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It’s a cliché, but it definitely feels as though time is passing faster than ever. How is it 2015 already?! Time to start acting on those New Year Resolutions… or perhaps they can wait for another week. Our little ones won’t wait a week however (ours struggle to wait a minute, truth be told), so they still need plenty of entertaining – and we hope this edition will help!

As ever, the Daily Activity Planner (p.33-49) is packed full of hundreds of groups and classes, and there are plenty of vouchers in our Special Offers section (centre pages) that will let you try them out for free. We’ve also crammed in loads of great articles that we hope you will like – from holiday ideas and treasure baskets to babywearing and great children’s books. Enjoy!

Toddle About on Your Tablet!

Contents What’s New?

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Supporting Children with Cancer

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Mother’s Day Competition

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Holiday Ideas

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All About Baby Signing

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Shop About

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Post Baby Tummy

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We’d like to invite you to try reading the Toddle About magazine on your phone or tablet via the Issuu app at: onelink.to/5ynby6

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Baby Treasure Baskets

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Let’s Dance!

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And Finally...

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Controversy Corner

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Special Offers

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Family Holiday Review

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Top 10 Children’s Books

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Daily Activity Planner

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Directory

Owners/Editors Tel: 01327 830171 or Email: info@toddleabout.co.uk

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Jan-Mar 2015 Toddle About Milton Keynes & Buckinghamshire

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

Milton Keynes Area New ‘Feel Confident Look Amazing’ Workshops

Do you want to make an immediate change to how you feel about your body? Book on a “Capsule Wardrobe Workshop” to learn how to have a wardrobe full of clothes you actually wear and that suit your body shape. Or try the “Confidence Workshop” to find out how to feel more confident about your body. Get a group of friends together or request an individual consultation - prices start from £40 per person. For more information visit www.beforemeetsafter.co.uk or call Catherine on 07964 096429. P.14

New Little Stars Ballet Classes at The Hub

Dancebox Studios have launched new Little Stars ballet classes for children aged 2-4 years and Ante/Post Natal classes for mums at their premier dance and fitness studio at The Hub, Milton Keynes. Little Stars runs Tuesdays at 2pm, Thursdays at 11am and Saturdays at 11.30am, and classes last 30 minutes. Ante-natal classes are on Mondays at 9.30am and post-natal classes are on Wednesdays at 10am - classes last an hour. Contact the studios 0n 01908 699503 or log on to www.danceboxstudios.co.uk to book your free trial. P.19

Thornton College School for Girls Open Afternoon

Open Days at Thornton are the perfect opportunity to meet with teachers and pupils, view the educational facilities and find out more about the y is welcome. famil e whol The ide. prov experience they will be open ol Scho or The Nursery, Junior and Seni at 2pm – 4pm.

2015 uary Febr 8th ay Sund on rs for visito activity days, You can also find out about taster and care, boarding school bus transport, wrap around ties. Tours options and scholarship opportuni . commence at 2pm, 2.30pm and 3pm . P.23 place a book to 10 8126 0 0128 Contact

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Special Dance Class with Slings for Mums and Babies

Koala Dance would like to invite you to discover a revolutionary way to lose weight while dancing with the best dance partner in the world – your baby! The classes are 45 minutes long and the dance choreography is very easy to follow. Your first class is FREE and each class thereafter costs just £5. Classes are every Monday and Thursday from 10:00am in MK Springers / Kiln Farm.

Contact Eva: 07821324338 or follow on www.facebook.com/dancekoala. P.37

New Year, New Pool for SwimKidz MK

Swimkidz are excited to announce new baby beginner lessons starting on Monday January 26th in the lovely, warm (35°!) Hydrotherapy pool at Milton Keynes Hospital.

If you are looking for a new activity to spend time with your baby, these courses are perfect. Classes are run in small groups so you can watch your baby gain water confidence and swimming skills in a relaxed environment. Toddle About readers can claim their first TWO classes for FREE. To find out more, email shelley@swimkidz.co.uk or call 07544 555028. www.swimkidz.co.uk. P.35

New Post-Natal Yoga Classes in MK

Milton Keynes’ hot new yoga studio, Sweat Studios, is launching post-natal yoga classes. Great for getting your bikini body and back and a little headspace, the classes are open to anyone who has had the 6-week all clear from their doctor. Baby comes too, so no worries about childcare and the sessions include baby massage - great for bonding with your new bub. Classes take place Tuesdays 10:30-11:30am.

For more information visit www.sweatstudios.co.uk or call 01908673811. Free parking nearby. P.7

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New Antenatal Classes in Leighton Buzzard & Aylesbury

Rugrats & Half Pints Gets a Makeover

Rugrats and Half Pints indoor play centre in Banbury has a fresh and relaxing new look! Take in the bright and exciting décor of the improved café, whilst you enjoy a coffee or unwind in the new social area with leather sofas.

Providing hours of adventure and safe play for all ages 0 – 10 years, Rugrats are now pleased to offer a disco party with funky mural and lights and an extended climbing frame, with slide and giant balls. www.rugratsandhalfpints.com. P11

Your Birth Your Baby offer non-judgemental and completely unbiased classes and workshops that allow you to explore your options when it comes to birth and baby care – and find the right way for you. Empowering weekly MummyNatal group classes are available for mums plus birth workshops for couples.

BabyNatal Practical Baby Care classes give parents-to-be the confidence to make their own choices. Private sessions are also available.

For more information and to book, visit www.yourbirthyourbaby.co.uk. P.41

Wycombe, Chiltern & S. Bucks New Baby? Kerry Wilson Can Help!

Babies don’t come with instructions but parents can benefit from the support of a qualified, experience maternity practitioner. Kerry Wilson is a parent support specialist covering not only maternity services and night nursing, but also specialist support services for troubleshooting from birth onwards. If you’re struggling to get some sleep, need help implementing a routine or need support to address feeding, sleeping, reflux or other concerns, she can help.

Contact Kerry on 07986832204 or kerry@tinywise.co.uk. www.tinywise.co.uk. P.30

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< Vega is one of the many children being helped by Children with Cancer UK. Her story is emotional – you can read it at www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk/Blog/vega

WHY WE HAVE CHOSEN

Children with Cancer UK

In the UK, cancer is the most common cause of death in children aged 1 – 14 years – accounting for about 20% of deaths in this age group.

Children’s cancers are different to adult and even teenage cancers. Most cancer research is done on adult cancers, which means research into children’s cancers is progressing much slower.

The incidence of children’s cancer is increasing: 1,600 children aged 1 – 14 years are diagnosed with cancer every year. That’s 4 or 5 every day.

FIGHTING

The main treatments that are effective against cancer, such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy, are particularly harmful to children. Even if the cancer is successfully treated, the child may go on to suffer for the rest of their lives. Different treatments for children need to be developed.

Childhood Cancer

One of our New Year resolutions for 2015 was to partner Toddle About with a children’s charity to help raise awareness and some much needed funds for a good cause. And after a lot of thought and consideration, we are pleased to announce that we will be supporting Children with Cancer UK.

Children with Cancer UK dedicates all its resources specifically to children’s cancers – researching them to find cures and supporting families that are affected.

More research needs to be done.

We want to help make that happen.

Throughout the year, we will be thinking up some fun ways to raise some money for Children with Cancer UK – so watch this space! For starters, we hope you will enter our special charity competition below.

ENTER OUR CHARITY PRIZE DRAW

THE BABYMOOV TOUCH SCREEN BABY MONITOR

We would love it if you would join us in donating to Children with Cancer UK. Toddle About has over 45,000 readers so if everyone donated just £1, that would make a HUGE difference.

This award-winning monitor has an easy to use touch screen, video record function, lullabies, night light, temperature checker and walkie-talkie function. It can even be voice activated (handy in the dark!) www.babymoov.co.uk

To make the giving a little more fun, we’d like to give you the chance to win a Babymoov Touch Screen Baby Monitor, worth £159.99!

STEP 1: Donate by texting: TODL88 £1 to 70070

HOW TO ENTER

If you donate £1 to Children with Cancer UK, we will enter you into our prize draw to win this fab prize. You can enter as many times as you want, so if you donate £5, say, you will be entered 5 times. We hope you will enter – it’s MUCH better odds than the National Lottery!

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(You can change the amount to £2, £3, £4, £5 or £10) or online at www.justgiving.com/toddleabout

STEP 2: Fill in our (short and quick) entry form at www.toddleabout.co.uk/childrenwithcancer before 7th April 2015.

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WHAT IS YOUR BABY THINKING?

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Sometimes it is obvious. The ‘hungry cry’ or the ‘tired cry’: we can often recognise the meaning behind the noise. But a baby who signs can tell you what they need, how they feel and what they have seen, reducing frustration for you both and enhancing their speech development. Baby signing is defined as ‘teaching a hearing baby to communicate before they can talk, using sign language’.

This window into a baby’s thoughts and feelings was, for me, the most fascinating aspect of baby signing.

My toddler signed quite clearly at 15 months that she wanted ‘milk’ instead of the water she had been given.

She could ask me ‘where?’ ‘music?’ when the radio went off. At 18 months, we were able to hold the following two-way conversation, with me signing and speaking, Daisy signing:

Mummy: What’s the matter? > Daisy: (help) Mummy: Help with what? > Daisy: (train) Mummy: Which one? > Daisy: (blue) This kind of exchange is incredibly enriching for a baby’s relationships and can reduce the frustration babies and toddlers can experience before they can talk. Signing gives them confidence and self-esteem; seeing the delight on your baby’s face when you understand their sign is a wonderful moment.

Another mother reported her 18-month-old girl pointing at the traffic and signing ‘bus’, ‘hat’ and ‘gone’.

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She realised that her toddler was telling her they had left her hat on the bus! This shows how signing babies and toddlers can communicate complex ideas long before their speech reaches this level of sophistication.

The other benefits of baby signing are well documented. Speech and language experts have long recognised that using simple signing for the most important words babies learn, will encourage early speech development. In the early years of life, babies’ brains are ‘wiring’ themselves through their experiences. The visual component of sign language increases brain activity and stimulates development of connections between brain cells. So the signs (visual) and words (spoken) used together are a richer base for a baby’s developing brain than words alone.

WHERE TO START Baby signing is easy and fun to do, and the more you practise, the more likely your child is to adopt signing readily. Babies naturally use gestures to help themselves be understood; think of clapping hands or waving goodbye. You can begin to sign at any time with your baby from 6 weeks with the basic signs that can be repeated many times during the day, such as ‘milk’, ‘more’ and ‘all gone’. Keep the signing you use age and development appropriate, and build on your signing by introducing signs for things that interest your baby, be they ducks or aeroplanes! If you follow your baby’s interests, they will be motivated and keen to learn the signs for themselves.

Melissa Dryden teaches for Sing and Sign. The programme has taught tens of thousands of parents across the UK to sign with their babies over the last 14 years. Classes are fun and informal and a great chance to meet like-minded parents - to find local classes, visit www.singandsign.com. See advert on P.11 for teachers in Buckinghamshire.

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It’s a fun and memorable way to learn about geography, history, culture, and language. www.littlepassports.com/uk

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Y o u r Post Baby Tummy

There is no magic formula.

Leave the magic to Disney and follow my Top 3 Tips to feeling more confident about yourself:

1. Box up your pre-baby clothes.

I recently Googled “Post Baby Tummy” and I was bombarded by images of perfect, flat tummies and advice on how to reach such perfection.

They were nothing like the image you are looking at right now, and yet this is far closer to reality for most mums. Unfortunately, the sheer volume of idealised images in the media creates a massive gap between what we believe is normal – and what actually is normal.

There is nothing worse than opening your wardrobe to clothes that don’t fit you. You think they will inspire you to get back into your pre baby jeans – they won’t. Trust me.

2. Do some exercise.

My company, Before Meets After, has started a local campaign to show mums what ‘normal’ mums’ tums look like. Mums from all over have sent us photos of their tummies like the one here, often with encouraging messages such as, “I wouldn’t change it for the world”. One amazing mum referred to her stretch marks her “Tiger Stripes.” It has been truly inspiring.

Strengthening your core will not only help you with your body confidence but also your mind. Think of all of those good endorphins!

I understand that for many women, sharing their tummy is just too difficult.

That used to be me. I created Before Meets After to help empower women to feel more confident about themselves and we now run Confidence Workshops that give women the chance to talk about these issues and get some helpful tips to improve your confidence in your own body.

3. Plan ahead.

Get your outfit out the night before. Good planning will stop you from frantically trying to find something to wear.

Written by Catherine Morgan – Image Consultant. To find out more about the Before Meets After Confidence Workshops, email Catherine@beforemeetsafter.co.uk or visit www.beforemeetsafter.co.uk. You can see more about the Mums’ Tums Confidence Campaign at beforemeetsafterblog.wordpress.com

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Winners

Baby & Toddler Photo Competition Winners Thank you to everyone who entered the 1st Autumn Toddle Models competition, sponsored by Drayton Manor Theme Park, the home of Thomas LandTM! The theme was fancy dress, 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 Leyton Murray from Newport Pagnell, who won a fabulous overnight stay to Thomas Land, followed by runner up Ava May Keeling from Cuddington who won a day trip to Thomas Land.

Leyton Murray, 3 yrs

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Ava May Keeling, 1 yr Oliver David Armstrong, 3 yrs

Melissa Rose Jaques, 6 mths

Alfie Holt, 3 yrs

Alfie Dack, 21 mths

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Evie Adu, 1 yr 10 mths

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Calum Jenson Young, 2 yrs 9 mths

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Competition

Win Your Child on Our Front Cover!

PLUS, Fab Prizes from Sanders & Jones Photography

1ST PRIZE: FREE photo shoot with Sanders & Jones Photography and framed 12"x10" print, worth £180.

PLUS one of the images from your shoot will go on the cover of Toddle About!

2ND PRIZE: FREE photo shoot plus an 8"x10"print and a 5"x7" print, worth £97.

3RD PRIZE: FREE photo shoot and a 5"x7" print, worth £72.

TO ENTER All you need is your favourite recent picture of your little one! We're looking for anything that'll put a smile on our faces - cute, funny, silly, crazy... anything like that! Submit your photo before midnight Sunday 1st March at: www.toddleabout.co.uk/toddlemodelsuk The winners will be decided by Toddle About.

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AKELEY WOOD SCHOOL A co-educational independent day school from 1 to 18 years

You are invited to the Nursery & Junior School Open Days

Whatever your child’s hidden genius You’ll see it flourish at Akeley Wood Open Day Dates • Tuesday 20th January 2015 2-4pm

• Tuesday 12th May 2015 9.30-11am

• Saturday 14th March 2015 2-4pm

• Tuesday 9th June 2015 9.30-11am

Akeley Wood Nursery & Junior School (1 – 11 years) Wicken Park Wicken Milton Keynes MK19 6DA Please contact our Admissions Registrar 01908 555 803 registrar@akeleywoodschool.co.uk

www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk Akeley Wood School is part of the Cognita Group of Schools

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Heuristic Play At Akeley Wood Nursery our Ladybird & Caterpillar children really look forward to their weekly heuristic play sessions which take place in a small group with their key person. ‘Heuristic’ means helping to find out or discover!

What is Heuristic Play?

Heuristic play is a structured opportunity for children to freely investigate and experiment with a selection of natural resources and everyday objects. At Akeley Wood, as soon as our nursery children become mobile and can independently explore we provide these sessions to encourage children to engage in open-ended, sensory play which helps strengthen their cognitive development.

The heuristic play sessions allow staff to observe the children in a quiet, child led environment. Nursery Staff sit quietly nearby and are there for reassurance while children play freely without adult intervention.

A great example of heuristic play is the Treasure Basket – essentially, this is just a (safe) container, with a variety of different objects inside for the child to play with.

Treasure Baskets give babies the chance to learn through all their senses - it is wonderful to watch the toddlers as they experiment, bashing objects together to create ‘cause and effect’, smelling and touching new materials and creating imaginary toys from feathers, wicker balls and cardboard tubes.

Why not try making your own Heuristic Treasure Basket at home?

Some ideal items to include in your basket are:

•Woollen pompoms •Range of boxes that will slot inside each other •Tubes which will slide inside each other

(inside of foil tubes, kitchen rolls, cling films etc.)

•Strips of materials with different textures •Items with slots or holes (spatulas, rings) •Jar tops, shells & corks •Hair rollers of different sizes •Variety of tins (with safe tops) such as golden syrup tins, biscuit tins

Now sit back and watch your toddler become involved in some spontaneous exploratory play!

Written by Nicola Masters – Head of Early Years (EYTT) at Akeley Wood Junior School and Nursery.

If you would like to have a look at one of their heuristic play sessions in action or would like more information about their nursery provision, contact Admissions on 01908 555 803 or registrar@akeleywoodschool.co.uk.

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Children have crazy amounts of energy and finding ways for them to express that energy positively is not just good for them, it’s good for a parent’s sanity as well! Dance classes help develop coordination, core stability, musicality, gross and fine motor skills and are a great way to exercise.

The benefits of dance are not limited to the physical however - it also stimulates creativity and develops little imaginations. It helps children to grow in confidence and builds their self-esteem as they become comfortable in their own bodies and they learn how to express themselves and perform.

Look for patient and friendly teachers who are qualified with a recognised awarding body - they will introduce your little one to the world of dance, and help them to love every moment.

When it comes to the environment I believe it’s best to forget village halls - in my opinion nothing can beat learning to dance in a beautiful, purposefully designed studio. Such a setting inspires creativity and ambition. Imagine the mirrors, ballet barres, the professional dance floor under foot - wonderful music playing through a state-of-the-art sound system.

What a magical experience for your little dancer!

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Social skills are also developed as children learn to dance together with partners or in groups.

Friendships that last a lifetime are forged in the pre-school dance class!

Dance and fitness classes are great for all ages and it’s never too late to start. It gives you a bit of Me Time and it’s a fun, social way to keep fit and get in shape.

Go on, see what’s on offer for you too!

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Controversy Corner

Are PushChairs Harming our Babies?

By Aloma Chandiram

Near the top of any new parent’s ‘To Buy’ list is a pushchair. It’s an essential, must-have purchase and we regularly spend hundreds of pounds when we buy them. So it might come as a surprise that there are a growing number of people for whom a buggy is considered not just a non-essential item, but also a danger to our children’s healthy development. We invited Aloma Chandiram, a Babywearing Consultant, to share why she believes we should be scratching the pushchair off our lists...

Do you like a cuddle? That closeness, the smell of the person you love - feeling them warm and comforting against you? Babywearing is the practice of carrying your baby in a sling, wrapped closely to your body, and it has many benefits - having long, gorgeous cuddles with my baby is one reason I’m a big advocate.

quite a bumpy and unsettling ride! Neither of us were enjoying the experience and she was so far away from me that I didn’t feel the connection that I had hoped for. We persisted, but half of our walks entailed her screaming so much that she ended up in my arms as I pushed an empty pushchair home.

Babywearing isn’t a new thing - it started thousands of years ago. Back when life was a little harder, and having a healthy birth was more of a distraction from the daily routine of surviving than a life changing moment, mothers would strap their baby to their bodies and get on with their daily lives.

The decision to buy a pre-loved high street baby carrier was a logical progression for me. And what a reckoning moment it was - my fractious, clingy baby was settled; sleeping and content for hours. It wasn’t the most comfortable for me and later in my babywearing journey I found more suitable options, but the price tag on this compared to my pushchair was vastly cheaper and the effects on my child were, well, priceless.

But that was a long time ago and somewhere along the way to this modern era, the use of slings just ... disappeared, to be replaced by that staple of modern baby equipment: the pushchair. And they come in so many forms! Parent-facing, forward-facing, all terrain, travel system, infant seat, carry cot - the buying decision can be quite an experience.

When we were expecting our first child, my husband and I bought what seemed like the most popular (and hence, we thought, the best) pushchair. I was so excited! We set it all up before our daughter arrived and I kept dreaming about pushing my gorgeous newborn around the neighbourhood and shops.

When she arrived, I put her into the carrycot and off we set for our first walk. She was just a day or so old, and she was rolled from side to side - it seemed like

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There are many people who believe or worry that holding their baby close in a carrier or sling for a long time will cause them to be overly clingy. I would argue that clinginess comes and goes with all children and there’s nothing wrong with bringing your baby close and letting them know that their carer is there to protect and feed them – but I certainly wouldn’t object to people questioning my beliefs.

It’s natural to question something like babywearing because it’s different from the norm - but we rarely stop to question whether using a buggy is the right thing to do because it is such an ingrained part of our parenting culture. But it is a question that many infant and child specialists have been asking for some time, and their conclusions certainly make interesting reading!

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Dr. M. Suzanne Zeedyk carried out research in collaboration with the National Literacy Trust on the impact of buggy orientation on parent-infant interaction and infant stress (Nov. 2008). Her findings led her to conclude that for a baby, the experience of being in a buggy was “more isolated than many adults realise – and may be more emotionally impoverished than is good for children’s development”. In particular, she was concerned with the lack of interaction between baby and parent caused by away-facing buggies, “which produced the highest rate of parent and child silence”. She suggested that this could have a negative impact on the child’s speech and vocabulary development, and that not being able to see their parents’ facial and body signals whilst out and about might inhibit their social and emotional understanding of the world around them.

Elizabeth Antunovic wrote a thorough and wellresearched analysis of the arguments surrounding strollers, baby carriers and infant stress. She sites evidence that suggests babies have naturally adapted to being carried upright and oriented towards their mothers, and that lying flat on their back or sat up in car seats and strollers is restrictive to their movement and bad for their spinal development. She advocates the use of baby carriers, but stresses the importance of leg support and baby facing the mother.

Dr Sean Brotherson, Family Science Specialist, wrote the paper “Keys to enhancing brain development in young children” (2005). He endorses the importance of being close to your child: “Touch is a fundamental and important source of security to a child. If you deprive an infant of touch, the body and brain will stop growing in a healthy manner. Physical stroking helps premature babies gain weight more quickly and helps healthy babies digest food better. Babies cry less when they are held and carried regularly. Touch is an infant’s life line to security, attachment and reassurance.”

As well as the benefits to your baby, babywearing offers many conveniences! As a mum of two children at 3 and 1 years old here some of my top benefits:

No Hands! Babywearing is ‘hands free’ - when our

second child came along, I could not be more thankful for this gift. It made me feel like wonderwoman, making my newborn feel content whilst happily holding hands and playing with my active toddler.

Family cuddles. Babywearing gives dads, grandparents and everyone else the chance to enjoy some long and lovely cuddles with your baby and to develop a strong bond with the new addition to the family.

It’s convenient. No more bruised knees from

lugging that car seat around – and your wrap takes up less space too when it isn’t needed.

Breastfeeding. Having your baby so close

allows you to feed on demand, which helps with initial milk supply.

Exercise/Physiology. Babywearing helps work out your core muscles without putting unnecessary strain on them!

Communication. Being so close I can listen to my baby and see their cues quicker than if they were in a pushchair. We can talk away happily and view the world together as we walk along.

Its fun! It really is. Sharing a giggle, or listening to your toddler singing away in your ear whilst on your back is a joy.

They are economical. OK, there are some wraps and carriers out there that can be pretty pricey but, overall, slings are very economical and very modestly priced compared to pushchairs.

Yes, it is safe - very safe in fact. Follow the The T.I.C.K.S. Rule for Safe Babywearing Safety.

T.I.C.K.S guidelines you’re your baby will be safe and Keep your baby close and keep your baby safe. When you’re wearing a sling or carrier, don’t forget the T.I.C.K.S.

TIGHT IN VIEW AT ALL TIMES CLOSE ENOUGH TO KISS KEEP CHIN OFF THE CHEST SUPPORTED BACK

comfortable: Tight, In view at all times, Close enough to Kiss, Keep chin off the chest, Supported back.

There are lots of options out there if you want to start wearing your baby. It can be a little overwhelming at first, so check out your nearest qualified babywearing consultant or sling library and they will be able to advise which will be the right one for you.

Find them at www.slingpages.co.uk.

Aloma Chandiram is a Slingababy qualified and BABI registered babycarrying Consultant and has been babywearing herself for over 3 years. She holds regular workshops, private consultations and fortnightly sling library sessions in South Oxfordshire. Find out more at www.the-green-bean.co.uk or email info@the-green-bean.co.uk.

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Family Holiday Review

North Hayne Farm Cottages, North Devon

By Tim Freed, Editor

with young families in mind. The seven charming cottages are warm, cosy, clean and very well equipped for a family stay. Each cottage has its own hot tub as well – great fun for the children and a lovely way to relax after they’ve fallen asleep!

And we aren’t the only family to be raving fans of this place. Check out Trip Advisor and you will see 147 reviews* – ALL of them giving them the highest ratings possible. North Hayne Farm Cottages has also just won Silver in the Visit Devon Tourism Awards, and is up for more silverware in the South West Tourism Awards and Visit England Awards.

So why is it so wonderful? North Hayne Farm Cottages gives you everything you could want and more – owners Cheryl and Roger have designed it

The farm setting itself feels idyllic – situated down the country roads, it has its own pond and stables with plenty of animals for the children to enjoy. The children are encouraged to feed the animals in the morning and evening, and this quickly becomes an indispensible part of the day – it’s also a lovely chance to get to know the other guests. There are plenty of other things to enjoy on site too, from the play barn and games room, to craft activities and quiz trails.

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Following a recommendation from one of our readers, Kerry Shephard, we recently went for a family holiday at North Hayne Farm Cottages in North Devon. Put quite simply, we LOVED it. If you are looking for a lovely family getaway in the UK, then book yourself in – you won’t regret it.

shop delivered before you arrive and they will receive and unpack it for you; they welcome you with delicious cream teas; they will provide anything from high chairs and cots to booster seats and stair gates for your children; even the curtains in the children’s rooms have black-out lining so they sleep well.

But it’s more than that too. It’s hard to describe, but all the other guests at the farm agreed that they have something special here. For my part, I think it boils down to the fact that Cheryl and Roger genuinely care: they are the special something that made our holiday so wonderful. Unlike any other holiday we have been on, they are part of the experience. The children are now begging us to return – but they don’t want to go back to North Hayne Farm Cottages, they want to go to Cheryl and Roger’s. And that speaks volumes to me.

North Hayne Farm Cottages take bookings all year round, and host special activities for events such as Christmas, Easter and Halloween. 7 night breaks start from £354, 3 or 4 night breaks from £248.

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Children’s

Books As chosen by Toddle About readers

THURSDAY 5TH MARCH 2015

By Tim Freed

To celebrate World Book Day on 5th March, we asked you to share with us your favourite children’s book of all time.

We collated your responses and drew up the Toddle About Top 10, which you will see below. All are fantastic books and if you don’t have them, we recommend adding them to your library!

Toddle About Readers’ Top 10 Children’s Books: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

The Gruffalo The Very Hungry Caterpillar Room on the Broom We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Dear Zoo Guess How Much I Love You The Tiger Who Came to Tea Each Peach Pear Plum Dogger Giraffe’s Can’t Dance

by Julia Donaldson

by Eric Carle

by Julia Donaldson

by Michael Rosen

by Rod Campbell

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by Judith Kerr

by Janet and Allan Ahlberg

by Shirley Hughes

by Giles Andreae

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Hermelin the Detective Mouse

BY NICK SHARRATT & PIPPA GOODHART

This is a simple, but fantastic book. Each double page asks the reader a question, such as, “If you could go anywhere, where would you go?” and “What kind of home would you choose?”

Then it gives dozens of pictures that your child can choose from.

It’s a wonderfully interactive way for children to learn about the world around them and the different things that are out there - and our children loved it.

When we drew up this list, it didn’t surprise me – it includes many of my favourites and, I’m sure, many of yours too. What really caught my interest however wasn’t the Top 10, it was the other end of the list - the titles that I’d never heard of, that only one person was recommending. They peaked my interest… so I bought a few of them! Below are my 3 favourites from the ‘bottom’ of the list:

BY JONATHAN CAPE

Hermelin is a delightful story about helping others, writing notes, and finding friendship. I suppose it’s also about judging people (or mice) as individuals, and not on preconceived stereotypes. It’s also a jolly good yarn – a fun introduction to the mystery genre for toddlers! Our children really got into this book and had fun guessing the answer to each mystery before Hermelin revealed the answer.

Who’s In The Loo

BY JEANNE WILLIS & ADRIAN REYNOLDS

This story made me smile. Whilst waiting in the queue for the toilet, two children imagine who on Earth it could be that is taking so long. The book introduces the reader a variety of animals (educational) doing a variety of things in the toilet (funny) until they finally find out who is in the loo… But I won’t spoil the ending for you – you’ll have to find out for yourself!

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Your local ‘What’s On Guide’ for families with bump - 5s in Buckinghamshire, including Milton Keynes, Buckingham, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Princes Risborough, Amersham, Marlow and surrounding areas

The Daily Activity Planner is your one stop shop for finding virtually any and all of the bump, baby & toddler groups and classes.

Visit the Toddle About website at www.toddleabout.co.uk/directory then simply enter your postcode and the groups will be listed in order of distance from your home.

MILTON KEYNES AREA

Monday

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company 9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 6wks - 5s, £10 per class (book by term). Bespoke classes.

Bancroft

Bancroft Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at Bancroft Meeting Place, 29 Hadrians Drive MK13 0QB. Caroline 07900 816124; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

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

Kents Hill

MK Multiples

Rugbytots

10:00-12:00TH at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. 07765 051 285; Bump - 5s, £3 per family (drop in). Membership £10 p/ yr. Call before 1st visit.

Bradville

12:00-12:45T at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (please book).

Bletchley

13:15-14:00TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Prices Way MK2 2HQ. 0845 313 6712; For 2 - 7s, £6.50 (please book). FREE TASTER,sibling discount.

Musical Minis

Rainbow Children’s Centre

Water Babies

Inbetweenies: 9:15-10:45TH; For 1 2s, £0.50 (drop in). Cluster area only.

Bumps and New Babies: 12:0013:00T; For bump - 3mths, FREE (drop in). Cluster area only.

Baby Rainbows: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0 - 1s, £0.50 (drop in). Meet other parents. Cluster area only. at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925.

14:00-16:00T at Hilton Hotel, Timbold Drive MK7 6HL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Kiln Farm

Koala Dance

10:00-10:45T at 17 Carters Lane MK11 3ES. 07821 324338; £5 per session (please book). Fitness class for mums and their babies.

Broughton

Fairytale Baby Ballet

Leadenhall

10:30-11:15TH at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Broughton Pavillion, 139 Tanfield Lane MK10 9NJ. 07713 120827; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Introduction to ballet for little ones.

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

Fishermead

Conniburrow

Conniburrow Children’s Centre

Bumps and Babes: 10:00-11:30TH; For bump 0s, (drop in). Cluster area only. Under 12 mths.

Messy Play: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Cluster Area Only. at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575.

Eaglestone

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:00-12:00TH at MK Hospital Hydro Pool, Standing Way MK6 5LD. Zara: 01908 543384; For 6wks - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

15:00-18:00T at Milton Keynes Hostpital Hydrotherapy Pool, Standing Way MK6 5LD. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 1s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Swim classes for baby 0-18mths.

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

14:00-15:30T at Woughton Leisure Centre, Rainbow Drive MK6 5EJ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 1term). Fun, structured lessons.

Milton Keynes Central

Baby Clinic

13:30-15:15TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LP. 01908 240556; For 0s, (drop in). Baby weighing with H/V. Cluster area only.

Fullers Slade

MummyFit Ante-natal

9:30-10:30T at Dancebox Studios, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 699503; For bump, (book).

Cornerstone Toddlers

Messy Play

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

Grandborough

11:00-12:30T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

10:00-11:30T at The Rowans Children’s Centre, 13A Moorfoort MK11 2BD. 01908 565852; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

Granborough & North Marston Toddlers

9:30-11:30T at Grandborough Village Hall, Sawbridge Road. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

In the Water

Music & Singing

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Netherfield

Hedgerows Children’s Centre

Cafe: 9:00-13:00TH; Cluster Area Only.

Stay and Play: 9:15-10:45TH; For 0 - 5s.

Cluster Area Only. FREE (drop in). at Langland Road MK6 4NP. 01908 239000.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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New Bradwell

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

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

Ballet & Tap: 16:15-17:00T; (please book).

4 - 6 years.

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

Oldbrook

Stay and Play

9:00-10:15T at Moorlands Children’s Centre at Oldbrook First School, Lillingworth Place MK6 2NH. 01908 679819; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

Oxley Park

Baby / Tatty Bumpkin Classes

13:30-15:00TH at Brooklands Farm Primary School MK10 7EU. Reanne: 0845 6804981; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book). Yogainspired sessions for babies & children.

Disco Babies Funky Dance Classes

14:15-15:15TH at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Oxley Park Community Centre MK4 4TA. 07713 120827; For 1 - 4s, (please book).

A dance class for trendy toddlers!

Stantonbury

Action Kids Activity Classes

9:15-10:00T at Squirrels Children Centre, Willen School MK14 6BB. George: 07883535440; For 1 - 5s, £0.50 per session (please book). dance,gymnastics,athletics & parachutes.

Stony Stratford

Little Cherubs Playgroup

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

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Baby & Tatty Bumpkin

11:30-12:45TH at Whitespace Yoga and Wellbeing Studio, 5 St Pauls Court High Street MK11 1LJ. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0 - 1s, £5.67 per class (book by 6-week term).

Yoga-inspired sessions: babies 6wks-cruisers.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

13:15-14:15T at York House Centre MK11 1JQ. Molly: 07792807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.

Music Bugs

13:45-14:30TH at Methodist Church, Silver Street MK11 1JS. 0844 822 1158; For 0 - 4s.

Fun music sessions for 3 mths - 4 yrs.

Towcester

Baby Bumpkin

10:00-10:45TH at Tatty Bumpkin Classes, Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (please book). Yoga-inspired sessions from 6 wks-cruisers.

Woburn Sands Music Bugs

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

Wolverton

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

13:00-15:00T at Wolverton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

Monkey Business

13:30-14:45T at Foundation House, The Square MK12 5DG. 07805 212006; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). FREE healthy snack and juice for the kids.

Tuesday Beanhill

Moorlands Children’s Centre

Toddler Time & Family Time: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

Healthy Lifestyles: 12:30-14:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Cluster Area Only. at Moorlands Children’s Centre, Beanhill Local Centre MK6 4LP. 01908 679819.

Bletchley

Ducklings Swimming Classes

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

30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+.

Bradville

Rainbow Children’s Centre

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

Toddler Time: 10:45-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Music session. Cluster area only.

School / Nursery Readiness Sessions: 13:3014:30T; For 4 - 5s, £0.50 (donation). 1st Tues of the mth. Cluster area only. at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925.

Caldecotte

MummyFit Class

9:30-10:30T at Caldecotte Lake (meeting at the children’s playground), Lakeside Grove MK7 8HP. Natalie: 07779 967987; For 0 - 3s, £4 per session (please book). Outdoor fitness class for mums.

Cranfield

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Cranfield Village Hall, 13 Court Road MK43 0DR. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). 5 p/family. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

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

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Old Stratford

10:00-11:30T at Conniburrow CC at Downs Barn School, Downs Barn Blvd MK14 7NA. 01908 675575; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

10:00-10:30TH at MK Central Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard MK9 3HL. 01908 254088; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Under 2’s.

9:30-11:30T at Old Stratford Community Hall, Deanshanger Road MK19 6NL. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Fun friendly group.

Heelands

10:30-11:30 at Sweat Studios, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 673811; For bump - 0s, £12 (book by 6-week term). Exercise and baby massage.

Downs Barn

Action Kids & Ragdolly Annas

MK Baby Rhyme Time

The Little Turtle Swim Company

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

Sweat Post-Natal

Oldbrook

MK Story & Rhyme Time

13:45-14:30T at Moorlands Children’s Centre at Oldbrook First School MK6 2NH. 01908 679819; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

Start The Art Toddler Sessions

14:00-14:30TH at Olney Library, High Street MK46 4EF. 01234 711474; FREE (drop in).

Kents Hill

10:45-11:15TH at MK Central Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard MK9 3HL. 01908 254088; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

15:45-17:45T at Hilton Hotel, Timbold Drive MK7 6HL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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

Water Babies

Kingston

Pyjama Drama

13:00-14:45T at Big Rock Climbing, 1 Newmarket Court MK10 0AG. 01908 886113; For 2 - 5s, £5 per session (please book).

Please book your place,spaces are limited.

Loughton

Musical Minis

13:45-14:45T at Herons Lodge Girl Guides Centre, Bradwell Road MK8 9AA. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). Free Trial session - quote ‘Toddle About’.

Middleton

Cygnets Toddler Group

13:30-15:15T at Milton Keynes Village Hall, Willen Road MK10 9AF. 07733 397 844; For 0 - 4s. £1 p/adult +50p p/child over 6 mths, max £2.

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Old Stratford Baby and Toddler Group

Little Stars Ballet Class

14:00-14:30T at Dancebox Studios,, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 699503; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Netherfield

Baby Clinic: 10:00-11:30TH; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

Cafe: 12:00-15:00TH; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). Cluster Area Only. at Hedgerows Children’s Centre, Langland Road MK6 4NP. 01908 239000.

New Bradwell

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

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

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

In the Water

Music & Singing

Olney

Olney Library Story & Rhyme Time

Oxley Park

Little Owls Children’s Centre

Baby Clinic: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues. Cluster area only.

Oxley Parent and Toddler Group: 13:4515:00T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Cluster area only. at Little Owls Children’s Centre, Oxley Park Community Centre MK4 4TA. 01908 520261.

Tinies Baby Massage with Daisy Baby

Hedgerows Children’s Centre

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

Lindy Lou’s

10:15-11:15T at Little Owl’s Children’s Centre, Redgrave Drive MK4 4TA. 07412 580853; For 0s, £7.50 per session (book by term). Baby massage, bonding and sensory development.

Shenley Brook End

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-11:00T at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. Molly: 07792 807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Baby signing classes.

Shenley Church End Pyjama Drama

9:15-11:00T at Shenley Leisure Centre, Burchard Crescent MK5 6HF. Amy: 01908 886113; For 2 - 5s, £5 per session (book).

Exciting drama classes for pre-schoolers.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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Milton Keynes & Surrounds - Add your group at www.toddleabout.co.uk/advertise/add-class-listing.php South Furzton Mums and Tots Simpson

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

Messy Paws with Rhyme Time

9:15-10:45T at Little Paws Children’s Centre at Charles Warren Academy MK6 3AZ. 01908 696312; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

Statonbury

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

Disco Babies Funky Dance

10:15-12:00TH at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Stantonbury Leisure Centre MK14 6BN. 07713 120827; For 2 - 4s, (please book). A dance class for trendy toddlers!

Kents Hill

Water Babies

Stony Stratford

15:45-17:45T at Hilton Hotel, Timbold Drive MK7 6HL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Little Fishes

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

Leadenhall

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at LA Fitness, Willen Lake MK15 0DS. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 4 - 11s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

9:00-10:00T at Woughton Leisure Centre, Rainbow Drive MK6 5EJ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

Woburn Sands

Story & Rhyme Time

Maids Moreton

11:15-11:45TH at Woburn Sands Library, High Street MK17 8SD. 01908 582033; For 0 - 4s, FREE.

Action Kids Activity Classes

9:00-9:45T at Maids Moreton Village Hall, Stoneleys Main Street MK18 1QU. George: 07883535440; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session. dance,gymnastics,athletics & parachutes.

Wolverton

Water Babies Swimming

9:00-11:30T at Wolverton Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at The Old Bath House, 205 Stratford Rd MK12 5RL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). 5 p/family. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

10:30-15:00T at Wolverton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

Wednesday Bletchley

Ducklings Swimming Classes

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

30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-13:30T at DW Sports, Stadium Way West MK1 1ST. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bletchley Library Baby Rhymetime

14:15-14:45TH at Bletchley Library, Westfield Road MK2 2RA. 01908 372797; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Milton Keynes Central

Bradwell Common

Baby Clinic

10:00-11:00T at Dancebox Studios, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 699503; (please book).

Bradwell

10:00-13:00T at MK Central, Station Square MK9 1BB. 07561 509337 / 07917 815143; For bump - 2s. Offering support to breastfeeding mothers.

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

Chatterbox Baby & Toddler Group

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

Broughton

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Broughton Pavilion, 139 Tanfield Lane MK10 9NJ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). £5 p/family. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Conniburrow

Teenage Parents Group

12:30-14:30TH at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For bump - 3s. For parents under 20 years. Cluster area only.

Fishermead

Family Health Drop-In

14:00-15:15TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LP. 01908 240556; For 0 5s, (drop in). Get advice from the H/V. Cluster Area Only.

Fullers Slade

Stay & Play with Stories & Songs

Rugbytots

9:00-11:00TH at The Rowans Children’s Centre, 13A Moorfoort MK11 2BD. 01908 565852; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

Bradville

Furzton

15:30-17:00TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Prices Way MK2 2HQ. 0845 313 6712; 2 - 7s, £6.50 (book). FREE TASTER, sibling discount.

Health Visitor Drop In

13:00-14:00T at Rainbow CC, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Wed of mth. Cluster area only.

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MummyFit Post Natal

Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Sunshine Children’s Centre, Dulverton Drive MK4 1EZ. 01908 508566; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Please book. Cluster Area Only.

Breastfeeding Cafe MK

Netherfield

Hedgerows Children’s Centre

Cafe: 9:00-13:00TH; FREE. Mucky Pups: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE Toddler Time: 11:00-11:30T; For 0 - 3s. at Hedgerows CC, Langland Road MK6 4NP. 01908 239000. Cluster Area Only. Drop in!

Newport Pagnell

Music with Toddler Time

13:45-14:30T at Green Park Community Centre, Green Park Drive MK16 0PX. 01908 217135; For 1 - 4s, £1 per family (donation).

Music & movement for Newport Pagnell families.

Newton Longville

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Longueville Hall, Whaddon Road MK17 0AT. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). 5 p/family. Check ccchimps. com for holidays.

Oxley Park

Daisy Birthing Classes

18:30-20:00TH at Little Owl’s Children’s Centre, Redgrave Drive MK4 4TA. 07412 580853; For bump, £9 per class (please book).

Natal yoga, active birthing, birth hypnosis.

Shenley Brook End

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-11:00T at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. Molly: 07792 807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Baby signing classes.

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

Thursday

10:00-11:00T at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7AA. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in).

Baby Clinic & Baby Group

Shenley

13:15-14:45TH at Moorlands Children’s Centre, Beanhill Local Centre MK6 4LP. 01908 679819; FREE (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Bletchley

Ducklings Swimming Classes

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

30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+.

Stony Stratford Music Bugs

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

Fun music sessions for 3 mths - 4 yrs.

Bletchley Library Rhymetime

Baby & Tatty Bumpkin

12:00-13:15TH at Whitespace Yoga and Wellbeing Studio, 5 St Pauls Court High Street MK11 1LJ. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0 - 1s, £5.67 per class (book by 6-week term).

Yoga-inspired sessions: babies 6wks-cruisers.

Woburn

Disco Babies Funky Dance Classes

10:00-12:00TH at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Woburn Village Hall MK17 9QD. 07713 120827; For 0 - 4s, (please book). A dance class for trendy toddlers!

Woburn Sands

Baby Sensory Classes

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

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Breastfeeding Support Group

Beanhill

11:00-11:30TH at Bletchley Library, Westfield Road MK2 2RA. 01908 372797; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

11:15-12:30T at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01909 675575; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Cluster area only.

Eaglestone

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:00-12:00TH at MK Hospital Hydro Pool, Standing Way MK6 5LD. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Furzton

Sunshine Children’s Centre

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Baby Clinic: 9:30-11:15TH; For 0s. H/V & baby weighing. Cluster Area Only.

Breastfeeding Support Group: 11:3012:30TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs weekly. Cluster Area Only. at Sunshine Children’s Centre, Dulverton Drive MK4 1EZ. 01908 508566.

Bradville

The Little Turtle Swim Company

12:30-13:00T at Leon Pool, Fern Grove MK2 3HQ. 07544 555028; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Swim classes for babies/toddlers 12 wks-5 yrs.

Rainbow Children’s Centre

Parent and Toddler: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (donation).

Health Visitor Drop In: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Every 4th Thursday. at Rainbow CC, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925. Cluster area only.

Coffee Hall Mini Strikers

10:00-11:30T at Moorlands Children’s Centre at Coffee Hall Community Centre, 60 Garraways MK6 5EG. 01908 679819; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Heelands

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

Little Robins Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at The Robins Children’s Centre, Glovers Lane MK13 7QL. 01908 318 758; For 0 - 4s, £1 (donation). Cluster Area only.

Kents Hill

Music Bugs

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

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Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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Koala Dance

10:00-10:45T at 17 Carters Lane MK11 3ES. 07821 324338; £5 per session (please book). Fitness class for Mums and their babies.

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Knowlhill

Yoga inspired classes/parties Fun classes to encourage movement and enhance development for babies and children 0-7 years

Wrigglers Baby Yoga with Daisy Baby

13:00-14:00T at 360 Play MK5 8HL. 07412 580853; For 0s, (please book).

Baby calming, yoga and massage.

Leadenhall

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

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9:00-9:30T at Woughton Leisure miltonkeynes@tattybumpkin.com Centre, Rainbow Drive MK6 5EJ. 0845 6804981• 07580 131842 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 10Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

9:45-10:45T at York House Centre MK11 1JQ. Molly: 07792807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per Leighton Buzzard class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby Disco Babies Funky Dance Classes to communicate BEFORE speech.

13:15-15:15TH at Astral Park, Johnson Drive LU7 4TP. 07713 120827; For 0 - 4s, (please Stony Stratford Story & Rhyme Time book). A dance class for trendy toddlers!

14:00-14:30TH at Stony Stratford Library, 5-7 Church Street MK11 1BD. 01908 562562; For Milton Keynes Central 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Little Stars Ballet Class

11:00 & 11:30T at Dancebox Studios,, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 699503; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Netherfield

Hedgerows Children’s Centre

Cafe: 9:00-15:00TH; For bump - 5s, FREE. Healthy Lifestyles: 9:15-11:30TH; FREE. Ladies only session.

Baby Stay & Play: 13:45-14:45T; For 0s, FREE. at Hedgerows CC, Langland Road MK6 4NP. 01908 239000. Cluster Area Only. Drop in!

New Bradwell

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

Baby Boppers: 9:30-10:15T; For 18m+, £4.

Lollipops: 10:15-11:00T; For 2 - 4s, £5.

Freestyle / Disco: 16:00-16:45T; For 4 - 6s, £5. at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772. (Please book).

Newport Pagnell

Music Bugs

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

Olney

Church Mice

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

Shenley Brook End Song and Dance Stars

16:15-17:15TH at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7AA. 07713 120827; For 4 - 5s, (please book). Musical theatre class.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at LA Fitness, Willen Lake MK15 0DS. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 4 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Swim classes for 4 - 11yrs.

Wavendon Gate Baby Clinic

9:30-10:45T at Little Paws Children’s Centre at Wavendon Pavilion, Isaacson Drive MK7 7RZ. 01908 696312; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

Westcroft

Westcroft Library Baby Rhyme Time

14:00-14:30TH at Westcroft Library, 10 Barnsdale Drive MK4 4DD. 01908 507874; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Woburn

Woburn Mother & Toddler Playgroup

9:45-11:30T at Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road MK17 9QD. For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). All welcome, no need to book.

Wolverton

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

Stay and Play

Stony Stratford Musical Minis

9:30-10:15T at York House Centre, London Road MK11 1JQ. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages.

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Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at St John’s Centre, Conway Crescent (off Warwick Road) MK3 6AR. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). £5 p/family.

Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Ducklings Swimming Classes

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

Conniburrow Family Play

10:15-11:45TH at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Cluster area Only.

Downs Barn

Family Tots at Downs Barn

13:15-14:45T at Downs Barn School, Downs Barn Blvd MK14 7NA. 01909 675575; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Run by Cross & Stable church, Cluster Area Only.

Eaglestone

The Little Turtle Swim Company

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

Furzton

Sunbeams for Babies & Toddlers

9:30-11:00TH at Sunshine Children’s Centre, Dulverton Drive MK4 1EZ. 01908 508566; For 0s, (please book). Newborns-18mths.

Bookable.Cluster area only.

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

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

Kents Hill

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:00-12:00T at Wolverton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

10:00-11:00T at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. Molly: 07792 807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Baby signing classes.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-11:00TH at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. Rachel: 07740 164987; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). cost: £1 per child/baby & £1 per adult.

14:00-15:00T at Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Friday

Simpson

13:00-14:30T at Little Paws Children’s Centre at, Charles Warren Academy MK6 3AZ. 01908 696312; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

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

Bletchley

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:15-13:45T at DW Sports, Stadium Way West MK1 1ST. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Teddy Tots

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

Munchkins Baby & Toddler Group

Water Babies

14:00-16:00T at Hilton Hotel, Timbold Drive MK7 6HL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Kiln Farm

Pyjama Drama

13:30-14:15T at Safari MK Soft Play, 3 Carters Lane MK11 3ET. 01908 886113; For 2 - 5s, £5 per class (drop in). Exciting drama classes for pre-schoolers.

Loughton

Loughton Parent & Toddlers

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

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For younger dancers, Disco Babies is the hippest class in town. Come along and bop with your tot or join us for Fairytale Baby Ballet and let your little one twirl and pointe their toes like a ballerina! t, Classes in Balle eatre Tap, Musical Th & Street Jazz • Dance Parties • Shows • Exams t • Fairytale Balle

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Milton Keynes Central

Fairytale Ballet Class: 16:00-16:45TH; For 3 - 5s. Introducing little ones to ballet.

Tap Dance Class: 16:45-17:30TH; For 3 - 5s.

Bronze Medal Ballet: 17:15-18:15TH; 4 - 5s. at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7AA. 07713 120827. Please book.

13:30-15:00T at Wolverton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

10:00-10:45T at Herons Lodge Girl Guides Centre, Bradwell Road MK8 9AA. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). Free Trial session - quote ‘Toddle About’.

Music Bugs

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

Netherfield

Hedgerows Children’s Centre

Cafe: 9:00-9.30 & 11:00-13:00TH; FREE. Little Hedgelings: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE. at Hedgerows CC, Langland Road MK6 4NP. 01908 239000. Cluster Area Only. Drop in.

Newport Pagnell

Disco Babies Funky Dance Classes

10:15-12:15TH at The Polenastics Studio, Interchange Business Park MK16 9PY. 07713 120827; For 0 - 4s, (please book). A dance class for trendy toddlers!

Newport Pagnell Story & Rhyme Time

14:00-14:30TH at Newport Pagnell Library, St John Street MK16 8HQ. 01908 610933; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Olney

NCT Olney Bumps and Babies

13:00-15:00T at Olney Youth Club, East St MK46 4DH. For bump - 3s, £1.50 (donation).

Breastfeeding counsellor once a mth.

Shenley

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

14:00-15:00T at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MH5 7AA. Molly: 07792 807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50. Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.

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Simpson

Disco Babies Funky Dance Classes

10:30-11:30TH at Simpson Village Hall, Abbey Road MK3 6AE. 07713 120827; For 0 - 4s, (book). A dance class for trendy toddlers!

Stony Stratford

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at York House, London Road MK11 1JQ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). £5 p/family. Check ccchimps. com for holidays.

Tattenhoe

10:00-11:15T at Tattenhoe Pavillion, Holborn Crescent MK4 3EQ. For 0 - 3s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys, snacktime, music and rhymes!

Westcroft

Westcroft Library Story & Rhyme Time

11:00-11:30TH at Westcroft Library, 10 Barnsdale Dr. MK4 4DD. 01908 507874; FREE.

Woburn

Woburn Mother & Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road MK17 9QD. For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per child (drop in). All welcome, no need to book.

Woburn Sands

Music & Singing

Saturday Bletchley

Pyjama Drama

9:15-12:00T at Bletchley Community Centre, George St MK2 2NR. Amy: 01908 886113; 2 - 7s, £5 per class (book). Exciting & fun drama classes.

12:30-15:00T at Leon Pool, Fern Grove MK2 3HQ. 07544 555028; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Swim classes for babies/toddlers 12 wks-5 yrs.

Buckingham

Rugbytots Classes

9:00 & 9:50TH at Buckingham Primary School, Foscott Way MK18 1TT. Shauna: 0845 313 6712; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 (book by term).

Leighton Buzzard

Disco Babies Funky Dance Classes

10:15-11:15TH at Astral Park, Johnson Drive LU7 4TP. 07713 120827; For 0 - 4s, (please book). A dance class for trendy toddlers!

Milton Keynes Central

10:00-14:00TH at St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, Aspley Hill MK17 8NN. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 1 hour of sensory fun for babies 0 - 13mths.

In the Water

Wolverton Story & Rhyme Time

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Tattenhoe Baby & Tots

Baby Sensory Classes

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

MK Story & Rhyme Time

11:00-11:30TH at MK Central Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard MK9 3HL. 01908 254088; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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

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

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Mini Makers Art Workshops

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

Sweat Pre-Natal

14:30-16:00 at Sweat Studios, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 673811; For bump, £10. Exercise, breathing, relaxation & meditation.

Milton Keynes Village

The Meet Up Club MK

10:00-11:30TH at Milton Keynes & Boughton Village Hall, Willen Road MK10 9AF. Teresa: 0776 920 0206; For 0 - 2s, £1.50 (drop in).

Runs once a month, contact for details.

New Bradwell

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

Freestyle / Disco: 9:15 & 11:30T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session.

Rock and Roll: 10:00 & 12:15T; For 4 - 6s, £5.

Lollipops: 10:45-11:30T; For 2 - 4s, £5.

Competition Class: 11:30-12:15T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session. at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772. Please Book

Newport Pagnell

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

Lollipops: 9:00-9:45T; For 2 - 4s, £5.

Freestyle / Disco: 9:45-10:30T; For 4 - 6s, £5.

Rock & Roll: 10:30-11:15T; For 4 - 6s, £5. at Cedars Primary School, Bury Street MK16 0DT. 01908 227772. Please Book.

Oxley Park

Disco Babies Funky Dance Classes

10:00-11:00TH at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Oxley Park Community Centre MK4 4TA. 07713 120827; For 1 - 4s, (please book).

A dance class for trendy toddlers!

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“Just The Way You Are” Support Group for children with Down Syndrome 14:30-16:30T at Little Owls Children’s Centre, Redgrave Dr MK4 4TA. 01908 520261; 0 - 5s, (drop in). 2nd & 4th Sat. Cluster area only.

Shenley Brook End

Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance

Baby Ballet: 9:00-9:30TH; For 0 - 3s.

Introduction to ballet for little ones.

Fairytale Ballet Class: 9:45-10:30TH; For 3 5s. Introducing little ones to ballet.

Street Jazz: 11:30-12:15TH; For 3 - 5s. A funky class to get your little ones bopping. at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7AA. 07713 120827. Please book.

Rugbytots Classes

9:45-14:00TH at Shenley Brook End School, Walbank Grove MK5 7ZT. Shauna: 0845 313 6712; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per class (book).

Classes: 9.00, 9.45, 10.45, 11.30, 12.25 & 13.05.

Shenley Church End Infant Football Sessions

9:30-10:15T at Shenley Leisure Centre (Annexe / Bottom Pitch), Burchard Crescent MK5 6HF. 01908 502488; For 3 - 4s, £4 per session (book by 6-week term). £4.00 Pay as you go.

Stony Stratford

Stagecoach Theatre School

9:30-12:45T at St Mary & St Giles CE Junior School, King George Crescent MK11 1EF. 01908 698333; For 4 - 5s, £13.50 per session (book). Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

Woburn Sands

Stagecoach Theatre School

9:30-12:45T at Fulbrook Middle School, Weathercock Lane MK17 8NP. 01908 698333; For 4 - 5s, £13.50 per session (book by term).

Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

Sunday Bletchley

Ducklings Swimming Classes

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

30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

13:30-17:00T at Leon Pool, Fern Grove MK2 3HQ. 07544 555028; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Swim classes for babies/toddlers 12 wks-5 yrs.

Broughton

Rugbytots Classes

8:30-13:00TH at Broughton Pavilion, 139 Tanfield Lane MK10 9NJ. Shauna: 0845 313 6712; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per class (book).

Classes: 8.35, 9.15, 10.15, 11.00am, 12.00pm.

Shenley Brook End

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7AA. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in).

Sunday Classes runs alternate wks.

Stony Stratford

Stagecoach Theatre School

11:15-12:45T at St Mary & St Giles CE Junior School, King George Crescent MK11 1EF. 01908 698333; For 4 - 5s, £13.50 per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

Wolverton

Water Babies Swimming Classes

15:00-18:30T at Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Tuesday

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Classes now in Leighton Buzzard and Aylesbury. Find out more and book online at

Grandparents Group

9:30-11:00TH at Aylesbury (Oakfield and Bedgrove) Children’s Centre, Narbeth Drive HP20 1NX. 01296 423542; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (donation).

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Stone Tiny Tots

9:45-11:15T at Methodist chapel, Eythrope Road HP17 8PH. 07808 156318; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Free hot refreshment, juice & biscuit.

Tuesday Tots @ Granville Street

9:45-11:15TH at Granville Street Church HP20 2JR. 01296 334154; For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

Friendly group. Free play, songs & Bible stories.

Fairy Folk Parent & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 334562; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). A Parent & Toddler Group for children under 5.

Child Health Clinic & Playtime

10:00-11:45T at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). HV advice service.

10:00-12:00T at Buckingham Park Community Centre, Jubilee Square HP19 9AD. Helen: 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Sensory Fun: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Please call centre to book your place.

Child Health Clinic incorporating Bumps and Babies: 13:30-14:45TH; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). under ones. at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

11:00-12:30T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term).

Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

Get On Moving

13:45-14:30T at John Fitz John Avenue, Berryfields HP18 0FG. 01296 382730; For 0 5s, (drop in). Singing & Stories.

Little Kickers Football Classes

16:30-17:15T at 1-2 Trenchard Street (off Coldharbour Lane) HP19 7AA. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 3s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18months+.

Buckingham

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:15-10:45T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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PACEY: 9:30-11:15T; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Contact Jo: 07765 355721.

Fun and Crafts: 13:00-14:00T; For 0 - 3s, (drop in). Crafts and arts with your little one. at 147 Meadowcroft HP19 9HH. Jo: 0776 535 5721.

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

Little Angels

Elmhurst Early Years

Quarrendon Children’s Centre

Quarrendon Quackers Toddler Group

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

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Aylesbury

Elmhurst Early Years

Musical Minis

10:00-11:45T at The Buckingham Athletic and Sports Social Club, Stratford Road MK18 1NY. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (please book). 45-minute classes starting at 10 & 11am.

Buckingham Breastfeeding Support Group

13:45-15:00TH at Embleton Dining Room, Buckingham Community Hospital MK18 1NU. 01280 826917 or 01296 712975; For bump 1s, FREE.

Boomerang Toy Library: 10:0011:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Runs fortnightly-call centre for dates.

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

10:00-12:00T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term).

Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

Stay & Play

Haddenham

10:00-11:30T at John Fitz John Avenue, Berryfields HP18 0FG. 01296 382730; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

10:30-12:00T at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Haddenham Library HP17 8EE. For bump - 0s, (drop in). support with Family Support Workers & HV.

10:00-11:30TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Bearbrook Site HP19 7QP. 01296 437618; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please call the centre to book your place.

Bumps, Babes & Weigh

Steeple Claydon

Sensory fun

Baby Fun

Steeple Claydon Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at Steeple Claydon Village Hall, Chaloners Hill MK18 2PE. 07527 125858; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Arts & crafts, story time, song time and more.

Waddesdon Stay and Play

13:30-15:00TH at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre, The Football Pavilion, Frederick Street HP18 0LX. 01296 655218; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Wednesday Stay and Play Term Time Only.

Wendover

10:30-11:30T at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 0s, (drop in). 0 - 12 months.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:30-13:30T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Little Fishes Baby Group

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

Child Health Clinic and Playtime

Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:00-14:45TH at Early Years Excellence Hub Bearbrook at, Prebendal Farm Community Centre HP19 7QT. 01296 437618; For bump 5s, FREE (drop in).

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

13:30-15:00TH at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre at, Buckingham Park Community Centre HP19 9AD. 01296 655218; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:00-11:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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

In the Water

Music & Singing

Stay & Play and Child Health Clinic

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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Musical Minis

9:30-11:15T at Tingewick Village Hall, Main St MK18 4NN. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (please book). 9:30 & 10:30 sessions. Free trials available.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-12:00T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Haddenham

Haddenham Children’s Centre

Young Mums Group: 11:00-12:30T; For bump - 2s, (drop in). From 27/01/2015 play and learn new skills.

Story Time: 14:30-15:00T; (drop in). Story time run by volunteers. at Walter Rose Room, Haddenham Library HP17 8EE.

Shabbington

Stories & Ryhmes: 10:00-11:15T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Learn Through Play: 13:00-14:30T; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). 18 months - 5 years. at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Zoomania Indoor Playcentre, 3 Kempson Close HP19 8UQ. Helen: 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:30-16:00T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Get on Moving

13:00-13:45T at 147 Meadowcroft HP19 9HH. 01296 331495; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Focusing on singing & stories.

Playtime

Singing Stars and Story Time

13:30-15:00TH at Aylesbury (Oakfield and Bedgrove) Children’s Centre, Narbeth Drive HP20 1NX. 01296 423542; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

You are welcome to bring a snack.

Thornborough

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

14:00-14:45T at Haddenham Children’s Centre @ The Hut, Marsh Road HP18 9HG. For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Stories and singing, check before attending.

Baby Sensory Classes

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

Thornton

Thornton College Baby & Toddler Group

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

Wendover

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Winslow

Winslow Baby and Toddler Group

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

Wednesday Aylesbury

Bearbrook Early Years

Tea and Toast: 8:15-9:15T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Play and Learn for Asian Parents: 10:3012:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Early Years Excellence Hub, Bearbrook Site HP19 7QP. 01296 437618.

Elmhurst Early Years

Playtime: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

North Bucks Downs Syndrome Support Group - Downs Ducklings: 12:30-14:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Monthly group - Call centre for dates. at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618.

Child Health Clinic

10:00-11:30T at John Fitz John Avenue, Berryfields HP18 0FG. 01296 382730; For bump - 1s, (drop in). Weekly child health clinic.

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Singing Stars & Story Time Mobile Children’s Centre

14:00-14:45T at Haddenham Mobile Children’s Centre @, Swan Pub Car Park HP17 9TR. For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 7 & 21 Jan; 4 & 18 Feb; 4 & 18 Mar; 1 Apr.

Haddenham

Haddenham Children’s Centre

PACEY: 9:30-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.

Breastfeeding Support with Health Visitor: 11:00-12:00T; For bump - 1s, (drop in).

14th Jan, 4th Mar & 15th Apr. at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Haddenham Village Hall HP17 8EE.

Haddenham Baby Health Clinic

14:00-15:30T at Haddenham Children’s Centre @, Haddenham Medical Centre HP17 8JX. For 0 - 1s, (drop in). Baby weighing and advise.

Long Crendon

Long Crendon Community Library

Little Tots

Coffee Morning: 10:00-12:30T; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). First Wednesday of the month.

Open to all.

Bounce and Rhyme Session: 11:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). at Long Crendon Community Library, High Street HP18 9AF. 0845 2303232.

Baby First Cafe & Child Health Clinic

Waddesdon

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:30-10:45T at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre, The Football Pavilion, Frederick Street HP18 0LX. 01296 655218; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

14:00-15:30T at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 334562; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). HV advice & Breastfeeding advice.

15:00-17:30T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term).

Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

Your Birth, Your Baby

MummyNatal 6 week Course: 18:1519:15TH; For bump, (please book). Dates:14/1, 25/2, 8/4, 20/5. £45 6 wk course.

Practical Baby Care classes: 19:30-10:30TH; For bump, (please book). Dates: 14/1, 25/2, 8/4, 20/5. £40 per class.

Natal Birth Workshops: 19:3021:30TH; For bump, (please book).

Dates:21/1,4/3,15/4,27/5. £75.00 2 wk course. at Aylesbury Methodist Community Centre, Buckingham St HP20 2NQ. Lisa: 07833 492484.

Birth Right Hypnobirthing Classes

19:30-10:00TH at. Nancy: 07817 233480; For bump, (please book). Relaxed hypnobirthing classes.

Stay and Play

Winslow

Musical Minis

9:45-11:30T at Winslow Public Hall, Elmsfield Gate. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (please book). 45-minute classes starting at 9:45 & 10:45am.

Thursday Aylesbury

Sparkles Group

9:00-16:00T at John Fitz John Avenue, Berryfields HP18 0FG. 01296 382730; For 0 5s, (drop in). Group for children with Downs Syndrome.

Mother and Toddler Group

Bierton

9:30-11:00T at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre at, Buckingham Park community centre HP19 9AD. 01296 655218; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

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

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

St James the Great Church Parent & Toddler Group

Buckingham

Bounce & Rhyme

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

Chinnor

Little Kickers Football Classes

15:00-16:30T at Chinnor Village Hall, Church Road OX39 4PQ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Playtime

Stay and Play

9:45-11:15T at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 334562; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Arts & Crafts session for under 5’s.

Sparkles - Speech therapy for children with Down Syndrome

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

Appointment only.

Fishes Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Church of the Holy Spirit, Church Hall, 71a Camborne Avenue HP21 7UE. 01296 394759; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per family (drop in).

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Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s.

Child Health Clinic & Breastfeeding Support: 12:30-14:00T; For 0 - 2s.

Breastfeeding 12.30-2.00; Health Clinic 12.30-1.30. at 147 Meadowcroft HP19 9HH. 01296 331495. Drop in.

10:00-11:30TH at Check Facebook page for location details. 01296 326060; For bump - 1s, £1 per family (donation). 3rd Thu of month.

Contact us for location.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

St. Mary’s Tots

10:00-12:00T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

10:00-11:30T at St. Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s Square HP20 2JJ. 01296 437641; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in). Parent and toddler group for under 5s.

South

Berryfields Parent and Toddler Group

Bounce & Rhyme Aylesbury Lending Library

Tracey Paterson

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

10:30-11:00T at Walton Street HP20 1UU. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Call Library for dates and tickets.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Child Health Clinic

10:00-11:30TH at Aylesbury (Oakfield and Bedgrove) Children’s Centre, Narbeth Drive HP20 1NX. 01296 423542; For 0 - 3s, (drop in).

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

Lighthouse Toddler Group

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:30-16:00T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Play & Learn for Asian Parents

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

Haddenham

Stay and Play

Water Babies Swimming Classes

12:00-16:00T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre

Grandparent’s Group

13:30-14:45T at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Grandparents group.

Buckingham

Multiple Magic: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month.

Little Angels: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month. at The Football Pavilion, Frederick Street HP18 0LX. 01296 655218.

9:45-12:45T at Adstock Village Hall, Church End MK18 2HY. Helen: 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:30-12:30T at John Colet School, Wharf Rd HP22 6HF. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and preschool swimming lessons.

10:00-11:00TH at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre at Oving Pavilion HP18 0LX. 01296 655218; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Thame

Little Kickers Football Classes

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.

Stewkley

10:00-13:45TH at Wingrave Community Centre, Church St HP22 4PD. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 1 hour of sensory fun for babies 0 - 13mths.

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

Friday

Stewkley Baby & Toddler Group

Waddesdon

Bumps & Babes

Aylesbury

Elmhurst Early Years

Tea and Toast: 8:15-9:15T; For 0 - 5s, Softplay Session: 10:30-12:00TH; For 2 - 5s. at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 383207. FREE (drop in).

14:00-15:30TH at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre, The Football Pavilion, Frederick Street HP18 0LX. 01296 655218; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in).

Wendover

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Playtime

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

Busy Fingers

10:00-12:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

9:15-10:30T at Aylesbury (Oakfield and Bedgrove) Children’s Centre at, Bedgrove Infant School HP21 9DJ. 01296 423542; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

9:45 & 11:00T at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 1½-5s, £1.50 per family (please book).

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Tiddlers and Toddlers

Wingrave

Steeple Claydon

10:00-12:00T at Steeple Claydon Village Hall, Chaloners Hill MK18 2PE. 07527 125858; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Arts & crafts, story time, song time and more.

17:30-18:15TH at Long Crendon Community Library, High Street HP18 9AF. 0845 2303232; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). The last Friday of the month.

Oving

Baby Sensory Classes

10:00-11:00T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Long Crendon

PJ Friday

Wendover

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Steeple Claydon Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Walter Rose Hall, Haddenham Village Hall HP17 8EE. For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Check dates with centre before attending.

Waddesdon

In the Water

Music & Singing

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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17:30-18:00H at Wendover Library, High St HP22 6DU. 0845 2303232; For 3 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in). Ages 3-7. Call for dates.

Winslow

Winslow Baby and Toddler Group

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

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:00-16:30T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Stagecoach Theatre School

Saturday

14:00-15:30T at Aylesbury High School, Walton Road HP21 7ST. 01296 747758; For 4 - 5s, £13.50 per session (book by term).

Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

Aylesbury

Little Kickers Football Classes

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

Who Let The Dads Out?

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

Stagecoach Theatre School

9:30-13:00T at Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School, Oxford Road HP21 8PE. 01296 747758; £13.50 per session (book by term).

Fantastic dance, sing & drama for 6-8 yr olds.

Daddy Cool

10:00-11:30TH at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Alternate Saturdays - call for dates.

Gingerbread Group

10:00-11:30TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Single parent grp.

Monthly,call C/C for dates.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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

Thame

Stagecoach Theatre

9:30-15:30T at The Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, Lord Williams’s Lower School OX9 3NW. Nicky: 01865 763767; For 4 - 5s, £13.50 per session (please book). Dance, theatre and singing classes.

Waddesdon Family Fun

10:00-11:30T at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre, The Football Pavilion, Frederick Street HP18 0LX. 01296 655218; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Call for dates.

Wendover

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-11:00T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Sunday Aylesbury

Water Babies Swimming Classes

8:30-13:30T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:00-13:45T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term).

Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

Birth Right Hypnobirthing Classes

10:00-12:30TH. Nancy: 07817 233480; For bump, (please book). Relaxed hypnobirthing classes.

Little Kimble

Chatty Church

11:00-12:30TH at Kimble Free Church, Grove Lane HP22 5XR. 01844 346957; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Monthly session for all ages w/ crafts, drama.

Wendover

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

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Monday Amersham

Stay and Play

9:15-10:45TH at Amersham Children’s centre, Bell Lane HP6 6PF. 01494 764258; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). S & P Saturday Session runs every 2nd Sat.

Multi Sensory, Pre-school Music and Movement Experience.

Trinity Tots

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

Swimming Lessons at Chiltern Pools

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 723969; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Please call centre to book.

Little Kickers Football Classes

15:45-17:30TH at The Polish Club, Raans Road HP6 6LX. 01442 506371; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs.

Beaconsfield

Playball

9:30-10:15T at The Beacon Centre, 1 Holtspur Way Way HP9 1RJ. Joanne: 07736405034; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Free trial, see website for class times.

Stay and Play

9:30-11:00T at Beaconsfield Children’s Centre, Beacon Close HP9 1RJ. 01494 678244; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).

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FUN MUSIC CLASS!

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BeeMusic

10:00-10:45T at St Michael & All Angels Church, St Michael’s Green HP9 2BN. Elena: 07971 442065; For 0 - 4s, £10 per adult, Kids free (please book). Dates: 5/1,2/2,2/3.

Playball

14:00-17:30T at Curzon Centre, Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. Joanne: 07736 405034; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Free trial, see website for class times.

Bourne End

Messy Play

9:15-10:45T at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre, The Meadows School HP10 0HF. 01628 525802; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Action Kids Activity Classes

9:30 & 10:30T at Bourne End Community Centre, Wakeman Road SL8 5SX. James: 07877 828251; For 1 - 5s, (please book).

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

Denham Green

Pop In and Play

9:30-10:30TH at Denham & Gerrard’s Cross Children’s Centre, Tilehouse Combined School UB9 5JL. 01895 835967; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Starts 12/01/15.

Hazlemere

Bounce & Rhyme

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

High Wycombe

Millbrook Children’s Centre

Cuddles Club: 10:00-11:00T; For bump - 1s, (drop in). For pregnant mums & babies up to 2 years.

Messy Mondays: 14:00-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Messy play session. at Millbrook Children’s Centre, Millbrook School HP12 4BA. 01494 447110.

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

South Buckinghamshire Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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

Fun & educational swimming lessons.

13:00-14:00T at The Scout & Guide Centre, Longwick Road HP27 9HD. Maria: 07885 944904; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). 1 hour classes for beginners / experienced.

Tumbling Toddlers

NCT Bumps & Babies

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

14:00-15:30TH at Check Facebook page for location details. 01296 326060; For bump - 1s, £1 per family (donation). Bumps & Babies.2nd Mon of month.All welcome.

Water Babies Swimming

Tylers Green

13:00-16:00T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Way, Downley HP13 5HB. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Pacey Childminding & Nanny Group

Chatter Splatter

9:30-11:00TH at Marlow Children’s Centre, Foxes Piece School SL7 1JW. 01628 472121; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Monday of the month.

Little Fish

10:30-12:00T at Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow, Fieldhouse Lane SL7 1GJ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

13:30-15:00T at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Chepping View Primary Academy HP12 4PR. 01494 475473; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). C/C to ensure running before attending.

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

Holmer Green

Tiddlywinks

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

Marlow

Tiddlywinks

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

14:00-15:15T at Tylers Green Middle School, Cock Lane HP10 8DS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Tuesday

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Princes Risborough

Risborough Children’s Centre

Twins Group: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Monday of month.

PACEY - Childminding Group: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Monday of mth. at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934.

Amersham

Funky Monkeys

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

Class times: 09.45 & 10.45.

Little Bear Feet™ dance classes

9:45-10:30T at Penn Street Village Hall, Penn Street HP7 0PX. 07949 569558; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Book your free trial class, 18 Mths +.

Swimming Lessons at Chiltern Pools

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 723969; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Please call centre to book.

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parents. Top quality professional musicians performing a range of music on different instruments.

1O:OOam@ St.Michael’s Church Beaconsfield HP9 2BN Tickets online and at the door

www.beemusic.co.uk info@beemusic.co.uk O7971 442 O65 Tickets £1O per adult children go free!

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Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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Playball

9:15-12:15T at Curzon Centre, Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. Joanne: 07736 405034; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Free trial, see website for class times.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Story time

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

HOLIDAY CAMPS Bounce & Rhyme At Wendover Library 10:15-11:45T at High Street HP22 6DU. 0845 BOOKER GYM CLUB 2303232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 10.15am LearnLearning Gymnastics through Fun (18mths-5 yrs) & 11.15am (under 18mths). gymnastics July & August through fun GYM CLASS FREE TRIAL Term Time sessions run for Tumbling Toddlers through to Teenagers Freestyle Gymnastics A mix of Free Running, Parkour, Tricking & Urban Gymnastics

NCT Beaconsfield Bumps and Babies

10:30-11:30TH at Brindles Children’s Cafe, 4 Burkes Road HP9 1PB. For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). A coffee group for mums-to-be & new mums.

Sign & Rhyme Baby Signing

13:45-14:45T at The Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. Katie: 07866 510 289; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per family (book by 12week term). Help their hands do the talking!

Stay and Play

14:00-15:30T at Beaconsfield Children’s Centre at, St. Teresa Church Hall HP9 2PL. 01494 678244; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Little Kickers Football Classes

15:30-17:15TH at The Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. 01442 506371; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs.

Burnham

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

Booker Gym Club

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

Pre School Classes: 13:00-15:45T; For 2 - 4s, £4.95 per session (book by term). Class Times: 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. at Bookers Gym Club at,, Wycombe Judo Centre HP12 4UE. 01494 471566.

Wednesday

Amersham Little Angels

10:30-11:30T at St. Michael & All Angels Church, Sycamore Rd HP6 5DR. 01494 727 553; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Alternate Wednesdays -contact for dates.

Swimming Lessons at Chiltern Pools

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 723969; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Please call centre to book.

5 Cheeky Monkeys

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

Child Health Clinic

14:00-15:30TH at Amersham Children’s centre, Bell Lane HP6 6PF. 01494 764258; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the mth.

Beaconsfield

Playball

9:30-12:15T at The Beacon Centre, 1 Holtspur Way Way HP9 1RJ. Joanne: 07736405034; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Free trial, see website for class times.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Child Health Clinic

Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:30-15:00TH at Burnham Children’s Centre, Minniecroft Road SL1 7DE. 01628 665380; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Baby weighing & breastfeeding support.

12:15-15:00T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Way, Downley HP13 5HB. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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

Chesham

Marlow

10:30-12:00T at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre, The Meadows School HP10 0HF. 01628 525802; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Bounce & Rhyme

10:00-10:30T at Elgiva Lane HP5 2JD. 0845 2303232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tuesday of the month.

St Columba’s Toddler Group

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

Focus

13:30-15:00T at Newtown Evangelical Baptist Church, Berkhampstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 583790; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per session (drop in).

Group run by local Christian church.

Denham Green

Baby Sensory Classes

10:00-11:30TH at Denham & Gerrard’s Cross Children’s Centre, Tilehouse Combined School UB9 5JL. 01895 835967; For 0 - 1s, (drop in).

Drop-in session for 18mths & under.

Gerrards Cross

Tiny Tots & Little Fishes

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

Hazlemere

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-12:00T at Cedar Park School, Cedar Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Marlow Children’s Centre, Foxes Piece School SL7 1JW. 01628 472121; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Playball

10:00-12:15T at The Marlow Club, Globe Park SL7 1LU. Joanne: 07736405034; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Free trial, see website for class times.

Marlow Bottom

Marlow Bottom Mother and Toddler Group

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

New Denham

Crafty Fun

14:00-15:30TH at Denham & Gerrard’s Cross Children’s Centre at, New Denham Community Centre UB9 4DW. 01895 835967; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Fun craft sessions.

Princes Risborough

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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

Baby Clinic with Breastfeeding Support

10:00-11:30TH at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). With breastfeeding support.

Bourne End

Bumps and Babies

Burnham

Burnham Children’s Centre

Baby Explore & Learn: 9:15-10:45TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). for babies under 12 mths old.

Child Health Clinic: 9:15-10:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Baby weighing & breastfeeding support. at Burnham Children’s Centre, Minniecroft Road SL1 7DE. 01628 665380.

Chesham

Waterside Children’s Centre

Little Talkers: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 2s, (drop in). A fun Language Focussed Session.

Breastfeeding Group: 13:00-15:00T; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). advice/support on Breastfeeding.

Baby Time: 15:00-16:30T; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). up to 12mths. at Waterside Children Centre, 470 Waterside HP5 1QF. 01494 792852.

Emmanuel Lullaby Club

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

Denham Green

Baby Clinic

11:00-12:30TH at Denham & Gerrard’s Cross Children’s Centre, Tilehouse Combined School UB9 5JL. 01895 835967; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Baby weighing & Health Visitor advice.

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

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

Dance - Move - Imagine

Gerrards Cross

Tiny Tots & Little Fishes

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

Great Missenden

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Hazlemere

9:30-14:15T at Cedar Park School, Cedar Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Noizee Parka Preschool Classes

Music & Movement Classes: 10:00-10:45TH; For 1 - 5s, £5 per class (drop in). For 1 yr - 5 yrs with discount for siblings.

Sunshine Baby Club: 11:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session. 6 mths to independent movers. at Hazlemere Community Centre, Rose Avenue HP15 7UB. Elisa: 07717879903.

Radnage

9:30-11:30T at Village Hall, Radnage Common Road HP14 4DF. 01494 484152 or 07754 826598; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in).

50p per extra child. 1st visit is free.

Walters Ash

9:30-11:00TH at Risborough Children’s Centre at Oakshott Centre HP14 4TS. 01844 347934; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For RAF Service Families & Carers.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

9:45-12:00T at Hilltop Community Centre, Crest Road HP11 1UA. Maria: 07885944904; For 0 - 1s, £6 (book by 10-week term).

9.45(6-7mths-14mths) & 11.00(birth-6/7mths).

Coffee Morning with Stay & Play

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 723969; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Please call centre to book.

Little Kickers Football Classes

12:00-15:00T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Way HP13 5HB. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

15:30-17:15TH at The Polish Club, Raans Road HP6 6LX. 01442 506371; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs.

Beaconsfield

Playball

9:30-17:30T at Curzon Centre, Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. Joanne: 07736 405034; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Free trial, see website for class times.

Story time

14:15-14:45TH at Beaconsfield Library, Reynolds Road HP9 2NJ. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories with lots of fun.

In the Water

Music & Singing

9:30-11:45T at Chesham Youth Centre, Old Drill Hall HP5 2HA. Shell: 07985 244943; For 0 - 3s, (book by term). Free trials, check website for classes.

Pacey Childminders Group

10:00-11:30TH at Denham & Gerrard’s Cross Children’s Centre, Tilehouse Combined School UB9 5JL. 01895 835967; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 4th Thurs of mth.

Great Kingshill

Great Kingshill Baby & Toddler Group

13:30-15:30T at Great Kingshill Village Hall, Missenden Road HP15 6DR. Anna: 01494 714448; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

High Wycombe

9:15-10:15T at Millbrook Children’s Centre, Millbrook School HP12 4BA. 01494 447110; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Penn & Tylers Green Mother and Toddler Group

Hughenden Toddler Group

Swimming Lessons at Chiltern Pools

Tumbling Toddlers

10:30-12:00TH at Marlow Children’s Centre, Sandygate Road SL7 3AZ. 01628 472121; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Amersham 10:00-11:30T at Amersham Children’s centre, Bell Lane HP6 6PF. 01494 764258; For 0 - 1s, (drop in).

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

Suitable for walking to 5yrs. Term time only.

Chesham

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

Thursday 0 - 1 Fun

10:00-11:30T at Mapledean Children’s Centre at, Field Road Satellite Centre HP12 4RL. 01494 475473; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). C/C to ensure running before attending.

Pacey Childminders Group

10:00-12:00T at Burnham Children’s Centre, Minniecroft Road SL1 7DE. 01628 665380; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Thurs of month.

Parent & Toddler Group

Walter’s Ash Stay and Play

St.Anne’s Parent & Toddler Group

St Peters Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at St Peters Church, Church Street SL1 7HX. 01628 664338; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p each additional child.

Denham Green

Radnage Mother and Toddler Group

9:00-11:00T at St. Anne’s Church, London Road, Wycombe Marsh HP11 1ET. 07443 596304; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

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Lent Risers

9:00-10:45T at Burnham Children’s Centre at, Lent Rise School SL1 7NP. 01628 665380; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Sing & Sign

10:00-11:30TH at Prestwood Children’s Centre, Wycombe Road HP16 0HJ. 01494 866181; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in).

9:00-11:30T at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). 1st Wednesday of the month. please book.

High Wycombe

Marlow

Prestwood

Bumps and Babies

Princes Risborough

13:45-14:30TH at Hazlemere Community Centre, Rose Avenue HP15 7UB. Elisa: 07717879903; For 2 - 5s. Take your little ones on a magical journey.

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Fairytale Academy Creative Dance Classes

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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Water Babies Swimming Classes

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13:00-14:30TH at Marlow Children’s Centre, Foxes Piece School SL7 1JW. 01628 472121; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Young Parents Group.

Bounce and Rhyme

10:00-11:30T at Bourne End Children’s Centre at Bourne End Library SL8 5SX. 01628 525802; FREE (drop in). 10am (Walkers-5yrs) & 11am (birth-pre-walkers).

Burnham

Boo

Call Clare on 07949 569558

Bounce & Rhyme at Great Missenden Community Library

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

and imaginative dance classes children from 18 months to 4 years.

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Come and join Melody Bear® in her many adventures.

10:30-11:00T at The High Street HP16 0AL. 0845 2303232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Bumps and Babies

Little Bear Feet in Bucks

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

Playhouse Toddlers

9:30-11:00T at The Hub, Union Baptist Church, Easton Street HP11 1NJ. 01494 473889; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Includes refreshments & crafts.

Starlight Toddler Group

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

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

9:45-12:00T at Downley Community Centre, School Close HP13 5TR. Maria: 07885944904; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). 9.45am(14mths+) & 11.00am(6/714mths).

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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South Buckinghamshire Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Booker Gym Club

We’re having a ball

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

Term time only.

Pre School Classes: 13:00-15:45T; For 2 - 4s, £4.95 per session (book by term). Class Times: 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. at Bookers Gym Club at,, Wycombe Judo Centre HP12 4UE. 01494 471566.

For details and availability call: 01442 506 371 (Little Kickers Amersham)

or email Karen at krumsey@littlekickers.co.uk Classes in Amersham, Beaconsfield, Chorleywood, High Wycombe and Seer Green.

Running weekends and weekdays.

07412 480 804 (Little Kickers Aylesbury & Oxford)

Little Talkers

10:15-11:15T at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Chepping View Primary Academy HP12 4PR. 01494 475473; For 1 - 4s, (drop in). C/C to ensure running before attending.

Little Chalfont

or email Kieran at ktownsend@littlekickers.co.uk Classes in Aylesbury, Chinnor, Oxford, Kidlington & Thame. Running weekends and weekdays, mornings and afternoons.

Approved football training for kids aged 18 months to 7 years

NCT Chiltern Bumps & Babies

10:00-11:30TH at Little Chalfont Village Hall, Cokes Lane HP8 4UD. Emma: 07747 612483; For 0 - 2s, £2 (drop in).

Marlow

Breast Feeding Support Group

10:00-12:00TH at Marlow Children’s Centre, Sandygate Road SL7 3AZ. 01628 472121; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Crafty Tales

10:15-12:00TH at Marlow Children’s Centre at, MCF Hall SL7 1JW. 01628 472121; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Thursday of the month.

Penn

Sign & Rhyme Baby Signing

9:45-11:30T at Penn Free Methodist Church, Church Rd HP10 8NU. Katie: 07866 510 289; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per family (book by 12-week term). Help their hands do the talking!

Funky Monkeys

10:00-10:45TH at Holy Trinity Church Rooms, Church Road (next to the crown pub) HP10 8NY. 07866 510 289; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (drop in). Merry Mix of Music and Movement!

Princes Risborough

Bounce & Rhyme

10:00-11:00TH at Princes Risborough Library, Bell Street HP27 0AA. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 10am: Crawlers; 11am: Toddlers. Check hols.

Bumps & Babies

10:30-12:00TH at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Tylers Green

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:15T at Tylers Green Middle School, Cock Lane HP10 8DS. 01869 325499; For 0 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Friday Amersham

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-11:45T at St Michaels and All Angels Church, High Street HP6 5DR. Shell: 07985 244943; For 0 - 3s, (book by term). Free trials, check website for classes.

Sign & Rhyme Baby Signing

9:45-11:30T at Amersham Common Village Hall, 24 White Lion Rd HP5 2BN. Katie: 07866 510 289; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per family (book by 12-week term). Help their hands do the talking!

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Bounce & Rhyme

10:15-11:45TH at Chiltern Avenue HP6 5AH. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). over 1yr: 10.15am; under 1 yr: 11.15am.

Swimming Lessons at Chiltern Pools

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 723969; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Please call centre to book.

Fairytale Academy Creative Dance Classes

13:00-13:45TH at Woodrow High House, Cherry Lane HP7 0QG. Elisa: 07717879903; For 2 - 5s. PAYG. Take little ones on a magical journey.

Fun at One

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

Beaconsfield

Playball

9:30-11:45T at Beaconsfield Squash Club, 48 Shepherds Lane HP9 2DT. Joanne: 07736405034; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Free trial, see website for class times.

Bounce and Rhyme

10:00-10:30T at Beaconsfield Library, Reynolds Road HP9 2NJ. 01494 678244; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Runs on the 1st Friday of each month.

Bulrushes Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at St Michael’s Church, St Michael’s Green HP9 2BN. 07939 493754; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Little Bear Feet™ Dance Classes

10:30-11:15T at Beaconsfield Girl Guiding Hall, Malthouse Square HP9 2LE. 07949 569558; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Book your free trial class, 18 Mths +.

Bubbles

14:30-16:00T at Beaconsfield Children’s Centre, Beacon Close HP9 1RJ. 01494 678244; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). under 18 months.

Little Kickers Football Classes

15:45-17:30TH at The Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. 01442 506371; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs.

Bourne End

Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre, Christ Church HP10 9AA. 01628 525802; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Burnham

Toddler Time

10:00-11:30T at Burnham Children’s Centre, Minniecroft Road SL1 7DE. 01628 665380; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). For Walkers.

Family Focus Postnatal Depression Support Group

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

Please call for more details.

Chalfont St Giles

Little Crickets Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at The Cricket Pavillion, Crossleys HP8 4QN. 07832 353082; For 0 - 2s, £2 per session (drop in).

A mum and Baby/toddler group for under 3’s.

Chalfont St Peter

Teddy Bears Toddler Group

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

Chesham

Play and Learn

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

Denham

Friday Fun

13:30-15:00TH at Denham & Gerrard’s Cross Children’s Centre, Tilehouse Combined School UB9 5JL. 01895 835967; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Starts 09/01/2015.

Great Missenden

Story Time at Great Missenden Library

11:30-12:00T at High street HP16 OAL. 0845 2303232; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Hazlemere

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

9:45-12:00T at The Stables, Cedar Barn, Barn Lane HP15 7BQ. Maria: 07885944904; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term).

Teach your baby to talk BEFORE speech!

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:45T at Cedar Park School, Cedar Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

High Wycombe

Mapledean Children’s Centre

Tea & Toast: 9:00-10:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). C/C to ensure running before attending.

Breastfeeding Support Group: 9:30-11:30T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). C/C to ensure running before attending.

Do Drop In: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). C/C to ensure running before attending. at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Chepping View Primary Academy HP12 4PR. 01494 475473.

Sparkles Down Syndrome Group

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

Appointment only.

Child Health Clinic

9:30-11:00T at Castlefield Children’s Centre, Rutland Avenue HP12 3LL. 01494 475475; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to ensure group is running.

Small Saints

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

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

Church, Hatters Lane HP13 7NJ. For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). Run

by NCT.

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

Bounce and Rhyme

10:00-10:30T at 5 Eden Place HP11 2DH. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). Ticket Required, call library for dates.

Help their hands do the talking!

Helping Babies

Coffee and Play

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

communicate before they can talk!

Weekly themes with props, e puppets, instruments & mor ed forc rein then Signs taught in a musical context Pay per family (not per child)

Micklefield Library Bounce & Rhyme

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

Holmer Green

Noizee Parka Music & Movement Classes

14:00-14:45T at Holmer Green Village Centre Hall, The Common HP15 6XG. Elisa: 07717879903; For 1 - 5s, £5 per child (drop in). Sibling discount. Musical workshops in summer.

Little Chalfont

Little Chalfont Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at Little Chalfont Village Hall HP8 4UD. 07936 285002; For 1 - 4s, (book by term). £35 & £17.50 for a sibling, per term.

High Wycombe

Water Babies Swimming Classes

sfield & Penn Classes in Amersham, Beacon ion Tea & Toy Time after every sess Call Katie on 07866 510 289 or k email online@sign-rhyme.co.u . tion rma info for more

www.sign-rhyme.co.uk facebook.com/helptheirhandsdothetalking

Marlow

Bounce & Rhyme

10:15-10:45TH at Marlow Children’s Centre at, Marlow Library SL7 1BL. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Prestwood

Swimming Lessons at Chiltern Pools

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 723969; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Please call centre to book.

Beaconsfield

Little Kickers Football Classes

Stay and Play

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

Princes Risborough

9:30-12:45T at St Marys & All Saints CofE Primary School, Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. Georgie: 01494 776668; For 4 - 5s. Dance, theatre and singing classes.

10:00-11:30T at Prestwood & Missenden Children’s Centre, Prestwood Methodist Church HP16 9EY. 01494 866181; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30TH at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Stokenchurch

Rendezvous Mother and Toddler Group

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

Saturday Amersham

Stagecoach Theatre School

9:00-12:30T at Our Lady’s RC Combined School, 27 Amersham Road HP6 5PL. 01494 565402; For 4 - 5s, £13.50 per session (book by 12-week term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30TH at Amersham Children’s centre, Bell Lane HP6 6PF. 01494 764258; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). S & P Saturday Session runs every 2nd Sat.

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Saturdads

Chorleywood

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

Denham Green

Saturdads

9:30-11:00TH at Denham & Gerrard’s Cross Children’s Centre, Tilehouse Combined School UB9 5JL. 01895 835967; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For dads & male carers.Call centre for dates.

Hazlemere

13:30-17:30T at Cedar Park School, Cedar Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Stagecoach Theatre School

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

Princes Risborough

Dads Stay and Play

10:00-11:30TH at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 24th Jan and 28th Feb for Dads Stay and Play.

Story Time

Tylers Green

Water Babies Swimming Classes

12:30-15:00T at Tylers Green Middle School, Cock Lane HP10 8DS. 01869 325499; For 0 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Sunday Hazlemere

Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:00-17:00T at Cedar Park School, Cedar Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

High Wycombe

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Little Kickers Football Classes

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Little Kickers Football Classes

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

11:00-11:30T at Bell Street HP27 0AA. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call Library for dates & times.

Stagecoach Theatre School

9:30-11:00T at Beaconsfield Children’s Centre, Beacon Close HP9 1RJ. 01494 678244; For 0 5s, (drop in). 1st Saturday of the month.

8:30-13:15T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Way, Downley HP13 5HB. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

8:30-13:15T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Way, Downley HP13 5HB. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Stagecoach Theatre School

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

Seer Green

Little Kickers Football Classes

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

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