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Stay At Home Dad

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Halloween Craft & Recipe

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Toddle Models

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Controversy Corner

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Where’s Santa?

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What’s new for bumps, babies & toddlers in the Milton Keynes & Buckinghamshire area

Milton Keynes Area

New Little Stars Ballet Classes at The Hub

Dancebox Studios have launched more Little Stars ballet classes for children aged 2-4 years at their premier dance and fitness studio located at The Hub, Milton Keynes. Using the magic of dance, music and imagination the classes transport children to a land that will build their confidence, develop social skills and introduce them to dance. New Little Stars classes run on Saturdays at 8.45am and 9.15am classes, lasting 30 minutes. Contact 01908 699503 or visit www.danceboxstudios.co.uk to book your introductory class. P.24

Cheeki Monkeys Baby & Children’s Market Events

Cheeki Monkeys Baby & Children’s Markets are nationwide and have been running in Milton Keynes since June last year. These pop up mark ets are unique with a community focus wher e families can buy and sell pre-loved goods, and local crafters and family orientated businesses can show case their products. They are also events which provide entertainment for the whole family!

Find them on CheekiMonkeysMK. Their next even t is on 12th November. P.6

Thrift Tots: NEW Fun un and Educational Sessions

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Telltale Tots is an all new, interactive story-telling and storybook making class for children aged 2.5 to 5 years in Milton Keynes. It provides a unique blend of story time, ts, in one sensory experience, and arts and craf at Oxley Park exciting class. Classes are available 13.00pm, and Community Centre on Thursdays at on Fridays ford Strat y Ston Hall, at Swinfen Harris ie to book at 9.30am and 11.00am. Contact Kirst co.uk. tots. ltale @tel rstie or ki 059 on 07920 445 .37 uk. P s.co. letot telltaletots www.tellta

Christmas Shopping with Reindeer

Fun times for parents and their 1-4 year olds. You can now bring your budding young farmer down to Thrif t Farm in Whaddon, Milton Keynes for 2 hour s of activities.

At Thrift Tots, you will meet different animals up close, explore animal products, learn about fruit and vegetables, make art and craft s and enjoy stories. It’s just £12.50 which includes entry to the farm park for you both (so you can stay all day), plus refreshments for the tots. Pre-b ook to avoid disappointment on 01908 5017 33. www.thriftfarm.co.uk. k. P.1 P.15 5

What could be better than browsing some of the UK’s finest crafts, designs and artworks to find that thoughtful and unique present, whilst enjoying good food and getting in the spirit of Christmas with Boris the reindeer and his friends from Luxlyk reindeer? To join in the fun, head over to Castle Ashby Gardens (NN7 1LQ) for Crafts for Christmas on Saturday and Sunday 26th & 27th November.

Held in heated and lit marquees, parking is free.

Open from 10am daily. Tickets £4 per adult, children free. See www.palladianevents.co.uk for details. P.35 4 Oct-Dec 2016 Toddle About

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Give the Gift of Relaxation & Happiness

The Therapy Room in Stony Stratford has launched a lot of lovely new treatments and gift ideas for Christmas. For that tricky gift for the man in your life, they have teamed up with JJ Barbers to offer a professional Men’s Grooming package which includes a wet shave, facial and a haircut.

Their new Mum Treatments & Deluxe Pamper packages are popular gifts for new mums, giving them a 90 minute pampering treatment. Find out more at www.thetherapyroom-stonystratford.co.uk or info@thetherapyroom-stonystratford.co.uk. P.31

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Milton Keynes & Aylesbury Vale xpanding in Bucks Musical Minis Expanding

Cha Char Chimps Shows Near You

Cha Char Chimps now have even more entertainment shows to offer, having recently welcomed three new franchisees, Ruth Aguilar, Kelly Clarke and Kelly Cavill to their Milton Keynes, Dunstable new and Leighton Buzzard areas. They have ey Guise, award-winning music shows in Aspl e near Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes & Ston s now, there’s Aylesbury. There are so many show ing is bound to be one near you! No book g musical nnin d-wi awar for in necessary – drop fun with drinks and cakes. full details See www.ccchimp.com/weekly for P.42 of locations and times.

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Daisy Parent Comes to Aylesbury Comes to Aylesbury Daisy Parent is the allinclusive birth preparation and baby care workshop from The Daisy Foundation.

The first half of the course combines antenatal and active birth education with the use of movement, breath work, relaxation and birth hypnosis. The second half of the course involves practical baby care demonstrations alongside unbiased education on parenting choices, safety and baby calming techniques.

Suitable from 30 weeks for all pregnancies and birth choices, find out more at www.thedaisyfoundation.com. P.19

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Due to high demand, Musical Minis are opening new classes this term in Kents Hill in Milton Keynes, Westbury (between Buckingham and Brackley) and in Buckingham on Wednesday mornings at PK Kids Zone - so you can enjoy a play in their fabulous soft play centre after the session! They also have a new teacher joining the team – Gemma Graves will be leading classes and running the popular Musical Minis baby and toddler parties for local little ones after completing her training this autumn.

Contact leenathakker@musicalminis.co.uk. www.musicalminis.co.uk. P.38

Silvia Sargatal is a Portrait Photographer based in High Wycombe, who specialises in Maternity and Newborn Photography. She does the photo sessi on in the comfort of your own home, garden, lo cal park or favourite spot. You can see her work at www.sargatalphotography.com and ask for more information at sargatalphotograph y@gmail.com.

Book your session with Sargatal Phot ography now quoting ‘Toddle About’ and you will get 10% off! P.21

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There’s something spooky for everyone at Mead Open Farm’s Freaky FunFest this October. Daily from 22-31 October, you can choose your Fear Factor at six Halloween attractions. Dress up and join in some ghoulish fun including the daily Halloween fancy dress competition, enjoy street entertainers, spooky puppet shows and ghost stories too. Plus, for a small extra charge, carve a scary pumpkin to take home. Mead Open Farm is just south of Leighton Buzzard. Follow the brown signs from A505 or A4146. To plan your day out, visit www.meadopenfarm.co.uk. P.15

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A Steam-Powered Christmas

Visit Buckinghamshire Railway Centre this festive season to see Father Christmas on a steam train – a Santa’s Grotto with a difference! You will be shown to your reserved up and down seats on the steam train, and then ride t the arrival of awai you as track of th leng mile 1⁄3 the sack of presents, Father Christmas, his elves and a big . Thomas the as they make their way along the train certain dates! on train the ng pulli be will ne Tank Engi 3 g. P.3 re.or Book at www.bucksrailcent

diddi dance are looking for enthusiastic, driven and motivated individuals to join them as new franchisees. If you love dancing, working with children, teaching or or just having fun while working then this could be the perfect business oppo rtunity for you. A diddi dance Franchise offers a rewarding work/life balance that fits around you, so it can suit anyone. The success of the sylla bus and lesson plans offer great reward and the financial returns are high for low set-up costs . For more information visit www.diddidance .com/franchise or email rebecca.horrell@diddidan ce.com. P.31

Hallowe’en at Stowe

Take the opportunity to let your toddlers enjoy some ghoulish fun on the Hallowe’en trail at National Trust Stowe. Running from 22nd – 31st October, 10am-4.30pm, it’s a great opportunity to get them dressed up without interfering with the bed-time routine.

With a new theme this year, pick up from where you left off at Easter for the family to to restore discover the darker side of Sleeping Beauty. Normal admission applies, plus £1.50 per trail helping 1 k/stowe. P.1 altrust.org.u www.nation the gardens.

Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets Classes available Monday to Friday Book your FREE trial lesson today For classes in Aylesbury & Buckingham Call Helen Brawn on 01280 453052 or email: helenbrawn@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk

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Pony Days & Non-Residential Pony Camps Hours of pony fun for children 3 years and up.

Days will include fun riding session suitable for beginners, lots of hands on pony time, lunch and rosettes. Prices start at £50 per day, special deals available on multiple bookings.

Residential Riding Holidays Five days & Four nights of amazing and unforgettable experiences. An actioned packed week filled with riding lessons, hacking, competitions, horse care sessions, fun fitness classes, tractor rides, baking and much more.

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I thoroughly enjoy being a stay at home father.

I love dedicating quality time to my kids, nurturing them and teaching them the skills they will need when they face the world on their own.

I feel blessed to spend so much time with my kids.

Very few men get to spend as much time with their children as I do. It’s sad, but a harsh reality of society and the world we live in.

I gave up a career in communications and public relations to look after our daughter back in 2011.

It was very much a practical decision. Helen was attending nursery full-time and we lived in a state of constant domestic chaos as both my wife and I worked full time. The house was in a dreadful state Monday to Friday and the weekends were generally spent putting it back together and preparing for the week ahead.

Both Gill and I felt Helen should have more parental attention. We were also fed up with the domestic chaos. I wasn’t hugely happy in my job and my wife had greater earning potential. I suggested to Gill that

I give up my job to run the household and reduce Helen’s nursery hours.

At first, Gill wasn’t sure of the wisdom of this move, but she quickly came around to the idea and we haven’t looked back. We’ve subsequently had Izzy, our second daughter.

Gill will freely admit she couldn’t be a stay at home parent. She is career-minded and doing things our way has given her the freedom to concentrate on her work.

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I’ve had women tell me on numerous occasions that they regularly meet with other mums for coffee and a chat. Although they may know of stay at home dads who attend baby and toddler groups etc.,

they just don’t think to invite them.

You can see how this happens. Following the birth of a child, mums often socialise with other mums from their anti-natal groups. As their children develop and get older, the mums move on to playgroups and form strong friendship bonds, their children often socialising together as well. When a man is parachuted into these strong friendship groups that have developed over the course of two or three years, well, he gets ignored! Worse still, his children can be ignored too.

That’s just one of the difficulties us stay at home dads face. Another can be the attitudes of medical professionals. I have learned that when I take the kids to see a doctor I have to tell them straight away that I am a stay at home dad and their main carer. Once I have established the ground rules, I get treated well. On the occasions I have failed to do this, I have been treated very differently and not in a good way.

Being a stay at home dad is tough, just as it is being a stay at home mum. It can be isolating and society still hasn’t caught up with the idea that men can do childcare.

Even so, I love being a stay at home dad. I wouldn’t want things any other way.

John Adams is a stay at home dad with two daughters; Helen aged seven and Elizabeth, known as Izzy, who is three. He lives in Surrey with his wife Gill, who works full time. John also blogs at Dadbloguk.com and his YouTube videos are becoming increasingly popular.

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Stowe, Buckingham Follow our creepy Hallowe’en trail through the gardens to and brave the terrors to overcome the wicked Mother-in-law and rescue Beauty and her children. Along the way you’ll encounter spooky sights and sounds whilst you find the clues and claim your prize at the end of the trail.

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The perfect gift for Christmas The Xscape giftcard is the ideal present for all the family.

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What’s on: Sleigh Ride!

From 18th November, Santa’s Sleigh Ride will be open from 12-6pm daily. Adults and children alike can get on board the real sleigh, where they can claim their FREE Virtual Reality goggles to keep, before taking their free breathtaking VR flight around the centre.

Win Every Day! Advent Avenue will include Milton Keynes’ BIGGEST advent calendar!

Every day, customers who make a purchase in Xscape will be entered into a prize draw to win the prize behind the door – it could be anything ranging from an Xscape Gift Card, through to clothing, apparel and tech from our retailers and meals at our restaurants.

Join our Elfing Team!

The team of elves will be busily making presents and children can join in with their FREE Elf Art and Craft workshops which take place daily.

Visit Santa!

From Saturday 17th – Saturday 24th December inclusive, Advent Avenue will be completed when Santa himself will be in residence. Children can visit Santa, and get an early Christmas gift, for FREE. We recommend booking your free slot in advance as demand will be high, although there will be walk up slots available on the day.

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Sensory Bag with Slimy Eyes Create a slimy Halloween experience for toddlers without the mess!

YOU WILL NEED: • Zip Lock Food Bag • Orange Hair Gel • Googly eyes • Sellotape/Scotch Tape TO MAKE: This is a simple craft. Just add the hair gel and googly eyes in to the zip-lock bag and tape to a window that gets great sunlight and you’ve created a spooky suncatcher!

If you have clear hair gel add food colouring or paint to the bag (or two primary colours to learn about mixing!) for added sensory and mixing fun. www.handsonaswegrow.com

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Winners

Baby & Toddler Photo Competition Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered the Summer Toddle Models competition, sponsored by Paultons Family Theme Park.

The theme was summertime fun, and as you can see we had so many truly wonderful entries - thank you so much to everyone who entered! But there had to be a winner and congratulations goes to 2 year old Harrison Gordge from Milton Keynes, who won a Family Day Pass to Paultons Family Theme Park, home to the fabulous Peppa Pig World.

Find out more about Paultons Family Theme Park at www.paultonspark.com

Zachary Ringer, 3 years 2 months

Ted Surman, 2 years 8 months

Stanlee Muir, 1 year 6 months

Taisa Mitrake, 2 years 7 months

Elliott Harry BrumptonTaylor, 9 months

Elsie Crook, 2 years 10 months

Ella Baran, 2 years 7 months

Chase Smith, 2 years

Brandon Goldsmith-Tew, 3 year 11 months

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Adam Holliday, 1 year 5 months

Yuki Lau, 3 years 4 months

Eliza Eymor, 3 years

Chloe Ringer, 10 months

Casey Bodsworth-Brown, 2 years 9 months

Emma Wilson, 21 months

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Christopher Hall, 4 years 6 months

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Edward Good, 4 years 6 months

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Win A Family T icket to the Best Ever Christmas Show PRIZE: A Family Ticket for 4 to The Best Ever Christmas Show at a UK venue during December 2016. The winner chooses the show they attend (subject to availability).

Featuring by some of the best-loved names in preschool television, The Best Ever Christmas Show is an interactive family show based around the story of Jack Frost. It’s a big, brilliant, fun-filled festive extravaganza with songs, snow and of course Santa!

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

PRESENCE - THE KEY TO HEALING CHILDREN’S EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS Parents can learn from Play Therapists

At the very heart of Play Therapists’ work is the belief that our clients have a natural biological tendency towards healing, health and well-being – not just physically but psychologically as well. The power to change resides within the child and is not mainly a result of direction, advice or information that a practitioner or parent might have to offer. The therapist’s role is to provide the best conditions for clients to be able to heal themselves. Parents can do this as well.

Most important of all is to establish an empathetic therapeutic relationship between client and therapist.

Although parents should not be therapists to their own children, they can apply some of their principles.

Play Therapists trained to Play Therapy UK standards use Axline’s principles of non-directive play therapy, where the child chooses what they want to play with.

The therapist then communicates with the child using the ‘medium’ they have chosen, such as drawing, sand tray worlds, clay, music, puppets etc.

But how do therapists share their true selves with their clients while remaining non-directive and maintaining the boundaries of a healthy therapeutic relationship?

This is achieved through the state of being present in the room. This includes bringing one’s whole self into the engagement with clients by being completely in the moment on multiple levels: physically, emotionally, cognitively and spiritually. Being fully immersed in the moment, without judgment or expectation - being with and for the client.

The therapist is totally open to the client, while also remaining separate and aware of their own thoughts and feelings.

Parents can engage in a similar relationship with their children by letting them choose how they want to play and being fully with them when playing and focusing closely upon them. Try it and see what a difference it makes. When present, we are sensitively attuned to what is being said, both verbally and through bodily expression, as well as being attuned with ourselves.

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Are you Feeding Your Toddler

Too much? ’s nutrition

By Judy More, Paediatric Dietitian & Nutritionist specialising in children

Recent research reveals that some UK parents are overfeeding their 1-4 year olds with 1 in 10 parents giving their pre-schoolers near adult size portions. With the latest figures showing that one in five children are overweight or obese by the time they start school(1), practical advice is urgently needed.

PARENTS ARE PuTTING TOO MuCH ON THE PLATE The research of 1000 UK mums and dads(2) revealed that 79%* of parents routinely offer portions bigger than the recommended size range for pre-schoolers when serving popular meals (such as spaghetti bolognaise and chicken nuggets with chips), drinks and treats. The survey, which involved parents looking at images of portion sizes, also showed that more than 10% of parents usually serve their child close to an adult-size** portion of spaghetti bolognaise or cheese sandwiches.

DID YOu KNOW? • A serving of Spaghetti Bolognese for a 1-4 year old should be 3-5 tablespoons • Crisps, sweets or sweet drinks should only be given once a week: : A bag of crisps is nearly twice the portion size a toddler should be eating : A small pack of jelly sweets is three times the recommended amount for a 1-4 year old A BIG PORTION OF LOW CONFIDENCE, ANxIETY AND GuESSWORK Only a quarter of parents say they feel ‘very confident’ about the amount of food they give their child, and younger parents (aged 18-24 years) are significantly less confident than older parents.

Parents also seemed more concerned that their child was eating too little rather than too much with 73% expressing this as a worry. In contrast, only 25% of parents worry that their child might become overweight in the future.

The issue is, that when we feed our children larger portions, this forms an acceptance about what is an appropriate amount to eat and this becomes the ‘norm’. In other words, how much you offer often determines how much your child will eat - and habits learned in early life generally tend to persist as we get older.

The National Child Measurement Programme (2014-15) showed that by the the age of 10-11 years, a third of children in England are overweight or obese, which suggests that more parents should worry about feeding their children too much, and fewer should worry about feeding them too little.

The research also showed a tendency for parents to use food or drink between meals to comfort their children, with 36% of parents using this method to calm children down when they are upset. Using food or drink as a reward or to comfort or distract teaches young children to rely on food to deal with their emotions, and it often becomes a habit that they will continue in later life(3).

PORTION SIZE SuPPORT FOR PARENTS The survey showed a significant lack of understanding about how much to feed toddlers.

With new evidence linking large portion sizes to excess weight gain(4), its clear parents need practical advice NOW. To support parents, leading health and nutrition experts the Infant & Toddler Forum (ITF) have launched the innovative #rethinktoddlerportionsizes campaign, to encourage all families to rethink how much is on the plates of their young children.

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They have introduced the new portion sizes range a visual, user-friendly guide that show how much to feed toddlers.

The guide shows the recommended portion size ranges for children aged 1-4 and helps parents take the guesswork out of how much is enough.

The online tables are accompanied by handy images showing the portion sizes – it’s a free online resource that can be used as an everyday guide of how much food and drink to offer your little one.

SEE IT HERE:

www.infantandtoddlerforum.org/portion-sizes-table-2015

TOP TIPS FOR PARENTS 1. NO GRAZING Have a routine and offer 3 meals and 2-3 planned nutritious snacks e.g. fresh fruit, vegetable sticks, cheese cubes, oatcakes, breadsticks or crackers each day, rather than allow grazing.

2. AVOID REWARD ASSOCIATION Don’t use food or drink as a reward for eating other foods first, for good behaviour, a treat or comfort. Reward your toddler with your attention e.g. play, read or talk to your toddler 3. DISTRACT Distract your child with an alternative activity if they ask for food between their meals and planned snacks.

4. CUT DOWN ON MILK AFTER 12 MONTHS

MuMS THE WORD Layla Rogers, 29 and mum of one, used the portion sizes and told me: ‘I was shocked to find out I was giving my 18 month-old too much food. In fact, I’ve always worried more about my toddler eating too little rather than too much and I’d offer additional food and snacks inbetween meals to reassure myself that she was eating enough. It was really useful to see the actual amounts that should be the norm for toddlers.

It’s helped me change not just how much food I put on the plate but also some of those feeding habits that are ingrained in all of us such as encouraging children to clean the plate!’

CHECK OuT HOW YOu ARE DOING If you want to check out how you are doing, try Tot It Up, a toddler food tracker giving a summary of a toddler’s daily - or more importantly, weekly – food intake compared against current recommendations, together with tips on how to make small changes to maintain the right balance: www.infantandtoddlerforum.org/tot-it-up-login JOIN THE CHAT

Limit milk drinks to 3-4oz (100-120mls) per day - toddlers need less milk than babies.

5. LET THEM SAY WHEN THEY ARE FULL You decide which nutritious foods to offer, but let your toddler decide how much to eat. Never insist your toddler eats everything on his or her plate.

6. LIMIT SWEETS AND CRISPS If given, limit sweets and crisps to one item once a week and decant a small amount into a little pot rather than giving your child the whole packet.

7. TURN ON THE TAP Water is the best choice for drinks. If you offer fruit juice or squash dilute them about 1 in 10 with water.

VISIT www.infantandtoddlerforum.org/ portionsizes to find out more.

REFERENCES

(1) http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB19109 (2) Online survey of 1000 UK parents of children aged 1 – 4 years conducted

by Health Focus during April/May 2016. Sample was representative of the UK population by SEG, Region and Ethnicity within +/- 3% (3) Aston University (2016). ‘Rewarding children with food could lead to emotional eating’: http://www.aston.ac.uk/news/releases/2016/april/ rewarding-children-with-food-could-lead-to-emotional-eating/

Follow The Infant and Toddler Forum and join the chat InfantandToddlerForum InfTodForum #rethinktoddlerportionsizes

(4) Syrad, H., Llewellyn, C.H., Johnson, L., Boniface, D., Jebb, S.A., van Jaarsveld, C.H.M. & Wardle, J. (2016). ‘Meal size is a critical driver of weight gain in early childhood’. Scientific Reports 6: http://www.nature.com/ articles/srep28368

Judy More is a registered Dietitian and Nutritionist specialising in children’s nutrition. She is a past Chairman of the Paediatric Group of the British Dietetic Association (BDA). Judy has worked in both teaching hospitals and NHS community trusts and has her own consultancy www.childnutrition.co.uk, advising government departments, companies, schools, nurseries, private patients and community groups. She also offers training and writes books and nutrition articles. Her current interests are in children’s public health issues.

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Stanbridge Road, Billington, Near Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9JH 01525 852 954 www.meadopenfarm.co.uk

Xscape, 602 Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3XS 01908 357025 www.xscape.co.uk

Claydon Christmas Tree Farm

Festive Day Out With Thomas

Sat 3rd, Sun 4th, Sat 10th & Sun 11th Dec, 12-3pm.

Fri 9th Dec, 3.30pm-5.30pm Come along to the Farm & browse the Christmas Barn full of delightful traditional decorations & gifts. Children can visit the nativity corner and meet Santa in his grotto & his team of reindeer.

Sat 26th & Sun 27th Nov. Sat 3rd, Sun 4th, Sat 10th & Sun 11th Dec. Ride in a steam train behind Thomas the Tank Engine™ and meet Father Christmas on the train, a present for every child.

Face painting, colouring and badge making & children’s show.

Stone Court Barn, West Street, Steeple Claydon, MK18 2LJ. 01296 733646 www.claydonchristmastreefarm.co.uk

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Station Rd, Quainton, Aylesbury, HP22 4BY 01296 655720 www.bucksrailcentre.org

Some events must be pre-booked and event details are correct at time of printing but may change, please check before attending.

View a foodbank shopping list at www.trusselltrust.org

Give Kids a Christmas!

As cold weather sets in, incomes shrink and prices rise, Trussell Trust foodbanks will need to give emergency food to tens of thousands of families in crisis this Christmas. Please help foodbanks give Christmas foodboxes to families by donating food and festive treats at your local foodbank.

To find your local Foodbank visit:

www.trusselltrust.org or call 01722 580 180.

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All this from ONLY £10 per person Children under 12 months free

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Departure Dates & Times Saturday 3rd December: £10 per head 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm Sunday 4th December: £13 per head 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm Saturday 10th December: £13 per head 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm Sunday 11th December: £13 per head 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm Saturday 17th December: £15 per head 11.00am, 2.00pm Sunday 18th December: £15 per head 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm Monday 19th December: £13 per head 11.00am Tuesday 20th December: £13 per head 11.00am Wednesday 21st December: £13 per head 11.00am Thursday 22nd December: £13 per head 11.00am Friday 23rd December: £13 per head 11.00am Christmas Eve (Saturday 24th Dec): £15 per head 11.00am, 2.00pm

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Egg Carton

Craft e e r T s a m t Chris An easy festive Christmas tree craft for little ones.

1. To begin you will want to take an egg carton and cut your pieces for the tree: a row of 3, a row with 2, and two single egg cartons.

2. Take your brown paint and paint the stump of your Christmas tree using a single egg carton that you cut out.

3. The rest of the egg cartons will be painted green.

4. After your paint has dried use the hot glue gun (adult only) or PVA glue and stick the egg cartons to a thick piece of card stock paper like the image below so that it looks like a tree.

5. And finally you can start decorating! We used everything You wil l need: from pom poms to buttons • Egg Carto and even glitter glue, n • Paint so be creative!

• Paint Bru shes • Scissors • Hot Glue Gun & Stic ks or PVA Glu e • Pom Pom s • Glitter G lue • Buttons • Card Sto ck Paper

Craft Courtesy of Mummy Blogger ‘I Heart Arts N Crafts’: www.iheartartsncrafts.com

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Claydon Christmas Tree Farm, Stone Court Barn, West Street, Steeple Claydon, Bucks, MK18 2LJ www.claydonchristmastreefarm.co.uk Competition ends midnight on 19th November 2016. *Prize must be collected from the farm in person before 16th December 2016.

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Daily Activity Planner

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Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for families with bumps - 5s in Buckinghamshire, including Milton Keynes, Buckingham, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Princes Risborough, Amersham, Marlow 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.

MILTON KEYNES AREA

Monday

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Bancroft

Bancroft Parent and Toddler Group

9:45-11:15T at Bancroft Meeting Place, 29 Hadrians Drive MK13 0QB. Caroline 07900 816124; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

1st session free. Craft, snacks & baby area.

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Bletchley

Stay and Play

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Yoga inspired classes/parties Fun classes to enhance development and inspire confidence in your child

10:00-11:00T at The Saplings Children’s Centre, Queensway MK2 2HB. 01908 378123; For 0s, FREE (drop in). non walkers. Reach area only.

Daisy Chain Children’s Centre

Bradville

10:30-11:30TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925; For 0 - 1s, £0.50 (drop in). Reach area only,upto 12mths.Call to ensure grp is on.

9:30-10:40TH at Heron’s Lodge, Bradwell Road MK8 9AA. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 3s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Call to book free taster session.

mk: 0845 6804981 nb: 0845 4509137

Milton Keynes Central

Cornerstone Toddlers

10:00-11:45T at Cornerstone Church, 300 Saxon Gate West MK9 2ES. 01908 237777; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in). Parents, children, chat and play.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

www.tattybumpkin.com/miltonkeynes www.tattybumpkin.com/northbucks

Eaglestone

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

14:30-17:30T at Milton Keynes Hostpital Hydrotherapy Pool, Standing Way MK6 5LD. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term).

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Kents Hill

MK Multiples

Baby Clinic

10:00-12:00TH at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. 07920 016415; For bump - 5s, £3 per family (drop in).

Membership £10 p/yr. Call before 1st visit.

Furzton

12:00-12:45T at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (please book).

10:00-11:30T at Sunshine Children’s Centre, Dulverton Drive MK4 1EZ. 01908 508566; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Call to book.

17:00-18:00T at Hilton Hotel MK7 6HL. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fishermead

9:30-11:15TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LP. 01908 240556; For 0s, (drop in). Baby weighing with H/V.Reach area only.

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Loughton Lodge

Rugbytots MK

Develop Flexibility Enhance Creativity Support Development Increase Wellbeing

Family Support Drop In: 10:3014:30T; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Information and advice services.

Time for Twos: 13:00-15:00T; For 2s, FREE (drop in). 2 year funding application support. at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, Abbeys Primary School MK3 6PS. 01908 641454.

Stay and Play

Leadenhall

ver minds... SwimKidz Swimming Lessons stro ng bodies and cle 14:00-15:30T at Woughton Leisure Centre, Rainbow Drive MK6 5EJ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured encourage movement, swimming lessons.

Bumps & Babes

Inbetweenies

10:00-11:00T at Safari MK, 3 Carters Lane MK11 3ET. Molly: 07792807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.

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9:30-11:00T at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre,: Waterhall Primary School MK2 3QF. 01908 641454; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Under 2s.

Kiln Farm

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Musical Minis

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

11:00-12:30T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

New Bradwell

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

Freestyle / Disco: 16:00-16:45T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book). Saturday: 9.15 & 11.30am.

Rock and Roll: 16:45-17:30T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book). at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772.

Newport Pagnell

Breastfeeding Support Group

13:30-15:00TH at Tickford Park Primary School, Thames Drive MK16 9DS. 01908 217135; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Inc. Health Visitor.

Olney

Story Cafe

10:00-11:00T at Woodlands Children’s Centre at, Olney Library MK46 4EF. 01908 217135; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

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

Shenley Brook End

10:00-11:00T at The Oak Tree Centre, Wallinger Drive MK5 7BS. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Stay, Play & Sing

Stony Stratford

Little Cherubs Playgroup

9:30-11:30T at York House Centre, London Road MK11 1JQ. For 0 - 5s, £2. All welcome,friendly local parent-run group.

Physical Fun

9:45-10:30T at The Rowans Family Centre, Queen Eleanor School MK11 1PA. 01908 565852; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Bumpkin

11:30-14:15TH at Whitespace Yoga and Wellbeing Studio, 5 St Pauls Court High Street MK11 1LJ. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0s, £5.67 per class (book by 6-week term). Yoga-inspired classes. Book a Free Trial now! Mon: 11:30am & 1pm.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

13:15-14:15T at York House Centre, London Road MK11 1JQ. Molly: 07792807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Helping baby communicate BEFORE speech. Plse book.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Cranfield Village Hall, 13 Court Road MK43 0DR. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Introducing Telltale Tots!

Stantonbury

10:00-11:30T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at, Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 317863; For 2 - 5s, (drop in). Reach area only.check group is on before attendiing.

Cranfield

Children aged 2.5 to 5 years

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Fishermead

Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LP. 01908 240556; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

The NEW interactive story-telling and storybook making class

Fullers Slade

The Rowans Family Centre

We bring together a unique blend of interactive storytelling, themed story displays, and storybook making, in ONE exciting class.

Baby clinic: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Breastfeeding Group: 11:0012:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). inc. Health Visitor. at The Rowans Family Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852.

For more info contact Kirstie on 07920 445059 or email kirstie@telltaletots.co.uk telltaletots

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Kents Hill

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Find out more at: www.telltaletots.co.uk

Kiln Farm

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Stowe

Family Explorers Stowe

10:00-16:00TH at National Trust, Stowe MK18 5EQ. 01280 817156; For 1 - 5s, FREE per session. Free activity (normal admissions apply).

Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets

Woburn

Woburn Sands

For classes in Milton Keynes, Stony Stratford & Woburn Call Molly Leib on 07792 807596 or email: singandsignmk@gmail.com www.singandsign.co.uk

Music Bugs

Wolverton

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

13:00-14:00T at Wolverton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

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Baby Clinic

9:30-11:15TH at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, Abbeys Primary School MK3 6PS. 01908 641454; For 0s, FREE (drop in). No entry before 9:30am.

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Musical Minis

Book your FREE trial lesson today

10:00-11:45T at Summerlin Centre, Station Rd MK17 8SG. 0844 822 1158; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun music sessions for 3 mths - 4 yrs.

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30T at The Saplings Children’s Centre, Queensway MK2 2HB. 01908 378123; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Reach area only.

Ducklings Swimming Classes

12:30-14:30TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 364264; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+.

Bradville

Baby Clinic: 9:30-11:15TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of month.

Cluster area only. Check group is on.

Childminders Group: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tuesday. at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925.

Music & Singing

13:45-14:45T at Herons Lodge Girl Guides Centre, Bradwell Road MK8 9AA. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (please book).

Free Trial session - quote ‘Toddle About’.

Middleton

Cygnets Toddler Group

13:30-15:15T at Milton Keynes Village Hall, Willen Road MK10 9AF. 07974 179930; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). £1.50 p/adult +50p p/child over 6 mths,max £2.50.

Milton Keynes Central

Baby Clinic (Macintyre Centre)

9:30-11:00TH at Macintyre Centre, Great Holm. 01908 318 758; For 0s, (drop in).

2nd Tues of each month.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Rainbow Children’s Centre

In the Water

10:00-11:00T at Safari MK, 3 Carters Lane MK11 3ET. Molly: 07792807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.

Loughton

Classes available Monday to Friday

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road MK17 9QD. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

9:15-10:15T at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK 7 6HQ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Physical Fun

9:30-10:30T at Freedom Fitness, Willen Lake MK17 0PH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Children’s Hour at MK Central LIbrary

10:00-11:00T at MK Central Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard MK9 3HL. 01908 254088; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). £2 per child.

Arts & Crafts

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Swimming classes for bumps, babies and beyond across North Bucks Musical Minis is a pre-school fun time music group for babies and toddlers. Each structered session encourages cognitive, physical and emotional development through the use of music, intruments and stories.

Find a class near you...

Contact Shelley Crack Search SwimKidz North Bucks Email: goggles@swimkidz.co.uk Tel: 01908 520528 | 07544 555028

Classes in Stony Stratford, Loughton Lodge, Kents Hill, Buckingham, Winslow & Tingewick.

All Instructors are fully DBS checked

Book your little one’s Birthday Party with us!

For more information contact Leena Thakker leenathakker@musicalminis.co.uk Tel: 01296 738652

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www.swimkidz.co.uk Start The Art Parent & Toddler Sessions

11:00-12:00TH at MK Gallery, 900 Midsummer Blvd MK9 3QA. 01908 676900; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Painting, drawing & mark-making for 0-4s.

Little Stars Ballet Class

14:00-14:30T at Dancebox Studios, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 699503; For 2 - 4s, £6 per session (please book). Tues: 2-2.30pm Sat: 9.00, 10.15 & 11.15, Plse book.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

www.musicalminis.co.uk

Child Health Clinic

13:00-14:45TH at Lovett Hall, Silver Street MK16 0EJ. Health Visitors: 01908 619909; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Old Stratford

Old Stratford Baby and Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Old Stratford Community Hall, Deanshanger Road MK19 6NL. For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Fun friendly group. inc refreshments.

Olney

Baby Clinic

16:00-18:00T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Swimkidz offer classes for bumps, babes and beyond.

9:30-11:30T at Olney Centre, High St MK46 4EF. 01908 217135; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). Inc. Health visitor.

New Bradwell

9:30-10:45TH at Little Owls Children’s Centre, Oxley Park Community Centre MK4 4TA. 01908 520261; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

1st & 3rd Tues.

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

Baby Boppers: 9:30-10:15T; For 1 - 2s, £4 per session (please book). Classes for 18 months +.

Lollipops: 10:15-11:00T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Ballet & Tap: 16:15-17:00T; For 4 - 6s, (please book). at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772.

Bumps to Babies

10:00-11:00T at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; For bump - 0s, (drop in). Please call to check group is on before attending.

Newport Pagnell

Storybook Cafe

10:00-11:00T at Green Park School, Green Park Drive MK16 0NH. 01908 217135; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Booking req’d.

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Stantonbury Baby Clinic

9:30-11:15TH at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at, Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 317863; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). Reach area only.2nd and 4th Tuesday. Chk group is on.

Stony Stratford Little Fishes

9:30-11:30T at Stony Stratford Methodist Church, Silver Street MK11 1JS. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). All welcome, friendly group.

Stowe

National Trust Stowe

Family Explorers Stowe: 10:00-16:00TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE per session. Free activity (normal admissions apply).

Toddler Tuesday Stowe: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in). 1st Tuesday of the month. at National Trust, Stowe MK18 5EQ. 01280 817156.

Woburn

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-11:00T at Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road MK17 9QD. Molly: 07792 807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Wolverton

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-11:00T at Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at The Old Bath House, 205 Stratford Rd MK12 5RL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

10:30-15:00T at Wolverton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

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

Fairytale Ballet

Funky pre-school DANCE class

50% OFF your first dance class See voucher in centre pages

Find out more: 07713 120827 enquiries @ discobabies.co.uk www.discobabies.co.uk

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For your little prince or princess

Photography © dotty lotty photography

The hippest class in town!

For 0-4 years

From walking

07713 120 827 info@sadieoboyledance.co.uk www.sadieoboyledance.co.uk

Fishermead

Bletchley

Ducklings Swimming Classes

Stay and Play with Book Loan Library

10:00-11:30T at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, Abbeys Primary School MK3 6PS. 01908 641454; For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in). £2 dontation.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:15-13:45T at DW Sports, Stadium Way West MK1 1ST. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Kents Hill

18:00-19:00T at Hilton Hotel MK7 6HL. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fullers Slade

Baby Bumpkin

Stay & Play with Stories, Songs & Rhymes

10:00-11:30TH at The Rowans Family Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852; For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation). Cluster Area Only.

12:00-15:00T at Furzton Community Centre, 1 Blackmore Gate MK4 1DS. 01908 502877; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child.

13:15-14:45T at Bradwell Memorial Hall, Vicarage Road MK13 9AG. 01908 320850; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. Parents, grandparents & carers all welcome.

10:00-11:30T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at Great Linford Primary School, St Leger Drive MK14 5BL. 01908 317863; For 2 - 5s, (drop in). Cluster area only. Chk group is on before attending.

Bradwell Common

10:00-11:30T at Woodlands Sure Start Children Centre, Long Street Road MK19 7BL. 01908 217135; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Conniburrow Messy Play

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Middleton Pavilion, Worrelle Avenue MK10 9AD. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Baby Clinic

9:30-11:00T at Neath Hill Medical Centre, 1 Tower Crescent MK14 6JY. 01908 227925; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to chk dates & ensure group is on.Cluster area only.

New Bradwell

Messy Stay & Play

13:00-14:30TH at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For 0 - 5s, (donation). Call before attending to ensure group is on.Cluster Area Only.

10:00-10:45TH at Campbell Park Pavilion, 1300 Silbury Blvd MK9 4AD. 0845 6804981 or 07580 131842; For 2 - 4s, £5.67 per class (book by 6-week term). Yoga-inspired classes.

Book a Free Trial now!

Neath Hill

Stay, Play & Sing

Hanslope

Baby Clinic

Milton Keynes Central

Milton Keynes Village

Furzton

South Furzton Mums and Tots

Great Linford

13:00-14:30TH at CMK Health Centre, 68 Bradwell Common Blvd MK13 8DY. 01908 675575; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Please call centre to ensure group is on.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:30-10:45TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LP. 01908 240556; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Get advice from the H/V. Reach area Only.

Bradwell

Chatterbox Baby & Toddler Group

to 3 years

introduce A lovely class to the wonderful your little one to world of ballet.

Family Health Drop-In

9:30-11:30TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 364264; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+.

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The Windmill Children’s Centre

Story and Song Time: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 4s, FREE. Check group is on before attending.

Childminders Group: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Runs every other wk call centre.

Cluster only.

Crawlers - Walkers: 13:45-14:45T; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Cluster area only. Check group is on 1st. 12- 18 months. at The Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473.

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Baby Sensory

Cha Char Chimps

10:00-11:00T at United Reformed Church, High Street MK16 8AB. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

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Thomas Tots

9:00-10:45T at St Thomas Aquinas School, St Mary’s Avenue MK3 5DT. 01908 373977; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session. Snack,songs & rhymes.

Refreshments for all.

Ducklings Swimming Classes

10:00-12:30TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 364264; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+.

Tickford Meadow Children’s Centre

Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Please call to book.

Weaning Drop In: 13:30-14:45T; For 0s, (please book). Call to book.

Up to 12mths. at Tickford Meadow Children’s Centre, Thames Drive MK16 9DS. 01908 217135.

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Newton Longville

0345 313 6712

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

shauna@rugbytots.co.uk

10:00-11:00T at Longueville Hall, Whaddon Road MK17 0AT. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

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Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Conniburrow

Bumps and Babes

10:00-11:30TH at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For bump - 0s, (donation). Call centre to ensure group is on.Cluster area only.

Under 12 mths.

Shenley Brook End

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7AA. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

Eaglestone

The Little Turtle Swim Company

Stony Stratford Music Bugs

Baby Bumpkin

12:00-12:45TH at Whitespace Yoga and Wellbeing Studio, 5 St Pauls Court High Street MK11 1LJ. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0s, £5.67 per class (book by 6-week term).

Yoga-inspired classes. Book a Free Trial now!

Mon: 11:30am & 1pm.

Stowe

Family Explorers Stowe: 10:00-16:00TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE per session. Free activity (normal admissions apply).

Wild Wednesdays Stowe: 10:30-12:00H; For 3 - 12s, FREE per session (please book).

Free activity (normal admissions apply). at National Trust, Stowe MK18 5EQ. 01280 817156.

Broughton

10:00-11:00T at Broughton Pavilion, 139 Tanfield Lane MK10 9NJ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

14:30-15:30T at Shenley Leisure Centre, Burchard Crescent MK5 6HF. Molly: 07792 807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50. Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.

10:00-11:45TH at Methodist Church, Silver Street MK11 1JS. 0844 822 1158; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

10:00-11:30TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925; For 1 - 5s, £0.50 (donation). Reach area only. 18 months-5 yrs. Call to check group is on.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Shenley

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Stay and Play Ladies Only

13:15-14:45T at The Saplings Children’s Centre, Queensway MK2 2HB. 01908 378123; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Women’s group, reach area only.

Bradville

Stay and Play

National Trust Stowe

Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes for Under 5s

11:00-11:30T at Bletchley Library, Westfield Road MK2 2RA. 01908 372797; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Donations welcome.

Stay and Play

Oxley Park

9:30-11:00TH at Little Owls Children’s Centre, Oxley Park Community Centre MK4 4TA. 01908 520261; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Thursday

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10:00-14:00TH at North Crawley Institute, High Street, North Crawley MK16. 07473 944053; For 0 - 1s, (please book). For babies 0-13months.Call for class times.

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Newport Pagnell

Two Mile Ash

Songs and Rhymes

9:15-10:00T at The Robins Children’s Centre, Ashbrook School, The High Street MK8 8NA. 01908 318 758; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Two Mile Ash & Great Holm families only.

Woburn Sands

Baby Sensory Classes

10:00-12:15TH at St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, Aspley Hill MK17 8NN. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 1 hour of sensory fun for babies 0 - 13mths.

Wolverton

Breastfeeding Café Wolverton

10:00-13:00TH at Kings Community Centre, Creed Street MK12 5LY. 07851 873197; For bump - 2s, (donation). Offering support to breastfeeding mothers.

9:30-12:30TH at MK Hospital Hydro Pool, Standing Way MK6 5LD. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term).

Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Fullers Slade

Bumps & Babes

13:15-14:30TH at The Rowans Family Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852; For bump - 0s, FREE (donation). Babies under 12 months.Cluster Area Only.

Furzton

Baby Sensory

10:00-15:30TH at Furzton Church Hall (Ridgeway Community Centre), Dulverton Drive MK4 1NA. 07473 944053; For 0 - 1s, (please book). For babies 0-13months.Call for class times.

Bumps & Babies

10:30-11:45T at Sunshine Children’s Centre, Dulverton Drive MK4 1EZ. 01908 508566; For 0s, (please book). Please call to book. non walkers.

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Hanslope

Baby Clinic

9:30-11:00TH at Woodlands Sure Start Children Centre, Long Street Road MK19 7BL. 01907 217135; For 0 - 1s, FREE per family (drop in). 2nd Thursday of Month.

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

The Robins Children’s Centre

Bumps and Babes: 10:00-11:30TH; For bump - 0s, (donation). Cluster area only.

Baby Group: 14:00-15:15TH; For 0s, (drop in).

Baby clinic on 1st thurs of mth 2-3.15pm. at The Robins Children’s Centre, Glovers Lane MK13 7QL. 01908 318 758.

Kents Hill

Music Bugs

10:00-10:45T at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. 0844 822 1158; For 0 - 5s. Fun music sessions for 3 mths - 4 yrs.

Kingston

Kingston Children’s Hour

10:00-11:00T at Kingston Library, 11 Winchester Circle MK10 0BA. 01908 282720; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). £2 per child.

Milton Keynes Central

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10week term). Swimkidz offer classes for bumps, babes and beyond.

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New Bradwell

Oxley Park

Baby Boppers: 9:30-10:15T; For 1 - 2s, £4 per session (please book). Classes for 18 months +.

Lollipops: 10:15-11:00T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Freestyle / Disco: 16:00-16:45T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book).

Ballet & Tap: 16:15-17:00T; For 4 - 6s, (please book). at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772.

13:00-14:00TH at Oxley Park Community Centre, Redgrave Drive MK4 4TB. 07920 445059; For 3 - 5s, £7 per session (please book). Storytelling and Storybook Making.

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). Cluster Area Only.chk grp is on.18 months - 5yrs.

Newport Pagnell

Music Bugs

10:00-11:45TH at Portfield Community Centre, 8 Wordsworth Avenue MK16 8SB. 0844 822 1158; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun music sessions for 3 mths - 4 yrs.

Butterflies

10:00-14:45T at Tickford Meadow Children’s Centre, Thames Drive MK16 9DS. 01908 217135; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Every fortnight. Call to book.

Olney

Family Support Time

Telltale Tots

Sherington

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Sherington Pavilion, Perry Lane MK16 9NH. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Stantonbury

Bumps and Babies

13:30-14:45T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at, Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 317863; For bump - 0s, (drop in). Up to 12 mths. Reach area only. Check group is on before attending.

Stony Stratford Musical Minis

9:30-10:15T at York House Centre, London Road MK11 1JQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages.

Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes for Under 5s

10:00-14:00T at Woodlands Children Centre, Long Street Road MK19 7BL. 01234 241837; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Two sessions: 10-11.30am and 1-2pm. Call for more info.

11:00-11:30TH at Stony Stratford Library, 5-7 Church Street MK11 1BD. 01908 562562; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Donations Welcome.

Church Mice

12:30-13:45TH at Whitespace Yoga and Wellbeing Studio, 5 St Pauls Court High Street MK11 1LJ. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0s, £5.67 per class (book by 6-week term).

Yoga-inspired classes. Book a Free Trial now!

10:30-11:30T at St Peter’s & St Paul’s Church, Church Street MK46 4AD. 01234 712772; For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation). Friendly group with Christian theme.

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Stowe

Baby Sensory

10:00-14:00TH at Great Linford Memorial Hall, Marsh Drive, Great Linford Village MK14 5AX. 07473 944053; For 0 - 1s, (please book). For babies 0-13months.Call for class times.

Family Explorers Stowe

10:00-16:00TH at National Trust, Stowe MK18 5EQ. 01280 817156; For 1 - 5s, FREE per session. Free activity (normal admissions apply).

Most babies learn best when they see, hear, feel, touch, taste and smell.

Woburn

Heelands

Woburn Mother and Toddler Group

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:45-11:30T at Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road MK17 9QD. For 0 - 4s, £2.00 per child (drop in). 50p for additional child, under 1s are £1.

9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term).

Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Woburn Sands

Tatty Bumpkin

10:00-12:00TH at Summerlin Centre, Station Road MK17 8SG. 07745 301624; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per child (please book). 10.00am(Crawling2yrs)11.15am(0 - crawling).

Little Robins Stay & Play

10:00-11:30TH at The Robins Children’s Centre, Glovers Lane MK13 7QL. 01908 318758; For 0-4s, £1 (donation). Cluster Area only.

Wolverton

Kents Hill

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

9:00-11:30T at Wolverton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

New City Playtime

Sneak a peek, it’s all amazing!

9:30-11:00T at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. 07791 674808; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Friendly baby and toddler group for age 0-4.

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.

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Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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13:15-14:15T at Kings Community Centre, Creed Street MK12 5LY. Molly: 07792 807596; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Baby signing classes.

Baby Bumpkin Classes

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Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-10:45TH at MK Safari, 3 Carters Lane MK11 3ET. Reanne: 0845 6804981; For 0 - 1s, £5.83 per class (book by 6-week term).

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14:00-15:00T at Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue Sing & Sign Baby Signing MK12 5GH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, Classes £16 per class (book by 10-week term).

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07792 807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 Shenley Brook End, Old Stratford, Bletchley & Aylesbury. per class (book by 10-week term). www.ccchimps.com | www.fb.com/ccchimps Help your baby to communicate Award-winning musical fun - it’s a party every week!

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Bletchley

Noah’s Ark Baby & Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at Whaddon Way Church Centre, Beaverbrook Court MK3 7JS. 01908 372072; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Lots of fun activities & snack.

Teddy Tots

9:45-11:30T at Water Eaton Church Centre, Drayton Road MK2 3RR. 01908 631333; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in). 50p per extra child.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at St John’s Centre, Conway Crescent (off Warwick Road) MK3 6AR. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:00-14:00T at DW Sports, Stadium Way West MK1 1ST. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Ducklings Swimming Classes

12:30-14:30TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 364264; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+.

Time for Twos

13:00-14:00T at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, Abbeys Primary School MK3 6PS. 01908 641454; For 2s, FREE (drop in). 2 year funding application support.

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Brooklands

Cha Char Chimps

10:00-11:00T at Brooklands Community Centre, Brooklands Pavilion, Countess Way MK10 7HN. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Conniburrow Stay and Play

10:00-11:30TH at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please call before attending to ensure group is on.

Downs Barn

Loughton

Loughton Parent & Toddlers

9:30-11:30TH at The Memorial Hall, 44 Bradwell Rd MK5 8AJ. Amy: 07946 112414; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Musical Minis

10:00-10:45T at Herons Lodge Girl Guides Centre, Bradwell Road MK8 9AA. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (please book). Free Trial session - quote ‘Toddle About’.

Milton Keynes Central

Music Bugs

Downs Barn Family Tots

10:00-10:45T at Central Milton Keynes, Children’s Library, Saxon Gate MK9 3HL. 0844 822 1158; For 0 - 4s. 10.00-10.45pm: Mixed ages.

Eaglestone

16:00-18:00T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Swimkidz offer classes for bumps, babes and beyond.

13:15-14:45T at Cross & Stable Church & Community Centre, Downs Barn Boulevard MK14 7RP. 01908 320850; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Friendly group. All carers welcome.

The Little Turtle Swim Company

13:00-16:00TH at MK Hospital Hydro Pool, Standing Way MK6 5LD. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Great Linford

Song and Story Time

10:00-10:45T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at, Willen Primary School MK14 5BL. 01908 317863; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

18 months - 5 years. Chk group is on.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Old Stratford

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Old Stratford Community Hall, Deanshanger Rd MK19 6NL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps. com for holidays.

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

Milton Keynes Central

Telltale Tots

9:30-12:00TH at Swinfen Harris Church Hall, London Road MK11 1JA. 07920 445059; For 3 - 5s, £7 per session (please book).

Storytelling and Storybook Making.

Stowe

Family Explorers Stowe

10:00-16:00TH at National Trust, Stowe MK18 5EQ. 01280 817156; For 1 - 5s, FREE per session. Free activity (normal admissions apply).

Woburn

Woburn Mother and Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road MK17 9QD. For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per child (drop in). Thurs £2 & Fri £2.50 per child,50p for add child, under 1’s £1.

Olney

Story Time

Dancebox Studios

Little Stars Ballet Class: 9:00-11:45T; For 2 - 4s, £6 per session (please book).

Classes at: 9.00, 10.15 & 11.15 Pre-Syllabus Ballet: 9:45-10:15T; For 4 - 5s, £7.50 per session (please book).

Pre-Syllabus Tap & Jazz: 10:15-10:45T; For 4 - 5s, £7.50 per session (please book). at Dancebox Studios, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 699503.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:30-11:30T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Swimkidz offer classes for bumps, babes and beyond.

Milton Keynes Central Library

Stories, Songs & Rhymetimes for Under 2s: 10:00-10:30T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Sessions: 8/10,5/11,3/12.

Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes: 11:0011:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Donations welcome. at MK Central Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard MK9 3HL. 01908 254088.

Woburn Sands

Baby Sensory Classes

10:00-14:00TH at St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, Aspley Hill MK17 8NN. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book).

1 hour of sensory fun for babies 0 - 13mths.

Wolverton

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

Mini Makers Art Workshops

13:30-15:00T at Wolverton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, structured swimming lessons.

13:00-15:00TH at MK Gallery, 900 Midsummer Blvd MK9 3QA. 01908 676 900; For 5s, FREE (drop in). Art workshops for accompanied 5+ yrs.

Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes for Under 5s

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

14:00-14:30TH at Wolverton Library, Town Hall MK12 5LY. 01908 312812; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Donations welcome.

Saturday Bletchley

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

12:30-15:30T at Leon Pool, Fern Grove MK2 3HQ. 07544 555028; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Swim classes for babies/toddlers 12 wks-5 yrs.

Kents Hill

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:30-11:30T at Hilton Hotel MK7 6HL. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term).

New Bradwell

10:30-11:00TH at Olney Library, High Street MK46 4EF. 01234 711474; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Dates: 29/10 & 16/11.

Shenley Brook End Rugbytots Classes

9:00-12:15TH at Shenley Brook End School, Walbank Grove MK5 7ZT. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Call to book free taster session.

Stantonbury

Rugbytots Classes

8:45-12:00TH at Stantonbury Leisure Centre, Stantonbury Campus MK14 6BN. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 7s, £6.50 per child (book by term). Call to book free taster session.

Sunday Bletchley

Rugbytots

8:30-10:00TH at Leon Leisure Centre, Fern Grove MK2 3HQ. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 (please book). Call to book free taster session.

Ducklings Swimming Classes

9:00-10:30TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 364264; For 0 5s, £4.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Freestyle / Disco: 9:15-12:15T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book). Classes at 9.15 & 11.30am.

Rock and Roll: 10:00-10:30T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book).

Lollipops: 10:45-11:30T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Competition Class: 11:30-12:30T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book). at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772.

Newport Pagnell

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

Lollipops: 9:00-9:45T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Freestyle / Disco: 9:45-10:30T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book).

Rock & Roll: 10:30-11:15T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book). at Cedars Primary School, Bury Street MK16 0DT. 01908 227772.

13:30-17:00T at Leon Pool, Fern Grove MK2 3HQ. 07544 555028; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Swim classes for babies/toddlers 12 wks-5 yrs.

Broughton

Rugbytots Classes

9:00-13:00TH at Broughton Pavilion, 139 Tanfield Lane MK10 9NJ. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 7s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Call to book your free taster session.

Shenley Brook End

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7AA. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

Wolverton

Water Babies Swimming Classes

15:00-18:00T at Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Monday Aston Clinton

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Aston Clinton park, London Road HP22 5JL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Aylesbury

Grandparents Group

9:30-11:00TH at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Broughton Infant School HP20 1NX. 01296 423542; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Little Angels

9:45-11:15TH at The Church on Fairford Leys, Hampden Square HP19 7HT. 01296 488197; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per session (donation). Baby room,crafts,role play,story & songs.

Southcourt Children’s Centre

Child Health Clinic: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Advice Time: 13:00-14:30TH; FREE (please book). By app only, please call to book.

Postnatal Group: 13:00-14:30T; For 0s, FREE (please book). Invite only. Pls call to book. at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855.

Advice Time @ More Cafe

10:00-11:30TH at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, More Cafe HP20 1NG. 01296 423542; FREE (please book).

Appointment only, call to book.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-13:15T at Buckingham Park Community Centre, Jubilee Square HP19 9AD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

11:00-12:30T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £12 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

Bereavement Support

13:00-16:00T at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Narberth Drive HP21 1NX. 01296 423542; For mums - dads, (please book). By appointment only.

Development Matters

13:00-14:30TH at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 334562; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

First Time Families

13:30-15:00TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Bearbrook Site HP19 7QP. 01296 437618; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). From 0 to crawling.

Child Health Clinic and Baby Play

13:30-15:00TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For children aged 0-starting to walk. H/V from 2.45.

Daisy Birthing Classes

19:30-21:00T at Fairford Leys Community Centre, Hampden Square, Fairford Leys HP19 7HT. Cassy: 07875 710715; For bump, £10 per class (please book). Effective and all encompassing pregnancy class.

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Brill

Health Clinic & Family Support Drop-in

10:00-11:30TH at Haddenham Children’s Centre at, Brill Surgery HP18 9SA. 07867 553378; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Buckingham

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:15-10:45T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Musical Minis

10:00-11:45T at The Buckingham Athletic and Sports Social Club, Stratford Road MK18 1NY. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45-minute classes starting at 10 & 11am.

Ivinghoe

Tuesday Aylesbury

Ages and Stages

9:30-12:30T at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Narberth Drive HP21 1NX. 01296 423542; (please book). Invite only. Pls call to book.

Quarrendon Quackers Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Quarrendon & Meadowcroft Community Centre, Meadowcroft HP19 9HH. 01296 330299; For 0 - 3s, £2 per session (drop in).

Play and Learn RAF Halton

9:30-11:00TH at Wendover Children’s Centre at, RAF Halton HP22 5PG. 01296 621143; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Tuesday Tots @ Granville Street

Ragdoll Annas

9:45-11:15T at Granville Street Church HP20 2JR. 01296 334154; For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in). Friendly group.Free play,songs & Bible stories.

Padbury

10:00-12:00T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £12 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

13:45-14:30TH at Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre, Behind Brookmead School LU7 9EX. 01296 662363; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per child (drop in).

Busy Fingers

13:03-14:45T at Padbury Preschool, Winslow Road MK18 2AP. 01280 815158; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in).

Steeple Claydon

Steeple Claydon Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at Steeple Claydon Village Hall, Chaloners Hill MK18 2PE. For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Arts,crafts,story time,song time & more.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Southcourt Children’s Centre

Childminders Group: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Time: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). 0 - 12 Months. at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855.

Bearbrook Early Years

Waddesdon

Panda Support Group: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly, call centre to check dates.

Child Health Clinic and Baby Play: 13:00-14:45TH; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in).

0 - start of walking. at Early Years Excellence Hub, Bearbrook Site HP19 7QP. 01296 437618.

10:00-11:00TH at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre, The Football Pavilion, Frederick Street HP18 0LX. 01296 655218; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Monday of month.

10:00-11:45TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in). 50p donation welcome.

Check with centre for dates.

Tring

Toddler Time

14:30-17:00T at The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street HP23 6AP. 0207 942 6163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Wonderful World

Wendover

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-11:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Money Matters

9:30-12:30T at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143; FREE (please book). Dates: 07/11, 14/11. Call to book.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Grandparents Group

Bounce & Rhyme at Aylesbury Lending Library

10:30-11:00TH at Walton Street HP20 1UU. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book).

Call Library for dates & tickets.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:00-13:30T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Daisy Baby Yoga, Massage & Postnatal Classes

Wing

12:30-14:30T at Fairford Leys Community Centre, Hampden Square, Fairford Leys HP19 7HT. Cassy: 07875 710715; For 0s, £6 per class (please book). Baby yoga, baby massage & bonding classes.

10:00-11:15T at Wing Children’s Centre at, Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). See your Health Visitor or weigh your baby.

13:00-14:00T at Reflexions Health and Leisure, Watermead HP19 0FY. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Child Health Clinic

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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

Wednesday

13:00-14:30TH at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 487855; FREE (please book).

By appointment only, please call to book.

Aylesbury

Matter Matters

9:15-10:30T at Early Years Excellence Hub, Bearbrook Site HP19 7QP. 01296 437618; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Group to practise English.

Little Fishes Baby Group

13:00-14:30T at Church of the Holy Spirit, Church Lounge, 71a Camborne Avenue HP21 7UE. 01296 394759; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Playtime

9:30-11:00TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check with centre holiday times.

Development Matters

13:00-14:30TH at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Narbeth Drive HP20 1NX. 01296 423542; For 0 - 4s, £1 (drop in). Dress for mess!

South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre

Ages & Stages: 9:30-13:00T; (please book). Invite only. Pls call to book.

Child Health Clinic & Baby’s First Café: 14:00-15:15TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at The Health Living Centre, Walton Court Shopping Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 487855.

Buckingham

Musical Minis

9:30-11:15T at Tingewick Village Hall, Main St MK18 4NN. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (please book). 9:30 & 10:30 sessions. Free trials available.

Language for Littl’uns

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:00TH at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). 3rd Weds of month. Invite only.

9:30-12:00T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:30-11:30T at The Jubilee Pavilion, Round Hill HP17 8RE. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Baby Sensory Classes

10:00-11:45TH at PK Kids Zone, Bridge Street MK18 1EL. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 10am (6-13mths) & 11.00 (0-6mths).

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Wendover

Haddenham

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Development Reviews

10:00-12:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

9:30-12:30TH at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Haddenham Library, Walter Rose Room HP17 8EE. 07867 553378; For 0 - 1s, FREE (please book). Apps only, please call centre.

Wendover Bounce & Rhyme

Ivinghoe

Stories, Crafts & Rhymes

14:15-15:15TH at Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre at, Ivinghoe Library LU7 9EL. 01296 662363; For 1 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Dates: 11/10,8/11,22/11,6/12.

Stoke Mandeville

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:30-11:30T at Stoke Mandeville Community Centre, Eskdale Road HP22 5UJ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

Check ccchimps.com for hols.

Thornborough

Baby Sensory Classes

14:00-15:00TH at Thornborough Village Hall, Thornton Road-Lower End MK18 2DF. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Signing, massage, music & sensory loveliness!

Tring

10:15-11:45T at Wendover Library, High Street HP22 6DU. 0845 2303232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 10.15am (18mths-5 yrs); 11.15am (under 18mths).

Whaddon

Thrift Tots

10:00-12:00TH at Thrift Farm, Buckingham Road MK17 0EQ. 01908 501733; For 1 - 4s, £12.50 per session (please book). Fun, educational sessions for parents and their 1-4 year olds.

Wing

10:30-12:30T at Wilstone Village Hall, Tring Rd HP23 4PE. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Little Learners: 13:15-14:45T; For 0 - 1s, £1 per family (please book).

Stories, Crafts & Rhymes: 14:15-15:15T; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Dates: 4/10, 18/10, 1/11, 15/11, 29/11,13/12. at Wing Children’s Centre at, Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163.

Winslow

9:30-11:30T at Winslow Public Hall, Elmfields Gate MK18 3JA. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). First session free (under 6 months free).

Toddler Time

In the Water

Little Tots

13:30-15:00T at Church of the Good Shepherd, Church Square HP21 8NH. 01296 424175; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). 6mths - 4 yrs.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

15:00-17:30T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £12 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

19:30-10:30TH at Aylesbury Methodist Community Centre, Buckingham Street HP20 2NQ. Lisa: 07833 492484; For bump, (please book). Dates: 8/4, 20/5. £40 per class.

Berryfields

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Berryfields Community Centre, Berryfileds Primary School HP18 0FG. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Bierton

St James the Great Church Parent & Toddler Group

14:00-15:30TH at St James Church, Aylesbury Road HP22 5DG. 01296 483003; For 0 - 5s, (donation). 1st 3rd & 5th Wednesday of month.

14:30-17:00T at The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street HP23 6AP. 0207 942 6163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

Baby Time

13:00-14:30TH at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Narbeth Drive HP20 1NX. 01296 423542; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in).

0-12 months.

Practical Baby Care classes

Wing Children’s Centre

Winslow Baby and Toddler Group

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

12:00-16:00T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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Buckingham

Thame

10:00-10:45T at PK Kids Zone, Riverside Works MK18 1EL. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (please book).

10:00-12:15T at Thame Barns Centre, Church Road OX9 3AJ. Maria: 07885 944904; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term).

10am (birth - 6/7mths) 11.15am (6mths 14mths).

Musical Minis

Bounce & Rhyme

10:30-11:00TH at Buckingham Library, Verney Close MK18 1JP. 0845 2303232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Tatty Bumpkin

13:00-14:00TH at Buckingham Children Centre, Grenville Combined School MK18 1AP. 07745 301624; For 0 - 1s, £5.50 per child (please book). Ages: Baby Bumpkin (0 - crawling).

Haddenham

Haddenham Children’s Centre

PACEY Childminding: 9:30-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call centre for Sept Dates.

Postnatal Group: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Haddenham Library, Walter Rose Room HP17 8EE. 07867 553378.

Leighton Buzzard

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:30-12:30T at Leighton Buzzard Football Club, Lake Street LU7 1RX. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per session (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Long Crendon

Bounce and Rhyme Session

11:00-11:30TH at Long Crendon Community Library, High Street HP18 9AF. 0845 2303232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Check group on before attending.

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Sing & Sign Baby Signing

Tring

Toddler Time

14:30-17:00T at The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street HP23 6AP. 0207 942 6163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Waddesdon

Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre

Stay and Play: 9:30-10:45T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Child Health Clinic: 13:45-14:45T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre, The Football Pavilion HP18 0LX. 01296 655218.

Wendover

Parent Crafts

9:30-11:30T at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143; For bump, FREE (drop in). Antenatal group.

Winslow

Musical Minis

9:45-11:30T at Winslow Public Hall, Elmsfield Gate. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45-minute classes starting at 9:45 & 10:45am.

Thursday Aylesbury Playtime

9:30-11:00TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Bearbrook Site HP19 7QP. 01296 437618; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Bring a healthy snack.

Babytime

10:00-11:30TH at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 487855; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). 0 - 12months.

Sparkles - Speech therapy for children with Down Syndrome

10:00-13:00T at Berryfields Children’s centre, Berryfields Primary School HP18 0WS. For 0 - 5s, (please book). From sitting to school age. Appointment only.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

10:00-12:00T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £12 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

Southcourt Children’s Centre

Childminders Group: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Bubbles Group: 13:00-14:30T; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). Invite only, call to book. at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855.

Child Health Clinic

10:00-11:15TH at Bedgrove Surgery, Brentwood Way HP21 7TL. 01296 423542; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Berryfields Parent and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Berryfields CE Primary School, John Fitzjohn Avenue HP18 OFG. 01296 424466; For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in). A parent & toddler group with toys & singing.

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

Fishes Toddler Group

Stoke Mandeville

Play & Learn for Asian Parents

10:00-12:00T at Stoke Mandeville Community Centre, Eskdale Road HP22 5UJ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class. Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

10:00-11:30T at Church of the Holy Spirit, Church Hall, 71a Camborne Avenue HP21 7UE. 01296 394759; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

10:30-12:00TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Lighthouse Toddler Group

10:30-11:45T at Walton Hall, Holy Trinity Church, Walton Street HP21 7QX. 01296 398110; For 0 - 4s, FREE (donation). Have fun whilst praising God & learning about Jesus.

10:30-12:30T at Reflexions Health and Leisure, Watermead HP19 0FY. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Tilsworth nr Leighton Buzzard

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

12:00-16:00T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Tring

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

12:30-14:00T at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 383207; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Toddler Time

14:30-17:15T at Southcourt Community Centre, Prebendal Avenue HP21 8LF. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18 mths - 7 yrs.

10:00-11:00T at Stanbridge & Tilsworth Community Hall, Stanbridge Road LU7 9PN. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:30-12:30T at Orchard Children’s Centre, Silk Mill Way HP23 5DJ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!6 wks - 6 mths.

Visually Impaired Early Years Group

14:30-17:00T at The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street HP23 6AP. 0207 942 6163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

12:00-16:00T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

12:15-13:15TH at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book).

1st Thurs of month. App only, call to book.

Postnatal Group

13:00-14:30T at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Narberth Drive HP21 1NX. 01296 423542; (please book). Invite only. Pls call to book.

Waddesdon

Creation Station

10:00-11:00TH at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre, The Football Pavilion, HP18 0LX. 01296 655218; For 0 - 4s, £6 per child (please book). Dates: 18/10, 15/11, 22/11, 13/12. Call to book.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Buckingham

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:00T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

10:30-11:30T at Waddesdon Village hall, High Street HP18 OJE. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Wendover

Play and Learn

Hunca Munca

10:00-11:30T at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). £1.00 per family.

Bookstart Corner

10:15-12:15T at John Colet School, Wharf Rd HP22 6HF. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Haddenham 9:30-11:30T at St Mary’s Centre, Station Rd HP17 8AJ. Zsofia: 07964 744381; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). £2 per child, £2.50 2 or more. 1st session free.

10:00-11:00TH at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Haddenham Library HP17 8EE. 07867 553378; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Starting 06/10/16.

Baby Sensory Classes

10:00-13:45TH at Wingrave Community Centre, Church St HP22 2PE. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book).

1 hour of sensory fun for babies 0 - 13mths.

Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre

Little Learners: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 1s, £1 per child (drop in).

Child Health Clinic: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). at Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre at, Brookmead School LU7 9EX. 01296 662363.

Long Crendon

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-13:00T at Long crendon Pavillion, Chilton Road HP18 9DB. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Padbury

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:45-12:45T at Padbury Village Hall, Main Street MK18 2AN. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Steeple Claydon

Steeple Claydon Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at Steeple Claydon Village Hall, Chaloners Hill MK18 2PE. For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Arts, crafts, story time, song time & more.

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Wingrave

Ivinghoe

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Friday

Little Kickers Football Classes

Buckingham

Buckingham Park Health Clinic

13:00-14:30T at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre at, Buckingham Park Community Centre HP19 9AD. 01296 655218; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Primary Ballet

16:00-16:45T at Padbury Village Hall, Main Street MK18 2AP. Rebecca: 07572 156980; For 4 - 5s, £3 per class. £3.00 per class.

Haddenham

Haddenham Children’s Centre

Happy House: 9:30-10:15T; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (drop in). Starts 7/10/16.

Baby Bell: 10:30-11:15TH; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (drop in). Starts 07/10/16. at Haddenham Children’s Centre at, Walter Rose Room, Haddenham Library HP17 8EE. 07867 553378.

Leighton Buzzard

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-12:30T at Stanbridge & Tilsworth Community Hall, Stanbridge Rd LU7 9PN. 07906 055591; For 0 - 3s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Long Crendon

PJ Friday

17:30-18:00TH at Long Crendon Community Library, High Street HP18 9AF. 0845 2303232; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Last Fri of month.

Check on before attending.

Newton Leys

St. Mary’s Tots

10:00-11:30T at St. Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s Square HP20 2JJ. 01296 437641; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). Parent and toddler group for under 5s.

First Time Families

10:00-11:30TH at Early Years Excellence Hub at, Bearbrook Site HP19 7QP. 01296 437618; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). From 0 - crawling.

Southcourt Children’s Centre

Development Matters: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Dress for Mess.

Rainbows: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). For children with additional needs. at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855.

Bounce & Rhyme at Aylesbury Lending Library

10:30-11:00TH at Walton Street HP20 1UU. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book).

Call Library for dates & tickets.

Music & Singing

Breastfeeding Drop In

Cha Char Chimps

Aylesbury

In the Water

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Physical Fun

10:00-11:00T at Newton Leys Community Centre, St Helens Avenue MK3 5FJ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Stewkley

Stewkley Baby & Toddler Group

10:30-12:00T at Village Hall, High Street North, LU7 0EW. kellyrogers@hotmail.co.uk; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). £1 for siblings & babes in arms.

Thornton

Thornton College Baby & Toddler Group

9:15-10:45T at Thornton College, Convent of Jesus and Mary MK17 0HJ. Samantha: 01280 812610; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). For babies, toddlers & parents.

Tring

Toddler Time

14:30-17:00T at The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street HP23 6AP. 0207 942 6163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Wendover

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-12:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Health Visitor Drop In

9:30-11:30TH at Wendover Children’s Centre at, Wendover Health Centre HP22 6LD. 01296 621143; For 0 - 2s, FREE. Call centre to check dates from Sept ‘16.

Who Let The Dads Out?

9:30-11:00TH at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). £1 contribution per family.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

13:30-15:30T at John Colet School, Wharf Rd HP22 6HF. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and preschool swimming lessons.

11:00-12:30T at Reflexions Health and Leisure, Watermead HP19 0FY. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Saturday Story Time

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

11:00-11:15TH at Aylesbury Library, Walton Street HP20 1UU. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Wing

13:00-16:30T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

10:00-12:00T at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Wing Children’s Centre

Tatty Bumpkin: 11:00-11:45T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Free taster sessions available, call to book.

Play and Grow: 14:00-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Dates: 14 & 28 Oct, 11 & 25 Nov, 9 & 23 Dec. at Wing Children’s Centre at, Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Buckingham

Rugbytots Classes

8:35-11:30TH at Buckingham Primary School, Foscott Way MK18 1TT. Shauna: 0345 3136712; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Call to book your free taster session.

Winslow

Gawcott

9:30-11:30T at Winslow Public Hall, Elmfields Gate MK18 3JA. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). First session free (under 6 months free).

10:00-12:00T at Gawcott Road MK18 4JD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 3s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Winslow Baby and Toddler Group

Saturday Aylesbury

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:30-12:00T at Prebendal Farm Community Centre, Somerville Way, off Fowler Road HP19 7QT. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m - 7 yrs.

Southcourt Children’s Centre

Daddy Cool: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). 1st & 3rd Sat of Month.

Ginger Bread Group: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Sat of month. Single parent group. at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855.

Daddy Cool

9:30-11:00TH at Granville Street Church, Granville Street HP20 2JR. 01296 334154; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). Dads group - 1st Sat of mth. For 0-10 yrs.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Haddenham

Dad’s Self Run Breakfast Club

9:30-11:00TH at Haddenham Children’s Centre at, Walter Rose Room, Haddenham Village Hall HP17 8EE. 07867 553378; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Dates: 15/10, 12/11.

Wendover

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-12:00T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:00-11:00T at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Wing

First Aid Course

10:00-12:00T at Wing Children’s Centre at, Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163; £12 per person (please book).

19th November, call to book.

Sunday Aylesbury

Water Babies Swimming Classes

8:30-13:30T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:45-10:15T at Prebendal Farm Community Centre, Somerville Way, off Fowler Road HP19 7QT. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m - 7 yrs.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:00-13:45T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £12 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

Stoke Mandeville

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:30-11:30T at Stoke Mandeville Community Centre, Eskdale Road HP22 5UJ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for hols. Sunday class runs alternate weeks.

Wendover

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

8:30-12:00T at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

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Monday Amersham

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 788900; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Contact Julia Mills,Swim Leader for info & availability.

Little Kickers Football Classes

15:45-17:30TH at The Polish Club, Raans Road HP6 6LX. 01442 506371; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18 months - 5 yrs.

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Beaconsfield

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

10:00-12:15T at Holtspur Youth Club, Holtspur Way HP9 1DX. Maria: 07885 944904; For 0 - 1s, £6 (book by 10-week term). 10am (birth 6/7 mths); 11.15am (6 - 14 mths).

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:30-14:30T at Alfriston School, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bourne End

Action Kids Activity Classes

9:30-11:15T at Bourne End Community Centre, Wakeman Road SL8 5SX. James: 07877 828251; For 1 - 5s, (please book).

Sessions: 09.30-10.15am & 10.30-11.15am.

Burnham

Learning Journeys

10:00-11:15T at Burnham Children’s Centre, Minniecroft Road SL1 7DE. 01628 665380; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Invite Only.

Chalfont St Peter Young Explorers

10:00-11:00TH at Gold Hill Baptist Church.

07525 733543 / 01494 678244; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Chesham Urchins

10:00-11:30T at United Reformed Church (URC) Hall, The Broadway HP5 1BX. 01494 776014; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). All welcome.

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Play & Learn: 9:15-10:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Session doesn’t run on 1st Monday of the month.

PACEY: 9:15-10:45T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

1st Mon of month. at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037.

Trinity Tots

10:00-11:30T at Trinity Church Hall, Red Lion Street HP5 1EZ. 01494 463113 or 01494 775651; For 0 - 3s, £1.25 per child (drop in). Run by the church, All welcome.

Hazlemere

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:55-10:55T at Cedar Park School, Cedar Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Hazlemere Library Bounce & Rhyme

10:00-10:30TH at Hazlemere Library, 312 Amersham Road HP15 7PY. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Tickets avail Thurs-Sat for Monday.

High Wycombe

Mapledean Children’s Centre

Breakfast Club: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE per session (drop in). 2 yr health check workshop.

Messy Play: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). Call C/C to ensure running before attending. at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

10:00-11:00T at Millbrook Combined School Pool, Mill End Road HP12 4BA. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Tumbling Toddlers

10:15-12:00T at Bookers Gym Club at, Wycombe Judo Centre HP12 4UE. 01494 471566; For 1 - 5s, £4 per session (drop in). Suitable for walking to 5yrs.

Term time only.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

11:45-12:45T at Millbrook Combined School, Mill End Road HP12 4BA. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and preschool swimming lessons.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Stay and Play

13:30-15:00T at Millbrook Children’s Centre, Millbrook School HP12 4BA. 01494 447110; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Funky Monkeys

Princes Risborough

13:45-14:30TH at Hughenden Village Hall, Coombe Lane (by the Valley Road roundabout) HP14 4NX. 07866 510 289; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (drop in).

Little Fish

Risborough Children’s Centre

14:00-15:00T at Wycombe Marsh Baptist Church, London Road HP11 1ET. 07940 953 909; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Short Christian service, play & refreshments.

Holmer Green

Tiddlywinks

10:30-12:30T at Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow, Fieldhouse Lane SL7 1GJ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Mini Memories: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

La Leche League: 13:00-15:00T; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Date: 7/11,5/12.

Parentcraft Antenatal: 13:30-15:00T; FREE (please book).

Parent Crafts: 13:30-15:00T; For bump, FREE (drop in). Antenatal class. Call centre to check Sept dates. at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934.

13:30-15:00T at Christ Church Centre, Featherbed Lane HP15 6XQ. 01494 715195; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family.

Tuesday

Marlow

Amersham

8:45-11:30T at Marlow Methodist Church, Spittal Street SL7 3HJ. 07799 854 535; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). Pre-school children & their grown-ups.

9:45-11:30TH at Amersham Free Church, Sycamore road/Woodside road HP7. 07866 510 289; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (drop in).

Class times: 09.45 & 10.45.

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In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 788900; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Contact Julia Mills,Swim Leader for info & availability.

Beaconsfield

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:30-11:00T at Alfriston School Pool, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £13 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Story time

10:00-10:30TH at Beaconsfield Library, Reynolds Road HP9 2NJ. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

NCT Beaconsfield Bumps and Babies

10:00-11:30TH at Revolution, Maxwell Road HP9 1QX. For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). A coffee group for mums-to-be & new mums.

Young Explorers

10:00-11:00TH at Beaconsfield Children’s Centre, Curzon Centre HP9 1RG. 01494 678244; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

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Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:30-11:30T at St.Michael & All Angels Church, Sycamore Rd HP6 5DR. 01494 726680; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Next Dates: 19/10, 2/11, 16/11, 30/11, 14/12.

11:00-14:00T at Alfriston School, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Little Kickers Football Classes

10:30-11:30TH at Little Chalfont Community Library, Cokes Lane HP7 9QA. 01494 764258; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Music and singing drop in.

15:30-17:15TH at The Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. 01442 506371; For 2 - 5s, (book by term).

Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs.

Fun Football Classes for kids aged 18 months - 7 years

Burnham

Child Health Clinic

13:30-15:00TH at Burnham Children’s Centre, Minniecroft Road SL1 7DE. 01628 665380; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check group is on in holidays.

Fun Football Classes for kids aged 18 months to 7 years

Local classes at a venue near you

LOCAL CLASSES AT A VENUE NEAR YOU:

Call Chorleywood, Amersham, Beaconsfield, High Wycombe & Seer Green: For Details Karen: 01442 506 371 E: krumsey@littlekickers.co.uk

Chesham

Bounce & Rhyme

10:00-10:30TH at Elgiva Lane HP5 2JD. 0845 2303232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check with library session is on.

Milton Keynes: James: 07490 262462 EmailE:ktownsend@littlekickers.co.uk jdonald@littlekickers.co.uk Local classes at a venue near you Fun Football Classes for kids aged 18 months to 7 years

Mama Groove

Call Aylesbury, Oxford, Chinnor & Thame: Details Kieran:For 07412 480 804 E: ktownsend@littlekickers.co.uk Email ktownsend@littlekickers.co.uk

10:00-10:45T at Chesham Town Hall HP5 1DS. For bump - 3s, £8 per session (drop in). Dance based fitness class for mums with their little ones.

St Columba’s Toddler Group

10:00-11:45T at St Columba’s Church Hall, 432 Berkhamsted Road HP5 3HQ. 01494 775629; For 0 - 3s, £1.50 per child (donation). 2.50 for 2 or more children.

Messy Play

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Gerrards Cross

Tiny Tots & Little Fishes

10:00-11:30T at Tiny Tots & Little Fishes, St James Centre SL9 7DJ. 01753 278952; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Free play, crafts, refreshments & singing.

Tiny Tots

10:00-11:30TH at Denham & Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre, St James Church SL9 7DJ. 01895 835967; For 0 - 2s, £2 per family (drop in).

Hazlemere

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:55-10:55T at Cedar Park School, Cedar Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

High Wycombe

Sling Library

10:00-12:00T at Wrights Meadow Centre, Wrights Meadow Rd HP11 1SQ. For 0 - 1s, £10 (please book). Run by NCT High Wycombe.

Try on/borrow a baby carrier. £10 for 4wk rental.

Family Walk

10:00-11:00T at Wycombe Rye Park HP11 1QX. For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Run by NCT High Wycombe.Enjoy some fresh air.50p parking.

Tumbling Toddlers: 10:15-12:00T; For 1 5s, £4 per session (drop in). Suitable from walking.

Pre School Classes: 13:00-15:45T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (book by term). Class Times: 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. at Bookers Gym Club at, Wycombe Judo Centre HP12 4UE. 01494 471566.

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Bourne End Little Talkers

13:30-15:00T at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre, The Meadows School HP10 0HF. 01628 525802; For 1 - 3s, (drop in).

18 months-3yrs.Call centre to check grp running.

Burnham

Child Health Clinic

9:15-10:45TH at Burnham Children’s Centre, Minniecroft Road SL1 7DE. 01628 665380; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). check group is on in holidays.

Chesham

Where Ball Mama Grove WhereLearning’s Learning’s a aBall

14:00-15:00TH at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Get ready to get messy.

Booker Gym Club

Beaconsfield

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

12:30-14:00T at Alfriston School Pool, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £13 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Where Learning’s a Ball

Marlow Bottom

Mother and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Marlow Bottom Methodist Church SL7 3PP. 01628 475725; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Princes Risborough

Risborough Children’s Centre

Citizens Advice: 9:30-12:30TH; FREE (please book). Pls book by calling 07720 337306.

Dates: 11/10, 08/11, 13/12.

Health Clinic: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

9:45-12:00T at The Scout & Guide Centre, Longwick Road HP27 9HD. Maria: 07885 944904; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). 1 hour classes for beginners / experienced.

Tylers Green

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:30-12:30T at Tylers Green Middle School, Cock Lane HP10 8DS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Wednesday Amersham

Swimming Lessons

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 788900; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Contact Julia Mills, Swim Leader, for info & availability.

9:00-9:45T at Newtown Children’s Centre HP5 3AT. For bump - 3s, £8 per session (drop in). Dance based fitness class for mums with their little ones.

Emmanuel Lullaby Club

10:00-11:30T at Emmanuel Lullaby Club, Emmanuel Church HP5 3EF. 01494 771735; For 0s, £0.50 (donation). Runs 1st,3rd & 5th Wednesday. Up to 1 yrs old.

Breastfeeding Group

13:00-15:00TH at Waterside Children’s Centre, 470 Waterside HP5 1QF. 01494 792852; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to check grp running.

Denham

Little Lions

10:00-11:30H at Denham & Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre, St Marks Church Hall.

01895 835967; For 1 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Child Health Clinic

11:00-12:30TH at Denham and Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre, Nightingale Way UB9 5JL. 01895 835967; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Flackwell Heath

Flackwell Heath Methodist Church Parent and Toddler Group

9:00-11:30T at Flackwell Heath Methodist Church, Heath End Road HP10 9DT. 07979 541874; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Gerrards Cross

Tiny Tots & Little Fishes

10:00-11:30T at Tiny Tots & Little Fishes, St James Centre SL9 7DJ. 01753 278952; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Free play, crafts, refreshments & singing.

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Great Missenden

Chesham

Community Play

Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:15-16:15T at Prestwood Physiotherapy Clinic, Moat Lane HP16 9DA. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years

Hazlemere

Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets Classes available Monday to Friday

Noizee Preschool Music & Movement Classes

Book your FREE trial lesson today

9:15-10:45TH at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Open Door Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Hivings Free Church HP5 2DB. Gillian: 07446 184890; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Bounce & Rhyme

9:45-10:15TH at Elgiva Lane HP5 2JD. 0845 2303232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check with library session is on.

Music & Movement Classes: 9:30-10:15TH; For 1 - 5s, £6 per For classes in High Wycombe, Princes Risborough & Beaconsfield class (drop in). For 1 yr - 5 yrs with Hazlemere Call Maria on 07885 944904 or discount for siblings.

Grand Parents Group mariawebster@singandsign.co.uk Sunshine Baby Club: 11:00www.singandsign.co.uk 10:00-11:30T at Hazlemere 12:00TH; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session Children’s Centre, Highfield Way (drop in). 6 mths to independent Radnage HP15 7UW. 01494 813762; For 0 - 5s, movers.

FREE (drop in).

Radnage Mother and Toddler Group at Hazlemere Community Centre, Rose 9:30-11:30T at Village Hall, Radnage Common Avenue HP15 7UB. Elisa: 07717879903.

High Wycombe Road HP14 4DF. 01494 484152 or 07754 Playhouse Toddlers Stories, Crafts and Rhymes 826598; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in).

9:30-11:00T at The Hub, Union Baptist 10:00-11:30TH at Hazlemere Children’s 50p per extra child. 1st visit is free.

Church, Easton Street HP11 1NJ. Centre, Highfield Way HP15 7UW. 01494 473889; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop Walters Ash 01494 813762; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). in). Includes refreshments & crafts.

Walter’s Ash Stay and Play

Fairytale Academy Creative Dance Classes

10:30-14:30TH at Hazlemere Community Centre, Rose Avenue HP15 7UB. Elisa: 07717879903; For 2 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in). Take your little ones on a magical journey.

9:30-11:00T at Risborough Children’s Centre at, Oakshott Centre HP14 4TS. 01844 347934; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For RAF Service families & carers.

Thursday

High Wycombe

St.Anne’s Parent & Toddler Group

Little Kickers Football Classes

9:30-11:30T at St. Andrew’s Church, Hatters Lane HP13 7NJ. 01494 529668; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Welcoming,fun environment for all.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

Mapledean Children’s Centre

14:30-18:10TH at The Polish Club, Raans Road HP6 6LX. 01442 506371; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18 months - 5 yrs.

Baby Massage: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0s, £10 per family (please book). Call to book. £10 per course.

Baby Sensory: 13:15-14:15TH; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). at Mapledean Children’s Centre at, Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 475473.

Tumbling Toddlers

10:15-12:00T at Bookers Gym Club at, Wycombe Judo Centre HP12 4UE. 01494 471566; For 1 - 5s, £4 per session (drop in).

Suitable for walking to 5yrs. Term time only.

Marlow

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:30-13:30T at Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow, Fieldhouse Lane SL7 1GJ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Princes Risborough

13:30-15:30TH at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 6 week programme covering several topics.

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

10:00-11:30T at Alfriston School Pool, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £13 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Bourne End

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Postnatal Group

Beaconsfield

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

10:00-10:30T at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre at, Bourne End Library SL8 5SX. 01628 525802; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to check group running.

Well Baby Clinic

10:30-12:00TH at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre at, Hawthornden Surgery SL8 5RX. 01628 525802; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to check group running.

Burnham

St Peters Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at St Peters Church, Church Street SL1 7HX. 01628 664338; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in).

Chalfont St Giles Young Explorers

10:00-11:30T at Chalfont St Giles Youth Club, Narcot Lane HP8 4DD. 07525 733543 / 01494 678244; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Call centre to check grp running.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Starlight Toddler Group

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

9:45-12:00T at Downley Community Centre, School Close HP13 5TR. Maria: 07885 944904; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). 9.45am(14mths+) & 11.00am(6-14mths).

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

10:00-11:30T at Millbrook Combined School Pool, Mill End Road HP12 4BA. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term).

Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Booker Gym Club

Bounce and Rhyme

12:15-14:15T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Way HP13 5HB. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Hughenden Toddler Group

Swimming Lessons

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 788900; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Contact Julia Mills, Swim Leader for info & availability.

9:45-12:00T at Hilltop Community Centre, Crest Road HP11 1UA. Maria: 07885 944904; For 0 - 1s, £6 (book by 10-week term). 9.45 (6-7mths-14mths) & 11.00 (birth-6/7mths).

9:30-11:15T at Penn and Tylers Green Village Hall, Penn HP10 8LN. 07766 881567; For bump - 4s, £2.50 per session (drop in). 1st session free so come along & enjoy.

9:30-11:30T at St Michael’s Church, Church House HP14 4LA. 07972 396372; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Tea/coffee & biscuits included in the price.

Amersham

9:30-11:30T at St. Anne’s Church, London Road, Wycombe Marsh HP11 1ET. 07443 596304; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

Penn & Tylers Green Mother and Toddler Group

Physical Fun

Tumbling Toddlers: 10:15-12:00T; For 1 - 5s, £4 per session (drop in). Suitable for walking to 5yrs.

Pre School Classes: 13:00-15:45T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (book by term). Class Times: 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. at Bookers Gym Club at, Wycombe Judo Centre HP12 4UE. 01494 471566.

Busy Babies

11:00-12:00TH at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2; For 0 - 1s, (drop in).

0-18months.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

11:45-12:45T at Millbrook Combined School, Mill End Road HP12 4BA. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Maidenhead

Bumps & Babes Coffees

10:30-12:00TH at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road SL6 4PF. For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). Bumps to toddling. Non NCT members welcome.

Arts & Crafts

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Funky Monkeys

9:45-10:30TH at Holy Trinity Church Rooms, Church Road (next to the crown pub) HP10 8NY. 07866 510 289; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (drop in). Merry Mix of Music and Movement!

Play and Learn

FUN MUSIC CLASS! Multi Sensory, Pre-school Music and Movement Experience.

Term Time classes in Hazlemere & Holmer Green, S. Bucks Tel: 07717 879 903 Web: www.noizeeproductions.co.uk

Baby Massage and Yoga

12:30-15:00T at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Dates: 13/10,20/10 (more to follow).

Massage cost: £60 (7wk course), Yoga cost: £7.50 a session.

Story Time

Sports Parties Nerf Wars Parties Soft Play Parties

14:15-14:45T at Bell Street HP27 0AA. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call Library for dates & times.

Turville

Evolution Childcare Sensory Play

10:00-11:00TH at Turville School RG9 6QX. 01491 638071; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Fun sensory stay and play sessions for 0-5 year olds.

Inflatables Action Kids Parties

Tylers Green

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:00T at Tylers Green Middle School, Cock Lane HP10 8DS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Stepping Stones

10:00-11:30H at Risborough Children’s Centre, Oakshott Centre HP14 4TS. 01844 347934; For 3 - 4s.

Please call centre to confirm dates.

Chesham

Newtown Children’s Centre

Baby and You: 9:00-11:00TH; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in). Meet new parents, Health Visitor.

Child Health Clinic: 9:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please arrive before 10.50am, H/V have to leave promptly! at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037.

Princes Risborough

Walters Ash

10:00-11:30T at Waterside Children’s Centre, 470 Waterside HP5 1QF. 01494 792852; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to check group running.

Denham

Denham and Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre

Young Explorers: 14:00-15:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

CAB: 14:00-15:00H; FREE (drop in). 1st Mon of month. Call centre for dates. at Denham and Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre, Nightingale Way UB9 5JL. 01895 835967.

Gerrards Cross Bounce & Rhyme

10:30-11:00TH at Denham & Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre, Gerrards Cross Library.

01895 835967; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Friday of Month.

Hazlemere

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

Contact James on 07877 828251 or email: info@allkidsactive.com

Friday Amersham

www.allkidsactive.co m Beaconsfield

Bulrushes Toddler Group

9:45-12:00T at The Stables, Cedar Barn, Barn Lane HP15 7BQ. Maria: 07885 944904; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Teach your baby to talk BEFORE speech!

High Wycombe

Sparkles Down Syndrome Group

9:00-15:00T at Email for location. For 0 - 5s, (please book). From sitting to school age. Appointment only.

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30T at St Michael’s Church, St 9:30-11:00TH at Mapledean Children’s Centre, All Kids active quarter page Oct 2015.indd Michael’s Green HP9 2BN. 107887 780484; For15/07/2015 10:23 Magpie Club Baby & Toddler Group Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2; 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

9:00-11:00TH at Coleshill Village Hall, For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). Call C/C to Barracks Hill HP7 0LN. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family ensure running before attending.

Burnham (drop in). Doesn’t run in the summer holidays.

Toddler Time

Bounce & Rhyme

10:00-11:30TH at Burnham Children’s Centre, Minniecroft Road SL1 7DE. 01628 665380; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). For Walkers.Check running in the holidays.

Swimming Lessons

Family Focus Postnatal Depression Support Group

10:15-11:45T at Chiltern Avenue HP6 5AH. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

1yr+: 10.15am / under 1yr: 11.15am.

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 788900; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Contact Julia Mills, Swim Leader for info & availability.

Fun at One

13:00-14:45T at Amersham Free Church, Woodside Road HP6 6AJ. 01494 726816; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys Craft Drink Parking Not 3rd Fri of month.

Fairytale Academy Creative Dance Classes

13:00-15:45TH at Holmer Green Village Centre Hall, The Common HP15 6XG. Elisa: 07717 879903; For 2 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in). £6 PAYG. Classes: 1.00pm and 3.05pm.

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10:15-11:30T at Methodist Church Hall, Lent Rise SL1 7BH. Marie: 01628 667101; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). Creche provided. Please call for more details.

Cuddles Club

10:00-11:30T at Millbrook Children’s Centre, Millbrook School HP12 4BA. 01494 447110; For 0 - 1s, £1 per family (drop in). 0 - 18 months.

Small Saints

10:00-12:00T at All Saints Church, Castle Street HP13 6RF. 07791 389598; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per session (drop in). Fun & worship group for under 5’s.

Young Explorers

Little Crickets Toddler Group

10:00-11:00TH at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre at, Christ Church HP10 9AA. 01628 525802; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Call centre to check grp running.

Chalfont St Peter

10:00-12:00TH at High Wycombe Evangelical Baptist Church, Corner of Hughenden Ave and The Pastures HP13 5SU. 01494 535880; For 0 - 5s, (donation). Fellowship for adults and fun for children.

Chalfont St Giles

9:00-11:30T at The Cricket Pavillion, Crossleys HP8 4QN. 07832 353082; For 0 - 3s, £2.50 per session (drop in). A mum and Baby/toddler group for under 3’s.

Teddy Bears Toddler Group

9:30-11:30TH at Chalfont St Peter Community Centre, Gravel Hill SL9 9QX. 07582 995167 or 07713622401; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per family (drop in). Open all year - see website for closures.

Coffee and Play

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

Tumbling Toddlers

10:15-12:00T at Bookers Gym Club at, Wycombe Judo Centre HP12 4UE. 01494 471566; For 1 - 5s, £4 per session (drop in).

Suitable for walking to 5yrs. Term time only.

Micklefield Library Bounce & Rhyme

10:30-11:30TH at Micklefield Library, Micklefield Road HP13 7HU. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

11:45-12:15T at Millbrook Combined School, Mill End Road HP12 4BA. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

HOLIDAY CAMPS BOOKER GYM CLUB LearnLearning Gymnastics through Fun gymnastics July & August through fun GYM CLASS FREE TRIAL Term Time sessions run for Tumbling Toddlers through to Teenagers FREESTYLE GYMNASTICS

Holmer Green

A mix of Free Running, Parkour, Tricking & Urban Gymnastics

Noizee Preschool Music & Movement Classes

Music & Movement Classes: 14:00-14:45T; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in). Sibling discount.

Musical Theatre Classes: 16:00-17:00T; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in). Class split: 4-6yrs & 7+yrs. at Holmer Green Village Centre Hall, The Common HP15 6XG. Elisa: 07717879903.

All enquiries call 01494 471566 Email: gym@wycombejudocentre.co.uk Booker Gym Club, High Wycombe HP12 4UE www.bookergymclub.co.uk

Little Chalfont

Saturday

Little Chalfont Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at Little Chalfont Village Hall HP8 4UD. For 1 - 4s, £35 per child (book by term). £35 & £17.50 for sibling over 1 per term.

Marlow

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:30-12:30T at Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow, Fieldhouse Lane SL7 1GJ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Stagecoach Theatre School

16:30-18:30T at Marlow CofE Primary School, Sandygate Road SL7 3AZ. Clare: 01494 533203; per session (book by term).

Fantastic dance, sing & drama for 4-8 yrs.

Naphill

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

13:30-14:30T at Naphill Village Hall, Main Road HP14 4SX. Maria: 07885 944904; For 0s, £6 (book by 10-week term). Birth to around 6-7 months.

Prestwood

Amersham

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 788900; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Contact Julia Mills,Swim Leader for info & availability.

Beaconsfield

9:30-11:30T at Longburrow Hall, Park Lane HP14 3TQ. 01494 484152 or 07754 826598; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p per extra child. 1st visit is free.

Turville

Evolution Childcare Sensory Play

10:00-11:00TH at Turville School RG9 6QX. 01491 638071; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Fun sensory stay and play sessions for 0-5 year olds.

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

Marlow

Marlow Dads Group

9:00-11:00TH at Held at Costa Coffee SL7 2NB. 074748 85800; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session.

Dads with children of all ages welcome.

Princes Risborough

Dads Group

10:00-11:30TH at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. Call for dates.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Sunday Beaconsfield

Chesham

Chorleywood

Rendezvous Mother and Toddler Group

The Positive Birth Movement

10:00-11:30T at Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, HP11 2TT. Helen: 07534 797311; For bump, FREE (drop in). Group runs on the 1st Saturday of each month.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

12:00-15:30T at Alfriston School, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Princes Risborough

Stokenchurch

Stagecoach Theatre Arts School

Mini Stages Classes: 9:15-10:00T; For 2 - 4s, £6.75 per session (please book). Drama, singing and movement for little ones.

Theatre School: 9:30-12:45T; For 4 - 5s, per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama! at Wycombe High School, Marlow Rd HP11 1TB. Clare: 01494 533203.

Tylers Green

9:15-10:45TH at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Saturday of every month.

11:15-12:15T at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per child (drop in). Music, movement & play. Bring your lunch for picnic.

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:45-13:00TH at The Royal Grammar School, Amersham Road HP13 6QT. 01442 506371; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs.

12:00-15:00T at Tylers Green Middle School, Cock Lane HP10 8DS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Play and Learn

Melody Minors

8:30-14:30T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Way, Downley HP13 5HB. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Little Kickers Football Classes

9:00-13:30TH at The Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. 01442 506371; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs.

Saturday Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at Prestwood & Missenden Children’s Centre, Wycombe Road HP16 0HJ. 01494 866181; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book).

High Wycombe

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:00-12:00T at Alfriston School Pool, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £13 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Hazlemere

Little Kickers Football Classes

9:00-11:30TH at St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road WD3 6EW. 01442 506371; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:00-16:30T at Cedar Park School, Cedar Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

High Wycombe

Hazlemere

Water Babies Swimming Classes

15:15-17:00T at Cedar Park School, Cedar Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-14:30T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Way, Downley HP13 5HB. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Stagecoach Theatre School

Henley-on-Thames

Stagecoach Theatre School

9:30-12:45T at Valley Road Primary School, Valley Road RG9 1RR. Clare: 01494 533203; For 4 - 5s, per session (book by term).

Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

14:00-15:30T at Wycombe High School, Marlow Hill HP11 1TB. 01494 533203; For 4 - 5s, per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

Seer Green

Little Kickers Football Classes

9:00-11:45TH at Seer Green Jubilee Hall, School Lane HP9 2QJ. 01442 506371; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs.

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