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Music and The Brain

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Moving House with Kids

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Mums Making It

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9,000 copies of Toddle About are distributed every quarter around South Warwickshire, including Warwick, Leamington, Kenilworth, Rugby, Southam, Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding areas. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information in Toddle About is accurate and correct, we cannot guarantee that this is so and neither Toddle About nor Tim Freed can accept any liability for loss, damage or problems arising from any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in content, nor from actions taken by readers based on information or opinions presented in advertisements or throughout the magazine. Images and information supplied by 3rd parties have been accepted in good faith and all liability for any legal transgression including breach of copyright remains with the supplying parties.

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

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Gymboree’s unique, educational and action packed Play and Learn program has definitely become part of the fabric of Warwickshire! Since opening in September 2016, the play floor has filled to the brim, bringing the follo wing brand new classes to their already jam pack ed timetable! Weds 3pm: Level 3 (10 – 16 months), Thurs 3pm: Level 4 (16 – 22 months) Saturdays: Level 4 (16 – 22 months) Reserve your FREE taster class toda y to avoid disappointment. Call 07881 892 686 or email warwick@gymboree-uk.com. P.2

on Hartbeeps Comes to Stratford-upon-Av

Hartbeeps launched new classes in November 2016 at Stratford Garden Centre on Fridays. Classes are themed each week and last term's themes included the toy dressing up as ducks, taking teds to More fun! tmas Chris of s week 3 and hospital your little fantastic themes will be entertaining y could be ones in 2017... and we hear a tea part s.com to beep hart nne@ lee-a il happening! Ema Hartbeeps Warwickshire & book or check out Gloucestershire. P.37

New Fun from Dandy Development

For 2017, Dandy Development have added even more soft toys, more carefully selected resources, more action songs and a gorgeous new 'Black & White' theme to delight Dandy's babies in Stage 1. This is on top of all the usual award winning Dandy Developm ent fun! Join the combination of baby sign, music and sensory fun all across Warks, all throu gh the week. Find out more at www.dandydevelo pment.co.uk or call Nikki on 07890241301. P.19 4 Jan - Mar 2017 Toddle About

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New Rhythm Time Young Baby Classes

Rhythm Time are now running new Young Baby classes for babies age 0-6 months on Mondays in Leamington and Tuesdays in Kenilworth. Rhythm Time classes ical activities mus ory sens i combine mult to help specially designed for young babies, an hour, the half is class Each ent. lopm deve their Classes fill course lasts for 6 weeks and costs £27. a place please up fast, so don’t miss out. To book .com or visit email Rachel on rachelrtime@gmail rhythmtime.net/rt72. P.19

Baby Signing with TinyTalk Warwick shire

At TinyTalk Baby Signing classes, you will sign, sing, bounce and giggle as you join in with well known action songs, nursery rhymes and stories, plus enjoy some social time to recharge your batteries (with a refre shment for you). For babies 0 - 18 months. Class es are on Mondays and Fridays in Rugby and Dunchurch, and you can enjoy a free taster sessi on. For information or to book contact victoriac@tinytalk.co.uk or 07702810 251. P.46

Relieving Moving Stress for 120 Years

Robinsons Relocation is one of the oldest established removals companies in the UK, with over 120 years' experience in the business. In this time, they have helped thousands of families to start a new life, from moves around the corner to relocations to the other side of the world. Their teams of movers are experienced in handling moves efficiently, carefully and skilfully. To let them alleviate much of the stress associated with your move, call them on 01926 833395. P.9

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Dinosaurs After Dark

Banish those winter blues and head down to All Things Wild for their Wild Winter Weekends, when they will be open until 7pm on Fridays and Tour the Saturdays for extended days of fun! amazing their y enjo and dark fabulous park after exciting illuminations and entertainment. With and activities planned both inside and out, café, you’d be warming winter food served in the mad to miss out! th Feb. On 20th-22nd, 27th-29th Jan & 3rd-5 www.allthingswild.co.uk. P.13

New Leader for Arty Splats

Arty Splats Classes offer weekly themed messy play and craft sessions for babies and toddlers. Classes run in Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth and are now led by Jenna Blemings, an expe rienced primary school and early years teach er who loves to combine learning, mess and fun together! Classes are carefully designed for child ren to be actively engaged in a variety of sens ory and play activities. Find out more at www.artysplats.co.uk, or contact Jenn a at warwickshire@artysplats.co.uk. P.8

Free Trial Class at Kenilworth Dance School

Eclipse Dance, which began two years ago, has gone from strength to strength with a range of Saturday dance classes, starting from age 2½+, now being offered at their brand new venue - Kenilworth School. Ex- professional dancer and fellow of the IDTA exam professional board, Miss Jane draws from all of her llent dance exce with ren child ide prov to e experienc cts. subje r othe and ern mod training in ballet, tap, her from Download your 'FREE trial class' vouc Trial. P.13 their website: eclipsedance.co.uk/Free

Aqua Beans Announces Brand New Aquanatal Yoga Classes

Excitingly, the fabulous Aqua Beans will be running brand new aquanatal classes for mums-to-be. Suitable from 14 weeks, sessions offer a gentle and accessible way to relax, exercise and prepare for the birth of your baby. In a gravity-fr ee environment, this is the perfect class for mind, body and baby. Book online now at www.aquabeans.co.uk. P.14

Monkey Music Book Now on Sale

The very first Monkey Music book and CD Let's Sing and Play - is now available to buy! Written by Monkey Music Founder Angie m and published Bola y Emil by Coates, illustrated l way to by Campbell books, it is a wonderfu nture at adve cal musi a on Mo and key join Mon www. at e onlin red home! Books can be orde . co.uk usic. keym mon ford, Monkey Music classes run across Strat with th, lwor Keni and n ingto Leam Warwick, es. P.39 free trial classes available at all venu

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WINTER days out GET YOUR WOOLIES AND WELLIES ON AND BRAVE THE WINTER WEATHER TO ENJOY THESE FAB DAYS OUT ALL THINGS WILD

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Sat 11th - Sun 26th February. Discover the fantastic world of dinosaurs, touch some real-life fossils and even encounter dinosaurs after dark on our amazing Dino Nights. Ride the dino land train and visit the Step Through Time Dinosaur Experience where you can get up close to these fascinating species of the past! Station Rd, Honeybourne, Evesham, WR11 7QZ Tel: 01386 833083 www.allthingswild.co.uk

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Sat 18th - Sun 26th February. Get building with jumbo foam bricks in a dedicated under 5s area and tour the Museum in special under 5s push along ‘ride in’ cars. For older siblings and parents join in automotive-themed brick building challenges in the LEGO Education Innovation Studio. 11 Banbury Rd, Gaydon, CV35 0BJ Tel: 01926 641188 www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Little Discoveries – Mini Explorers Take your toddler on a journey of discovery at these free, one-hour creative play session for the under-fives. Just pop in and play. Little Elborow Street, Rugby, CV21 3BZ. Tel: 01788 533217 www.ragm.co.uk.co.uk

STRATFORD BUTTERFLY FARM Sat 18th - Sun 26 February. Come rain or shine, discover some of the world’s most beautiful and spectacular butterflies. Take part in daily Meet the Mini-Beast handling sessions in the Discovery Zone. Minibeast Metropolis is teeming with life and home to an amazing leafcutter ant colony, one of the largest on display in the UK! Swans Nest, Stratford-uponAvon, CV37 7LS Tel: 01789 299288 www.butterflyfarm.co.uk

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LEAMINGTON SPA ART GALLERY & MUSEUM Saturday 28 January, 1-3pm. Join The Big Garden Bird Watch with the RSPB. Make bird blow darts or apple feeders! Saturday 25 February Design your own pocket monster using air drying clay. Saturday 25 March Make Japanese spring flowers. FREE events for the whole family. Royal Pump Rooms, The Parade, Leamington Spa, CV32 4AA. Tel: 01926 742700 www.warwickdc.gov.uk/ royalpumprooms

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Thank you to everyone who entered the Autumn Toddle Models competition. The theme was fancy dress, and as you can see we received lots of truly wonderful entries - thank you so much to everyone who entered! Congratulations goes to Amelia Bishton who won a fabulous Christmas bundle, worth over £148! The Christmas prize bundle included: Froogli Soft Toy Crocodile, Aloka Sleepylight, SweetDreamers Ewan The Dream Sheep, Zoocchini Dinosaur Hooded Towel, Infantino Light-Up Slumber Pal Whale & Bobo Buddies Toddler Rein Backpack.

Alexander Rimington, 3 years, 9 months

Isabella, Lyla and Maeya, 6 years, 3 years & 7 months

Evelyn Grace Simms, 5 months

Payson 4 years, 11months

Alba-Rae Davis, 3 years, 2 months

Esme Elsie Gruszeckyj, 2 years, 10 months

Amelia Bishton, 9

Charlotte Royston, 2 years, 8 months

Dylan Kendrick, 4 years 5 months

Cameron Lees, 4 years

Millie Sharp, 1 year, 9 months

Sebastian Benge, 5 months

Thomas Egan, 11 months

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Taylor Checketts-Whale, 4 months

Seren Lily Powell, 2 years, 9 months

Emma Doran, 8 months

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Charlotte & Finley Scott, 3 yrs, 10 mths & 10 mths

Garrison Howlett, 6 months

Emilian Maior, 2 years 10 months

Alfie McMullan, 4 months

Hattie Holloway, 1 year 3 months

Sophia Ellis, 3 years, 3 months

Amy Ousbey, 4 years, 4 months

Sofia Meadow Manzella, Rosa Marsella, 22 months 3 years, 5 months

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Harrison Evans, 2 years, 5 months

Rosabel Josephine Barlow, 4 months

Evie Grace Thomas, 2 years, 8 months

Thomas Daniel Dubery Doris, 10 months

Kyra Jane Gruszeckyj, 5 months

Niamh Isabelle Claypole, 4 years, 2 months

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THE DINOSAUR THAT POOPED A PLANET

KING BABY BY KATE BEATON

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This book is King Baby, who must be obeyed, fed, and burped, and changed, and loved...sound familiar? As a new parent this book made me laugh out loud as it tells the exact story of how my life is now run by my baby! This book would be great for soon to be parents as a funny gift, or for a toddler to help explain what a new baby is like. I loved the illustrations, it’s very funny and I finished it with a smile on my face.

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Danny and the Dinosaur go to the space museum and end up on a rocket in space when they realise they have forgotten their lunch. When Danny realises they can’t get home, the dinosaur comes up with a master plan. It’s time for poop, and lots of it! Bella (5) and Leo (2) found this book hilarious. I would definitely recommend it as something a little different to other books out there.

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This book is about the adventure of a little tiger cub discovering the different kinds of animals in the jungle and their sounds for the first time. The sounds are hidden under flaps and my son thoroughly enjoyed the noises - seeing his facial expressions as he heard them was lovely. The pictures within the book are real photographs which I think is great as your child can see what these animals really look like.

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MUSIC LYRICS

Babies remember music

Did you know the ear is the first organ to develop fully in the womb – meaning that at just 11 weeks an unborn baby will be able to hear the world around him and take comfort from the sounds of mum’s (and dad’s) voice?

Studies have shown that babies who hear different types of music in the womb are more easily settled as newborns, and less upset by changes in their environment. Another study has shown that premature babies who were sung lullabies reached normal weight quicker, were allowed out of hospital sooner, and were less stressed.

Babies remember music and songs that they have heard in the womb for up to 12 months after they have been born. So, while singing a lullaby to baby once he’s arrived comes naturally to many parents, there’s a growing body of science showing the far-reaching benefits of singing to baby before he’s born as well. Unborn babies hear lower sounds better than high pitched sounds, so you may consider playing music with a lower frequency, although the most important thing is that you are enjoying it – either by relaxing quietly or by singing like a diva. (There is no real need to strap yourself up with the headphones on your tummy – your baby will hear the music anyway and you might just startle him!)

Once baby’s born, carry on sharing music together. A growing baby thrives on ‘happy vibes’ and you can pass on those nourishing vibes as you listen to music and songs that you enjoy. Early exposure to singing, listening to and playing music can sharpen up a whole range of skills too...

In babies and infants, greater exposure to music increases cell changes in the area of the brain concerned with speech. And since music uses both sides of the brain, it boosts other areas too, such as movement, creativity, spatial reasoning, memory and emotional intelligence.

Melodies and lyrics teach us so much as we grow (would you really have learned the alphabet so quickly if it didn’t have a tune?) - they can be a gateway to a whole new level of learning and creativity. Simple songs and rhymes with a steady beat and repeated lyrics are particularly effective, so get singing “Row, row, row your boat”. It’s fun, but it also helps children to develop one of the key skills of learning – the ability to observe and mimic the things going on around them. Joining in songs also gives young children the chance to learn new words. Easy rhymes help them realise that language is full of patterns which can be fun to play with - and these are the steps which lead on to humour and jokes.

Music creates resilience too – a key to learning, built through something as simple as being determined to bang on that drum. Whether you’re musical or not, it’s simple (and free!) to give it a go. Spend time singing with your baby. Clap and experiment with sounds and watch their faces light up. You don’t need anything to get started except your voice (and down the track perhaps a few saucepans and a spoon!)

Claire Grimes is a mum-of-two and Principal of Monkey Music Stratford-upon-Avon & Leamington Spa. She has been introducing little ones to the wonderful world of music for more than a decade. www.monkeymusic.co.uk 22 Jan-Mar Jan-Mar2017 2017Toddle ToddleAbout About

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DOLL’S HOUSE THERAPY

How the classic doll’s house is being used in play therapy to help heal emotional and psychological problems in children. The toolkit of a Play Therapist is made up of toys and a wide range of creative arts materials which allow children to play, create and express themselves in a way of their choosing. Play therapy utilises these props to heal children’s emotional, behavioural and other psychological problems. The toys vary widely and represent different things such as real life, fantasy, scary scenarios or sensory exploration. Examples include puppets, figurines, animals, cars, swords, dolls, medical kits and more. They allow the children to explore all sorts of ideas and situations in a safe and supportive environment. The doll’s house is a particularly useful tool for the Play Therapist. In the western world, doll’s houses appear to have shared meanings for many. They symbolise a microcosm viewpoint of past, present and future homes, reflecting the social function of different rooms and human interaction within them. They

evoke feelings from around the home and about family relationships. By watching a child play with a doll’s house, a therapist can discover a lot about them as the child’s unconscious mind expresses itself through play.

What you can do at home If you buy a doll’s house, let your child choose one themselves. But you can make one too! Find a clean old box, other bits of cardboard, some sticky tape and glue and maybe some appropriate paint. Have fun helping your child build the house to their design. Maybe your son will create a fort or castle rather than a doll’s house – it’s the same thing! Then let them play as they want to – just keep them safe and join in only if they ask you. No, this isn’t play therapy. It’s called non-directive play and it will help your children to develop naturally and may help with any slight emotional well-being issues.

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Controversy Corner

Should You Vaccinate Your Children? Tackling and debunking the myths about vaccinations

By Dr Zareena Hyder, NHS GP and TV doctor on Channel 5’s GPs We all want to do what is best for our children. Even before they are born we are carefully considering the safest car seats, baby gates and parenting styles with the aim of giving them the best possible chance in life. Yet an increasing number of parents over recent years have been refusing to give their children the amazing protection that is offered to them, for free, in the form of vaccinations. This not only puts their own child more at risk, but has led to a rise in the spread of contagious diseases. This is putting others in danger, causing serious complications and even death around the world. Put like this, it seems crazy that some parents don’t let their children have their injections. But they aren’t crazy or stupid – they have just been misled, and the media’s thirst for controversial headlines really hasn’t helped at all. The most common reasons for poor uptake of vaccinations are:

1. POOR AND MISLEADING RESEARCH In 1998 a research paper was published by Dr Andrew Wakefield linking autism and gastrointestinal problems to the MMR vaccination. This convinced huge numbers of parents not to vaccinate their children and was the start of the anti-vaccine movement. This paper was completely discredited soon after it was published and Dr Wakefield was eventually struck off the GMC’s (General Medical Council) list of medical practitioners. Although this publication has been debunked, there have been some serious repercussions. Immunisation rates have dropped from 92% to 73% and in some areas of England even lower. (1) 24 Jan-Mar 2017 Toddle About

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Many parents are still convinced that the MMR vaccine could lead to autism but this is simply not true. This has caused a worldwide increase in measles, mumps and rubella and these are life threatening illnesses.

2. ANTI-VACCINE ACTIVISM Anti-vaccine activism still persists. Members of this group believe that a child will be able to fight off the diseases with their own immune system. This is unfortunately leading to a rise in contagious diseases being spread with serious and sometimes deadly consequences.

3. CELEBRITIES Every so often when we think the myths are settling, another celebrity comes up with an unproven theory linking vaccines to autism or other illnesses, and the health of the public dramatically takes a hit as a result. For example, Robert De Niro made allegations in April 2016, reporting that the MMR vaccine had changed his son overnight.

WHAT IS A VACCINE? It depends on the type of vaccine but, in general terms, vaccines contain weaker or dead strains of the virus/bacteria that cause an illness. Injecting the vaccine into the body allows it to safely develop an immune response against the virus/bacteria. This means that your body recognises that you have already been exposed to this disease if it comes across it again in the future and therefore it can fight it off quickly, before it develops into the full blown illness.

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DEBUNKING THE MYTHS MYTH NO. 1: Vaccines cause autism As a doctor I tell my patients this is simply untrue the article in the Lancet by Wakefield has been completely discredited. Several major studies have since been conducted and none of them have found a link. Autism is a diagnosis that we are seeing more of and this is likely to be because we are becoming better at diagnosing it. The cause is still unclear, but not a single study has shown any link between vaccinations and autism. MYTH NO. 2: Vaccines contain unsafe toxins Vaccines in the UK undergo rigorous testing methods to ensure they are safe to use before being released. It would be completely unethical to be giving vaccines to babies, children or adults without ensuring their safety. MYTH NO. 3: Babies’ immune systems can’t cope with so many vaccines Babies and children, as I am sure parents have seen for themselves, bounce back from being injured or poorly pretty quickly. Immune systems of babies and children are much stronger than you might think. The immune system is vast - it consists of many different types of white blood cells which fight for us in a variety of ways, and they are being replenished continuously. Even if we gave babies all their vaccinations at once they would still only be using around 0.1% of their immune capacity.(2)

MYTH NO. 4: Surely natural immunity is better than having vaccine immunity Natural immunity is very good and yes if we are exposed to an illness, like the common cold for example, our immune system will work hard to fight it off. This should result in a stronger immune system, so if our bodies were faced with the same common cold virus again, it would not affect us in the same way. However, the risks of catching serious and life threatening diseases are high, and for this reason it is still very sensible to vaccinate against them. Measles, for example, will cause a rash, fever, lethargy and painful joints - but it could also cause complicated pneumonia and death. We vaccinate because we do not want to take such risks with human life when a simple injection can provide adequate immunity and prevent adverse outcomes. MYTH NO. 5: We don’t need to vaccinate because our infection rates are already so low Thanks to the majority of us being immunised, often the unimmunised few will be protected as they are less likely to come across a person suffering from the disease. This is dangerous logic however. If the numbers of people having the vaccine drop, more of us will be exposed to the diseases and the disease will spread. A major concern here is that this will cause infection in the minority of children who genuinely have a low immune systems, so cannot be vaccinated, such as a child with active HIV or leukaemia. These children or adults are then at increased risk of getting a life threatening illness and their own immune systems may not be able to fight it off. This can be fatal for the individual.

TAKE HOME POINTS • Vaccines are safe and effective for the individual • We know vaccines have saved lives and prevented disability in millions of people around the world • There is no evidence to link vaccinations to autism • Vaccines can eradicate life-threatening diseases

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? If you or your family have not had your

vaccinations, go and book an appointment at your local doctor’s surgery! If you are unsure about which vaccine you have had or may have missed, make enquiries at your surgery.

Dr Zareena Hyder is an NHS GP and TV doctor on Channel 5’s GPs: Behind Closed Doors. To catch Dr Hyder and her team on TV, tune in to series 4 of GPs: Behind Closed Doors on Channel 5 at 8pm on Wednesdays or catch up on My5. @ZareenaHyder @channel5_tv #GPsBehindClosedDoors References and useful links: UK Vaccination schedule – www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations www.vaccines.gov/more_info www.publichealth.org/public-awareness/understanding-vaccines (1) (2)

Stobbe, Mike (7 January 2011). “Will autism fraud report be a vaccine booster?”. The Boston Globe. Associated Press. Cohn M, Langman RE. The Protection:the unit of humoral immunity selected by evolution. Immunol Rev.1990;115:9-147

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– your move an enjoyable experience Here are their top tips to help make leaving their home. of pect pros y to be unsettled by the easier on your children, who are likel Moving home to a new location affects each child differently. As soon as you have made the decision to move house, it is important that you discuss the move with your children as soon as possible. Your move can be a positive adventure, provided you make it a family affair. Be sympathetic to your children’s individual needs and fears but remember, children do adjust quickly - even those who have reacted negatively at first, or who are overly concerned.

Constructive ways to help children cope with leaving their old home • Let them tell their friends and neighbours themselves that they are moving. • Get them involved in certain activities to do with the move such as organising and planning how to move your pets and plants. • Help them to collect the addresses of all their friends (including parents’ email addresses) so that they can keep in touch. • Involve them in organising a sale or charity donation of toys, clothing, books and other unwanted items before move day. • Hold a ‘say goodbye to old friends’ party. • If your children have not been able to accompany you on your initial visits to your new home, it is a good idea to take photographs of your new house and the local community.

• Find out as much information as you can about your new community such as neighbourhood, schools, local areas of interest, etc. This will enable you to talk positively about the benefits your children will enjoy in your new home. • It’s a good idea to involve your children in plans to decorate their new bedrooms. • Become involved and active in your new community immediately and your children will follow your example. • Encourage your children to keep in touch with their old friends.

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As a parent, how proud do you feel when someone praises your child for their good behaviour? Likewise, how quickly do you wish you could run and hide when that same child decides to throw a tantrum at the local supermarket? You are now faced with a consequence, how do you deal with the good, the bad or the ugly? Your response as a parent is key…

In a nutshell, this is what positive behaviour management is all about…

Validate your child’s feelings – “You look really sad / angry”. Try and get them to talk about their feelings. Also talk about how their behaviour makes you feel.

If we want our children to become responsible and resourceful members of the community, we first need to recognise that children are constantly learning and growing and that as parents we are also our children’s first teachers.

Be kind AND firm together to avoid extremes – have clear boundaries and stick to them, even when it’s not always the easy option. Ask your child what they think they could do to make the situation better. Stop crying, give a hug, get a tissue. Praise their ideas and solutions. They have just taken their first step in resolving a problem without you having to tell them what to do. After all… What we hear we forget, what we see we remember and what we do we understand. Offer a choice when possible. Choices provide small steps in shared power and are important if we want our children to feel that that can make good decisions for themselves.

With the right help and support, many people believe that from an early age, children can be taught to think for themselves and learn how to control their emotional and social behaviour without having to rely on one punishment after another to correct disobedience.

Do not try to solve problems when you or a child are really upset. Allow a ‘cooling off period’. Help your child understand that it’s ok to feel that way, but how we choose to behave because of our feelings isn’t always ok.

So how can you take a positive behaviour approach? Teaching empathy as a parent instead of telling a child what to do, is much more valuable. Rather than teaching your child to say sorry, ask yourself, “Is my child saying sorry because they understand what they have done, or simply because they know that’s what is expected every time they misbehave?” Written by Nicola Masters – Head of Early Years & KS1 at Akeley Wood Junior School & Nursery in Wicken, Milton Keynes. Akeley Wood Junior School supports a positive approach to behaviour. If you would like more information about their nursery provision, contact Admissions on 01280 860 824 or email admissions@akeleywoodschool.co.uk 30 Jan-Mar 2017 Toddle About

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If you want a job with the flexibility to work around your family, you will probably have considered working for yourself. There are three main models for being self-employed - here we explore the different models and the pros and cons of each.

# Option A - The Entrepreneur You have a passion, an idea or a special talent. You spot a problem that you can solve and a gap in the market - and you decide to create a business to bring your dream to life. For most people, starting a new business is the first way they consider becoming self-employed. It is probably the most exciting and rewarding option available. It also carries the greatest risk. If you haven’t run a business before, you will be venturing into the unknown. It will require a significant investment of time and probably money, and you will have a lot to learn – often by trial and error. At the beginning you will be the visionary, the manager, the worker, the bookkeeper and the cleaner. There’s a lot to do, and if the business fails, it can be crushing.

If the business succeeds however, there are few things that will be more rewarding in your life. Not only will you be your own boss, but you will be able to provide work opportunities for others and, if you structure the business correctly, you will have a sellable asset when you are ready to move on.

# Option B - The Franchisee If the idea of running your own business excites you, but doing it on your own seems too risky and daunting, then buying a franchise may be the right option for you. Famous examples of franchises include MacDonalds, Subway and Domino’s Pizza, but there are franchise opportunities in virtually any line of business. Water Babies, Musical Minis and Rugbytots are all franchises in the baby and toddler world.

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Much like starting your own business, you will be the boss and you will typically be building a business and a new customer base. The big difference however is that you will be operating under an established brand, following proven and tested procedures to build and operate your business, and you will receive training and support from head office every step of the way. You will also own a business that you can sell when the time comes. All this support and guidance does come at a cost, however. Financially, this typically takes the form of an initial investment to buy the franchise licence and then regular (normally monthly) franchise fees. There are also limits on what you can do – the franchisor needs to protect their brand and you won’t have the freedom to innovate and change course as you would with your own business. But, statistically speaking, franchise businesses have a greater chance of success than starting a new business from scratch.

# Option C - The Network Marketer or Independent Consultant If the upfront costs of setting up your own business or buying a franchise make those options less appealing for you, then a network marketing opportunity might be right for you.

A network marketer is an independent consultant, affiliated with a 3rd party company. You then sell the products that the company makes, to friends and family, via parties, networking and other methods. You are self-employed, you can set your own working hours, and you can normally still build a team, or ‘downline’, underneath you. In return for recruiting and training others, you earn a percentage of their sales too. Famous examples of network marketing include Avon, Forever Living Products, Usborne and Utility Warehouse. As with a franchise, you will typically receive training and support along your journey, and there will be some restrictions around how you operate. The big difference however, is that initial investment is typically very low in comparison. There are often fun incentives on offer for reaching certain sales targets, such as products and holidays. Depending on the organisation however, you may not have a business asset that you can sell when you want to stop. The opportunity is certainly there to make a decent income with many network marketing opportunities but it still takes hard work, time and perseverance to do so.

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Daily Activity Planner

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Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for families with bumps - 5s in Warwickshire, including Warwick, Leamington Spa, Rugby, Kenilworth, Southam, Stratford-upon-Avon, Shipston-on-Stour and surrounding areas The Daily Activity Planner is your one stop shop for finding virtually any and all of the bump, baby & toddler groups and classes. Visit the Toddle About website at www.toddleabout.co.uk/directory/ then simply enter your postcode and the groups will be listed in order of distance from your home.

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Monday

Rugby TinyTalk

9:45-12:00T at United Reformed Church, 40 Hillmorton Road CV22 5AD. 07702 810251; For 0 - 1s, £5.60 per session (drop in).

Brownsover Baby Group

13:30-15:00T at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Group for Non Walkers. Call to ensure running.

Water Babies

10:30-11:00T at Water Babies, Rugby School, Horton Crescent CV22 5DJ. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Cawston Toddle Time

9:30-11:00T at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, Cawston Grange Primary School CV22 7GU. 01788 817723; For 1 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to check group running.

Twins or More

10:30-12:00T at Rugby Methodist Church, Russelheim Way CV22 7TB. For 0 - 5s.

Story Stomp

Love Ballet Dance Company

11:00-11:30T at Rugby Library, Little Elborow Street CV21 3BZ. 0300 555 8171; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Love Ballet Prima Ballerinas & Little Tappers (Cawston): 15:45-16:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). A ballet and tap class little ones will enjoy. Love Ballet Pre Syllabus Ballet & Tap: 16:30-17:15T; For 5-7s, (please book). Funky Dance Classes: 17:1517:45TH; For 3 - 7s, (book by term). A lively fun & energetic class.

Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs

11:15-12:30T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £200 (book by term). Call for more info. 16 years+.

at Love Ballet Dance Company at Cawston Community Hall CV22 7GU. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Babies Love Yoga Classes

Hillmorton Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

9:30-11:00T at Church Lawford Village Hall, School Street CV23 9EE. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 0 - 5s, £3 per class (book by term). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes

10:00-12:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

Long Lawford Dandy Development Class

10:00-12:00T at Long Lawford Memorial Hall CV23 9BA. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

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Baby Group

14:00-15:00T at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, The Hut, Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9AL. 01788 568554; For 0s, £1 per session (donation). Check group in running. For Non Walkers.

Newbold Stay & Play

9:30-11:00TH at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £1 donation (drop in). Contact centre to ensure group is on.

Overslade Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

9:30-11:00T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £10 per class (please book). £13 drop in (space permitting). Ages: 16+.

13:30-14:30T at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. Natalie: 07738 630862; For 0 - 1s. For babies from 8 weeks to crawling.

Oakfield Outdoor Group

13:30-14:30T at Oakfield Children’s Centre, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. 01788 547368; For 0 - 5s, £1 donation (drop in).

Tuesday Brownsover Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre Breastfeeding Support Group: 13:15-14:45T; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Check group is on before attending. Health Visitor Clinic: 13:15-14:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to ensure group running.

at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347.

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Yoga for Babies, Toddlers & Children

9:30-11:00TH at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. 01788 817723; For 0 - 5s, £1 donation per family (drop in). Call centre to ensure group running.

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Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

Baby yoga, baby massage, post-natal yoga & relaxation

19:30-21:00T at Cawston Community Hall, Scholar’s Drive CV22 7GU. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £10 per class (please book). £13 drop in (space permitting). Ages: 16+. C

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Coventry Water Babies Swimming Classes

Hatha Yoga (beginners & improvers) & Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga.

14:00-15:00T at Water Babies, Holiday Inn Coventry, M6 Junction 2, Hinckley Road CV2 2HP. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Practising since 1988; teaching since 1998. www.innerpeaceyoga.co.uk Contact Leigh on 0794 127 9343 or email innerpeaceyoga@hotmail.co.uk

Rainbow Tots

Harborough Magna Harborough Magna Mother & Toddlers

9:15-11:30T at The Old School, Main Street CV23 0HS. 01788 833559; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Parents meet up & children play safely.

Hillmorton Swim Works Swim Centre

Aqua Tums Post Natal Class: 10:00-10:45TH; For 0s, (please book). Post natal aqua yoga class. Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes: 10:30-15:30TH; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques. Aqua Tums Pre-natal Class: 18:30-19:15TH; For bump, (please book). Ante-natal Aqua Yoga class for pregnancy.

at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028.

9:15-11:30T at Rugby Christian Fellowship, 46/48 Cambridge Street CV21 3NQ. Mel: 01788 544608; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per child (drop in). Inc. a complimentary breakfast.

Health Visitor Clinic

9:15-10:30TH at Oakfield Children’s Centre at Christian Life Centre CV21 2JE. 01788 547368; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Little Kickers

9:20-12:00TH at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. 01327 700153; For 1 - 4s, per child (please book). 9.20 Little Kicks,10.15 Junior.

Oakfield Children’s Centre

Stay & Play: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 donation per family (drop in). Baby Group: 13:30-15:00T; For 0s, £1 donation (drop in). For Non Walkers.

at Oakfield Children’s Centre, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. 01788 547368.

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes 15:45-17:45T at Church Lawford Village Hall, School Street CV23 9EE. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 0 - 5s, £3 per class (book by term). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

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Long Lawford Stay & Play

13:30-15:00TH at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Call centre to ensure group on.

13:30-15:00TH at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9AL. For 0 - 5s, £1 donation (drop in). Call to ensure group is running.

Newbold Baby Group

10:00-11:00T at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; For 0s, £1 donation (drop in). Baby Group for Non Walkers.

Rugby The Salvation Army Sunbeams Toddler Group

9:00-11:00T at The Salvation Army, Bennfield Road CV21 2AS. 01788 542347; For 0 - 3s, £1 per child (drop in).

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Cawston Cawston Grange Children’s Centre

Health Visitor Clinic: 9:15-10:30TH; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to check session on. Breastfeeding Support Group: 10:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Call to check group on.

at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, Cawston Grange Primary School, CV22 7GU. 01788 817723.

Lionhearts Baby & Toddler Group 13:30-15:00TH at St Marks Church, Church Walk CV22 7GU. For 0 - 5s, FREE.

Hillmorton Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes

13:00-15:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

St George’s Magic Dragon Parent & Toddler Group 13:30-15:00T at St Georges Church Hall, St Johns Avenue CV22 5HR. Carol: 01788 544630; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in). See www.stgeorgesrugby.org.uk for info.

Long Lawford Stay & Play

9:30-11:00TH at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9AL. For 0 - 5s, £1 donation (drop in). Call to ensure group is running.

Newbold Health Visitor Clinic

13:15-14:45T at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; For 0 - 3s, £1 (drop in). £1 Donation.

Rugby St Maries Little Angels

10:20-12:00TH at Caldecott Park, Evreux Way CV21 2DT. Rugby@nct.org.uk; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Tues.

9:15-11:30T at St Marie Catholic Church, Dunchurch Road. Angie: 01788 333271; For bump - 5s, £1 (donation). Drop in for crafts, singing & fun.

Stay & Play

Rhyme Time

Wednesday Barby Chatterbox

9:30-11:30T at Barby Village Hall, Barby CV23 8. 01788 891483; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

Bilton Bilton Evangelical Parent & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Bilton Evangelical Church, Main Street CV22 7NQ. 01788 817326; For 0 - 5s.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

9:30-11:30T at Rugby Library, Little Elborow Street CV21 3BZ. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Weds: 9.3010am & 11-11.30am.

Kidz Love Yoga and Babies Love Yoga

Parent and Toddler Yoga: 12:30-13:15TH; For 0 - 2s. For babies on the move & toddlers. Babies Love Yoga Classes: 13:30-14:30T; For 0 - 1s. For babies from 8 weeks to crawling.

at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. Kidz Love Yoga: 07738 630862.

Baby Group - Non Walkers

13:30-15:00T at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to check group on.

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Wolston Rhyme Time

14:30-15:00TH at Wolston Library & Children’s Centre, Warwick Road CV8 3GX. 01788 817723; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Thursday

Church Lawford Baby Massage

10:00-11:15TH at Church Lawford Village Hall, Church Lawford CV23 9EE. 0208 7529132; For 6 wks - 9 mths, (book by 5-week term).

Rugby Classes Tuesday & Saturday Mornings Call Antony / Lynne on 01327 700153 lnewbould@littlekickers.co.uk

Coventry Little Splashers Swimming Classes

10:30-14:30TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Brandon Nature Tots

10:30-12:00T at Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane CV3 3GW. 024 7630 2912; For 1 - 4s, £3 per session (please book). Please call to book your place.

Brownsover Kangas ‘n’ Roos Toddlers Group 9:00-11:00T at Brownsover Community School, Webb Drive CV23 0UP. 01788 547660; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family.

Toddle Time

9:30-11:00T at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; For 1 - 2s, £1 per family (drop in). Walking-Under 3. Call to ensure running.

Cawston Dandy Development Classes

10:00-12:00TH at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music & sensory.

Coventry Little Splashers Swimming Classes 10:00-12:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Water Babies

15:45-18:15T at Water Babies, Sherbourne Fields School CV6 1PR. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Hillmorton Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes 9:30-12:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

19:30-21:00T at St. George’s Church Hall, Hillmorton CV22 5HR. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £10 (drop in). £10 per class prebooked,£13 drop in(space permitting). Ages: 16+.

Newbold Little Stars

9:30-11:15T at Newbold Methodist Church Hall, Main Street CV21 1HH. For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per family (drop in).

Stay & Play

13:30-15:00TH at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £1 donation (drop in). Contact centre to ensure group is on.

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Rugby Tiny Tots

9:30-11:15TH at Tiny Tots, Rugby Methodist Church Centre CV22 7TB. Miriam: 07801802718; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in).

Claremont Children’s Centre

Toddle Time: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 2s, (drop in). Health Visitor Clinic: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding Support Group: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488. Call before attending to check sessions are running.

Messy Matters

9:30-11:00T at Oakfield Children’s Centre at Dixon Hall CV22 7AJ. 01788 547368; For 0 - 5s, £1 donation (drop in). Call centre to ensure group is on.

Dunchurch Boogie Beanies

11:00-12:00TH at Dunchurch Sportsfield & Village Hall, Rugby Road CV22 6PN. Amanda: 0776 673 1542; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in). Entertainment show & cake!

Hillmorton Little Acorns Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30TH at Hillmorton Paddox Methodist Church, Dunsmore Avenue CV22 5HD. Miriam: 07801802718; For 0 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes

13:00-15:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

Water Babies

Long Lawford Stay & Play Under1’s

Tadpoles

Overslade Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

10:00-11:00T at Water Babies, Rugby School, Horton Crescent CV22 5DJ. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes. 10:00-11:00T at St Andrews Church, Church Street CV21 3PT. For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Babies & non-walkers.

Health Visitor Clinic

13:30-15:00TH at Oakfield Children’s Centre, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please call centre to ensure group is on.

Friday Brownsover Stay & Play

9:30-11:00TH at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Call to check session running.

Cawston Love Ballet Mini Movers

10:00-11:00T at Love Ballet Dance Company at Cawston Community Hall CV22 7GU. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (please book).

13:30-15:00TH at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9AL. For 0 - 3s, £1 (drop in). Call to ensure group is running.£1.00 Donation.

9:30-12:00T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Rd CV22 6AY. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 0 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga

19:30-21:00T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £10 per class (book by term). £10 per class pre-booked,£13 drop in(space permitting). From 14 wksbirth.

Rugby Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:00-12:00T at Oakfield School, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. Jo: 01788 288028; For 1 - 4s, per child (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Stay & Play

9:30-11:15TH at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Call centre to ensure group on.

Rhyme Time

11:00-11:30T at Rugby Library, Little Elborow Street CV21 3BZ. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

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Rugby Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

Bilton Little Kickers

8:45-10:30T at Whitehall Rec, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (please book). Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk. 1st Sat of month.

8:45-12:15TH at Bilton School, Lawford Lane CV22 7JT. 01327 700153; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Various classes in this time.

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Coventry Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-11:00TH at Lawrence Sheriff School, Clifton Road CV21 3AG. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 6s, £6.50 (please book).

8:30-13:00T at Water Babies, Foxford Leisure Centre, Ansell Drive CV6 6BB. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:00-11:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

9:00-12:00T at Oakfield School, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. Jo: 01788 288028; For 1 - 4s, per child (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Sunday

Hillmorton Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes 9:00-13:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

Coventry Water Babies Swimming Classes

8:45-11:45T at Water Babies, Holiday Inn Coventry, M6 Junction 2, Hinckley Road CV2 2HP. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-10:30T at Water Babies, Foxford Leisure Centre, Ansell Drive CV6 6BB. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Dunchurch Scrumkids Classes

9:00-13:45T at Bilton Grange School, Rugby Road CV22 6QU. 0845 094 9071; For 2 - 7s, £5 per class (please book). Rugby based sports sessions.

Hillmorton Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes 9:00-13:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

Rugby Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:00-12:00T at Oakfield School, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. Jo: 01788 288028; For 1 - 4s, per child (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

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Monday

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Alcester Stay & Play

10:00-11:30TH at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). A fun session.

9:00-11:00T at St Leonard’s Church CV47 7RR. Shirley: 01327 260915; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Hartbeeps offers original music & Shipston-on-Stour multi-sensory play classes for babies and toddlers in Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon. Badger Valley Children’s

Alveston Monkey Music

9:30-12:10T at Alveston Malt House, Alveston Village CV37 7QP. 01789 720289; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Mini productions for the very young! Contact Lee-Anne on 07712355362 lee-anne@hartbeeps.com

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Claverdon Stepping Stones Group

at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664259.

16:00-18:00T at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Various times,please call for more info & to book.

Krystle Jayne Baby Ballet

16:30-17:00 at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy at Claverdon Church Centre CV35 8PD. 07791 852891; For 2 4s, (please book).

Henley in Arden Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at Studley Children’s Centre at Henley Hub B95 6AF. 01527 850136; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

9:30-11:15TH at The Wight School (behind the library), High Street CV33 9HW. harburytoddlergroup@gmail.com; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per child (drop in). Children under 9m go free. Not bank hols.

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Toy Library: 9:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). come and borrow some toys. Baby Massage: 13:30-15:00TH; For 2 - 6mths, (please book).

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

9:30-11:30T at Claverdon Church Centre, Church Road CV35 8PD. 01926 843353; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

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Kineton Kineton Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Kineton Village Hall, Mill Lane CV35 0LB. Rachel: 07772 035952; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 1st paying adult, 50p per child/adult. Under 6mths free.

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Snitterfield Snitterfield Rag Tag Toddler Group

10:00-11:45T at Snitterfield Village Hall, Bearley Road CV37 0JH. Hilary: 01789 731246; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p per extra child.

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Southam Napton Playgroup

9:30-11:00T at Napton Village Hall, The Crescent CV47 8LS. 01926 812139; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Playgroup for babies up to pre-school.

Baby Ballet Class

9:30-10:15T at Love Ballet Studios, Welsh Road East CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 1 - 4s, (please book). For 18m+, creative, imaginative ballet class.

Baby Play

13:00-14:30H at Southam & District Children’s Centre, Arundel House CV47 0EP. 01926 814953; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). For babies from birth-18 mths.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for lesson times & bookings.

Stratford-upon-Avon Inbetweenies

Trial Class quote ‘Toddle About’

GO4GOALS is an organisation aimed at developing young children’s football skills throughout Warwickshire and West Midlands. Coaching will be provided for all levels, the children will develop technically and improve their social skills for later in life.

Everyone Active Stratford

Swimming lessons: 9:00-18:30T; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child (please book). Various lessons available please call to book. Active Antz: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £3.80 per session (drop in). Mini Gymnastics: 16:00-17:00T; For 3 - 5s, £6.50 per child (please book).

at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

9:45-11:15T at St Gregory’s RC School, Avenue Road CV37 6UZ. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Meet & Play

10:00-11:30TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (donation). Fun play for under 5 years.

Alderminster Tots

10:00-11:30T at Alderminster Village Hall, New Road CV37 8PE. For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per child (drop in). New activity each week. Toys, crafts, story time & stickers!

Cuppa-O’Clock Meet Up

11:30-13:00T at Rosebird Centre, Shipston Road CV37 8LU. Clair: 07742 317959; For 0s, (drop in). £3 refreshments. Text to check dates.

Early Pregnancy Antenatal Classes 19:00-21:00T at Bump2baby Reality, 23 Bridgetown Road CV37 7JH. Helen: 01926 732143; For bump, FREE (please book). Info at www.bump2babyreality.co.uk.

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Studley Pre-School Swimming Lessons

15:30-18:00T at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Various times available please call centre.

Tuesday Alcester Health Visitors Clinic with Baby Play

10:30-12:00TH at Alcester Children’s Centre at Bidford Church Rooms, Church Street B50 4DA. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Barford Dandy Development Class

10:00-11:45T at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Bishops Itchington Bump Info Evening

19:30-21:30T at The Greaves Club, Fisher Road CV47 2RE. Bronwyn: 07817 456 379; For bump. Runs monthly - please call for the next date.

Ettington Cheeky Chimps Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at Ettington Community Centre, Rogers Lane CV37 7SX. 07794 312783; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in).

10:30-12:00TH at Tom Hauley Room, Harbury Church CV33 9EY. 01926 611914; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Meet other parents.

Shipston-on-Stour Badger Valley Children’s Centre

GO4GOALS football sessions cover the following age groups; Age 2-11, Boys & Girls • 9.00am - 9.40am Leamington Spa Nursery & Pre School • 10.00am - 11.00am Leamington Spa Primary School • 10.30am - 11.30am Stratford Upon Avon Primary School • 11.40am - 12.20pm Stratford Upon Avon Nursery & Pre School Age 5-11, Boys & Girls (After school clubs, private sessions, birthday parties and school holiday camps)

10:00-11:00T at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016; £1.50 per family (donation). For babies aged 6-9 mths. Call Centre for dates & further info.

Harbury Bumps and Bundles

Toy Library: 9:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). come and borrow some toys. Health Visitor Clinic: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). See your HV for Advice,Weigh & B/Support. Stay and Play: 13:30-15:00T; For 0 4s, FREE (drop in). under 5 years.

at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664259.

Shipston Rhyme Time

10:45-11:15T at Shipston Library, Church Street CV36 4AP. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Pre-school Swimming Lessons 16:00-18:00T at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Various times,please call for more info & to book.

Southam Health Visitor Clinic

9:30-11:30TH at Southam & District Children’s Centre, Arundel House CV47 0EP. 01926 814953; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month. With baby play.

Rhyme Time & Story Stomp

11:00-11:30T at Unit 9, Brewster’s Corner CV47 1PN. 01926 812 523; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

13:30-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for lesson times & bookings.

Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: 16:0016:30TH; For 3 - 4s, (book by term). Fun introduction to ballet. Free trials. Pre-Syllabus Ballet Classes: 16:30-17:15TH; For 5s, (book by term). Free trial available.

at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Stratford-upon-Avon Aqua Beans Swimming Classes

9:30-11:30T at Croft House Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

Everyone Active Stratford Leisure Centre

Swimming lessons: 9:00-18:30T; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per class (please book). Various lessons. Active Antz: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £3.80 per session (drop in). Mini Dribblers: 13:30-14:30T; For 3 - 5s, £6.50 per class (please book). Call centre to book.

at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.

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Pre-School Swimming Lessons

10:00-11:30T at Stratford-upon-Avon Methodist Church, Family Room CV37 6BG. For 0 - 2s. Check group on before attending.

16:00-18:00T at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Various times available please call centre.

Speech & Language Drop-In

10:30-12:00TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 1 - 5s, £1.50 per family (donation). 1st Tues of the month, arrive early as restricted on numbers.

Baby Play

10:30-11:30TH at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016; For 0s, £1.50 per family (donation). Sensory activities & singing.

Health Visitors Clinic (0-5yr)

13:30-15:00TH at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Stratford Healthcare Centre CV37 6NQ. 01789 414016; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of the month.

The Croft Toddler Group

13:30-15:15T at The Croft Preparatory School, Alveston Hill CV37 7RL. 01789 293 795; For 1 - 3s, £2 per child. Fantastic facilities in a rural setting.

Studley Studley Children’s Centre

Stoneham Drop in: 11:00-13:00T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Call centre for dates. Health Visitor Clinic: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 4s, FREE (drop in).

at Studley Children’s Centre, High Street B80 7HJ. 01527 850136.

Wednesday

9:30-11:00T at Long Itchington Primary School, Stockton Road CV47 9QP. Suzanne: 07801 534834; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (donation). Tea/coffee, crafts, healthy snacks & songs.

Alcester Alcester Library Rhyme Time

Shipston-on-Stour Toy Library

Health Visitors Clinic & Baby Play

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

10:30-11:00TH at Alcester Library, Priory Road B49 5DZ. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 13:00-15:00TH at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Baby weighing & advice.

Bishops Itchington Health Visitor Clinic & Baby Play

13:00-14:45TH at Early Years Centre, Poplar Road CV47 2RT. 01926 814953; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). 1st Wed of month.

Fenny Compton Fenny Compton Tots Group

9:45-11:45T at Fenny Compton Village Hall, Memorial Road. 01295 770587; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). First timers get free entry.

Henley in Arden Health Visitor Clinic

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Music & Singing

9:00-15:00TH at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664259; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Come and borrow some toys. 9:30-18:00T at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Various times,please call for more info & to book.

Southam Mini Movers

9:30-10:30TH at Love Ballet Studios, Welsh Road East CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 0 - 5s, (please book). A really fun, lively musical dance class.

Messy Explorers

9:30-11:00TH at The Link, Lindsay Walk CV47 2UH. 01926 691105; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Pls call to check running.

Stay & Play

10:00-11:30TH at Studley Children’s Centre at Henley Hub B95 6AF. 01527 850136; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Stratford-upon-Avon & Leamington Spa E: stratforduponavon@monkeymusic.co.uk T: 01789 720289

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Long Itchington Long Itchington Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:00TH at Southam & District Children’s Centre, Arundel House CV47 0EP. 01926 814953; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Toys, crafts & singing.

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Shipston Story Stomp

16:00-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for lesson times & bookings.

9:30-18:00T at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Various times,please call for more info & to book. 10:45-11:15TH at Shipston Library, Church Street CV36 4AP. 0300 5558171; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

9:00-18:30T at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child (please book). Various lessons available please call to book.

Southam Southam Congregational Church Toddler Group

Baby Weigh & Play & Breastfeeding Support

9:30-11:00TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0s, £1.50 per family (donation). Runs 1st & 3rd Weds of month.

10:00-11:30T at Graham Adams Centre, St. James Road CV47 0QB. Marian: 01926 814483; For 0 - 3s, £0.80 per person (drop in).

Monkey Music

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

9:30-12:10T at Rosebird Community Hall, Shipston Road CV37 8LU. 01789 720289; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

13:30-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for lesson times & bookings.

Wesley Baby and Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at New Room, Stratford Methodist Church CV37 6BG. For 0 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in).

Love Ballet Dance Company

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

9:45-11:15T at St Gregory’s RC School, Avenue Road CV37 6UZ. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Baby Sensory

13:30-15:45TH at Rosebird Community Hall (nr Waitrose), Shipston Road CV37 8LU. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Studley Pre-School Swimming Lessons

15:00-18:00T at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Various times available please call centre.

Wellesbourne Story Stomp - Wellesbourne Library

10:30-11:00TH at Wellesbourne Library, Kineton Road CV35 9NF. 01789 840528; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Thursday Alcester Open Doors Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at Alcester Methodist Church, Priory Rd B49 5DX. Elizabeth: 07837 216691; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). With toys, soft play and crafts. 1st session free.

Bop Tots

10:00-11:00TH at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ Church House B49 5AL. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

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Alveston Monkey Music

9:30-12:10T at Alveston Malt House, Alveston Village CV37 7QP. 01789 720289; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Bishops Itchington Bishops Itchington Baby and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Memorial Hall, Fisher Road CV47 2RE. For bump - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). Friendly group with toys, crafty table, song time & refreshments.

Evesham Salford Priors Group

10:00-11:30T at Alcester Children’s Centre at The Other Place, Topps Building, School Avenue WR11 8XB. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Health visitors and play acitivities.

Lighthorne Heath Messy Explorers

9:30-11:00TH at Lighthorne Heath Children’s’ Centre, Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Please call to check running.

Shipston-on-Stour Badger Valley Children’s Centre

Toy Library: 9:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Come and borrow some toys. Chatter Matters: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 6mths-1year. Baby Play/Cruisers for under 2s: 14:0015:00TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664259.

Funky Dance Classes: 16:0016:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). A lively, fun and energetic class. Gymnastics Classes: 16:3017:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. Boys Street Dance: 17:45-18:30TH; For 3 5s, per class (book by term). Lively, fun and energetic class. £34 a term.

at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Stratford-upon-Avon Everyone Active Stratford Leisure Centre

Swimming lessons: 9:00-11:00T; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child (please book). Various lessons available please call to book. Active Antz: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £3.80 per session (drop in).

at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30T at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Tyler House CV37 6TY. 01789 414016; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (donation). Fun activities,snacks & singing.

Trinity Tots

13:30-15:00T at Holy Trinity Parish Center, Old Town CV37 6BG. 01789 266316; For 0 5s, (drop in). Free play, storytelling, rhyme time, crafts & snacks.

Aqua Beans Aquanatal Classes

18:30-19:30T at Croft House Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Claire: 07984 620246; For bump. From 14 weeks pregnant onwards.

Studley Pre-School Swimming Lessons

10:00-19:00T at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Various times available please call centre.

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Southam & Stratford Area continued - Add your group/class at bit.ly/add-a-listing Speech & Language Drop Iin: 13:30-14:30TH; For 2 - 5s, (drop in). Messy Play: 13:30-15:00TH; For 1 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). (1½- 5 year olds).

at Studley Children’s Centre, High Street B80 7HJ. 01527 850136.

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

9:30-11:30T at St Peter’s Mission, Manor Rd CV37 7EA. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £4.90 per class (please book). Classes: 9.30am Toddler,10.10 Preschool, 10.50 Baby.

Tiny Trotters - Art and Play

Friday

9:30-11:00T at The Old Slaughterhouse, The Yard CV37 6EE. 07462477577; For 0 - 5s, £4 per session (please book). £4 per child, £2 additional sibling.

Harbury Dandy Development Class

10:00-11:50T at Harbury Village Hall, South Parade CV33 9JE. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Wesley Baby and Toddler Group

Shipston-on-Stour Toy Library

9:45-11:15T at St Gregory’s RC School, Avenue Road CV37 6UZ. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

9:00-15:00TH at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664259; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Come and borrow some toys.

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

9:30-18:00T at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Various times,please call for more info & to book.

Southam Love Ballet Dance Company

Mini Movers: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (please book). A really fun, lively musical dance class. Little Tappers Dance Classes: 16:00-16:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun introduction to tap dancing.

at Love Ballet Studios, Welsh Road East CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

10:30-12:00TH at NCT Southam, Graham Adams Centre CV47 0LY. For bump - 0s, FREE. All welcome inc non NCT members.

Rhyme Time & Story Stomp

11:00-11:30T at Unit 9, Brewster’s Corner CV47 1PN. 01926 812 523; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

11:30-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for lesson times & bookings.

Stockton Stockton Toddlersaurs

10:00-11:30TH at Stockton Village Hall, Napton Road CV47 8JX. Emma: 01926 814687; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). 50p per extra person.

Stratford-upon-Avon Aqua Beans Swimming Classes

13:30-15:30T at Croft House Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations. 9:00-18:30T at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child (please book). Various lessons available please call to book.

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Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Hartbeeps

10:15-13:00T at Stratford Garden Centre, Campden Road CV37 8LW. 07712 355362; For 0 - 4s, £6 per session (book by term). £6.50 drop in. Siblings £3.50. Call to find out class times.

Studley Studley Children’s Centre

Baby Chatter Matters: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0s, £10 (please book). Call centre to book.£10.00 per course. Baby Massage: 13:30-14:30TH; For 0s, (please book). Check with centre running dates.

at Studley Children’s Centre, High Street B80 7HJ. 01527 850136.

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Swimming lessons

9:30-11:30T at New Room, Stratford Methodist Church CV37 6BG. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in).

15:00-17:30T at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Various times available please call centre.

Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

Krystle Jayne Baby Ballet Class: 16:00-16:30T; For 2 - 3s, (please book). Krystle Jayne Mini Movers Street Dance Class: 17:15-17:45T; For 1 - 3s, (please book).

at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Studley Village Hall B80 7HJ. Krystle: 07791 852891.

Wellesbourne Wellesbourne Library Rhyme Time

10:00-10:30TH at Wellesbourne Library, Kineton Road CV35 9NF. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Saturday Shipston-on-Stour Pre-school Swimming Lessons

8:30-12:30T at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Various times,please call for more info & to book.

Musical Theatre

9:00-10:30TH at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 4 - 5s, (please book). Singing, Acting & Dancing!

LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap Classes

9:00-10:45T at The Graham Adams Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 887780; For 3 - 4s, £4 (book by term). Check for times/ages.

Stratford-upon-Avon Swimming lessons

8:00-12:00T at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child (please book). Various lessons available please call to book.

Go 4 Goals Football Classes

10:30-12:30T at Stratford High School, Alcester Road CV37 7RL. Jason: 07747 562469; For 4 - 5s, per child (drop in). Football coaching class for little & big ones.

Positive Birth Meet-Up

11:00-12:30T at Bump to 3 at Family Tree CV37 0PY. Clair: 07742 317959; For bump, FREE (drop in). Text for venue/dates.

Studley Pre-School Swimming Lessons

9:00-12:30T at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Various times available please call centre.

Sunday Priors Marston 9 o’clock Club

9:00-10:00T at St Leonard’s Church CV47 7RR. Shirley: 01327 260915; For 3 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Southam Pre-School Swimming Lessons

8:00-12:30TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for lesson times & bookings.

Stratford-upon-Avon Rugbytots

8:30-12:30TH at Meon Vale Leisure Centre, Bailey Avenue CV37 8QR. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book). For ages 2 - 6 years.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 13:00-15:00T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Jo:01788 288028; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Southam Pre-School Swimming Lessons

8:00-12:30TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for lesson times & bookings.

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Monday Balsall Common Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes 14:30-16:45T at St Peters Church Hall, Holly Lane CV7 7EA. Cheryl: 07712 528781; For 1 - 5s, (please book). For walkers-5yrs.

Coventry Little Splashers Swimming Classes

12:00-13:45T at Baginton Fields School, Sedgemoor Rd CV3 4EA. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Cubbington Castle Gymnastics Club

9:45-12:00T at Cubbington Methodist Church Hall, Queen Street CV32 7NA. For 2 - 4s, £6 per class (book by term). Contact for bookings and class times.

Hampton Magna Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

11:00-11:35T at The Open Door CafÃ©, 3 Slade Hill CV35 8SA. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per class (drop in). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

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Gymboree Warwick & Leamington

10:00-12:00T at St Johns Children’s Centre at Kenilworth Children’s Centre CV8 1JP. 01926 856397; £1 per family (please book). 2nd Mon of month. Call to book and check dates.

Leamington Spa Monkey Music

9:30-12:10T at The Octagon, St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Vicarage Road CV32 7RH. 01789 720289; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

9:30-12:00T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £4.90 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions.Free Trial.

Brambles Bear Explorers and Cycling Classes

Brambles Explorers: 11:30-12:20T; For 2 - 5s, £65 (book by 10-week term). Brambles Cycling: 13:30-14:20T; For 2 - 4s, £65 (book by 10-week term).

at Cubbington Village Hall, Broadway CV32 7JR. 07967 751785. Cafe open 12.30-1.30.

Explore & Grow with Bear Brambles the BRAMBLES EXPLORERS The ultimate all-round development class for 2½ - 4 year olds, classes take your little one on a new adventure every week! Your child will enjoy physical activities, arts and crafts, sensory exploration, music, dance and lots of fun!

Play and Learn - Level 6: 9:30-10:15TH; For 2 - 3s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 28-36mths. Play and Learn - Level 4: 10:30-15:45TH; For 1s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 16-22mths. Class times: 10.30-11.15am & 3-3.45pm. Play and Learn - Level 5: 11:30-12:15TH; For 1 - 2s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 22-28mths. Open Gym: 12:30-13:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Members only. Play and Learn Level 1: 12:30-13:15TH; For 0s, £7 per class (book by 4-week term). Newborn6mths. Play and Learn - Level 3: 14:00-14:45TH; For 0 - 1s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 10-16mths. Play and Learn - Level 7: 16:00-16:45TH; For 3 - 5s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term).

at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. Free Trials & discounts available. £15 joining fee.

Arty Splats

10:15-12:00TH at The Family Tree, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. Jenna: 07889 211362; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Classes: 10.15-11am / 11.15am12pm.

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BilinguaSing Spanish Class

13:00-16:45T at Dale Street Church Centre CV32 5HL. Mel: 07815 149877; For 0 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge.

Most babies learn best when they see, hear, feel, touch, taste and smell.

Aqua Beans Swimming Classes

13:00-15:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick Street CV32 5LD. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap Classes

13:30-14:45T at Polish Centre, High Street CV31 3AW. 01926 887780; For 2 - 5s, £4 (book by term). Ballet & Tap classes from 2yrs+.

Kingsley Tiny Tots

13:45-15:00T at The Kingsley Prep School’s library and hall, Beauchamp Avenue CV32 5RD. 01926 425993; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Informal drop-in group. All welcome.

LWAD Reception Tap & Ballet Class

16:00-16:30T at Lillington Community Centre, Mason Ave CV32 7QE. 01926 887780; For 4 - 6s, £4 (book by term). Ballet & Tap Dance Class.

Early Pregnancy Antenatal Classes

Sneak a peek, it’s all amazing!

19:00-21:00T at Leamington Spa Baptist Church, Chandos Street CV32 4RN. 01926 731621; For bump, FREE (please book). More info at www.birthandbabyreality.co.uk.

Our multi-award winning classes will introduce you and your baby (or babies) to a world of sensory delights, where you can relax, spend quality time with each other and enjoy meeting other new parents.

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10:30-11:00TH at Lillington Library, Valley Road CV32 7SJ. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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Warwick Child Health Clinic

9:30-11:30TH at Newburgh Children’s Centre, Kipling Avenue CV34 6LD. 01926 490629; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st Mon of month. Bring your red bk.

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9:30-10:00TH at Warwick Library, Shire Hall CV34 4UB. 03005 558171; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Soft Touch Baby Massage

10:30-11:45TH at Soft Touch Baby Massage at Chase Meadow Community Centre CV34 6BT. Joanna: 07712 045296; BS_A6_Advert_Image-1_Phone_Update_1.indd 1 GymStars For 0, mums, dads, £46 per family (book 9:30-11:45T at Warwick Gates Community by 5-week term). Call for dates/times. Centre CV34 6DZ. Abby: 07795 516 367; Breastfeeding Support For 1 - 4s, (please book). 9.30am crawling10:30-11:30T at Castle Hill Baptist Church, 3yrs, 10.15am 3-4yrs, 11am 3-4yrs. Castle Hill CV34 4EX. Louise: 07946 Little Saints 375911; For bump - 1s, (drop in). 9:45-10:45T at All Saints Church, Vicarage NCT Breastfeeding Drop In Green CV34 5NJ. For 0 - 5s, FREE 10:30-11:30T at Castle Hill Baptist Church, (donation). Activities & sing-song session. Castle Hill CV34 4EX. For 0 - 2s, (drop in). Arty Tots get Messy With their Help from qualified counsellors (termtime).

Grandparents!

10:00-12:00T at St John’s Museum CV34 4NF. 01926 412132; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in).

Little Fishes Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Saltisford Church, Albert Street CV34 4JX. For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Email: littlefishes@ saltisfordchurch.org.uk.

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Tiny Treasures

12:30-14:30TH at Westgate Children’s Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). Antenatal - 18 months. Check Session times in the hols.

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LWAD Stay & Dance Classes

14:00-14:45T at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Chase Meadow CV34 6BT. 01926 887780; For 2 - 4s, £4 (book 19/01/2015 by term). Stay and dance for 2-4 years plus carers.

Krystle Jayne Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap

17:00-17:45T at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy at Claverdon Church Centre CV35 8PD. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 4 5s, (please book).

Whitnash Rhyme Time and Story Stomp

11:15-11:45TH at Whitnash Library & Information Centre, Franklin Road CV31 2JH. For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Time

13:30-14:30TH at Whitnash Children’s Centre, Nursery Lane CV31 2PW. 01926 315586; For 0 - 12m, FREE.

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Learning Mandarin and music through singing, chanting and moving to nursery rhymes in Mandarin. Suitable from 3 months to 5 years old. Class is in a small and friendly environment and now taking place in Kenilworth, Warwick and Leamington Spa. Tel: 07870 1651 55 Email: edith1120@gmail.com

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Tuesday Baginton Baginton Parent and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Baginton Village Hall, Frances Road CV8 3AB. Steph: 07919 263226; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p for babies, £1 for siblings over 12mths.

Coventry Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

9:30-11:30T at St James Church Hall Styvechale, Knoll Drive CV3 5BT. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 0 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

Kenilworth Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

9:30-11:30T at The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £4.90 per class (please book). Classes: 9.30am Toddler, 10.10am Pre-school, 10.50am Baby.

Castle Gymnastics Club

9:45-12:00T at Kenilworth Methodist Church Hall, Priory Road CV8 1LQ. For 2 4s, £6 per class (book by term). Contact for bookings and class times.

Movers and Shakers

10:00-11:15T at Held at Kenilworth Children’s Centre, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 856397; For 0 - 1s, £1 per family. Parents with Babies 8 - 20months.

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Cradle Club

10:00-11:30TH at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; For bump - 0s, £1 per family (drop in). Check times with centre 1st.

Water Babies

10:00-12:30T at Water Babies, Thorns Infant School CV8 2DS. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 11:00-13:00T at Chesford Grange CV8 2LD. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Leamington Spa Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa

Play and Learn - Level 4: 9:30-10:15TH; For 1s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 1622mths. Play and Learn - Level 3: 10:30-11:15TH; For 0 - 1s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 10-16mths. Play and Learn - Level 5/6: 11:30-12:15TH; For 1 - 3s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 22-36mths. Open Gym: 12:30-16:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Members only. Sessions at 12:30 - 1.30pm & 4pm - 4.45pm. Play and Learn Level 1: 12:30-13:15TH; For 0s, £7 per class (book by 4-week term). Newborn-6mths.

at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. £15 joining fee. Free Trials & discounts available.

Family Tree Club

Baby Massage: 10:00-11:15TH; For 0s, (book by 5-week term). 6wks - 9mths. Dinky Disco: 16:00-16:30TH; For 1 - 3s, (please book). Ages: Walking - 3 years. Members Only. Street Dance: 16:30-17:00T; For 3 - 7s, (please book). Members Only.

at Family Tree Members Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 01926 312820.

Baby Sensory

10:15-15:00TH at Dale Street Methodist Church (Main Hall), Dale Street CV32 5HL. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Awardwinning class for 0-13mths.Free trials.

BilinguaSing French Class

10:30-12:15T at Radford Road Methodist Church CV31 1NF. Mel: 07815 149877; For 0 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge.

Soft Touch Baby Massage

10:30-11:45TH at Soft Touch Baby Massage at The Cotton Nappy Company CV32 5QB. Joanna: 07712 045296; For 0, mums, dads, £46 per family (book by 5-week term). Call for dates/times.

Rhymetime and Story Stomp

10:30-11:00TH at Leamington Spa Library, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 12:30-15:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

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Emscote Toddler Group

10:00-11:30TH at Leek Wootton Village Hall, Memorial Recreation Ground CV35 7RB. For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in). Members £2, non-members £3, bumps £1.

Lillington Lillington Library Rhyme Time

14:00-14:30TH at Lillington Library, Valley Road CV32 7SJ. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Radford Semele Radford Rascals Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group 9:30-11:30T at Radford Semele Baptist Church, Lewis Road CV31 1UQ. 01926 833243; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). New members always welcome! www. rsbc.info.

Warwick Child Well-Being Clinic

9:15-11:15TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 4th Tues of month.Check session times in the hols.

Play Together at Newburgh Primary School

9:30-11:00T at All Saints Contact Centre, Vicarage Field CV34 5NL. For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Range of toys, weekly crafts, refreshments.

Hampton Magna Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Hampton Magna Community Centre, Field Barn Road CV35 8RT. 07506 713277; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). 50p per extra child over 6mths.

First Foods: Weaning Ways

13:00-14:30TH at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6BT. Clair: 07742 317959; For 0s, (please book). Babies 3-6months.

Aqua Beans Swimming Classes

16:00-17:00T at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

Whitnash Toddler Time

9:30-11:00TH at Whitnash Children’s Centre, Nursery Lane CV31 2PW. 01926 315586; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Little Windmills Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Newburgh Children’s Centre at Newburgh Primary School CV34 6LD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 4s, FREE. Lots of activities inc singing /story time.

10:00-12:00TH at Leamington Football Club, Harbury Lane CV33 9QB. 01926 311474; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Meet new friends - all welcome!

Monkey Music

9:30-12:10T at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. 01789 720289; For 1 - 4s, (please book).

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Wednesday Balsall Common Rugbytots

15:40-16:25TH at Balsall Common Primary School, Balsall Street East CV7 7FS. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 7s, £6.50 (please book). Rugby classes for 2-7 years.

Burton Green Dandy Development Class

10:00-12:00T at Burton Green Hall, Hodgetts Lane CV8 1PH. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Coventry Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

16:00-17:00T at Quinton Park Baptist Church, Quinton Park CV3 5LU. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.

Kenilworth Baby and Child Health drop in

10:00-11:30TH at St Johns Children’s Centre at Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 856397; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Venue does change please call centre before attending.

Little Crackers Stay ‘n’ Play

10:00-11:30TH at Crackley Hall School, Coventry Road CV8 2FT. 01926 514444; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). A friendly toddler group with a difference!

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NCT Breastfeeding Drop In

10:30-11:30TH at St John’s Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs alternate Weds, please call to check.

NCT Breastfeeding Drop In

10:30-11:30TH at Kenilworth Children’s Centre, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 856397; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs alternate Weds, please call to check.

Kenilworth Library Rhyme Time

We offer: · Friendly sociable courses · Supportive, confidential 1-to-1s - at times to suit you, from prenatal to preschool! Call/Text us on 07742 317959 Email hello@bumpto3.org.uk

Award winning Baby Signing classes with TinyTalk Warwickshire.

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Leamington Spa Lillingtots and Baby Cafe

9:30-11:30TH at Lillington Free Church Hall (side entrance), Cubbington Road CV32 7AL. Joanne: 07920 569112; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Signing, singing, sensory play & social time!

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9:30-12:00T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £4.90 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions.Free Trial.

Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa

Play and Learn - Level 2: 9:30-10:15TH; For 0s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 6-10mths. Play and Learn - Level 4: 10:30-11:15TH; For 1s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 16-22mths. Mon times: 10.30-11.15am & 3-3.45pm. Play and Learn - Level 5: 11:30-12:15TH; For 1 - 2s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 22-28mths. Open Gym: 12:30-16:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Members only. Sessions at 12:30 - 1.30pm & 4pm - 4.45pm. Play and Learn Level 1: 14:00-14:45TH; For 0s, £7 per class (book by 4-week term). Newborn6mths. Play and Learn - Level 3: 15:00-15:45TH; For 0 - 1s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 10-16mths.

at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. £15 joining fee. Free Trials & discounts available.

9:30-11:15T at Cubbington Methodist Church, Queen Street CV32 7NA. For 0 4s, £1 per session (drop in). Friendly group Weekly crafts,refreshments.

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Stay & Play

9:30-11:00TH at Westgate Children’s Centre at The Gap CV34 5TD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Jack in the Box Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. 01926 335228; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). Crafts,sensory/role play,books & singing.

10:00-11:30T at St Nicholas Church, St Nicholas Church Street CV34 4JD. 01926 312593; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Static play upstairs & run around toys down.

For babies up to 18 months. Dunchurch & Rugby classes. To secure a place email victoriac@tinytalk.co.uk

9:30-11:30TH at Westgate Children’s Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Weds of mth. Check Session times in hols.

St Nicholas Parent & Toddler Group

Learn to communicate with your baby before they can speak!

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

Cubbington Parent and Toddler Group

Bump to Three @Bump2Three

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11:00-11:30TH at Kenilworth Library & Information Centre, Smalley Place, CV8 1QG. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 0-2yrs.

18:30-19:30TH at The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 07952 565002; For bump - 0s, £6.70 (book by 6-week term). First Session £6.00. Six week block £40.00.

Warwick Child Well-Being Clinic

Parent 2 B or New Parent? Hoping for calmer days / more settled nights with your baby or toddler?

Tiny Tots Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School, Wathen Road CV34 5BG. Chrissie: 07941 843711; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Toys, crafts, refreshments.

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Family Tree Club

Boogie Beat: 10:00-10:45T; For 0 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book). Open to all. £5.50 members or £6.50 for non-members. 6mths5yrs. French Music: 11:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £4 per session (please book). Open to all. Talking Tots: 16:00-17:00TH; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Letters & Sounds 4.00pm. Phonics 4.30pm. Members Only.

at Family Tree Members Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 01926 312820.

Nappuccino

10:30-12:00TH at The Cotton Nappy Company Shop, 41 Russell Street CV32 5QB. Anna: 01926 430000; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). Offering a range of cloth nappies, slings, carriers & more.

Arty Tots

11:00-12:00TH at Arty Tots, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum CV32 4AA. Gallery Desk: 01926 742700; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 1st Wednesday of the month.

Mini Meadows Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Chase Meadow CV34 6BT. 07807 906261; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family. Call to be added to waiting list.

Water Babies

16:00-17:00T at Water Babies, Ridgeway School CV34 5DF. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Whitnash Mini Mandarin Musicians

10:00-10:45TH at St Margaret’s Centre, Whitnash Road CV31 2HB. 07870 165155; For 0 - 2s, £5 per child (please book). 3-18months.

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LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap Classes

Barford Little Splashers Swimming Classes

LWAD Reception Tap & Ballet Class

Burton Green Burton Green Parent and Toddler Group

13:30-16:30T at Polish Centre, High Street CV31 3AW. 01926 887780; For 2 - 5s, £4 (book by term). Ballet & Tap classes from 2yrs+.

15:45-16:30T at Lillington Community Centre, Mason Ave CV32 7QE. 01926 887780; For 4 - 6s, £4 (book by term). Ballet & Tap Dance Class 4-6yrs.

13:00-15:00TH at The Glebe Hotel CV35 8BS. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (book by 10-week term). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

10:00-12:00T at Burton Green Village Hall, Hodgetts Lane CV8 1PJ. Sonal: 07779 682771; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Friendly group with lots of toys.

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Kenilworth Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

15:45-16:15T at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Chase Meadow CV34 6BT. 01926 887780; For 4 - 5s, £4 per session (please book).

16:00-17:00T at Quinton Park Baptist Church, Quinton Park CV3 5LU. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.

9:45-12:00T at Cubbington Methodist Church Hall, Queen Street CV32 7NA. For 2 - 4s, £6 per class (book by term). Contact for bookings and class times.

9:00-11:00T at Chesford Grange CV8 2LD. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

St John’s Children’s Centre

Buggy Breakfast: 9:00-10:00T; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Childminders Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Registered Childminders.

at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397.

Monkey Music

9:30-14:10T at Kenilworth Youth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 01789 720289; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

10:00-11:30T at St. John’s Church Hall, Warwick Road CV8 1HY. Kate: 01926 779159; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Mums,Dads,Grandparents & Carers welcome. 11:00-12:00TH at Kenilworth Castle Farm Leisure Centre, Fishponds Road CV8 1EY. 07952 565002; For 0s, £6.70 per class (book by 6-week term). 6 Week block £40.00.

9:30-11:00T at Bishops Tachbrook Sports & Social Club, The Meadow CV33 9RR. Elissa: 07854 427213; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in). £1.50 per adult, 50p per child.

9:30-11:20T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £4.90 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions.Free Trial.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:30-12:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

10:00-11:30T at Lillington Community Centre, 3 Mason Avenue CV32 7QE. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 0 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa

Play and Learn - Level 5: 9:30-10:15TH; For 1 - 2s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 22-28mths. Play and Learn - Level 3: 10:30-11:15TH; For 0 - 1s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 10-16mths. Play and Learn - Level 6: 11:30-12:15TH; For 2 - 3s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 28-36mths. Play and Learn Level 1: 12:30-13:15TH; For 0s, £7 per class (book by 4-week term). Newborn-6mths. Play and Learn - Level 2: 14:00-14:45TH; For 0s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 6-10mths. Play and Learn - Level 4: 15:00-15:45TH; For 1s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 16-22mths. Open Gym: 16:00-16:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Members only.

at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. £15 joining fee. Free Trials & discounts available.

Dandy Development Class

10:00-12:00T at Whitnash Community Centre, Acre Close CV31 2ND. Nikki 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Dandy Development Class

10:00-12:00H at St Barnabus Church, High Street CV8 1LZ. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

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10:30-12:00T at Lillington Parish Church (St Mary Magdalene’s), Vicarage Road CV32 7RH. 01926 470449; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Mix of chat bible stories, songs & toys.

10:15-12:00TH at Abbey Hill United Reformed Church Hall, Abbey Hill CV8 1LW. Jenna: 07889 211362; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Classes: 10.15-11am / 11.15am12pm.

11:00-11:45TH at Family Tree Members Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 01926 312820; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Members Only.

9:15-10:45T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV326DL. 01926 432348; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Inc refreshments, please bring a piece of fruit to share.

Breastfeeding Support

13:30-14:30TH at The Family Tree Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. For 0s, (drop in). Check on before attending.

Stay and Play

13:30-15:00T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 432348; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). £1 per family inc refreshments,families asked to bring piece of fruit to share.

Bump to 3 Mum & Me Wellbeing

13:45-14:15T at The Family Tree, 14 Kenilworth St CV32 4QS. Clair: 07742 317959; For 0 - 2s, FREE (please book). Text to book.

Bump & Beyond Evenings

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes Jumping, climbing, rolling - your children are already natural born gymnasts. Help them gain confidence in these skills at Castle Gymnastics Club.

PARENT & TODDLER

9:30-11:30T at The Syndi Centre, Cottage Square CV31 1PT. 07967 751785; For 2 - 5s, £65 (book by 10-week term). 2 Sessions available: 9.30 and 10.40.

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CLASS, 3-4yrs Mon & Thurs: Cubbington Tues: Kenilworth.

19:00-20:30T at The Family Tree, 14 Kenilworth St CV32 4QS. Clair: 07742 317959; For 0s, £2 per person (please book). Text to book.

Leek Wootton Toddlers at Leek Wootton Village Hall

10:00-11:30T at The Village Hall, Warwick Road CV35 7RB. Janet: 01926 258264; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Warwick Stay & Play - Woodies

9:00-11:00TH at Westgate Children’s Centre at The Woodloes Community Centre CV34 5DF. 01926 490629; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check Session times in the hols.

Warwick Library Rhyme Time

9:30-11:30TH at Warwick Library, Shire Hall CV34 4UB. 03005 558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 2 sessions: 9.30am & 11.00am.

Baby Sensory Classes

10:15-12:30TH at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Award-winning class for 0 - 13m. Free trials.

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CLASS, 2-3yrs

Email us to book your FREE TRIAL castlegymnastics@outlook.com www.castlegymnasticsclub.co.uk

10:15-12:00TH at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6DR. Jenna: 07889 211362; For 1 5s, £6 per session (please book). Classes: 10.15-11am / 11.15am-12pm.

Weston-under-Wetherley Toddler Group

Water Babies

12:00-13:30T at Water Babies, Freedom Fitness CV34 5PZ. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Tiny Twins

12:45-14:30TH at Westgate Children’s Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Check Session times in the hols.

Friday Coventry BilinguaSing French Class

10:30-11:15T at St Barbara’s Church, 22 Rochester Road CV5 6AG. Mel: 07815 149877; For 0 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge.

Kenilworth Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes 9:30-10:30T at St Johns Church, 205 Warwick Road CV8 1HY. Cheryl: 07712 528781; For 2 - 4s, (please book).

Kenilworth Methodist Church Mother and Toddler Group

10:00-11:20T at Kenilworth Methodist Church, Priory Rd CV8 1LQ. 01926 712652; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Inc. drink & biscuit for carer & child.

Stay & Play

9:30-11:30T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £4.90 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions.Free Trial.

9:30-11:15TH at Weston Under Wetherley Village Hall, Westonunder-Wetherley CV33 9BW. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Arts & crafts, Refreshments. H V once a month.

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Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa

Play and Learn - Families: 9:30-10:15TH; For 0 - 5s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). Multi-ages. Play and Learn - Level 3: 10:30-11:15TH; For 0 - 1s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 10-16mths. Play and Learn - Level 4: 11:30-12:15TH; For 1s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 16-22mths. Play and Learn - Level 2: 12:30-13:15TH; For 0s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 6-10mths. Play and Learn - Level 6: 14:00-14:45TH; For 2 - 3s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 28-36mths. Play and Learn - Level 7: 15:00-15:45TH; For 3 - 5s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term).

at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. £15 joining fee. Free Trials & discounts available.

Family Tree Club

Sing and Sign: 9:45-12:00TH; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Stage 2 9.45am and stage 1 11.00am. Open to all. FREE to members. Andi’s Yoga: 13:30-14:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Members Only. Football Skills Coaching: 16:00-17:00TH; For 2 - 5s, (please book). 4.00pm(2-3yrs) & 4.30pm(3.5+yrs) Members Only.

at Family Tree Members Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 01926 312820.

10:00-11:30TH at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

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Stay and Play

at Radford Road Church, Radford Road CV31 1NF. Nikki - 07890 241301. Combines baby sign, music

Whitnash Rhyme Time and Story Stomp

Dandy Development Class: 10:00-11:50H; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Holiday Class only. Dandy Development Class: 10:0013:05T; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book).

13:00-14:30T at Warwick Nursery School, Coventry Road CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per session (drop in). A friendly drop in session all welcome.

11:15-11:45TH at Whitnash Library & Information Centre, Franklin Road CV31 2JH. For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

and sensory fun!

Love Ballet Mini Movers Class

10:00-11:00T at LoveBallet Dance Company, St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Rd CV31 1JW. Claire: 07774 518949; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (drop in). Pay as You Go class - really fun & lively.

Saturday Barford Love Ballet Dance Company

Les Rainettes (French Speaking Group)

Prima Ballerinas & Little Tappers: 9:00-9:45T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun introduction to ballet & tap. Gymnastics Classes: 10:30-11:00T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. Funky Dance Classes: 11:00-11:30T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Lively & fun class with dance routines.

10:00-11:30T at 37 Rosewood Crescent CV32 7UN. Marie: 07918 110656; For bump - 5s, FREE. Practise your french over a cup of coffee.

Jaykays Dance Company

Little Rascals Intro to Acro: 10:0010:45T; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Acrobatics classes for 2-4yr olds. Mummy & Me Dance Class: 11:0011:45T; For 1, 2, 3, mums, £5 per child (drop in). Mummy & Me Dance Class 18 mths- 3 yrs.

at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Claire: 07774 518949.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

at Jaykays Dance Company, St Joseph’s Centre, Whitnash CV31 2JJ. 07738 954258.

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Emmanuel Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Heath Terrace CV32 5LY. Hannah: 01926 424584; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Play,crafts,singing,story time & refreshments.

Soft Touch Baby Massage

10:15-13:30TH at Soft Touch Baby Massage at The Cotton Nappy Company CV32 5QB. Joanna: 07712 045296; For 0, mums, dads, £46 per family (book by 5-week term). Call for dates/times.

9:00-10:00TH at Westgate Children’s Centre at:, Packmore Community Centre CV34 5EP. 01926 490629; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Dates: 6/1, 3/2, 3/3, 7/4.

Monkey Music

9:30-13:10T at Chase Meadow Community Hall CV34 6BT. 01789 720289; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Play Together (St Paul’s)

Rhymetime and Story Stomp

10:30-11:00TH at Leamington Spa Library, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Sensory

10:30-12:45TH at Dale Street Methodist Church (Main Hall), Dale Street CV32 5HL. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Awardwinning class for 0-13mths.Free trials.

The Ups of Downs Group

12:00-14:00T at Venue in Leamington Spa. Nicola: 07814 929306; For 0 - 5s. Monthly group for children with Down syndrome.

Little Rascals Dance & Movement Classes

13:15-14:45T at Jaykays Dance Company, The Brunswick Healthy Living Centre CV31 3BD. 07738 954258; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Dance & Movement.Friday Classes 1.15 & 2.00pm.

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

11:00-13:00TH at The Glebe Hotel CV35 8BS. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (book by 10-week term). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

9:30-11:00TH at Westgate Children’s Centre at St Pauls Church Hall CV34 6HA. 01926 490629; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check Session times in hols.

Mini Mandarin Musicians

10:00-10:45TH at The Gap Community Centre, 39 Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. 07870 165155; For 1 - 3s, £5 per child (please book). 18mth-3yrs.

Coventry Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

9:30-14:00T at Holyhead United Reformed Church, Holyhead Road CV1 3AE. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

9:30-11:30T at Quinton Park Baptist Church, Quinton Park CV3 5LU. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.

ScrumKids Classes

10:15-12:30T at Sidney Stringer Academy, 2 Primrose Hill Street CV1 5LY. 0845 094 9071; For 2 - 7s, £5 per class (please book). Rugby based sports sessions.

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Saturdads

10:00-14:00TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check holiday session times. 10:00-11:00TH at St. Nicholas’ Park, Banbury Road CV34 4QY. 07952 565002; For 0s, £6.70 (book by 6-week term). Winter time: in St Nics Leisure Centre. Brambles Explorers: 12:30-13:20T; For 2 - 5s. Brambles Cycling: 13:40-14:30T; For 2 - 4s.

at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6BT. 07967 751785. £65 (book by 10-week term).

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9:00-12:30T at Kenilworth School, Leyes Lane CV8 2DA. 07719 072273; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Tap, Ballet, Modern & Theatre Craft classes for 21/2yrs+. 10:00-11:45TH at Class held at instructors home studio in CV8 2HY. 07870 165155; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (please book). 6m-2yr: 10-10.45am / 3-5yrs: 11-11.45am. 10:00-11:30TH at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; For 0 - 5s, (please book). 2nd Sat of month, call centre for dates.

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Leamington Spa Kids Run Free Event & Fun Days

8:45-10:30TH at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre near the clubhouse CV32 4EW. 07711 349 592; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk. Runs 2nd & 4th Sat.

Jaykays Dance Company

Preparatory Ballet, Tap & Freestyle: 9:0010:30T; For 4 - 5s, (book by term). IDTA Syllabus Work. Little Rascals Pre-School Dance & Movement Classes: 9:00-11:15T; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Classes: 9.00, 9.45 & 10.30am. Baby Freestyle & Acrobatics: 10:30-12:00T; For 4 - 5s, (book by term). Ages 4-7yrs.

at Jaykays Dance Company, St. Marks Church Hall CV32 6DD. 07738 954258.

Go 4 Goals Football Classes

9:00-11:00T at North Leamington School, Sandy Lane CV32 6RD. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Football coaching class for little & big ones.

Jaykays Dance Company

Little Rascals Dance & Movement Classes: 9:00-9:45T; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Dance & Movement.Friday Classes 1.15 & 2.00pm. Baby Freestyle & Acrobatics: 9:45-11:15T; For 4 - 5s, (book by term). Ages 4-7.

at Jaykays Dance Company, The Brunswick Healthy Living Centre CV31 3BD. 07738 954258.

Dads and Tots Club

9:30-11:30TH at 50 Community Room, Dale Street Methodist Church CV32 5HL. 01926 612832 / 07742 764851; For 1 - 5s, £2 per session (donation).

Gymboree Warwick & Leamington

Play and Learn - Level 5/6: 9:30-10:15TH; For 1 - 3s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 22-36 mths. Play and Learn - Level 4: 10:30-11:15TH; For 1s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 16-22mths. Play and Learn - Level 2/3: 11:30-12:15TH; For 0 - 1s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). 6-16mths. Open Gym: 12:30-13:15TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Members only.

at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. £15 joining fee. Free Trials & discounts available.

ELC Fun Days

Art Cart Family Fun Sessions

13:00-15:00T at Art Cart Family Fun Sessions, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 12s, FREE (drop in). Last Sat of month.

Warwick Kids Run Free Event & Fun Days

8:45-10:30TH at St Nicholas Park, Banbury Road CV34 4QY. For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (please book). 1st & 3rd Sat. Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:00-16:30T at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

LWAD Fusion Dance Classes

9:00-10:00T at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Chase Meadow CV34 6BT. 01926 887780; For 2 - 5s, £4 (book by term). Preschool Fusion: 9am, Reception: 9:30.

LWAD Pre-School Ballet Classes

Kenilworth ScrumKids Classes

9:00-12:30T at Meadow Community Sports Centre, Kenilworth School CV8 2DA. 0845 094 9071; For 2 - 7s, £5 per class (please book). Rugby based sports sessions.

Leamington Spa ELC Fun Days

11:00-16:00TH at Mothercare, Shires Retail Park CV34 6RH. 01926 452917; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Plenty of toys, arts & crafts & dress up.

Shrewley Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas: 9:30-10:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). First lesson free as a trial. Gymnastics Classes: 10:00-10:30T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. Intro to Ballet Classes: 10:30-11:00T; For 5s, (book by term). Free trial available. £28 per term.

9:00-10:00T at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. 01926 887780; For 3 - 5s, £4 (book by term). Ballet class for 3 years +.

at Shrewley Village Hall CV35 7AN. Claire: 07774518949.

Dad’s Aloud Warwick

9:00-12:00TH at Warwick School, Myton Road CV34 6PP. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 6s, £6.50 per session (please book). Rugby classes.

10:00-12:00TH at Westgate Children’s Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). A group for all male carers. Call for dates.

Whitnash LWAD Pre-School Tap & Ballet

9:00-9:30T at St Margaret’s Church Hall, Whitnash Rd CV31 2HB. 01926 887780; For 1 - 4s, £4 (book by term). Check website for class times.

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Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:00-16:30T at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Water Babies

12:30-16:00T at Water Babies, Ridgeway School CV34 5DF. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Baby Ballet Classes: 10:00-10:30T; For 2 - 3s, Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap: 10:30-11:15T; For 4 - 5s. Mini Movers Street Dance Class: 11:1511:45T; For 1 - 3s, (please book).

at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy at Wootton Wawen Village Hall B95 6AY. Krystle: 07791 852891. (Book by term).

10:30-16:00TH at Mothercare, Shires Retail Park CV34 6RH. 01926 452917; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check before attending.

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