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Father’s Day Sunday 15th June
A Dad’s Sing & Sign Experience
Picture Frame Craft Craft Supplies: Old cereal box, ribbon, glue, scissors, ruler, pencil and decorations (e.g. coloured card, tissue paper, feathers, shapes, stickers)
Measure your picture, then cut out 2 rectangles from the cereal packet, 6cm taller and wider than the picture. Cut a hole in one rectangle to create the frame, making the frame edges 4cm wide. Decorate the frame. Place the ribbon ends then the picture on the 2nd rectangle. Then glue the frame on top.
I was fascinated by sign language but never did anything about it until I met Pippa. Having Evie who was 8 months, the thought of being able to communicate through signing to enhance communication really appealed. We loved the classes immediately. Evie was fascinated by the songs and within weeks began to sign! Evie couldn’t speak yet but was communicating through signing. A massive success, so much, we enrolled our new arrival Poppy in 2013. Evie regularly signs and continually asks for new signs, with Poppy joining in too!
Dads are made to feel so welcome. It is one big happy family! It’s great to see the smiles on babies/toddlers faces and the parents too. It’s learning through fun….and it works!!! I can’t recommend these classes highly enough. Truly Amazing! By Dave Hancock See advert P.38
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To enter to win a term of Sing and Sign classes for Dad (worth £60), simply email pippajenkins@singandsign.co.uk with the reason your dad is the best dad ever! The winner will be announced on Father’s Day 15th June 2014. Good luck! (Term starts September 2014, venue of your choice in South Warwickshire, 10 week term). www.singandsign.co.uk
Now open on site with all nursery Now open on having site with nursery children children fullalldaily access to all the funfull of Hatton Adventure having daily access to all World's the fun resources. of Hatton Adventure World's resources. A great dedicated team and fully ofsted registered NEW - Indoor sensory play area for babies and toddlers
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Dedicated sensory play area, specially designed to encourage babies and young children to stimulate their curiosity and develop early skills. email hatton@hattonworld.com
Tel 01926 843 411
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Banana Moon Hatton is quite different to other children’s day nurseries in the area. We are situated in two converted barns, in a rural location, set in 6.5 acres, including fields, a paddock, an orchard, a tennis court and a vegetable plot – plenty of outdoor space to run around and have fun. • Ofsted grading Good • Open from 7.30 am to 6.30 pm, 51 weeks a year • Term time contracts are available • Holiday Club for children up to 8 years old Contact us on: 01926 843791 to arrange a visit. We look forward to meeting you!
Banana Moon Day Nursery, Oakslade, Station Road, Hatton, Warwickshire, CV35 7LH
How can you use it with babies? It is important that we talk to our young babies. It strengthens the attachment relationship and lays down the early building blocks of language development and even emotional regulation. We can attend to their behaviours and their internal world.
“Ooh, you are wriggly!” “You’ve got yourself all hot and bothered” “You seem hungry”. We can also attend to ourselves: “Mummy’s coming”
And Toddlers? One of the major tasks of early childhood is learning to regulate strong emotions. We rely on those around us to develop this skill. One simple thing we can do, is put a name to that feeling using an attend.
“I can see you feel very sad that your friend has to go”. “You look cross that it is tidy up time”. This can feel containing at the time, especially if it is accompanied by a hug. Over time, children learn to recognise these feelings for themselves and can tell us how they are feeling, rather than show us. Some adults need help with this as well!
How is it used effectively with older children? I usually recommend that parents develop this core skill of attending by playing with their child for 10 minutes a day, which is good practise for all of us anyway. In that time, the parent could be talking almost non-stop, describing what the child is doing, and praising frequently. You’ll find that ignoring the child following minor naughty behaviour is much more effective when the child can tell the difference! As it is harder than you think to reduce the number of questions you ask, and build up the number of attends you give, it can be helpful to have a friend or partner watch you and give you feedback. You can do the same for them. Eventually you’ll become painfully aware of every question you ask and may go through a phase of hardly daring to open your mouth! Once you’ve mastered the technique, you can then start to ‘throw’ attends across the room in everyday life. You’re preparing the tea whilst your child is playing on the floor. If you look over and give a good attend, the child will be encouraged to keep playing and you can continue uninterrupted.
If you have more than one child, you can keep each child engaged in play by starting your attend with their name. They know that they are important to you, and that you are interested in them, so they don’t need to fight to get your attention. You can also start to tailor your attends to suit your child and the areas you want them to work on. “You are concentrating hard on that puzzle” “You shared those pens very nicely with your sister” “You’re putting all of the animals back in the box” “You look like you might be getting cross” and so on.
Combine that with a specific labelled praise, and you’ve nailed it! A specific labelled praise is simply one that is very clear. So rather than “good boy!” or “great job!”, it’s “Thank you for tidying away the toys as soon as I asked” or “Wow, you’re really good at building tall towers, well done”. Again, this gives really clear feedback about the behaviour you are looking for, and lets you give extra attention and praise for those things that your child finds difficult. So, if you’ve often struggled to know how to ‘play’ with your child (how many ways can you push a car up and down?), if you find that you are always asking questions, or telling them what to do, or if you know you need to help your child develop a new skill – attend to what they are doing, give specific praise whenever you can see they are making an effort and ignore the little blips that make life interesting!
Where can I find out more? You can read more about this skill, and others, by looking at The Incredible Years by Carolyn WebsterStratton or the work of McMahon & Forehand. There are also professionals locally who specialise in this sort of approach, myself included. Dr Helen Andrews is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with children and young people. Through her business, Family Matters in Warwickshire, she helps parents when they can see that their child is struggling with their emotions, behaviour or development. She focuses on early intervention as the evidence is clear that it is never too early to ask for help. Family Matters supports prospective parents through the final stages of pregnancy, new parents struggling with the challenges of infancy and toddlerhood and more experienced parents too. You can contact Helen on 01564 795337 and you can find out more at www.familymattersinwarwickshire.co.uk
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Wellesbourne Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes
10:30-12:00TH 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.
9:30-10:00T at Methodist Church Hall, Bridge St CV35 9LR. 01926 886995; For 0 - 3s, £4.50 per class (book). Ages: 1-3s. Free trials.
Lighthorne Heath Stay & Play 0 - 5 yrs
Wednesday
9:30-11:00T at Lighthorne Heath Childrens’ Centre, Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105; For 0 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Stay & Play Session for 0 - 5 yrs.
Alcester Alcester Rhyme Time
10:30-11:00TH at Alcester Library, Priory Road B49 5DZ. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Lower Quinton Quinton Tots & Tiddlers
Alcester Children’s Centre
9:45-11:30T at Quinton & Admington Village Hall, The Close CV37 8SE. 01789 721424; For 0 - 4s, £1.60 per child (drop in).
Babes & Tots Healthcare: 13:0015:00TH; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Baby weighing & advive. Cradle Club: 13:00-15:00T; For 0s, £0.50 (donation). For 0 - crawling. at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093.
Shipston-On-Stour Pre-school Swimming Lessons
17:00-17:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 5s, £4.70 per child (book by term). Runs throughout the holidays.
Bishops Itchington Baby Clinic with Health Visitor
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.
Badger Valley Children’s Centre
Bumps & Babes: 10:00-11:30T; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). Expectant mums & babies up to 2. Health Visitor Clinic: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Toy Library: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664771.
Southam Love Ballet Dance Company
Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: 16:0016:30TH; For 3 - 4s, (book by term). Fun introduction to ballet. Free trials. Pre-Syllabus Ballet Classes: 16:30-17:15TH; For 5s, (book by term). Free trial available. Love Ballet Boys Street Dance: 16:3017:15TH; For 3 - 5s, £3.50 per class (book by term). Lively, fun and energetic class. at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.
Fenny Compton Fenny Compton Tots
Babes & Tots
13:30-15:30TH at Clopton and District Children’s Centre @ Ken Kennett Centre, Justins Avenue CV37 0DA. 01789 414016; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tuesday of the month.
Baby Weigh & Play & Breastfeeding Support
13:30-15:30TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0s, £0.50 (donation). Runs 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month.
Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre
20:00-22:00TH at NCT Southam Monthly Meeting, Held at Various locations. For bump - 0s, FREE. Please check website for locations.
Active Antz: 9:30-10:30, 10:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £3.60 per child (book by term). 1 hr Bouncy castle & soft play sessions. Mini Dribblers: 12:30-14:30TH; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child (book by term). 1 hour sessions. at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.
Stratford-upon-Avon The Croft Parent and Toddler Group
18:00-19:00T at Croft School, Loxley Rd CV37 7RL. Jason: 07747 562469; For 4 - 5s. Football coaching class for little & big ones.
NCT Southam Monthly Meeting
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.
Caterpillar Corner Craft ‘n’ Play
10:00-11:00T at Henrys Castle, Stratford armouries CV37 0JA. Lou: 07817649472; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per child (please book). Craft activities and soft play!
Cradle Club
9:30-11:00TH at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Sensory activities and singing.
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NCT Your Baby & Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at Methodist Church, Old Town CV37 6BG. For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Tea, coffee, toys, books and songs.
Stratford-upon-Avon Rhyme Time
11:00-11:30T at Stratford upon Avon Library & Information Centre, Henley Street CV37 6PZ. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Caterpillar Corner Crafts
11:15-12:00T at The Buzz Cafe, St Gregorys Hall. Lou: 07817649472; For 0 - 5s, £4 per class (book by 5-week term). 5 week crafts course for only £20.
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Music & Singing
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
9:30-11:00T at Kineton Village Hall, Mill Lane CV35 0LA. Jennifer: 01926 641013; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per person (drop in). Entry is £1 per adult & 50p per child.
Long Itchington Long Itchington 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.
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
9:30-10:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 0 - 3s, £4.70 per class (book by term).
Badger Valley Children’s Centre
Introduction to solid food: 10:00-12:00T; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 3rd Wed of the mth. Breastfeeding Group: 13:00-14:30T; For 0 2s, FREE (drop in). at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 663332.
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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.
Love Ballet Dance Company
Mini Movers: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). A really fun, lively musical dance class. Boogie & Bounce Classes: 13:30-14:30T; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance & movement classes for children 18mths+. at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.
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.
Stratford-upon-Avon NCT Your Bumps and Babies Group
9:45-11:15T at Our Lady of Peace Church, Shottery CV37 9HQ. For bump - 0s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Join us for tea,coffee,chat & play.
The Croft Parent and Toddler 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.
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Wesley Baby and Toddler Group
9:30-11:30T at New Room, Stratford Methodist Church CV37 6BG. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in).
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.
Monkey Music
9:30-12:15T at Rosebird Community Hall, Shipston Road CV37 8LU. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.
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.
Toddler Sense Classes
9:45-12:00T at Holy Trinity Parish Centre, Old Town CV37 6BG. Jennifer:07837 697535; For 1 - 5s, £8 per class (book by 5-week term). Award-winning class for 13 mths - 5yrs.
Turtle Tots Baby Swimming
12:30-15:30T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Rd CV37 7NF. Marie: 07814 376149; For 0 - 2s, (book by 10-week term). 30-min classes from Pregnancy to playground.
Baby Sensory
14:00-16:45TH 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). Awardwinning 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.
Thursday Alcester Music & Movements
10:00-11:30TH at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).
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.
Bishops Itchington Bishops Itchington Baby & Toddler Group
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!
Lighthorne Heath 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 creche area.
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Stratford Leisure Centre
Active Antz: 10:15-11:15, 11:15-12:15TH; For 0 - 4s, £3.60 per child (book by term). 1 hr Bouncy castle & soft play sessions. 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.
11:00-12:30T at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Meon Medical Centre CV37 8TA. 01608 663332; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 3rd & 4th Thurs of the mth.
Southam Southam Congregational Church Parent & Toddler Group
Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes
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).
9:30-10:45T 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.
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: 07921 853773.
Stratford-upon-Avon Stay and Play
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.
Turtle Tots Baby Swimming
12:00-13:30T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Rd CV37 7NF. Marie: 07814 376149; For 0 - 2s, (book by 10-week term). 30-min classes from Pregnancy to playground.
Wellesbourne 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 term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.
Speech & Language Drop-In
Friday
10:30-12:00TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 1 - 5s, £0.50 (donation). Starts 9th Jan then 1st Thurs of the mth.
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Alcester Stay & Play
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 go for under 5yrs.
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Music & Singing
14:00-14:45T at Harbury Village Hall, South Parade CV33 9JE. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!
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
9:30-10:00TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 0 - 3s, £4.70 per class (book by term).
Badger Valley Children’s Centre
Toy Library: 13:00-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Speech and Language Drop In: 14:00-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Last Friday of the mth. at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664771.
Southam Create & Play
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!
Love Ballet Dance Company
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.
In the Water
Harbury Dandy Development Class
Mini Movers: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, (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: 07921 853773.
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Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
Tiddlers Mother and Baby Group
9:45-14:15T at Sing & Sign Baby Signing, Busy Bees Nursery CV34 6AD. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). 1 hour classes at 9.45, 11.00 & 13.15.
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.
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Monkey Music
9:30-12:00T at The Octagon St Mary Magdalenes, Lillington CV32 7RH. Claire: 01789 415526; For 0 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.
10:00-12:00T at Market Hall Museum, Market Place CV34 4SA. 01926 412501; For 0 - 5s.
Soft Touch Baby Massage
10:15-11:30T at Soft Touch Baby Massage at, Chase Meadow Community Centre CV34 6BT. Joanna: 07712 045296; For 0s, £7.80 per session (book by 5-week term). Classes 10.15 - 11.30am.
Kingsley Tiny Tots
13:45-15:00T at The Kingsley Prep School’s library and hall, Beauchamp Hall, CV32 5RD. 01926 425993; For 0 - 3s, (drop in).
ELC Playtime
NCT Breastfeeding Drop In
10:00-12:00TH at Early Learning Centre in Mothercare, Shires Retail Park CV34 6RH. 01926 452917; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please call to see if group is running.
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10:00-12:00TH at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Trinity Street CV32 5RG. Jo: 07792372962; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Sensory fun with arts and crafts!
Tiddlywinks
10:00-11:30T at St Paul’s Church Hall, Leicester Street CV32 4TE. 01926 427149; For 0 - 3s, £2 per session (drop in).
Play and Chat
10:00-11:30TH at Kingsway Children’s Centre, Baker Avenue CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 4s, (donation). Advice, support and play opportunites.
LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap Classes
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Love Ballet Dance Company
Warwick Creative Stay & Play
Prima Ballerinas: 16:00-16:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). First ballet lesson free. Funky Dance Classes: 16:30-17:00TH; For 3 7s, (book by term). An energetic class. Gymnastics Classes: 17:00-17:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. at St Marys Church Hall, St Marys Road CV31 1JW. Claire: 07774518949.
Early Pregnancy Antenatal Classes
19:00-21:00T at Leamington Spa Baptist Church, Chandos Street CV32 4RN. 01926 731621; For bump, FREE (please book). More info at www.birthandbabyreality. co.uk.
NCT Netball
20:00-21:00T at North Leamington School, outside courts CV32 6RD. netball. nctwarks@gmail.com; £3 (drop in). Just a bit of fun - everyone welcome!
Lillington Library Rhyme Time
10:30-11:00TH at Lillington Library, Valley Road CV32 7SJ. 03005 558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
9:00-11:00TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Messy play & craft activities for 6mths+. Last session 21st April.
Little Splashers Swimming Classes
9:30-11:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Stratford Rd CV34 6RE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
Little Saints
9:30-11:00T at All Saints Church, Vicarage Green CV34 5NJ. 01926 492073; For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation). Activities & sing-song session.
Little Fishes Baby and Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at Saltisford Church, Albert Street CV34 4JX. For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). littlefishes@saltisfordchurch. org.uk
Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes
10:00-11:30T at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. 01926 886995; For 0 - 3s, £4.50 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1 & 1-3. Free trials & free CD.
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WAM - Warwick Area Mums
17:30-19:30TH at Costa Coffee in Tesco Warwick, 130 Emscote Road. 07825 445323; For 0 - 3s. Weekly Coffee gatherings for bumps & babies.
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13:30-14:45T at Polish Centre, High Street CV31 3AW. 01926 887780; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Ballet & Tap classes.
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10:30-11:30T at Castle Hill Baptist Church, Castle Hill CV34 4EX. For 0 - 2s, (drop in). Help from qualified counsellors (termtime).
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.
Little Exploreres
9:30-11:00T at Whitnash Children’s Centre, Nursery Lane CV31 2PW. 01926 315586; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Tuesday Baginton Baginton Parent and Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at Baginton Village Hall, Frances Road CV8 3AB. Vicky: 024 7630 6869; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p for babies, £1 for siblings over 12mths.
Coventry Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes
9:30-11:30T at St James Church Hall Styvechale, Knoll Drive CV3 5BT. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 0 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.
Kenilworth Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes
9:30-12:15T 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, 3-5. Free trials.
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award-winning FUN baby and toddler classes Develop... language and communication skills, confidence, listening skills, social and emotional skills and co-ordination. Stimulate... the senses and the imagination Through... signing, making music, sensory experiences, tactile parachute hoops, singing, sharing special time and having lots of fun!
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St. John’s Children’s Centre
10:00-12:00T at Burton Green Hall, Hodgetts Lane CV8 1PH. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!
NCT Breastfeeding Drop In
Coventry Tumble Tots
10:30-11:30TH at St John’s Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Help from qualified counsellors (fortnightly).
9:30-13:45T at Christ Church, Frankpledge Rd CV3 5GT. Laura: 01926 856 313; For 0 5s, £6 per session (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster.
NCT Breastfeeding Drop In
Baby Tranquilo Baby Massage, Signing & Yoga
9:45-12:00TH at Xcel Leisure Centre, Mitchell Avenue, Canley CV4 8DY. Jenny: 07725094123; For 0s, £6 per class (please book). Special offer when you quote ‘Toddle About’.
Stay & Play: 9:00-14:45TH; For 0 - 3s, £2 per family (donation). 9.00-10.00, 10.30-11.30 & 1.45-2.45. Baby & Child Health Drop-In Clinic: 10:0011:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Fortnightly group - call for dates. at Kenilworth Children’s Centre & Nursery School, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 853394.
Little Crackers Stay ‘n’ Play
10:00-11:30TH at Crackley Hall School, Coventry Road CV8 2FT. 01926 514444; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). A friendly toddler group with a difference!
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07890 241301 nikki.sayers@hotmail.co.uk
Buggy Breakfast: 9:00-10:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Breakfast & play. Baby and Child Health drop in: 10:0011:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). H/V & baby weighing. Fortnightly group. Early Days with Baby: 13:30-15:00TH; £1 (donation). For babies 0 - 12 weeks. at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397.
Burton Green Dandy Development Class
Kenilworth Kenilworth Children’s Centre
Classes are held in Barford, Kenilworth, Long Lawford, Leamington and NEW classes NOW in Warmington and Harbury. If you would like to reserve a place please contact Nikki soon, as many classes have a waiting list.
10:30-11:30TH at Kenilworth Children’s Centre & Nursery School, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 853394; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly, contact centre.
Kenilworth Library Rhyme Time
10:45-11:15T at Kenilworth Library, Smalley Place, CV8 1QG. 01926 748 900; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Leamington Spa Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes
9:30-12:00T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.
Cubbington Parent and Toddler Group
9:30-11:15T at Cubbington Methodist Church, Queen Street CV32 7NA. For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in). Children aged 0-4 and their carers welcome.
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Noah’s Ark Club
9:45-10:30TH at Lillington Free Church, Cubbington Road CV32 7AL. Denise: 01926 881064; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Songs, stories, crafts. 1st Wed of mth.
LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap Classes
10:00-14:45T at Polish Centre, High Street CV31 3AW. 01926 887780; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Ballet & Tap classes.
Jaykays Dance Company
Little Rascals Dance & Movement Classes: 10:00-10:45T; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Dance & Movement,Ballet,Tap,Tricks & Tumbles. Mummy & Me Dance: 11:00-11:45T; For 1 5s, (book by term). at Jaykays Dance Company, Weston Under Wetherley Village Hall CV33 9BW. 07738 954258.
Nappuccino
10:30-12:00TH at The Cotton Nappy Company Shop, 41 Russell Street CV32 5QB. Anna: 01926 430000; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). demo of modern cloth nappies, slings & TENS.
Haddie’s Trails
10:30-17:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Child-friendly trails around the museum.
Baby Cafe
10:30-12:00TH at Lillington Free Church, Cubbington Road CV32 7AL. Audrey: 01926 832197; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Coffee and chat for mums with babies under 2.
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11:00-12:00TH at Arty Tots, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum CV32 4AA. Gallery Desk: 01926 742700; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 1st Wednesday of the month.
Warwick Tiny Talkers Stay & Play
9:30-11:00TH at The GAP Community Centre, Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. 01926 492701; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Jack in the Box Toddler Group
9:30-11:30T at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. 01926 335228; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). Free parking,craft,drink,singing & PLAY.
Health Visitor Drop In
9:45-11:15TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Wed of month.
St Nicholas Parent and Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at St Nicholas Church, St Nicholas Church Street CV34 4JD. 01926 312593; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Static play upstairs & run around toys down.
Jack and Jill Baptist Church Toddler Group
10:00-11:30TH at Baptist Church Hall, Gerrard Street CV34 4HD. Sue: 01926 499561; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Closed 16 & 23 April.Busy friendly group.
Mini Meadows Baby and Toddler group
10:00-11:30T at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Chase Meadow CV34 6BT. 07906 628719; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family. Call/email to be added to waiting list.
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.
NCT Weekly Walk
14:00-15:30TH at Venue for walk changes each week. weeklywalks.nctwarks@gmail. com; For bump - 5s, FREE. Meet other parents & enjoy a nice walk.
The Yummy Mummy’s Club
14:00-15:30T at St Pauls Church Hall, Friars St CV34 6HD. Jayne: 0773 8294082; For bump - 0s, (please book). Friendly group of mums-to-be and new mums.
Water Babies
15:30-16:30T at Round Oak, Brittain Lane CV34 6DX. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Aqua Tums - Aqua Yoga for Pregnancy
18:15-19:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Stratford Road CV34 6RE. Dawn: 07769 706067; For bump, (please book). Pre- and Postnatal aqua yoga.
Thursday Barford Little Splashers Swimming Classes
13:00-15:00TH at The Glebe Hotel CV35 8BS. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (book by 10-week term). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
Burton Green Burton Green Toddler Group
10:00-12:00T at Burton Green Village Hall, Hodgetts Lane CV8 1PJ. Sonal: 07779 682771; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Friendly, welcoming group with lots of toys.
Coventry Coventry & Warwickshire Attached Parents Group
13:00-14:30TH at Earlsdon Community Library, Earlsdon Avenue North CV5 6FZ. Janet: 07519 665692; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For A/P families. On 1st Thurs of month.
Hampton Magna Caterpillar Corner Craft ‘n’ Play
9:45-11:30T at The Open Door Cafe, Slade Road. Lou: 07817649472; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per session. Craft activities and soft play!
Kenilworth Little Splashers Swimming Classes
9:00-11:00T at Chesford Grange CV8 2LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
Childminders Stay & Play
10:00-11:30T at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs weekly.
St John’s Toddlers
10:00-11:30T at St. John’s Church Hall, Warwick Road CV8 1HY. Kate: 01926 779159; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Refreshments provided, all welcome.
Monkey Music
10:00-12:00T at Kenilworth Youth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.
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Open Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 6pm 52 weeks a year, except bank holidays.
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Registered for 33 children. Extra curricular activities included in the fees. • Independently owned • GOOD Ofsted rating • Kinder heart beat award • VERY GOOD hygiene award • All diets, religions, allergies catered
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Free 15hrs Childcare for 2,3 & 4 year Olds. Free settling in sessions.
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Email: littleangelsnursery@btconnect.com 41a Rugby Road, Milverton, Leamington Spa, CV32 6DE
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& Parochial Hall CV8 1BP. Debbie: 07590 988789; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.
10:00-11:30T at The Village Hall, Warwick Road CV35 7RB. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). Toys, crafts, outdoor play & songs.
Leamington Spa Lillingtots
Warwick Warwick Rhyme Time
9:30-11:15T at Lillington Free Church Hall (side entrance), Cubbington Road CV32 7AL. Joanne: 07920 569112; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Extra siblings 25p.
9:30-11:30T at Warwick Library & Information Centre, Shire Hall CV34 4SA. 01926 412 189; For 0 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly, starts 9:30 & 11:00.
Toddler Sense Classes
Twirling Toddlers Classes
9:30-11:30T at Lillington Community Centre, 3 Mason Avenue CV32 7QE. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 0 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.
Little Splashers Swimming Classes
9:30-12:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.
Octotots Toddler Group
10:30-12:00T at Lillington Parish Church (St Mary Magdalene’s), Vicarage Road CV32 7RH. 01926 470449; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Mix of chat, bible stories, songs & toys.
Soft Touch Baby Massage
11:30-12:45T at Soft Touch Baby Massage at, St Mark’s Church CV32 6DL. Joanna: 07712 045296; For 0s, per session (book by 5-week term). Classes: Thursday: 11.30 - 12.45.
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Monkey Music
13:30-16:45T at Dale St. Church Centre, Dale Street CV32 5HL. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.
Haddie’s Trails
13:30-20:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Child-friendly trails around the museum.
NCT & St Mark’s Kaleidoscope
14:00-15:30TH at St Marks Church Rooms, Rugby Road CV32 6DL. Alex: 0844 243 6314; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Chat, play & free breastfeeding support.
Baby Zone
10:00-12:00TH at Kingsway Childrens Centre, Baker Avenue CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 1s, (donation). Group for carers and babies not yet walking.
In the Water
Music & Singing
9:30-11:45TH at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. Jennifer: 07837 697535; For 1 - 3s, £8 per session (book by 5-week term). New adventure every week!
Baby Sensory Classes
10:00-11:00TH at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Award-winning class for 0 - 13m. Free trials.
Arty Splats
10:00-11:45TH at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6DR. Jo: 07792372962; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Sensory fun with arts and crafts!
Water Babies
10:00-11:30T at LA Fitness Warwick, Welton Road CV34 5PZ. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
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