Toddle About Suffolk Jan-Mar 2023

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THE NEW YEAR ISSUE!

The New Year is a time to look back and to look forward. Some people make resolutions to break bad habits, create new ones or maintain existing ones. The team at Toddle About also has a resolution it intends to keep; to continue to help families love life with little ones and provide you with a wealth of local information for all things bump, baby and

We've also got a brand new feature for you in 2023 as we've teamed up with local lifestyle blogger 'A Su olk Mum' to share some of her favourite adventures and activities to give you our top tips to try out with your little ones. So, grab your wellies and scarf and explore the great outdoors great winter days out on page 9 and 15.

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New adventures are around the corner. Happy New Year!

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IN THIS ISSUE

Bite Size News4-5

Children's Imagination6

Heart Biscuits Recipe7

Children's Imagination6

VIP Club 8

'A Su olk Mum' Spotlight9

Win a Spa Break10

Kiddie Proo ng your relationship 11

World Book Day12-13 Winter Days Out15 Toddle Models16

Win tickets to Legoland17 Special O ers18-19 Bookmarks Craft21

Fab & Funky Products22

VIP Club Reader Review23 Daily Activity Planner24-34

9,000 copies of Toddle About Suffolk are distributed every quarter around Ipswich & East Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds

Toddler Climbing and Free Soft Play

Valentine's Mini Sessions

Clip 'n Climb Ipswich are o ering Midweek Toddler Sessions from Tuesday to Friday during term-time at 11:00am. Enjoy up to 1 hour in the arena followed by free access to the soft play area. Ample, free car parking, baby changing facilities, a great cafe and soft play with easy online booking.

For more information and to book, please visit www.clipnclimbipswich.com P.21

Georgina from Life is Beautiful Photography is back from maternity leave & is kicking o 2023 with her Valentines Day Mini Sessions! For only £59, you receive 30 minutes of studio time plus 5 digital images (returning clients receive 7 images). Babies must be able to sit unaided and a max of 4 people can t on the background. Book a Valentines session between Jan-Mar 2023, quote 'Toddle About' and get your next Mini Session plus 2 digital images for free.

To book call 0751 2784497 or email info@lifeisbeautifulphotography.co.uk P.17

Moontree's Pregnancy Yoga is back in Ipswich

Imagine twinkly lights, aromatherapy, wonderful company and beautiful nourishing yoga. These classes are designed to leave you feeling refreshed, relaxed and empowered. This is more than a yoga class – it’s also training in deep relaxation and preparation for birth and motherhood. Each week focuses on a di erent aspect of your journey including breathing and comfort techniques for birth, self-hypnosis and various discussion topics and much more.

Reserve your spot now at www.moontreeyoga.co.uk P.33

New Year, New Career

Toddle Talk baby signing classes now o er 4 sessions a week in Kesgrave, Bramford and in Woodbridge. Toddle Talk was founded in Ipswich by Ann Lay in 2009 and has grown in size to o er classes from their growing team of Certi ed Instructors right across the UK through their comprehensive Teacher Training Programme which includes a British Sign Language quali cation for just £395. If you live in West or North Su olk, fancy a new challenge and wish to work for yourself visit www.toddletalk.co.uk

Go on a Musical Adventure

Katie has been running Jo Jingles Ipswich for 7 years now o ering fun, educational music and movement classes for babies and children, 3 months to 5 years old. Classes cover a range of pre-school topics and include percussion instruments, sensory play for babies and an assortment of fun props, puppets and visuals as well as games and stories for the older children. Special o ers, parties and nursery sessions available!

To nd out more call Katie on 07732 544548 or email ipswichjingles@gmail.com P.30

See your little one scale the fun and colourful climbing walls in a safe and stimulating environment!

Splash into the New Year with Suffolk Swimming

With over 30 years of experience and observation, Su olk Swimming swim school has developed a unique programme, which centres on an aquasensory approach to ensure a secure and happy start to your baby / pre-schoolers lifelong love of water. Classes available from 10 weeks through to school age. Visit www.su olkswimming.com to nd out more or email su olkswimming@gmail.com P.33

Pregnancy & New Mum Winter Retreat in Bury St Edmunds

Lupine Living are inviting you to their Pregnancy & New Mum Retreat on Friday 6th January at 6pm. This wonderful evening includes: Gentle Yoga Flow, Yoga Nidra, A rmations workshop, Mindfulness craft, Sound bath, Refreshments and a Gift Bag for each mumma. Suitable from 14 weeks pregnant or anyone who has had a baby in the last couple of years.

To nd out more contact Liz on 07876 347739 or email liz@lupineliving.com P.25

What are Mums saying about the New Bath Babies?

''It's a haven of gentle parenting and connection. I cannot recommend these classes highly enough.'' ''My baby loves the sensory aspect in the bath time, we get time to bond, explore the water and there is even time for us mums to have a cup of tea and chat about common topics relating to our babies.'' Join Awe & Wonder on Thursdays at the Freedom Cafe, Bury St Edmunds. Suitable for babies 0-8 months. Email awe-wonder@hotmail.com or visit www.awe-wonder.co.uk to nd out more. P.26

New 'Capture Me' Package

Tracey J's Photography is based in the village of Great Whelnetham just outside Bury St Edmunds. Tracey is an experienced photographer who is ringing in the new year with a new "Capture Me" package. It's a fun photoshoot capturing your child and their loves & hobbies. From football, ballet, reading to stamp collecting, Tracey will capture your child's talent and use their bigger than life personalities to create art that will last a lifetime. Quote 'TODDLE23' to receive a £15 discount.

Visit www. traceyjsphotography.com P.10

Out with the Old, In with the New

The next mum2mum markets have been con rmed: Sunday 5th February 2023 at the Kesgrave Community Centre from 2-4pm. Sunday 5th March 2023 at the Great Blakenham Village Hall from 2-4pm. This is your chance to grab beautiful items at bargain prices. Entry £2 and children go free.

To nd out more visit www.mum2mummarket.co.uk or email ipswich@mum2mummarket.co.uk

Have Our Children Lost Their Imagination

by Kat Walsh

In an age where technology is so heavily integrated into our lives, have our children forgotten how to use their imagination?

Let me take you back - it’s 1997, it’s the end of another busy week at school, and my resident Beanie Babies are preparing for their usual Friday night disco. The posters are up and everyone is excited to let loose and unwind!

My brother’s Action Man is working security tonight, because last week’s disco ended in a bit of a tussle between the cat Beanies and dog Beanies, and you never know when someone is going to start some beef… Six-year-old me is having the time of her life.

Looking back, this was what childhood was all about for me - role play, imagination, creation. But times are changing. For better or for worse, I can’t imagine my son engaging in much of this type of play. For his generation, it’s all tablets and smart phones - children have access to this technology before they’re even able to walk. Entertainment is ported straight into their brain, and they can simply disengage and let it happen.

And while the advances in technology have made our lives in nitely easier, I do wonder whether it’s really a good thing. Should our children be able to play, explore their own imagination and entertain themselves like we did? Or am I simply struggling to come to terms with a changing world?

Perhaps, instead of worrying, we should just encourage our children to ex their imaginations every now and again, instead of ghting the inevitable. Here are some of my favourite ways to do this: Arts and crafts - a fantastic and varied way to promote creativity and imagination in ways that your kids will love. It doesn’t have to get messy (if you’re anything like me, you like to avoid that where possible) - there’s always paper and crayons!

Outside play - another great idea for showing kids that there is so much fun to be had away from a screen! There are plenty of ways for everyone to enjoy the great outdoors - nature walks, bug hunts, star gazing - it really is a great big world out there. Books – are so good for promoting imagination and independence in children. Story books are the windows to other worlds and can take children on endless adventures, and there are plenty of practical but fun books out there to inspire you with di erent games to play and activities to explore.

Join The Debate!

What do you think? Do kids have less imagination these days? Should we encourage more ‘traditional’ play, or should we embrace technology and the bene ts it brings?

Tell us what you think in our poll at www.toddle.fun/vote

We’ll share the results with you in our next issue!

Kat Walsh is the author of the book ‘The Box’, which is heavily themed around imaginative play. If you’d like to discover what adventures can be had with a box and some good old-fashioned imagination, buy from Amazon at https://amzn.to/3UqUQfC

Casdon has made kitchen role-play so much fun! Fill up the water bowl and watch the cutlery and crockery change colour. Water pumps from the basin back to the tap for endless play. Worth £25.

LITTLE BIG KID SUBSCRIPTION SNACK BOX

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RT34 VIDEO CAMERA WALKIE TALKIES

These robot-shaped devices re-invent walkie talkies by bringing video to the experience - a very popular toy for both boys and girls to enjoy. Worth £58.

DREAMEGG D11 MAX WHITE NOISE MACHINE

This device can easily mask noise and play comforting sleeping sounds to improve sleep anywhere, anytime. It’s a game changer to overcome sleep regression. Worth £36.

£20 CHERRY BLOOM CLOTHING VOUCHER

Cherry Bloom Clothing is your one stop shop for maternity, baby and children’s clothing plus character items, accessories and gifts. Worth £20.

START-RITE TODDLER BACKPACK

An ideal pre-school size backpack for snacks and all their essential things. Made from an easy to clean fabric, with a mesh water bottle holder and reflective safety details. Worth £25.

CREATIVE LITTLE CRAFTERS KIDS CLUB SUBSCRIPTION

3 month subscription with access to downloads and tutorials, videos and live make-a-longs, fun crafts, competitions, step-by-step art lessons. Worth £45.

OLIVER’S CUPBOARD ORGANIC BABY FOOD BUNDLE

Celebrating authentic recipes from around the globe, from sambar and tom yum to laksa and korma, introduce your children to a world of flavours Worth £24.

PERSONALISED BREASTFEEDING AND TEETHING NECKLACE

The accessory every mama needs, with a sleek design that combines textures with style. Personalise your piece to create a forever keepsake. Worth £19.99.

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Suffolk

Spotlight on… High Lodge at thetford forest

We’ve teamed up with local lifestyle blogger Issy, from A Su olk Mum, to share some of her favourite adventures and activities to give you our top tips to try out with your little ones.

High Lodge tucked away on the Su olk/Norfolk border, a hidden gem in the middle of Thetford Forest.

We visited for the rst time recently and was blown away by how much there is to do with children of all ages. It’s a recreation park, a maze of trails and activities, all cleverly created and built, deep within the forest.

The facilities here are a step above your normal country walk. There’s organised bookable activities, such as adventure golf, segways and Go Ape, but the thing that would appeal to those with toddlers, is the huge free expanse of space that stretches out in front of you ready to be explored - full of winding trails, hidden play areas and even a Gru alo statue.

To me it ticks all the boxes, if you are looking for ways to get active outdoors as a family this new year, but also want easy parking and a hot chocolate, then this countryside trail is for you!

INFO:

Opening Hours: Open every day from 9am. Last entry at 4pm. Car parking charges apply.

High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Brandon, IP27 0AF. Tel: 0300 0674401. www.foreststryengland.uk/high-lodge

Issy is a lifestyle blogger and the founder of A Su olk Mum. Through her blog, she shares her adventures with her children and days out in and around Suffolk. Discover her world at www.asuffolkmum.co.uk .

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KIDDIE PROOFING YOUR RELATIONSHIP

Anyone who ever uttered the words ‘let’s have a baby, it will bring us closer together’ has clearly never endured the parenting tag team during endless night feeds.

Having a baby is undoubtedly a wonderful occasion - it’s life changing in so many beautiful ways. But it’s also mind-blowingly challenging in others, and it’s important that every parent feels able to say and acknowledge the highs and the lows that being mummy and daddy often brings. To say it’s a ‘rollercoaster’ is perhaps a very clichéd phrase, but I think it’s the perfect description for what it often feels like – hurtling down the parenting tracks, unable to get o , and often looking windswept and shell-shocked to boot.

It’s fair to say that the role of being a parent takes over your life, your emotions … and your bank balance! It also has an enormous impact on your relationship.

According to some reports, 1 in 5 couples break up within the rst year of having a baby, and as sad as that statistic is, I can understand why. Babies need constant attention. They rely on us adults solely for their survival, and that’s more than a little overwhelming. Our partner and our relationship often get shoved right down the pecking order of priorities.

by Anna Williamson

So if your relationship is feeling the strain, that’s OK. It’s normal. But this is the time to take stock and work out ways to ensure that you can keep some time and energy aside for each other - otherwise you run the risk of turning into glori ed roommates. Now, it’s not all about sex. In fact, sex is most often the last thing on a couple’s mind in the rst few months – particularly for mum who has been through the birthing process – and the ‘right time’ to get your sex life back on track will be di erent for every couple.

A good tip is to actually take sex o the table for a bit, and instead work on emotional and physical intimacy. This could be hugging, enjoying a little shoulder or foot rub, curling up together on the sofa, chatting, and having a no pressure kiss.

Just being intimate with your partner, letting them know how much you love them, appreciate them, and respect them can make all the di erence for a mutually happy couple, particularly when you’re feeling exhausted and desperate for some adult time away from the nappy changing.

Find some time each day to be together as a couple, even it’s only 10 minutes! Make sure you make it a priority to re-connect, to share your feelings and news, to let each other know you’ve got their back. It can make all the di erence to keep the ‘couple cup’ full and ful lled.

Anna Williamson is the resident relationship expert at The Relationship Place. If you and your relationship would like some more help, support and advice, check out therelationshipplace.co.uk and try out her Couples and Kids Plan, where you can access video coaching tutorials and much more.

For a free taster video head to therelationshipplace.co.uk/couples-with-kids-free-giveaway

MY MAGICAL BEARDED FRIEND

BY CHRIS HUSBAND

Encounter a mysterious character who gradually appears when the sun starts to go down and disappears when the sun reappears in the morning. Is he a real person or just a trick of the eye? Rhyming words and an engaging vocabulary will help even hesitant children work on their reading skills, with an amusing tone and colourful illustrations.

Cost: £9.99. Buy from Amazon

FLYING SCOTSMAN AND THE BEST

BIRTHDAY EVER

BY MICHAEL MORPURGO

Paying tribute to the women who kept the railways running during the Second World War, this story is warmly written and joyously illustrated and has family at its heart. Iris knows everything there is to know about Flying Scotsman. Her dad is the famous train’s driver, and every year her favourite birthday treat is a trip to see him at work. But each time Flying Scotsman pulls away, Iris wishes more than anything that she could be in the driver’s cab, just like her dad. Then again, who’s to stop her…

Cost: £12.99. Buy from Amazon

THE BOX BY KAT WALSH

BOB THE DOG GETS A JOB

BY TRACEY HAMMETT

Bob the Dog is a busy dog. She always likes to have a job. One sunny day, Bob heads to the park to look for a new job and gets one at an ice cream van. Bob starts really well, serving every single customer, until the cones run out and the ice cream machine won’t stop making ice cream! Find out what happens to Bob and how she becomes the talk of the town.

Cost: £7.99. Buy from www.gra eg.com

THE HEART OF A GIANT

BY HOLLIE HUGHES

There’s a shape up in the hills, where a giant’s said to sleep, beneath a grassy blanket, on a bed of moss and peat... Then, one day, the sleeping giant wakes – and a small boy called Tom is plunged into an unforgettable adventure. Along the way, he’ll discover what it means to be a true friend – and that even an ordinary boy can have the heart of a giant. With beautiful rhyming verse and gorgeous illustrations, this book is a real treat.

Cost: £7.99. Buy from www.bloomsbury.com

Dexter is in for a whirlwind of adventure when he realises that with a little bit of imagination, this boring old box can be just about anything at all - a pirate ship? A rocket? A stage for a puppet show? Join him on his adventures to nd out and be inspired.

Cost: £5.99. Buy from Amazon

IF I WERE THE WORLD BY MARK SPERRING

If I were the world, I’d want owers and bees. A chorus of birds singing high in the trees. If I were the world, I’d want sparkling seas. If I were the world...

Would YOU look after ME?

This beautiful and uplifting book will inspire us all to join hands and help our amazing planet. With an irresistible rhyming text and stunning illustrations, it’s the perfect book to inspire children to ask questions and take action.

Cost: £7.99. Available from Amazon

THE MISSING PIECE

BY JORDAN STEPHENS

Sunny loves jigsaw puzzles – the bigger the better. One day, her Gran gives her a ONE-THOUSANDPIECE puzzle. Piece after piece, she puts together the picture, until ... DISASTER! The nal piece is missing. Sunny may be small, but she is very determined – so she sets o to nd it. As the day whizzes by in a whirl of new places and friends, Sunny discovers that looking for something is every bit as fun as nding it, and that perhaps the missing piece was there all along...

Cost: £12.99. Available from www.waterstones.com

I LOVE ME!

BY MARVYN HARRISON

Brimming with positivity, this is a fun and empowering rst book of positive a rmations to help little ones stand tall - perfect for building con dence and self-esteem in very young children. With joyful, uplifting statements for each day of the week, it provides an enjoyable routine to help prepare young children for the wider world of nursery and school. The book also includes a bright, fold-out ending and tips for parents and carers.

Cost: £7.99. Available from Amazon

TEAPOT TROUBLE

BY MORAG HOOD

Something or someone is living inside Duck’s teapot! Who are they? What do they want? How will we get them out? Never fear, for Tiny Horse is here! Tiny Horse has a trampoline. She has a magni cent hat. She has a stick of celery. What more could anyone need to save the day?

A laugh-out-loud story with a message about kindness, Teapot Trouble is perfect for reading aloud and is a warm and silly picture book that children (and adults) will nd hilarious.

Cost: £7.99. Available from www.amazon.co.uk

MEESHA MAKES FRIENDS

BY TOM PERCIVAL

Meesha loves making things, but there’s one thing she nds di cult to make – friends. She doesn’t know quite what to do, what to say or when to say it. Then one day she discovers that she has a special talent that might just help her...

Providing an a ectionate look at the joys and di culties of making and keeping friends, and nding your place in the world, this is the perfect springboard for conversations about mental and emotional health, and managing feelings.

Cost: £6.99. Buy from www.bloomsbury.com

Days Out WINTER

WINTER WATER - PONDS

Foxburrow Nature Reserve,10am-12pm

Monthly weekend family event for all ages. Spend time enjoying and connecting with the natural environment through a selection of di erent activities. Each month will have a di erent theme to inspire families to take action for wildlife in their local area.

Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Melton, IP12 1NA Tel: 01394 388431 FoxburrowFarm www.su olkwildlifetrust.org

Cost: Adults £3, Child £5. Please book online.

Every Day

WOODLAND WALK

Rendlesham Forest, 9am-4pm

Rendlesham Forest is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There's something for everyone, including children's play areas, cycle trails, sculptures to discover in Tangham Wood and plenty of places for a picnic. Walk the UFO trail and discover more about the famous UFO sighting in December 1980.

Rendlesham Forest, Tangham, Woodbridge, IP12 3NF RendleshamForestO cial www.forestryengland.uk Free. Parking charges apply.

FRISUN

SNOWDROPS IN ROBIN'S GROVE

Markshall Estate, 10am-4pm

The Team at Markshall Estate look forward to seeing the return of snowdrops in Robins Grove. The special snowdrops grove is located next to natural play area, Chestnut Chase where families can create dens, take a moment in the wooden sofa bench, and watch out for birds stopping by the bird feeders. The perfect day out for all nature explorers of every age.

Markshall Estate, Coggeshall, Colchester CO6 1TG Tel: 01376 563796 MarkshallEstate www.markshall.org.uk

Cost: Adults £9, Child £4.75, under 3's go free.

FEB

14,15

LOVE NATURE

Christchurch Mansion, 10am-3pm

Get stuck into some eco-themed fun and show nature some love, from making fat balls for birds to learning about our coastal environments. Join the friendly eco artist to help build a 3D model of Christchurch Mansion and park. As well as the workshop, there will be free drop-in activities for all ages, including toddlers.

Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich, IP4 2BE

IpswichMuseums

https://ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk

Cost: Free. Early booking recommended.

Every Day

GEO-CACHING TREASURE HUNT

Dunwich Heath and Beach, 9am-4pm

Enjoy a family day out at Dunwich Heath and Beach this winter. For families, there are accessible trails, a den building area, or you can take on a geo-caching treasure hunt. At weekends, between 10am and 3pm, you can pick up a tracker pack and discover all sorts of nature. Jam-packed full of spotter guides, tools, binoculars and more besides to study every kind of species that calls the heath home!

Dunwich Heath & Beach, Minsmere Rd, IP17 3DJ

NationalTrustDunwichHeath www.nationalturst.org.uk

Parking charges apply. Free for National Trust members.

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FEB 24 MAR 31

LITTLE HORSESHOES

National Horseracing Museum, 10.30am-11.30am & 1pm-2pm

Join the National Horseracing Museum once a month for creative play sessions, designed to educate and entertain! Have fun exploring the galleries together, discovering objects, listening to stories and rhymes inspired by our collections and make and create something to take home.

National Horseracing Museum, Newmarket, CB8 8EP Tel: 01638 667314 NHRMuseum www.nhrm.co.uk

Cost: Free. Booking advised.

Details are correct at time of printing but may change. Please check with the event host for prices, times and dates.

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WIN A TODDLER & ADULT PASS TO THE LEGOLAND® WINDSOR RESORT!

With a LEGOLAND Adult and Toddler Pass you can enjoy entry into the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, on o -peak days, for your child and any parent or guardian. With access to a host of awesome LEGO® rides, live shows and attractions, there’s something for every little builder. Plus there’s discounts on retail, food and beverage and more.

Find out more about the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort at www.LEGOLAND.co.uk

HOW TO ENTER: Send us a photo of your little one enjoying some wintery fun. Outdoors or indoors, it all counts!

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Important reasons why parents need to make a Will:

Future Life are Will writing specialists for parents of young children. Helping thousands of parents protect the ones they love.

When you have little ones who are nancially dependent upon you, getting your nancial and emotional wishes in place legally is crucial – to avoid lengthy disputes and nancial worries should anything happen. We’re a family business with children of our own, so we know how important it is to talk to someone who really understands your situation.

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FELT ANIMAL BOOKMARKS

These felt animal bookmarks take minutes to make and are so fun! Perfect for all your new World Book Day books INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Scan the QR code and download, print and cut out the pattern templates.

Cut out the pieces you’ll need from felt scraps.

Hot glue details (eyes/nose/teeth) to the front circle.

Hot glue ribbon and any ‘sticky out’ pieces like horns, ears, ns etc onto the back circle. 5. Glue the front circle onto the back circle, sandwiching the ribbon and other pieces in between. 6. Trim ribbon to your preferred length for the bookmark. 10-12” works for most chapter books.

Glue the ribbon-bottom detail (apple, star, heart etc) on each side of the ribbon at the bottom of the bookmark.

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SWITCH ASSIST, £13.99

An ingenius invention, the Switch Assist is an amazing device that attaches to an existing light switch to allow toddlers to use the light themselves, amazing for promoting independence. Developed by a dad of two girls, it’s set to be the next big thing! www.switch-assist.co.uk

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FISH ‘N’ SPELL GAME, £28.99

This retro game helps to promote literacy and co-ordination skills. The exciting speed shing game for two players has three di erent games to play and features 100 word-cards so it improves spelling skills while having lots of fun. You can also learn French, Spanish and Italian words too! www. estacrafts.co.uk

READER PRODUCT REVIEW

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Royal Darlings o er stylish neutral clothes and accessories for your baby or toddler, like their Autumn / Winter favourite tan & cream super cosy jumper. Available from sizes 6 months to 3 years. www.royaldarlings.co.uk

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My 4-year-old daughter is prone to over-thinking. She tends to worry about things and, like most children her age, she has trouble dealing with her feelings. So, I was excited to review this product. The Worry Plaque is shaped like a section of a log - to activate the plaque, your child must place their hand into the hand print shape on the front. When it glows red, your child can tell their worry to the fairies. Then the hand print turns green, indicating that the fairies have heard the worry and taken it away. As my daughter used it, her little face lit up, and she told me, ‘Mummy it really works!’ For me, having spent countless nights trying to help my daughter deal with very real anxieties, this simple but e ective plaque is absolutely genius. Written by subscriber Kellie-Jayne. www.theirishfairydoorcompany.com (Review has been edited - see full review at www.toddle.fun/worry-plaque-review).

Convertible Ice Cream Shop Activity Book

The Convertible Ice Cream Shop (RRP. £19.99) is an activity book and easy-to-assemble pop-up ice cream shop toy with slot-together ice creams for independent play for 3+ years.

What a great idea! This role play toy comes ‘ atpacked’ as a big book so it’s easy to transport and, when open, it turns into a pop-up ice cream shop. My son spent most of his time as the ice cream shop owner, making us ice creams and excitedly asking us what toppings we would like. Toppings included fruit, chocolate, sweets and multiple avours of sauces. The sides of the pop-up shop can be used to put scoops of ice cream on images of cones, either one or multiple scoops on top of each other. It even has a check-out till image so the children can pretend to press buttons and take payment.

The only limitation is that there are only a couple of lollies and no place to really place them. Another recommendation would be to have some play money. This product can also be used as a book. I love how colourful and engaging the book is and enjoyed seeing my son talking about the pictures. There are also questions written throughout the product to engage children and get them thinking: for example, “What colour is the strawberry avour?” Loved using this and so did my son. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it!

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BURY ST EDMUNDS & WEST SUFFOLK AREA

MONDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

Barrow Little Acorns - Baby and Toddler Group

Barrow Village Hall, 10 The Street, Barrow, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 5AN.

•Barrow Little Acorns: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £4.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 6 Feb & 20 Feb - 20 Mar.

Elmswell Baby and Toddler Group

Blackbourne Community Centre, 71 Blackbourne Road, Elmswell, IP30 9GY.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 6 Feb & 20 Feb - 20 Mar.

Families Together Su olk

Anselm Community Centre, Anselm Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6JZ. 07563 029195. www.familiestogethersu olk.org.uk.

•Peep Group: 10:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 3 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 20 Mar.

Families Together Su olk

RAF Honington Community Group, Poplar Close, Honington, IP31 1LJ. 07415 689087. www.familiestogethersu olk.org.uk.

• Parent Time Group: 14:00 - 15:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 6 Feb & 20 Feb - 20 Mar.

Little Deers Baby and Toddler Group

Hartest Institute, The Green Hartest, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 4DH. 01284 830860.

Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (drop in). Dates: 9 Jan - 6 Feb & 20 Feb - 20 Mar.

Su olk Wildlife Trust

Brad eld Woods, Education Centre, Felsham Road, Bra eld St George, IP30 0AQ. 01449 737996. www.su olkwildlifetrust.org.

• Wild Tots: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Dates: 9 Jan - 6 Feb & 20 Feb - 20 Mar.

•Wild Babies: 13:00 - 14:30.

Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs 7 mths. Dates: 9 Jan - 20 Mar. Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

Toddlers at Bridge Kids

Bridge Community Church, 68 Queens Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3EW. www.bridgecommunitychurch.co.uk.

•Toddlers at Bridge: 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (drop in). Dates: 9 Jan - 6 Feb & 20 Feb - 20 Mar.

ZenMuma by Lupine Living: Yoga Classes for parents and children

The Small Hall, Christ Church Moreton Hall, Lawson Place, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7EW. 07876347730. www.lupineliving.com.

•Adventurous Babies: 11:00 - 12:00. Ages: 6 mths - 1½ yrs. Cost: £45 per course (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 6 Feb & 20 Feb - 20 Mar.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

Hartbeeps West and Mid Su olk

Freedom Cafe, Mill Road, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2RU. 07462 575717. www.hartbeeps.com.

•Hartbeeps Happy House : 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 1 yrs - 4½ yrs.

•Hartbeeps Baby Beeps : 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 7 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths.

•Hartbeeps Baby Bells : 11:32 - 12:17. Ages: 0 - 7 mths.

Cost: £45 per course (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 6 Feb.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

ZenMuma by Lupine Living: Yoga Classes for parents and children

The Small Hall, Christ Church Moreton Hall, Lawson Place, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7EW. 07876347730. www.lupineliving.com.

•Baby and Postnatal Yoga Classes: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 7 mths.

Cost: £45 per course (booking essential).

Dates: 9 Jan - 6 Feb & 20 Feb - 20 Mar.

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TUESDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

Bury St Edmund’s Library

Bury St Edmunds Library, St Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1TZ. 01284 338830. www.su olklibraries.co.uk.

•Baby Bounce: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 0 - 1½ yrs.

•Tot Rock: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 1½ yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 21 Mar.

Busy Bees

Brad eld and Rougham Baptist Church, Kingshall Street, Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9LE. 01359 270567. Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 21 Mar.

Families Together Su olk

Anselm Community Centre, Anselm Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6JZ. 07415 689087. www.familiestogethersu olk.org.uk.

•First Steps Playgroup: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 21 Mar.

Families Together Su olk

The Sports Pavilion, Consent Lane, Bildeston, IP7 7SB. 07542 785649. www.familiestogethersu olk.org.uk.

•Parent and baby/children’s group: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 21 Mar.

Fornham St Martin Baby and Toddler Group

Fornham St Martin Village Hall, The Street, Fornham St Martin, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1SW.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 21 Mar.

Horringer Hedgehogs Baby & Toddler Group

Horringer Community Centre Su olk, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5RU.

Times: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £4.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 21 Mar.

Newmarket Library

Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas, Newmarket, CB8 8EQ. 01638 661216. www.su olklibraries.co.uk.

•Baby Bounce: 10:00 - 10:30.

Ages: 0 - 1 yrs 6 mths. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 21 Mar.

The Salvation Army Community Church Parent and Toddler Group

The Salvation Army Community Church, St. John’s Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1SP. 01284 703354. www.salvationarmy.org.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 3 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 21 Mar.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

Awe & Wonder ~ Bath Babies ~ Baby Massage ~ Sensory & Messy Play ~ Mothers Circles

Freedom Cafe, Great Barton Free Church, Mill Lane, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2RU. 07815122342. www.awe-wonder.co.uk.

•Sensory & Messy Play Times: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 4 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths.

Cost: £50 per course (booking essential). Times: 11:30 - 12:30 & 13:30 - 14:30. Ages: 4 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths. Cost: £60 per course (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 21 Mar.

Hartbeeps West and Mid Su olk

Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7EE. 07462 575717. www.hartbeeps.com.

•Hartbeeps Happy House : 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 1 yrs 2 mths - 4 yrs 6 mths.

•Hartbeeps Baby Beeps : 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 7 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths.

•Hartbeeps Baby Bells : 12:30 - 13:15. Ages: 0 - 7 mths. Cost: £45 per course (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb.

PHYSICAL FUN

Tumble Tots Ely

Church of our Lady and St Etheldreda, 14 Exeter Road, Newmarket, CB8 8LT. 07979 757202. www.tumbletots.com.

•Walking to 2 years: 9:15 - 10:00 & 10:00 - 10:45.

•3-school age: 11:00 - 11:45.

•2 - 3 years: 11:50 - 12:35.

•6 months to walking: 13:00 - 13:45. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 21 Mar.

WEDNESDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

Families Together Su olk St Edmunds Station Church & Gardens, RAF Honington, Honington, IP31 1LU. 07415 689087. www.familiestogethersu olk.org.uk.

•Little Gems Honington: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Dates: 4 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 22 Mar.

•Little Flyers Playgroup: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 22 Mar. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Su olk Wildlife Trust Lackford Lakes, Bury St Edmunds, Su olk, IP28 6HX. 01284 728706. www.su olkwildlifetrust.org.

• Wild Tots: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 1½ yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 4 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 22 Mar.

Jan - Mar 2023 Toddle AboutSu

BURY ST EDMUNDS & WEST SUFFOLK AREA

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

Hartbeeps West and Mid Su olk

Stowmarket Community Centre, Hillrise, Stowmarket, IP14 2BD. 07462 575717. www.hartbeeps.com.

•Hartbeeps Baby Beeps : 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 7 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths. Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb.

•Hartbeeps Baby Bells : 12:30 - 13:15. Ages: 0 - 7 mths. Dates: 11 Jan - 22 Mar.

•Hartbeeps Happy House : 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 1 yrs 2 mths - 4½ yrs. Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb. Cost: £45 per course (booking essential).

DANCE & DRAMA

Children’s Theatre Company

CTC Studios, Maitland Road, Needham Market, IP6 8NZ. 01449 721633. www.thectc.co.uk.

• Theatre Tots: 16:30 - 17:15. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: £9 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 1 Mar - 15 Mar.

THURSDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

Bury St Edmund’s Library

Bury St Edmunds Library, St Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1TZ. 01284 338830. www.su olklibraries.co.uk.

•Duplo Club: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 5 Jan - 23 Mar.

Families Together Su olk

West Su olk Vineyard Church, 28 Northern Way, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 6NL. 01379 678 552. www.familiestogethersu olk.org.uk.

•Chill, Chat and Play Bury St. Edmunds: 10:00 - 11:30. Perinatal Wellbeing Support Group Ages: Pregnancy - 1½ yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 23 Mar.

Families Together Su olk

Westley Community Centre, Oliver Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3JG. 07563 029117. www.familiestogethersu olk.org.uk.

• Westley Tiny Tots: 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 3 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 12 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 23 Mar.

Guardians & Tiddlers - Baby & Toddler Group

Northumberland Avenue Methodist Church, Northumberland Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6NA. Times: 13:00 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £1 per session (drop in). Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 23 Mar.

Little Treasures Parent & Toddler Group

Lawshall Evangelical Free Church, Hanning eld Green, Lawshall, IP29 4QD. 01284 828694. www.lawshallfreechurch.org.uk. Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 12 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 23 Mar.

Midweek for Mums

The New Bury Community Centre, 1 Charles Place, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6TD. 07791 708708. www.bse-pc.org. Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 23 Mar.

Newmarket Library

Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas, Newmarket, CB8 8EQ. 01638 661216. www.su olklibraries.co.uk.

•Tots Rock & Story Time: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1½ yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 12 Jan - 23 Mar.

Southgate Parent & Toddler Group

Southgate Community Centre, Caie Walk, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2PJ. 01284 768686.

Times: 13:30 - 15:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 4 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (drop in). Dates: 12 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 23 Mar.

Toddle About Su olk Jan - Mar 2023

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

Awe & Wonder ~ Bath Babies ~ Baby Massage ~ Sensory & Messy Play ~ Mothers Circles

Freedom Cafe, Great Barton Free Church, Mill Lane, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2RU. 07815122342. www.awe-wonder.co.uk.

•Mother’s Circles (Non crawling Babies) : 14:45 - 15:45. Meet new mums, get connected, space to talk and share Ages: 0 - 9 mths. Cost: £10 per session (drop in). Dates: 5 Jan - 23 Mar.

•Bath Babies - Water Massage & Sensory Play Bath Babies (Relaxation, Relief, Bonding and Play) Times: 11:45 - 13:15. Ages: 1 - 6 mths. Dates: 5 Jan - 2 Feb. Times: 14:00 - 15:15. Ages: 1 - 6 mths. Dates: 5 Jan - 26 Jan.

PHYSICAL FUN

Tumble Tots Ely

Risby Village Hall, Aylmer close, Risby, IP28 6RT. 07979 757202. www.tumbletots.com.

•Walking to two years: 10:00 - 10:45.

•3-school age: 11:00 - 11:45.

•2 - 3 years: 12:00 - 12:45.

•6 months to walking: 13:00 - 13:45. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 23 Mar.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

ZenMuma by Lupine Living: Yoga Classes for parents and children

The Self Centre, Forbes Business Park, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR. 07876347730. www.lupineliving.com.

• Postnatal Yoga : 19:45 - 20:45. Cost: £35 per course (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 23 Mar.

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PREGNANCY

ZenMuma by Lupine Living: Yoga Classes for parents and children

The Self Centre, Forbes Business Park, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR. 07876347730. www.lupineliving.com.

• Pregnancy Yoga : 18:00 - 19:15.

Ages: Pregnancy. Cost: £65 per course (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 23 Mar.

FRIDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

EPIC Dad Community Interest Company

West Su olk Vineyard Church, 28 Northern Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6NL. 07717 744608. www.epicdad.co.uk.

•EPIC Dad Playtime: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan, 3 Feb, 3 Mar & 7 Jul.

Horringer Hedgehogs Baby & Toddler Group

Horringer Community Centre Su olk, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5RU.

• Newborn to Wobbly Walker: 13:00 - 14:30. Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar.

•Horringer Hedgehogs Baby Only: 9:30 - 11:00. Dates: 6 Jan - 24 Mar.

Cost: £4 per session (drop in).

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LS. 01284 748720. www.stedscathedral.org.

•Diddy Disciples: 10:00 - 10:30.

•Young Families: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar.

ZenMuma by Lupine Living: Yoga Classes for parents and children

The Self Centre, Forbes Business Park, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR. 07876347730. www.lupineliving.com.

•Adventurous Babies: 11:30 - 12:30.

Ages: 6 mths - 1½ yrs.

Cost: £45 per course (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

Hartbeeps West and Mid Su olk

Stowmarket Community Centre, Hillrise, Stowmarket, IP14 2BD. 07462 575717. www.hartbeeps.com.

•Hartbeeps Baby Beeps : 11:15 - 12:00.

Ages: 7 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths.

Cost: £9 per session (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 13 Jan.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

ZenMuma by Lupine Living: Yoga Classes for parents and children

The Self Centre, Forbes Business Park, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR. 07876347730. www.lupineliving.com.

•Baby & Postnatal Yoga: 10:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar.

SATURDAY PARENTS & TOTS

Bury St Edmund’s Library

Bury St Edmunds Library, St Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1TZ. 01284 338830. www.su olklibraries.co.uk.

•Lego Club: 10:00 - 11:45. Ages: 2 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 7 Jan, 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 4 Mar & 18 Mar.

EPIC Dad Community Interest Company

Lakenheath Community Primary School, Mill Road, Lakenheath, IP27 9DU. 07717 744608. www.epicdad.co.uk.

•EPIC Dad Fun Club: 10:00 - 12:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 28 Jan, 25 Feb & 25 Mar.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

Awe & Wonder ~ Bath Babies ~ Baby Massage ~ Sensory & Messy Play ~ Mothers Circles

Nowton Village Hall, Nowton, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5NE. 07815122342. www.awe-wonder.co.uk.

•Bath Babies for Dads!

Mini weekend term : 10:00 - 11:30

Learn water massage & techniques for bonding and play

Ages: 2 - 6 mths. Cost: £30 per course (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 25 Mar.

DANCE & DRAMA

Children’s Theatre Company

CTC Studios, Maitland Road, Needham Market, IP6 8NZ. 01449 721633. www.thectc.co.uk.

• Theatre Tots: 9:00 - 9:45. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: £9 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 18 Mar.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Mini First Aid Su olk

The Self Centre, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR. 07706 068980. www.su olk.mini rstaid.co.uk.

•Baby & Child 2 Hour Class: 10:00 - 12:00. Cost: £25 per session (booking essential). Dates: 28 Jan.

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MONDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

Little Owls

Great Blakenham Baptist Church, Chapel Lane, Great Blakenham, IP6 0JJ. 07825 875612.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £1 per session (drop in). Dates: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar & 20 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING

Jo Jingles Ipswich

River of Life Church, Carr Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2FS. 07732 544548. www.jojingles.com.

•Under 2s: 10:00 - 10:45.

•Mixed Ages: 11:05 - 11:50. Ages: 1 yrs 2 mths - 4 yrs. (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 6 Feb & 20 Feb - 20 Mar.

Jo Jingles Ipswich

Millenium Jubilee Hall, Millennium Way, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2EN. 07732 544548. www.jojingles.com.

•Mixed Ages: 13:30 - 14:15. Ages: 1 yrs 2 mths - 4 yrs.

•Under 2s: 14:35 - 15:20. (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 6 Feb & 20 Feb - 20 Mar.

Toddle Talk

Sewell Wontner Close, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2GB. 07748 914370. www.toddletalk.info.

•Toddle Talk Baby Signing: 10:00 - 10:50. Ages: 5 mths - 3 yrs. Cost: £5 per session (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 6 Feb & 20 Feb - 20 Mar.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

Baby Senses

Sewell Wontner Close, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2GB. 07748 914370. www.babysenses.info.

•Baby Senses Baby Massage: 11:15 - 12:15. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: £10 per session (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 6 Feb & 20 Feb - 20 Mar.

Bendy Beans

Partyman World of Play, 9 Cavendish Street, Ipswich, IP3 8AX. www.bendybeans.co.uk.

• Under 5’s Yoga: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

•Baby Yoga PAY AS YOU GO: 11:00 - 12:00 & 12:15 - 13:15. Ages: 2 - 11 mths. Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 6 Feb, 20 Feb - 20 Mar & 9 Jan - 20 Mar.

DANCE & DRAMA

babyballet®Su olk South

Copdock Cricket Pavilion, Old London Road, Copdock, Ipswich, IP8 3JN. 07580 693747. www.babyballet.co.uk.

•babyballet®Tinies: 9:10 - 9:45. Ages: 1½ yrs - 3 yrs.

•babyballet® Movers: 14:45 - 15:25. Ages: 3 yrs - 4 yrs 11 mths.

•babyballet® Groovers: 15:45 - 16:25. Ages: 4 yrs 5 mths - 6 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 20 Mar.

CDC Street Dance

Great Blakenham Village Hall, Mill Lane, Great Blakenham, Ipswich, IP6 0NJ. 07507 806787. www.cdcstreetdance.co.uk.

•Kids Class: 17:00 - 18:00. Ages: 4 - 8 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 6 Feb & 20 Feb - 20 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN

Little Kickers Ipswich

Wickham Market Village Hall, High Street (next to Co-Op), Wickham Market, Woodbridge, IP13 0HE. 07762 341982. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

•Little Kicks: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 1½ yrs - 2 yrs 6 mths.

•Junior Kickers: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 2½ yrs - 3½ yrs. Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 9 Jan - 20 Mar.

TUESDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

Bethesda Baptist Church Parent and Toddler

Group

Bethesda Baptist Church, 9 St Margarets Plain, Ipswich, IP4 2BB. 07761 766603. www.bethesdaipswich.com.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 per session (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 21 Mar.

Co ee, Chat & Play & Little Explorers All Saints

Church Kesgrave

All Saints Church (Church Hall), Main Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1AA. www.askesgrave.org.

•Co ee, Chat & Play and Little Explorers: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1.50 per session (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 21 Mar.

Gainsborough Community Library

Gainsborough Community Library, Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0RL. 01473 927270. www.su olklibraries.co.uk.

•Little Story Makers: 10:30 - 11:30. Ages: 2 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 21 Mar.

Halesworth Library

Halesworth Library, Bridge Street, Halesworth, IP19 8AD. 01986 875095. www.su olklibraries.co.uk.

•Baby Bounce and Tot Rock: 10:00 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 21 Mar.

Kesgrave Baptist Church Toddler Group

Kesgrave Baptist Church, Cambridge Road,, Kesgrave, IP5 1EW. 07818 589268. www.kesgravebaptistchurch.org.uk.

• Tuesday Toddlers: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 21 Mar.

Mendlesham Baby & Toddler Group

Community Hall at the Primary School, Old Station Road, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, IP14 5RT. 07925 198581. Times: 8:15 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 21 Mar.

Moontree Yoga & Wellbeing Ltd

Clip ‘n Climb Ipswich, Berwick Road, The Havens, Ransomes Industrial Estate, Ipswich, IP3 9ST. 07305 267820. www.moontreeyoga.co.uk.

•Yoga for Mum & Baby: 10:30 - 11:30. Ages: 1 mths - 1 yrs. Cost: £11.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 21 Mar.

Old Buckenham Hall Toddler Group

Old Buckenham Hall, Brettenham Park, Ipswich, IP7 7PH. 01449 740252. www.obh.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 21 Mar.

Southwold Library

Old Hospital Hub, Field Stile Road, Old Hospital, Field Stile Road, Southwold, IP18 6LD. 01502 722519. www.su olklibraries.co.uk.

•Baby Bounce & Tot Rock: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 21 Mar.

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St Augustine’s Church

St Augustine’s Church, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich, IP3 8TH. 01473 723960. www.staugustinesipswich.org.uk.

• Music and Rhyme: 9:30 - 10:25 & 10:30 - 11:25.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 per session (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 21 Mar.

Tiddlers

St John’s Church, Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich, IP4 4QE. 01473 270978. www.mie.org.uk.

•Toy Library: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 21 Mar.

Tiddlywinks

Burlington Baptist Church, London Road, Ipswich, IP1 2EZ. 01473 259571. www.burlington.church.

Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £1 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 21 Mar.

Tots+ at Christ Church Ipswich

Christ Church, Tacket Street, Ipswich, IP4 1AU. 07709 934570. www.christchurch-ipswich.org.uk. Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 21 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING

Jo Jingles Ipswich

Castle Hill Community Centre, High eld Road, Ipswich, IP1 6DG. 07732 544548. www.jojingles.com.

•Under 2s: 9:25 - 10:10.

•2yrs+: 10:30 - 11:15.

•3mths - walking: 11:35 - 12:05 & 12:25 - 12:55.

•Walking to 2 yrs: 13:30 - 14:15. (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 21 Mar.

Sing and Sign Ipswich

Partyman World of Play, 9 Cavendish Street, Ipswich, IP3 8AX. 07922 946493. www.singandsign.co.uk.

•Sing & Sign Babes: 12:00 - 12:40. Ages: 0 - 7 mths. Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 21 Mar.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

Bendy Beans

Claydon and Barham Village Hall, 6-8 Norwich Road, Claydon, Ipswich, IP6 0DF. www.bendybeans.co.uk.

•Baby Yoga 6 Week Course: 9:30 - 10:30.

Ages: 2 - 11 mths.

Cost: £45 per course (booking essential).

•Baby Massage 4 week Course: 10:45 - 11:45. Ages: 1 - 10 mths.

Cost: £36 per course (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb, 21 Feb - 21 Mar & 10 Jan - 21 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN

Clip ‘n Climb Ipswich

Clip ‘n Climb Ipswich, 2 Berwick Road, The Havens, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, IP3 9ST. 01473 794530. www.clipnclimbipswich.com.

•Toddler Climbing Sessions: 11:00 - 12:00. Morning climbing sessions for toddlers and young children. Ages: 2 - 7 yrs. Cost: £11.99 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 7 Feb & 21 Feb - 21 Mar.

Little Kickers Ipswich

The Welcome Hall, 198 High Road, Trimley St Mary, Felixstowe, IP11 0TN. 07762 341982. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

•Little Kicks: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 1½ yrs - 2½ yrs. Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 21 Mar.

WEDNESDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

1.2.3. Toddler Group

St Marys Church Hall, High Street, Walton, Felixstowe, IP11 9DS. 01394 283347. www.stmaryswalton.org.uk. Times: 13:00 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £1 per session (drop in). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 22 Mar.

Eye Library

Eye Library, 6 Cross Street, Eye, IP23 7AB. 01379 870515. www.su olklibraries.co.uk.

•Wordplay - Storytime and Rhymes: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 3 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 4 Jan - 15 Feb & 1 Mar - 22 Mar.

Families Together Su olk

High Su olk Family Hub, Gracechurch Street, Debenham, IP14 6BL. 07542 785649. www.familiestogethersu olk.org.uk.

•Parent and baby/children’s group: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 22 Mar.

Humpty Dumpty Toddler Group

Alan Road Methodist Church, Alan Road, Ipswich, IP3 8EZ. 01473 713368. www.eangliamethodist.org.uk. Times: 13:00 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 per session (drop in). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 22 Mar.

Ladybirds Toddler Group

St Andrews Church, Church Lane Lower, Layham, IP7 5LZ. 07999 866419. Times: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 22 Mar.

Little Legs Baby and Toddler Group

Wattis eld Village Hall, The Street, Wattis eld, Diss, IP22 1NR. 07949 729311.

Times: 9:15 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 22 Mar.

Martlesham Heath Baby and Toddler Group

Martlesham Heath Pavilion, The Drift, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 3PL.

Times: 10:30 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 4 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 22 Mar.

Open 4 U

Trinity Methodist Church, Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7AN. www.fpmc.methodistic.org.uk. Times: 9:15 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 22 Mar.

Rainbow Toddlers

Colchester Road Baptist Church, 75 Colchester Road, Ipswich, IP4 4ST. 01473290115. www.crbc.org.uk. Times: 9:45 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 per session (drop in). Dates: 4 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 22 Mar.

St Augustine’s Church

St Augustine’s Church, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich, IP3 8TH. 01473 723960. www.staugustinesipswich.org.uk.

•Hippos Baby and Toddler group : 9:30 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 per session (drop in). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 22 Mar.

Thorndon Parent and Toddler Group/ Thorndon Under Fives

Thorndon Village Hall, High Street, Thorndon, IP23 7LX. 01379 672922.

• Thorndon Toddler Group: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (drop in). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 22 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING

Jo Jingles Ipswich

All Hallows Church Hall, 320 Landseer Road, Ipswich, IP3 0EN. 07732 544548. www.jojingles.com.

•Under 2s: 9:45 - 10:30.

•2yrs+: 10:45 - 11:30.

•3mths - walking: 11:45 - 12:15. (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 22 Mar.

Sing and Sign Ipswich

Yayas House, Birch Farm Children’s Centre, Silver Hill, Hintlesham, IP8 3NJ. 07922 946493. www.singandsign.co.uk.

•Stage 2 Sing & Sign: 10:00 - 10:40.

•Stage 1 Sing & Sign: 11:00 - 11:40. Ages: 6 mths - 4 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 4 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 22 Mar.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

Hartbeeps West and Mid Su olk

Grundisburgh Village Hall, Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, IP13 6TJ. 07462 575717. www.hartbeeps.com.

•Hartbeeps Happy House : 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 1 yrs 2 mths - 4½ yrs.

•Hartbeeps Baby Beeps : 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 7 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths.

•Hartbeeps Baby Bells : 12:30 - 13:15. Ages: 0 - 7 mths.

Cost: £45 per course (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb.

DANCE & DRAMA

CDC Street Dance

Capel St Mary Church of England, Church Hall, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, IP9 2EL. 07507 806787. www.cdcstreetdance.co.uk.

•Kids Class: 16:45 - 17:45. Ages: 4 - 6 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (booking essential). Dates: 4 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 22 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN

Clip ‘n Climb Ipswich

Clip ‘n Climb Ipswich, 2 Berwick Road, The Havens, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, IP3 9ST. 01473 794530. www.clipnclimbipswich.com.

•Toddler Climbing Sessions: 11:00 - 12:00. Morning climbing sessions for toddlers and young children. Ages: 2 - 7 yrs. Cost: £11.99 per session (booking essential). Dates: 4 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 22 Mar.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Moontree Yoga & Wellbeing Ltd

Millennium Jubilee Hall, Millennium Way, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2EN. 07305 267820. www.moontreeyoga.co.uk.

•Luna Yoga (Yoga for Women): 20:15 - 21:15. Cost: £10 per session (booking essential). Dates: 4 Jan - 22 Mar.

THURSDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

Early Birds

High Street Chapel, High Street, Hopton, IP22 2QX. 07761767121. www.highstreetchapel.org. Times: 9:30 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 12 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 23 Mar.

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Families Together Su olk

Wattisham Community Centre, Valley Road, Wattisham Air eld, Nr Ipswich, IP7 7RE. 07542 785649. www.familiestogethersu olk.org.uk.

•Parent and baby/children’s group: 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 12 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 23 Mar.

Kesgrave Library

Kesgrave Library, Kinsey House, Kays Close, Kesgrave, IP5 2HL. 01473 626103. www.su olklibraries.co.uk.

•Word Play Tot Rock: 9:45 - 10:15. Ages: 2 - 5 yrs.

•Word Play Baby Bounce: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 1½ yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 5 Jan - 23 Mar.

Leiston Library

Leiston Library, Old Post O ce Square, Main Street, Leiston, IP16 4ER. 01728 831252. www.su olklibraries.co.uk.

•Wordplay: 9:45 - 10:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jan - 23 Mar.

Mendlesham Baby & Toddler Group

Community Hall at the Primary School, Old Station Road, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, IP14 5RT. 07925 198581. Times: 8:15 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (drop in). Dates: 12 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 23 Mar.

Moontree Yoga & Wellbeing Ltd

Bramford Church Rooms, Ship Lane, Bramford, Ipswich, IP8 4AT. 07305 267820. www.moontreeyoga.co.uk.

•Yoga for Mum & Baby: 10:00 - 11:00 & 11:15 - 12:15. Gentle exercise and relaxation for you and your baby Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs. Cost: £11.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 23 Mar.

Tiddlers

St John’s Church, Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich, IP4 4QE. 01473 270978. www.mie.org.uk.

•Toy Library: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 23 Mar.

Wetherden Baby & Toddler Group

Wetherden Baptist Church, Elmswell Road, Wetherden, Stowmarket, IP14 3LN. www.wetherdenbaptist.org.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 per session (drop in). Dates: 12 Jan, 26 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 23 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING

Jo Jingles Ipswich

All Saints Church Hall, Main Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1BN. 07732 544548. www.jojingles.com.

•Mixed Ages: 9:55 - 10:40. Ages: 1 yrs 2 mths - 4 yrs.

•3mths-walking: 11:00 - 11:30. (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 23 Mar.

Sing and Sign Ipswich

Hadleigh Baptist Church, George Street, Hadleigh, IP7 5BE. 07922 946493. www.singandsign.co.uk.

•Stage 1 Sing & Sign: 9:15 - 9:55. Ages: 6 mths - 4 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 23 Mar.

Sing and Sign Ipswich

Clip ‘n Climb Ipswich, 2 Berwick Road, Ipswich, IP3 9BF. 07922 946493.

•Stage 1 Sing & Sign: 11:00 - 11:40. Ages: 6 mths - 4 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 23 Mar.

Toddle Talk

Woodbridge Library, New Street, Woodbridge, IP12 1DT. 07748 914370. www.toddletalk.info.

•Toddle Talk Baby Signing: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 5 mths - 3 yrs. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 23 Mar.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

Hartbeeps West and Mid Su olk

Little Bealings Village Hall and playing elds, Little Bealings, Woodbridge, IP13 6LH. 07462 575717. www.hartbeeps.com.

•Hartbeeps Baby Bells : 12:15 - 13:00. Ages: 0 - 7 mths.

•Hartbeeps Baby Beeps : 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 7 mths - 1 yrs.

•Hartbeeps Happy House : 12:30 - 13:15. Ages: 1 - 4 yrs. Cost: £45 per course (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jan - 9 Feb.

DANCE & DRAMA

CDC Street Dance

Whitton Parish Church, Whitton Church Lane, Ipswich, IP1 6LT. 07507 806787. www.cdcstreetdance.co.uk.

•Kids Class: 16:30 - 17:30. Ages: 4 - 6 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 23 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN

Clip ‘n Climb Ipswich

Clip ‘n Climb Ipswich, 2 Berwick Road, The Havens, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, IP3 9ST. 01473 794530. www.clipnclimbipswich.com.

•Toddler Climbing Sessions: 11:00 - 12:00. Morning climbing sessions for toddlers and young children. Ages: 2 - 7 yrs. Cost: £11.99 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 23 Mar.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Moontree Yoga & Wellbeing Ltd

Loraine Victory Hall, Ship Lane, Bramford, Ipswich, IP8 4AL. 07305 267820. www.moontreeyoga.co.uk.

•Luna Yoga (Yoga for Women): 20:00 - 21:00. Cost: £10 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 23 Mar.

PREGNANCY

Moontree Yoga & Wellbeing Ltd

Loraine Victory Hall, Ship Lane, Bramford, Ipswich, IP8 4AL. 07305 267820. www.moontreeyoga.co.uk.

•Yoga for Pregnancy: 18:30 - 19:45. Cost: £10 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 23 Mar.

FRIDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

Families Together Su olk

Red Gables, Ipswich Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1BE. 07542 785649. www.familiestogethersu olk.org.uk.

•Parent and baby/children’s group: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar.

Gainsborough Community Library

Gainsborough Community Library, Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0RL. 01473 927270. www.su olklibraries.co.uk.

•Tot Rock: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 0 - 3 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 13 Jan - 24 Mar.

Ipswich Multiples Club

Alan Road Methodist Church, 161 Rosehill Rd, Ipswich, IP3 8EX. Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar.

Kesgrave Come & Play

Kesgrave Scout Hall, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, IP5 1JF.

•Kesgrave Come & Play: 9:30 - 11:00.

Ages: 0 - 3 yrs. Cost: £4.50 per session (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar.

Kesgrave Library

Kesgrave Library, Kinsey House, Kays Close, Kesgrave, IP5 2HL. 01473 626103. www.su olklibraries.co.uk.

•Word Play Story Time: 9:45 - 10:15. Ages: 2 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 24 Mar.

Martlesham Heath Baby and Toddler Group

Martlesham Heath Pavilion, The Drift, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 3PL.

Times: 10:30 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar.

Mothers & Others

Stowmarket Baptist Church, Bury Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1HF. 07858 947528. www.stowmarketbaptistchurch.org. Times: 10:15 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar.

Play Away Baby and Toddler Group

Tower Hall, 5 Broadlands Way, Ipswich, IP4 5SU. Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar.

Saint Felix Nursery

Saint Felix Nursery, Saint Felix School, Halesworth Road, Reydon, Southwold, IP18 6SD. 01502 727048. stfelix.co.uk.

•Open Morning Friday 27 January: 10:00 - 11:30. (booking essential). Dates: 27 Jan.

Southwold Library

Old Hospital Hub, Field Stile Road, Old Hospital, Field Stile Road, Southwold, IP18 6LD. 01502 722519. www.su olklibraries.co.uk.

•Come & Read to Ash the PAT Dog: 16:00 - 16:15. Ages: 4 - 12 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 24 Mar.

Su olk Wildlife Trust

Holywells Park, Cli Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0PG. 01473 890089. www.su olkwildlifetrust.org.

• Wild Tots: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 1½ yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £4 per session (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar.

Su olk Wildlife Trust

Su olk Wildlife Trust Redgrave & Lopham Fen, Low Common Road, South Lopham, Diss, IP22 2HX. www.su olkwildlifetrust.org.

• Wild Tots: 10:30 - 12:00.

Ages: 1½ yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 20 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar.

The Ark Baby and Toddler Group

Hadleigh Baptist Church, George Street, Hadleigh, IP7 5BE. 01473 829602.

Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING

Sing and Sign Ipswich

Woodlands Nursery Kersery Mill, Kersey, Ipswich, IP7 6DP. 07922 946493. www.singandsign.co.uk.

•Stage 2 Sing & Sign: 9:30 - 10:10. Ages: 6 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar.

Toddle Talk

The Church Rooms, Ship Lane, Bramford, IP8 4AL. 07748 914370. www.toddletalk.info.

•Toddle Talk Baby Signing: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 5 mths - 3 yrs. Cost: £5 per session (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar.

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SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

Hartbeeps West and Mid Su olk

Its Rocket Science ! UNIT 14, Hill View Business Park, Claydon, Ipswich, IP6 0AJ. 07462 575717. www.hartbeeps.com.

•Hartbeeps Baby Beeps : 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 7 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths.

•Hartbeeps Happy House : 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 1 yrs 2 mths - 4½ yrs.

•Hartbeeps Baby Bells : 12:15 - 13:00. Ages: 0 - 7 mths.

Cost: £45 per course (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jan - 10 Feb.

DANCE & DRAMA

Lessons for babies from 10 weeks through to school age. A calm sensory experience in lovely warm water with specialist instructors. Helping build a firm foundation and confidence for your little ones swimming journey!

Call 01394 387810 or visit su olkswimming.com

SATURDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

Families Together Su olk Red Gables, Ipswich Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1BE. 07542 785649. www.familiestogethersu olk.org.uk.

•Dads baby/children’s group: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 14 Jan, 11 Feb & 11 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING

Sing and Sign Ipswich

babyballet

® Su olk South Copdock Cricket Pavilion, Old London Road, Copdock, Ipswich, IP8 3JN. 07580 693747. www.babyballet.co.uk.

•babyballet® Movers: 9:10 - 9:50. Ages: 3 yrs - 4 yrs 11 mths.

•babyballet®Tinies: 9:10 - 9:45. Ages: 1½ yrs - 3 yrs.

• babyballet Tots: 10:50 - 11:20. Ages: 6 mths - 1½ yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar.

CDC Street Dance Capel St Mary Village Hall, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, IP9 2EP. 07507 806787. www.cdcstreetdance.co.uk.

•Tot’s Class: 14:00 - 14:30. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN

Clip ‘n Climb Ipswich

Clip ‘n Climb Ipswich, 2 Berwick Road, The Havens, Ransomes Europark, IP3 9ST. 01473 794530. www.clipnclimbipswich.com.

•Toddler Climbing Sessions: 11:00 - 12:00.

Ages: 2 - 7 yrs. Cost: £11.99 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 24 Mar.

Little Kickers Ipswich

Tattingstone CEVC Primary School, Church Road, Tattingstone, IP9 2NA. 07762 341982. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

•Little Kicks: 14:15 - 15:00. Ages: 1½ yrs - 2½ yrs.

•Junior Kickers: 15:15 - 16:00. Ages: 2½ yrs - 3½ yrs.

•Mighty Kickers: 16:15 - 17:00. Ages: 3½ yrs - 5 yrs.

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

Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 24 Mar & 6 Jan - 24 Mar.

Yayas House, Birch Farm Children’s Centre, Silver Hill, Hintlesham, IP8 3NJ. 07922 946493. www.singandsign.co.uk.

•Stage 2 Sing & Sign: 11:30 - 12:10. Ages: 6 mths - 4 yrs.

•Stage 1 Sing & Sign: 10:30 - 11:10. Ages: 6 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 25 Mar.

DANCE & DRAMA

CDC Street Dance

Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane, Kesgrave, IP4 3PD. 07507 806787. www.cdcstreetdance.co.uk.

•Kids Class: 9:00 - 10:00. Ages: 4 - 6 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 25 Mar.

CDC Street Dance

Ipswich Sports Centre, Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 4NJ. 07507 806787. www.cdcstreetdance.co.uk.

•Kids Class: 14:00 - 15:00. Ages: 4 - 6 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 25 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN

Dilys Dance Studio

Waldring eld Village Hall, School Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4QP. 07881 360191. www.dilysdancestudio.co.uk.

• Tricks & Tumbles : 9:00 - 9:30. Gymnastic Dance class for pre schoolers! Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 25 Mar.

Dilys

Dance Studio

Bromeswell Hall, 2 School Lane, Bromeswell, Woodbridge, IP12 2PZ.

•Pre School Ballet : 9:00 - 9:30. Magical and fun class with storytelling and props. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 25 Mar.

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Footstars CIC

Footstars CIC, Footstars Training Centre, Ipswich Wanderers FC, Humber Doucy Lane, Ipswich, IP4 3NR.

Kesgrave Tots: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 2 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 25 Mar.

Little Kickers Ipswich

Su olk New College - Goals, Su olk New College Drive, Grimwade Street, Ipswich, IP4 1LT. 07762 341982. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

•Little Kicks: 8:45 - 9:30 & 11:40 - 12:25. Ages: 1½ yrs - 2½ yrs.

•Junior Kickers: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 2½ yrs - 3½ yrs.

•Mighty Kickers: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 3½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 25 Mar & 7 Jan - 25 Mar.

Little Kickers Ipswich

St Joseph’s College, Belstead Road, Ipswich, IP2 9DR. 07762 341982.

•Little Kicks: 9:00 - 9:45. Ages: 1½ yrs - 2½ yrs.

•Junior Kickers: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 2½ yrs - 3½ yrs.

•Mighty Kickers: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 3½ yrs - 5 yrs.

•Mega Kickers: 12:00 - 12:45. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 25 Mar & 7 Jan - 25 Mar.

Little Kickers Ipswich

Goals (outdoors), Grimwade Street, Ipswich, IP4 1LT. 07762 341982.

•Mighty Kickers: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 3½ yrs - 5 yrs.

•Junior Kickers: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 2½ yrs - 3½ yrs.

•Mega Kickers: 12:00 - 12:45. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 25 Mar.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Mini First Aid Su olk

John Lewis, Futura Park, Crane Boulevard, Ipswich, IP3 9SQ. 07706 068980. www.su olk.mini rstaid.co.uk.

•Baby & Child 2 Hour Class: 14:00 - 16:00.

Cost: £25 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jan & 12 Feb.

Mini First Aid Su olk

Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Road, Felixstowe, IP11 9NB.

•Baby & Child 2 Hour Class: 14:00 - 16:00.

Cost: £25 per session (booking essential). Dates: 11 Feb.

SUNDAY PARENTS & TOTS

Southwold Library

Old Hospital Hub, Field Stile Road, Old Hospital, Field Stile Road, Southwold, IP18 6LD. 01502 722519. www.su olklibraries.co.uk.

•Baby Bounce & Tot Rock : 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

•Lego Club: 12:15 - 13:00. Ages: 2 - 99 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 8 Jan - 19 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN

Footstars CIC

Footstars CIC, Footstars Training Centre, Ipswich Wanderers FC, Humber Doucy Lane, Ipswich, IP4 3NR.

• Chantry Tots: 8:30 - 9:15. Ages: 2 - 5 yrs. (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan - 19 Mar.

Little Kickers Ipswich

Kesgrave Community Sports Centre, Twelve Arch Approach, Kesgrave, IP5 9JF. 07762 341982. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

•Little Kicks: 9:00 - 9:45. Ages: 1½ yrs - 2½ yrs. Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan - 19 Mar.

Little Kickers Ipswich

The Welcome Hall, 198 High Road, Trimley St Mary, Felixstowe, IP11 0TN. 07762 341982. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

•Little Kicks: 9:00 - 9:45. Ages: 1½ yrs - 2½ yrs.

•Junior Kickers: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 2½ yrs - 3½ yrs.

•Mighty Kickers: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 3½ yrs - 5 yrs. Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Mar.

Little Kickers Ipswich

Kesgrave Community Sports Centre, Twelve Arch Approach, Kesgrave, IP5 9JF. 07762 341982. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

•Junior Kickers: 10:00 - 10:45 & 14:00 - 14:45. Ages: 2½ yrs - 3½ yrs.

•Mighty Kickers: 11:00 - 11:45 & 12:00 - 12:45. Ages: 3½ yrs - 5 yrs.

•Mega Kickers: 13:00 - 13:45. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan - 19 Mar.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Mini First Aid Su olk

Roots Activities, Stuston Place, Stuston, Diss, IP21 4AD. 07706 068980. www.su olk.mini rstaid.co.uk.

•Baby & Child 2 Hour Class: 10:00 - 12:00. Cost: £25 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jan.

Mini First Aid Su olk

Stowupland Sports Centre - Conference Room, Church Road, Stowupland, Stowmarket, IP14 4BQ. 07706 068980. www.su olk.mini rstaid.co.uk.

•Baby & Child 2 Hour Class: 10:00 - 12:00. Cost: £25 per session (booking essential). Dates: 29 Jan.

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Outstanding Childcare

Find out more about our home-from-home nursery and pre-school in the heart of Ipswich. Early Education Funding vouchers accepted.

We take happiness seriously

At St Joseph’s we support the intellectual, spiritual, physical and emotional growth of every student.

Children who thrive are the happiest of all.

Prep School Thursday 2 February Saturday 13 May

Whole School

Saturday 18 March

Join us for our Prep and Senior School Open Days. Family tours also available, to find out more please visit stjos.co.uk or email admissions@stjos.co.uk

Independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2–19. Nursery open all year round