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SUMMER FUN Find fun things to do and events on this Summer Everything Bump, Baby & Toddler Near You Covering Oxford, Banbury, Bicester, Witney, Abingdon, Wallingford, Didcot, Thame, Henley and surrounding villages

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It’s good to be back (again)!

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With the easing of lockdown restrictions, life is starting to get back to some resemblance of normal. Woohoo!

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This magazine is so exciting for us as it is our first issue - our son is even on the front cover! With daily life starting to return to normal, this issue contains classes that have returned, businesses that have reopened and fantastic things to do with little ones over the summer holidays.

Manor Stay & Play

Mini Beast Hunt

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First Foods

It's a momentous time, and we hope this come-back print issue of Toddle About helps to put you in touch with your local baby and toddler world as it wakes up from hibernation.

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

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Bite SI Z E D NE W S New Sensory and Massage Classes

Calling All Nature Explorers Together Time provides Sensory and Massage classes for children from 6 weeks to 3 Years. Primary school teacher and Mummy of 2 boys Stephanie has created a programme to engage your little one and help them understand the ever changing world. Massage Time teaches a full body massage over a 4 week course. Helping with bonding, sleep and colic. Sensory Time uses weekly themes, including messy play, to allow your child to explore and discover through free play and lightly structured activities. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/togethertimeoxfordshire P.7

Your local Wildlife Trust has heaps of exciting activities to keep all the family busy in the great outdoors this summer. Toddle down to the wild and wonderful nature reserve at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre to start your adventure. They have Teddy Bears’ Picnics for toddlers; pond dipping and bug hunting sessions for 4-11 years; stream dipping for 7-11 years; and fabulous family trails for all. For more details and booking visit: www.bbowt.org.uk/events P.33

Would you know what to do in a first aid emergency? Mini First Aid are here to help! Whether you are a Parent or Carer looking for a 2 hour first aid class, a professional looking for a first aid qualification course, or a child or teenager keen to know the basics of life saving first aid, multi award winning Mini First Aid have a class, a course, or online learning platform for you. Visit: www.oxfordshire.minifirstaid.co.uk For enquiries email: jade@minifirstaid.co.uk or 07568724654

Hatha and Restorative Yoga Teacher

Classes for Birth and Baby Bicester Pregnancy, Birth and Baby offers a range of services for you to enjoy pregnancy, birth and baby. Services offered are: KG Hypnobirthing enables a woman to work with her body, which is naturally designed to give birth. It releases fear and negativity and replaces it with a calm confidence. Baby Massage classes are run on Fridays in Bicester and are suitable for babies 6 weeks old to crawling. The course is run over a block of 5 weeks. Visit: www.bicesterpregnancybirthbaby.co.uk and quote 'Toddle About' for 10% off. 4 July-Sept 2021 Toddle About The 4 July-Sept 2021 Toddle About Oxfordshire

Natasha is a qualified yoga teacher in the Didcot area. If you've been working from home during Covid, this class would be perfect for you especially if it has resulted in lower back pain. This class will leave you feeling revitalised. Beginning with a short meditation to centre the mind and body then lead into asana. If you can't join why not join a zoom class on a Saturday? 60 minute classes in Didcot on Tuesdays 7:30pm 8:30pm at Alfred Drive Community Centre. To book visit: www.bookwhen.com/simplybalance P.30

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Language Lessons for Early Years Lingotot are delighted to be working with early years settings, offering fun and interactive lessons fostering an early passion for foreign languages in babies and preschool aged children. Listen to their podcast recorded with specialist early years’ consultancy, Thriving Language, on how encouraging a second language early on can bring academic, cognitive, and social benefits to young children. To bring language learning to your Oxfordshire setting and stand out from your competitors, drop an email to info@lingotot.com today and get a free trial session.

Bite SIZED NEWS Catchy Songs and Engaging Activities Boogie Mites shows you easy, fun ways to use music to support your child’s development, at home or on the go. Small, friendly, child-led sessions mean you and your little one can make new friends, be yourselves and unleash your imagination using music! Sessions run in Grove, West Hendred, Hungerford and Newbury. You can book to suit you: individual sessions, a Class Pass or half term block www.bookwhen.com/lizzielock P.33

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School Open Morning

Glamping Party in Strawberry's Field!

The King's School in Witney is an Independent Christian School for children aged 3 through to 16. Come along to the open day on Saturday 2nd October to find out more about the school and have a look around. There will be a talk from the Principal at 11am. The King's School, New Yatt Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 6TA, 01993 778463 For more details: www.tkswitney.org.uk P.26

New for this summer (9th July - 31st August), Cotswold Farm Park will host a village of 16 ‘festival themed’ luxury bell tents and is the perfect last minute family escape or group getaway. Designed with families in mind, stays include access to the Farm Park, 2 meal vouchers per day and bottomless tea, coffee and squash. Glampers will also enjoy exclusive toilet and shower facilities, a chillout tent and fire pit area. To book visit: www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk/stay P.36

Sweaty Mamas Required Sweaty mama is a unique and effective way to exercise with your child to help lose weight, feel better and aid postnatal recovery. No need for childcare as you can bring your little one along for some bonding time, whilst socialising with other mamas and releasing those endorphins! Also running are female only bootcamps and a pilates style Mamilates class that is fabulous for a slower pace workout that focuses on core strength and stability. Perfect for pre or postnatal mamas. For more information visit: www.bicester.sweatymama.com P21 Follow us for daily updates!

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Summer Fun S U M M E R E V E N T S FO R FA MIL IES A N D T H E I R L I TTL E ONE S 3 JULY - 31 AUG

FLOWER FIELD

Cotswold Farm Park, 9:30am-5pm

The Flower Field is open throughout the summer months; a rainbow of vibrant wildflowers against a glorious Cotswolds backdrop, providing the perfect setting for summer snaps and happy family time. The ever popular crop of sunflowers will also return mid August. Access to the field is included free of charge with Farm Park tickets or Flower Field only tickets are also available to book online. Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5FL Tel: 01451 850307 CotswoldFarmPark Book online at: www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

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SUMMER STEAM DAYS

Didcot Railway, 10:30am-4pm

Travel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway. Savour the sights, sounds and smells of steam as you explore the 21-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s. Take unlimited steam train rides, explore the original 1932 engine shed and see magnificent preserved locomotives. Most weekends and Wednesdays until 1st Sep. All Thursdays 29th July - 26th Aug

Didcot Railway Centre, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NJ. Email: info@didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk

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Millets Farm Centre, 9:30am-12pm or 1:30pm-4pm

Locally sourced and super sustainability themed workshops allow children to get very hands on. Making a delicious selection of sweet and savoury goodies to take home and enjoy. Located in the party rooms within Sprouts Play Barn. Millets Farm Centre, Kingston Road, Frilford, Nr Abingdon OX13 5HB. Tel: 01865 392221 MilletsFarm www.milletsfarmcentre.com

Cost: £25, each child ticket includes one accompanying adult. Pre-booking only limited space available.

AUG TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC 3 - 5 BBO Wildlife Trust, 9:30am–11:00am If you come down to the woods today, you’re sure of a fun surprise! Bring your Teddy bear to meet their wild friends in the woods and join in with nature play, exploration, crafts and sotries. Bring a picnic lunch to share with your Teddy in the picnic area after the session. Sutton Courtenay Rd, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, OX14 4TE. Tel: 01865 775476 BBOWildLifeTrust www.bbowt.org.uk £7 per child. Booking essential - limited places available.

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Bringing Puppet Stories to life, from a Suitcase! Emma's luggage of well loved tales are jam packed with puppets, music and silliness. Maybe you will help the Three Bears make some porridge, or help pull up an Enormous Turnip, or why not make a wish with the Golden Fish?

Discover, experiment and play in the Exploration Zone, explore nature trails in our 15 acre woodland and have fun spotting the busy pond life from the decking. Your ticket includes two hours in the Exploration Zone and access to woodland all day.

The Story Museum, 42 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP. Tel: 01865 807600 TheStoryMuseum

Science Oxford Centre, Stansfeld Park, Quarry Rd, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8SB. Tel: 01865 810000

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ScienceOxford www.scienceoxford.com Cost: £6 per person, Under 3s Free.

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Monkey Music Banbury and Bicester E: banbury.bicester@monkeymusic.co.uk T: 01865 428420

Monday: Langford V illage Community Hall Tuesday: Burwell Hall, Witney Wednesday: West Bicester Community Centre Wednesday: Glyme Hall, Chipping Norton Thursday: Bloxham Ex-Servicemen's Club Friday: Exeter Hall, K idlington PLUS More venues coming soon. Please check online

New classes opening soon in your local area!

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Watermelon Ice Lollies Our friends over at Eco Rascals know how quickly a tasty ice lolly can change a day. Children consider them to be treats so lollies are a great way to give them healthy yet delicious snacks. As well as just making children happy, they also help them to stay hydrated, reduce waste by using up leftover fruit and veggies and they also help relieve pain from teething. These lollies are great for children from one year and up and for those starting out on their weaning journey, you can use the little food feeders and freeze some breastmilk mixed with fruit or veggies that they enjoy.

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4-6 ice lollies

Equipment:

METHOD: 1. Blend the watermelon and share between the ice lolly moulds and place in the freezer for one hour.

• Blender • Ice Lolly moulds

2. Remove from freezer and add a layer (approx 50mm)

Ingredients:

3. Remove lolly moulds from freezer and

• 3 cups watermelon • 1 cup coconut milk • 1 cup kiwi (blended)

of coconut milk. Place back in the freezer for one hour. add a thicker layer of blended kiwi.

4. Freeze overnight before serving, they look great served up with cut fresh fruit!

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MINI-BEAST

HUNT Kit Lis t:

• Paper, pencil and clipboard • Spotting sheet (use sheet below or download more at www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/spotting-sheets) • Wipes or hand sanitiser • Optional: Camera; Magnifying Glass

Ins tr uc tio ns : Mini-beasts are more active in spring and summer, but it is possible to find them all year round if you know where to look – and you look carefully. Good places to look for mini-beasts in woodland include: • In or near any kind of flowers or plants • On leaves, in long grass or in a hedge or bush • In or near any kind of shelter, including cracks in tree bark, piles of deadwood or leaves

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• Make sure everyone knows not to touch the mini-beasts. • Adopt quiet and slow “David Attenborough” tones and encourage the troopers to do the same. This will have no effect on the bugs whatsoever, but will avoid startling other kinds of wildlife. • Move slowly and carefully, making no sudden movements. • If you’re anxious, don’t show it. Your children take their cues from you, and if you show you’re nervous around mini-beasts, they will learn to be too. • If you find a mini-beast that could bite or sting, explain to your troopers that it is the creature’s natural defence mechanism. • Challenge misconceptions about mini-beasts: Bees aren’t just stinging machines, they’re arch pollinators and without them many plants and crops (including the ones we eat) would die. Flies can be a pain, but they are busy workers in the garden, pollinating, helping to dispose of decaying waste and serving as a protein-rich meal for birds, frogs, spiders and other insects. Worms aren’t slimy mini-snakes, they’re “nature’s ploughs” turning waste into nutrient-rich soil. Dung beetles mean that the world isn’t covered in poo! • Once your mini-beast hunt is complete, don’t forget to thoroughly wash your hands.

Have fun

• Under large stones and logs • In or near any source of water (be careful!)

– and be prepared for squeals of disgust and delight!

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F1RST Five top tips for introducing babies to solid foods By Amy Brown Introducing solid foods to your baby can feel overwhelming. When to do it? How much? What foods? The good news is that it is nowhere near as complicated as some people like to make out. Here are five top tips to help you and your baby make that journey from milk feeding to eating family meals:

1 WAIT UNTIL YOUR BABY IS READY

Guidelines suggest offering solid food to your baby at around six months. A good way to tell if your baby is ready is to look at them: can they sit up well with some support? Do they have good head control? Can they pick up a piece of food such as some broccoli and bring it to their mouth? If so, they’re most likely ready to move onto eating solid foods. If not, wait a little longer, although if your baby is older than 6 months and not showing these signs, talk to your health professional.

2 START SLOWLY

At the start of introducing solid foods, your baby will only eat very small tastes. As they get used to eating solids, aim to increase this until they are eating around 175 – 200 calories a day from solid foods. If you split this into three meals (and snacks if you like), that’s only a few mouthfuls per meal. As they get older (towards 9 – 10 months) you can gradually increase this again.

3 REMEMBER THAT MILK IS STILL IMPORTANT

Breast or formula milk should remain the largest part of your baby’s diet throughout the first year. If you are breastfeeding, offer your baby solid foods and breastfeed as much as your baby wants around that. If you are formula feeding, gradually reduce the amount your baby has as they eat larger amounts. Your baby will likely naturally start to cut back. Follow their cue and don’t force them to finish a milk feed.

4 EXPERIMENT WITH DIFFERENT TASTES AND TEXTURES

Weaning is all about introducing your baby to new foods. It’s a big learning experience for them and there are so many new foods they get to try. Focus on variety rather than giving your baby the same foods again and again (even if they love them!). If you are spoon-feeding your baby, give them finger foods too. Chewing food is important for jaw development and holding and playing with food helps encourage them to try new things.

5 LET YOUR BABY SHOW YOU IF THEY ARE HUNGRY OR FULL

Let your baby set the pace of meals. Signs of them being hungry include watching the food, getting excited and leaning towards a spoon. Don’t try to persuade them to finish a meal if they are showing signs that they are full such as clamping their mouth shut or turning their head away. If they refuse a new food, take it away and try again another day. Sometimes you might need to offer a new food up to 10 times before they accept it. Good luck!

Amy Brown is the Director of LIFT - the centre for Lactation, Infant Feeding and Translation at Swansea University, UK. Her new book, Let’s Talk About Feeding Your Baby, the 4th title in a new series from Pinter & Martin, helps navigate you through your baby’s feeding journey, covering breast and formula feeding, mixed feeding, starting solids and more. 12 July-Sept 2021 Toddle About

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Baby and Toddler Photo Competition Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered the Spring Toddle Models competition! We hope you enjoy looking through the entries as much as we have. Congratulations go to Theo Collier who won a family ticket to Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens. www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

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Unfortunately, we're unable to print all the entries, below is a selection of some of the fab entries.

Alessio Adam Lloyd Cecchini, 4, from Oxford

Emily, 1, from Banbury

Alex Goddard, 4, from Oxford

Evie Cantwell, 1, from Abingdon

Hugo Ryan Bull, 3, from Witney

Hugo McClements, 2, from Oxford

Lilith Patmore, Axel patmore, 4, from Banbury

Luca Engel-Hart, 0, from Abingdon

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Amelia , 1, from Witney

Freya Sam-MacLeod , 2, from Oxford

Hunter Cooper, 1, from Oxford

Annabelle Parker, 1, from Grove

Harley James Merchant, 4, from Oxford

James Ling, 3, from Abingdon

Maisie-May Simpson, 2, from Matteo Mason Caleb Cecchini, 2, from Oxford Berinsfield, Wallingford

Ellis Bettles, 4, from Abingdon, Oxford

Harrison, 5, from Oxford

Jessica Champion, 4, from Henley

Nico Engel-Hart , 3, from Abingdon

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Oliver Champion, 2, from Henley

Zara Lewis, 5, from Witney

Clara Collier, 4, from Didcot

Sophies harvey, 2, from Bicester

Teddy Nobes , 4, from Abingdon

Thomas Smith, 1, from Didcot

William and Ellie, 3, from Didcot

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There are studies to show that not drinking enough water each day contributes to anxiety. Try and get your children to drink enough water by making it fun. Each hour, get them to drink water out of something different like different coloured cups, a bowl, an egg cup etc. Make drinking water fun rather than a chore.

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1 THE POWER OF IMAGINATION

A great tip to help boost your child’s wellness is to take them outside in any outdoor space and ask them to pick out 5 objects they can find e.g. a leaf. Once they have the objects, ask them to make up a story that features the objects they have found. Not only is being outside and exploring good for them but when they are making up the story, they will be fully immersed in their imagination and anything that was worrying them will feel calmer during that time. It’s a great way to relax both their body and mind all at once.

Cooking is a good way to relax. You could look through recipes online or in cookbooks if you have them and see if there is anything that your child would like to make. Or you can get them to make up their own recipe! It’s a fun activity to do together and will let them be creative and, who knows? They might really get into cooking, which will help with their overall wellbeing by helping them to understand what ingredients go into the food they are eating. They can then make enough for family or friends to come over and eat as well.

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Being kind and making others feel good helps us to feel good. Ask your child to write what they like about a friend and then get them to post it to a friend. If possible, get the parent/s of the other child to do the same. This way they are being kind but also building self-confidence. Esther Marshall is a Diversity and Inclusion expert, mental health activist and the author of the The Sophie Says children’s books series – which make life’s most important lessons fun to learn. www.sophiesaysofficial.com 20 July-Sept 2021 Toddle About

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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. • Heigh-Ho: 10:15 - 10:45. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs. • Rock ‘n’ Roll: 11:00 - 11:30, 11:45 - 12:15 & 12:45 - 13:15. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jul - 19 Jul & 6 Sep - 25 Oct.

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Farthinghoe Village Hall, Cockley Road, Farthinghoe, Brackley, NN13 5PD. • Sensory Time - Little Hands: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 1 mths - 1 yrs. • Sensory Time - Exploring Hands: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs. • Sensory Time - Discovering Hands: 12:15 - 13:00. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs. Cost: £30.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jul - 26 Jul.

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Wykham Park Academy, Ruskin Road, Banbury, OX16 9HY. 01494 911133. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kicks: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 21/2 yrs. (booking essential). • Junior Kickers: 9:35 - 10:20. Ages: 21/2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. (drop in). • Mighty Kickers: 10:25 - 11:10. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. (booking essential). Cost: £7.85 per session Dates: 5 Jul - 30 Aug.

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Frank Wise School, Homebeam Close, Banbury, OX16 9RL. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 16:00 - 18:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £18.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jul - 11 Oct.

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Farthinghoe Village Hall, Cockley Road, Farthinghoe, Brackley, NN13 5PD. • Sensory Time - Little Hands: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 1 mths - 1 yrs. • Sensory Time - Exploring Hands: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs. Cost: £30.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jul - 27 Jul.

Frank Wise School, Homebeam Close, Banbury, OX16 9RL. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 16:00 - 18:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £18.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jul - 12 Oct.

West Bicester Community Centre, Shakespeare Drive, Bicester, OX26 2GJ. 01865 428420. www.monkeymusic.co.uk. • Heigh-Ho: 10:15 - 10:45. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs. • Rock ‘n’ Roll: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jul - 21 Jul & 8 Sep - 27 Oct.

Monkey Music Banbury and Bicester

Bloxham Ex-Servicemen’s Club, High Street, Bloxham, Banbury, OX15 4LU. 01865 428420. www.monkeymusic.co.uk. • Heigh-Ho: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs. • Jiggety-Jig: 10:15 - 10:45. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs. • Rock ‘n’ Roll: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jul - 22 Jul & 9 Sep - 28 Oct.

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FRIDAY PARENTS & TOTS Deddington Baby and Toddler Group Windmill Community Centre, Hempton Road, Deddington, Deddington, OX15 0QH. 07776 130244. Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 4 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (drop in). Dates: 9 Jul - 29 Oct.

MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Banbury and Bicester

Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 1AB. 01865 428420. www.monkeymusic.co.uk. • Heigh-Ho 9:20 - 9:50. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs. Dates: 9 Jul - 23 Jul & 10 Sep - 29 Oct. 9:50 - 10:20. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs. Dates: 10 Sep - 29 Oct. • Jiggety-Jig: 10:50 - 11:20. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs. • Rock ‘n’ Roll: 11:35 - 12:05. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs. Dates: 9 Jul - 23 Jul & 10 Sep - 29 Oct. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

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Rugbytots Banbury, Towcester & Northampton 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 - 31/2 yrs. Times: 9:15 - 10:00 & 10:55 - 11:40. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Times: 10:05 - 10:50. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jul - 24 Jul.

SWIMMING Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Frank Wise School, Homebeam Close, Banbury, OX16 9RL. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 8:45 - 13:45. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £18.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jul - 9 Oct.

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Ride On Time

Ride On Time Bicester, Arncott Village Hall, Arncott, Bicester, OX25 1QH. 07786159552. www.rideontimehire.com. Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jul & 13 Aug.

PREGNANCY

Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way, Banbury, OX16 1ER. 0345 313 0286. www.rugbytots.co.uk. Times: 9:35 - 10:20. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Times: 10:25 - 10:55. Ages: 2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 25 Jul.

Bicester Pregnancy, Birth and Baby KidzZoo, Crown Walk, Bicester, Ox26 6HY. 07969455196. www.bicesterpregnancybirthbaby.co.uk. • Baby Massage : 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 2 - 9 mths. Cost: £50 per course (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jul - 30 Jul, 3 Sep - 1 Oct, 8 Oct - 22 Oct.

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High Street Methodist Church, 40 High Street, Witney, OX28 6HG. 07957185753. Helenjosephinemars.wixsite.com. • Tots Music : 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £4 per session (drop in). Dates: 5 Jul - 19 Jul.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College West Oxfordshire

The Yoga Room, Balance Studios, 32 Bridge Street, Witney, OX28 1HY. 07736 435 771. www.babycollege.co.uk. • Juniors Class: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 3 yrs. • Toddlers Class: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 8 mths - 1 yrs 4 mths. • Infants Class: 11:30 - 12:15. Ages: 0 - 8 mths. Cost: £8.25 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jul - 12 Jul & 6 Sep - 11 Oct.

SWIMMING Water Babies Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 9:30 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jul - 4 Oct.

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Burwell Hall, 357 Thorney Leys, Witney, OX28 5NP. 01865 428420. www.monkeymusic.co.uk. • Heigh-Ho: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs. • Jiggety-Jig: 10:15 - 10:45. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs. • Rock ‘n’ Roll: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs. • Monkey Music Rock ‘n’ Roll: 11:45 - 12:15. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jul - 20 Jul & 7 Sep - 26 Oct.

SWIMMING Water Babies Oxford

WEDNESDAY MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Banbury and Bicester Glyme Hall, Burford Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DZ. 01865 428420. www.monkeymusic.co.uk. • Heigh-Ho: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs. • Jiggety-Jig: 10:15 - 10:45. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs. • Rock ‘n’ Roll: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jul - 21 Jul & 8 Sep - 27 Oct. Search activities online at

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Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford

The High Street Methodist Church, 40 High Street, Witney, OX28 6HG. 07736 435 771. www.babycollege.co.uk. • Juniors Class: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 3 yrs. • Toddlers Class: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 8 mths - 1 yrs 4 mths. • Infants Class: 11:30 - 12:15. Ages: 0 - 8 mths. Cost: £8.25 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jul - 14 Jul & 8 Sep - 13 Oct.

CREATIVE Lingotot West Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Junior Kickers: 15:30 - 17:45. Ages: 21/2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. • Mega Kickers: 17:15 - 18:00. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 16:20 - 17:05. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £8.75 per session (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jul - 26 Aug.

SWIMMING

Lingotot West Oxford, 2 The Vitntage Pair, Upper Rissington, Cheltenham, GL54 2RJ. 08456808148. www.lingotot.com. • Little Lingotots Upper Rissington: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Dates: 7 Jul - 14 Jul & 8 Sep - 27 Oct. • French After School Club Witney : 17:45 - 18:45. Ages: 5 - 11 yrs. Dates: 15 Sep - 13 Oct. Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential).

Water Babies Oxford

PHYSICAL FUN

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Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford Carterton Recreation ground, 1 Arkell Gardens, Carterton, OX18 3DD. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Junior Kickers: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 21/2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. • Little Kicks: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 21/2 yrs. Cost: £8.75 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jul - 1 Sep.

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: 8 Jul - 30 Sep.

Birth Baby Balance

West Oxfordshire, The Yoga Room, Bridge Street Mill, Witney, OX28 1YH. 07909 545484. www.birthbabybalance.co.uk. • Baby Massage: 11:30 - 13:00 & 13:30 - 15:00. Ages: 2 - 6 mths. Cost: £13.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jul - 15 Jul.

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Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 16:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jul - 6 Oct.

Eynsham Baptist Church Hall, Lombard Street, Eynsham, Witney, OX29 4HT. 07800 818625. Times: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (drop in). Dates: 9 Jul - 16 Jul.

THURSDAY

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CREATIVE Lingotot West Oxford

Lingotot West Oxford, 2 The Vitntage Pair, Upper Rissington, Cheltenham, GL54 2RJ. 08456808148. www.lingotot.com. • Little Lingotots French Witney: 13:30 - 14:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jul - 22 Jul & 9 Sep - 28 Oct.

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Long Compton Village Hall, Main Street, Long Compton, CV36 5JJ. 07392 348155. www.atomicdance.co.uk. • Mini Combo : 16:15 - 17:15. Ages: 5 yrs - 71/2 yrs. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jul - 22 Jul.

Enstone Parish Hall, The Paddocks, Enstone, Chipping Norton, OX7 4AZ. 07736 435 771. www.babycollege.co.uk. • Juniors Class: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 3 yrs. • Toddlers Class: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 8 mths - 1 yrs 4 mths. • Infants Class: 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 8 mths. Cost: £8.25 per session (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jul - 16 Jul & 10 Sep - 15 Oct.

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Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 12:30. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jul - 1 Oct.

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PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford Carterton Recreation ground, 1 Arkell Gardens, Carterton, OX18 3DD. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kicks: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 21/2 yrs. • Junior Kickers: 9:40 - 10:25. Ages: 21/2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. • Junior Kickers: 9:35 - 10:20 & 13:00 - 13:45. Ages: 21/2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. • Little Kicks: 8:40 - 9:25 & 13:00 - 13:45. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 21/2 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 10:30 - 11:15 & 14:00 - 14:45. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £8.75 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jul - 28 Aug.

SWIMMING Water Babies Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 8:30 - 13:30. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jul - 2 Oct.

SUNDAY

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: £2 per session (drop in). Dates: 5 Jul - 23 Aug & 6 Sep - 20 Sep.

MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Oxford

NOA Community Centre, Diamond Place, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DP. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk. 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: 5 Jul - 19 Jul.

The Maple Tree Centre

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Junior Kickers: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 21/2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. • Little Kicks: 9:05 - 9:50. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 21/2 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 10:55 - 11:40. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £8.75 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 29 Aug.

Rugbytots Banbury, Towcester & Northampton

Chipping Norton Leisure Centre, Burford road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DY. 0345 313 0286. www.rugbytots.co.uk. Times: 8:15 - 8:45. Ages: 2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. Times: 8:50 - 9:35. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 25 Jul.

SWIMMING Water Babies Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 9:00 - 15:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 3 Oct.

The Maple Tree, Littleworth Road, Wheatley, Oxford, Ox331nw. 01865 236700. www.mapletree.org.uk. • Messy Mondays: 10:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jul - 19 Jul.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College Oxford

The Old Schoolhouse. Magdalen Road Church, Hertford Street, East Oxford (Mon & Fri) & Baby Massage, Oxford, OX4 3AJ. 01865421879. www.babycollege.co.uk. • Junior Class: 10:00 - 10:40. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 3 yrs. • Toddler Class: 11:00 - 11:40. Ages: 9 mths - 11/2 yrs. • Infant Class: 12:00 - 12:40. Ages: 0 - 9 mths. Cost: £8.25 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jul - 19 Jul.

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: 11/2 yrs - 21/2 yrs. • Junior Kickers: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 21/2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. 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: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. • Mega Kickers: 17:20 - 18:05. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £8.75 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jul - 23 Aug.

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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: 5 Jul - 4 Oct.

TUESDAY PARENTS & TOTS St Michael’s Baby & Toddler Group

St Michael & All Angels Church, Lonsdale Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7ES. www.stmichaels-summertown.org.uk. Times: 10:15 - 11:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 6 Jul - 26 Oct.

MUSIC & SIGNING The Maple Tree Centre

The Maple Tree, Littleworth Road, Wheatley, Oxford, OX331NW. 01865 236700. www.mapletree.org.uk. • Play and Learn: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jul - 20 Jul.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College Oxford

Seacourt Hall Botley, 3 Church Way, Botley (Tues), Oxford, OX2 9SX. 01865421879. www.babycollege.co.uk. • Junior Class: 9:45 - 10:25. • Toddler Class: 10:45 - 11:25. • Infant Class: 11:45 - 12:25. Cost: £8.25 per session (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jul - 13 Jul.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford Headington - Bury Knowle Park, 178 London Rd, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9ED. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kicks: 15:45 - 16:30. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 21/2 yrs. • Junior Kickers: 15:45 - 16:30. Ages: 21/2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 16:35 - 17:20. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. • Mega Kickers: 16:35 - 17:20. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £8.75 per session (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jul - 31 Aug.

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: 6 Jul - 5 Oct.

Football fun for children aged 18 months - 7 years.

“Learning the FUNdamentals of Football”

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OTHER Cotswold Farm Park

Cotswold Farm Park Limited, Guiting Power, Cheltenham, GL54 5FL. 01451 850307. www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk. • Toddler Tuesdays: 9:00 - 17:00. 1 free toddler per paying adult every term time Tuesday. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jul.

WEDNESDAY PARENTS & TOTS St Nicholas School

St Nicholas Primary School, Raymund Road, Old Marston, Oxford, OX3 0PJ. 01865242838. • Daisy Class Stay & Play: 9:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 8 Sep - 27 Oct.

MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Oxford

The Coach House, Quarry Road, Headington, OX3 8NU. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk. Times: 9:15 - 9:45 & 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs. Times: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs. Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jul - 14 Jul.

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OXFORD CITY AREA

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

Inspiring Play Together

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The Maple Tree Centre

The Maple Tree, Littleworth Road, Wheatley, Oxford, Ox331nw. 01865 236700. www.mapletree.org.uk. • Maple Babies: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jul - 21 Jul

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College Oxford

North Oxford Association Summertown, Diamond Place, Summertown (Wed), Oxford, OX2 7DP. 01865421879. www.babycollege.co.uk. • Junior Class: 9:45 - 10:25. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 3 yrs. • Toddler Class: 10:45 - 11:25. Ages: 9 mths - 11/2 yrs. • Infant Class: 11:45 - 12:25. Ages: 0 - 9 mths. Cost: £8.25 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jul - 14 Jul.

Lingotot Oxford

St Andrews Church, Lintton Road, Oxford, OX2 6UG. www.lingotot.com. • Spanish After School Club: 16:00 - 16:45. Ages: 7 - 11 yrs. Cost: £59.50 per course (booking essential). Dates: 8 Sep - 20 Oct.

THURSDAY PARENTS & TOTS St Clements Church Baby and Toddler Group St Clement’s Centre, Cross Street, Oxford, OX4 1DA. 01865 246674. www.stclements.org.uk. Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jul - 15 Jul.

MUSIC & SIGNING The Maple Tree Centre

The Maple Tree, Littleworth Road, Wheatley, Oxford, Ox331nw. 01865 236700. www.mapletree.org.uk. • Play and Learn: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jul - 22 Jul.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College Oxford

All Saints Church House Headington, 39-41 New High Street, Headington (Thurs), Oxford, OX3 7AL. 01865421879. www. babycollege.co.uk. • Junior Class: 9:45 - 10:25. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 3 yrs. • Toddler Class: 10:45 - 11:25. Ages: 9 mths - 11/2 yrs. • Infant Class: 11:45 - 12:25. Ages: 0 - 9 mths. Cost: £8.25 per session (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jul - 15 Jul.

Lingotot Oxford

St Andrews Church, Lintton Road, Oxford, OX2 6UG. www.lingotot.com. • Little Lingotots Spanish : 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Little Lingotots French: 16:00 - 16:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £59.50 per course (booking essential). Dates: 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

SWIMMING Water Babies Oxford

Jurys Inn Oxford, Godstow Road, Oxford, OX2 8AL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 12:30. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jul - 30 Sep.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Jeneration Fitness

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: 8 Jul - 28 Oct.

FRIDAY PARENTS & TOTS South Oxford Family Room

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St Nicholas School

St Nicholas Primary School, Raymund Road, Old Marston, Oxford, OX3 0PJ. 01865242838. • Daisy Class Stay & Play: 9:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 9 Jul - 16 Jul & 3 Sep - 29 Oct.

MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Oxford

St. Margaret’s Institute, Polseatd Road, Oxford, OX2 6TN. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk. Times: 9:30 - 10:00, 11:00 - 11:30 & 12:40 - 13:10. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs. Times: 11:45 - 12:15 & 14:00 - 14:30. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs. Times: 10:15 - 10:45 & 15:00 - 15:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs. Times: 15:45 - 16:15. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jul - 16 Jul.

The Maple Tree Centre

The Maple Tree, Littleworth Road, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1NW. 01865 236700. www.mapletree.org.uk. • Play and Learn: 10:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jul - 23 Jul.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College Oxford

The Old Schoolhouse. Magdalen Road Church, Hertford Street, East Oxford (Mon & Fri) & Baby Massage, Oxford, OX4 3AJ. 01865421879. www.babycollege.co.uk. • Toddler Class: 10:00 - 10:40. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs. • Infant Class: 11:00 - 11:40 & 12:00 - 12:40. Ages: 0 - 6 mths. Cost: £8.25 per session (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jul - 16 Jul.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford Cutteslowe Park, Elsfield way, Oxford, OX2 8NP. 07503 142496. www. littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kicks: 15:45 - 16:30. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 21/2 yrs. • Junior Kickers: 15:45 - 16:30. Ages: 21/2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 16:35 - 17:20. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. • Mega Kickers: 16:35 - 17:20. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £8.75 per session (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jul - 3 Sep.

SATURDAY MUSIC & SIGNING Musicland Oxford

Risinghurst Community Centre, Kiln Lane, Oxford, OX3 8HA. 07979 813252. www.musiclandoxford.co.uk. • Scutterbugs: 10:00 - 10:30 & 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jul.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT 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. Ages: 1 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 11 Sep & 16 Oct.

OXFORD CITY AREA

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. • Junior Kickers: 9:35 - 10:20. Ages: 21/2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 8:40 - 9:25 & 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. • Mega Kickers: 11:20 - 12:05. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cherwell School (South Site Gym), Marston Ferry Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7EE. • Little Kicks: 9:10 - 9:55. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 21/2 yrs. • Junior Kickers: 10:05 - 10:50. Ages: 21/2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £8.75 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jul - 28 Aug.

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: 11/2 yrs - 21/2 yrs. • Junior Kickers: 10:05 - 10:50. Ages: 21/2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Cherwell School (South Site Gym), Marston Ferry Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7EE. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Junior Kickers: 9:55 - 10:40. Ages: 21/2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 10:50 - 11:35. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. • Mega Kickers: 9:00 - 9:45. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Headington - Bury Knowle Park, 178 London Rd, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9ED. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kicks: 13:10 - 13:55. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 21/2 yrs. • Junior Kickers: 13:10 - 13:55. Ages: 21/2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 14:00 - 14:45. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. • Mega Kickers: 14:00 - 14:45. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Sandhills Community Primary School, Terrett Avenue, Sandhills, Headington, OX3 8FN. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kicks: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 21/2 yrs. • Junior Kickers: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 21/2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 9:40 - 10:25. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. • Mega Kickers: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £8.75 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 29 Aug.

SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE AREA

MONDAY PARENTS & TOTS Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub First Steps Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub, High Street, Chalgrove, OX44 7ST. 01865 400234. www.firststepshub.org.uk. • Tea & Tinies: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jul - 12 Jul.

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GroW Families

BBOWT

Jigsaw Toddler Group

St Johns Church, Main Street, Grove, OX12 7LQ. 01235 376037. www.growfamilies.co.uk. • Bumps and Babies: 12:45 - 14:15. Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs 2 mths Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jul - 19 Jul. 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, 9:30 - 11:00 & 12:30 - 14:00. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 4 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul.

The Berin Centre

The Berin Centre, Wimblestraw Road, Berinsfield, OX10 7LZ. 01865 341944 or lin@theberincentre.co.uk. theberincentre.co.uk. • Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Health Visitor Clinic: 12:15 - 13:45. Ages: 0 - 2 yrs. • Bumps and Babies: 13:15 - 14:45. Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs. Dates: 5 Jul - 26 Jul. Cost: Free (drop in).

Woodcote Pre-School

Woodcote Pre-school, Woodcote Village Hall, Reading Road, Woodcote, RG8 0QY. 01491 682300. www.woodcotepreschool.co.uk. • Woodcote Baby & Toddler Group: 9:30 - 10:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jul - 19 Jul. • Woodcote Holiday Club : 8:00 - 17:00. Ages: 2 - 8 yrs. Cost: £35 per session (drop in). Dates: 23 Jul.

MUSIC & SIGNING Abingdon Music Centre

Abingdon Music Centre, Music Building, Larkmead School, Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF. 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: 5 Jul - 12 Jul.

Boogie Mites South Oxfordshire

St Johns Church, Main Street, Grove, OX12 7LQ. 01235 376037. www.growfamilies.co.uk. • Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jul - 20 Jul. St Mary’s Church, Church Rd, Thame, OX9 3AJ. Times: 10:30 - 11:10. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jul - 20 Jul.

BBOWT

Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, OX14 4TE. 01235862024. www.bbowt.org.uk. • Teddy Bears’ Picnic: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 4 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 3 Aug.

MUSIC & SIGNING Abingdon Music Centre

Christ Church, Abingdon, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PL. 07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk. Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Times: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 2 mths - 1 yrs. Cost: £4.85 per session (drop in). Dates: 6 Jul - 13 Jul.

SWIMMING 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: 6 Jul - 5 Oct.

WEDNESDAY PARENTS & TOTS

Grove Village Hall, Main Street, Grove, OX12 7JY. 07876 030129. • Toddlers: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 3 yrs. • Birth to Crawling: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Dates: 5 Jul - 12 Jul. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

GroW Families

Monkey Music Oxford

Steppingstones Toddler and Baby Group

Christ Church Hall, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PL. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk. 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: 5 Jul - 19 Jul.

TUESDAY PARENTS & TOTS Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub

East Challow Village Hall, Main Street, East Challow, OX12 9SR. 01235 376037. www.growfamilies.co.uk. • Toddler Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jul - 21 Jul.

Edmonds Park, Next to Didcot Wave, Didcot, OX11 8NX. www.didcotbaptist.org.uk. • Steppingstones Toddler Group: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 1 - 3 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jul - 21 Jul.

BBOWT

Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, OX14 4TE. 01235862024. www.bbowt.org.uk. • Nature Tots: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 4 yrs. Dates: 15 Sep & 13 Oct. • Teddy Bears’ Picnic: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 4 yrs. Dates: 4 Aug. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

St Leonards Church, Pyrton Lane, Watlington, OX49 5LX. 01865 400234. www.firststepshub.org.uk. • Tea & Tinies: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jul - 13 Jul.

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Outdoor nature play, crafts and stories for pre-school aged children on our wild and wonderful nature reserve at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre. See website for dates and booking. £7 per child.

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

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MUSIC & SIGNING Abingdon Music Centre

Abbey Baptist Church, Abingdon, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB. 07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk. Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs. Cost: £4.40 (booking essential). Times: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 2 mths - 11/2 yrs. Cost: £3.90 (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jul - 14 Jul.

Boogie Mites South Oxfordshire

West Hendred Village Hall, Ginge Road, West Hendred, Wantage, OX12 8RP. 07876 030129. • Toddlers: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 3 yrs. • Birth to Crawling: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jul - 14 Jul.

Monkey Music Oxford

Sprouts Play Barn, Millets Farm Centre, Frilford, Abingdon, OX13 5HB. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk. Times: 10:30 - 11:00 & 12:00 - 12:30. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs. Times: 11:15 - 11:45, 12:45 - 13:15 & 15:00 - 15:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs. Times: 14:15 - 14:45 & 15:45 - 16:15. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jul - 14 Jul.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

Radley College Pool, Kennington Road, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 2HR. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk. • Baby & Preschool: 9:30 - 12:00. Ages: 4 mths - 4 yrs 9 mths. Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jul - 21 Jul.

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. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jul - 15 Jul.

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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. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 4 yrs. Dates: 16 Sep & 21 Oct. • Teddy Bears’ Picnic: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 4 yrs. Dates: 5 Aug. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

MUSIC & SIGNING Abingdon Music Centre

Abingdon Music Centre, Music Building, Larkmead School, Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF. 07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk. • Mini Music Makers: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 2 mths - 1 yrs. Cost: £4.40 per session (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jul - 15 Jul.

DANCE & DRAMA Stagecoach Theatre Arts School

THURSDAY PARENTS & TOTS Brightwell Toddlers

The Stewart Village Hall, West End, Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell, OX10 0RT. Times: 9:15 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (drop in). Dates: 9 Sep - 28 Oct.

Childrey Little Ducks Baby and Toddler Childrey Methodist Church, Chapel Way, Childrey, OX12 9UU. 07825 241 395. www.childreylittleducks.org. Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2.20 per session (drop in). Dates: 9 Sep - 28 Oct.

Valley Road School, Valley Road, Henley on Thames, RG9 1RR. 01494 533203. www.stagecoach.co.uk. • Early Stages: 16:30 - 18:00. Ages: 4 - 6 yrs. Cost: £14 per session (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jul.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford Lord William’s School, Oxford Road, Thame, OX9 2AQ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Mega Kickers: 17:00 - 17:45. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 16:25 - 17:10. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £8.75 per session (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jul - 26 Aug.

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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: 9 Jul - 1 Oct.

SATURDAY DANCE & DRAMA Stagecoach Theatre Arts School

Valley Road School, Valley Road, Henley on Thames, RG9 1RR. 01494 533203. www.stagecoach.co.uk. • Early Stages: 9:30 - 11:00 & 11:30 - 13:00. Ages: 4 - 6 yrs. Cost: £14 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jul.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

FRIDAY PARENTS & TOTS 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. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jul - 16 Jul.

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. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 4 yrs. Dates: 16 Jul, 17 Sep & 15 Oct. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential)

MUSIC & SIGNING Abingdon Music Centre

Abbey Baptist Church, Abingdon, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB. 07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk. • Mini Music Makers: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: £4.40 per session (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jul - 16 Jul.

Monkey Music Oxford

Centre 70, Kinecroft, Wallingford, OX10 0DT. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk. • Heigh-Ho: 9:15 - 9:45, 10:00 - 10:30 & 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs. • Jiggety-Jig: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs. • Rock’n’Roll: 12:15 - 12:45. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jul - 16 Jul.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford Lord William’s School, Oxford Road, Thame, OX9 2AQ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Junior Kickers: 9:35 - 10:20. Ages: 21/2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. • Mega Kickers: 11:20 - 12:05. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. • Little Kicks: 8:40 - 9:25. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 21/2 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £8.75 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jul - 28 Aug.

SWIMMING Water Babies Oxford

Kingfisher School, Radley Road, Abingdon, OX14 3RR. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 13:00 - 17:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jul - 2 Oct.

SUNDAY 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: 11/2 yrs - 21/2 yrs. • Junior Kickers: 9:40 - 10:25. Ages: 21/2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 10:35 - 11:20. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Faringdon, TBC, Faringdon, TBC. Times: 8:40 - 11:00. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £8.75 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 29 Aug.

SWIMMING 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: 11 Jul - 3 Oct.

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