Toddle About S. Warwickshire April-June 2018 by Toddle About Magazine

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At last! Spring has arrived, and Toddle About is here to help you to make the most of the warmer weather and longer days.

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Easter Activities

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The Power of Sorry

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

Key to each area:

Rugby

Leamington

Southam/Stratford

Belle (pictured) is the addition to the Rhino family at Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens. She is the fifth White Rhino to be born at the start in life was different to her Burford collection but s-off ’ policy any other. The animal team have a ‘hand absolutely when vene inter only and with newborns to her leg necessary - sadly Belle had an injury nt veterinary soon after birth which needed urge ed. Successful -rear hand be to attention, so she had re-introduced treatment means she has now been too! to her mum so you can now meet her www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk. P.6

Due to popular demand, Gymboree Play & Music will be going back on the road again, bringing their hugely popular fun-packed, animated and educational Music Programme to The Gap Community Centre in Warwick and Henry’s Castle Play Barn in Stratford, with classes suitable for 4 months to 2½ years. Learn musical elements such as rhythm, beat and tempo through a world of exciting genres, laying a solid foundation for your little one's development. Book today by calling 07881 89268 6 or email warwick@gymboreeclasses.co.uk. www.gymboreeclasses.com. P.40

Dandy arrives in Chase Meadow

At mum2mum markets, families can book a stall and sell their nearly-new baby/children's goods such as cots, prams, toys, books and clothes, keeping 100% of their takings. With over 20 stalls full of bargains for new and expectant mums to browse, entry is just £2 (children are free). Get a 2 for1 voucher on their website. • Coventry: Sun 3 June, 2-4pm. Massey Ferguson Club, Coventry, CV5 7NL • Kenilworth: Sun 29 April & 1 July, 2-4pm. Kenilworth High School, Leyes Lane, CV8 2DA • Rugby: Sat 12 May & 7 July, 2-4pm. Avon Valley School, Newbold road, CV21 1EH • Southam: Sun 22 April, 2.30pm. Grange Hall, Coventry Rd, CV47 1QA • Stratford: Sun 20 May & 15 July, 10.30am. Stratford School, Alcester Rd, CV37 9DH • Warwick: Sun 17 June, 2.30pm. Chase Meadow Community Centre, CV34 6BT For more info visit www.mum2mummarket.co.uk. For Southam, Stratford & Warwick, email warks@mum2mummarket.co.uk. For Coventry, Kenilworth and Rugby, email jenny@mum2mummarket.co.uk.

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Dandy Development, the award-winning combination of baby sign, music and sensory fun is launching new classes at Busy Bees nursery, right next door to Chase Meadow Community Centre, Warwick. Join Dandy this summer term to help your baby communicate before speech, incre ase eye contact and IQ, build new pathways in the brain , develop a sense of rhythm, make new friends and have lots of fun! Classes also held in Rugb y, Barford, Burton Green, Whitnash and Leamingto n. Visit dandydevelopment.co.uk for more information and to book a trial session. P.9

ns New Rugrats & Halfpints Centre Ope Rugrats

The ever popular and Halfpints in Banbury is now opening a second location in Cirencester. The company which specialises in sensory and soft play from old Magicland site, the the over g takin now is birth rshire. The centre, ceste Glou in re largest play cent de a sensory which will open end of March, will inclu e, go karts, fram ler todd rate sepa a 3s, r unde area for , visit more out find To . trampolines and lots more P.14 . s.com fpint dhal atsan .rugr www

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ScrumKids is Franchising

ScrumKids is very excited to announce that they are now offering franchises in their very successful mini rugby classes! If you love the idea of running your own business coaching fun rugby skills to kids aged 2- 7, get in touch. The family-owned business has already struck partnerships as far north as Cumbria and far south as Exeter but there is still lots of room for you on the map. This is a great oppo rtunity to earn money doing something you love, with support every step of the way. For more information, contact rugby@scrumk ids.co.uk. P.28

Enjoy a (Baby) Sensory Spring

The Spring Term of Baby Sensory will feature some new and exciting sessions like Superheroes week and a special Sensathon where they raise money for Tommy's classes are Charity. The multi-award winning y provide ideas The . birth specifically designed from time, movement, my tum , sage mas , play tive for crea ways that can be and music in simple, practical classes are packed easily repeated at home. The nds, smells, sights, sou of ety vari le edib with an incr more - plus you'll and ing sing textures, music, dance, s twice. Contact never experience the same clas abysensory.co.uk e@b shir wick war 07989 502712 or P.33 . .com or visit www.babysensory

Phonics Frieze For Your Nursery Wall

Making a welcome return to Toddle About, the Wildlife Phonics Frieze from Oaktree Designs is the go-to resource for parents who want to give their little ones a gentle head start on the road to reading. Their web site includes a new video showing the fantastic progress of Sam, featured in their adve rt (p.11). The price is very reasonable for the quality of this product, which will not only delight your children but also help you to understand bette r how phonics works. More details or to purc hase, call 07590 850731 or visit oaktreedesign s.co.uk.

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The SHINE research group at the UCL Institute of Education is recruiting families for a research study on how children’s individual characteristics, such as temperament, affect how they respond to parental rewards and discipline. Participating ive a £10 shopping voucher and rece will families on seminar can attend a free parenting informati g challenging providing information on managin se contact child behaviour. If interested, plea email Celine by phone 07939 028986 or mation, infor more For c.uk. ucl.a oa@ celine.chh m/home. ite.co .wixs hlab searc visit https://shinere

YogaBellies Celebrates Its 10th Birthda y

Yogabellies was created for women who wanted to practise and experience the many benefits of yoga, without it seeming too ‘mystical’ or unattainable, whilst also wholly embracing the feminine. Their class es are designed specifically for women and there is a session to cover every life stage, inclu ding Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, as well as classes to help with symptoms of PMS and men opause. To find out more, email silvia@yogabe llies.co.uk or text/call 07397 754329. www.yogabellies.co.uk. P.13

Silent Nights and Happy Days

Launching in April 2018, Baby Tranquilo are bringing brand new, informal and friendly classes to Leamington that will support and guide your little one to sleep through the night. With a firm belief that every child is different, they work with you to create a plan that works for you and your baby. Run by qualified and experienced sleep consultants, classes include baby massage, sensory play, stories, song and rhymes, and you will learn a variety of sleep techniques. For more info, contact Jenny on 07725 094123 or jennybrown05@gmail.com. P.36 April-June 2018 Toddle About Warwickshire 5

Celebrate your New Arrival Personal, Flexible, Non-Religious Humanist Naming Ceremonies

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MAKE THE MOST OF THE EASTER HOLIDAYS WITH THESE GREAT DAYS OUT

SHAKE OFF THOSE WINTRY BLUES AND ENJOY THE SPRING SUNSHINE WITH THESE FUN ACTIVITIES!

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Thurs 30th March Sun 15th April, 10am - 4pm Collect a trail leaflet from the Visitor Centre and follow the clues that lead to the missing Easter Bunny. £2 per child. Drop-In. Prize for every entry.

Fri 30th March Mon 2nd April, 11am - 4pm Join in the Easter celebrations with a treasure hunt, face painting and Easter crafts in the gallery. Free, drop in and join in. Suitable for the whole family. Royal Pump Rooms, The Parade, Leamington Spa, CV32 4AA Tel: 01926 742700 www.warwickdc.gov.uk/ royalpumprooms/events/

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Join Foundry Wood for lots of Easter activities; Easter egg hunt, make an Easter gift, craft activity or sow seeds and watch them grow at home. Tea, coffee, cordial & homemade cakes available.

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Fri 30th March Mon 2nd April, 11am-5pm Calling all valiant adventurers! Join in this Easter weekend on a hunt for legendary dragon eggs. Set off on a quest to crack the clues, meeting characters from the past along the way, then claim your chocolate reward. The quest costs £1 per child.

Fri 30th March Mon 2nd April, 10am - 4pm

RYTON POOLS COUNTRY PARK

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Bring your favourite teddy out for an Easter adventure, to do some fantastic fun sensory activities. Then build a special den in the children’s wood. Suitable for children aged 3 yrs+ must be accompanied by an adult. Don’t forget to bring your teddy! £3.50 per child. Booking essential. Tel: 024 7630 5592 The Visitors Centre, Ryton Rd, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, CV8 3BH RytonPools

BRITISH MOTOR MUSEUM

Join in the traditional Easter Egg hunt with a bit of a motoring twist! Collect your Easter basket and search for the eggs around the Museum. When you have collected six different coloured eggs claim your chocolate reward. Free. Drop in.

(Standard admission price applies).

Standard admission charges apply.

Castle Green, Kenilworth, CV8 1NG

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Easter Activities

Easter Sunday 1st April

Chick Cake

In a Jar

You’ll need a few items: • Sponge Cake Ingredients or Cake Mix (Buy a cake mix or follow your usual cake recipe)

• Yellow Food Colouring (Wilton colour gel) • Jars (Baby food jars are a perfect size) • Googly Eyes, Feathers, Orange Paper

1. Make some cake mixture, following your usual cake recipe, or the instructions with your cake mix.

5. Wait for the cakes to cool down, then put the lids on the jars to keep the cake fresh.

2. Add yellow food colouring to the cake mixture, stirring it in until the mixture is a bright yellow.

6. Now the really fun bit! Turn the cake jars into chicks before eating them. Fold a square of orange paper in half to make a beak and then stick it to the jar along with two googly eyes and two feathers.

3. Spoon the mixture into the jars, so they are about ¼ full. 4. Now cook the cake mixture. Put the jars into the microwave one at a time for 30 seconds (timing will depend on the size of your jar). Or, if the jars are oven proof, you can bake them in the oven following the recipe you are using.

This was such an easy activity, but so much fun, and who doesn’t love a craft they can eat!

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HATCHING CHICK

SPRING SENSORY BIN

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Plastic eggs Little chicks Shredded paper Feathers Foam chicks and eggs

This Hatching Chick Spring Sensory Bin is great for imaginative play, learning to count and exploring different textures. The best bit is hatching the plastic easter eggs to see how many chicks are inside each egg!

1. Take the basket and fill it with as many different textures as you can for your little one to explore. We used shredded paper, feathers, foam eggs and chicks, but anything safe for children to handle can be used. 2. Fill the plastic eggs with little chicks (available from many shops around Easter time). Mix up the number of chicks that you place in each egg to make each one a surprise. 3. Let your child explore! They will have a great time collecting and hatching the plastic eggs. Encourage them to count the chicks in each egg. Once they have hatched all the chicks let them enjoy some imaginative play with all the goodies.

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Sorry

Seems to be the Hardest Word…

How many times do we ask our children to say they are sorry? How many times do we ‘make’ children apologise for something they have said or done? As a parent and a teacher, I always ‘ask’ children to say sorry, although I insist on taking it a step further. I ask children to be specific. Saying sorry is easy and doesn’t really mean anything if it’s not linked to what you are sorry for. When children are specific with their apology, they are actually thinking about what they have done and whether it was a good choice.

But what about adults?

I’m a parent – we’re only human! We have bad days when we are less tolerant than usual or even a tad grumpy! However, if we can hold our hands up and say sorry to our children, then they can learn from us. Your apology might sound a bit like this:

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to sound grumpy, I’m not feeling well today and I’m having a bad day. I shouldn’t have reacted that way towards you. I’m sorry.”

So, for example, “I’m sorry for hitting Billy with my pencil case.” But what about adults? Should we apologise to our children when we get it wrong? It’s funny how hard it can be to say sorry when you’re the parent. As adults, we often feel that our children should do as they’re told – without question. And we really don’t like to admit when we’re wrong. We might feel that backing down and compromising will send the wrong message to our children - it might reduce our authority, or let them feel that “they have got away with it”. However, I believe we should ALWAYS be prepared to apologise for our behaviour. And we should say sorry specifically for something we have said or done, in exactly the same way our children should. We know that children learn from their experiences and from the people around them. So, if what they see around them in their world are good role models who are saying sorry and admitting when they are wrong, then that is the behaviour that they will emulate.

When we say sorry for our behaviour and can admit that we are wrong, children learn empathy, it builds a bond of trust and respect within the relationship and it also helps to de-escalate the situation. When we apologise, our children see this as us being fair and that we are trying to understand and listen to them. Children also learn that when they have moments where their emotions are ‘out of control,’ that it is normal and, in fact, adults experience similar issues and have learnt how to manage their emotions. They see that they can do the same. As an adult, saying sorry benefits everyone. It helps to develop children’s social development and enhances their ability to self-regulate their behaviour. It demonstrates the need to consider other people’s feelings. So, next time you find yourself in conflict with your child, think,

“Am I in the wrong?”, And remember the power of saying sorry…

Anne Goldsmith is a Positive Behaviour Consultant & Parenting Coach. She runs Behaviour First Consultancy, offering 1 to 1 coaching for children aged 3 – 16 and their parents in private and school settings. “Behaviour first – learning, achievement and success follows.” For more information on this topic, visit behaviourfirstconsultancy to watch Anne’s video on ‘sorry seems to the hardest word’ 12 April-June 2018 Toddle About

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Winners

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Thank you to everyone who entered the Winter Toddle Models competition, sponsored by Real Family Holidays. Picking a winner is basically the best and the worst job we have here... we love looking through your entries but how oh how to pick ONE winner from so many gorgeous pictures?! But we did it... somehow. And congratulations goes to Myah & Max Villiers! They have won a 7- night holiday with Real Family Holidays worth ÂŁ800. Find out more about Real Family Holidays at www.real-family-holidays.org.

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JUST SO FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH NEW EXPERIENCES FOR 2018

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The multi award-winning family arts festival, produced by Wild Rumpus, has revealed its programme of artists, performers and new areas for families to adventure through in 2018. Now in its 9th year, Just So is dedicated solely to children and their families, offering astonishing arts and unique experiences. An annual, intimate weekend-long festival, Just So is an imaginative outdoor adventure like no other. With a love of stories and childhood escapades at its heart, Just So Festival enables families to step out of their day to day lives and into a wonderland of world class literature, arts, theatre, dance, music, comedy and creative pursuits together. It takes audiences (from bumps to great grandparents) on a unique expedition of mischief and mayhem, to lands full of magical midnight feasts, curious creatures, raucous pillow fights, hidden retreats, top notch food, drink and breathtaking beauty.

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Our top picks for 2018 include the intriguing and enthralling Playground of Illusions, a new area full of mystery and trickery from Travelling Light Circus and Roll Up, Roll Up, a glorious large-scale, lakeside area, dedicated to all things circus and seaside including the stunning lakeside beach. And don’t miss the extraordinary Spellbound Forest for storytelling, Barefoot Walk, nature and bush crafts. The Village Green is the nerve centre of the Tribal Tournament – join the Bee, Fox, Frog, Owl, Fish, Stag and Lion tribes to compete in ridiculous games and challenges to win the tribal cup. Bump, babies and toddlers have their very own area - step through a verdant archway into the Weleda Peekaboo Garden – an area of botanical bliss, innovative performances, activities and right royal facilities for 0-4s. Families planning to come to Just So 2018 are being advised to buy tickets earlier than usual this year, as tickets are selling at a record rate.

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Controversy Corner

Giving the gift OF PARENTHOOD HOW AND WHY MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE TURNING TO

SURROGACY TO HAVE A CHILD

There has been a lot of talk about surrogacy in the news in recent weeks. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announced the arrival of their third child who was born thanks to a surrogate. More recently, Tom Daley and his husband Dustin Lance Black announced that they are expecting a child through surrogacy. These high-profile cases bring surrogacy into the spotlight, but they often bring up more questions than they answer. So what is surrogacy really all about? How does it work, who uses a surrogate and why would a woman carry a baby for another couple?

What is Surrogacy? Surrogacy is a way for a childless person to become a parent, with a surrogate carrying their child. People who want to have a child in this way are referred to as intended parents, or IPs. It is an amazing gift from a surrogate and her family to a person who, for many reasons, is not able to conceive a child themselves. It can be a wonderfully rewarding experience for everyone involved. For surrogates, it is a chance to do something truly extraordinary and create a family for someone else. For those who are unable to have children by any other means, surrogacy can be a light at the end of a very long tunnel.

Who Needs a Surrogate? Usually the woman (or ‘intended mother’) cannot conceive, or carry a child to term, due to a medical issue. Some common reasons why people may look into surrogacy are: • Recurrent miscarriages • Repeated failure of IVF treatment • Premature menopause, often as a result of cancer treatment • A hysterectomy, or an absent or abnormal uterus GPs and fertility doctors are now recommending surrogacy more frequently to women who experience these problems, due to surrogacy becoming more recognised, and a more trusted way of achieving a family.

Since April 2010 it has also been possible for same-sex couples to undertake surrogacy in the UK, and these couples make up about 50% of those successfully becoming a family through surrogacy. Surrogacy is fast becoming an accepted pathway to parenthood for many people in the UK and, with more women coming forward to act as a surrogate, the numbers of children born through surrogacy are only set to rise.

Is Surrogacy Legal? Altruistic surrogacy is legal in the UK. This means that a woman cannot be paid to be a surrogate – she may only receive reasonable expenses to cover the costs that she incurs in being pregnant for her intended parents. These expenses can range from loss of earnings to childcare, maternity clothes and extra food during the term of the pregnancy. A surrogate’s expenses will depend on her personal circumstances such as type of job, number of children and distance from her intended parents. Other legal requirements are that all parties must be domiciled in the UK, and that at least one of the intended parents are genetically related to the child that is conceived. Currently, single people are unable to access surrogacy as the law states that intended parents must be married or in a long term relationship. This is set to change this year however due to legal reform, citing that single people can legally access surrogacy and apply for a parental order (the legal document giving parental responsibility to their child). April-June 2018 Toddle About Warwickshire 23

The intended parents are usually involved in the birth, acting as the surrogate’s birth partner, ready to spend time having skin to skin contact with their newborn baby. In some cases an intended mother may be able to induce lactation and feed her baby herself.

Advertising for a surrogate is not allowed, nor is advertising to be a surrogate, which makes it increasingly difficult for those looking into surrogacy to find a surrogate. Becoming part of a surrogacy organisation can be a way for surrogates and intended parents to meet each other without having to advertise.

What Happens After the Birth? After the birth, the intended parents take their child home while the surrogate enjoys some well-deserved rest. Contact between the intended parents and the surrogate continues - the friendship created between them is often lifelong and doesn’t end when the baby arrives.

How Does it Work? There are two types of surrogacy: ‘straight’ and ‘host’. Straight (or traditional) surrogacy is the simplest and least expensive form of surrogacy and is also known as artificial insemination. The surrogate uses an insemination kit to become pregnant using the intended father’s semen. The baby will therefore be conceived using the surrogate’s egg.

Becoming the Legal Parents At the moment of birth, the woman who gives birth to a child is regarded as the legal mother, regardless of the child’s genetic origins. Her husband/partner, if she has one, is regarded as the legal father. If the surrogate is unmarried however then the genetic parent can be named on the birth certificate.

Some people prefer to use a clinic for inseminations, but it can also happen at home and can therefore seem a more natural and less ‘medical’ way of becoming pregnant than host surrogacy. It can, however, be harder emotionally for both the surrogate and the intended parents. Host (or gestational) surrogacy is when IVF is used, either with the eggs of the intended mother, or with donor eggs. The surrogate therefore does not use her own eggs, and is genetically unrelated to the baby. It is physically more complicated and considerably more expensive than straight surrogacy (although many IPs can have some costs covered by the NHS), and always takes place in a fertility clinic. Some surrogates prefer this method as they may not be comfortable with using their own eggs in surrogacy.

Are the Intended Parents Involved in the Pregnancy? When a surrogate falls pregnant, the intended parents are encouraged to be involved in the pregnancy - after all, it is their child. Midwife appointments and scans etc. are normally attended by everyone, with the surrogate providing updates on baby’s movements and kicks on an ongoing basis. Surrogacy works best when there is trust and friendship involved, so they normally get together throughout the pregnancy a lot, with lots of time spent with each other’s families. It is an exciting time for all involved and is treated like a normal pregnancy throughout.

So the intended parents need to apply for a parental order. Parental orders are there to address parenthood issues following surrogacy. Like an adoption order, a parental order reassigns parenthood, extinguishing the parental status of the surrogate parents, and conferring full parental status and parental responsibility to the Intended Parents.

Why Would Someone Want to be a Surrogate? Most surrogates feel great empathy for intended parents who, for whatever reason, cannot carry a child of their own. They know the great joy their children have given them and want intended parents to experience this joy too. It is usually just as simple as that: it sounds extraordinary, but it’s true. A surrogates’ bond is with her intended parents, not the baby. The friendship sustained during the surrogacy process ensures that a surrogate has no desire to keep a child born through surrogacy. The baby doesn’t feel like the surrogates’ own child, and lots of surrogates report that a surrogate pregnancy is very different from their own pregnancies. Watching a previously childless parent with their child is such a positive experience for surrogates, it usually means that a surrogate rarely does it only once.

Sarah Jones has been a member of Surrogacy UK for more than 15 years. She gave birth to her first surrogate baby in 2004, the second in 2005 and after completing her own family, returned to give birth to her third surrogate baby in 2013 and a fourth in 2016. Having experienced these relationships, Sarah felt she wanted to give back to the organisation and has volunteered in various roles over the years. She joined the Board of Trustees in 2013 and is the current Chair of Surrogacy UK. Surrogacy Information Day is in Manchester 21st April - visit 24 April-June 2018 Toddle About

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

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Cawston Love Ballet Dance Company

10:00-11:00TH at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. 07702 810251; For 0 - 2s, £5.70 per session (please book).

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Prima Ballerinas & Little Tappers: 15:45-16:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). A ballet and tap class little ones will enjoy. Love Ballet Pre Syllabus Ballet & Tap: 16:30-17:15T; For 5s, (please book). A class for ages 5 - 7 years. Funky Dance Classes: 17:1517:45TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). A lively fun & energetic class for ages 3-7 years. at Love Ballet Dance Company at, Cawston Community Hall CV22 7GU. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Rugby

Kingdom Kids Toddler Group

9:30-11:15T at Rugby Elim, 46 Cambridge Street CV21 3NQ. For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in).

Water Babies

10:00-10:30T at Water Babies, Rugby School, Horton Crescent CV22 5DJ. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per session (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

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Coventry Little Ripples Swimming Lessons

Our dynamic weekly play sessions enable boys and girls aged 2–7 to develop their social and physical skills in a fun, positive environment.

10:00-11:30T at The Village Hotel, Colomite Avenue CV4 9GZ. 07402 072681; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (please book). 8 weeks - 4yrs.

Little Fishes Toddler Group 10:30-11:30T at St Andrews Church, Church Street CV21 3PT. For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (donation). Starts 16/04/18. Space limited to 8 children.

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Dunchurch Little Kickers

Twins or More

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

9:25-10:55TH at Dunchurch Village Hall, Rugby Road CV22 6PN. 01327 705915; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Hillmorton Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

9:30-11:00T at Church Lawford Village Hall, School Street CV23 9EE. For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per class (book by term). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

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Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes

10:00-13:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers!

Long Lawford Dandy Development Class

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

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13:30-15:00TH at Newbold Village Hall, Newbold Road CV21 1EL. Branch.Rugby@ nct.org.uk; For bump - 5s, £2 per family (donation). Different activities each week. Contact to confirm venue after Easter 2018.

Overslade Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga: 9:30-11:00T; Gentle HathaChair Yoga. £10 per class pre-booked, £13 drop in (space permitting). Ages: 16+. Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs - 12 week course: 11:15-12:30T; £200 (book by term). Email leigh@innerpeaceyoga.co.uk for details of the next course. at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Rd CV22 6AY. Leigh: 07941 279343

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

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

Tuesday Cawston Inner Peace Hatha Yoga with Leigh McLellan

Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga: 17:45-19:15T; £10 per class (book by term). £10 per class pre-booked,£13 drop in(space permitting). From 14 weeks-birth. Inner Peace Hatha Yoga: 19:30-21:00T; £10 per class (please book). Mixed Level Hatha Yoga. £10 per class pre-booked,£13 drop in(space permitting).Ages: 16+. at Cawston Community Hall, 1 Scholar’s Drive CV22 7GU. Leigh: 0794 127 9343.

Little Kickers

9:25-12:00TH at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. 01327 705915; For 1 - 4s, per child (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

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Coventry Water Babies Swimming Classes

Award winning Baby Signing classes with TinyTalk Warwickshire.

14:00-15:30T at Water Babies, Holiday Inn Coventry, M6 Junction 2, Hinckley Road CV2 2HP. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

Learn to communicate with your baby before they can speak!

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9:30-11:30T at Rugby Library, Little Elborow Street CV21 3BZ. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Weds: 9.30-10am & 11-11.30am.

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Rugby The Salvation Army Sunbeams Toddler Group

9:30-11:30TH at New Life Church Rugby, 28-42 Railway Terrace CV21 3LJ. 01788 561525; For 0 - 4s, £3.50 per child (drop in). Under 1s: £2, 2-4s: £3.50, additional child: £1.

Rhyme Time

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

Northampton / Daventry / Rugby Midweek / Weekend Classes Call Lynne 01327 705915 lnewbould@littlekickers.co.uk

9:30-11:15T at Long Lawford Lighthouse (Methodist Church), School Street CV23. 07504 413449; For bump - 5s, £0.50 per person (drop in).

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

9:15-10:45T at St Matthew and St Oswald’s Church, Lawford Road CV22 7BE. 01788 330440; For 0 4s, £1 per family. Fun and friendly group.

Signing, singing, sensory play & social time!

Aqua Fit: 9:45-10:30TH; For mums, (please book). Weds Classes: 10.15-11am & 6.457.30pm. Preschool Swimming Classes: 10:00-15:30TH; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers! at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028.

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

Coffee Break

For babies up to 2 years. Dunchurch & Rugby classes.

Hillmorton Swim Works Swim Centre

Rugby St Maries Little Angels

Fun football training 18 months - 7 years - www.littlekickers.co.uk

Hatha Yoga Classes

Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs Teaching since 1998 Call Leigh: 0794 127 9343 www.innerpeaceyoga.co.uk

Wednesday Barby Chatterbox

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

Bilton Bilton Evangelical Parent & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Bilton Evangelical Church, Main Street CV22 7NQ. 01788 817326; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Cawston Lionhearts Baby & Toddler Group

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

Coventry Water Babies Swimming Classes

15:30-16:30T at Water Babies, RNIB Pears Centre CV7 9RA. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

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Hillmorton Swim Works Swim Centre

Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes: 10:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers! Aqua Fit: 10:15-19:30TH; For mums, (please book). Weds Classes: 10.15-11am & 6.45-7.30pm. Baby Massage and Yoga: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0s, (book by 10-week term). Aqua Tums Pre-natal Class: 19:3020:15TH; For bump, (please book). Ante-natal Aqua Yoga class for pregnancy. at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028.

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

Overslade TinyTalk

10:00-11:00TH at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. 07702 810251; For 0 - 2s, £5.70 per session (please book).

16:30-18:10TH at Rugby High School, Longrood Road CV22 7RE. 01327 705915; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Brandon Nature Tots

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

Brownsover Brownsover Playtots

9:00-11:00T at Brownsover Community School, Webb Drive CV23 0UP. 01788 547660; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family.

Cawston Dandy Development Classes

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

Coventry Little Ripples Swimming Lessons

10:00-11:00T at The Village Hotel, Colomite Avenue CV4 9GZ. 07402 072681; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (please book). 8weeks - 4yrs.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 10:30-11:30TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. 01788 568503; For 0 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

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Water Babies

15:45-18:45T at Water Babies, Sherbourne Fields School CV6 1PR. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

Dunchurch Tinytalk

12:15-14:45TH at Dunchurch Sportsfield & Village Hall, Rugby Road CV22 6PN. 07702 810251; For 0 - 2s, £5.70 per session (please book). Classes: 12.15 & 13.45.

Hillmorton Swim Works Swim Centre

Preschool Swimming Classes: 9:3012:00TH; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers! Aqua Tums Pre-natal Class: 18:4520:15TH; For bump, (please book). Ante-natal Aqua Yoga class for pregnancy. Aqua Fit: 18:45-19:30TH; For mums, (please book). Weds Classes: 10.15-11am & 6.45-7.30pm. at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028.

Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

19:30-21:00T at St. George’s Church Hall, Hillmorton CV22 5HR. Leigh: 07941 279343; Mixed Level Hatha Yoga. £10 per class pre-booked, £13 drop in(space permitting). Ages: 16+.

Newbold Little Stars

LITTLERIPPLES1 Overslade BilinguaSing

BilinguaSing Spanish Class: 10:15-12:00T; For 0 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge. BilinguaSing French Class: 11:15-12:00T; For 0 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge. at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Mel: 07815 149877.

Little Ripples Swimming Lessons

15:45-17:15T at Brooke School, Overslade Road CV22 6DY. 07402 072681; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (please book). 8weeks - 4yrs.

Rugby Tiny Tots

Water Babies

Tadpoles Baby Group

10:30-11:30T at St Andrews Church, Church Street CV21 3PT. For 0 - 1s, £1 per session (donation). Babies & non-walkers.

In the Water

Music & Singing

TEL: 07402 072681

Friday Cawston Love Ballet Mini Movers Cawston 10:00-11:00T at Love Ballet Dance Company at, Cawston Community Hall CV22 7GU. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 0 - 5s, £6 per class (please book).

Coventry Little Ripples Swimming Lessons

10:00-11:30T at The Village Hotel, Colomite Avenue CV4 9GZ. 07402 072681; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (please book). 8weeks - 4yrs.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

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

9:15-11:00T at Newbold Methodist Church Hall, Main Street CV21 1HH. For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

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Coventry:

The Village Hotel, Dolomite Avenue, Coventry, CV4 9XX

lessons are just £9 per lesson WWW.LITTLE-RIPPLES.COM

Rugby:

Brooke School, 35 Overslade Lane, Rugby, CV22 6DY

Physical Fun

10:30-12:30TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. 01788 568503; For 0 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Dunchurch Boogie Beanies

11:00-12:00TH at Dunchurch Sportsfield & Village Hall, Rugby Road CV22 6PN. Amanda: 07766 731542; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Entertainment show & cake!

Hillmorton Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes

10:00-15:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers!

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Little Splashers Swimming Classes

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

9:00-11:00T at Oakfield School, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. 01788 568503; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Overslade TinyTalk

RUGBY FUN

10:00-11:00TH at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Rd CV22 6AY. 07702 810251; For 0 2s, £5.70 per session (please book).

2-7 YEAR OLDS

Rugby Little Splashers Classes

10:00-11:00T at Oakfield School, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. 01788 568503; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Rhyme Time

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

Fun non-contact rugby-based sessions for girls and boys. Classes in Rugby, Kenilworth & Coventry. Book your FREE TRIAL session online.

Saturday Bilton Little Kickers

8:30-12:15TH at Rugby High School, Longrood Road CV22 7RE. 01327 705915; For 18m - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes.

Coventry Water Babies Classes

8:30-13:00T at Foxford Leisure Centre, Ansell Dr. CV6 6BB. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

8:30-10:00T at Water Babies, Holiday Inn Coventry, M6 Junction 2, Hinckley Road CV2 2HP. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Funfilled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:00-11:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. 01788 568503; For 0 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Rugbytots

9:00-11:00TH at Harris Church of England Academy, Mellish Road CV22 6BB. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £5.75 (please book). Rugby Classes for ages 2 - 7 years.

Sunday Coventry Water Babies Classes

8:30-11:30T at Water Babies, Holiday Inn Coventry, M6 Junction 2, Hinckley Road CV2 2HP. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

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Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:30-16:00T at Water Babies, RNIB Pears Centre CV7 9RA. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

Hillmorton Swim Works Preschool Classes

9:00-13:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers!

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

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10:00-12:30T at Water Babies, Foxford Leisure Centre, Ansell Drive CV6 6BB. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

Dunchurch Scrumkids Classes

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

Hillmorton Swim Works Preschool Classes

9:00-13:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers!

Rugby Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:00-11:30T at Oakfield School, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. 01788 568503; For 1 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

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Monday Alcester Alcester Children’s Centre

Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Baby Yoga: 13:30-14:30T; For 0 - 1s, £10 (please book). at St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093.

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Alveston Monkey Music

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

Harbury Harbury Toddler Group

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

Kineton Kineton Baby & Toddler Group

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

Shipston-on-Stour Shipston Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Scout Hut, New Street CV36 4EW. For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in).

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Pre-school Swimming Lessons

Baby Massage

Snitterfield Snitterfield Rag Tag Toddler Group

Everyone Active Stratford

15:30-18:00T at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Various times,call for more info & to book.

9:45-11:45T at Snitterfield Village Hall, Bearley Road CV37 0JH. Hilary: 01789 731246; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p per each extra child.

Southam Napton Playgroup

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

Love Ballet Dance Company

Baby Ballet Class: 9:30-10:15T; For 1 4s, (please book). For 18m+, creative, imaginative ballet class. Love Ballet Mini Mix Classes: 16:4517:45TH; For 4 - 5s, (book by term). 4-7 years. at Love Ballet Studios, Welsh Road East CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773. 11:00-17:30TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Call centre for lesson times & to book.

9:30-11:00TH at Stratford Children’s Centre @, The Rosebird Centre CV37 8LU. 01789 266624; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Mon.

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Swimming lessons: 9:00-18:30TH; For 0 4s, £5.60 per child (please book). Various lessons available,please call to book. Active Antz: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £4 per session (drop in). Mini Gymnastics: 16:00-17:00T; For 3 - 5s, £6.50 per child (please book). at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.

Gymboree

Gymboree Music II: 10:00-10:45TH; For 14mths - 2.5yrs, £6.50 (book by 8-week term). Fun and playful music classes. Gymboree Music I: 11:00-11:45TH; For 4-14 months, £6.50 (book by 8-week term). Fun and playful music classes. at Henry’s Castle Play Barn, Gospel Oak Lane CV37 0JA. 07881 892686.

Alderminster Tots

Swimming Lessons

Stratford-upon-Avon Rosebird Baby Weigh & Play

13:30-14:30T at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0s, £10 (please book). £10 per course,call centre to book.

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

Stay & Play

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

NCT Cruisers and New Walkers

10:00-12:00TH at Rosa Room (beside the Lomas Cafe), Stratford Hospital CV37 6NX. For 0 - 1s, £2 per family (drop in).

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Baby Chatter Matters

13:30-14:30T at Stratford Children’s Centre @, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 266624; For 0 - 1s, £10 (please book). Under 18mths.£10 per 5wk course,starting 16/4,call to book.

Studley Pre-School Swimming Lessons

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

Tuesday Barford Dandy Development Class

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

Bishops Itchington Bump Info Evening

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

Ettington Cheeky Chimps Toddler Group

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

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Shipston-on-Stour Pre-school Swimming Lessons

10:30-12:00TH at Tom Hauley Room, Harbury Church CV33 9EY. 01926 611914; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Group for mums-to-be, mums & dads to meet.

Shipston-on-Stour Badger Valley Children’s Centre

Health Visitor Clinic: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday. Stay and Play: 13:30-15:00T; For 0 - 3s, £1.50 (donation). at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664259.

Shipston Library Rhyme Time

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

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

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

Southam Rhyme Time & Story Stomp

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

Swimming Lessons (Southam Leisure Centre)

14:00-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Call centre for lesson times & to book.

Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: 16:0016:30TH; For 3 - 4s, (book by term). Fun introduction to ballet. Free trials. Pre-Syllabus Ballet Classes: 16:3017:15TH; For 5s, (book by term). Free trial available. at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Stratford-upon-Avon Aqua Beans Swimming Classes

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

Baby Chatter Matters

10:00-11:00H at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0 - 1s, £10 (please book). Under 18mths.£10 per course,call for dates & to book.

Baby Massage

10:00-11:00T at Stratford Children’s Centre at Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 266624; For 0s, £10 (please book). £10 for 5wk course, starting 17/04, call to book.

Everyone Active Stratford

Swimming lessons: 9:00-18:30TH; For 0 4s, £5.60 per child (please book). Various lessons available,please call to book. Active Antz: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £4 per session (drop in). at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.

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Baby and Toddler Group

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

The Croft Toddler Group

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

Health Visitors Clinic (0-5yr)

13:30-15:00TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Lomas Suite, Stratford Hospital CV37 6NQ. 01789 266624; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of the month.

Studley Pre-School Swimming Lessons

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

Wellesbourne Monkey Music

9:30-12:10T at Wellesbourne Sport & Community Gym, Loxley Close CV37 8QR. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Various classes, call for more info.

Wednesday Alcester Baby massage

10:00-11:00T at Alcester Children’s Centre at, St Nicholas Church House B49 5AL. 01789 764093; For 0 - 1s, £10 (please book).

Alcester Library Rhyme Time

10:30-11:00TH at Alcester Library, Priory Road B49 5DZ. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Fenny Compton Fenny Compton Tots and Toddler Group

9:45-11:45T at Fenny Compton Village Hall, Memorial Road. 01295 770587; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). £2 adult & child, 50p additional child. First time free.

Long Itchington Long Itchington Baby & Toddler Group 9:30-11:00T at Long Itchington Primary School, Stockton Road CV47 9QP. Amy: 07854 542015; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (donation). Tea/coffee, crafts, healthy snacks & songs.

Mappleborough Green Monkey Music

9:30-12:10T at The Soft Play Barn, Studley Garden Centre, Henley Road CV37 6BG. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Various classes, call for more info.

9:30-17:00T at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Various times,call for more info & to book.

Southam Mini Movers

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

Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Call centre for lesson times & to book.

Stratford-upon-Avon Baby Play

9:30-11:00TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0 - 1s, £1.50 per family (donation). Runs 2nd & 4th Weds.

Swimming lessons

9:00-18:30TH at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £5.60 per child (please book). Various lessons available.

Stratford Children’s Centre

Baby Weigh & Play & Breastfeeding Support: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0s, £1.50 per family (donation). Runs 1st & 3rd Weds of month. Introduction to Solid Foods: 11:1512:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (please book). 1st Weds of month. at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624.

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

Monkey Music

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

Baby Sensory

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

BilinguaSing Spanish Class

14:00-14:45T at Stratford Garden Centre, Campden Road CV37 8LW. Mel: 07815 149877; For 1 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge. Various class times,call for more info.

Studley Pre-School Swimming Lessons

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

Wellesbourne Story Stomp

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

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Thursday

NCT Bumps & Babies

10:30-12:00TH at Lifeways Centre, 30 Albany Road CV37 6PG. For bump - 1s, £2 per session (drop in). All welcome.

Alcester Play Together

9:30-11:00T at Alcester Children’s Centre at The Barn, Bidford Baptish Church B50 4JN. 01789 764093; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Trinity Tots

13:30-15:00T at Holy Trinity Parish Center, Old Town CV37 6BG. 01789 266316; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). £1 for 1 Adult & Child, 50p any additional. Play,storytelling,rhyme time,crafts & snacks.

Open Doors Toddler Group

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

Aqua Beans Aquanatal Classes

18:00-19:30T at Croft House Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Claire: 07984 620246; For bump. From 14 weeks pregnant onwards.

Alveston Monkey Music

9:30-14:10T at Alveston Malt House, Alveston Village CV37 7QP. 01789 720289; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Various classes, call for more info.

Studley Pre-School Swimming Lessons

10:00-18:30T at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Various times available, holiday times vary.

Barford Aqua Beans Swimming Classes

13:00-15:00T at Glebe Hotel, Church Street CV35 8BS. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

Friday

Bishops Itchington Bishops Itchington Baby and Toddler Group

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

Evesham Salford Priors Group

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

Shipston-on-Stour Badger Valley Children’s Centre

13:30-14:30TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0 - 1s, £10 (book by 6-week term). £10 for 6weeks,call to book.

Everyone Active Stratford

Shipston Library Story Stomp

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

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

15:30-17:30T at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Various times, call for more info & to book.

Southam Southam 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). 14:00-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Call centre for lesson times & to book.

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Funky Dance Classes: 16:00-16:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). A lively, fun and energetic class. Gymnastics Classes: 16:30-17:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. Boys Street Dance: 17:45-18:30TH; For 3 - 5s, per class (book by term). Lively, fun and energetic class. at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Stratford-upon-Avon Toddler Chatter Matter

Chatter Matters: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0 1s, (please book). For 6mths-1year. Baby Massage: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0s, (please book). For 2-6mths. at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 663332.

Swimming Lessons

Love Ballet Dance Company

Swimming lessons: 9:00-11:00TH; For 0 4s, £5.60 per child (please book). Various lessons available,please call to book. Active Antz: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £4 per session (drop in). at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.

Shipston-on-Stour Pre-school Swimming Lessons

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

Southam NCT Southam & District

NCT Mother and Baby Yoga: 10:0011:00T; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book). NCT Southam Bumps & Babies: 10:3012:00TH; For bump - 0s, FREE. All welcome inc non NCT members. at The Graham Adams Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 07855 817860.

Love Ballet Dance Company

Mini Movers: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (please book). A really fun, lively musical dance class. Little Tappers Dance Classes: 16:0016:30T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun introduction to tap dancing. at Love Ballet Studios, Welsh Road East CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Swimming Lessons

Stay and Play

10:30-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Call centre for lesson times & to book.

BilinguaSing Spanish Class

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

10:00-11:30T at Stratford Children’s Centre at Tyler House CV37 6TY. 01789 414016; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (donation). Fun activities,snacks & singing. 10:00-10:45T at Stratford Garden Centre, Campden Road CV37 8LW. Mel: 07815 149877; For 1 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge. Various class times, call for more info.

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Stockton Stockton Toddlersaurs

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

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Stratford-upon-Avon Aqua Beans Classes

13:30-15:30T at Croft House Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

Swimming lessons

9:00-18:00TH at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £5.60 per child (please book). Various lessons available,please call to book.

Tiny Trotters - Art and Play

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

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

9:30-12:50TH at St Peter’s Mission, Manor Rd CV37 7EA. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £4.90 per class (please book). Classes:9.30,10.10 & 10.50: Toddler, 11.30: Baby & 12.20: Young Baby, contact for holiday dates & times.

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

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

Studley Pre-School Swimming Lessons

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

Wellesbourne Rhyme Time

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

For more information please contact Jason Davies on 07747 562 469 Email: jason@go4goals.co.uk www.go4goals.co.uk

Saturday Barford Aqua Beans Swimming Classes

11:00-13:00T at Glebe Hotel, Church Street CV35 8BS. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

Shipston-on-Stour Pre-school Swimming Lessons

8:30-12:00T at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Various times,call for more info & to book.

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8:30-12:30TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, (please book).

Musical Theatre

GO4GOALS football sessions cover the following age groups; Age 2-11, Boys & Girls • 9.00am - 9.40am Leamington Spa Nursery & Pre School • 10.00am - 11.00am Leamington Spa Primary School • 8.50am - 9.30am Stratford Upon Avon Nursery & Pre School • 10.00am - 11.00am Stratford Upon Avon Primary School Age 5-11, Boys & Girls (After school clubs, private sessions, birthday parties and school holiday camps)

Wesley Toddler Group

Southam Swimming Lessons

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

Stratford-upon-Avon Swimming lessons

8:00-13:00TH at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £5.60 per child (please book). Various lessons available.

Go4Goals Football Classes 8:50-11:00TH at Stratford High School, Alcester Road CV37 7RL. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, £4 per child (book by term). 8.50-9.30am: 2-4yrs; 10-11am: Primary age. Football coaching class for little & big ones.

Studley Pre-School Swimming Lessons

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

Sunday Southam Swimming Lessons

9:00-12:30TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Call centre for lesson times & to book.

Stratford-upon-Avon Rugbytots

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

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Monday Balsall Common Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

14:30-16:00T at St Peters Church Hall, Holly Lane CV7 7EA. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). For walkers-5yrs.

Cubbington Castle Gymnastics Club

9:30-11:45T at Cubbington Methodist Church Hall, Queen Street CV32 7NA. For 2 - 4s, £6 per class (book by term). Contact for bookings and class times.

Hampton Magna Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

11:00-11:35T at The Open Door Cafe, 3 Slade Hill CV35 8SA. For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per class (drop in). Dance classes for 4 mths+.

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Kenilworth Stay & Make Music

9:15-12:10T at Kenilworth Nursery School, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 853394; For 1 - 4s, £3.50 per family (drop in).

Water Babies

9:45-11:45T at Water Babies, The Swim Space CV8 7LG. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

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Save a Baby’s Life

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

Baby Music

11:15-12:15T at Kenilworth Nursery School and Early Years Teaching Centre, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 853394; For 0s, £3 per family (drop in). For babies & non-movers.

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

Leamington Spa GymStars

9:30-14:45T at LWGC, The Fosse, Fosse Way CV31 1XN. Abby: 07795 516 367; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Mon-Thurs: 9.30am (0-3yrs), 11am, 1pm & 2pm (3-4yrs). Fri: 1pm & 2pm (3-4yrs).

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

Gymboree

Level 6 - Our Logical Thinkers: 9:3010:15 & 12:30-13:15TH; For 21/2 - 4s (please book). Level 4 - Our Problem Solvers: 10:30-11.15 & 15:00-15:45TH; For 16-22mths (please book). Level 5 - Our Creative Thinkers: 11:30-12:15TH; For 22mths - 21/2yrs, (please book). Open Gym: 13:15-13:45 & 16:0016:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only. Level 3 - Our Little Communicators: 14:00-14:45; For 10 - 16mths, (please book). at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials and discounts available.

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Monkey Music

We’ve done the research; so you can enjoy the fun... 10:10-12:10T at The Octagon, St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Vicarage Road CV32 7RH. 01789 720289; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Various classes, call Little Fishes Baby and Toddler Lillington for more info. Group Lillington Library Rhyme Time 10:00-11:30T at Saltisford Church,19/01/2015 BS_A6_Advert_Image-1_Phone_Update_1.indd 1 10:30-11:00TH at Lillington Library, Valley Arty Splats Albert Street CV34 4JX. For 0 - 4s, £1 Road CV32 7SJ. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 4s, 10:10-12:00TH at St Margaret’s Centre, per family (drop in). Email: littlefishes@ FREE (drop in). Rhyme Time: Mon & Story Whitnash Road CV31 2HB. Jen: 07814 saltisfordchurch.org.uk. Stomp: Tues. 192436; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Classes: 10.10-11am / 11.10amTiddlers Mother and Baby Group Warwick 12pm. 10:00-12:00T at Castle Hill Baptist Church, Child Health Clinic (Newburgh) Castle Hill CV34 4EX. Liz: 01926 400368; Aqua Beans Swimming Classes 9:30-11:30TH at Newburgh Children’s For bump - 1s, £0.50 (drop in). Join us 12:45-15:15T at Oddfellows, Warwick Centre, Kipling Avenue CV34 6LD. 01926 for tea, coffee, chat & play. B/feeding Street CV32 5LD. Claire: 07984 620246; 490629; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st Mon of Counsellor: Mon 10.30-11.30am. For 0 - 4s, (please book). Themed month. Bring your red bk. swimming lessons to capture active Yogabellies for Mum & Baby Warwick Library Story Stomp imaginations. 10:00-11:30T at Hatton Park Village 9:30-10:00TH at Warwick Library, Shire Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. 07397 BilinguaSing Spanish Class Hall CV34 4UB. 03005 558171; For 2 - 4s, 754329; For 0s, (please book). 13:00-16:45T at Dale Street Church Centre FREE (drop in). CV32 5HL. Mel: 07815 149877; For 0 - 4s, NCT Breastfeeding Drop In Arty Tots get Messy With their (please book). First class is free of charge. 10:30-11:30T at Castle Hill Baptist Church, Grandparents! Castle Hill CV32 4EX. Lisa: 07906 959632; 10:00-12:00TH at Market Hall Museum, For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Market Place CV34 4SA. 01926 412500; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in).

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Tiny Treasures

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

Water Babies

12:30-13:00T at Water Babies, Freedom Fitness CV34 5PZ. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

16:15-18:15T at Emscote Infant School, All Saints Road CV34 5NH. For 3 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

Learning Mandarin and music through singing, chanting and moving to nursery rhymes in Mandarin. Suitable from 3 months to 5 years old. Classes are now taking place in Kenilworth and Warwick. Tel: 07870 1651 55 Email: edith1120@gmail.com

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Pre-School Swimming Lessons

16:30-17:00TH at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Call centre for more info & to book.

Whitnash Rhyme Time and Story Stomp

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

Tuesday Baginton Baginton Parent and Toddler Group

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

Coventry Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

10:00-11:30T at St James Church Hall Styvechale, Knoll Drive CV3 5BT. For 0 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

Cubbington BilinguaSing French Class

10:30-12:15T at Cubbington Village Hall, Broadway CV32 7JS. Mel: 07815 149877; For 0 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge.

Kenilworth Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

9:30-11:20T at The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 3s, £4.90 per class (please book). Classes: 9.30 & 11.10am: Toddler & 10.50am: Baby.Contact for holiday dates & times.

Castle Gymnastics Club

9:30-11:45T at Kenilworth Methodist Church Hall, Priory Road CV8 1LQ. For 2 4s, £6 per class (book by term). Contact for bookings and class times.

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St John’s Children’s Centre

Movers and Shakers: 10:00-11:15TH; For 0 - 1s, £1 per family. Starting 10/4. Ages 8 - 20mths. Cradle Club: 10:00-11:30TH; For bump 0s, £1 per family (drop in). at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397.

Water Babies

10:00-12:00T at Water Babies, Thorns Infant School CV8 2DS. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

Leamington Spa GymStars

9:30-14:45T at LWGC, The Fosse, Fosse Way CV31 1XN. Abby: 07795 516 367; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Mon-Thurs: 9.30am (0-3yrs), 11am, 1pm & 2pm (3-4yrs). Fri: 1pm & 2pm (3-4yrs).

Gymboree

Level 4 - Our Problem Solvers: 9:3010:15TH; For 16-22mths, (please book). Level 3 - Our Little Communicators: 10:3011:15; For 10 - 16mths, (please book). Level 5/6 - Our Logical and Creative Thinkers: 11:30-12:15TH; For 22mths 4yrs, (please book). Open Gym: 12:30-13:30 & 14:30-16:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only. Gymboree Music I: 13:45-14:30TH; For 4 14mths, £6.50 (book by 8-week term). Fun and playful music classes. at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. * Free Trials and discounts available.

Dandy Development Class

10:00-11:45T at Radford Road Church, CV31 1NF. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Baby Sensory

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

Rhymetime and Story Stomp

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

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

12:30-15:30T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Kingsway Children’s Centre

Speech and Language Drop-In: 13:00-14:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Dates: 24/4, 22/5, 19/6 & 17/7. Toddler Time: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Kingsway Children’s Centre, Baker Ave CV31 3HB. 01926 336793.

Toddler Time

13:30-15:00T at The Dale Street Children’s Centre, Dale Street CV32 5HL. 01926 336793; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Leek Wootton Twins Baby and Toddler Group

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

Lillington Lillington Library Story Stomp

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

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

Warwick Child Well-Being Clinic

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

Emscote Toddler Group

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

Monkey Music

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

Hampton Magna Toddler Group

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

Play Together at Newburgh Primary School

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

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Tiddlers Mother and Baby Group

10:00-12:00T at Castle Hill Baptist Church, Castle Hill CV34 4EX. Liz: 01926 400368; For bump - 1s, £0.50 (drop in). Join us for tea, coffee, chat & play. B/feeding Counsellor: Mon 10.30-11.30am.

Aqua Beans Swimming Classes

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

YogaBELLES Yoga for Women - Coreplay

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

PARENT & TODDLER CLASS, 2-3yrs

13:30-15:00T at Leamington Spa Baptist Church, Chandos Street CV32 4RN. 01926 477597; For 0 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

CLASS, 3-4yrs Mon & Thurs: Cubbington Tues: Kenilworth. Email us to book a TRIAL castlegymnastics@outlook.com

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19:00-20:00T at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. 07397 754329; For mums, (please book).

Kenilworth Library Rhyme Time

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

Leamington Spa Cubbington Toddler Group

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

Wednesday 15:40-16:25TH at Balsall Common Primary School, Balsall Street East CV7 7FS. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 (please book). Rugby classes for 2-7 years.

Burton Green Dandy Development Class

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

Coventry Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

13:45-19:30T at Quinton Park Baptist Church, Quinton Park CV3 5LU. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.

Kenilworth Little Crackers Stay ‘n’ Play

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

Baby and Child Health Drop In

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

NCT Bumps, Babies and Toddler Group

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

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

Balsall Common Rugbytots

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

Lillingtots and Baby Cafe

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

Gymboree

Level 2 - Our Little Doers: 9:30-10:15TH; For 6 - 10mths, (please book). Level 4 - Our Problem Solvers: 10:3011:15TH; For 16 - 22mths, (please book). Level 5 - Our Creative Thinkers: 11:3012:15TH; For 22mths - 21/2yrs, (please book). Open Gym: 12:30-13:30 & 16:00-16:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only. Level 1 - Sensory Baby Play: 14:0014:45TH; For 0 - 6mths, (please book). Level 3 - Our Little Communicators: 15:0015:45; For 10 - 16mths, (please book). at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials and discounts available.

GymStars

9:30-14:45T at LWGC, The Fosse, Fosse Way CV31 1XN. Abby: 07795 516 367; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Mon-Thurs: 9.30am (0-3yrs), 11am, 1pm & 2pm (3-4yrs).

Baby Clinic including Baby Time

10:00-11:30TH at United Reformed Church, Abbey Hill CV8 1LW. For bump 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

9:30-11:30TH at Kingsway Children’s Centre, Baker Avenue CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Leamington Reach Area Only.2nd & 4th Wed of month.

10:30-11:30TH at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. Lisa: 07906 959632; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly, check www.nct.org.uk for dates.

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

NCT Breastfeeding Drop In

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

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Warwick Jack in the Box Toddler Group

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

Child Well-Being Clinic

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

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

St Nicholas Parent & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at St Nicholas Church, St Nicholas Church Street CV34 4JD. 01926 419905; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Static play upstairs & run around toys down.

Tiny Tots Baby & Toddler Group

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

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

12:00-12:30TH at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Call centre for more info & to book.

Thursday Burton Green Burton Green Toddler Group

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

Coventry Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

16:00-18:15T at Quinton Park Baptist Church, Quinton Park CV3 5LU. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.

Cubbington Castle Gymnastics Club

9:30-11:45T at Cubbington Methodist Church Hall, Queen Street CV32 7NA. For 2 - 4s, £6 per class (book by term). Contact for bookings and class times.

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Kenilworth St John’s Children’s Centre

Buggy Breakfast: 9:00-10:00T; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Childminders Stay & Play: 10:0011:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Registered Childminders. at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397.

Monkey Music

9:30-13:50T at Kenilworth Youth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 01789 720289; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Various classes, call for more info.

SILENT NIGHTS AND HAPPY DAYS

Babies and Children Sleep Consultancy Informal friendly classes to support and guide your little ones to sleep through the night. Leamington classes starting from April 2018. Contact Jenny to register on to the class. Qualified Experienced Tutor. Member of The Guild of Sensory Development

Water Babies

9:45-11:45T at Water Babies, The Swim Space CV8 7LG. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

St John’s Toddlers

10:00-11:30T at St. John’s Church Hall, Warwick Road CV8 1HY. 01926 855344; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). All welcome.

Leamington Spa Baby Clinic including Baby Time

9:15-10:45TH at The Dale Street Children’s Centre, Dale Street CV32 5HL. 01926 336793; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Leamington Reach Area Only.1st & 3rd Thursday of month.

Gymboree

Level 5 - Our Creative Thinkers: 9:3010:15TH; For 22mths - 21/2yrs, (please book). Level 3 - Our Little Communicators: 10:3011:15; For 10 - 16mths, (please book). Level 6 - Our Logical Thinkers: 11:3012:15TH; For 21/2 - 4yrs, (please book). Level 2 - Our Little Doers: 14:00-14:45TH; For 6 - 10mths, (please book). Level 4 - Our Problem Solvers: 15:0015:45TH; For 16 - 22mths, (please book). Open Gym: 16:00-16:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only. at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials & discounts available.

GymStars

9:30-14:45T at LWGC, The Fosse, Fosse Way CV31 1XN. Abby: 07795 516 367; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Mon-Thurs: 9.30am (0-3yrs), 11am, 1pm & 2pm (3-4yrs). Fri: 1pm & 2pm (3-4yrs).

Rhythm Time Quality Music Classes

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

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:30-14:30T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Tachbrook Tinies

9:30-11:00T at St Chads Centre, Mallory Road CV33 9QX. Emma: 07792 067936; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in). £1.50 per adult, 50p per child.

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Water Babies

Baby Tranquilo

Contact Jenny on 07725 094 123 or by email: jennybrown05@googlemail.com

Dandy Development Class

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

12:30-13:30T at Water Babies, Freedom Fitness CV34 5PZ. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

Yogabellies Warwickshire Central

Yogabellies for Pregnancy: 19:0020:15T; For bump, (please book). YogaBELLES Yoga for Women Luna: 20:30-21:30T; For mumss, (please book). at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. 07397 754329.

Tiny Twins

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

Friday

Octotots Toddler Group

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

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

10:30-11:10T at Lillington Community Centre, 3 Mason Avenue CV32 7QE. For 1 - 4s, £4 per class (drop in). Walkers upto 4yrs.

NCT Warwickshire Central

NCT Breastfeeding Drop In: 13:0014:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). NCT Bumps & Babies: 14:00-15:00TH; For bump - 1s, £2 per family (drop in). at Naturally Baby, 73 Clarendon Street CV32 4PN. Lisa: 07906 959632.

Leek Wootton Toddlers at Leek Wootton Village Hall

10:00-11:30T at The Village Hall, Warwick Road CV35 7RB. Janet: 01926 258264; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). All welcome. Outdoor play,snack & singing.

Warwick Stay & Play - Woodies

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

Warwick Library Rhyme Time

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

Arty Splats

10:10-12:00TH at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6DR. Jen: 07814 192436; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Classes: 10.10-11am / 11.15am-12pm.

Baby Sensory Classes

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

Coventry Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

10:00-11:30T at St Joseph the Worker Community Hall, 1 De Montford Way CV4 7DU. For 1 - 4s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

BilinguaSing

BilinguaSing French Class: 10:30-11:15T; For 0 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge. BilinguaSing Spanish Class: 11:30-12:15T; For 0 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge. at St Barbara’s Church, 22 Rochester Road CV5 6AG. Mel: 07815 149877.

Kenilworth Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

9:30-10:30T at St Johns Church, 205 Warwick Road CV8 1HY. For 1 - 4s, £4 per class (drop in). Walkers upto 4yrs.

Kenilworth Methodist Church Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Kenilworth Methodist Church, Priory Rd CV8 1LQ. 01926 863252; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Inc. drink & biscuit for carer & child.

Stay & Play

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

Arty Splats

10:15-12:00TH at Abbey Hill United Reformed Church Hall, Abbey Hill CV8 1LW. Jen: 07814 192436; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Classes: 10.1511am / 11.15am-12pm.

Leamington Spa St. Mark’s Toddler Group

9:15-10:45T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 432348; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). inc refreshments,families asked to bring piece of fruit to share.

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Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

Dandy Development Class

9:30-12:10T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £4.90 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions.

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

Emmanuel Toddler Group

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

Gymboree

Level 5/6 - Our Logical and Creative Thinkers: 9:30-10:15TH; For 22mths - 4yrs, (please book). Level 3 - Our Little Communicators: 10:3011:15; For 10 - 16mths, (please book). Level 4 - Our Problem Solvers: 11:3012:15TH; For 16 - 22mths, (please book). Level 2 - Our Little Doers: 12:30-13:15TH; For 6 - 10mths, (please book). Level 6 - Our Logical Thinkers: 14:0014:45TH; For 21/2 - 4yrs, (please book). Open Gym: 16:00-16:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only. at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials and discounts available.

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

10:00-13:05T at Radford Road Church, CV31 1NF. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

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.

Love Ballet Mini Movers Class

10:00-11:00T at LoveBallet Dance Company, St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Rd CV31 1JW. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in). Pay as You Go class - really fun & lively.

Baby Sensory

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

Rhymetime and Story Stomp

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

Silent Nights and Happy Days

10:30-11:30 at The Family Tree, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07725 094123; For 0 - 2s, £35 (please book). Starting 27/04. Sleep consultant classes.

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Music & Singing

Physical Fun

The Ups of Downs Group

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

GymStars

13:00-14:45T at LWGC, The Fosse, Fosse Way CV31 1XN. Abby: 07795 516 367; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Mon-Thurs: 9.30am (0-3yrs), 11am, 1pm & 2pm (3-4yrs). Fri: 1pm & 2pm (3-4yrs).

Warwick Drop in & chat

9:00-10:00TH at Westgate Children’s Centre at Packmore Community Centre CV34 5EP. 01926 490629; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Monkey Music

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

Play Together

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

YogaBELLES Yoga for Women Luna

9:30-10:30T at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. 07397 754329; For mumss, (please book).

Toy Library

10:00-14:00TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Gymboree

Gymboree Music II: 10:00-10:45TH; For 14mths - 21/2yrs, £6.50 (book by 8-week term). Fun and playful music classes. Gymboree Music I: 11:00-11:45TH; For 4 14mths, £6.50 (book by 8-week term). Fun and playful music classes. at The Gap Community Centre, 39 Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. 07881 892 686.

Mini Mandarin Musicians

10:00-10:45TH at The Gap Community Centre, 39 Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. 07870 165155; For 0 - 3s, £5 per child (please book). 3mth-3yrs.

Dandy Development Class

10:45-11:25T at Room at Busy Bees Nursery, Chase Meadow Square CV34 6BT. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 1s, £5 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Stay and Play

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

ScrumKids Classes

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

Kenilworth Saturdads

10:00-11:30TH at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). 2nd Sat of month,call centre for dates.

Mini Mandarin Musicians

10:00-11:45TH at Class held at instructors home studio in CV8 2HY. 07870 165155; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (please book). 6m-2yr: 10-10.45am / 3-5yrs: 11-11.45am.

Leamington Spa Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

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

Whitnash Rhyme Time and Story Stomp

9:00-11:00TH at North Leamington School, Sandy Lane CV32 6RD. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, £4 per child (book by term). Football coaching class for little & big ones.

16:00-16:30TH at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Call centre for more info & to book.

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

Saturday Barford Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas & Little Tappers: 9:009:45T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun introduction to ballet & tap. Intro to Ballet & Little Tappers: 9:4510:30T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Gymnastics Classes: 10:30-11:00T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. Funky Dance Classes: 11:00-11:30T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Lively & fun class with dance routines. at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Coventry Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

9:00-15:00T at Holyhead United Reformed Church, Holyhead Road CV1 3AE. For 1 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

9:00-13:30T at Radford and Holbrooks Methodist Church, Rupert Road CV6 3AZ. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

9:00-11:30T at Quinton Park Baptist Church, Quinton Park CV3 5LU. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.

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Go 4 Goals Football Classes

Dads and Tots Club

9:30-11:30TH at 38 Community Room, Dale Street Methodist Church CV32 5HL. 01926 612832 / 07742 764851; For 1 - 5s, £2 per session (donation).

Gymboree

Level 5/6 - Our Logical and Creative Thinkers: 9:30-10:15TH; For 22mths - 4yrs, (please book). Level 4 - Our Problem Solvers: 10:3011:15TH; For 16 - 22mths, (please book). Level 2/3 - Our little Communicators and Doers: 11:30-12:15TH; For 6 - 16mths, (please book). Open Gym: 12:30-13:15TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only. at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials and discounts available.

Art Cart Family Fun Sessions

13:00-15:00T at Art Cart Family Fun Sessions, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Last Sat of the month. For up to 12 year-olds.

Warwick Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

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

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:00-14:30T at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Rugbytots

9:00-10:30TH at Aylesford School, Tapping Way CV34 6XR. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £7 per session (please book). Rugby classes for 2 - 7 years.

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

9:00-14:15T at Nelson Club, 21 Charles Street CV34 5LE. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

BilinguaSing

BilinguaSing Spanish Class: 9:45-10:30T; For 4 - 5s, (please book). 4-7 years. BilinguaSing French Class: 10:45-11:30T; For 4 - 5s, (please book). 4-7 years. at The Gap Community Centre, 39 Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. Mel: 07815 149877.

St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 10:0010:30TH; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Call centre for more info & to book. Parents & Child Swim Session: 11:0012:00T; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Session times vary, contact centre for more info. at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353.

Dad’s Aloud Warwick

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

Make and Create

10:00-12:00T at Market Hall Museum, Market Place CV34 4SA. 01926 412500; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). 1st Sat of month.

Sunday Kenilworth ScrumKids Classes

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

Shrewley Love Ballet Dance Company

Intro to Ballet Classes: 9:30-10:15T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). 3-7years. Free trial available. Gymnastics Classes: 10:15-10:45T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. at Love Ballet Dance Company at Shrewley Village Hall CV35 7AN. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Warwick Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:00-12:00T at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Rugbytots

9:00-12:30TH at Warwick School, Myton Road CV34 6PP. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book). Rugby classes for 2 - 7 years.

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