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TO THE SUMMER 2022 EDITION! First of all personal news... we got married! After a couple of attempts due to Covid we are finally officially Mr & Mrs Toddle About Oxfordshire! Summer is finally here (apparently) so with warmer, longer days and the school summer holidays to contend with, this issue has a double page of events to do in the sunshine on pages 8-9. After a couple of years of pandemics, lockdowns and restrictions, it's the perfect opportunity to get out and about, introducing our little ones to the things the world has to offer. Because our weather is so unreliable we also have a jam packed list of things to do inside too! We've worked really hard to compile the ultimate list of groups and classes for 0-5s in Oxfordshire for you - check out our Daily Activity Planner from page 27. You can also win a 3 night stay B&B on page 7; enjoy some great activities with your child on pages 14-15; and you can find some brilliant products for the summer on page 16.

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IN THIS ISSUE Bite Sized News

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Reader Survey

Competition - 3 Night B&B 7 Summer events

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Helping Your Child With Change

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Tie Dye Craft

Fruit Tarts Recipe

Summer Fun Products

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Sleep By Me

The Best Bedtime Ritual

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Toddle Models

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VIP Club Reader Review

Daily Activity Planner 27-42 Directory Of Advertisers

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Bite SIZED NEWS Find Swimming Lessons Near You

Having Trouble With Sleep? There are so many benefits to baby swimming lessons. Not only are lessons brilliant for your child's development, they're also the perfect place to bond with your little one. They help build their strength, teach them water safety, develop social skills, give them life confidence and accelerate their learning ability. Find a class near you on the website. Visit www.waterbabies.co.uk/lp/baby-swimming/ oxfordshire See P.2

Sleep by Me offers a Baby-Led Sleep and Wellbeing service to help you identify any red flags that may be causing sleep trouble and develop a tailored plan that suits you and your baby or toddler, focusing on attachment and proximity. The service is not sleep training advice; it is about lifestyle and understanding normal baby sleep patterns. 10% off monthly support package for the first 50 new costumers using code Sleep10. Valid until 1 October 2022. Visit www.sleepbyme.com See P.6

Brand New Class at Rhythmic Jems Jemma has a background in performing arts and is passionate about the development of children. Rhythmic Jems is a fun, unique class to help build essential life skills. Delivering music, movement and drama lessons to children aged 2-4 years in term time and 2-6 years in the holidays. Classes build key life skills such as emotional awareness, listening, confidence, concentration, rhythm and imagination. To find out more visit www.facebook.com/rhythmicjems or email jemstones2010@gmail.com See P.30

Mother and Father Pamper Package Vouchers! Oxford Floatation Centre are now offering you the opportunity to treat a mum or dad you know and love to the ultimate relaxation, restoration and rejuvenation package. Fully body massage, infrared sauna to release tension and detox followed by a 1 hour float session to improve posture and enhance sleep. Usually £93.50, Toddle About Readers can get this for £85 for the pamper package or get 10% off your first single float session. To find out more or purchase a voucher visit www.oxfordfloatationcentre.co.uk See P.14 4 Jul-Sept 2022 Toddle About Oxfordshire

Have You Got a Brick Building Fan? Upcoming birthday? Master Builders Club provides DUPLO parties for toddlers who love to play, explore and have fun with their friends. They have lots of great themes and 1000’s of DUPLO bricks and accessories. Master Builders Club have been creating memorable events for DUPLO fans since 2016 and look forward to celebrating your ‘Little Brickies’ big day. Drop them an email to find out more about their creative birthday parties that nurture ‘learning through play’. Email info@masterbuildersclub.co.uk See P.6

Bite S I Z ED N EWS New Messy Play Parties Near You Mess Around are the nation's leaders when it comes to Messy Play! Pop along and play at one of their fabulous parties where they provide multi sensory play experiences for 6 months to 5 years. They spend hours prepping and setting up (and cleaning down afterwards) meaning you don't have to, so you can enjoy the fun with your children. Events are held every week so check out the website or social media for your nearest one. For more information visit their website www.messarounduk.com/oxfordshire See P.10

Toddler Time on the Farm Head over to Roves Farm for Toddler Time every weekday during term time. With morning and afternoon sessions, you and your little one can join in with interactive stories, music, games and bubbles. Then it’s on to meet the animals in Pet’s Corner and hop on a tractor ride. This Autumn Messy Play will return. These popular sessions involve anything from edible sand, gloopy green ponds or foam mountains. Follow @RovesFarmVC on Facebook and Instagram for dates coming soon. Visit www.rovesfarm.co.uk See P.13

Fine Art Motherhood Photography A fine art motherhood photographer, capturing the emotive and intimate moments. Natasha specialises in those first few weeks, capturing that newborn fuzz to the squishy faces made when they stretch. Begin your journey into capturing the memories that you’ll hold close to your heart for a lifetime. A natural, unposed and child-led style, documenting your special moments honestly and artfully. Your experience will be authentic, your photographs beautiful, but most of all your memories will be forever. Visit www.nmgphotography.co.uk See P.26

Relaunch Alert!

Raise Your Voice Family Choirs has been providing fun, sociable singing sessions for adults and children since 2018. Now they are evolving – say hello to Family Choir Club! From September, you can enjoy weekly Mums & Dads Choir for new parents, themed one-off workshops for all ages, and mini-terms leading to informal performances. Join in with the free launch event on Saturday 3rd September for exclusive goodies. Visit www.familychoirclub.co.uk See P.36

Parties at Rugrats and Halfpints! Are you tired of arranging the local village hall, organising the entertainer, sourcing the food, but with it all costing a lot more than you had imagined and then having to tidy up the mess afterwards..... If the answer to this is YES, then why not book a party at Rugrats, where they can take the strain, and you sit back and may be enjoy it? They offer flexible party bookings where you can either book an all inclusive Party Package or just come celebrate your birthday at Rugrats and bring a cake. Visit www.rugratsandhalfpints.com/parties See P.23

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HAVE YOUR SAY! Can You Help? We’d love to know what you think! This might be the 50th edition of Toddle About, but we’re still looking for ways to improve the service we provide. In order to do that, we need to know what you like, what you don’t like and what you feel we could do differently. Please complete our survey to let us know!

Fill out our survey at toddle.fun/survey As a thank you, we have 30 fantastic books to give away! We’ll pick 30 respondents at random and send the winners a brand new parenting book or children’s book to enjoy. Closing date: midnight on 23rd August.

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Summer Fun SUMMER EVENTS FOR FAMILIES AND THEIR LITTLE ONES

09/07 04/09

ORIENTEERING FAMILY FUN

Waterperry Gardens. 10am - 5:30pm

Explore the ornamental gardens, using directions and clues to follow the sculpture trail, created by artist Rob Faherty, all of which draw inspiration from the natural world and its wildlife! £3.50 per child with a free compass and prize (children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the garden entrance fee applies). Don’t forget all the child friendly theatre productions & operas on at Waterperry over the summer season! Waterperry, Near Wheatley, Oxford OX33 1LA Tel: 01844 339254 Waterperry Gardens

All FLOWER FIELD

summer Cotswold Farm Park. 10:30am - 5pm Cotswold Farm Park’s popular flower field returns this summer! Weave your way through a colourful haven of Sunflowers, wildflowers and snap some gorgeous family photos. Definitive dates to be confirmed, check online for more details and other great events on this summer. Guiting Power, Gloucestershire, GL54 5FL Tel: 01451 850307 Cotswold Farm Park Ltd www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk/events/flower-field-2

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14/07 04/09

MAIZE MAZE

Millets Farm Centre. 9:30am - 5:30pm

JUL PADDINGTON AT DIDCOT 23 Didcot Railway Centre. 10:30am - 4pm

Transport yourself to Millets Maize Maze this summer for a mind bending adventure through transport time! Play their a-mazing games and follow footprints and tyre tracks through history.

Join Paddington Bear on his visit to Didcot Railway Centre. Their newly restored small loco, King George will be out and about as well. Get a free marmalade sandwich on the day, with or without crust.

Day tickets allow you to go in and out of the maze area all day as you will be given a wristband on arrival. Regardless of your arrival time, you are welcome to stay until they close at 5:30pm.

Travel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights, sounds and smells of steam as you explore this 21-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times.

Kingston Road, Frilford, OX13 5HB Tel: 01865 392221 Millets Farm

Didcot Railway Centre, Didcot, OX11 7NJ Tel: 01235 817200 Didcot Railway Centre

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DAVID GIBB'S FAMILY JUKEBOX Story Museum. 11am

Give your family a musical experience to remember with David Gibb’s Family Jukebox. Join David and his magical, musical Jukebox as he takes you on a trip through his hilarious and often surreal imagination, where wolves roam the school corridors, dragons live under the bed and teddy bears dance the night away at the disco. 42 Pemroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP Tel: 01865 790050 The Story Museum www.storymuseum.org.uk/whats-on 8 Jul-Sept 2022 Toddle About Oxfordshire The

AUG TEDDY BEARS; PICNIC 16 - 18

BBOWT. 9:30am - 11am

If you come down to the woods today you're sure of a fun surprise! Bring your Teddy bear to meet wild friends in the woods and join in with nature play and exploration, crafts, stories and more on a Teddy Bears' Picnic themed adventure. Bring a picnic lunch to share with your Teddy in their picnic area after the session. For children aged 18 months to 4 years. Booking essential. SCEEC, Sutton Courtenay Road, Didcot, OX14 4TE Tel: 01865 775476 BBO Wildlife Trust www.bbowt.org.uk

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MAK SUM E THE M M O THE ER HOL ST OF T SE G I D REAT AYS W HE DAYS ITH OUT

AUG FREE SUMMER OPEN DAY 13 Thomley. 10:00am - 3pm Open to anyone and no need to book! Activities include: inflatables, live music, Crazy Colin Entertainer, Lionel the Train, giant bubbles, face painting, sports and LOTS more. Pop along to find out more about them and what they do. Thomley have events on throughout the summer such as their Disability For All and Open For All days so check out their website for more details and information. You can also book a summer holiday or short stay with them in their new camping pods. There are three camping pods available to book; all pods include a bathroom, kitchenette and have a shared social area which include the use of a BBQ. Menmarsh Road, Worminghall, HP18 9JZ Tel: 01844 338380 Thomley Public www.thomley.org.uk

23/07 04/09

NATURE DETECTIVES ON THE FARM Roves Farm. 9am - 5pm

Take part in Woodland Crafts, gather sticks and build a den in the woodland area, follow the Activity Trail to see what you can find around the farm or go on a Bug Hunt to discover some amazing mini-beasties! Round off the day with some time on their Outdoor Adventure Park or go inside for fun on the giant slides, tunnels & climbing ropes. Plus there is a soft play area for Under 3’s. Sevenhampton, Swindon, SN6 7QG Tel: 01793 763939 Roves Farm VC www.rovesfarm.co.uk/whats-on/nature-detectives

ALL SPARKLE BRIGHT SUMMER AUG Tumblestone Hollow. 9:30am - 5:30pm

AUG SUMMER FAMILY DAYS

The giant Sparkle Bright Flowers are set to bloom at Tumblestone Hollow just in time for a very special summer Festival of Fun. Tumblestone Hollow will be looking spectacular with lots going on including story telling and special Tumblestone temporary transfers. It's a place of laughter, light, shadow and sunshine, peace and tranquility and most of all, it's a place to play with friends and family young and old.

Explore, discover and play in the Exploration Zone, where children and grown-ups alike have fun experimenting with interactive exhibits; create and test flying designs at the Air Table, build a giant magnetic ball run and test what’s hot and what’s not with the Curious Camera. Pick up an Explorer Backpack & trail map and see what wildlife you can spot in the woodland – why not bring a picnic!

Stonor Park, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 6HF Tel: 01491 638587 Stonor Park

Quarry Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8SB Tel: 01865 810000 Science Oxford

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AUG WOODLAND CLUB Tuesdays

Cogges Manor Farm. 10am - 3:30pm

Cogges Woodland Club will be running hourly sessions on the first 5 Tuesdays of the summer holidays. Woodland Club provides a range of Forest School activities such as mud kitchens, den building, bug hunting, bat and bird facts, minibeasts and marshmallow toasting. Church Lane, Witney, OX28 3LA Tel: 01993 772602 Cogges www.cogges.org.uk/event/outdoor-fun-kids

Saturdays

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Science Oxford Centre. 10am - 5:00pm

BIG FAMILY WEEKEND

Ashmolean Museum. 11am - 4pm

Saturday: Travel back to the Iron Age in this celebration of the world of the Iceni, an Iron Age community. Enjoy object handling, make a plaster coin to take away, or a chocolate one to eat. Sunday: Unleash your creativity with art demonstrations, music and activities inspired by the Museum’s art collection. Dress up and get the chance to become a living painting and more. Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH Tel: 01865 278000 Ashmolean Museum www.ashmolean.org/event/big-family-weekend

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7 Ways

to Help Your Child Cope with Change By Liat Hughes Joshi

Preschool children can find change especially difficult – they’re too little to understand what’s going on or to have any control over the bigger aspects of the situation. They might well not even be able to articulate their feelings. Whether it’s a family change such as the arrival of a new sibling, or moving house or school, here are some ways to help them cope:

When you know change is coming, get your little one used to the idea a short while in advance by talking about what’s going to happen and building familiarity with their new circumstances. Timing is important here, so don’t do this weeks before as that won’t be meaningful to them (the exception being pregnancy where they will notice your bump obviously!) If they’re moving home or nursery/ preschool, take them to see the new place, and point out some of the features of it they might like. If that’s not possible, show them photos and videos online.

Let them have some basic involvement in whatever is going on in relevant, age-appropriate ways. So if you’re moving house, can they choose something (minor and inexpensive) for their room? If they’re changing nursery or school, perhaps a new bag?

Keep to their usual routines as much as possible through the change – this stability will help them feel secure, but also sticking to regular eating and sleep times will ensure they don’t get grouchy through hunger or tiredness.

Give them a little leeway if they ‘play up’ behaviour-wise – they might be upset by whatever is going on. But don’t abandon all rules

too much or for too long. Again, those firm boundaries help your child feel secure. And definitely draw the line at any hitting out/ biting at you or others too – it’s fine to be upset or angry at some bad event but it’s never okay to take it out on other people physically.

Don’t make assumptions about how your child feels about the change – instead observe how they’re reacting and if they’re a little older listen to what they say about it. It might be quite different to how you or their sibling would have reacted at their age.

Offer extra cuddles and a little more attention. When there’s a lot going on, it can be tricky to spend time with your child but, whenever you can, make sure you find part of the day to give them your undivided attention, to cuddle and chat and help them feel like you’re there for them.

Look after yourself too – when times are tough it’s tempting to focus solely on helping your child but, if you’re to be in the best position to do that, you need to take care of you. Don’t feel guilty about this; perhaps find someone to look after your little one so you can offload on a friend or family member, or go for a walk to contemplate what’s going on.

Liat Hughes Joshi is a journalist and author who specialises in writing about parenting and family life. She is the author of six parenting books and has contributed to many publications including The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times and The Guardian. Her most recent book Help Your Child Cope With Change is published by Vie, £10.99 Follow us for daily updates!

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Tie Dying is a fun activity you can enjoy with your little one. You can dye all sorts, like shirts, jumpers, socks – even shoes!

You will need:

• Fibre-reactive dye • Plain white cotton T-shirts • Soda ash • Rubber bands or strong string • Buckets and/or squeeze bottles (1 per colour)

• Plastic tablecloths • Rubber gloves and a dust mask • Old plastic bags or cling film

Instructions: 1. Gather your supplies and set up your work area. Prewash your garments with detergent.

2. Mix your dyes as package instructions. Pre-soak your garment in a soda ash solution, if necessary.

3. Fold or crumple your fabric to create the design. Secure the folds with rubber bands or string.

4. Apply the dye solution with squeeze bottles, sponges or paintbrushes. Or, dip the fabric in buckets of dye.

5. Wrap the garments in cling film or place them

in plastic bags. Let the dye set up for at least 6-8 hours, or preferably for 24 hours in a warm spot. 6. Rinse in cold water, and then unfold and rinse in lukewarm water until the water runs clear. Wash separately in the washing machine with detergent. SAFETY TIPS: Work outside, wear old clothes/apron & rubber gloves. See 10 fab Wear a dust mask when mixing soda ash or dye powders. Tie Dye folding techniques at Craft by Sarah Stearns who has helped thousands of makers find their next craft toddle.fun/tiedye project with free patterns and step-by-step tutorials on her blog, sarahmaker.com.

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Fruit Tarts Ingredients:

(For the pastry) • 84g plain flour, plus a little extra for dusting • 56g baking spread • 14g caster sugar • A few drops of water • 2 tsps jam mixed with 1 tsp water (For the filling / topping) • 85ml double cream • 1 dessert spoon lemon curd • Blueberries and raspberries (or your fruit of choice)

Equipment:

• Mixing bowl • Muffin or pie tin • Cooling rack • Rolling pin, fork & spoon • Pastry cutter or mug (8cm dia) • Pastry brush (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 190°/ 170° fan or gas mark 5.

2. In a large mixing bowl, rub the flour and butter together with your fingers until it resembles sand.

3. Add the sugar and a few drops of cold water and mix together with a fork or your hands until it forms a smooth dough. If too wet add more flour, if too crumbly add a drop of water.

4. Flour your work surface and roll the pastry out until 2mm thick.

5. Cut out your circles. Depending on the thickness of your pastry you should get 6-8 circles.

6. Prepare your baking tin by rubbing butter over the holes and then sprinkling flour in them.

7. Tip out any excess flour and then place your pastry in the holes.

8. Prick with a fork and then bake for 8 minutes, until they are beginning to turn light brown.

9. Allow them to cool and then brush with the jam mixture.

10. In a second small bowl, mix the cream and lemon curd until nicely combined. Share this between the pastry cases, and top with the fruit of your choice.

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THE WHIZZER , £19.99 Designed by a UK mum, the Whizzer is the first unisex ecotoilet for kids - perfect for your summer travels. The compact silicone solution is both leakproof and ergonomically designed to provide comfort and privacy, making it a must-pack for any family on-the-go. The long-lasting invention has become a trusted companion for kids right up to the age of 8-years-old. www.kiddiwhizz.com Offer: 10% off and free delivery with code Toddle10

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If I had a penny for every time someone told me when I was pregnant or heard someone say to a pregnant woman to ‘’sleep while you can’’ or to ‘‘enjoy sleep while it lasts.’’

the day and rubbing their gums with a clean finger can also help to relieve the pain.

There are tons of reasons why night wakes happen. In fact, there are as many reasons as the individuality of each child and each carer because when it comes to sleep, there is no one size fits all. Just a few examples are:

3. They are going through developmental milestones Babies learn at night; their brains do not turn off at bedtime. Any time they are getting ready to meet a new developmental milestone, they can spend hours in the middle of the night practicing.

1. They are meant to do so - Babies are meant to wake and call for us. This is a built-in survival instinct designed to protect them and it is perfectly biologically normal. It is crucial for our infants to wake and call for us to meet their needs which could be hunger, thirst, being too hot or too cold, discomfort or pain, trapped wind, illness, a need for connection or proximity. We want babies to call for us to be sure they are not only comfortable but also safe while they sleep. 2. They are uncomfortable or ill - If your baby is squirming around looking uncomfortable, arching their back, grunting and/or grimacing, crying as a result, this can be an indicator of discomfort caused by digestion or gassiness. Teething is another cause of discomfort. Just like a toothache, teething is much worse at night when babies are lying down. Letting a baby chew on cold objects (e.g. a clean, cool washcloth) during

Other reasons why your baby and child might be waking up at night include; they are hungry, they are seeking connection or they may be experiencing too many changes. But it is important to keep in mind that this is normal (unless a red flag has been identified) and it will not last forever. Parents are under so much societal pressure when it comes to infant sleep and we desperately need to normalise it. Remember, babies are meant to wake, you are doing an amazing job, and your baby is likely doing exactly what they are supposed to be doing. At the same time, if something is not working for you, you can change it. It does not have to be cry it out it wait it out only.

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By Fransie Frandsen

Snuggling up together with a book at bedtime is not only fun and bonding, but paves the way for becoming emotionally intelligent adults

how to put names to their feelings. Additionally, by associating with and relating to the characters in the story, your child will learn to empathise with others; an important tool in becoming an emotionally intelligent individual.

Reading with children at any time of day is beneficial. But in my professional and personal experience, a bedtime story is invaluable in creating healthy attachment and bonding between parent and child, paving the way for forming positive relationships all through life.

Such precious moments will leave your child feeling heard – learning that it is safe to express feelings, which in turn leads to healthy attachment and bonding with you as their parent. The ability to safely voice emotions is a valuable tool in times of stress and a skill that will be carried forward into adulthood, and ultimately into parenthood.

Adding reading to your bedtime routine also cultivates a positive habit that does not only help calm young minds at the end of a busy day, but will soon become a lifelong habit of approaching sleep in a calm and peaceful manner. Little did I know, when I started reading with my own children as babies, what a valuable investment I was making not only regarding these benefits, but also in my future relationship with my children. Snuggling up with a book at the end of the day when your child is tired and ready to go to sleep is a perfect time to gently explore your child’s feelings. Young children do not always know what they are feeling and how to name their emotions. A picture book with lovely illustrations is an ideal way to get a welcome glimpse into your child’s inner world by gently exploring his or her understanding of the story and characters. For example, you may ask, ‘I wonder how the bear felt when he was lost in the wood?’ or, ‘How do you think the bear will feel when he finds his house again?’ In this way, your child can safely explore his or her own feelings through the story and the characters in the book and learn, with your help, 20 Jul-Sept 2022 Toddle About Oxfordshire The

I had anticipated that this bedtime ritual with my own children would slowly fizzle out by the time they started reading chapter books by themselves. However, this time together has become so valuable to us all that even now as teenagers, although not reading together anymore, my children still seek the closeness and safety of snuggling up in bed with me to talk about their day before drifting off to sleep. In short, reading a picture book together with your child is a feast for the senses which builds positive brain pathways, leads to healthy attachment and bonding and installs essential life skills. I am convinced that early childhood experiences, such as reading together at bedtime, are irreplaceable building blocks in forming positive relationships and in helping develop emotionally intelligent individuals with empathy for themselves and the world around them. Are Mummies Scared of Monsters? by Fransie Frandsen is out now, £7.99.

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Winner

Baby and Toddler Photo Competition Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered our Spring Toddle Models competition! We hope you enjoy looking through the entries as much as we have. Congratulations go to Georgie and family who have won a family weekend camping ticket to Gloworm Festival in August!

Georgie, 2 years old

Unfortunately, we're unable to print all the entries (sorry!), but here is a random selection for you to enjoy.

Amelia, 2 years

Chester & Logan, 2 years

Elsie, 3.5 years

Jacob, 5 years

Annie, 0 years

Clara, 0 years

Emily, 2 years

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Arlo, 2 years

Declan, 1 year

Harrison , 3 years

Jayden, 2 years

Arthur, 1 year

Eleanor & Reggie, 4 years

Harry, 1 year

Lieben, 5 years

Charlie, 0 years

Eliza, 0 years

Jack, Emilie & Samuel, 2 years

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Thomas, 2 years

Yiannis, 1 year

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The MiniDream Baby Musical Play Mat (RRP. £48) has a soft, silky quilt floor with music and lots of activities and textures to stimulate your baby. This play mat is a must-have for little ones. The mat is a good size - my 6-month-old was able to roll whilst comfortably staying on the mat. It has a lovely soft, velvety surface and is well-padded, making it a very comfortable area for babies to lie or sit There are toys hanging from the arches, which are stable and allow for babies to lean against them when exploring. The hanging toys include a baby-safe mirror, raffle, musical pull toy and squeaky Teddy. Younger babies will enjoy staring up to the mirror and listening to the music, while slightly older babies will be trying to reach and pull the toys. My daughter was able to pull the musical toy and this kept her busy for quite some time!

The play mat is in natural tones and colours and fits happily into the home. It has textures designed to encourage sensory play - my daughter spent ages exploring the textures with her hands and feet whilst lying on the play mat. Overall, this is a lovely play mat for babies. I was impressed with the look of it and how sturdy it is, and it would make a lovely play mat for newborns all the way until your baby is crawling. I have rated it 4/5 as it could do with a bit more musical variety and a few more hanging toys, though my little one was happy with the variety available. Buy at www.smallsmart.co.uk

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Jemstones and Rhythmic Jems

Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way, Banbury, OX16 1ER. • Rhythmic Jems: 13:45 - 14:20. Ages: 2 - 6 yrs. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul, 25 Jul - 1 Aug, 15 Aug - 22 Aug & 5 Sep - 3 Oct.

2 Clarkes Way, Brackley, NN13 6HN. 07734 111453. www.thedaisyfoundation.com. • Daisy Baby Tinies: 11:30 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 3 mths. Cost: £8.33 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 25 Jul.

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15-16 Crown Walk, Bicester, OX26 6HY. 01869814575. www.kidzzoo.co.uk. • Teddy Bears Picnic: 10:30 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 12 yrs. Cost: £19.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 8 Aug & 23 Aug.

SWIMMING Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Frank Wise School, Homebeam Close, Banbury, OX16 9RL. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. • Times: 16:00 - 16:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £18.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul & 25 Jul - 3 Oct.

KidzZoo Soft Play and Party Venue

15-16 Crown Walk, Bicester, OX26 6HY. 01869814575. www.kidzzoo.co.uk. • Toddler Craft: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 26 Jul & 6 Sep - 27 Sep.

Tumble Tots North Cotswolds

Hanwell Fields, Rotary Way, Banbury, OX16 1ER. 07305097029. www.tumbletots.com. • Tumble Tots: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 1 yrs 3 mths - 2 yrs. • Tumble Tots: 11:30 - 12:15. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs. • Tumble Tots: 12:45 - 13:30. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs. • Tumble Tots: 13:50 - 14:35. Ages: 6 mths - 1 ½ yrs. Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul & 13 Sep - 4 Oct.

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Indoor Soft Play Centre with 3 party rooms providing for all your party needs. Private hire and themed parties available all with a café serving excellent coffee and cakes and a wide range of hot and cold snacks Summer Hours Monday 25th July – Friday 2nd September 10am – 4pm Late Opening Thursday 11th & Tuesday 30th August 10am – 6.30pm

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Clockwork Music

Radley Village Hall, Gooseacre, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 3BL. 07757011539. www.clockworkmusic.co.uk. • Times: 9:30 - 10:00, 10:15 - 10:45, 11:00 - 11:30 & 11:45 - 12:15. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul.

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Bodicote Village Hall, White Post Road, Bodicote, Banbury, OX15 4BN. 01295268815. • Times: 9:30 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £1 per session (drop in). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul.

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Mess Around Oxfordshire

Longford Park Comminity Centre, Hobby Road, Banbury, OX15 4GJ. 07515 880197. www.messarounduk.com. • Banbury Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul & 11 Aug.

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Mess Around Oxfordshire

Ardley & Fewcott, Ardley Road, Bicester, UK, OX27 7PA. 07515 880197. www.messarounduk.com. • Bicester Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul & 10 Aug.

DANCE & DRAMA

Jemstones and Rhythmic Jems

Longford Park Community Centre, Hobby Road, Bodicote, Banbury, OX15 4GJ. • Jemstones Rubies (6-8 Years): 15:45 - 16:30. Ages: 6 - 8 yrs. Cost: £6.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 8 Sep - 6 Oct & 14 Jul - 21 Jul.

Jemstones and Rhythmic Jems

Hanwell Fields Community School, Rotary Way, Banbury, OX16 1ER. • Jemstones Rubies: 15:15 - 16:15. Ages: 6 - 8 yrs. Cost: £6.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul & 7 Sep - 5 Oct.

PHYSICAL FUN KidzZoo Soft Play and Party Venue

15-16 Crown Walk, Bicester, OX26 6HY. 01869814575. www.kidzzoo.co.uk. • 6+ craft: 10:30 - 12:00. Ages: 6 - 15 yrs. Cost: £12 per session (booking essential). Dates: 27 Jul - 31 Aug.

Tumble Tots North Cotswolds

Bletchingdon Village Hall, White Marsh Way, Bletchingdon, Kidlington, OX5 3FD. 07305097029. www.tumbletots.com. • Tumble Tots: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 1 yrs - 2 yrs 3 mths. • Tumble Tots: 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs. • Tumble Tots: 12:15 - 13:00. Ages: 3 yrs - 4 yrs 11 mths. Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Sep - 5 Oct.

SWIMMING Water Babies Bucks & Beds Sibford School, The Hill, Banbury, OX15 5QL. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. • Times: 9:30 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £18.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul & 27 Jul - 5 Oct.

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FRIDAY SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Banbury Museum & Gallery Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 2PQ. 01295 236165. www.banburymuseum.org. • Glo Babies: 11:52 - 12:37. Ages: 3 mths. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul.

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15-16 Crown Walk, Bicester, OX26 6HY. 01869814575. www.kidzzoo.co.uk. • Toddler Craft: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul & 8 Sep - 29 Sep.

The Paddocks, Yarnton, OX5 1TE. 07786159552. www.rideontimehire.com. • Times: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: £6.25 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug & 9 Sep. Chesterton Community Centre, Chesterton, Bicester, OX26 1BJ. 07786159552. www.rideontimehire.com. • Times: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: £6.25 per session (booking essential). Dates: 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug & 2 Sep.

Ride On Time

Longford Park Community Centre, Hobby Road, Banbury, OX15 4GJ. 07786159552. www.rideontimehire.com. • Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 28 Jul, 25 Aug & 22 Sep.

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SWIMMING Water Babies Bucks & Beds Sibford School, The Hill, Banbury, OX15 5QL. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. • Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £18.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul & 29 Jul - 7 Oct.

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MONDAY

SATURDAY

MUSIC & SIGNING

PHYSICAL FUN

Gurgle & Co

Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford Kidlington and Gosford Leisure Centre, Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 2NU. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Junior Kickers: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jul - 24 Sep.

Rugbytots Banbury, Towcester & Northampton

Wykham Park Academy, Ruskin Road, Banbury, OX16 9HY. 0345 313 0286. www.rugbytots.co.uk. • Times: 9:15 - 10:00 & 10:55 - 11:40. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. • Times: 10:05 - 10:50. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jul - 30 Jul.

SWIMMING Water Babies Bucks & Beds

15 Stopford Place, Chipping Norton, OX7 5SL. 07738223193. www.gurgleandco.com. • Phonics & Co: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs. • Toddle & Co: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 6 mths - 2 yrs. • Baby & Co: 12:00 - 12:45 & 13:15 - 14:00. Ages: 0 - 6 mths. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 25 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: 11 Jul - 18 Jul.

PHYSICAL FUN Tumble Tots North Cotswolds

SUNDAY

Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane, Witney, OX28 1UE. 07305097029. www.tumbletots.com. • Tumble Tots: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 1 yrs 3 mths - 2 yrs. • Tumble Tots: 10:45 - 11:30 & 14:30 - 15:15. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs. • Tumble Tots: 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 6 mths - 1 ½ yrs. • Tumble Tots: 13:00 - 13:45. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs. • Gymbobs): 15:45 - 16:30. Ages: 4 - 7 yrs. Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul & 12 Sep - 3 Oct.

PHYSICAL FUN

SWIMMING

Frank Wise School, Homebeam Close, Banbury, OX16 9RL. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. • Times: 8:45 - 9:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £18.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jul & 30 Jul - 8 Oct.

KidzZoo Soft Play and Party Venue

15-16 Crown Walk, Bicester, OX26 6HY. 01869814575. www.kidzzoo.co.uk. • SEND’s Sessions : 9:00 - 11:00. Ages: 1 mths - 9 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 17 Jul.

PREGNANCY The Daisy Foundation Banbury, Deddington and Surrounding areas

2 Clarkes Way, Brackley, NN13 6HN. 07734 111453. thedaisyfoundation.com. • Daisy Parent Birth and Baby Care Preparation: 13:15 - 15:45. Ages: Pregnancy. Cost: £230 per course (booking essential). Dates: 17 Jul - 24 Jul.

Oxford Swimming Academy

Lincoln Farm Park, High Street, Standlake, Witney, OX29 7RH. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk. • Mainstream Classes: 16:00 - 18:30. Ages: 4 - 13 yrs. • Baby & Preschool Classes: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths - 10 yrs. Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul.

PREGNANCY Birth Baby Balance

The Yoga Room, Bridge Street Mill, Witney, OX28 1YH. 07909 545484. www.birthbabybalance.co.uk. • Early Pregnancy Class: 19:00 - 21:00. Ages: Pregnancy. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 1 Aug, 5 Sep & 3 Oct.

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MUSIC & SIGNING Carterton Library Rhymetime

6 Alvescot Road, Carterton, Witney, OX18 3JH. 01993 841492. • Times: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 19 Jul, 13 Sep & 27 Sep.

WEDNESDAY PARENTS & TOTS Home-Start Oxford

Witney Methodist Church High Street, 40 High Street, Witney, OX28 6HG. 01869 322394. www.homestartoxford.org.uk. • Puddle Jumpers: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 5 Oct.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

Family fun at Cogges Manor Farm

Baby College West Oxfordshire

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: 13 Jul - 20 Jul

Meet the animals Toddler-friendly play Café courtyard and picnic areas Dogs welcome

The Playbarn, Fosseway Garden Centre, Stow Road, Moreton-in Marsh, GL56 0DS. 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: 13 Jul - 20 Jul.

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CREATIVE

Roves Farm

Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon, SN6 7QG. 01793 763939. www.rovesfarm.co.uk. • Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. • Times: 13:00 - 13:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £4.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 21 Jul.

Mess Around Oxfordshire

Yarnton Garden Centre, Sandy Lane, Yarnton, Kidlington, UK, OX5 1PA. 07515 880197. www.messarounduk.com. • Yarnton Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 20 Jul & 3 Aug.

SWIMMING

TUESDAY

Oxford Swimming Academy

PARENTS & TOTS High Street Methodist Church

The Methodist Church, 40 High Street, Witney, OX28 6HG. 01993 709874. www.highstmethodists.co.uk. • Grandparents and Toddlers: 9:30 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 3 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul & 6 Sep - 4 Oct.

Home-Start Oxford

Witney Methodist Church High Street, 40 High Street, Witney, OX28 6HG. 01869 322394. www.homestartoxford.org.uk. • Little Splashers: 13:00 - 14:00. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 4 Oct.

Lincoln Farm Park, High Street, Standlake, Witney, OX29 7RH. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk. • Mainstream Classes: 16:00 - 19:30. Ages: 4 - 13 yrs. Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul.

PREGNANCY Birth Baby Balance

The Yoga Room, Bridge Street Mill, Witney, OX28 1YH. 07909 545484. www.birthbabybalance.co.uk. • Walking and Talking Coffee Group: 10:30 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (drop in). Dates: 13 Jul - 27 Jul. • Comprehensive Antenatal Course Times: 19:00 - 21:30. Ages: Pregnancy. Dates: 31 Aug - 5 Oct. Times: 20:00 - 22:30. Ages: Pregnancy. Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul. Cost: £35.30 per session (booking essential).

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St Mary’s Cogglets

Cogges Church Centre, Church Ln, Witney, OX28 3LA. 01993 779613. • Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 per session (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul.

PARENTS & TOTS Home-Start Oxford

The Rowing Machine, Fettiplace Road, Witney, OX28 5AR. 01869 322394. homestartoxford.org.uk. • Buggy Walk: 9:30 - 9:30. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 6 Oct.

St Mary’s Cogglets

Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane Madley Park, Witney, OX28 1UE. 01993 779613. • Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 per session (drop in). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul.

CREATIVE

MUSIC & SIGNING Gurgle & Co

Salford Village Hall, Lower End, Salford, OX7 5YP. 07738223193. www.gurgleandco.com. • Wiggle & Co: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 9 mths - 5 yrs. • Baby & Co: 12:00 - 12:45. Ages: 0 - 9 mths. Cost: £8 per session (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College West Oxfordshire

Lingotot West Oxford

The Witney Buttercross Scout Hut, 32B, Marlbrough Lane, Witney, OX28 6DY. 08456808148. www.lingotot.com. • Little Lingotots Spanish: 9:45 - 10:45. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul. 2 The Vitntage Pair, Upper Rissington, Cheltenham, GL54 2RJ. 08456808148. www.lingotot.com. • Spanish Home Education Class: 11:00 - 12:00. Ages: 4 - 11 yrs. Cost: £10 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford Gateway Primary School Carterton, Netheravon Close, Carterton, OX18 3SF. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Mighty Kickers: 15:45 - 16:30. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 29 Sep.

PREGNANCY Birth Baby Balance

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: 14 Jul & 1 Sep - 6 Oct.

FRIDAY PARENTS & TOTS Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group

Eynsham Baptist Church Hall, Lombard Street, Eynsham, Witney, OX29 4HT. 07732305809. • Times: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul.

High Street Methodist Church

The Methodist Church, 40 High Street, Witney, OX28 6HG. 01993 709874. www.highstmethodists.co.uk. • Little Lambs : 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 22 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep & 23 Sep.

Enstone Parish Hall, Enstone, Burford Road, 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: 15 Jul - 22 Jul.

CREATIVE Mess Around Oxfordshire

Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane, Witney, OX28 1UE. 07515 880197. www.messarounduk.com. • Witney Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Aug, 9 Sep & 7 Oct.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Mega Kickers: 16:50 - 17:35. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 16:00 - 16:45. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul - 30 Sep.

Tumble Tots North Cotswolds

Burwell Hall, Thorney Leys, Witney, OX28 5NP. 0 7305097029. www.tumbletots.com. • Tumble Tots: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 3 yrs - 4 yrs 11 mths. • Tumble Tots: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs. • Tumble Tots: 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 1 yrs 3 mths - 2 yrs. Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul & 16 Sep - 7 Oct.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

Lincoln Farm Park, High Street, Standlake, Witney, OX29 7RH. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk. • Baby & Preschool Classes: 12:00 - 13:30. Ages: 3 mths - 10 yrs. Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul.

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Birth Baby Balance

Witney, The Yoga Room, Bridge Street Mill, Witney, OX28 1YH. 07909 545484. www.birthbabybalance.co.uk. • Bumps and Babes coffee group: 10:30 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul - 29 Jul.

MONDAY PARENTS & TOTS

SATURDAY

Oxford Brookes BabyLab

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kicks: 8:40 - 9:25. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs. • Junior Kickers: 9:35 - 10:20. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. • Mega Kickers: 11:20 - 12:05. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jul - 24 Sep.

Gateway Primary School Carterton, Netheravon Close, Carterton, OX18 3SF. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kicks: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs. • Junior Kickers: 9:40 - 10:25. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs. Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jul - 24 Sep.

SUNDAY

Oxford Brookes University Babylab, Psychology Department, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP. 01865 483676. • Multilingual Study: 9:00 - 17:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. • Babylab Study: 9:00 - 17:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: Everyday 11 Jul - 9 Oct.

South Oxford Family Room

Grandpont Nursery School, South Oxford Family Room, 47 Whitehouse Road, Oxford, OX1 4QH. 01865 254875. • Stay and Play with Story Time: 9:30 - 12:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (drop in). Dates: 11 Jul - 15 Aug.

MUSIC & SIGNING Clockwork Music

Risinghurst United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, Oxford, OX3 8HH. 07757011539. www.clockworkmusic.co.uk. • Times: 9:30 - 10:00, 10:15 - 10:45, 11:00 - 11:30 & 11:45 - 12:15. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 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. • Little Kicks: 9:05 - 9:50. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs. • Junior Kickers: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 10:55 - 11:40. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 17 Jul - 25 Sep.

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 - 3 ½ yrs. • Times: 8:50 - 9:35. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 17 Jul - 31 Jul.

The Maple Tree, Littleworth Road, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1NW. 01865 236700. www.mapletree.org.uk. • Messy Mondays: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (drop in). Dates: 11 Jul - 25 Jul.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College Oxford

The Old Schoolhouse. Magdalen Road Church, Hertford Street, Oxford, OX4 3AJ. 01865421879. www.babycollege.co.uk. • Junior Class: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 3 yrs. • Toddler Class: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 9 mths - 1 ½ yrs. • Infant Class: 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 9 mths. Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul.

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

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OXFORD CITY AREA

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PHYSICAL FUN

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford

Baby College Oxford

Northway Community Centre, Dora Carr Close, Oxford, OX3 9RU. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kicks: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs. • Junior Kickers: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs. Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 25 Jul & 11 Jul - 26 Sep.

TUESDAY

Seacourt Hall, 3 Church Way, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9SX. 01865 421879. www.babycollege.co.uk. • Junior Class: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 3 yrs. • Toddler Class: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 9 mths - 1 ½ yrs. • Infant Class: 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 9 mths. Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford

MUSIC & SIGNING The Maple Tree Centre

The Maple Tree, Littleworth Road, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1NW. 01865 236700. www.mapletree.org.uk. • Maple Babies: 13:00 - 13:01. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. • Play and Learn: 10:15 - 11:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul.

Headington - Bury Knowle Park, 178 London Rd, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9ED. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kicks: 15:45 - 16:30. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs. • Junior Kickers: 15:45 - 16:30. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 16:35 - 17:20. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. • Mega Kickers: 16:35 - 17:20. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 27 Sep.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Jeneration Fitness

All Saints Church House, New High Street, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7AL. 07779809299. www.jenerationfitness.co.uk. • Tuesday HIIT Class: 9:15 - 10:00. • Tuesday Back to Fit Classes: 10:15 - 11:00. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 23 Aug.

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OXFORD CITY AREA

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College Oxford

North Oxford Association, Diamond Place, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DP. 01865421879. www.babycollege.co.uk. • Junior Class: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 3 yrs. • Toddler Class: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 9 mths - 1 ½ yrs. • Infant Class: 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 9 mths. Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul.

THURSDAY PARENTS & TOTS Home-Start Oxford

WEDNESDAY PARENTS & TOTS

The Leys Children and Family Centre, Cuddesdon Way, Oxford, OX4 6SB. 01869 322394. homestartoxford.org.uk. • Mum’s Mindful Haven: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 6 Oct.

jojo Baby Massage

Rainbow House Cafe and Play

Seacourt Hall, 3 Church Way, Botley, OX2 9TH. 07842035122. • Times: 9:30 - 10:30, 11:00 - 12:00, 12:30 - 13:30 & 14:00 - 15:00. Ages: 2 mths - 1 ½ yrs. Cost: £45 per course (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 3 Aug.

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, OX1 2DH. 01865 243216. www.wesleymem.org.uk. • Times: 10:30 - 14:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul & 8 Sep - 6 Oct.

Rainbow House Cafe and Play

MUSIC & SIGNING Boogie Mites South Oxfordshire

PartyMan World of Play, Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP. 07876 030129. www.boogiemites.co.uk. • Family Music Fun!: 10:30 - 11:00 & 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul.

Clockwork Music

Woodstock Road Baptist Church, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7NQ. 07757011539. www.clockworkmusic.co.uk. • Times: 9:30 - 10:00, 10:15 - 10:45 & 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul.

The Maple Tree Centre

The Maple Tree, Littleworth Road, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1NW. 01865 236700. www.mapletree.org.uk. • Maple Babies: 13:00 - 14:00. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential). • Baby Café : 13:58 - 15:58. Ages: 0 - 1 ½ yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (drop in). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul.

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OXFORD CITY AREA

HEALTH & WELLNESS Jeneration Fitness

Bury Knowle Park, 178 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9ED. 07779809299. www.jenerationfitness.co.uk. • Thursday HIIT outdoors: 9:15 - 10:00 & 9:15 - 10:00. • Thursday Back To Fit Class outdoors: 10:15 - 11:00. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 25 Aug.

FRIDAY Contact Kate on 07779 240211

Book online at www.babycollege.co.uk 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: £1 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul.

MUSIC & SIGNING Family Choir Club

Barracks Lane Community Garden, Barracks Lane, Oxford, OX4 2AP. 07540113340. www.familychoirclub.co.uk. • Mums & Dads Choir: 13:45 - 14:45. Ages: Pregnancy - 2 ½ yrs. Cost: £8 per session (drop in). Dates: 8 Sep - 6 Oct.

PARENTS & TOTS Rainbow House Cafe and Play

South Oxford Family Room

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The Maple Tree Centre

Littleworth Road, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1NW. 01865 236700. www.mapletree.org.uk. • Play and Learn: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Twinnies - Thursdays 2-3.30pm: 14:00 - 15:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College Oxford

All Saints Church House, 39-41 New High Street, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7AL. 01865421879. www.babycollege.co.uk. • Junior Class: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 3 yrs. • Infant Class: 12:00 - 12:45. Ages: 0 - 9 mths. Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul.

PHYSICAL FUN Active Totz Oxford

Chandlings School, Bagley Wood Rd, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5ND. 07709 168 740. www.activetotz.co.uk. • Active Totz Mixed: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul.

"What a lovely feeling to have been able to raise so much for Home-Start! The atmosphere on the day was amazing and it was so lovely to see the other Home-Start runners."

Sunday 16th October 2022 ~ Oxford City Centre Whether you’re embarking on couch to 5k and looking for your next challenge, or are a seasoned runner hoping to get a new PB, we would love to have you join Team Home-Start Oxford for this fantastic event. The route will take you past Oxford’s most popular landmarks such as Radcliffe Camera, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Bodleian Library, and many of the Oxford University’s worldfamous colleges. Your support will help us to be there for local families with young children who are facing tough times. Whether parents are suffering from postnatal depression, isolation, bereavement, illness, or just finding family life difficult, we are there for families when they need us most. Because childhood can't wait.

City of Oxford Silver Band Hall, Sher Afzal Close, Temple Road, Oxford, OX4 2FA. 07709 168 740. www.activetotz.co.uk. • Active Totz Mixed: 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul, 11 Aug - 25 Aug & 8 Sep - 6 Oct.

£30 entry fee / Pledge to raise £250 Visit www.homestartoxford.org.uk/oxfordhalf2022/ or scan the QR code for more info.

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MUSIC & SIGNING

The Maple Tree Centre

Family Choir Club

The Maple Tree, Littleworth Road, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1NW. 01865 236700. www.mapletree.org.uk. • Play and Learn: 10:00 - 10:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford

Cherwell School (South Site Gym), Marston Ferry Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7EE. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Mighty Kickers: 16:00 - 16:45. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. • Mega Kickers: 16:45 - 17:30. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential).Dates: 15 Jul - 30 Sep.

SATURDAY PARENTS & TOTS South Oxford Family Room

Grandpont Nursery School, South Oxford Family Room, 47 Whitehouse Road, Oxford, OX1 4QH. 01865 254875. • Family Fun: 10:00 - 13:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 6 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jul & 20 Aug.

Family Choir Club, Elder Way, Oxford, OX4 7GB. 07540113340. www.familychoirclub.co.uk. • Family Choir workshops: 14:00 - 16:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 9 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 3 Sep.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford St Gregory the Great School, Cricket Road, Oxford, OX4 3DR. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kicks: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs. • Junior Kickers: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jul - 24 Sep.

Cherwell School (South Site Gym), Marston Ferry Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7EE. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kicks: 9:10 - 9:55. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs. • Junior Kickers: 10:05 - 10:50. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jul - 24 Sep.

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The Swan School, Marston Ferry road, Oxford, OX2 7WP. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Mighty Kickers: 8:45 - 9:30 & 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. • Junior Kickers: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs. • Mega Kickers: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs

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Cherwell School (South Site Gym), Marston Ferry Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7EE. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kicks: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs. • Junior Kickers: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. • Mega Kickers: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 17 Jul - 25 Sep.

Sandhills Community Primary School, Terrett Avenue, Sandhills, Headington, OX3 8FN. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kicks: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs. • Junior Kickers: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 9:40 - 10:25. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. • Mega Kickers: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 17 Jul - 25 Sep. Wheatley - Park Sports Centre, Park Sports Centre, Holton, OX33 1QZ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kicks: 9:05 - 9:50. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs. • Junior Kickers: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 10:50 - 11:35. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 17 Jul - 25 Sep.

PARENTS & TOTS GroW Families

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. • Bumps and Babies: 12:45 - 14:15. Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul.

MUSIC & SIGNING 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: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs. Cost: £4.75 per session (booking essential). • Mini Music Makers: 10:15 - 10:45. Ages: 9 mths - 1 yrs. Cost: £4.20 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul & 5 Sep - 3 Oct.

Boogie Mites South Oxfordshire

Hogan Music Newbury, Winchcombe House, 123-126 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5BN. 07876 030129. www.boogiemites.co.uk. • Boogie Mites Family Music Fun!: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Boogie Mites Babies: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul.

The Bowler’s Arms, Wash Common (Newbury), Enborne Street, Newbury, RG14 6TW. 07876 030129. www.boogiemites.co.uk. • Boogie Mites Family Music Fun!: 13:30 - 14:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul.

PHYSICAL FUN Active Totz Oxford

Steventon Village Hall, The Green, Steventon, Abingdon, OX13 6RR. 07709 168 740. www.activetotz.co.uk. • Active Totz Tinyz: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 yrs. • Active Totz Miniz: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs. • Active Totz Mightyz: 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul, 8 Aug - 22 Aug & 5 Sep - 3 Oct.

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Clockwork Music

Thame Barns Centre, Church Road, Thame, OX9 3AJ. 07757011539. www.clockworkmusic.co.uk. • Times: 9:30 - 10:00, 10:15 - 10:45, 11:00 - 11:30 & 11:45 - 12:15. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul.

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Wootton & Dry Sandford Community Centre, Lamborough Hill, Wootton, OX13 6DA. 07709 168 740. www.activetotz.co.uk. • Active Totz Tinyz/Miniz: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 3 yrs. • Active Totz Mightyz: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul, 9 Aug - 23 Aug & 6 Sep - 4 Oct.

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WEDNESDAY PARENTS & TOTS Childrey Little Ducks Baby and Toddler Group 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: 13 Jul - 20 Jul.

Steppingstones Toddler and Baby Group Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road, Didcot, OX11 OBS. www.didcotbaptist.org.uk. • Toddler Group: 9:30 - 11:15. Ages: 1 - 3 yrs. • Baby Group: 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 2 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul.

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MUSIC & SIGNING

GroW Families

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: 12 Jul - 19 Jul.

Jigsaw Toddler Group

St Mary’s Church, Church Rd, Thame, OX9 3AJ. • Times: 9:30 - 11:00. Cost: £2 per session (drop in). Dates: 12 Jul.

Music Building, Larkmead School, Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF. 07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk. • Mini Music Makers: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs. • Mini Music Makers: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs. Cost: £4.75 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul & 7 Sep - 5 Oct.

PHYSICAL FUN

MUSIC & SIGNING

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Abingdon Music Centre

Christ Church, Abingdon, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PL. 07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk. • Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 mths - 5 yrs. • Times: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 2 mths - 1 yrs. Cost: £5.20 per session (drop in). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul & 6 Sep - 4 Oct.

Boogie Mites South Oxfordshire

The Beacon, Wantage, Portway, Wantage, OX12 9BX. • Active Music-Making: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul. 40 Jul-Sept 2022 Toddle About Oxfordshire The

Abingdon Music Centre

GWP Southern Community Centre, Sorrel Crescent, Didcot, OX11 6HQ. 07709 168 740. www.activetotz.co.uk. • Active Totz Tinyz: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 yrs. • Active Totz Miniz/Mightyz: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul, 10 Aug - 24 Aug & 7 Sep - 5 Oct.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

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Boogie Mites South Oxfordshire

Cobbs Farm Hungerford, Bath Road, Hungerford, RG17 0SP. 07876 030129. www.boogiemites.co.uk. • Boogie Mites Family Music Fun!: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul.

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: 14 Jul - 21 Jul.

Buckland Baby & Toddler Group

Buckland Memorial Hall, Orchard Road, Buckland, Faringdon, SN7 8QT. 07496 134139. • Buckland Baby & Toddler Group: 9:30 - 11:00. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul

GroW Families

The Beacon, Portway, Wantage, OX12 9BX. 01235 376037. www.growfamilies.co.uk. • Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Bumps and Babies: 12:45 - 14:15. Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs 2 mths. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul.

Steppingstones Toddler and Baby Group Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road, Didcot, OX11 OBS. www.didcotbaptist.org.uk. • Toddler Group: 9:30 - 11:15. Ages: 1 - 3 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (drop in). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul.

MUSIC & SIGNING

CREATIVE Mess Around Oxfordshire

Harwell Village hall, High Street, Harwell, Didcot, UK, OX11 0EX. 07515 880197. www.messarounduk.com. • Harwell Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 28 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: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 29 Sep.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

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: 1 - 2 yrs. Cost: £4.75 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul & 8 Sep - 6 Oct.

Radley College Pool, Kennington Road, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 2HR. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk. • Baby & Preschool Classes: 9:30 - 12:00. Ages: 4 mths - 4 yrs 9 mths. Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul. Harwell School, The Styles, Harwell, OX11 0HX. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk. • Times: 16:00 - 18:30. Ages: 2 yrs 5 mths - 8 yrs. Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul.

FRIDAY PARENTS & TOTS Chilton Baby & Toddler Group

Chilton Village Hall, Chilton, Didcot, OX11 0SH. 07876 583191. • Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul.

Hagbourne Baby and Toddler Group St. Andrew’s Church, Church Close, East Hagbourne, Didcot, OX11 9ND. • Times: 9:45 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul & 9 Sep - 7 Oct.

Our Lady & St Edmund’s Baby & Toddler Group St. Edmund’s Parish Centre, 1 Oxford Road, Abingdon, OX14 3PL. 07717 059411. • Times: 9:30 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 per session (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul.

MUSIC & SIGNING Abingdon Music Centre

Music Building, Larkmead School, Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF. 07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk. • Mini Music Makers: 11:17 - 11:47. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs. Cost: £4.75 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul & 9 Sep - 7 Oct.

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Sutton Courtenay Village Hall, Hobbyhorse Lane, Sutton Courtenay, OX14 4BB. 07515 880197. www.messarounduk.com. • Sutton Courtenay Messy Play: 10:30 - 11:30. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs Cost: £13 per session (booking essential). Dates: 17 Jul. • Sutton Courtenay Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs Cost: £13 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Aug.

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Boogie Mites South Oxfordshire

East Challow Village Hall, Main Street, East Challow, Wantage, OX12 9SR. 07876 030129. www.boogiemites.co.uk. • Boogie Mites Family Music Fun!: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Boogie Mites Babies: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul. BBOWT Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham, Lower Way, Thatcham, RG19 3FU. 07876 030129. www.boogiemites.co.uk. • Nature Sound Seekers: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul.

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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 & 11:20 - 12:05. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs. • Junior Kickers: 9:40 - 10:25. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 10:35 - 11:20. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 17 Jul - 25 Sep.

Farindon Leisure Centre, Fernham Road, Faringdon, SN7 7LB. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kicks: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs. • Junior Kickers: 9:35 - 10:20. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 10:25 - 11:10. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs. • Mega Kickers: 11:10 - 11:55. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 17 Jul - 25 Sep.

Sutton Courtenay Village Hall, Hobbyhorse Lane, Sutton Courtenay, OX14 4BB. 07515 880197. www.messarounduk.com. • Sutton Courtenay Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 29 Jul.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

Kingfisher School, Radley Road, Abingdon, OX14 3RR. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk. • Mainstream Classes: 17:30 - 20:00. Ages: 3 - 10 yrs. Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul.

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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: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs. • Mega Kickers: 11:20 - 12:05. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. • Little Kicks: 8:40 - 9:25. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs. Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jul - 24 Sep.

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