Toddle About Oxfordshire April-June 2018 by Toddle About Magazine

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At last! Spring has arrived, and Toddle About is here to help you to make the most of the warmer weather and longer days.

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

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Come and Play at Winchester House

Following the huge success of last year's event, Buckinghamshire Railway Centre are running this year's Teddy's Train Ride event over two days! Kids with a teddy get in FREE and Teddy gets tes drive his own Steam Train Ride. Only 18 minu rd this is Oxfo from tes minu 30 and ter from Bices Days ming Stea al Norm a lovely family day out. th th th and Sun are running Wed 4 , Sun 8 , Wed 11 rides, rides on 15th April over Easter for steam train s and railway train el the miniature railway, the mod P.2 g. re.or lcent ksrai .buc www um. muse

Brand New Fairytale Experiences

There are loads of new attractions at Fairytale Farm for 2018. Try out the brand new interactive dancing water fountains. And visit the new Wilderness Walk ts and wildlife area, which includes a range of plan ehog boxes, hedg and bat bird, ding inclu tats, habi d, seed worl worm and l hote st log-piles, mini-bea and and nectar bar, bird feeding station h box and a hibernation boxes. There is also a touc grab a spade can you e giant vegetable patch, wher co.uk. P.6 arm. talef .fairy www ing. digg get and

In April 2018, Puddle Ducks will be launching their Baby & Pre-school swimming classes for 0-4 year olds on Tuesday mornings in Banbury and Friday mornings in Buckingham. They will also be starting their Swim Academy classes for 4-10 year olds in Buckingham on Fridays after school hours. For class timetables, online booking and more info, visit www.toddle.club/puddleducks-che rwell or email cherwell@puddleducks.com or call 01869 226223. 4 April-June 2018 Toddle About

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May Teddy's Train Ride: Sun 27 & Mon 28

Winchester House has launched their new 2020 Vision with many exciting initiatives including no academic lessons on Saturdays from September 2019. They will continue to offer small class sizes, allowing children to discover new interests, deve lop talents and make strong friendships. This is an exciting time for Winchester House. Do join their Nurs ery ‘Come & Play’ on Tuesday 22nd May or Open Morning on 12th May. Winchester Hous e is a school for 3-13 year old boys and girls in Brack ley. For details visit www.winchester-house.or g. P.11

Puddle Ducks Classes Come to Banbur y

South Oxon

New Baby Massage Classes

Baby massage is a wonderful way to create a bond with your baby through positive nurturing touch. With training from internationally renowned IAIM, Uma can help you create that bond using gentle strokes and mov ements. Classes are in Uma's home near Banbury on Mondays (2:30) and Wednesdays (11:30) wher e she creates a calming, relaxing environment. The course is for 5 consecutive weeks for babies from 8 weeks to pre-crawling. Call 07595164933 to find out more or visit babyloveheartmassage. P.26

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Belle (pictured) is the addition to the Rhino family at Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens. She is the fifth White Rhino to be born at the was different to Burford collection but her start in life s-off ’ policy ‘hand a have team al anim The r. any othe absolutely when vene inter with newborns and only to her leg y injur an had Belle sadly ssary nece nt veterinary soon after birth which needed urge ed. Successful attention, so she had to be hand-rear troduced re-in been now has she s mean t treatmen too! her meet now to her mum so you can www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk. P.6

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New Era for Musical Minis Oxfordshire

Musical Minis Oxfordshire is delighted to welcome new franchise owner Hayley Clements. Hayley has worked in music education for over 18 years and has loved attending Musical Minis cal Minis is a as a mum for the last two years. Musi lers and todd es, babi for p grou ic mus l pre-schoo urages enco on sessi tured pre-schoolers. Each struc lopment deve l tiona emo and ical phys itive, cogn and stories. through the use of music, instruments to join one of For more information about coming ey on the classes in your area contact Hayl 0 226209. P.27 hayley@musicalminis.co.uk or 0776

Welcoming the Spring with Music

Are you excited as spring finally arrives? Clockwork Music will miss the snow but will be welcoming the warmer weather with rhythms, rhymes, songs and dances about sunny days, sea trips, fishes and Caribbean soun ds. There will be new percussion instruments to explore and much fun to be had. All are welc ome to a free trial class at one of their venues in Headington, Thame, Summertown and Abingdon . Please contact Karen on karen@clockworkm usic.co.uk or 07757011539, or visit Clockwork MusicOxford or www.clockworkmusic.co.uk. P.34

Upcoming Mum2mum Markets

are a great Mum2mum Market nearly new sales oved items. As pre-l ty quali high sell and buy to place of your 100% keep and stall a book a seller you can find a huge takings on the day. As a buyer, you will clothes (0-6 choice of maternity, baby and children’s ition cond good in all t, men years), toys and equip s. Entry to the and a fraction of the high street price sales is £2 and children go free. Banbury: 9 June, 10:30-12:30 Bicester: 28 April, 10:30-12:30 Didcot: 21 April, 10:30-12:30 0 Oxford: 12 May & 30 June, 10:30-12:3 . co.uk rket. mma 2mu .mum www

FREE Reception Taster Days

St John’s Priory School is a small and friendly day prep school for boys and girls aged 3 – 11 years, situated in the heart of Banbury. The School is hosting FREE Reception Taster Days for children starting school in September 2018 & 2019 from Monday 23rd April – Friday 27th April . Workshops include: Jolly Phonics Workshop; Mag ical Adventures; Musical Workshop; Fores t School and French lesson. To book your FREE sessi ons, please contact us for more information on Gosborne@stjohnspriory.co.uk or 0129 5 25960. Find out more at www.stjohnspriory. co.uk. P.12

UK Baby College now in 11 areas across

The Baby College classes that Oxfordshire parents have been enjoying since 2005 are now available in even more locations. New classes in three areas launched in January Nottinghamshire and East in es Class . year this ing and classes down runn now nearby Derby are have started in Essex and the surrounding areas nnesburg Joha in es class even are e Ther up too. College Baby the e, hom to r in South Africa! Close sale. For for up is area e Tham & Vale y sbur Ayle franchising more info, details of Baby College co.uk. P.30 can be found at www.babycollege.

New Afternoon Classes for Monkey Mus ic

Due to popular demand, Monkey Music will be introducing Wednesday afternoon classes at Sprouts Play Barn, Millets Farm Centre near Abingdon from the summer term. The award winning, ageappropriate classes will be commencing from 18th April. Use their brand new online booking syste m to book a complimentary class at www.monkeym usic.co.uk. Monkey and Mo look forward to welc oming you to these lovely classes soon – celeb rating 25 years of magical Monkey Music! P.23

New Rugrats & Halfpints Centre Opens

The ever popular Rugrats and Halfpints in Banbury is now opening a second location in Cirencester. The company which specialises in sensory and soft play from birth is now taking over the old Magicland site, the largest play centre in a separate Gloucestershire. The centre, which will open end of March, will include a sensory area for under 3s, more. P.9 out find to ts.com sandhalfpin www.rugrat Visit more. lots and toddler frame, go karts, trampolines April-June 2018 Toddle About Oxfordshire 5

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MAKE THE MOST OF THE EASTER HOLIDAYS WITH THESE GREAT DAYS OUT

SHAKE OFF THOSE WINTRY BLUES AND ENJOY THE SPRING SUNSHINE WITH THESE FUN ACTIVITIES!

BIG EASTER BUNNY HUNT WATERPERRY GARDENS

FAIRYTALE FARM

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EASTER ACTIVITIES

Sat 24th March Sun 15th April, 10am - 5pm Join the Big Easter Bunny Hunt around the ornamental gardens. Find them all and claim a special Easter prize. £2 per child.

Fri 30th March Mon 2nd April, 10am - 5pm Visitors can meet the Easter Bunny in the Giant Rabbit Burrow, who will tell an Easter story and every child will receive a full size Easter egg.

Good Fri (30th March): Nick Cope returns to Cogges for two performances at 11am and 1pm.

Children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the garden entrance fee applies.

£3.50 per child visiting the Burrow, including Bunny Tale and Easter Egg.

Waterperry Gardens, Near Wheatley, Oxfordshire Tel: 01844 339254 www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

Southcombe, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 5QH www.fairytalefarm.co.uk

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Sat (31st March) & Sun (1st April): Easter trail (£2 includes prize). Meet the Animals-handling sessions at 11am & 2pm. Mon (2nd April): Storytime at 10.30am, 11am and 12pm Standard admission charges apply.

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Thurs 29 March Sun 15 April, 10am - 5.00pm

Sat 31st March - Sun 15th April, 10.00am - 5.00pm The free trail takes families on a journey through the Museum of Natural History and the Pitt Rivers Museum, to find specimens and objects associated with Easter, such as fossilised eggs belonging to a giant reptile that once roamed the land. Sticker reward for all children.

Tues 3rd & Sat 7th April, 10am - 12.30pm and 1 - 3pm

Help! The naughty Easter bunnies have escaped…can you help find them in the galleries? Follow the trail and claim a mini Easter Egg as your prize! Free with Admission. Mill Meadows, Henley-On-Thames, RG9 1BF Tel: 01491 415600 www.rrm.co.uk RiverAndRowingMuseum

The trail can be picked-up in both museums.

Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PW Tel: 01865 272 950 www.oum.ox.ac.uk morethanadodo

Abingdon Museum continues its popular kids craft programme with a festive special. Get Cracking is a fun hands-on workshop making Easter style crafts. What shell we make this time? Admission: Entry by donation Kempster Room, Museum Basement, Market Place Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, OX14 3HG www.abingdon.gov.uk AbingdonMuseum

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Easter Activities

Easter Sunday 1st April

Chick Cake

In a Jar

You’ll need a few items: • Sponge Cake Ingredients or Cake Mix (Buy a cake mix or follow your usual cake recipe)

• Yellow Food Colouring (Wilton colour gel) • Jars (Baby food jars are a perfect size) • Googly Eyes, Feathers, Orange Paper

1. Make some cake mixture, following your usual cake recipe, or the instructions with your cake mix.

5. Wait for the cakes to cool down, then put the lids on the jars to keep the cake fresh.

2. Add yellow food colouring to the cake mixture, stirring it in until the mixture is a bright yellow.

6. Now the really fun bit! Turn the cake jars into chicks before eating them. Fold a square of orange paper in half to make a beak and then stick it to the jar along with two googly eyes and two feathers.

3. Spoon the mixture into the jars, so they are about ¼ full. 4. Now cook the cake mixture. Put the jars into the microwave one at a time for 30 seconds (timing will depend on the size of your jar). Or, if the jars are oven proof, you can bake them in the oven following the recipe you are using.

This was such an easy activity, but so much fun, and who doesn’t love a craft they can eat!

Craft BY ‘messy little monster’. for more fun ideas visit www.messylittlemonster.com

HATCHING CHICK

SPRING SENSORY BIN

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Plastic eggs Little chicks Shredded paper Feathers Foam chicks and eggs

This Hatching Chick Spring Sensory Bin is great for imaginative play, learning to count and exploring different textures. The best bit is hatching the plastic easter eggs to see how many chicks are inside each egg!

1. Take the basket and fill it with as many different textures as you can for your little one to explore. We used shredded paper, feathers, foam eggs and chicks, but anything safe for children to handle can be used. 2. Fill the plastic eggs with little chicks (available from many shops around Easter time). Mix up the number of chicks that you place in each egg to make each one a surprise. 3. Let your child explore! They will have a great time collecting and hatching the plastic eggs. Encourage them to count the chicks in each egg. Once they have hatched all the chicks let them enjoy some imaginative play with all the goodies.

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ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2018 & 2019 RECEPTION PLACES At St John’s Priory, Banbury we believe that school plays an essential role in children’s lives and determines their academic, social and, probably, their occupational future. From the outset, your child’s interests and aptitudes are encouraged, nurtured and built upon; instilling in them a love of learning and offering a ‘bespoke’ approach to their education.

are supported and guided in a generous and sensitive manner. Our flexible wrap around care at the start and the end of the school day offer great value, in an environment our children feel is a ‘home from home.’ Every step of the way, from admission to senior school transition, we are on hand to support and to care about each of our children and their families.

Children at St John’s Priory School enjoy a very happy start to their education. Happy children love to learn. Our dedicated teachers inspire and nurture the children, helping to ensure that they become well-rounded, well-mannered and confident young people. Children are taught in cheerful, bright classrooms with excellent resources and also enjoy weekly Forest School sessions.

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At St John’s Priory, our ‘Family First’ approach ensures not only that your child feels secure and happy within our friendly environment but also that our families

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Winners

Baby & Toddler Photo Competition Winners

Thank you to everyone who entered the Winter Toddle Models competition, sponsored by Real Family Holidays. Picking a winner is basically the best and the worst job we have here... we love looking through your entries but how oh how to pick ONE winner from so many gorgeous pictures?! But we did it... somehow. And congratulations goes to Myah & Max Villiers! They have won a 7- night holiday with Real Family Holidays worth £800. Find out more about Real Family Holidays at www.real-family-holidays.org.

Bryony Hartnell Murphy, 3 years 9 months

Tala Abdelrahman, 2 years

Zara Lewis, 22 months

Ellis Bettles, 12 Months

Culain Johnstone, 8 months

Samuel Oliver Smith , 3 months

Teddy Nobes, 18 months

Jesse Luke Jackson, 1 year

Isabel Allison, 2 years 9 months

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Lucy Rose Wilby, 2 years 6 months

Eva Marks, 18 months

Freddie Fowler, 14 months

Megan Davis, 10 months

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TO ENTER: Send us a recent picture of your little one enjoying some outdoor fun! Sliding down a slide, dancing in the rain or just chilling on the grass - all count! Submit your photo by midnight on Sunday 20th May at:

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Controversy Corner

Giving the gift OF PARENTHOOD HOW AND WHY MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE TURNING TO

SURROGACY TO HAVE A CHILD

There has been a lot of talk about surrogacy in the news in recent weeks. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announced the arrival of their third child who was born thanks to a surrogate. More recently, Tom Daley and his husband Dustin Lance Black announced that they are expecting a child through surrogacy. These high-profile cases bring surrogacy into the spotlight, but they often bring up more questions than they answer. So what is surrogacy really all about? How does it work, who uses a surrogate and why would a woman carry a baby for another couple?

What is Surrogacy? Surrogacy is a way for a childless person to become a parent, with a surrogate carrying their child. People who want to have a child in this way are referred to as intended parents, or IPs. It is an amazing gift from a surrogate and her family to a person who, for many reasons, is not able to conceive a child themselves. It can be a wonderfully rewarding experience for everyone involved. For surrogates, it is a chance to do something truly extraordinary and create a family for someone else. For those who are unable to have children by any other means, surrogacy can be a light at the end of a very long tunnel.

Who Needs a Surrogate? Usually the woman (or ‘intended mother’) cannot conceive, or carry a child to term, due to a medical issue. Some common reasons why people may look into surrogacy are: • Recurrent miscarriages • Repeated failure of IVF treatment • Premature menopause, often as a result of cancer treatment • A hysterectomy, or an absent or abnormal uterus

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Surrogacy is fast becoming an accepted pathway to parenthood for many people in the UK and, with more women coming forward to act as a surrogate, the numbers of children born through surrogacy are only set to rise.

Is Surrogacy Legal? Altruistic surrogacy is legal in the UK. This means that a woman cannot be paid to be a surrogate – she may only receive reasonable expenses to cover the costs that she incurs in being pregnant for her intended parents. These expenses can range from loss of earnings to childcare, maternity clothes and extra food during the term of the pregnancy. A surrogate’s expenses will depend on her personal circumstances such as type of job, number of children and distance from her intended parents. Other legal requirements are that all parties must be domiciled in the UK, and that at least one of the intended parents are genetically related to the child that is conceived.

GPs and fertility doctors are now recommending surrogacy more frequently to women who experience these problems, due to surrogacy becoming more recognised, and a more trusted way of achieving a family. 16 April-June 2018 Toddle About

Since April 2010 it has also been possible for same-sex couples to undertake surrogacy in the UK, and these couples make up about 50% of those successfully becoming a family through surrogacy.

Currently, single people are unable to access surrogacy as the law states that intended parents must be married or in a long term relationship. This is set to change this year however due to legal reform, citing that single people can legally access surrogacy and apply for a parental order (the legal document giving parental responsibility to their child).

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The intended parents are usually involved in the birth, acting as the surrogate’s birth partner, ready to spend time having skin to skin contact with their newborn baby. In some cases an intended mother may be able to induce lactation and feed her baby herself.

Advertising for a surrogate is not allowed, nor is advertising to be a surrogate, which makes it increasingly difficult for those looking into surrogacy to find a surrogate. Becoming part of a surrogacy organisation can be a way for surrogates and intended parents to meet each other without having to advertise.

What Happens After the Birth? After the birth, the intended parents take their child home while the surrogate enjoys some well-deserved rest. Contact between the intended parents and the surrogate continues - the friendship created between them is often lifelong and doesn’t end when the baby arrives.

How Does it Work? There are two types of surrogacy: ‘straight’ and ‘host’. Straight (or traditional) surrogacy is the simplest and least expensive form of surrogacy and is also known as artificial insemination. The surrogate uses an insemination kit to become pregnant using the intended father’s semen. The baby will therefore be conceived using the surrogate’s egg.

Becoming the Legal Parents At the moment of birth, the woman who gives birth to a child is regarded as the legal mother, regardless of the child’s genetic origins. Her husband/partner, if she has one, is regarded as the legal father. If the surrogate is unmarried however then the genetic parent can be named on the birth certificate.

Some people prefer to use a clinic for inseminations, but it can also happen at home and can therefore seem a more natural and less ‘medical’ way of becoming pregnant than host surrogacy. It can, however, be harder emotionally for both the surrogate and the intended parents. Host (or gestational) surrogacy is when IVF is used, either with the eggs of the intended mother, or with donor eggs. The surrogate therefore does not use her own eggs, and is genetically unrelated to the baby. It is physically more complicated and considerably more expensive than straight surrogacy (although many IPs can have some costs covered by the NHS), and always takes place in a fertility clinic. Some surrogates prefer this method as they may not be comfortable with using their own eggs in surrogacy.

Are the Intended Parents Involved in the Pregnancy? When a surrogate falls pregnant, the intended parents are encouraged to be involved in the pregnancy - after all, it is their child. Midwife appointments and scans etc. are normally attended by everyone, with the surrogate providing updates on baby’s movements and kicks on an ongoing basis. Surrogacy works best when there is trust and friendship involved, so they normally get together throughout the pregnancy a lot, with lots of time spent with each other’s families. It is an exciting time for all involved and is treated like a normal pregnancy throughout.

So the intended parents need to apply for a parental order. Parental orders are there to address parenthood issues following surrogacy. Like an adoption order, a parental order reassigns parenthood, extinguishing the parental status of the surrogate parents, and conferring full parental status and parental responsibility to the Intended Parents.

Why Would Someone Want to be a Surrogate? Most surrogates feel great empathy for intended parents who, for whatever reason, cannot carry a child of their own. They know the great joy their children have given them and want intended parents to experience this joy too. It is usually just as simple as that: it sounds extraordinary, but it’s true. A surrogates’ bond is with her intended parents, not the baby. The friendship sustained during the surrogacy process ensures that a surrogate has no desire to keep a child born through surrogacy. The baby doesn’t feel like the surrogates’ own child, and lots of surrogates report that a surrogate pregnancy is very different from their own pregnancies. Watching a previously childless parent with their child is such a positive experience for surrogates, it usually means that a surrogate rarely does it only once.

Sarah Jones has been a member of Surrogacy UK for more than 15 years. She gave birth to her first surrogate baby in 2004, the second in 2005 and after completing her own family, returned to give birth to her third surrogate baby in 2013 and a fourth in 2016. Having experienced these relationships, Sarah felt she wanted to give back to the organisation and has volunteered in various roles over the years. She joined the Board of Trustees in 2013 and is the current Chair of Surrogacy UK. Surrogacy Information Day is in Manchester 21st April - visit

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The issue of sleep when there’s a new baby in the house can be such a pressing need that any advice offering a glimmer of hope seems to be worth a try. It is the “magic diet pill” or “elixir of youth” subject for many parents that leaves us vulnerable to spending money on books and seeking advice that may or may not be helpful and actually may just make us feel guilty and inadequate. There is no guarantee that what “worked” for someone else’s baby is going to work for your unique (and very special) baby. If you are looking for a magic solution here to get back to sleeping like you did before you had a baby then look away now. But, if you would like to start to understand why babies sleep like they do and a little about normal sleep development then read on…

Why do babies sleep like they do? There are many factors that affect how well and how long a baby will sleep. One fact that is inescapable is the size of their little tummies of course but there are other factors to consider… Babies’ brain activity during sleep is different from adults. A baby has a shorter sleep cycle than an adult of about 60 minutes and, like adults, different phases of sleep. An adult will drop pretty quickly into deep “quiet” or “restorative” sleep within a few minutes of falling asleep, but a baby will spend about 20 minutes in REM sleep or “active” sleep first. During this active sleep period the brain is

busy making new neural connections and growing. Babies who sleep within an hour of learning something new are much more likely to retain that knowledge (a great reason for reading at bedtime). During the REM phase of sleep, a baby can easily be wakened. It is not fully understood why some babies wake more frequently than others but there are lots of theories! Possible reasons are hunger, separation anxiety, learning new skills and waking with the urge to practice them, and of course, teething or other discomforts. Learning your baby’s cues and understanding more about different development stages can help you respond to your baby’s needs in the night. To fully understand why babies sleep like they do and to make sure you set realistic expectations it is also worth considering how we evolved too. “Anthropologists think about human babies differently to most other people … Western baby-care practices are rather recent developments, and the biology of human babies expects something rather different than 21st century families might provide.” – Infant Sleep Information Source. Where can you find out more? For evidence-based information about sleep in the first year of a baby’s life we love The Infant Sleep Information Source from Durham University. www.isisonline.org.uk. We think you’ll find it interesting, refreshing, realistic and empowering.

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Sorry

Seems to be the Hardest Word…

How many times do we ask our children to say they are sorry? How many times do we ‘make’ children apologise for something they have said or done? As a parent and a teacher, I always ‘ask’ children to say sorry, although I insist on taking it a step further. I ask children to be specific. Saying sorry is easy and doesn’t really mean anything if it’s not linked to what you are sorry for. When children are specific with their apology, they are actually thinking about what they have done and whether it was a good choice.

But what about adults?

I’m a parent – we’re only human! We have bad days when we are less tolerant than usual or even a tad grumpy! However, if we can hold our hands up and say sorry to our children, then they can learn from us. Your apology might sound a bit like this:

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to sound grumpy, I’m not feeling well today and I’m having a bad day. I shouldn’t have reacted that way towards you. I’m sorry.”

So, for example, “I’m sorry for hitting Billy with my pencil case.” But what about adults? Should we apologise to our children when we get it wrong? It’s funny how hard it can be to say sorry when you’re the parent. As adults, we often feel that our children should do as they’re told – without question. And we really don’t like to admit when we’re wrong. We might feel that backing down and compromising will send the wrong message to our children - it might reduce our authority, or let them feel that “they have got away with it”. However, I believe we should ALWAYS be prepared to apologise for our behaviour. And we should say sorry specifically for something we have said or done, in exactly the same way our children should. We know that children learn from their experiences and from the people around them. So, if what they see around them in their world are good role models who are saying sorry and admitting when they are wrong, then that is the behaviour that they will emulate.

When we say sorry for our behaviour and can admit that we are wrong, children learn empathy, it builds a bond of trust and respect within the relationship and it also helps to de-escalate the situation. When we apologise, our children see this as us being fair and that we are trying to understand and listen to them. Children also learn that when they have moments where their emotions are ‘out of control,’ that it is normal and, in fact, adults experience similar issues and have learnt how to manage their emotions. They see that they can do the same. As an adult, saying sorry benefits everyone. It helps to develop children’s social development and enhances their ability to self-regulate their behaviour. It demonstrates the need to consider other people’s feelings. So, next time you find yourself in conflict with your child, think,

“Am I in the wrong?”, And remember the power of saying sorry…

Anne Goldsmith is a Positive Behaviour Consultant & Parenting Coach. She runs Behaviour First Consultancy, offering 1 to 1 coaching for children aged 3 – 16 and their parents in private and school settings. “Behaviour first – learning, achievement and success follows.” For more information on this topic, visit behaviourfirstconsultancy to watch Anne’s video on ‘sorry seems to the hardest word’ 24 April-June 2018 Toddle About

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Shutford Baby and Toddler Group

12:30-14:30T at The Village Hall, Banbury Road OX15 6JD. Wendy: 01295 780937; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in).

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9:30-11:30TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060; For 0s, £1 per child (drop in). Newborns to Pre walkers.

Adderbury Babies and Toddler Group

16:00-18:00T 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

10:00-12:30TH 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.

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10:00-13:00TH at Salvation Army Building OX26 4FR. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, (please book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

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10:00 & 11:00T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Middleton Cheney Mums N Bubs Yoga

12:30-13:30T at Lisa Valentine Yoga, The Core Zone, Stone Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495; For mums & babies, £48 (book by term).

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9:45-11:30T at Aynho Village Hall, Croughton Road (opposite Cartwright Hotel) OX17 3AP. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Classes at 9.45am & 10.45am.

Ma Mites Tots Group

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.

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9:45-13:00T at St Hughs Church Hall, Ruskin Road OX16 9HU. Helen: 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, (please book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

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.

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10:00-11:30T at Depuis Centre, St John’s Church OX16 9AF. 01295 262073; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

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Banbury Library Rhymetime

9:45-13:15T 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.

10:00-10:30TH at Banbury Library, Marlborough Road OX16 5DB. 01295 262282; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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Banbury Twins or More

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

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.

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10:00-12:00TH at Tudor Hall School, Wykham Park OX16 9UR. 01869 226223; For 0 - 4s, £14 per session (book by 8-week term).

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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.

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10:30-11:00TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060; For 1 - 4s, £3.50 per session (please book).

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9:30-12:30T at Fringford Village Hall, The Green OX27 8DY. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, (please book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Musical Minis

9:45-11:30TH at Langford Village Hall, Peregrine Way OX26 6XX. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Melody Music Baby Sensory Rhythm & Rhyme

10:00-11:00T at St Edburg’s Church Hall, Old Place Yard OX26 6AU. 07963 215979; For 0 2s, £3.50 per child (please book). 0-18mths.

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

Musical Minis

13:45-14:30T at Emmanuel Church Bicester, Barberry Place OX26 3HA. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). 45 minute structured music sessions.

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10:30-12:50T at Banbury Rugby Club, Oxford Road OX15 4AF. Nikki: 07714 205380; For 0 1s, £7.25 per session (book by term). 10.30am: 6-13mths & 11.50am: 0-6mths.Free trials.

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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.

10:00-12:00T at Banbury Rugby Club, Oxford Road OX15 4AF. 07906 055591; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

St Francis Tots Group

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

Adderbury Tots Group

10:00-12:30TH 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.

Baby Ballet

10:30-11:00TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060; For 1 - 4s, £3.50 per session (please book).

Bicester

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.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Bicester Emmanuel Church, 2 Barberry Place OX26 3HA. Helen: 07906 055591; For 0s, (please book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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.

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).

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Adderbury

9:15-10:15T at Launton Sports and Social Club, 5 Bicester Road OX26 5DP. 07963 215979; For 0 - 4s, £3.50 per child (please book).

Musical Minis

11:15-12:00T at Lucy Plackett Activity Centre, Round Close Road OX17 3EP. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Every other week, runs 12:45 - 1:30pm.

Milcombe

Baby Massage

11:30-12:50TH at Baby Love Heart. 07595 164933; For 0s, £50 (book by 5-week term). Address confirmed once booked. 5week course.

Thursday

Ambrosden Musical Minis

13:30-14:15T at Arncott Village Hall, Murcott Road OX25 1PL. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Banbury

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.

Banbury

Mollington Diddy Dots

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

Classes in Bicester, Oxford, Woodstock, Aynho, Banbury and Adderbury. For more information contact Hayley Clements Email: hayley@musicalminis.co.uk Tel: 07760 226209

The Sunshine Centre

Come & Play: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Call centre to confirm group running. Health Visitor Clinic: 10:0011:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE per family (drop in). Baby weighing and health advice. at The Sunshine Centre, Edmunds Road OX16 0PJ. 01295 276769.

Musical Minis

9:45-10:30T at Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way OX16 1ER. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 4s, £5 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions for preschoolers.

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BABY MASSAGE for babies 8 weeks+ Suitable for babies ages 8 weeks and over

16:00-16:45TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060; For 3 - 5s, £4 per class (please book). For 3-10 year olds.

Bicester

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In the Water

11:00-11:45TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 012952 50060; For 1 - 5s, (please book). New look dance class every Thursday,Run by Come to my Party.

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

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.

Baby massage can help: • Relieve wind, colic, constipation, teething and more • Create and develop the bond between you and your baby • Provides relaxation for you both • Stimulates and supports your baby’s physical, emotional and social development Classes near Deddington and Middleton Cheney

Rhythm and Dance

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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.

Baby Sensory Classes

9:45-11:30TH at Grimsbury Community Centre, Burchester Place OX16 3WT. Nikki: 07714 205380; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per session (book by term). 9.45am:613mths & 10.45am: 0-6mths.Free trials.

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

Bicester

Movers and Groovers

9:30-10:30T at Chesterton Communtiy Centre, 2 Geminus Road OX26 1BJ. 07518 434710; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 (please book).

Musical Minis

9:30-10:15T at Fritwell Village Hall, Fewcott Road OX27 7QA. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Suitable for babies ages 8 weeks and over. Please contact Bumps & Babies Group Musical Minis 10:00-11:30TH at Emmanuel Jo 07751684693 or jo@easemasagetherapies.co.uk 10:00-11:45T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bure Park OX26 3HA. Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Hayley: For bump - 1s, £1.50 (donation). Harwell 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session Breastfeeding support, speakers, free tasters. Baby & Preschool Swimming Classes (please book). Classes at 10.00am & 11.00am. Water Babies Swimming Classes 16:00-18:00T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Water Babies Classes 12:00-12:30T at Bardwell School, Hendon Harwell School OX11 0HX. 07870 662483; For 12:00-18:00T at Bardwell School, Hendon Place OX26 4RZ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, 2½ - 5s, £1 per class (book by 6-week term). Place OX26 4RZ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action Kidlington packed, progressive swim classes. packed, progressive swim classes. Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes Calvert Green 10:00-12:00T at Kidlington Baptist Church, Hook Norton Musical Minis High Street OX5 2DS. Melissa: 07969 071661; Friday Toddler Group 9:45-11:30T at Calvert Green Community For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). 9:00-11:30T at Hook Norton Baptist Church Hall, Cotswolds Way MK18 2FJ. Hayley: 07760 Hall (opp. Library), Netting Street OX15 5NJ. Middleton Cheney 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please 01608 730719; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family book). Classes at 9.45am & 10.45am. Lisa Valentine Yoga (drop in). Mums N Bubs + Wrigglers Yoga: 11:15-12:15T Chesterton at Lisa Valentine Yoga, The Core Zone, Stone Kidlington Melody Music Rhythm, Rhyme & Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495; £48 Little Kickers Football Classes (book by 6-week term). For mums and their Story Time 10:35-12:10TH at Kidlington Scout Centre, little ones. 10:30-11:30T at Chesterton Community Blenheim Rd OX5 2JS. Kieran: 07412 480804; Lisa Valentine Pregnancy Yoga: 18:00-18:50T; Centre, 2 Geminus Road OX26 1BJ. 07963 For 1 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes For bump, £48 (book by 6-week term). 215979; For 0 - 4s, £3.50 per child (please from 18m - 5 yrs. at The Core Zone, Stone Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: book). 07957 215495

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Water Babies Swimming Classes

Kirtlington Busy Bees

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.

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.

Harwell

Middleton Cheney

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

Lisa Valentine Yoga

Mums N Bubs Yoga: 11:15-12:15T; For mums & babes, £48 (book by term). Pregnancy Yoga: 12:30-13:20T; For bump, £48 (book by term). at The Core Zone, Stone Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495.

9:00-12:00T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Harwell School OX11 0HX. 07870 662483; For 2 - 5s, £1 per class (book by 6-week term). For 2½yrs+.

Kidlington

Saturday

Little Kickers Football Classes

Banbury

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.

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.

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Monday

NCT Bumps and Babies Group

Baby Sensory Classes

10:00-11:30TH at Bethany Room at High Street Methodist Church, 40 High Street OX28 6HG. For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Every 2nd & 4th Mon.

Carterton Rhymetime

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

Carterton

10:00-12:15T at Carterton Community Centre, Marigold Square OX18 1AX. 07907 228019; For 0 - 1s, £7.50 per session (book by term). 10am:6-13mths, 11.15am:0-7mths. 10:30-11:00TH at Carterton Library, 6 Alvescot Road OX18 3JH. 01993 841492; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Eynsham

Eynsham Rhymetime

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

Great Rollright Musical Minis

10:45-11:30T at Village Hall, High Street OX7 5SW. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Standlake

Baby and Preschool Swim Classes

9:30-11:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Lincoln Farm Park OX29 7RH. 07870 662483; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). 3mths upwards. Tues classes: 9.1511.45am & 6-7pm.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

13:15-14:15T at Lincoln Farm Park, High Street OX29 7RH. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Witney

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.

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).

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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.

Woodstock

Musical Minis

9:45-11:30T at St. Hughes of Lincoln Roman Catholic Church, Hensington Road OX20 1JH. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Classes at 9.45am & 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, £5 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Standlake

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

9:15-11:45T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Lincoln Farm Park OX29 7RH. 07870 662483; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). 3mths upwards. Tues classes: 9.1511.45am & 6-7pm.

Tackley

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.

Witney

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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.

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, £7 per class (book by term).

Wednesday

Bladon

Bladon Baby and Toddler Group

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.

Chipping Norton

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Glyme Hall, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (please book). Help your baby communicate BEFORE speech.

Health Visitor Drop In Clinic

13:00-14:00TH at ACE Centre Charity Family Service, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Inc breastfeeding support.

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 welcome!

Standlake

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

18:00-19:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Lincoln Farm Park OX29 7RH. 07870 662483; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). 3mths upwards.

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Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Eynsham Baptist Church Hall, Lombard Street OX29 4HT. 07800 818625; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). First session free.

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 12week term). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-11:30T 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.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

14:15-15:45T at Eynsham Hall, North Leigh OX29 6PN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Woodstock

Stonesfield

Stonesfield Mother, Baby and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T 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.

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

Thursday

Water Babies Swimming Classes

St Mary’s Cogglets at Madley

10:00-12:00T at The High Street Methodist Church, High Street OX28 6HG. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term).

Witney

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

Friday

Carterton

Carterton Library Rhymetime

Chipping Norton Soft Play

10:00-11:30T at ACE Centre Charity Family Service, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in).

Standlake

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:10-12:40T at Lincoln Farm Park, High Street OX29 7RH. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

13:00-14:00T at Eynsham Hall, North Leigh OX29 6PN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Saturday

Chipping Norton

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.

Standlake

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:00-12:30T at Minster Lovell OX29 0RN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Baby College

Woodstock Library Rhymetime

Minster Lovell Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at The Village Hall, Brize Norton Road OX29 0SP. 07917 768122; For bump - 4s, £2.50 per session (drop in). Great range of ages,toys and activities.

9:00-10:30T at Lincoln Farm Park, High Street OX29 7RH. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Witney

Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Eynsham Baptist Church Hall, Lombard Street OX29 4HT. 07800 818625; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). First session free.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:30T 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.

North Leigh Baby & Toddler Group

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

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.

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:40-11:05TH at Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Sunday

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-12:30T 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 Kickers Football Classes

9:15-11:45TH at Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

12:00-14:00T at Oxford Witney Hotel, Ducklington Lane OX28 4EX. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

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Monday

Clockwork Music

Baby College Baby Massage

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). Call for age/times of classes.

Headington

14:30-15:30T at The Park Club, Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Botley

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.

Back to Fit & HIIT Fitness Classes

9:15-11:00T at Jeneration Fitness, Quarry Pavilion OX3 8NQ. 07779 809299; For 0 - 4s, £8 per session (please book). Various Classes/ Times. jenerationfitness.co.uk. £5 if booked or £8 drop in.

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Littlemore

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Marston

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.

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Oxford

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.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-13:00T at Cutteslowe Community Centre, Wren Road OX2 7SZ. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term).

St Aldates Church

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

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Oxford

BabyMania

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.

St Nicholas Coffee Morning

Inspiring Play Together

Monkey Music

0-3

10:00-12:30T at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.Various times/classes.

Georgia, James, Livia & Jude

Summertown Monkey Music

Book online at www.babycollege.co.uk

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

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.

Tuesday

Botley

Baby College Development Classes

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.

Littlemore

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-11:00T at The Park Club, Ozone Leisure Park, 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 and 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 and toddler drop-in

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.

Jam and Juice

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

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Puddle Ducks Swimming

10:00-11:30T at Summer Fields School, Mayfield Road OX2 7EN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

10:30-14:00T at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, New Inn Hall Street OX1 2DH. 01865 243216; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Rhymetime

10:00-12:00T at North Oxford www.playmusicland.com Association Community Centre, Diamond Place OX2 7DP. Flick: Forest Tots 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, 10:30-13:00T at Hill End Outdoor Centre, friendly music classes.Various times/classes. Eynsham Road OX2 9NJ. 01865 863510; For

Family Fun

9:00-10:30T at Daisy Class at St Nicholas School, Raymund Road OX3 0PJ. 01865 242838; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Crafts,toys,singing & story time.

For more information please contact Bea or Donna on 01865 436920 or at oxford@babycollege.co.uk Rainbow House Cafe & Play

11:00-11:30TH at Oxford County Library, Queen Street OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509 or 01865 815549; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 13:30-14:15T at The Jericho Community Centre, 33A Canal Street OX2 6BQ. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

“We’ve enjoyed every class

YEARS and learnt a lot along the way”

Rhymetime

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Development Classes

0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in).

Summertown

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, and spacious drop-in group for parents/carers.

Wolvercote

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-10:30T 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.

Wednesday

Cowley

Cowley Library Rhymetime

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

Headington

Monkey Music

10:00-11:50T at The Coach House, Quarry Road OX3 8NU. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes. Varies times/classes.

Splat

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.

HIIT Fitness Classes

14:00-14:45T at Margaret Road Recreation Ground, Margaret Road OX3 8NQ. 07779 809299; For 0 - 4s, £8 per session (please book). £5 if booked or £8 drop in.

11:00-11:30TH at Oxford County Library, Queen Street OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509 or 01865 815549; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Summertown

Baby College Development Classes

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.

Clockwork Music

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. For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Sometimes on in hols informally.

Thame

Starting from a Story

13:00-14:30T at Red Kite Family Centre, 99 Southern Road OX9 2DY. 01844 261163; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Not on 1st Weds of month.

Wolvercote

Wolvercote Drop-in for Tots

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

Thursday

Banbury

Junior Ballet

16:00-16:30TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060; For 4 - 8s, £3.50 per session (please book).

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).

Headington

Baby College Development Classes

Baby College Baby Massage 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 Swimming Academy Mainstream Swimming Classes

Water Babies 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.

18:15-19:15T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Headington School OX3 7TD. 07870 662483; For 4 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term).

Littlemore

10:30-12:00T at The Park Club, Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Feeding Young Imaginations Through Sport

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.Various times/classes.

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.

St Clements Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at St Clement’s Centre, Cross Street OX4 1DA. 01865 246674; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Play, Singing, refreshments & lots of fun.

Puddle Ducks Swimming

9:30-11:30T at Summer Fields School, Mayfield Road OX2 7EN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

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

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Buttercup Music

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

St Nicholas Coffee Morning

10:00-12:00TH at Cutteslowe Community Centre, 31 Wren Road OX2 7SX. 01865 311172; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Monkey Music

9:00-10:30T at Daisy Class at St Nicholas School, Raymund Road OX3 0PJ. 01865 242838; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Crafts , toys & songs.

Stay and Play

Crazy Little Sling

9:20-16:10T at St. Margaret’s Institute, Polstead Road OX2 6TN. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes. Various times/classes.

Rainbow House Cafe and Play

10:30-14:00T at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, New Inn Hall Street OX1 2DH. 01865 243216; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-12:00TH at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. For bump - 5s, £3 per session (drop in). 3rd Thurs of month. 10:30-14:00T at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, New Inn Hall Street OX1 2DH. 01865 243216; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Risinghurst

Japanese Toddler Group

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

Summertown

Rainbow House Cafe and Play Rhymetime

11:00-11:30TH at Oxford County Library, Queen Street OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509 or 01865 815549; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Oxford Sling Library

12:30-14:30TH at St Albans Hall, Charles Street OX4 3AH. For bump - 5s, £5 per session (drop in). Every 2 weeks, check www. oxfordslinglibrary.co.uk for dates.

Musical Minis

9:50-10:35T at North Oxfordshire Association Community Centre, Ferry Pool Road OX2 7DP. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Friday

Saturday

Headington

Oxford Swimming Academy Mainstream Swimming Classes

14:30-17:30T at Headington School OX3 7TD. 07870 662483; For 4 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term).

Headington

Littlemore

Relax Kids Little Stars

10:00-11:00T at New Marston Pastrol Centre, Jack Straws Lane OX3 0DL. 07788 746 157; For 0 - 5s, £35 (book by term). check website for class changes.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-12:00T at The Park Club, Ozone Leisure Park, 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

8:40-12:00TH 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, £5.50 per class (book by 10-week term). For 2-10yrs - Classes: 9.40am, 10.15am, 10.45am & 11.15am.

De Droomtorentjes

10:00-12:00T at St. Ebbe’s Primary School, Whitehouse Road OX1 4NA. droomtorentjes@gmail.com; For 0 - 5s, £3 (drop in). Dutch speaking parent & toddler group, once a month,email for more info.

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.

Sunday

Headington

Little Kickers Football Classes

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.

Littlemore

Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:00-15:30T at The Park Club, Ozone Leisure Park, 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

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.

Oxford

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:00-10:00T at Summer Fields School, Mayfield Road OX2 7EN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

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Monday

Abingdon

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). 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. Various times/classes.

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

St Helen’s Baby and Toddler Group

Abbey Toddlers

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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.

9:30-12:15T 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). Two sessions: 9.30-10.45am & 11am12.15pm.

9:30-11:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

10:00-12:00T at Abbey Baptist Church, Checker Walk OX14 3JB. 01235 797948; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Toys,crafts,singing & refreshments.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Arts & Crafts

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Berinsfield

Stay & Play

10:00-12:00TH at The Berin Centre, Wimblestraw Road OX10 7LZ. 01865 341944; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). H/V available on Monday.

Baby Sensory Multi Award Winning Baby Classes

Chalgrove

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

10:00-11:30T at First Steps Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub, High Street OX44 7ST. 01865 400234; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

To find your nearest class: Call: Emily on: 07907 228019 Email: wantage@babysensory.co.uk www.babysensory.com

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Chinnor

Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at Red Kite Family Centre @ Chinnor Library, Station Road OX39 4PU. 01844 261163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:30-11:30TH at Chinnor Village Hall, Church Road OX39 4PQ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 4s, £4.50 (drop in). 2nd & 4th Tues of month. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

9:30-13:30T at Didcot Conservative Club, Foxhall Road OX11 7AD. 01980 849354; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Times: 9.30-10.30am & 12.301.30pm: 0-13mths, 11-12noon: 0-7mths.

Didcot

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

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

12:30-14:30TH at Didcot Baptist Church, 43 Wantage Road OX11 0BS. For bump - 1s, £1 (drop in). 0-non walking. £1 donation for tea/coffee welcome.

Didcot Sling Library

12:30-14:30TH at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 0BS. 07581 022342; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). Once a month, call for dates.

Horspath

Horspath Toddler Group

9:15-11:15T at Horspath Village Hall, Oxford Road OX33 1RT. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in).

Thame

Cha Char Chimps Show

10:30-11:15T at Thame Leisure Centre (in the small hall), Oxford Road OX9 2BB. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Wallingford

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.

The Green Bean Sling Meet and Library APUK Group

9:30-11:30TH at The King Alfred Scout Hall, Springfield Road OX12 8ES. 07971 674110; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per session (drop in). Sling Library on 3rd Mon of month.

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

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

Tuesday

Stay & Play with Messy Play

Abingdon

Mini Professors

10:00-12:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

9:15-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Childrens Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). 9:45-11:40T at Wallingford Sports Park, Hithercroft Road OX10 9RB. 07754 016612; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term). Classes at: 9.45-10.25am (2-3yrs); 1111.40am (3-5yrs).

Baby Sensory

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

Storytime

Chinnor

Didcot

Rhymetime

Didcot Baby Monday

Childminder Drop-in: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Small donations appreciated. Stay & Play: 13:15-14:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). H/V available on Monday. at The Berin Centre, Wimblestraw Road OX10 7LZ. 01865 341944.

Baby Sensory

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

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

Berinsfield

The Berin Centre

15:30-16:00TH at Wallingford Library, High Street OX10 0DB. 01491 837395; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:30-11:15T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235 817409; For 0 - 3s, £2.50 per family (please book). £2.50 per family (2 children),50p per extra child.

Faringdon

Baby Sensory

10:00-12:15T at The Pump House Project, Swan Lane SN7 7AF. 07907 228019; For 0 - 1s, £7.50 per session (book by term). 10am:6-13mths, 11.15am:0-7mths.

Goring Heath

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:45-10:45T 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.

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).

Thame

Monkey Music

9:20-12:30T at Girlguiding HQ, Southern Road OX9 2EE. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes. Various times/classes.

Clockwork Music

9:30-12:10T 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.

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

Wallingford

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:15-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Childrens Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

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. 17:15-18:15T at Kingfisher School, Radley Road OX14 3RR. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Stay & Play with Messy Play

Watlington

Tuneful Tuesdays

10:00-11:30T at First Steps Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub, Watlington Primary School OX49 5RB. 01865 400234; For 1 - 5s, £3 per family (please book). Call centre to ensure group running.

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At Mini Professors we aim to introduce toddlers and pre-school children to the wondrous world of science. We want to show children how science can be related to everyday objects and everything we do using fun, interactive experiments, singing and story telling. “Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand.”

To find your nearest classes and more information, visit www.miniprofessors.co.uk

Wednesday

Berinsfield

Garsington

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

10:30-16:15TH at Berinsfield Library, Green Furlong OX10 7NR. 01865 340771; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Sessions:10.30-11am & 3.454.15pm.

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.

Abingdon Library Rhymetime

15:45-16:15TH at Berinsfield Library, Green Furlong OX10 7NR. 01865 340771; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Ages 0-6yrs,runs fortnightly,call for dates.

Rhyme Time

Abingdon

9:30-11:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Radley College Pool OX14 2HR. 07870 662483; For 0 - 4s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). From 6 months upwards.

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.

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, 12.45-1.45pm: 0-13mths.

APUK Abingdon

10:00-12:00TH at Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road OX14 3YH. For bump 5s, £2 per session (drop in). Natural parenting group with nappy & sling library.

Monkey Music

10:20-12:10T at Sprouts Play Barn, Millets Farm Centre OX13 5HB. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.Various times/classes.

Play and Learn

13:00-14:30TH at Abingdon Children and Family Centre, The Net, Stratton Way OX14 3RG. 01865 328400; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Mini Professors

13:00-14:50T at Christ Church Abingdon, Northcourt Road OX14 1PL. 07754 016612; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term). Classes at: 1-1:40pm (2-3yrs); 2.102.50pm (3-5yrs).

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

Garsington Baby & Toddler Group

Storytime at Berinsfield Library

Goring Heath

Chalgrove

9:45-10:45T 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.

Play Days

9:30-11:30T at First Steps Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub, High Street OX44 7ST. 01865 400234; For 0 - 4s, £3 per family (drop in). Call centre to ensure group running.

Childrey

Childrey Little Ducks Group

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).

Didcot

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

9:30-11:15T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235 817409; For 0 - 3s, £2.50 per family (please book). £2.50 per family (2 children),50p per extra child.

Stepping Stones Baby Group

13:00-14:30T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235 817409; For 0 - 1s, £1.50 per family (drop in). From birth - 18months.

Finstock

Finstock Toddler Group

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Harwell

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

10:00-10:45T at Harwell Village Hall, Orchard Room, High Street OX11 0EX. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Sandford-on-Thames

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:30-12:00TH at De Vere Oxford Thames, Henley Rd OX4 4GX. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Thame

Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at Red Kite Family Centre, 99 Southern Road OX9 2DY. 01844 261163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Henry Programme

19:30-21:30T at Red Kite Family Centre, 99 Southern Road OX9 2DY. 01844 261163; For mums - dadss, FREE (please book). 8wk Healthy Eating Programme for parents,call to book.

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.

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Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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Wallingford

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

Stay & Play with Messy Play

9:30-10:15T at Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive OX14 1XP. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

9:15-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Childrens Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Wantage

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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.

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.

Oxford Swimming Academy Mainstream Swimming Classes

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:30-10:00T at The Buzz Cafe, Mill Street OX12 9AB. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Baby Bar

11:00-12:30TH at Health Centre, Mably Way OX12 9BN. 01235 774545; For 0s, (donation). Breastfeeding advice & support.

Thursday

Abingdon

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

9:30-11:30T at Radley College Pool OX14 2HR. 07870 662483; For 0 - 4s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). From 6 months upwards.

Clockwork Music (Abingdon)

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.

Berinsfield

The Berin Centre

Stay & Play: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). H/V available on Monday. Bumps & Babies: 13:15-14:45TH; For bump 1s, FREE (drop in). Upto walking age. at The Berin Centre, Wimblestraw Road OX10 7LZ. 01865 341944.

Botley

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Dean Court Community Centre, Pinnocks Way OX2 9DG. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term).

Didcot

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

9:30-11:15T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235 817409; For 0 - 3s, £2.50 per family (please book). £2.50 per family (2 children),50p per extra child.

Bookstart Bear Club Storytime

14:00-14:30TH at Didcot Library, 197 Broadway OX11 8RU. 01235 813103; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Runs fortnightly,call library to check dates.

Drayton, Abingdon

Drayton Baby & Toddler Group

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

Oakley

Oakley Baby and Toddler Group

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

Grace Notes & Semi-Quavers

9:45-11:00T at Thame Barns Centre, Church Road OX9 3AJ. Sara: 01844 218841; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). Rhymes with actions & songs and free play.

Red Kite Family Centre

Sensory Explorers: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s. For children with identified needs. Baby Bar: 13:00-14:30T; For 0-6m, at Red Kite Family Centre, 99 Southern Road OX9 2DY. 01844 261163. FREE (drop in).

17:30-19:30T at Kingfisher School, Radley Road OX14 3RR. 07870 662483; For 3 - 5s, £11 per session (book by 6-week term). For ages 3+.

Chalgrove Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at First Steps Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub, High Street OX44 7ST. 01491 614179; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to ensure group running.

Didcot

Chilton Baby & Toddler Group

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

Didcot Library Rhymetime

Little Kickers Football Classes

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. Call to check dates.

Wallingford

10:00-11:50T at Boundary Park, Greenwood Way OX11 6EF. 07754 016612; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term). Classes at: 10-10.40am (2-3yrs); 11.10-11.50am (3-5yrs).

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.

Stay & Play with Messy Play

10:00-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Childrens Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Wallingford Baby Bar

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

Wantage

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). £2.50 for 2+ children.

Baby Sensory

10:00-12:15T at St John Vianny Church Hall, 4 Charlton Road OX12 8ER. 07907 228019; For 0 - 1s, £7.50 per class (book by term). 10am: 6-13mths, 11.15am: 0-7mths.

Watlington

Tea and Tinies

10:30-11:30T at First Steps Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub, Watlington Primary School OX49 5RB. 01865 400234; For 0s, £2 per family (drop in). Call before attending.

Friday

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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).

Thame

Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at Red Kite Family Centre, 99 Southern Road OX9 2DY. 01844 261163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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

9:20-11:50T at Centre 70, Kinecraft OX10 0DT. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.Various times/classes.

Stay & Play with Messy Play

10:00-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Childrens Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Wantage

Baby Sensory

Faringdon

Abingdon

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.

9:30-11:15T at St. Edmund’s Parish Centre, 1 Oxford Road OX14 3PL. Bernadette: 07813 993604; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Craft,play,singing & refreshments.

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St. Edmund’s Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-12:15T at Grove Village Hall, Main Street OX12 7JY. 07907 228019; For 0 - 1s, £7.50 per class (book by term). 10am:613mths, 11.15am:0-7mths.

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Saturday

Sunday

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Abingdon

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

11:00-12:30T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Abingdon Library Story Time

14:30-15:00TH at Abingdon Library, The Charter OX14 3LY. 01235 520374; For 3 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For 3-8 years.

Goring Heath

10:00-11:50T at Great Western Park Community Hall, 11 Dan Read Parade OX11 6BD. 07754 016612; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term). Classes at: 1010.40am (3-5yrs); 11.10-11.50am (2-3yrs).

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-12:00T 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.

Thame

Little Kickers Football Classes

Thame

Wallingford

10:30-11:30TH at Thame Guide Hut, Southern Road OX9 2EP. 07825 002001; For 0 - 4s, £4.50 (drop in). 1st Sun of month. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

8:40-11:45TH at Lord William’s School, OxfordRoad OX9 2AQ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18month - 7 years.

Stay & Play with Messy Play

10:00-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Childrens Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Botley

Little Kickers Football Classes

Wheatley

Little Kickers Football Classes

10:00-13:00TH at Wheatley Park School, Holton OX33 1QZ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

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.

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