Toddle About Warwickshire July - Sept 2019 by Toddle About Magazine

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WELCOME

TO THE SUMMER EDITION 2019! We want to start this edition off by saying, ‘Thank you’.

IN THIS ISSUE Bite Sized News

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Swimming & Mindfulness 10 Summer Travel Products 12

In May we asked you, our readers, for your feedback on how we are doing with Toddle About and whether it gives you what you want.

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Hundreds of you responded, and we were genuinely blown away by your feedback. Here’s some of the things you wrote:

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“The mag is so fantastic! Parenting gold!!” “Your magazine is fab!” “Please don’t change!” We love making Toddle About – and as we approach our 10th anniversary, it’s so lovely to hear that it is still helping parents. Your feedback has prompted us to make some changes though: 1. The What’s New? section is now called ‘Bited Sized News’ (p.5-8) we have made it less crowded and got stricter on what we put in there, to make sure it is all useful and interesting content for you. 2. The Special Offers section in our centre pages has had a complete change. All vouchers now have a uniform design, so it’s easier to see what’s what, and they are all exclusive to Toddle About – you won’t find them anywhere else.

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3. We are stopping the Toddle Models competition - it had the Marmite effect on you! We are replacing it with our new Big Birthday Shout Out (p.29), in which we will announce your child’s birthday, and put their name in the hat to win a fab prize.

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BRAND NEW gymnastics facility now open! LWGC, The Fosse, Fosse Way, Leamington Spa, CV31 1XN

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Bite SIZE D NEWS What is Playdough Disco?

New Southam Rhythm Time Classes From September, Coten End Pre-school in Warwick will be including Playdough Disco into their curriculum. This is a music and movement activity using playdough, where children can strengthen their fingers and fine motor skills to get them ready for writing. This new initiative is a great example of the pre-school’s approach to childcare. As standard, all carers spend time with each of the children so that the children feel comfortable and happy, and the carers can make sure they learn at their own pace. Visit www.cotenendpreschool.org.uk or call 01926 491873. See P.44

Rhythm Time are excited to bring their awardwinning classes to Southam in September. Join the fun, developmental music classes on Tuesday mornings with your toddler or baby. Enjoy singing, dancing and playing instruments, plus lots of colourful props, to help your child learn while having fun together. Toddler/family and baby class will be running in August in Leamington, Kenilworth and Tiddington. To try a class, email rachelrtime@gmail.com. See P.25

New Hello Baby Course Look out in September for Baby Sensory’s new Hello Baby course, which sits alongside the normal Baby Sensory sessions, focusing on baby massage, baby reflexology, baby yoga, containment and soothing techniques, sensory activities, fun games and play for babies from birth to 3 months. The Hello Baby programme can truly transform those first few months for you and your baby - it's a wonderful way to learn about baby and grow that special loving bond. Visit www.babysensory.com/warwickshire. See P.45

Rugbytots Ride London to Paris In July 2019, 42 riders will make the 178 mile journey from London to Paris whilst raising funds for Wooden Spoon, the R.F.U. Children’s charity. Rugbytots continues to support this wonderful charity, and raised £150,000 in 2017, all of which was used to deliver local projects which have helped disadvantaged children across the country. See toddle.club/woodenspoon for more details of these projects and toddle.club/ws-rugbytots. See P.36

Aqua Beans Summer School Aqua Beans is a specialist swim school for bumps, babies and beyond, and their much-loved summer school will be running through the summer holidays at pools across Coventry and Warwickshire. From taking a trip to the seaside to walking the pirate plank, classes promise to deliver lots of splashy holiday fun! All abilities are welcome. Aqua Beans are also excited to welcome two new swimming teachers - Helen and Alison are both highly qualified and experienced and with another new morning swim session due to launch in Stratford in September, they will both be kept very busy! Visit www.aquabeans.co.uk. See P.17 July-Sept 2019 Toddle About Warwickshire 5

Win a Family Ticket to Wistow Maze

Bite S I Z ED NEW S New Dandy Development Classes

To mark the 50th Anniversary of the ‘First Man on the Moon’, the award-winning Wistow Maze has been designed in the shape of an Astronaut. The giant Maize Maze has a fun quiz trail hidden amongst its 3 miles of pathways, with high-level bridges and towers. The day out includes the Activity Funyard with mini-mazes and games for all ages. Opposite is Wistow Rural Centre with café and shops. We are giving away a Family Ticket (2+2) and 4 children’s tickets as runner-up prizes. Enter now at www.toddle.club/prizes Visit www.wistow.com or call 07884 403889.

Rhino Month at Cotswold Wildlife Park The keepers at the Cotswold Wildlife Park will be doing a daily talk throughout August at 2:00pm near the Rhino Paddock about these magnificent animals and the conservation work that is going on to try and protect them for future generations. From the 1st July, children can learn all about endangered animals with the latest CotsWild Explorer trail for 6-11 year olds. Available from the gift shop for £2.50 per pack, this activity trail comes with 5 activity cards, a pop badge, lanyard and a pencil. Visit www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk. See P.14

From September, there will be THREE new Dandy Development classes! There are two new classes in Leamington on Wednesdays and another new class at their Warwick venue on Fridays. Dandy’s award-winning combination of baby sign, music and sensory fun is not to be missed! Sessions are filled with carefully selected toys, age-appropriate instruments, puppets, handmade parachutes, messy play and a structured curriculum of baby sign. And Toddle About readers can claim £10 off a term of Dandy classes! Visit www.dandydevelopment.co.uk. See P.21

Expansion at Creative Flair Childcare

Creative Flair Childcare in Kenilworth are expanding and opening a new 'Pre School Pod' in the autumn to accommodate 16 more 3-4 year olds. This means that their creative and child-led curriculum can be tailored to allow these older children to flourish as inquisitive and confident little people, and learn lots through play with much more space! There are now more spaces for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Visit www.creativeflairchildcare.com. See P.25

Bonding with Baby_Cherish New to Toddle About, Baby_ Cherish runs baby massage courses suitable for babies 8 weeks to crawling, with an aim to providing a safe, relaxing environment in which Mums and Dads can take time to tune in to their baby’s cues, and learn about the benefits of nurturing touch and massage. A recent review of Baby_Cherish read: "I loved that I got one-on-one time, creating loving moments together, whilst learning a new skill". For more information, visit www.babycherish.co.uk. See P.14

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Bite SIZE D NEWS Tigers Makes Under 3s VERY Welcome At a time when many indoor play centres are increasing their prices for little ones, Tigers in Daventry is making it more affordable than ever to enjoy a day of play with your under 3s. For just £3, entry for an under 3 includes a free adult's hot drink or draught fizzy drink - and adults are free on weekdays (and only 50p on weekends). Your under 3 can even go free when paying for entry for an older sibling. Visit www.tigersplay.co.uk. See P.29 for an exclusive half price admission offer for Tigers. Valid 7 days a week!

A Firm Favourite for Families in Warwickshire ‘By far, the best music class we have attended!’ was some recent feedback received by the award-winning Gymboree, who are running a 6-week Music Programme starting in July for babies aged 4 months to crawling. Learn musical elements like rhythm, beat and tempo through a world of exciting genres; from 80’s, Disco & Elvis through to Caribbean, Pacific and Jazz. Book a taster class to take your baby on a stimulating, learning journey. Call 07881 892 686 or email warwick@gymboreeclasses.co.uk. See P.9

Olympic Gymnasts at LWGC Leamington and Warwick Gymnastics Club were delighted to welcome Olympic gymnasts Ellie and Becky Downie recently, who gave 50 of LWGC’s gymnasts an exclusive training morning. Gymnasts were able to learn a full dance warm up and had personal training from the sisters on the Olympic-sized gymnastics apparatus! It was a huge morning for LWGC, who feel privileged to have been able to offer members the opportunity. LWGC are now planning more exciting events in their purpose-built gym! Visit www.thegymnasticsclub.co.uk. See P.4

Warwick Toy Library Re-launches The Toy Library is a service for families of children aged 0-5 and allows them to borrow an exciting range of toys that support child development and learning. Membership is open to all - an annual membership fee enables users to access a wide selection of free toys throughout the year. The Toy Library operates through a website where parents can view and choose toys to be collected from Warwick Nursery School on Fridays 1-2.30pm, or another day by arrangement. Visit www.warwicktoylibrary.org. See P.46 8 July-Sept 2019 Toddle About

Parenting with a Gentle Touch Parenting is the hardest job you will ever have. Lack of sleep and challenging behaviours can peak over the summer, and you may feel as though you’re losing control. But how do you go about change in a positive, gentle way, which benefits the whole family? Naomi from Gentle Touch Parenting is an experienced parenting coach and can guide you, using evidence-based methods, to restore balance to family life. Toddle About readers can get 10% off consultation packages! Visit www.gentletouchparenting.co.uk. See P.19

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By Jo Wilson, Swim Works

The obvious benefits of swimming have been long understood and recognised. Physically, swimming strengthens the heart and lungs, builds muscles and improves balance and coordination. There are also social benefits as it allows children to observe others, make friends and learn to take turns. From a safety perspective, even babies can practise the skills needed to turn to the side, back float, rotate and pull themselves up onto the edge of the pool. But swimming can give so much more, both to yourself and your little one. I would like you to consider the powerful notion of mindfulness learning to relax and live in the moment. In today’s busy world, swimming could have an even greater role to play in teaching parents to live in the moment and connect with their children. The practice of combining essential life skills with mindfulness focuses on facilitating strong, powerful bonds between you and your child. In our fast-paced daily lives, we are constantly bombarded with images, words and noise. Technology has taken over and can cause us to forget to connect with the people around us. We have become a society that creates endless lists, where planning and thinking about the future is commonplace, and we sometimes get caught up in comparing our lives with others. • Do we have a true sense of identity or have we lost who we are as a result of being surrounded by what others are doing? • Are we more preoccupied with recording the moment than we are with enjoying it?

As adults, we often miss the beauty around us, but children are so much better than we are at living in the moment. It is important to slow down, be more mindful, open our hearts and minds, and offer compassion and love not only to each other but ourselves, too.

• Swimming can facilitate mindful practises Attending a mindful swimming session, such as those available at Swim Works, can help increase awareness of the senses, which in turn might help reduce anxieties and fears. Being in the water with your little one will relax you both, ensuring the rest of the world fades into the distance as you focus only on each other.

• Ways to practise mindful swimming 1) Offer yourself a couple of moments at the start of your swim to take a deep breath. Relax and check in with yourself. Notice what your body is doing your breathing, your heart beating and so on.

2) Stand firm in the pool, feeling the floor. Take time to feel balanced, grounded and present in the moment, forgetting daily tasks and focusing only on what you can see, hear and feel in the present.

3) Slow down and savour each moment in the pool,

• How many of us check in daily with our heart and soul, and listen to or feel our breath?

like the simplest splash. Swimming can bring lots of joy naturally as the water brings out our playful side.

Jo Wilson is the founder of Swim Works and Aqua Sensory. Swim Works creates a non-competitive environment for swimming, where parents feel nurtured and safe, and children feel protected. With a state of the art pool and fantastic family-friendly facilities, Swim Works put their hearts and souls into creating a perfect place where you can truly relax, enjoy the water and escape for precious moments with your little one. www.swimworks.co.uk www.aquasensory.com 10 July-Sept 2019 Toddle About

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THE LATEST AND FUNKIEST PRODUCTS FOR MAKING YOUR TRAVELS WITH LITTLE ONES THAT BIT EASIER

Summer T MUNCHKIN WHITE HOT INFLATABLE DUCK TUB, £9.95 Make sure bath time routines are not disrupted by taking the Munchkin White Hot® Inflatable Duck Tub on your trip. The padded inflatable bath in the shape of a duck makes bathing comfortable for kids and the Munchkin White-Hot Safety Disc reveals the word ‘HOT’ when the bath water is too hot for baby. This is the perfect weekend away accompaniment for little ones 6 - 24 months old. Available from Amazon.

MUNCHKIN BRICA WHITE HOT® SHADE, £14.99 (2PK) For sunny days and sleepy eyes, the Brica White Hot® Shade offers top to bottom window coverage where the mesh blocks the glare but not the view, protecting against harmful UV rays. What’s more, its innovative White Hot ® indicator turns white when the temperature in the car is too hot. Available from Amazon.

RECOGNISING FACES WITH FINDME FINDME, £15.99 + 2.99PP Findme Findme is a free new app, available on the AppStore. The app contains educational, interactive books that will help children from six months onwards recognise friends and family in a fun way! It is free to download and there are four free books that parents can personalise for their children by uploading photos of familiar faces into the books. All books can also be purchased as a printed booklet for their own children or as a gift. www.findmefindme.com

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Summer Fun SUMMER EVENTS FOR FAMILIES AND THEIR LITTLE ONES

JULY PRINCESS SING-ALONG PARTY 12 Tigers Indoor Play. 6.30 - 8. 30pm Come along and see your favourite princesses singing live, dress up and sing along and get your photo taken with them. Full use of all the soft play equipment; large 4 tier play frame, designated under 4's toddler frame, go kart track, laser tag zone, football and sports arena and much more! Tigers Indoor Play, 1 Riley Close, Daventry, NN11 8QT Tel: 01327 312188 Tigers Indoor Play Ltd

JULY DANDY'S SUMMER PARTY! 13 Whitnash Community Centre. 10.15 - 11.30am

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Lots of family Dandy fun in this open-play format event. Dandy's sensory zones; messy play, ball pit, hopperz, bubbles, crafts, free refreshments and a BIG Dandy sing along, mean that there is something for everyone! Open to all: new, current, old, future and friends of Dandonians! Whitnash Community Centre, Acre Close, Whitnash, Leamington Spa, CV31 2ND Tel: 07890 241301 Dandy Development

Tickets £7.50 per child in advance. Each child ticket purchased includes 2 FREE adults. £8.50 on the door subject to availability.

£11 per family, bookable in advance, numbers strictly limited.

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SLIME SATURDAY Hobbycraft Stores

Join Hobbycraft as they show you how to make your very own textured slime - choosing from a range of colours and textures. Please make sure you bring a container pot to take your slime home. 10.30 - 11am, 11.15 - 11.45am, 12noon-12.30pm, 12.45 - 1.15pm (30 min sessions) Tel: 0330 026 1400

HobbycraftUK www.hobbycraft.co.uk/store-events

The workshop is free but does require booking. Suitable for ages 4+. Check the website for store locations.

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JULY LUNT ROMAN FESTIVAL 20-21 Lunt Roman Fort. 10am -5pm Watch Britannia’s gladiators battle it out in the arena, enjoy an ice cream as you take a stroll through the Living History Village, and learn about 1st century life with The Vicus. You can also try your hand at being a Roman soldier in an interactive battle drill. Test your aim at the archery stand on Sunday. Lunt Roman Fort, Coventry Road, Baginton, Warwickshire, CV8 3AJ Tel: 02476 237575 LuntRomanFort www.luntromanfort.org

SHOPPING

Cost: Adults £5, Children £4, Under 4s Free

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MUM2MUM MARKETS

Coventry, Rugby, Warwick, Southam & Kenilworth

These nearly new sales are a great place to buy and sell high quality, pre-loved maternity, baby and children’s clothes (0-6 years), toys and equipment. 13 July, 2-4pm: Avon Valley School, Rugby 1 Sept, 2-4pm: Massey Ferguson Club, Coventry 14 Sept, 2-4pm: Rugby High School 15 Sept, 2:30-4:30pm: Chase Meadow Comm. Centre 5 Oct, 10:30am-12:30pm: The Grange Hall, Southam 6 Oct, 2-4pm: Kenilworth High School www.mum2mummarket.co.uk Entry: £2. Get a 2 for 1 voucher from the mum2mum website.

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MEET THE MINI-BEASTS

Stratford Butterfly Farm. 11.30am & 2.30pm

Children and adults can take part in the popular Meet the Mini-Beasts handling sessions and hold creatures such as a giant African Millipede, African land snail, Stick Insects and even a Madagascan hissing cockroach! Stratford Butterfly Farm, Swan's Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7LS Tel: 01789 299 288 StratfordButterflyFarm www.butterflyfarm.co.uk Tickets: Adult £7.25, Child £6.25, Under 3s Free.

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TOWN EVENT

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JULY LEAMINGTON CARNIVAL 13 St Nicholas’ Park. 11am – 5pm

Walk along or watch the floats. There will be stalls, entertainment, a giant fun fair and more. All funds raised go to charitable organisations. Pump Room Gardens, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 4AA LeamingtonCarnival

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www.leamingtoncarnival.org.uk Free.

AUG WARWICK PARTY IN THE PARK 26 St Nicholas’ Park. 10am – 5pm

JULY MISTER MAGNOLIA 21 St John’s House Museum. 2pm.

A great chance to enjoy a family day out with stalls, charities, food, drink, entertainment, bouncy castles and much more!

Join Mister Magnolia on his wacky adventures - filled with Folksy Theatre’s bold characters, live music, puppetry and audience interaction, it’s a day out not to be missed! Based on the book by the legendary Quentin Blake.

St Nicholas’ Park, Banbury Road, Warwick, Warwickshire CV34 4QY LeamingtonCarnival

St John’s House Museum, Warwick, CV34 4NF Tel: 01536 512475 WarwickshireMuseum www.heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk

www.warwickspartyinthepark.org.uk Free.

Cost: Adult £12, Child £10 (2-16), Under 2s Free.

AUG MAGICAL TEA PARTY 5 Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. 12:30 - 1:30pm

AUG DINO DAY WITH DEXTER THE T-REX 14 Market Hall Museum. 10am – 3pm

Journey with us to our magical woodland, concoct a magic potion, help out the fairy queen and make some mud trolls. Be aware they head out in all weathers, so please dress appropriately.This session is suitable for children aged 2+ years.

Meet Dexter the baby t-rex and his wrangler. Dare you get close and stroke a tyrannosaurus rex? Just watch he doesn't bite off your hand. Complete the dino challenges, dig for fossils, handle real Jurassic fossils and make your own to take home. For under 5s there are also dinosaur storytelling sessions and play space.

Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre, Brandon Marsh, Coventry, CV3 3GW Tel: 024 7630 2912 Warwickshire Wildlife Trust www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk

Market Hall Museum, Warwick, CV34 4SA Tel: 01926 412 501 warwickshiremuseum www.heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk

Cost: £3.50, Free for one accompanying adult.

Cost: £2.50 per child.

AUG ENGINEERS RAMPS AND RACERS 28 Coventry Transport Museum. 10:30am - 12:30 & 1:30 - 3:30pm

This fun session explores ramps and racers. Use the material given to practice your engineering skills and make the highest ramps, the fastest racers and the longest race tracks. How fast will your racers go? Can we get your racer to go the furthest? For ages 2-8 years. Coventry Transport Museum, Millennium Place, Hale Street, Coventry, CV1 1JD Tel: 02476 237521. CovTM www.transportmuseum.com Cost: £2 per child 16 July-Sept 2019 Toddle About

AUG THE HARE AND THE MOON 31 Foundry Wood. 11am & 2pm The Hare and the Moon is inspired by a Siberian folk tale – about how the hare created the moon! Filled with music flavours from that area, colourful animals and the Fabularium’s usual fun! This is a family show suitable for younger children. Plus an opportunity to come for a picnic lunch and meet the characters as they explore the woodland. Foundry Wood, Princes Drive, Leamington Spa, CV32 6AF FoundryWoodCommunityWoodland www.foundrywood.co.uk/events Free. Donations welcome. Places are limited pre-booking is essential.

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The Biology of Baby Swimming

The reflexes that come into play when swimming with our babies are absolutely fascinating. Claire from Aqua Beans swim school explains more.

an babies swim? This is a question we are often asked here at Aqua Beans. From birth, babies have a swimming reflex called the Amphibian Reflex which gives the appearance that they are ‘swimming’. It allows them to propel themselves through the water by kicking from their hips. By the age of about 12 months, this reflex starts to disappear. However, by reinforcing the kick during the early months using special exercises and word associations, your baby will be able to transition from the reflex movement into a voluntary, conscious movement. Therefore, if your little one has stopped kicking in the pool, it’s just a sign that the reflex is fading and it’s time for them to start kicking with a purpose! Kick kick kick!

he Laryngeal Spasm (or Gag Reflex) is really important when our little ones are learning how to eat solid food. However, it’s also vitally important in the pool. The spasm causes a contraction at the back of the throat which stops water entering the windpipe and thus prevents little ones inhaling water into their lungs.

However, it does not stop water entering their tummies. This is one of the reasons why we must be very careful when our little ones dip under the water. Your swimming teacher will show you how to recognise your baby’s cues so any dip under the water is on their terms.

loating with little ones on their back is a fabulous experience and young babies are generally very relaxed in the water during this exercise. However, by about 6 months old, parents are often surprised when their little ones suddenly start to protest by wiggling and squirming.

This change is caused by the Righting Reflex which means that little ones will try to lift their heads into an upright position. Being on their backs is a really important part of swimming (and is also a key life-saving skill) so it is important that we continue to encourage little ones to float on their backs. During this transition phase, there are lots of games and activities we can introduce to make the experience an enjoyable one so we can continue to practice the skill without all the wiggling and squirming! Qualified instructors at Aqua Beans will encourage both you and your little one to develop these essential skills. Information sourced from the STA Baby and Pre-school Resource Manual

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Archie O'Driscoll, 10 months

Emma Pink, 2 months

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Amos Chown, 3 years 4 month

Jacob Westenbrink, 4 months

Zachary Westley, 15 months

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Lifeguard mode on - forget that celeb autobiography you brought with you to read resume meerkat position, poised watching little feet running around the pool, ready to launch into full on slow-mo Baywatch run at the first slip. And finally, romantic three course meals with carafes of local vineyard wine are now replaced with the evening’s ‘Mini Disco Time!’, dance floors packed with transfixed toddlers bopping to Chocolatte, waving hysterically at the adult dressed as a giant waistcoat-wearing monkey, while you feed your hunger with bar snacks and indulge in another luminous cocktail to help survive the evening.

Secondly, siesta time (or nanna naps as we call them) are acceptable abroad for not only children but also adults. So make the most of that power hour, or two if you are lucky, and catch up on that much needed sleep. Lastly and most importantly, holidays are great family bonding time! There are likely to be only 18 opportunities to have a family summer break before holidaying with parents is uncool, so make life long memories, enjoy the moments and take lots of photos!

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MY 2 MUMS HOWHOW TTIMES MES HA E HAVE CHANGED CHANGED Jesse Toksvig-Stewart talks about what it was like to grow up with gay parents. I was chatting with my step sister recently. We were discussing all things about everyday life, catching up. She’s still at school and I asked her how everything was going. She announced to me that there was another child in the year below who had two mums. I was so pleased to hear that she had an ally at school. This was something that I never had at all growing up. It is not really that long ago that being a gay man was illegal in the UK. The de-criminalisation act of homosexuality was put forward in 1967. It is so shockingly close to the noughties decade, that people are somewhat in disbelief that it took so long. The world is changing and people are becoming more accepting than they were when my parents or I was growing up. I’m 30 years old and still get moments where people say to me, “I don’t think that I have ever met anyone with lesbian parents before”. It is still unusual. My parents were at the forefront of same-sex parenting in the late 80’s. They didn’t know anyone else who was gay or lesbian and had babies. I guess this is where you can say that the times have really changed. It is unimaginable and when my parents tell me the stories now, it seems unbelievable. They were so worried about having their first child, me, that my mother opted for a home birth. Mostly because she believed in the process of a home birth, but they were also terrified. She was scared to death

that someone from social services would come and remove me. A lot of people judged her harshly at that time - I believe at one point someone told her that she was going to give birth to the children of Satan. This was the 80’s! Not the dark ages.

“ I always find it funny when someone approaches me to ask what it is like growing up with lesbian parents. But given the circumstances and how far we have come, people do feel like it is their right to ask. I think I find it peculiar because I would never think to enquire what it was like to grow up with heterosexual parents.” These fears seem almost dystopian when you say them out loud. But these were their legitimate fears of the unknown. They had no role models to base their family on. There were no social media influencers to turn to for advice or Facebook groups to gain confidence. It was just them. Two women, creating a family together. All the while with fear in them that someone might believe that the way they produced their family was wrong. I always find it funny when someone approaches me to ask what it is like growing up with lesbian parents. But given the circumstances and how far we have come, people do feel like it is their right to July-Sept 2019 Toddle About Warwickshire 23

“ I dislike using the word ‘normal’ when describing something, especially in the context of families. Because what is normal in this day and age anyway? There are so many different types of family in our society that the nuclear family is no longer normal anymore. ” I think that people expect being brought up by lesbian parents will be this wild rollercoaster of unusual parenting. But that certainly wasn’t my experience.

There are so many different types of family in our society that the nuclear family is no longer normal.

ask. I think I find it peculiar because I would never think to enquire what it was like to grow up with heterosexual parents. Even though I have never experienced growing up with a mum and a dad, I can imagine the experience was exactly like the one that I had. I grew up in a loving, secure, stable, fun and, dare I say it, normal family. I dislike using the word ‘normal’ when describing something, especially in the context of families. Because what is normal in this day and age anyway? There are so many different types of family in our society that the nuclear family is no longer normal anymore. Living with unmarried parents and being born out of wedlock is no longer a stigmatism, and being brought up in a blended family of step relatives is not considered rare anymore. So really, the question you should be asking is not “What was is like growing up with lesbian parents?” but instead “What was it like growing up in your family?” By asking that question you would receive a much more open answer from the recipient. So here goes. What was it like growing up in my family? I had two working parents. Two younger siblings. One dog. Two cats. We lived in a four-bedroom house (which at one point may as well have been a two-bed because inexplicably my siblings and I decided that for at least three years we would all sleep, cramped, in the same room together!) We went on holidays together, had picnics, went to school, were read bedtime stories, and put on endless shows in the playroom for my parents. It really was quite… regular. I had two loving parents, and I was perfectly happy - I guess as a child you don’t really tend to want something different if you are completely content and loved.

This is not to say that our unique family set up came around easily though. Remember the impending doom about birthing Satan’s children? When my step sister was born, society had moved on from the 80’s and into the millennium. Which is why she can account for more than one child with same sex parents at her school. What a wonderful world to live in! Although growing up with lesbian parents never made me feel like I was missing out on anything, it must be a magnificent feeling to know that there are people out there with a family set up like yours! It’s just not something I had. When I exclaimed about how wonderful it must be for my step sister to have someone at her school with a similar family, she hastily replied, “Well, actually I am the only one with two mums in my year!” There she was. Wearing it like a badge of honour and reclaiming her place in the family ladder. So I guess the times really have changed. There is more exposure and more families living their freedom and although we have a long way to go, I am enjoying the view as we do. I think that people expect being brought up by lesbian parents will be this wild rollercoaster of unusual parenting.

Jesse Toksvig-Stewart and Kat Willott are university friends who started a business together called Ugly Duck Books. They have co-authored and self published a kids record book for alternative families called My Amazing Family and Me. Website: www.uglyduckbooks.co.uk Blog: www.uglyduckbooks.tumblr.com Facebook: www.fb.com/uglyduckbooks 24 July-Sept 2019 Toddle About

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All of the recipes were simple, they only needed a few ingredients and the steps were basic enough to follow Me and my daughter had a go at making the summer ratatouille and the chocolate mousse, I found both of the recipes were quick and simple to make, as well as fun to do together

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Overall, I think the cookbook contains a lot of really good recipes, it is simple to use and you could make some fun and delicious recipes for all the family

All of the recipes come with a prep and cook time so you know how long youre going to be spending making each recipe in total which think is really helpful I feel that the recipes were inventive, especially with how they linked to Disney ictoria was given this book as a freebie for writing the review Subscribe to Toddle About and go and you can do the same! Subscribe at www.toddle.club/vip

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Colourful fruit&veg lollies

By Emily Leary

These delicious smoothie lollies contain only natural ingredients and can be whizzed up in minutes. Make sure the kids get involved in adding the spinach and watching the lolly mixture turn green. This isn’t about hiding veg, it’s about celebrating all the ways it can be used, and challenging our perceptions while enjoying our food. PREP TIME: 10 minutes FREEZE TIME: Overnight MAKES: 6 lollies

Ingredients: • 2 bananas • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• small handful of baby spinach • 2 strawberries • granola, to serve

1. Pop the yogurt, bananas and vanilla extract into a blender and blitz until very smooth. 2. Pour one-third equally between 6 lolly moulds. 3. Pour half of the remaining mixture into a bowl. Add the spinach to what is left in the blender jug and blitz again until bright green. Divide the green mixture between the lolly moulds. 4. Finally, rinse the jug and return the reserved mixture to it. Add the strawberries and blitz until pink. 5. Pour into the moulds, push in lolly sticks and freeze overnight. Best eaten on a hot day, dipped into granola!

Tips • Cucumber adds a light, fresh taste. • Cauliflower and Avocado can make

chocolate lollies particularly creamy.

• Always taste the mixture before pouring into the moulds and add a dash of honey or more sweet fruit if it seems bitter.

Get Your Kids to Eat Anything: The 5-phase programme to change the way your family thinks about food by Emily Leary, is published by Mitchell Beazley and available at Amazon.co.uk

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Summer Fun

KALEIDOSCOPE Making a kaleidoscope is a fun STEM/science activity and craft for kids. It’s such a fun way to explore light, reflections, and symmetry!

YOU WILL NEED: > A crisp tube (eat the crisps first!) with a small hole in the bottom > Silver foil > Wrapping paper > A plastic fruit container > Some tissue paper > Sequins, glitter, stick on jewels > Scissors

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Decorate the outside of your crisp tube with wrapping paper, and make a hole in the metal bottom for your eye hole – a screwdriver works well for this. 2. Line the inside of the tube with silver foil, shiny side out! 3. Cover the clear plastic lid of the crisp tube in tissue paper, sequins and glitter. 4. Cut a circle of clear plastic from the fruit container the same size as the crisp tube to act as a second lens, and decorate in jewels. Push it into the tube, jewels facing the eye hole. 5. Put the lid on and look through the hole, turning the lid. Please don’t look directly at the sun but do enjoy your kaleidoscope outside. The more light you have the better the effect!

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By Parentkind

It’s nearly time for your child to start school! You’re probably feeling excited and maybe a little nervous about preparing them for this next big milestone. We asked charity Parentkind, for some top tips to help you get your child school ready this summer… 1 Speak positively about school

4 Read stories about starting school

Over the summer, you can focus on helping your child feel happy and confident about starting school by speaking positively about your own experiences, as well as those of their siblings, friends or extended family.

Take your child to the library and let them choose some books about starting school. You can use the characters in the book, and the situations they find themselves in, as a tool to speak to your own child about their feelings about starting school.

Make it fun by sharing pictures of you in your school uniform, or by showing them your old school books, so that they have an idea of what to expect.

5 Get them used to their new surroundings

2 Encourage independence Encourage your little one to practise getting dressed and undressed, into and out of their school uniform, coat and PE kit. To make it easier for them, look for Velcro shoe straps and elasticated waistbands or clip-on ties; fiddly buttons and laces can be tricky at their age! You can also help them to use the toilet by themselves, remembering basic hygiene rules - little fun prompts like making a hedgehog with their hands when washing them, will help them to remember!

Familiarise your child with their school before they start - go along to the summer fair and take part in the settling in or welcome events for new starters if you can. After these you can start talking about their new teacher, mentioning their name regularly, so they feel like they know them; and also arrange a few playdates with children you know will be in their class so they know a few friendly faces on the first day!

6 Have Fun! Starting ‘big-school’ is an exciting time and a real milestone. Enjoy it, stay positive and don’t feel your child has to know how to read, count or write before they start. Everyone develops at their own pace, and the early years staff will be there to support your child as they begin their school journey.

3 Shop for the essentials together Get your child involved in choosing their own coat, shoes or bag, as this will make them feel more excited about using these new items. Don’t forget, you might want to check out the school’s PTA pre-loved uniform sale, particularly if you need to get hold of items with school logos.

The qualities that matter most in reception are things like curiosity, independence and imagination – so make the most of the time before they start school by helping them grow these qualities, and having as much fun as possible with your child!

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Daily Activity Planner

DAILY L ACTIVITY PLANNER LY YOUR LOCAL ‘WHAT’S ON GUIDE’ FOR FAMILIES WITH BUMPS - 5S IN WARWICKSHIRE INCLUDING; WARWICK, LEAMINGTON SPA, RUGBY, STRATFORD UPON-AVON, SOUTHAM, SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR AND SURROUNDING AREAS. The Daily Activity Planner is your one stop shop for finding virtually any and all of the bump, baby & toddler groups and classes. Visit the Toddle About website at www.toddle.club/activity-finder then simply enter your postcode and the groups will be listed in order of distance from your home.

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RUGBY AREA

MONDAY

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

Cawston

LoveBallet Dance Company

10:30-11:30 at St Andrews Church, Church Street CV21 3PT. For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

15:45-16:30 ; For 3 - 5s, (please book). A ballet and tap class little ones will enjoy. 16:3017:15 ; For 5 - 7s (please book). . 17:15-17:45 ; For 3 - 7s, (book by term). A lively fun & energetic class. at LoveBallet Dance Company at Cawston Community Hall CV22 7GU. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Story Stomp

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

TUESDAY

Coventry

Brownsover

9:30-11:00 at Wolston Library, Warwick Road CV8 3GX. 01788 555111; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st& 3rd Mon of month.

& Family Centre 13:15-14:30

; FREE (drop in). 13:15; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 13:1514:45 ; FREE (drop in). at Boughton Leigh Children & Family Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347.

Dunchurch

14:45

9:15-12:30 at Dunchurch Methodist Church, Cawston Lane CV22 6QE. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Mondays: 9.1510.45 & 11.00-12.30. 9:30-11:00 at Dunchurch Village Hall, Rugby Road CV22 6PN. 01327 705915; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Hillmorton 9:30-10:30 at Church Lawford Village Hall, School Street CV23 9EE. For 2 - 5s, £3.50 per class (book by term). Dance classes for 10mths and upwards. 10:00-19:00 at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers!

Long Lawford 10:00-12:00 at Long Lawford Memorial Hall CV23 9BA. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun! 36 July-Sept 2019 Toddle About

Church Lawford 18:30-20:30 at Church Lawford Village Hall, School Street CV23 9EE. 07855 817860; For bump, £8 per class (please book).

Rugby 9:30-11:15 at Rugby Elim, 46 Cambridge Street CV21 3NQ. For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). 10:00-11:30 at Water Babies, Oakfield Primary Academy CV22 6AU. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers. 10:30-12:15 at Overslade Community Centre, Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. 0300 330 0700; For bump - 5s, £2 per family (donation).

Coventry 13:30-14:30 at Water Babies, Holiday Inn Coventry, M6 Junction 2, Hinckley Road CV2 2HP. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

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9:45-10:30

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10:30-15:30 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers! at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503.

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

11:00-12:00 at Anya Court, 286 Dunchurch Road CV22 6JA. For 0 5s, FREE (donation). Email songs@thetogetherproject.co.uk to reserve a space.

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

Claremont Family Centre

13:3015:00 ; FREE (donation). Toy library & clothes bank available. 16:00-18:00 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Claremont Children & Family Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488.

13:30-15:00 at Long Lawford Children & Family Centre, Holbrook Road CV23 9AL. 01788 561313; FREE (drop in). For Non Walkers.

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

9:00-11:00 at The Salvation Army, Bennfield Road CV21 2AS. 01788 542347; For 0 - 3s, £1 per child (drop in). 9:15-10:30 at Christian Life Centre, Lawford Road CV21 2JE. 01788 555111; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Footsteps Stay & Play

9:30-11:30 at New Life Church Rugby, 2842 Railway Terrace CV21 3LJ. 01788 561525; For 0 - 4s, £3.50 per child (drop in). Under 1s: £2, 2-4s: £3.50, additional child: £1. 9:30-11:55 at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. 01327 705915; For 1 - 4s, per child (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+. 13:30-14:30 at Claremont Children & Family Centre, Claremont Road CV21 3LU. 01788 579488; FREE (please book). Contact centre for dates.

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

9:15-10:45 at Dunchurch Methodist Church, Cawston Lane CV22 6QE. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Hillmorton 9:30-11:00 at Rogers Hall, 3 Deerings Road CV21 4EN. For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 10:15-11:00 & 18:45-19:30 ; For mums, (please book). 10:30-12:00 ; For 0s, (book by 10-week term). 11:00-15:00 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers! 19:30-20:15 ; For bumps, (please book). Ante-natal Aqua Yoga class for pregnancy. at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503.

13:30-15:00 at St Georges Church Hall, St Johns Avenue CV22 5HR. Carol: 01788 544630; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in). See www.stgeorgesrugby.org.uk for info.

Long Lawford Centre

Bilton 10:00-11:30 at Bilton Evangelical Church, Main Street CV22 7NQ. 01788 817326; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). 13:30-15:00 at St Marks Church, Church Walk CV22 7LX. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Brownsover 13:30-14:30 at Boughton Leigh Children & Family Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; FREE (drop in). Contact the centre for dates.

Cawston 9:15-10:30 at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. 01788 555111; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). KEY:

Dunchurch

T: Term Time

H: Holidays

9:30-10:30 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Contact centre for dates. 9:30-11:00 ; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Walking upto 3+yrs. at Long Lawford Children & Family Centre, Holbrook Road CV23 9AL. 01788 561313.

Rugby 9:15-10:45 at St Matthew and St Oswald’s Church, Lawford Road CV22 7BE. 01788 330440; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family. Fun and friendly group. 9:15-11:30 at St Marie Catholic Church, Dunchurch Road. Angie: 01788 333271; For bump - 5s, £1 (donation). Drop in for crafts, singing & fun. 9:30-10:00 & 11:00-11:30 at Rugby Library, Little Elborow Street CV21 3BZ. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). In the Water

Music & Singing

Wolston

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

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

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

Brownsover 9:00-11:00 at Brownsover Community School, Webb Drive CV23 0UP. 01788 547660; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. 13:30-15:00 at Boughton Leigh Children & Family Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; FREE (drop in). Group for Non Walkers.

Cawston 10:00-12:00 at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music & sensory. 13:30-15:00 at Overslade Community Centre, Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. 01788 555111; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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

Dunchurch 9:30-11:00 at Dunchurch Methodist Church, Cawston Lane CV22 6QE. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

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Hillmorton 9:3012:00 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). 18:45-19:30 ; For mums. 19:30-20:15 ; Aqua Yoga class for pregnancy. at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503. The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers!

RUGBY FUN

2-7 YEAR OLDS

Rugby 9:30-11:15 at Tiny Tots, Rugby Methodist Church Centre CV22 7TB. Miriam: 07801 802718; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in).

Fun non-contact rugby-based sessions for girls and boys. Classes in Rugby, Kenilworth & Coventry.

Claremont Family Centre 13:30-15:00

; FREE (drop in). 13:3015:00 ; FREE (drop in). 13:30-15:00 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Claremont Children & Family Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488.

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FRIDAY 9:30-11:00 ; FREE (drop in). Walking up to 3+yrs. 9:3011:00 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check dates. at Boughton Leigh Children & Family Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347.

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

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

Hillmorton 9:15-10:00

; For mums, (book). 10:00-15:30 ; For

0 - 4s, (please book). at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503. The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers!

10:00-11:30 at Hillmorton Paddox Church, Dunsmore Ave CV22 5HD. Miriam: 07801 802718; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

Long Lawford 0s, FREE (drop in).

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5s, FREE (drop in). at Long Lawford Children & Family Centre, Holbrook Road CV23 9AL. 01788 561313. 38 July-Sept 2019 Toddle About

12:30-14:30 at Riverbank Academy CV3 2QD. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

Hillmorton 9:00-15:00 at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers!

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

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Brownsover

11:30-14:30 at Holiday Inn Coventry, M6 Junction 2, Hinckley Road CV2 2HP. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

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Rugby

Claremont Family Centre

9:30-11:00 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Dates: 19/07. 9:30-11:00 ; FREE (drop in). Walking upto 3+yrs. at Claremont Children and Family Centre, Claremont Road CV21 3LU. 01788 579488.

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

SATURDAY Bilton 8:30-12:00 at Rugby High School, Longrood Road CV22 7RE. 01327 705915; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Coventry 9:00-12:00 at Water Babies, Foxford Leisure Centre, Ansell Drive CV6 6BB. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers. 9:15-11:45 at Riverbank Academy, Princethorpe Way CV3 2QD. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

10:00-11:30 at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 540588; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Sat of month.

SUNDAY Coventry 8:30-12:00 at Holiday Inn, M6 Junction 2, Hinckley Road CV2 2HP. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers. 9:30-11:00 at Riverbank Academy CV3 2QD. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers. 10:00-12:00 at Foxford Leisure Centre, Ansell Drive CV6 6BB. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

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

Hillmorton 9:30-13:00 at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers!

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TUESDAY

Alcester

Barford

10:00-11:30 ; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). 10:0011:00 ; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call centre for dates. at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093.

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

Claverdon

Stratford-upon-Avon

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

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

Harbury 9:30-11:15 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 9 mths go free. Not on bank hols.

Kineton 9:30-11:00 at Kineton Village Hall, Mill Lane CV35 0LB. 01926 641483; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). £1.50 1st paying adult,50p per child/add adult,und 6mths free.

Shipston-on-Stour 9:30-11:00 at Scout Hut, New Street CV36 4EW. For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). 15:30-18:00 at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). Various times,call for more info & to book.

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

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

LoveBallet Dance Company

9:30-10:15 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). For 18m+, creative, imaginative ballet class. 16:45-17:45 ; For 4 - 7s, (book by term). at LoveBallet Studios, Welsh Road East CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

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H: Holidays

9:00-18:30 at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £23.96 (please book). Various lessons available. 9:3010:00 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info. 10:0012:00 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info. at Croft House Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. 07473 160765.

10:00-11:30 at Alderminster Village Hall, New Road CV37 8PE. For bump - 4s, £2.50 per family (drop in). New activity each week. Toys, crafts, story time & stickers! 10:00-15:30 ; For 4s+, £12 per session (please book). 10:30-12:00 ; For 0 - 4s, £4 per session (drop in). 17:00-18:00 ; For 4 - 7s, £5.85 (please book). at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgeway CV37 6YY. 01789 268826. Call to check availability & book. 14:00-15:30 at Croft House Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations. 9:30-11:30 at Tiddington Community Centre, Main St. CV37 7AN. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per class (please book). 30min sessions - Toddler: 9.30am; Baby: 10.15am; Young Baby: 11am.

Studley 15:30-18:00 at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). Various times available, call centre,holiday times vary. In the Water

Music & Singing

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

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

Harbury Bumps

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

Henley in Arden 10:00-11:30 at Henley Hub, Henley High School B95 6AF. For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). H/V on 2nd & 4th Tues.

Lower Quinton 10:00-11:30 at Quinton & Admington Village Hall, The Close CV37 8SE. 01789 721424; For bump - 4s, £1.80 per child (drop in).

Shipston-on-Stour 10:45-11:15 at Shipston Library, Church Street CV36 4AP. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 16:00-18:00 at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). Various times,call for more info & to book.

Southam Classes

9:30-11:30 at Graham Adams Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions. 10:00-18:00 at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Call centre for lesson times & to book. 11:00-11:30 at Unit 9, Brewster’s Corner CV47 1PN. 01926 812 523; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

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LoveBallet Dance Company 16:00-16:30 ; For 3 - 4s, (book by term). Fun introduction to ballet. Free trials. 16:3017:15 ; For 5s, (book by term). Free trial available. at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

9:00-18:30 at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £23.96 (please book). Various lessons available.

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

Stratford-upon-Avon Leisure Centre

9:00-18:30 ; For 0 - 4s, £23.96 (please book). Various lessons available. 9:30-11:00 ; For 0 4s, £4 per session (drop in). at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.

9:30-11:00 ; For 0s, £1.50 per family (donation). Runs 1st & 3rd Weds of month.Call to check running. 11:1512:30 ; For 0 - 1s, FREE (please book). 1st Weds of month.Call centre to check running. at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624.

Classes

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

Baby Sensory

10:15-12:30 at Stratford Town Football Club, Knights Lane CV37 7BZ. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10week term). Award-winning class for 0 - 13m. Free trials.

10:00-11:30 at Stratford-uponAvon Methodist Church, Family Room CV37 6BG. For 0 - 2s. Check grp on before attending. 11:00-11:30 at Stratford-uponAvon Library and Information Centre, 12 Henley Street CV37 6PZ. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 13:00-14:30 at Stratford Children’s Centre, Lomas Suite, Stratford Hospital CV37 6NQ. 01789 266624; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of month.

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

Fenny Compton 9:45-11:45 at Fenny Compton Village Hall, Memorial Road CV47 2XU. Ali: 07884 444981; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

13:30-15:00 at Bandstand, Stratford Recreation Ground CV37 7PY. For 0, 1, 2, mums, dads, £1 (donation).

Long Itchington

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

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

Studley

Shipston-on-Stour

16:00-18:00 at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). Various times available,call centre,holiday times vary.

9:30-17:00 at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). Various times,call for more info & to book.

WEDNESDAY Alcester 9:30-10:00 at Alcester Children’s Centre at St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For mums - dads, FREE (drop in).

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Southam 9:30-10:30 at LoveBallet Studios, Welsh Road East CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 0 - 5s, (please book). A really fun, lively musical dance class. 10:00-18:00 at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Call centre for lesson times & to book.

12:30-13:30 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info. 13:3015:00 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info. at Croft House Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. 07473 160765.

Clip N Climb

16:30-18:30 at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 4 - dads, £12 per session (please book). Call to check availability & book.

Studley 13:30-15:00 at Studley Village Hall, High Street B80 7HJ. For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 15:30-18:00 at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). Various times available,call centre,holiday times vary.

Wellesbourne Story Stomp

11:00-11:30 at Wellesbourne Library, Kineton Road CV35 9NF. 0300 555 8171; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

THURSDAY Alcester 9:45-11:30 at Alcester Methodist Church, Priory Rd B49 5DX. Laura: 07446 973185; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). With toys, soft play and crafts. 1st session free.

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

Evesham 10:00-11:30 at Alcester Children’s Centre at The Other Place, Topps Building, School Avenue WR11 8XB. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Shipston-on-Stour 11:30-12:00 at Shipston Library, Church Street CV36 4AP. 0300 5558171; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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GO4GOALS is an organisation aimed at developing young children’s football skills throughout Warwickshire and West Midlands. Coaching will be provided for all levels, the children will develop technically and improve their social skills for later in life. GO4GOALS football sessions cover the following age groups; Age 2-11, Boys & Girls • 9.00am - 9.40am Leamington Spa Nursery & Pre School • 10.00am - 11.00am Leamington Spa Primary School • 8.50am - 9.30am Stratford Upon Avon Nursery & Pre School • 10.00am - 11.00am Stratford Upon Avon Primary School Age 5-11, Boys & Girls (After school clubs, private sessions, birthday parties and school holiday camps)

Lessons

15:30-17:30 at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). Various times,call for more info & to book.

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

LoveBallet Dance Company

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

Stratford-upon-Avon Centre

9:00-11:00 ; For 0 - 4s, £23.96 (please book). Various lessons. 10:00-11:30 ; For 0 - 4s, £4 per session (drop in). at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.

9:30-11:30 at Croft House Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations. Bumps 10:30-12:30 ; For bump - 1s, £2 per session (drop in). 10:30-12:30 ; For 0, 1, 2, mums, dads, (drop in). at Lifeways Centre, 30 Albany Road CV37 6PG. KEY:

T: Term Time

H: Holidays

For more information please contact Jason Davies on 07747 562 469 Email: jason@go4goals.co.uk www.go4goals.co.uk 12:0015:00 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info. 13:0014:30 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info. at Croft House Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. 07473 160765.

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

Clip N Climb

17:30-18:30 at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 4s+, £12 per session (please book). Call to check availability & book. 18:00-19:30 at Croft House Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Claire: 07984 620246; For bump. From 14 weeks pregnant onwards.

Studley 16:00-19:00 at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). Various times available,call centre,holiday times vary.

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FRIDAY Alcester

Story Stomp

10:30-11:00 at Alcester Library, Priory Road B49 5DZ. 0300 555 8171; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Ettington 13:15-14:45 at Ettington Community Centre, Rogers Lane CV37 7SX. 07794 312783; For 0 4s, £2 per child (drop in).

Shipston-on-Stour Lessons

9:30-18:00 at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). Various times,call for more info & to book.

Southam Lessons

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

LoveBallet Dance Company

10:00-11:00 ; For 0 - 5s, (please book). A really fun, lively musical dance class. 16:00-16:30 ; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun introduction to tap dancing. at LoveBallet Studios, Welsh Road East CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Story Stomp

11:00-11:30 at Unit 9, Brewster’s Corner CV47 1PN. 01926 812523; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 11:05-12:05 at The Graham Adams Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 07855 817860; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (please book).

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

Stratford-upon-Avon 9:00-18:00 at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £23.96 (please book). Various lessons available. 9:30-11:30 at New Room, Stratford Methodist Church CV37 6BG. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in).

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Free

13:30-15:00 at Alcester Children’s Centre at St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

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FREE

9:30-12:50 at Tiddington Community Centre, Main Street CV37 7AN. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions.

TRIAL & SIBLING DISCOUNTS

Clip N Climb

10:00-14:00 at Tyler House Hub CV37 6TY. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in). Babies Free, 0-6 months £1.50, 1 year+ £2.50.

Story Stomp

11:00-11:30 at Stratford-uponAvon Library and Information Centre, 12 Henley Street CV37 6PZ. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Classes

12:30-15:30 at Croft House Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

Clip N Climb

16:30-18:30 at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 4s+, £12 per session (please book). Call to check availability & book.

For more information call 07791 852891 or email: krystlejaynedance@gmail.com

Studley Lessons

15:30-17:00 at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). Various times available,call centre,holiday times vary.

For 2 - 3s, (please book). book).

8:50-11:00 at Stratford High School, Alcester Road CV37 7RL. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, £4 per child (book by term). 8.50-9.30am: 2-4yrs and 1011am: reception - year 6. Football coaching class for little & big ones.

16:00-16:30 ;

16:30-17:15 ; For 4 - 5s, (please

17:15-17:45 ; For 1 - 3s, (please book). at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Studley Village Hall B80 7HJ. Krystle: 07791 852891.

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

www.krystlejaynedanceacademy.co.uk IDTA & RAD Exams. Shows & Competitions Fully qualified & experienced staff.

SATURDAY Shipston-on-Stour 8:30-12:00 at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). Various times,call for more info & to book.

Southam 9:00-10:30 at LoveBallet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 4 - 5s, (please book). Singing, Acting & Dancing! 10:00-18:00 at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Call centre for lesson times & to book.

10:00-16:30 at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 4s+, £12 per session (please book). Call to check availability & book.

Studley Lessons

9:00-12:30 at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). Various times available,call centre,holiday times vary.

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

Stratford-upon-Avon 9:00-12:00 at Meon Vale Leisure Centre, Bailey Avenue CV37 8QR. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £7 per session (please book). For ages 2 - 6 years.

Clip N Climb

10:00-16:30 at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 4s+, £12 per session (please book). Call to check availability & book. 11:3013:30 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info. 12:0013:00 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info. at Croft House Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. 07473 160765.

Stratford-upon-Avon 8:00-13:00 at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £23.96 (please book). Various lessons available.

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WARWICK, LEAMINGTON SPA & KENILWORTH AREA

MONDAY Balsall Common For children aged 18 months - 4 years

14:30-17:00 at St Peters Church Hall, Holly Lane CV7 7EA. For 2 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for 10mths and upwards.

Hampton Magna

CLASSES

IN KENILWORTH, LEAMINGTON SPA AND WARWICK!

10:30-11:00 at The Open Door Café, 3 Slade Hill CV35 8SA. For 0 5s, £3.50 per class (drop in). Dance classes for 10mths and upwards.

Email: sam@dramatots.co.uk Or call Sam today on - 07793 973541

10:00-12:00 at Castle Hill Baptist Church, Castle Hill CV34 4EX. Liz: 01926 400368; For bump - 1s, £0.50 (drop in). Join us for hot drinks, chat & play. B/feeding Counsellor 10.3011.30am.

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

www.dramatots.co.uk

10:00-12:00 at Market Hall Museum, Market Place CV34 4SA. 01926 9:30-14:45 at LWGC, The Fosse, Fosse Way 412500; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in). CV31 1XN. Dave: 07795 516367; For 0 - 4s, DramaTots advert_Leam_62mm 44mm.indd 1 11am, 1pm23/01/2019 13:56 9:15-12:10 at Kenilworth Nursery School (please book).x 9.30am (0-4yrs), and Early Years Teaching Centre, Bertie 10:30-11:30 at Castle Hill Baptist Church, & 2pm (3-4yrs). Road CV8 1JP. 01926 853394; For 1 - 4s, Castle Hill CV32 4EX. Lisa: 07906 959632; £3.50 per family (drop in). For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 9:3015:30 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best 9:30-11:10 at The Kenilworth Centre, facilities, fantastic lesson programme and 11:30-12:30 at Water Babies, Freedom Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 07793 passionate teachers! Fitness CV34 5PZ. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, 18:45-19:30 ; 973541; For 1 - 5s, £6 per class (please £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). For bump, (please book). Ante-natal Aqua book). 9.30: 18mth-3yrs & 10.25: 3-4yrs. Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons Yoga class for pregnancy. with highly qualified teachers. at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 11:00-12:30 at St Johns Children’s 01788 568503. Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 16:30-17:00 at St Nicholas Leisure 856397; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Mon Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 10:00-18:00 at Newbold Comyn Leisure of month.For babies born more than 3wks 495353; For 0 - 4s, £25.62 (please book). Centre, Newbold Terrace East CV32 4EW. early. Call centre for more info & to book. 01926 855478; For 0 - 5s, £5.95 per session (please book). From 4mths old, various class 11:15-12:15 at Kenilworth Nursery School 16:30-18:30 at Emscote Infant School, All time available, please contact centre for and Early Years Teaching Centre, Bertie Saints Road CV34 5NH. For 3 - 5s, £3.50 more info. Road CV8 1JP. 01926 853394; For 0s, £3 per per class (please book). Dance classes for family (drop in). For babies & non-movers. 10mths and upwards. 12:45-15:15 at Oddfellows, Warwick Street CV32 5LD. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 4s, Leamington Spa (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations. 17:00-17:45 at Krystle Jayne’s Dance 9:30-11:00 at Sydni Centre, Cottage Square Academy at Claverdon Church Centre CV35 CV31 1PT. 01926 336793; For 0 - 4s, FREE 8PD. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 4 - 5s, (drop in). 13:00-16:45 at Dale Street Church Centre (please book). CV32 5HL. Mel: 07815 149877; For 0 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge.

Kenilworth

Classes

9:30-12:00 at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions.

12:30-13:15

; For 21/2 - 4yrs.

9:30-10:15 &

10:30-11:15 & 15:00-15:45 ; For 16 - 22mths. 11:3012:15 ; For 22mths - 21/2yrs. 13:15-13:45 & 16:00-16:45 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only. 14:0014:45; For 10 - 16mths. at Gymboree, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free trials & discounts available. KEY:

T: Term Time

H: Holidays

Whitnash

Story Stomp

Lillington 10:30-11:00 at Lillington Library, Valley Road CV32 7SJ. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

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

TUESDAY

Warwick 9:30-10:00 at Warwick Library, Shire Hall CV34 4UB. 03005 558171; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 9:30-10:15 at The Racehorse, 34 Stratford Road CV34 6AS. For 2 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). A friendly session involving stories,songs,rhymes & crafts.

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

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Balsall Common

Baby Sensory

PLACES AVAILABLE NOW

15:30-16:15 at Balsall Common Primary School, Balsall Street East CV7 7FS. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 7s, £7 per session (please book). Rugby classes for 2-7 years.

Coventry

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

Please telephone or email to book an appointment to view.

Classes

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

Story Stomp

• Age seperated rooms • Private garden with free flow access • Open 9am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday • NEF funded plced for 2 and 3 year olds • Higher staff to child ratio than government standards

Cubbington 10:00-10:40 at Hollie’s Tea and Cake Room, 53a Queen Street CV32 7NB. 07793 973541; For 1 - 5s, £6 per class (please book). 18mth-5yrs.

Warwick Space, Coten End, Warwick, CV34 4NU www.cotenendpreschool.org.uk Tel: 01926 491873 info@cotenendpreschool.org.uk

9:30-12:00 at The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 3s, £5.50 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions.

Story Stomp

10:00-10:30 at Kenilworth Library & Information Centre, Smalley Place CV8 1QG. 0300 5558171; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 10:00-12:30 at Water Babies, Thorns Infant School CV8 2DS. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers. 13:30-14:30 at Kenilworth United Reform Church, Abbey Hill CV8 1LW. Lisa: 07906 959632; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly, check https://www.nct.org.uk/ branches/warwickshire-central-6 for dates. 16:30-17:00 at Abbey Fields Swimming Pool, Bridge Street CV8 1BP. 01926 855478; For 3 - 4s, £6.15 per session (please book). Various session times avail, call centre for more info & to book.

Leamington Spa 9:3015:30 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers! 18:45-19:30 ; For mums, (please book). at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 01788 568503.

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13:00-14:30 at St Margaret’s Centre, 103 Whitnash Road CV31 2HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 13:30-15:00 at The Dale Street Children’s Centre, Dale Street CV32 5HL. 01926 336793; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Leek Wootton

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

Kenilworth

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

9:30-10:15

For 16 - 22mths. 11:15; For 10 - 16mths.

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10:30-

11:30-12:15 ; For 22mths - 4yrs. 12:30-13:30 & 14:30-16:30 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only. 13:45-14:30 ; For 4 15mths. Fun and playful music classes. at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free trials & discounts available. 9:3010:00 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info. 10:0011:00 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info. at Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth Road CV8 2LD. 07473 160765.

9:30-14:45 at LWGC, The Fosse, Fosse Way CV31 1XN. Dave: 07795 516367; For 0 - 4s, (please book). 9.30am (0-4yrs), 11am, 1pm & 2pm (3-4yrs). 10:00-18:00 at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, Newbold Terrace East CV32 4EW. 01926 855478; For 0 - 5s, £5.95 per session (please book). From 4mths old, various class time available, please contact centre for more info.

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

Radford Semele

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

Warwick 9:15-11:15 at Warwick Nursery School, Coventry Road CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 4th Tues of month. 9:30-11:00 at Hampton Magna Community Centre, Field Barn Road CV35 8RT. 07506 713277; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). 50p per extra child over 6mths. 9:30-11:00 at All Saints Contact Centre, Vicarage Field CV34 5NL. For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Range of toys, weekly crafts, refreshments. 9:30-11:00 at Westgate Children and Family Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 16:30-18:00 at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

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

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13:00-15:00 at St Margaret’s Centre, 103 Whitnash Road CV31 2HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of month.

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

WEDNESDAY Balsall Common 9:45-10:30 at Merkswell & Balsall Common Tennis Club, Meeting House Lane CV7 7GE. Joy: 07780 466528; For 0 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge. 15:40-16:25 at Balsall Common Primary School, Balsall Street East CV7 7FS. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 7s, £7 per session (please book). Rugby-based classes.

Coventry 9:30-12:00 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info. 10:00-11:30 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Various classes available, contact for more info. at Jaguar Sports Club, Browns Lane CV5 9PS. 07473 160765.

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

Classes

16:00-20:00 at Quinton Park Baptist Church, Quinton Park CV3 5LU. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.

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C las s e sat :Leamington Spa, Stratford Upon Avon and Warwick 9:45-11:30 at St Johns Children’s Centre at Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 856397; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Health Visiting Clinic runs alternate weeks.

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Bumps

11:3012:00 ; For 0 - 3s, £6.15 per session (please 10:00-11:30 at United Reformed Church, book). Call centre for more info & to book. 1 Abbey Hill CV8 1LW. For bumpBS_A6_Advert_Image-1_Phone_Update_1.indd - 5s, £2 per 13:30family (drop in). 14:30 ; For 3 - 4s, £6.15 per session (please book). Various session times avail, call centre for more info & to book. 10:00-11:30 at Little Crackers Nursery, at Abbey Fields Swimming Pool, Bridge Crackley Hall School CV8 2FT. 01926 Street CV8 1BP. 01926 855478. 514456; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). A

friendly toddler group with a difference!

Leamington Spa

10:30-11:30 at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. Lisa: 07906 959632; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly, check https://www.nct.org.uk/ branches/warwickshire-central-6 for dates.

9:15-11:15 at Kingsway Children & Family Centre, Baker Avenue CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Leamington Reach Area Only.2nd & 4th Wed of month.

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

9:30-14:45 at LWGC, The Fosse, Fosse Way CV31 1XN. Dave: 07795 516367; For 0 - 4s, (please book). 9.30am (0-4yrs), 11am, 1pm & 2pm (3-4yrs).

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Music & Singing

Classes

9:30-12:50 at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, 19/01/2015 17:41 £5.50 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions.

7½ - 10mths.

9:30-10:15

; For

10:30-11:15 & 15:00-15:45 ; For 16 - 22mths. 11:3012:15 ; For 22mths - 21/2yrs. 12:30-13:30 & 16:00-16:45 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only. 14:00-14:45 ; For 0 - 7½mths, (please book). 15:0015:45; For 10 - 16mths. at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free trials & discounts available.

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9:30-11:15 at Cubbington Methodist Church, Queen Street CV32 7NA. For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in). Friendly group Weekly crafts,refreshments. 9:30-11:30 at Lillington Free Church Hall, Cubbington Road CV32 7AL. Joanne: 07920 569112; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

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Coventry

A fantastic community child learning and development resource for 0-5 year olds

10:00-11:00 at West Orchard URC, Baginton Road CV3 6FP. For 0s, £40 (book by 4-week term). Email Sarah@babycherish.co.uk for info.

Entertain, educate and engage your little ones with our exciting range of toys

10:30-11:30 at Arty Tots, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum CV32 4AA. Gallery Desk: 01926 742700; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). Cash only.

Nappuccino

Now operating online with collection from Warwick Nursery School - see website for collection times

Classes

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

Kenilworth

Take a look at our website for full membership terms & further information or call us for details! WarwickToyLibrary.ORG Coventry Road, Warwick CV34 4LJ | Tel. 01926 492701

12:00-15:30 at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers!

13:00-18:00 at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, Newbold Terrace East CV32 4EW. 01926 855478; For 0 - 5s, £5.95 per session (please book). From 4mths old, various class time available, please contact centre for more info. 13:30-15:00 at Leamington Spa Baptist Church, Chandos Street CV32 4RN. 01926 477597; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Warwick 9:30-11:30 at Westgate Children and Family Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Weds of mth. 9:30-11:30 at Heathcote Parish Church, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. 01926 335228; For 0 - 4s, £1 per person (donation). Crafts,sensory/role play,books & singing. 10:00-11:30 at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School, Wathen Road CV34 5BG. Chrissie: 07941 843711; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Toys, crafts, refreshments.

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10:00-12:00 at Burton Green Village Hall, Hodgetts Lane CV8 1PJ. 07484 546075; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Friendly, welcoming group with lots of toys.

at Warwick Nursery School

10:00-13:50 at Radford Road Church, CV31 1NF. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

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

Burton Green

10:00-11:30 at St Nicholas Church, St Nicholas Church Street CV34 4JD. 07950 942093; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Summer hols dates: 24th & 31st July & 14th & 21st August.

10:00-11:30 at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Chase Meadow CV34 6BT. 07807 906261; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family. Call to be added to waiting list. 12:00-12:30 at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 4s, £25.62 (please book). Call centre for more info & to book.

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

9:00-10:00 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 10:0011:30 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397.

10:00-11:30 at St. John’s Church Hall, Warwick Road CV8 1HY. 01926 855344; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). All welcome.

Leamington Spa 9:15-10:45 at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Road CV32 6DL. 01926 432348; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

9:30-10:15

; For 22mths - 21/2yrs.

10:30-11:15; For 10 - 16mths. 11:30-12:15

; For 21/2 - 4yrs.

12:40-13:25

; For 0 - 7½ mths.

14:00-14:45

; For 7½ - 10 mths.

15:00-15:45 ; For 16 - 22mths. 16:00-16:45 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only. at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials & discounts available.

Barford

9:30-11:00 at St Chads Centre, Mallory Road CV33 9QX. 07877 418494; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in). £1.50 per adult, 50p per child.

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

9:30-14:45 at LWGC, The Fosse, Fosse Way CV31 1XN. Dave: 07795 516367; For 0 - 4s, (please book). 9.30am (0-4yrs), 11am, 1pm & 2pm (3-4yrs).

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9:30-11:30 at The Dale Street Children’s Centre, Dale Street CV32 5HL. 01926 336793; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Leamington Reach Area Only.1st & 3rd Thursday of month.

10:00-18:00 at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, Newbold Terrace East CV32 4EW. 01926 855478; For 0 - 5s, £5.95 per session (please book). From 4mths old, various class time available, contact centre for more info.

Classes

10:30-12:00 at Lillington Parish Church (St Mary Magdalene’s), Vicarage Road CV32 7RH. 01926 470449; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Mix of chatBible stories,songs & toys.

9:30-12:50 at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions. 9:3010:00 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info. 10:0011:00 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info. at Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth Road CV8 2LD. 07473 160765. 9:3019:00 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers! 19:15-20:00 ; For bump, (please book). Ante-natal Aqua Yoga class for pregnancy. at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 01788 568503.

9:45-11:45 at Oddfellows, Warwick Street CV32 5LD. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

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13:00-14:30

; For 0 - 5s, FREE

13:00-14:30 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Dates: 4/7, 5/9, 3/10. at Kingsway Children & Family Centre, Baker Avenue CV31 3HB. 01926 336793.

13:00-14:00 at Naturally Baby, 73 Clarendon Street CV32 4PN. Lisa: 07906 959632; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Warwick 9:00-11:00 at Westgate Children’s Centre at The Woodloes Community Centre CV34 5DF. 01926 490629; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 9:30-11:30 at Warwick Library, Shire Hall CV34 4UB. 03005 558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 2 sessions: 9.30am & 11.00am. 10:00-11:00 at Nelson Club, 21 Charles Street CV34 5LE. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for 10mths and upwards.

Baby Sensory Classes

10:00-12:15 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. 10:00-12:00 at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6BT. 07761 907472; For 1 - 5s, £3 per child (drop in).

Leek Wootton 10:00-11:30 at The Village Hall, Warwick Road CV35 7RB. Janet: 01926 258264; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Join our Facebook Page leek wootton stay and play.

Lillington

Baby Clinic

13:00-15:00 at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. 01926 336793; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 3rd Thurs of month.

Story Stomp

10:30-11:00 at Lillington Library, Valley Road CV32 7SJ. 0300 5558171; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). In the Water

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Classes

Coventry 9:30-11:30 at St Joseph the Worker Community Hall, 1 De Montford Way CV4 7DU. For 1 - 4s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for 10mths and upwards.

12:30

; For 1 - 4s, (please book).

9:3010:00-

13:30 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). at Jaguar Sports Club, Browns Lane CV5 9PS. 07473 160765. Various classes available,contact for more info.

10:30-11:15 at The Cube, Wildcroft Road CV5 8AU. Joy: 07780 466528; For 0 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge. 10:30-11:15 at St Barbara’s Church, 22 Rochester Road CV5 6AG. Mel: 07815 149877; For 0 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge.

Kenilworth 9:30-11:30 at St Johns Church, 205 Warwick Road CV8 1HY. For 1 - 4s, £4 per class (drop in). Dance classes for 10mths and upwards. 9:30-17:30 ; For 3 - 4s, £6.15 per session (please book). Various session times avail, call centre for more info & to book. 10:3011:00 ; For 0 - 3s, £6.15 per session (please book). Call centre for more info & to book. at Abbey Fields Swimming Pool, Bridge Street CV8 1BP. 01926 855478.

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

Leamington Spa 9:00-11:00 at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, Newbold Terrace East CV32 4EW. 01926 855478; For 0 - 5s, £5.95 per session (please book). From 4mths old, various class time available, please contact centre for more info. 9:15-11:15 at St Peter’s Parish Hall, 3A Dormer Place CV32 5AA. Jo: 07980 315575; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in). Maximum of £1.50 per family. 9:15-10:45 at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 432348; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). 9:30-14:45 at LWGC, The Fosse, Fosse Way CV31 1XN. Dave: 07795 516367; For 0 - 4s, (please book). 9.30am (0-4yrs), 11am, 1pm & 2pm (3-4yrs). 48 July-Sept 2019 Toddle About

9:30-12:00 at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions.

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

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

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

9:30-12:00 at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers! 9:30-11:30 at Kingsway Children & Families Centre, Baker Ave CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Fri of month.

Centre

9:30-11:30 ; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Fri. 10:00-11:00 ; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). at Sydni Centre, Cottage Square CV31 1PT. 01926 336793.

9:30-10:15

; For 22mths - 4yrs.

10:30-11:15; For 10 - 16mths.

11:30-12:15 & ; For 16-22mths. 12:30-13:15 ; For 7½ - 10 mths. 14:00-14:45 ; For 21/2 - 4yrs. 16:00-16:45 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only. at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free trials & discounts available. 15:00-15:45

Baby Sensory

9:45-12:00 at Dale Street Methodist Church (Main Hall), Dale Street CV32 5HL. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Awardwinning class for 0-13mths.Free trials. 10:00-12:00 at Venue in Leamington Spa. Nicola: 07814 929306; For 0 - 5s. Group for children with Down syndrome,contact for further info. 10:00-11:00 at LoveBallet Dance Company, St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Rd CV31 1JW. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in). Pay as You Go class really fun & lively. 10:00-11:30 at Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Heath Terrace CV32 5LY. Hannah: 01926 424584; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Play,crafts,singing,story time & refreshments.

Warwick 9:00-11:00 at Westgate Children’s Centre at:, Packmore Community Centre CV34 5EP. 01926 490629; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 9:30-11:00 ; For 0 - 5s, £4 per session (please book). Call centre to check availability & to book. 16:0016:30 ; For 0 - 4s, £25.62 (please book). Call centre for more info & to book. at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353.

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

9:45-11:15 at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per child (drop in). Discounts for siblings. Great toys,weekly craft, singing & refreshments. 10:00-10:40 at All Saints Church, Contact Centre, 29 Vicarage Field CV34 5NJ. 07793 973541; For 1 - 5s, £6 per class (please book). 18mth-5yrs. 11:00-12:05 at St. Mary Immaculate Church, 45 West Street CV34 6AB. Nikki 07890 241301; For 0 - 1s, £5 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun! 13:00-14:30 ; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per session (drop in). A friendly drop in session, all welcome. 13:00-14:30 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Click and collect: visit www.warwicktoylibrary.org/catalogue/. at Warwick Nursery School, Coventry Road CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701.

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

SATURDAY Barford 10:30-12:30 at Glebe Hotel, Church Street CV35 8BS. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

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Warwick, Leamington Spa & Kenilworth Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me 9:00-9:45 ; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun introduction to ballet & tap. 9:45-10:30 ; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). 10:30-11:00 ; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. 11:00-11:30 ; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Lively & fun class with dance routines. at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Coventry 9:00-14:15 at Radford and Holbrooks Methodist Church, Rupert Road CV6 3AZ. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for 10mths and upwards. 9:00-15:00 at Holyhead United Reformed Church, Holyhead Road CV1 3AE. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for 10mths and upwards. 9:30-12:00 at Quinton Park Baptist Church, Quinton Park CV3 5LU. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years. 10:15-12:30 at Sidney Stringer Academy, 2 Primrose Hill Street CV1 5LY. 0845 094 9071; For 2 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). Rugby based sports sessions for 2-7 yrs. 15:1515:45 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info. 15:4516:15 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info. at Jaguar Sports Club, Browns Lane CV5 9PS. 07473 160765.

Kenilworth 8:30-11:30 at Abbey Fields Swimming Pool, Bridge Street CV8 1BP. 01926 855478; For 3 - 4s, £6.15 per session (please book). Various session times avail, call centre for more info & to book.

Leamington Spa 8:00-12:00 at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, Newbold Terrace East CV32 4EW. 01926 855478; For 0 - 5s, £5.95 per session (please book). From 4mths old, various class time available, please contact centre for more info.

Events

8:45-10:00 at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre near the clubhouse CV32 4EW. 01926 336628; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs 2nd & 4th Sat of month. 9:00-11:00 at North Leamington School, Sandy Lane CV32 6RD. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, £4 per child (book by term). Football coaching class for little & big ones. KEY:

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H: Holidays

9:00-16:00 at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers!

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SUNDAY Coventry Classes

15:15-15:45 at Jaguar Sports Club, Browns Lane CV5 9PS. 07473 160765; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info.

9:30-10:15 11:15

; For 22mths - 4yrs. 10:30; For 16-22mths.

11:30-12:15 ; For 8 - 16mths. 12:30-13:15 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only. at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free trials & discounts available.

9:30-11:30 at Community Room, Dale Street Methodist Church CV32 5HL. 01926 612832 / 07742 764851; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (donation). 13:00-15:00 at Art Cart Family Fun Sessions, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Last Sat of the month. For up to 12 year-olds.

Warwick Events

8:45-10:00 at St Nicholas Park, Banbury Road CV34 4QY. 01926 336628; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Sat of month. 9:00-12:30 at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons. 9:00-14:30 at Nelson Club, 21 Charles Street CV34 5LE. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for 10mths and upwards. 9:00-11:50 at Aylesford School, Tapping Way CV34 6XR. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 7s, £7 per session (please book). Rugby classes for children.

For 4 - 7s, (please book).

9:45-10:30 ;

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

10:00-12:00 at Market Hall Museum, Market Place CV34 4SA. 01926 412500; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). 1st Sat of month. 10:0010:30 ; For 0 - 4s, £25.62 (please book). Call centre for more info & to book. 11:0012:00 ; For 0 - 4s, £25.62 (please book). Session times vary, contact for more info. at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353. In the Water

Music & Singing

Henley in Arden (book by term).

10:00-10:30 ; For 2 - 3s,

4 - 5s, (book by term).

10:30-11:15 ; For

11:1512:00 ; For 1 - 3s, (please book). at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy at Wootton Wawen Village Hall B95 6AY. Krystle: 07791 852891.

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

Leamington Spa 9:30-13:00 at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers! 10:00-12:00 at Venue in Leamington Spa. Nicola: 07814 929306; For 0 - 5s. Group for children with Down syndrome,contact for further info.

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

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