Hello &
welcome
to the summer edition of Toddle About!
All the seasons have their plus points, but there’s no beating summer. Long days, warm sunshine, paddling pools and holidays… Joy! We hope this issue of Toddle About will help you get the most out of it. Summer can be a funny time for young families as a lot of the usual groups and classes stop over the holidays. But never fear! There are still plenty of things going on - look for the H in the Daily Activity Planner to see which sessions are running over the holidays. We still recommend calling before you turn up though – things can change at short notice, especially in the holidays. We also have a great make-your-own kite activity and plenty of ideas for days out in our What’s New and Summer Events sections. And don’t forget the discounts in our centre pages! We have some exclusive offers for you, such as 2 for 1 at Warwick Castle. If you like your free stuff, we’re still offering a FREE photoshoot and 12x10” print with PixiFoto to every person who subscribes (for FREE) to the Toddle About magazine. Sign up online at www.toddlebout.co.uk/subscribe.
Contents What’s New?
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Summer Activities
9-10
Shop About
12-14
Toddle Models
17-19
Meningitis Signs
20
Heading to School
21
Controversy Corner
23-24
Summer Crafts
25
Special Offers
26-28
Mike the Knight
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Lastly, we’d love to hear your thoughts on this issue’s Controversy Corner feature on Gender Neutral Parenting. Please pop along to the Toddle About Blog at www.toddleabout.co.uk/blog where you will find the full article online, along with the chance to share your comments. We’ll see you there!
Daily Activity Planner 34-49
Loving life with little ones,
Directory
Tim and Ruth
Flat Head Syndrome
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Mums Making It
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Daily Activity Planner
Southam & Stratford Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk
Baby Signing Classes in Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa and Warwick NEW: Babes Class from BIRTH to 6 months – builds the framework for communicating with your baby and prepares for Stage 1. Understand babies needs, thoughts and ideas – reduce frustration for you and your baby! Award winning classes running locally since 2006. Learn to sign through music, rhymes and fun! Email pippajenkins@singandsign.co.uk or call 01789 415591. FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE.
Find us online at www.singandsign.co.uk and www.facebook.com/singandsignsouthwarks 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 - call for dates.
Ettington Cheeky Chimps
10:00-11:30T at Ettington Community Centre, Rogers Lane CV37 7SX. 01789 740919; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in).
Harbury Bumps and Bundles
10:30-12:00TH at Tom Hauley Room, Harbury Church CV33 9EY. 01926 611914; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Group for mumsto-be, mums & dads to meet.
Lighthorne Heath Stay & Play 0 - 5 yrs
9:30-11:00T at Lighthorne Heath Childrens’ Centre, Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).
Lower Quinton Quinton Tots & Tiddlers
9:45-11:30T at Quinton & Admington Village Hall, The Close CV37 8SE. 01789 721424; For 0 - 4s, £1.60 p/child (drop in).
Shipston-on-Stour Badger Valley Children’s Centre
Bumps & Babes: 9:30-11:30TH; For bump - 1s. Expectant mums & babies. Health Visitor Clinic: 9:30-11:30TH Toy Library: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Other times available: call centre.
at Badger Valley CC, Tilemans Ln, CV36 4HP. 01608 664771. FREE (drop in).
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Southam Love Ballet Dance Company
Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre
Active Antz: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £3.75 per child. 1 hr Bouncy castle & soft play. Mini Dribblers: 13:30-14:30TH; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child.
Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: 16:0016:30TH; For 3 - 4s, Fun introduction to ballet. Pre-Syllabus Ballet: 16:30-17:15TH; For 5s Boys Street Dance: 16:30-17:15TH; For 3 - 5s, £3.50 per class. Lively, fun and energetic class.
at Stratford Leisure Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826. (book by term).
NCT Southam Monthly Meeting
18:00-19:00T at Croft School, Loxley Rd CV37 7RL. Jason: 07747 562469; For 4 - 5s. Football coaching class for little & big ones.
Stratford-upon-Avon The Croft Parent & Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at Methodist Church, Old Town CV37 6BG. For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Tea, coffee, toys, books and songs.
at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773. (book by term). Free trials available.
20:00-22:00TH at NCT Southam Monthly Meeting, Held at Various locations. For bump - 0s, FREE. Please check website.
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.
Cradle Club
9:30-11:00TH at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Sensory activities and singing.
Babes & Tots
13:30-15:30TH at Clopton and District Children’s Centre @ Ken Kennett Centre, Justins Avenue CV37 0DA. 01789 414016; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of mth.
Baby Weigh and Play with Breastfeeding Support
13:30-15:30TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0s, £0.50 (donation). Runs 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month.
Go 4 Goals Football Classes
NCT Your Baby & Toddler Group
Stratford-upon-Avon Rhyme Time
11:00-11:30T at Stratford upon Avon Library, Henley Street CV37 6PZ. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Wednesday Alcester Alcester Library Rhyme Time
10:30-11:00TH at Alcester Library, Priory Road B49 5DZ. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Alcester Children’s Centre
Cradle Club: 13:00-15:00T; For 0s, £0.50 (donation). For 0 - crawling. Babes & Tots Healthcare: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Baby weighing & advive.
at Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093.
The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case!
Southam & Stratford Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk
Daily Activity Planner
Fenny Compton Fenny Compton Tots Group
10:00-12:00T at Fenny Compton Village Hall, Memorial Road. Amy: 01295 770749; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). First session free.
Kineton Kineton Baby & Toddler Group
Priors Marston Priors Marston Toddlers
KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays
Stratford-upon-Avon NCT Your Bumps and Babies
The Croft Parent & Toddler Group
Adult & Child Swimming Lessons: 9:3010:30TH; For 0 - 3s Pre-school Swim Lessons: 9:30-10:30TH; 3-5s
at Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 663332. FREE (drop in).
13:30-14:30T at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Call for times & bookings before attending.
9:45-11:15T at Our Lady of Peace Church, Shottery CV37 9HQ. For bump - 0s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Tea, coffee & play.
9:30-11:30T at The Priors Hall CV47. For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Very relaxed group - toys, crafts & singing.
Introduction to solid food: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 1s. 3rd Wed of mth. Breastfeeding Group: 13:00-14:30T
at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773. (Please book).
Southam Tots Swimming Lessons
9:30-11:00T at Long Itchington Primary School, Stockton Road CV47 9QP. Nikki: 01926 810592; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). Tea/coffee, crafts, healthy snacks & songs.
Badger Valley Children’s Centre
Mini Movers: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s. A really fun, lively musical dance class. Boogie & Bounce Classes: 13:30-14:30T; For 18m - 5s. Dance & movement classes.
10:30-12:00TH at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Rd CV47 0LY. 0844 243 0008; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Long Itchington Long Itchington Toddler Group
at Shipston Leisure, Darlingscote Rd CV36 4DY. 01608 662354, (book by term).
Stratford Children’s Centre
NCT Breastfeeding Support Group
9:30-11:00T at Kineton Village Hall, Mill Lane CV35 0LA. Jennifer: 01926 641013; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per person (drop in). Entry is £1 per adult & 50p per child.
Shipston-on-Stour Shipston Leisure Centre
Southam Love Ballet Dance Company
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.
Early Weeks Clinic & Breastfeeding Support: 9:30-10:30TH; For 0s, £0.50 (donation). Runs 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Messy Play: 13:30-15:00H; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). On 27/08/2014.
at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624.
Little Splashers Swimming Classes
9:30-11:30T at St Gregory’s RC School, Avenue Road CV37 6UZ. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
Turtle Tots Baby Swimming
12:30-15:30T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Rd CV37 7NF. Marie: 07814 376149; For 0 - 2s, (book by 10-week term). 30-min classes from Pregnancy to playground.
Baby Sensory
14:00-16:45TH 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). Award-winning class for 0 - 13m. Free trials.
Thursday
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).
Monkey Music
9:30-12:15T at Rosebird Community Hall, Shipston Road CV37 8LU. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.
In the Water
Music & Singing
Alcester Music & Movement
10:00-11:30TH at Alcester Children’s Centre at, Church House B49 5AL. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).
Physical Fun
Arts & Crafts
Pregnancy
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Southam & Stratford Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk
Alveston Monkey Music
9:45-14:15T at Alveston Malt House, The Rookery CV37 7QP. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.
Bishops Itchington Bishops Itchington Toddler Group
10:00-11:30TH at Memorial Hall, Fisher Road CV47 2RE. Helen: 01926 614241; For 0 - 3s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Play, play and more play!
Lighthorne Heath Tots & Tiddlers
9:30-11:00T at Lighthorne Heath Children’s Centre, Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Community run toddler group in creche area.
Shipston-on-Stour Baby Clinic
11:00-12:30TH at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Meon Medical Centre CV37 8TA. 01608 663332; FREE (drop in). 3rd & 4th Thurs of the mth, call for dates.
Stay and Play
13:00-14:00TH at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608664771; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Thurs. Call centre for dates.
Southam Southam Parent & Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at Graham Adams Centre, St. James Road CV47 0QB. Marian: 01926 814483; 0 - 3s, £0.80 per person (drop in).
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Southam Tots Swimming Lessons
13:30-15:00T at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Call for times & bookings before attending.
Love Ballet Dance Company
Funky Dance Classes: 16:00-16:30TH; For 3 5s. A lively, fun and energetic class. Gymnastics Classes: 16:30-17:00TH; For 3 - 5s, Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more.
at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773. (book by term).
Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre
Active Antz: 10:15-12:15TH; For 0 - 4s, £3.75 (book). 1 hr soft play sessions. Mini Gymnastics: 13:30-14:30TH; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 (book). Mini Bouncers: 13:30-14:30TH; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 (book). Trampolining & soft play.
at Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.
Wellesbourne Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
Stratford-upon-Avon Clopton & District Children’s Centre
9:45-12:00T at Wellesbourne Children’s Centre, Wellesbourne Library, Kineton Road CV35 9NF. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.
at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Justins Avenue CV37 0DA. 01789 414016.
Alcester Stay & Play
Stay and Play: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Fun activities, snacks, singing. Sports Morning / Bug Hunt: 10:00-11:30H; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Sports Morning 24/07 & Bug Hunt 31/07.
Speech & Language Drop-In
10:30-12:00TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 1 - 5s, £0.50 (donation). Starts 9th Jan then 1st Thurs of the mth.
Waterbabies for all under 5yrs
Friday 10:00-11:30T at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Donations Welcome.
Harbury Dandy Development Class
9:00-11:00T at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £4.10 per child (drop in). Pay as you go.
14:00-14:45T at Harbury Village Hall, South Parade CV33 9JE. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!
Turtle Tots Baby Swimming
Shipston-on-Stour Shipston Leisure Centre
12:00-13:30T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Rd CV37 7NF. Marie: 07814 376149; For 0 - 2s, (book by 10-week term). 30-min classes from Pregnancy to playground.
Baby Swim Lessons: 9:30-10:00TH; For 0 - 3s. Pre-school Swim Lessons: 9:30-10:30TH; 3-5s
at Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354, (book by term).
The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case!
Southam & Stratford Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk
Daily Activity Planner
Badger Valley Children’s Centre
Rhythm Time: Quality Music Classes
LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap
Toy Library: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Other times available, call centre. Speech and Language Drop In: 14:00-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Last Fri of mth.
9:30-11:30T at St Peter’s Mission, Manor Rd CV37 7EA. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials.
9:00-11:15T at The Graham Adams Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 887780; For 3 - 4s, £4 (book by term). Sat am ballet & tap,check for times/ages.
Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
Southam Love Ballet Dance Company
9:45-12:00T at The Family Village, Stratford Garden Centre CV37 8LW. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term).
Stratford-upon-Avon Kids Run Free Race Event
at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664771.
Mini Movers: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, A really fun, lively musical dance class. Little Tappers Dance Classes: 16:45-17:15TH; For 3 - 5s. Fun introduction to tap dancing.
Little Splashers Swimming Classes
at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773. (please book).
Southam Tots Swimming Lessons
11:30-15:00T at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Call for times & bookings before attending.
Sunday
Shipston-on-Stour Shipston Leisure Centre
Henley in Arden Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy
at Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354, (book by term).
at Wootten Wawen Village Hall, Alcester Rd B95 6AY. Krystle: 07791 852891.
Dad & Me
Stratford-upon-Avon Caterpillar Corner Craft Day
Baby Swim Lessons: 11:00-12:00TH; 0 - 3s. Pre-school Swim Lessons: 8:30-12:00TH; 3-5s
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 Wesley Baby and Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664771; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). 3rd Sat of the mth - call centre for dates.
9:30-11:30T at New Room, Stratford Methodist Church CV37 6BG. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in).
10:00-11:30H at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Session on 01/08/2014.
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Little Splashers Swimming Classes
16:00-18:00T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Jo:07968015292; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
Saturday
Stockton Stockton Toddlersaurs
Healthy Eating
9:45-11:15T at St Gregory’s RC School, Avenue Road CV37 6UZ. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
8:45-10:30TH at Shottery Fields CV37 9QH. 07711 349 592; For 0 - 5s, FREE (book). 1st Sat of mth. Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk.
Southam Musical Theatre
9:00-10:30T at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 4 - 5s, (please book). Singing, Acting & Dancing!
In the Water
Music & Singing
Baby Ballet: 10:00-10:30T; For 2 - 4s, Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap: 10:30-11:15T; 4-5s.
11:00-15:00T at Bearley Village Hall, Snitterfield Rd CV37 0SR. Lou: 07817649472; For 0 - 5s, £7.50 per family (please book). Sunday 17th August 2014.
Little Splashers Swimming Classes
13:00-15:00T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Jo:07968015292; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
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Arts & Crafts
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Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Aqua Babies Swimming Lillingtots 9:30-11:15T at Lillington Free Lessons
11:30-12:30T at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Swimming lessons for little ones.
Church Hall (side entrance), Cubbington Road CV32 7AL. Joanne: 07920 569112; For 0 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Extra siblings 25p.
The Yummy Mummy’s Club
Little Splashers Swimming Classes
14:00-15:30T at St Pauls Church Hall, Friars St CV34 6HD. Jayne: 0773 8294082; For bump - 0s, (please book). Friendly group of mums-to-be and new mums.
9:30-12:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
NCT Weekly Walk
Octotots Toddler Group
14:00-15:30TH at Venue for walk changes each week. weeklywalks. nctwarks@gmail.com; For bump - 5s, FREE. Meet other parents & enjoy a nice walk.
10:30-12:00T at Lillington Parish Church (St Mary Magdalene’s), Vicarage Road CV32 7RH. 01926 470449; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Chat, bible stories, songs & toys.
Water Babies
15:30-17:00T at Round Oak, Brittain Lane CV34 6DX. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Soft Touch Baby Massage
11:30-12:45TH at Soft Touch Baby Massage at, St Mark’s Church CV32 6DL. Joanna: 07712 045296; For 0s. Oil, handouts and refreshments provided.
Aqua Tums - Yoga for Pregnancy
Monkey Music
13:30-16:45T at Dale St. Church Centre, Dale Street CV32 5HL. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.
18:15-19:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Stratford Road CV34 6RE. Dawn: 07769 706067; For bump, (please book). Pre- and Postnatal aqua yoga.
Haddie’s Trails
Thursday
13:30-20:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Child-friendly trails round museum.
Barford Little Splashers Swimming Classes
13:00-15:00TH at The Glebe Hotel CV35 8BS. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (book by 10-week term). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
NCT & St Mark’s Kaleidoscope
14:00-15:30TH at St Marks Church Rooms, Rugby Road CV32 6DL. Alex: 0844 243 6314; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Chat, play & free breastfeeding support.
Burton Green Burton Green Toddler Group
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, welcoming group with lots of toys.
Coventry Coventry & Warwickshire Attached Parents Group
13:00-14:30TH at Earlsdon Community Library, Earlsdon Avenue North CV5 6FZ. Janet: 07519 665692; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For A/P families. On 1st Thurs of month.
Kenilworth Little Splashers Swimming Classes
9:00-11:00T at Chesford Grange CV8 2LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
St John’s Toddlers
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). Refreshments provided, all welcome.
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Antenatal Pilates
Childminders Stay & Play
10:00-11:30T at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call 1st to check running.
Monkey Music
10:00-12:00T at Kenilworth Youth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.
Leamington Spa Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes
9:30-11:30T at Lillington Community Centre, 3 Mason Avenue CV32 7QE. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 4m - 5s, £3 per class (please book).
19:00-20:00TH at The Well Centre, 2a Union Road CV32 5LT. 01926 334062; For bump, £8.50 per session (please book). Suitable throughout pregnancy.
Baby Zone
10:00-12:00TH at Kingsway Childrens Centre, Baker Avenue CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 1s, (donation). 0-not yet walking. Call centre for hol times.
Leek Wootton Leek Wootton Baby, Toddler & Preschool Group
10:00-11:30T at The Village Hall, Warwick Road CV35 7RB. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in). Toys, crafts, outdoor play & songs.
Warwick Warwick Rhyme Time
9:30-11:30T at Warwick Library & Information Centre, Shire Hall CV34 4SA. 01926 412 189; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly, starts 9:30 & 11:00.
The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case!
Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk 9:30-16:00TH at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. Jennifer: 07837 697535; For 1 - 5s, £7 per session (book by 5-week term). A new adventure every week! 1 hour sessions.
10:00-11:30TH at St Johns
Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road Fun music classes for babies, toddlers CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; For 0 - 5s, and pre-schoolers. Call Sue on 01926 886995 £1 per family (drop in). Call 1st to
Baby Sensory Classes
10:00-11:00TH 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.
Dandy Development
10:00-12:00TH at The Open Door Cafe, 3 Slade Hill CV35 8SA. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 1s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music & sensory fun!
Arty Splats
10:00-11:45TH at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6DR. Jo: 07792372962; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Sensory fun with arts and crafts!
Kenilworth Methodist Church Toddler Group
9:15-11:15TH at Whitnash Childrens Centre at, Clemens Street Cafe CV31 2DP. 01926 332022; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Enjoy a coffee & chat with your little ones.
Woodloes Park Stay and Play @ Woodloes
9:00-11:00TH at Woodloes Community Centre, Deansway CV34 5DF. 01926 492701; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Check group is on before attending.
Friday 9:30-13:00T at Chase Meadow Community Hall CV34 6BT. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.
11:30-13:00T at LA Fitness Warwick, Welton Road CV34 5PZ. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Little Splashers Swimming Classes
16:00-17:00T at Round Oak School, Brittain Lane CV34 6DX. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
Coventry Twirling Toddlers Gymnastics
9:30-11:30T at Phoenix AIkido Centre, 149 Broad Lane CV5 7AP. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). For tots who like to tumble!
In the Water
Music & Singing
10:00-11:30T at Kenilworth Methodist Church, Priory Rd CV8 1LQ. For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Inc. drink & biscuit for carer & child.
Bumpz and Babez
12:00-14:00T at Run by: St Johns Children’s Centre, The Kenilworth Centre CV8 1QJ. 01926 856397; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). For under 25’s. Call 1st to check running.
Leamington Spa Weston-under-Wetherley Toddlers 9:30-11:15T at Weston Village Hall, Sabin Drive CV33 9GA. Annabel: 07855 832925; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in).
Chase Meadow Monkey Music
Water Babies
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www.rhythmtime.net
Whitnash Coffee Morning Drop In
Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes
9:30-12:00T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.
Toddler Sense Classes
9:45-16:30T at Dale Street Methodist Church, Dale Street CV32 5HL. Jennifer: 07837 697535; For 1 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 5-week term). Classes start at 9:45,11,2:15 & 3:30pm.
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Toddler Sense Classes
Daily Activity Planner
Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Les Rainettes (French Twirling Toddlers Dance Speaking Group) Classes
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.
9:30-13:00T 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.
Dandy Development
10:00-12:00H at St Marks Church, Rugby Road CV32 6DD. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!
A total mind and body preparation for childbirth & beyond dawn@aquatums.co.uk | 07769 706067
Dandy Development Class
10:00-13:00T at St Paul’s Church, Leicester Street CV32 4TE. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!
Baby Sensory
10:00-11:00TH at St Patrick’s Irish Club, Riverside, Adelaide Rd CV32 5AH. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Starts Sept 2013! For 0-13mths. Free trials.
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 & stories.
Love Ballet Mini Movers Class
10:00-11:00TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Rd CV31 1JW. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (drop in). Pay as You Go class - really fun & lively.
Soft Touch Baby Massage
10:15-13:15TH at Soft Touch Baby Massage at, The Cotton Nappy Company CV32 5QB. Joanna: 07712 045296; For 0s, £7.80 per session (book by 5-week term). Classes: 10.15-11.30am and 12-1.15pm.
Haddie’s Trails
10:30-17:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Child-friendly trails around the museum.
Tumble Tots
11:45-17:00T at St Marks Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Laura: 01926 856 313; For 6m - 7s, £6 per session (please book). Structured play for kids 6m-7yrs. Free taster.
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.
www.aquatums.co.uk Warwick Children’s Centre
Toy Library: 10:00-14:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 4 p/yr membership & free toy hire. Musical Stay & Play: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Alternate wks: 0-15m / 15m-5yrs. Call centre.
at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701.
Aqua Babies Swimming Lessons
11:30-12:30T at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Swimming lessons for little ones.
Whitnash Coffee Morning Drop In
9:15-11:15TH at Whitnash Childrens Centre at, Clemens Street Cafe CV31 2DP. 01926 332022; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Enjoy a coffee & chat with your little ones.
Whitnash Rhyme Time
11:15-11:45T at Whitnash Library & Information Centre, Franklin Road CV31 2JH. 01926 421 464; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly - plse call for dates.
Saturday Barford Love Ballet Dance Company
Prima Ballerinas & Little Tappers: 9:1510:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun introduction to ballet & tap. Funky Dance Classes: 10:00-10:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Livel & fun class with dance routines. Gymnastics Classes: 10:30-11:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more.
at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Lorraine: 07921 853773.
Go 4 Goals Football Classes
9:00-12:30T at North Leamington School, Sandy Lane CV32 6RD. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Football coaching class for little & big ones.
Little Rascals Dance & Movement Classes
9:15-11:30T at Jaykays Dance Company, St. Paul’s Church Hall CV32 4TE. 07738 954258; For 1 - 4s, (book by term). 9:15-10,20mths-3yrs. 10 & 10.45,3-4yrs.
Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes
9:30-13:00T at The SYDNI Centre, Cottage Square CV31 1PT. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.
Jaykays Dance Company
Little Rascals Dance & Movement: 9:009:45T; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Dance & Movement,Ballet,Tap,Tricks & Tumbles. Preparatory Ballet IDTA Syllabus Work: 9:4510:15T; For 4 - 5s, (book by term). Preparatory Tap IDTA Syllabus Work: 10:1510:45T; For 4 - 5s, (book by term). Baby Stage - Street Dance,Freestyle & Disco: 10:45-11:30T; For 4 - 5s, (book by term). Street Dance, Freestyle & Disco.
at Jaykays Dance Company, The Brunswick Healthy Living Centre CV31 3BD. 07738 954258.
Haddie’s Trails
10:30-16:00TH at Mothercare, Shires Retail Park CV34 6RH. 01926 452917; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Plenty of toys,arts & crafts & dress up.
Warwick Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
July-Sept 2014 Toddle About
8:45-10:30TH at Newbold Comyn leisure centre near the clubhouse CV32 4EW. 07711 349 592; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). 1st Sat of mth. Enter at kidsrunfree. co.uk.
Coventry 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.
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Leamington Spa Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days
Little Splashers Swimming Classes
Little Rascals Dance & Movement
9:45-12:00T at St Mary Immaculate Parish Hall, 45 West St CV34 6AB. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.
10:00-11:30TH at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). 2nd Sat of month.Call 1st to check running.
10:30-17:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Child-friendly trails around the museum.
11:00-13:00TH at The Glebe Hotel CV35 8BS. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (book by 10-week term). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
14:00-14:45T at Jaykays Dance Company, St. Paul’s Church Hall CV32 4TE. 07738 954258; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Dance & Movement,Ballet,Tap,Tricks & Tumbles.
Kenilworth Saturdads
ELC Fun Days
Baby Freestyle Dance Class
11:30-12:30T at Jaykays Dance Company, St. Paul’s Church Hall CV32 4TE. 07738 954258; For 4 - 5s, (book by term).
The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case!