faced with a gut-wrenching decision. The lockdown had not yet been announced, and no one knew what was going to happen. We were due to go to print with our spring magazine in two days’ time and we didn’t know what to do... should we carry on or pull the issue?

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With hindsight, the answer was obvious - and I’m happy we made the right call. Had we gone to print, the magazine would’ve been out of date before it came off the press, and we wouldn’t have been helping anyone.

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Instead, the Toddle About magazine went into an enforced hibernation.

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But we didn’t. We carried on working and focussed instead on how we could help parents digitally, and we hope you enjoy the improvements we have made to the Toddle About website!

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Family Well-being After Lockdown

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It’s good to be back!

Check it out now at www.toddleabout.co.uk As before, you can pop in your postcode, and you will be shown all the different things on offer for little ones near you.

You can then refine the search in many ways - by the age of your child, day of the week, or time of day for example. Or you can simply type in what you are looking for, such as ‘Music’, and see what comes back!

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Courtesy of lockdown, you now also have the option to filter to show online activities only - in case you find yourself self-isolating. Or just staying inside, away from the wind and rain!

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Our most exciting innovation, however, is that you can now book and pay for your favourite classes through Toddle About! Powered by our sister company, Book That In, you can then manage all your bookings via one single, central account.

Look for the Book Now button to see what you can book today!

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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.

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Fitness Sessions For The Whole Family New Attractions at Fairytale Farm Fairytale Farm has fully reopened and has lots of new attractions. In Fairy Dell meet their all-new Weather Fairy and in Alfie & Friends Animal Zone, they have created a whole new area for their ducks and geese. The new star attraction is the Farm’s incredible new beanstalk, climbing high into the sky from Jack’s Yard. You can also milk Jack’s cow, Daisy, to see if she will say ‘moo’ for you. P.13 Quote ‘Toddle About’ to get 15% off admission per person, for up to 4 people. www.fairytalefarm.co.uk.

Jeneration Fitness is back up and running in Headington. They are passionate about family fitness and have loved meeting lots of new mums and little people for HIIT and postnatal fitness classes. They are currently training outdoors in Bury Knowle Park and indoors close by on New High St. If you would like to join a friendly bunch of mums (there is coffee and chat too) then get in touch jenerationfitnessuk@gmail.com. Your first class is free when you mention Toddle About. www.jenerationfitness.co.uk. 07779 809299.

New Baby Classes with Boogie Beat Boogie Beat are excited to announce the launch of their new Boogie Beat Babies classes in Oxfordshire. These are wonderful, gentle sessions for parents to enjoy with their newborn babies and pre-crawlers. You will get the chance to spend some precious time together whilst encouraging your baby’s development through creative music, singing and storytelling.

Places are limited and online booking is now open at www.boogiebeat.co.uk (classes tab). For more info, contact Vici on vici@boogiebeat.co.uk or 07787 121628. P.28

Time to Get Active Again!

Back With New Diddi Dance Classes

Looking to get your children active again after lockdown? Want to make their weekends more fun? Rugbytots is the world’s favourite rugby play programme for boys and girls aged 2 – 7 years old.

The carefully planned, unique, dynamic and exciting classes develop key motor skills, space awareness and teamwork. Classes run all year and FREE taster sessions available space permitting!

diddi dance is very excited about their physical classes being back and running, and welcoming a new teacher on board too! Did you know that their classes are designed to promote an active lifestyle and complement the EYFS curriculum? This autumn they are adding new classes in Witney on Wednesdays and West Oxford on Mondays

Further details are available at www.rugbytots.co.uk, by email to vince@rugbytots.co.uk or by calling 0345 3130286. P.22

To find all available locations near you, check www.diddidance.com. For safety reasons their class numbers will be more limited. For more information email tatiana.savine@diddidance.com. diddidanceoxford P.25

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Upcoming Mum2Mum Market

Bite S I Z ED NEW S Boogie Mites Classes Re-Open

Mum2mum Market nearly new sales are a great place to buy and sell high quality, pre-loved maternity, baby and children’s clothes (0-6 years), toys and equipment. Entry is £2.

Sat 7th November, 10:30am - 12:30pm St Gregory the Great Catholic School, Oxford, OX4 3DR For info about the Oxford and Witney events, email nicola@mum2mummarket.co.uk Find out more at www.mum2mummarket.co.uk.

Boogie Mites is all about active brain-boosting music-making. They run active music sessions for children from birth to 5 years - and their grown-ups – and are thrilled to be back face-to-face with families at their classes in Grove.

Children and adults love their catchy, engaging songs, themes and friendly supportive atmosphere. You can still enjoy their online sessions from home, which have proved so popular over lockdown – there is a 1 month free trial, and you get 10% off the monthly subscription when you quote ‘Toddle About’.

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Discipline It’s probably safe to say that we all want our children to be kind, show respect and share nicely.

And it’s down to us - we are our child’s first teacher - but how can we teach them how to behave in this way? I think as a parent, one of our greatest fears is that we’ll screw this up.

There is a lot of conflicting advice there about this, so we asked Norland nanny Louenna Hood to share her top tips for 3-5 year old children:

Let Them be Silly and Loud Sometimes.

I try to let the children be as free as possible to use up all the energy they have so they don’t start climbing the walls. Fresh air has a big positive impact on children’s behaviour, so try and let them run and shout and be silly when they can so when behaviour does matter, you can ask them to stop jumping around without feeling guilty.

Just say No. Don’t be scared of parenting, or of saying no for fear of hurting your child’s feelings or ruining your friendship bond. By giving children everything they want, we make them miserable, greedy and unlikeable.

Don’t Scare Them.

Have Rules and Stick to Them.

We want their individual personalities to shine through so they develop into the characters they are. Your children should never be scared of you or wonder what your reaction will be.

My rules are that we eat well, sleep well, have good manners and be kind to others.

Be Firm and Fair but Don’t Negotiate.

Stop Problems Before They Happen.

We don’t want to constantly say no. If your child knows what your rules are, they won’t even need to ask. Be firm and fair and make sure you’re always reasonable. No should mean no, not maybe. Don’t let the situation go on and don’t negotiate.

Consider your child’s situation: if they are overtired they’ll be irritable, and if they are hungry they will probably act up. Try and put yourself in your child’s shoes and always think ahead so these situations don’t arise.

Be Consistent.

Children must know your reaction will be the same every time in that situation. For example, if a parent laughs at a behaviour one day, then tells the child off the next for the same thing the next day, this can be very confusing for them.

When They Hit You.

Always Give a Reason.

Explain to your child why they can’t have / do something so they know you are being reasonable – there should always be a reason.

Having graduated from the prestigious Norland College over 15 years ago, Louenna Hood has worked with a number of high-profile families and helped to enrich the lives of the many young children she has worked with.

If you are holding your child when they hit you, put them down on the floor and tell them in a stern manner that you are very upset and they must never hit anyone. Ask them to apologise and don’t pick them up until the moment is completely over.

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HAPPY BIRTHDA!Y TO YOU

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Thank you to everyone who entered our Big Birthday Shoutout!

We would like to wish a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all the children here, who will be celebrating their birthday in the next 3 months. We hope you all have a fabulous, fun-filled day.

Annabelle Nadin from Banbury, turning 2 years old

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HALLOWEEN CUPCAKES Cupcakes (serves 8): » 250g Gluten free plain flour » 2tbsp Cocoa powder » 1tsp Baking powder » 100g Softened butter » 150g Caster sugar » 1tbsp Red food colouring » 2 Eggs » 150ml Milk

Chocolate Frosting & DEcoration: » 55g Softened butter » 90g Milk or Dark cooking chocolate » 215g Icing sugar » 2 Drops of Vanilla Extract/Essence » 88ml Milk » 2 packs of Fruit Bowl Peelers » 1 bag Fruit Bowl Yogurt coated raisins, halved widthways » 1 bag Fruit Bowl Fruit Flakes cut into pieces

CUPCAKES: 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/ Gas Mark 4. 2. Sieve the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder and mix together. 3. In a separate bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, red food colouring, eggs and milk.

Mix well. 4. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and add the wet mixture. Mix well. 5. Pour the mixture into cupcake cases. Bake in the oven for 20 mins until the cakes are soft and springy to touch. Place on a wire rack to cool.

FROSTING: 1. Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl over a pan of boiling water or in a microwave. 2. In a bowl, combine the icing sugar, vanilla and 60ml of the milk. 3. Add the melted chocolate mixture and the remaining milk a little at a time until the desired consistency is achieved. Let the icing stand until spreadable (the frosting will thicken as it cools). 4. Once the cupcakes are cooled, pipe or spread the frosting onto the cupcakes.

DECORATION: 1. To make the body, take 1 strand from a Peeler and roll into a spiral. Secure with a blob of icing and place on the cupcake.

2. To make the legs, cut Peeler pieces into 5cm strips (8 in total), position them on the cake coming out of the spider body. 3. Add 2 Yogurt halves and 2 fruit flakes for the eyes.

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Bee Green Wraps are a natural alternative to cling film made from 100 organic cotton, treated with beeswax, jojoba oil and tree resin.

Always looking for a new way to protect our planet, I jumped at the chance to try out Bee Green Wraps.

If, like me, you go through a lot of cling film making lunches then these are a game changer as they can be re-used. They come in beautiful designs and are really easy to clean.

I was sceptical at first about them staying wrapped up and sealed, but I’ve had no problems with them coming apart. In the photo you can see one wrapped around my lunch. (There are probably much better ways to wrap them so they look tidy but I’m still working on my wrapping skills!)

They do have a strong smell to start with, but it isn’t too bad and it doesn’t transfer to your food, so not something to be concerned about.

The wraps are 100 natural, strong and water resistant. I haven’t had them long enough to comment on how many times you can re-use them, however the instructions say that if kept in good condition, they can last around a year. Once you’re finished with them, they can be put in your compost bin. What a fab way to help save the planet!

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CHRISTMAS SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS » 1 tbsp Honey (optional) omit honey for under 1s or substitute maple syrup for vegan alternative » 2 cups full fat milk or substitute any plant-based milk » 1 Ripe banana* » 3 tbsp Milled seeds » ¼ tsp Nutmeg » ½ - 1 tsp Ginger powder » ½ - 1 tsp Cinnamon » ½ tsp Mixed spice

Thick, filled with warming spices and so creamy; this smoothie takes minutes to whip up and makes a great breakfast or snack. Adding in some milled seeds adds a boost of protein, fibre and some healthy fat.

This is a fun way to get into the festive spirit and honestly, this smoothie tastes just like gingerbread!

Prep: 5 mins Cook: 0 mins Serves: 2 servings Suitable From: 7 months (omit honey for under 1s)

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HOW TO LOOK AFTER

THE MENTAL WELLBEING of the whole family

By Dr Lynda Shaw, neuroscientist, business psychologist and change specialist.

COVID-19 and the uncertainty around it is alarming for all of us and, for many, our anxiety levels are on high alert - and this includes our children. So how can we keep our anxiety in check and get the balance right?

Uncertainty is difficult - The brain finds ‘the unknown’ the hardest to deal with and research shows that uncertainty is scarier and more alarming than known outcomes, even if they are bad outcomes. Be truthful with your children but share with them age appropriate information.

Reduced socialising can obviously deeply affect our mood. Humans are social creatures and when we hang out with people we like, feel good hormones like dopamine and oxytocin are released and reward neural activity is stimulated in the brain. This is often even more true for children. Stick carefully to social distancing rules but also communicate with others in a variety of virtual ways as you probably have already been doing. Thinking of social distancing activities that may be a bit different such as fishing, football, book a narrow boat, falconry, visiting national trust properties, horse-riding or playing tennis. It all counts to fill the soul a little.

Accept that this is a time when it is hard to make plans and always be able to stick to them. Control and organise what you can to a reasonable extent if it brings you comfort but don’t fixate and go to extremes. Use language with your children such as “we hope that will be able to do XX, but as you know at the moment we need to be flexible” and give them something they can count on doing such as having a great time doing something as a family at home together.

We often see the very best in people in very difficult times. Think if you can help any family members, friends or neighbours in any way, whether that is going for the shop for them or picking up meds. See if you can involve the children too. Can they clean the neighbour’s car or weed the garden?

Anxiety is bad for our health - Whilst this is a difficult time, make time for activities that relax you and release feel good hormones like yoga, reading or cooking. Turn off news alerts on your phone if they are making you feel on edge.

Catastrophising and panicking about what might happen rarely helps. Chronic panic causes you to live in a state of trepidation and confusion. Don’t let your imagination run wild and accept that some things in life are unknown and unpredictable. Be confident that you have the strength and versatility to overcome challenges when required and that this difficult period will pass in time.

Make good use of the time. Is it time to do some gardening together, paint a fence, shed or child’s bedroom, do fitness videos that the children can join in, things you said you never had time to do?

Alternatively, just spend time relaxing and being in the moment with your family.

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Being panicked makes people susceptible to ‘fake news’ – when the brain perceives a threat, it works very hard to neutralise the hazard and make you safe again. Stress hormones decrease your rationality and critical thinking and make you more susceptible to inaccurate information. Avoid listening to other’s ‘strong opinions’ and check government websites for official advice. Talk to your children about what is fact and what isn’t known at this point.

Prioritise self-care like eating well, exercising, virtual socialising, doing your hobby, planning nice things to do when this is all over, reducing your time on social media and sleeping as best you can.

Have a positive mindset – Research shows that positivity is also contagious so approach your home isolation period with as much zeal and positivity as possible, and your family members, especially children, will catch on to the positive vibes.

Research also shows that outcomes are better for positive people.

Make sure you go outside each day – Spend at least 20 minutes a day outside, ideally in the morning to help maintain your circadian rhythm and to get a dose of vitamin D. Open the windows and get some fresh air coming in. If you have big open spaces around your house, go for an invigorating walk.

Anxious minds do not sleep well - Sleep loss only adds to the stress which is the very thing stopping us sleeping. When you are overtired you have trouble concentrating, are less productive and feel irritable. Don’t watch or read about the news just before bed if the content is making you feel dismayed. Equally don’t talk to your children about worrying things before bed. Have a relaxing bedtime routine revolving around reading a book, a warm bath, or a bit of mindfulness.

Fear can be transmitted to other people – Chronic anxiety about potential future dangers can cause low mood, short tempers and grouchiness. Children in particular will pick up on your anxious mood and sense of dread which can trigger their own feelings of stress. Be aware that this happens and control your emotions, so they don’t control you or infiltrate those around you.

Limit your time on social media – Your teenagers in particular may feel more than ever that their phone is their portal to the outside world. However, it is well documented that spending significant amounts of time on social media can increase feelings of isolation and loneliness. Advise them to limit themselves to 30 minutes of social media a day and avoid it at night.

Cherish some family time – It’s harder to go the same day trips you enjoyed before COVID arrived, but that also gives you the opportunity to enjoy some real quality time together with the people you live with. Make a plan for each day so you don’t lounge on the sofa too much. Be creative and come up with fun activities that you are normally too busy for like board games, baking together, making a beauty salon and painting nails or a den to hang out in, start an ambitious art project together or watch some classic family films together with a bag of popcorn or even enjoy a nice lie-in.

Don’t descend into treating each other badly – During times of confusion and anxiety our stress hormones rise, we sleep less and consequently can be more irritable and shorter tempered. Be aware that this happens and make a conscious effort to smile and be positive. Positivity also rubs off on people, so smile and find things to laugh about, one of our best healers.

Dr Lynda Shaw is a change specialist, a regular professional speaker, chartered psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist (as well as a Fellow of The Royal Society of Medicine, Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association and author of adult and children’s books). www.drlyndashaw.com.

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w o d n k c o L tivity Ac de Gui MONDAY MUSIC & SIGNING Abingdon Music Centre

07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk.

• Mini Music Makers: 9:30 - 10:00.

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: £4.40 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 30 Nov.

Music Bugs Northampton

07811 771480. www.musicbugs.co.uk.

• Music Bugs Online session: 9:15 - 9:45. www.facebook.com/groups/1712119012194411/ Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 7 Dec.

Musical Minis @home

020 8868 0001; athome@musicalminis.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 9:55 & 14:00 - 14:25. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.

RW Pilates

07734 682019. www.rwpilates1.com.

• Pilates Class (ONLINE): 18:30 - 19:30.

Cost: £4.17 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Oct - 26 Oct.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Kidslingo Fran Fleming

07787226406. www.kidslingo.co.uk. Infant French Club - learn French through fun! www.facebook.com/KidslingoFranFleming/ • Tots Frenchtastic Class: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

• Infant French Club (4 - 8 years): 15:50 - 16:20. Ages: 4 - 8 yrs.

• Junior French Club: 16:30 - 17:00. Ages: 8 - 11 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

CREATIVE British Motor Museum

01926 641188. www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk.

• Mini Motorists - online!: 11:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 19 Oct.

DANCE & DRAMA Tot Bop

01525 237474 / 07775 582791. www.totbop.co.uk.

• Tot Bop Dance Classes (Online): 9:00 - 9:45.

Ages: 1 - 9 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 28 Dec.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

07941 279343. innerpeaceyoga.co.uk.

• Gentle Hatha Yoga Classes: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 99 yrs.

For different levels including beginners, improvers & mixed.

Cost: £10 per session (drop in). Dates: 12 Oct - 30 Nov.

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Here's our selection of some of the best online activities you can still enjoy from the comfort of your own living room.

YogaWalks and Bowen Therapy

07950 573719. yogawalks.co.uk. www.facebook.com/YogaWalks • Live online Yoga at home with Lizzy: 19:00 - 20:00.

Ages: 0 - 99 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (drop in). Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.

PREGNANCY Shevolution fitness

07912022912. www.shevolution-fitness.co.uk.

• PREfit Pilates: 12:45 - 13:45. Ages: Pregnancy. Dates: 12 Oct. • REfit Pilates: 13:45 - 14:45. Postnatal Pilates. Dates: 12 Oct. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Bump2Baby Reality

07960 323 874. www.bump2babyreality.co.uk.

• Free Early Pregnancy Class (weekly): 19:00 - 21:00. www.facebook.com/bump2babyreality/ Ages: Pregnancy. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 26 Oct & 21 Dec.

TUESDAY MUSIC & SIGNING Abingdon Music Centre

07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk.

• Mini Music Makers: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 yrs 1 mths - 5 yrs.

• Mini Music Makers: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 2 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £4.85 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 1 Dec.

June Chatterbox Tunes

07851 353396. www.facebook.com.

• Signs, Rhymes and Sensory: 14:00 - 14:30.

Interactive class with Signs, Rhymes and sensory play Ages: 2 mths - 3 yrs. Cost: £4 per session (drop in).

Dates: 13 Oct - 27 Oct.

Musical Minis @home

020 8868 0001; athome@musicalminis.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 9:55 & 14:00 - 14:25. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Kidslingo Fran Fleming

07787226406. www.kidslingo.co.uk. Learn French through fun! www.facebook.com/KidslingoFranFleming/ • Tots Frenchtastic Class: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

• Infant French Club: 16:00 - 16:30. Ages: 4 - 8 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

Nanos Spanish

07940738221. www.nanospanishclub.com.

Times: 9:20 - 9:50. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: £6.50 per session (drop in). Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 1 Dec.

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ONLINE ACTIVITIES: TUES - THURS

PREGNANCY

North London Baby Massage and Baby Yoga

07958 705282. www.babymassageandyoga.co.uk.

• Virtual 5 week Baby Massage Course : 10:00 - 11:00.

• Virtual 5 week Baby Yoga Course : 11:15 - 12:15.

Cost: £12 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct & 3 Nov - 1 Dec.

Bump2Baby Reality

07960 323 874. www.bump2babyreality.co.uk.

Details at facebook.com/bump2babyreality/ • Virtual Coffee Morning: 11:00 - 12:00.

Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs. Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec. • Free Early Pregnancy Class (weekly): 19:00 - 21:00.

Ages: Pregnancy. Dates: 14 Oct. Cost: Free (booking essential).

HEALTH & WELLNESS Fit with Mum

THURSDAY

fitwithmum.com.

• Fit with Mum Online: 18:30 - 19:30. Ages: 0 - 99 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential). Dates: 20 Oct - 24 Nov.

MUSIC & SIGNING

Jeneration Fitness

07779809299. www.jenerationfitness.co.uk.

• Online HIIT Class: 9:15 - 10:00.

• Online Post Natal Class; Back To Fit: 10:15 - 11:00.

Cost: £3 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

Abingdon Music Centre

YogaWalks and Bowen Therapy

Monkey Music Oxford

07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk.

• Mini Music Makers: 9:45 - 10:15.

Ages: 1 yrs 6 mths - 2 yrs 6 mths. Cost: £4.40 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 3 Dec.

07950 573719. yogawalks.co.uk. www.facebook.com/YogaWalks • Live online Yoga at home with Lizzy: 8:00 - 8:20.

Ages: 0 - 99 yrs. Cost: £5 per session (drop in).

Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Award-winning preschool music classes • Live Streamed Heigh-Ho: 9:40 - 10:10. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

• Live Streamed Jiggety-Jig: 10:20 - 10:50. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

• Live Streamed Rock’n’Roll: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 m - 1 yrs.

• Live Streamed Ding-Dong: 11:40 - 12:10. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

WEDNESDAY MUSIC & SIGNING

Musical Minis @home

Abingdon Music Centre

020 8868 0001; athome@musicalminis.co.uk. athome. musicalminis.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 9:55 & 14:00 - 14:25. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Oct - 17 Dec.

07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk. Making music fun!

• Mini Music Makers: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Cost: £4.40 per session (booking essential).

• Mini Music Makers: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £3.90 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 2 Dec.

RW Pilates

Cha Char Chimps with Sasha

07734 682019. www.rwpilates1.com.

• Pilates Class (ONLINE): 20:00 - 21:00.

Cost: £4.17 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct.

Musical Minis @home

Amber’s Language, Music & Play

www.ccchimps.com. Times: 10:00 - 10:30.

Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Oct.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

020 8868 0001; athome@musicalminis.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 9:55 & 14:00 - 14:25. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Kidslingo Fran Fleming

07787226406. www.kidslingo.co.uk.

• Infant French Club: 16:00 - 16:30. Ages: 4 - 8 yrs.

Infant French Club - learn French through fun!

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

www.childrensfrenchclasses.co.uk.

Fun, musical, interactive French classes taught over Zoom.

• Stage 1 French: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 1 yrs 6 mths - 3 yrs.

• Stage 2 French: 13:15 - 13:45. Ages: 3 yrs - 5 yrs 11 mths.

• Stage 3 French: 16:00 - 16:30. Ages: 6 yrs - 8 yrs 11 mths.

Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct & 5 Nov - 3 Dec.

Kidslingo Fran Fleming

DANCE & DRAMA

07787226406. www.kidslingo.co.uk.

• Infant French Club (4 - 8 years): 16:00 - 16:30.

Infant French Club - learn French through fun!

Ages: 4 - 8 yrs. Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

Synergy Dance

Loving Hands Baby Massage & Yoga

07713254260. synergy-dance-online.teachable.com.

• Synergy Dance at Home: 12:00 - 12:30.

Online Dance & Yoga classes, can be accessed at any time Ages: 4 - 80 yrs. Cost: £0.99 per session (drop in).

Dates: 14 Oct - 4 Nov.

07850425136. lovinghandsbabymassage.wordpress.com.

• Loving Hands Baby Yoga Online : 10:30 - 11:10.

Fun engaging baby yoga classes to learn stretch and grow.

Ages: 4 mths - 1 yrs. Cost: £4.17 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 5 Nov & 3 Dec.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

07941 279343. innerpeaceyoga.co.uk.

• Beginner Hatha Yoga Class: 10:30 - 11:30.

Feel stronger, calmer, better more of the time with yoga Ages: 0 - 99 yrs. Cost: £10 per session (drop in). Dates: 14 Oct - 2 Dec.

YogaWalks and Bowen Therapy

Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

07941 279343. innerpeaceyoga.co.uk.

• Mixed Level Hatha Yoga Class: 12:00 - 13:30.

Feel stronger, calmer, better more of the time with yoga Ages: 0 - 99 yrs. Cost: £10 per session (drop in).

Dates: 15 Oct - 3 Dec.

07950 573719. yogawalks.co.uk. www.facebook.com/YogaWalks • Live Online Yoga at home: 8:00 - 8:50. Ages: 0 - 99 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (drop in). Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.

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ONLINE ACTIVITIES: THURS - SUN YogaWalks and Bowen Therapy

07950 573719. yogawalks.co.uk. www.facebook.com/YogaWalks • Live online Yoga at home with Lizzy: 19:00 - 20:00.

Ages: 0 - 99 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (drop in).

Dates: 15 Oct - 17 Dec.

PREGNANCY Birth Right Hypnobirthing

07817233480. www.birthright-hypnobirthing.co.uk.

• Online Courses: 19:00 - 22:00.

Online Full Antenatal course including KG Hypnobirthing Ages: Pregnancy. Cost: £275 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct.

FRIDAY MUSIC & SIGNING Abingdon Music Centre

07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk. Making music fun!

• Mini Music Makers: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £4.40 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 4 Dec.

Musical Minis @home

020 8868 0001; athome@musicalminis.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 9:55 & 14:00 - 14:25. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (booking essential). Dates: 16 Oct - 18 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Kidslingo Fran Fleming

07787226406. www.kidslingo.co.uk.

• Infant French Club (4 - 8 years): 16:00 - 16:30.

Infant French Club - learn French through fun!

Ages: 4 - 8 yrs. Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.

CREATIVE Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity

01604 973 341. www.cynthiaspencer.org.uk.

• Crazy Colins Virtual Magic Show: 10:00 - 11:00.

Ages: 3 - 93 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 30 Oct.

DANCE & DRAMA Tappy Toes Watford

07912 357851. www.tappytoes.com.

• Tappy Toes Online: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £4.50 per session (drop in). Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct.

SATURDAY MUSIC & SIGNING Musicland Oxford

07979 813252. www.musiclandoxford.co.uk. www.facebook.com/MusiclandOxford/ • Scutterbugs ONLINE: 11:30 - 11:50.

Ages: 2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £4 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct & 7 Nov - 28 Nov.

CREATIVE Mini Professors Oxford South

07754016612. www.miniprofessors.com.

• Mini Professors @home: 10:15 - 10:55.

Ages: 2 yrs - 6 yrs 11 mths. Cost: £4 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Nov & 5 Dec.

HEALTH & WELLNESS YogaWalks and Bowen Therapy

07950 573719. yogawalks.co.uk. www.facebook.com/YogaWalks • Live online Yoga at home with Lizzy: 8:00 - 8:50.

Ages: 0 - 99 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (drop in).

Dates: 16 Oct - 18 Dec.

Bump2Baby Reality

07960 323 874. www.bump2babyreality.co.uk.

• Free Early Pregnancy Class (weekly): 19:00 - 21:00. www.facebook.com/bump2babyreality/ Ages: Pregnancy. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 14 Nov.

OTHER Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity 020 3841 3270. www.gosh.org.

• RBC Race for the Kids: Time of your choosing.

Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 17 Oct.

SUNDAY CREATIVE Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity

01604 973 341. www.cynthiaspencer.org.uk.

• Virtual Princess Party: 11:00 - 11:40.

Ages: 3 - 10 yrs. Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 18 Oct.

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SWIMMING

Monkey Music Bicester, Kidlington and Witney

Frank Wise School, Homebeam Close, Banbury, OX16 9RL. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 16:00 - 18:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.

MUSIC & SIGNING

Langford Village Community Hall, 8 Nightingale Place, Bicester, OX26 6XX. 01865 428420. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

• Jiggety-Jig: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

Toddler Music Class Age 2+3 • Heigh-Ho: 10:15 - 10:45. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Baby and Toddler Music Class Age 1-2 years • Rock ‘n’ Roll: 11:00 - 11:30, 11:45 - 12:15 & 12:45 - 13:15.

Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Baby Music Class Age 3 month+ Cost: £7.25 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

PHYSICAL FUN

Water Babies Bucks & Beds

TUESDAY SWIMMING

Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Frank Wise School, Homebeam Close, Banbury, OX16 9RL. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 16:00 - 18:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

Little Kickers Milton Keynes

Wykham Park Academy, Ruskin Road, Banbury, OX16 9HY. 01494 911133. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Times: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.

Times: 9:35 - 10:20. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

Times: 10:25 - 11:10. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7.85 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 28 Dec.

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For more details, just call or email:

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PREGNANCY YOGA / MUMS N BUBS/ WRIGGLERS & TOTS Pre & Post Natal yoga class’s provide you with a safe and supportive environment to prepare for birth and motherhood. lisavalentineyoga

www.lisavalentineyoga.co.uk rugbytots.co.uk

The world’s favourite rugby play programme

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Monkey Music Bicester, Kidlington and Witney

Rugbytots Banbury, Towcester & Northampton

MUSIC & SIGNING

West Bicester Community Centre, Shakespeare Drive, Bicester, OX26 2GJ. 01865 428420. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

• Monkey Music Classes Baby and Toddler Music Class Age 1-2 years Times: 9:45 - 10:15. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

Times: 11:15 - 11:45. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £7.25 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

PHYSICAL FUN

Wykham Park Academy, Ruskin Road, Banbury, OX16 9HY. 0345 313 0286. www.rugbytots.co.uk.

Times: 8:40 - 9:10 & 11:45 - 12:15. Ages: 2 yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

Times: 9:15 - 10:00 & 10:55 - 11:40. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Times: 10:05 - 10:50. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct - 26 Dec.

SWIMMING

Water Babies Bucks & Beds

FRIDAY

MUSIC & SIGNING

Monkey Music Bicester, Kidlington and Witney

Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 1AB. 01865 428420. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

• Monkey Music Classes Baby and Toddler Music Class Age 1-2 years Times: 9:45 - 10:15. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

Times: 11:15 - 11:45. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £7.25 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.

Frank Wise School, Homebeam Close, Banbury, OX16 9RL. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 8:45 - 13:45. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 17 Oct - 19 Dec.

SUNDAY

PHYSICAL FUN

Rugbytots Banbury, Towcester & Northampton

Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way, Banbury, OX16 1ER. 0345 313 0286. www.rugbytots.co.uk.

Rugbytots - the world’s favourite rugby play programme Times: 9:35 - 10:20. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Times: 10:25 - 10:55. Ages: 2 yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 18 Oct - 27 Dec.

WEST OXFORD AREA

MONDAY

MUSIC & SIGNING

Tots Music

High Street Methodist Church, 40 High Street, Witney, OX28 6HG. 07957185753.

• Tots Music : 10:00 - 11:00.

Children's fun music group Ages: 6 mths. Cost: £4 per session (drop in).

Dates: 12 Oct - 16 Nov.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College West Oxfordshire

The Yoga Room, Balance Studios, 32 Bridge Street, Witney, OX28 1HY. • Juniors Class: 9:30 - 10:10.

• Toddlers Class: 10:30 - 11:10.

• Infants Class: 11:30 - 12:15.

Cost: £8.25 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct & 2 Nov - 7 Dec.

SWIMMING

Water Babies Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Oct - 21 Dec.

TUESDAY

MUSIC & SIGNING

Monkey Music Bicester, Kidlington and Witney

Burwell Hall, 357 Thorney Leys, Witney, OX28 5NP. 01865 428420. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Toddler Music Class Age 2+3 Times: 9:45 - 10:15. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

Times: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 11:15 - 11:45 & 12:00 - 12:30. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £7.25 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

SWIMMING

Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire

Shilton Pool, The Hill, Shilton, Burford, OX18 4AG. 01666 577377. www.puddleducks.com.

Your child has the potential and we have the expertise.

Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 4 yrs.

Times: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 1 yrs 3 mths - 2 ½ yrs.

Times: 12:15 - 12:45. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 3 mths.

Cost: £14 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

Water Babies Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec. Oct - Dec 2020 Toddle About Oxfordshire 23

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WEDNESDAY SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College West Oxfordshire

The High Street Methodist Church, 40 High Street, Witney, OX28 6HG. • Juniors Class: 9:30 - 10:10.

• Toddlers Class: 10:30 - 11:10.

• Infants Class: 11:30 - 12:15.

Cost: £8.25 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct & 4 Nov - 9 Dec.

DANCE & DRAMA

diddi dance Oxford & Surrounding

Witney, Oasis Family Church, 11 Fettiplace Road, Witney, OX28 5AP. 07922668740. www.diddidance.com.

Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

SWIMMING

Water Babies Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.

THURSDAY SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby Sensory

Carterton Community Centre, Marigold Square, Shilton Park, Carterton, OX18 1AX. 07717 757007. www.babysensory.com.

Free taster session.

Times: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 5 mths - 1 yrs 1 mths.

Times: 12:30 - 13:15. Ages: 0 - 5 mths.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

DANCE & DRAMA

Atomic Dance

Long Compton Village Hall, Main Street, Long Compton, CV36 5JJ. 07392348155 . www.atomicdance.co.uk .

• Mini Combo : 16:15 - 17:15.

Ages: 5 yrs - 7 ½ yrs. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 26 Nov.

SWIMMING

Water Babies Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Oct - 17 Dec.

FRIDAY

SWIMMING

Water Babies Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 16 Oct - 18 Dec.

SATURDAY

PHYSICAL FUN

Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kicks: 8:40 - 9:25.

Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.

• Junior Kickers (Witney): 9:35 - 10:20.

Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

• Mighty Kickers (Witney): 10:30 - 11:15.

Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £8.08 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct - 19 Dec.

SWIMMING

Water Babies Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 8:30 - 13:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 17 Oct - 19 Dec.

SUNDAY

PHYSICAL FUN

Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kicks: 9:05 - 9:50.

Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.

• Junior Kickers (Witney): 10:00 - 10:45.

Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

• Mighty Kickers (Witney): 10:55 - 11:40.

Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £8.08 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 18 Oct - 20 Dec.

Rugbytots Banbury, Towcester & Northampton

Chipping Norton Leisure Centre, Burford road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DY. 0345 313 0286. www.rugbytots.co.uk.

• Rugbytots (CNLC) Autumn / Winter 2020: 8:15 - 8:45 & 8:50 - 9:35.

Rugbytots - the world’s favourite rugby play programme Ages: 2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 18 Oct - 27 Dec.

SWIMMING

Water Babies Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 9:00 - 14:30. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 18 Oct - 20 Dec.

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

OXFORD CITY AREA

Fun development classes for parents and their 0-3 years old

Inspiring Play Together

Play

Move

Learn

COVID19 secure classes

Contact Bea or Donna 07986 990024 Book online at www.babycollege.co.uk

OXFORD CITY AREA

MONDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

South Oxford Family Room

Grandpont Nursery School & Childcare, South Oxford Family Room, 47, Whitehouse Road, Oxford, OX1 4QH. 01865 254875. www.grandpontnurseryschool.co.uk.

• Stay and Play with Story Time: 9:30 - 12:00.

Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: £1.50 per session (drop in).

Dates: 12 Oct - 28 Dec.

MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Oxford

NOA Community Centre, Diamond Place, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DP. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Award-winning preschool music classes Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Times: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College Oxford

(Note: temporarily at St. Albans’s Hall, Charles Street) normally at OU Sports Centre Iffley Road, Jackdaw Lane, Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EQ. 01865421879. www.babycollege.co.uk.

• Junior Class: 10:00 - 10:40. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 3 yrs.

• Toddler Class: 11:00 - 11:40. Ages: 9 mths - 1 ½ yrs.

• Infant Class: 12:00 - 12:40. Ages: 0 - 9 mths.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct, 2 Nov - 7 Dec, • Baby Massage Course: 13:15 - 14:05. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 9 Nov.

DANCE & DRAMA

diddi dance Oxford & Surrounding

West Oxford, West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road, Oxford OX2 0BT, Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0BT. 07922 668740. www.diddidance.com.

Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

PHYSICAL FUN

Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford

Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane Marston, Oxford, OX3 0NQ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kicks: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.

• Junior Kickers (Marston): 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 2 ½ - 3 ½ yrs.

Cost: £8.08 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 21 Dec.

Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford

Cherwell School (South Site Gym), Marston Ferry Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7EE. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Mighty Kickers: 16:30 - 17:15. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

• Mega Kickers: 17:20 - 18:05. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £8.08 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.

SWIMMING

Water Babies Oxford

Jurys Inn Oxford, Godstow Road, Oxford, OX2 8AL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 11:00 - 14:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Oct - 21 Dec.

Water Babies Oxford

Parkclub Oxford, Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 14:30 - 15:30. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.

TUESDAY SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College Oxford

Seacourt Hall Botley, 3 Church Way, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9SX. 01865421879. www.babycollege.co.uk.

• Junior Class: 9:45 - 10:25.

• Toddler Class: 10:45 - 11:25.

• Infants Class: 11:45 - 12:25.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct, 3 Nov - 8 Dec.

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OXFORD CITY AREA

For Music classes with a difference, come to Musicland Oxford (Risinghurst) Ages 2-8.

Transform the way your child learns music!

www.musiclandoxford.co.uk

WEDNESDAY

MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Oxford

The Coach House, Quarry Road, Headington, OX3 8NU. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Award-winning preschool music classes Times: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College Oxford

North Oxford Association Summertown, Diamond Place, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DP. 01865421879. www.babycollege.co.uk.

• Junior Class: 9:45 - 10:25. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 3 yrs.

• Toddler Class: 10:45 - 11:25. Ages: 9 mths - 1 ½ yrs.

• Infant Class: 11:45 - 12:25. Ages: 0 - 9 mths.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct, 4 Nov - 9 Dec.

THURSDAY SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

PHYSICAL FUN

Baby College Oxford

Matt Fiddes Martial Arts

All Saints Church House Headington, 39-41 New High Street, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7AL. 01865421879. www.babycollege.co.uk.

• Junior Class: 9:45 - 10:25. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 3 yrs.

• Toddler Class: 10:45 - 11:25. Ages: 9 mths - 1 ½ yrs.

• Infant Class: 11:45 - 12:25. Ages: 0 - 9 mths.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct, 5 Nov - 10 Dec.

New Marston Primary School, Copse Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 0EJ. 0800 0350415. www.mattfiddes.com.

• Mighty Matts: 17:00 - 17:45. Ages: 3 yrs - 6 yrs 11 mths.

• Junior and Family: 18:00 - 19:00. Ages: 7 - 99 yrs.

Dates: 13 Oct - 1 Dec. .

SWIMMING

Water Babies Oxford

Jurys Inn Oxford, Godstow Road, Oxford, OX2 8AL. 01869 325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Oct - 22 Dec.

Water Babies Oxford

Parkclub Oxford, Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Oct - 22 Dec.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Jeneration Fitness

All Saints Church House, New High Street, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7AL. 07779809299. www.jenerationfitness.co.uk.

• Tuesday HIIT Class: 9:15 - 10:00.

Cost: £5.50 per session (drop in).

• Tuesday Back to Fit Classes: 10:15 - 11:00.

Cost: £6 per session (drop in).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

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DANCE & DRAMA

diddi dance Oxford & Surrounding

Cutteslowe Pavillion, Cutteslowe Park, Oxford, OX2 8ES. 07922668740. www.diddidance.com.

Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

SWIMMING

Water Babies Oxford

Jurys Inn Oxford, Godstow Road, Oxford, OX2 8AL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Oct - 24 Dec.

Water Babies Oxford

Parkclub Oxford, Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 11:00 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Oct - 24 Dec.

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

OXFORD CITY AREA

HEALTH & WELLNESS

PHYSICAL FUN

Bury Knowle Park, 178 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9ED. 07779809299. www.jenerationfitness.co.uk.

• Outdoor HIIT: 9:15 - 10:00.

• Outdoor Back To Fit (Post Natal Class): 10:15 - 11:00.

Cost: £5 per session (drop in).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct.

Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane Marston, Oxford, OX3 0NQ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Mighty Kickers: 8:40 - 9:25 & 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 3½ yrs - 5yrs.

• Junior Kickers: 9:35 - 10:20. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

• Mega Kickers: 11:20 - 12:05. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £8.08 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct - 26 Dec.

Jeneration Fitness

FRIDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

South Oxford Family Room

Grandpont Nursery School & Childcare, South Oxford Family Room, 47, Whitehouse Road, Oxford, OX1 4QH. 01865 254875. www.grandpontnurseryschool.co.uk.

• Stay and Play with Story Time: 9:30 - 12:00.

Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: £1.50 per session (drop in).

Dates: 16 Oct - 25 Dec.

MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Oxford

St. Margaret’s Institute, Polseatd Road, Oxford, OX2 6TN. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Award-winning preschool music classes Times: 9:30 - 10:00 & 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Times: 10:15 - 10:45, 15:00 - 15:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 11:45 - 12:15 & 14:00 - 14:30. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs.

Times: 12:40 - 13:10. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.

Monkey Music Oxford

St Peter and St Paul Church Hall, Westway, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9JY. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Award-winning preschool music classes Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Times: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.

SATURDAY

MUSIC & SIGNING Musicland Oxford

Risinghurst Community Centre, Kiln Lane, Oxford, OX3 8HA. 07979 813252. www.musiclandoxford.co.uk.

• Scutterbugs: 10:00 - 10:30.

Ages: 2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct & 7 Nov - 28 Nov.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford

Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford

Cherwell School (South Site Gym), Marston Ferry Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7EE. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kicks: 9:10 - 9:55. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.

• Junior Kickers: 10:05 - 10:50. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

• Mighty Kickers: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £8.08 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct - 19 Dec.

SWIMMING

Water Babies Oxford

Parkclub Oxford, Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 9:00 - 12:30. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 17 Oct - 19 Dec.

SUNDAY

PHYSICAL FUN

Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford

Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane Marston, Oxford, OX3 0NQ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kicks: 9:05 - 9:50. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.

• Junior Kickers (Marston): 10:05 - 10:50. Ages: 2 ½ - 3 ½ yrs.

• Mighty Kickers (Marston): 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 3 ½ - 5 yrs.

Cost: £8.08 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 18 Oct - 20 Dec.

Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford

Sandhills Community Primary School, Terrett Avenue, Sandhills, Headington, OX3 8FN. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kicks: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.

• Mighty Kickers: 9:40 - 10:25. Ages: 3 ½ - 5 yrs.

• Mega Kickers - Running Outside: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £8.08 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 18 Oct - 20 Dec.

SWIMMING

Water Babies Oxford

Parkclub Oxford, Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 13:30 - 16:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 18 Oct - 20 Dec.

NTC De Droomtorens

St. Ebbe’s Primary School, Whitehouse Road, Oxford, OX1 4NA. 07770878536. www.dedroomtorens.org.uk.

• Ouder- en Kindgroep: 10:00 - 12:00.

Dutch speaking group: Vrij spelen, ontdekken, ontmoeten en creatief bezig zijn!

Ages: 1 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 14 Nov & 5 Dec.

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SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE & VALE OF WHITE HORSE AREA Baby Sensory Multi Award Winning Baby Classes

Our wonderful classes will introduce your baby to an amazing world of sensory delights!

To find your nearest class: Call: Emily on: 07717 757007 Email: wantage@babysensory.co.uk www.babysensory.com

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

SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE AREA

MONDAY

MUSIC & SIGNING

Boogie Beat South Oxfordshire

Northern Neighbourhood Community Centre, Great Western Park, Dan Read Parade, Didcot, OX11 6BD. 07787 121628. www.boogiebeat.co.uk.

Singing, dancing, fairy tales & bonding time Times: 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.

Times: 12:30 - 13:00. Ages: 0 - 9 mths.

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Boogie Mites South Oxfordshire

Grove Village Hall, Main Street, Grove, OX12 7JY. 07876 030129.

Discover the brain-boosting power of active music-making!

• Minis : 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 9 mths - 1 ½ yrs.

• Babies (birth to precrawling): 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Dates: 12 Oct, 26 Oct - 9 Nov & 16 Nov - 21 Dec. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Monkey Music Oxford

Christ Church Hall, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PL. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Award-winning preschool music classes Times: 9:15 - 9:45, 10:00 - 10:30 & 15:00 - 15:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 10:45 - 11:15 & 15:45 - 16:15. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs.

Times: 12:30 - 13:00 & 14:15 - 14:45. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

Monkey Music Oxford

Sprouts Play Barn, Millets Farm Centre, Frilford, Abingdon, OX13 5HB. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Award-winning preschool music classes • Times: 9:40 - 10:10. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs.

• Times: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

• Times: 11:15 - 11:45 & 15:00 - 15:30. Ages: 12 mths - 2 yrs.

• Times: 12:00 - 12:30 & 14:15 - 14:45. Ages: 3 - 12 mths.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

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SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT BBOWT

Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, OX14 4TE. 01235862024. www.bbowt.org.uk.

• Nature Tots: 9:30 - 11:00 & 12:30 - 14:00.

Outdoor nature play, crafts and stories.

Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 4 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct, 9 Nov & 7 Dec.

DANCE & DRAMA

diddi dance Oxford & Surrounding

Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road, Abingdon, OX14 3YH. 07922668740. www.diddidance.com.

Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

SWIMMING

Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire

Radley College Sports Centre, Kennington Road, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 2HR. 01666577377. www.puddleducks.com.

Your child has the potential and we have the expertise.

Times: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 4 yrs.

Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 yrs 3 mths - 2 ½ yrs.

Times: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 3 mths.

Times: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Cost: £14 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

Water Babies Oxford

The Park Club Milton, 17 Croft Drive, Milton Park, Abingdon, OX14 4RP. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 14:30 - 15:30. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 21 Dec.

Water Babies Oxford

Kingfisher School, Radley Road, Abingdon, OX14 3RR. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 15:30 - 17:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.

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

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MUSIC & SIGNING

Boogie Beat South Oxfordshire

East Challow Village Hall, Main Street, East Challow, Wantage, OX12 9SR. 07787 121628. www.boogiebeat.co.uk.

• Boogie Beat Babies: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 0 - 9 mths.

Singing, dancing, fairy tales & bonding time for you & baby • Boogie Beat Mixed Age: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.

Singing, Dancing, Fairy Tales and Fun! Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby Sensory (Wantage)

Grove Village Hall, Main Street, Grove, Wantage, OX12 7JY. 07717 757007. www.babysensory.com.

Times: 9:45 - 10:30 & 13:00 - 13:45. Ages: 5 mths - 1 yrs 1 mths.

Times: 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 mths.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

SWIMMING

Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire

SWIMMING

Oxford Swimming Academy

Radley College Pool, Kennington Road, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 2HR. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

• Baby & Preschool Classes: 9:30 - 12:00.

30 min lessons. Free trials available.

Ages: 4 mths - 4 yrs 9 mths. Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire

East Hanney Pool, Steventon Road, East Hanney, Wantage, OX12 0HS. 01666577377. www.puddleducks.com.

Your child has the potential and we have the expertise.

Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 3 mths.

Times: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 1 yrs 3 mths - 2 ½ yrs.

Times: 12:15 - 12:45. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 4 yrs.

Times: 12:15 - 12:45. Ages: 1 yrs 3 mths - 2 ½ yrs.

Cost: £14 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

THURSDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

First Steps Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub

Radley College Sports Centre, Kennington Road, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 2HR. 01666577377. www.puddleducks.com.

Your child has the potential and we have the expertise.

Times: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 1 yrs 3 mths - 2 ½ yrs.

Times: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 4 yrs.

Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 3 mths.

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec. Cost: £14 per session (booking essential).

First Steps Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub, High Street, Chalgrove, OX44 7ST. 01865 400234. www.firststepshub.org.uk.

• Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:00.

Book via Messenger or email info@firststepshub.org.uk Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 17 Dec.

Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire

Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford

Goring Heath Pool, Lavender Cottage, Cold Harbour, Goring Heath, Wallingford, RG8 7SX. 01666577377. www.puddleducks.com.

Your child has the potential and we have the expertise.

• Floaties: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

• Splashers: 10:30 - 11:00 & 12:30 - 13:00.

Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 3 mths.

• Kickers: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 1 yrs 3 mths - 2 ½ yrs.

• Little Dippers: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 4 yrs.

Cost: £14 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

Water Babies Oxford

The Park Club Milton, 17 Croft Drive, Milton Park, Abingdon, OX14 4RP. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Oct - 22 Dec.

Water Babies Oxford

Kingfisher School, Radley Road, Abingdon, OX14 3RR. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 17:15 - 18:15. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

WEDNESDAY

MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Oxford

Chinnor Rugby Club, Rectory Pavilion, Kingsey Road, Thame, OX9 3JL. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Award-winning preschool music classes Times: 9:15 - 9:45. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs.

Times: 10:10 - 10:40. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 10:55 - 11:25. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Times: 11:40 - 12:10. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

PHYSICAL FUN

Lord William’s School, Oxford Road, Thame, OX9 2AQ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Mighty Kickers: 16:25 - 17:10. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

• Mega Kickers: 17:15 - 18:00. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £8.08 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 17 Dec.

SWIMMING

Oxford Swimming Academy

Radley College Pool, Kennington Road, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 2HR. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

• Baby & Preschool Classes: 9:30 - 12:00.

30 min lessons. Free trials available.

Ages: 4 mths - 4 yrs 9 mths. Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

Oxford Swimming Academy

Harwell School, The Styles, Harwell, OX11 0HX. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

Times: 16:00 - 18:30. Ages: 2 yrs 5 mths - 8 yrs.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire

Goring Heath Pool, Lavender Cottage, Cold Harbour, Wallingford, RG8 7SX. 01666577377. www.puddleducks.com.

Your child has the potential and we have the expertise.

• Little Dippers: 10:00 - 10:30 & 12:00 - 12:30. Ages: 2 ½ - 4 yrs.

• Floaties: 10:30 - 11:00, 11:30 - 12:00 & 12:30 - 13:00.

Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

• Splashers: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 3 mths.

Cost: £14 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

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Wallingford, Abingdon, Didcot and Oxford

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

Family groups Active music-making Preschool & nursery sessions Early Years Practitioner training

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

Find out more! Email: lizziel@boogiemites.co.uk @BoogieMitesSouthOxon

Call Lucy on 07754 016612 or email: oxfordsouth@miniprofessors.co.uk

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Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire

East Hanney Pool, Steventon Road, East Hanney, Wantage, OX12 0HS. 01666577377. www.puddleducks.com.

Your child has the potential and we have the expertise.

Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 4 yrs.

Times: 10:45 - 11:15 & 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 3 mths.

Cost: £14 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

Baby Sensory (Wantage) HORSE AREA

Water Babies Oxford

The Park Club Milton, 17 Croft Drive, Milton Park, Abingdon, OX14 4RP. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 11:00 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Oct - 24 Dec.

Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, BBOWT

Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, OX14 4TE. 01235862024. www.bbowt.org.uk.

• Nature Tots: 9:30 - 11:00 & 12:30 - 14:00.

Outdoor nature play, crafts and stories.

Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 4 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct, 13 Nov & 11 Dec.

FRIDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

First Steps Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub

First Steps Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub, High Street, Chalgrove, OX44 7ST. 01865 400234. www.firststepshub.org.uk.

• Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:00.

Book via Messenger or email info@firststepshub.org.uk Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 18 Dec.

DANCE & DRAMA

diddi dance Oxford & Surrounding

Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road, Abingdon, OX14 3YH. 07922668740. www.diddidance.com.

Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.

MUSIC & SIGNING

Boogie Beat South Oxfordshire

SWIMMING

Abingdon, Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive, Abingdon, OX14 1XP. 07787 121628. www.boogiebeat.co.uk.

• Babies: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 0 - 9 mths.

• Mixed Age: 10:30 - 11:15 & 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.

Monkey Music Oxford

Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire

Centre 70, Kinecroft, Wallingford, OX10 0DT. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Award-winning preschool music classes • Heigh-Ho: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

• Jiggety-Jig: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

• Rock’n’Roll: 11:30 - 12:00 & 12:15 - 12:45. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.

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Grove Village Hall, Main Street, Grove, Wantage, OX12 7JY. 07717 757007. www.babysensory.com.

• Movers: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 5 mths - 1 yrs 1 mths.

• Non Movers: 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 mths.

• Non Movers & Movers: 13:00 - 13:45. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs 1 mths.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Nov - 18 Dec.

Radley College Sports Centre, Kennington Road, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 2HR. 01666577377. www.puddleducks.com.

Your child has the potential and we have the expertise.

Times: 9:20 - 9:50 & 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 4 yrs.

Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 yrs 3 mths - 2 ½ yrs.

Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 3 mths.

Cost: £14 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.

Water Babies Oxford

Kingfisher School, Radley Road, Abingdon, OX14 3RR. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 15:00 - 17:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 16 Oct - 18 Dec.

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

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Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford

diddi dance Oxford & Surrounding

PHYSICAL FUN

DANCE & DRAMA

Lord William’s School, Oxford Road, Thame, OX9 2AQ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kicks: 8:40 - 9:25. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.

• Junior Kickers: 9:35 - 10:20. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

• Mighty Kickers: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

• Mega Kickers: 11:20 - 12:05. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £8.08 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct - 19 Dec.

Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road, Abingdon, OX14 3YH. 07922668740. www.diddidance.com.

Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 18 Oct & 1 Nov - 20 Dec.

PHYSICAL FUN

Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford

Lord William’s School, Oxford Road, Thame, OX9 2AQ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kicks: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.

• Junior Kickers: 9:40 - 10:25. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

• Mighty Kickers: 10:35 - 11:20. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £8.08 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 18 Oct - 20 Dec.

SWIMMING

Oxford Swimming Academy

Harwell School, The Styles, Harwell, OX11 0HX. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

Times: 9:00 - 12:00. Ages: 2 yrs 5 mths - 8 yrs.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct - 24 Oct & 7 Nov - 19 Dec.

SWIMMING

Water Babies Oxford

The Park Club Milton, 17 Croft Drive, Milton Park, Abingdon, OX14 4RP. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 9:00 - 12:30. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 17 Oct - 19 Dec.

Water Babies Oxford

The Park Club Milton, 17 Croft Drive, Milton Park, Abingdon, OX14 4RP. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 13:30 - 16:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 18 Oct - 20 Dec.

Water Babies Oxford

Kingfisher School, Radley Road, Abingdon, OX14 3RR. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 12:30 - 15:30. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 17 Oct - 19 Dec.

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