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More Clockwork Music Classes in Thame

Clockwork Music are pleased to announce an extra day of classes in Thame. In addition to their popular Thame Barns Centre classes on Tuesdays, from October new classes will be running at Thame Music Academy. The Academy is sending a warm invitation to you to come along and join in. All are welcome for a free trial, to enjoy educational music-making and lots of fun… guaranteed!

To book a free trial session, contact Karen on Karen@clockworkmusic.co.uk or 07757 011539. www.clockworkmusic.co.uk. P.7

Illuminated Weekends at Fairytale Farm

Don't miss the Illuminated Evenings at Fairytale Farm on Saturdays and Sundays from 15th October to 18th December, and every day from 19th to 24th December. Their entire Enchanted Walk will become a magical wonderla nd of fairy lights, which will delight children and adults.

The Farm will be open until two hour s after dusk on 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd and 29th October to celebrate the switch-on of the Illu minations. Hot dogs will be served in the cafe and they have a special discounted entry price from 5pm on these evenings. www.fairytalefarm.co.uk . P.11

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Mini Professors classes are the perfect introduction to the exciting world of science.

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Held weekly on Thursdays 2-4pm, this is the second group organised by Rugrats and Halfpints that fills the void for parents created by classes being which are facing cut by council-run children's centres Halfpints' soft and ats Rugr of use full Gain re. closu weighing gside alon nt, pme equi play and sensory s. It’s free for facilities, colouring in, toys and book older siblings babies (under 12 months) with their ve FREE recei ren Child ). (charged at normal rates fruit. For further fresh of k snac hy healt a and sh squa fpints.com or information visit www.rugratsandhal call 01295 250060. P.18

MAD Academy Team G eam Grows rows

MAD Academy Oxford and Bicester was delighted to welcome a new teacher to its team recently. Leanne, a local mum who had been attending MAD Academy classes with her baby, loved them so much that she has become a MAD teacher. Leanne has a dance and theatre background and is very excited about teaching music and dance to young children. MAD Academy run music and dancing classes for babies and children up to 4 years. For a FREE trial class, contact Sophie on 01869 369502 or email sophie.hill@madacademy.com. www.madacademy.com. P.35

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Musical Minis Co Com me ess to to Oxford

Musical Minis provide a fun music group for pre-schoolers from birth 4 years, and they are now coming to Summertown in Oxford. New Musical Minis Leader Caroline Blake, a prim ary school teacher who attended Musical Minis classes with her own children, will be entertaining and educating your children with lots of singing, dancing, instrument time and story time. ‘I am real ly looking forward to it!’ comments Caroline. ‘I have truly seen the benefits the programme has given my children and the head start it has given them in their education’.

To register your interest, ema il leena@musicalminis.co.uk.

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Baby Massage Classes in Witney and Banbury

Mum Loves Baby offer baby massage classes, giving parents and babies the chance to spend quality time together in a supportive and nurturing environment. Classes are held in the Old School Community Call, Bampton, on Tuesdays (1pm - 2.15pm) and at Rugrats and Halfpints, Banbury, on Mondays (2.30pm). Classes are fun, informative and relaxed and cover massage techniques to soothe and settle colic, wind and constipation plus much more. Sessions finish with tea, cake and a chat with other mums. To book, email mumlovesbaby@hotmail.com or message Mumlovesbabywitney. P.32

Award Winning mum2mum mum2mum market in Oxford

Saturday 19th November 2-4pm, St Gregory the Great School, Cricket Rd, Oxford OX4 3DR (Main entrance). It's a great place to sell your good quality maternity, baby and children items (stalls are just £15, keep 100% of your profits). Or pop along and pick up a bargain - entry is £2 and you can take a friend for FREE with a voucher from the website. Find our more at www.mum2mummarket.co.uk or by contacting oxford@mum2mummarket.co.uk.

‘Chippy’ Classes for Baby College College

Highly acclaimed Baby parent and baby development classes are now in Chipping Norton. Running on Friday mornings at Glyme Hall, 98 Burford Road (OX7 5EF), the ex-languages teacher Emma by run sessions are es from birth Andrews, and are designed for babi designed ully caref a de inclu es Class s. year to 3 cognitive and sory i-sen mult mixture of physical, ding music, games, exercises and activities inclu designed to dancing, signing and much more - all lopment. deve 's child cover every aspect of your on a Emm act cont , more out To find ge.co.uk 07736 435771 or emma@babycolle www.babycollege.co.uk. P.34

A Different Kind of D of Dan ance ce School

Betty Bloom Dance isn’t your typical dance school. Born out of a passion for dance, founder Kally wanted to give children from 2 – 15 years the chance to experience its exhilarating effects without being tied to one p articular style.

Betty Bloom doesn’t teach ballet and other traditional dance forms, but brings a wide repertoire of music from all over the world and across the ages, to teach a brilliant variety of dance styles, from Charleston to Bolly wood, Latin to Jazz. Ballet is not for everyone! For more information, visit www.bettybloom dance.co.uk or contact Kally at bettybloomdance@ gmail.com or 07785 232862. P.40

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 seats on the steam train, and then mile length of track as you 1⁄3 the n ride up and dow , his elves and a await the arrival of Father Christmas way along their make they as nts, prese of big sack be will ne Engi Tank the train. Thomas the at pulling the train on certain dates! Book 9 g. P.2 re.or lcent www.bucksrai

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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

Baby and Children's Markets give parents the perfect opportunity to buy, sell and save a fortune on children's items from birth to 8 years. At their nearly new sales you will find lots of stalls bursting with excellent quality nearly new toys, cloth es, books, nursery furniture and equipment and more. Do you have lots of unwanted children's items? Book a stall to sell them and you get to keep 100% of profits on the day. For Oxford market d ates, visit www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk o r email kylie@babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk . P.34

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NCT Bicester's Nearly New Sale will have some great deals on baby and children's clothes, maternity wear, baby equipment, books and toys. Head to the Sports Hall at Cooper School, Churchhill Road, OX26 4RS from 2.30 - 4.00pm to bag a bargain.

For more details contact nns.bicester@nct.org.uk. Sellers will be able to register online. All sellers are required to help between 1-5pm.

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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 TIONAL PROBLEMS CHILDREN’S EMO But how do therapists share their true selves with their 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.

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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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!

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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, who won a Family Day Pass to Paultons Family Theme Park, home to the fabulous Peppa Pig World.

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Shae Marshall, 3 years 3 months

Indi Coath, 2 years 5 months

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Eleanor Wilson, 1 year 6 months

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William Murphy, 2 years 8 months

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A New Parenting Support Group is Born LOCAL MUM VANESSA CAREY SETS UP THE YUMMY MUMMY’S IN WITNEY Vanessa Carey had a rough pregnancy. Not long after the exciting moment when she discovered she was pregnant in January 2015, she developed a condition called Hyperemesis or persistent, severe vomiting. It got so bad that she was admitted to hospital for 5 days and experienced pre-natal depression. At the same time, her husband was away from home regularly with work and she didn’t have any family nearby, so she felt very isolated and alone.

Things were looking up when her son Orin was born happy and healthy – she loved every minute of being a mum. But 2 weeks later, with her husband away again, Orin began suffering with really bad reflux and colic: a condition where babies cry constantly. She struggled and felt helpless to ease her son’s suffering.

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Are you Feeding Your Toddler

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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 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.

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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

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.

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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

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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 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.

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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

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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 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/ (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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Water Babies Swimming Classes

16:00-18:00T at Frank Wise School, Hornbeam Close OX16 9RL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bicester MAD Academy Music & Dance Classes

9:30-12:00T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Sophie: 01869 369502; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Fun, funky & physical music & dance classes.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-12:30TH at Sing & Sign, Salvation Army Building OX26 4FR. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term).

Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Musical Minis

10:00-11:45T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). Classes at 10.00am and 11.00am.

Daisy Birthing Classes

19:00-21:45T at Bicester Children’s Centre, Queens Avenue OX26 2NR. Cassy: 07875 710715; For bump, £10 per class (please book). Effective and all encompassing pregnancy class.

Bloxham Caterpillars Young and Lone Parents Group

9:30-11:00TH at Butterfly Meadows Children’s Centre at, Bloxham Children’s Centre Hub OX15 4HP. 01295 722240; For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

Under 25’s & lone parents, light brunch.

Kidlington Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:45-11:30T at Kidlington Baptist Church, High Street OX5 2DS. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Term: 12/9-2/12.

Tuesday

Aynho Musical Minis

9:45-11:30T at Aynho Village Hall, Croughton Road (opposite Cartwright Hotel) OX17 3AP. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). Classes at 9.45am and 10.45am.

Banbury Crawlers and Explorers Toddler Group

9:30-11:00TH at Grimsbury Community Hall, Burchester Place OX16 3WT. (drop in) Kate: 07825 630524; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family.

First Steps 1 - 21/2 Year Olds

Banbury Library Rhymetime

10:00-10:30TH at Banbury Library, Marlborough Road OX16 5DB. 01295 262282; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

The Sunshine Centre

Health Visitor Clinic: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0 5s, FREE per family (drop in). Baby weighing and health advice.

Sensory Baby: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 2s, £1 per family (drop in). at The Sunshine Centre, Edmunds Road OX16 0PJ. 01295 276769.

Banburytwinsormore

9:30-11:30TH at North Banbury Children’s Centre, The Cabin, Hardwick C.P. School OX16 1XE. 01295 271841; For 0 - 2s, FREE per family (drop in).

10:00-12:00TH at Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way OX16 1ER. Simone: 07921 460085; For 0 - 5s, £4 per family (drop in). Monthly group - check for dates on website.

9:45-13:00T at St Hughs Church Hall, Ruskin Road OX16 9HU. Helen: 01280 453052; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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10:00-17:30T at Frank Wise School, Hornbeam Close OX16 9RL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Rugrats & Halfpints Children’s Activity Centre

Baby Ballet: 10:30-11:00T; For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per session (please book).

Caterpillar Music: 13:30-14:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun music making,exciting activities, inc amazing puppets. at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060.

Britannia Bumps and Babies group

13:30-15:00TH at Britannia Road Children’s Centre, Grove Street OX16 5DN. 01295 264068; For bump - 1s, £1 per family (drop in). Advice & help on b/feeding if req’d.

Under 1’s.

Bicester The Well

9:30-13:00T at The Salvation Army, Hart Place OX26 4FR. 01869 369 160; For 0 - 5s, FREE. A community cafe with a bouncy castle.

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Baby Group and Well Baby Clinic

Bodicote Toddler Group

9:30-11:00TH at Brookside Children’s Centre, Queens Avenue (behind the leisure centre) OX26 2NR. 01869 249604; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Inc Health Visitor and Breastfeeding Support.

9:45-11:30T at Bodicote Village Hall, White Post Road OX15 4BN. janetate@supanet. com; For 0 - 4s, £1 (drop in). Reading corner, toys & crafts. 50p/extra sibling.

Musical Minis

10:00-11:30T at St. Francis Church (Tots Group), Highlands OX16 1FA. 01295 369510; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per person (drop in).

9:45-11:30TH at Langford Village Hall, Peregrine Way OX26 6XX. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Acorn Toddlers

10:30-12:00T at Bicester Methodist Church, Sheep Street OX26 6JQ. 07599 941706; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (please book). Phone to check before attending.

Musical Minis

13:45-14:30T at Emmanuel Church Bicester, Barberry Place OX26 3HA. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Bloxham Butterfly Meadows Children’s Centre

Little Stars: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (donation). Play & chat for kids aged 1-5 on the Autistic Spectrum.2nd & 4th Tues.

Twins Group: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Twins grp, 1st Tuesday of month. at Butterfly Meadows Children’s Centre at, Bloxham Children’s Centre Hub OX15 4HP. 01295 722240.

Kings Sutton Kings Sutton Toddlers

10:00-11:30T at Millenium Hall, Astrop Road OX17 3PG. 07825 999105; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Arts,crafts,play,singing & refreshments.

Middleton Cheney Ma Mites Mums & Tots Group

9:30-11:00T at Middleton Cheney Village Hall, Main Road OX17 2LT. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). Runs on alternate Tuesdays. 50p per extra child.

Funky Munkys

9:30-11:00T at Middleton Cheney Village Hall, Main Road OX17 2LR. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). Runs every other Tues (starting 5th July).

Wednesday

Banbury Britannia Road Children’s Centre

Family Stay and Play: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (donation).

Topsy Turvey Group: 13:30-14:45TH; For 1 - 4s, £1 (donation). 1-4 yrs. £1 donation. at Britannia Road Children’s Centre, Grove Street OX16 5DN. 01295 264068.

Sibford Tots and Babes

9:30-11:30T at Sibford Village Hall, Sibford Gower OX15 5RW. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys, crafts & activities.

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Adderbury Babies and Toddler Group

Hook Norton Community Morning Toddler Group

9:15-11:15T at Hook Norton C of E Primary School, Hook Norton OX15 5JS. 01608 730 697; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Thursday

Ambrosden Musical Minis

10:00-12:00TH at Lucy Plackett Activity Centre, Round Close Road OX17 3EP. Lucy: 01295 816779; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). Refreshments provided for children & carers.

13:30-14:15T at Arncott Village Hall, Murcott Road OX25 1PL. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Begbroke Begbroke Toddler Group

Banbury Stay and Play Under 2s

10:00-12:00T at Begbroke Playgroup, Begbroke Village Hall OX5 1RN. 07594 652291; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Large selection of toys to enjoy.

Bicester Baby Group and Well Baby Clinic

9:30-11:00TH at Glory Farm Children’s Centre, Glory Farm School OX26 4JY. 01869 320553; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Inc Health Visitor & Breastfeeding Support.

9:15-11:15TH at The Sunshine Centre, Edmunds Road OX16 0PJ. 01295 276769; For 0 - 2s, £1 per family (drop in).

Sibford Tots and Babes

9:30-11:30T at Sibford Village Hall, Sibford Gower OX15 5RW. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys, crafts & activities.

Britannia Road Children’s Centre

Messy Monkeys

Family Stay and Play: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (donation).

Health Visitors Group: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). at Britannia Road Children’s Centre, Grove Street OX16 5DN. 01295 264068.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-10:30TH at Grimsbury Community Centre, Burchester Place OX16 3WT. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session. Fun musical dance class 0-5 yrs.

9:30-11:00T at The Salvation Army, Hart Place OX26 4FR. 01869 369 160; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). Activities to encourage your child’s development & creativity.

10:00-12:00T at Emmanuel Church, Lucerne Avenue OX26 3BP. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Water Babies Swimming Classes

12:00-12:30T at Bardwell School, Hendon Place OX26 4RZ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Daisy Baby Yoga, Massage & Postnatal Classes

12:30-14:30T at The Courtyard, Launton Road OX26 6DJ. Cassy: 07875 710715; For 0s, £6 per class (please book). Baby yoga, baby massage & bonding classes.

Bloxham Butterfly Meadows Children’s Centre

Stay ‘n’ Play: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (donation). Voluntary contribution of £1 per family.

Well Baby Clinic: 13:00-14:15TH; For 0 - 1s,.

Baby weighing, advice & Health Visitor. at Butterfly Meadows Children’s Centre at, Bloxham Children’s Centre Hub OX15 4HP. 01295 722240.

Bodicote Bodicote Stay & Play

9:45-11:30T at Bodicote Church House, High Street OX15 4DW. 07568 358400; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in).

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-13:00T at Banbury Rugby Club, Oxford Road OX15 4AF. 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Mini Movers

Rugrats & Half Pints Children’s Activity Centre

Rhythm and Dance: 11:00-11:45TH; For 1 - 5s, (please book). New look dance class every Thursday,Run by Come to my Party.

Baby and Toddler Thursdays: 14:0016:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 012952 50060.

Bicester Catholic Church Baby and Toddler Group

9:15-10:45T at The Presentation Convent, Kings End OX26 6DT. For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

Toys,books,arts & crafts.

The Well

9:30-13:00T at The Salvation Army, Hart Place OX26 4FR. 01869 369 160; For 0 - 5s, FREE. A community cafe with a bouncy castle.

MAD Academy Music & Dance Classes

9:45-11:30T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Sophie: 01869 369502; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, funky & physical music & dance classes.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

12:00-13:00T at Bardwell School, Hendon Place OX26 4RZ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bloxham La Leche League Antenatal

9:30-11:00TH at Butterfly Meadows Children’s Centre, Tadmarton Road OX15 4HP. 01295 722917; FREE (drop in). 1st Thursday of every month.

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9:45-11:30T at Calvert Green Community Hall, Cotswolds Way MK18 2FJ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). Classes at 9.45am and 10.45am.

Banbury Water Babies Swimming Classes

8:45-11:45T at Frank Wise School, Hornbeam Close OX16 9RL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Friday

Adderbury Musical Minis

Musical Minis is a pre-school fun time music group for babies and toddlers. Each structured session encourages cognitive, physical and emotional development through the use of music, intruments and stories.

11:15-12:00T at Lucy Plackett Activity Centre, Round Close Road OX17 3EP. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). Every other week, this session runs 12:45 - 1:30pm.

Classes in Bicester, Oxford, Woodstock, Aynho, Ambrosden, Banbury, Adderbury and Calvert Green (Bucks).

Banbury Mollington Diddy Dots

9:00-11:00T at Mollington Village Hall, Chestnut Rd OX17 1BG. For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). 50p per extra child.

13:00-14:30T at Sibford School, Sibford Ferris OX15 5QL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bloxham Saturdads

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

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-11:30TH at Butterfly Meadows Children’s Centre at, Bloxham Children’s Centre Hub OX15 4HP. 01295 722240; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (donation). 1st Saturday of each month.

Kidlington Little Kickers Football Classes

9:30-12:30T at Grimsbury Community Centre, Burchester Place OX16 3JT. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Play with Numbers

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9:30-12:00TH at North Banbury Children’s Centre, The Cabin, Hardwick C.P. School OX16 1XE. 01295 271841; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

A group with number based activities.

10:15-12:30T at Kidlington Scout Centre, Blenheim Rd OX5 2JS. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m - 5 yrs.

Crawlers and Explorers

10:00-11:30TH at Emmanuel Church, Bure Park OX26 3HA. For 1 - 3s, £1.50 per family (donation).

Musical Minis

9:45-10:30T at Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way OX16 1ER. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions for preschoolers.

Toddle Time

Water Babies Swimming Classes

12:00-13:00T at Bardwell School, Hendon Place OX26 4RZ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bloxham Bumps to 1’s

10:00-11:30T at St. Pauls Church, Warwick Road OX16 2AN. For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Fun activities for babies and toddlers.

Caterpillar Music

10:00-11:00T at Carrdus School, Overthorpe Hall OX17 2BS. Jane: 01295 788804; For 0 - 3s, (drop in).

Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:15-15:45T at Sibford School, Sibford Ferris OX15 5QL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bicester MAD Academy Music & Dance Classes

9:45-11:15T at Bicester Rugby Club, Oxford Road OX26 2AB. Sophie: 01869 369502; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, funky & physical music & dance classes.

13:00-14:30TH at Butterfly Meadows Children’s Centre at, Bloxham Children’s Centre Hub OX15 4HP. 01295 722240; For bump - 1s, £1 per family (donation). For expectant parents/babies up to 1yr.

Hook Norton Friday Toddler Group

9:00-11:30T at Hook Norton Baptist Church Hall (opp. Library), Netting Street OX15 5NJ. 01608 730719; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

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Kirtlington Kirtlington Busy Bees

9:00-11:00T at Kirtlington Village Hall, South Green OX5 3HJ. Olivia: 07946 708069; For bump - 4s, £2.50 per person (drop in).

Free play,sing-along,crafts,Baby area & healthy snacks.

Musical Minis

10:00-11:45T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book).

Classes at 10.00am and 11.00am.

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Monday

Chipping Norton Family Centre Drop in with Singing

9:30-11:45TH at ACE Children’s Centre, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Singing on a Monday only.

Salt Box Music Classes

11:00-11:30T at Finstock Village Hall, Well Hill OX7 3BU. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 3s, £6 per class (book by term). Music classes for 0-4 years.

Baby Massage

Classes are fun,educational and relaxed and include a specialised tummy trouble workshop.

Salt Box Music Classes

At the end of each class we finish with a tea session, a chance for mums to build friendships & share experiences.

4 week course £40 (11hr sessions)

10:45-11:30T at Village Hall, High Street OX7 5SW. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Minister Lovell Children’s Centre Mobile Minster Lovell

13:15-14:45TH at Willow Tree Children’s Centre at, Ripley Avenue. 01993 851799; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Next dates: 19/09, 3/10, 17/10, 31/10, 14/11, 28/11 & 12/12.

Standlake Children’s Centre Mobile Standlake

10:00-11:30T at The Orchard Children’s Centre at, St Giles Church Car Park OX29 7SG. Val: 07584 217346; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

19/9, 17/10, 31/10, 14/11 & 12/12.

Witney Little Treasures Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Burwell Hall OX28 5NP. 01993 702979; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Play,craft activities & song time.

Family Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Witney Children’s Centre at, Witney Methodist Church, Radford Room OX28 6HG. 01993 771 298; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Chk grp is running before attending.

Salt Box Music Classes

9:30-11:00T at The Masonic Hall, Church Green OX28 4AW. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book). Music classes for 0-4 years.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-11:30T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Noah’s Ark

10:00-11:30T at Congregational Church, 4 Welch Way OX28 6JF. 01993 709992; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in).

10:00-11:15T at Wesley Room, Methodist Church, 40 High Street OX28 6HG. 07957 185753; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 (drop in). Runs alternate Mondays.Find us on Facebook.

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9:30-11:30T at Kingham Village Hall, Orchard Way OX7 6YT. 07780 001239; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Refreshments,toys,music,art & craft’s.

Learn to soothe, settle and connect with your baby through the ancient art of massage.

Great Rollright Musical Minis

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Chipping Norton Kingham Baby and Toddler Group

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Boogie Beat Music & Movement

13:30-14:15T at Standlake Village Hall, Rack End OX29 7SB. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term).

Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Woodstock Musical Minis

9:45-11:30T at St. Hughes of Lincoln Roman Catholic Church, Hensington Road OX20 1JH. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). Classes at 9.45am and 10.45am.

Woodstock Baby Group

13:00-15:00TH at The Orchard Children’s Centre at, Woodstock Bowls and Tennis Club OX20 1UW. 01865 880686; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). Includes a Health Visitor Clinic.

Tuesday

Bampton Boogie Beat Music & Movement

10:00-10:45T at Bampton Sports Pavilion, Buckland Road OX18 2AA. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Willow Tree Children’s Centre

Feeding Support: 9:00-10:00TH; For 0s, (drop in).

Midwife ed Clinic: 9:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Early post natal checks and feeding support.

Bumps and Babies: 10:00-11:00TH; For bump - 12m, £1 (drop in). £1 donation.

Health Visitor Child Health Clinic: 12:3014:00TH; For 0s, (drop in). 27/09, 25/10, 22/11. at Willow Tree Children’s Centre, Bowling Green Close OX18 2NJ. 01993 851799.

Mum Loves Baby - Baby Massage and Newborn Support

13:00-14:15TH at Old Community Centre OX18. 07966 004146; For bump - 0s, £10 per session (please book). Learn to soothe, settle and connect with your baby.

9:45-11:00T at Chipping Norton Theatre, 2 Spring Street OX7 5NL. Box Office: 01608 642350; For 0 - 2s, £4.50 per class (please book). Music classes 0 - 4 years.

First Friends including Baby Massage

14:00-15:30TH at ACE Children’s Centre, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440; For 0s, (drop in).

Eynsham Eynsham Library Rhymetime

14:15-14:45TH at Eynsham Library, 30 Mill Street OX29 4JS. 01865 880525; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Tackley Tackley Toddler Group

10:00-12:00TH at Tackley Village Hall OX5 3AH. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in).

Open all year apart from Christmas.

Witney Salt Box Music Classes

9:45-15:00T at Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane OX28 1UE. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book). Music classes for 0-4 years.

NCT Bumps and Babies Group

10:00-11:30TH at High Street Methodist Church, 40 High Street OX28 6HG. For 0 - 1s, £1 per child (drop in). For Babies upto 1 year.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:00T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

St Mary’s Cogglets

13:15-14:45T at Cogges Church, Church Lane OX28 3LA. 01993 779613; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in).

Woodstock Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Woodstock Bowls & Tennis Club, Cadogan Park OX20 1UW. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Term: 12/9 - 2/12.

Wednesday

Bladon Bladon Baby and Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at Church Room (Next to Bladon Church), Church Street. 01993 812651; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in).

Activities for children, toys & singing.

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Carterton Library Rhymetime

10:30-11:00TH at Carterton Library, 6 Alvescot Road OX18 3JH. 01993 841492; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Songs, Stories and Sticking!

Postnatal Group: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0s, (drop in).

Health Visitor Drop In Clinic: 10:0011:30TH; For 0 - 2s, (drop in). Including breastfeeding support.

Teenage Parents Group: 12:00-14:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Includes hot lunch. at ACE Children’s Centre, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440.

RAF Brize Norton Parent and Toddler Group

13:00-14:30TH at Millenium Building, Stanmore Crescent OX18 3UG. For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Everyone is welcome not just RAF families.

Clanfield Clanfield Toddler Group

Chipping Norton Family Centre Drop In with Soft Play

9:30-11:00T at Carter Institute, The Green OX18 2SR. npeatchey@gmail.com; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

All parents & carers welcome!

9:30-11:45TH at ACE Children’s Centre, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440; For 0 - 3s, (drop in).

Middle Barton Little Tiddlers (Pram Service)

10:30-11:30TH at Alice Marshall Hall, North Street OX7 7BH. 01869 340510; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Runs on 1st and 3rd Wed of month.

Witney Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-11:30T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at High Street Methodist Church, 40 High Street OX28 6HG. 07736 435771; For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Messy play

9:30-11:00TH at Witney Children’s Centre at, West Witney School site OX28 5FZ. 01993 771 298; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Check group is running before attending.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

14:00-16:00T at Eynsham Hall, North Leigh OX29 6PN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Woodstock Woodstock Library Rhymetime

10:00-10:30TH at Woodstock Library, Hensington Road OX20 1JQ. 01993 812832; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in).

Bampton (Nr Witney) Bampton Baby and Toddler Group

12:30-14:00T at Willow Tree Children’s Centre, Bowling Green Close OX18 2NJ. 01993 851799; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Standlake Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:10-12:40T at Lincoln Park Farm, High Street OX29 7RH. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Stonesfield Stonesfield Mother, Baby and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30TH at Stonesfield Village Hall, Field Close OX29 8EF. 01993 898212; For bump - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Toys,crafts & singing.Older siblings welcome.

Witney Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-12:00T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Baby Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Witney Children’s Centre at, West Witney School site OX28 5FZ. 01993 771 298; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Babies under 18months.Chk grp is running before attending.

10:00-10:45T at Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane OX28 1UE. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Early Days Group

Blackditch Stanton Harcourt Toddler Group

10:15-11:45TH at The Orchard Children’s Centre at, Memorial & Millennium Village Hall OX29 5SN. 01865 880686; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Play, learning & support.

11:30-13:00TH at Witney Children’s Centre at, Witney Methodist Church, Radford Room OX28 6HG. 01993 771298; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to check grp running.

Children’s Centre Mobile

13:00-14:30TH at Willow Tree Children’s Centre at, Leafield. For 0 - 5s, FREE per session. Dates: 6/10,20/10,3/11,17/11,1/12, 15/12. willowtree@oxfordshire.gov.uk.

St Mary’s Cogglets at Madley

9:45-11:45T at Carterton Community Centre, Marigold Square OX18 1AX. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (book by term). Music classes for 0-4 years.

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

Ring a Roses: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Music, dance & play.

Eynsham Baby Group : 13:00-14:45TH; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in).

With Health Visitor. at The Orchard Children’s Centre, Beech Road OX29 4LJ. 01865 880686.

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

Thursday

Carterton Salt Box Music Classes

Eynsham The Orchard Children’s Centre

13:15-14:45T at Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane OX28 1UE. 01993 779613; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in).

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Friday

Bampton (Nr Witney) Saplings

10:00-12:00TH at Willow Tree Children’s Centre, Bowling Green Close OX18 2NJ. 01993 851799; For bump, mums, (drop in).

Carterton RAF Brize Norton Parent and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30TH at Millenium Building, Stanmore Crescent OX18 3UG. For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Everyone is welcome not just RAF families.

Chipping Norton Baby College

10:00-12:00T at Glyme Hall, Burford Road OX7 5EF. 07736 435771; For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

ACE Children’s Centre

Being Two and Early Movers with Soft Play: 10:00-11:15TH; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). Ages: 18 months - 30 months.

Family Centre Drop in / with Singing: 11:3014:30TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Singing on a Monday only. at ACE Children’s Centre, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440.

Eynsham Baby Weaning Group

10:00-11:00T at The Orchard Children’s Centre, Beech Road OX29 4LJ. For 0s, FREE (drop in). From 4mnths. Dates: 16/9, 21/10, 18/11 & 16/12. 01865 880686.

Standlake Baby and Toddler Group

9:15-11:15TH at The Orchard Children’s Centre at, Standlake Village Hall OX29 7SB. 01865 880686; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Play, Learning and Support.

Witney Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-11:30T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Salt Box Music Classes

9:30-10:00T at The Masonic Hall, Church Green OX28 4AW. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book). Music classes for 0-4 years.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:30-12:30T at Minster Lovell OX29 0RN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Funky Fridays

9:30-11:00T at Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane OX28 1UE. 07792 926421; For 0 5s, £1 per child (drop in). Toys, craft, song time, drink and snack.

Small World Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Witney Children’s Centre at, Witney Methodist Church, Radford Room OX28 6HG. 01993 771298; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Chk grp is running before attending.

North Leigh Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Turner Hall, Church Road OX29 6TX. Julie: 07980 750133; For 0 - 5s, £2.

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Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-13:15T at The High Street Methodist Church, High Street OX28 6HG. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Term: 12/9 - 2/12.

Minster Lovell Mother and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at The Village Hall, Brize Norton Road OX29 0SP. For bump - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). Great range of ages, toys and activities.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

13:30-14:30T at Eynsham Hall, North Leigh OX29 6PN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Saturday

Chipping Norton Dads’ Group

10:30-12:30T at ACE Children’s Centre, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Witney Water Babies Swimming Classes

8:30-13:00T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Sunday

Witney Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-13:30T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

13:00-15:00T at Four Pillars Hotel Witney, Ducklington Lane OX28 4EX. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (please book). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

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Monday

Blackbird Leys Stay and Play

Development Classes

9:30-10:30T at The Leys Children Centre, c/o Windale CP School OX4 6JD. 01865 777796; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).

0-3

Georgia, James, Livia & Jude

Time for Toddlers

9:30-11:00T at The Leys Children Centre, C/o Orchard Meadow School OX4 6BG. Catherine/ Paula: 01865 773263; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Call Catherine 01865 773263.

PEEP for Babies

“We’ve enjoyed every class

YEARS and learnt a lot along the way”

For more information please contact Bea or Donna on 01865 436920 or at oxford@babycollege.co.uk

Book online at www.babycollege.co.uk

12:30-13:30TH at The Leys Children Centre, Cuddesdon Corner OX4 6SB. 01865 395145; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

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9:30-10:30TH at The Leys Children Centre, c/o Dovecote Centre OX4 7BU. 01865 395145; For 1 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at St. Alban’s Church Hall, Charles Street OX4 3AH. For 0 3s, £7.50 per session (please book).

Sensory, physical fun, music & language games. 01865 436920.

Marston Northway Children’s Centre

Cowley Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Childminders Group: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

First Friends: 9:30-11:30TH; For bump - 0s, (drop in). For expectant Mums & Under 1’s. at The Slade and Headington Children’s Centre, Titup Hall Drive, Wood Farm OX3 8QQ. 01865 750670.

Oxford PEEP

10:00-11:30T at Toddle-In at St Aldates Church, St Aldates Church OX1 1BP. 01865 254800; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. Toys, crafts, singing & stories.

14:15-15:15T at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. 01865 436920; For 0s, £9 per session (book by 3-week term). The award-winning MamaBabyBliss® programme.

Headington The Slade and Headington Children’s Centre

11:00-11:45T at Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre, Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane OX3 0NQ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Toddle-In at St Aldates Church

Botley Baby College Baby Massage

10:00-12:00T at St James Church Centre, Beauchamp Lane OX4 3LF. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Term: 12/9-2/12.

Marston Little Kickers Football Classes

Clockwork Music

9:30-12:00T at Headington United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road OX3 8HH. Karen: 07757 011539; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun and lively music classes from 0-4 years

Littlemore Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:00-16:30T at DW Sports, Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Stay and Play with Lunch: 10:0012:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Lunch for a small fee.Call centre to check group running.

Health Visitor Drop in: 10:3011:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Call centre to check grp running before attending.

The Baby Café: 12:00-14:00TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to check grp running.

Stay and Play with Singing: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Call the centre to book. at Marston Northway Children’s Centre, New Marston Primary School OX3 0AY. 01865 767460.

Stay & Play

10:00-12:00TH at East Oxford Children’s Centre, The Union Building OX4 1EE. 01865 248729; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Lunch is served.

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Monkey Music

Forest Tots Oxfordshire

10:00-12:00T at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes, please book.

10:00-12:00T at Hill End Centre, Eynsham Road OX2 9NJ. 01865 861954; For 0 - 5s, £3 per child (drop in). Outdoor drop-in toddler group.

Go Go Sports Tots

Go Go Sports Tots: 10:15-11:00T; For 2 - 4s, £4.90 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun multi-skill sports/exercise class for active 2-4 yr olds.

Go Go Sports Tots: 13:45-14:30T; For 2 - 4s, £4.90 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun multi-skill sports/exercise class for active 2-4 yr olds. at St Clements Family Centre, Cross Street OX4 1DA. 07891 743030.

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Go Go Sports Tots

11:00-13:00T at DW Sports Centre Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. Tina: 07904 663814; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Please get in touch for further information.

Musical Minis

Family Fun

High energy music and dance classes for 0–4 year olds

madacademy.com

Music And Dance and a whole lot of fun!

Violets Toddler Dance Classes

15:30-16:10T at Betty Bloom Dance, Seacourt Hall, Chapel Way OX2 9LS. 07785 232862; For 2 - 4s, £27 (book by 6-week term).

Rose Hill Stay and Play

9:45-11:30T at Rose Hill-Littlemore Children’s Centre, The Oval OX4 4UY. 01865 716739; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Health Visitor 10.00-11.00am.

Littlemore Stay & Play with Health Visitor Clinic

Summertown Monkey Music

10:00-12:00T at North Oxford Association Community Centre, Diamond Place OX2 7DP. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Fun, friendly music classes, please book.

Wolvercote Water Babies Swimming Classes

12:00-14:00T at Jurys Inn Hotel, Godstow Road OX2 8AL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per class (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

9:45-11:30T at Rose Hill-Littlemore Children’s Centre at, Littlemore Community Centre OX4 4PL. 01865 716739; For 0s, (drop in). Health Visitor Clinic 10-11am.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-11:30T at DW Sports, Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Blackbird Leys The Leys Children Centre

PEEP for Babies: 9:30-10:30TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Lone Parent Advisor: 9:40-15:40TH, FREE (please book). Last Tues of the mth.

Stay and Play with Lunch: 11:00-13:30TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Small Cost for lunch. at The Leys Children Centre, Cuddesdon Corner OX4 6SB. 01865395145.

Botley Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. 01865 436920; For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book).

Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

10:00-12:00T at The Kings Centre, Osney Mead OX2 0ES. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). A fun group for the under 5s.

NCT Bumps and Babies

11:00-12:30TH at Parish Room at St Michael at the Northgate, Cornmarket Street OX1 3EY. For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). All welcome.

Little Kickers Football Classes

15:30-17:00TH at East Oxford Community Centre, Cowley Rd OX4 1HU. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (please book).

Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Rose Hill Baby Café

12:00-14:00TH at Rose Hill-Littlemore Children’s Centre, The Oval OX4 4UY. 01865 716739; For 0s, (drop in).

Breastfeeding advice and Support.

Summertown MAD Academy Music & Dance Classes

Lower Wolvercote Dandelions Baby and Toddler Group

10:00-11:40T at North Oxford Association Community Centre, Diamond Place OX2 7DP. Sophie: 01869 369502; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, funky & physical music & dance classes.

Oxford Midwife Clinic

10:00-12:00TH at St Michael & All Angels Church, Lonsdale Road OX2 7ES. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (donation). A happy, lively, and spacious drop-in group for parents/ carers.

10:00-12:00T at Baptist Church Hall, Godstow Road OX2 8NY. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (donation). Toys, Singing, Baby corner and refreshments.

Tuesday

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

10:00-10:45T at St Clements Family Centre, Cross Street OX4 1DA. 07891 743030; For 2 - 4s, £4.90 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun multi-skill sports/ exercise class for active 2-4 yr olds.

For classes of pure MADness, FREE join MAD Academy Trial Class!

Classes in Oxford and Bicester Call Sophie on 01869 369502 or email: sophie.hill@madacademy.com

Swimkidz

13:30-14:15T at The Jericho Community Centre, 33A Canal Street OX2 6BQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Sunflowers Baby and Toddler Drop-in

10:00-12:00T at Magdalen Road Page 1 Church Hall, 41a Magdalen Road OX4 1RB. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys, refreshments & friendly people.

9:00-11:30TH at North Oxford Children’s Centre, Wren Road OX2 7SX. 01865 559742; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in).

Marston Northway Children’s Centre

PEEP: 9:15-10:15T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (please book). For 1-2yr olds,call centre to book.

Stay and Play: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to check grp running. at Marston Northway Children’s Centre, New Marston Primary School OX3 0AY. 01865 767460.

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Music & Singing

Physical Fun

St Michael’s Baby & Toddler Group

Wednesday

Blackbird Leys The Leys Children Centre

Breastfeeding Café: 12:30-14:00TH; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in).

New Babies Group: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). For children birth to 12 mths. at The Leys Children Centre, Cuddesdon Corner OX4 6SB. 01865 773263.

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Jam and Juice

BabyMania

10:00-13:00T at St. Luke’s Church, Canning Crescent OX1 4XB. For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in).

For babies, toddlers & their carers.

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Botley Salt Box Music Classes

9:45-10:30T at The Seacourt Hall, Chapel Way OX2 9LS. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book).

Cowley Cowley Library Rhymetime

10:30-11:00TH at Cowley Library, Temple Road OX4 2EZ. For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 01865 777494.

Headington Splat

10:00-12:00T at St Ebbes, Lime Walk OX3 7AE. 01865 453226; For 0 - 5s, £2 per person (drop in). £2 Adult, £1 Child,under 18mths free.

Monkey Music

10:00-12:00T at The Coach House, Quarry Road OX3 8NU. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes, please book.

Baby College Baby Massage Classes

14:15-15:15T at St. Anthony of Padua Church Hall, 115 Headley Way OX3 7SS. 01865 436920; For 0s, £9 per session (book by 3-week term). The award-winning MamaBabyBliss® programme.

My Sound My Self Termly musicianship classes | Music therapy by contract For information please call 07545 122 869.

Zsuzsanna Hörcsög MA, GCert, BA Hons, QTS Kodály music specialist, HCPC Registered Music Therapist Certified .b Mindfulness in Schools Teacher

www.mysoundmyself.com Fun multi-skill exercise class for active 2-4 year olds and their parents. Learning new key skills through games and activity stations while making friends.

Classes: Mon 10.15am & 1:45pm, Tue 10am Call Miriam: 07891 743030 www.gogosportstots.com

For Music classes with a difference, come to Musicland Oxford (Headington) Ages 2-8.

Transform the way your child learns music!

9:30-10:30TH at The Leys Children Centre, c/o Dovecote Centre OX4 7BU. 01865 395145; For 1 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Stay and Play

10:00-12:00TH at North Oxford Children’s Centre, Wren Road OX2 7SX. 01865 559742; FREE (drop in). Lunch served from 11.45am on Thurs group.

Baby Group

10:00-11:00TH at Marston Northway Children’s Centre, New Marston Primary School OX3 0AY. 01865 767460; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Babies 0-1yrs.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:30-12:00T at Summer Fields School, Mayfield Road OX2 7EN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Swimkidz

11:00-13:00T at DW Sports Centre Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. Tina: 07904 663814; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

Please get in touch for further information.

Baby Cafe

12:00-14:00TH at North Oxford Children’s Centre at, Jericho Health Centre, New Radcliffe House OX2 6NW. 01865 559742; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Support for breastfeeding mums.

9:30-12:30T at North Oxford Association, Diamond Place OX2 7DP. 01865 436920; For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book).

Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

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9:15-11:30T at Headington

Foundation Stage School, We offer educational and structured Quarry Quarry School Place OX3 8LH. For Kodály musicianship classes and music 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Fun friendly Toddler Group. therapy sessions for children in Oxford. Woodfarm Stay and Play

Oxford PEEP

Summertown Baby College Development Classes

Headington Headington Quarry Baby & Toddler Group

www.playmusicland.com

Clockwork Music

9:45-11:00T at Woodstock Road Baptist Church, 198 Woodstock Road OX2 7NQ. Claire: 07528 146891; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per session (book by term). 09:45 TickTock, 10:20 Clockmakers 11:00: Rock Around The Clock.

Toddler Time

10:30-12:00T at Summertown URC, 294A Banbury Road OX2 7HN. 07711 511178; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Sometimes on in hols informally - please ask.

Wolvercote Wolvercote Drop-in for Tots Under Two

13:30-15:00T at St Peters Church Rooms, First Turn OX2 8AQ. For 0 - 2s, £0.50 per session (donation). 50p donation.

Thursday

Blackbird Leys Blackbird Leys Rhymetime

11:00-11:30T at Blackbird Leys Library, Blackbird Leys Road OX4 6HT. 01865 770403; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Stay and Play

13:30-15:00T at The Leys Children Centre, c/o Windale CP School OX4 6JD. 01865 777796; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Botley Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-12:30T at Westminster Sport, Harcourt Hill OX2 9AT. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

9:30-11:30TH at The Slade and Headington Children’s Centre, Titup Hall Drive, Wood Farm OX3 8QQ. 01865 750670; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at St. Anthony of Padua Church Hall, 115 Headley Way OX3 7SS. 01865 436920; For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Marston PANDAS

10:30-11:30TH at Victoria Arms, Marston OX3 0QA. 07902 771159; For bump, 0, 1, 2, mums, FREE (please book). Pre and Postnatal Depression Advice and Support.

Oxford Monkey Music

9:20-12:00T at St. Margaret’s Institute, Polstead Road OX2 6TN. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:30-11:30T at Summer Fields School, Mayfield Road OX2 7EN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

St Clements Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at St Clements Family Centre, Cross Street OX4 1DA. 01865 246674; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in). Play, Singing, refreshments and lots of fun.

Marston Northway Children’s Centre

Hearing Impairment Group: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Thurs of month.

Stay and Play with Singing: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Call the centre to book. at Marston Northway Children’s Centre, New Marston Primary School OX3 0AY. 01865 767460.

Buttercup Music

9:45-11:45T at Magdalen Road Church Hall, 41a Magdalen Road OX4 1RB. For 0 - 4s, £3 per family (drop in). Thurs: 9.45am or 10.45am.

North Oxford Children’s Centre

Health Visitor Team: 10:30-11:30TH; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in).

Stay and Play: 10:30-12:30TH, FREE (drop in). Lunch served from 11.45am on Thurs group. at North Oxford Children’s Centre, Wren Road OX2 7SX. 01865 559742.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:45-12:45T at Cutteslowe Community Centre, Wren Road OX2 7SZ. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Term: 12/9 - 2/12.

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Musicland - Music Classes

9:40-11:45T at Risinghurst Community Centre, Kiln Lane OX3 8HA. Gemma: 07979 813 252; For 2 - 5s, £5.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Classes: 9.40am, 10.15am, 10.45am & 11.15am.

11:00-11:30TH at Oxford Central Library, Summertown Library OX2 7JN. 01865 815509 or 01865 815549; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). At Summertown Library.

1st Saturday

Risinghurst Japanese Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at Magdalen Road church Hall, 41a Magdalen Road OX4 1RB. For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in).

1st Saturday of every month.

10:30-12:30T at Risinghurst Community Centre, Kiln Lane OX3 8EZ. 07884 063930; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Everyone Welcome.

Saturdad’s

10:00-12:00TH at North Oxford Children’s Centre, Wren Road OX2 7SX. 01865 559742; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Every other month,call centre to check date.

Summertown Musical Minis

9:50-10:35T at North Oxfordshire Association Community Centre, Ferry Pool Road OX2 7DP. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Saturday Stay and Play

10:30-12:30TH at East Oxford Children’s Centre, The Union Building OX4 1EE. 01865 248729; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 3rd Sat of the month. Chk dates with centre.

Friday

Swimkidz

Blackbird Leys The Leys Children Centre

Oxford Family Mediation: 9:30-11:30TH, FREE (drop in).

Stay and Play with Lunch: 11:00-14:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Small Cost for lunch. at The Leys Children Centre, Cuddesdon Corner OX4 6SB. 01865 773263.

Baby Music

Cutteslowe Little Kickers Football Classes

9:15-11:30T at St Swithuns Church Hall, Kennington OX1 5PL. Claire: 07528 146891; For 0 - 3s, £4 per session (book by term).

Fun and lively music classes from 0-4 years.

Marston MAD Academy Music & Dance Classes

9:30-11:15T at OXSRAD, Court Place Farm OX3 0NQ. Sophie: 01869 369502; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun, funky & physical music & dance classes.

Oxford North Oxford Children’s Centre

Midwife Clinic: 9:00-12:00TH; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Group: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). A group for parents with babies under 1 year. at North Oxford Children’s Centre, Wren Road OX2 7SX. 01865 559742.

9:00-10:30T at Marston Northway Children’s Centre at, Daisy Class at St Nicholas School OX3 0PJ. 01865 767460; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to check grp running.

9:15-12:30TH at East Oxford Children’s Centre, The Union Building OX4 1EE. 01865 248729; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Lunch is served.

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Family Music

9:20-14:50T at St. Margaret’s Institute, Polstead Road OX2 6TN. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s,. Fun, friendly music classes, please book.

Saturday

Kennington Clockwork Music

Stay & Play

Preschool Music

Monkey Music

9:30-11:15TH at Cutteslowe Community Centre, 31 Wren Road OX2 7SX. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 3s, (please book).

Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Friday Drop in

Toddler Music

Blackbird Leys Dads Group

10:30-12:30TH at The Leys Children Centre, Cuddesdon Corner OX4 6SB. 01865 773263; FREE (drop in). 1st Saturday of the month.

Littlemore Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-13:30T at DW Sports, Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Marston Little Kickers Football Classes

9:00-12:00T at Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre, Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane OX3 0NQ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Oxford Marston Northway Children’s Centre

Ante-Natal Parent Craft Class: 9:3012:30TH; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Sat of the month.Book through your midwife.

Saturdays: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Alternate Sats.Call centre to check dates. at Marston Northway Children’s Centre, New Marston Primary School OX3 0AY. 01865 767460.

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Music & Singing

Physical Fun

13:00-16:00T at DW Sports Centre Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. Tina: 07904 663814; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Please get in touch for further information.

Rose Hill Saturdads

10:00-12:00TH at Rose HillLittlemore Children’s Centre, The Oval OX4 4UY. 01865 716739; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call centre for dates.Last Sat of month open to all the family.

Sandhills Violets Toddler Dance Classes

9:20-10:00T at Betty Bloom Dance, Sandhills Community Centre, Terretts Avenue OX3 8FN. 07785 232862; For 2 - 4s, £27 (book by 6-week term).

Sunday

Headington Little Kickers Football Classes

8:15-10:30T at Sandhills Community Primary School, Terrett Avenue OX3 8FN. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18 months - 7 years.

Littlemore Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:00-16:00T at DW Sports, Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Marston Little Kickers Football Classes

9:15-11:00T at Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre, Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane OX3 0NQ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Oxford Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:00-10:00T at Summer Fields School, Mayfield Road OX2 7EN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

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Monday

Swimming classes for bumps, babies and beyond

Chalgrove Messy Monday

10:00-11:00T at Chalgrove Children’s Centre, Chalgrove Primary School OX44 7ST. For 1 5s, FREE (drop in). 01865 400219

Didcot Rhymes with Signs and Fun with Phonics

9:30-11:30T at St Peter’s Church Hall, Newlands Avenue OX11 8PY. Vicky: 07734 296721; For 0 - 3s, £5 per session (drop in). Fun with Phonics: 9:30am;Baby Signing: 10:30am.

Small, relaxed group sessions provide water confidence & safety and a special bonding experience, all while having fun. A unique and innovative teaching program with our lovely highly trained teachers.

You and your baby will receive: • A structured 10 lesson term • A free reusable happy nappy • A voucher with Barrett & Coe photography for a land-based photography experience

Childminder Stay & Play

9:30-11:00T at The Children’s Centre at Stephen Freeman School, Freeman Road OX11 7BZ. 01235 812969; For 0s, (drop in).

Violets Toddler Dance Classes

worth £135 including a free mounted print (subject to availability)

Contact Tina Eyre E: tina@swimkidz.co.uk T: 07904 663814

10:40-11:20T at Betty Bloom Dance, Fleet Meadow Community Hall, Sandringham Road OX11 8TP. 07785 232862; For 2 4s, £27 (book by 6-week term).

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

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Goring Heath Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:45-11:45T at Oratory Preparatory School, Goring Heath RG8 7SF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Henley-on-Thames Baby Clinic

9:30-11:45TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, 55-57 Market Place RG9 2AA. 01491 577414; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Henley Library Rhymetime

9:30-10:00T at Henley Library, Ravenscroft Road RG9 2DH. For 0 - 4s FREE (drop in) 01491 575278.

Tetsworth Tetsworth Little Kites Toddler Group

9:00-10:00T at Tetsworth school Hall, 15 High street OX9 7AB. For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). All welcome to pop in. 07936 708792.

Thame Clockwork Music

9:15-12:10T at Thame Barns Centre, Church Road OX9 3AJ. Karen: 07757 011539; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun and lively music classes from 0-4 years.

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Monkey Music

EXPE ORTH 11:15-12:00T at Great Western W £135 Park Community Centre, Dan Reade Parade OX11 6BD. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term).

Baby Sensory Fun and energetic music and dance class.

9:45-14:30T at Wallingford Sports Park, Highercroft Road OX10 9RB. 01980 849354; Didcot Baby Monday For 0 - 1s, (please book). Use the Toddle 12:00-14:00TH at Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell About Voucher for a FREE trial session (£8 Road OX11 7JN. For bump - 2s, FREE (drop without). in). 50p tea/coffee donation welcome.

9:15-11:30TH at Watlington Children’s Centre, Watlington Primary School OX49 5RB. 01865 400219; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in).

9.15-10.15=walkers. 10.30-11.30=pre-walkers.

Henley-on-Thames Stay and Play

Woodcote Stay and Play

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9:30-12:00TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, 55-57 Market Place RG9 2AA. 01491 577414; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Monday Sessions: 9.30am & 11.00am.

Horspath Horspath Toddler Group

9:15-11:30TH at Horspath Village Hall, Oxford Road OX33 1RT. Michelle: 07906 717008; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in).

Please check before coming in holidays.

Sonning Common Sonning Common Library Rhymetime

10:00-10:30TH at Sonning Common Library, Grove Road RG4 9RH. 01189 722448; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st Mon of month-call for dates.

Wallingford Stay and Play

9:30-10:30TH at Wallingford Children’s Centre, Wigod Centre OX10 8AJ. 01491 835179; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

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Tuesday

Benson Benson Tots

10:00-11:00T at Wallingford Children’s Centre at, Parish Hall OX10 6LZ. 01491 835179; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

1st,3rd,4th & 5th Tues of the month.

Didcot Baby Sensory

9:30-13:30T at Didcot Conservative Club, Foxhall Road OX11 7AD. 01980 849354; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Times: 9.30-10.30am & 12.30-1.30pm: 0-13mths, 11-12noon: 0-7mths.

Stay and Play

9:30-10:30TH at South Didcot Children’s Centre, 2 Hillary Drive OX11 8PS. 01235 511444; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Group for under 5’s.

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

9:30-11:15T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235 817409; For 0 - 3s, £2 per family (please book).

9:20-12:00T at Girlguiding HQ, Southern Road OX9 2EE. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s.Fun, friendly music classes, please book.

Watlington Musical Fun

10:00-11:30TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre at, Woodcote Village Hall RG8 0QY. 01189 724024; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Clinic also running 10-11am.

Swimkidz

10:00-11:30T at Oratory Senior School RG8 0PJ. Tina: 07904 663814; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Please get in touch for further information.

Wednesday

Berinsfield Rhyme Time

10:30-11:00TH at Berinsfield Library, Green Furlong OX10 7NR. 01865 340771; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Didcot Stepping Stones Toddler Group

9:30-11:15T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235 817409; For 0 - 3s, £2 per family (please book).

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Stay and Play: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Clinic: 13:00-14:30TH; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Reades Lane RG4 9LN. 01189 724 024.

At Mini Professors we aim to introduce toddlers and pre-school children to the wondrous world of science.

Bumps & Babies

12:30-13:30TH at South Didcot Children’s Centre, 2 Hillary Drive OX11 8PS. 01235 511444; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in).

Thame Baby College Development Classes

We want to show children how science can be related to everyday objects and everything we do using fun, interactive experiments, singing & story telling.

Finstock Finstock Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Finstock Village Hall, Well Hill OX7 3. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). £2.00 per Adult.

Refreshments/snacks inc.

Call Leigh on 01980 849354 or email: oxfordsouth@miniprofessors.co.uk

Garsington Garsington Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-12:30T at Christ Church, Upper High Street OX9 2DH. 01865 436920; For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Grace Notes & SemiQuavers

9:15-11:30T at Garsington Sports & Social Club, Denton lane OX44 9EL. 07930 957654; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Price includes juice & snack / tea & coffee.

10:00-11:00T at Thame Barns Centre, Church Road OX9 3AJ. Emma: 07906 669949 / Sara: 01844 218841; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). Rhymes with actions & songs and free play.

Goring Heath Water Babies Swimming Classes

Little Kickers Football Classes

9:45-11:45T at Oratory Preparatory School, Goring Heath RG8 7SF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Vici on: 07787 121628 or vici@boogiebeat.co.uk

Thursday

Sandford-on-Thames Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:30-11:30TH at The Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Henley Rd OX4 4GX. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Sonning Common Rainbow Children’s Centre

Twins and Multiple Births: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Wed of each month.

Childminders & Nannies Group: 10:0011:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Wednesday of the month. at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Reades Lane RG4 9LN. 01189 724 024.

Wallingford Bumps and Bundles

10:00-11:00TH at Wallingford Children’s Centre, Wigod Centre OX10 8AJ. 01491 835179; For bump - 0s, (drop in).

For Pre Walkers.

Chalgrove Wonderful Words

10:00-11:15T at Chalgrove Children’s Centre, Chalgrove Primary School OX44 7ST. 01865 400219; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Didcot Stepping Stones Toddler Group

Watlington New Beginnings

10:00-11:30T at Watlington Children’s Centre, Watlington Primary School OX49 5RB. 01865 400219; For 1 - 4s, FREE. For expectant/new parents. Dates: 5 & 19 Oct 2,16 & 30 Nov, 14 Dec.

12:00-14:00TH at Ridgeway Community Church, 21b & 22 St. Mary’s Street OX10 0EW. For 0 - 1s, (drop in). A breastfeeding support drop-in group.

Friday

Chalgrove Room to Zoom

9:30-11:00T at Chalgrove Children’s Centre, Chalgrove Primary School OX44 7ST. 01865 400219; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

18 months+.

Violets Toddler Dance Classes

Didcot Chilton Baby & Toddler Group

13:30-14:15T at Betty Bloom Dance, Fleet Meadow Community Hall, Sandringham Road OX11 8TP. 07785 232862; For 2 - 4s, £27 (book by 6-week term).

Bookstart Bear Club Storytime

Violets Toddler Dance Classes

Wallingford Wallingford Baby Cafe

9:30-11:15T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235 817409; For 0 - 3s, £2 per family (please book).

14:00-14:30TH at Didcot Library, 197 Broadway OX11 8RU. 01235 813103; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

15:25-16:00T at Betty Bloom Dance, Brightwell Village Hall, West End, Brightwellcum-Sotwell OX10 0RT. 07785 232862; For 2 - 4s, £27 (book by 6-week term).

Woodcote Children’s Centre Mobile Bus

15:45-17:30T at John Hampden Primary School, Park St OX9 3HU. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun 45-minute football classes for 18m-7 yrs.

Goring Heath Swimkidz

9:30-11:30T at Oratory Prep School RG8 7SF. Tina: 07904 663814; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Please get in touch for further information.

Oakley Oakley Baby and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Oakley Village Hal, Oxford Road HP18 9RD. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). £1.50 for babies under 12mths. oakleytoddlergroup@gmail.com.

9:30-11:30T at Chilton Village Hall OX11 0SH. 07947 311300; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Didcot Library Rhymetime

9:30-11:00TH at Didcot Library, 197 Broadway OX11 8RU. 01235 813103; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Fortnightly sessions at 9:30 & 10:30am. Check dates.

Rhymes with Signs Baby Signing

9:30-11:30T at Northern Neighbourhood Community Centre, Greenfinch Road OX11 6BD. Vicky: 07734 296721; For 0s, £5 per session (drop in). Baby Signing: 9.30am;Fun with Phonics: 10.30am.

East Hagbourne Hagbourne Baby & Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at Main Hall, Hagbourne Primary School OX11 9LR. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

13:00-14:30TH at at Medill Close, RG8 0QR. For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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10:00-11:30T at The Children’s Centre at Stephen Freeman School, Freeman Road OX11 7BZ. 01235 812969; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Lunch avail £2.30 Adults/£1.70 Child.

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Henley-on-Thames Babes in the Wood

9:30-11:00T at Stoke Row Pavilion, Newlands Lane. 01491 681837; For 0 - 4s, £3.50 (drop in).

Stay and Play

10:00-11:00TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, 55-57 Market Place RG9 2AA. 01491 577414; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Monday Sessions: 9.30am & 11.00am.

Wallingford Monkey Music

10:00-11:50T at Centre 70, Kinecraft OX10 0DT. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.

Sunday

Violets Toddler Dance Classes

10:40-12:00T at Betty Bloom Dance, Moulsford Pavilion, Recreation Ground, The Street, Moulsford OX10 9JD. 07785 232862; For 2 - 4s, £27 (book by 6-week term).

Saturday

Sonning Common Sonning Common Storytime

10:00-10:30T at Sonning Common Library, Grove Road RG4 9RH. 01189 722448; FREE (drop in). 0-8yrs.

Goring Heath Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-11:30T at Oratory Preparatory School, Goring Heath RG8 7SF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Sandford-on-Thames Puddle Ducks Aquanatal Classes

20:00-21:00TH at The Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Henley Rd OX4 4GX. 01666 577377; For bump - 0s, per class (please book). Aquanatal classes for mums to be.

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Monday

Building language through fun

Abingdon Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:00-11:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Baby Signing & Fun with Phonics (letter-sounds for toddlers) Classes in Didcot and Harwell

Long Furlong Buggy Club

Visit www.rhymeswithsigns.co.uk or email: rhymeswithsigns@gmail.com

9:15-11:30T at Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive OX14 1XP. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Friendly group - toys, craft & music.

Monkey Music

9:20-12:30T at The Barn, Crown & Thistle OX14 3HS. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes, please book.

St Helen’s Baby and Toddler Group

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:30-10:15T at Grove Village Hall, Main Street OX12 7JY. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term).

Fun and energetic music and dance class.

13:00-15:00TH at Grove Children’s Centre at, Grove Parish Church OX12 7LQ. 01235 764522; For 0 - 5s, (donation).

18:30-19:30 at Spike Lodge Farm, Manor Road OX12 8NF. Jo: 07976 008622; For 0s, (please book). Fun way of becoming active, having a laugh with your friends.

Wootton Stay and Play

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

13:30-14:15T at Sutton Courtenay Primary School, Pre-School Room OX14 4DA. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Music & Messy Play

13:30-15:00TH at South Abingdon Children’s Centre at, Sutton Courtenay Village Hall OX14 4BB. 01235 555524; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Messy activities & singing.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

15:30-17:00T at Kingfisher School, Radley Road OX14 3RR. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Steventon Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:45-10:30T at Steventon Village Hall, The Green OX13 6RR. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term).

Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Wantage St John’s Toddlers

9:15-11:15T at Grove Parish Church, Main Street OX12 7LQ. 01235 771479 (weekday mornings; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in).

Informal play session, with story & snack.

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Faringdon Faringdon Baby and Toddler Group

Ridgeway Tigers Bootcamp (JLPT)

Abbey Toddlers

10:00-11:30T at Abingdon Baptist Church Hall, 35 Ock Street OX14 5AG. 07727 081119; For bump - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.

13:30-14:30TH at Wantage Children’s Centre at: East Challow Village Hall Car Park OX12 9SU. 01235 764522; For bump - 1s, (drop in). Group runs fortnightly,call for dates.

Bumps and Beyond

13:00-14:30TH at Wantage Children’s Centre at, The Challow Room at the Beacon OX12 9BX. 01235 764522; For bump - 1s, (donation). Check group time with centre.

Abingdon Twins and Multiple Birth Club

East Challow Children’s Centre Mobile Library

9:30-11:00T at Faringdon United Church, Coxwell Street SN7 7HA. Alex: 07912 250738; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). £2 adult & child,extra kids 50p. First session free.

9:30-12:15T at St Helen’s Church Centre, off West St Helen’s St OX14 5BS. Rachel: 01235 521039; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (please book). Two sessions: 9.30-10.45am & 11am-12.15pm.

10:00-12:00T at 10 Checker Walk OX14 2JB. 01235 799697; For 0 - 5s, (donation). A friendly environment.

Toys,crafts,singing,refreshments.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

16:45-18:15T at Kingfisher School, Radley Road OX14 3RR. For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.01869 325499.

13:00-14:30T at North East Abingdon Children’s Centre, Lamborough Hill OX13 6DA. 01235 523481; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Tuesday

Abingdon Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:30-12:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term).

Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Stay N Play

10:00-11:30T at North Abingdon Children’s Centre at Dalton Barracks Community Centre, Cholswell Road, Shippon OX13 6HA. 01235 523481; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). For service families.

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

11:00-11:45T at Snakes and Ladders, Audlett Drive OX14 3NJ. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 5s, (drop in). Inc in your entry fee to Snakes & Ladders.

South Abingdon Children’s Centre

Health Visitor Drop In: 11:00-12:30TH; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each mth. H/V available for advice.

Baby Lunchbox: 12:30-14:30TH; For bump 0s, (drop in). Advice for mums & mums to be. at South Abingdon Children’s Centre, Caldecott Chase OX14 5GZ. 01235 555524.

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Wantage The Green Bean Sling Meet and Library APUK Group

9:30-11:30TH at Grove Village Hall, Main Street OX12 7JY. 07584 356217; For 0s, FREE per session.

Swimkidz

13:30-15:30T at Wantage Leisure Centre, Portway OX12 9BY. Tina: 07904 663814; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Please get in touch for further information.

Preparation for Birth & Baby

18:00-20:00TH at Wantage Children’s Centre, The Challow Room at the Beacon OX12 9BX. 01235 764522; For bump, (please book). Every 3rd Tues.Invite only.Pls book with centre.

Wednesday

Abingdon Abingdon Library Rhymetime

9:30-11:30TH at Abingdon Library, The Charter OX14 3LY. 01235 520374; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Sessions at 9:30 - 10:00 & 11:00 - 11:30.

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:30-10:15T at The Northcourt Centre, Northcourt Road OX14 1NS. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Mini Professors

9:30-15:00T at Abingdon & Witney College, Wootton Road OX14 1GG. Leigh: 01980 848354; For 2 - 4s, (book by 5-week term). Class Times: 9.30-10.10am (3-5yrs); 10.50-11.30am & 1.10-1.50pm (2-3yrs); 2.20-3.00pm (3-5yrs).

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Baby Sensory

9:45-13:45T at Radley Village Hall, Gooseacre OX14 3BL. 01980 849354; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Times: 9.45-10.45am: 6-13mths, 11.15-12.15: 0-7mths, 12.451.45pm: 0-13mths.

APUK Abingdon

10:00-12:00TH at Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road OX14 3YH. For bump - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). Natural parenting group with nappy & sling library.

Stay and Play

13:00-14:30TH at North Abingdon Children’s Centre, Dunmore Primary School OX14 1NR. 01235 523481; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Drop -in session with range of play activities.

Carterton Boogie Beat Music & Movement

10:00-10:45T at Darcy Bears Soft Play, Carterton South Industrial Estate OX18 3EZ. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, per session (drop in). Free session inc with entry to Darcy Bears.Runs fortnightly.

Childrey Childrey Little Ducks Baby and Toddler Group

9:30-11:15T at Childrey Little Ducks Baby and Toddler Group, Methodist Church OX12 9UU. 07825 241 395; For 0 - 4s, £2.20 (drop in).

Wantage St John’s Toddlers

9:15-11:15T at Grove Parish Church, Main Street OX12 7LQ. 01235 771479 (weekday mornings; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in).

Informal play session, with story & snack.

North Abingdon Children’s Centre

Baby Movers: 9:30-10:30TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). For babies (6-12mths).

Baby Bliss: 11:30-12:30TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Sensory drop in babies 0-6mths.

Baby Café: 12:30-14:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding Support. at North Abingdon Children’s Centre, Dunmore Primary School OX14 1NR. 01235 523481.

Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons: 9:3011:00T; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Puddle Ducks Aquanatal Classes: 19:0020:00T; For bump - 0s, (please book).

Aquanatal classes for mums to be. at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377.

Drayton, Abingdon Drayton Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Drayton Village Hall, Lockway OX14 4LG. 07927 339102; For bump - 5s, £2 (drop in). Toys,puzzles,crafts, singing. 20p extra child.

Ridgeway Tigers Bootcamp (JLPT)

18:30-19:30 at Spike Lodge Farm, Manor Road OX12 8NF. Jo: 07976 008622; For 0s, (please book). Fun way of becoming active, having a laugh with your friends.

Wootton North East Abingdon Children’s Centre

Baby Cafe Local: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding support drop in.

Baby Bliss: 12:00-13:00T; For 0s, (drop in).

Sensory session for babies birth-crawling. at North East Abingdon Children’s Centre, Lamborough Hill OX13 6DA. 01235 523481.

15:25-16:00T at Betty Bloom Dance, Steventon Village Hall, The Green OX13 6RR. 07785 232862; For 2 - 4s, £27 (book by 6-week term). Ages 2-4yrs.

Wantage Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:30-10:15T at The Beacon (formerly Wantage Civic Centre), Portway OX12 9BX. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term).

Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Playmates Challow Toddlers

9:45-11:15T at Challow Village Hall, Main Street OX12 9SR. 0775 3428775; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). £2 for 1 child,£2.50 for 2 or more children.

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Saturday

12:00-13:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:00-17:30T at Kingfisher School, Radley Road OX14 3RR. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Abingdon Library Story Time

14:30-15:00TH at Abingdon Library, The Charter OX14 3LY. 01235 520374; For 3 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For 3-7 years.

Botley Little Kickers Football Classes

8:30-11:05T at Dean Court Community Centre, Pinnocks Way OX2 9DG. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term).

Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Wantage Ridgeway Tigers Bootcamp (JLPT)

8:30-9:30 at Spike Lodge Farm, Manor Road OX12 8NF. Jo: 07976 008622; For 0s, (please book). Fun way of becoming active, having a laugh with your friends.

The Green Bean “Saturday Slings”

St. Edmund’s Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-13:00TH at Wantage Children’s Centre at, John Vianney Church Hall OX12 8ER. 01235 764522; For bump, (please book). 1st Sat of Month.Call 01865 904832 to book.

Thursday

9:30-12:00T at The Manor Preparatory School, Faringdon Road OX13 6LN. Karen: 07757 011539; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun and lively music classes from 0-4 years.

9:30-11:15T at St. Edmund’s Parish Centre, 1 Oxford Road OX14 3PL. Laura: 07568 149815; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Craft,play,singing & refreshments.

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Carterton Boogie Beat Music & Movement

Abingdon Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-11:00T at Radley College , Radley OX14 2HR. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Abingdon Clockwork Music

10:00-12:00T at Dean Court Community Centre, Pinnocks Way OX2 9DG. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Term: 12/9 - 2/12.

Abingdon Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Steventon Violets Toddler Dance Classes

Early Days

Botley Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Harwell Rhymes with Signs and Fun with Phonics

9:30-11:00T at Faringdon United Church, Coxwell Street SN7 7HA. Alex: 07912 250738; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). £2 adult & child, extra kids 50p. First session free.

Baby Bar

13:00-15:00TH at Wantage Children’s Centre, The Butler Centre OX12 8BL. 01235 764522; For 0s, (please book). Call centre to book.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

16:00-17:00T at Kingfisher School, Radley Road OX14 3RR. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

13:15-14:00T at Darcy Bears Soft Play, Carterton South Industrial Estate OX18 3EZ. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, per session (drop in). Free session inc with entry to Darcy Bears.Runs fortnightly.

9:30-11:30T at St Matthews Church Hall, Church Lane OX11 0HB. Vicky: 07734 296721; For 0 - 3s, £5 per session (drop in). Fun with Phonics: 9:30am; Baby Signing: 10:30am.

11:00-12:30TH at Wantage Children’s Centre at Mably Way Health Centre OX12 9BN. 01235 764522; For 0s, (donation). Check time with c/centre.

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

10:00-10:45T at Dalton Community Centre OX13 6JB. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Faringdon Faringdon Baby and Toddler Group

Tots, Toys and Tales

9:30-11:00TH at Wantage Children’s Centre at, Wantage Library OX12 8ER. 01235 764522; For 0 - 5s, (donation). Runs fortnightly.Stories,song & crafts.

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:45-10:30T at Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive OX14 1XP. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

9:30-11:00TH at The Wantage Mix, Mill Street OX12 9AB. 07584 356217; For 0s, FREE per session. Runs every 4th Saturday.

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