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...to the Spring edition of Toddle About!

Ah, spring! You can’t beat it. Finally, we can throw off the shackles of winter as the days get longer and the sun gets warmer; the lambs start bleating and the blossoms bloom. And Toddle About is here to let you know what’s going on so you can make the most of it! There are LOADS of things going on for 0 - 5s in Warwickshire over the coming months. Check out our Daily Activity Planner from page 30 for your choice of hundreds of groups and classes to attend, find out What’s New near you on pages 4-6 and don’t miss any of the amazing days out being advertised in this issue - from family festivals (p.26) to meeting all sorts of animals (wild ones p.13, farm ones p.23 and even butterflies p.15), we’ve got plenty of ideas for things to do with your little ones this spring.

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

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Baby Sensory have launched new sessions at Dale Street Methodist Church in Leamington on Fridays. Due to demand they’ve added the extra classes on Friday mornings at 10.30 and 11.45am. Book now to experience their unique explorator y play area (great social time) and imaginative senso ry activities like Space Adventure, The Magic Gard en and more. Contact Gemma on warwickshire@ babysensory. co.uk or visit www.babysensory.co.u k. P.41

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Caterpillar Cros Stitch is a new and exciting brand that creates contemporary cross stitch kits to be made up brighten your baby’s walls! Kits can or just as a gs tenin chris , days birth rate to celeb t contents fines the with e com special gift. All kits and attention and are made with the utmost care included in Warwickshire. Full instructions are r’ thread together with a pre-sorted ‘caterpilla For more holder to save you time and effort! visit se information plea email www.caterpillarcrossstitch.com or P.28 . .com titch osss larcr sally@caterpil

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Have you heard? Brambles the Bear is a new arrival to Warwickshire, and he loves to get up to all sorts of adventures. Brambles’ Explorers are his ture sessions and these launch adven hool pre-sc has in September. Brambles also loves cycling and his very own balance bike cycling club. Brambles is a fun bear to be around so go and join in the fun! Taster sessions are taking place in June so check out www.bramblesexplorers.co.uk or email info@bramblesexplorers.co.uk to find out more. P.43

New Mums Meet Mondays at Rugrats

Following news about the closure of some local children’s centres, Rugrats and Halfpints Children’s Activity Centre in Banbury has launched new sessions on Monday mornings, 9:30 - 11:30am , for newborns to pre-walkers (£1 per child ) to give mothers somewhere else they can mee t. The centre provides weighing facilities and toys, alongside specialised sensory and soft play equi pment designed for young children. The centr e hopes to run more sessions for other age grou ps soon. Find out more at www.rugratsandhalfpint s.com. P.18

New Dance Class for Juniors

Following wins in 2014 and 2015, Dandy Development is pleased to announce that they are a finalist again in the National Networking Mummies 2016 Awards! DandyLion goes to the black tie ceremony on 16th April to hear the winners. You can now join the multi-award winning fun in Warwick on Thursdays at St Mary Immaculate Hall on West Street. Use your Toddle About voucher to get a huge discount on Dandy’s baby signing, musical, sensory fun! For more information visit dandydevelopment.co.uk. P.19 4 April-June 2016 Toddle About

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Ignite Youth Dance have recently expanded and are now offering a Juniors class for 4-7 year olds. The class focuses on building a foundation in dance technique, while encouraging creativity. They also offer classes for 7-11 year olds in Ballet, Street and Contemporary, with regular performance opportunities. All classes are led by experienced and DBS checked staff within a friendly, fun and supportive environment. For further information please contact Hannah on 07950 913246 or check out www.igniteyouthdance.co.uk and www.facebook.com/IgniteYouthDance. P.42

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New Specialist Baby & Toddler Swim School

Launching brand new classes across Warwickshire this spring, Aqua Beans is a new breed of swim school. 4 years, their Specially developed for children 0 – s your little progressive swim programme take where you will one on weekly “aqua adventures” or jump orest rainf the zoom into space, explore aged 0-3 s born new For ship! e pirat a rd aboa Harmony” months, their exclusive “Newborn positive sessions promote a calm, gentle and e at onlin Book r. wate the to introduction dle About” for www.aquabeans.co.uk and quote “Tod s apply). P.7 (T&C 9 £9.9 h wort y Napp y Happ a free

Special Events at Cotswold Wildlife Park

World Penguin Day: April 24th 2016

Penguin keepers will be providing a range of fun activities to help raise awareness for Humboldt Penguin Conservation in support of Sphenisco. There will be extra Penguin talks and feeds as well other competitions and activities.

Scruffs Dog Show: May 14th 2016

This fun dog show is a great day out with your pampered pooch – Cotswold Wildlife Park is a very dog friendly attraction. For the 3rd year running, all entry money will go to the charity Dogs for Good. The dog show classes cost £2 per dog per class. Normal Park admission applies. www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk. P.13

tford Brand NEW Gymboree Classes in Stra and, the Due to popular dem award-winning Gymboree Warwick will be running 2 more action-packed, animated and educational music classes at Henry’s Castle Play Barn (Stratford ay mornings. Join in the nesd Wed on ) Armouries ing your FREE taster book musical adventure by toddler to class today, and allow your baby or ination imag and ivity creat ral natu truly let their dy fully lead the way! Most classes are alrea throughout booked, so don’t delay. Classes run 07881 892 call ils deta er Warwickshire. For furth .com. P.48 686 or email warwick@gymboree-uk

New Acrobatics Classes for Pre-scho olers

Exciting new Acrobatics classes for 2-4 year olds are now being delivered by certified Acrobatic Arts teachers at Jaykays Dance Company. The Little Rascals “Intro to Acro” classes will teach pre-school children skills from five key areas: balan cing, strength, tumbling, flexibility and limb ering. These skills include forward rolls, frog jump s, crab walks, baby bridges, straddle position and so much more! Classes are now being held in Leamington, email enquiries@jaykaysdancecom pany.co.uk or call all 07738 954258 for more infor mation. www.jaykaysdancecompany.co.uk. P.12

Scentsy Warmers and Waxes

Candles represent a distinct hazard when there are little children around, but Scentsy bring total peace of mind with their warmers and waxes. No wick, no flame, no soot. Totally safe! Choose from over 50 warmers and 87 gorgeous scents which will delight your senses, bring back precious memories or take you somewhere exciting and new. Have a browse through the website or request a catalogue at www.myessential.scentsy.co.uk. Email essentialscents@virginmedia.com or phone Hazel or Carl 07813 207808. P.29

Exciting New Drama Class for Toddler s& Pre-schoolers

Little Limelight Drama is an exciting new class aimed at 1- 4 year olds with an emphasis on creativity through role play, song and movement. Why not try something new this spring and pop along to explore your imaginatio n in a safe, friendly and fun environment? Classes are pay as you go and cost just £5 per family, inclu ding tea / coffee, squash and a snack. Join in on Friday mornings, 10am – 11am at Radford Semele Commun ity Hall (term time only). Call Kate on 07973 327138 for more info or visit www.facebook.com/littlelimeligh t. P.45

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Wh at ‘s N ew ? A Super Fantastic Fancy Dress Collection

What do Spiderman, Iron-Man, RedRanger and TinkerBell all have in common? They’ve all joined Softplay Takeaway’s fantastic fancy dress collection! The equipment in their party packs can be tailored to suit any age of child from 1 to 5 - there really is something for everyone. As a recent happy customer said, “All the children at the party (aged between 1-6) loved the soft play, ride-ons and toys provided. It was a great all rounder. Would highly recommend.” See www.softplaytakeaway.co.uk for more info. P.11

ee A Party with an Super-Hero Guarant

Southam & Harbury Bouncy Castles is a family business that was established in 2001. They now guarantee to never let any customer down on the day of hire. They hire a variety of slides, inflatables including bouncy castles, dome, disco run, ee bung ses, cour obstacle able in a variety gladiator duel and sumo suits, avail es, princesses, of themes such as super heroes, pirat dinosaur and Kitty, Hello Pig, a Pepp Frozen, Minions, obligation football. Contact Louise for a free, no o.uk or quote on info@southambouncycastle.c ucts at prod their all view 01926 815467. You can . P.11 o.uk stle.c cyca boun ham .sout www

“WHEELIE FIT MUMS”® Predict a Good Summer

Remember the old saying – “Take an umbrella and it won’t rain”? PHYS-OGUE, (the Pre & Postnatal fitness service run by qualified midwife & fitness instructor Bernadette Fogarty), now have year round, indoor options for all sessions in the event of rain. So let’s see what happens! ‘Wheelie’ welcoming, these sociable fitness sessions for mothers with baby in buggy, run in Warwick and Kenilworth. Contact bernadette@phys-ogue.co.uk and visit www.phys-ogue.co.uk for more info. P.11

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Paint & Glaze Open Events

Pop along to enjoy some spring pottery painting or do some hand and footprints at these open events (a great gift for Father’s Day!): Manor Farm Tea Rooms, Catthorpe: Thurs 21 April, 26 May & 30 June (10:30 - 12:30) Blooms Garden Centre, Rugby: Sun 24 April & 12 June (1 - 4pm) Papillon Café Bar (Churchside Arcade, Rugby): Tues 7 June (1 - 3pm) No need to book - just drop in. All ages welcome! Contact Emma on 01788 560 771 or visit www.paintandglaze.co.uk. www.facebook.com/PaintandGlaze. P.30

Wildlife Phonics Friezes Take Off

Oaktree Designs recently exhibited their unique Wildlife Phonics Friezes for the first time at Childcare Expo 2016 at Olympia in London. Their stand was a real stunner and attracted lots of interest from childminders, nursery managers, KS1 teachers and nannies. One frieze was bought by a pre-school manager from Ghana. After launching less than a year ago, the product is now truly flying! Check out the website, where you can now buy online : www.oaktreedesigns.co.uk. P.2

Rugbytots Now All Over Warwickshire

Rugbytots is a specially designed play programme that uses the multiple skills of rugby to create a fun and enjoyable environment whilst developing basic motor skills. Classes in Warwickshire are now being held on weekends in Rugby, Warwick, Stratford, Balsall Common and Solihull and Toddle About readers can claim a free taster session! Contact Jim on 0845 313 6715 or jim@rugbytots.co.uk to book. www.rugbytots.co.uk. P.32

Rhythm Time Welcomes New Franchisee

Rachel Turner is delighted to be taking over the local Rhythm Time Franchise from Sue who is retiring after 13 years. Rachel is looking forward to welcoming babies, toddlers & pre-schoolers in Leamington, Kenilworth and Stratford to her award-winning developmental music classes. See rhythmtime.net/rt3 for more information. P.9

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Cloth Nappy Myths EXposED

By Anna Leeksma, Owner of The Cotton Nappy Company

By the time your baby is potty trained, they could have used between 4000 - 6000 disposable nappies. Most nappies are made from plastic, which does not rot down and the UK throws away a staggering 3 billion nappies every year. Cloth nappies present an excellent, but often misunderstood, way to prevent all this waste.

REal Nappy Myths Having to wasH tHe nappies negates tHe benefits

Real nappies really are good for the environment AND your purse. Full cloth nappy kits (from birth to potty) start from £195 for a good system. Disposable will cost between £800 - £1500. Extra washing comes to a surprisingly small sum of just £1 per week, so you save over £500 with real nappies. Not to mention the fact that you can use the same nappies with your second child – or that you can sell them on after you’ve finished with them! Environmentally, using real nappies instead of disposables can reduce your household’s global warming impact by up to 40%.

Real nappies aRe a pain

In fact, modern cloth nappies are really easy to use.

You don’t need to sterilise, boil, scrub or soak them. Nowadays, flushable liners let you dispose of the mess quickly; used nappies are put in a mesh bag in a bucket. The whole mesh bag is then popped in the washing machine to wash between 40-60 degrees.

ClotH nappies Cause nappy RasH

Actually, disposable nappies can cause more nappy rash than their cloth counterparts. Disposable nappies contain an absorbent chemical gel which sits close to your baby’s skin and can cause irritation. In contrast, having a natural fabric against your baby’s skin can reduce nappy rash.

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You no longer need to fold cloth nappes. Modern real nappies are shaped and fasten with Velcro or poppers. Easy!

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Find out more and get hands-on with real nappies at The Cotton Nappy Company Shop in Leamington Spa (41 Russell Street, CV32 5QB). Pop in during April and May for some great offers to celebrate Real Nappy Week! Shop online at www.thecottonnappycompany.co.uk

Barefoot is Best! Children's feet are very different from adults, they're wider across the toes, narrower at the heel and the inner arch is lined with fatty tissue. There are also large gaps between the bones, which are soft like jelly. Growing feet need plenty of freedom for muscles to strengthen, toes to learn to grip and spread and for bones to form in a natural position. Allowing them to go barefoot as often as possible is ideal but not always practical. 'Barefoot' shoes are designed with ultraflexible soles and wider rounded toes to reflect the natural shape of a child's foot, giving little feet the freedom to grow and move naturally. We stock a wide range of shoes made under the Barefoot principle with sizes starting from EU18 (Toddler size 2) up to EU38 (UK 5 - older child). Brands include Bobux, Livie and Luca and Pediped. We sell in-store and online. If you are local, it is worth popping in-store and we will be happy to measure your child's foot and find the right size / style of shoe. For more information please call on 01926 430000 or email us at sales@thecottonnappycompany.co.uk 8 April-June 2016 Toddle About

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If this sounds right up your street, then all you need is a copy of Annabel Karmel’s My Favourite Recipes - a unique stand-up flip over cookbook containing over 50 brilliant recipes that everyone will love. With step by step instructions and easy tasks such as weighing, whisking, mixing and rolling, kids of all ages can get stuck in. Competition ends Sun 22nd May 2016. For more information about Annabel, please visit www.annabelkarmel.com annabelkarmeluk

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eas Creative Id for Theming Your Birthday Party Whatever their age, we all want our child’s birthday to be special. We invited Party Delights, the UK’s top party website, to share their most creative ideas to theme your party and make it truly memorable. Decorating Ideas

Start your party by choosing a theme –such as your child’s favourite character. Add some unique touches for example, fancy dress accessories work brilliantly as themed table decorations. If you’re throwing a princess party, put a tiara on top of each place setting and a wand in each cup. Your guests can wear them during the party and take them home in their party bag! The same goes for pirate parties – you could put an eye patch on each plate and a toy parrot fastened onto the chairs.

Party Games

It’s essential to have some good party games up your sleeve and it’s really easy to keep these on theme too.

Paw Patrol Barking Contest A barking contest is a really fun game to play at a Paw Patrol party – simply take it in turns to do your best bark and give out prizes for the loudest, the funniest and the most realistic!

Star Wars Balloon Lightsabers Star Wars parties are big at the moment and making your own balloon lightsabers is great fun (and a slightly calmer party activity). Simply blow up some modelling balloons and wrap a strip of black paper around the end for the handle. Use blue and green balloons for the Jedi and red for the Sith!

Put a Twist on Classic Party Games You could even put a twist on a traditional party game like pin the tail on the donkey – how about pin the patch on the pirate? Or Musical ‘Frozen’ Statues!

Party Food Ideas

Themed party food is an easy way to add fun to your buffet! Here are a couple of ideas from the Party Delights blog:

Cookie Cutters for Sandwiches Sandwiches are a party food staple and you can make yours match your party theme by cutting them out with a cookie cutter. There are cookie cutters available to match practically any party theme crown and heart shapes for a princess party, skull and crossbones for your pirate party, dog shapes for a Paw Patrol party and so much more.

Banana Minions The Minions are still one of our most popular party themes and a blue and yellow buffet wouldn’t be complete without these cute banana Minions! Download our free printable minion outfit (at http://bit.ly/ banana-minion), cut it out and stick it to a banana!

Princess Cupcake Dress An absolute must if you’re throwing a princess party simply arrange some pink cupcakes in the shape of a dress and place a tiara at the top and a wand across it. Your guests will be very impressed!

And there you have it – loads of easy and creative ways to make your child’s birthday party extra special! If you’re ready to start planning your party, you can pick up pretty much everything you need at www.partydelights.co.uk Visit http://blog.partydelights.co.uk/ for even more inspiration! 10 April-June April-June2016 2016Toddle ToddleAbout About

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(First of a series of articles on children’s emotional well-being by Play Therapy UK).

One in ten children in the UK have a mental health issue and another one in ten have a psychological problem that impairs their potential to develop fully. Most adult mental health issues have their roots in childhood problems. Do you know a child who finds it difficult to concentrate or learn? Can’t control their anger? Suffers from anxiety or stress? Has experienced loss through bereavement or divorce? Is adopted or fostered?

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Play is a natural process that is essential for the development of a child’s brain and mind. Recent discoveries in neurobiology have shown that beneficial chemicals such as opioids and Oxytocin are released naturally as a result of play. The amygdala is calmed and the hippocampus is repaired. Play Therapy uses metaphors and fantasies which have been shown to be a more effective way of communication when dealing with the emotions.

They would probably benefit from play therapy. Between 77% and 84% of children receiving play therapy to Play Therapy UK standards show a positive change.

But it’s more than just letting a child play.

What is Play Therapy? Play therapy provides a safe environment, with boundaries, in which the child can choose from a variety of therapeutic media such as as toys, drawing, music, puppets, sand worlds, clay, story-telling etc. The therapist communicates with them using their chosen medium to help their healing process.

The Play Therapist provides a safe environment in which the child can heal themselves. They provide safe boundaries, reflections when appropriate and a very close focus on the child. Play Therapists help to co-ordinate the rational brain with the emotional systems of the mammalian brain. By Play Therapy UK

Play is a child’s natural medium for development so please try to make more time to play with your children. To find approved Play Therapists near you, visit www.playtherapyregister.org.uk.

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Designer Babies By Dr Christopher Gyngell, Research Fellow at University of Oxford

An argument for genetically modified babies. For decades, technologies have been available that alter the genetic makeup of animals. Using modified viruses to introduce novel genetic material, scientists have been able to modify the physical and cognitive characteristics of a number of species. However, these early technologies were not suitable for human use. They are imprecise, and make random changes to large segments of the genome. As such, only a small proportion of the animals that are the targets of these technologies do not suffer serious side effects. In 2010, a revolution in genetic engineering began. Techniques which used engineered enzymes, rather than viruses, to alter DNA were developed. These techniques were given the name “gene editing” to reflect their increased efficiency and precision over older methods. In a very short space of time the gene editing technique CRISPR has been used to make precise and heritable changes to animals. It has been used to create malaria-fighting mosquitoes, drought resistant wheat, hornless cows and monkeys with targeted mutations. The potential applications of gene editing in a decade are difficult to imagine. Because of their increased precision, gene editing techniques are the first genetic engineering technologies to have serious potential as a clinically useful modifier of human DNA. In April 2015 it was announced that CRISPR had been used to make edits in human embryos for the first time. The study conducted in China attempted to use the CRISPR technique to reverse the genetic mutations that lead to the genetic disease muscular dystrophy

– with mixed success. In February 2016, the UK became the first country to officially approve gene editing research in human embryos. The decision means experiments in which the genes of embryos are manipulated will likely begin at the Francis Crick Institute in London within the next few months. It’s important to note that the proposed UK study would use gene editing on embryos for the purposes of research only. The study seeks to understand the role that different genes play in early pregnancy. This study could result in better conventional therapies to combat infertility and miscarriage. The embryos will not be implanted into a woman, and indeed will never leave a petri dish. The UK has a unique legal position, being one of the only countries around the world to allow gene editing on embryos for research, but have a ban on any reproductive uses. However, in the future, this law could change, and it may become possible to use such technologies for the purpose of reproduction –to create genetically modified babies. But if gene editing technologies were safe, legal and available to use on a developing embryo, would it be ethical to use them? I think it would be. Some people worry that if gene-editing technologies were available, then we put the human race on a slippery slope to the creation of ‘designer babies’. But I believe we have strong moral reasons to use these technologies to protect our future children from disease and suffering. Changing your child’s genes to improve their health April-June 2016 Toddle About Warwickshire 21

For example, many women take vitamin D supplements through pregnancy. This is believed to make the developing child more resistant to bone disease like rickets, and autoimmune diseases like asthma and multiple sclerosis. We generally think pregnant women who take vitamin D supplements are acting responsibly. But vitamin D also alters the genes of the developing child – it changes the way its genes are expressed. If we think women should take vitamin D supplements in pregnancy, we therefore think it is OK to make some genetic changes to a developing child in order to improve their health.

People’s main objection to gene editing technologies stems from the fact they could be used not just to protect children from disease, but to also influence their other traits. People shudder at the thought of parents picking and choosing the characteristics of their children, just as they pick and choose the accessories for their nurseries. We do have good reasons to be concerned about this prospect.

Gene editing technologies make a different sort of genetic change to an embryo than vitamin D supplements. They change the genetic sequence, rather than the way genes are expressed. However, suppose that we discover that vitamin D supplements actually did work by changing the genetic sequence of a developing embryo? Would this discovery mean that we should advise women to stop taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy? I think not. What’s important is that taking vitamin D supplements while pregnant protects the developing child from developing diseases later in life. The mechanism through which this is achieved is irrelevant. In the future it will be possible to use gene editing technologies to make a small number of genetic changes to protect our children from disease. The total length of the human genome is over 3 billion base pairs. In some cases, changing just one base pair in an embryo will prevent horrible diseases later in life. That means changing less than 0.0001% of your child’s genome can protect them from suffering. This seems clearly ethically justified to me. Furthermore, many now accept the use of technologies such as preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) to select against inherited disease like cystic fibrosis and muscular dystrophy. This involves creating several embryos and testing each for genetic predispositions to disease. The healthiest embryo is then implanted, and the others are often destroyed. If it is acceptable to use PGD to avoid disease, it’s not clear why it would be unacceptable to create just one embryo and use gene editing technologies to correct any disease causing genes. When used in this way, gene editing is the moral equivalent of curing a disease.

Genes fashionable in one generation may prove to be harmful in the next. In addition, parental control of the gene pool could reduce valuable forms of genetic diversity. However, a fear of designer babies should not distract us from the goal of healthy babies. There is no reason we couldn’t limit the use of gene editing technologies to disease prevention, just as we currently do with PGD. That is not to say I think we should be using gene editing technologies now. I am glad the UK has a ban on the reproductive uses of gene editing technologies, as it will be many years until we know whether these technologies will be safe enough to use for reproduction. However, in a decade or so, if these technologies have been proven safe and precise enough for human use – I believe we will have strong moral reasons to change the law and use them to protect our children from disease and suffering.

Dr Chris Gyngell is a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford’s Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics. His research interests lie primarily in bioethics, moral theory, and the philosophy of health and disease. He is currently working on a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship funded project titled "Selecting, Creating and Modifying Embryos", which will investigate the ethical and legal implications of new reproductive technologies, such as the gene editing technique CRISPR. 22 April-June About April-June2016 2016 Toddle Toddle About

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THE AWARD-WINNING FESTIVAL RETURNS

Just So Festival: 19-21 August 2016 The Just So Festival is back this year on 19 – 21 August 2016 at the Rode Hall Estate, Cheshire! Awarded Best Festival in 2015 by the National Outdoor Events Association, and winner of Festival Kidz Gold Award for three years running, Just So is the only combined arts festival dedicated solely to families in the UK. An annual, intimate, weekendlong camping festival for children and their families, the Just So Festival provides an imaginative outdoor adventure like no other, showcasing the best art, music, literature, comedy and theatre for families in a wondrous landscape of woodland clearings, rolling parkland, arboreal amphitheatres and lakeside spots. With intrigue and trickery as the theme for 2016, inquisitive explorers can expect to tour the most curious of lands and encounter creatures and characters beyond their wildest dreams. Dance like wild things to the outstanding music line-up on the Footlights stage and head to the eccentric Village Green to meet some of the UK’s

favourite children’s authors and encounter a sports day with a difference - toddler jousting or pillow fighting anyone? Choose your allegiance and join the Fox, Frog, Owl, Fish, Stag or Lion tribes to compete in ridiculous games and all manner of unexpected shenanigans. Step into the extraordinary Spellbound Forest and experience the best new outdoor performances for families. Wander round the Fairy City and dance at the Fairy Ball in an enchanting woodland. Make your way into the perilous High Seas for some bonkers nautical adventures and take a voyage in wooden rowing boats onto Rode Pool. Gasp at tumblers, somersaults and aerial mastery from the best performers in the land and try your hand at all manner of circus amazement. For 0-2s, visit Peekaboo to find music, paint, clay, dens and bubbles. Listening to stories and songs and baby bath time here will ensure the littlies doze off to the sound of choral lullabies as dusk falls.

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3. Then you’ll take a black marker and outline the heart, then you can draw a few balloons with some strings connecting down to the heart. 4. Add in a cute saying ” You Make My Heart Soar” .

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Mums

Stages TO Starting a Business

Like many mums on maternity leave, lawyer Sally Wilson dreamed of quitting her job and starting her own business. She decided those 12 months off work gave her the window she needed to change her working life for good, launching Caterpillar Cross Stitch in December 2015. #1

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I had been working in law for 9 years and while I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge and buzz of winning a case and working in a large team, I always craved a creative outlet and dreamed of starting my own business, even trying out for The Apprentice in 2012 but not quite making the show! During maternity leave with my daughter Felicity in 2014, I knew this was my chance. I completed an online course to create a niche ecommerce site from scratch. This would give me the perfect balance, enabling me to work from home with minimal childcare costs.

One of the hardest parts was deciding what to sell! But after months of research, considering my skills and interests, I started testing the market for cross stitch kits (a hobby I started as a child). I simply couldn’t find a kit I liked that would work well in Felicity’s modern, neutral nursery so I decided to create a collection of my own designs. #2

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The biggest plus points to being self-employed are being able to spend time with Felicity while she’s little and also choosing my own hours, especially since we are expecting another baby this April!

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I can plan more creative tasks in the morning and admin or meetings in the afternoons. It’s also nice to be able to make my own decisions and you get back what you put in!

judgement when there’s no one to bounce ideas off. Fitting everything in can be a challenge but I try to plan out my week in advance and stick to it!

It’s wonderful to get positive feedback and sales from something you’ve created. Although I do miss the camaraderie of working in a big team, there’s a wonderful cross stitch community out there to connect with internationally!

Do plenty of research and once you’ve got going, don’t give up. All you need is a good idea, creativity and sheer determination to see it through. Make sure there’s sufficient demand for your product or service and that the figures work for you. Believe in yourself and don’t be afraid. Good luck!

Challenges

The initial set up took a lot longer than I expected, working a great deal in the evenings and at weekends. From concept to launch, it took 11 months. Luckily, between my husband and nursery, Felicity is cared for 2 days each week. My negotiation and legal drafting skills came in handy but I’ve been thrown in the deep end with website design, search engine optimisation, finding suppliers, dealing with customers and marketing! It can be lonely and difficult to trust my own

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About Caterpillar Cross Stitch

Caterpillar Cross Stitch brings you contemporary cross stitch kits to brighten your baby’s walls. The first collection ‘Now I Know My ABCs’ includes 15 different alphabet patterns in a variety of colour palettes. The kits can be personalised to celebrate the arrival of a newborn, christening or just as a special gift.

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Daily Activity Planner

DAILY ACTIVITY Planner

Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for families with bumps - 5s in Warwickshire including Warwick, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Rugby, Southam, Stratford-upon-Avon, Shipston-on-Stour and surrounding areas

The Daily Activity Planner is your one stop shop for finding virtually any and all of the bump, baby & toddler groups and classes. Visit the Toddle About website at www.toddleabout.co.uk/directory then simply enter your postcode and the groups will be listed in order of distance from your home.

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13:30-15:00T at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Baby Group for Non Walkers.

Cawston Cawston Grange Children’s Centre Toddle Time: 9:15-11:15T; For 1 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Details may change - call centre. Stay & Play: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please call centre to ensure group is running.

9:30-11:00T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; For mumss, £8 per class (please book). Cost: £8 if pre booked / £11 Drop in. Ages: 16+.

Join us at various locations around Rugby or book your own event. Rugby Twins or More Call or email Emma for more information or to book your own party. emma@paintandglaze.co.uk 01788 560771

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

Toddlers World

www.paintandglaze.co.uk

Yoga for Babies, Toddlers & Children

at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, Cawston Grange Primary School CV22 7GU. 01788 817723. CMY

Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas & Little Tappers: 15:45-16:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). A ballet and tap class little ones will enjoy. Love Ballet Ballet & Tap: 16:3017:15T; For 5-7s, (please book). Pe-syllabus ballet. Funky Dance Classes: 17:1517:45TH; For 3 - 7s, (book by term). A lively fun & energetic class. at Love Ballet Dance Company at, Cawston Community Hall CV22 7GU. Lorraine: 07921 853773 C

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Hillmorton Hillmorton Children’s Centre

Stay and Play: 9:15-11:15TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Cradle Club: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Contact centre to ensure group on.For non walkers.

at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588.

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

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Baby yoga, baby massage, post-natal yoga & relaxation t: 07738 630 862 e: natalie@kidzloveyoga.co.uk Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes

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

Long Lawford Dandy Development Class

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

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

Rugby Baptist Church Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Rugby Baptist Church, Regent Place CV21 2JP. Louise: 07891 069786; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). £1 for 1 adult & 2 children, 50p for extra children/ adults.

Water Babies

10:30-11:00T at Water Babies, Rugby School, Horton Crescent CV22 5DJ. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Kidz and Babies Love Yoga

Kidz Love Yoga and Movement Classes: 12:35-13:15T; For 21/2 - 4s. Babies Love Yoga Classes: 13:30-14:30T; For 0 - 1s. For babies from 8 weeks to crawling.

at Overslade Community Centre, Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Natalie: 07738 630862.

Toddle Time

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

Newbold Stay & Play

9:15-11:15TH at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Contact centre to ensure group is on.£1.00 Donation.

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

Tuesday

Little Kickers

9:20-12:00TH at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. 01327 700153; For 1 4s, per child (please book). 9.20 Little Kicks,10.15 Junior.

Bilton Bilton Evangelical Parent and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Bilton Evangelical Church, Main Street CV22 7NQ. 01788 817326; For 0 - 5s.

Stay & Play

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

Brownsover Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre

Health Visitor Clinic: 13:15-14:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding Support Group: 13:15-14:45T; For 0 - 1s, FREE. Group run by Peer Support Volunteers.

Wednesday Barby Chatterbox

at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347. Call before attending.

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

Cawston Stay & Play

Bilton Bilton Evangelical Parent and Toddler Group

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

10:00-11:30T at Bilton Evangelical Church, Main Street CV22 7NQ. 01788 817326; For 0 - 5s.

Cawston Health Visitor Clinic

Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

19:30-21:00T at Cawston Community Hall, Scholar’s Drive CV22 7GU. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; Cost: £8 if pre booked / £11 Drop in. Ages: 16+.

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

Church Lawford NCT Relax, Stretch & Breathe Classes

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

Coventry Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:00-15:00T at Water Babies, Holiday Inn Coventry, M6 Junction 2, Hinckley Road CV2 2HP. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Harborough Magna Harborough Magna Toddlers

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

Hillmorton Swim Works Swim Centre

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

at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028.

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes 15:45-17:45T at Church Lawford Village Hall, School Street CV23 9EE. Jenni: 07572432034; For 4m - 5s, £3 per class (book by term).

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Lionhearts Toddler Group

Long Lawford Lawford Ladybirds

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

Stay & Play

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

Newbold Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre

Childminders Group: 9:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). £1.00 Donation. Baby Group: 13:30-15:00T; For 0s, £1 (drop in). Baby Group for Non Walkers.£1 donation.

at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554.

Rugby Oakfield Children’s Centre

Stay & Play: 9:15-11:15TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Call centre to ensure group is on.£1 donation. Baby Group: 13:30-15:00T; For 0s, £1 (drop in). Baby Group for Non Walkers. £1.00 donation.

at Oakfield Children’s Centre, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. 01788 547368.

Rainbow Tots

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

In the Water

Music & Singing

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

Clifton NCT Bumps & Babes Coffee Morning

10:30-12:00TH at Newton village hall, Silver St CV23 0DU. 01788 220198; For bump - 5s, £2 (donation). Members and non-members are welcome!

Hillmorton Health Clinic

9:30-11:30TH at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in).

Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes

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

St George’s Magic Dragon Parent & Toddler Group 13:30-15:00T at St Georges Church Hall, St Johns Avenue CV22 5HR. Carol: 01788 544630; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in). See www.stgeorgesrugby.org.uk for info.

Long Lawford Long Lawford Children’s Centre

Stay & Play: 9:15-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 donation (drop in). Baby Group: 13:30-15:00T; For 0s, FREE (drop in). £1 donation.

at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9AL. Call first to check running.

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Newbold Health Visitor Clinic

Rugby Stay and Play

13:15-14:45T at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; For 0s, £1 (drop in). £1 Donation.

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

Rugby St Maries Little Angels

Claremont Children’s Centre

Toddle Time: 9:15-11:15TH; For 0 - 2s, (drop in). Walking to under 3s. Health Visitor Clinic: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding Support Group: 13:3015:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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

Twirling Toddlers Classes

at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488.

9:30-11:00T at Rugby Methodist Church Centre, Russelshiem Way CV22 7TB. 07572 432034; For 1 5s, (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.

Tiny Tots

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

Toddlers World

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

Messy Matters

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

Rugby LIbrary Rhyme Time 11:00-11:30T at Rugby Library, Little Elborow Street CV21 3BZ. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Water Babies

Kidz and Babies Love Yoga

Kidz Love Yoga Parent and Toddler Yoga: 12:35-13:15T; For 1 - 3s. For babies on the move and toddlers. Babies Love Yoga Classes: 13:3014:30T; For 0 - 1s. From 8 weeks to crawling.

at Overslade Community Centre, Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Natalie: 07738 630862.

Baby Group - Non Walkers

13:30-15:00T at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

Thursday Brandon Nature Tots

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

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

Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre

Toddle Time: 9:15-11:15T; For 1 - 2s, £1 per family (drop in). Walking - Under 3. Birth to Four: 13:00-14:00TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Check group is running.

at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347.

Cawston Dandy Development Classes

10:00-12:00TH 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.

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

Water Babies

15:45-18:15T at Water Babies, Sherbourne Fields School CV6 1PR. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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

Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

19:30-21:00TH at St. George’s Church Hall, Hillmorton CV22 5HR. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £15 (drop in). Cost: £8 if pre booked / £11 Drop in. Ages: 16+.

Newbold Little Stars

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

Stay & Play

13:30-15:15TH at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Contact centre to ensure group is on.£1.00 Donation.

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

Health Visitor Clinic

13:30-15:00TH at Oakfield Children’s Centre, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. For 0s, FREE (drop in). Please call centre to ensure group is on.

Friday Brownsover Stay & Play

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

Cawston Love Ballet Mini Movers

10:00-11:00T at Love Ballet Dance Company at, Cawston Community Hall CV22 7GU. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

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

Dunchurch Boogie Beanies

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

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Hillmorton Little Acorns Toddler Group

Rugby Rugbytots

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

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

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

Little Splashers Classes

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

Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes

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

Long Lawford Stay & Play Under1’s

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

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

Overslade Twirling Toddlers Classes

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

Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga

19:30-21:00T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; For bump - 0s, Cost: £8 if pre booked / £11 Drop in.From 14 wks-birth. Ages: 16+.

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

Stay & Play

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

Toddlers World

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

Rugby LIbrary Rhyme Time

11:00-11:30T at Rugby Library, Little Elborow Street CV21 3BZ. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Saturday

Sunday

Coventry Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Bilton Little Kickers

8:45-12:15TH at Bilton School, Lawford Lane CV22 7JT. 01327 700153; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Various class times.

10:00-10:30T at Water Babies, Foxford Leisure Centre, Ansell Drive CV6 6BB. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Coventry Water Babies Swimming Classes

Dunchurch Scrumkids Classes

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Hillmorton Swim Works Preschool Swimming

8:30-13:00T at Water Babies, Foxford Leisure Centre, Ansell Drive CV6 6BB. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes. 9:00-11:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

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

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

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

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

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Monday

Alcester Stay & Play

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

Claverdon Stepping Stones Toddler Group

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

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Harbury Harbury Toddler Group

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

Henley in Arden Stay & Play

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

In the Water

Music & Singing

Kineton Kineton Baby & Toddler Group

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

Shipston-on-Stour Toy Library

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

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Pre-school Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Various swim times, please call for more info & to book.

Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech by using simple gestures and reduce frustration

Snitterfield Snitterfield Rag Tag Toddlers

Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets.

10:00-11:45T at Snitterfield Village Our curriculum is recommended by Sure Start. Hall, Bearley Road CV37 0JH. Hilary: 01789 731246; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 Book your FREE trial lesson today per child (drop in). 50p per each For classes in Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa and Warwick extra child.

Southam Baby Ballet Class

Call Pippa on 01789 415591 or email: pippajenkins@singandsign.co.uk

Birth to 24months

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

Napton Playgroup

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

Jolly J’s

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

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

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

Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford Leisure Centre

Swimming lessons: 9:00-18:30T; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child (please book). Active Antz: 10:30-12:00T; For 0 - 4s, £3.75 per child (please book). Mini Gymnastics: 16:00-17:00T; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child (please book).

at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

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

Meet & Play

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

Alderminster Tots

10:00-11:30T 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!

Monkey Music

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

Health Visitors Early Weeks Clinic

10:30-12:00TH at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 3rd Monday of the month.

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Toy Library: 9:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s. Borrow some toys. Health Visitor Clinic: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 1s. Advice, weighing & Breastfeeding support. Stay and Play: 13:30-15:00T; For 0 - 4s.

www.singandsign.co.uk at Badger Valley Children’s Centre,

Early Pregnancy Antenatal Classes 19:00-21:00T at Bump2baby Reality, 23 Bridgetown Road CV37 7JH. Helen: 01926 732143; For bump, FREE (please book). More info at www.bump2babyreality.co.uk.

Studley Pre-School Swimming Lessons

15:00-18:00T at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Various times available, call the centre.

Tuesday Alcester Health Visitors Clinic & Baby Play

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

Barford Dandy Development Class

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

Bishops Itchington Bump Info Evening

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

Ettington Cheeky Chimps

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

Harbury Bumps and Bundles

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

Henley in Arden Baby Chattermatters

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

11:00-12:00TH at Studley Children’s Centre @, Henley Hub B95 6AF. 01527 850136; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 19th April and 7th June.

Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664259. FREE drop in.

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Various swim times, call for more info & to book.

Southam Health Visitor Clinic & Baby Play

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

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

13:30-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for lesson times & bookings.

Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: 16:00-16:30TH; 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.

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

NCT Southam Monthly Meeting

20:00-22:00TH at NCT Southam Monthly Meeting, Held at Various locations. For bump - 0s, FREE. Please check website for locations.

Stratford-upon-Avon Aqua Beans Swimming Classes

9:30-11:30T at Croft House Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. For 0 - 3s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

Inbetweenies

14:00-15:00T at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016; For 0s, FREE (donation). Babies aged 6-9 mths.Call Centre for dates & further info.

Monkey Music

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

Baby Play

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

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Stratford Leisure Centre

Swimming lessons: 9:00-18:30T; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child (please book). Various lessons. Active Antz: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 4s, £3.75 per child (please book). Mini Dribblers: 13:30-14:30T; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child (please book).

at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.

Speech & Language Drop-In: 10:30-12:00TH; For 1 - 5s, £0.50 (donation). 1st Tues of the month,arrive early as restricted on numbers. Baby Weigh & Play & Breastfeeding Support: 13:30-15:30TH; For 0s, £0.50 (donation). Runs 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month.

at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624.

Stratford-upon-Avon Rhyme Time

The Croft 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.

Health Visitors Clinic (0-5yr)

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 Tues of mth.

Studley Pre-School Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Rd B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 4s, £4.91 per class (book). Various times.

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Alcester Alcester Library Rhyme Time

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

Health Visitors Clinic & Baby Play

Stratford Children’s Centre

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

Wednesday

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

Bishops Itchington Health Visitor Clinic & Baby Play

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

Fenny Compton Fenny Compton Tots Group

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

Henley in Arden Health Visitor Clinic

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

Long Itchington Long Itchington Toddler Group

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

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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 Toy Library

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

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

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

Southam Mini Movers

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

Stay & Play

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

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

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

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Stratford-upon-Avon Swimming lessons

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

13:30-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 4s, £4.91 per class (please book).

9:00-18:30T at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child (please book). various lessons available please call to book.

Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford Leisure Centre

Early Weeks Clinic & Breastfeeding Support

Swimming lessons: 9:00-11:00T; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child (please book). Various lessons available. Active Antz: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 4s, £3.75 per child (please book).

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

at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.

Wesley Toddler Group

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

Stay and Play

Stratford upon Avon & Leamington Spa E: stratforduponavon@monkeymusic.co.uk T: 01789 720289 / 0777 1641712

Monkey Music

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

The Octagon, St Mary Magdalene's Church, Lillington. CV32 7RH Stratford Armouries Play Barn, Gospel Oak Lane, Pathlow. CV37 0JA Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close, Warwick. CV34 6DZ Rosebird Community Hall, Shipston Road, Stratford upon Avon.CV37 8LU Alveston Malt House, Alveston Village. CV37 7QP Kenilworth Youth & Community Centre, Abbey End, Kenilworth. CV8 1QJ Dale St Church Centre, Dale St, Leamington Spa. CV32 5HL Chase Meadow Community Centre, Warwick. CV34 6BT

Little Splashers Classes

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

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Baby Sensory

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

Monkey Music

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

Studley Health Visitor Clinic

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

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

15:00-16:00T at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book).

Thursday Alveston Monkey Music

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

Bishops Itchington Bishops Itchington Toddler Group 10:00-11:30T at Memorial Hall, Fisher Road CV47 2RE. 07500 838250; For bump - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). Friendly Group with toys, crafts, song time & refreshments.

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Trinity Tots

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

Studley Pre-School Swimming Lessons

Gymboree Music

10:00-11:50TH at Henry’s Castle Play Barn, Stratford Armouries, Gospel Oak Lane CV37 0JA. 07881 892 686; For 0 - 3s, (please book). 10am 14-36 months, 11am 4-14 mths.

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

Kineton Kinetic Kids

10:00-11:00T at IntaDance, Mill Lane CV35 0LA. 01926 640 452; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Music & movement for younger boys and girls from 18months.

Shipston-on-Stour Badger Valley Children’s Centre Toy Library: 9:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). come and borrow some toys. Baby Play/Cruisers for under 2’s: 14:0015:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664259.

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10:00-18:00T at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Various times available please call the

Studley Children’s Centre

Speech & Language Drop In: 13:30-14:30T; For 2 - 5s, (drop in). 7th April & 7th June 2016. Messy Play: 13:30-15:00TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). (1½- 5 year olds).

at Studley Children’s Centre, High Street B80 7HJ. 01527 850136.

Friday

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

Harbury Dandy Development Class

Southam Southam Congregational Toddlers

Lighthorne Heath Stay & Play

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

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).

Love Ballet Dance Company

Funky Dance Classes: 16:00-16:30TH; For 3 - 5s. A lively, fun & energetic class. Gymnastics Classes: 16:30-17:00TH; For 3 - 5s. Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. Love Ballet Boys Street Dance: 17:4518:30TH; For 3 - 5s, per class. Lively, fun and energetic class.£34 a term.

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

10:00-11:30TH at Lighthorne Heath Children’s’ Centre, Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105; For 0 - 1s, £1 (drop in). Babies birth to one.Call centre to ensure group is running.

Shipston-on-Stour Toy Library

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

at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773. Book by term.

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Southam Pre-School Swimming Lessons

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

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

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

Southam Messy Monsters Group

LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap Classes

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

9:00-10:45T at The Graham Adams Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 887780; For 3 - 4s, £4 (book by term). Sat am ballet & tap,check for times/ages.

Love Ballet Dance Company Mini Movers: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (please book). A really fun, lively musical dance class. Little Tappers Dance Classes: 16:00-16:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun introduction to tap.

Musical Theatre

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

at Love Ballet Studios, Welsh Road East CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Breastfeeding Support Group

Stratford-upon-Avon Swimming lessons

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

8:00-12:00T at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child (please book). various lessons available please call to book.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons 11:30-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for lesson times & bookings.

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Studley Pre-School Swimming Lessons

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

Stratford-upon-Avon Aqua Beans Swimming Classes

13:30-15:30T at Croft House Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. For 0 - 3s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

Swimming lessons

9:00-18:30T at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 3 - 4s, £4.80 per child (please book). Various lessons available.

15:00-17:00T at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Various times available please call the centre.

Wellesbourne Wellesbourne Library

Story Stomp - Wellesbourne Library: 10:00-10:30TH; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Rhyme Time - Wellesbourne Library: 10:00-10:30TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

at Wellesbourne Library, Kineton Road CV35 9NF. 01789 840528.

9:30-11:40T at Freshfields Nursery Schools Ltd, Clifford Forge House CV37 8HW. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.

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).

Bidford-on-Avon Kids Run Free Race & Fun Day

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

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Shipston-on-Stour Pre-school Swimming Lessons

Rhythm Time: Quality Music Classes

Family Fun

9:45-11:15T at St Gregory’s RC School, Avenue Road CV37 6UZ. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons. 10:10-12:00T at St Peter’s Mission, Manor Rd CV37 7EA. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £4.90 per class (please book). Classes: 10.10 Toddler, 10.50 Baby & 11:30 Preschool.

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

Sunday Southam Pre-School Swimming Lessons

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

Stratford-upon-Avon Rugbytots

Saturday

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Studley Pre-School Swimming Lessons

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

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

8:30-12:30T at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Various swim times, call for more info & to book. 10:00-11:30TH at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664259; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). For under 5s. Call centre for dates.

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Monday

Gymboree Music

13:30-15:20TH at The Family Tree Members Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892 686; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Mon: 1:30pm, 2.30pm & Thurs: 10am & 11am. Plse book.

Balsall Common Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

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

LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap Classes

Coventry Little Splashers Swimming Classes

13:30-14:45T at Polish Centre, High Street CV31 3AW. 01926 887780; For 2 - 5s, £4 (book by term). Ballet & Tap classes from 2yrs +.

Cubbington Castle Gymnastics Club

13:45-15:00T at The Kingsley Prep School’s library and hall, Beauchamp Avenue CV32 5RD. 01926 425993; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Informal drop-in group. All welcome.

Hampton Magna Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

Prima Ballerinas: 15:45-16:15TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). First ballet lesson free as a trial. Funky Dance Classes: 16:1516:45TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). An energetic class for 3-7yrs. Gymnastics Classes: 17:30-18:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more.

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

Kingsley Tiny Tots

Love Ballet Dance Company

10:15-14:30T at Cubbington Methodist Church Hall, Queen Street CV32 7NA. For 2 - 4s, £6 per class (book by 6-week term). Contact for bookings and class times.

11:00-11:45T at The Open Door Cafe, 3 Slade Hill CV35 8SA. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per class (drop in). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

Kenilworth Gymboree Music

at St Marys Church Hall, St Marys Road CV31 1JW. Claire: 07774518949.

Family Tree Club

Early Pregnancy Antenatal Classes

10:00-11:50TH at The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 07881 892686; For 0 - 3s, (please book). 10am: 14-36mths; 11am 4-14mths.

Arty Splats: 10:00-11:50T; For 1 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Sessions:10.00 & 11.00am.Open to all. 12mths+. Gymboree Music: 13:30-15:15TH; For 1 - 3s, £4 per child (please book). Classes at 1.30 & 2.30. Open to all. Ages 14-36 mths.

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.

Leamington Spa Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

Brambles Bear Limited

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

9:30-11:20T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £4.90 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions. Free Tasters.

Monkey Music

9:30-12:10T at The Octagon St Mary Magdalenes Church, Vicarage Road CV32 7RH. Claire: 01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.

Arty Splats

10:00-11:50TH at The Family Tree, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. Jo: 07792 372962; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Sensory fun with arts and crafts!

Early Learning Centre Playtime

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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at Family Trees Members Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 01926 312820.

Brambles Explorers: 11:30-12:20T; For 2 - 5s, £65 (book by 10-week term). Cafe open 12.30 - 1.30pm. Brambles Cycling: 13:30-14:20T; For 2 - 4s, £65 (book by 10-week term). Cafe open 12.30-1.30.

at Cubbington Village Hall, Broadway CV32 7JR. 07967 751785.

Aqua Beans Swimming Classes

13:00-15:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick Street CV32 5LD. For 0 - 4s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

BilinguaSing Spanish Class

13:00-16:45T at Dale Street Church Centre CV32 5HL. Mel: 07815 149877; For 0 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge.

Lillington Lillington Library Rhyme Time

LWAD Reception Tap & Ballet Class

16:00-16:30T at Lillington Community Centre, Mason Ave CV32 7QE. 01926 887780; For 4 - 5s, £4 (book by term). Ballet & Tap Dance Class 4-6yrs. Monday class starts September.

Warwick 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.

Warwick Library Story Stomp

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

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SEEDLING NURSERY within the Family Tree

Award Winning Dance & Gymnastics classes for Babies and Toddlers from 10 months and upwards

Join our small community of children at the start of this brand new Nursery. Providing a Child-Centre Home-from-Home approach with highly qualified staff. t. 01926 312 820 e: seedling@family-tree-club.co.uk www.family-tree-club.co.uk

GymStars

9:30-11:45T at Warwick Gates Community Centre CV34 6DZ. Abby: 07795 516 367; For 1 - 4s, (please book). 9.30am crawling3yrs,10.15am 3-4yrs,11am 3-4yrs.

Tiddlers Mother and Baby Group

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

Little Fishes Baby and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Saltisford Church, Albert Street CV34 4JX. For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Email: littlefishes@ saltisfordchurch.org.uk. 10:00-11:30TH at Westgate Children’s Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Mon of mth. Chk Session times in hols. Take red bk.

Arty Tots get Messy With their Grandparents!

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

Soft Touch Baby Massage

10:30-11:45TH at Soft Touch Baby Massage at, Chase Meadow Community Centre CV34 6BT. Joanna: 07712 045296; For 0s, £8.80 per session (book by 5-week term). Courses run 11th April-16th May & 6th June-4th July.

LWAD Stay & Dance Classes

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

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

10:00-11:30TH at Newburgh Children’s Centre, Kipling Avenue CV34 6LD. 01926 490629; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st Mon & 3rd Thurs of month. Bring your red bk.

Tuesday Baginton Baginton Parent and Toddler Group

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.

In the Water

Music & Singing

9:40-10:50T at The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £4.90 per class (please book). 9.40-Toddler, 10.20-Baby.

Movers and Shakers

10:00-11:15T at Held at Kenilworth Children’s Centre, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 856397; For 0 - 1s, £1 per family. Parents with Babies 8 - 20months.

Cradle Club

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

Water Babies

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Coventry Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

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

Kenilworth Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

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

10:00-11:30T at Baginton Village Hall, Frances Road CV8 3AB. Lisa: 07743 004 855; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p for babies, £1 for siblings over 12mths.

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For a class near you Contact: info@twirlingtoddlers.co.uk 07552 770774

Whitnash Toddler Time

Child Well-Being Clinic

NCT Breastfeeding Drop In

WINNERS “Best New Activity”

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

Kineton Stay and Play

13:30-15:00T at Lighthorne Heath Children’s Centre at, Kineton Methodist Church Hall CV35 0LL. 01926 691105; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Call centre to ensure group is on.Dates 5th, 12th & 19th April.

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Little Splashers runs classes all over Warwickshire www.littlesplashers.co.uk • jo@littlesplashers.co.uk Tel: 01788 288028

Leamington Spa Family Tree Club

NCT Baby Massage: 10:00-11:15TH; For 0s, (please book). 6 Weeks - 9 Months. Open to all. Dinky Disco: 16:00-16:30TH; For 1 - 3s, FREE per session (please book). Ages: Walking 3 years. Members Only. Street Dance: 16:30-17:00T; For 3 - 5s, FREE per session (please book). Members Only. Ages 3 - 7 years.

at Family Tree Members Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 01926 312820.

Baby Sensory

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

BilinguaSing French Class

10:30-11:15T at Radford Road Methodist Church CV31 1NF. Mel: 07815 149877; For 1 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge.

Soft Touch Baby Massage

10:30-11:45TH at Soft Touch Baby Massage at, The Cotton Nappy Company CV32 5QB. Joanna: 07712 045296; For 0s, £8.80 per session (book by 5-week term). Call for dates.

Haddie’s Trails

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

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Swim Works, Family Swim Centre, Hillmorton, Rugby, CV21 4EE Easy to find, park and get to, just 20 mins from Southam www.swimworks.co.uk • info@swimworks.co.uk

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Monkey Music

Toddler Time

Tiny Treasures

Leek Wootton Twins Baby and Toddler Group

Emscote Toddler Group

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

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

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

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

Warwick Hampton Magna Toddler Group

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

Play Together at Newburgh Primary School

9:30-11:00T at Westgate Children’s Centre at, Newburgh Primary School CV34 6LD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 4s, FREE. lots of activities inc singing /story time.

9:30-12:10T at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. Claire: 01789 415526; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available. 9:30-11:30TH at Westgate Children’s Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629; For bump - 18m, FREE (drop in). Check times in the hols. 9:30-11:00T at All Saints Contact Centre, Vicarage Field CV34 5NL. For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Range of toys, weekly crafts, refreshments.

Tiddlers Mother and Baby Group

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

Gymboree Music

13:30-14:20TH at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. 07881 892 686; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 1.30 (4-14 mths). please bk.

Aqua Beans Swimming Classes

16:00-17:00T at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. For 0 - 4s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

Whitnash Little Windmills Toddler Group

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

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Wednesday Balsall Common Castle Gymnastics Club

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

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Rugbytots

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

Burton Green Dandy Development Class

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

Kenilworth Little Crackers Stay ‘n’ Play

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

Baby and Child Health drop in

Sneak a peek, it’s all amazing!

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

Our multi-award winning classes will introduce you and your baby (or babies) to a world of sensory delights, where you can relax, spend quality time with each other and enjoy meeting other new parents.

NCT Breastfeeding Drop In

10:30-11:30TH at Kenilworth Children’s Centre, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 856397; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly.

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

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Cubbington Toddler Group

10:45-11:15TH at Kenilworth Library & 9:30-11:15T at Cubbington Methodist Information Centre, Smalley Place, Church, Queen Street CV32 7NA. For CV8 1QG. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop1 in). Friendly BS_A6_Advert_Image-1_Phone_Update_1.indd (drop in). group Weekly crafts,refreshments.

PHYS-OGUE Expectations

18:30-19:30TH at The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 07952 565002; For bump - 0s, £6.70 (book by 6-week term). First Session £6.00. Six week block £40.00.

Leamington Spa Lillingtots and Baby Cafe

9:30-12:00T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £4.90 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions. Free Tasters.

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Baby Clinic

9:30-11:30TH at Kingsway Children’s Centre, Baker Avenue CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Leamington Reach Area Only.2nd & 4th Wed of month.

Family Tree Club

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

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

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Boogie Beat: 10:00-10:45T; For 0 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book). Open to all.£5.50 members/£6.50 for non Members. 6mths5yrs. French Music: 11:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £4 per session (please book). Open to all. Talking Tots: 16:00-17:00TH; For 2 - 5s, FREE per session (please book). Letters & Sounds 4.00pm.Phonics 4.30pm.Members Only.

at Family Tree Members Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 01926 312820.

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Haddie’s Trails

10:30-17:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE 19/01/2015 (drop in). Child-friendly trails around the museum.

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). offering a range of cloth nappies,slings,carriers & more.

Arty Tots

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

LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap Classes

13:30-16:30T at Polish Centre, High Street CV31 3AW. 01926 887780; For 2 - 5s, £4 (book by term). Ballet & Tap classes from 2yrs +.

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LWAD Reception Tap & Ballet Class

15:45-16:30T at Lillington Community Centre, Mason Ave CV32 7QE. 01926 887780; For 4 - 5s, £4 (book by term). Ballet & Tap Dance Class 4-6yrs. Monday class starts September.

Warwick Child Well-Being Clinic

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

Jack in the Box Toddler Group

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

PareNt & tODDler CLASS, 2-3yrs

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

Junior Class - 4-7yrs

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

Encourages creativity while developing basic technique. Free Trial for all students and then £3.50 per class. Regular performances and Holiday clubs. Classes held in Leamington Spa. For more information or to book a place, please contact Hannah Hargraves 07950 913 246.

St Nicholas 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.

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Tiny Tots Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T 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.

Mini Meadows Toddler Group

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

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). Call centre for more info,times & to book your place.

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Barford Little Splashers Swimming Classes

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

Leamington Spa Baby Clinic (Dale Street)

9:15-10:45TH at The Dale Street Children’s Centre, Dale Street CV32 5HL. 01926 336793; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Leamington Reach Area Only.1st & 3rd Thursday of month.

Tachbrook Tinies

9:30-11:00T at Bishops Tachbrook Sports & Social Club, The Meadow CV33 9RR. Elissa: 07854 427213; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in). £1.50 per adult, 50p per child.

Chase Meadow Reception Dance (Tap & Ballet)

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

15:45-16:15T at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Chase Meadow CV34 6BT. 01926 887780; For 4 - 5s, £4 per session (please book). Reception Dance (Tap & Ballet) age 4-5.Starting 7/9/15.

Cubbington Castle Gymnastics Club

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Water Babies

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

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). Mums, Dads, Grandparents & carers welcome.

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.

NCT Weekly Walk

13:45-14:45TH at Venue for walk changes each week. For bump - 5s, FREE. Meet other parents & enjoy a nice walk.

9:30-12:00T at Kenilworth Youth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.

IgniteYouthDance

10:15-11:45T at Cubbington Methodist Church Hall, Queen Street CV32 7NA. For 2 - 4s, £6 per class (book by 6-week term). Contact for bookings and class times.

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

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Tiny Talkers Stay & Play

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St John’s Toddlers

CLASS, 3-4yrs Mon & Thurs: Cubbington Weds: Balsall Common.

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

St John’s Children’s Centre

Buggy Breeakfast: 9:00-10:00T; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Childminders Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Registered Childminders.

at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397.

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

9:30-11:20T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 5s, £4.90 per class (please book). 30 min age appropriate sessions. Free Tasters.

Gymboree Music

10:00-11:50TH at The Family Tree Members Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892 686; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Mon: 1:30pm, 2.30pm & Thurs: 10am & 11am. Plse book.

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

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

Dandy Development Class

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

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). Chat, bible stories, songs & toys.

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Warwick Library Rhyme Time

Monkey Music

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

11:00-11:45TH at Family Tree Members Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 01926 312820; For 3 - 5s, FREE per session (please book). Members Only. 13:30-14:50T at Dale St. Church Centre, Dale Street CV32 5HL. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.

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.

Leek Wootton Leek Wootton Baby, Toddler & Preschool Group

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

Stay & Play

9:30-11:00TH at Westgate Children’s Centre at, The Gap CV34 5TD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Dandy Development Class

12:00-14:00T at St Mary Immaculate Church Hall, West Street CV34 6AB. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 1s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

9:45-12:00T at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6BT. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.

Tiny Twins

Arty Splats

Aqua Babies Swimming Lessons

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!

12:45-14:30TH at Westgate Children’s Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Check Session times in the hols. 14:00-14:30T at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Call centre for more info,times & to book your place.

Child Health Clinic (Newburgh)

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

Warwick Stay & Play - Woodies

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

10:00-11:30TH at Newburgh Children’s Centre, Kipling Avenue CV34 6LD. 01926 490629; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st Mon & 3rd Thurs of month. Bring your red bk.

Baby Sensory Classes

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

Water Babies

12:00-13:30T at Water Babies, Freedom Fitness CV34 5PZ. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Friday Coventry Twirling Toddlers Gymnastics Classes

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

Kenilworth Kenilworth Methodist Church Mother and Toddler Group

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

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Stay & Play

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

Arty Splats

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

Dandy Development Class

13:45-15:45TH at St Barnabus Church Hall, Albion Street CV8 2FY. Nikki 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

BilinguaSing French Class

15:30-16:15T at Little Sunflowers Sensory & Play Centre, Common Lane Industrial Estate CV8 2EL. Mel: 07815 149877; For 1 - 2s, (please book). First class is free of charge.

Leamington Spa Rhythm Time Quality Music Classes

9:30-12:00T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £4.90 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions. Free Tasters.

Weston-under-Wetherley Toddler Group

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

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Brambles Explorers

Dandy Development Class

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

Emmanuel Toddler Group

Family Tree Club

Les Rainettes (French Speaking Group)

9:30-11:30T at The Syndi Centre, Cottage Square CV31 1PT. 07967 751785; For 2 - 5s, £65 (book by 10-week term). 2 Sessions available: 9.30 and 10.40. 9:45-12:00T at The Family Tree Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech. Sing and Sign: 9:45-12:00TH; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Stage 2 9.45am and stage 1 11.00am. Open to all. FREE to members. Andi’s Yoga: 13:30-14:00TH; For 3 - 5s, FREE per session (please book). Members Only. Football Skills Coaching: 16:00-17:00TH; For 2 - 5s, FREE per session (please book). 4:00pm (2-3yrs) & 4.30pm (3.5+yrs). Members Only.

10:00-13:05T 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! 10:00-11:30T at Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Heath Terrace CV32 5LY. Hannah: 01926 424584; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Play,crafts,singing,story time & refreshments.

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

Soft Touch Baby Massage

Love Ballet Mini Movers Class

10:15-13:30TH at Soft Touch Baby Massage at, The Cotton Nappy Company CV32 5QB. Joanna: 07712 045296; For 0s, £8.80 per session (book by 5-week term). Call for dates.

Jaykays Dance Company

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

at Family Tree Members Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 01926 312820.

10:00-11:00TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Rd CV31 1JW. Claire: 07774 518949; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (drop in). Pay as You Go class - really fun & lively. Little Rascals Intro to Acro: 10:00-10:45T; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Acrobatics classes for 2-4yr olds. Mummy & Me Dance Class: 11:00-11:45T; For 1, 2, 3, mums, £5 per child (drop in). Mummy & Me Dance Class 18 mths- 3 yrs.

at Jaykays Dance Company, St Joseph’s Centre, Whitnash CV31 2JJ. 07738 954258.

Baby Sensory

Haddie’s Trails

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

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The Ups of Downs Group

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

Little Rascals Dance & Movement Classes

13:15-14:45T at Jaykays Dance Company, The Brunswick Healthy Living Centre CV31 3BD. 07738 954258; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Dance & Movement.Friday Classes 1.15 & 2.00pm.

10:00-11:00T at Radford Semele Community Centre, 68 Lewis Road CV31 1UQ. Kate: 07973 327138; For 1 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Developing creativity through role play, song and movement.

Warwick Play Together (St Paul’s)

10:00-11:50TH at The Gap Community Centre, 39 Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. 07881 892 686; For 0 - 3s, (please book). 10am 14-36mths; 11am 4-14mths. Plse book. Brambles Explorers: 12:30-13:20T; For 2 - 5s, £65 (book by 10-week term). Brambles Cycling: 13:40-14:30T; For 2 - 4s, £65 (book by 10-week term).

at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6BT. 07967 751785.

13:00-14:30T 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.

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

PHYS-OGUE Wheelie Fit Mums

Gymboree Music

Stay and Play

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

Monkey Music

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

Brambles Bear Limited

Radford Semele Little Limelight Drama Classes

Whitnash Whitnash Library Rhyme Time

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

Barford Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas & Little Tappers: 9:009:45TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun introduction to ballet & tap. Gymnastics Classes: 10:30-11:00TH; For 3 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. Funky Dance Classes: 11:00-11:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Livel & fun class with dance routines.

at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Claire: 07774 518949.

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

Coventry Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

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

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

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

ScrumKids Classes

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

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Saturday

Toy Library

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

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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Kenilworth Saturdads

Whitnash LWAD Pre-School Tap & Ballet Classes

10:00-11:30TH at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; For 0 - 5s, (please book). 2nd Sat of month,call centre for dates.

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

Leamington Spa Kids Run Free Race & Fun Day

Sunday

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

Kenilworth ScrumKids Classes

9:00-12:30T 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.

Go 4 Goals Football Classes

9:00-11:00T at North Leamington School, Sandy Lane CV32 6RD. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Football coaching class for little & big ones.

Leamington Spa ELC Fun Days

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

Jaykays Dance Company

Little Rascals Pre-School Dance & Movement Classes: 9:00-11:15T; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Saturday Classes: 9.00, 9.45 & 10.30am. Baby Freestyle, Gymnastics & Acrobatics: 11:15-12:45T; For 4 - 7s, (book by term).

at Jaykays Dance Company, St. Mark’s Church Hall CV32 6DD. 07738 954258.

Jaykays Dance Company

Little Rascals Dance & Movement Classes: 9:00-9:45T; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Dance & Movement.Friday Classes 1.15 & 2.00pm. Preparatory Ballet, Tap & Freestyle: 9:4511:15T; For 4 - 5s, (book by term). IDTA Syllabus Work. Baby Freestyle, Gymnastics & Acrobatics: 11:15-12:45T; For 4 - 7s, (book by term). Tricks,Tumbles,Progressive Gymnastic.

at Jaykays Dance Company, The Brunswick Healthy Living Centre CV31 3BD. 07738 954258.

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

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

ELC Fun Days

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

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.

Ignite Youth Dance

11:30-15:30TH at Pinx Gym, Radford Road CV31 1NF. 07950 913246; For 4 - 5s, £3.50 per class. Please call for class info. Please check for holiday classes.

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Haddie’s Trails

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

Art Cart Family Fun Sessions

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

Warwick Kids Run Free Race & Fun Day

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

LWAD Fusion Dance Classes

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

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

LWAD Pre-School Ballet Classes

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

Dad’s Aloud Warwick (Westgate)

10:00-12:00TH at Westgate Children’s Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). A group for Dads/Grandads/Male Carers. Call for dates.

Shrewley Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas: 9:30-10:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). First ballet lesson free as a trial. Gymnastics Classes: 10:00-10:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. Pre-Syllabus Ballet Classes: 10:30-11:00TH; For 5s, (book by term). Free trial available. £28 per term.

at Shrewley Village Hall CV35 7AN. Claire: 07774518949.

Warwick Rugbytots

9:00-12:00TH at Warwick School, Myton Road CV34 6PP. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book). Rugby classes for 2 - 6 years.

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

Water Babies

12:30-16:00T at Water Babies, Ridgeway School CV34 5DF. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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