This magazine is so exciting for us as it is our favourite time of yearour toddlers are at the age where they are beginning to understand Christmas and get caught up in the excitement - it's just magical! With that in mind, this issue contains fantastic things to do with little ones over Halloween, Christmas and in between.
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It's a special time, and we hope this issue of Toddle About helps to put you in touch with your local baby and toddler world with so much to choose from. You can also get our lowdown of Christmas events on page 18; you can win a family ticket to Disney On Ice on page 21; and you can enjoy some great activities with your child for the upcoming holidays on pages 11 & 20.
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Bite Sized News
5 Top Tips For New Dads
Competition - 3 Night Break
Halloween Events 10
Pumpk in Recipe
How To Praise Wisely 12-13
Toddle Models 14-15
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Christmas Events
Salt Dough Craft 20
Competition - Disney On Ice 21
Special Offers 22-23
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VIP Club Reader Review
Daily Activity Planner 27-41
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running at Sibford School! Classes run on Saturday afternoons for ages 2 years upwards. They offer a free trial, 4 weekly payments and small classes of no more than 6 swimmers. Contact them now to book your free trial this Autumn
Find out more or to find a class near you see their website.
Visit www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk See P.23
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. Expires 3rd January 2023. Visit www.sleepbyme.com See P.7
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.29
Master Builders Club has everything a "Little Brickie" needs to celebrate their big day. They provide 1000's of DUPLO bricks along with tracks, trains and DUPLO components for 60 minutes of story led exploratory play. Master Builders Club parties for DUPLO fans are hosted by an experienced "Play Expert" who will encourage the children to lose themselves in a world of creativity and brick building fun. Visit www.masterbuildersclub.co.uk See P.8
Spontaneous, happy, creative and imaginative play sessions. Discovery Hour for babies who are sitting up to 2 years old and Loose Parts Play for 2-4 year olds. Small groups in a safe and inviting environment where everything has been chosen to support your child's development, spark their imagination and feed their curiosity. All sessions are child-led, ideal for little ones who enjoy tinkering and pottering. Let's raise creative minds and happy souls! Visit www.raiseworkshops.co.uk See P.30
Tickets are on sale for Santa’s Grotto at centre:mk, Milton Keynes. The unique grotto is one of the UK’s largest and this Christmas, an immersive, magical adventure with The SnowmanTM will delight families.
Opening on Friday 18 November, the interactive grotto experience will be brought to life by actors playing the part of The SnowmanTM and the little boy. Visitors experience The SnowmanTM story of how he comes to life and embarks on a magical adventure with his friend, before meeting Santa himself. Visit www.centre:mk.com
A 6 week course designed for mums to give them the tools to strengthen their core and pelvic floor or return to exercise after having a baby. The course combines education, breathing, posture assessment and functional movements.
Suitable from 6 weeks postnatal, babies welcome to all classes and playmats and toys are provided. Course costs £65 for a 6 week course. Visit www.birthbabybalance.co.uk/pelvic-floorand-core-recovery See P.32
My Baby Spa is launching in Oxfordshire! The award winning sensory spa for newborn to 12 month olds will be offering morning and afternoon sessions including baby jacuzzi, guided bonding massage with natural vegan oils, baby safe files for a mini manicure and their famous baby spa photoshoot! They will also be launching My Toddler Spa for 1-4 year olds which is aimed at active toddlers.
Family Choir Club is popping up all over the place this autumn, with monthly workshops from Summertown to Abingdon. With a different theme each time, you can be rocking out to Guns n' Roses in October and making your musical theatre debut in November! All dates are specially designed for mixed ages. Tickets cost: Adult £8, infant 0-1 free, tot 2-4 £2, junior 5+ £3. Use code TODDLE10 at checkout for 10% off!
At Clip ‘n Climb Bicester they know that climbing helps to develop spatial awareness, motor skills, problem solving and even memory. Which is why they have introduced some specific opportunities for toddlers. Their special Rhyme ‘n Climb and Family Sessions enable kids as young as two to reach new heights. To quote one mum: ”My child has come on so much in Rhyme ’n Climb. I never thought I'd see him listen, take direction and persevere so well.”
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We’re well aware that most people reading Toddle About will be mums. However, according to our recent reader survey, more dads are getting in on the act – which is great to see. And we don’t want to leave them out!
So much parenting literature is written by women, for women - and there is nothing wrong with that in itself. In fact, it makes total sense. But the lack of content available from a dad’s perspective, written to help dads, has consequences – and it means everyone misses out. Not only are dads’ own needs often not being supported, but this has a knock-on effect that they can’t be as supportive to the mums as they might otherwise be. That’s why we’ve invited Gordon Dowall-Potter from MANtenatal to share his top 5 tips for any expecting dad-to-be or birth partner. Everything Gordon and his team do at MANtenatal is through the eyes of a dad and this gives his 5 top tips a refreshing angle.
No matter your upbringing, you get to decide on the type of father you want to be.
One of the key messages we tell all the guys who join our squad is that they must get off the bench and get in the game. Yes, that does mean rolling up your sleeves and getting close to all elements of the birth, pre, during and post. We are great believers that you won’t be a real dad unless you get your baby’s poo under your fingernails ☺ .
The power of your voice and the connection it has with your baby cannot be underestimated. No need to wait for baby to arrive, read to bump. There is so much research that confirms how this simple act can make a huge impact on how you bond with your baby.
The average temperature in a delivery room is around 28° Celsius. This is why dads and birth partners should take clothes that they can relax in. Would you wear jeans to a beach when the temp was 28 degrees?
Regardless if it’s a vaginal birth or caesarean, what a woman’s body is designed to do is amazing. Not only will they grow life, they have the ability to feed that life too. Women are amazing!
Gordon Dowall-Potter is the owner and founder of MANtenatal, the leading digital platform designed exclusively for dads-to-be and birth partners. Endorsed by the NHS and midwives from across the world, MANtenatal digital courses are designed to be completed from the comfort of your own home. With a choice of Offline Course videos, live Group Courses and Private 1:1 Coaching, you can find out more at www.MANtenatal.com or via their socials
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21ST - 30TH OCTOBER
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The spooky spectacle of Halloween is almost here and High Lodge Farm, Culham is inviting brave children and their families to enjoy their first PYO Pumpkin Patch and Spooky Trail this October! How many pumpkins can you pick and what will you find inside High Lodge Wood? A sweet treat and activity sheet is included, as well as access to their rustic Halloween games and refreshment area. Parking is free.
Cost: Adults £3.50, children £5.00. Additional charge for pumpkins. Culham, Abingdon, OX14 3DX www.highlodgefarm.com highlodgefarmabingdon
29TH & 30TH OCTOBER
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Climb aboard a working steam train for a trip to a spooky Victorian station specially decorated with cobwebs, spiders, bats and more. Here you can also step into a “haunted” carriage. As well as the tracks, there are treats for every child, and, although the Centre doesn’t have any ghost trains, there is the chance to ride behind a diesel engine named “Phantom”!
Cost: Adults £15.00, children £11.00, under 3s go free.
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Birdland visitors will be able to let their imagination fly away with them during October Half Term with a special Halloween themed ‘Myths & Legends’ event. With its combination of woodland, riverside and gardens, Birdland features more than 500 birds. See England’s only breeding group of King Penguins in their enclosure, explore the immersive Out of Africa area, and encounter life-sized dinosaurs lurking between the trees in the Jurassic Journey area.
Cost: Adults £11.95, children £8.95, under 3s go free.
Rissington Rd, Bourtonon-the-Water, GL54 2BN www.birdland.co.uk birdlandparkandgardens
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10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
A ticket to The Pumpkin Patch gets you access to 5 acres of pumpkin fields, with 25,000+ pumpkins grown this year!
There will also be undercover pumpkin crafts with fun photo opportunities all over the farm; garden games; entertaining farm characters; a bouncy castle and tractor and trailer rides. Fun for all the family and children under 18 months go free and don’t require a ticket.
Cost: Adults & children £3. Additional charge for pumpkins.
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22ND OCTOBER
11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Go on a magical journey into the deep blue sea in this beautiful dance multi-sensory theatre piece, created especially for babies aged 0-2 and their parents or carers. A ballerina wakes from a dreamy sleep and finds herself in the ocean, a comforting world of blue lights and bubbles. As she explores her gorgeous new home, she meets an octopus – and the pair quickly form a loving friendship beneath the waves, dancing a duet to a twinkling soundtrack that features some familiar melodies.
Cost: Adults Over 25 £11.00, Babies £8. Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RE www.pegasustheatre.org.uk PegasusOxford
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Once upon this Halloween, the Sea Witch has changed her ways, or so she tells us. So, instead of stealing the voices of little mermaids, this ogrish octopus is giving away mermaid singing tips to Fairytale Farm visitors during her mersing-along sessions! You can also visit their ‘Pumpkin Patch’, where every child can pick a free pumpkin for Halloween. Be creative and carve a Jack-o’-Lantern with your chosen pumpkin or enter into a Paint-a-Pumpkin competition.
Cost: Adults £7.20, children £6.98, under 2s go free.
Southcombe, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH www.fairytalefarm.co.uk fairytalefarm
It’s time to put on your witch’s hat and get your little one dressed up! Enjoy the spooky season at these Halloween events near you
These cute little Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats are child-friendly and so easy to make! The perfect little Halloween treats for adults and kids alike. This mixture makes 12-14 Rice Krispie treats.
Ingredients:
213g jar of Marshmallow Fluff
56g unsalted butter
Orange food colouring
140g Rice Krispies
Large chocolate chips or any straight piece of chocolate
pumpkin stalks).
12 green M&Ms
Black writing icing
1. Place the marshmallow fluff and butter into a large saucepan over a low heat. Stir continuously until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
2. Add in the orange food colouring, a few drops at a time until you get the desired shade.
3. Add in the Rice Krispies and stir until they are all orange.
4. Line a baking tray with grease proof paper.
5. Take a heaped 2 tbsp of mixture and shape into a ball (Tip: wear disposable gloves!)
6. Place onto your lined baking tray and stick your chocolate stalks in the centre.
7. Press a green M&M to one side of the stem.
8. Repeat until you’ve used all the mixture.
9. Leave to set for 10 minutes, then draw a face on one side of your pumpkin with black writing icing. Get creative!
10. Leave to set for a further 10-15 minutes, then enjoy!
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Praise – and plenty of it – is often seen as a given in good parenting. However, it’s not quite that simple. It’s certainly true that praise is an important part of the job of raising happy children, but you have to do it right. Otherwise you’ll do more harm than good.
Don’t worry – once you understand the pitfalls they’re easy enough to avoid, and whether your child is two or twelve, the principles are the same.
Keep it in proportion
The expression, ‘You can’t have too much of a good thing’ certainly doesn’t apply to praise. That doesn’t mean you should be stingy, but you should give praise in proportion to your child’s achievements. If you over-praise them you devalue the currency.
If you tell them they’re superbly brilliant when they do something pretty average, what will you say when they do something really brilliant?
If every little thing they achieve is rewarded with copious praise, they’ll be terrified of failing you. And they don’t need that kind of pressure.
This is the crux of the problem with praising your child too often or too fulsomely – your child craves your praise so much that you’ve created a real pressure you never intended.
You can recognise your child’s achievements with thanks as well as praise. That takes off some of the pressure, and allows you to acknowledge them without being effusive. What’s more, it’s a great way of reinforcing good behaviour, and reassuring them that you notice when they get
things right, not just when they go wrong. ‘Thanks for putting your dirty mug by the sink.’ ‘Thanks for getting in the car without any fuss.’ ‘You’ve put all your toys back in the box – thank you.’
Praise them for the right things Have you ever stopped to think about what you praise your child for? I know parents who praise their children most frequently for winning things. In some cases, it’s sports, in others it’s school work. I know others whose praise is largely focused on polite behaviour. Or looking beautifully turned out. Or being ‘good’.
The things we choose to praise our children for tell them more about our values than almost anything else. If they get all the best responses from you for looking beautiful, or for winning, or for eating everything on their plate, this is what they will unconsciously assume is the most important thing, and they’ll put all their efforts into it in order to gain your approval.
This means you have a huge responsibility to praise them for the right things.
For example, are you more likely to praise them for winning than for trying hard? No of course you’re not, but a lot of other parents would. It doesn’t mean you can’t ever say, ‘Well done’ if they’re pleased with themselves for doing well in their reading or winning their race. But be conscious of the balance you give them.
On the plus side, this means praise is a hugely effective way to imbue your children with the
values that matter to you. Telling them, ‘I was impressed that you played with Ali when she was feeling new and shy’ tells your child that kindness and considerateness are important qualities. This is a positive way to use praise (while still keeping it in proportion) to encourage your child to be hard working, thoughtful, unselfish, courageous, determined and kind. And whatever else you think matters.
If you want a little praise to go a long way, your child will value it far more if you show you’re really interested in their achievements.
Which do you think they’d rather hear: ‘What a lovely drawing!’ or ‘What a lovely drawing – I do like the way you’ve managed to make the horse look as
It’s a very common habit these days for parents to tell their children they’re proud of them. You’d think that would only be a good thing, wouldn’t you? And yet it’s a form of praise, and you do your kids no favours telling them how proud they make you.
Here’s the problem. Pride in your child is a strong emotion, so what you’re inadvertently telling your child is that your emotional wellbeing is predicated on their achievements. That’s a hell of a burden to place on them, on top of all the other pressures that praise can bring.
But you do feel proud, don’t you? And you want to let them know they’ve done well. That’s fine. Just keep your emotions out of it. Your child will be delighted to hear that you admire how they kept their temper under control. Tell them you wish you were as good at making friends, or ask them how they managed to learn their moves for the nativity play. All these things will make them feel good, without feeling you have an emotional investment in them being able to repeat it every time.
Once in a blue moon, when your child does something truly remarkable, it won’t hurt to tell them you feel proud. But limit yourself to, say, half a dozen times through their whole childhood so it doesn’t become a habit (no, I’m not kidding). And, as with praise, think very hard about what values you’re imparting in your choice of what to be proud of – and whether you’re inadvertently setting a high bar for them in future.
Of course, you’re welcome to feel proud of them as often as you like. Just don’t inflict it on them by saying it out loud.
if it’s really moving. How did you do that?’ Yep – be specific with your praise if you can and ask them questions too. That will really make them glow.
This is also a great strategy when something doesn’t really warrant praise but you still want your child to feel good. If their drawing is, frankly, nothing special, you certainly don’t want to tell them it’s brilliant – you’re setting them up for a fall if you keep telling them they’re fabulous or beautiful or clever when they’re in fact perfectly average. Questioning is a good way to sidestep that danger altogether. So when they show you their average painting you can say, ‘Ooh – let me see. How did you decide what colours to use?’ They’ll be chuffed you’re showing real interest, and you won’t have set an unrealistic standard for them.
“Aren’t you handsome in that outfit?’ ‘Don’t you look pretty?’ It’s easy to say these things to our kids, but what we’re telling them is that being physically beautiful is important. When they grow up to find they’re simply nice-looking like most other people, they’ll hate it. After all, you’ve spent their childhood signalling that great physical beauty is the thing to aspire to.
So you can say, ‘What a pretty dress!’ or ‘That really suits you.’
By all means let them know that blue goes with their eyes, or they’ve put together a great combination of clothes (if they have). But not too often – because looks aren’t that important – and don’t give the impression that things they can’t change about their appearance are of any significance.
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Playmobil sets provides endless opportunity for imaginative play. This large farm set includes two enclosures for both native and exotic animals, a tractor with detachable trailer with figures of the zoo keeper and visitors. It’s a toy that promotes creativity, fine motor skills, language development, cognitive understanding and social competence.
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Play peekaboo and lots more with this special stacking toy. The ideal size for tummy-time practice, the ball drop and stacking helps develop muscles and hand control. Toddlers will learn about object permanence by watching the balls disappear at the top to reappear at the bottom, enjoy sensory play using the textured balls and build strength pushing the larger balls through the extra resistance lid. Suitable for 6 months+.
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Little ones will love shooting a basket, scoring a goal and hitting the target with this 3-in-1 Sports Centre. The chunky scoreboard counts baskets and plays encouraging phrases when goals are scored, as well as playing 4 songs and 18 melodies. Includes adjustable board levels to grow with your child.
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This game from LeapFrog is built as a plug-and-play game for the TV. Designed for 3 years+, children can visit 5 different lands in the Cleverberry Kingdom and conquer 56 preschool lessons to build literacy and maths skills. No downloads or account setup required, simply plug into an HDMI port and play away!
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The Bag Daddy is made from high quality, waterproofed cotton canvas and has a leather finish. It is beautiful and stylish, designed for modern parents. With versatile chambers and the ability to add extra attachable side pockets, you can have your bag packed, ready to look effortless for daily childcare activities. Be the organised and relaxed parent in the playground! The Bag Daddy is everything you need and even includes a changing mat with every bag. Buy from www.bagdaddy.co.uk
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Thame Players Theatre Company.
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Thame Players’ panto, Jack and the Beanstalk, is suitable for all the family, and has all the elements we expect and look forward to every year. There’s also an appearance by Robin Hood and some of his Merry Men as well as the Brothers Grimm, famous for their book of fairy tales.We all know the plot, the jokes will be as corny as ever, the songs and dances will be entertaining.
Nelson Street, Thame, OX9 2DP Tel: 01844 212833 thametheatre www.thameplayers.co.uk
Cost: Adults £10.00, Concessions £9.00
NOV & DEC
Roves Farm.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Visit Father Christmas in his Grotto at Roves Farm. You will be met by one of the cheeky elves, who will lead you by twinkling lights, through the tinsel tunnel and into the magical Grotto where Father Christmas & his sleigh awaits. Drop by the Reindeer Food Station to mix up a delicious treat for Rudolph and his friends to enjoy this Christmas Eve.
Sevenhampton, Swindon, SN6 7QG
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www.rovesfarm.co.uk
Cost: Adults £6.00, Children from £9.50.
Oxford Playhouse.
SHOW TIMES VARY BY DAY.
Unwrapped, scrumpled and thrown away... Crumples’s Christmas adventure begins! Shaping up into a wrapping paper figure he sets off on a quest to find the forest where he belongs. With your help, he discovers snow and trees, and makes new friends along the way. Changing form and having fun, Crumple becomes a star in his home and the world at large...
BT Studio, Gloucester Street, Oxford, OX1 2BN Tel: 01865 305305 OxfordPlayhouseTheatre www.oxfordplayhouse.com
Cost: Adults £11.50, Children £9.50.
Vintage Trains.
2:35 PM, 4:25 PM, 6:15 PM, 8:05 PM.
THE POLAR EXPRESSTM Train Ride is returning to Vintage Trains again in 2022 with the magic of the 2004 motion picture THE POLAR EXPRESSTM being theatrically re-created so you, your friends and your family can be immersed in the sights, sounds and intrigue of this classic children’s tale.
Birmingham Moor Street Station
Tel: 01217 084960 vintagetrains
www.vintagetrains.co.uk/train-rides/polar-express
Cost: From £29 depending on dates.
Waterperry Gardens.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM.
A little taste of the North Pole will arrive in the Walled Garden at Waterperry Gardens! Join them for a very special visit from Santa’s reindeer! You’ll get the chance to learn all about these unique creatures. Or help Rudolph find his friends who are lost all around the gardens! £2.50 per child with a prize, must be accompanied by an adult, normal garden fee applies. 19th Nov - 23 Dec, open daily from 10am - 5pm. Near Wheatley, OX33 1JZ Tel: 01844 339254 Waterperrygardens www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
Cost: Adults £7.00, Under 16s go free.
Blenheim Palace.
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Wander the Palace’s picture-perfect gardens filled with Christmas cheer as over a million lights and seasonal sounds fill the air. Look forward to some time together with family and friends as you discover glittering tunnels of light, dancing lakeside reflections and trees drenched in jewellike colour.
Blenheim, Palace, Woodstock, OX20 1PP Tel: 01993 810530 BlenheimPalace www.blenheimpalace.com
Cost: Adults from £25.00, Children from £18.00, Under 2s go free.
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Made using baby safe leather which is soft, flexible and breathable, these Dotty Fish shoes are designed especially for growing little feet with a wide toe area. Worth £13.69.
This 3-in-1 spotting and counting book from Miles Kelly transforms into an ice cream shop for children to role play being a shopkeeper and customer. Worth £19.99.
Brand new Organix baby meals and finger food range, made from all organic ingredients with their trademark No Junk Promise. The baby meals are tailored to every development stage. Worth £33.60.
Compatible with other branded train sets, this wooden playset from Hape will keep little ones entertained for hours. With 50 wooden railway pieces, including trains, trees and signals. Worth £49.
This educational game from Taf Toys for 18 mths+ contains 5 baby safe magnets which children catch and collect, organising cards by size, theme, colour, or number. Worth £17.99.
This adorable fruit smelling friend helps little ones explore the 5 senses through play and learn about colours, numbers, taste and texture.
There are 3 modes: free play, quiz and music mode. Worth £34.99.
This enormous toy playset, based on the hit animation, contains a Bluey figure and has plenty of moving parts, with four large rooms and plenty of removable furniture. Worth £39.99.
Made from a super soft and unique luxury organic linen and cotton blend, this sleeping bag is ideal for baby’s delicate skin. Worth £44.95
From leading Early Years expert Penny Tassoni MBE, Time
To... picture books use simple words and colourful illustrations to help young children understand everyday skills. Worth £23.96.
Jaspar The Dreamy Elephant (RRP. £49.99) is a multi award-winning baby sleep aid and bonding companion that allows you to record up to 20 minutes of your own voice.
My little 3-month-old girl loves Jaspar and its features. It’s a beautiful sleeping aid and I found it to be very helpful in getting my little one to relax and sleep. My baby was crying, struggling to go to sleep and seemed very fussy at times.
that she has got Jaspar, she enjoys the soothing sounds of chirping birds, which is her favourite. Jaspar helped her calm down and have a peaceful night sleep. Jaspar has truly helped her getting ready for bed as she now recognises the bird
she now associates with bedtime.
There are other white noises too and I think the voice recording is a great feature. My husband and I recorded our voices and our little one recognised the voices immediately and gave us a big smile.
This product is a great addition and has really helped my baby. The material is very soft and Jaspar is light and cuddly. It arrived well packed and included a bag. Overall it’s the perfect sleeping aid for babies and I would highly recommend this product.
Raise Studio, Croyde, South Newington Road, Bloxham, Banbury, OX15 4QF. 07525360021. www.raiseworkshops.co.uk.
• Sleep & Routines: 13:30 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.
Cost: £40 per course (booking essential).
Dates: 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec & 19 Dec.
• Paediatric First Aid: 18:30 - 20:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 18 yrs.
Cost: £30 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov & 5 Dec.
• Friends Round: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 1 ½ yrs.
Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 10 Oct - 7 Nov & 21 Nov - 19 Dec.
• Weaning Workshops: 13:30 - 15:00. Ages: 4 mths - 1 yrs.
Cost: £30 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov & 12 Dec.
Banbury - Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way, Banbury, OX161ER. 07771550335. www.singandsign.co.uk.
• Stage 2: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 1 yrs 2 mths - 2 ½ yrs.
• Stage 1: 10:30 - 11:15 & 11:30 - 12:15. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths.
• Babes: 12:30 - 13:15. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.
Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 10 Oct - 17 Oct & 31 Oct - 21 Nov.
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: 10 Oct - 17 Oct & 24 Oct - 12 Dec.
15-16 Crown Walk, Bicester, OX26 6HY. 01869814575. www.kidzzoo.co.uk.
• Half Term Eat and Play : 10:00 - 14:00.
Ages: 1 mths - 10 yrs.
Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 24 Oct - 28 Oct.
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: 10 Oct - 12 Dec.
Middleton Cheney Village Hall, Main Road, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2LT.
• Times: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.
Cost: £2 per session (drop in).
Dates: 11 Oct - 1 Nov.
Raise Studio, Croyde, South Newington Road, Bloxham, Banbury, OX15 4QF. 07525360021. www.raiseworkshops.co.uk.
• Loose Parts Play: 15:00 - 16:15.
Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.
Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 11 Oct - 20 Dec.
• Baby Massage: 10:00 - 11:00.
Ages: 0 - 8 mths.
Cost: £12 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 8 Nov.
The Sunshine Centre, Edmunds Road, Banbury, OX16 0PJ. 01295 276769.
• Soft Play: 10:00 - 11:00.
Cost: £2 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 11 Oct - 20 Dec.
Bicester - Kingsmere Community Centre, Whitelands Way, Bicester, OX261EG. 07771550335. www.singandsign.co.uk.
• Stage 2: 9:30 - 10:15.
Ages: 1 yrs 2 mths - 2 ½ yrs.
• Stage 1: 10:30 - 11:15 & 11:30 - 12:15.
Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths.
• Babes: 12:30 - 13:15.
Ages: 0 - 6 mths.
• Sing and Sign Stage 1: 13:30 - 14:15.
Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths.
Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 11 Oct - 18 Oct & 1 Nov - 22 Nov.
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: 11 Oct - 20 Dec.
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: 11 Oct - 18 Oct & 1 Nov - 6 Dec.
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 Oct - 13 Dec.
Bodicote Village Hall, White Post Road, Bodicote, Banbury, OX15 4BN. 01295268815.
• Times: 9:30 - 9:31. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.
Cost: £1 per session (drop in).
Dates: 12 Oct - 23 Nov.
Raise Studio, Croyde, South Newington Road, Bloxham, Banbury, OX15 4QF. 07525360021. wwww.raiseworkshops.co.uk.
• Paediatric First Aid: 12:45 - 14:45.
Ages: Pregnancy - 18 yrs.
Cost: £30 per session (booking essential).
• Friends Round: 9:30 - 11:30.
Ages: 0 - 1 ½ yrs.
Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 12 Oct - 21 Dec.
Main Road, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2PD. 0300 126 1000.
• Rhymetime: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.
Cost: Free (booking essential).
Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.
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: 12 Oct, 9 Nov & 7 Dec.
Sulgrave Manor, Manor Road, Sulgrave, OX17 2SD.
• Rhythmic Jems: 10:00 - 10:30.
Ages: 2 - 6 yrs.
Cost: £6 per session (drop in). Dates: 12 Oct.
• Jemstones: 11:30 - 15:30.
Ages: 6 - 12 yrs. Cost: £25 per session (booking essential). Dates: 26 Oct.
Hanwell Fields Community School, Rotary Way, Banbury, OX16 1ER.
• Jemstones Rubies: 15:15 - 16:15.
Ages: 6 - 8 yrs.
• Jemstones Sapphires: 16:30 - 17:30.
Ages: 8 - 12 yrs.
Cost: £6.50 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 12 Oct - 26 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.
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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: 12 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov & 7 Dec - 7 Dec.
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: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 7 Dec.
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: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.
Raise Studio, Croyde, South Newington Road, Bloxham, Banbury, OX15 4QF. 07525360021. www.raiseworkshops.co.uk.
• Loose Parts Play: 10:00 - 11:15.
Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.
Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 13 Oct - 22 Dec.
• Discovery Hour: 15:00 - 16:00. Ages: 6 mths - 2 yrs.
Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.
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The Sunshine Centre, Edmunds Road, Banbury, OX16 0PJ. 01295 276769.
• Stay & Play: 10:00 - 11:30.
Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.
Cost: £2 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.
Radley Village Hall, Gooseacre, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 3BL. 07757011539. www.clockworkmusic.co.uk.
• Clockwork Music: 9:30 - 10:00, 10:1510:45, 11:00 - 11:30 & 11:45 - 12:15.
Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs.
Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 13 Oct - 29 Dec.
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: 13 Oct, 17 Nov & 8 Dec.
Longford Park Community Centre, Hobby Road, Bodicote, Banbury, OX15 4GJ.
• Jemstones Rubies (6-8 Years):
15:45 - 16:30.
Ages: 6 - 8 yrs.
• Jemstones Sapphires (8-12 Years): 16:45 - 17:45.
Ages: 8 - 12 yrs.
Cost: £6.50 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.
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: 13 Oct - 22 Dec.
Longford Park Community Centre, Hobby Road, Banbury, OX15 4GJ. 07786159552. www.rideontimehire.com.
• Ride On Time Banbury: 10:00 - 11:00.
Ages: 1 - 5 yrs.
Cost: £6.25 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 24 Nov & 15 Dec.
Raise Studio, Croyde, South Newington Road, Bloxham, Banbury, OX15 4QF. 07525360021. raiseworkshops.co.uk.
• Friends Round: 9:30 - 11:30.
Ages: 0 - 1 ½ yrs.
Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 14 Oct - 4 Nov & 18 Nov - 23 Dec.
Sibford Village Hall, Sibford Gower, Banbury, OX15 5RW. 01295 788537.
• Times: 9:30 - 11:30.
Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.
Cost: £2 per session (drop in).
Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.
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: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.
The Sunshine Centre, Edmunds Road, Banbury, OX16 0PJ. 01295 276769.
• Baby Massage: 10:30 - 11:30.
Ages: 0 - 1 ½ yrs.
Cost: £20 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.
• Mini Movers: 13:30 - 14:15.
Ages: 1 - 4 yrs.
Cost: £2 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.
15-16 Crown Walk, Bicester, OX26 6HY. 01869814575. www.kidzzoo.co.uk.
• Ner f Gun Session: 16:30 - 18:00. Ages: 6 - 15 yrs.
Cost: £15 per session (booking essential). Dates: 25 Nov.
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: 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec & 16 Dec.
15-16 Crown Walk, Bicester, OX26 6HY. 01869814575. www.kidzzoo.co.uk.
• Build your own Christmas Bear : 10:30 - 11:30.
Ages: 1 mths - 9 yrs.
Cost: £18 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 3 Dec - 11 Dec.
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: 15 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.
Sibford School, The Hill, Sibford Ferris, Sibford, OX15 5QL. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.
• Baby and Preschool Swimming Class: 14:15 - 16:15. Ages: 2 yrs. Cost: £11.50 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 15 Oct - 10 Dec.
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: 15 Oct - 10 Dec.
Southam Road Evangelical Church, 3 Cope Road, Banbury, OX16 2EJ. 01295 758560. www.srechurch.co.uk.
• Times: 15:00 - 16:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.
Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 16 Oct - 18 Dec.
Kingsmere Community Centre., Pioneer Way, Kingsmere, Bicester, OX26 1BF. 07741476678. www.rugbytots.co.uk.
• Times: 9:50 - 10:35 & 10:40 - 11:25. Ages: 2 - 7 yrs.
Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 23 Oct - 20 Nov.
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. 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.
Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 10 Oct - 17 Oct & 31 Oct - 5 Dec.
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: 10 Oct - 19 Dec.
Fairford Palmer Hall, London road, Fairford, GL7 4AQ. 07834188672. www.shes-active.co.uk.
• Active Mum and Baby/Toddler : 9:3010:15. Ages: 1 mths - 5 yrs.
Cost: £6.50 per session (drop in).
Dates: 10 Oct - 2 Jan.
The Yoga Room, Bridge Street Mill, Witney, OX28 1YH. 07909 545484. www.birthbabybalance.co.uk.
• Early Pregnancy Class - FREE!!: 19:0021:00. Ages: Pregnancy. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 7 Nov & 5 Dec.
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: 11 Oct - 18 Oct & 1 Nov - 13 Dec.
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: 11 Oct - 27 Dec.
6 Alvescot Road, Carterton, Witney, OX18 3JH. 01993 841492. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.
• Times: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).
Dates: 11 Oct & 8 Nov.
Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.
• Times: 10:30 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 11 Oct - 20 Dec.
Ceewood Hall, Fettiplace Road, Witney, OX28 5AR. 07834188672. www.shes-active.co.uk.
• Active Mum and Baby/Toddler : 9:45 - 10:30.
Ages: 1 mths - 5 yrs.
Cost: £6.50 per session (drop in).
Dates: 11 Oct - 3 Jan.
The Yoga Room, Bridge Street Mill, Witney, OX28 1YH. 07909 545484. www.birthbabybalance.co.uk.
• KGHypnobirthing Course: 18:30 - 21:30. Ages: Pregnancy.
Cost: £65 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 8 Nov - 6 Dec.
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: 12 Oct - 7 Dec.
Yarnton Village Hall, The Paddocks, Yarnton, Yarnton, OX5 1TE. 07515 880197. www.messarounduk.com.
• Yarnton Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.
Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 19 Oct, 2 Nov & 30 Nov.
Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869 325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.
• Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs.
Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.
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Warwick Hall, Church Lane, Burford, OX18 4RY. 07834188672. www.shes-active.co.uk.
• Active Antenatal Fitness
19:05. Ages: Pregnancy.
Cost: £7.50 per session
• Active Ladies Only Circuits
19:15 - 20:00.
Cost: £6.50 per session (drop in).
Dates: 12 Oct - 4 Jan.
The Yoga Room, Bridge Street Mill, Witney, OX28 1YH. 07909 545484. www.birthbabybalance.co.uk.
• Comprehensive Antenatal Course: 19:00 - 21:30. Ages: Pregnancy.
Cost: £35.30 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 12 Oct & 9 Nov - 21 Dec.
The Rowing Machine, Fettiplace Road, Witney, OX28 5AR.
01869 322394. www.homestartoxford.org.uk.
• Buggy Walk: 9:30 - 9:30.
Cost: Free (booking essential).
Dates: 13 Oct - 22 Dec.
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: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.
Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.
• Times: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs.
Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.
Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane, Witney, OX28 1UE. 07515 880197. www.messarounduk.com.
Witney Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00. 6 mths - 5 yrs. £11 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 4 Nov & 2 Dec.
Upper Rissington Village Hall, Wellington Road, Upper Rissington, GL54 2QW. 07834188672. www.shes-active.co.uk.
• Active Mum and Baby/Toddler : 13:0013:45. Ages: 1 - 5 mths.
Cost: £6.50 per session (drop in).
Dates: 13 Oct - 5 Jan.
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: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.
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: 14 Oct, 28 Oct & 11 Nov.
The Village Hall, Brize Norton Road, Minster Lovell, Witney, OX29 0SP. 07917 768122.
• Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 4 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (drop in).
Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.
Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.
• Mighty Kickers: 16:00 - 16:45.
Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.
• Mega Kickers: 16:50 - 17:35.
Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.
Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 14 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.
Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane, Witney, OX28 1UE. 07786159552. www.rideontimehire.com.
• Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs.
Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 14 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov & 9 Dec.
Burwell Hall, Thorney Leys, Witney, OX28 5NP. 07305097029. 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: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 9 Dec.
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: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.
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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: 15 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.
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: 15 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.
Marlbrough School Woodstock., Shipton Road, Woodstock, OX20 1LP. 07741476678. www.rugbytots.co.uk.
• Times: 9:15 - 10:00 & 10:05 - 10:50.
Ages: 2 - 7 yrs.
Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 26 Nov.
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: 16 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.
Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.
• Times: 8:30 - 14:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs.
Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 16 Oct - 18 Dec.
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: 10 Oct - 19 Dec.
Oxford Brookes University Babylab, Psychology Department, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP. 01865 483676. www.babylab.brookes.ac.uk.
• Bilingual & Multilingual Study: 9:0017:00.
Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.
• Babylab Study: 9:00 - 17:00.
Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).
Dates: 10 Oct - 26 Dec.
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: 9:3012:00.
Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (drop in).
Dates: 10 Oct - 24 Oct.
Risinghurst United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, Oxford, OX3 8HH. 07757011539. www.clockworkmusic.co.uk.
• Times: 9:30 - 10:00, 10:15 - 10:45, 11:0011:30 & 11:45 - 12:15.
Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs.
Cost: £6 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Oct - 26 Dec.
Northway Community Centre, 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: 10 Oct - 17 Oct & 31 Oct - 19 Dec.
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: 10 Oct - 17 Oct & 31 Oct - 19 Dec.
The Kings Centre, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0ES. 01865297400.
• Times: 9:30 - 11:30.
Ages: Pregnancy - 4 yrs.
Cost: £1.50 per session (drop in).
Dates: 11 Oct - 18 Oct & 1 Nov - 20 Dec.
Oxford Brookes University Babylab, Psychology Department, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP. 01865 483676. www.babylab.brookes.ac.uk.
• Bilingual & Multilingual Study: 9:0017:00.
Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.
• Babylab Study: 9:00 - 17:00.
Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.
Cost: Free (booking essential).
Dates: 11 Oct - 27 Dec.
St Michael & All Angels Church, Lonsdale Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7ES. www.stmichaels-summertown.org.uk.
• Times: 10:15 - 11:45. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 11 Oct - 20 Dec.
Cutteslowe Community Centre, 31 Wren Road, Cutteslowe, Oxford, OX2 7SX. 07725 804458.
• Rhyme Time: 9:15 - 10:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 11 Oct - 18 Oct & 1 Nov - 13 Dec.
Seacourt Hall Botley, 3 Church Way, Botley (Tues), Oxford, OX2 9SX. 01865421879. www. babycollege.co.uk.
• Junior Class: 9:45 - 10:30.
• Toddler Class: 10:45 - 11:30.
• Infant Class: 11:45 - 12:30. Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Oct - 20 Dec.
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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: £8.75 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 11 Oct - 18 Oct & 1 Nov - 20 Dec.
Jurys Inn Oxford, Godstow Road, Oxford, OX2 8AL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.
• Times: 11:00 - 13:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 11 Oct - 20 Dec.
All Saints Church House, New High Street, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7AL. 07779809299. www.jenerationfitness.co.uk.
• HIIT Class: 9:15 - 10:00.
• Back to Fit Classes: 10:15 - 11:00. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Oct - 3 Jan.
Oxford Brookes University Babylab, Psychology Department, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP. 01865 483676. www.babylab.brookes.ac.uk.
• Bilingual & Multilingual Study: 9:0017:00.
Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.
• Babylab Study: 9:00 - 17:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).
Dates: 12 Oct - 28 Dec.
Seacourt Hall, 3 Church Way, Botley, OX2 9TH. 07842035122.
• Baby Massage: 11:00 - 12:00.
Ages: 2 mths - 1 ½ yrs.
Cost: £45 per course (booking essential).
Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 26 Oct - 23 Nov.
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: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.
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: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 21 Dec.
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: 12 Oct - 28 Dec.
North Oxford Association Summertown, Diamond Place, 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: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.
The Leys Children and Family Centre, Cuddesdon Way, Oxford, OX4 6SB. 01869 322394. www.homestartoxford.org.uk.
• Mum’s Mindful Haven: 9:30 - 11:30.
Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.
Cost: Free (booking essential).
Dates: 13 Oct - 22 Dec.
Oxford Brookes University Babylab, Psychology Department, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP. 01865 483676. www.babylab.brookes.ac.uk.
• Bilingual & Multilingual Study: 9:0017:00.
Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.
• Babylab Study: 9:00 - 17:00.
Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.
Cost: Free (booking essential).
Dates: 13 Oct - 29 Dec.
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: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.
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: 13 Oct - 20 Oct, 3 Nov - 15 Dec & 5 Jan.
Cutteslowe Community Centre, 31 Wren Road, Cutteslowe, Oxford, OX2 7SX. 07725 804458.
• Stay and Play: 10:00 - 12:00.
Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.
Cost: Free (drop in).
Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.
Barracks Lane Community Garden, Barracks Lane (off Cumberland Road), Oxford, OX4 2AP. 07540113340. www.familychoirclub.co.uk.
• Mums Choir: 13:45 - 14:45.
Ages: Pregnancy - 2 ½ yrs.
Cost: £8 per session (drop in).
Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.
All Saints Church House Headington, 39-41 New High Street, Oxford, OX3 7AL. 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 Oct - 15 Dec.
Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP. 01865 483676.
www.babylab.brookes.ac.uk.
Bilingual & 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: 14 Oct - 30 Dec.
City of Oxford Silver Band Hall (Cowley), Sher Afzal Close, Temple Road, Oxford, OX4 2FA. 07709 168 740. www.activetotz.co.uk.
• Active Totz Mixed: 10:00 - 10:45.
Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.
Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 13 Oct - 29 Dec.
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: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.
Bury Knowle Park, 178 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9ED. 07779809299. www.jenerationfitness.co.uk.
• HIIT outdoors: 9:15 - 10:00.
• Back To Fit Class outdoors: 10:15 - 11:00.
Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 13 Oct - 5 Jan.
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 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.
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: 9:3012:00.
Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.
Cost: £2.50 per session (drop in).
Dates: 14 Oct - 4 Nov.
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: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.
Cherwell School (South Site Gym), Marston Ferry Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7EE. 07503 142496.
www.littlekickers.co.uk.
Mega Kickers: 16:45 - 17:30.
Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.
Mighty Kickers: 16:00 - 16:45.
Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.
Cost: £8.75 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.
Oxford Brookes University Babylab, Psychology Department, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP. 01865 483676. www.babylab.brookes.ac.uk.
• Bilingual & 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: 15 Oct - 31 Dec.
Grandpont Nursery School & Childcare, South Oxford Family Room, 47, Whitehouse Road, Oxford, OX1 4QH. 01865 254875. www.grandpontnurseryschool.co.uk.
• Saturdads / Family Fun: 10:00 - 13:00.
Ages: Pregnancy - 6 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (drop in). Dates: 15 Oct.
Florence Park Community Centre, Cornwallis Rd, Oxford, OX4 3NH. 07540113340. www.familychoirclub.co.uk.
• Matilda the Musical pop-up!: 10:0010:45.
Ages: 0 - 9 yrs.
Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Nov.
North Oxford Association, Diamond Place, Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7DP. 07540113340. www.familychoirclub.co.uk.
• Autumn family choir mini-term: 10:00 - 10:45.
Ages: 0 - 9 yrs.
Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 19 Nov - 3 Dec.
Risinghurst Community Centre, Kiln Lane, Didcot, OX3 8HA. 07979 813252. www.musiclandoxford.co.uk.
• Scutterbugs : 9:50 - 10:20. Ages: 2 - 5 yrs.
Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 15 Oct & 5 Nov - 26 Nov.
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: £8.75 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 15 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.
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: £8.75 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 15 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.
Didcot Railway Centre, Station Road, Didcot, OX11 7NJ. 01235 817200. www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk.
Hallosteam: 10:30 - 16:00.
Ages: 0 - 15 yrs.
Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 29 Oct - 30 Oct.
Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP. 01865 483676. www.babylab.brookes.ac.uk. Bilingual & 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: 16 Oct - 1 Jan.
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.
• Mighty Kickers: 9:15 - 10:00.
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.
Cost: £8.75 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 16 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.
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: £8.75 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 16 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.
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: £8.75 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 16 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.
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.
Cost: £8.75 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 16 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.
Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive, Abingdon, OX14 1XP.
• Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.
Cost: £2 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 10 Oct - 19 Dec.
Abbey Baptist Church, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB. 01235 797948. www.abbey-baptist-church.org.uk.
• Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.
Cost: Free (drop in).
Dates: 10 Oct - 17 Oct & 31 Oct - 19 Dec.
High Street, Chalgrove, OX44 7ST. 01865 400234. www.firststepshub.org.uk.
• Messy Mondays: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.
Cost: £2 per session (drop in).
Dates: 10 Oct - 17 Oct & 31 Oct - 19 Dec.
20 Littleworth Road, Wheatley, OX33 1PH. 01865 236700.
• Messy Mondays: 10:00 - 11:30.
Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).
Dates: 10 Oct - 19 Dec.
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: 10 Oct - 17 Oct.
District Community Centre, Gentian Mews, Didcot, OX11 6GR. 01865421879. www.babycollege.co.uk.
Baby Massage: 17:00 - 18:00. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.
Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 7 Nov, 5 Dec & 2 Jan.
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: 10:1511:00.
Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.
• Active Totz Mightyz: 11:15 - 12:00.
Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.
Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 10 Oct - 2 Jan.
Harwell School, The Styles, Harwell, OX11 0HX. 07870 662483.
www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.
• Times: 16:00 - 19:00.
Ages: 2 yrs 5 mths - 8 yrs.
Cost: £11.50 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 10 Oct - 17 Oct.
The Great Hall, Fair Mile, Wallingford, OX10 9GW. 07796934301.
• Pregnancy Yoga Class: 18:30 - 19:45.
Ages: Pregnancy.
Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 10 Oct - 14 Nov.
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Love Lane, Watlington, OX49 5RB. 01865 400234. www.firststepshub.org.uk.
• Tea & Tinies: 10:00 - 11:30.
Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.
Cost: £2 per session (drop in).
Dates: 11 Oct - 18 Oct & 1 Nov - 13 Dec.
St Mary’s Church, Church Rd, Thame, OX9 3AJ.
• Times: 9:30 - 11:00.
Cost: £2 per session (drop in).
Dates: 11 Oct - 18 Oct & 1 Nov - 20 Dec.
20 Littleworth Road, Wheatley, OX33 1PH. 01865 236700.
• Story and Rhymetime: 10:0011:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.
Cost: Free (booking essential).
Dates: 11 Oct - 20 Dec.
Christ Church, Abingdon, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PL. 07934 364940. www. abingdonmusic.org.uk.
• Times: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 1 mths - 5 yrs.
• Times: 10:15 - 10:45. Ages: 2 mths - 1 yrs. Cost: £5.20 per session (drop in).
Dates: 11 Oct - 18 Oct.
Thame Barns Centre, Church Road, Thame, OX9 3AJ. 07757011539. www.clockworkmusic.co.uk.
• Times: 9:30 - 10:00, 10:15 - 10:45, 11:0011:30 & 11:45 - 12:15.
Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs.
Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 11 Oct - 27 Dec.
Northcourt Centre, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NS. 07540113340. www.familychoirclub.co.uk.
• Mums Choir: 13:45 - 14:45. Ages: Pregnancy - 2 ½ yrs.
Cost: £8 per session (drop in).
Dates: 11 Oct - 6 Dec.
Love Lane, Watlington, OX49 5RB. 01865 400234.
www.firststepshub.org.uk.
Wacky Wednesday: 10:00 - 11:30.
Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.
Cost: £2 per session (drop in).
Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.
20 Littleworth Road, Wheatley, OX33 1PH. 01865 236700.
Baby Cafe: 10:00 - 12:00.
Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.
Cost: Free (booking essential).
Dates: 12 Oct - 21 Dec.
Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road, Abingdon, OX14 3YH.
Times: 10:00 - 12:00.
Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.
Cost: £2 per session (drop in).
Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.
Wootton & Dry Sandford Community Centre, Lamborough Hill, Wootton, OX13 6DA. 07709 168 740. www.activetotz.co.uk.
• Active Totz Mixed: 11:00 - 11:45.
Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.
Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 11 Oct - 18 Oct & 11 Oct - 3 Jan.
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: 12 Oct - 19 Oct, 2 Nov - 14 Dec & 4 Jan.
The Charter, Abingdon, OX14 3LY. 01235 520374.
• Rhymetime: 9:30 - 10:00 & 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.
Cost: Free (drop in).
Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.
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: 12 Oct - 26 Oct.
Green Furlong, Berinsfield, OX10 7NR. 01865 340771. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.
• Rhymetime: 10:30 - 11:00.
Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.
Cost: Free (drop in).
Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.
District Community Centre, Gentian Mews, Didcot, OX11 6GR. 01865421879.
www.babycollege.co.uk.
• Toddler Class: 9:45 - 10:30.
Ages: 9 mths - 1 ½ yrs.
• Infant Class: 10:45 - 11:30.
Ages: 0 - 9 mths.
Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 12 Oct - 21 Dec.
GWP Southern Community Centre, Sorrel Crescent, Didcot, OX11 6HQ. 07709 168 740.
www.activetotz.co.uk.
• Active Totz Miniz/Mightyz: 10:15 - 11:00.
Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.
Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 12 Oct - 28 Dec.
Radley College Pool, Kennington Road, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 2HR. 07870 662483.
• Baby & Preschool Classes: 9:30 - 12:00.
Ages: 4 mths - 4 yrs 9 mths.
Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.
The Playroom, District Community Centre, Gentian Mews, Didcot, OX11 6GR. 07508180054.
www.bizzybeespartyhire.co.uk .
• Softplay cafe : 10:30 - 13:00.
Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.
Cost: £6 per session (drop in).
Dates: 13 Oct - 22 Dec.
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: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.
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Buckland Memorial Hall, Orchard Road, Buckland, Faringdon, SN7 8QT. 07496 134139.
• Baby & Toddler Group: 9:30 - 11:00.
Cost: Free (drop in).
Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.
High Street, Chalgrove, OX44 7ST. 01865 400234. www.firststepshub.org.uk.
• Tuneful Thursday: 9:30 - 11:30.
Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.
Cost: £2 per session (drop in).
Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.
20 Littleworth Road, Wheatley, OX33 1PH. 01865 236700.
• Little Explorers: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.
• Twinnies: 14:00 - 15:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).
Dates: 13 Oct - 22 Dec.
Ridgeway Community Church, 21b & 22 St. Mary’s Street, Wallingford, OX10 0EW.
Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).
Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.
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: 13 Oct.
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: 20 Oct, 17 Nov & 1 Dec.
Lord William’s School, Oxford Road, Thame, OX9 2AQ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.
• Mighty Kickers: 16:25 - 17:10. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.
• Mega Kickers: 17:00 - 17:45. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.
Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.
Radley College Pool, Kennington Road, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 2HR. 07870 662483.
• Baby & Preschool Classes: 9:30 - 12:00.
Ages: 4 mths - 4 yrs 9 mths.
Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.
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The Great Hall, Fair Mile, Wallingford, OX10 9GW. 07796934301.
• Mum and Baby Yoga Class:
10:00 - 11:00.
Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 13 Oct - 3 Nov.
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: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.
Harwell School, The Styles, Harwell, OX11 0HX. 07870 662483.
• Times: 9:00 - 12:00.
Ages: 2 yrs 5 mths - 8 yrs.
Cost: £11.50 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 15 Oct - 10 Dec.
197 Broadway, Didcot, OX11 8RU. 01235 813103.
• Rhymetime: 10:00 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec & 16 Dec.
High Street, Chalgrove, OX44 7ST. 01865 400234. www.firststepshub.org.uk.
• Room to Zoom: 9:30 - 11:30.
Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.
Cost: £2 per session (drop in).
Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.
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: 14 Oct - 21 Oct.
20 Littleworth Road, Wheatley, OX33 1PH. 01865 236700.
• Play and Learn: 10:00 - 11:30.
Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).
Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.
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: 14 Oct - 21 Oct.
Lord William’s School, Oxford Road, Thame, OX9 2AQ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.
• Little Kicks: 8:40 - 9:25. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.
• Junior Kickers: 9:35 - 10:20. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs.
• Mega Kickers: 11:20 - 12:05. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.
Lord Williams Lower School Saturday, Towersey Road, Thame, Oxford, OX9 3NW. 07741476678. www.rugbytots.co.uk.
• Times: 8:10 - 8:40. Ages: 2 - 7 yrs.
• Times: 11:05 - 11:35 & 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 2 - 7 yrs.
Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 19 Nov.
Wheatley Primary School, Littleworth Road, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1NN. 07741476678. www.rugbytots.co.uk.
• Times: 9:00 - 9:30, 9:40 - 10:25 & 10:3511:20. Ages: 2 - 7 yrs.
Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 26 Nov.
Northcourt Centre, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NS. 07540113340. www.familychoirclub.co.uk.
• Christmas pop-up!: 13:30 - 14:30.
Ages: 0 - 9 yrs.
Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 18 Dec.
Sutton Courtenay Village Hall, Hobbyhorse Lane, Sutton Courtenay, OX14 4BB. 07515 880197. www.messarounduk.com.
• Sutton Courtenay Village Hall: 10:0011:00. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.
Cost: £13 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 20 Nov & 11 Dec.
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: 16 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.
Lord Williams Lower School Sundays, Towersey Road, Thame, OX9 3NW. 07741476678. www.rugbytots.co.uk.
• Times: 8:10 - 8:40, 8:45 - 9:30 & 9:3510:20. Ages: 2 - 7 yrs.
Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).
Dates: 23 Oct - 4 Dec.
Active Totz
Baby College
Baby Sensory Wantage
Clockwork Music
Family Choir Club
Jemstones & Rhythmic Jems
Little Kickers
Master Builders Club
Mess Around Oxfordshire
Musicland Oxford
Oxford Swimming Academy
Raise Workshops
Razztots
Ride On Time 21 Rugbytots Banbury
Rugbytots Oxford
Sing & Sign Banbury, Bicester & Brackley
Tiny Toes Ballet Northamptonshire & Oxfordshire
Water Babies
Better Leisure Centres
Jeneration Fitness
Mini First Aid Oxfordshire
My Baby Spa
Oxford Floatation Centre
She's Active
Sleep By Me
Yogabellies
Bizzy Bees Party Hire 40
Bag Daddy 16
Ducky Zebra 21
Gemma Brooks Photography 20
Natasha Gush Photography 25
The Family Nook 21
The Mortgage Mum 25
The Pottery Place 20
Clip n' Climb 29
Didcot Railway Centre 11 & 19
High Lodge Farm 10
KidzZoo 36
Oxford Playhouse 34 Roves Farm 19
Rugrats & Halfpints 26 Vintage Trains 17
Waterperry Gardens 20
Nanny Scout Cotswolds 25 St John's Priory School 25
