Toddle About Warwickshire April - June 2012

Loving life with little ones

April-June 2012

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* Groups & Classes * Special Offers * Fun Articles

* Great Days Out * Competitions * Business Directory

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As usual, we’ve packed this issue full of fun articles, fab discount vouchers and of course, day by day listings of all the regular groups and classes that are running in South Warwickshire for families with little ones. So grab yourself a cuppa and settle down for a good read!

We’re also thrilled to say that our Facebook page is becoming more and more popular. As well as keeping you informed of local baby and toddler news as we hear it, we’re also running a different competition every week. Entering the competitions is quick and simple and we have already given away £100s of prizes to our lucky winners. Visit www.facebook.com/toddleaboutmagazine and ‘like’ our page to be among the first to hear about the next competitions.

Scan the QR code below with your smart phone to go straight to our Facebook page now (free scanning apps can be downloaded from your app store). We look forward to seeing you there soon.

Have a lovely Spring!

Loving life with little ones,

Tim, Ruth & Eloise

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What’s New?

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Mother and Baby Yoga

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Shop About Local Business Reviews

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Reader Recommendations

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Toddle Models

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Pregnancy Page

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Breast or Bottle Debate

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Special Offers

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Mums Making It

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Co-Active Exercise

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Daily Activity Planner

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Toddle About Directory

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A special thank you goes out this edition to Water Babies for the beautiful underwater picture of baby Isabella Howell on the front cover of this issue. Find out how you can get your child on our front cover on page 16. (Water Babies advert on p. 35)

This furry little fella is Charlie!

He’s hiding all over the magazine - why not see if your little one can find him while you read?

8,000 copies of Toddle About are distributed every quarter around Rugby, Leamington, Warwick, Kenilworth & Southam 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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At last! The days are getting longer and lighter and it seems as though it’s put a spring into the step of the bump, baby and toddler world as much as it has the rest of us - there are new classes coming from Sing & Sign, Baby Sensory, Tiddlers Time and Little Splashers, a couple of NCT Nearly New Sales, Easter dance classes, a brand new football show and more!

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Tiddlers Time Baby Signing & Under 5’s Sports Classes

Tiddlers Time classes are a brand new addition to Warwickshire’s baby and toddler world! You can learn to sign with your baby in their baby signing classes and understand if they are hungry, tired or maybe just want a cuddle. You could also try their Under 5’s Sports for an educational class that’s lots of fun! Enjoy time with your child as they build on their sporting skills each week whilst having fun with tennis racquets, cricket bats, obstacle courses, giant parachute and more...!

Contact Sharon on 01788 578990 or 07809 156377 or email: sharonwarley@yahoo.co.uk P.25

Celebrating 10 Years of Early Years Success The University of Warwick was one of the first universities to offer the Early Years Foundation Degree. Since its introduction in 2001, it has given 397 individuals the chance to work or progress their career within nurseries, classrooms and children’s centres - giving them academic achievement and career progression whilst still working.

If you are interested in beginning or developing your career in an early years setting, this is a flexible course that would be well worth looking into.

For more information visit warwick.ac.uk/cll P.40

Free Activity Booklet from Tumble Tots

As part of their new ‘Let The Tumble Tots Games Begin’ campaign, which includes fun, themed sessions for their members, Tumble Tots have produced a fabulous booklet of ideas and exercises for families with pre-school children to enjoy. The activities relate to the three elements of fitness: strength, endurance and flexibility, and the booklets are completely free.

You can pick up a copy from your local Tumble Tots centre or download one from www.tumbletots.com. P.32

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New Baby Sensory Leamington Spa class

Due to popular demand, Baby Sensory is now running two classes on a Tuesday at Dale Street Methodist Church, 10-11am for 0-13months and 11.30-12.30pm for 0-6months.

Baby Sensory classes are an hour long and include 20 minutes of free play in the fantastic exploratory play area, it’s a great time to meet and chat to other mums and try out some new toys including ball pools, baby gyms and soft play. Each week Baby Sensory is different, in fact you could come for an entire year and never do the same class twice.

Classes also run in Stratford and Hatton Park.

Visit www.babysensory.co.uk to find your nearest class or email Gemma at warwickshire@babysensory.co.uk P.36

NCT Rugby Nearly New Sale

Rugby’s next sale is on Sunday, 29th April from 11.30 am until 1 pm at the Benn Hall. The Rugby NCT Nearly New Sale has just been awarded a Gold Standard, meaning it’s one of the best in the UK. Pop along to buy quality used baby equipment, toys, books, clothes and more - or volunteer and help out!

For more information contact Yasmin Robinson on 07532 281180 or email yasmin3112@ymail.com

Little Splashers new classes

Little Splashers are pleased to announce NEW lessons in Stratford for babies from 10 weeks to pre-schoolers of 4 years.

St Gregory’s has a lovely big pool heated to a warm 32 degrees and situated near to the town centre.

You can try Little Splashers out at their TASTER SESSION on Wednesday 18th April 9.30-11.30am.

Sessions cost £6 (funds donated to the school).

Booking necessary: contact Jo: 07968 015292 or email: jo@littlesplashers.co.uk P.31

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New Sing & Sign Class

The original British Baby Signing company is launching a new class at The Unicorn in Warwick.

Sign & Sign help babies communicate before speech.

Tuesday 24th April to 3rd July 2012 09:45am (Stage 1) at The Unicorn, Hardwick Field Lane, Meadow Chase, Warwick, CV34 6LN 11:00am (Stage 1) at The Unicorn, Hardwick Field Lane, Meadow Chase, Warwick, CV34 6LN To book, call Pippa on 01789 415591 Email: pippajenkins@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk P.34

Dandy Development Award Nomination

Dandy Development is delighted to announce its nomination in ‘The 5’s’ Best Local Activity for the Under category in the prestigious ‘What’s stic On 4 Little One’s Awards’. A fanta only born in achievement considering Dandy was !

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Warwick NCT Nearly New Sale Saturday 23rd June, 12:00 - 14:00pm Myton School, Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PJ www.nct.org.uk/branches/warwickshire-central

KNR Jewellery - Drop a Hint To help the man in your life get you a gift you actually want, KNR Fingerprint Jewellery now have a ‘Drop a Hint’ button on their main Fingerprint Jewellery web page so you can drop a hint to hubby at the click of a button! Exclusive to KNR, they also offer ‘SIlver Fingerprint Impression Kits’ for £39 which allow you to make any of their products by post - a great gift idea (includes charm worth £35). www.knrjewellery.co.uk P.11

Paint & Glaze Open Days Thursday 5th April 2012 (1pm - 3pm) -Blooms Rugby Garden Centre, Bourton-on-Dunsmore.

Paint and Glaze will be in the cafe in Blooms Rugby Garden Centre joining in with the fun following the opening of their new soft play area by doing hand and foot prints on pottery.

Relax among the flowers and have a go at pottery painting.

Thursday 12th April 2012 (10.30 - 12.30) Manor Farm Tea Rooms, Catthorpe.

A great venue to do children’s hand and footprints.

Enjoy pottery painting with a slice of cake!

Friday 13th and Saturday 14th April 2012 (10.30 - 12.30) - Rugby Art Gallery and Museum There will be a range of pottery items to paint. No need to book - just pop along and have a go at pottery painting! Lots of room for all ages to paint.

Emma on 01788 560771 www.paintandglaze.co.uk P.22

Dance off those Easter Eggs LoveBallet Dance Company are running their popular Easter Dance Workshops on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th April from 10.30am - 1.30pm at the Grange Hall in Southam. It’s a chance for children 5yrs+ to have lots of fun dancing, acting & performing with a performance to all parents on the last day. £35 for both days.

Call 07711 010404 www.loveballet.co.uk

Club Futsal UK Show 2012

Birmingham Arena, Sat 7th July, 9am-6pm 2012.

The Club Futsal Show is a unique sporting experience a 5-a-side indoor futsal tournament and a sporting industry exhibition to showcase the latest products and innovations within Futsal/Football.

There’s a pre-school area for boys and girls 3 - 5 years - this will include coaching sessions and skills demonstrations tailored to their level.

If you would like to enter your child or a team, tickets cost £8 per person, teams are £70.

Contact: Paul on 07745 565745 www.clubfutsaluk.co.uk P.35

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Mother and Baby Yoga How you really can do yoga with babies! By Belinda Staplehurst

I’ve been teaching mother & baby yoga since 2005 and people still ask “ How can you do yoga with babies?” Very simply, is the answer.

Babies are natural yogis: they know how to move their bodies instinctively to get more comfortable and to strengthen. Babies also know how to breathe in a beautifully relaxed way – have you ever watched your baby’s wonderful belly breathing when asleep?

So what are the benefits of mother and baby yoga?

For mums: yoga helps to manage stress and tiredness, to ease stiffness from the body, to strengthen the body after birth and to enjoy special time with their babies and other new friends in class.

For babies: yoga helps babies to become more relaxed, to develop more strength and coordination, to balance their digestive systems and to enjoy special time with their mums.

The other concern is “My baby won’t behave for an hour and a half!” which is how long the classes last.

The answer is your baby doesn’t need to behave. At any one time during the session some babies will need changing, feeding, cuddling, or will be asleep... all this is normal. During those times you as the mum can still watch the practices so that you can take them home with you (you will also get regular handouts).

A typical mother and baby yoga session Let me describe a ‘typical’ session, bearing in mind that each class is unique! You sit in a circle and share an update on how you and your baby are. Many of the groups become very close and supportive over the weeks so sometimes these discussions may last a while. You then do some stretches and upper body looseners, paying attention to your breathing and posture. You usually have a chance to do some postnatal yoga in different positions such as on all

fours or lying on your back, much of which helps to strengthen the core muscles.

Having relaxed your body and cleared your mind you can then massage your baby in a more relaxed way. This prepares the babies too for the hip sequences - a series of easy movements which can help with releasing wind such as bringing the knees into the chest. Depending on the mood and developmental stage of the babies, you give your baby a range of different movements and sensations – including regular tummy time and gentle rocking. All of this accompanied by words or songs, and the breath.

There is always a relaxation at the end of the sessions. Many of the babies will have worked hard during the yoga so will be ready for a sleep!

To quote some of the mums from recent classes: It remains the only thing we’ve done together that has something in it for both of us, and for us together. I can’t tell you how unique it is.

Julia mother of Rose Barney loved the sessions and it was great to learn some new moves and songs to try at home on our own. I found my muscle tone really developed well during the course, and was especially pleased to find my tummy muscles again!

Laura mother of Barney Belinda’s yoga group provided a wonderful opportunity for Anna and I to focus on each other and to exercise and relax, without worrying about any of the domestic stresses that often accompany the arrival of a new baby. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

Claire mother of Anna

Belinda Staplehurst runs Yogaworks which offers yoga sessions in Leamington Spa for pregnancy and for mothers and babies. She also runs birthing sessions for couples from 32 weeks to learn how to breathe, move and relax for a great labour.

Find out more at www.facebook.com/yogawithbelinda or contact Belinda Email: belinda@yogaworks.me.uk Tel: 07981 769920. See advert on page 17.

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Do you have children under 5 years of age?

We offer a wide range of services to families with children aged 0-5 years, visit us soon.

Cawston Grange Children’s Centre

Scholars Drive, Cawston, Rugby, CV22 7GU. Tel: 01788 817723 Offering services including: • Stay and Play Sessions • Breastfeeding Group • Baby Group with Health Visitor • Childminder/Carer Network • Young Parents Group and much more

Wolston Library and Children’s Centre

Warwick Road, Wolston, CV8 3GX. Tel: 01788 817723 Library telephone number: 02476 542513 Offering services including: • Stay and Play Sessions • Breastfeeding Group • Baby Group with Health Visitor • Childminder/Carer Network

Dunchurch and District Children’s Centre Outreach Services: C/o Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, Scholars Drive, Cawston, Rugby, CV22 7GU. Tel: 01788 817723 Offering outreach services including: • Leamington Hastings Infant School • Bawnmore Community Infant School • Dunchurch Infant School

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Mobile phones are not to be used in the Centres for children’s safety.

Please ask a member of the team should you wish to make a call.

Your suggestions are always very welcome to help us to improve our services. Donations welcome.

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Fab Rings - Photo Books

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BundleBean is a fleece lined waterproof cover that fits snugly on to all buggies, bike seats, rear facing car seats and front style baby carriers.

Little ones love photos, but normal photos aren’t particularly babyfriendly. Fab Rings have been specially designed with this in mind!

These small fabric photobooks have a glossy, wipeable finish making them perfect for sharing with your child, and the three colourful plastic linking rings allow you to take them with you on your travels. Fab Rings cost just £15 (incl. p&p) and are also available as gift vouchers for perfect pressies.

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Zoobilee have a wide range of party bag fillers and prefilled party bags with themes such as pirate, fairy princess, football, girls will be girls. A handy website lets you create your own bags too - however many you want and whatever you want in them.

All their bags are 100% ethical cotton, environmentally friendly and importantly, reusable. The bag shown contains the art and craft essentials - 10 felt tips, 10 pencil crayons and a brilliant mini colouring book for £2.49.

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It also opens out flat for use as a travel picnic rug or play mat making it the ultimate one-stop-shop solution for busy parents on the go!

BundleBean fits all ages and rolls up in to a neat bundle meaning it is always with you when the weather catches you out.

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Cot Snoozeshade

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The new SnoozeShade for Cots and Travel Cots.

This cot shade is compact, practical and easy to use. It is great for staying away from home; whether you are in a hotel, a friend’s spare room or camping!

It helps to reduce the light during daytime naps. In the summer when the evenings and mornings are lighter, it helps to settle little ones to sleep and keep them asleep until a sensible time!

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These lovable, huggable teddy bears are perfect for children of all ages, and a lovely gift for any occasion.

The GUND brand is renowned for it’s high quality, soft and huggable bears different from other bears on the market, each has a name and its own personality!

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Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

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To help celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June, Phoenix cards have brought out some lovely patriotic designs this year.

Cupcakes of all types bearing the Union Jack can be found on wrapping paper, greetings cards, paper chains (remember those?!) and postcards.

It’s probably the only 60th Anniversary of a British monarch that we’re ever going to see, so we say let’s do something special!

Wrapping Paper: £1 per sheet Greetings Cards: £1.50 each Paper Chains: £2.20 for 48 gummed links Postcards: £4 for 10 (with envelopes) Visit to buy: www.phoenix-trading.eu/web/charlotte

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The Rokka and Cornish Fishing Boat is a transforming pretend play toy for children aged one to five years old. It can be a table with two seats, a bridge, tunnel and see-saw, all in a few simple steps.

The Rokka comes with accessories to turn it into a Cornish Fishing Boat with colourful cushions, a mast and sail. Row ashore using four giant wooden spoon paddles that come with the Rokka and Fishing Boat pack.

The Rokka toy and accessories are made from quality natural birch plywood and cotton textiles. Its sturdy construction makes it a robust and safe toy for children to practice climbing, jumping and balancing.

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Winners of the Right Start Best Toy Awards 2011 and shortlisted for the Nursery Awards 2011 this Cornish company’s unique and ingenious pretendplay toy will surprise and delight you and your child for years.

Accessories for a theatre and kitchen are also available to create completely new possibilities for imaginative play. These are sold separately and do not include the main Rokka.

The Rokka and all accessories available online at www.kinderroom.co.uk or in the Kinderroom store at 31a Warwick St, Leamington Spa, CV32 5JX

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At Potterin Craft Studio we specialise in capturing impressions of your child`s hands and feet in clay, silver, ceramics and 3D plaster casts.

We have been in our studio for eight years and have set up Leamington Life Casting, where we capture pregnant bellies, baby`s bottoms and any other part of the body.

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Local Business Reviews

So what are they really like? Bump, baby and toddler businesses reviewed by our readers

KNR Jewellery It was the beginning of March when I realised that Mother’s Day was round the corner. I wanted to get my wife a gift that was personal and impressive enough to convey how much I appreciate her – something a little different. But what?

KNR Jewellery came to the rescue. They create personalised silver jewellery, using the fingerprints or drawings of your children. Now that our eldest is four years old and going to school, I’ve realised that children really do grow up fast, and there are already so many little memories that I’ve already forgotten, I felt that capturing their little fingerprints forever in a piece of jewellery would be a nice way to remember just how small they once were.

I ordered a set of four charms on a key ring – one for each child’s fingerprint, and the fourth for a message which simply read, “We love you mummy”.

There are a lot of other options to choose from too –

CookieTots Classes My two year old daughter Kaila and I attended a CookieTots class in Leamington, a cooking class for children aged 2 – 4.

The classes focus on exploring new tastes, learning about food and having fun. The classes are generally booked in advance, costing £6 for a 45 minute session.

(This includes taking away food made and a recipe card).

The teacher Charlotte was very welcoming and we found it to be a really friendly class.

Each week has a different theme, using seasonal (local if possible) produce. The theme was “Orange” on the week we attended and beautiful Seville oranges were used as part of the recipe.

The class began with a warm up exercise giving the children (and adults!) a chance to imitate mixing and whisking and other food related activities whilst dancing. Then the children put their aprons on and it was down to business!

The children were all given a picture recipe card so they could see what ingredients they would be

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from necklaces and pendants to gorgeous charm bracelets. They also have some great options for men, such as cufflinks and dog tags, which I think would be ideal presents for Father’s Day too (Sunday 17th June if you’re wondering!)

I initially thought I would have to go to a studio to have the children’s prints taken, but KNR Jewellery can even take your prints by post. This was perfect for me – and it was surprising quick and simple to get the fingerprints done.

The finished key ring came back one week later and I’m so impressed – the charms are really lovely and all the more so because our children’s fingerprints are pressed into each one. It’s a beautiful keepsake that we’ll keep and cherish forever.

Written by Tim Freed KNR Jewellery’s impression kits start at just £39 and you can get 10% off when you quote ‘Toddle About’ or use the voucher in our centre pages.

Browse and order from www.knrjewellery.co.uk using. They all enjoyed preparing their creations, mixing and adding the ingredients with the given tools. I thought the brightly coloured whisks the children had for mixing were a great touch.

It took about 25 minutes to put together the recipe of orange ice cream and a tub was provided so that each child could take it home. All the children then sat down in a circle and played some more food related games. Then they all got to taste some “orange” red Leicester cheese and crackers - which went down a treat.

The class was fun and educational. It was clear that Kaila and the other children had got a lot out of it.

Some Mums commented on how their children had been fussy eaters before attending the classes, but how they were now more willing to try new things.

We both really enjoyed the CookieTots class and I would highly recommend it. And, yes, it was a big plus point to not have to do all the tidying up at the end! Written by Sharon Lynn CookieTots classes run in Leamington on Mondays & Wednesdays. Contact Charlotte on 07506 034899 or visit kiddycook.co.uk/leamington-spa for more info.

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Baby Sensory Classes Baby Sensory classes are for babies aged 0-13 months and last for an hour.

Gemma O’Rourke who runs the class is likeable and friendly and both mother and baby feel comfortable around her. When I went to a class it took place in a spacious hall with one big empty mat and another mat filled with ball pool, baby walkers, soft steps numerous toys and even a blow up bed - every child’s dream nursery!

Gemma started the class off by calling all the mums and babies to sit in a circle around the empty mat and sing a song. All throughout the song Gemma would sign the words and show the babies pictures to help them develop their language. The babies gurgled with pleasure and when the song came to an end they were praised and told how well they had done. After singing ‘Wheels on the Bus’, the hand puppets came out and the babies were introduced to Tommy Thumb, Baby Small and Fingers All for a game of ‘Peek a Boo’.

After this fun it was on to some exercise which

consisted of clapping their hands and tapping their feet. This helped to strengthen the babies’ muscles and helped them to get good night’s sleep. The babies that were 5 months or older were then moved onto the other mat while the younger ones took part in some baby massage. The groups were joined together to play for 15 minutes after this while Gemma set out baskets with an assortment of rattles and shakers in them. Both parents and babies made a beautiful racket with them before singing a song showing them where their cheeks, nose and eyes are to further help their development.

Near the end there was a dance activity where mother and baby moved around the room holding colourful long strips of ribbon, which made the babies gleam with happiness. When it came to the last song, ‘Wave Good Bye’ the babies rocked slowly back and forth. They had had an educational and fun-filled time; I would highly recommend it for all young babies. Written by Hayley Sweeney Baby Sensory classes run in Leamington , Warwick and Stratford. Classes cost £60 for a 10-week term.

Call Gemma on 07989 502712 and quote ‘Toddle About’ to get TWO free taster sessions.

Reader Recommendations

We loved these recommendations that were sent in by our readers - as a thank you, each will receive a free children’s book from Priddy Books. Send your recommendations to rec@toddleabout.co.uk!

Editor’s Baby Sensory Classes Choice My 8 month old son Felix and I look forward to Gemma O’Rourke’s Baby Sensory class with anticipation every Thursday at 10.00am.

Gemma is so enthusiastic and animated, the classes are so enjoyable for Felix and for me. Every week we have different developmental activities that are great fun for both of us, including fibre optic light shows, bubbles, bells, musical fun, baby signing, puppet shows, bouncing light balls and much, much more.

Gemma has also given me some great ideas for activities we can do at home, such as treasure baskets full of cheap every day items, that Felix loves much more than his expensive toys!

Our Baby Sensory Classes run at Hatton Village Hall, Thursdays 10.00 - 11.00am

By Eleri & Felix Usher

Medicine Dummy I just had to write and tell everyone about the amazing medicine dummy I recently bought for my 14 month old daughter Sienna Rose. Giving Sienna medicine has become very distressing for both of us lately since being in hospital with her (she suffers from a rare condition called MCADD). It got to the point where I was having to hold her almost upside down and syringe medicine into her mouth. I happened to see the medicine dummy in Boots and thought it was definitely worth a try.

It is a dummy with a small chamber for you fill up with medicine and it has a plunger you can gently push to ensure it has all been sucked out.

I honestly cannot recommend this enough! I only bought it yesterday and I already love it!

It is so easy and stress free, you simply fill with medicine and let your baby suck on it, that’s it! I even gave Sienna medicine whilst she was asleep last night to keep her temp down without waking her! Fantastic! Well worth the £6.99 I paid for it.

Chantal and Sienna Ousbey From Warwick

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Make us smile Well, this Toddle Models competition proved to be the most fun one yet!

We had 45 adorable entries in total and the winners were chosen by you through an online vote on our Facebook page. We received over 2,400 votes and it was a joy to read all the lovely comments people were writing!

Congratulations to our winner Nischal Sabella, who is certainly a handsome young chap - he will be getting some fab ELC toys soon as his mummy has won a £50 shopping voucher, courtesy of Early Learning Centre (at the Shires Retail Park, Leamington Spa)! In our opinion, everyone is a winner though - all the entries were just gorgeous!

You can see all entries on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/toddleaboutmagazine.

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Phoenix & Gabriel Pearce, 18 mths

Fraser Skene, 5 wks

Gwyneth Edwards, 8 m

James White,

Owen Skene, 3

Joseph Varney, 3 mths

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Win Your Child on our Front Cover!

The next Toddle Models competition is sponsored by Chameleon Photography in Leamington Spa. The 1st place winner will get a prize worth £140 - a free professional photo shoot for up to 5 people and your child on the next cover of Toddle About!

You will get a CD of all images from the shoot (print quality), 3 of which will be digitally enhanced.

There are also 3 runners up prizes worth £115 each - these include a free photo shoot plus 50% off a CD of all the images from the shoot.

We will print as many entries as possible in the

next edition of Toddle About and the winners will be decided by YOU through a public vote on our Facebook page. To enter the next Toddle Models competition, please email your favourite pic of your little one (along with their name, age, where you’re from and your phone number) to modelswarks@ toddleabout.co.uk by midnight on Sunday 13th May. We look forward to seeing your pics!

Chameleon Photography: Tel: 01926 887171 www.chameleon-photography.co.uk

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Pregnancy: Feeding Baby Brain

This is just one example of how important it is for you to meet your baby’s nutritional needs as well as your own, throughout pregnancy and beyond.

Three weeks after conception, your baby’s brain begins to form, and continues to develop rapidly throughout your pregnancy. The brain is 60% fat and the two most important components are DHA (an omega-3 fatty acid from fish) and ARA (arachidonic acid, from meat, eggs and dairy). These fats are transferred across the placenta and are also present in human milk; they are accumulated in the brain and retina during foetal and infant development.....

In late pregnancy, the mother needs to eat foods rich in DHA: the placenta takes DHA from her blood

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and concentrates it in the baby’s circulation; the baby’s DHA level is now double his mother’s. If she has low blood levels of DHA, some is also taken from the richest store - her own brain. This may account for the slight shrinkage of women’s brain cells and the poor concentration experienced during late pregnancy. The baby continues to need DHA in his milk up to around 4 months.

Research shows that deficiency of omega-3 fatty acids in pregnancy and beyond is linked to postnatal depression, and to behavioural, learning and visual difficulties in children.

Oily fish is recommended 2-3 times per week, and if you can’t manage this then you should seek professional recommendation of a fish oil supplement with good levels of DHA; vegetarian DHA supplements are available, made from algae.

Sheila Sheppard - NutriBaby DipNT, mBANT, CNHC Director www.nutribaby.co.uk

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The Breast or Bottle Debate

The WHO, UNICEF and other national and international health agencies recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, but in the UK we have very low rates of breastfeeding (4th lowest in Europe). Many mothers choose to bottle feed, however many want to breastfeed but encounter problems that cause them to stop - 90% of mothers who gave up breastfeeding in the first six weeks would have liked to continue for longer.

How you choose to feed your baby is no-one’s decision but your own, yet it seems that whatever you decide there will always be someone ready to judge you for your decision. Mothers who breastfeed often feel self-conscious breastfeeding around others, whilst many bottle feeding mothers feel they are being judged for not breastfeeding! There is much research which has proven that breastfeeding has many health benefits to both baby and mother, yet there are also many practical advantages to bottle feeding.

Everyone has an opinion on this topic so we decided to explore the arguments. We hope you find it interesting!

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Mother and baby bonding

Dads can enjoy feeding baby too

Breastfeeding is a wonderful way for mothers to bond with their baby, as it’s such a close and relaxing time. It is also nature’s way of making sure mum stays near to her baby and that they spend plenty of time in close contact.

It’s free

Breast milk doesn’t cost anything and for mothers who aren’t planning on expressing there’s no need to buy bottles or sterilising equipment either.

It’s easy

Admittedly many people encounter problems in the early days, just like when you’re learning anything new, but once you know what you’re doing it’s much easier than having to wash and sterilise bottles, make up formula, and warm up bottles. Likewise, when baby wakes up at night you can just feed them immediately without having to make up the milk or warm it up.

Easier to get out and about

Breast milk is always on hand wherever you go and always comes out at the perfect temperature. No need to take bottles and formula with you, or to worry about where to warm up milk. In the UK it is legal to feed your baby wherever you like and with a little practise it can be done very discreetly.

Lower risk of orthodontic problems

Breastfeeding contributes to proper jaw alignment because of the different pressures exerted on the jawbones during sucking. Breastfed infants also have fewer cavities because of the nature of the milk and the rinsing action that occurs when feeding.

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Bottle feeding parents can share the feeding duties, meaning that Dad can spend quality time feeding and bonding with baby too. It also means that Dad can share the night feeds, allowing mum some much needed sleep, giving mum more energy to take care of baby in the day time.

What Is Formula?

Formula is generally made from cow’s milk which is modified. The protein and mineral content are reduced and the carbohydrate content is increased, usually by adding sugar. Milk fat is removed and substituted with vegetable, animal or mineral fats.

Vitamins and trace elements are then added.

More freedom

Mothers who bottle feed aren’t tied to their babies like breastfeeding mothers, meaning they can go out and and have a well-earned break, letting Dad, or someone else, care for baby for a while.

You know how much milk your baby has had

You know exactly how much milk your baby has drunk when you’re bottle feeding, and it can be reassuring to know for sure that baby is getting enough milk. This is especially useful if there are worries that baby is not gaining enough weight.

Baby can last longer between feeds

Formula is harder for babies to digest than breast milk, meaning formula fed babies can usually go longer between feeds. This means less time spent feeding in the day and baby may sleep through the night sooner.

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Helps mum relax

No need to feel self conscious in public places

Breastfeeding ensures that mum regularly sits down and has a rest. It also releases hormones that make mum feel relaxed, which lower stress levels and makes it easier to fall back asleep after night feeds.

Helps mum lose weight

Breastfeeding naturally uses up to 500 calories a day, so helps mum get her figure back after pregnancy

Health benefits for the mother

Mothers who breastfeed have been shown to have a reduced risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and osteoporosis later in life.

Protects baby against illnesses

Breast milk is a living product containing antibodies, living cells, enzymes and hormones which boost baby’s immune system. Breastfed babies are less likely to suffer from ear infections, respiratory illness, diarrhoea, vomiting, and constipation. They also have a lower risk of childhood leukaemia, SIDS, diabetes, obesity and allergies later in life.

Changes as baby grows

The composition of breast milk changes with time so has the exact combination of protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and sugars needed for the baby at various stages of his growth.

Better for speech development

Many studies have found that children who were breastfed need speech therapy less often than those who were bottle-fed. Nursing takes 60 times more effort for baby than drinking from a bottle, which encourages facial formation and muscle strength which helps with later speech development.

Higher IQ

Studies have found that children who were breastfed score higher in IQ tests than children who were formula fed, even when mothers’ education and economic backgrounds were taken into account.

It is thought this is because breast milk contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (AA) -long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids that appear to support brain development.

Breastfeeding Myths: There are a LOT of myths surrounding breastfeeding.

Scan in this QR code using your smart phone to find out the most common ones - useful if you want to breastfeed!

Did You Know?

The majority of breastfeeding problems are caused by the baby not latching on properly. (Sore nipples, baby rejecting the breast, insufficient milk).

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Many mothers feel self-conscious breastfeeding in public places, and try to find a private place to feed their baby. Mothers who bottle feed don’t have to worry about this.

Takes less time

In the early days, bottle feeding a baby is usually quicker than breastfeeding.

Doesn’t drain mum’s energy levels

Breastfeeding burns up some of the mother’s energy and this, combined with the relaxing hormones produced when breastfeeding, can make her feel tired.

You can bond with baby whilst bottle feeding

You can have just as good a bond with your baby if you bottle feed, as you can still sit and cuddle them whilst feeding and you can bond with your baby through being a good mother.

Good if breastfeeding feels weird

It is not uncommon for new mums to feel uncomfortable with the idea of breastfeeding.

Their breasts have fulfilled a very different purpose until the birth of their baby and breastfeeding can actually feel like an unnatural thing to do.

Formula contains everything a baby needs

Scientists and medical experts have spent years developing high-quality formula milks that will provide your baby with the nutrition she needs.

Although there are health benefits to breastfeeding, it doesn’t mean your child is doomed if you choose to bottle feed. Millions of adults were formula fed themselves and have turned out just fine!

No mastitis or cracked nipples

Bottle feeding carries no risk of sore or cracked nipples, or mastitis - though bottle feeding mums can experience pain from the pressure build up due to unreleased milk.

Bottle Feeding Information: There is minimal information available on how to bottle feed, such as sterlising and making a bottle of formula. Scan this QR Code to find out how to do it properly.

possible. Many children’s centres offer breastfeeding support, or you can ask your Health Visitor for advice.

Helpline numbers: NCT Breastfeeding Line: 0300 330 0771 La Leche League: 0845 1202918 Babyways (Northants): 07828 169 427

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“There are no traffic jams along the extra mile” Roger Staubach One of the keys to developing a successful business is to always follow up. What does that mean? Well, it can mean many things; when giving out promotional information on your business or service, if you can, take contact details from the person or organisation who is showing interest. Call them within a week of them having that information asking them if you can help with any queries that they may have. When you

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By now you will have experienced the new format and will have your views on it. We are very excited about this change, mainly because it gives businesses (in particular) even more brand property than ever before. Facebook’s main driving developmental goal has always been to encourage engaging content to retain your audience’s attention (and thereby keeping users logging in – 50% of Facebook’s 845+million users log in everyday).

What is Timeline?

It is a much more visually impressive expression of your brand and your business’ milestones and content.

You now have a larger space for branding and attracting “likers”. It literally lays your content out in a Timeline (yes – like we learnt at school), and gives you the option to backtrack business milestones

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No, it doesn’t from a content perspective – but you will need to have your images redesigned, because you will no longer have a side banner or “landing tabs”.

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Co-Active Exercise is the new buzz word that describes exercise that you can do together with your child.

Everyone knows the benefit of taking regular exercise - you feel better, look better and when you get down to it, you live longer!

Exercising with your children can actually start at birth and it is rewarding both in terms of fitness and in the increased bond you will share.

Here are a few Co-Active Exercise activities: Tummy Time: Babies need to spend time on their tummies. It makes them stronger and develops core muscles needed for crawling. Rolling around with you on the floor can be fun – you can do a few core or pelvic floor exercises at the same time. (exercise suggestions at www.pelvic-floor-exercises.org) Swimming: This is such a rewarding and fun activity and can be done from birth (newborns and babies under 3 months need warm pools over 32o). Being completely ‘free’ and unrestricted in the water allows young babies to exercise muscles that would not yet

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Mother and Baby Yoga: Relax and stretch with your baby! Local pregnancy and baby yoga teacher Belinda teaches some great yoga moves like ‘Baby Flying’. Find out more at www.yogaworks.me.uk.

Cycling: Get on your bike with baby on a seat at the back from 6 months. Balance bikes are a great way to get them ‘cycling’ with you before they have mastered the pedals. When they are fast enough on a bike themselves, you can run and they can cycle.

Walking and Running: Pre-walking babies can be in a pushchair whilst you work up a sweat. As they grow up, let them walk – just a short way at first, building to longer walks as they grow up. Look up your local ‘buggy fit’ classes like www.phys-ogue. co.uk or health visitor walks.

Written by Jo Wilson at Little Splashers who runs baby and toddler swimming classes across Warwickshire. See www.littlesplashers.co.uk for more details. See advert on P. 31

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Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ in your area for bumps - 5s and parents

Monday Brownsover Kangas ‘n’ Roos Toddlers Group

09:00-11:00T at Brownsover Community School, Webb Drive CV23 0UP. 01788 547660 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 per person.

Parents Stay & Play Session

09:30-11:00TH at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347 ; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (donation).

Dunchurch Noah’s Ark Parent and Toddler Group 09:15-12:30T at Dunchurch Baptist Church, Coventry Road CV22 6RF. Katie: 01788 842736; 0 - 5s, £1 per family (book).

Easenhall Little Splashers (Easenhall)

09:00-11:00TH at Town Thorns Hydro Pool, Easenhall CV23 0JE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching them to swim

Hillmorton Buggy Walk

09:15-11:00TH at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Buggy walk - in all weather!

Long Lawford Long Lawford Stay & Play

09:15-11:00T at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, The Hut Long Lawford Primary School. 01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (donation).

Newbold Newbold Riverside Stay & Play

Rugby Baptist Church Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Rugby Baptist Church, Regent Place CV21 2JP. Louise: 07891 069786; For 0 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Fun, play, crafts.

Rugby Story Stomp

11:00-11:30T at Rugby Library and Information Centre, Little Elborow Street CV21 3BZ. 01788 533 250; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Bumps & Babes Group

13:30-15:00TH at Claremont Children’s Centre , at St Andrews Benn Primary School CV21 3NX. 01788 579488 ; For bump - 0s, £1 (donation). For bumps & babies under 12 mths

Hillmorton Gems Toddlers

09:00-11:30T at Hillmorton Community Centre Robins Courts CV22 5HQ. 01788 573383; For 0 - 5s. Free toy library from 9:30-10:30

Toddle Time Stay & Play: 09:15-11:00TH Cradle Club: 13:30-15:00T Introducing Solids: 14:00-15:00T 1st Tues at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588; FREE (drop in).

Sunbeams Parent & Toddler Group

09:30-11:30T at Salvation Army, Bennfield Road CV21 2AS. 01788 535436 ; For 0 - 3s, £1 per child (drop in). 50p for siblings over 1yr

Long Lawford Lawford Ladybirds

09:30-11:30T at Long Lawford Methodist Church, School Street CV23 9AT. Anna: 07595 506295; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Toys & activities for 0-4s

Bouncing Babies: 13:30-15:00T Stay & Play: 13:30-15:00T

Friendly Baby Signing Classes:

Learn to sign with your baby to enable them to communicate their needs more effectively and reduce frustration. Age: From 6 months.

Sports for Under 5’s:

Friendly, educational and lots of fun! A programme that builds on children’s sporting skills week by week.

Age: From walking.

12:45-14:15T For 0s, £0.50 (donation). at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554;

Overslade Inner Peace Hatha Yoga (Rugby)

09:40-12:45T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; , £8 per session (please book).

Beginners: 9:40, Improvers: 11:15. Plse call.

Rokeby Outreach Stay & Play (Rokeby)

09:30-11:30T at Rokeby Primary School CV22 5PE. 01788 579488 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation).

Indoor & outdoor play

Rugby Tree House Soft Play

09:00-19:00TH at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851 ; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). 3-storey soft play centre.

Check if open.

Ken Marriott Waterbabies Classes

09:00-17:00T at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre , Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun, innovative & effective swimming classes 09:30-15:30TH at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). 9:30-11:30 & 13:30-15:30

at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, The Hut, Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9A. 01788 568554; For 0s, £0.50 (donation).

Rugby Ken Marriott Waterbabies

09:00-17:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun, innovative & effective swimming classes

Tree House Soft Play

09:00-19:00TH; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). 3-storey soft play centre. Check if open.

Both at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851

Ryton on Dunsmore Stay and Play

Bouncing Babies

In the Water

10:00-11:30T at Rugby Methodist Church, Russelheim Way CV22 7TB. 07773 374883 or 07801 819525; For 0 - 5s, .

Please call Sharon for more info: Tel: 01788 578990 / 07809 156377 Email: sharonwarley@yahoo.co.uk

09:15-11:00T For 3-5s, £0.50 (donation).

Claremont Stay & Play

£1 per family (drop in). Parents meet up & children play safely

Twins or More

13:30-15:00T at Provost Williams C of E Primary School, Sodens Avenue CV8 3FF. 02476 542513; For 0 - 5s, .

Outreach Stay & Play: 09:00-11:00T Childminder’s Network: 09:30-11:30T

Tuesday

Rainbow Tots

at St Andrews Benn Primary School CV21 3NX. 01788 579488 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation).

Bilton Bilton Evangelical Toddler Group

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

Brownsover Community Walks: 09:00-11:00TH Childminder’s Stay & Play: 09:15-11:15TH Health Visitor Clinic: 13:00-14:30TH Bumps and Babies: 13:00-14:30TH

at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; 50p (donation).

Easenhall Little Splashers (Easenhall)

Physical Fun

09:30-11:15T at Rogers Hall, Deerings Road.

01788 811341 or 01788 332960; For 0 - 5s, .

Inner Peace Birthlight Early Postnatal 121 Sessions In Your Home

09:30-12:00T at 121 Sessions in your home.

Leigh: 0794 127 9343; For 0s. By appointment - suitable from birth to 4 months

Homebirth Group

Wolston Tiddlywinks Parent & Toddler Group

10:30-12:00T at The Old School, Main Street CV23 0HS. Diane: 01788 833559 ; For 0 - 3s,

Singing & Signing

Sunbeams Toddler Group

19:30-21:00TH at Friend’s Meeting House, 28, Regent Street CV21 2PN. 0844 243 6253; For bump, FREE (drop in). Next dates: 3rd April, 5th June & 7th August

09:00-11:00TH at Town Thorns Hydro Pool, Easenhall CV23 0JE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching them to swim

Harborough Magna Early Birds Nursery Toddler Group

09:15-11:30T at Rugby Christian Fellowship, 46/48 Cambridge Street CV21 3NQ. Stephanie:01788 544608; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per child (drop in). Inc. a complimentary breakfast

09:15-11:15TH at Wolston Village Hall, Main Street CV8 3HJ; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in). Only closed over xmas. 50p per extra child

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Daily Activity Planner: Rugby Area

Daily Activity Planner

Rugby Area Breastfeeding Group Wolston

Rugby Rhyme Time

Newbold Riverside Stay & Play

Wednesday

Wolston Wolston Rhyme Time

Rugby Ken Marriott Waterbabies Classes

13:00-15:00T at Wolston Library & Children’s Centre, Warwick Road CV8 3GX. 02476 542513; For 0 - 2s, (drop in).

Barby Chatterbox

09:30-11:30T at Barby Village Hall, Barby CV23 8; For 0 - 4s, £1.50.

Bilton Bilton Evangelical Toddler Group

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

Brownsover Teddybears Tots group

09:00-11:00T at Christ Church, Hellvelyn Way CV21 1JF; For 0 - 5s, .

11:00-11:30T at Rugby Library and Information Centre , Little Elborow Street CV21 3BZ. 01788 533 250 ; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

14:00-14:30T at Wolston Library , Warwick Road CV8 3GX. 02476 542 513 ; For 0 - 2s, FREE. Alternate Wednesdays

Thursday Brinklow Baby Talk

10:00-11:45TH at Brinklow United Reformed Church, Broad Street CV23 0LN. 07930 431610 or 07984 405691; For bump - 2s, £1 (donation). Meet other new mums

Brownsover Kangas ‘n’ Roos Toddlers Group

Cawston Lionhearts Toddler Group

09:00-11:00T at Brownsover Community School, Webb Drive CV23 0UP. 01788 547660 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 per person.

Clifton-upon-Dunsmore Clifton Toddler Group

13:30-15:00TH at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (donation).

13:30-15:00TH at St Marks Church, CV22 7GU. 01788 817723; FREE.

09:00-11:00T at Clifton Primary School, Station Road CV23 0BT. Children’s Centre:01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £1. Plenty of activities!

Dunchurch NCT Coffee

10:00-12:00T at Dunchurch Village Hall, Rugby Road CV22 6PN. 0844 2436253; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Wed of mth.

Hillmorton H/Visitor Clinic: 09:30-11:30TH Stay and Play: 13:30-15:00TH

at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588; For 0-4s (drop in).

St George’s Magic Dragon 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). Crafts, singing, toys

Newbold Stay & Play Childminders: 09:15-11:15T Introducing Solids: 10:30-11:30T Stay & Play Non-Walkers: 12:45-14:15T

at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554 ; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (donation).

Rugby Tree House Soft Play

09:00-19:00TH at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851 ; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). 3-storey soft play centre.

Check if open.

Drop in for International Families

09:00-11:00T at St Andrews Benn Primary School CV21 3NX. 01788 579488 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). For international families

Ken Marriott Waterbabies Classes

09:00-17:00T at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre , Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun, innovative & effective swimming classes

St Maries Little Angels

09:15-11:30T at St Marie Catholic Church, Dunchurch Road . Angie: 01788 333271; For bump - 5s, £1 (donation). Drop in for fun

Claremont Stay & Play

09:30-15:00TH at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). 9:30-11:30 & 13:30-15:30

Parents Stay & Play Session

Coventry Water Babies (Brandon)

09:30-12:00T at Brandon Hall Hotel, Main Street Brandon CV8 3FW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes

Dunchurch Noah’s Ark Parent and Toddler Group

09:45-11:30T at Dunchurch Baptist Church, Coventry Road CV22 6RF. Katie: 01788 842736; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book).

Bumps n Babes

10:30-12:00T at Dunchurch Village Hall, Rugby Road CV22 6PN. 0844 2436253; For bump - 0s, £2 (donation). 3rd Thurs of Month

Dunchurch Rhyme Time

14:15-14:45T at Dunchurch Library, The Green CV22 6PA. 01788 811 355; For 0 - 2s, (drop in).

Hillmorton Abbey Tots Group

08:45-10:30T at Abbots Farm Infants School, Abbots Way CV21 4AP. 01788 543093; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Stay and Play: 09:15-11:00TH Young Parents Group: 13:00-14:30T

at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Rugby URC Baby & Toddler Group

13:30-15:00T at Rugby United Reformed Church, 40 Hillmorton Road CV22 5AD. 01788 535201 ; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Toys & activities inc. an under 1s area

Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

19:30-21:00T at St. George’s Church Hall, St. John’s Ave CV22 5HR. Leigh: 0794 127 9343, £8 per session (please book). Gentle Hatha Yoga for beginners or improvers

Long Lawford Walk & Talk

09:15-11:00T at Long Lawford Children’s Centre. 01788 568554 ; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (donation). Refreshments in the hut afterwards

Newbold Little Stars Toddler Group

09:30-11:30T at Newbold Methodist Church, Main St CV21 1HH. 07595 506295; For 0 - 4s.

13:30-15:00T at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554 ; For 3 - 5s, £0.50 (donation).

09:00-17:00T, For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun, innovative & effective swimming classes

Tree House Soft Play

09:00-19:00TH; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). 3-storey soft play centre. Check if open. at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851

Tiny Tots

09:30-11:15T at Tiny Tots, Rugby Methodist Church Centre CV22 7TB. Miriam: 07801802718; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in).

Breastfeeding Support: 12:00-14:00TH H/V Baby Weighing: 13:30-15:00T

at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation).

Little Gems Toddler Group

13:15-14:45T at Rugby Christian Life Centre, Lawford Road CV21 2JE. Debbie: 01788 552227; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per child (drop in).

Craft & messy activity, singing & story.

Wolston Little Stars Wolston

13:30-15:30T at St Margaret’s Church, Church Office CV8 3HJ. 02476 542513; For 0 - 5s.

Friday Brownsover Toddle and Talk: 09:30-11:00T Milk Mates Breastfeeding: 12:00-

14:00Tat Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347 ; For 0 - 2s, £0.50 (donation).

Coventry Little Splashers

10:30-14:30TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching them to swim

Easenhall Little Splashers

09:00-11:00TH at Town Thorns Hydro Pool, Easenhall CV23 0JE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching them to swim

Hillmorton Stay and Play

09:15-11:00TH at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Little Acorns Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Hillmorton Paddox Methodist Church, Dunsmore Avenue CV22 5HD. Miriam: 07801802718; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in).

Long Lawford Long Lawford Stay & Play Non-Walkers 13:30-15:00T at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, Long Lawford Primary School CV23.

01788 568554 ; For 0 - 1s, £0.50 (donation).

Overslade Inner Peace Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga

17:45-21:00T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; For bump, £10. Pregnancy yoga from 14 weeks to birth

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T = Term Time H = Holidays

09:30-11:30T at CRokeby Primary School CV22 5PE. 01788 579488 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation).

Indoor & outdoor play

Saturday 10:30-12:00TH at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; £0.50 (donation). Last Sat of month

Ken Marriott Waterbabies Classes

Coventry Water Babies

Make & Bake: 09:30-11:30T Breastfeeding Cafe: 12:00-14:00T

Daventry Little Kickers

09:00-17:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun, innovative & effective swimming classes at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre , Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851

at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Road CV21 3LU. 01788 579488 ; For 0 - 5s, (donations).

Rugby Rhyme Time

10:00-11:30TH at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588 or 07826 534648 ; For 0 - 4s, FREE. For dads/ male carers with under 5s

Brownsover Boughton Leigh Family Fun Sessions

Rugby Tree House Soft Play

09:00-19:00TH For 1 - 5s, (drop in). 3-storey soft play centre. Check if open.

Rugby Area Hillmorton Saturdads

Overslade Inner Peace Birthlight Yoga for Labour & Birth Sessions with Partners

13:00-16:45T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; For bump, £40 per class (please book).

Pregnancy yoga summary from 32 weeks.

09:30-12:30T at Exhall Grange School, Easter Way, Ash Green CV8 3FW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes

Rugby Ken Marriott Waterbabies Classes 09:00-17:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

09:15-12:00TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Lynne: 01788 899102; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+

Tree House Soft Play

09:00-14:00TH; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). 3-storey soft play centre. Check if open. at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851

11:00-11:30T at Rugby Library and Information Centre , Little Elborow Street CV21 3BZ. 01788 533 250 ; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Dad & Children’s Fun Session

10:00-11:30TH at Claremont Children’s Centre Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). For male carers & children

Introduction to Solids

12:00-13:00T at Hill Street Youth Centre CV21 2NB. 01788 579488; For 0s, £1 (donation). Learn about weaning. Last Fri of mth.

Sunday

Bumps and Early Days Drop In

Easenhall Little Splashers

13:00-15:00TH at Claremont Children’s Centre, CV21 3LU. Rugby NCT: 0844 2436253; FREE (drop in).

For pregnant couples & new babies up to 6mths

09:00-12:00TH at Town Thorns Hydro Pool, Easenhall CV23 0JE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching them to swim

Little Discoveries Art & Crafts

13:30-14:30TH at Rugby Art Gallery & Museum, Little Elborow Street CV21 3BZ. (01788) 533201; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Last Fri of mth.

Arts & Crafts fun.

Rugby Ken Marriott Waterbabies Classes

09:00-17:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Easenhall Little Splashers

Wolston Wolston Story Stomp

09:30-10:00TH at Wolston Library, Warwick Road CV8 3GX. 02476 542 513; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Fri of the month

Tree House Soft Play

09:00-14:00TH; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851

09:00-13:00TH at Town Thorns Hydro Pool, Easenhall CV23 0JE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching them to swim

Daily Activity Planner: Southam & Stratford Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ in your area for bumps - 5s and parents

Monday

Southam Twins & Multiple Group: 10:00-11:30T

Harbury Harbury Toddler Group

09:30-11:15TH at The Wight School (behind the library), CV33 9HW. Jenny: 07826 516300; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per person (drop in). Children under 9m go free. Not bank hols.

Kineton Kineton Parent & Toddler Group

09:30-11:00TH at Kineton Village Hall, Mill Lane CV35 0LA. Ali: 01926 641913; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per person (drop in).

Snitterfield Snitterfield Rag Tag Toddler Group

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

In the Water

Stratford-Upon-Avon Tumble Tots

£1 per family. For twins, runs twice monthly Childminders Pop In: 10:30-12:00TH For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Fortnightly - call for dates Baby Time: 13:15-14:45TH £1 per family. For babies from birth-18 mths at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 814593.

Clown In Around Toddler Group

09:30-12:15TH at Shottery Memorial Hall , Hathaway Lane CV37 9BL. 01926 337800 ; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

Monkey Music

10:00-11:30T at Unit 4A, The Colbalt Centre, Kineton Road CV47 0FD. 01926 810495; For 1 5s, £3 per child (drop in). Inc drink & biscuits

Southam Tots Swimming Lessons

11:30-12:00T at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788 ; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Singing & Signing

Physical Fun

10:00-12:00T at Stratford Leisure Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available

Baby Sensory

10:00-11:00TH at Bishopton Community Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. Gemma: 07989 502712 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book).

Award-winning development class - free trials

Early Pregnancy Antenatal Classes

18:00-20:00T at Birth and Baby Reality, Rother House Medical Centre CV37 6PP. Helen: 01926 731621; For bump, FREE (please book). More info at www.birthandbabyreality.co.uk

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Rokeby Outreach Stay & Play

Daily Activity Planner

Southam & Stratford Region

Tuesday

NCT Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:45T at Methodist Church Annexe, Old Town CV37 6BG. 0844 2436284; For 0 - 3s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Toys, crafts, songs.

Barford Dandy Development Class

10:00-11:45T at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Nikki: 07890 241301; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Talk, Share and Play; Grow in Every Way!

Bishops Itchington Bishops Messy Hour

13:30-14:30T at Run by Southam CC at Early Years Centre, Poplar Road CV47 2RT. 01926 814593; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family.

Bump Info Evening

Stratford-upon-Avon Rhyme Time

11:00-11:30T at Stratford upon Avon Library, Henley Street CV37 6PZ. 01789 292 209 ; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Alternate Tuesdays

Wellesbourne Rhythm Time

09:30-10:40T at Methodist Church Hall, Bridge St CV35 9LR. 01926 886995; For 0 - 3s, £4.15 per class (please book). Inc free baby book or CD. Free taster sessions

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

Shipston on Stour Calypso Kids Music Classes

09:15-12:00TH at Townsend Hall, Sheep Street CV36 4AE. Emmajane: 07890399162; For 0 4s, £3.50 per session (please book). Magical, musical fun for 6 months to 4 years.

Southam Stay & Play: 09:30-11:00T £1 per family NCT Breastfeeding Cafe: 10:30-12:00T

at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 814593; (drop in).

Clown In Around Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Unit 4A, The Colbalt Centre, Kineton Road CV47 0FD. 01926 810495; For 1 - 5s, £3 per child (drop in). Inc drink & biscuits

Southam Tots Swimming Lessons

13:30-14:30T at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788 ; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Harbury Bumps and Bundles

10:30-12:00TH at Tom Hauley Room, Harbury Church CV33 9EY. 01926 611914; For 0s, FREE (drop in). For mums-to-be, mums & dads to meet.

Lighthorne Heath Baby Play: 09:30-11:00T 6-18 mths Bumps to Babies: 09:30-11:00T

Stockton Baby Clinic with Health Visitor for children aged 6 months to 4 years.

at Lighthorne Heath Childrens’ Centre, Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105; £0.50 per family.

Watch as your child’s eyes light up when they meet Calypso the frog.

Feel their excitement as they wait to see what’s in the lily pad today!

Ratley Ratley Toddler Group

14:00-15:00T at Ratley Village Hall , Grange Close OX15 6DP. 01926 691105; For 0 - 5s, .

Southam NCT Bumps and Babies

09:45-11:15TH at St Wulstans Hall, Wood Street CV47 1PP. 0844 243 0008; For bump - 0s, £1. Support & chat group

To book your free taster class contact Emmajane on 078903 99162 Email: hello@calypsokids.co.uk Classes in Shipston on Stour.

www.calypsokids.co.uk

Southam Tots Swimming Lessons

10:00-11:00T at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788 ; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Southam Library Rhyme Time

11:00-11:30T at Southam Library & Information Centre, High Street CV47 0HB. 01926 812523; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of mth

Clown In Around Toddler Group

13:30-15:00T at Unit 4A, The Colbalt Centre, Kineton Road CV47 0FD. 01926 810495; For 1 5s, £3 per child (drop in). Inc drink & biscuits

Childminders Pop In and Play

13:30-15:00TH at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 814593; For 0 5s, (drop in). Fortnightly - call for dates

Stockton Play Time

09:30-11:00T at Early Years Hub, Church Street CV47 8JG. 01926 814953 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. Smaller, quieter session

Stratford-Upon-Avon Go 4 Goals

17:30-18:30T at Welcombe Hills School, Blue Cap Road CV37 6TQ. Jason: 07747 562469; For 4 - 11s. Football coaching classes for little & big ones

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

09:00-10:30T at Early Years Hub, Church Street CV47 8JG. 01926 814593; For 0-1s, FREE. mthly

Magical, Musical Fun

09:45-12:00T at Our Lady of Peace Church, Church Lane CV37 9HQ. 01789 415591 ; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech

Wednesday Bishops Itchington Baby Clinic with H/V

13:30-14:45T at Early Years Centre. 01926 814593; For 0 - 1s. 1st & 3rd Wed of mth

Fenny Compton Fenny Compton Tots and Toddler 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 Parent & Toddler Group

09:30-11:00TH at Kineton Village Hall, Mill Lane CV35 0LA. Ali: 01926 641913 ; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per person (drop in).

Lighthorne Heath Tots’ Time

09:30-11:00T at Lighthorne Heath Childrens’ Centre , Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105 ; For 1 - 5s, £0.50 per family.

Fortnightly sessions from 2nd May (18m+)

Long Itchington Long Itchington Baby & Toddler Group

09:30-11:00T at Long Itchington Primary School, CV47 9QP. Nikki: 01926 810592; For 0 5s, £1.50 (drop in). Tea/coffee, crafts & songs

Priors Marston Priors Marston Toddlers

09:30-11:30T at The Priors Hall, CV47. ; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Very relaxed group - toys, crafts & singing

Stratford-upon-Avon Little Splashers

09:30-11:30TH at St Gregory’s RC School, Avenue Road CV37 6UZ. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Fun lessons teaching them to swim

Stratford Story Stomp

11:00-11:30TH at Stratford Library, 12 Henley Street CV37 6PZ. 01789 292209; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 4th week of the month

Wellesbourne Wellesbourne Story Stomp

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

Thursday Alveston Monkey Music

09:45-14:15T 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 & play!

Lighthorne Heath Tots & Tiddlers

09:30-11:00T at Lighthorne Heath Village Hall, Leam Road CV33. 01926 691105 ; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Not on in August

Breastfeeding Cafe (Lighthorne Heath)

10:00-12:00T at Lighthorne Heath Village Hall, Leam Road CV33. 01926 691105 ; For 0 - 2s, £0.50 per family. Fortnightly starting 27th April

Napton Baby Sign with Music & Movement

13:30-14:45T at Victory Club, Dog Lane CV47 8LT. 01926 814593; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in). With Dandy Development. 50p per extra child

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Southam & Stratford Region

T = Term Time H = Holidays

10:00-11:15T at The Grange Hall, Coventry Road CV47 1QA. Anne: 07876 518770; For 0 4s, £3.50 per session (please book). Fun music classes - call for a free trial

Cong. Church Parent & Toddler Group

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).

Southam Tots Swimming Lessons

13:30-14:30T at Southam Leisure Centre, CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 0 - 5s, (book).

Creative Kids

15:30-16:30T at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 814593; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family.

Stratford-upon-Avon Rhythm Time

09:30-12:00T at St Peter’s Mission, Manor Rd CV37 7EA. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Inc free baby book or CD. Free taster sessions

Friday

Shipston on Stour Calypso Kids Music Classes

10:00-11:00TH at Townsend Hall, Sheep Street CV36 4AE. Emmajane: 07890399162; For 0 4s, £3.50 per session (please book). Magical, musical fun for 6 months to 4 years.

Southam Messy Play

09:30-11:00T at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 814593; For 0 5s, £1 per family. Get messy & no cleaning up!

Southam Tots Swimming

11:30-15:00T at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788 ; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Stockton Toddlersaurs

10:00-11:30TH at Stockton Village Hall, Napton Road CV47 8JX. Emma: 01926 814687 ; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per person (drop in). 50p per extra person

Stratford-upon-Avon Rhythm Time

09:30-12:00T at St Peter’s Mission, Manor Rd CV37 7EA. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Inc free baby book or CD. Free taster sessions

Lighthorne Heath Friday Fun

09:30-11:00T at Lighthorne Heath Village Hall.

01926 691105; For 1 - 5s, £0.50 per family.

Fortnightly starting 27th April

Saturday Alveston Monkey Music

09:45-11:45T at Alveston Malt House, The Rookery CV37 7QP. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available

Bishops Itchington Together Time

10:00-11:30T at Southam & District Children’s Centre , Early Years Centre CV47 2RT . 01926 814953 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. Fortnightly

Daventry Little Kickers

09:15-12:00TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Lynne: 01788 899102; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+

Southam LWAD Pre-School Dance Classes

09:00-09:45T at The Graham Adams Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 887780; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Dance class for pre-school children from 18m

Wellesbourne Wellesbourne Rhyme Time

10:00-10:30TH at Wellesbourne Library, Kineton Road CV35 9NF. 01789 840528; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Alternate Fridays

Daily Activity Planner: Leamington, Warwick & Kenilworth Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ in your area for bumps - 5s and parents

Monday

Tiddlywinks

10:00-11:30T at St Paul’s Church Hall, Leicester Street CV32 4TE. 01926 427149; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in). New visitors always welcome

Coventry Little Splashers (Baginton Fields) 12:00-13:45TH at Baginton Fields School, Sedgemoor Rd CV3 4EA. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching them to swim

CookieTots

10:30-11:15T at Leamington Spa Baptist Church, Chandos Street CV32 4RN. Charlotte: 07506 034899; For 2 - 4s, £6 per session (please book). Music & games based around cooking for 2-4s

Yogaworks Mother & Baby Yoga

12:00-13:30T at Stonemonkey Yoga Studio and Cafe, 22 Binswood St CV32 5RN. 07981 769920 ; For 0s, (please book). Stretch, tone & relax while baby has fun

Cubbington Musical abc

10:00-12:00T at Cubbington Village Hall, Broadway CV32 7JX. Anne: 07876 518770 ; For 0 - 5s, £4 per session (please book). Music classes for 0-5s. Call for a free trial

Kenilworth Spring Playgroup Toddler Grp

09:30-11:45T at Kenilworth Youth & Comunity Centre , (in the Large Community Room) CV8 1QJ. Jackie: 01926 864443; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Tea and toast.

Pre-School Dance Classes: 13:3014:15T Dance classes for under 5s.

Baby Ballet Class: 14:15-14:45T

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07503 906468 musictogetherkenilworth.co.uk

17:00-18:00TH at Meadowhall Sports Hall, Kenilworth School CV8 2DA. Paul: 07745 565745; For 2 - 5s, £5 per class (please book).

Futsal football classes for kids 2.5yrs+

Early Learning Centre Playtime

10:00-12:00TH at Early Learning Centre in Mothercare, Shires Retail Park CV34 6RH. 01926 452917; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Play with ELC toys and meet other mums

Yogaworks Pregnancy Yoga Classes

09:30-11:30T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Inc free baby book or CD. Free taster sessions

In the Water

music together.

Fun ballet class for children 2-3 yrs at LWAD, The Polish Centre, 54 High St CV31 1LW. 01926 887780; (please book).

Yogaworks Pregnancy Yoga

Club Futsal Football Classes

Leamington Spa Rhythm Time

beautiful

10:00-11:30T at Stonemonkey Yoga Studio and Cafe, 22 Binswood St CV32 5RN. 07981 769920 ; For bump, (please book). Prepare yourself for the birth of your baby

Singing & Signing

Physical Fun

18:30-20:00T at The Space Upstairs, North Hall CV31 3SY. 07981 769920 ; For bump, (please book). Prepare yourself for the birth of your baby

Early Pregnancy Antenatal Classes

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

NCT Netball

20:00-21:00T at North Leamington School, outside courts CV32 6RD. netball.nctwarks@ gmail.com; For bump - 5s, £3 (drop in). Just a bit of fun - everyone welcome!

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Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth Leamington Spa (Heathcote) Sing & Sign Baby Signing

Little Fishes Baby and Toddler Group

09:45-12:00T at Sing & Sign Baby Signing, Busy Bees Nursery CV34 6AD. 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech

10:00-11:30T at St Paul’s Church, Friar Street CV34 6HA. ; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Contact Liz to check location

Monkey Music

Leamington Spa (Lillington) Monkey Music

13:45-15:00T at St Mary Immaculate, West Street CV34 6AB. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available

CookieTots

15:00-16:00T at St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre, Banbury Road CV34 4QY. Paul: 07745 565745; For 2 - 5s, £5 per class (please book).

Football classes for children aged 2 yrs+

09:45-11:45T at The Octagon St Mary Magdalenes, Lillington CV32 7RH. Claire: 01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Complimentary trial classes available 14:00-14:45T at The Octagon, Lillington CV32 7RH. Charlotte: 07506 034899; For 2 - 4s, £6 per class (please book). Music & games based around cooking for 2-4s

Warwick Creative Stay & Play

Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

Baginton Baginton Parent and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Baginton Village Hall , Frances Road CV8 3AB. Vicky: 024 7630 6869 ; For 0 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p for babies, £1 for siblings over 12mths

Kenilworth Mini Messy Play: 10:00-11:30T 8 - 20mths Cradle Club: 10:00-11:30T For bump - 0s

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

Music Together Classes

Classes: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at Overslade Community Centre, St. George’s Church Hall Tel: 0794 127 9343 | innerpeaceyoga@hotmail.co.uk Hatha, Pregnancy & Postnatal Yoga classes & workshops

09:30-11:00TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701 ; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Wellie walk at 10am in the park

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

09:45-12:00T at St Mary Immaculate Parish Hall, 45 West St CV34 6AB. Pippa: 01789 415591 ; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech

Tiddlers Mother and Baby Group

Club Futsal Football Classes

Tuesday

10:00-12:00T at Castle Hill Baptist Church , Castle Hill CV34 4EX. Liz: 01926 400368 ; For bump - 1s, £0.50 per session (drop in). Tiddlers in the Park in summer holidays

Warwick (Emscote) Little Saints

09:30-11:00T at All Saints Church, Vicarage Green CV34 5NJ. 01926 492073 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation). Activities & sing-song session

Warwick (Hatton Park) Rhythm Time

09:30-12:00T at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Inc free baby book or CD. Free taster sessions

Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

17:00-18:15T at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance classes for 2.5 yrs+

10:00-10:45TH at Kenilworth Methodist Church Hall CV8 1LQ. 07503 906468; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Make beautiful music together.

Free trial.

Water Babies

10:00-13:00T at Thorns Primary School, Blackthorn Road CV8 2DS. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes

Rhythm Time

10:15-12:00T at Youth and Community Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Inc free baby book or CD. Free taster sessions

Leamington Spa Baby Sensory

10:00-12:30TH at Dale Street Methodist Church, Dale Street CV32 5HL. Gemma: 07989 502712; £6 per session (please book). 10:00: 0-13mths; 11:30: 0-6mths. Free trials.

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Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth

T = Term Time H = Holidays 10:00-11:30T at St Paul’s Church Hall, Leicester Street CV32 4TE. 01926 427149; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in). All welcome

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). Childfriendly trails around the museum

Whitnash Little Windmills Toddler Group

Emscote Toddler Group

09:30-11:00T at All Saints Contact Centre, All Saints Church CV34 5NJ. Kate: 01926 403503; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Open most of the year - check holiday dates

10:00-12:00T at Leamington Football club, Harbury Lane CV33 9QB. 01926 311474; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Meet new friends

Whitnash Rhyme Time

Fun music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Call Sue on 01926 886995

Little Splashers

12:30-15:00TH at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Fun lessons teaching them to swim

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

09:45-12:00T at The Unicorn, Hardwick Field Lne CV34 6LN. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 2s, £5.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Help your baby to communicate before speech

Leamington Spa (Lillington) Rhythm Time

Tiddlers Mother and Baby Group

19:30-21:00T at Angel Hotel, CV32 4NZ. bumps.nctwarks@gmail.com; For bump, FREE (drop in). Meet other expectant parents

09:30-11:30T at The Octagon St Mary Magdalene Church, Vicarage Rd off Cubbington Rd CV32 7RH. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Inc free baby book or CD. Free taster sessions

Radford Semele Radford Rascals Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at Radford Semele Baptist Church, Lewis Road CV31 1UQ; For 0 - 5s, .

New members always welcome!

Warwick Tiny Talkers Stay & Play: 09:30-11:30TH

Develop communication skills Tiny Treasures: 12:45-14:30TH 0 - 18mths at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; FREE (drop in).

Baby Clinic & Busy Babies Group

13:30-15:00TH at Whitnash Children’s Centre, Nursery Lane CV31 2PW. 01926 315586; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

Baby weighing & fun group

www.rhythmtime.net

NCT Bumps Evening Group

11:15-11:45T at Whitnash Library, Franklin Road CV31 2JH. 01926 421 464; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Every 3rd Tues of the month

Wednesday Coventry Tumble Tots

10:00-12:00T at Castle Hill Baptist Church , Castle Hill CV34 4EX. Liz: 01926 400368 ; For bump - 1s, £0.50 per session (drop in).

Tiddlers in the Park in summer holidays

09:30-13:45TH at Christ Church, Frankpledge Rd CV3 5GT. 01926 337800 ; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

Warwick Story Stomp

11:00-11:30TH at Warwick Library, Shire Hall CV34 4SA. 01926 412189; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly

Kenilworth Stay & Play: 9:00, 10:15 & 13:45T £2 Drop-in Clinic: 10:00-11:30T fortnightly Baby Music: 12:00-13:00T £2

South Warwickshire Home Birth Group 19:00-21:00T at The Quaker Centre, 39 High Street CV34 4AX. Diane: 07771 586095; For bump, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of Month, alternate months

at Kenilworth Children’s Centre & Nursery School , Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 853394.

Musical abc

09:30-12:15T at Kenilworth Wardens, Glasshouse Lane CV8 2AL. Anne: 07876 518770 ; For 0 - 5s, £4 per session (please book). Fun music classe - call for a free trial

Warwick (Heathcote) Tumble Tots (Warwick)

09:30-13:45TH at Warwick Gates Community Hall , Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. 01926 337800 ; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book).

Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

Swimming courses for babies and toddlers Fun and exciting lessons that teach your baby to swim Lessons for 0-4 yrs, weekdays and weekends Warm private pools in Rugby, Coventry, Leamington & Stratford Small and friendly classes Experienced Instructors We follow a structured and progressive program, where you will learn above and below the water techniques and vital safety skills

NEW Stratford Classes For more information please contact Jo on 07968 015292 or email jo@littlesplashers.co.uk or visit www.littlesplashers.co.uk In the Water

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Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth Childminders Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30T H/V Drop in Clinic: 10:00-11:30T Twins and More: 10:00-11:30T Fortnightly Let’s Get Physical: 13:30-15:00T For 2 - 5s at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Rd CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; (drop in). £1

Arty Tots

10:30-11:30T at Arty Tots, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum CV32 4AA. 01926 742700 ; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Every 1st Wed of the month

Health Visitor Drop In Clinic

10:00-11:30TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701 ; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Wed of month

St Nicholas Toddler Group

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

Little Crackers Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Crackley Hall School , Coventry Road CV8 2FT. 01926 514444 ; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Jack and Jill Baptist Toddler Group

10:00-11:30TH at Baptist Church Hall, Gerrard Street CV34 4HD. Sue: 01926 499561 ; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Closed on April 4th and June 6th 2012

NCT Breastfeeding Drop In

10:30-11:30T alernates weekly between Kenilworth Children’s Centre Bertie Road CV8 1JP (01926 853394) and St John’s Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. (01926 856397); For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Help from qualified counsellors (fortnightly)

Breastfeeding Group

10:30-12:00TH at Westgate Children’s Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. ; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Leamington Spa Rhythm Time

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

09:30-12:00T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Inc free baby book or CD. Free taster sessions

NCT Weekly Walk

LWAD Danceaway Class

14:00-15:30T at Ryton Pools Offchurch Parkway Draycote Water - all the local parks. Venue changes each week. weeklywalks.nctwarks@gmail.com; For bump - 5s, FREE. Meet other parents & enjoy a nice walk

10:30-11:00T at The Polish Centre, 54 High St CV31 1LW. 01926 887780; For 1 - 3s, (please book). Fun dance and movement class for 18mths - 3 yrs

Haddie’s Trails

The Yummy Mummy’s Club

Nappuccino

Thursday

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

10:30-17:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Childfriendly trails around the museum 10:30-12:00TH at The Cotton Nappy Company Shop, 41 Russell Street CV32 5QB. Anna: 01926 430000; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). Coffee morning/demo of modern cloth nappies

Burton Green Burton Green Parent & 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

Baby Massage Therapy

10:30-11:30T at Holy Trinity Church Hall , Beauchamp Ave CV32 5RG. Angela: 01926 338784; For 0s, £6 per session (please book). Suitable for babies 4 weeks - 6 months

Coventry Warwickshire Attached Parents Group

LWAD Pre-School Dance Classes

13:00-15:00TH at Earlsdon Community Library, Earlsdon Avenue North CV5 6FZ. Janet: 07519 665692; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

For Attachment/natural parenting families.

13:30-14:15T at The Polish Centre, 54 High St CV31 1LW. 01926 887780; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

CookieTots

13:30-14:15T at Leamington Spa Baptist Church, Chandos Street CV32 4RN. Charlotte: 07506 034899; For 2 - 4s, £6 per session (please book). Music & games based around cooking for 2-4s

Tiny Stars

13:30-15:00T at Leamington Spa Baptist Church, Chandos Street CV32 4RN. 01926 336650 ; For 0 - 2s, £1 (drop in). Welcoming group - lovely atmosphere

Yogaworks Pregnancy Yoga

19:30-21:00T at The Space Upstairs, North Hall CV31 3SY. 07981 769920 ; For bump, (please book). Prepare yourself for the birth of your baby

Offchurch Dandy Development Class

09:45-10:30T at Offchurch Village Hall, School Hill CV33 9AL. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (drop in). Talk, Share and Play; Grow in Every Way!

Warwick Stay & Play: 09:30-11:00TH Babies: 13:00-14:30TH 0-18m

at The GAP Community Centre, Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. 01926 492701; FREE (drop in).

Kenilworth Buggy Breakfast: 09:00-10:00T Story Time: 11:00-11:45T For 2 - 3s

at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. Drop in for breakfast & play

Tumble Tots

09:30-12:15TH at Castle Farm Sports Hall , Fishponds Rd CV8 1EY. 01926 337800 ; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

Monkey Music

09:45-11:45T at Kenilworth Youth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Complimentary trial classes available

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Danceaway

Pre-School Dance continued

Wednesday 10:30-11:00am, The Polish Centre, Leamington Spa CV31 1LW This class introduces toddlers to dance in a really creative way using stories to music, simple props and musical instruments.

Westbury Centre, Shires Retail Park Saturday 10-10:30am please book in advance Warwick Gates Community Centre Saturday 9-9:30am

Polish Centre, Leamington Spa Monday 1:30-2:15pm Monday 2:15-2:45pm For children 18 months to NEW Baby Ballet ages 2-3yrs 3 years with their carers.

Wednesday 1:30-2:15pm Monday 2:15-2:45pm Pre-School Dance NEW Twirling Toddlers Graham Adams Centre, Southam Thursday mornings, ring for details Saturday 9:00-9:45am Woodloes Primary School SYDNI Centre, Sydenham Saturday 9-9:30am Saturday 12:30-1:00pm NEW Baby Bounce ages 2-3yrs Telephone 01926 887780

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Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth 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.

Aqua Tums - Aqua Yoga for Pregnancy

12:00-12:45TH at Chesford Grange, CV8 2LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For bump, (please book).

Pre- and Postnatal aqua yoga

NCT & St Mark’s Kaleidoscope

14:00-15:30T 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

Leamington Spa (Lillington) Little Splashers

Little Splashers

13:30-15:00TH at Castel Froma, Lillington Road CV32 6LL. Jo:07968015292; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching them to swim

Leamington Spa Little Splashers

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

50p extra child. Toys, crafts & songs

Yogaworks Mother & Baby Yoga

09:30 & 11:00T at Warwick Library & Information Centre, Shire Hall CV34 4SA. 01926 412 189 ; For 0 - 2s, FREE. Fortnightly

12:00-14:00TH at Chesford Grange, CV8 2LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Fun lessons teaching them to swim

09:30-12:00TH at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching them to swim 10:00-13:30T at Stonemonkey Yoga Studio and Cafe, 22 Binswood St CV32 5RN. 07981 769920 ; For 0s, (please book). Stretch, tone & relax while baby has fun

Haddie’s Trails

13:30-20:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Childfriendly trails around the museum

Monkey Music

13:45-15:45T at Dale St. Church Centre, Dale Street CV32 5HL. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available

Leek Wootton Leek Wootton Toddler Group

Whitnash Stay & Play

13:30-15:00TH at Whitnash Children’s Centre, Nursery Lane CV31 2PW. 01926 315586; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Woodloes Park Woodies Toddler Group

09:30-11:00T at Woodloes Community Centre, Deansway CV34 5DF. Liz: 07981 606163; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Toys, craft, songs

Friday

Warwick Warwick Rhyme Time

Kenilworth Cradle Club: 10:00-11:30T For 0s Movers & Crawlers: 13:30-14:45T 0-1s

Dandy Development Classes

Stay & Play

10:00-12:00T at Warwick Girls Marching Band Headquarters, Hampton Road CV34 6JP. Nikki - 07890 241301 ; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book). Talk,Share and Play; Grow in Every Way!

Warwick (Emscote) Rhythm Time

09:30-12:30T at All Saints Church Hall, All Saints Rd CV34 5NJ. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Inc free baby book or CD. Free taster sessions

Warwick (Hatton Park) Baby Sensory

10:00-11:00TH at Barcheston Drive, CV35 7TR. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0s, (please book).

Award-winning development class - free trials

at Kenilworth Children’s Centre & Nursery School, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 853394 ; For 0s, £2 per family (drop in).

10:00-11:30T at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Kenilworth Methodist Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Kenilworth Methodist Church, Priory Rd CV8 1LQ . Helen: 07728 351321; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Inc. drink & biscuit for carer & child

Leamington Spa Rhythm Time

09:30-12:00T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Inc free baby book or CD. Free taster sessions

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Boys & Girls aged 3 - 15 yrs

Come and join the fun and learn to play the game!

Our classes help to improve children’s football ability, social skills, physical well-being, self esteem and confidence.

rth School, Kenilworth, Classes are in Meadowhall Kenilwo St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre, Monday 5pm-6pm (3-12years) and rs). Book your space today!

Warwick, Monday 3pm-4pm (2-6yea New classes starting soon in Northampton & Leamington Spa. To book call Paul: 07745 565745 Email: clubfutsal@mail.com www.clubfutsaluk.co.uk check website for details.

Soccer camps and tournaments –

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Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth Emmanuel Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Heath Terrace CV32 5LY. Anna: 01926 424584; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). For mums who live in & around the area

Dandy Development Class

10:00-12:00T at St Paul’s Church , Leicester Street CV32 4TE. Nikki - 07890 241301 ; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book). Talk,Share and Play; Grow in Every Way!

Les Rainettes (French Speaking Group) 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

Leamington Spa Rhyme Time

10:30-11:00T at Leamington Spa Library & Information Centre, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742 721 ; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

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

11:45-17:00TH at St Marks Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 337800 ; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

Go 4 Goals

17:45-18:45T at Trinity Catholic School, Guys Cliffe Ave CV32 6NB. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Football coaching classes for little & big ones

Leamington Spa (Heathcote) Sing & Sign Baby Signing

09:45-12:00T at Sing & Sign Baby Signing, Busy Bees Nursery CV34 6AD. 01789 415591 ; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech

Leamington Spa (Lillington) The Ups of Downs Group

12:00-14:00T at Lillington Primary School, Cubbington Road CV327AG. Alex: 01926 632709; For 0 - 5s with Down Syndrome

Warwick Sing & Sign Baby Signing

09:45-12:00T at St Mary Immaculate Parish Hall, 45 West St CV34 6AB. Pippa: 01789 415591 ; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech

Toy Library: 10:00-12:00TH

£3 p/yr membership & free toys hire

Musical Stay & Play: 13:30-15:00TH

Alternating weeks for 0-15m & 15mths+ at Warwick Children’s Centre CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Parents & Babies Swim Session

11:30-12:30T at St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 3s, (drop in). Child under 4 Swim Free

Whitnash Namaste Play Together

09:30-11:30TH at Whitnash Children’s Centre, Nursery Lane CV31 2PW. 01926 315586; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Group for Asian families

Baby Massage Therapy The tender touch of Baby Massage Therapy is a lovely skill to learn, giving you and your baby time to enjoy one another.

Gentle movements and nursery rhymes are incorporated into the massage to enhance the special early interactions between you and your baby which encourage early social development.

The massage sequence includes simple reflexology and yoga techniques to help both you and your baby to sooth and relax. This can also help you develop your own strategies to manage conditions such as colic, constipation, teething, skin conditions and sleep.

Suitable for babies aged from 4 weeks to 6 months, Baby Massage Therapy is a 5 week course of one hour weekly group sessions.

Individual, one-to-one sessions can also be arranged.

The class is on a Wednesday morning 10.30 - 11.30am at the Holy Trinity Church Hall, Leamington Spa. £6.00 per session, or £25.00 for the 5 week course.

For more information please call 01926 338784. Please phone to book.

Email: angela.lovegrove@virgin.net

Saturday Kenilworth St John’s Dads Group

10:00-11:30T at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (donation). Monthly group: meet other dads with your kids

Music Together Classes

10:00-11:45TH at Music Together , Kenilworth Methodist Church Hall CV8 1LQ. 07503 906468; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Make beautiful music together. Free trial.

Leamington Spa Go 4 Goals

09:00-12:30T at Trinity Catholic School, Guys Cliffe Ave CV32 6NB. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Football coaching classes for little & big ones

Little Splashers

09:30-13:30TH at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching them to swim

LWAD Pre-School Dance Classes

10:00-10:30T at Westbury Centre, Shires Retail Park CV31 3JE. 01926 887780; For 0 5s, (please book). Dance class for pre-school children

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

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Award-winning baby development classes for babies from birth to 13 months Light Shows Singing, signing, music Puppet Shows Bubbles, bells and so much more Free no obligation taster sessions available – see how good it really is!

Please contact: Gemma O’Rourke to find your nearest class.

Tel: 07989 502712 Email: warwickshire@babysensory.co.uk

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13:00-15:00T at Art Cart Family Fun Sessions, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum CV32 4AA. 01926 742700 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Every last Sat of the month

Emscote Pre-School A sessional pre-school in Warwick for children aged 2 3/4 to 5 years

Leamington Spa (Sydenham) LWAD Pre-School Dance Classes

12:30-13:00T at SYDNI Centre, Cottage Square CV31 1PT. 01926 887780; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Dance class for pre-school children

Warwick Dads Aloud

10:00-12:00TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 5s. Fortnighty group for dads & their children

Warwick (Heathcote) LWAD Pre-School Dance Classes

Caring, Sharing, Fun & Learning for Happy, Confident Children.

09:00-09:30T at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. 01926 887780; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Dance class for pre-school children

Warwick (Woodloes) LWAD Baby Bounce Class

09:00-09:30T at Woodloes Primary School, Deansway CV34 5DF. 01926 887780; For 2 - 3s, (please book). Fun dance class for children 2-3 yrs

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10:30-13:30T at The Space Upstairs, North Hall CV31 3SY. 07981 769920 ; For bump, £40 per session (please book). For couples from 32 weeks+ pregnant.

Haddie’s Trails

All Saints Road, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 5NH

11:00-16:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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