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tion by Helen SeparaAnxiety Separation sweet sorrow such from Parting is- copy Andrews Northants Your once happy baby now won’t go to anyone else, your toddler cries and clings when you drop them at nursery, your ‘big boy’ starting school seems to regress to being a baby when you go to leave – all signs of separation anxiety. What is it, how common is it, and what can you do about it?
Very young babies live in the moment. They aren’t able to think about what was, or imagine what might be. They don’t even realise that there are other people, that are separate from them – and that includes you. Their need for care and comfort can, initially, be provided by any sensitive person, although they recognise you as familiar. Over time, they become more easily comforted by someone that they know and that knows them but they still don’t have a sense of loss at you leaving.
Sometime around seven to nine months, this begins to change. Your baby can now hold the idea of you in mind and wants you to look after them. They have a sense of your absence and can feel very anxious when you are gone. This is a very significant step in their development. It shows their developing attachment to you and is the gateway to learning about the bigger world. Babies and young children rely on us to help them feel safe and navigate this world of new experiences. When we aren’t around, they become anxious and their cry shows their distress and is an attempt to draw us back to them. From an evolutionary perspective, separation anxiety and associated crying is a life saver. Children vary in the degree to which they experience separation anxiety. It can seem to come and go and often represents stages of development. The vast majority of babies and young toddlers experience it and it is normal. After about twenty months, we can see that some children are generally more shy and anxious than others, and we see more individual variation. However, even the most confident of children can have a wobble when their world changes. This change could be a new baby, moving house, or starting at nursery or school.
So, what can we do? When your child is crying, they are genuine tears. Although they may be hoping that they will make you stay, this does not take away the fact that they are scared. As parents, our aim is to nurture children so that they feel safe, to give them confidence to know that when we go, we will return. With a young baby, it is important to be around as much as possible. If you need to be away, try and ensure that your baby isn’t hungry or over-tired so they have more resources for managing the separation. Practise with quick separations, to start to develop confidence about your return. As your child gets older there are a few general guidelines: • Familiarise your child with their new setting and new carers in advance of leaving them • Talk to them about what will happen • Spend some time settling them before you leave • Leave them with a favourite toy or comforter • Never just sneak away – it may be easier for you but it is much harder for your child when they realise you have gone • Stay positive and calm - our moods are contagious • Acknowledge any upset and offer reassurances • Say where you are going, when you will be back and stick to it! • Say goodbye once and go Separation anxiety is thus called because it is the parting that causes distress. The majority of children can be distracted relatively easily and are settled within ten minutes. It is ok to call the nursery and ask how they are doing. Be positive on your return and praise them for doing well. A few children do continue to have difficulties. If you find you are avoiding returning to work, going out, or there is nursery/school refusal because of anxiety, then do seek help. ologist By Dr Helen Andrews is a Clinical Psych with ing work e rienc expe years 15 over with act cont can You le. peop g children and youn find out Helen on 01564 795 337 and you can ckshire.co.uk more at www.familymattersinwarwi
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Bilton Toddler Group
Chatterbox
Brownsover
Bilton Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at Bilton Evangelical Church, Main Street CV22 7NQ. Karen: 01788 817326 ; For 0 - 5s, .
9:30-11:30T at Barby Village Hall, Barby CV23 8. For 0 - 4s, £1.50.
Bilton
Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre
10:00-11:30T at Bilton Evangelical Church , Main Street CV22 7NQ. Karen: 01788 817326 ; For 0 - 5s.
Stroll and Roll: 9:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, Starts 5th Nov. Meet at Centre. Childminders Stay & Play: 9:1511:15TH; For 0 - 5s Bumps and Babies: 13:00-14:30TH Health Visitor Clinic: 13:00-14:30TH at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347. £0.50 (donation).
Brownsover
Teddybears Tots group
9:15-11:00T at Christ Church, Hellvelyn Way CV21 1JF. 01788 570347; For 0 - 5s (drop in).
Cawston
Baby Group & Treasure Baskets
Coventry
13:30-15:30TH at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, Cawston Grange Primary School CV22 7GU . 01788 817723 ; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Health Visitor present till 3pm.
Baby Tranquilo Baby Massage, Baby Signing & Baby Yoga
9:30-12:00TH at Family Centre Coundon Primary School, Forfield Rd CV6 1FQ. Jenny: 07725094123; For 0s, £5 per class (please book). Special offer when you quote ‘Toddle About’.
Lionhearts Toddler Group
13:30-15:00TH at St Marks Church , Church Walk CV22 7GU. For 0 - 5s, FREE.
Easenhall
Clifton-upon-Dunsmore
Little Splashers Swimming
Clifton Mother and Toddlers
9:00-11:00TH at Town Thorns Hydro Pool, Easenhall CV23 0JE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
9:15-11:00T at Clifton Primary School , Station Road CV23 0BT. Children’s Centre:01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £1. Plenty of activities every week!.
Coventry (Walsgrave)
Harborough Magna
Aqua Tums - Aqua Yoga for Pregnancy
Harborough Magna Toddlers
10:30-12:00T at The Old School, Main Street CV23 0HS. 01788 833559; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Parents meet up & children play safely.
10:30-11:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Dawn: 07769 706067; For bump, (please book). Pre- and Postnatal aqua yoga.
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Hillmorton
Noah’s Ark Parent and Toddler Group
Messy Play
9:00-10:30T at Hillmorton Children’s Centre , Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588; For 1 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).
Sunbeams Toddler Group
9:30-11:15T at Rogers Hall, Deerings Road CV21. 01788 811341 or 01788 332960; For 0 - 5s, .
Lawford Ladybirds
9:30-11:30T at Long Lawford Methodist Church, School Street CV23 9AT. Anna: 07595 506295; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Toys & activities for 0-4s.
Long Lawford Stay & Play
13:30-15:00TH at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, The Hut Long Lawford Primary School CV23. 01788 568554 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). Bouncing Babies also runs on Tuesday.
9:30-11:00TH at The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01327 700153 ; For 1 - 3s, (please book). 9.30:Little Kickers,10.15:Junior.
Music Bugs Classes - Family Bugs
9:30-10:15T at The Play Cafe, Rugby Town Centre. Fiona: 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Quote ‘Toddle About’ to book a free taster.
Babies Love Yoga
9:45-10:45T at Kidz Love Yoga, Classes at: The Play Cafe CV21 3BW. Kidz Love Yoga: 07738 630862; For 0 - 1s. For babies from 8 wks to crawling.
Newbold
Stay & Play for Childminders
9:15-11:15TH at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation).
Rugby
9:15-10:45T at Dunchurch Baptist Church, Coventry Road CV22 6RF. Katie: 01788 842736; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Mondays:9.15-10.45 and 11.0012.30.
Teenies to Toddlers
10:00-11:30TH at Dunchurch Village Hall, Rugby Road CV22 6PN. 0844 2436253; For bump - 5s, £2 (donation). Weekly parenting support & advice group.
Hillmorton
Hillmorton Children’s Centre
Health Visitor Clinic: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Stay and Play: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Hillmorton Children’s Centre , Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588.
St George’s Magic Dragon Parent & Toddler Group
Homebirth 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). Crafts, singing, toys & refreshments.
Wolston
Stay & Play with Baby clinic & H.Visitor
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 every month(excl Jan and Aug).
Tiddlywinks Parent & Toddler Group
9:15-11:30T at Rugby Christian Fellowship, 46/48 Cambridge Street CV21 3NQ. Stephanie:01788 544608; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per child (drop in). Inc. a complimentary breakfast.
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Childminder Network: 9:30-11:30T; FREE. Stay & Play: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488. (drop in)
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Rainbow Tots
Claremont Children’s Centre
9:15-11:15TH at Wolston Village Hall, Main Street CV8 3HJ. For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in). Only closed over xmas. 50p per extra sibling.
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Music & Singing
Newbold
13:00-15:00TH at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554 ; For 0s, £1 (donation). With Health Visitor Clinic.
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Southam
Southam & District Children’s Centre
Twins & Multiple Group: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Runs twice monthly-call for dates. Baby Time: 13:15-14:45T; £1.50 per family (drop in). For babies from birth-18 mths. at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 814953 .
Jolly J’s
10:00-11:00TH at Southam and District NCT, St James Church CV47 0JA. 0844 2430008; For bump - 5s, £1 per family (donation). Small & friendly toddler group. Not bank hols.
Baby Ballet Classes
10:00-10:45T at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07711010404; For 18m - 4s, (book). Creative, imaginative ballet class.
Monkey Music
Early Pregnancy Antenatal Classes
10:00-12:00T at Stratford Leisure Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.
18:00-20:00T at Birth and Baby Reality, Rother House Medical Centre CV37 6PP. Helen: 01926 731621; For bump, FREE (please book). More info at www.birthandbabyreality.co.uk.
Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre
Wellesbourne
Active Antz: 10:30-11:30, 11:30–12:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £3.60 per child (book by term). Bouncy castle and soft play for under 5. Mini Bouncers: 13:30-14:30TH; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child (book by term). Trampolining and soft play. Mini Gymnastics: 16:00-17:00TH; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child (book by term). at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.
Love Ballet Dance Company
Street Dance Classes: 17:00-17:45TH; For 4 5s, (book by term). Gymnastics Classes: 17:45-18:45TH; For 3 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. at St Peters Church Centre, Church Street CV35 9LS. Lorraine: 07711 010404.
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Babes & Tots Healthcare
Stratford upon Avon
9:45-11:30TH at Alcester Children’s Centre at Bidford Church Rooms, Church Street B50 4DA. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).
Early Weeks Group
10:00-11:30TH at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Runs 1st & 3rd Mon.
Meet & Play
10:00-11:30TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 (donation). Fun play session.
Waterbabies for all under 5yrs
9:00-11:00T at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £4.10 per child (drop in). Pay as you gounder 5yrs.
Tumble Tots
Baby & Toddler Swimming lessons and Aquanatal Yoga classes in Stratford-upon-Avon. 10 week term, 30min classes. E: lauraandmarie@turtletots.com T: 07814 376 149 www.turtletots.com
9:30-12:15T 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.
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Barford
Dandy Development Class
10:00-11:45T at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Nikki 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!. Happy Nappy
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13:30-15:00T at Bump to 3 at ‘Lifeways’, 30 Albany Rd CV37 6PG. Clair: 07742 317959; For 0s, £9.83 per class (book by 6-week term). 6 week course for babies aged 4-12 weeks.
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, £1.50 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 dates.
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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.
The Croft Parent and Toddle Group
13:30-15:15T at The Croft Preparatory School, Alveston Hill CV37 7RL. 01789 293 795; For 1 - 3s, £2 per child. Fantastic facilities in a rural setting .
Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
9:45-12:00T at Our Lady of Peace Church, Church Lane, Shottery CV37 9HQ. Pippa: 01789 415591 ; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.
Early Weeks Clinic & Breastfeeding Support
9:30-10:30TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0s, £0.50 (donation). Runs 2nd and 4th Wednesday.
NCT Your Baby Group
10:00-11:45T at Methodist Church, Old Town CV37 6BG. 0844 2436284; For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Tea, coffee, toys, and crafts.
Monkey Music
9:30-11:30T at Rosebird Community Hall, Shipston Road CV37 8LU. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.
Stratford-upon-Avon 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).
Little Splashers Swimming Classes
9:30-11:30T at St Gregory’s RC School, Avenue Road CV37 6UZ. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
Wellesbourne
Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes 9:30-10:45T at Methodist Church Hall, Bridge St CV35 9LR. 01926 886995; For 0 - 3s, £4.50 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1s & 1-3s. Free trials & free CD.
Toddler Sense Classes
9:45-12:00T at Holy Trinity Parish Centre, Old Town CV37 6BG. Jennifer:07837 697535; For 1 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term). Award-winning class for 13 mths - 5yrs.
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Alcester Children’s Centre
Childminders R Us: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in). Play & support for Childminders. Cradle Club: 13:00-15:00T; For 0s, £0.50 (donation). For 0 - crawling. Babes & Tots Healthcare: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Baby weighing & advive. at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093.
Alcester Library Rhyme Time
11:00-11:30TH at Alcester Library, Priory Road B49 5DZ. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs alternate Wednesdays.
Turtle Tots Baby Swimming
Priors Marston
Priors Marston Toddlers
9:30-11:30T at The Priors Hall CV47. For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Very relaxed group toys, crafts & singing.
Shipston-On-Stour
Pre-school Swimming Lessons
9:30-10:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 5s, £4.70 per child (book by term). Runs throughout the holidays.
Adult & Child Swimming Lessons
Baby Clinic with Health Visitor
9:30-10:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 0 - 3s, £4.70 per class (book by term).
Fenny Compton
9:30-10:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term).
Bishops Itchington
13:00-14:45T 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 Tots and Toddler Group
10:00-12:00T at Fenny Compton Village Hall , Memorial Road . Amy: 01295 770749; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). First timers get free entry.
Kineton
Kineton Baby & Toddler Group
9:30-11:00TH at Kineton Village Hall, Mill Lane CV35 0LA. Jennifer: 01926 641013; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per person (drop in). Mondays:Term time & Hols,Wed Term time only.
Long Itchington
Long Itchington Baby & Toddler Group
9:30-11:00T at Long Itchington Primary School , Stockton Road CV47 9QP. Nikki: 01926 810592 ; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). Tea/coffee, crafts, healthy snacks & songs.
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Southam
Southam & District Children’s Centre
Stay & Play: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Toys, crafts & singing. Breastfeeding Group: 10:30-12:00T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding support group. at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 814953 .
NCT Breastfeeding Support Group
10:30-12:00TH at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Rd CV47 0LY. 0844 243 0008 ; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). Meet other breastfeeding mums and get support.
Love Ballet Dance Company
Boogie & Bounce Classes: 13:30-14:30T; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance & movement classes for children 18mths+. Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes: 17:4518:30T; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Just like on Strictly!. at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine:07711010404.
12:30-15:00T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Rd CV37 7NF. Laura & Marie: 07814 376149; For 0 - 2s, (book by 10week term). 30-min classes from Pregnancy to playground .
Baby Sensory
14:30-16:45TH at Rosebird Community Hall (nr Waitrose), Shipston Road CV37 8LU. Gemma: 07989 502712 ; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Award-winning class for 0 - 13m. Free trials.
Temple Herdewyke Stay and Play Drop in
13:30-15:00T at Temple Herdewyke Community Centre, Lindsay Walk CV47 2UH. 01926 691105; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Family support & play activities.
Wellesbourne
Wellesbourne Story Stomp
10:00-10:30T at Wellesbourne Library, Kineton Road CV35 9NF. 01789 840528; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Wed of month.
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Alcester Children’s Centre
Music & Movements: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). SEN Parent Support Group: 14:00-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Runs 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month. at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093.
Alveston
Monkey Music
9:45-14:15T at Alveston Malt House, The Rookery CV37 7QP. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.
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Classes
Bishops Itchington Baby & Toddler Group
9:45-11:15T at St Gregory’s RC School, Avenue Road CV37 6UZ. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
10:00-11:30TH at Memorial Hall , Fisher Road CV47 2RE. Helen: 01926 614241; For 0 - 3s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Play, play and more play!.
Wellesbourne
Lighthorne Heath
Wellesbourne Rhyme Time
10:00-10:30T at Wellesbourne Library, Kineton Road CV35 9NF. 01789 840528; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st and 3rd Friday of month.
Tots & Tiddlers
9:30-11:00T at Lighthorne Heath Children’s Centre, Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Community run toddler group in crèche area.
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Shipston-on-Stour
Shipston Library Story Stomp
Alcester
Friday
10:30-11:00TH at Shipston Library, Church Street CV36 4AP. 0300 5558171; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 1st Thursday of the month.
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Alcester
Southam
Stay & Play
Southam Congregational Church Parent & Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at Graham Adams Centre, St. James Road CV47 0QB. Marian: 01926 814483; For 0 - 3s, £0.80 per person (drop in).
10:00-11:30T at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Donations Welcome.
Shipston-On-Stour
Pre-school Swimming Lessons
Love Ballet Dance Company
Funky Dance Classes: 16:00-16:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). A lively, fun and energetic class. Gymnastics Classes: 16:30-17:00TH; For 3 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07711 010404.
9:30-10:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 5s, £4.70 per child (book by term). Runs throughout the holidays.
Adult & Child Swimming Lessons
9:30-10:00TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 0 - 3s, £4.70 per class (book by term).
Stratford upon Avon
Pre-school Stage 1 Swimming Lessons
Stay and Play
9:30-10:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term).
10:00-11:30TH at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Justins Avenue CV37 0DA. 01789 414016; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Fun activities, snacks and singing.
Southam
Create & Play
Speech & Language Drop-In
9:30-11:00T at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 814953 ; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Get messy & no cleaning up!
10:30-12:00TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 1 - 5s, £0.50 (donation). 3rd Oct, 7th Nov & 5th Dec.
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Waterbabies for all under 5yrs
9:00-11:00T at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £4.10 per child (drop in). Pay as you gounder 5yrs.
Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre
Active Antz: 09:15-10:15, 10:15–11:15TH; For 0 - 4s, £3.60 per child (book by term). Bouncy castle and soft play for under 5. Mini Gymnastics: 13:30-14:30TH; For 1 5s, £4.10 per child (book by term). 1 hour sessions. at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.
Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes
9:30-11:30T at St Peter’s Mission, Manor Rd CV37 7EA. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.
Mini Movers: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). A really fun, lively musical dance class. Little Tappers Dance Classes: 16:45-17:15TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun introduction to tap dancing.. at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine:07711010404.
Stockton
Stockton Toddlersaurs
10:00-11:30TH at Stockton Village Hall, Napton Road CV47 8JX. Emma: 01926 814687; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). 50p per extra person.
Stratford upon Avon
Turtle Tots Baby Swimming
13:30-15:00T at Clopton & District Children’s Centre, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016; For 0s, £0.50 per session (please book). Please book, 5 week course.
Wellesbourne
13:30-14:30TH at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 3 - 5s, £4.10 per child (book by term). Mini Tennis for children 3.5yrs +.
Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
9:45-12:00T at Wellesbourne Children’s Centre @ Wellesbourne Library, Kineton Road CV35 9NF. Pippa: 01789 415591 ; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.
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Shipston-On-Stour
Pre-school Swimming Lessons
8:30-12:00TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 5s, £4.70 per child (book by term). Runs throughout the holidays.
Adult & Child Swimming Lessons
11:00-12:00TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 0 - 3s, £4.70 per class (book by term).
Pre-school Stage 1 Swimming Lessons
8:30-12:00TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term).
Southam
Musical Theatre
9:00-10:30T at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine:07711010404; For 4 5s, (please book). Singing, Acting & Dancing!.
LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap Classes
9:00-9:45T at The Graham Adams Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 887780; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Ballet 9-9.30am,Tap 9.30-9.45am.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days
8:45-10:30TH at Shottery Fields CV37 9QH. 07711 349 592; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). 1st Sat of mth. Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk.
Sunday Little Splashers Swimming Classes
13:30-15:00T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Jo:07968015292; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
Infant-Insights
Baby Massage
12:00-13:30T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Rd CV37 7NF. Laura & Marie: 07814 376149; For 0 - 2s, (book by 10-week term). 30-min classes from Pregnancy to playground .
10:00-11:30TH at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 1st Sat of month. Bacon rolls provided!.
14:00-15:30T at Bump to 3 at ‘Lifeways’, 30 Albany Rd CV37 6PG. Clair: 07742 317959; For bump, . 1-to-1 or small groups for 26-30wks pregnant.
Mini Tennis
Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes
9:30-12:00T at St Peter’s Mission, Manor Rd CV37 7EA. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD..
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Leamington Spa
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Tiddlywinks
9:30-11:30T at Youth and Community Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD..
10:00-11:30T at St Paul’s Church Hall, Leicester Street CV32 4TE. 01926 427149; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in).
St. John’s Children’s Centre
10:00-10:30T at The Polish Centre, 54 High St CV31 1LW. 01926 887780; For 1 - 3s, (please book). Fun dance and movement class for 18mths+.
Cradle Club and Breastfeeding Buddies: 10:00-11:30TH; £1 per family (drop in). Drop in for non-mobile babies and bumps. Mini Messy Play: 10:30-11:45TH; For 0 - 1s, £1 per family (drop in). Messy play for children aged 8 - 20mths. at St Johns Children’s Centre , Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397 .
Water Babies
10:00-13:00T at Thorns Primary School, Blackthorn Road CV8 2DS. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
LWAD Parents & Toddlers Dance Class
Baby Sensory
10:00-15:00TH at Dale Street Methodist Church, Dale Street CV32 5HL. Gemma: 07989 502712 ; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Award-winning class for 0-13mths.Free trials.
Radford Rascals Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group
9:30-11:30T at Radford Semele Baptist Church, Lewis Road CV31 1UQ. 01926 833243; For 0 - 4s, . New members always welcome! www.rsbc.info.
Warwick
Tumble Tots
9:30-13:45T 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.
Emscote Toddler Group
9:30-11:00T at All Saints Contact Centre, All Saints Church CV34 5NJ. Deborah: 01926 710428; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Open most of the year check holiday dates.
Hampton Magna Toddler Group
Kenilworth Sports and Social Club Stay and Play
10:00-12:00TH at Kenilworth Sports and Social Club Stay and Play, Upper Rosemary Hill CV8 2PA. 07849 075762; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in).
Little Splashers Swimming Classes
Haddie’s Trails
11:00-13:00T at Chesford Grange CV8 2LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes
15:30-16:30T at Kenilworth Centre , Abbey End Car park CV8 1JP. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.
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9:30-11:30T at Hampton Magna Community Centre , Field Barn Road CV35 8RT. 07506 713277; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). £1.50 per child (50p per extra child).
10:30-17:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Child-friendly trails around the museum.
Little Splashers Swimming Classes
12:30-15:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
Playtogether
13:00-14:30TH at Kingsway Children’s Centre, Baker Ave CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; 0 - 4s, (donation).
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Tiddlers Mother and Baby Group
10:00-12:00T at Castle Hill Baptist Church , Castle Hill CV34 4EX. Liz: 01926 400368 ; For bump - 1s, £0.50 per session (drop in). Join us for tea, coffee, chat & play.
Warwick Story Stomp
11:00-11:30T at Warwick Library, Shire Hall CV34 4SA. 01926 412189; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly.
Tiny Treasures
12:45-14:30TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701 ; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 0 - 18 months.
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10:30-11:00T at Leamington Spa Library & Information Centre, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs 1st & 3rd week of the month.
Soft Touch Baby Massage
10:30-11:45T at Soft Touch Baby Massage at, The Cotton Nappy Company CV32 5QB. Joanna: 07712 045296; For 0s, £7 per session (book by 5-week term). Course Dates: 8 Nov 11 Dec incl..
Tumble Tots
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 6m-7yrs. 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.
Toddler Sense Classes
14:15-16:30T at Dale Street Methodist Church, Dale Street CV32 5HL. Jennifer: 07837 697535; For 1 - 3s, £7 per session (book by 10-week term). Classes starting at 2pm & 3:15pm.
Go 4 Goals Football Classes
17:45-18:45T at Trinity Catholic School, Guys Cliffe Ave CV32 6NB. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Football coaching class for little & big ones.
Warwick
Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
9:45-11:00T at St Mary Immaculate Parish Hall, 45 West St CV34 6AB. Pippa: 01789 415591 ; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.
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Warwick Children’s Centre
Toy Library: 10:00-14:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). £4 p/yr membership & free toy hire. Musical Stay & Play: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Alternating weeks for 0-15m & 15m-5yrs. at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701 .
Aqua Babies Swimming Lessons
11:30-12:30T at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Swimming lessons for little ones.
Whitnash
Coffee Morning Drop In at Clemens Street Cafe
9:15-11:15TH at whitnash Childrens Centre at, Clemens Street Cafe CV31 2DP. 01926 332022; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Enjoy a coffee & chat with your little ones.
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.
Saturday
Little Splashers Swimming Classes
11:00-13:00TH at The Glebe Hotel CV35 8BS. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (book by term). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
Coventry
Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes
9:30-11:30T at Quinton Park Baptist Church, Quinton Park CV3 5LU. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.
Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes
9:30-13:00T at Holyhead United Reformed Church, Holyhead Road CV1 3AE. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.
Kenilworth
Music Together Classes
9:30-11:30T at Music Together , Kenilworth Methodist Church Hall CV8 1LQ. musictogetherkenilworth@gmail. com; For 0 - 5s, (please book). www. musictogetherkenilworth.co.uk. Free trial.
Saturdads
10:00-11:30TH at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Runs on the 2nd Saturday of every month.
Barford
Leamington Spa
Prima Ballerinas & Little Tappers: 9:1510:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun introduction to ballet & tap. Funky Dance Classes: 10:00-10:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Livel & fun class with dance routines. Gymnastics Classes: 10:30-11:00TH; For 3 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Lorraine: 07711 010404.
8:45-10:30TH at Newbold Comyn leisure centre near the clubhouse CV32 4EW. 07711 349 592; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). 1st Sat of mth. Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk.
Love Ballet Dance Company
Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days
Little Splashers Swimming Classes
9:00-13:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
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