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It’s a cliché, but it definitely feels as though time is passing faster than ever. How is it 2015 already?! Time to start acting on those New Year Resolutions… or perhaps they can wait for another week. Our little ones won’t wait a week however (ours struggle to wait a minute, truth be told), so they still need plenty of entertaining – and we hope this edition will help!

Contents What’s New?

Postnatal Pilates

As ever, the Daily Activity Planner (p.30-45) is packed full of hundreds of groups and classes, and there are plenty of vouchers in our Special Offers section (centre pages) that will let you try them out for free.

We’ve also crammed in loads of great articles that we hope you will like – from advice on postnatal exercise and children’s sleep issues to babywearing and great children’s books. Enjoy!

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What’s new for bumps, babies & toddlers in the Warwickshire area

Key to each area:

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Bright Stars is a sensory class for babi es, run by an experienced Early Years teacher.

Each class is carefully planned to stimulate and develop little minds, whilst being plenty of fun for everyone!

The hour-long sessions include time to chat with other parents and carers in a supportive atmosphe re – plus group singing, signing, messy play and muc h more. Classes are held in Napton, Lutterwor th and Bulkington with more venues coming soon. Drop in for a free first session and see what it’s all abou t. www.brightstarssensory.co.uk. P.30

Warwick

If you want to start the year by doing something positive for yourself, The Well Centre in Leamington Spa is here to help. They offer a wide variety of Pilates classes during the day time, evenings and weekends as well as ante and post natal classes. Pilates is a great way to improve your posture and tone those important core muscles.

The classes are small for individual attention and led by chartered physiotherapists so those with health problems can exercise safely. www.thewellcentre.org.uk. P.7

Time to Get Messy with Arty Splats

Baby Sensory Rugby Area

Starting in January 2015, Baby Sensory are launching an exciting new class at 10am on Thursdays at Towsend Memorial Hall, Clifton-Upon-Dunsmore for babies 0-6 months old.

Contact Caroline or Sarah to book a free taster session on tel: 07881 100373 or email: rugbyarea@babysensory.co.uk. P.43

Little Dragons Chinese Lessons for Toddlers

Building on the success of primary age Mandarin classes in Leamington, Helen at Little Dragons is darin classes for toddlers Man starting play-based year old, Helen from January 2015. As a mum to a three ctly suited perfe was that class a e creat wanted to s, games, crafts to very young children. Full of song sessions are the and dances, Little Dragons toddler to Chinese one little your duce perfect way to intro environment. language and culture in a totally fun 49 or For more info call Helen on 01926 2987 P.38 email at info@thelittledragons.co.uk.

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Helping With Those New Year Resolutions

New Sensory Classes for Babies: Bright Stars

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Arty Splats have new classes starting in Kenilworth on Friday mornings and, due to demand, have added a new toddler class in Leamington on Monday mornings and a new baby class on Monday afternoons. Arty Splats run exciting classes that combine art, craft, messy play, music and lots of multi-sensory fun for ages 6 months - 5 years. New customers can claim a FREE taster class by quoting ‘Toddle About’.

To book, email Jo at jo@artysplats.co.uk.

For more info, visit www.artysplats.co.uk. P.41

Sundays Are Dandy Days Too

Dandy Development, the award winning baby and toddler class, is thrilled to announce its first weekend classes. New Stage 1 and Stage 2 classes will launch at Ryton On Dunsmore Village Hall from January 2015 on Sunday mornings. This is a wonderful opportunity for working parents to join the baby signing, musical, sensory fun, as well as parents who would like to share the Dandy fun as a family. For more information and to book your place visit www.dandydevelopment.co.uk. P.21 icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

Global Leader in Child Development Comes to Warwick

Packed with patented apparatus, Gymboree are launching their unique brand of structured, fun-filled classes this January in Warwick. All classes are held in their very own venue, providing fabulous facilities for your little one to enjoy. You can check them out yourself during a FREE open week in January 2015, where you’ll be entitled to a variety of taster sessions at absolutely no cost.

For more information and to book your place, call 07881 892 686 or email warwick@gymboree-uk.com.

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It’s Official – The Kingsley School is Excellent

Top marks have been awarded to The Kingsley School in Royal Leamington Spa in an inspection report. The independent day school for girls is “excellent” according to the Independent Schools Inspectorate who visited Kingsley at the end of last year.

All areas of the school - from Prep to Sixth Form - are praised in the report. The inspectors say that in Prep “children are motivated and enthusiastic learners who respond well to the staff ’s high expectations of them.” www.thekingsleyschool.com. P.16

New Look Leisure Centre

Stratford Leisure Centre is undergoing some big changes with the centre and pool being refurbished and upgraded. It’s an exciting time and the centre is pleased to announce that they will still be running their Everyone Active Swimming Lessons during the pool refurbishment.

These award-winning swimming lessons cost just £20 per month and include FREE public swimming plus parents swim FREE when accompanying your child until they turn four. Additionally FREE water safety days for schools are being run in the temporary pool.

To keep updated and book swimming lessons, visit everyoneactive.com/NewStratford. P.36

New Mighty Kickers Class in Rugby

Little Kickers run pre-school football classes in Northampton, Daventry and Rugby and are launching a new mid-week Mighty Kickers class on Tuesday mornings at Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre, Rugby. In addition to their Little Kicks (18 to 27months) and Junior (2 to 3½yrs) classes, the new Mighty Kickers class is aimed at 3½-5 yr olds and is a great way to burn off energy, learn football skills and have great fun. For a free taster session, contact Lynne 01327 700153 or email lnewbould@littlekickers.co.uk. P.32

Monkey Music in Warwickshire is 10 Years Old

2015 will mark 10 years of Monkey Music in Warwickshire! Mum-of-two Claire Grimes brought classes to the county back in 2005 and over the last decade, Monkey’s fan base has grown and grown, with venues now thriving across Stratford, Leamington, Warwick, Kenilworth and Alcester. Monkey and Claire are planning some birthday treats for the year ahead so watch this space! Monkey Music classes cater for babies from 3 months to children of 4 years, introducing your little ones to music through song, dance and play.

01789 415526 or www.monkeymusic.co.uk. P.33

Sharing is Caring at Little Splashers

Winter is the perfect time to get in a nice, warm pool with your little one. And it’s even better with friends!

If you and a friend both book onto one of Little Splashers’ Winter courses before 31st January then you’ll pay for just one booking between the two of you.

You can either split the cost, or you can give your friend a lovely present so they can attend for free!

Quote ‘Buddy Up’ when booking (selected classes).

New WEEKEND lessons are now available in Warwick too. www.littlesplashers.co.uk. P.45

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A new and innovative play centre is coming soon to Stratford Garden Centre! Jungle Town is an exciting, child-sized town for toddlers and children up to 7 years old to explore.

Stimulate your child’s imagination and love of role play by shopping together at Gloria’s Greengrocers, building a wall at Bella’s Builders and much more.

For more info visit www.jungletown.co.uk. P.18

Stratford NCT Nearly New Sale

There’s nothing like a good old NCT Nearly New Sale for stocking up on some quality baby and toddler bargains (or selling some of your own). Pop down to the Stratford NCT Sale on Saturday 7th March 2015, 12 - 2pm at The Willows Primary School, Alcester Rd, CV37 9QN to buy some top quality baby and children’s toys, clothes and equipment at great prices. Doors open at 11:45am for members and entry is £1.50 (in aid of NCT Charity).

For details, email nns.stratfordnct@gmail.com. P.34

Paint & Glaze Open Days

Pop along to enjoy some New Year pottery painting or do some hand and footprints at these open events: Manor Farm Tea Rooms, Catthorpe: Thursdays 29 Jan, 26 Feb, 26 Mar, 23 April (10:30 - 12:30) Blooms Garden Centre, Rugby: Sundays 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 5 April (1 – 4pm) Rugby Art Gallery & Museum: 20 -21 Feb (10:30-12:30) Sky Lark Farm Shop, Daventry: 19 Feb, 17 April (10.30 - 12.30) No need to book - just pop along.

All ages welcome!

Contact Emma on 01788 560 771 www.paintandglaze.co.uk. P.30

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PILATES

The Perfect Way to Regain Your Pre-Baby Fitness?

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Pilates is a fantastic way to exercise both antenatally and postnatally. It is an ideal way to introduce exercise back into your weekly routine, from six weeks after a normal delivery or twelve weeks after a c-section. It is a gentle way to build strength, treat common birth issues and, for some, to build up to more dynamic sports.

the core muscles, including your abdominals, gluteals and pelvic floor muscles – perfect for a mother whose body is recovering from pregnancy and birth.

What is Pilates?

Women who are experiencing specific complaints such as pelvic girdle pain, diastasis recti (separation of the tummy muscles) or continence issues can exercise safely using Pilates under the guidance of an experienced physiotherapist. Core stability exercises are particularly effective in treating these common conditions.

How It Helps

Whether you are overcoming a particular issue or happily free of niggles, following the Pilates approach will improve your general physical condition to help tackle new demands with a young baby, such as more lifting and prolonged forward-flexed postures - your upper back will thank you for a wonderful stretch and relaxation to decrease muscle tension!

Pilates is a series of exercises focused on engaging core muscles and encouraging good posture. All movements are performed at a gentle, steady rate and with a flowing movement pattern. In addition, warm-up and cool-down exercises improve joint mobility, soft-tissue flexibility, balance and coordination.

Practising Pilates has a wide range of benefits. The main mat-work exercises incorporate coordinated movements designed to strengthen and condition

Written by Bethan Gwynn, a physiotherapist with over twelve years’ clinical experience and eight years as a Pilates Instructor. She runs postnatal Pilates classes at The Well Centre in Leamington Spa. Class sizes are small and relaxed - their informal approach creates a supportive atmosphere and the new mums who attend bring their babies along.

Find out more at www.thewellcentre.org.uk.

Postnatal Pilates - bring your baby Focused Pilates exercises to help you get back into shape–Tues 2pm Antenatal Pilates - Structured exercise to support you during pregnancy–Thurs 7pm LED BY CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPISTS | OTHER CLASSES ALSO AVAILABLE

For more information or to book a place please call 07971 830560 or email angie@thewellcentre.org.uk 2A UNION RD, LEAMINGTON

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By Dr Helen Andrews, Clinical Psychologist

So it is perhaps not surprising that many children struggle at bedtime - but what should parents do?

I advise parents to think about the daytime before we look at bedtimes. It’s not that children want our attention, it’s that they need it. I ask parents to establish a regular time each day when they sit and play with their child for ten minutes.

There should be no interruptions, ideally when baby is asleep. This reassures the child that they are still there for them. If children know they are going to get this time every day, they feel less anxious at other times and are less likely to feel insecure.

I also recommend involving the child in helping to look after the baby wherever possible, but in a fun way, not with responsibilities.

New Baby, New Challenges It’s curious how I often get a cluster of families coming to my clinic at about the same time who are experiencing similar difficulties. In the last couple of months I have seen several parents who have had a new baby and are struggling with how this affects their older child – particularly in relation to sleep issues. All have found that bedtime settling routines have become much longer and at times very demanding. At the point of the parent leaving the room, some children have become very teary and clingy, others very cross and destructive.

Typically in situations like these, the older child is displaying anxiety around the changes that come along with a new baby. Not only do they have a new person to get to know and incorporate into their family, but there are changes in their parents too.

Both parents are likely to be tired and a little more on edge than usual, whilst they adjust to having more demands placed on them, and they will naturally have less time for their older child than before.

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Once the child is reassured that their parents are still available to them, and they accept the baby into the family, then we can think about bedtimes. I don’t mind whether parents want a family bed or the child in their own room; a 15-minute bedtime routine or a 90-minute routine. What I want is for the parent to feel happy and confident with their choice. I suggest a clear ‘getting ready for bed’ routine, a chat, a story, a kiss and ‘goodnight’. The expectation is then that the child stays in their room. If they leave, then they should be calmly and silently taken back – maybe many times initially. Usually just a few days of this is sufficient for them to get the message. As difficult as it can be, it is really important to be consistent.

Hopefully the result is a happy, rested child, secure in their relationship with all of their family members, but if anyone needs extra support with issues like this, they can speak to their GP, health visitor, children’s centre or a specialist.

Dr Helen Andrews is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience working with children and young people. Through her business, Family Matters in Warwickshire, she helps parents when they can see that their child is struggling with their emotions, behaviour or development.

Family Matters supports prospective parents through the final stages of pregnancy, new parents struggling with the challenges of infancy and toddlerhood and more experienced parents too.

Contact Helen on 01564 795337 or visit www.familymattersinwarwickshire.co.uk

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Parenting with confidence Family Matters offers child clinical psychology services to children and their families. A particular emphasis is placed on offering support early.

We support prospective parents through the final stages of pregnancy, new parents struggling with the challenges of infancy and toddlerhood and more experienced parents who sometimes don’t feel it!

Ante-natal Groups exploring the latest evidence and theory around the emotional wellbeing of infants.

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In the UK, cancer is the most common cause of death in children aged 1 – 14 years – accounting for about 20% of deaths in this age group.

Children’s cancers are different to adult and even teenage cancers. Most cancer research is done on adult cancers, which means research into children’s cancers is progressing much slower.

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Childhood Cancer

One of our New Year resolutions for 2015 was to partner Toddle About with a children’s charity to help raise awareness and some much needed funds for a good cause. And after a lot of thought and consideration, we are pleased to announce that we will be supporting Children with Cancer UK.

The incidence of children’s cancer is increasing: 1,600 children aged 1 – 14 years are diagnosed with cancer every year. That’s 4 or 5 every day.

The main treatments that are effective against cancer, such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy, are particularly harmful to children. Even if the cancer is successfully treated, the child may go on to suffer for the rest of their lives. Different treatments for children need to be developed.

Children with Cancer UK dedicates all its resources specifically to children’s cancers – researching them to find cures and supporting families that are affected.

More research needs to be done.

We want to help make that happen.

Throughout the year, we will be thinking up some fun ways to raise some money for Children with Cancer UK – so watch this space! For starters, we hope you will enter our special charity competition below.

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THE BABYMOOV TOUCH SCREEN BABY MONITOR

We would love it if you would join us in donating to Children with Cancer UK. Toddle About has over 45,000 readers so if everyone donated just £1, that would make a HUGE difference.

This award-winning monitor has an easy to use touch screen, video record function, lullabies, night light, temperature checker and walkie-talkie function. It can even be voice activated (handy in the dark!) www.babymoov.co.uk

To make the giving a little more fun, we’d like to give you the chance to win a Babymoov Touch Screen Baby Monitor, worth £159.99!

STEP 1: Donate by texting: TODL88 £1 to 70070

If you donate £1 to Children with Cancer UK, we will enter you into our prize draw to win this fab prize. You can enter as many times as you want, so if you donate £5, say, you will be entered 5 times. We hope you will enter – it’s MUCH better odds than the National Lottery!

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(You can change the amount to £2, £3, £4, £5 or £10) or online at www.justgiving.com/toddleabout

STEP 2: Fill in our (short and quick) entry form at www.toddleabout.co.uk/childrenwithcancer before 7th April 2015.

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Thank you to everyone who entered the Autumn Toddle Models competition, sponsored by Drayton Manor Theme Park, the home of Thomas LandTM! The theme was fancy dress, and as you can see we had so many truly wonderful entries - thank you so much to everyone who entered! But there had to be a winner and congratulations goes to Lucy Henderson from Whitnash, Leamington Spa, who won a fabulous overnight stay to Thomas Land, followed by runner up Albie Johnson from Warwick who won a day trip to Thomas Land.

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The winners will have the option to purchase the Hi-Res print ready files for only £100.

TO ENTER All you need is your favourite recent picture of your little one! We're looking for anything that'll put a smile on our faces - cute, funny, silly, crazy... anything like that! The biggest smiles win.

Submit your photo before midnight Sunday 1st March 2015 at: www.toddleabout.co.uk/toddlemodels The winners will be decided by Toddle About. We will print as many entries as possible in our next issue.

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Family Holiday Review

North Hayne Farm Cottages, North Devon

By Tim Freed, Editor

with young families in mind. The seven charming cottages are warm, cosy, clean and very well equipped for a family stay. Each cottage has its own hot tub as well – great fun for the children and a lovely way to relax after they’ve fallen asleep!

And we aren’t the only family to be raving fans of this place. Check out Trip Advisor and you will see 147 reviews* – ALL of them giving them the highest ratings possible. North Hayne Farm Cottages has also just won Silver in the Visit Devon Tourism Awards, and is up for more silverware in the South West Tourism Awards and Visit England Awards.

So why is it so wonderful? North Hayne Farm Cottages gives you everything you could want and more – owners Cheryl and Roger have designed it

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The farm setting itself feels idyllic – situated down the country roads, it has its own pond and stables with plenty of animals for the children to enjoy. The children are encouraged to feed the animals in the morning and evening, and this quickly becomes an indispensible part of the day – it’s also a lovely chance to get to know the other guests. There are plenty of other things to enjoy on site too, from the play barn and games room, to craft activities and quiz trails.

Cheryl and Roger and their family go out of their way to make your stay perfect… you can get an online

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Following a recommendation from one of our readers, Kerry Shephard, we recently went for a family holiday at North Hayne Farm Cottages in North Devon. Put quite simply, we LOVED it. If you are looking for a lovely family getaway in the UK, then book yourself in – you won’t regret it.

shop delivered before you arrive and they will receive and unpack it for you; they welcome you with delicious cream teas; they will provide anything from high chairs and cots to booster seats and stair gates for your children; even the curtains in the children’s rooms have black-out lining so they sleep well.

But it’s more than that too. It’s hard to describe, but all the other guests at the farm agreed that they have something special here. For my part, I think it boils down to the fact that Cheryl and Roger genuinely care: they are the special something that made our holiday so wonderful. Unlike any other holiday we have been on, they are part of the experience. The children are now begging us to return – but they don’t want to go back to North Hayne Farm Cottages, they want to go to Cheryl and Roger’s. And that speaks volumes to me.

North Hayne Farm Cottages take bookings all year round, and host special activities for events such as Christmas, Easter and Halloween. 7 night breaks start from £354, 3 or 4 night breaks from £248.

Visit www.northhaynefarmcottages.co.uk for full details. Contact Cheryl & Roger for availability on 01769 550807 or info@northhaynefarmcottages.co.uk.

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Children’s

Books As chosen by Toddle About readers

THURSDAY 5TH MARCH 2015

By Tim Freed

To celebrate World Book Day on 5th March, we asked you to share with us your favourite children’s book of all time.

We collated your responses and drew up the Toddle About Top 10, which you will see below. All are fantastic books and if you don’t have them, we recommend adding them to your library!

Toddle About Readers’ Top 10 Children’s Books: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

The Gruffalo The Very Hungry Caterpillar Room on the Broom We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Dear Zoo Guess How Much I Love You The Tiger Who Came to Tea Each Peach Pear Plum Dogger Giraffe’s Can’t Dance

by Julia Donaldson

by Eric Carle

by Julia Donaldson

by Michael Rosen

by Rod Campbell

by Sam McBratney

by Judith Kerr

by Janet and Allan Ahlberg

by Shirley Hughes

by Giles Andreae

You Choose

Hermelin the Detective Mouse

BY NICK SHARRATT & PIPPA GOODHART

This is a simple, but fantastic book. Each double page asks the reader a question, such as, “If you could go anywhere, where would you go?” and “What kind of home would you choose?”

Then it gives dozens of pictures that your child can choose from.

It’s a wonderfully interactive way for children to learn about the world around them and the different things that are out there - and our children loved it.

When we drew up this list, it didn’t surprise me – it includes many of my favourites and, I’m sure, many of yours too. What really caught my interest however wasn’t the Top 10, it was the other end of the list - the titles that I’d never heard of, that only one person was recommending. They peaked my interest… so I bought a few of them! Below are my 3 favourites from the ‘bottom’ of the list:

BY JONATHAN CAPE

Hermelin is a delightful story about helping others, writing notes, and finding friendship. I suppose it’s also about judging people (or mice) as individuals, and not on preconceived stereotypes. It’s also a jolly good yarn – a fun introduction to the mystery genre for toddlers! Our children really got into this book and had fun guessing the answer to each mystery before Hermelin revealed the answer.

Who’s In The Loo

BY JEANNE WILLIS & ADRIAN REYNOLDS

This story made me smile. Whilst waiting in the queue for the toilet, two children imagine who on Earth it could be that is taking so long. The book introduces the reader a variety of animals (educational) doing a variety of things in the toilet (funny) until they finally find out who is in the loo… But I won’t spoil the ending for you – you’ll have to find out for yourself!

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Controversy Corner

Are PushChairs Harming our Babies?

By Aloma Chandiram

Near the top of any new parent’s ‘To Buy’ list is a pushchair. It’s an essential, must-have purchase and we regularly spend hundreds of pounds when we buy them. So it might come as a surprise that there are a growing number of people for whom a buggy is considered not just a non-essential item, but also a danger to our children’s healthy development. We invited Aloma Chandiram, a Babywearing Consultant, to share why she believes we should be scratching the pushchair off our lists...

Do you like a cuddle? That closeness, the smell of the person you love - feeling them warm and comforting against you? Babywearing is the practice of carrying your baby in a sling, wrapped closely to your body, and it has many benefits - having long, gorgeous cuddles with my baby is one reason I’m a big advocate.

quite a bumpy and unsettling ride! Neither of us were enjoying the experience and she was so far away from me that I didn’t feel the connection that I had hoped for. We persisted, but half of our walks entailed her screaming so much that she ended up in my arms as I pushed an empty pushchair home.

Babywearing isn’t a new thing - it started thousands of years ago. Back when life was a little harder, and having a healthy birth was more of a distraction from the daily routine of surviving than a life changing moment, mothers would strap their baby to their bodies and get on with their daily lives.

The decision to buy a pre-loved high street baby carrier was a logical progression for me. And what a reckoning moment it was - my fractious, clingy baby was settled; sleeping and content for hours. It wasn’t the most comfortable for me and later in my babywearing journey I found more suitable options, but the price tag on this compared to my pushchair was vastly cheaper and the effects on my child were, well, priceless.

But that was a long time ago and somewhere along the way to this modern era, the use of slings just ... disappeared, to be replaced by that staple of modern baby equipment: the pushchair. And they come in so many forms! Parent-facing, forward-facing, all terrain, travel system, infant seat, carry cot - the buying decision can be quite an experience.

When we were expecting our first child, my husband and I bought what seemed like the most popular (and hence, we thought, the best) pushchair. I was so excited! We set it all up before our daughter arrived and I kept dreaming about pushing my gorgeous newborn around the neighbourhood and shops.

When she arrived, I put her into the carrycot and off we set for our first walk. She was just a day or so old, and she was rolled from side to side - it seemed like

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There are many people who believe or worry that holding their baby close in a carrier or sling for a long time will cause them to be overly clingy. I would argue that clinginess comes and goes with all children and there’s nothing wrong with bringing your baby close and letting them know that their carer is there to protect and feed them – but I certainly wouldn’t object to people questioning my beliefs.

It’s natural to question something like babywearing because it’s different from the norm - but we rarely stop to question whether using a buggy is the right thing to do because it is such an ingrained part of our parenting culture. But it is a question that many infant and child specialists have been asking for some time, and their conclusions certainly make interesting reading!

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Dr. M. Suzanne Zeedyk carried out research in collaboration with the National Literacy Trust on the impact of buggy orientation on parent-infant interaction and infant stress (Nov. 2008). Her findings led her to conclude that for a baby, the experience of being in a buggy was “more isolated than many adults realise – and may be more emotionally impoverished than is good for children’s development”. In particular, she was concerned with the lack of interaction between baby and parent caused by away-facing buggies, “which produced the highest rate of parent and child silence”. She suggested that this could have a negative impact on the child’s speech and vocabulary development, and that not being able to see their parents’ facial and body signals whilst out and about might inhibit their social and emotional understanding of the world around them.

Elizabeth Antunovic wrote a thorough and wellresearched analysis of the arguments surrounding strollers, baby carriers and infant stress. She sites evidence that suggests babies have naturally adapted to being carried upright and oriented towards their mothers, and that lying flat on their back or sat up in car seats and strollers is restrictive to their movement and bad for their spinal development. She advocates the use of baby carriers, but stresses the importance of leg support and baby facing the mother.

Dr Sean Brotherson, Family Science Specialist, wrote the paper “Keys to enhancing brain development in young children” (2005). He endorses the importance of being close to your child: “Touch is a fundamental and important source of security to a child. If you deprive an infant of touch, the body and brain will stop growing in a healthy manner. Physical stroking helps premature babies gain weight more quickly and helps healthy babies digest food better. Babies cry less when they are held and carried regularly. Touch is an infant’s life line to security, attachment and reassurance.”

As well as the benefits to your baby, babywearing offers many conveniences! As a mum of two children at 3 and 1 years old here some of my top benefits:

No Hands! Babywearing is ‘hands free’ - when our

second child came along, I could not be more thankful for this gift. It made me feel like wonderwoman, making my newborn feel content whilst happily holding hands and playing with my active toddler.

Family cuddles. Babywearing gives dads, grandparents and everyone else the chance to enjoy some long and lovely cuddles with your baby and to develop a strong bond with the new addition to the family.

It’s convenient. No more bruised knees from

lugging that car seat around – and your wrap takes up less space too when it isn’t needed.

Breastfeeding. Having your baby so close

allows you to feed on demand, which helps with initial milk supply.

Exercise/Physiology. Babywearing helps work out your core muscles without putting unnecessary strain on them!

Communication. Being so close I can listen to my baby and see their cues quicker than if they were in a pushchair. We can talk away happily and view the world together as we walk along.

Its fun! It really is. Sharing a giggle, or listening to your toddler singing away in your ear whilst on your back is a joy.

They are economical. OK, there are some wraps and carriers out there that can be pretty pricey but, overall, slings are very economical and very modestly priced compared to pushchairs.

Yes, it is safe - very safe in fact. Follow the The T.I.C.K.S. Rule for Safe Babywearing Safety.

T.I.C.K.S guidelines you’re your baby will be safe and Keep your baby close and keep your baby safe. When you’re wearing a sling or carrier, don’t forget the T.I.C.K.S.

TIGHT IN VIEW AT ALL TIMES CLOSE ENOUGH TO KISS KEEP CHIN OFF THE CHEST SUPPORTED BACK

comfortable: Tight, In view at all times, Close enough to Kiss, Keep chin off the chest, Supported back.

There are lots of options out there if you want to start wearing your baby. It can be a little overwhelming at first, so check out your nearest qualified babywearing consultant or sling library and they will be able to advise which will be the right one for you.

Find them at www.slingpages.co.uk.

Aloma Chandiram is a Slingababy qualified and BABI registered babycarrying Consultant and has been babywearing herself for over 3 years. She holds regular workshops, private consultations and fortnightly sling library sessions in South Oxfordshire. Find out more at www.the-green-bean.co.uk or email info@the-green-bean.co.uk.

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Now the Red Book is being brought into the 21st Century – in the form of the eRedbook.

The eRedbook allows you to record your baby’s information in an online, digital version of the traditional health record. Just like the paper version it is kept and updated by the parent and data can also be added by health professionals with permission. It can be used on smart phones, tablets, and laptops through an internet connection.

South Warwickshire Foundation Trust (SWFT) is taking part in the national pilot scheme to test the eRedbook and need as many new parents across Warwickshire as possible to create an account, use it and share their feedback. Their thoughts will help to design future versions of the product and will

ensure that the eRedbook becomes as useful as it can be for parents and their children. There are currently over 1,000 families updating an eRedbook in Warwickshire and in Liverpool and those who are trying it are impressed with it so far.

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Bringing your newborn home is an exciting time, filled with joy & happiness.

Undoubtedly you may have some concerns, one being how to settle your baby to sleep during the day or night.

IS YOUR FAMILY GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP? Without good quality sleep as adults, we very quickly feel the effects of sleep deprivation, such as exhaustion, poor judgement, ill health and the feeling of not being able to cope. Sleep is also essential for a baby’s cognitive and physical development. Without the right amount of rest, your baby may become irritable, fretful and difficult to feed. As a result, family relationships can become frayed, which adds even more stress to the situation.

‘A good night’s sleep makes for a happy family’

so you need to be in it for the long haul if needs be – and you will need to support each other through the tough times. It is a challenge, but it’s worth it!

The good news is, once the right sleep plan is in place, your baby will reap the benefits of sleep... and so will you. Their mood and behaviour will quickly change, lifting the spirit of the whole family.

TIPS TO ESTABLISHING GOOD SLEEPING PATTERNS: 4 PROVEN

Sleep problems can arise for many reasons. They could be due to poor health or bad sleep associations - or simply because your child has never learnt how to self-settle.

1. KEEP IT CALM. Bedtime should be calm, lasting no more than half an hour. Toys in the cot / bed should be kept to a minimum.

Thankfully, there are many resources out there to help new parents find a sleep plan that may work for them.

The downside is, after many hours of research, you are on your own. You will still be tired, and probably won’t be feeling confident about implementing the new routine. Feeling uncomfortable with the chosen technique often leads to parents not being consistent, which will lead to failure.

(with a blackout blind in summer) and maintain the correct room temperature (16 – 20°C, ideally 18°C).

All children are unique, so the sleep training technique that you use to teach your child to self-settle, and learn to love sleep, needs to be tailored. All caregivers need to be on the same page, or your child will become confused. Sleep training isn’t a quick fix,

2. PROVIDE A GOOD SLEEPING ENVIRONMENT. Use low lighting 3. LEARN YOUR BABY’S SLEEP SIGNALS. These could include losing interest in toys & people, yawning, rubbing eyes or playing with their ears. Putting your baby to sleep when they are tired and ready to sleep just makes sense – knowing their sleep signals is key to achieving this.

4. IMPLEMENT A GOOD FEEDING & NAP ROUTINE DURING THE DAY. Do not fall into the trap of thinking that less sleep in the day will lead to your baby sleeping more at night. This is a myth – the opposite is in fact true!

Written by Diane Pawsey, The Family Sleep Consultant – Diane has over 24 years experience working with children and their families, helping to establish healthy sleeping habits. With a gentle and caring approach, she gives you the tools and confidence to implement your own, tailor-made sleep plan. www.familysleepconsultant.co.uk

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Swim Works, High Street, Hillmorton, Rugby, CV21 4EE

Tel: 01788 568503

An Independent Day School and Nursery for boys aged 3-7 and girls aged 3-11

Open Morning Saturday 31 January 2015, 9.30 – 12.00pm.

Last tours will take place at 11.30am.

Entrance Assessments for girls aged 7+ Monday 23 February 2015.

Register now for entry in September 2015.

Warwick Preparatory School, Bridge Field, Banbury Road,Warwick CV34 6PL For further information call 01926 491545, email admissions@warwickprep.com or visit www.warwickprep.com Warwick Preparatory School is part of the Warwick Independent Schools Foundation, together with King’s High School and Warwick School, providing high quality education for boys and girls aged 3-18.

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Your local ‘What’s On Guide’ for families with bumps - 5s in Warwickshire

The Daily Activity Planner is your one stop shop for finding virtually any and all of the bump, baby & toddler groups and classes.

Visit the Toddle About website at www.toddleabout.co.uk/directory then simply enter your postcode and the groups will be listed in order of distance from your home.

RUGBY AREA

Monday

Tuesday

Brownsover Kangas ‘n’ Roos Toddlers

Bilton Bilton Evangelical Toddlers

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

Church Lawford NCT Relax, Stretch & Breathe

Unleash the artistic streak in your kids and create highly personal, hand-painted, lasting gifts.

Join us at various locations around Rugby or book your own event.

18:30-20:00TH at Church Lawford Village Hall, School Street CV23 9EE. rebeccacoates74@gmail.com; For bump, £7 per class (book by 4-week term). For women from 14 weeks of pregnancy.

Call or email Emma for more information or to book your own party. emma@paintandglaze.co.uk 01788 560771

www.paintandglaze.co.uk

Coventry Aqua Tums - Aqua Yoga for Pregnancy

Hillmorton Swim Works Classes

Twins or More

Lutterworth Bright Stars Sensory

Babies Love Yoga

9:30-11:00T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £8 per class (please book). Drop in £11.

Rugby Rugby Baptist Toddler Group

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

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Hillmorton Swim Works Swim Centre

Kilsby Dandy Development Class

10:00-12:00T at Rogers Hall, Deerings Road CV21. Jenni: 07572432034; For 4m - 5s, £3 per class (book by term).

Dance classes.

Overslade Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

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

at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503.

10:00-12:00TH at Swim Works, High St CV21 4EE. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

9:30-10:30T at Lutterworth Town Hall, High Street LE17 4AT. Laura: 07725 808079; For 0 - 2s, (please book). 1st session free, Come along & see us.

Harborough Magna Harborough Magna Toddlers

Aqua Tums Post Natal Class: 10:0010:45TH; For 0s, (please book). Post natal aqua yoga class.

Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes: 11:30-13:00TH; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

Aqua Tums Pre-natal Class: 18:3019:15TH; For bump, (please book).

Ante-natal Yoga class for pregnancy.

19:00-19:45TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Dawn: 07769 706067; For bump, (book).

Pre- and Postnatal aqua yoga.

Twirling Toddlers Classes

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

Contact:Karen (Tues), Clare (Wed), Helen (additional needs).

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

Parent and Toddler Yoga: 12:25-13:05TH; For 0 - 2s. For babies on the move & toddlers.

Kidz Love Yoga and Movement: 13:10-13:50T; For 2.5 - 4s.

Babies Love Yoga: 13:55-14:50TH; For 0 - 1s. 8 wks to crawling.

at Kidz Love Yoga, Classes at: Paddox Methodist Church Hall CV22 5HD. Kidz Love Yoga: 07738 630862.

Toddlers World

12:30-14:30T at The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre, Bruce Williams Way, CV22 5LJ. 01788 565369; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in). A fun-filled,soft ‘n’ squidgy play session.

10:00-12:00T at Kilsby Village Hall, Rugby Road CV23 8XB. Nikki 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Long Lawford Lawford Ladybirds

9:30-11:15T at Long Lawford Methodist Church, School Street CV23 9AU. For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Open to everyone.

Rugby Little Kickers

9:15-11:45TH at The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01327 700153; For 1 - 3s, (please book). 9.20:Little Kicks,10.10:Mighty,11.00:Junior.

Rainbow Tots

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

The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case!

Barby Chatterbox

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

Classes run during term time, Monday - Saturday at venues in and around Rugby.

Tel: 0794 127 9343 | innerpeaceyoga@hotmail.co.uk Hatha & Pregnancy Yoga classes catering for all abilities.

Check www.innerpeaceyoga.co.uk for the latest class details.

Bilton Bilton Toddler Group

17:45-18:30TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Dawn: 07769 706067; For bump, (please book). Pre- and Postnatal aqua yoga.

Daventry Little Kickers

9:30-10:15TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

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

Contact:Karen(Tues), Clare(Wed), Helen(add needs).

Hillmorton Swim Works Classes

Cawston Lionhearts Toddler Group

10:00-12:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

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

Clifton-upon-Dunsmore Clifton Mother and Toddlers

Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

9:15-11:00T at Clifton Primary School, Station Road CV23 0BT. Children’s Centre:01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £1. Plenty of activities!

19:30-21:00TH at St. George’s Church Hall, Hillmorton CV22 5HR. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £15 (drop in). If class is pre-booked discount available.

Dunchurch NCT Coffee Morning

Long Lawford Dandy Development

10:00-11:30TH at Clifton Upon Dunsmore Memorial Hall, High Street, Clifton-upon-Dunsmore, CV23 0BH. 01788 220198; For bump - 5s, £2 (donation). Members and non-members are welcome!

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

Newbold Little Stars

Hillmorton Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes

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

13:00-14:30TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

St George’s Magic Dragon Parent & Toddler Group

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

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.

Rugby Play Matters

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.

Inner Peace Hatha Yoga Core Strength Hatha Yoga

10:00-11:30T at Harmonious Form, 24 Arnold Street CV21 2HD. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £8 per class (book by term). Drop in £11.

Toddlers World

10:00-12:00T at The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre, Bruce Williams Way, CV22 5LJ. 01788 565369; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in). A fun-filled,soft ‘n’ squidgy play session.

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

10:00-11:00T at Rugby School, Horton Crescent CV22 5DJ. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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 (book).

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

Clifton Upon Dunsmore Baby Sensory Classes

10:00-13:30T at Towsend Memorial Hall, Clifton-Upon-Dunsmore. 07881100373 or 01789 550395; For 0 - 1s, (please book).

Coventry Little Splashers Swimming Classes 10:00-12:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

In the Water

Music & Singing

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

Water Babies

Thursday

9:15-10:45T at Overslade Community Centre, Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Louise: 07718 167611; For bump - 5s, £1 per child (drop in). 50p for extra kids over 1 year.

St Maries Little Angels

Rugby Tiny Tots

Rugby Rhyme Time

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre

Pre-School Athletics: 11:00-12:45TH; For 3 5s, (please book). £52.50 for the full 14 weeks.

Run England For Mums: 11:00-12:00TH; For 0s, (drop in). For mums and their newborn.

at Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 565369.

Friday Bulkington Bright Stars Sensory

13:30-14:30T at Bulkington Communtity Centre, School Rd CV12 9JB. Laura: 07725 808079; For 0 - 2s, (book). 1st session free.

Coventry Little Splashers Swimming Classes 10:30-14:30TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Jo: 07968 015292; 0 - 4s, (book). Fun, progressive baby swimming.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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Wednesday

Rugby Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Inner Peace Hatha Yoga & Pregnancy Yoga Aqua Tums for Pregnancy

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Rugby Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Daventry Little Kickers Football Classes Yoga for Babies, Toddlers & Children 16:00-17:45TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 18m - 5s, (please book).

Daventry Little Kickers Football Classes

Yoga, movement and relaxation for toddlers & children

Hillmorton Little Acorns Toddler Group

9:00-11:45TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 18m 5s, (please book).

Free Trial Session

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

Hillmorton Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

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

Overslade Twirling Toddlers Dance

8:45-10:30TH at St. George’s Church Hall, Hillmorton CV22 5HR. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £15 (drop in). If class is pre-booked discount available.

t: 07738 630 862 e: natalie@kidzloveyoga.co.uk

9:30-11:30T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Rd CV22 6AY. Jenni: 07572432034; For 4m - 5s, £3 per class (please book). Dance classes.

Swim Works Preschool Classes

14:00-16:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga

19:30-21:00T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £8 per class (book by term).

Drop in £11. From 14 wks-birth.

Rugby Little Splashers Swimming Classes

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

9:00-12:00T at Oakfield School, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. Jo: 07968 015292; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Rugby Little Splashers Swimming

9:00-12:00T at Oakfield School, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. Jo: 07968 015292; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Toddlers World

10:00-12:00T at The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre, Bruce Williams Way, CV22 5LJ. 01788 565369; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in). Soft ‘n’ squidgy play session.

Broadwell Babytime

10:30-12:00TH at Church of the Good Shepherd, Main Street CV23 8HB. Jane: 01788 899226; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in).

Runs Fortnightly on Friday mornings.

Rugby Rhyme Time

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

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

13:00-14:30T at The Play Cafe, 33-34 High Street CV213BW. 07572 432034; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance classes for walkers.

Sunday

Fun football training from 18 months - 7th birthday - www.littlekickers.co.uk

Drop In with Feeding Support

13:00-15:00TH at Claremont Children’s Centre CV21 3LU. 07868 287554; For bump - 0s, £1 (donation). Ends end of Jan.

Saturday

Bilton Little Kickers

8:30-12:00TH at Bilton School, Lawford Ln CV22 7JT. 01327 700153; For 2 - 5s, (book).

8.30&9.25 (Junior) 10.20 (Mighty) 11.15 (Mega).

Coventry Little Splashers Swimming Classes

9:00-11:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

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Coventry Water Babies Swimming Classes

8:45-11:15T at Holiday Inn Coventry, Hinckley Rd CV2 2HP. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Dunchurch Scrumkids Classes

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

Rugby-based sports sessions.

Rugby Little Splashers Classes

9:00-12:00T at Oakfield School, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. Jo: 07968 015292; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

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

SOUTHAM AND STRATFORD-UPON-AVON AREA

Monday Alcester Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Claverdon Stepping Stones Toddler Group

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

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Harbury Harbury Toddler Group

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

Henley in Arden Studley Children’s Centre

Speech & Language Drop In: 10:00-11:30T; For 2 - 5s. CALL FOR DATES. Meet & Play: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s.

at Henley Hub B95 6AF. 01527 850136.

Kineton Kineton Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Kineton Village Hall, Mill Lane CV35 0LB. Rachel: 01926 641746; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). £1.50 adlt,50p child/add adlt,und 6mths free.

Shipston-on-Stour Pre-school Swimming Lessons

17:00-17:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (book by term). Please call for times & to book.

The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case!

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

Southam Baby Ballet Class

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

9:45-11:45T at St Gregory’s RC School, Avenue Road CV37 6UZ. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

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

Meet & Play

Napton Playgroup

10:00-11:30TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 (donation). Fun play session for under 5 years.

9:30-11:00T at Napton Village Hall, The Crescent CV47 8LS. 01926 812139; For 0 4s, £1.50 per session (drop in).

Jolly J’s

Monkey Music

10:00-11:30TH at Southam and District NCT, St James Church CV47 0JA. 0844 2430008; For bump - 5s, £1 per family (donation). Not bank hols.

10:00-11:30T at Stratford Leisure Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

13:30-14:30TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for times before attending.

Stratford-upon-Avon Waterbabies for all under 5yrs

9:00-11:00T at Stratford Leisure Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £4.10 p/child (drop in). Pay as you go.

Clopton Children’s Centre

Free play: 9:15-10:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Mon of the mth.

Early Weeks Clinic: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Mon of month.

Baby Swimming Lessons: 10:30-11:00T; For 0 - 2s, £4.91 per class (please book).

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 15:30-16:30T; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book).

at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161.

Warmington Dandy Development Class

10:00-12:00T at Warmington Village Hall, Church Hill OX17 1BX. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (book).

Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Wellesbourne Love Ballet Dance Company

Street Dance: 17:15-18:00TH; For 4 - 5s.

Gymnastics: 18:00-18:45TH; For 3 - 5s. Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more.

at St Peters Church Centre, Church St CV35 9LS. Lorraine: 07921 853773. Please book.

Stratford Leisure Centre

Pre-School Swimming lessons: 10:3018:30TH; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child (book).

Active Antz: 10:30-12:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £3.75 (book). 2 hr Bouncy castle & soft play sessions.

Baby Swimming Lessons: 11:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 3s, £4.80 per session (please book).

Mini Gymnastics: 16:00-18:00TH; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child (please book). 1 hour sessions.

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

Turtle Tots Baby Swimming

at Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016.

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Hathaway Lane CV37 9BL. Laura: 01926 856 313; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+.

Free taster.

Music & Singing

13:30-15:00TH at Alcester Children’s Centre at Bidford Church Rooms, Church St B50 4DA. 01789 764093; 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Barford Dandy Development Class

12:00-14:00T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Rd CV37 7NF. Marie: 07814 376149; For 0 - 4s, (book by 10-week term). 30-min classes from Pregnancy to playground.

In the Water

Tuesday Alcester Babes & Tots Healthcare

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!

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Southam & Stratford Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Snitterfield Tumble Tots Studley Snitterfield Rag Tag Toddler Group 9:30-12:15T at Shottery Memorial Hall, Studley Leisure Centre

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Southam & Stratford Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Bishops Itchington Bump Info Evening

NCT Southam Monthly Meeting

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

Ettington Cheeky Chimps

10:00-11:30T at Ettington Community Centre, Rogers Lane CV37 7SX. 01789 740919; For 0 4s, £2 per child (drop in). Runs 1st Tuesday of each month.

Harbury Bumps and Bundles

20:00-22:00TH at NCT Southam Monthly Meeting, Held at Various locations. For bump - 0s, FREE. Check website for locations.

Top quality baby & children’s clothes and equipment at bargain prices Sat 7th March 2015 12.00 – 2.00pm The Willows Primary School, The Willows North, Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9QN

NCT MEMBERS PRESALE 11.45AM (early entry strictly on presentation of a valid membership card)

Entry charge - £1.50 (in aid of NCT Charity) Cash only tills, chip and pin also accepted.

For details email: nns.stratfordnct@gmail.com

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

Lighthorne Heath Stay & Play 0 - 5 yrs

9:30-11:00T at Lighthorne Heath Childrens’ Centre, Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Call centre to ensure group is running.

Lower Quinton Quinton Tots & Tiddlers

9:45-11:30T at Quinton & Admington Village Hall, The Close CV37 8SE. 01789 721424; For 0 - 4s, £1.60 p/child (drop in).

Napton Bright Stars Sensory

9:30-10:30T at Napton Village Hall, The Crescent CV47 8LS. Laura: 07725 808079; For 0 - 2s, (please book). 1st session free.

Stratford-upon-Avon Bumps & Babies

9:30-11:00TH at Clopton and

ITEMS FOR SALE: District Children’s Centre, Clopton

good quality baby & children’s clothing, nursery equipment, prams, highchairs, toys, books, games & maternity wear.

Shipston-on-Stour Pre-school Swimming Lessons

17:00-17:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (book by term). Please call for times & to book.

Southam Pre-School Swimming Lessons

16:00-17:30TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call before attending.

Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas: 16:00-16:30TH; For 3 - 4s, Fun introduction to ballet. Free trials.

Boys Street Dance: 16:30-17:15TH; For 3 - 5s, £3.50 per class. Lively, fun and energetic class.

Pre-Syllabus Ballet Classes: 16:30-17:15TH; For 5s, Free trial available.

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

Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Sensory activities and singing.

Stratford Leisure Centre

Active Antz: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £3.75 per child. 2 hr Bouncy castle & soft play sessions.

Pre-School Swimming lessons: 10:00-17:30TH; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child.

Baby Swimming Lessons: 10:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 3s, £4.80 per session.

Mini Dribblers: 13:30-14:30TH; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child (please book). Call centre to book.

at Stratford Leisure Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826. Book sessions.

NCT Your Baby & Toddler Group 10:00-11:30T at Methodist Church, Old Town CV37 6BG. For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Tea, coffee, toys, books and songs.

Stratford Children’s Centre

Speech & Language Drop-In: 10:30-12:00TH; For 1 - 5s, £0.50 (donation). 1st Tues of mth.

Baby Weigh & Breastfeeding: 13:30-15:30TH; For 0s, £0.50 (donation). Runs 2nd & 4th Tues.

at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624.

INTRODUCING BANANA MOON DAY NURSERY HARBURY l Offering childcare from 7.30am – 6.30pm for children from 3 months to school age, 51 weeks a year.

l Breakfast & two home cooked meals a day. l Full and half day sessions available. l Sibling discount.

Give us a call today to arrange a viewing on 01926 612374

Moon’s Saloon “Sheriff Moon is quick at drawing”

Banana Moon Day Nursery, Ivy Lane, Harbury, Warwickshire CV33 9HN Telephone: 01926 612374 bananamoon-harbury.co.uk

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Southam & Stratford Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk 11:00-11:30T at Stratford upon Avon Library, Henley Street CV37 6PZ. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

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

13:30-15:30TH at Clopton Children’s Centre @ Ken Kennett Centre, Justins Avenue CV37 0DA. 01789 414016; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of mth.

10:00-11:30T at Studley Children’s Centre @, Henley Hub B95 6AF. 01527 850136; (drop in).

E: marie.manock@turtletots.com T: 07814 376 149 www.turtletots.com

Childminders ‘R’ Us: 9:15-11:15T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Stoneham Drop in: 12:30-14:30T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Call for dates.

16:00-17:00T at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Various times, please book.

9:30-10:45T at Methodist Church Hall, Bridge St CV35 9LR. 01926 886995; For 0 - 3s, £4.50 per class (please book). 9.30 (Toddler) & 10.10 (Baby).

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9:30-11:00T at Kineton Village Hall, Mill Lane CV35 0LB. Rachel: 01926 641746; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). £1.50 adlt,50p child/add adlt,und 6mths free.

Long Itchington Long Itchington Toddlers

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

Alcester Alcester Library Rhyme Time

Priors Marston Priors Marston Toddlers

Alcester Children’s Centre

Shipston-on-Stour Shipston Leisure Centre

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

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

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Studley Studley Children’s Centre

Wellesbourne Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

Kineton Kineton Toddler Group

Baby & Toddler Swimming lessons and Aquanatal Yoga classes in Stratford-upon-Avon.

10 week term, 30min classes.

Babes & Tots Healthcare: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Baby weighing & advive.

Bumps and Babies: 13:00-15:00T; For bump 0s, £0.50 (donation). For 0 - crawling.

at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093.

Fenny Compton Fenny Compton Tots Group

10:00-12:00T at Fenny Compton Village Hall, Memorial Road. Amy: 01295 770749; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). First timers get free entry.

In the Water

Music & Singing

9:30-11:30T at The Priors Hall CV47. For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Very relaxed group - toys, crafts & singing.

Baby Swimming Lessons: 9:30-10:00TH; For 0 - 3s, £4.91 per class (book).

Pre-school Swimming Lessons: 10:0010:30TH; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (book).

at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354.

Southam Pre-School Swimming Lessons

14:00-17:30TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (book).

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Stratford Rhyme Time

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E E R F SWIMMING

• A weekly swimming lesson and FREE* unlimited public swimming for under £5 per week.

• PLUS parents will swim FREE* until your child turns four.

Shipston Leisure Centre

Southam Leisure Centre

01608 662354

01926 817788

Stratford Leisure and Visitor Centre

Studley Leisure Centre

01789 268826

01527 857161

Everyone Active manages these facilities in partnership with Stratford Upon Avon District Council. *Terms apply. Parents can swim free ONLY, when accompanying their child.

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Love Ballet Dance Company

Mini Movers: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s. A really fun, lively musical dance class.

Boogie & Bounce Classes: 13:30-14:30T; For 18m - 5s. Dance & movement classes.

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

Stratford-upon-Avon Early Weeks Clinic & Breastfeeding

9:30-10:30TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Ave CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0s, £0.50 (donation). 2nd & 4th Wed.

Monkey Music

9:30-12:15T at Rosebird Community Hall, Shipston Road CV37 8LU. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Complimentary trial classes available.

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).

NCT Bumps and Babies Group

9:45-11:15T at Our Lady of Peace Church, Shottery CV37 9HQ. For bump - 0s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Tea, coffee & play.

Stratford Leisure Centre

Baby Swimming Lessons: 10:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 3s, £4.80 per session.

Pre-School Swimming lessons: 11:3018:30TH; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child.

at Stratford Leisure Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826. Please book.

Turtle Tots Baby Swimming

12:30-15:30T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Rd CV37 7NF. Marie: 07814 376149; For 0 - 4s, (book by term). 30-min classes from Pregnancy to playground.

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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. Rural setting.

Baby Sensory

13:30-15:45TH at Rosebird Community Hall, Shipston Rd CV37 8LU. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 13m, £6.50 per class (book by term). Award-winning class. Free trials.

Toddler Sense Classes

14:15-16:15T at Stratford Garden Centre, Clifford Chambers CV37 8LW. Jennifer: 07837 697535; For 1 - 5s, £6.50 per class (book by term). A new adventure every week!

Studley Baby Weigh & Play

10:00-11:30T at Studley Children’s Centre, High Street B80 7HJ. 01527 850136; For 0 1s, (drop in). H/V available for advice.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

16:00-17:30T at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book).

Thursday Alcester Music & Movement

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

Alveston Monkey Music

9:45-14:15T at Alveston Malt House, The Rookery CV37 7QP. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (book). Free trial classes available.

@everyoneactive Bishops Itchington Bishops Itchington Toddler Group

10:00-11:30TH at Memorial Hall, Fisher Road CV47 2RE. Helen: 01926 614241; For 0 - 3s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Play, play and more play!

Lighthorne Heath Tots & Tiddlers

9:30-11:00T at Lighthorne Heath Children’s Centre, Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Call centre to ensure group is running.

Southam Southam Parent & Toddler Group

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

Southam Leisure Centre

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 13:3017:30TH; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call before attending.

Baby Swimming Lessons: 14:30-15:00TH; For 0 - 3s, £4.91 per class (please book).

at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788.

Love Ballet Dance Company

Funky Dance Classes: 16:00-16:30TH; For 3 5s. A lively, fun and energetic class.

Gymnastics Classes: 16:30-17:00TH; For 3 5s. Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more.

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

Stratford-upon-Avon Waterbabies for all under 5yrs

9:00-11:00T at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £4.10 per child (drop in). Pay as you go under 5yrs.

The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case!

Southam & Stratford Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk

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Baby Signing Classes in Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa and Warwick NEW: Babes Class from BIRTH to 6 months – builds the framework for communicating with your baby and prepares for Stage 1.

Understand babies needs, thoughts and ideas – reduce frustration for you and your baby!

Award winning classes running locally since 2006. Learn to sign through music, rhymes and fun!

Email pippajenkins@singandsign.co.uk or call 01789 415591. FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE.

Find us online at www.singandsign.co.uk and www.facebook.com/singandsignsouthwarks

Friday

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30TH at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Justins Avenue CV37 0DA. 01789 414016; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Fun activities, snacks and singing.

Stratford Leisure Centre

Active Antz: 10:15-12:15TH; For 0 - 4s, £3.75 per child. 2 hr Bouncy castle & soft play.

Pre-School Swimming lessons: 11:0018:00TH; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child.

Mini Bounce: 13:30-14:30TH; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child. Trampolining and soft play.

at Stratford Leisure Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826. Please book.

Turtle Tots & Turtle Tums

at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Rd CV37 7NF. Marie: 07814 376149.

Studley Pre-School Swimming Lessons

14:00-14:45T at Harbury Village Hall, South Parade CV33 9JE. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Shipston-on-Stour Shipston Leisure Centre

Baby Swimming Lessons: 9:30-10:30TH; For 0 - 3s, £4.91 per class.

Pre-school Swimming Lessons: 9:30-10:30TH; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (book by term).

Southam Love Ballet Dance Company

Mini Movers: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s. A really fun, lively musical dance class.

Little Tappers Dance Classes: 16:45-17:15TH; For 3 - 5s. Fun introduction to tap dancing.

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

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

Speech & Language Drop Iin: 13:30-14:30T; For 2 - 5s, (call for dates).

Messy Play: 13:30-15:00T; 1½ - 5s, (drop in).

at High Street B80 7HJ. 01527 850136.

9:45-12:00T at Wellesbourne Library, Kineton Rd CV35 9NF. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.

9:30-12:00T at St Peter’s Mission, Manor Rd CV37 7EA. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). Classes at 9.30, 10.10, 10.50 & 11:30am.

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).

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:45-12:00T at The Family Village, Stratford Garden Centre CV37 8LW. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term).

Stratford Leisure Centre

Pre-School Swimming lessons: 12:0013:30TH; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child (book by term).

Baby Swimming Lessons: 12:00-12:30TH; For 0 - 3s, £4.80 per session (please book).

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

Southam Leisure Centre

Studley Cradle Club

at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788.

Wellesbourne Wellesbourne Rhyme Time

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 11:3015:30TH; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call before attending.

Baby Swimming Lessons: 11:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 3s, £4.91 per class (please book).

Studley Children’s Centre

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Harbury Dandy Development Class

at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Rd CV36 4DY. 01608 662354. Please book.

Turtle Tots Baby Swimming: 12:00-13:30T; For 0 - 4s, (book by 10-week term). 30-min classes from pregnancy to playground.

Turtle Tums Aquanatal Yoga Classes: 19:4520:30T; For bump, (book by 6-week term).

Wellesbourne Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Stratford-upon-Avon Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

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.

In the Water

Music & Singing

10:00-11:30T at Studley Children’s Centre, High Street B80 7HJ. 01527 850136; For 0s, (drop in). For parents/carer’s of babies under 12 mths.

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

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Saturday

Southam Leisure Centre

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 9:00-11:30TH; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book).

Baby Swimming Lessons: 11:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 3s, £4.91 per class (please book).

Bidford-on-Avon Kids Run Free Race Fun Days

8:45-10:30TH at Big Meadow B50 4PQ. 07711 349 592; For 0 - 5s, FREE (book). 1st Sat of mth. Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk.

Shipston-on-Stour Shipston Leisure Centre

Pre-school Swimming Lessons: 8:30-12:00TH; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (book by term).

Baby Swimming Lessons: 11:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 3s, £4.91 per class (book by term).

at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354.

Southam Musical Theatre

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

at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788.

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).

Sunday

Stratford-upon-Avon Pre-School Swimming lessons

10:00-13:00TH at Stratford Leisure Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child (book by term).

Go 4 Goals Football Classes

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

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 16:00-18:00T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Jo:07968015292; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Southam Pre-School Swimming Lessons

9:30-11:30TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (book).

Stratford-upon-Avon Little Splashers Swimming Classes 13:00-15:00T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Jo:07968015292; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

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Monday

Balsall Common Twirling Toddlers Classes

14:00-16:00T at St Peters Church Hall, Holly Lane CV7 7EA. 07590 988789; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.

Coventry Little Splashers Classes

12:00-13:45T at Baginton Fields School, Sedgemoor Rd CV3 4EA. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

FUN Play-based Mandarin lessons for toddlers call: 01926 298749 or email: info@thelittledragons.co.uk

www.thelittledragons.co.uk

11:00-11:45T at The Open Door Cafe, 3 Slade Hill CV35 8SA. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per class (drop in).

Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

Kenilworth Sensory Playtime

9:30-12:30 & 13:00-15:00TH at Little Sunflowers Ltd, Unit 8 Common Lane Industrial Estate CV8 2EL. 01926 257500; For 0 - 4s, £4 per session (drop in).

PHYS-OGUE Wheelie Fit Mums

10:30-11:30TH at Abbey Fields CV8 1BP. 07952 565002; For 0s, £6.70 per class (please book). 6 week block £40.00.

Leamington Spa Monkey Music

9:30-12:00T at The Octagon St Mary Magdalenes, Lillington CV32 7RH. Claire: 01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Complimentary trial classes available.

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

All welcome.

Love Ballet Dance Company

FREE TASTER SESSION

Hampton Magna Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

Kingsley Tiny Tots

Prima Ballerinas: 15:45-16:15TH; For 3 - 5s. First ballet lesson free as a trial.

Funky Dance Classes: 16:15-16:45TH; For 3 - 7s. An energetic class.

Gymnastics Classes: 17:30-18:00TH; For 3 - 5s. Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more.

at St Marys Church Hall, St Marys Road CV31 1JW. Claire: 07774518949. Please book.

Yogaworks Pregnancy Yoga

18:30-20:00T at The Space Upstairs, Spencer Yard CV31 3SY. 07981 769920; For bump, (book by 7-week term). Prepare yourself for the birth of your baby.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:45-14:15T at Sing & Sign Baby Signing, Busy Bees Nursery CV34 6AD. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book). 1 hour classes at 9.45, 11.00 & 13.15.

Early Learning Centre Playtime

10:00-12:00TH at Mothercare, Shires Retail Park CV34 6RH. 01926 452917; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call before attending.

Arty Splats

10:00-14:15TH at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Trinity Street CV32 5RG. Jo: 07792372962; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book).

Sensory fun with arts and crafts!

Little Dragons Chinese Classes

10:30-11:00T at St Mark’s Church Hall, Rugby Road CV32 6DD. 01926 298749; For 2 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Fun, play-based Mandarin for toddlers.

Lillington Lillington Rhyme Time

10:30-11:00TH at Lillington Library, Valley Road CV32 7SJ. 03005 558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Warwick Pre school Gymnastics - Jelly Tots

9:30-11:45T at Warwick Gates Community Centre CV34 6DZ. Abby: 07795 516 367; For 1 - 4s. 9.30 18mth-3yr 10.15 3-4yrs 11am 3-4yrs.

Arty Tots With Grandparents!

10:00-12:00T at Market Hall Museum, Market Place CV34 4SA. 01926 412501; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in).

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 per session (drop in).

The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case!

Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk 9:30-11:00T at All Saints Church, Vicarage Green CV34 5NJ. 01926 492073; For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation).

Activities & sing-song session.

9:30-11:30T at St James Church Hall Styvechale, Knoll Drive CV3 5BT. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 4m - 5s, £3 per class (book).

Dance classes for 4 months+.

Little Fishes Toddler Group

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

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

10:00-11:30T at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. 01926 886995; For 0 - 3s, £4.50 per class (book). Ages: 0-1 & 1-3. Free trials & free CD.

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www.aquatums.co.uk NCT Breastfeeding Drop In

Gymboree Warwick

Level 4 (16 - 22 months): 9:30-10:15T; For 1s.

Figuring out how the world works.

Level 3 (10 - 16 months): 10:30-11:15T; 0 - 1s.

Become skilled in back & forth communication.

Level 5 (22 - 28+ months): 11:30-12:15T; For 1 - 3s. Creative & Logical Thinkers.

Sensory Play (0-6 months): 12:30-13:15T; For 0s. Becoming calm & attentive to the world.

Level 2 (6 - 10 months): 14:00-14:45T; For 0s.

Acting with purpose & intention.

Level 6 (28 - 36 months): 15:00-15:45T; For 2 - 3s. Continuing to explore imagination.

at First Floor, St George’s House CV34 5DJ. 07881 892 686. Please book!

Soft Touch Baby Massage

10:30-11:45TH at Soft Touch Baby Massage at, Chase Meadow Community Centre CV34 6BT. Joanna: 07712 045296; For 0s, £7.80 per session (book by term).

Course Dates: 12/01-09/02 & 23/02-23/03.

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10:30-11:30T at Castle Hill Baptist Church, Castle Hill CV34 4EX. For 0 - 2s, (drop in).

Help from qualified counsellors (termtime).

WAM - Warwick Area Mums

17:30-19:30TH at Costa Coffee in Tesco Warwick, 130 Emscote Road. 07825 445323; For 0 - 3s. Weekly Coffee gatherings for bumps & babies.

10:00-11:30T at Baginton Village Hall, Frances Road CV8 3AB. Vicky: 024 7630 6869; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in).

50p for babies, £1 for siblings over 12mths.

In the Water

Music & Singing

9:30-12:15T at The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book).

9.40 (Baby) 10.20 (Pre School) 11.00 (Toddler).

Twirling Toddlers Classes

9:30-11:00T at Kenilworth Methodist Church Hall, Priory Road CV8 1LQ. Debbie: 07590 988789; For 1 - 3s, (please book).

Dance classes for walkers - 3 years.

Sensory Playtime

9:30-12:30 & 13:00-15:00TH at Little Sunflowers Ltd, Unit 8 Common Lane Industrial Estate CV8 2EL. 01926 257500; For 0 - 4s, £4 per session (drop in).

Water Babies

Tuesday Baginton Baginton Toddler Group

Kenilworth Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

10:00-12:30T at Thorns Primary School, Blackthorn Road CV8 2DS. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Cradle Club and Breastfeeding

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

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Coventry Twirling Toddlers Classes

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Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk

Dance & Movement classes for Babies & Toddlers from 4 months old to 7 year olds

Coventry & Warwickshire info@twirlingtoddlers.co.uk 07552 770774

Rugby, Hinckley & Ullesthorpe jenni@twirlingtoddlers.co.uk 07572 432034

www.twirlingtoddlers.co.uk

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

11:00-13:00T at Chesford Grange CV8 2LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Leamington Spa Baby Sensory

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

Haddie’s Trails

10:30-17:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Child-friendly trails in the museum.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

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

Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Postnatal Pilates

14:00-15:00TH at The Well Centre, 2a Union Road CV32 5LT. 01926 334062; For 0s, £9 per session (please book). Exercise for Mum where you can bring baby.

Yogaworks

Yogaworks Pregnancy Yoga Classes: 10:3012:00T; For bump, (book by 7-week term).

Prepare yourself for the birth of your baby.

Yogaworks Mother & Baby Yoga Classes: 12:30-14:00T; For 0s, (book by 6-week term).

Stretch, tone & relax while baby has fun.

at Stonemonkey Yoga Studio and Cafe, 22 Binswood St CV32 5RN. 07981 769920.

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Leek Wootton Twins Baby and Toddler Group

Tumble Tots

Radford Semele Radford Rascals Toddler Group

PHYS-OGUE Wheelie Fit Mums

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.

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 welcome! www.rsbc.info.

Warwick Hampton Magna Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Hampton Magna Community Centre, Field Barn Road CV35 8RT. 07506 713277; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). £1.50 per child (50p per extra child).

Emscote Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at All Saints Contact Centre, All Saints Church CV34 5NJ. Emma: 07919 280717; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in).

Gymboree Warwick

Family Play & Learn (Multi-age): 9:30-10:15T; For 0 - 5s. Fun learning activities.

Level 2 (6 - 10 months): 10:30-11:15T; For 0s.

Acting With Purpose & Intention.

Level 3 (10 - 16 months): 11:30-12:15T; For 0 - 1s. Become skilled in back & forth communication.

Sensory Play (0 - 6 months): 12:30-13:15T; For 0s. Becoming calm & attentive to the world.

at First Floor, St George’s House CV34 5DJ. 07881 892 686. Please book!

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 per session (drop in).

Jan-Mar 2015 Toddle About

9:30-13:45T at Chase Meadows Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6BT. Laura: 01926 856 313; For 0 5s, £6 per session (book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster.

10:30-11:30TH at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. 07952 565002; For 0s, £6.70 per class (book by 6-week term). Six week block £40.00.

Warwick Area Mums

13:00-16:00TH at Almanack, Abbey End North CV8 1QJ. 07825 445323; For 0 - 3s, (drop in). Weekly coffee gatherings for bumps & babies.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 16:00-17:00T at Round Oak School, Brittain Lane CV34 6DX. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Whitnash Little Windmills Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at Leamington Football club, Harbury Lane CV33 9QB. 01926 311474; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Wednesday 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!

The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case!

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NEW Sensory Exploration Classes

NEW Adventurous Arts & Crafts Classes

Baby development classes that allow your baby to explore their senses.

Babie Classes include: 6 mon s 16 mo ths nths • Sensory Art Activities • Messy Play • Lights & Bubbles • Music, Singing & Musical Instruments • Parachute Games & Lots of Fun!

Promoting learning and development through lots of multi sensory fun.

Pre-Sc Classes include: 16 mo hool n - 5 yeaths • Adventurous Art Activities rs • Exciting Craft Activities • Small World & Imaginative Play • Messy & Sensory Play

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Engage their senses and promote their learning and development

BOOK YOUR FREE CLASS TODAY

Classes in Leamington Spa and Warwick. New classes coming soon to Stratford and Kenilworth.

Contact Jo on 07792372962 Email: Jo@artysplats.co.uk Find us on Facebook ‘Jo Arty Splats’ www.artysplats.co.uk Coventry Tumble Tots

NCT Breastfeeding Drop In

10:30-11:30TH at St John’s Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Help from qualified counsellors (fortnightly).

9:30-13:45T at Christ Church, Frankpledge Rd CV3 5GT. Laura: 01926 856 313; For 0 5s, £6 per session (book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster.

Kenilworth Library Rhyme Time

Kenilworth Stay & Play

9:00-14:45T at Kenilworth Nursery School, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 853394; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). 9.00-10.00, 10.30-11.30 & 1.45-2.45.

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!

Sensory Playtime: 9:30-12:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £4 per session (drop in).

Chatter Bugs: 10:00-11:00TH; For 18m - 2s, £8.20 per class. Cost: £49 for a 6 week course.

Baby/Toddler Ballroom: 13:30-14:15TH; For 0s, £4 per session (drop in). Class Time: 1.40 2.10pm. 0-12 months.

at Little Sunflowers Ltd, Unit 8 Common Lane Industrial Estate CV8 2EL. 01926 257500.

18:30-19:30TH at The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 07952 565002; For bump, £6.70 (book by 6-week term). First Session £6. 6-week block £40.

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.

Noah’s Ark Club

9:45-10:30T at Lillington Free Church, Cubbington Road CV32 7AL. Denise: 01926 881064; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 1st Wed of mth. Term time only from Sept.

Baby Cafe

Baby and Child Health drop in

10:30-12:00TH at Lillington Free Church, Cubbington Road CV32 7AL. Audrey: 01926 832197; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Coffee and chat for mums. 0 - 2s.

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

Fortnightly grp. Call 1st to check running.

Arty Tots

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

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

PHYS-OGUE Expectations

Leamington Spa Cubbington Toddler Group

Little Sunflowers Play Centre

NCT Breastfeeding Drop In

10:45-11:15T at Kenilworth Library & Information Centre,, Smalley Place, CV8 1QG. 01926 748 900; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

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 Wed of the month.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Nappuccino

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

Haddie’s Trails

10:30-17:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Child-friendly trails around the museum.

Yogaworks Pregnancy Yoga

18:30-20:00T at North Leamington School, Sandy Lane CV32 6RD. 07981 769920; For bump. Prepare yourself for the birth of your baby.

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 (drop in). £2 for 1 child/£3 for family with 2 or more.

Toddler Sense Classes

9:30-11:30T at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. Jennifer: 07837 697535; For 1 - 5s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). A new adventure every week!

Gymboree Warwick

Level 4 (16 - 22 months): 9:30-10:15T; For 1s.

Figuring out how the world works.

Level 2 (6 - 10 months): 10:30-11:15T; For 0s.

Acting with purpose & intention.

Sensory Play (0 - 6 months): 11:30-12:15T; For 0s. Becoming calm & attentive to the world.

at First Floor, St George’s House CV34 5DJ. 07881 892 686. Please book.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Tiny Talkers Stay & Play

PHYS-OGUE Mums, Bums, Tums & Babies

9:30-11:00TH at The GAP Community Centre, Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. 01926 492701; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check group is on before attending.

10:45-12:00TH at The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 07952 565002; For 0s, £6.70 (book by 6-week term). Six week block £40.00.

Health Visitor Drop In

9:45-11:15TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Wed. Check with centre group is on.

St Nicholas Toddler Group

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

Mini Meadows Toddler group

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

Aqua Babies Swimming Lessons

11:30-12:30T at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Swimming lessons for little ones.

Teaching essential skills in a fun environment

Structured physical play sessions for little ones

9:30-12:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

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

14:30-15:30TH at Venue for walk changes each week. weeklywalks. nctwarks@gmail.com; For bump 5s, FREE. Meet friends & enjoy a nice walk.

Water Babies

15:30-18:00T at Round Oak, Brittain Lane CV34 6DX. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Aqua Tums - Aqua Yoga for Pregnancy

18:15-19:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Stratford Road CV34 6RE. Dawn: 07769 706067; For bump, (please book). Pre- and Postnatal aqua yoga.

Thursday Barford Little Splashers Classes

13:00-15:00TH at The Glebe Hotel CV35 8BS. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (book by 10-week term). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

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.

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!

Yogaworks Mother & Baby Yoga

NCT Weekly Walk

Jan-Mar 2015 Toddle About

Little Splashers Classes

Tachbrook Tinies

www.tumbletots.com/warwick

14:00-15:30T at St Pauls Church Hall, Friars St CV34 6HD. Jayne: 0773 8294082; For bump - 0s, (please book). Friendly group of mums-to-be and new mums.

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9:30-11:30T at Lillington Community Centre, 3 Mason Avenue CV32 7QE. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 4m - 5s, £3 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months+.

Dandy Development Class

The Yummy Mummy’s Club

Burton Green Burton Green Toddlers

Leamington Spa Twirling Toddlers Classes

Kenilworth Little Splashers Classes

9:00-11:00T at Chesford Grange CV8 2LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Little Sunflowers Play Centre

Sensory Playtime: 9:30-15:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £4 per session (drop in). Sessions: 9.30am12.30pm & 1.00-3.00pm.

Messy Play: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 4s, per session (drop in). Cost: Included in entry price.

at Little Sunflowers Ltd, Unit 8 Common Lane Industrial Estate CV8 2EL. 01926 257500.

10:00-13:30T at Stonemonkey Yoga Studio and Cafe, 22 Binswood St CV32 5RN. 07981 769920; For 0s, (book by 6-week term). Stretch, tone & relax while baby has fun.

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). Mix of chat, bible stories, songs.

Monkey Music

13:30-16:45T at Dale St. Church Centre, Dale Street CV32 5HL. Claire: 01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Complimentary trial classes available.

Haddie’s Trails

Monkey Music

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

St John’s Toddlers

14:00-15:30TH at St Marks Church Rooms, Rugby Road CV32 6DL. Alex: 0844 243 6314; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Chat, play & free breastfeeding support.

Childminders Stay & Play

19:00-20:00TH at The Well Centre, 2a Union Road CV32 5LT. 01926 334062; For bump, £9 per session (please book).

Suitable throughout pregnancy.

10:00-12:00T at Kenilworth Youth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Complimentary trial classes available.

10:00-11:30T at St. John’s Church Hall, Warwick Road CV8 1HY. Kate: 01926 779159; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Refreshments provided, all welcome.

10:00-11:30T at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). check times with centre 1st.

NCT & St Mark’s Kaleidoscope

Antenatal Pilates

Leek Wootton Leek Wootton Tots Group

10:00-11:30T at The Village Hall, Warwick Road CV35 7RB. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in).

The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case!

Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk

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www.babysensory.co.uk

www.toddlersense.co.uk

Award-winning baby development classes for babies from birth to 13 months.

Award-winning adventure play for busy little toddlers from 1 to 5 years.

Singing, rhymes, music

• Carnival-style activities

Puppet shows & light shows

• Creative dance & exercise

Baby sign

• Parachutes

Messy & water play

• Action rhymes

Bubbles, bells and so much more Classes are held in Leamington, Stratford Southam, Warwick, Rugby, Pailton, Marton, Long Buckby and Clifton

• Musical Instruments • Light shows & more Classes are held in Stratford, Warwick Gates and Leamington Spa.

FREE no obligaTion TasTER sEssions availablE - sEE how muc h Fun iT REally is!

For Rugby & surrounds, call Caroline on 07881 100 373 Email: rugbyarea@babysensory.co.uk For all others, call Gemma on 07989 502 712 Email: warwickshire@babysensory.co.uk

Warwick Warwick Rhyme Time

Arty Splats

Toddler Sense Classes

Water Babies

10:00-11:45TH at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6DR. Jo: 07792372962; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Sensory fun with arts and crafts!

9:30-11:30T at Warwick Library & Information Centre, Shire Hall CV34 4SA. 01926 412 189; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Runs fortnightly, starts 9:30 & 11:00.

9:30-11:30TH at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. Jennifer: 07837 697535; For 1 - 5s, £6.50 per session (book by 10-week term).

A new adventure every week!

Baby Sensory Classes

10:00-11:00TH at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Award-winning class for 0 - 13m. Free trials.

Gymboree Warwick

Level 5 (22 - 28+ months): 9:30-10:15T; For 1 - 3s. Creative & logical thinkers.

Level 4 (16 - 22 months): 10:30-11:15T; For 1s. Figuring Out How The World Works.

Level 3 (10 - 16 months): 11:30-12:15T; For 0 - 1s. Become Skilled In Back & Forth Communication.

Level 2 (6 - 10 months): 12:30-13:15T; For 0s.

Acting With Purpose & Intention.

at First Floor, St George’s House CV34 5DJ. 07881 892 686. Please book.

Dandy Development

10:00-12:00TH at The Open Door Cafe, 3 Slade Hill CV35 8SA. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 1s, £5.50 per session (please book).

Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Please contact: Jennifer Featherstone to find your nearest class.

Tel: 07837 697 535 Email: warwick@toddlersense.co.uk

11:45-13:15T at LA Fitness Warwick, Welton Road CV34 5PZ. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 16:00-17:00T at Round Oak School, Brittain Lane CV34 6DX. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Woodloes Park Stay and Play

Friday

Coventry Twirling Toddlers Gymnastics

9:30-11:30T at Phoenix AIkido Centre, 149 Broad Lane CV5 7AP. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). For tots who like to tumble!

Music & Singing

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

Little Sunflowers Play Centre

Sensory Playtime: 9:30-12:30 & 13:0015:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £4 per session (drop in).

Baby Massage: 14:30-16:00TH; For 0-4m, (please book).

at Little Sunflowers Ltd, Unit 8 Common Lane Industrial Estate CV8 2EL. 01926 257500.

Kenilworth Methodist Church Mother and Toddler Group

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

Arty Splats

9:00-11:00TH at Woodloes Community Centre, Deansway CV34 5DF. 01926 492701; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Check group is on before attending.

In the Water

Kenilworth Stay & Play

10:00-11:45TH at Abbey Hill United Reformed Church, Abbey Hill CV8 1DY. Jo: 07792372962; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (book). Sensory fun with arts & crafts!

Leamington Spa Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

9:30-12:00T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). 9.30 (Baby) 10.10 & 10.50 (Toddler) 11.30 (P/School).

Weston-under-Wetherley Toddlers 9:30-11:15T at Weston Village Hall, Sabin Drive CV33 9GA. Annabel: 07855 832925; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Jaykays Dance Aqua Babies Lessons 11:30-12:30T at St Nicholas Leisure Company Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 4s, (book).

Swimming lessons for little ones.

Little Rascals Dance & Movement Classes: 10:00-10:45T; For 2 - 4s. Dance & Movement, Ballet, Tap, Tricks & Tumbles.

Mummy & Me Dance Class: 11:0011:45T; Mummy & Me Dance Class 18 mths- 3 yrs.

Whitnash Whitnash Rhyme Time

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

make beautiful music together.

Dandy Development Class

10:00-13:00T at St Paul’s Church, Leicester Street CV32 4TE. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book).

Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

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

Please call for dates.

Saturday 07503 906468 musictogetherkenilworth.co.uk

Barford Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas & Little Tappers: 9:15-10:00TH; For 3 - 5s. Fun introduction to ballet & tap.

Funky Dance: 10:00-10:30TH; For 3 5s. Lively & fun with dance routines.

Gymnastics Classes: 10:30-11:00TH; For 3 - 5s. Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more.

Baby Sensory

10:00-11:00TH at St Patrick’s Irish Club, Riverside, Adelaide Rd CV32 5AH. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 13ms, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Free trials.

at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Lorraine: 07921 853773. Book by term.

Les Rainettes (French Group)

Little Splashers Swimming

11:00-13:00TH at The Glebe Hotel CV35 8BS. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (book by 10-week term). Fun, progressive swimming lessons.

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.

Coventry Twirling Toddlers Classes

Emmanuel Toddler Group

Toddler Sense Classes

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

Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.

Love Ballet Mini Movers Class

14:30-16:30T at Dale Street Methodist Church, Dale Street CV32 5HL. Jennifer: 07837 697535; For 1 - 5s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). A new adventure every week!

Warwick Gymboree Warwick

9:30-13:00T at Holyhead United Reformed Church, Holyhead Road CV1 3AE. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 mths+.

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

10:00-11:00TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Rd CV31 1JW. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (drop in). Pay as You Go class - really fun & lively.

Soft Touch Baby Massage

10:15-13:15TH at The Cotton Nappy Company CV32 5QB. Joanna: 07712 045296; For 0s, £7.80 per session (book by 5-week term). 10.15-11.30am & 121.15pm. Check for dates.

Haddie’s Trails

10:30-17:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Child-friendly trails in the museum.

Tumble Tots

11:45-17:00T at St Marks Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Laura: 01926 856 313; For 6m - 5s, £6 per session (please book).

Structured play for kids. Free taster.

The Ups of Downs Group

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

Little Rascals Pre-School Dance & Movement Classes 14:00-14:45T at Jaykays Dance Company, St. Paul’s Church Hall CV32 4TE. 07738 954258; For 2 - 4s, (book by term).

Sessions: 9.15, 10.00 & 10.45am.

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Level 3 (10 - 16 months): 9:30-10:15T; For 0 - 1s. Become skilled in back & forth communication.

Sensory Baby Play: 10:30-11:15T; For 0-6m.

Becoming calm & attentive to the world.

Level 2 (6 - 10 months): 11:30-12:15T; For 0s.

Acting with purpose & intention.

Level 5 (22 - 28+ months): 12:30-13:15T; For 1 - 3s. Creative & Logical Thinkers.

Level 4 (16 - 22 months): 14:00-14:45T; For 1s. Figuring Out How The World Works.

at First Floor, St George’s House CV34 5DJ. 07881 892 686. Please book.

Monkey Music

9:30-13:00T at Chase Meadow Community Hall CV34 6BT. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Free trials available.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:45-12:00T at St Mary Immaculate Parish Hall, 45 West St CV34 6AB. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.

PHYS-OGUE Wheelie Fit Mums

10:00-11:00TH at St. Nicholas’ Park, Banbury Road CV34 4QY. 07952 565002; For 0s, £6.70 (book by 6-week term).

Toy Library

10:00-14:00TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 4 p/yr membership & free weekly toy hire.

Twirling Toddlers Classes

ScrumKids Classes

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

Kenilworth Kenilworth Creative Dance

9:15-11:00T at Kenilworth Methodist Church, Priory Road CV8 1LQ. Hannah: 07905 560 133; For 2 - 5s, £4.50 (book).

Explore stories & images in a lively class.

Music Together Classes

10:00-11:00T at Music Together, Kenilworth Methodist Church Hall CV8 1LQ. 07503 906468; For 0 - 5s, (please book). www.musictogetherkenilworth. co.uk. Free trial.

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 for dates.

Leamington Spa Kids Run Free Race Fun Days

8:45-10:30TH at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre near the clubhouse CV32 4EW. 07711 349 592; For 0 - 5s, FREE (book).

Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk. Runs weekly.

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Go 4 Goals Football Classes

Art Cart Family Fun Sessions

9:00-12:00T at North Leamington School, Sandy Lane CV32 6RD. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Football coaching class for little & big ones.

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.

Jaykays Dance Company

Little Rascals Dance & Movement Classes: 9:00-9:45T; For 2 - 4s. Dance & Movement, Ballet, Tap, Tricks & Tumbles.

Preparatory Ballet, Tap & Freestyle: 9:4511:15T; For 4 - 5s. IDTA Syllabus Work.

Baby Freestyle & Gym Club: 11:15-12:30T; For 5-7s. Tricks, Tumbles, Progressive Gymnastics.

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

Jaykays Dance Company

Little Rascals Pre-School Dance & Movement Classes: 9:15-11:30T; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Sessions: 9.15, 10.00 & 10.45am.

Baby Freestyle and Gym Club: 11:30-12:30T; For 5-7s, (book by term).

at Jaykays Dance Company, St. Paul’s Church Hall CV32 4TE. 07738 954258.

Warwick Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:00-16:30T at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Gymboree Warwick

Family Play & Learn (Multi-age): 9:30-10:15T; For 0 - 5s. Fun learning activities created for 0-5 yrs.

Level 4 (16 - 22 months): 10:30-11:15T; For 1s. Figuring Out How The World Works.

Level 3 (10 - 16 months): 11:30-12:15T; For 0 - 1s. Become Skilled In Back & Forth Communication.

at First Floor, St George’s House CV34 5DJ. 07881 892 686. Please book.

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

9:30-13:00T at The SYDNI Centre, Cottage Square CV31 1PT. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.

Haddie’s Trails

10:30-17:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Child-friendly trails in the museum.

Sunday Kenilworth ScrumKids Classes

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

ELC Fun Days

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

ELC Fun Days

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

Ryton On Dunsmore Dandy Development

10:00-12:00H at Ryton On Dunsmore Village Hall, High Street, Ryton On Dunsmore CV8 3EY. Nikki: 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book).

Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Shrewley Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas: 9:30-10:00TH; For 3 - 5s.

First ballet lesson free as a trial.

Gymnastics Classes: 10:00-10:30TH; For 3 5s. Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more.

Funky Dance Classes: 10:30-11:00TH; For 3 5s. An energetic class. 10-10:30 & 11-11:30.

Pre-Syllabus Ballet Classes: 11:00-11:30TH; For 5s. Free trial available.

at Shrewley Village Hall CV35 7AN. Claire: 07774518949. Book by term.

Warwick Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:00-16:30T at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

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

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