Loving life with little ones
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Still, putting together this edition of the magazine has helped - there are so many exciting things coming up this festive season! Make sure you check out the What’s New? section on pages 4 - 6 for the latest news, and have a look at Shop About on pages 11-12 for some great Christmas gift ideas from local suppliers. And Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a good old panto - read about the treat in store for us at The Belgrade in Coventry with their family friendly Sleeping Beauty. I’m sure loads more events and activities will be announced as we get closer to the big day itself, so make sure you are following us on Facebook (toddleaboutmagazine) or Twitter (@toddleabout) to hear about them. We’ll be sending out plenty of special offers to our email list in the run up to Christmas too - sign up on our Facebook page (click the Special Offers tab) or on our website at www.toddleabout.co.uk/ subscribe/email-list.php. (Scan QR code below to go straight there).
Contents What’s New?
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Safari Competition
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Baby Sight Development 9-10 Shop About
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Toddle Models
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Controversy Corner
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Christmas Panto Special Offers
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Party Time
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Baby Science
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Mums Making It
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Daily Activity Planner
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Toddle About Directory
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Which leaves me just enough time to wish you an early Happy Christmas! Loving life with little ones,
Tim, Ruth & Eloise
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This furry little fella is Charlie!
Thank you to Storm Studios in Leamington Spa for the gorgeous front cover picture of our Toddle Models competition winner. Win your child on our front cover! Find out how on p. 16
He’s hiding all over the magazine - why not see if your little one can find him while you read?
8,500 copies of Toddle About are distributed every quarter around Rugby, Leamington, Warwick, Kenilworth & Southam Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information in Toddle About is accurate and correct, we cannot guarantee that this is so and neither Toddle About nor Tim Freed can accept any liability for loss, damage or problems arising from any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in content, nor from actions taken by readers based on information or opinions presented in advertisements or throughout the magazine. Images and information supplied by 3rd parties have been accepted in good faith and all liability for any legal transgression including breach of copyright remains with the supplying parties. Toddle About, PO Box 1010, Bugbrooke, NN7 3WD
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When is too early to start getting excited about Christmas? Everyone has their own opinion on this topic - some stronger than others - but I’m getting excited already. Though our 5 year-old did put a slight dampener on my mood when she told me in no uncertain terms that singing Jingle Bells in September was totally unacceptable. Talk about a role reversal...
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What a Dandy Party! Dandy Development celebrated its award winning first year with a party, raising a whopping £834.36 for Warwick Special Care Baby Unit. A wonderful morning was enjoyed by all, with more than sixty families attending. Thanks go to Kiddy Cook in Leamington Spa, Babbas & Bubbles soft play, all the generous local business for the raffle prizes and to everyone that came along and joined in the fun! More details about the event and the Wednesday morning pay-as-you-go class held in Offchurch are on the website at www.dandydevelopment.co.uk. See p.44
An Easier Way to Order Fingerprint Jewellery
KNR Jewellery capture babies’ and children’s fingerprints in silver to create beautiful jewellery and keepsakes that are just perfect for Christmas gifts. And ordering just got a whole lot easier with KNR’s new online shop. Simply visit the website at www.knrjewellery.co.uk and order from a huge range of jewellery products. You will be sent KNR’s Home Impression Kit - return your impressions and your custom jewellery will be delivered within 2 weeks. You can still order by appointment and at events - call Kirstie on 01295 271051 for info. See p.13
Baby Sensory Launch New Classes
Baby Sensory run award-winning classes for babies 0 – 13 months and are launching new classes in Leamington (Tuesday afternoon) and Stratfordupon-Avon (Thursday afternoon), starting from 9th October. Activities vary each week and the Autumn term includes some fabulous themes including Jungle Jitters, Baby Pumpkin and Winter Wonderland. Why not book onto a free taster and join in the fun? The hour long sessions include free play time in their unique exploratory play area. Visit www.babysensory. co.uk to find your nearest class or email Gemma at warwickshire@babysensory.co.uk. See p.29
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Inspiring a New Generation Little Splashers have been so inspired by the incredible achievements of athletes in the Olympic Games that they have set themselves a goal to ensure that the legacy of the Olympics carries through to the grass roots – our children. So, in recognition of the 29 Gold Medals won by Team GB, they are giving away 29 fun Olympic-themed swim lessons. The lessons will include activities such as the long jump, races, mini dips and dives, basketball and horsey jumps. They will take place at selected venues on weekdays and weekends during October and November - book your FREE Olympic lesson by emailing jo@littlesplashers.co.uk. See p.28
Nearly New Near You Sales
Nearly New Year You holds Nearly New Sales all over South Warwickshire – a great chance to snap up some pre-loved bargains including maternity baby and toddler clothes and toys. Upcoming Sales (entry 50p): Oct 13th, 2-4pm in Kenilworth (raising money for CDH). The Kenilworth Sports and Social Club, Upper Rosemary Hill, CV8 2PA. Dec 8th, 2-4pm in Warwick. The Gap Community Centre, Oakwood Grove, CV34 5TD Jan 19th, 10am-12pm in Southam. The Grange Hall, Coventry Road, CV47 1QA. See p.13
Celebrate Christmas with Sing and Sign
The Sing and Sign Christmas Party is open to all parents and their little ones – there will be Christmas songs and playtime for the babies whilst you enjoy Christmas refreshments. Our special guest, Jessie Cat Santa, will be handing out Christmas gifts. It will be held on Friday 14th December at 10-11am at the St Mary Immaculate Parish Hall, West St, Warwick CV34 6AB. Contact pippajenkins@singandsign.co.uk to reserve a place. New Sing and Sign Class has opened at the new Rosebird Community Centre (by Waitrose) in Stratfordupon-Avon on Thursday mornings! See p.43
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Musical abc Autumn Classes Stratford ‘Pay on the Day’ Musical abc Sessions (18mths - 5 yrs) are an opportunity to attend the fun, sensory and live music classes without booking in advance: just turn up! Running fortnightly from Tuesday 13th November (Stopping 11th Dec before xmas) at the new Rosebird Centre by Waitrose, CV378LU. £5 a session (discounts for siblings). Places are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. A Christmassy Session will run at Leamington Library on 14th December. Entry is £1. For more details about the new class and the event call Anne 07876 518770. www.musicalabc.net. See p.41
Paint & Glaze Open Days
Make some great gifts for Christmas pottery painting or hand/foot prints at: Blooms Rugby Garden Centre, Bourton-on-Dunsmore. Sun 21st Oct, 25th Nov and 16th Dec (1-4pm) Manor Farm Tea Rooms, Catthorpe. Thurs 25th Oct & 29th Nov (10:30 - 12:30) Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Fri and Sat: 19th & 20th Oct and 2nd & 3rd Nov and 30th Nov & 1st Dec (10:30-12:30) There will be a range of pottery items to paint. No need to book - just pop along. All ages welcome! See p.13 Emma on 01788 560771 www.paintandglaze.co.uk
More Monkey Music in Stratford Monkey Music has never been bigger in Stratford – now with two town centre venues. Classes will launch at the all new Rosebird Community Hall in November, running on Wednesday mornings. These add to classes already thriving at Stratford Leisure Centre and in Alveston, Alcester, Warwick, Leamington and Kenilworth. The award-winning Monkey Music classes cater for children from 3 months up to 4 years, introducing them to music through song, dance and play. For more information – and a FREE TRIAL CLASS contact Claire on 01789 415526. See p.42
New Little Leapers Gymnastics Classes
Little Leapers is the new fun and energetic class for little ones aged 2-4 years old from Twirling Toddlers. This is a gymnastics-based class that will help to increase confidence, balance, flexibility and coordination. The toddlers will explore and develop their skills at their own pace using a range of equipment, music and activities with their carer. For more details contact Michelle on 07552 770774 or info@twirlingtoddlers.co.uk. See p.38
Jittabugs comes to Coventry and Warwick Jittabugs Move and Groove classes have been designed to stimulate little minds, exercise little bodies and be great fun for all. Classes are for children aged 0-2 and 2-5 years, and they adhere to Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines so they’re educational too! Classes start on 1st October and will run in Coventry on Mondays and Warwick on Tuesdays. Classes cost £4, and free trials are available when you quote ‘Toddle About’. Visit www.jittabugs.com or call 07770 889938. See p.45
New Baby Massage, Yoga & Signing Classes
Baby Tranquilo are the new name in baby massage, baby yoga and baby and are launching classes in signing Rugby NCT Nearly New Sale Leamington and Coventry. They are Pick up some bargain toys, offering free taster classes for home games, books, nursery equipment, bookings (with 2 or 3 of your friends with babies 8 maternity wear, baby & children’s wks to crawling) and can also make your baby’s first clothes, prams & pushchairs, cots & birthday party that bit more special. toddler beds at the Rugby NCT Nearly New Sale: Don’t miss Baby Tranquilo’s Christmas Baby Fair in 14th October 2012, 11:30am – 1pm December at Xcel Leisure Centre, Coventry, CV4 8DY Benn Hall, Rugby, Newbold Road, Rugby CV21 2LN – there’ll be plenty of stalls to browse, free giveaways, Admission £1 (in aid of NCT Charity) and loads of information for parents with bumps to NCT members enter first with membership card pre-schoolers. Contact Jenny on 07725 094123 or Pin & Chip Lots of free parking. Payment by Cash or visit www.babytranquilo.moonfruit.com. See p.41 5 Subscribe for FREE to Toddle About at www.toddleabout.co.uk/subscribe
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Pottery Painting & Craft Studio The Crafty Barn is a pottery painting and craft studio in a beautiful old timbered barn set in lovely countryside that offers a variety of different activities for all ages and abilities. The studio is fully wheelchair accessible with a café on site too. Prices start from as little as £7 to create something truly unique for you or someone special to be treasured forever. They also cater for parties, and groups. Pottery painting; it’s not just for the children! www.thecraftybarn.co.uk, 01789 470550. See p.6
Fancy a Bit of a Sing? Last edition we mentioned the new Glee-style choral workshop, MamaSing, from Tap ‘n’ Groove. Well, they had a great response from our readers and they have now changed venue to The Coffee Room, All Saint’s Church Emscote, Warwick. Still on Wednesdays at 8:15 – 9:30pm – pop along for tea, biscuits and singing! To book, contact Mary on 07966 168043. See p. 42
New Baby Massage Classes Baby massage is a wonderful, nurturing experience for you and your baby, providing a unique way for you to communicate through the use of positive touch. Benefits include relaxation, improved sleep and relief from wind/colic. Spa Baby Massage offers small classes in infant massage instruction in Leamington, Warwick, Kenilworth and Stratford. One-to-one sessions and ‘dads only’ classes available on request. For babies between 6 weeks and 8 months old. For more information, please contact Jo on 07969 492762. See p.39
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New Turtle Tots Classes
Turtle Tots are a fun and innovative swimming company offering “Pregnancy to playground swimming classes” . Turtle Tums Aquanatal Yoga classes offer a gentle relaxing exercise class with the support of the water, continuing with Turtle Tots classes teaching your baby to swim. So “Come out of your shell and learn to swim the Turtle Tots way!” For more information about classes near you, visit www.turtletots.com or contact Laura or Marie on 07814376149. See p.41
Playful and Creative Family Photography
Previously working in the North East, Esme Fletcher Photography has moved to Warwickshire and she has brought her own unique approach to family photography with her. Esme’s relaxed approach to the photo shoot is how she manages to take such beautiful imagery, encouraging play and creativity. She offers photography in your own home or on location so you can have a truly unique family portrait. Esme specialises in many fields including Maternity, Newborn, Baby and Family. www.esmefletcher.co.uk. See p.17
Inner Peace Hatha Yoga
Classes: Monday, 9:30: Hatha Yoga; 11:15: Pregnancy Yoga Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Rd, Rugby Tel: 0794 127 9343 | innerpeaceyoga@hotmail.co.uk Hatha & Pregnancy Yoga classes for all abilities. Term time only
Pottery Painting & Craft Studio At The Crafty Barn we offer pottery painting, decoupage, clay hand and foot imprints, we cater for parties and group bookings of all ages and abilities! Ample free parking and cafe on site.
Creating memories to cherish forever Wellesbourne Watermill Barn, Kineton Road, Wellesbourne, CV35 9HG
www.thecraftybarn.co.uk 01789 470550
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Woburn Safari Park Have you ever been just a windscreen’s width away from rhino, giraffe, lions and bears?
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Now’s the perfect time to bring your little ones on their first big adventure! Woburn Safari Park is an ideal place to bring your young explorers; with dedicated toddler-only soft play areas, organic baby food options in the restaurant and plenty of changing facilities - Woburn Safari Park caters for even the smallest of adventurers. Admission is free of charge for children under 3 all year round at Woburn Safari Park. Pre-school and nursery groups also make a great saving with special group prices for groups of 15 or more: Call the Education department on 01525 290991 to book a visit. If you are looking for an exciting day out with your toddlers, Woburn Safari Park has donated THREE Family tickets, each for 2 adults and 2 children, for us to give to our readers, so you can take your little ones for a really special treat at Woburn Safari Park.
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By Gemma O’Rourke from Baby Sensory
At birth, sight is the least developed sense, and images, shapes and colours will appear blurry. By eight months of age, the ability to see clearly will have reached nearly normal adult levels but the pace of development is highly dependent on the amount of visual stimulation that your baby receives from a young age. There are simple things you can do at home to encourage this development. AT ION HAND EY E CO-ORDIN ya LOOKING AT FACES bab r offe s nth Between 8-12 mo cks, stacking toys, selection of building blo ruments like inst l sica mu simple puzzles, g trays, saucepans, kin (ba ms dru ade em hom urely sealed plastic boxes) and maracas (sec or rice) to play bottles filled with pasta wing activities dra ised erv with, or try sup to encourage and with non-toxic crayons ination. ord codevelop hand eye
A baby’s vision begins to develop by fixing on the parent’s face. Look into their eyes and use different facial expressions, or hold up a mirror so they can see their own reflection. Baby may also look in the direction of a parent’s voice and follow their movements around the room. Later, they will pay close attention to the movement of their own feet and hands. However, it takes between 2-4months for the baby to coordinate their eye movement, so one or both eyes may cross or wander in all directions.
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By 4 months the ability to track and focus is refined, the eyes work together and focus on objects nearto-far. Hide and seek and peekaboo games with parents or soft toys can improve this skill. By 5-6 months you may notice babies turning over an object to get a different perspective, this is depth perception – perceiving the world in three dimensions and understanding the distance of an object. Simply offering your baby a chance to explore a selection of easy-to -grasp objects aids this development.
Around two months of age, the movement of an object will be tracked. Try moving objects such as a play ball or rattle about 8-12 inches from baby’s eye line (newborn babies see approximately the distance from your face to where they are cradled in your arms). Shake the object in front of them until their gaze fixes on it, and then move the object left to right, or in a 180 degree arc at a modest pace. From about 3 months when they can grasp the rattle themselves they will use their eyes to find the source of the sound and this establishes the connection between themselves and their hands.
At Baby Sensory many of our weekly activities are designed to help stimulate and develop your baby’s vision through use of colour, materials, parachutes and sensory props, and our unique exploratory play area contains many toys chosen specifically to encourage hand eye co-ordination and movement. Quote ‘Toddle About’ to book your free taster session. (Gemma O’Rourke runs Baby Sensory classes for babies from birth-13mths in Leamington, Stratford and Warwick). Visit www.babysensory.com for more info -see advert p.29, offer voucher p.24)
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Djeco Arty Toys ‘Ze Castle’
Price: £59.95
The french toy maker Djeco keeps the designer toys spirit alive with its spectacular series of action figures that boys and girls aged 4 years plus will love to collect and play with.
Price: £7.99
A box of 15 individually designed Christmas cards with stickers and decorative envelopes for children to complete.
This new collection is called Arty Toys and features characters from 3 makebelieve worlds. The legendary world of pirates, the colourful world of knights (pictured) and the fantasy world of superheroes. ‘Ze Castle’ (above) is the Fortified Castle and a selection of the fearsome knights Elliot, Kabir, Eloy, Silver and Galim. RRPs Ze Castle £59.95 (without figures) Knights - £6.95 each.
All action figures, castles, pirate ships and accessories available from Kinderroom, 31a Warwick Street, Leamington Spa, CV32 5JX, 01926 888 250, www.kinderroom.co.uk
Strider Balance Bikes
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The Strider balance bike is designed to teach children aged 1-5 yrs to ride on two wheels – you will never need stabilisers! It’s the fun adventurous way to teach balance, coordination and boost kids’ confidence. Super light at 2.9kg, it’s easy for toddlers to manoeuvre but the steel frame is strong enough for the quickest of 5 yr olds to race. Puncture proof tyres and no tool assembly makes it parent friendly whilst the kids just love the 6 vibrant colours it comes in! Buy for £84.99 from local award winning www.LearningEarly.co.uk with free next day delivery. Collect your bike and quote” Toddle About” - they will include free coloured grips worth £5.50. LearningEarly 9 Farm Walk, Bishops Tachbrook, CV33 9QR. 01962 339107
Children can use the stickers to fill Santa’s sleigh with presents, decorate a Christmas tree and help the elves get the reindeers ready, as well as use the additional stickers to add festive messages and envelope seals to add the finishing touches. To order your set or find out more about how you can get a box for FREE, please contact Heidi on 07739 287168 or email heidi@thebookballoon.co.uk. WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking Hazard.
Personalised Men’s Leather Bracelet Price: From £70 Part of a new range of gifts for men from Cherub Charms. The men’s leather bracelet is available in brown, black or natural, and can be made with a tag in your choice of shape with your child or children’s fingerprints, hand prints or footprints imprinted. The prints can be done landscape instead of portrait if you prefer. Cherub Charms at www.cherubcharms.com or call 07724 172 824. Get 10% off when you quote ‘Toddle About’.
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For a unique gift why not commission a hand cut silhouette of your children or family? Once popular in the Victorian era, ‘Distinctive Portraits’ Silhouettes are a charming and stylish alternative to photographic portraits. These special likenesses of a single loved one or family group are both stylish and personal. Taken from your photographs, silhouettes can be created from the profile images of individual or family groups (including the family pet!) Profile silhouettes are hand cut from quality black card and mounted onto a white background. Sizes begin at 15 x 10.5cm, prices start from £25 including postage. To order contact Lynsey Cleaver of Distinctive Portraits by Painted Interiors on email: info@paintedinteriors.co.uk or 07960 783080. For further info visit www.paintedinteriors.co.uk
Christmas Wish List
Price: £3.50
Nothing gets children more excited and ready for Christmas than writing their Christmas wish list and posting it to Santa! These Christmas Wish Lists from Phoenix Trading make the whole activity that little bit more fun, with beautifully designed stationery, stickers and even some magic dust. Each pack contains paper and envelopes for 3 lists. www.phoenix-trading.eu/web/charlotte/
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Mu-vers baby shoes
Price: £14.00
Baby Mu-vers are eco-friendly baby shoes that aim to mimic the bare foot as much as possible. The soft leather promotes freedom of movement and allows babies feet to flex, grip and grow naturally. These funky shoes are handmade using chemical-free, high quality, breathable leather that will keep little feet cool in summer and warm in winter. And they have elasticated ankles so you can ensure that they stay on feet! Available in a variety of funky styles, the Baby Mu-vers would make the ideal Christmas gift for any baby! Piccolo Bambino pride themselves on supporting small UK businesses. They also sell Loula Belle at Home, Wild Things Dresses, Tum Tum and The Stripy Company. Available from Piccolo Bambino at www.piccolobambino.co.uk.
Indoor Climbing Frames
Price: From £179
Home Climbing Frames are designed for people’s houses. They are installed in children’s rooms, living rooms, basements - anywhere in fact, to create a corner for active play/sport for children aged 3 - 14 years AND parents. Children love them - it gives them a fun way to release energy whatever the weather! They can be used by several children at one time, so there needn’t be a problem with taking turns and sharing. The climbing frames are easy to put up and require no holes or drilling. Buy from www.homejungle.co.uk. Call 07877 739824 with any questions. See the special offer voucher in centre pages for 10% off at Home Jungle.
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Unleash the artistic streak in your kids and create highly personal, hand-painted, lasting, Christmas gifts.
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Exciting dance classes for toddlers Danceaway
Pre-School Dance continued
Wednesday 10:30-11:00am, Warwick Gates Community Centre The Polish Centre, Saturday 9:00-9:30am Leamington Spa CV31 1LW Pre-school Ballet (3+) From the moment children start to walk they can have fun dancing to music. This class introduces them to dance in a really creative way using stories to music, simple props and musical instruments. For toddlers 18 months to 3 years with their carers.
Pre-School Dance Westbury Centre, Heathcote Saturday 9:00-9:30am Pre-school Ballet & Tap
Graham Adams Centre, Southam Saturday 9:00-9:30am - Ballet Saturday 9:30-9:45am - Tap Polish Centre, Leamington Spa Monday 2:00-2:15pm - Tap Monday 2:15-3:00pm - Ballet (2-3yrs) Wednesday 1:30-2:00pm - Ballet Wednesday 2:00-2:15pm - Tap Wednesday 2:15-2:45pm - Ballet Woodloes Primary School Saturday 9:00-9:30am - Baby Boogie (2+) Saturday 9:30-10:00am - Dance Fusion
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An Independent Day School and Nursery for boys aged 3-7 and girls aged 3-11
FutuRe dIaRy date Open Morning, Saturday 9 February – 9.30am to 12noon Warwick Preparatory School, Bridge Field, Banbury Road,Warwick CV34 6PL For further information please visit www.warwickprep.com alternatively call 01926 491545 or email admissions@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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Baby & Toddler Photo Competition Thank you to everyone who entered the Summer Toddle Models competition, sponsored by Storm Studios!
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We had an amazing 63 entries to this competition, and every single last one of them was adorable in its own right! Needless to say, choosing the winner involved lengthy debate and was incredibly difficult - but it was definitely fun! Congratulations this time go to 18 month-old Frankie Odell from Kenilworth (that’s him on our front cover!), followed closely by Sophie Farrell (2) and Jordan Huggins (1), both of whom receive a free photo shoot and print from Storm Studios.
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If you didn’t win, you can still enjoy a photo shoot with Storm Studios - visit them at The Photography Centre, 13-15 Kenilworth Street, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 4QS, call 01926 420030 or visit www. storm-studios.co.uk. See their advert on the inside front cover to find out why their pricing strategy probably differs from any other photographer you’ve ever heard of before.
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The Calpol Debate Virtually all parents have given paracetamolbased medicines such as Calpol to their children when they have caught a fever or a bug of some kind. These medicines are typically the first port of call to help lower a temperature or ease different types of pain for our children and they are often recommended by doctors and health professionals as a safe and easy solution to stop babies and children being uncomfortable during an illness. However, the use of such medication has come into debate recently with some research indicating that the potential long term side-effects could outweigh the immediate benefits.
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Against Calpol
Relieves fever
Interferes with the body’s natural defences Although Calpol may benefit the child’s overall comfort, reducing the child’s temperature can interfere with the body’s natural defence system. A fever is the body’s way of fighting infection and is not necessarily a bad thing. Certain components of the immune system work better at a higher body temperature, and a fever actually helps to limit the growth of the germs that cannot grow well at higher temperatures. Children get over most infections in their own time as long as their fluid level is kept up and they are watched for signs of serious illness.
Young children are prone to getting a lot of fevers as they grow. Unfortunately, this can cause them a fair amount of discomfort. Contrary to popular speculation, it is not advisable for a young child to sweat out a very high fever. This is because their ability to control their body temperature is not yet developed. The NHS advises that the best way for them to recover is to keep cool and hydrated and lower their temperature.
Reduces chance of complications
Having a temperature is nature’s way of fighting off infections or bacteria. It rises when proteins (called pyrogens) are released by the white blood cells to help defend the body against illness. However, if a child’s temperature continues to escalate, it may cause problems such as dehydration or convulsions. Bringing down the overall body temperature reduces the risk of the child over-heating and such difficulties occurring.
Eases night time fevers
As body temperature goes up later in the day, a lot of children get fevers at night. Being hot and uncomfortable can prevent a child from having a restful night’s sleep which will inevitably affect parents as well. By giving a dosage of medicine such as Calpol, the child will be relieved from pain which will allow them, and you, to have a good night’s sleep.
Might cause allergies in later life
Hitting the headlines recently was research suggesting that babies who were given frequent doses of medicine containing paracetamol were much more likely to develop asthma, hay fever and other allergies in later life. However, the NHS says this analysis was not conclusive and more in-depth research needs to take place. Current advice states that as long as the correct dosage is given, children’s medicines containing paracetamol are safe.
Can cause hyperactivity
To produce its pink colour, Calpol uses E122 which is a suspected carcinogen and is banned in Austria, Japan, Norway, Sweden and the US. E122 can lead to hyperactivity and the Hyperactive Children’s Support Group identifies it, along with E218 which is also used, as likely causes of mysterious and sudden cases of ADHD-like hyper-activity.
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For Calpol... Relieves pain & discomfort
Choosing not to administer any medicine could leave a child distressed and in pain for a prolonged amount of time, whilst giving them Calpol or other temperature reducing medication means that the child can be pain-free and comfortable.
Recommended by doctors
If a child has a fever, the NHS suggests giving your child either children’s paracetamol or ibuprofen to reduce their temperature and keep them comfortable. It’s also routinely recommended if your child is teething, has earache, or to relieve symptoms after vaccinations. These pains and illnesses usually clear up themselves after a few days and giving a child medication tackles the child’s pain in a quick and effective manner in the meantime.
... and against Side effects are possible
The large number of E-numbers in Calpol can cause allergic reactions such as a rash, nausea or tiredness. If any of these side effects persist for more than 2-3 days, you should consult a doctor.
Alternatives to Paracetamol 1. Make sure you keep your child well hydrated when they’re ill. Encourage them drink little and often even if they are not thirsty. 2. Try giving a teething baby a frozen washcloth as something to chew on. Biting the cold object will help to soothe the gums. 3. A warm compress such as a heat pad or warm wash cloth whilst laying on their side can help to reduce the pain in a child with earache.
Medicine Guidelines • If you decide to give medicine to your child, make sure a measuring spoon or syringe is used rather than a teaspoon as these vary in size. • Read the dosage guidelines on the packaging and stick to them. Don’t give them any more. NICE recommends... • ...that antipyretic agents such as paracetamol and ibuprofen should be considered for children with a fever who appear distressed or unwell. They should not routinely be used with the sole aim of reducing body temperature in children with a fever who are otherwise well. • ...that either paracetamol or ibuprofen can be used to reduce temperature, but they should not be administered at the same. Nor should they be routinely given alternately to children with fever, though use of the other drug may be considered if the child doesn’t respond to the first one.
The right dosage is harmless
New dosage guidelines were issued for Calpol in late 2011 which caused a number of people to question its safety. You needn’t worry on this score however. The new guidelines, issued by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), say that dosages given in the past would not have caused children any harm - the guidelines have simply been updated to define more accurately the amount of paracetamol that should be given to children of different ages.
Can disrupt hormones Along with colouring and flavourings, Calpol uses a number of other additives that are suspected hormone disrupters if taken in large doses. These include E218 and E216 which were recently banned in Russia and E214 which has been banned in France and Australia.
May reduce the effectiveness of a vaccination
Research from the University of Defence in the Czech Republic has indicated that Calpol could limit how the immune system responds to vaccinations. A fever is a common side effect of an immunisation injection, but the study showed that if children were given Calpol to reduce their fever for 24 hours after the jab, then the numbers of antibodies created by their immune system was significantly reduced. This means that the effectiveness of the vaccine may be impacted. There have been calls from professionals for more research to be completed about this.
What is ‘Dangerously High’?
If a child’s temperature becomes dangerously high, the NHS advises you to contact your doctor or health visitor urgently. They suggest this would be at: • 38oC or over for babies under 3 months • 39oC or over for babies 3-6 months • For over 6 months, if they have a raised temperature and show other signs of being unwell.
Disclaimer – we are not health professionals and this article is not intended as medical advice. The reader should consult a doctor if they are looking for advice on how and when to administer medicine to their children. The information for this article has been drawn from various sources, and its accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
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If you want your child to be truly happy this Christmas, you may want to focus more on the presents they give away, than the presents that they receive, according to recent research. Psychologists at the University of British Colombia have found that toddlers are not as selfish as many people believe. The study by Dr. Lara Aknin asked toddlers under the age of two to give away treats to a puppet and then rated their reactions for signs of happiness. The researchers found that the children were happier giving treats to others than receiving treats themselves. Furthermore, the children were even happier when they gave away their own treats rather than an identical treat that didn’t belong to them. These findings support research showing similar responses in adults and suggest that the capacity to derive joy from helping others is deeply woven into human nature. University of British Columbia. “Giving makes young children happy.” ScienceDaily, 19 Jun. 2012.
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We offer a wide range of services to families with children aged 0-5 years, visit us soon. Cawston Grange Children’s Centre
Scholars Drive, Cawston, Rugby, CV22 7GU. Tel: 01788 817723 Offering services including: • Stay and Play Sessions • Breastfeeding Group • Baby Group with Health Visitor • Childminder/Carer Network • and much more
Wolston Library and Children’s Centre
Warwick Road, Wolston, CV8 3GX. Tel: 01788 817723 Library telephone number: 02476 542632 Offering services including: • Stay and Play Sessions • Breastfeeding Group • Baby Group with Health Visitor • Childminder/Carer Network
Dunchurch and District Children’s Centre Outreach Services: C/o Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, Scholars Drive, Cawston, Rugby, CV22 7GU. Tel: 01788 817723 Offering outreach services including: • Bawnmore Community Infant School • Dunchurch Infant School
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Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ in your area for bumps - 5s and parents
Monday
Rugby
Brownsover Kangas ‘n’ Roos Toddlers Group
09:00-11:00T at Brownsover Community School, CV23 0UP. 01788 547660; 0 - 5s, £1.
Catthorpe Music Bugs
Tree House Soft Play: 09:00-19:00TH; For 1 - 5s, 3-storey soft play centre. Check if open. Ken Marriott Swimming Lessons: 09:0017:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851 Stay & Play
10:00-10:45T at Manor Farm Cafe & Shop, LE17 6DB. Fiona: 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, . Fun music sessions: book a free taster!
Cawston Stay & Play Session: 09:00-11:00TH; 0 - 5s. Breastfriends Group: 13:30-15:00TH
at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, CV22 7GU. 01788 817723; FREE (drop in).
Church Lawford NCT Relax, Stretch & Breathe Classes
09:30-15:30TH at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488; For 0 5s, £1 (donation). 9:30-11:30 & 13:30-15:30
Rugby Baptist Church Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at Rugby Baptist Church, Regent Place CV21 2JP. Louise: 07891 069786; For 0 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Fun, play, crafts
Twins or More
10:00-11:30T at Rugby Methodist Church, Russelheim Way CV22 7TB. 07773 374883 or 07801 819525; For 0 - 5s.
Tuesday Bilton Music Bugs
09:30-10:15T at Bilton Methodist Church, Main St CV22 7NB. Fiona: 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s. Fun music sessions: book a free taster!
Bilton Evangelical Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at Bilton Evangelical Church, Main Street CV22 7NQ. Karen: 01788 817326; For 0 - 5s.
Cawston Baby/Toddler Chatter Matters: 10:30-
12:00TH; (book). Develop communication: 5-week course Messy Play: 13:30-15:00TH (drop in) at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, CV22 7GU. 01788 817723.
Dunchurch Seedlings Outdoor Stay & Play
18:30-20:00TH at Church Lawford Village Hall, CV23 9EE. rebeccacoates74@gmail. com; £5.50 (book). For bumps 14 wks+
Coventry (Walsgrave) Aqua Tums for Pregnancy
13:30-15:00T at Dunchurch & District Children’s Centre at Bawnmore Infant School, Bawnmore Road CV22 6JS. 01788 817723; For 0 - 5s, FREE.
Dunchurch Noah’s Ark Toddler Group
09:00-11:00TH at Town Thorns Hydro Pool, CV23 0JE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim
10:30-11:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Dawn: 07769 706067; For bump, (please book). Pre- and Postnatal aqua yoga
Easenhall Little Splashers Classes
09:15-12:30T at Dunchurch Baptist Church, Coventry Rd CV22 6RF. Katie: 01788 842736; For 0-5s, £1 per family.
Harborough Magna Harborough Magna Toddlers
10:30-12:00T at The Old School, Main Street CV23 0HS. Diane: 01788 833559; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Meet up & play safely
Dunchurch Stay & Play
13:30-15:00T at Dunchurch Infant School, CV22 6PA. 01788 817723.
Easenhall Little Splashers Classes
Hillmorton Toddle Time Stay & Play
09:00-11:00TH at Town Thorns Hydro Pool, CV23 0JE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim
09:15-11:00TH at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588; For 1 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Inc healthy snack & singing
Hillmorton Gems Toddlers
Sunbeams Toddler Group
09:30-11:15T at Rogers Hall, Deerings Rd. 01788 811341 or 01788 332960.
09:30-11:00T at Hillmorton Community Centre, CV22 5HQ. 01788 573383.; For 0 - 5s. Free toy library.
Gems Toddlers
09:30-11:00T at Hillmorton Community Centre, Robins Ct CV22 5HQ. 01788 573383; For 0 - 5s. Free toy library from 9:30-10:30
Long Lawford Long Lawford Stay & Play
09:15-11:00TH at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, CV23. 01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (donation).
Newbold Stay & Play: 13:00-15:00TH; 3 - 5s Breastfeeding Group: 13:00-15:00T; For 0s.
at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; £0.50 (donation).
Overslade Inner Peace Hatha Yoga: 09:30-11:00T;
£8 (book). Hatha Yoga class for mixed ability Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga: 11:15-12:45T; £7.50 (book by term). From 14 wks to birth. At Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343;
Rokeby Outreach Stay & Play
09:30-11:30T at Rokeby Primary School CV22 5PE. 01788 579488; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation).
In the Water
Bumps & Babes 13:30-15:30T at Claremont Children’s Centre at St Andrews Benn Primary School, CV21 3NX. 01788 579488; For bump - 0s, £1 (donation). For bumps & babies under 12 mths
Ryton on Dunsmore Stay and Play
13:30-15:00T at Provost Williams C of E Primary School, CV8 3FF. 02476 542513; 0-5s.
Wolston Breastfeeding Group
09:30-11:30TH at Wolston Library & Children’s Centre, Warwick Road CV8 3GX. 01788 817723; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Music & Signing
Physical Fun
Breastfeeding Support: 12:0013:30TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Peer support Cradle Club: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0s. Weaning Group: 14:00-15:00T; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of month at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588. FREE (drop in). Long Lawford Lawford Ladybirds
09:30-11:30T at Long Lawford Methodist Church, School Street CV23 9AT. Anna: 07595 506295; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in).
Breastfeeding Support: 13:00-15:00T Stay & Play: 13:00-15:00TH For 0 - 5s
at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, CV23. 01788 568554. £0.50 (donation).
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Daily Activity Planner: Rugby Area
Daily Activity Planner
Rugby Area Rugby Swimming Lessons: 09:00-17:00T; For 0 -
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5s, (please book). Fun & effective classes Tree House Soft Play: 09:00-19:00TH; For 1 - 5s, 3-storey soft play centre. Check if open. at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851
10:00-11:30T at Bilton Evangelical Church, Main Street CV22 7NQ. Karen: 01788 817326; For 0 - 5s. Please call to check venue
Outreach Stay & Play: 09:00-11:00T Childminder’s Network: 09:30-11:30T
09:00-11:00T at Christ Church, Hellvelyn Way CV21 1JF; For 0 - 5s.
at Claremont Children’s Centre at St Andrews Benn Primary School CV21 3NX. 01788 579488; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation).
Rainbow Tots
09:15-11:30T at Rugby Christian Fellowship, 46/48 Cambridge Street CV21 3NQ. Stephanie:01788 544608; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per child (drop in). Inc. a complimentary breakfast
Sunbeams Parent & Toddler Group
09:30-11:30T at Salvation Army, Bennfield Road CV21 2AS. Major M. Bailey:01788 535436; For 0 - 3s, £1 (drop in). 50p for siblings
Homebirth Group
19:30-21:00TH at Friend’s Meeting House, 28, Regent Street CV21 2PN. 0844 243 6253; For bump, FREE (drop in). First Tues of month
Wolston Tiddlywinks Parent & Toddler Group
09:15-11:15TH at Wolston Village Hall, Main Street CV8 3HJ. ; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in). Only Closed over xmas. 50p per sibling.
Wednesday Barby Chatterbox
09:30-11:30T at Barby Village Hall, Barby CV23 8; For 0 - 4s, £1.50.
Brownsover Teddybears Tots group
PJ’S Parent and Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at St Peters Church, (corner of Clifton Road & St Peters Road). 01788 540588; For 0-5s, drop in. Small charge
St George’s Parent & Toddler Group
13:30-15:00T at St Georges Church Hall, St Johns Avenue CV22 5HR. Carol: 01788 544630; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in).
Newbold Stay & Play for Childminders: 09:15-
Cawston Baby Massage: 10:00-11:00TH (book) Treasure Baskets: 13:30-15:30TH; For 0s,
11:15TH; For 0 - 5s.
Lionhearts Baby & Toddler Group
Rugby Swimming Lessons: 09:00-17:00T; For 0 - 5s, Tree House Soft Play: 09:00-19:00TH; For
(drop in). Health Visitor present till 3pm at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, CV22 7GU. 01788 817723. FREE.
13:30-15:00TH at St Marks Church, Church Walk CV22 7GU. 01788 817723; 0 - 5s, FREE.
Stay & Play for Non-Walkers: 13:0015:00TH at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; For 0s, £0.50 (donation).
Clifton-upon-Dunsmore Clifton Mother and Toddlers
1 - 5s. 3-storey soft play centre. Check if open. at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851
Dunchurch Noah’s Ark Parent and Toddler Group
09:15-11:30T at St Marie Catholic Church, Dunchurch Road . Angie: 01788 333271; For bump - 5s, £1 (donation). Drop in for fun!
09:15-11:00T at Clifton Primary School, CV23 0BT. 01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £1.
09:15-10:45T at Dunchurch Baptist Church, Coventry Road CV22 6RF. Katie: 01788 842736; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).
Bumps and Babes: 3rd Wed of Month NCT Coffee: 1st Wed of mth. 10:00-11:30TH at Dunchurch Village Hall, Rugby Rd CV22 6PN. 0844 2436253; For bump - 0s, £2 (donation). Non-members welcome Hillmorton Health Visitor Clinic: 09:30-11:30TH; 0-1s Stay and Play: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0 - 4s
at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588 FREE (drop in).
St Maries Little Angels
Water Babies Swimming Classes
10:00-10:30T at Rugby School, Horton Cres. CV22 5DJ. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
Rugby Rhyme Time
11:00-11:30T at Rugby Library, CV21 3BZ. 01788 533 250; For 0 - 2s.
Stay & Play: 09:30-11:30TH Breastfeeding: 12:00-14:00TH Busy Bodies Soft Play: 13:30-15:00T
at Claremont Children’s Centre, CV21 3LU. 01788 579488; 0 - 5s, £1
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Rugby Area
T = Term Time H = Holidays Hillmorton Abbey Tots Group
Tiny Tots
Mini Movers Toddler Group: 13:3015:00TH; For 2 - 5s, FREE at Wolston Library & Children’s Centre, Warwick Road CV8 3GX. 01788 817723. (drop in).
Stay and Play: 09:15-11:00TH; For 0 - 4s Young Parents Group: 13:00-14:30TH;
Toddle Time: 10:00-11:30T; For 1 - 2s Health Visitor & Treasure Baskets:
5s, FREE (drop in).
09:00-10:30T at Abbots Farm Infants School, CV21 4AP. 01788 543093; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).
For 0 - 5s, For parents under 22 yrs at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588. FREE (drop in).
Thursday
09:30-11:15T at Tiny Tots, Rugby Methodist Church Centre CV22 7TB. Miriam: 07801802718; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in).
13:30-15:00TH; For 0s at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Road CV21 3LU. 01788 579488 £1 (donation).
Little Gems Toddler Group
13:15-14:45T at Rugby Christian Life Centre, Lawford Road CV21 2JE. Debbie: 01788 552227; For 0 5s, £1 per family (drop in).
Brinklow Baby Talk
10:00-11:45TH at Brinklow United Reformed Church, Broad Street CV23 0LN. 07930 431610 or 07984 405691; For bump - 2s, £1 (donation). Meet other mums over a cuppa
Speech & Language Session
13:30-15:00T at Claremont Children’s Centre, St Andrews Benn School CV21 3NX. 01788 579488; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation).
Brownsover Kangas ‘n’ Roos Toddlers Group
Wolston Music, Rhythm & Rhyme
11:00-11:30TH at Wolston Library & Children’s Centre, CV8 3GX. 01788 817723; For 0 - 5s.
09:00-11:00T at Brownsover Community School, Webb Drive CV23 0UP. 01788 547660; For 0 - 5s, £1
Cawston Childminders/Carers: 9:00-
11:00TH; 0-5s
Bumps to Babes: 13:30-15:30TH; For bump - 0s, Introducing solid food & advice at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, CV22 7GU. 01788 817723. FREE (drop in). Coventry Water Babies Swimming Classes
09:30-12:00T at Brandon Hall Hotel, Main Street Brandon CV8 3FW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
Little Splashers Swimming Classes
4D Baby Bonding Studio Celebrating The Miracle Of Life We are a non - diagnostic ultra sound studio using the very latest equipment and visual aids. 5 minute DVD of scan. CD of pictures. Four 6”x4” prints & one 7”x5” colour print.
11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).
LEAP Additional Needs Group: 14:00-15:30TH; For 0 - 5s.
Monthly group at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, CV22 7GU. 01788 817723
Clifton-upon-Dunsmore Music Bugs
Visit our Rugby Studio, 122 Hollowell Way, Rugby, CV21 1LT. Tel: 01788 570921 Booking Line: 0115 877 6945
09:30-11:15T at Townsend Memorial Hall, Church St . Fiona: 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, . Sessions at 9:30 & 10:30: book a free taster!
www.windowtothewomb.co.uk 0115 877 6945
Coventry Little Splashers Swimming Classes
Aqua Tums - Aqua Yoga for Pregnancy
17:30-18:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Dawn: 07769 706067; For bump, (book). Pre- and Postnatal aqua yoga
Daventry Little Kickers
10:00-10:45TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+
Dunchurch Bawnmore Stay & Play
09:00-11:00T at Dunchurch & District Children’s Centre at Bawnmore Infant School, Bawnmore Road CV22 6JS. 01788 817723; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Noah’s Ark Parent and Toddler Group
09:45-11:30T at Dunchurch Baptist Church, Coventry Road CV22 6RF. Katie: 01788 842736; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).
14:45-15:30T at Dunchurch Methodist Church Hall, Cawston Lane CV22 6QF. 2476511387; For 3 - 5s, £3.50 per class (book by term).
In the Water
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‘Born to be a Star’ Package, was £99, now £69.
10:00-12:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim
Pre-School Ballet Classes
Friday Cawston 10% O pregnanFF Stay & Play Session: 09:00cy
Rugby URC Baby & Toddler Group
13:30-15:00T at Rugby United Reformed Church, CV22 5AD. 01788 535201; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Inc. an under 1s area
Long Lawford Walk & Talk and Stay & Play
09:15-11:00TH at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, CV23. 01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (donation). Refreshments afterwards
Dandy Development Class
10:00-12:00T at Long Lawford Memorial Hall, CV23 9BA. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book). Talk,Share and Play; Grow in Every Way!
Newbold Little Stars Toddler Group
09:30-11:30T at Newbold Methodist Church Hall, Main Street CV21 1HH. Anna: 07595 506295; For 0 - 4s. Toys & crafts for 0 - 4s
Newbold Stay & Play: For 3 - 5s, 13:00-15:00TH at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, CV21 1EH. 01788 568554.
10:30-14:30TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim
Easenhall Little Splashers Swimming Classes
09:00-11:00TH at Town Thorns Hydro Pool, CV23 0JE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim
Hillmorton Stay and Play
09:15-11:00TH at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).
Little Acorns Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at Hillmorton Paddox Methodist Church, Dunsmore Ave CV22 5HD. 07801802718; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per child.
Long Lawford Stay & Play for Non-Walkers
Rugby Tree House Soft Play: 09:00-19:00TH; 1 -
13:00-15:00TH at Long Lawford Children’s Centre. 01788 568554; £0.50 (donation). With Health Visitor
Ken Marriott Swimming Lessons:
Rokeby Outreach Stay & Play
5s, (drop in). Soft play centre. Check if open.
09:00-17:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851
Music & Signing
Physical Fun
09:30-11:30T at Claremont Children’s Centre at Rokeby Primary School CV22 5PE. 01788 579488; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation).
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Daily Activity Planner
Wolston Childminders: 09:00-11:00TH. Gardening Group: 09:30-10:30TH; For 0 -
Daily Activity Planner
Rugby - Southam & Stratford Area Rugby Tree House Soft Play: 09:00-19:00TH Swimming Classes: 09:00-17:00T
at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851
Make & Bake: 09:30-11:00T; For 0 - 5s. Bumps and Early Days: 13:00-15:00TH; For pregnant couples & babies up to 6mths at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. Rugby NCT: 0844 2436253 Rugby Rhyme Time 11:00-11:30T at Rugby Library and Information Centre, Little Elborow Street CV21 3BZ. 01788 533 250; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Saturday
1 - 5s, (drop in). 3-storey soft play centre. Ken Marriott Swimming Classes: 09:0017:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851
Aqua Tums - Aqua Yoga for Pregnancy
10:00-11:30TH at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488; For 0 5s, £1 (donation). For dads/male carers.
09:30-12:30T at Exhall Grange School, Easter Way, Ash Green CV8 3FW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes 14:00-15:00TH at Lyng Hall School, Blackberry Lane CV2 3JS. Dawn: 07769 706067; For bump. Pre- and Postnatal aqua yoga
Daventry Little Kickers
Introduction to Solids
Little Discoveries Art & Crafts Group
Easenhall Little Splashers Swimming Classes
13:30-14:30TH at Rugby Art Gallery & Museum, CV21 3BZ. (01788) 533201; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Last Fri of mth.
Wolston Wolston Stay & Play
09:00-11:00TH at Wolston Library & Children’s Centre, Warwick Road CV8 3GX. 01788 817723; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Rugby Tree House Soft Play: 09:00-14:00TH; For
Coventry Water Babies Swimming Classes
09:00-12:30TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+
12:00-13:00T at Claremont Children’s Centre Outreach, Hill Street Youth Centre CV21 2NB. 01788 579488; £1 (donation). Last Fri of mth.
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09:00-13:00TH at Town Thorns Hydro Pool, CV23 0JE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim
Hillmorton Saturdads
10:00-12:00TH at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, 01788 540588; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Inc. breakfast
Dad & Children’s Fun Session
Sunday Coventry (Walsgrave) Water Babies Classes
09:00-09:30T at Spirit Health Club, Hinckley Road CV2 2HP. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
Easenhall Little Splashers Classes
09:00-12:00TH at Town Thorns Hydro Pool, CV23 0JE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim
Daily Activity Planner: Southam & Stratford Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ in your area for bumps - 5s and parents
Monday
Tuesday
Harbury Harbury Toddler Group
Barford Dandy Development Class
09:30-11:15TH at The Wight School (behind the library). Jenny: 07826 516300; 0 - 5s, £0.50. Children under 9m free. Not bank hols.
Kineton Kineton Parent & Toddler Group
09:30-11:00TH at Kineton Village Hall, Mill Lane CV35 0LA. Ali: 01926 641913; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per person (drop in).
Snitterfield Snitterfield Rag Tag Toddler Group
10:00-11:45T at Snitterfield Village Hall, Bearley Road CV37 0JH. Hilary: 01789 731246; 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p p/sibling
Southam Southam Tots Swimming Lessons
11:30-12:00T at Southam Leisure Centre, CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 0 - 5s, (please book).
Twins & Multiple Group: 10:00-11:30T;
For 0 - 5s, for twins, twice monthly Childminders Pop In: 10:30-12:00T; For 0 5s, (drop in). Fortnightly - call for dates Baby Time: 13:15-14:45TH; For birth-18 mths at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 814953. £1 per family.
Stratford-Upon-Avon Tumble Tots
09:30-12:15T at Shottery Memorial Hall, Hathaway Lane CV37 9BL. Laura: 01926 856 313; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster
Monkey Music
10:00-12:00T at Stratford Leisure Centre, CV37 6YY. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available
10:00-11:45T at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book). Talk,Share and Play; Grow in Every Way!
Bishops Itchington Bishops Messy Hour
14:00-15:00T at Run by Southam CC at Early Years Centre, Poplar Road CV47 2RT. 01926 814953; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family.
Bump Info Evening
19:30-21:30T at The Greaves Club, Fisher Road CV47 2RE. Bronwyn: 07817 456 379; For bump. Runs monthly - please call for the next date
Harbury Bumps and Bundles
10:30-12:00TH at Tom Hauley Room, Harbury Church CV33 9EY. 01926 611914; For bumps 3s, FREE (drop in). For new and future parents.
Lighthorne Heath Baby Play: 09:30-11:00T; For 6mths-2½ Bumps to Babes: 10:00-12:00T; For bumps -
6 mths/crawling. £0.50 per family. At Lighthorne Heath Childrens’ Centre, Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105
Southam NCT Bumps and Babies
09:45-11:15TH at St Wulstans Hall, Wood St CV47 1PP. 0844 243 0008; For bump - 0s, £1.
Southam Tots Swimming Lessons
10:00-11:00T at Southam Leisure Centre, CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 0 - 5s, (book).
Southam Rhyme Time
11:00-11:30T at Southam Library , High Street CV47 0HB. 01926 812 523; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of month
Stockton Play Time
09:30-11:00T at Early Years Hub, Church St CV47 8JG. 01926 814953; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family.
Stratford-Upon-Avon Go 4 Goals Football Classes
18:00-19:00T at Croft School, Loxley Rd CV37 7RL. Jason: 07747 562469; For 4 - 5s, . Football coaching class for little & big ones
Musical abc Fortnightly ‘Pay on the Day’
10:00-10:30T at The Rosebird Centre, CV37 8LU. Anne: 07876 518770; For 1 - 5s, £5 per class (drop in). 18mth-5s. Discounts for siblings. No tasters
NCT Baby & Toddler Group
10:00-11:45TH at Methodist Church Annexe, Old Town CV37 6BG. 0844 2436284; For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Toys, crafts, songs
Stratford Rhyme Time
11:00-11:30T at Stratford upon Avon Library & Information Centre, Henley Street CV37 6PZ. 01789 292 209; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Wellesbourne Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes
09:30-10:45T at Methodist Church Hall, Bridge St CV35 9LR. 01926 886995; £4.15 per class (book). Ages: 0-1s & 1-3s. Free trials & free CD.
Wednesday Bishops Itchington Baby Clinic with Health Visitor
13:30-14:45TH at Run by Southam CC at Early Years Centre, Poplar Road CV47 2RT. 01926 814953; For 0 - 1s, . 1st & 3rd Wed of mth
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 time free
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T = Term Time H = Holidays
09:30-11:00TH at Kineton Village Hall, Mill Ln CV35 0LA. Ali: 01926 641913; For 0 - 5s, £0.50.
Long Itchington Long Itchington Baby & Toddler Group
09:30-11:00T at Long Itchington School, Stockton Rd CV47 9QP. Nikki: 01926 810592; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). Tea/coffee, crafts.
Southam Congregational Church Toddler Group
Long Itchington Creative Kids
10:00-11:30T at Graham Adams Centre, CV47 0QB. Marian: 01926 814483; 0 - 3s, 80p.
14:00-15:00T at Southam Children’s Centre at Long Itchington Community Centre, CV47 9QP. 01926 814953; 0 - 5s. 3rd Friday of the month
Southam Tots Swimming Lessons
Southam Messy Play
13:30-14:30T at Southam Leisure Centre, CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 0 - 5s, (book).
09:30-11:00TH at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 814953; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. Get messy & no cleaning up!
Stratford-upon-Avon Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes
Priors Marston Priors Marston Toddlers
09:30-11:30T at The Priors Hall, CV47. ; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Very relaxed group.
Southam
09:30-12:00T at St Peter’s Mission, Manor Rd CV37 7EA. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.
Southam Tots Swimming Lessons
11:30-15:00T at Southam Leisure Centre, CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 0 - 5s, (book).
Stockton Toddlersaurs
Sing & Sign Baby Signing
09:45-12:00T at The Rosebird Community Hall (at Waitrose) CV37 8LU. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech
Stay & Play: 09:30-11:00TH at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 814953; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. NCT Breastfeeding Support Café
10:00-11:30TH at Stockton Village Hall, Napton Road CV47 8JX. Emma: 01926 814687; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in).
Messy Hour
10:30-12:00T at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Rd CV47 0LY. 0844 243 0008; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).
14:00-15:00T at Early Years Hub, Church Street CV47 8JG. 01926 814953; For 0 - 5s, 1st Fri of month
Southam Tots Swimming
Stratford-upon-Avon
13:30-14:30T at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 0 - 5s, (please book).
Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes
09:30-12:00T at St Peter’s Mission, Manor Rd CV37 7EA. 01926 886995; £4.15 (book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.
Stratford-upon-Avon Little Splashers Classes
Children’s dance classes are held weekly in Bubbenhall, Dunchurch & Wellesbourne!
09:30-11:30T at St Gregory’s RC School, Avenue Road CV37 6UZ. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim
Monkey Music
10:00-12:00T at Rosebird Community Hall, Shipston Road CV37 8LU. Claire: 01789 415526; 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available
Baby Sensory
14:00-15:00TH at Rosebird Community Hall (nr Waitrose), Shipston Rd CV37 8LU. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by term). Award-winning class for 0 - 13m. Free trials
Wellesbourne Wellesbourne Story Stomp
10:00-10:30T at Wellesbourne Library, CV35 9NF. 01789 840528; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Wed of mth
Thursday
• Pre-School Ballet and movement class from age 3
• Disco/Street dance classes
09:45-11:45T at Alveston Malt House, The Rookery CV37 7QP. Claire:01789 415526; For 0-4s, (book). Complimentary trial classes available
A well established dance school which has been offering classes for the last 13 years in Warwickshire.
10:00-11:30T at Southam & District Children’s Centre, Early Years Centre CV47 2RT. 01926 814953; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. Fortnightly
Bishops Itchington Together Time
Southam LWAD Pre-School Dance Classes
09:00-09:45T at The Graham Adams Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 887780; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Ballet & tap class for 3 years+
sarah.cooke77@btinternet.com
10:00-11:30TH at Memorial Hall, Fisher Rd CV47 2RE. Helen: 01926 614241; 0 - 3s, £1.50/family (drop in).
Lighthorne Heath Tots & Tiddlers
09:30-11:00T at Lighthorne Heath Village Hall, Leam Rd. 01926 691105; 0 - 5s, 50p/family.
13:30-14:45T at Victory Club, Dog Lane CV47 8LT. 01926 814953; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child.
In the Water
Monkey Music
• Tap classes all ages
Bishops Itchington Bishops Itchington Tots Group
Napton Napton Stay & Play
Saturday Alveston
• Ballet classes all ages
02476 511 387
09:45-14:15T at Alveston Malt House, The Rookery CV37 7QP. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available
Pre-School Ballet
14:45-15:30T at Sarah Cooke School of Dance, St Peters Church Centre CV35 9LS. 02476511387; For 3 - 5s, £3.50 per class (book by term).
To enrol please contact Sarah Cooke on
Alveston Monkey Music
Wellesbourne Wellesbourne Rhyme Time
10:00-10:30T at Wellesbourne Library, CV35 9NF. 01789 840528; For 0-2s, FREE. 1st & 3rd Fri of mth
Turtle Tums Aquanatal Yoga Classes
18:45-19:30T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Rd CV37 7NF. Laura & Marie: 07814 376149; For bump, (book by 6-week term). Pregnancy to playground swimming
Friday
09:00-09:45T at Sarah Cooke School of Dance, Wellesbourne Village Hall CV35 9NH. 02476511387; For 3 - 5s, £3.50 per class (book by term).
Sunday
Stratford-upon-Avon Little Splashers Swimming Classes
Lighthorne Heath Friday Fun
09:30-11:00T at Lighthorne Heath Village Hall. 01926 691105; 50p per family. 18 mths-5 yrs
Music & Signing
Wellesbourne Pre-School Ballet Classes
Physical Fun
13:30-15:00T at Croft House & Pool, Banbury Rd CV37 7NF. Jo:07968015292; 0-1s, (book). Fun lessons teaching little ones to swim
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Kineton Kineton Parent & Toddler Group
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Dance classes for babies and toddlers from 4 months and upwards Coventry, Leamington Spa & Nuneaton
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from newborn up to crawling • relaxed bonding time with your baby • strengthen your body • calm yourself and your baby • meet other new mums
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Monday Coventry Jittabugs Move & Groove Classes
09:30-11:30T at St Martins Church Hall, Green Lane CV3 6EA. 07770 889938; For 0 - 5s, £4 per class (book by term). Music, movement, drama, singing, games & fun!
Little Splashers Swimming Classes
12:00-13:45T at Baginton Fields School, CV3 4EA. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0-4s, (book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim
Childminders Stay & Play
10:00-11:30T at St Johns Children’s Centre, CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Runs fortnightly - stopping 31st Oct, moving to Wed.
Club Futsal Football Classes
17:00-18:00TH at Meadowhall Sports Hall, Kenilworth School CV8 2DA. Paul: 07745 565745; For 2 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). Futsal football classes for children 2.5yrs+
Leamington Spa Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes
Cubbington Musical abc
09:30-11:30T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.
Hampton Magna Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes
09:45-12:00T at Sing & Sign Baby Signing, Busy Bees Nursery CV34 6AD. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech
09:45-12:30T at Cubbington Village Hall, Broadway CV32 7JX. Anne: 07876 518770; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Entry inc refreshments! Call for a free trial
11:00-11:45T at The Open Door Café, 3 Slade Hill CV35 8SA. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 0 5s, £3.50 per class (drop in). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards
Kenilworth The Spring Playgroup Toddler Group
09:30-11:45T at Kenilworth Youth & Comunity Centre, CV8 1QJ. Jackie: 01926 864443; For 0 3s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Tea, coffee, and toast available.
Sing & Sign Baby Signing
Tiddlywinks
10:00-11:30T at St Paul’s Church Hall, Leicester Street CV32 4TE. 01926 427149; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in). Being refurbished July & Aug. Open late Sept
Yogaworks Pregnancy Yoga: 10:0011:30T; For bump, (please book). Prepare yourself for the birth of your baby Yogaworks Mother & Baby Yoga: 12:0013:30T ; For 0s, (please book). Stretch, tone & relax while baby has fun at Stonemonkey Yoga Studio and Cafe, 22 Binswood St CV32 5RN. 07981 769920 CookieTots
10:30-11:15T at Leamington Spa Baptist Church, Chandos Street CV32 4RN. Charlotte: 07506 034899; For 2 - 4s, £6 (please book). Music & games based around cooking for 2-4s
LWAD Pre-School Dance Classes
Monkey Music
14:00-15:00T at The Polish Centre, 54 High St CV31 1LW. 01926 887780; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Tap & Ballet for pre-schoolers
Early Learning Centre Playtime
16:00-17:00T at The Just Dance Company, Our Lady and St Teresa’s Primary School CV32 7LN. 7849228311; For 2 - 5s, £5 per class (book by term). Dance classes from 2½ years
09:45-11:45T at The Octagon St Mary Magdalenes, Lillington CV32 7RH. Claire: 01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available 10:00-12:00TH at Early Learning Centre in Mothercare, Shires Retail Park CV34 6RH. 01926 452917; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Play with ELC toys
Tiny Tap, Baby Ballet And Dinky Disco
Da Capo Music Lessons
14:00-14:45TH at The Teacher’s Home, . Sarah: 01926 745778; For 2 - 5s, (please book). The first steps in music making for 2½-6yrs
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T = Term Time H = Holidays
Music Classes
First steps in Music Making based on Kodaly principles for children aged 2½ to 6 years. • Outstanding results • Small classes • Age graded Fees: £4 per 40 minute class Professional musician 30 years teaching experience
For further details contact Sarah Allen A.G.S.M.
01926 745 778
sarah-allen@ntlworld.com Yogaworks Pregnancy Yoga Classes
18:30-20:00T at The Space Upstairs, North Hall CV31 3SY. 07981 769920; For bump, (please book). Prepare yourself for the birth of your baby
Early Pregnancy Antenatal Classes
Tiddlers Mother and Baby Group
Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy
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). Breastfeeding Counsellor available for drop ins 10:30-11:30am
17:00-18:15T at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 2 - 5s, (book). Dance classes for 2.5 yrs+
Little Fishes Toddler Group
19:00-21:00T at Leamington Spa Baptist Church, Chandos Street CV32 4RN. 01926 731621; For bump, FREE (please book). More info at www.birthandbabyreality.co.uk
10:00-11:30T at Saltisford Church, Albert Street CV34 4JX; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). littlefishes@saltisfordchurch.org.uk
NCT Netball
Monkey Music
20:00-21:00T at North Leamington School, outside courts CV32 6RD. netball.nctwarks@ gmail.com; For bump - 5s, £3 (drop in). Just a bit of fun - everyone welcome!
13:45-15:00T at St Mary Immaculate, West Street CV34 6AB. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available
Warwick Little Saints
Club Futsal Football Classes
09:30-11:00T at All Saints Church, Vicarage Green CV34 5NJ. 01926 492073; For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation). Activities & sing-song session
Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes
09:30-12:00T at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.
Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
09:45-12:00T at St Mary Immaculate Parish Hall, 45 West St CV34 6AB. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help baby to communicate BEFORE speech
In the Water
Tuesday Baginton Baginton Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at Baginton Village Hall, CV8 3AB. Vicky: 024 7630 6869; 0-5s, £1.50/child. 50p for babies, £1 for siblings over 12mths
Coventry Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes
15:45-17:45T at St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre, Banbury Road CV34 4QY. Paul: 07745 565745; For 2 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). Classes start at 3.45 & 4.45pm
09:30-11:45T at St James Church Hall Styvechale, Knoll Drive CV3 5BT. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 0 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months+
Spa Baby Massage
0 - 5s. Drop in for breakfast Cradle Club: 10:00-11:30TH; For nonmobile babies & bumps
www.spababymassage.co.uk
Mini Messy Play
Infant massage instruction in Leamington, Warwick, Kenilworth and Stratford. Bond with your baby through positive touch.
Call: 07969 492762
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Physical Fun
10:30-11:45TH; For 0 - 1s. Messy play for children aged 8 - 20mths Picnic and Play: 12:30-14:30H; For 0-5s; Don’t forget your picnic! at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; £1 per family (drop in).
see voucher in the centre Music Together Classes 10:00-10:45T at Music Together, pages
Email: spababymassage@hotmail.co.uk Music & Signing
Kenilworth Buggy Breakfast: 09:00-10:00TH; For
Kenilworth Methodist Church Hall CV8 1LQ. 07503 906468; For 0 - 5s, (book). Make beautiful music together. Free trial.
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Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth Drop-in and Chat: 09:15-10:30TH; Scales available to weigh baby Younger Parents: 13:30-15:00TH; For mums, dads & those expecting under 26 at Kenilworth Children’s Centre & Nursery School, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 853394. For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Warwick Emscote Toddler Group
Water Babies Swimming Classes
Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes
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).
11:00-13:00T at Chesford Grange, CV8 2LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim
Baby Clinic & Busy Babies Group
13:30-15:00TH at Whitnash Children’s Centre, Nursery Lane CV31 2PW. 01926 315586; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Baby weighing & fun group
Wednesday
Tiddlers Baby Group
10:15-12:00T at Youth and Community Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class Little Scamps Music Classes (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Fun filled pay as you go music classes for Free trials & free CD.
Little Splashers Swimming Classes
10:00-12:00T at Leamington Football club, Harbury Lane CV33 9QB. 01926 311474; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).
Tumble Tots
09:30-13:45T at Warwick Gates Community Hall, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. Laura: 01926 856 313; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster
10:00-13:00T at Thorns Primary School, Blackthorn Road CV8 2DS. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes
Whitnash Little Windmills Toddler Group
09:30-11:00TH at All Saints Church CV34 5NJ. Kate: 01926 403503; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Open most of the year - check hols
Fridays
9:45-10:25am your little ones. Our lively music classes are highly interactive for children of all ages, so why not drop in and find out about all the ‘Little Scamps’ fun!
www.littlescamps.org.uk
Call: 01926 480901
Infant Tap n Groove Dance Workshops
0 - 3s, £2. At 9.00-10.15, 10.15-11.30 & 13.45-15.00 Baby & Child Clinic: 10:0011:30TH; FREE Runs fortnightly Baby Music: 12:00-13:00TH; £2; For babies & non-movers at Kenilworth Children’s Centre & Nursery School, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 853394
Tiddlywinks
10:00-11:30T at St Paul’s Church Hall, Leicester Street CV32 4TE. 01926 427149; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in). Being refurbished July & Aug. Open late Sept
Musical abc
09:30-12:15T at Kenilworth Wardens, Glasshouse Lane CV8 2AL. Anne: 07876 518770; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (book). Entry inc refreshments! Call for a free trial
Baby Sensory
10:00-15:30TH at Dale Street Methodist Church, Dale Street CV32 5HL. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). 10, 11:30, 14:30:0-13m; 1pm: 0-6m. Free trial
Childminders Stay & Play:
10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE. From November only. Baby and Child Clinic: 10:0011:30TH; FREE. H/V & baby weighing. Fortnightly. Let’s Get Physical: 13:3015:00TH; For 2 - 4s, £1 per family. Physical session At St Johns Children’s Centre, CV8 1FS. 01926 856397. Drop in.
Baby Tranquilo Calm Relaxing Classes
11:00-12:00T at StormStudios, 1315 Kenilworth St CV32 4QS. Jenny: 07725094123; For 0s, £8 per family (book by 5-week term). Baby massage, yoga & signing for 8 weeks+
Little Splashers Classes
Da Capo Music Lessons
10:00-12:00T at Radford Semele Baptist Church, Lewis Road CV31 1UQ; For 0 - 5s. New members always welcome! www.rsbc.info
09:15-11:30T at Xcel Leisure Centre, Mitchell Avenue CV4 8DY. Jenny: 07725094123; For 0s, £8 per family (book by 5-week term). Calm, relaxing classes for babies 8 weeks+
Kenilworth Stay & Play: 09:00-15:00TH; For
09:30-11:30T at The Octagon St Mary Magdalene Church, Vicarage Rd off Cubbington Rd CV32 7RH. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.
14:00-14:45TH at The Teacher’s Home, Lillington. Sarah: 01926 745778; For 2 - 5s, (please book). The first steps in music making for 2½-6yrs
Coventry Baby Tranquilo Baby Massage
09:30-13:45T at Christ Church, Frankpledge Rd CV3 5GT. Laura: 01926 856 313; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster
Leamington Spa Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes
12:30-15:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim
14:15-15:00T at Sarah Cooke School of Dance, Bubbenhall Village Hall CV8 3BW. 02476511387; For 3 - 5s, £3.50 per class (book by term).
Tumble Tots
15:45-16:30T at Parochial Hall, High Street CV8 1LZ. 07966 168043; For 3 - 5s, £6.50 per class (please book). Dance Workshops for 3-7 year olds
Radford Semele Radford Rascals Tots Group
Bubbenhall Pre-School Ballet Classes
Jittabugs Move & Groove
10:00-11:45T at Woodloes Community Centre, Deansway CV34 5DF. 07770 889938; For 0 - 5s, £4 per class (book by term). Music, movement, drama, singing, games & fun!
Warwick Story Stomp
10:30-11:00T at Warwick Library, Shire Hall CV34 4SA. 01926 412189; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly
South Warwickshire Home Birth Group
19:00-21:00T at The Quaker Centre, 39 High Street CV34 4AX. Diane: 07771 586095; For bump, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of Month, alternate months
Little Crackers Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at Crackley Hall School, CV8 2FT. 01926 514444; 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).
NCT Breastfeeding Drop In
10:30-11:30TH. Alternates weekly between at Kenilworth Children’s Centre & Nursery School (01926 853394) and St John’s Children’s Centre (01926 856397); For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Support from a breastfeeding counsellor
Leamington Spa Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes
09:30-11:30T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.
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“Come out of your shell and learn to swim the Turtle Tots way!”
Benefits: • Sing, play and bond with your child • Develop their sense of beat and rhythm • Boost confidence, with songs that encourage early tuneful singing. • Over 100 resources to stimulate your child through fun, sensory and interactive learning. • Live music and Free Trials real instruments Available
Pregnant? Please ask us about our ‘Turtle Tums’ Aqua Yoga classes. Contact Laura or Marie for details of classes near you!
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Fun, Sensory and Live Music Classes from Birth to 5 Years
FREE taster class see voucher in centre pages
Baby Massage, Baby Yoga, Baby Signing Learn techniques that will enhance your baby’s learning and development through lots of stimulating sensory activities.Babies from 8wks onwards.
Classes start from Wednesday 31st October
9.15am-10.15am & 10.30am-11.30am at the Xcel Leisure Centre, Mitchell Ave, Canley, Coventry CV4 8DY
Classes start from Tuesday 23rd October
10am-11am at Stormstudios 13-15 Kenilworth, St Leamington CV32 4QS. Contact, Jenny Brown
www.musicalabc.net
Qualified Experienced Tutor. Member of The Guild of Sensory Development
www.babytranquilo.moonfruit.com 07725 094 123 Email: jennybrown05@googlemail.com
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10:30-11:30T at Arty Tots, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 1st Wed of the mth TINY TNG Quarter Ad.indd 2
LWAD Danceaway Class
10:30-11:00T at The Polish Centre, 54 High St CV31 1LW. 01926 887780; for 18mths-3 yrs, (please book). Fun dance and movement class
Nappuccino
10:30-12:00TH at The Cotton Nappy Company Shop, 41 Russell Street CV32 5QB. Anna: 01926 430000; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). Coffee morning/demo of cloth nappies
CookieTots
13:30-14:15T at Leamington Spa Baptist Church, Chandos Street CV32 4RN. Charlotte: 07506 034899; For 2 - 4s, £6 per session (please book). Music & games based around cooking for 2-4s
Yogaworks Pregnancy Yoga Classes
19:30-21:00T at The Space Upstairs, North Hall CV31 3SY. 07981 769920; For bump, (book). Prepare yourself for the birth of your baby 9/5/11 19:54:12
Offchurch Dandy Development Class
09:45-10:30T at Offchurch Village Hall, School Hill CV33 9AL. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (drop in). Talk, Share and Play; Grow in Every Way!
The Yummy Mummy’s Club
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-tobe and new mums
NCT Weekly Walk
14:00-15:30TH at Venue for walk changes each week. weeklywalks.nctwarks@gmail. com; For bump - 5s, FREE. Enjoy a nice walk
Jack in the Box Toddler Group
15:30-16:15T at Coten End School, CV34 4NP. 07966 168043; For 3 - 7s, £6.50 per class (please book).
09:30-11:00TH at The GAP Community Centre, Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. 01926 492701; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
LWAD Pre-School Dance Classes
Da Capo Music Lessons
10:00-11:30TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Wed of month
14:00-16:45TH at The Teacher’s Home, Lillington. Sarah: 01926 745778; for 2½-6yrs, (please book). The first steps in music making Junior Street Dance Classes: 16:0016:30T; For 4 - 5s, £3.10 per class (book by term). Street dance classes for 4 years+ Cheerleading Class: 16:30-17:15T; For 5s, £4.50 per class (book by term). Cheerleading classes for 5 years+ Gymnastic Dance Class: 17:15-18:00T; For 5s, £4.50 per class (book by term). Combined gymnastics and dance for 5 yrs+ at The Just Dance Company, Our Lady and St Teresa’s Primary School CV32 7LN. 07849228311
Aqua Babies Swimming Lessons
11:30-12:30T at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 4s, (please book).
Warwick Stay & Play
09:30-11:30T at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. Emma: 07792 067936; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). £3 per family
13:30-14:30T at The Polish Centre, 54 High St CV31 1LW. 01926 887780; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Tap & Ballet for pre-schoolers
Health Visitor Drop In
St Nicholas Parent and Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at St Nicholas Church, St Nicholas Church Street CV34 4JD. 01926 312593; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Static play upstairs & run around toys down
Jack and Jill Toddler Group
10:00-11:30TH at Baptist Church Hall, Gerrard Street CV34 4HD. Sue: 01926 499561; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Closed 26th December and 2nd January
Breastfeeding Group
10:30-12:00TH at Westgate Children’s Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. ; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Infant Tap n Groove Dance Workshops
Thursday Barford Little Splashers Swimming Classes
13:00-15:00TH at The Glebe Hotel, CV35 8BS. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (book by 10-week term). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim
Burton Green Burton Green Toddler Group
10:00-12:00T at Burton Green Village Hall, Hodgetts Lane CV8 1PJ. Sonal: 07779 682771; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Friendly, welcoming group with lots of toys
Coventry Cov & Warks Attached Parents Group
13:00-14:30TH at Earlsdon Community Library, Earlsdon Avenue North CV5 6FZ. Janet: 07519 665692; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For A/P families. On 1st Thurs of month.
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Come and join the fun and learn to play the game! Our classes help to improve children’s football ability, social skills, physical well-being, self esteem and confidence.
Baby Signing Classes in Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa and Warwick
located in: Book your space today! Classes are Kenilworth, • Meadowhall Kenilworth School, ) years (2-13 -6pm 5pm ay Mond Warwick, • St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre, . Monday 3.30pm-4.30pm (2-6years)
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Award winning classes running locally since 2006. Babies as young as 6 months are learning to sign through music, rhymes and fun!
To book call Paul: 07745 565745 Email: clubfutsaluk@aol.com or book online at www.clubfutsaluk.co.uk
Understand babies needs, thoughts and ideas – reduce frustration for you and your baby! To book your FREE TRIAL, contact Pippa Jenkins on 01789 415591 or email pippajenkins@singandsign.co.uk Find us online at www.singandsign.co.uk and www.facebook.com/singandsignsouthwarks
£25 per 6 week course or £5 per week Kenilworth Little Splashers Swimming Classes
Little Splashers Swimming Classes
09:00-11:00T at Chesford Grange, CV8 2LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim Buggy Breakfast: 09:00-10:00TH; For 0 - 5s, Drop in for breakfast & play Little Foresters: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s. Outdoor play and discovery session Breastfeeding Buddies: 13:30-14:30TH; For 0 - 2s at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; £1 (drop in).
Tumble Tots
09:30-13:30T at Castle Farm Sports Hall, Fishponds Rd CV8 1EY. Laura: 01926 856 313; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (book). Structured play for 6 mths+. Free taster
St John’s Toddlers
10:00-11:30T at St. John’s Church Hall, Warwick Road CV8 1HY. Kate: 01926 779159; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Refreshments provided, all welcome.
10:00-13:30T at Stonemonkey Yoga Studio and Cafe, 22 Binswood St CV32 5RN. 07981 769920; For 0s, (please book). Stretch, tone & relax while baby has fun
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
10:00-11:30T at The Village Hall, Warwick Road CV35 7RB. ; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). 50p per extra child. Toys, crafts & songs
Warwick Warwick Rhyme Time
09:30-11:30T at Warwick Library & Information Centre, Shire Hall CV34 4SA. 01926 412 189; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly, starts 9:30 & 11:00
Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes
09:30-11:30T at All Saints Church Hall, All Saints Rd CV34 5NJ. 01926 886995; £4.15 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.
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Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes
13:30-15:00T at Youth and Community Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.
09:30-11:30T 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
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Yogaworks Mother & Baby Yoga
Leek Wootton Leek Wootton Baby & Toddler Group
10:00-11:00 (6-13mths) & 11:15-
12:15 (0-6mths)TH at Barcheston Fun music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Call Sue on 01926 886995 Drive, Hatton Park CV35 7TR.
10:00-12:00T at Kenilworth Youth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available
Leamington Spa Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes
09:30-12:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim
Gemma: 07989 502712; £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Award-winning class. Free trials
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Monkey Music
13:45-15:45T at Dale St. Church Centre, Dale Street CV32 5HL. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available
NCT & St Mark’s Kaleidoscope
14:00-15:30TH at St Marks Church Rooms, Rugby Road CV32 6DL. Alex: 0844 243 6314; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Chat, play & free breastfeeding support
Da Capo Music Lessons
14:00-16:45TH at The Teacher’s Home, Lillington. Sarah: 01926 745778; For 2½-6yrs, (book). The first steps in music making
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CookieTots Cooking Classes
10:00-10:45T at The Gap Community Centre, Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. Charlotte: 07506 034899; For 2 - 4s, £6 per class (please book). Music & games based around cooking for 2-4s
Whitnash Stay & Play
13:30-15:00TH at Whitnash Children’s Centre, Nursery Lane CV31 2PW. 01926 315586; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Woodloes Park Woodies Toddler Group
09:30-11:00T at Woodloes Community Centre, Deansway CV34 5DF. Liz: 07981 606163; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Toys, craft, songs.
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Kenilworth Methodist Church Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at Kenilworth Methodist Church, Priory Rd CV8 1LQ. Helen: 07728 351321; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).
Cradle Club: 10:00-11:30TH; For non-
moving babies
Movers & Crawlers: 13:30-14:45TH; For newly mobile babies at Kenilworth Children’s Centre & Nursery School, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 853394; £2 per family (drop in). Musical abc & Twirling Toddlers - ‘Pay on the Day’ from Sept
10:00-10:30T at The Kenilworth Centre CV8 1QJ. 07876 518770 or 07552 770774; For 1 5s, £4.50 per class (drop in). Alternates weekly between classes. No Free tasters.
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).
Leamington Spa Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes
09:30-12:00T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.
Emmanuel Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Heath Terrace CV32 5LY. Anna: 01926 424584; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). For mums who live in & around the area
Dandy Development Class
10:00-12:00T at St Paul’s Church, Leicester Street CV32 4TE. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book). Talk,Share and Play; Grow in Every Way!
Les Rainettes (French Speaking Group)
10:00-11:30T at 37 Rosewood Crescent, CV32 7UN. Marie: 07918 110656; For bump - 5s, FREE. Practise your french over a cup of coffee
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18:00-19:00T at Trinity Catholic School, CV32 6NB. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, (book). Football coaching class for little & big ones
Warwick Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
Leamington Spa Rhyme Time
09:45-12:00T at St Mary Immaculate Parish Hall, 45 West St CV34 6AB. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help baby to communicate BEFORE speech
Tiny Tap n Groove Workshops
09:45-10:30T at The GAP Community Centre, Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. Caroline: 01926 480901; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). Lively and fun pay as you go music classes
Tumble Tots
11:30-12:30T at St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 3s, (drop in). Child under 4 Swim Free
10:30-11:00T at Leamington Spa Library & Information Centre, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742 721; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs 1st & 3rd week of the month 10:30-11:15T at The Space Upstairs - North Hall, Spencer Yard CV31 3SY. 07966 168043; For 1 - 4s, £6 per class (please book). Dance Workshops from walking age - 5s 11:45-17:00T at St Marks Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Laura: 01926 856 313; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster
The Ups of Downs Group
12:00-14:00T at Venue in Leamington Spa, . Nicola: 07814 929306; For 0 - 5s, . Monthly group for children with Down syndrome
Da Capo Music Lessons
14:00-14:45TH at The Teacher’s Home, Lillington. Sarah: 01926 745778; For 2½-6yrs, (please book). The first steps in music making
Infant Tap n Groove Dance Workshops
16:15-17:00T at The Space Upstairs - North Hall, Spencer Street CV31 3SY. 07966 168043; For 3 - 5s, £6.50 per class (please book). Dance Workshops for 3-7 years old
Little Scamps Music Classes
Parents & Babies Swim Session
Weston under Wetherley Dandy Development Class
14:00-14:45T at Weston under Wetherley Village Hall, Sabin Drive CV33 9BW. Nikki 07890 241301; For 1 - 2s, £5 per session (please book). Talk,Share and Play; Grow in Every Way!
Whitnash Namaste Play Together
09:30-11:30TH at Whitnash Children’s Centre, Nursery Lane CV31 2PW. 01926 315586; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Group for Asian families
Whitnash Rhyme Time
11:15-11:45T at Whitnash Library & Information Centre, Franklin Road CV31 2JH. 01926 421 464; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs once a month - plse call for dates
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Barford Little Splashers Swimming Classes
11:00-13:00TH at The Glebe Hotel, CV35 8BS. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (book by term). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim
Coventry Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes
09:00-10:00T; £5 per class (book by term). Dance classes for 2½ years - pre-schoolers Musical Theatre Classes: 11:00-12:00T; £5 per class (book by term). Musical theatre class for 4 years+ Junior Street Dance Classes: 12:0012:30T; £3.10 per class (book by term). Street dance classes for 4 years+ at The Just Dance Company, Our Lady and St Teresa’s Primary School CV32 7LN. 07849228311
09:30-12:00T at Holyhead United Reformed Church, Holyhead Road CV1 3AE. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). Dance classes for Happy 4 months and upwards
Kenilworth Saturdads
10:00-11:30TH at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Dads group on 2nd Saturday of every month
Warwick LWAD Pre-School Dance Classes
09:00-09:30T at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. 01926 887780; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Dance class for pre-schoolers from 3 years
LWAD Pre-School Dance Class
09:00-10:00T at Woodloes Primary School, Deansway CV34 5DF. 01926 887780; For 2 - 5s, (please book). 9am: Baby Boogie (2+); 9:30am: Dance Fusion
Dads Aloud
Baby Classes By Flex Your Feet (Warwick)
A exciting mix of Baby Massage & Baby Reflexology, to give you the tools for a calmful and happy baby. Easy to learn steps-Immune Boosting-Sleep issuesreflux-teething-colds-constipation to name a few.
Call: 07778 766 594 www.flexyourfeet.co.uk
Music Together Classes
10:00-11:45T at Music Together, Kenilworth Methodist Church Hall CV8 1LQ. 07503 906468; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Make beautiful music together. Free trial.
Leamington Spa Little Splashers Swimming Classes
09:00-13:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim
LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap Classes
09:00-09:30T at Westbury Centre, Shires Retail Park CV31 3JE. 01926 887780; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Dance class for pre-schoolers from 3 years
Go 4 Goals Football Classes
09:00-12:30T at Trinity Catholic School, Guys Cliffe Ave CV32 6NB. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Football coaching class for little & big ones
Go 4 Goals Football Classes
09:00-11:30T at Brookhurst Primary School, Ullswater Avenue CV32 6NH. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Football coaching class for little & big ones
Art Cart Family Fun Sessions
13:00-15:00T at Art Cart Family Fun Sessions, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Every last Sat of the month
10:00-12:00TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 5s, . Fortnighty group for dads & their children
Sunday
Leamington Spa Yogaworks Birthing Sessions with Partners
10:30-13:30T at The Space Upstairs, North Hall CV31 3SY. 07981 769920; For bump, £40 per session (please book). For couples from 32 weeks+ pregnant.
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