Toddle About Warwickshire Autumn / Christmas 2015 by Toddle About Magazine

Loving life with little ones

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Hello &

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to the Autumn edition of Toddle About!

I love this time of year. Sure, I miss the long days and warm(er) weather of the summer, but the arrival of autumn gets me all excited, heralding, as it does, the approaching fun of dressing up for Halloween, ooohing and aaahing at fireworks and, of course, Christmas.

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I know it’s pretty fashionable to moan about how early Christmas starts these days, but I don’t mind. In fact, I love it. Yes, Christmas songs in the shops before December (well, mid-November) is a bit much, but I can’t deny that I enjoy hearing them. They make me smile.

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I didn’t always feel this way. In fact, it’s only been since I became a dad that my own inner child has been re-awakened. I think the children’s excitement must be infectious. I’m excited about how excited they are!

Handy Autumn Gadgets

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Where’s Santa?

So I’m not going to apologise for the amount of Christmassy content you’ll find in this edition of the magazine! Don’t worry, we’ve still included all your usual favourites, but we’re using Shop About to focus on gift ideas (p.14-15), and we’ve put together a list of places to meet Santa that you’ll definitely want to check out (p.12). If you want to get your Christmas shopping started for free, you can win a Quinny Yezz buggy on p.7 and a bundle of gifts for your little one in this issue’s Toddle Models on p.19. As ever, we hope you enjoy this issue and find it useful - and we would like to be the first to wish you a Happy Christmas for 2015! Loving life with little ones,

Tim and Ruth

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Toddle Models

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Terrible Twos

Controversy Corner

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Special Offers

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Back To Work Tips

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Daily Activity Planner

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Directory

Owners/Editors Tel: 01926 266076 or Email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Cover Picture: Toddle Models winner, George Darch from Ryton on Dunsmore. Thank you to PixiFoto for the gorgeous cover photo. (www.pixifoto.co.uk). Enter the next Toddle Models competition to win a bundle of pressies for your child! P.19

Meet the team.

Tim & Ruth - Owner/Editors

Kate - Advertising Sales & Support

Eloise - Graphic Designer & Editor

Gemma - Office Support

9,000 copies of Toddle About are distributed every quarter around South Warwickshire, including Warwick, Leamington, Kenilworth, Rugby, Southam, Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding areas. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information in Toddle About is accurate and correct, we cannot guarantee that this is so and neither Toddle About nor Tim Freed can accept any liability for loss, damage or problems arising from any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in content, nor from actions taken by readers based on information or opinions presented in advertisements or throughout the magazine. Images and information supplied by 3rd parties have been accepted in good faith and all liability for any legal transgression including breach of copyright remains with the supplying parties.

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

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Leamington

Rugby

Make Magical Moments

Every swimmer is special at Little Splashers and Swim Works, and every swim journey is different. To celebrate and cherish these special swim times, they now give everyone FREE ‘Swim Journey booklets’, certificates and awards. There is no better time to join ... they support you every step of the way. Swim Works and Little Splashers are proud to be local and independent - you will love the new swim support guides. For more information about classes across Coventry and Warwickshire visit www.littlesplashers.co.uk and www.swimworks.co.uk. P.9

New winter venue for Kenilworth Wheelie Fit Mums

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Gaining Confidence Through Gymnastics

Castle Gymnastics Club run themed weekly classes that develop your child’s physical skills in a fun, safe environment. With access to age appropriate equipment, fully trained coaches encourage your child to gain confidence in skills such as climbing, rolling, balancing, jumping and co-ordination. Classes are at Cubbington Methodist Church Hall on Mondays and St Peter’s Church Hall, Balsall Common on Wednesdays for Parent and Toddler (2-3yr) and Independent children (3-4yr). Visit www.castlegymnasticsclub.co.uk or contact 07852 788551 or castlegymnastics@outlook.com to book a free trial. P.40

Softplay Takeaway, the quality equipment hire company, has just turned 3 years old! To celebrate, they are offering customers the chance to hire all three of their very popular Happy Hopperz for just £5 for a limited time. These colourful, playful bouncers are a perfect addition to any party. And with 2016 just around the corner, Softplay Takeaway are also offering readers £10 off EARLY BIRD bookings for next year when booked before the end of 2015. (See voucher in centre pages). www.softplaytakeaway.co.uk. P.5

Dandy Development, the award winning baby and toddler class, is pleased to announce new classes at the brand new Cawston Community Centre! The delightful combination of baby sign, music and sensory fun will run in Cawston on Thursday mornings from January 2016. Dandy runs all across Warwickshire with classes in Long Lawford, Barford, Kenilwor th, Leamington, Harbury, Burton Green and Whitnash. Visit www.dandydevelopment.co.uk for more information at. Quote ‘Toddle About’ when booking to get your first 2 classes for free. P.11

Kenilworth

3rd Birthday Celebrations for Softplay Takeaway

Wheelie Fit Mums have a new indoor winter venue in Kenilworth on Thursday mornings. Sessions aim to be outdoors where possible, but indoor facilities are available as needed during the winter months. This mother and baby CV and Tone session runs in Warwick and Kenilworth and is provided by PHYS-OGUE, a local pre and postnatal fitness service run by qualified midwife and fitness instructor Bernadette Fogarty. Contact bernadette@phys-ogue.co.uk or 07952 565 002 or visit www.phys-ogue.co.uk. P.19

New Dandy Venue

Stratford

Rhythm Time Welcomes New Teacher

Rhythm Time, one of the UK’s leading providers of fun, multi-sensory music classes for the under-fives, have a new teacher! Rachel Turner now leads the classes in Leamington (Mon) and Stratford (Fri). Rachel has 2 young children and is passionate about music. “This is such a genuinely fun and rewarding job,” she says. “Seeing the children engage and enjoy the classes is so satisfying.” Classes run throughout Warwickshire every day. For a free trial, call Sue on 01926 886995 or visit www.rhythmtime.net/st39. P.42

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New Music and Movement Classes in Kineton

New Toddler Sense Classes in Leamington

Kinetic Kids are the new music and movement classes from Intadance for children from 18 months, launching after October half term. Children will learn how to jump, hop, skip and gallop, exploring movement through creative dance and playing musical instruments. This encourages early development of co-ordination and social interaction at a fun level. Tiddly Winks (18m – 3yrs) and Jumping Jacks (3 – 5yrs) classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Intadance Studios, Kineton. To book a free trial, contact Geraldine on 01926 640452 or info@intadance.co.uk. P.34

Paint & Glaze Open Days

Pop along to enjoy some autumn and Christmas pottery painting or do some hand and footprints at these open events: Manor Farm Tea Rooms, Catthorpe: Thurs 5 Nov (10:30 - 12:30) & Sat 5 Dec (11:00 - 3:00) Rugby Art Gallery and Museum: Fri 30 Oct (10.30 - 12.30) Wyvale Garden Centre, Rugby: Sundays 25 Oct, 29 Nov, 20 Dec (1 – 4pm) Sky Lark Farm Shop, Daventry: Fri 6 Nov (10.30 - 12.30) Papillon Café Bar (Church Side Arcade): Tues 1 Dec (1:00 - 3:00) No need to book - just drop in. All ages welcome! Contact Emma on 01788 560 771 www.paintandglaze.co.uk. P.31

Franchise for Mums Who Love Entertaining

Cha Char Chimps, the successful children’s entertainment group, are recruiting for a franchisee in Oxfordshire, offering you the chance to run your own business around your family with a low set up fee and plenty of support. Izzy, Cha Char Chimps Franchisee for Northants says, “I really get a lot out of doing the shows and I have found the initial start-up support really helpful. Since starting last year I have made back my initial start-up costs and have paid for a holiday!” See www.ccchimps.com and call Ness 07917 683330 for more info.

Due to popular demand, the award-winning Toddler Sense classes are now running on Mondays in Leamington Spa. Join in for a weekly adventure with a different theme and adventure play equipment every week. Claim a free taster session using your Toddle About Voucher in our centre pages. www.babysensory.com/en/toddlersense. P.27

Massage Away Pregnancy Pain and Discomfort

Lisa at The Leamington Therapy Centre massages mums at all stages of pregnancy. This week her work has included lower back and sciatic pain, an inflamed rib and shoulder pain caused through breastfeeding. With her knowledge of aromatherapy and massage, she truly delivers a relaxing and deep tissue massage experience that is enjoyed by mum-to-be and bump! Contact Lisa on 01926 833003 or 07773 123772 and quote ‘Toddle About’ for £10 off your 1st treatment. P.16

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New Baby Sensory Friday Classes

3 New Venues for Monkey Music

There are now even more chances to join Monkey Music, the UK’s award-winning pre-school music group – with three new venues just launched. Monkey is now at Warwick Gates Community Centre on Tuesday mornings; at Meon Vale Village Hall, also on Tuesday mornings; and at Stratford Prep School on Wednesday afternoons. That’s in addition to the usual classes at Stratford Armouries, the Rosebird in Stratford, Chase Meadow in Warwick, in Lillington, Leamington, Kenilworth and Alveston. Classes are for 3 months to 4 years. More info at www.monkeymusic.co.uk. P.34

Award-winning Baby Sensory classes are now running at the popular Dale Street venue in Leamington Spa, with good parking and a great central location. it’s a fantastic place to meet new parents and pop for a coffee afterwards! The Autumn term offers you and baby a magical variety of sessions including Baby Pumpkin (get dressed up and explore the pumpkin patch), Winter Wonderland and The Light Festival. Contact Gemma on 07989 502712 or email warwickshire@babysensory.co.uk for a no-obligation trial. P.27

New Beginnings For Water Babies Warwickshire

Congratulations to Kate and Chrissie Gore who have recently taken over the Warwickshire area for Water Babies! They will continue to offer classes in Warwick, Leamington Spa, Rugby, Daventry, Coventry, Nuneaton and Bedworth. Baby swimming with Water Babies is an exciting, enriching experience for both you and your little one. With the highest standards of professionalism, they incorporate lots of bonding, fun and socialising too. Try them out with a free taster class - call and quote ‘Toddle About’. www.waterbabies.co.uk. P.6

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Enter your name into our free prize draw to win a fantastic Quinny Yezz online at bit.ly/tacompetitions Competition ends Sun 6th December 2015. The Quinny Yezz is designed using the latest technology and lightest materials. This award winning, lightweight buggy is strong, durable and easy to use making it ideal for holidays, urban living and travel. It can be folded with one hand and thrown over the shoulder to be carried by its comfortable carrying strap. Key Yezz Facts & Features: Lightweight (only 5kg), comfortable hammock seat, ergonomic pushbar, innovative skate wheels so you can push with just one finger, water and dirt repellent fabrics, unique 3D folding system, compact size. To find out where your closest Quinny store is visit www.quinny.com

Enter Online Now at bit.ly/tacompetitions Try something new this Summer, join the award-winning

Gymboree Warwick on an 8 week educational musical adventure! Allow babies and toddlers to use their voices, bodies and imagination to their full potential and learn so much along the way! Classes held in Kenilworth, Leamington Spa and Warwick.

Call 07881 892 686 or email warwick@gymboree-uk.com to find out just how much our unique way of teaching can benefit your child.

If you have a lively little one with a curious mind, then come and try out one of our fabulous music classes for FREE!

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Halloween Spider Cupcakes

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Ingredients • 125g butter at room temp • 125g golden caster sugar • 110g self-raising flour • 2½ tbsp. cocoa powder • 2 eggs, lightly beaten • 1 tsp grated orange zest • 3 to 4 tablespoons of chocolate buttercream icing

• Chocolate flavoured strands • 50g plain chocolate chips or plain chocolate chopped into small pieces • 4 boxes Mikado Dark chocolate Sticks (Pokey Sticks) • 50g plain chocolate • Liquorice Allsorts

Method / Makes 10 CUPCAKES 1. Preheat the oven to 180C / 350 F. Beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy and smooth. Sift together the flour and cocoa powder in a separate bowl. Add the eggs to the creamed butter mixture a little at a time, adding a tablespoon of the flour mixture with the second egg. Mix in the orange zest and the remaining flour and cocoa until blended. Finally stir in the chocolate pieces. 2. Line a large muffin tray with 10 paper cases and fill each one until two thirds full. Bake the muffins for 20 to 22 minutes. Allow to cool, then remove the muffins and place on a wire rack. 3. When cool, spread a little chocolate buttercream over each cupcake and then sprinkle with chocolate flavoured strands. 4. To make the legs, take the chocolate sticks and cut off the piece not covered with chocolate. Cut a quarter of the sticks in half. Stick four short lengths on each side of the spider’s body, then melt the chocolate, dip one end of each of the longer sticks into the chocolate and attach these to the shorter lengths.

Deadman’s Finger Sandwiches Ingredients • Thin sliced white bread, crusts removed • Cream cheese or peanut butter

• Soft margarine • Almonds

5. Arrange them on baking sheets lined with greaseproof and allow the chocolate to set– the melted chocolate will harden as it cools keeping the legs stuck together. Push one end of the legs into the body of the spider and then repeat until you get four legs either side. Finish off with Liquorice Allsorts as eyes.

• Strawberry jam or tomato ketchup

Method 1. Gently flatten the slices of bread with a rolling pin to make them more pliable then spread with a little margarine and either some cream cheese or peanut butter. 2. Roll up the sandwiches and make three indentations with a blunt knife to form the finger joints. 3. Trim the ends of the fingers into a ‘V’ shape and stick an almond on to each tip with a little cream cheese or peanut butter to form the nails. 4. Now for the gruesome bit - squirt some tomato ketchup over the end of the finger for the blood!

Keep little ones busy this Halloween with Annabel’s Family Cooking App. As well as lots of simple, tasty recipes, it includes a special Kids Rule the Kitchen cooking course designed to feed young imaginations whilst teaching essential cooking skills. Available via the App Store or www.annabelkarmel.com.

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Editor’s Review

By Ruth Freed, Editor

Wildlife Phonics Frieze from Oaktree Designs

hen I worked as a teacher, I was an Early Years specialist with a personal interest in phonics – so this review is right up my street. And I’m pleased to say I can whole-heartedly recommend these phonics friezes as an excellent starting point and ongoing support for your child’s reading journey. Within the pack, you receive three friezes to display on the wall. Each covers the whole alphabet and they grow with your child, becoming increasingly complex as your child’s reading ability develops. Each letter is represented by an animal illustration, with the name of the animal written out twice – first as it is normally seen, and secondly broken down into the individual sounds (phonemes) that make up the word. The second word allows the parent to ‘sound out the word’ with their child, so they learn to recognise the constituent parts of the words. It must be said that the illustrations are stunning. Commissioned specifically for these friezes and utterly unique, the pictures are very realistic, bright and beautifully drawn. The animals chosen vary from the

common (ant, cat) to the lesser known (inchworm, nautilus), so children not only learn to read, but are also educated about some of the different species that share our world with us. For very young children, the friezes would make a lovely wall display, introducing them to the names of the animals even when they’re learning to talk. Overall, the friezes are well designed to cover a wide age range and to support children through the different phases of their development. In short, this is a beautiful, high quality resource that would make a lovely addition to any child’s room, whilst being educational at the same time. The Wildlife Phonics Frieze retails for £20.75 plus p&p at www.oaktreedesigns.co.uk. Also available from Kenilworth Books, Talisman Square, from 12th October. Purchases made at Kenilworth Books will receive a free, optional half day adult workshop on synthetic phonics.

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award-winning FUN baby and toddler classes Develop... language and communication skills, confidence, listening skills, social and emotional skills and co-ordination. Stimulate... the senses and the imagination Through... signing, making music, sensory experiences, tactile parachute hoops, singing, messy play, sharing special time and having lots of fun!

Classes are held in Barford, Long Lawford, Warwick, Harbury, Burton Green, Whitnash, Kenilworth and NOW in Cawston! If you would like to reserve a place please contact Nikki soon, as many classes have a waiting list.

07890 241301 nikki.sayers@hotmail.co.uk

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Santa’s Grotto at Heart Park

Santa at the Enchanted Manor

Sat 28th Nov - Thurs 24th Dec, Weekends & Holidays Only A magical christmas experience for the whole family. Come along and see Santa in his enchanted kingdom. Kids can choose their very own present from the special toy shop.

Sat 5th, Sun 6th, Sat 12th, Sun 13th, Fri 18th, Sat 19th, Sun 20th, Mon 21st & Tues 22nd December. The Christmas Train will collect everyone and take them through the enchanted woodland to Santa’s Log Cabin. All children will receive a Christmas present!

Hatton Country World, Dark Lane, Hatton, Warwick, CV35 8XA. 01926 843411 http://hattonworld.com

Heart Park, Meriden Rd, Coventry, CV7 8DX. 01676 540333. www.heartofengland.co.uk

Thurs 19th November Thurs December 24th Father Christmas arrives in Stratford on Saturday 14th Nov, and his magical grotto opens the following week. From 26th December, see Ebenezer Scrooge in his own grotto! Booking essential. Tickets £6, under 3’s go free. Even adults get a gift!

Breakfast or Tea with Father Christmas

Christmas at the Castle

Saturday 14th November – Thursday 24th December Come and enjoy our special Christmas event, a treat for kids of all ages (and grown ups too!). Meet Father Christmas and choose your very own present. Enjoy a delicious, freshly prepared breakfast or tea. Decorate your own Christmas cookie.

Sat 12th - Sun 13th December. Enjoy a festive family weekend at Kenilworth Castle. Enjoy crafts and storytelling and for all those who have been good this year, share an audience with a very special guest in his grotto.

At various Wyevale Garden Centres: Find your nearest centre: www.wyevalegardencentres.co.uk Some events must be pre-booked and event details are correct at time of printing but may change, please check before attending.

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Magic Alley, 21 Henley St, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6QW 0844 824 8600 www.stratfordchristmasfestival.co.uk

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As cold weather sets in, incomes shrink and prices rise, and Trussell Trust foodbanks will need to give emergency food to tens of thousands of families in crisis this Christmas. Please help foodbanks give Christmas food boxes to families this Christmas. You can find out the items your local foodbank most needs by checking their website – visit:

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order On offer for the first time ever, these beautiful, personalised ceramic gifts from Periwinkle and Clay are truly unique and the perfect gift for a loved one. Printing your treasured photos onto ceramic tiles and presented in a gorgeous frame, they will brighten up your little one’s nursery wall or put a smile on the faces of friends and family this Christmas. www.periwinkleandclay.com

Track Tape and Toy Train - £12 Create your own train track wherever you go with this special Track Tape. Let your little one’s imagination zoom full speed ahead as they design the route of their own train track around the house, or take the tape on holiday. Car Road Tape also available - each tape comes with a toy vehicle. Buy from shop.royalacademy.org.uk

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Bootylicious Blade & Rose Leggings - £10 These precious leggings from the new Blade & Rose Autumn/Winter collection are perfect for mini fashionistas as well as being soft and kind to delicate skin. They will keep your little tots warm and comfy while they crawl around looking cheeky and colourful. Available in sizes for 0-4 years. www.bladeandrose.co.uk

Book Advent Calendar - from £25 Share the love of books this Advent with this fabulous alternative to a normal advent calendar - 24 of Usborne’s award-winning books, appropriate to your child’s age, wrapped and ready to open one each day, plus an additional Christmas book to open on Christmas Day. Prices range from £25 to £35 for the standard option and £80 to £100 for a bespoke Book Calendar. Orders need to be placed by 20th November to guarantee delivery for 1st December. Order from Heidi Thomas: 07739 287168 or heidi@thebookballoon.co.uk

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The ultimate in Christmas decorations, this gorgeous silver tree is imprinted with your little one’s fingerprint to make a truly original and treasured gift. Other Christmas shapes including star, reindeer, snowman and Santa are available, as are other gift options such as pendants, cufflinks or Pandora style charms. Order from www.knrjewellery.co.uk or call 07967 399449.

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AT WORK Tuesday 10 November 2015 1.30pm – 3.15pm Come and visit us on a working school day. Meet teachers, pupils and get a feel for our wonderful environment.

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

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Winners

Baby & Toddler Photo Competition Winners

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Thank you to everyone who entered the Summer Toddle Models competition, sponsored by Hendra Holidays and Muddy Puddles We asked you to send in a pic of your little one having fun on holiday or outdoors, and we received so many fabulous entries - thank you! But there had to be a winner and congratulations goes to 3 year-old Jessica Whelan, who will be enjoying a free family holiday at Hendra Holiday Park in Cornwall! Runners up Albert Pownall and Oriana Whitehead both win a pair of fabulous Muddy Puddles wellies.

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yrs Albert George Pownall, 2 Evan Brows, 11 mths

Willow Mya Robertson, 9 mths

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lthough called the terrible twos, many parents find that their child starts to become more challenging before their second birthday. It often coincides with becoming a confident walker and climber and perhaps having a few words. This is no coincidence. Our children change so much over the first two years. Initially, they are so helpless and so completely dependent on us for everything. Over time they learn new skills; rolling, sitting, crawling and walking, and new ways of expressing themselves, from crying through babbling and then talking. The early maturation of the sympathetic nervous system results in ‘junior toddlers’ (around 10 – 18 months) living life full of exuberance and excitement, embracing every challenge. As parents, we delight in these developments. We smile and encourage their efforts. We clap as they take their first steps and are proud as they climb up on the sofa for the first time. We listen intently as they babble at us, and strive to keep the conversation going. Studies show that around 90% of interactions between mother and child at this stage are positive and nurturing.

Things then begin to change for our ‘senior toddlers’ (around 18-30 months). Brain developments enable them to view themselves as separate from others. They become more clingy, displaying separation anxiety. If we think about it, this is actually important from an evolutionary perspective. Now they are independently mobile, there are dangers associated with them wandering off, so it is important they stay close to those that keep them safe. However, this new awareness brings with it more mood swings. Now not only do they show us joy, but also fear, sadness and anger. They are still learning how to regulate their emotions themselves, so these strong and changeable feelings can often spill over into difficult behaviour. In addition, there is a developing strive for independence that comes along with these new motor, cognitive and language skills. As they are still learning what society’s ‘rules’ are, and are unable to see anyone else’s needs or point of view but their own, it is no wonder that their behaviour can seem challenging at times, as they explore what is acceptable and what isn’t. Our role as parent then changes - from one of constantly encouraging and praising, to one that is regulating, limit–setting and educating. In fact, observations have shown that mothers tell their two year olds ‘no’ every minute! What a change from just a few months ago. From the child’s perspective, it must seem that mum has typically gone from being a fun companion to a bit of a grump, just at the time when they need our help to manage new and changeable feelings and challenges. So when we think about the ‘terrible twos’, it is true that there can be some difficult situations for us as parents – but it’s important we don’t forget to feel some sympathy for the tough time that our little ones are having too. Dr Helen Andrews is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with children and young people. Through her business, Family Matters in Warwickshire, she helps parents when they can see that their child is struggling with their emotions, behaviour or development. Contact Helen on 01564 795337 or visit www.familymattersinwarwickshire.co.uk.

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By Lynnea Shrief, Placenta Specialist

Why and how thousands of women are consuming their own placentas in the days and weeks after birth. What happens after a baby is born, right after a mother pushes out her baby and cradles him in her arms? In the movies, she kisses her partner and gazes into her baby’s blue eyes. Her little bundle of joy is washed, wrapped carefully in a soft blanket and handed to her to cuddle and kiss. Then, just moments later and quite magically, the new mother is transformed into a fertile sex goddess, hair and make-up done to perfection as she introduces her new addition to her family and friends. I’m that woman who, during those movie scenes, begins shouting at the television. “What about the placenta?!” What about the most important, sustainable organ on the planet? The organ that supplies all mammals with essential nutrients and gases while in the womb. Why is this powerful, precious and nourishing organ so often and so simply forgotten? Even in many birth education classes the third stage of birth, where the placenta detaches from the uterine wall and through several further contractions must also be birthed by the new mother, is covered in vague detail in less than 5 minutes.

I’m biased and I’m the first to admit that. I’m a placenta specialist (I’ll explain in a moment) and I’ve handled (through vinyl gloves), blended, dehydrated, powdered, encapsulated, printed and prepared hundreds of placentas for new mothers around the world. I find the placenta a fascinating, magical and beautiful organ in all its forms. Yes, I’m different and I won’t take offense if you call me weird. As a placenta specialist my job is to nurture, cradle and respect this forgotten organ and transform it into remedies that over the years I’ve seen benefit so many new mothers after birth.

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Firstly, before you can appreciate why I do what I do, it’s important that I explain what the placenta is and why it’s so powerful. The placenta feeds every growing mammal foetus throughout pregnancy with a unique and still mysterious form of nutrient transfer through small cavities of space between the uterine wall and the maternal side of the placenta. The nutrients, hormones and gases, like oxygen, are absorbed from the mother’s blood by the placenta and are passed to the foetus through the umbilical cord. In return, carbon dioxide, cellular waste and other waste materials are passed back to the mother for filtration through her own filter organs. The placenta does not hold, store or keep waste materials, it transports them. The placenta is also an endocrine organ and on its own produces many pregnancy and breastfeeding hormones that sustain the pregnancy and prepare the mother for feeding her baby after birth. Full of blood, amino acids (proteins) and minerals, the placenta is a packed full of nourishing goodness that would cost you plenty, should you buy the man-made form separately at your local health food store. But more importantly, these nutrients and hormones are produced by, made for and uniquely designed to suit each individual mother. While it’s not proven, yet, I can hypothesise that the nutrients inside the placenta are far more bioavailable when consumed by the mother compared to store-bought vitamins and minerals, because she is the person who made them. Consumed? Yes, consumed. As in eaten, swallowed or ingested. That is exactly what I’m talking about. As a placenta specialist, I help mothers consume their placenta after birth. I prepare fresh placentas in a clean and hygienic environment into several remedies that are eaten (by that mother only) after birth in order to support them emotionally and physically in the coming weeks.

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Why would any mother want to do this you ask? Well, post-natal depression reportedly affects 1 in 10 women in the UK. England’s breastfeeding rates, while initially high at 84%, drop considerably by 3 months to just 17% and many say the cause is low milk supply. Low iron levels are common after birth and it’s fairly common for new mothers to bleed for 5 weeks or longer after birth, which is a clear sign their body is slow to heal which is one of the direct causes of low iron levels. What if the key to reducing all these ailments has been there all along? I believe the body gives it to us as a gift right after we birth our babies. Over the last 10 years, growing numbers of women, thousands even, around the world are discovering the benefits of their own placenta. It’s been the best kept secret for centuries. Through my work as a placenta specialist, I’ve met many grandmothers in London who, in the 60’s or 70’s, cooked their placenta into a paté and enjoyed it on a piece of toast in the days after birth. I’ve met other mothers that, 15 years ago, fried their placenta in a pan with onions and enjoyed a placenta and onion bap for dinner. Placenta Bolognese was also a favourite. I consumed my placenta after birth 6 years ago, but in a different way. I drank parts of my placenta in smoothies, blended with fresh organic strawberries and banana. I swallowed small pieces of raw placenta daily for 2 weeks and then I cooked, dehydrated and encapsulated the rest, taking 2-3 capsules a day for another 4 weeks. At around 6-8 weeks post-partum I felt balanced enough and began to forget to take my capsules, which was my body’s way of telling me I didn’t need them anymore. I took a few here and there in the following months. This was my second birth and the difference from the first was astronomical. As with so many others who share their experiences, this time my milk supply was quick and abundant, my energy levels were stable, my moods were predictable and my iron levels were higher than during pregnancy. I bled very little, felt ‘on top of my game’ despite very little sleep and I even started a new successful business before my son was 6 months old. And my skin and hair…oh, I felt like a supermodel! Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez don’t smother their faces in expensive deer placenta face cream for no reason.

My first post-birth experience wasn’t horrific or disastrous. It was difficult however and certainly more difficult and exhausting than I had anticipated. I did bleed for 4 weeks, I did struggle with my milk supply and despite exclusively breastfeeding for 9 months, my breasts were never very full. My hair fell out in clumps around 4 months post-partum, my nails were brittle and my skin was dry. I expected more and wanted more from my post-natal experience. By sharing my story with midwives and doulas around the country I discovered that many more women were searching for that ‘something more’ ... and the placenta seemed to be the key. I continued my research and by 2010 I was, and still am, running the Independent Placenta Remedies Network and website that helps women find locally trained and certified placenta specialists to help them prepare their placenta safely for consumption after birth. For an organ that has been ignored, pushed aside, labeled ‘hazardous waste’ and almost entirely forgotten for so many years, I feel the new rise in the use of placenta remedies are not only re-establishing the third stage of birth as a recognised part of the birth process, but also restoring women’s faith in themselves and their own capabilities after birth. Will we see a placenta attached to a newborn baby in the next blockbuster movie? Probably not! But the post-natal phase can be an empowering experience and I hope placenta remedies will continue to provide many more new mothers with the emotional and physical support they need to fulfill their own expectations of themselves after birth.

Lynnea Shrief is devoted wife and mother of 2 who recently moved from Hertfordshire to Alicante, Spain to follow her husband’s dream to expand his business abroad. She runs the IPEN Placenta Network based in the UK and facilitates placenta remedy specialist training around the world. Lynnea is also a birth doula and pregnancy and labour massage therapist and lecturer. www.placentanetwork.com

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13:30-15:00T at Oakfield Children’s Centre, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. For 1 - 2s, £1 (drop in). Walking to under 3’s.£1.00 Donation.

Hillmorton Hillmorton Children’s Centre

Bilton Bilton Evangelical Parent and Toddler Group

9:15-11:15T at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, Cawston Grange Primary School CV22 7GU. 01788 817723; For 1 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Details may change - call centre.

Tuesday 10:00-11:30T at Bilton Evangelical Church, Main Street CV22 7NQ. 01788 817326; For 0 - 5s. Contact: Karen; Helen (additional needs).

Stay and Play: 9:15-11:15TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Cradle Club: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0-12m, FREE (drop in). Contact centre to ensure group on. at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588.

Brownsover Baby Sensory Classes

Twirling Toddlers Classes

9:30-11:00T at Church Lawford Village Hall, School Street CV23 9EE. Jenni: 07572432034; For 0 - 5s, £3 per class (book by term). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

Swim Works Swimming Classes

10:00-12:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

Long Lawford Dandy Development Class

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

Newbold Stay & Play

9:15-11:15TH at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Contact centre to ensure group is on.

Oct-Dec 2015 Toddle About

10:30-11:15T at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centrre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. Sarah: 07519 335925; For 0 - 1s, (please book).

Overslade Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

Health Visitor Clinic

Rugby Rugby Baptist Church Toddler Group

Cawston Stay & Play

9:30-11:00T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; For 0s, £8 per class (please book). Drop in £11.

13:15-14:45TH at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check with centre to ensure group is running.

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

9:15-11:15TH at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. 01788 817723; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please call centre to ensure group is running.

10:00-12:00T at The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre, CV22 5LJ. 01788 565369; For 0 - 5s, £2.55 per child (drop in).

Church Lawford NCT Relax, Stretch & Breathe

Toddlers World

Twins or More

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

18:30-20:30TH at Church Lawford Village Hall, School Street CV23 9EE. gemma. proctor@ymail.com; For bump - 0s, £8 per class (book by 4-week term). For women from 12 weeks of pregnancy.

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

Rugby Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk 14:00-15:30T at Water Babies, Holiday Inn Coventry, M6 Junction 2, Hinckley Road CV2 2HP. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Barby Chatterbox

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

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

Bilton Bilton Toddler Group

Harborough Magna Harborough Magna Toddlers

10:00-11:30T at Bilton Evangelical Church, Main Street CV22 7NQ. 01788 817326; For 0 - 5s. Contact: Clare; Helen (add. needs).

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

Brownsover Teddybears

9:15-11:00T at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre at Christchurch 2 CV21 1QG. 01788 570347; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Check with centre to ensure group is running.

Hillmorton Swim Works Swim Centre

Aqua Tums Post Natal Class: 10:00-10:45TH; For 0s, (please book). Post natal aqua yoga class. Preschool Swimming Classes: 10:30-15:30TH; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques. Aqua Tums Pre-natal Class: 18:30-19:15TH; For bump - 0s, (please book). Ante-natal Aqua Yoga class for pregnancy. at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028.

Twirling Toddlers Classes

15:45-17:45T at Church Lawford Village Hall, School Street CV23 9EE. Jenni: 07572432034; For 0 - 5s, £3 per class (book by term). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

Sneak a peak, it’s all amazing!

Cawston Lionhearts Toddler Group

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.

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

To find out more:

Call Sarah Coe

Health Visitor Clinic

on: 07966 527509 Email: rugbyarea@babysensory.co.uk Baby Sensory Rugby Area Check Classes at: Clifton, Marton, Boughton Leigh & Pailton

www.babysensory.com

We’ve done the research; so you can enjoy the fun...

Clifton NCT Coffee Morning

10:00-11:30TH at Newton village hall, Silver St CV23 0DU. 01788 220198; For bump - 5s, £2 (donation). Members and nonmembers are welcome!

Long Lawford Lawford Ladybirds

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

Stay & Play

13:30-15:00TH at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9AL. For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Call to ensure group is running.£1.00 Donation.

Unleash the artistic streak in your kids and create highly personal, hand-painted, lasting, Christmas gifts. Call or email Emma for more information or to book your own party. emma@paintandglaze.co.uk 01788 560771

9:30-11:30TH at Hillmorton 3s, FREE (drop in).

Swim Works Classes

13:00-15:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

www.paintandglaze.co.uk Rainbow Tots

Childminders Group: 9:00-11:00T; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Baby Group: 13:30-15:00T; For 0s, £1 (drop in). Baby Group for Non Walkers.£1 donation. at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554.

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

Health Visitor Clinic

Pailton Baby Sensory Classes

13:00-13:45T at Pailton Village Hall, Lutterworth Road CV23 0QE. Sarah: 07519 335925; For 0 - 1s, (please book).

Stay & Play: 9:15-11:15TH; 0 - 5s (drop in). Baby Group: 13:30-15:00T (drop in). at Oakfield Children’s Centre, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. 01788 547368. Call centre to ensure groups are running. £1 donation.

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Hillmorton Health Clinic

Centre, Watts Lane Join us at various locations around Rugby or book your own event. Children’s CV21 4PE. 01788 540588; For 0 -

Newbold Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre

Rugby Oakfield Children’s Centre

13:30-15:00TH at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, Cawston Grange Primary School, CV22 7GU. 01788 817723; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in).

9:15-10:30T at Oakfield Children’s Centre at Christian Life Centre CV21 2JE. 01788 547368; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Under 1’s. Call centre to ensure group is on.

Little Kickers

9:20-11:00TH at The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01327 700153; For 1 - 3s, (please book). 9.20 Little Kicks,10.15 Junior.

Stay & Play

13:30-15:00TH at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to ensure grp is on.

In the Water

Music & Singing

St George’s Toddler Group

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

Long Lawford Long Lawford Children’s Centre

Stay & Play: 9:15-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s (drop in). Baby Group: 13:30-15:00T; For 0s (drop in). at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9AL. Call to ensure group is running. £1 Donation.

Marton Baby Sensory Classes

10:00-10:45T at Marton Memorial Hall, Church Street CV23 9RL. Sarah: 07519 335925; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Sensory classes for babies up to 13 mths.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

Daily Activity Planner

Wednesday

Coventry Water Babies Classes

Daily Activity Planner

Rugby Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Newbold Yoga for Babies, Toddlers & Children Health Visitor Clinic 13:15-14:45T at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; For 0s, £1 (drop in).

Yoga, movement and relaxation for toddlers & children

CMY

Rugby St Maries Little Angels

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

CMY

9:30-11:00T at Rugby Methodist Church Centre, Russelshiem Way CV22 7TB. 07572 432034; (please book). Dance classes for walkers 5 years.

Toddlers World

10:00-12:00T at The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre, Bruce Williams Way, CV22 5LJ. 01788 565369; For 0 - 5s, £2.55 per child (drop in).

Newbold Little Stars

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

Stay & Play

9:15-11:00T at Newbold Methodist Church Hall, Main Street CV21 1HH. For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Open to everyone. 13:30-15:15TH at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Contact centre to ensure group is on. £1 Donation.

Rugby Stay and Play

9:00-11:00T at Rugby Free Primary School, Bailey Road CV23 0PD. 01788 575203; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session. Advice & breastfeeding support available. Starts 5th November.

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

Messy Matters

Rugby Rhyme Time

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

Kidz Love Yoga and Babies Love Yoga

Kidz Love Yoga Parent and Toddler Yoga: 12:35-13:15T; For 1 - 3s. For babies on the move and toddlers. Babies Love Yoga Classes: 13:30-14:30T; For 0 - 1s. For babies from 8 weeks to crawling. at Overslade Community Centre, Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Natalie: 07738 630862.

Claremont Children’s Centre

Baby Group - Non Walkers: 13:30-15:00T; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Health Visitor Clinic: 17:00-18:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Please ring centre for dates. at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488.

Thursday Brandon Nature Tots

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

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

Toddle Time

9:15-11:15T at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; £1 per family (drop in). Walking - Under 3.

Oct-Dec 2015 Toddle About

19:30-21:00TH at St. George’s Church Hall, Hillmorton CV22 5HR. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; For 0s, £15 (drop in). If class is pre-booked discount available.

Free Trial Session

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

Twirling Toddlers Classes

Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

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

Cawston Dandy Development Classes

10:00-12:00TH at Cawston Community Hall CV35 8SA. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Classes commence Jan 2016. Combines baby sign, music & sensory.

Clifton Upon Dunsmore Baby Sensory Classes

10:00-12:15T at Townsend Memorial Hall, Lilbourne Road. Sarah: 07519 335925; For 0 - 1s, (please book).

Coventry Little Splashers Swimming Classes 10:00-12:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Water Babies

15:45-17:45T at Water Babies, Sherbourne Fields School CV6 1PR. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Daventry Little Kickers

9:20-10:55TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Hillmorton Swim Works Preschool Classes

9:30-12:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

9:30-11:00TH at Oakfield Children’s Centre at Dixon Hall CV22 7AJ. 01788 547368; For 0 - 5s, £1 donation (drop in). Call centre to ensure group is on.

Tiny Tots

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

Water Babies

10:00-11:00T at Water Babies, Rugby School, Horton Crescent CV22 5DJ. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Claremont Children’s Centre

Health Visitor Clinic: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0 - 1s. Breastfeeding Support: 13:30-15:00TH. at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Road CV21 3LU. 01788 579488. FREE (drop in)

Health Visitor Clinic

13:30-15:00T at Oakfield Children’s Centre, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. For 0s, FREE (drop in). Please call centre to ensure group is on.

Friday Brownsover Stay & Play

9:15-11:15TH at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Check with centre to ensure group is running.

Clifton-upon-Dunsmore Music Bugs Classes

9:30-11:30T at Townsend Memorial Hall, Church St. Fiona: 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, £5. 9.30am Family Bugs 10.30am Baby Bugs.

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

Rugby Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Rugby Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

Dunchurch Boogie Beanies

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

10:30-14:30TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

8:45-10:30T at Whitehall Rec, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (please book). Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk. 1st Sat of month. 9:00-12:00T at Oakfield School, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. Jo: 01788 288028; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

11:00-12:00TH at Dunchurch Sportsfield & Village Hall, Rugby Road CV22 6PN. Amanda: 0776 673 1542; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in). Entertainment show & cake!

Rugbytots

9:00-11:00TH at Lawrence Sheriff School, Clifton Road CV21 3AG. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 (please book). Rugby Classes for ages 2 - 6 years.

Hillmorton Little Acorns Baby & Toddler Group

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

Sunday

Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes

Coventry Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:00-15:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

8:45-11:45T at Water Babies, Holiday Inn Coventry, M6 Junction 2, Hinckley Road CV2 2HP. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Long Lawford Stay & Play Under1’s

13:30-15:00T at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9AL. For 0s, £1 (drop in). Call to ensure group is running.£1.00 Donation.

Overslade Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

Bilton Little Kickers

8:45-12:15TH at Bilton School, Lawford Lane CV22 7JT. 01327 700153; (please book). Various Classes:

Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga

19:30-21:00T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; For bump - 0s, £8 per class (book by term). Drop in £11. From 14 wks-birth.

Coventry Water Babies Swimming Classes

Rugby Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Stay & Play

9:15-11:15T at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to ensure grp is on.

Toddlers World

10:00-12:00T at The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre, Bruce Williams Way, CV22 5LJ. 01788 565369; For 0 - 5s, £2.55 per child (drop in).

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

Saturday

9:30-11:30T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Rd CV22 6AY. Jenni: 07572432034; For 0 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

9:00-12:00T at Oakfield School, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. Jo: 01788 288028; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Rugby Rhyme Time

9:00-13:00T at Water Babies, Foxford Leisure Centre, Ansell Drive CV6 6BB. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:00-11:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Hillmorton Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes 9:00-13:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

Broadwell Babytime

10:30-12:00TH at Church of the Good Shepherd, Main Street CV23 8HB. Jane: 01788 899226; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). 1st Friday of the month.

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In the Water

Music & Singing

Dunchurch Scrumkids Classes

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

Hillmorton Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes 9:00-13:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

Rugby Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:00-12:00T at Oakfield School, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. Jo: 01788 288028; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Water Babies Baby Swimming

9:30-10:30T at Sports Direct Fitness, Webb Ellis Road CV22 7UA. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

Daily Activity Planner

Coventry Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Daily Activity Planner

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

Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps, babies, toddlers and their parents

SOUTHAM AND STRATFORD-UPON-AVON AREA

Monday

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for times & bookings before attending.

Alcester Stay & Play

10:00-11:30TH at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). A fun play session.

Stratford-upon-Avon Clopton & District Children’s Centre

Claverdon Stepping Stones Group

Free play: 9:15-10:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Mon of mth. Health Visitors Early Weeks Clinic: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Runs 1st and 3rd Mon of mth. at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016.

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

Harbury Harbury Toddler Group

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

Little Splashers Classes

9:45-11:15T at St Gregory’s RC School, Avenue Road CV37 6UZ. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Monkey Music

Henley in Arden Stay & Play

10:00-12:00T at Stratford Armouries, Gospel Oak Lane CV37 0JA. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.

10:00-11:30T at Studley Children’s Centre @, Henley Hub B95 6AF. 01527 850136; For 0 5s, (drop in).

Meet & Play

Kineton Kineton Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Kineton Village Hall, Mill Lane CV35 0LB. Rachel: 01926 641746; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). £1.50 1st paying adult, 50p per child/add adult, under 6mths free.

Shipston-on-Stour Badger Valley Children’s Centre

Toy Library: 9:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Cruisers & Crawlers: 14:00-15:00TH; For 6m - 2s, FREE (drop in). at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664259.

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

Stratford Leisure Centre

Swimming lessons: 10:30-19:00T; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child (please book). Various lessons available. Active Antz: 10:30-12:00T; For 0 Offering Lessons for all ages from 18 months - Adults 4s, £3.75 per child (please book). Mini Gymnastics: 16:00-17:00T; Kinetic Kids - Encouraging early development of For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child (please co-ordination & social interaction at a fun level through book). 1 hour sessions. at Stratford Leisure & Visitor movement, music, instruments & creative dance. Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. BALLET|TAP|MUSICAL THEATRE|DANCEFIT|STREETFIT 01789 268826.

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

Please call Geraldine on 01926 640452 or email info@intadance.co.uk for a free trial lesson.

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

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

Southam Napton Playgroup

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

Oct-Dec 2015 Toddle About

www.intadance.co.uk Baby Ballet Class

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

Jolly J’s

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

Baby Time

13:15-14:30H at Southam & District Children’s Centre, Arundel House CV47 0EP. 01926 814953; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). For babies from birth-18 mths.

Studley Studley Leisure Centre

Baby Swimming Lessons: 10:3011:00TH; For 0 - 2s, £4.91 per class (please book). Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 15:30-16:30T; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161.

Tuesday Alcester Babes & Tots Healthcare

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

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

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

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

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

Shipston-on-Stour Badger Valley Children’s Centre

Bishops Itchington Bump Info Evening

19:30-21:30T at The Greaves Club, Fisher Road CV47 2RE. Bronwyn: 07817 456 379; For bump - 0s. Runs monthly - please call for the next date.

Ettington Cheeky Chimps

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

Kineton Kinetic Kids

15:00-16:00T at IntaDance, Mill Lane CV35 0LA. 01926 640 452; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Music & movement for younger boys and girls from 18months.

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

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

NCT Southam Monthly Meeting

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

Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford Leisure Centre

Southam Health Visitor Clinic

Swimming lessons: 9:00-19:00T; For 3 4s, £4.80 per child (please book). various lessons available. Active Antz: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 4s, £3.75 per child (please book). Mini Dribblers: 13:30-14:30T; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child (please book). at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.

Baby Sensory

9:30-11:30T at Meon Vale Village Hall, Bailey Avenue CV37 8QR. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

10:00-11:00TH at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Sensory activities and singing.

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

Harbury Bumps and Bundles

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Toy Library: 9:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Baby Play: 9:30-11:30TH; For bump - 12m, FREE (drop in). Health Visitor Clinic: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in). See your HV for advice, weighing & Breastfeeding Support. at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664259.

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

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

Lighthorne Heath Stay & Play

Love Ballet Dance Company

9:30-11:30H at Southam & District Children’s Centre, Arundel House CV47 0EP. 01926 814953; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month.

Monkey Music

13:30-14:30TH at Long Itchington Community Centre, Stockton Road CV47 9QP. Nikki: 07714 205380; For 0 - 1s, £6.75 per session (book by term). Free trials.

Baby Play

16:00-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for times & bookings before attending.

NCT Your Baby & Toddler Group

In the Water

Music & Singing

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

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

Daily Activity Planner

Barford Dandy Development Class

Daily Activity Planner

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

Mum & Me Fitness

10:15-11:15TH at Stratford Town Football Club, Knights Lane CV37 7BZ. Zoe: 07876 347695; For 0, parents, £6.50 per class (please book). Must have had 6 week check. Free Taster available.

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

Stratford Children’s Centre

Stay & Play

Speech & Language Drop-In: 10:30-12:00TH; For 1 - 5s, £0.50 (donation). 1st Tues of month. Baby Weigh & Play & Breastfeeding Support: 13:3015:30TH; For 0s, £0.50 (donation). 2nd & 4th Tues of mth. at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624.

9:30-11:00H at Southam & District Children’s Centre, Arundel House CV47 0EP. 01926 814953; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Toys, crafts & singing.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for times, and to book before attending.

Stratford Rhyme Time

11:00-11:30TH at Stratford upon Avon Library, Henley Street CV37 6PZ. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Stratford-upon-Avon Monkey Music

The Croft Toddler Group

9:30-12:10T at Rosebird Community Hall, Shipston Road CV37 8LU. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.

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

Health Visitors Clinic

Early Weeks Clinic & Breastfeeding Support

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

Studley Childminding Group

9:15-11:15T at Studley Children’s Centre, High Street B80 7HJ. 01527 850136; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

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

Wellesbourne Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

9:30-10:00T at Methodist Church Hall, Bridge St CV35 9LR. 01926 886995; £4.50 per class (please book). 9.30 for Toddlers 13 months-3 yrs.

Wednesday Alcester Alcester Library Rhyme Time

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

Babes & Tots Healthcare

13:00-15:00TH at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Baby weighing & advice.

Bishops Itchington Baby Clinic with Health Visitor

13:00-14:45H at Run by Southam CC at Early Years Centre, Poplar Road CV47 2RT. 01926 814953; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). 1st & 3rd Wed of mth.

Oct-Dec 2015 Toddle About

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

Fenny Compton Fenny Compton Tots Group

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

Henley in Arden Health Visitor Clinic

10:00-11:30TH at Studley Children’s Centre, Henley Hub B95 6AF. 01527 850136; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Long Itchington Long Itchington Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Long Itchington Primary School, Stockton Road CV47 9QP. Suzanne: 07801 534834; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (donation). Tea/coffee, crafts, healthy snacks & songs.

Priors Marston Priors Marston Toddlers

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

Shipston-on-Stour Badger Valley Children’s Centre

Toy Library: 9:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s. Stay and Play: 13:30-14:30T; For 0 - 4s. Speech and Language: 14:00-15:00TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Last Wed of month. at Badger Valley CC, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664259. FREE (drop in).

Shipston Leisure Centre

Baby Swimming Lessons: 9:30-10:00T; For 0 - 3s, £4.91 per class. Pre-school Swimming Lessons: 10:0010:30TH; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class. at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354. (Book by term).

Wesley Toddler Group

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

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

9:45-11:15T at St Gregory’s RC School, Avenue Road CV37 6UZ. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

NCT Your Bumps & Babies Group

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

Swimming lessons

10:30-19:00T at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child (please book). various lessons available please call to book.

Monkey Music

13:30-15:30T at Stratford Preparatory School, Church House CV37 6BG. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.

Baby Sensory

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

Mum & Me Fitness

18:15-19:15TH at Rosebird Community Hall, The Rosebird Centre CV37 8LU. Zoe: 07876 347695; For 0, parents, £6.50 per class (please book). Must have had 6 week check. Free Taster available.

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

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

10:00-11:30TH at Studley Children’s Centre, High Street B80 7HJ. 01527 850136; For 0 4s, FREE (drop in).

Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech by

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

using simple gestures and reduce frustration

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

Wellesbourne Wellesbourne Story Stomp 10:30-11:00TH at Wellesbourne Library, Kineton Road CV35 9NF. 01789 840528; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets. Our curriculum is recommend by Sure Start. Book your FREE trial lesson today For classes in Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa and Warwick Call Pippa on 01789 415591 or email: pippajenkins@singandsign.co.uk

11:30-17:30TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for times, and to book before attending.

Stockton Toddlersaurs

Stratford Leisure Centre

Swimming lessons: 9:00-19:00T; For 3 4s, £4.80 per child (please book). Active Antz: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 4s, £3.75 per child (please book). at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.

Thursday

Trinity Tots

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

13:30-15:00T at Holy Trinity Parish Center, Old Town CV37 6BG. 01789 299195; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Free play, storytelling, rhyme time, crafts & snacks.

Alveston Monkey Music

Studley Pre-School Swimming Lessons

9:40-14:10T at The Malt House, Alveston Village CV37 7QP. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.

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

Shipston-on-Stour Toy Library

Messy Play

9:00-15:00TH at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664259; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). come and borrow some toys.

13:30-15:00TH at Studley Children’s Centre, High Street B80 7HJ. 01527 850136; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). (1½- 5 year olds).

Southam Mum & Me Fitness

9:30-11:30TH at Secret Garden Musical Theatre School, Southfield Road CV47 0FB. Zoe: 07876 347695; For 0, parents, £6.50 per class (please book). Must have had 6 week check. Free Taster available.

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

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

15:00-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for times, and to book before attending.

Love Ballet Dance Company

Funky Dance Classes: 16:00-16:30TH; For 3 - 5s. A lively, fun and energetic class. Gymnastics Classes: 16:30-17:00TH; For 3 - 5s. Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. Love Ballet Boys Street Dance: 17:4518:30TH; For 3 - 5s, per class. Lively, fun and energetic class. £34 a term. at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773. Book by term.

10:00-11:30T at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Justins Avenue CV37 0DA. 01789 414016; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Fun activities, snacks and singing.

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Pre-School Swim Lessons

www.singandsign.co.uk Stockton

Alcester Music & Movement

Stratford-upon-Avon Stay and Play

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

Friday

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

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

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

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

9:45-11:15T at St Gregory’s RC School, Avenue Road CV37 6UZ. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:45-12:00T at Henry’s Castle Party Room, Stratford Armouries CV37 0JA. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.

Swimming lessons

Harbury Dandy Development Class

10:00-11:50T at Harbury Village Hall, South Parade CV33 9JE. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

12:00-18:00T at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child (please book).

Studley Baby Play

Shipston-on-Stour Toy Library

10:00-11:30TH at Studley Children’s Centre, High Street B80 7HJ. 01527 850136; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

Shipston Leisure Centre

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

9:00-15:00TH at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664259; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Baby Swimming Lessons: 9:30-10:30T; For 0 - 3s, £4.91 per class (book by term). Pre-school Swimming Lessons: 9:3010:30TH; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (book by term). at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354.

Southam Messy Monsters Toddler Group

9:15-11:45T at The Grange Hall, Coventry Road CV47 1QA. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in). Fun activities and messy play.

Breastfeeding Support Group

10:30-12:00TH at Southam NCT, Graham Adams Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. For 0s, FREE (drop in).

In the Water

Music & Singing

Wellesbourne Wellesbourne Rhyme Time

Saturday Bidford-on-Avon Kids Run Free Race & Fun Days

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

Shipston-on-Stour Family Fun

10:00-11:30T at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664259; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Call for dates.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

Daily Activity Planner

Studley Health Visitor Clinic

Daily Activity Planner

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

Pre-school Swimming Lessons: 8:3012:00TH; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (book by term). Various Times,please call to book . Baby Swimming Lessons: 11:00-12:00T; For 0 - 3s, £4.91 per class (book by term). Various Times,please call to book. at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354.

Southam Pre-School Swimming Lessons

8:00-12:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for times & bookings before attending.

LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap Classes

9:00-10:30T at The Graham Adams Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 887780; For 3 - 4s, £4 (book by term). Sat am ballet & tap,check for times/ages.

Sunday

Musical Theatre

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

Stratford-upon-Avon Swimming lessons

8:00-14:00T at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child (please book). various lessons available please call to book.

Go 4 Goals Football Classes

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

Studley Pre-School Swimming Lessons

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

Southam Pre-School Swimming Lessons

8:00-12:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for times, and to book before attending.

Stratford-upon-Avon Rugbytots

8:30-12:00TH at Stratford Leisure Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book). For ages 2 - 6 years.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

13:00-15:00T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Jo:01788 288028; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

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

Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps, babies, toddlers and their parents

WARWICK, LEAMINGTON SPA AND KENILWORTH AREA

Monday

Arty Splats

10:00-11:50TH at The Family Tree, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. Jo: 07792372962; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Sensory fun with arts and crafts!

Balsall Common Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

14:00-16:00T at St Peters Church Hall, Holly Lane CV7 7EA. Cheryl: 07712 528781; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.

Coventry Little Splashers Classes

Toddler Sense Classes

make beautiful music together.

12:00-13:45T at Baginton Fields School, Sedgemoor Rd CV3 4EA. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

10:30-11:20T at Dale Street Methodist Church, Dale Street CV32 5HL. Jennifer: 07837 697535; For 1 - 5s, (please book). A new adventure every week!

Family Tree Club

Musical Storytime: 11:0011:20TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (book). Members only. 07503 906468 musictogetherkenilworth.co.uk Gymboree Music: 13:30-15:15TH; For 0 - 2s, £4 per child (book). Kineton 13:30: Music 1, 14:30: Music 2. Members Cubbington Only. Stay and Play Kid’s Kitchen: 14:00-14:45TH; For 2 - 5s, Castle Gymnastics Club 9:30-11:30T at Lighthorne Heath Children’s £5 per session (book early). Members only. 10:15-14:30T at Cubbington Methodist Centre at Kineton Methodist Church Hall at Family Tree Members Club, 14 Church Hall, Queen Street CV32 7NA. For CV35 0LL. 01926 691105; For 0 - 5s, £1 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 01926 312820. 2 - 4s, £6 per class (book by 6-week term). (drop in). Call centre to ensure group is Contact for bookings and class times. running. Gymboree Music 13:30-15:15T at The Family Tree Members Hampton Magna Leamington Spa Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes Monkey Music 07881 892 686; For 0 - 3s, (please book). 11:00-11:45T at The Open Door Cafe, 9:30-12:10T at The Octagon St Mary 1:30pm (4-14 mths) 2:30pm (14-36mths). 3 Slade Hill CV35 8SA. Michelle: 07552 Magdalenes Church, Vicarage Road CV32 LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap 770774; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per class (drop 7RH. Claire: 01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, 13:30-16:30T at Polish Centre, High Street in). Dance classes for 4 months upwards. (please book). Complimentary trial classes CV31 3AW. 01926 887780; For 2 - 4s, £4 available. Kenilworth (book by term). Ballet & Tap classes.

Gymboree Music

10:00-11:45T at The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 07881 892 686; For 0 - 3s, (please book). 10am 1436mths; 11am 4-14mths. Plse book.

Baby Massage

13:30-14:45T at Little Sunflowers Ltd, Unit 8 Common Lane Industrial Estate CV8 2EL. Clair Hobbs: 07742 317959; For 0s, (please book).

Oct-Dec 2015 Toddle About

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes 9:30-12:00T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions. Free Tasters.

Kingsley Tiny Tots

10:00-12:00TH at Early Learning Centre in Mothercare, Shires Retail Park CV34 6RH. 01926 452917; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please call to see if group is running.

BilinguaSing Spanish Class

Early Learning Centre Playtime

13:45-15:00T at The Kingsley Prep School’s library and hall, Beauchamp Avenue CV32 5RD. 01926 425993; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Informal drop-in group. All welcome. 14:00-16:45T at Dale Sale Street Church Centre CV32 5HL. Mel: 07815 149877; For 0 - 4s, (please book). First class is free.

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

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

Daily Activity Planner

French

Spanish!

and

Bilingual singing, music and movement classes for babies and young children mel@bilinguasing.com www.bilinguasing.com 07815 149877 Love Ballet Dance Company

9:30-10:00TH at Warwick Library, Shire Hall CV34 4UB. 03005 558171; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Weekly stories & rhymes session.

Tiddlers Mother and Baby Group

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

LWAD Reception Tap & Ballet

Arty Tots get Messy With their Grandparents!

16:00-16:30T at Lillington Community Centre, Mason Ave CV32 7QE. 01926 887780; (book by term). Ballet & Tap Dance Class 4-6yrs. Monday class starts September.

Early Pregnancy Antenatal Classes 19:00-21:00T at Leamington Spa Baptist Church, Chandos Street CV32 4RN. 01926 731621; For bump - 0s, FREE (please book). More info at www. birthandbabyreality.co.uk.

10:00-12:00T at St John’s Museum CV34 4NF. 01926 412132; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in).

Little Fishes Baby and Toddler Group

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

Lillington Lillington Library Rhyme Time

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

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

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

Warwick Pre school Gymnastics - Jelly Tots

9:30-11:45T at Warwick Gates Community Centre CV34 6DZ. Abby: 07795 516 367; For 1 - 4s. 9.30 18mth-3yr 10.15 3-4yrs 11am 3-4yrs. 9:30-11:00T at All Saints Church, Vicarage Green CV34 5NJ. 01926 492073; For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation). Activities & sing-song session.

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Coventry & Warwickshire

Warwick Library Story Stomp

Prima Ballerinas: 15:45-16:15TH; For 3 5s, (book by term). Free trial available. Funky Dance Classes: 16:15-16:45TH; For 3 - 7s, (book by term). An energetic class. Gymnastics Classes: 17:30-18:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. at St Marys Church Hall, St Marys Road CV31 1JW. Claire: 07774518949.

Little Saints

Classes across

Westgate Children’s Centre

Child Well-Being Clinic: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 2nd Mon of mth. Check Session times in hols. Take red book. Breastfeeding Group: 11:30-12:30TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Please check Session times in the holidays. at Westgate Children’s Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Mum & Me Fitness

10:30-11:30TH at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6BT. Zoe: 07876 347695; For 0, parents, £6.50 per class (please book). Must have had 6 week check. Free Taster available.

NCT Breastfeeding Drop In

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

LWAD Stay & Dance Classes

14:00-14:45T at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Chase Meadow CV34 6BT. 01926 887780; For 2 - 4s, £4 (book by term). For children and their carers.

Whitnash Toddler Time

9:30-11:00TH at Whitnash Children’s Centre, Nursery Lane CV31 2PW. 01926 315586; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Tuesday Baginton Baginton Parent & Toddler Group

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

Coventry Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

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

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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

9:30-11:30T at The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). 9.40-Toddler, 10.20-Baby, 11.00-Preschool.

Cradle Club

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

PARENT & TODDLER

10:00-11:30T at Held at Kenilworth Children’s Centre, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 856397; For 0 - 1s, £1 per family. Parents with Babies 8 - 20months.

CLASS, 3-4yrs 11:00am Jelly Beans 1:00pm Jelly Beans 1:45pm Jelly Beans Mondays: Cubbington Methodist Church Hall, Cubbington. Wednesdays: St Peter’s Church Hall, Balsall Common.

Movers and Shakers

Water Babies

10:00-12:30T at Water Babies, Thorns Primary School CV8 2DS. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

CLASS, 2-3yrs 10:15am Jelly Tots

Little Splashers Classes

11:00-13:00T at Chesford Grange CV8 2LD. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

NCT Bumps & Babies

12:45-14:15TH at Held at Little Sunflowers Play Centre, Common Lane Industrial Estate CV8 2EL. For bump - 0s, £0.50 (drop in). 50p per adult,babies free,runs term time and hols.

Leamington Spa Family Tree Club

Arty Splats: 10:00-10:45TH; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Session:1010.50am.Members Only. 10mths-4 yrs. Dinky Disco: 15:30-16:00TH; For 1 - 3s, £3 per session (please book). Members Only. Street Dance: 16:00-16:30TH; For 3 - 5s, £4 per session (please book). Members Only. at Family Trees Members Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 01926 312820.

Baby Sensory

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

Haddie’s Trails

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

BilinguaSing French Class

10:30-12:15T at Radford Road Methodist Church CV31 1NF. Mel: 07815 149877; For 1 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 12:30-15:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Oct-Dec 2015 Toddle About

9:30-11:30TH at Westgate Children’s Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). Antenatal - 18 months.Check Session times in the hols.

Tiddlers Mother and Baby Group

10:00-12:00T at Castle Hill Baptist Church, Castle Hill CV34 4EX. Liz: 01926 400368; For bump - 1s, £0.50 per session (drop in). Join us for tea, coffee, chat & play. 13:30-15:15T at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. 07881 892 686; For 0 3s, (please book). 1.30 (4-14 mths) & 2.30pm (14-36 mths). please bk.

Whitnash Little Windmills Toddler Group

For more information on prices, availability and to book a FREE TRIAL contact us on 07852 788 551 or castlegymnastics@outlook.com www.castlegymnasticsclub.co.uk Toddler Time

13:00-14:30TH at Kingsway Children’s Centre, Baker Avenue CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Walkers - 5 years.

Leek Wootton Twins Baby and Toddler Group

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

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

Warwick Emscote Toddler Group

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

Hampton Magna Toddler Group

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

Monkey Music

Tiny Treasures

Gymboree Music

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

9:30-12:10T at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. Claire:01789 415526; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.

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

Wednesday Balsall Common Castle Gymnastics Club

10:15-14:30T at St Peter’s Church Hall, Holly Lane CV7 7EA. For 2 - 4s, £6 per class (book by 6-week term). Contact for bookings and class times.

Rugbytots

14:45-16:15TH at Balsall Common Primary School, Balsall Street East CV7 7FS. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 (please book). Rugby classes for 2-7 years.

Burton Green Dandy Development Class

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

Kenilworth Stay & Play

9:00-14:30T at Kenilworth Nursery School, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 853394; For 0 4s, FREE (drop in). 9.00-10.15, 10.30-11.30 & 1.30-2.30.

Little Crackers Stay ‘n’ Play

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

Baby and Child Health drop in

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

NCT Breastfeeding Drop In

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

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Royal Leamington Spa

If you’ve got that Monday feeling and it’s too much to bear Come along to

KINGSLEY TINY TOTS A free and informal drop-in group with a range of activities for babies and tots up to the age of 3

1.45 to 3pm

Mondays (term time)

All welcome The Kingsley Preparatory School, Beauchamp Avenue, Royal Leamington Spa CV32 5RD. 01926 425993 toddler group flyer_revised.indd 1

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NCT Breastfeeding Drop In

Lillingtots and Baby Cafe

Kenilworth Library Rhyme Time

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

10:30-11:30TH at Kenilworth Children’s Centre, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 856397; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs on alternate Wed, please call. 10:45-11:15TH at Kenilworth Library, Smalley Place, CV8 1QG. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Flexible Working Workshops

13:00-14:30T at Little Sunflowers Ltd, Unit 8 Common Lane Industrial Estate CV8 2EL. For 0, parents, £10 per person (please book). A workshop about flexible working.

BilinguaSing Spanish Class

15:00-15:45T at Burton Green Village Hall, Hodgetts Lane CV8 1PH. Mel: 07815 149877; For 1 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge. 18:30-19:30TH at The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 07952 565002; For bump - 0s, £6.70 (book by 6-week term). First Session £6.00. Six week block £40.00.

Leamington Spa Baby Clinic

9:00-10:45TH at Kingsway Children’s Centre, Baker Avenue CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Leamington Reach Area Only. 2nd & 4th Wed of month.

LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap Classes

10:00-16:30T at Polish Centre, High Street CV31 3AW. 01926 887780; For 1 - 4s, £4 (book by term). Ballet & Tap classes from 2yrs +. 10:30-11:30TH at Mum & Me Fitness at The Family Tree Club CV32 4QS. Zoe: 07876 347695; For 0, parents, £6.50 per class (please book). Must have had 6 week check. Free Taster available.

Haddie’s Trails

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

Nappuccino

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

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

9:30-12:00T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions. Free Tasters.

Mum & Me Fitness

PHYS-OGUE Expectations

Cubbington Toddler Group

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

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

In the Water

Music & Singing

Family Tree Club

French Music: 11:00-11:30TH; For 1 - 5s, £4 per session (please book). Members Only. 18 Months +. Talking Tots: 13:30-14:15TH; For 1 - 3s, £4 per session (please book). Members Only. at Family Tree Members Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 01926 312820.

Arty Tots

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

LWAD Reception Tap & Ballet

16:00-16:45T at Lillington Community Centre, Mason Ave CV32 7QE. 01926 887780, £4 (book by term). Ballet & Tap Dance Class. Monday class starts September.

Warwick Child Well-Being Clinic

9:15-11:15TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0, 1, parents, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Wed. chk session times in the hols.

Jack in the Box Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. 01926 335228; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). £2 for 1 child/£3 for family with 2 or more.

Tiny Talkers Stay & Play The Gap

9:30-11:00TH at Warwick Children’s Centre at The Gap CV34 5TD. 01926 492701; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Check session times in the holidays.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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

PHYS-OGUE Wheelie Fit Mums

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

11:00-12:00TH at Kenilworth Castle Farm Leisure Centre, Fishponds Road CV8 1EY. 07952 565002; For 0s, £6.70 per class (book by 6-week term). 6 Week block £40.00.

Mini Meadows Baby and Toddler Group

Little Sunflowers Centre

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

Toddler Sense Classes

Award Winning Dance & Gymnastics classes for Babies and Toddlers

10:15-12:00T at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. Jennifer: 07837 697535; For 1 - 4s, (book by term). A new adventure every week!

Aqua Babies Swim Lessons

from 10 months and upwards

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

Water Babies

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

Water Babies

16:00-17:30T at Water Babies, Ridgeway School CV34 5DF. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Thursday Barford Little Splashers Swimming Classes 13:00-15:00TH at The Glebe Hotel CV35 8BS. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (book by 10-week term). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Burton Green Burton Green Toddler Group

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

15:45-16:15T at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Chase Meadow CV34 6BT. 01926 887780; For 4 - 5s, £4 per session (please book). Reception Dance (Tap & Ballet).

Oct-Dec 2015 Toddle About

Little Splashers Classes

WINNERS “Best New Activity”

NCT Weekly Walk

9:15-10:45TH at The Dale Street Children’s Centre, Dale Street CV32 5HL. 01926 336793; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Leamington Reach Area Only.1st & 3rd Thursday of month. 9:30-11:00T at Bishops Tachbrook Sports & Social Club, The Meadow CV33 9RR. Elissa: 07854 427213; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in). £1.50 per adult, 50p per child.

The Yummy Mummy’s Club

Chase Meadow Reception Dance (Tap & Ballet)

Leamington Spa Baby Clinic

Tachbrook Tinies

11:45-13:15T at Water Babies, Freedom Fitness CV34 5PZ. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes. 14:00-15:30T at St Pauls Church Hall, Friars St CV34 6HD. Jayne: 0773 8294082; For bump - 0s, (please book). Friendly group of mums-to-be and new mums.

Messy Play: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 4s, per session (drop in). Cost: Included in entry price. Mini Mandarin: 15:30-16:30T; For 0 - 5s, per session (drop in). at Little Sunflowers Ltd, Unit 8 Common Lane Industrial Estate CV8 2EL. 01926 257500.

For a class near you Contact: info@twirlingtoddlers.co.uk 07552 770774 Coventry BilinguaSing French Class

10:00-10:45T at St Barbara’s Church, 22 Rochester Road CV5 6AG. Mel: 07815 149877; For 2 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge.

Kenilworth Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:00-11:00T at Chesford Grange CV8 2LD. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

St John’s Children’s Centre

Buggy Breakfast: 9:00-10:00T; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Childminders Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Registered Childminders. at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397.

9:30-12:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

10:00-11:30T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions. Free Tasters.

Dandy Development Class

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

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

10:00-11:30T at Lillington Community Centre, 3 Mason Avenue CV32 7QE. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 0 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

Octotots Toddler Group

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

Monkey Music

Haddie’s Trails

St John’s Toddlers

Monkey Music

9:30-12:00T at Kenilworth Youth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available. 10:00-11:30T at St. John’s Church Hall, Warwick Road CV8 1HY. Kate: 01926 779159; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). All carers welcome.

13:30-20:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Child-friendly trails around the museum. 13:30-14:50T at Dale St. Church Centre, Dale Street CV32 5HL. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.

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

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NEW Sensory Exploration Classes

NEW Adventurous Arts & Crafts Classes

Baby development classes that allow your baby to explore their senses. Babie Classes include: 6 mon s 16 mo ths nths • Sensory Art Activities • Messy Play • Lights & Bubbles • Music, Singing & Musical Instruments • Parachute Games & Lots of Fun!

Promoting learning and development through lots of multi sensory fun. Pre-Sc Classes include: 16 mo hool nth 5 yearss • Adventurous Art Activities • Exciting Craft Activities • Small World & Imaginative Play • Messy & Sensory Play

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Engage their senses and promote their learning and development

BOOK YOUR FREE CLASS TODAY

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

Contact Jo on 07792372962 Email: Jo@artysplats.co.uk Find us on Facebook ‘Jo Arty Splats’ www.artysplats.co.uk Family Tree Club

Little Discoveries: 13:30-14:15TH; For 3 5s, £5 per session (please book). Members Only. Dandy Development: 13:45-15:30TH; For 0 - 3s, £5.50 per session (please book). Stage 2: 1.45, Stage 1: 2.45.Members only. Yoga Kids: 14:45-15:30TH; For 3 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Members Only. at Family Tree Members Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 01926 312820.

NCT Breastfeeding Drop In (The Family Tree Club)

16:00-16:30T at Polish Centre, High Street CV31 3AW. 01926 887780; For 4 - 5s, £4 (please book). Ballet & Tap Dance Class 4-6yrs.

9:00-11:00TH at The Woodloes Community Centre, Woodloes Primary School CV34 5DF. 01926 490629; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Check Session times in the hols.

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

9:45-13:40T at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6BT. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.

Arty Splats

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

Baby Sensory Classes

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

Aqua Babies Swimming Lessons

14:00-14:30T at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Friday

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-11:30TH at Newburgh Children’s Centre, Kipling Avenue CV34 6LD. 01926 490629; For 0s, (drop in). 3rd Thurs of month.bring your red bk.Chk Session times in hols.

LWAD Reception Tap & Ballet Class

Warwick Stay & Play - Woodies

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

Child Well-Being Clinic (Newburgh)

13:30-14:30TH at The Family Tree Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. For 0s, (drop in). Runs term time and holidays, free to all.

Leek Wootton Leek Wootton Baby, Toddler & Preschool Group

Warwick Library Rhyme Time

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

Tiny Twins

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

In the Water

Music & Singing

Coventry Twirling Toddlers Gymnastics

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

Kenilworth Kenilworth Methodist Church Mother and Toddler Group

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

Arty Splats

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

Stay & Play

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

BilinguaSing French Class

13:30-14:15T at Little Sunflowers Sensory & Play Centre, Common Lane Industrial Estate CV8 2EL. Mel: 07815 149877; For 1 - 2s, (please book). First class is free.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Dandy Development Class Toy Library 13:45-15:45TH at St Barnabus Church Hall, Albion Street CV8 2FY. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

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

PHYS-OGUE Wheelie Fit Mums

Leamington Spa Weston-under-Wetherley Toddler Group

10:00-11:00TH at St. Nicholas’ Park, Banbury Road CV34 4QY. 07952 565002; For 0s, £6.70 (book by 6-week term). Winter time:10am(St Nics Leisure Cen),Summer time 10.30am.

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

Gymboree Music

10:00-11:45T at The Gap Community Centre, 39 Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. 07881 892 686; For 0 - 3s, (please book). 10am 1436mths; 11am 4-14mths. Plse book.

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

9:30-12:00T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions. Free Tasters.

Whitnash Whitnash Library Rhyme Time

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

Dandy Development Class

10:00-11:50T at St Paul’s Church, Leicester Street CV32 4TE. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Saturday

Emmanuel Toddler Group

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

Les Rainettes (French Speaking Group)

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

Jaykays Dance Company

Little Rascals Dance & Movement Classes: 10:00-14:45T; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Dance & Movement.Friday Classes 10am & 2pm. Mummy & Me Dance Class: 11:00-11:45T; For 1 - 3s, (book by term). Mummy & Me Dance Class 18 mths- 3 yrs. at Jaykays Dance Company, The Brunswick Healthy Living Centre CV31 3BD. 07738 954258.

Love Ballet Mini Movers Class

10:00-11:00TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Rd CV31 1JW. Claire: 07774 518949; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (drop in). Pay as You Go class - really fun & lively.

Baby Sensory

10:30-11:30TH 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.

Haddie’s Trails

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

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Family Tree Club (Leamington Spa)

Musical Storytime: 10:30-10:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (please book). Mon:11-11.20,Fri10.30-10.50.Members only. Football Skills Coaching: 16:00-16:30TH; For 3 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). Members Only. 3.5 - 6 years. at Family Tree Members Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 01926 312820.

The Ups of Downs Group

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

Little Rascals Pre-School Dance & Movement Classes 14:00-14:45T at Jaykays Dance Company, Milverton Primary School CV32 6ES. 07738 954258; For 2 - 4s, (book by term).

Toddler Sense Classes

14:20-16:15T at Dale Street Methodist Church, Dale Street CV32 5HL. Jennifer: 07837 697535; For 1 - 5s, (please book). A new adventure every week! Call for details.

Barford Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas & Little Tappers: 9:00-9:45TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun introduction to ballet & tap. Gymnastics Classes: 10:30-11:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. Funky Dance Classes: 11:00-11:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Lively & fun class with dance routines. at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Claire: 07774 518949.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 11:00-13:00TH at The Glebe Hotel CV35 8BS. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (book by 10-week term). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Coventry Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

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

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Warwick Monkey Music

9:30-14:00T at Holyhead United Reformed Church, Holyhead Road CV1 3AE. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

Play Together (St Paul’s)

10:00-13:15T at Coundon Court School and Community College, Northbrook Road CV6 2AJ. 08456 732022; For 4 - 5s, (please book). Performing arts classes.

9:30-13:10T at Chase Meadow Community Hall CV34 6BT. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.

PQA Coventry Poppets

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

ScrumKids Classes

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

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Sunday

CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; For 0 - 5s, (please book). 2nd Sat of month, call centre for dates.

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

Music Together Classes

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

Leamington Spa ELC Fun Days

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

Leamington Spa Kids Run Free Race & Fun Days

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

Jaykays Dance Company

Little Rascals Dance & Movement Classes: 9:00-9:45T; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Dance & Movement. Preparatory Ballet, Tap & Freestyle: 9:45-11:15T; For 4 - 5s, (book by term). IDTA Syllabus Work. Baby Freestyle and Gym Club: 11:15-12:30T; For 5-7s, (book by term). Tricks, Tumbles, Progressive Gymnastic. at Jaykays Dance Company, The Brunswick Healthy Living Centre CV31 3BD. 07738 954258.

Haddie’s Trails

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

Fantastic perfo rmin g ar t s classes f or 3 - 5 YEAR OLD S !

On Saturdays, 9:45am-11.30am or 11.45am-1.15pm Book a FREE taster session (spaces limited) Contact Debbie on 07791 703665 www.pqacademy.com Art Cart Family Fun Sessions

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

Go 4 Goals Football Classes

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

Warwick Kids Run Free Race & Fun Days

Jaykays Dance Company

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

Little Rascals Pre-School Dance & Movement Classes: 9:15-11:30T; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). At 9.15, 10.00 & 10.45am. Baby Freestyle and Gym Club: 11:3012:30T; For 5-7s, (book by term). at Jaykays Dance Company, Milverton Primary School CV32 6ES. 07738 954258.

LWAD Pre-School Ballet Classes

9:00-10:00T at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. 01926 887780; For 3 - 5s, £4 (book by term). Ballet class for 3 years +.

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

9:30-13:00T at St John the Baptist, Tachbrook Street CV31 3BN. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.

Little Splashers Swimming

ELC Fun Days

9:00-16:30T at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Dad’s Club

9:00-10:00T at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Chase Meadow CV34 6BT. 01926 887780; For 2 - 5s, £4 (book by term). Preschool Fusion: 9am, Reception: 9:30.

Haddie’s Trails

10:00-11:30T at Aylesford School and Sixth Form College, Tapping Way CV34 6XR. 08456 732022; For 4 - 5s, (please book). Performing arts classes.

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

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Prima Ballerinas: 9:30-10:00TH; For 3 - 5s. First lesson free trial. Gymnastics Classes: 10:0010:30TH; For 3 - 5s. Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. Funky Dance Classes: 10-10:30 & 11-11:30TH; For 3 - 5s. An energetic class. Pre-Syllabus Ballet Classes: 11:00-11:30TH; For 5s. Free trial available. £28 per term. at Shrewley Village Hall CV35 7AN. Claire: 07774518949. Book by term.

Warwick Rugbytots

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

Little Splashers Swimming

9:00-16:30T at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

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LWAD Fusion Dance Classes

10:30-12:00TH at Family Tree Members Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 01926 312820; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (please book). Members Only. 10:30-17:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Child-friendly trails around the museum.

Shrewley Love Ballet Dance Company

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Whitnash LWAD Pre-School Tap & Ballet

9:00-9:30T at St Margaret’s Church Hall, Whitnash Rd CV31 2HB. 01926 887780; For 1 - 4s, £4 (book by term). Check website for class times.

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