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The hot weather might be gone, but the fun has just begun! With Halloween, Bonfire Night and - yes - Christmas just round the corner, there’s bucketloads for you to be doing with little ones - and Toddle About is here so you can find out what!

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Wh at s N ew ? WHAT’S NEW FOR BUMPS, BABIES & TODDLERS IN THE WARWICKSHIRE AREA. Key to each area:

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Cook Stars Come to South Warwickshire

The start of a new school year often means new routines for families. Many thrive on this, but what if your family is finding it tricky adjusting? Meal times and bed times can be the most chall enging and stressful times for children and pare nts alike, and our automatic stress responses may start to creep in... If you want support to address challenging behaviours, improve routines and nurture your family relationships, Naomi may be able to help you. Visit www.gentletouchparenting. co.uk for more information. P.11

Cook Stars are very excited to announce that they are starting brand new children's cookery classes across South Warwickshire in September. Their fun filled cookery classes are aimed at g children 2-11 years and will get children cookin the whilst plus h, scratc from s recipe delicious food is cooking there will also be a fun craft trial activity to do. For more info or to book a free email or .uk tars.co cooks class go to www. katie@cookstars.co.uk. P.10

New Rhythm Time Young Baby Classes

New Swim Academy Classes in Warwick

Rhythm Time's sell-out Young Baby Courses are returning to Leamington on Mondays and Kenilworth on Tuesdays in November. Suitable for 0-5 month olds, Rhythm Time classes combine multi-sensory musical activities specially designed for young babies, to help their developm ent. Each class is half an hour, the course lasts for 6 weeks and costs £30. Classes fill up fast, so don’t miss out. To book, email Rachel on rachelrtim e@gmail.com or visit rhythmtime.net/rt282. P.13

Aqua Beans specialist swim school have launched new Swim Academy classes for 4 years+ at Ridgeway for School in Warwick on Tuesdays. Contact them on a free trial on one of their "Aqua Adventures" o.uk eans.c aquab www. Visit .uk. info@aquabeans.co for their full timetable of classes for bump, babies and beyond. P.19

Child-Led Baby & Toddler Swim Less ons

Turtle Tots Coventry, Warwickshire & Worcestershire are specialists in providing unique baby and toddler swimming lessons across the area. Classes are relaxed, fun and friendly and aim to build water confidence whilst teaching basic swim skills too. Turtl e Tots’ classes are totally baby/child–led, meaning little ones are more relaxed and able to learn. Catc h up classes are offered in case you miss your usua l lesson and teachers are trained to the highest possible industry standards. Want to know more ? Contact geni.duffill@turtletots.com or call 07473 160765. www.turtletots.com . P.44 4 Oct-Dec 2018 Toddle About

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Join Dandy for Some Festive Fun

Dandy's baby signing, sensory, musical fun is going festive! Join them at Whitnash Community Centre 10:15-11:30am s, on Thursday 13th December for sensory theme rz, hoppe y bounc pit, ball trays, play messy festive s, tents, toys, bubbles, balloons, mirrors, dance scarve free refreshments and a Christmassy Dandy sing along. Open to all but booking essential via the website. Bookings will also open for Dandy's new spring term towards the end of October- get an exciting start to 2019! All details at dandydevelopment.co.uk. P.16

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Teletubbies come to Baby Sensory

This autumn term, Baby sensory are running special classes with the Teletubbies! Join in the sensory fun and your little one will get to meet their Teletubby heroes – plus there will be a pumpkin special for Halloween and the annual Christmas Party will be held on 15th December. Baby Sensory is a wonderful place to learn and enjoy the development of your baby. Recommend a friend and you will receive 10% off the winter term. To book a free taster session, contact Gemma on 07989 502715 or warwickshire@babysensory.co.uk. P.39

Autism-Friendly Holiday Cottages Holidays with children can be challenging at the best of times but for those with Autism the right support can make such a world of difference. North Hayne Farm Cottages were thrilled to be recognised by the Natio nal Autistic Society when they were awarded the National Autism Friendly award this summer - the first self-catering holiday complex in Devo n to achieve this! “We are so proud of our amazing team and huge thanks must go to them and to all our families who stay who have made this possible,” said owners Cheryl and Roger. Find out more at www.NorthHayneFarmCottages.co .uk. P.11

Arty Splats launch in Rugby & Daventry

Arty Splats are bringing their unique, fun and ultra-colourful baby and toddler classes to Rugby and Daventry. Classes help your little one work towards their EYFS Early Learning Goals and kickstart their development. Their arty themes this autumn include Slimy Space Adventures, Halloween Spooktacular, Dinosaurs and lots more. You can see the details for all their classes and book a free trial at www.artysplats.co.uk. Contact Fay on rugby@artysplats.co.uk or 07969 869 204 for Rugby and Daventry. Contact Jen for Warwickshire classes on 07814 192436 or warwickshire@artysplats.co.uk. P.10

sory Autumn Music Course and New Sen Baby Class

Gymboree Play & Music are thrilled to announce their new fun-packed 8-week Autumn Music Programme starting 24th ington Sept with classes in Warwick and Leam to 2.5 mths 4 from ones little for ble Spa; suita beat m, rhyth like ents elem yrs. Explore musical ing genres and tempo; through a world of excit in your little and styles; laying a solid foundation lar demand, ones’ development. Plus, due to popu ory Baby Sens new a d adde now have e Gymbore pm. 12:40 at s sday Thur on s) Play class (0 – 6mth o.uk or call Email warwick@gymboreeclasses.c er details, see 07881 892686 or to book. For furth www.gymboreeclasses.com. P.25

For Your Little Bookworm

Bookworms was created to make children’s books more affordable. They provide popup book shops within schools, private parties and at public events. s are just You can also order online - all the book £2.50 each (when you use the code a Bookworms TODDLEABOUT). If you haven’t seen t their abou ask stall near you, then why not mation at infor more out Find ns. optio hise franc il ema or k .co.u nline www.bookwormso jenny@bookwormsonline.co.uk. P.13

New Little Kickers Badges

Little Kickers are excited to be launching a new badge system to their classes. These unique badges (awarded every quarter) focus on the physical, cognitive and football skills that are developed in their class es whilst also incorporating key learning goal s. The first badges were awarded in Septemb er at classes in Northampton, Daventry and Rugb y and little kickers across the county are already enjoying showing their badges to their families and friends. For more information about Little Kickers classes, visit www.littlekickers.co.uk. P.31 Oct-Dec 2018 Toddle About Warwickshire 5

Wh at s N ew ?

Mum2mum Markets in Warwickshire

YogaBellies Now in Kenilworth

Due to high demand, Yogabellies for Pregnancy classes are now available on Saturdays, 11.00am12.15pm in Kenilworth at Halo Physio. These unique prenatal yoga classes feature traditional yoga postures, adapted and beneficial for nts associated pregnancy and the common ailme especially an de inclu also with pregnancy, but and deep created combination of self-hypnosis es for niqu tech thing brea as well as relaxation, atal yoga pregnancy and birth. YogaBellies pre-n en, whether classes are gentle and safe for all wom tice. prac of years have or you are new to yoga abellies.co.uk Booking is essential, email silvia@yog or call/text 07397 754329. P.11

Upcoming events at Tigers Indoor Play

At mum2mum markets, families can book a stall and sell their nearly-new baby/chil dren's goods such as cots, prams, toys, books and clothes, keeping 100% of their takings. With over 20 stalls full of bargains for mums to browse, entry is just £2. Get a 2 for 1 voucher on their web site. • Coventry: Sun 4 Nov, 2-4pm. Massey Ferguson Club, Broad Lane , CV5 7NL • Rugby: Sat 13 Oct & 10 Nov, 2-4p m. Avon Valley School, Newbold road, CV21 1EH • Stratford: Sun 11 Nov, 10.30am-12.30p m Stratford School, Alcester Rd, CV37 9DH • Warwick: Sun 27 Jan, 2.30 - 4.30pm. Chase Meadow Community Centre, CV34 6BT For Coventry and Rugby, email jenny@mum2mummarket.co.uk. For Stratford & Warwick, email warks@mum2mummarket.co.uk. For more info visit www.mum2mummarket.co.uk.

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Tigers Indoor Play in Daventry has plenty for children aged 0-12 years to enjoy, with activities including a four-lane Astra slide, thrilling zip-wire, large sports area for football, the largest cargo net climb in the country, Go-Karts and Laser Zone. They also have some super-fun events planned: 19th October: Murder Mystery Night (Adults) 26th October: Kids Halloween Disco 2nd November: Tigers Fright Night (Adults) Tickets can be purchased on the door or in advance (online or by phone). Download the Tigers App or keep an eye on their Facebook page for more information and updates. www.tigersplay.co.uk. Special offer on P.9

Due to popular demand, Swim Works, the purpose-built family swim centres in Hillmorton Rugby and Leamington Spa, is now offering term time only es. From lessons as well as their year-round cours pre-school and ler todd to ners begin baby hy splas res are super star swimmers, Swim Works cent lies in mind state-of-the-art and built with fami so the water is - the pools are virtually chemical free, s.co.uk and work .swim perfect for babies. Visit www t offer. P.7 Abou le Todd ial spec a for 23 page see

Show Your Children How To Give

unable to afford food for their No one should have to face Christmas are thousands of people there now, right UK the family. But across for the family this winter. food d affor worrying about whether they can month for The Trussell Trust’s Every year, December is the busiest support your local foodbank so to easy really foodbank network. It’s ry this Christmas. Go to they can help stop people going hung foodbank, then click on the local your find to rg www.trusselltrust.o . links to Give help or Donate food

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31st October It’s time to put on your witch’s hat and get your little one dressed up! Enjoy the spooky season at these Halloween events near you

Halloween fun & pumpkin carving

Little Horrors Hide and Shriek

Sat 27th October, 3pm - 5pm Come and join in an afternoon of fun and have a go at carving your own pumpkin. Embark on the halloween trail and take home some Halloween goodies. Cost: Child £10 (price includes goodie bag, drink & pumpkin). Adult £1 (price includes hot drink). Call to book 02476 302912.

Sat 27th October – Sun 4th November, 11am – 4pm Join the Victorian Investigators for a paranormal quest around Kenilworth’s creepy castle. Enjoy bone-chilling tales, set off on a twisted fairy trail, and pick up some handy tips on how to handle some most unpleasant creatures. Frightfully good family day out.

Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV3 3GW www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk

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Cost: Under 5’s free, 5-17yrs £6.80, Adult £11.30 (English Heritage members go free).

Kenilworth Castle, Castle Green, Off Castle Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 1NG www.english-heritage.org kenilworthcastle

Old Warty’s

Halloween Family Fun Sat 27th October, 6.30pm - 8.30pm A spooky evening of Halloween fun and games! Includes; a ride on the ghost train, the Halloween Teddy Hospital and Old Warty the Witches Haunted Garden. You can also visit the Tunnel-web Spider Lair, Bat Cave, Clumsy Ranger trail and other areas during the evening! Please bring a torch and a teddy. Suitable for 3+. Cost: £10 per child, £2 per adult Ryton Pools Country Park, Ryton Rd, Bubbenhall, Coventry, CV8 3BG www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk

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Halloween on the tudor farm

Pumpkin Spooktacular

Sunday 27th October, 2pm to 5pm

Sat 27th October – Sun 4th November, 12pm - 4pm Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a working Tudor farm. Meet the Tudors and get creative this half term with your own pumpkin designs in the carving sessions. ZooLab return with their highly-entertaining Tudor workshops. Castle Small Puppet Theatre returns to perform a special Halloween show. Cost: Adult £15. Child £10. Extra for pumpkin carving.

Thurs 25th Oct - Sun 4th Nov, 10am - 5.30pm Hatton will once again be awash with ghosts, ghouls, cobwebs… and pumpkins! Pick your own pumpkin and create a wonderful carving. Brave the Halloween marquee, haunted house and Agnes the Witch. Plus... NEW Magic and Mayhem event on selected evenings.

Join Foundry Wood for their annual Halloween event in the woods! Pop along for some Halloweenthemed crafts and entertainment for all ages. Food around the campfire – soup and baked potatoes. Cost: Free entry, donations welcome. Free parking at Victoria car park. Foundry Wood, Princes Drive, Leamington Spa, CV32 6AF www.foundrywood.co.uk FoundryWood CommunityWoodland

Mary Arden’s Farm, Station Road, Wilmcote, CV37 9UN www.shakespeare.org.uk ShakespeareBT

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Cost: from £15.95 Hatton Country World, Dark Lane, Hatton, Warwick CV35 8XA www.hattonworld.com HattonAdventureWorld

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SCRUMPTIOUS SLIME

THE SCIENCE BEHIND EDIBLE SLIME

T H I S S L I M E F LO W S L I K E A L I Q U I D B U T C A N B E R O L L E D L I K E A S O L I D - A N D T H E B E S T PA R T I S T H AT I T ’ S E D I B L E ! H E R E ’S W H AT YO U ’ L L N E E D :

» Saucepan » Plastic sandwich bag » 10g (1 tbsp) cornflour/cornstarch » 45ml (3 tbsp) chocolate syrup » 395g (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions 1. Pour the milk into the saucepan and heat on a low heat. 2. Slowly stir the cornflour into the warm milk. Continue heating and stirring over a low heat for 20 minutes or until the mixture thickens. 3. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate syrup. 4. Place in a sandwich bag and refrigerate. 5. Once cold, roll and squeeze into any slimy shape you want and watch it flow!

Cornflour or cornstarch is a starch made up of long chains of sugar molecules called glucose which are joined together in a coiled up ball. When exposed to heat and milk, the starch particles absorb water from the milk, causing them to swell. These swollen particles start to press up against each other. This reduces the movement of the liquid, resulting in it thickening or becoming more viscous. Eventually the starch particles burst, freeing up long strands of starch which swell further and absorb the fluid outside the particles. This traps the remaining water in the mixture and turns it into a highly viscous gel or slime. The slime flows like a thick liquid but can be rolled around like a soft solid. The advantage of this recipe is that the slime is edible once you have finished with it!

Dr Michelle Dickinson (MNZM) – prize winning nanotechnologist, researcher and educator – has made it her life mission to make science and engineering accessible for all. Her new book The Kitchen Science Cookbook is packed full of fun ‘recipes’, each teaching an important scientific principle in a format that is perfect for parents and children to enjoy together. Available on Amazon. Find out more at https://uk.kitchensciencecookbook.com (£17.50)

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HOLIDAY AT THE FARM a parent’s recommendation

We have been holidaying at North Hayne Farm in North Devon since our daughter was 18 months old. She is now 8½ and we are on our 12th visit as I write this! We have stayed at a lot of places around the UK since having our daughter but I can honestly say that nowhere compares.

But how can I explain what makes this place so amazing?

The main thing is definitely the team. The owners, Cheryl and Roger, go above and beyond to make sure your stay is the best it can be. They are so dedicated and such lovely people. We have visited every year since discovering the farm, at all different times of year, and all have been amazing. Cheryl and Roger have seen our little girl grow up and they have been part of that process. She calls the farm her second home and that is exactly what it feels like every time we visit. North Hayne Farm has so much to offer for children. The animals are a big part of the experience - every day the children can feed them, ride a donkey and enjoy a ‘close encounter’ (handling, feeding or walking an animal). They can experience forest school sessions, be a farmer for the morning, go on bat walks and exploration trails, play in the games room and indoor play barn – and all this within safe, secure surroundings. Cheryl and Roger have made the whole site autism friendly and suitable for those with disabilities.

And the parents aren’t forgotten – there is a hot tub for every cottage and beauty treatments on offer, plus things to make life easier such as frozen homemade meals and a babysitting service. Even your supermarket shop gets unpacked! I can categorically guarantee that this place has it all - if you’re looking for a really special holiday, then this is it.

Written by Kym, Daniel and Sydnee – May 2018 Holidays start from £440 for 7 nights. www.northhaynefarmcottages.co.uk.

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Incorporating Music into your Little One’s day! Babies remember music

It’s no secret babies love to listen to voices – in fact, very early on they will recognise the tone, rhythm and pitch of a familiar voice.

During their first year, children will pick up all the sounds they need to know so that they can learn and develop the ability to speak in their ‘mother tongue’. When listening to music, children are grasping elements of their native language. They will practise making these sounds in preparation for producing their first recognisable words in a couple of months. The accompanying rocking and jiggling actions are not accidental. Research has shown that when we move and sing at the same time we engage nearly all of our brain, which enables us to translate and store new information very efficiently.

single syllable and vowel sounds from their mother tongue …ba ba baa baba ba ba ba ma ma maaaa dada da daaa! • Try to punctuate your day with familiar tunes and rhymes so that your child associates a happy routine with positive musical sounds. For example, you could sing a ‘getting up and getting dressed song’ and a ‘getting ready for bed song’. This allows the child to hear your voice, which is their most preferred sound of all. • Dance and sing all the time! And have musical toys and baby friendly musical instruments around for your baby to play with. Claire Haydock, local mum-oftwo, has been running Monkey Music Stratford-upon-Avon & Leamington Spa since 2005. She’s a huge believer in the benefits of an early introduction to music.

Here we talk to Monkey Music, to give you some top tips on how you can incorporate music into your little one’s day. • It’s never too early to expose your child to live music. Go along to local dress rehearsals for shows and concerts and stop to watch the buskers and live bands on the High Street.

“It’s amazing to think that the ear is the first organ to develop fully in the womb – meaning babies can start to take comfort from the sound of their mother’s voice from just 11 weeks,”

• Instead of humming the tune of your favourite nursery tune, use different sounds to make up the tune - this way you are allowing your child to hear

Claire says. “Early exposure to singing, listening to and playing music can sharpen up a whole range of skills – and it’s something everyone can incorporate into their day, without having to spend a penny.

“In babies and infants, greater exposure to music increases cell changes in the area of the brain concerned with speech. And since music uses both sides of the brain, it boosts other areas too, such as movement, creativity, spatial reasoning, memory and emotional intelligence. So, get creative and give it a go!”

Monkey Music classes run across Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa www.monkeymusic.co.uk/area/stratford-upon-avon-leamington-spa 14 Oct-Dec 2018 Toddle About

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Controversy Corner

EAR PIERCING FOR

Babies and Toddlers... SHOULD IT BE BANNED?

By Laura Chesmer from www.autumnsmummyblog.com

Whether you pierce your baby or toddler’s ears is a personal choice that most parents have strong opinions about. The argument for banning it ignites online and in the media every once in a while, and petitions for making it illegal it garner thousands of signatures. Some people even claim it’s a form of child abuse. Why do people pierce their baby’s ears?

GET TING IT OVER AND DONE WITH Getting a piercing is painful, so some parents decide to pierce their daughter’s ears as a baby to get it out of the way. After all, the vast majority of women have their ears pierced. In getting it done before they’re really aware of what is going on, it gets it out of the way and they probably won’t remember the pain. It may also be easier in some ways for parents to ensure that the fresh piercings are properly looked after than when the child is older.

C U LT U R A L E X P E C TAT I O N S A N D G E N D E R REINFORCEMENT In many parts of the world, it is a cultural expectation that a baby girl should have her ears pierced. In fact, to this day some hospitals in Spain carry out ear piercing within hours of a girl being born. In such places, even if a girl is dressed in obviously feminine clothing, she may be continually mistaken for a boy due to her unpierced ear lobes. There is also the possibility that this may trigger bullying when the child reaches school age as they are likely to be the odd one out.

Why are people against piercing ears so young? B A B I E S D O N ’ T U N D E R S TA N D W H AT ’ S HAPPENING As they’re so little and don’t understand what’s going on, babies and toddlers can’t agree to having their ears pierced. One moment they’re on your lap happy and gurgling and the next they’re in pain. There was actually a video that went viral around this time last year that showed just that, which made for upsetting viewing. (See toddle.club/earpiercing) T H E Y M I G H T N OT WA N T E A R P I E R C I N G S As babies don’t understand what’s going on and can’t speak, they can’t tell you that they don’t want ear piercings. They might grow up to not want any piercings and then they’ll be left with scars on their ear lobes when they stop wearing them. There’s also a small chance that they could grow up with gender dysphoria. If they feel like they’re supposed to be male and decide to change to that gender, those scars could be a painful reminder of a time when they were a girl.

TRADITION Of course, part of these cultural expectations are formed by tradition. If your grandmother had your mother’s ears pierced as a baby, your mother had yours pierced under 6 months and it was the same for the rest of your family, it would seem quite normal to you. If there is a tradition such as this within the family, you would be more likely to follow it and also get your baby’s ears pierced. 20 Oct-Dec 2018 Toddle About

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IT ’S SELFISH Some people think it’s selfish to pierce a child’s ears so young as it is putting them through unnecessary pain in order for their daughter to have pretty ears, as though they are some kind of fashion accessory. Some even go as far as calling it child abuse as it is physically harming them and causing them distress, while other types of physically harming children are illegal. While it is annoying to have to correct people who call your daughter a boy, is it worth putting your child through pain to show they’re a girl? I wouldn’t go as far as saying it’s selfish - however, I wouldn’t personally do it. Even after seeing my daughter in immense pain after open surgery at 5 weeks old, I still find it difficult when she cries in pain for far less serious reasons. She recently cut her cheek badly and we had to go to A&E for it to be glued. Seeing her cry while the nurses cleaned the wound and glued it was awful and I’d never put her through any kind of pain that I didn’t need to.

Others believe there should be an age restriction applied, making it illegal to pierce the ears of children under a certain age. Purely from a practical point of view, this would be difficult to put into practice however as children don’t have photo ID to prove their age. A birth certificate could be taken along, but it would be easy to borrow the birth certificate of a sibling or friend’s child if you’re insistent on having your child’s ears pierced below the legal age. Such a law might even drive parents to pierce their children’s ears at home, which could also be very risky as they may not use the proper equipment or sterilise things correctly. People who want to make ear piercing illegal are in the minority however - whether they agree with piercing babies’ ears or not, most people believe that it shouldn’t be illegal. After all, there are already so many rules on how we raise our children, this would be yet another way of restricting parents. It is also worth pointing out at this stage that male circumcision is perfectly legal, but is painful and the child has no choice. It goes without saying that circumcision carries far bigger implications than ear piercing, yet it never seems to attract the same attention as ear piercing babies. S O… I S I T A B U S E ?

So, should it be illegal? From time to time there is a surge of interest in this debate. Tens of thousands of people have signed petitions calling for it to be illegal to pierce a baby or toddler’s ears. Some even extend their views to it being banned for any child. This is for a variety of reasons, but the most common explanations are that the child isn’t old enough to understand the ramifications of piercings, or that they are too young to look after their piercings properly, putting them at risk of infection.

Some say that piercing such a young child’s ears is child abuse, however, there are far worse things that happen which make this debate pale in comparison. Calling it child abuse seems too harsh a label to me – and calling it such would potentially make real child abuse seem less significant. Ear piercing isn’t generally done maliciously, so it probably shouldn’t be considered as abuse.

U LT I M AT E LY, I T ’ S YO U R D E C I S I O N Whether you want to pierce your daughter’s ears or not, it isn’t currently illegal. As such, it is your choice and you know the decision that you think is right for you and your child. Just make sure that you choose a reputable piercer in a clean, sterile environment and look after your child’s ears with care.

Laura Chesmer is a parenting and lifestyle blogger at www.autumnsmummyblog.com. She was inspired to blog after suffering from severe anxiety due to her daughter almost dying at 2 weeks old and requiring open surgery. She writes an honest account of parenting with helpful tips about the plethora things she’s interested in along the way. When she’s not eating biscuits in the cupboard, hiding from her toddler, she can also be found on autumns_mummy The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Toddle About. Oct-Dec Oct-Dec2018 2018Toddle ToddleAbout AboutWarwickshire Warwickshire21 21

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11:30-12:30 ; FREE (drop in). Dates: 6/11 & 4/12. 13:15-14:45

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

Cawston

13:30-14:40 at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. Lucy: 07591 720345; For 0 - 1s, £5 per class (please book). Classes - 1.30pm: 0-13mths, 2.10pm: 0-6mths.

Hillmorton Classes

9:30-10:30 at Church Lawford Village Hall, School Street CV23 9EE. For 2 - 5s, £3.50 per class (book by term). Dance classes for 10mths and upwards.

11:15-12:30 at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £5 per class (book by term). Email leigh@innerpeaceyoga.co.uk or visit www.innerpeaceyoga.co.uk.

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The world’s favourite rugby play programme

Classes

10:00-19:00 at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers!

Rugby 9:30-11:15 at Rugby Elim, 46 Cambridge St CV21 3NQ. For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in).

17:45-19:00 ; £200 per course. 19:3021:00 ; £10 per class (please book). Mixed Level Hatha Yoga. £13 drop in(space permitting). Ages: 16+. at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. Leigh: 07941 279343. Email

leigh@innerpeaceyoga.co.uk or visit www.innerpeaceyoga.co.uk.

Long Lawford

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

Church Lawford

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

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

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

10:30-12:15 at Overslade Community Centre, Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Branch. Rugby@nct.org.uk; For bump - 5s, £2 per

13:30-15:00 at Water Babies, Holiday Inn

Overslade 9:30-11:00 at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 07941 279343; £10 per class (please book). Gentle Hatha-Chair Yoga. £13 drop in (space permitting). Ages: 16+. 30 Oct-Dec 2018 Toddle About

Story Stomp

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

Coventry

2HP. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

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9:45-10:30 ; For mums, (please book). Weds Classes: 10.15-11am & 6.457.30pm.

14:30-15:00

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

10:30-15:30 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers!

THURSDAY Bilton

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

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

Long Lawford

9:30-11:15 at Long Lawford Lighthouse (Methodist Church), School Street CV23. 07504 413449; For bump - 5s, £0.50 per person (drop in). 13:30-15:00 at Long Lawford Children & Family Centre, The Hut, Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9AL. 01788 568554; FREE (drop in). For Non Walkers.

Rugby

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

Hatha Yoga Classes

Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs Teaching since 1998 Call Leigh: 0794 127 9343 www.innerpeaceyoga.co.uk

Hillmorton

9:00-11:00 ﬁ Road CV21 2AS. 01788 542347; For 0 - 3s, £1 per child (drop in). 9:15-10:30 Road CV21 2JE. 01788 555111; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Footsteps Stay & Play

9:30-11:30 at New Life Church Rugby, 28-42 Railway Terrace CV21 3LJ. 01788 561525; For 0 - 4s, £3.50 per child (drop in). Under 1s: £2, 2-4s: £3.50, additional child: £1. 9:30-11:55 at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. 01327 705915; For 1 - 4s, per child (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

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

Bilton

10:15-11:00 & 18:45-19:30 ; For mums, (please book). 10:30-12:00 ; For 0s, (book by 10-week term). 11:0015:00 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). 19:3020:15 ; For bump, (please book). Ante-natal Aqua Yoga class for pregnancy.

9:30-11:00 at Long Lawford Children & Family Centre, Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9AL. FREE (drop in). Walking upto 3+yrs.

Rugby

Cawston

13:3015:00 Toy library & clothes bank available. 13:30-14:30 ; FREE (please book). Dates: 7/11. at Claremont Children & Family Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488. In the Water

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

Hillmorton

9:15-11:30 at St Marie Catholic Church, Dunchurch Road. Angie: 01788 333271; For Drop in for crafts, singing & fun.

Centre

H: Holidays

13:30-15:00 at Boughton Leigh Children & Family Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; FREE (drop in). Group for Non Walkers.

Coventry

Long Lawford

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

T: Term Time

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

13:30-15:00 at Overslade Community Centre, Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. 01788 555111; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-11:30 Street CV21 3BZ. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Weds: 9.30-10am & 1111.30am.

9:45-11:45 at Church Lawford Village Hall, 27 School Street CV23 9EE. Lucy: 07591 720345; For 0 - 3s, £5 per class (please book). Classes - 9.45am: 13mth-3yrs, 10.30am & 11.15am: 0-13mths.

Brownsover

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

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

Church Lawford

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

10:00-12:00 at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music & sensory.

9:15-10:45 Church, Lawford Road CV22 7BE. 01788 330440; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family. Fun and friendly group.

Cawston

Brandon

at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788

568503. The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers!

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

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at Wolston Library

CV8 3GX. 01788 817723; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Music & Singing

9:3012:00 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers! 18:45-19:30 ; For mums, (please book). Weds Classes: 10.15-11am & 6.45-7.30pm. 18:4520:15 ; For bump, (please book). Antenatal Aqua Yoga class for pregnancy. at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503. 19:30-21:00 Hillmorton CV22 5HR. Leigh: 07941 279343; £10 (drop in). Mixed Level Hatha Yoga. £10 per class pre-booked,£13 drop in(space permitting).Ages: 16+.

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

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9:00-12:30 at Water Babies, Foxford Leisure Centre, Ansell Drive CV6 6BB. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

9:30-11:15 at Tiny Tots, Rugby Methodist Church Centre CV22 7TB. Miriam: 07801 802718; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in). 10:30-11:30 at St Andrews Church, Church Street CV21 3PT. For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Babies & non-walkers. Donations welcome.

RUGBY FUN

2-7 YEAR OLDS

Family Centre 13:30-15:00 15:00 15:00

; FREE (drop in). 13:30; (drop in). 13:30; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

at Claremont Children & Family Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488.

FRIDAY Barby

Fun non-contact rugby-based sessions for girls and boys. Classes in Rugby, Kenilworth & Coventry. Book your FREE TRIAL session online.

9:30-11:00 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Dates: 2/11 & 7/12. 9:30-11:00 ; FREE (drop in). Walking up to 3+yrs.

at Boughton Leigh Children & Family Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347.

Cawston Arty Splats

10:00-12:00 at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. Jen: 07814 192436; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Classes: 10.10-11am / 11.15am-12pm. 10:00-11:00 at LoveBallet Dance Company at Cawston Community Hall CV22 7GU. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 0 - 5s, £6 per class (book).

Dunchurch

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

Hillmorton 9:30-12:15 at Hillmorton Community Centre, Robins Court, 326 Hillmorton Road CV22 5HQ. Lucy: 07591 720345; For 0 - 3s, £5 per class (please book). 9.30am: 13mth-3yrs; 10:15 & 11am: 0-13mths; 11.45am: 0-6mths.

10:00-11:30 at Hillmorton Paddox Methodist Church, Dunsmore Avenue CV22 5HD. Miriam: 07801 802718; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). 10:00-15:30 at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers! 32 Oct-Dec 2018 Toddle About

Classes

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

9:00-11:00 at Harris Church of England Academy, Mellish Road CV22 6BB. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £5.75 (please book). Rugby Classes for ages 2 - 7 years.

For 0s, (please book). Contact for dates and more info.

Family Centre

Hillmorton

Rugby

12:00-13:30 at Gentle Touch

Brownsover

13:30-16:00 at Water Babies, Riverbank Academy CV34 5DF. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Funfilled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

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Classes

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Long Lawford 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). FREE (drop in).

13:00-14:30

9:00-11:00 ﬁ ﬁ 568503; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

SUNDAY

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13:00-14:30

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at Long Lawford Children & Family Centre, Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9AL.

Rugby

9:30-11:00 at Claremont Children & Family Centre, St Andrews Benn Primary School CV21 3NX. 01788 579488; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Dates: 19/10, 16/11 & 14/12. 9:30-11:00 at Claremont Children & Family Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488; FREE (drop in). Walking upto 3+yrs. 11:00-11:30 Street CV21 3BZ. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

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

Coventry 8:30-12:30 at Water Babies, Holiday Inn 2HP. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers. 9:30-12:00 at Water Babies, Foxford Leisure Centre, Ansell Drive CV6 6BB. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

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

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

Coventry

Rugby

8:30-12:00 at Water Babies, Holiday Inn

9:00-11:30 ﬁ ﬁ CV22 6AU. 01788 568503; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

2HP. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

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SOUTHAM & STRATFORD UPON-AVON AREA

MONDAY

10:00-11:30 at Alderminster Village Hall, New Road CV37 8PE. For 0 4s, £2.50 per child (drop in). New activity each week. Toys, crafts, story time & stickers!

Alcester 10:00-11:00 ; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Dates: 5/11 & 3/12. 10:00-11:30 ; For 0 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). 13:30-14:30 ; For 0 1s, £10 (please book).

Aqua Beans Classes

14:00-15:30 Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

Studley

6AG. 01789 764093.

Alveston

Lessons

15:30-18:00 at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 5s, £23.33 (please book). Various times available.

9:30-12:10 at Alveston Malt House, Alveston Village CV37 7QP. 01789 720289; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Various classes, call for more info.

Wellesbourne

Harbury

16:00-17:15 at Wellesbourne Village Hall, Kineton Road CV35 9TQ. 07944 855563; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). 2-11yrs. First class free.

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

TUESDAY

Kineton

Alcester

9:30-11:00 at Kineton Village Hall, Mill Lane CV35 0LB. Rachel: 07772 035952; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). £1.50 1 adult, 50p extra person, under 6m free.

13:30-15:00 School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Shipston-on-Stour

Barford

9:30-11:00 at Scout Hut, New St CV36 4EW. For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). 13:30-14:45 at Scout Hut, New Street CV36 4EW. 07944 855563; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). First class free. 15:30-18:00 at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, £23.33 (please book). Various times, call for more info & to book.

Snitterfield

Southam LoveBallet Dance Company

9:30-10:15 ; For 1 4s, (please book). For 18m+, creative, imaginative ballet class. 16:4517:45 ; For 4 - 7s, (book by term).

at LoveBallet Studios, Welsh Road East CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773. 9:30-11:00 at Napton Village Hall, The Crescent CV47 8LS. 01926 812139; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Playgroup for babies up to pre-school. 10:00-18:00 at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, £23.33 (please book). Call for times. T: Term Time

H: Holidays

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

Stratford-upon-Avon

Bishops Itchington

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

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

9:00-18:30 ; For 0 - 4s, £5.60 p/c (book). Various lessons available. ti 10:30-12:00 ; For 0 - 4s, £4 per session (drop in). ti 16:00-17:00 ; For 3 - 5s, £19 (please book).

Ettington

9:45-11:45 ﬁ Rd CV37 0JH. Hilary: 01789 731246; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p p/extra child.

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13:00-15:00 & Family Centre (Southam Outreach), The Grange Hall CV47 1QA. 01926 691105; For 0s, FREE (please book). Dates: 15/10 & 10/12.

6YY. 01789 268826.

For 0 - 1s, (please book). 12:00

9:30-10:00

;

10:00; For 1 - 4s, (please book).

; For 0 - 4s, . 13:30-14:30 ; For 0s, £10 (please book). £10 per course, call centre to book. CV37 9PB. 01789 266624. In the Water

Music & Singing

Harbury Bumps

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

Henley in Arden

07473 160765. Various classes available.

10:00-11:30

10:00-12:00 Rogers Lane CV37 7SX. 07794 312783; For 0 4s, £2 per child (drop in).

10:00-11:30 at Henley Hub, Henley High School B95 6AF. For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Weds of month.

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

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Shipston-on-Stour

Trial Class

10:45-11:15 at Shipston Library, Church Street CV36 4AP. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Lessons

16:00-18:00 at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, £23.33 (please book). Various times.

Southam

9:30-11:30 at Lighthorne Heath Children & Family Centre (Southam Outreach) at Southam Clinic CV47 1PF. 01926 691105; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Tues of month.

Lessons

10:00-18:00 at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, £23.33 (please book). Call for times. 11:00-11:30 Corner CV47 1PN. 01926 812 523; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

quote ‘Toddle About’

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

& Family Centre

13:15-14:45 ; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). 13:30-14:30 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Dates: 9/10, 6/11 & 11/12. & Family Centre (Southam Outreach), The Grange Hall CV47 1QA. 01926 691105.

LoveBallet Dance Company

16:0016:30 ; For 3 - 4s, (book by term). Fun introduction to ballet. 16:3017:15 ; For 5s, (book by term).

at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773. Free trial available.

Stratford-upon-Avon ti

9:00-18:30 ; For 0 4s, £5.60 per child (please book). Various lessons available. ti 9:30-11:00 ; For 0 - 4s, £4 per session (drop in). 6YY. 01789 268826. 9:30-11:30 Road CV37 7NF. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 3s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations. 10:00-11:00 Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0 - 1s, £10 per course (please book). Under 18mths. Contact centre for course dates. 10:00-11:30 Methodist Church, Family Room CV37 6BG. For 0 - 2s. Check grp on before attending. 13:30-15:00 01789 266624; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of the month.

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Fenny Compton

For more information please contact Jason Davies on 07747 562 469 Email: jason@go4goals.co.uk www.go4goals.co.uk 13:30-15:15 Hill CV37 7RL. 01789 293 795; For 1 - 3s, £2 per child. Fantastic facilities in a rural setting.

Studley

13:00-14:30 at Studley Village Hall, High Street B80 7HJ. For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of Month. 16:00-18:00 at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 5s, £23.33 (please book). Various times available,call centre,holiday times vary.

Wellesbourne 9:30-12:10 at Wellesbourne Sport & Community Gym, Loxley Close CV37 8QR. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Various classes, call for more info.

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

Barford

9:45-11:45 at Fenny Compton Village Hall, Memorial Rd. 07880 435648; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Lighthorne Heath

9:30-10:30 at Lighthorne Heath 9TW. 01926 691105; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Upcoming date: 5/12.

Long Itchington

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

Mappleborough Green 9:30-11:30 Studley Garden Centre, Henley Road CV37 6BG. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Various classes, call for more info.

Shipston-on-Stour 9:30-17:00 at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, £23.33 (please book). Various times,call for more info & to book.

Southam 9:30-10:30 at LoveBallet Studios, Welsh Road East CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 0 - 5s, (please book). A really fun, lively musical dance class. 10:00-18:00 at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, £23.33 (please book). Call centre for lesson times & to book.

Stay & Play

13:30-15:00 at Temple Herdewyke Link, Lindsay Walk CV47 2UH. 01926 691105; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Stratford-upon-Avon Baby Play

9:30-11:00 Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For Runs 2nd & 4th Weds, call for dates. 9:00-18:30 Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £5.60 per child (please book). Various lessons available.

9:30-11:00 ; For 0s, £1.50 per 1st & 3rd Wed of month. 11:15-12:30 ; For 0 1s, FREE (please book). 1st Weds of month. CV37 9PB. 01789 266624.

13:00-14:15 at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. 07944 855563; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). First class free.

Bishops Itchington

13:00-14:45 at Run by Southam Outreach Centre at Early Years Centre, Poplar Road CV47 2RT. 01926 810028; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). 1st Wed of month.

9:30-11:30 Methodist Church CV37 6BG. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in). 9:30-12:10 at Rosebird Community Hall, Shipston Road CV37 8LU. 01789 720289; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Various classes, call for more info.

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CV37 7NF. 07473 160765. Various classes available, contact for info.

Baby Sensory

13:30-15:45 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). 14:00-15:45 Campden Road CV37 8LW. Mel: 07815 149877; For 1 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge. Various class times,call for more info.

Lessons

16:00-19:00 at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 5s, £23.33 (please book). Various times available,call centre,holiday times vary.

Shipston-on-Stour

FRIDAY

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

Alcester

15:30-17:30 at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, £23.33 (please book). Various times,call for more info & to book.

Studley

Southam

15:30-18:00 at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 5s, £23.33 (please book). Various times available,call centre,holiday times vary.

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

Wellesbourne Story Stomp

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

THURSDAY Alcester 9:45-11:30 at Alcester Methodist Church, Priory Rd B49 5DX. Elizabeth: 07837 216691; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). With toys, soft play and crafts. 1st session free. 13:30-15:00 01789 764093; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Last Thurs of month.

Alveston 9:30-14:10 at Alveston Malt House, Alveston Village CV37 7QP. 01789 720289; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Various classes, call for more info.

Barford

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

Bishops Itchington 10:00-11:30 at Memorial Hall, Fisher Road CV47 2RE. For bump - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). Toys, crafts, song time, refreshments.

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

Lighthorne Heath

T: Term Time

H: Holidays

764093; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Lighthorne Heath Baby Play 9:30-11:30

at Lighthorne Heath Children

01926 691105; For 0 - 1s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Under 1s.

Shipston-on-Stour

LoveBallet Dance Company

9:30-18:00 at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, £23.33 (please book). Various times,call for more info & to book.

at LoveBallet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE.

10:0011:00 ; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book). Bumps 10:30-12:00 ; For bump - 0s, FREE. All welcome.

16:00-16:30 ; For 3 - 5s. A lively, fun and energetic class. ti 16:30-17:00 ; For 3 - 5s. Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. 17:45-18:30 ; For 3 5s, per class. Lively, fun & energetic class.

Stratford-upon-Avon ti

6YY. 01789 268826. 10:00-10:45 Campden Road CV37 8LW. Mel: 07815 149877; For 1 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge. Various class times.

Bumps & Babies

10:30-12:00 at Lifeways Centre, 30 Albany Road CV37 6PG. For bump - 1s, £2 per session (drop in). All welcome. 13:30-15:00 at Holy Trinity Parish Center, Old Town CV37 6BG. 01789 266316; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). £1 for 1 Adult & Child then 50p p/c. Play, storytelling, rhyme time, crafts & snacks.

For 0 - 1s, (please book). 14:30

12:00-15:00

; For 1 - 4s, (book).

13:00-

more info.

Aqua Beans Aquanatal

18:00-19:30 Road CV37 7NF. Claire: 07984 620246; For bump. From 14 weeks pregnant onwards. In the Water

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Southam

at The Graham Adams Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 07855 817860.

LoveBallet Dance Company

9:00-11:00 ; For 0 4s, £5.60 per child (please book). Various lessons available. ti 10:00-11:30 ; For 0 - 4s, £4 per session (drop in).

07473 160765. Various classes, call for

9:30-12:00 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). For concerns on pre-school physical development. 9:30-11:00 ; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

KEY:

10:00-18:00 at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, £23.33 (please book). Call centre for lesson times & to book.

10:00-11:00

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

10:00-18:00 at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, £23.33 (please book). Call centre for lesson times & to book.

Story Stomp

11:00-11:30 CV47 1PN. 01926 812523; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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

Stratford-upon-Avon 9:00-18:00 Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £5.60 per child (please book). Various lessons available. 9:30-12:00 CV37 7EA. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). 9.30: Pre-school, 10.10 & 10.50: Toddler; 11.30: Baby. Contact for holiday dates/times.

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Studley

12:3013:30 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 13:3015:00 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book).

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SATURDAY

9:30-11:00 at The Old Slaughterhouse, The Yard CV37 6EE. 07462 477577; For 0 - 5s, £4 per session (please book). Siblings £2.

Barford

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

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

13:30-15:30 Road CV37 7NF. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 3s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

Studley 15:30-17:00 at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 5s, £23.33 (please book). Various times available.

Shipston-on-Stour 8:30-12:00 at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, £23.33 (please book). Various times, call for more info & to book.

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

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

10:00-18:00 at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, £23.33 (please book). Call for times.

10:30-11:30 at Wellesbourne Library CV35 9NF. 01926691105; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Studley 9:00-12:30 at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 5s, £23.33 (please book). Various times available.

SUNDAY Southam

Wellesbourne

Stay & Play

8:50-11:00 Alcester Road CV37 7RL. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, £4 per child (book by term). 8.50-9.30am: 2-4yrs and 10-11am: reception - year 6. Football coaching class for little & big ones.

10:00-18:00 at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, £23.33 (please book). Call for times.

Stratford-upon-Avon

8:30-12:30 at Meon Vale Leisure Centre, Bailey Avenue CV37 8QR. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 6s, £6.50 per session (please book).

8:00-13:00 Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £5.60 per child (please book). Various lessons available.

For 0 - 1s, (please book). 13:00

11:30-13:30

;

12:00; For 1 - 4s, (please book).

07473 160765. Various classes available, contact for more info.

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MONDAY Balsall Common 14:30-16:00 at St Peters Church Hall, Holly Lane CV7 7EA. For 2 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for 10mths+.

Hampton Magna

11:00-11:35 at The Open Door Cafe, 3 Slade Hill CV35 8SA. For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per class (drop in). Dance classes for 10mths and upwards.

Kenilworth

9:15-12:10 at Kenilworth Nursery School, £3.50 per family (drop in). 11:15-12:15 at Kenilworth Nursery School CV8 1JP. 01926 853394; For 0s, £3 per family (drop in). For babies & non-movers. 18:30-19:30 at Halo Physio Kenilworth, Camden House CV8 1TH. 07397 754329; For mumss, (please book).

Leamington Spa

9:30-12:00 Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). 30 min age appropriate sessions. 36 Oct-Dec 2018 Toddle About

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9:30-10:15

10:3011:15 & 15:00-15:45 ; For 16-22mths. ti 11:3012:15 . 13:15-13:45 & 16:00-16:45 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only. 14:0014:45; For 10 - 16mths. at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials & discounts available.

10:10-12:10 at The Octagon, St Mary 7RH. 01789 720289; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Various classes, call for more info. 12:45-15:15 at Oddfellows, Warwick Street CV32 5LD. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations. 13:00-16:45 at Dale Street Church Centre CV32 5HL. Mel: 07815 149877; For 0 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge.

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

Lillington

9:30-15:30 at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers!

Warwick

10:00-18:00 at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, Newbold Terrace East CV32 4EW. 01926 855478; For 4mths+, £5.95 per session (please book). Various class times available.

Arty Splats

10:10-12:00 Whitnash Road CV31 2HB. Jen: 07814 192436; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Classes: 10.10-11am / 11.10am-12pm.

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

9:30-11:30 Kipling Avenue CV34 6LD. 01926 490629; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st Mon of month. Bring your red bk. 9:30-11:00 Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). 9:30-10:15 Road CV34 6AS. For 2 - 4s, £3 per session (drop in).

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9:30-10:00 at Warwick Library, Shire Hall CV34 4UB. 03005 558171; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 10:00-11:30 Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. 07397 754329; For 0s, (please book). 10:00-12:00 at Market Hall Museum, Market Place CV34 4SA. 01926 412500; For 0 5s, £3 per session (drop in). Get messy! 10:00-12:00 Castle Hill CV34 4EX. Liz: 01926 400368; For bump - 1s, £0.50 (drop in). Hot drinks, chat & play. B/feeding Counsellor 10.30-11.30am. 10:00-11:30 Street CV34 4JX. For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Email: littlefishes@saltisfordchurch.org.uk. 10:30-11:30 Castle Hill CV32 4EX. Lisa: 07906 959632; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 11:30-13:00 at Water Babies, Freedom Fitness CV34 5PZ. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers. 16:15-18:45 at Emscote Infant School, All Saints Road CV34 5NH. For 3 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for 10mths+. 16:30-17:00 at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 4s, £24.79 (please book). Call for info. KEY:

T: Term Time

H: Holidays

Whitnash Story Stomp 11:15-11:45

10:00-12:00 at Water Babies, Thorns Infant School CV8 2DS. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

at Whitnash Library &

For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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

Coventry 10:00-12:00 at St James Church Hall Styvechale, Knoll Drive CV3 5BT. For 10m - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book).

Cubbington

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

Kenilworth

16:30-17:00 at Abbey Fields Swimming Pool, Bridge Street CV8 1BP. 01926 855478; For 3 - 4s, £5.95 per session (please book). Various session times, call for info & to book.

Leamington Spa 9:30-15:30 at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers!

10:15

; For 16-22mths.

11:15; For 10 - 16mths.

9:30-11:20 at The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 3s, £5 per class (please book). Classes: 9.30 & 11.10am: Toddler & 10.50am: Baby.

Story Stomp 10:00-10:30

13:30-14:30 at Kenilworth United Reform Church, Abbey Hill CV8 1LW. Lisa: 07906 959632; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly, check www.nct.org.uk for dates.

at Kenilworth Library &

0300 5558171; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 10:00-11:15

9:3010:30-

ti ; For 22mths -

11:30-12:15 4yrs, (please book). 12:30-13:30 & 14:30-16:30 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only. 13:45-14:30 ; For 4 - 14mths, £6.50 (book by 8-week term). Fun and playful music classes. at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials & discounts available.

8 - 20mths, £1 per family. In the Water

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WEDNESDAY

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

10:00 11:00

Balsall Common 15:40-16:25 at Balsall Common Primary School, Balsall Street East CV7 7FS. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 (please book). Rugby classes for 2-7 years.

9:30; For 1 - 4s, (please book). 10:00; For 0 - 1s, (please book).

Burton Green

at Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth Road CV8 2LD. 07473 160765.

10:00-12:00 at Burton Green Hall,

Various classes available, contact for more info.

07890 241301; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

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

Coventry 9:3012:00 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info. 10:0011:30 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info.

10:00-11:45 at Radford Road Church, CV31 1NF. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

at Jaguar Sports Club, Browns Lane CV5 9PS. 07473 160765.

Baby Sensory

Classes

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

16:00-19:45 Church, Quinton Park CV3 5LU. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.

Kenilworth

Story Stomp

10:30-11:00 at Leamington Spa Library, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 0300 555 8171; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 13:00-14:30 at Kingsway Children & Family Centre, Baker Avenue CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 13:00-14:30 Whitnash Road CV31 2HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 13:30-15:00 Centre, Dale Street CV32 5HL. 01926 336793; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Leek Wootton 10:00-11:30

- 4s, £2 (drop in). Members £2, non-members £3, bumps £1.

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

Warwick 9:00-12:00 at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons. 9:15-11:15 at Warwick Nursery School, Coventry Road CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 4th Tues of month. 38 Oct-Dec 2018 Toddle About

9:30-11:00 at All Saints Contact Centre, Vicarage Field CV34 5NL. For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Range of toys, weekly crafts, refreshments. 9:30-12:10 at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. 01789 720289; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Various classes, call for more info. 9:30-11:30 at Hampton Magna Community Centre, Field Barn Road CV35 8RT. 07506 713277; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). 50p per extra child over 6mths. 9:30-11:00 Newburgh Primary School CV34 6LD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 4s, FREE. Lots of activities inc singing /story time. 16:00-17:00 at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations. 19:00-20:00 Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. 07397 754329; For mums, (please book). Coreplay.

Whitnash

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

Baby Clinic

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

10:00-11:30 at Crackley Hall School, Coventry Road CV8 2FT. 01926 514444; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). A friendly toddler group with a difference! 10:00-11:30 FREE (drop in). Venue does change please call centre before attending.

Bumps

10:00-11:30 at United Reformed Church, Abbey Hill CV8 1LW. For bump - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). 10:30-11:30 For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly, check https://www.nct.org.uk/branches/ warwickshire-central-6 for dates. 11:00-11:30

at Kenilworth Library &

0300 5558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

11:3012:00 ; For 0 - 3s, £5.95 per session (please book). Call centre for more info & to book. 13:3015:00 ; For 3 - 4s, £5.95 per session (please book). Various session times avail, call centre for more info & to book.

at Abbey Fields Swimming Pool, Bridge Street CV8 1BP. 01926 855478.

Leamington Spa Baby Clinic

9:30-11:30 CV31 1PT. 01926 336793; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Weds.

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9:30-11:15 at Cubbington Methodist Church, Queen Street CV32 7NA. For 0 4s, £1 per session (drop in). Friendly group Weekly crafts,refreshments. 9:30-12:50 CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 5s, £5 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions.

10:15

9:30; For 6-10mths, (please book).

10:30-11:15 & 15:00-15:45 ; For 16-22mths. ti 11:3012:15 . 12:30-13:30 & 16:0016:45 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only. 14:0014:45 ; For 0-6mths, (please book). 15:00-15:45; For 10 - 16mths.

at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials & discounts

available.

9:30-11:30 at Lillington Free Church Hall (side entrance), Cubbington Road CV32 7AL. Joanne: 07920 569112; For 0 4s, £1 per family (drop in). 9:30-11:30 at Kingsway Children & Family Centre, Baker Avenue CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Leamington Reach Area Only.2nd & 4th Wed of month. 9:30-14:45 at LWGC, The Fosse, Fosse Way CV31 1XN. Dave: 07795 516367; For 1 - 4s, (please book). 9.30am (0-4yrs), 11am, 1pm & 2pm (3-4yrs). 10:30-11:30 at Arty Tots, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum CV32 4AA. Gallery Desk: 01926 742700; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Cash only.

Nappuccino

10:30-12:00 Company Shop, 41 Russell Street CV32 5QB. Anna: 01926 430000; For bump 2s, FREE (drop in). Offering a range of cloth nappies,slings,carriers & more. 12:00-15:30 at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers! 13:00-18:00 at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, Newbold Terrace East CV32 4EW. 01926 855478; For 0 - dadss, £5.95 per session (please book). From 4mths old, various class time available, please contact centre for more info. 13:30-15:00 Church, Chandos Street CV32 4RN. 01926 477597; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Warwick

9:30-11:30 Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Weds of mth. KEY:

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H: Holidays

9:30-11:30 at Heathcote Parish Church, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. 01926 335228; For £2 per child & 1 carer, £1 per additional person.Crafts,sensory/ role play,books & singing.

16:00-17:15 at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. 07944 855563; For 2 - 11s, (book by term). First class free.

10:00-11:30 at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School, Wathen Road CV34 5BG. Chrissie: 07941 843711; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Toys, crafts, refreshments.

Burton Green

10:00-11:30 at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Chase Meadow CV34 6BT. 07807 906261; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family. Call to be added to waiting list. 10:00-11:30 at St Nicholas Church, St Nicholas Church Street CV34 4JD. 01926 419905; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Static play upstairs & run around toys down. 12:00-12:30 at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 4s, £24.79 (please book). Call for info. In the Water

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THURSDAY 10:00-12:00 at Burton Green Village Hall, For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Friendly, welcoming group with lots of toys.

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

Kenilworth

9:30-13:50 at Kenilworth Youth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 01789 720289; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Various classes, call for more info.

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Little Stars Christian Preschool

9:00-10:00 ; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). 10:0011:30 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Registered Childminders.

………where every child matters  Qualified, caring, experienced staff  Friendly, welcoming atmosphere

 Open to children of all faiths & backgrounds

10:00-11:30 at Water Babies, Thorns Infant School CV8 2DS. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

 Morning, lunch & afternoon sessions

 Free entitlement for 2,3,& 4 year olds

Call us: 01926 477597 E-mail: littlestars.preschool@hotmail.com Oxford St, Leamington Spa, CV32 4RN

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

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

Leamington Spa

9:15-10:45 CV32 6DL. 01926 432348; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

10:15

9:30-

11:15; For 10 - 16mths.

10:3011:30-

12:15

12:40; For 0-6mths, (please book). 14:00-14:45 For 6-10mths (please book). 15:0015:45 ; For 16-22mths. 16:00-16:45 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only. 13:25

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at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials & discounts available. 9:30-19:00 at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers!

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

For 0 - 1s, (please book).

9:30-10:00 10:00-11:00

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at Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth Road CV8 2LD. 07473 160765. Various classes

available, contact for more info.

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

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

Baby Clinic

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

For bump, (please book).

19:00-20:15 ;

20:3021:30 ; For mums, (please book). CV35 7TR. 07397 754329.

FRIDAY

01926 470449; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Mix of chatBible stories,songs & toys.

9:30-12:30 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info. 10:00-13:30 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info.

13:0014:00 ; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Bumps 14:00-15:00 bump - 1s, £2 per family (drop in).

; For

at Naturally Baby, 73 Clarendon Street CV32 4PN. Lisa: 07906 959632. 13:00-14:30 at Kingsway Children & Family Centre, Baker Ave CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Dates: 8/11 & 6/12.

10:00-11:30 at The Village Hall, Warwick Road CV35 7RB. Janet: 01926 258264; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). All welcome. Outdoor play, snack & singing.

Warwick

at Jaguar Sports Club, Browns Lane CV5 9PS. 07473 160765. 10:00-11:30 at St Joseph the Worker

7DU. For 1 - 4s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for 10mths and upwards.

10:30-11:15 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). First class is free. 11:30-12:15 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). First class is free. 6AG. Mel: 07815 149877.

Kenilworth

9:00-11:00 The Woodloes Community Centre CV34 5DF. 01926 490629; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-11:30 at Warwick Library, Shire Hall CV34 4UB. 03005 558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 2 sessions: 9.30am & 11.00am. 10:00-12:00 at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6BT. 07761 907472; For 1 - 5s, £3 per child (drop in). 10:00-11:00 at Nelson Club, 21 Charles Street CV34 5LE. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for 10mths and upwards. 10:00-12:00 Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

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Baby Sensory Classes

Coventry

9:00-11:30 at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

9:30-12:10 Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions.

10:10-12:00 at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6DR. Jen: 07814 192436; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Classes: 10.10-11am / 11.15am-12pm.

10:30-12:00 at Lillington Parish Church (St

Leek Wootton

9:30-11:00 at St Chads Centre, Mallory Road CV33 9QX. Emma: 07792 067936; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in). £1.50 per adult, 50p per child.

For 1 - 4s, (please book).

10:00-18:00 at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, Newbold Terrace East CV32 4EW. 01926 855478; For 4m - 5s, £5.95 per session (please book). Various class times, call for info.

Arty Splats

9:30-11:15 at St Johns Church, 205 Warwick Road CV8 1HY. For 1 - 4s, £4 per class (drop in). Dance classes for 10mths and upwards.

10:0017:30 ; For 3 - 4s, £5.95 per session (please book). Various session times avail, call centre for more info & to book. 10:3011:00 ; For 0 - 3s, £5.95 per session (please book). Call centre for more info & to book.

at Abbey Fields Swimming Pool, Bridge Street CV8 1BP. 01926 855478. 10:00-11:30 at Kenilworth Methodist Church, Priory Rd CV8 1LQ. 01926 863252; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Inc. drink & biscuit for carer & child.

Arty Splats

10:15-12:00 at Abbey Hill United Reformed Church Hall, Abbey Hill CV8 1LW. Jen: 07814 192436; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Classes: 10.15-11am / 11.15am-12pm.

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Warwick, Leamington Spa & Kenilworth Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me

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Leamington Spa 9:00-11:00 at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, Newbold Terrace East CV32 4EW. 01926 855478; For 0 - 5s, £5.95 per session (please book). From 4mths old, various class time available, please contact centre for more info. 9:15-10:45 CV32 6DL. 01926 432348; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). 9:30-11:30 at Kingsway Children & Families Centre, Baker Ave CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Fri of month. 9:30-12:00 at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers!

9:30-10:15 (please book).

ti ; For 22mths - 4yrs,

11:15; For 10 - 16mths.

10:30-

11:30; For 16-22mths. 12:30-13:15 ; For 6-10mths, (please book). 14:0014:45 16:00-16:45 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only. 12:15 & 15:00-15:45

at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials & discounts available. KEY:

T: Term Time

H: Holidays

9:30-11:15 at Weston Under Wetherley Village Hall, Weston-under-Wetherley CV33 9BW. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Arts & crafts, Refreshments. H/V once a month. 9:30-11:20 Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions.

Baby Sensory

10:30-12:45 at Dale Street Methodist Church (Main Hall), Dale Street CV32 5HL. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Award-winning class for 0-13mths.Free trials.

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

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

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

10:00-11:00 at LoveBallet Dance Company,

9:00-11:00 at:, Packmore Community Centre CV34 5EP. 01926 490629; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in). Pay as You Go class - really fun & lively. 10:00-11:30 at 37 Rosewood Crescent CV32 7UN. Marie: 07918 110656; For bump - 5s, FREE. Practise your french over coffee. 10:00-13:05 at Radford Road Church, CV31 1NF. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun! 10:00-11:30 at Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Heath Terrace CV32 5LY. Hannah: 01926 424584; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Play,crafts,singing,story time & refreshments.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Warwick

9:30-14:40 at Chase Meadow Community Hall CV34 6BT. 01789 720289; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Various classes, call for more info. 9:30-11:00 at St Pauls Church Hall CV34 6HA. 01926 490629; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 9:30-10:30 at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. 07397 754329; For mums, (please book). 10:00-11:00 at Water Babies, Freedom Fitness CV34 5PZ. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with highly qualified teachers.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

Daily Activity Planner

Warwick, Leamington Spa & Kenilworth Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me 10:00-14:00 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE. 13:00-14:30 ; For 0 - 5s.

at Warwick Nursery School, Coventry Road CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701. Drop in.

10:00-10:45

; For

11:00-11:45 ; For 4 14mths, £6.50 (book by 8-week term). at The Gap Community Centre, 39 Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. 07881 892 686. Fun and

playful music classes.

11:00-11:40 at St. Mary Immaculate Church, 45 West Street CV34 6AB. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 1s, £5 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun! 13:00-14:30 at Warwick Nursery School, Coventry Road CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per session (drop in). A friendly drop in session all welcome. 16:00-16:30 at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 4s, £24.79 (please book). Call centre for more info & to book.

Whitnash 11:15-11:45

at Whitnash Library &

For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

SATURDAY Barford LoveBallet Dance Company

9:009:45 ; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun introduction to ballet & tap. 9:4510:30 ; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). ti 10:30-11:00 ; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. 11:00-11:30 ; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Lively & fun class with dance routines. at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Coventry

9:00-15:00 at Holyhead United Reformed Church, Holyhead Road CV1 3AE. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for 10mths and upwards. 9:00-14:30 at Radford and Holbrooks Methodist Church, Rupert Road CV6 3AZ. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for 10mths and upwards.

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

Kenilworth 10:00-11:30 at Abbey Fields Swimming Pool, Bridge Street CV8 1BP. 01926 855478; For 3 - 4s, £5.95 per session (please book). Various session times avail, call centre for more info & to book. 11:00-12:15 at Halo Physio Kenilworth, Camden House CV8 1TH. 07397 754329; For bump, (please book).

Leamington Spa

8:00-12:00 at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, Newbold Terrace East CV32 4EW. 01926 855478; For 0 - dads, £5.95 per session (please book). From 4mths old, various class time available, please contact centre for more info. 8:45-10:30 at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre near the clubhouse CV32 4EW. 01926 336628; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk. Runs 2nd & 4th Sat. 9:00-16:00 at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers! 9:00-11:00 at North Leamington School, Sandy Lane CV32 6RD. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, £4 per child (book by term). Football coaching class for little & big ones.

9:30-10:15 (please book). 11:15

ti ; For 22mths - 4yrs

; For 16-22mths.

10:30-

11:30-12:15 ; For 6 - 16mths. 12:30-13:15 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only.

at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials & discounts available. 9:30-11:30 at 42/Community Room, Dale Street Methodist Church CV32 5HL. 01926 612832 / 07742 764851; For 0 - 5s, £2 per

Art Cart Family Fun Sessions

13:00-15:30 at Art Cart Family Fun Sessions, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Last Sat of the month. For up to 12 year-olds.

Warwick

9:00-12:00 Quinton Park CV3 5LU. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.

8:45-10:30 at St Nicholas Park, Banbury Road CV34 4QY. 01926 336628; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk. 1st & 3rd Sat.

15:15-15:45 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info. 15:4516:15 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Various classes available,contact for more info.

9:00-10:30 at Aylesford School, Tapping Way CV34 6XR. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 7s, £7 per session (please book). Rugby classes.

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9:00-14:30 at Nelson Club, 21 Charles Street CV34 5LE. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for 10mths and upwards.

9:00-12:30 at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

9:45-10:30 ; For 4 - 5s, (please book). 4-7 years. 10:45-11:30 ; For 4 - 5s, (please book). 4-7 years. at The Gap Community Centre, 39 Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. Mel: 07815 149877.

10:0010:30 ; For 0 - 4s, £24.79 (please book). Call centre for more info & to book. 11:0012:00 ; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Session times vary, contact centre for more info. at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353.

10:00-12:00 at Market Hall Museum, Market Place CV34 4SA. 01926 412500; For 0 - 5s, £1 1st Sat of month.

SUNDAY Coventry Classes

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

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

Leamington Spa 9:30-13:00 at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). The best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers!

Shrewley LoveBallet Dance Company

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

Warwick

9:00-11:30 at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons. 9:00-12:30 at Warwick School, Myton Road CV34 6PP. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book). Rugby classes for 2 - 7 years. 14:00-15:30 at Water Babies, Ridgeway School CV34 5DF. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). From 6mths-4yrs. Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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