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Hello & welcome

to the New Year edition of Toddle About!

If you’re wondering what’s on offer for little ones near you, then you’ve come to the right place! Toddle About is the parents’ bible for everything bump, baby and toddler - we’ve done all the research, so you don’t need to.

Looking for your local tots group, or something to do on an idle Wednesday afternoon? Pop over to page 34 and you’ll find literally hundreds of options to choose from.

Looking for the best local deals? We have vouchers giving you £100s of savings in our centre pages - use them and you’ll be supporting local businesses too. Or put your name in the hat to win a relaxing spa break (p.7) or a family holiday in Devon (p.21) in our fab competitions.

Just want a good read while you grab a few minutes’ peace? Find out How to Succeed as a Working Mum on page 10, understand Ways to Limit Screen Time on page 32 or discover what it’s like to be an adoptive gay dad in My Two Dads on page 24.

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Contents What’s New?

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Win a Spa Break

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Easter Egg Hunt Fun

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How to Succeed as a Working Mum Shop About

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Yoga The Secret Source

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Family Holiday Review

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Toddle Models

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Mother’s Day Craft

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Controversy Corner

24-25

Special Offers

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Hypnobirthing

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Dancebox Studios Show

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Limiting Screen Time

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Daily Activity Planner

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Directory

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dence, fi n o c f o ld r o w A watery skill and fun!

To give your baby a splashing start call 01869 325499 for Oxford & surrounding areas

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

Wycombe, Chiltern & S. Bucks Sing and Sign Comes to Amersham Chesham

New Mini Stages Classes for 2 - 4 Year Olds

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Sing and Sign classes are now running in Chesham on Thursday mornings in the United Reformed Church and St. Michaels & Amersham on Friday mornings in perfect from are es class e Thes ch.

Chur ls Ange All to baby your ing help , birth to speaking information communicate pre-speech. For more or contact Rachel on 07900 081 200 . P.45 rachelblomfield@singandsign.co.uk

New Baby & Tod odd dler ler Stay and Play Sessions

Evolution Childcare, a multi award winning nursery group, has come into Turville, a picturesque village near Henley-on-Th ames and High Wycombe. In the large grounds of the original Victorian School, Evolution Childcare @ Turville School (RG9 6QX) is adopting the forest school approach to support outdoor learning, offering children opportunities to deve lop through hands-on learning experienc es in their onsite woodland. Regular, free sessi ons for mums and babies/toddlers run every Thur sday and Friday from 10-11am, giving you the chance to look around to see what makes them spec ial. Contact Kate on 01491 638071 for more deta ils. P.7

Stagecoach have launched exciting new Mini Stages Clas ses for 2-4 year olds, which are a great way for you and your chil d to actively experience the performing arts in a comfortable, relaxing and safe environment. The theme-ba sed classes are the perfect way for your child to explore a world of imagination through stimulating songs, stories and much, much more.

Classes last 45 minutes and are running from 9th January 2016, 9:30 - 10:1 5am at Wycombe High School. Contact Clare on 01494 533203 or henleyandmarlow@stageco ach.co.uk for more info. www.stagecoach.co.uk . P.7

New Puddle Ducks Classes

From January 2016, Puddle Ducks classes are coming to Millbrook Combined School in High Wycombe. They will be teaching their fantastic baby, toddler and pre-school lessons from the pool on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Puddle Ducks provides nurturing, fun swimming lessons for babies, toddlers and children. Jump in at any stage in the term, at any age from birth. Toddle About readers can enjoy 10% off your first term too!

Find out more at www.puddleducks.com/bucks.

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Popular Pop-Up Studios Popping Up Everywhere

Following massive popularity in 2015, Juniper Green Photography are offering their Pop-Up Studio to nurseries and nts playgroups who want to offer their pare orary, the something extra. Stylish and contemp to get pop-up studio give parents a chance child in a beautiful, professional images of their costs nor front up no with g settin ble forta com ly free pressure to buy. The sessions are total love and parents just pay for the pictures they tly to the 10% from every picture sold goes direc charity. d nate desig their nursery, playgroup or co.uk/ phy. ogra phot reen perg .juni www Visit popupstudio for more info. P.35

New H HypnoBirthing Classes in Thame

HypnoBirthing - The Mongan Method is the original HypnoBirthing method that has been helping women all over the world have safe and comfortable births for more than 25 years. Born Smiling are now offering HypnoBirthing classes at Thame Barns Centre. These classes are taught by Helen, a HypnoBirthing Practitioner and a Hypn oBirthing mum herself. Visit www.bornsmiling.c o.uk to find out about free taster sessions and courses or give Helen a call on 07534 7973 11. P.29

Lambs are a symbol of spring and there’s no better place to go and see some than Mead Open Farm (just south of Leighton Buzzard). Over fifty ewes will be having babies and visitors can see them in the Lamb Nursery any time from early February onwards. There are plenty of other babies to see too – from rabbits and calves to piglets and goats, and you can bottle-feed the older lambs twice daily as well. You might even see a lamb actually being born!

For further info, call 01525 852954 or visit www.meadopenfarm.co.uk. P.16

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Milton Keynes Area

Family Explorers – A Monumental Day Out

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Beautiful baby and toddler portraits by Andy Nickerson Photography are located in neighbouring Northamptonshire. Specialists in photography which captures your child’s natural character, their style is pure and powerful in timeless black and white. For mums to be, stunning maternity photography creates elegant images to help cherish the memory of pregnancy, while celebrating the magnificence of shape and form. or For more info visit www.andynickerson.com call 01604 882 945. P.21

SwimKidz North Bucks are now running swimming lessons for babies, toddlers and children of all abilities at two new pools in Central Milton Keynes. And they have a cracking deal on lessons in January for you to make the most of them. New customers can get 4 weeks of lesson s for the price of 2 (£24) whilst availability lasts.

Lessons run Monday - Saturday at various times - to find a suitable class for your little one email shelley@swimkidz.co.uk and quote ‘FESTIVE’ to claim the offer. www.swimkidz.co.uk. P.37

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New Baby and Tatty Bumpkin Classes

Tatty Bumpkin run awardwinning multi sensory yoga classes designed by paediatric physiotherapists, yoga teachers and educational specialists providing fun classes to help children’s baby class development. They have added a new Studio Yoga ce espa Whit at ling) craw (6 weeks to Wobbly and lers Craw a on Thursdays at 12.30pm, ys at 10am and Frida on i safar MK at class lers Todd s 2 to 4 years) a Tatty Bumpkin toddler class (age ays at at Campbell Park Pavilion on Wednesd at ne Rean act 10am. Cont 07580 131 842. miltonkeynes@tattybumpkin.com. ynes. P.34 onke /milt .com pkin ybum .tatt www

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Enjoy a different themed adventure each month in the gardens at Stowe, with plenty of oppo rtunities to get outdoors, enjoy nature and have a go at some of the 50 Things to do before you’re 11¾! Grab a free guide to track down wild anim als, go on a bug hunt or become a winter tree dete ctive. From blooms and bees to beautiful birds , there’s everything you need to become a fami ly explorer.

Normal admissions apply, 10am-4pm daily. nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe P.9

New Beginnings For Musical Minis

Musical Minis are back in Milton Keynes and North Bucks and better than ever in 2016, under the enthusiastic guidance of new, bubbly owner Leena Thakker. Leena has been running Musical Minis classes in Oxfordshire for over 6 years, bringing joy, entertainment and education to thousands of little ones. Musical Minis classes are fun, pre-school music sessions - with a curriculum designed by child professionals, each structured session encourages cognitive, physical and emotional development through the use of music, instruments and stories.

To book a FREE trial session, contact Leena on 01296 738652 or leenathakker@musicalminis.co.uk. www.musicalminis.co.uk. P.37

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EASTER egg

Sunday 27th March

The Easter Egg Hunt is an annual tradition for many families – our children look forward to it almost as much as Christmas! But keeping it fresh each year can be a challenge, so here’s a great egg hunt idea that is not only fun, but also helps with learning to read (a bit!).

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returns with all their eggs, give them the 2nd piece of paper with the prize word written on it.

• Pens • Plastic Eggs

11) Start by writing down a word(s) on a piece of paper – use a different colour for each letter and space each letter out as you will be cutting them out in a moment. Do this twice, so you have two pieces of paper that look the same.

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6) As they open their 6 eggs, your child now needs to match the letters they have found with the letters on the piece of paper (you may want to stick them down with a bit of glue). If they are little, or unsure of their letters, this is where the colours come into play – they can use the colours to find the match if needs be.

You might use the words for your prize (e.g. 'Easter Egg'), or you could choose a word or letters that achieve a particular learning objective such as teaching the vowels, or two-letter words.

2 Cut out each letter from one piece of paper, so all 5) letters are separated.

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Stowe, Buckingham Follow the quest along the egg hunt to find the clues and rescue Sleeping Beauty to claim your Cadbury Egghead prize.

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08/12/2015 16:01

The Best of Both Worlds

How To Succeed As A Working Mum

By Lorraine Thomas

As a working mum, you’re on the clock 24/7. It can seem there’s always too much to do … and never quite enough mum to go round. Juggling the demands of career and family is tough.

We all have days when we feel we’re failing as a mum and employee. That’s natural.

There’s no such thing as the perfect working mother so give yourself a break. It’s normal to feel guilty and worry – our recent Parent Coaching Academy survey revealed that on average working mums spend between 1 and 2 hours worrying daily and 8/10 mums say they ‘often’ feel guilty. The more you think or talk about feeling tired, guilty stressed or worried, the worse you feel.

Here are my Top Tips to help you get a better life balance.

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Look after yourself.

Look after yourself. When you are looking after yourself, you’re looking after your family. If you are positive and energised, it will impact on all your relationships. A healthy diet, exercise and relaxation will all make a difference. Always eat breakfast, drink plenty of water and get at least 10 minutes fresh air a day. You don’t need the gym – with a child you have your own personal trainer. Take up yoga, meditation or mindfulness.

2 breathe.

Try this ABC .. Acknowledge how you are feeling …. Breathe deeply (at least 10 times) and then Commit to do something practical, within your control, to improve the situation.

5 pause.

Pause before you say ‘yes’ at work and at home. Time is like money.

You have a limit so decide how to use it. If you have a choice, make sure you are spending time on what matters most.

4 screen times.

Put a boundary around your screen times. Eight out of ten working parents say reducing their own screen time has made a ‘significant’ impact on the quality of family life.

So switch off machines, practise leaving the phone unanswered, resist reading texts or emails straight away and think about removing instant messaging.

3 Have fun.

You can’t be 100% mum all of the time – but you can some of the time and it is these times that are precious.

Engage all of your senses and a few minutes can boost your energy. You may not be able to eat with your family or put them to bed every day, but aim to do it at least once a week.

6 enjoy more.

Do less and enjoy it more. It’s time to take a few short cuts. Cut down on ironing, book a cleaner, shop online and stock up on ready-made meals. Learn to live in the mess.

Always remember, you’re the Managing Director of the most important company in the world – your family. You deal with health Avoid multi-tasking. You will be and safety, team-building, budget, much more productive if you focus strategy, personnel issues, time and on one activity at a time and set crisis management daily. yourself a time limit. Focus only Take your work skills home with on the task at the top of your ‘to do’ you and your family skills into the list (not at the endless jobs after it!).

Decide if you want to do it. Or dump office. Go with your gut instinct – mums are usually right. Listen to it. Or delegate. the advice of people you trust, but ultimately make your own decisions.

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multi-tasking.

Lorraine Thomas is the Chief Executive of The Parent Coaching Academy (www.theparentcoachingacademy.com) and author of ‘Brilliantly Behaved Toddler’, ‘Get A Life’, ‘The Mummy Coach’ and ‘The 7-Day Parent Coach’.

She delivers parent coaching workshops to many of the UK’s leading companies.

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THE SECRET S

for a perfect pre AUCE gnancy (and beyond)?

Yoga is a great way to relax and stay fit during pregnancy. It has many post-natal benefits for both mother and baby too.

We talked to Vicky Haynes, aged 34 from Milton Keynes, about her experience and why yoga became the perfect exercise for her, pre and post baby.

‘Practicing yoga while pregnant made me feel so relaxed and gave me a healthier state of mind. I wanted to build up my stamina and strength to prepare for the birth ahead.’

As well as providing a great way to keep in shape, yoga offered Vicky some much needed ‘me time’ and a way of relieving stress from work. Vicky was encouraged to give it a go by the whole host of celebrities that swear

by Hot Yoga. And, as well as looking to tone up, Vicky hoped that the improved fitness and wellbeing might help her to conceive a child.

“I’m so uncoordinated that I couldn’t use the gas and air correctly, so yoga breathing really helped. The midwife commented on my coping techniques and said that knowing the right postures can often help towards a more relaxed labour”.

tension, hip pain and fluid retention – all of which can be alleviated through regular yoga:

Like many people though, Vicky wondered if yoga was too much about chanting and not enough about tangible physical benefits. Would it be too slow to feel like a workout? There was also the worry that it was ‘only for skinny people’.

However, she was not deterred by these preconceptions and she joined Sweat Studios in Milton Keynes. When we asked her about practicing yoga, she said: ‘The exercises challenged me but I was guided every step of the way. Even in a full class my instructors would give me guidance and encouragement and help me to correct my postures. My confidence grew and I found the whole experience really friendly and welcoming.’

Luckily for Vicky she quickly fell pregnant and decided to continue with her yoga, swapping hot yoga for Sweat’s pre-natal yoga classes. Pregnancy can cause many temporary ailments such as back

Her labour lasted just four hours and she got through it drug-free, using techniques she’d learnt during the classes:

Once baby was born, Vicky was keen to return to the studio and get back into shape. She found herself missing yoga and decided to sign up for a post-natal yoga programme: ‘The classes were great. I enjoyed meeting other mums and the exercises really helped me sleep better at night.

Working on my core gave me the extra strength I needed for lifting heavy car seats! My little one came along too and we both enjoyed the elements of baby massage.’

A few months post birth now, Vicky is fully back to her hot yoga classes and is enjoying rebuilding her fitness and stamina: “I’d recommend yoga to anyone. If you’ve never done it before don’t worry. I was a total novice before I started and now I love it. You can start at any point: pre-conception, during pregnancy, or post. Whatever the Editorial on Vicky Haynes for Sweat Studios. stage it will bring great benefits.”

Vicky attends classes at Sweat Studios in Milton Keynes, who offer a wide variety of yoga classes to suit all tastes and abilities. The studio keeps yoga simple to make it accessible to all. No jargon, no pretence, just real yoga for a real workout. To discover what’s on offer, take a look at www.sweatstudios.co.uk or call on 01908 673811.

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Classes are intimate and simple to follow. And, if you’ve never done yoga before, don’t panic.

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Return to

North Hayne Farm Cottages, North Devon

The lights were on, it was toasty warm and, as I walked into Squirrel Nutkin cottage, it seemed that all the tension in my body just dissipated… it felt as if we had come home.

It was a comment echoed by a couple of the other families staying at North Hayne Farm Cottages at the same time as us – and one of them was on their 5th visit! Which begs the question – why is this place so special?

Editor Review:

By Tim Freed

We first stayed at these delightful holiday cottages in October 2014, and we loved it. We are not the kind of family that typically returns to the same place to holiday each year - we tend to prefer new experiences and new places - but this place has something about it.

A week before the holiday, someone asked our children where they were going. The reply was instant; “Cheryl and Rogers!” “Oh,” said our friend, slightly confused, “You’re visiting friends?” Which turned out to be a hard question to answer. You see, Cheryl and Roger own the farm, so on the surface our relationship is transactional – we pay them for our holiday. But they are such lovely people and they are such a part of your holiday, that I really do feel like they have become friends.

Another ‘something’ that makes this place special is the children’s farm they have built on site, with bunnies, guinea pigs, chipmunks, pigs, sheep, alpaca, goats, ducks and ponies. The children are invited to feed the animals twice a day at set times – and they have a donkey

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ride every morning! From the way they stampede out the door of the cottage in the morning, I don’t think there’s a better way for a child to start their day.

This regular animal feeding does something else as well as entertaining the children though – it brings all the visiting families together. You end up chatting and getting to know the other guests – and your hosts - in a way that I haven’t experienced on any other holiday. The camaraderie that develops between you and the other guests enhances the whole experience in a hard-to-explain way. Both times we have visited now the children have hit it off and made firm friends.

Every cottage has its own hot tub, which is a lovely touch, and this year we enjoyed a family dip after it got dark one evening. It was then that we discovered that Exmoor National Park, where the

farm is located, is an official Dark Sky Reserve… Watching shooting stars fly across the autumn sky from the warmth of a hot tub in such an idyllic setting is a memory we will all treasure for a long time to come.

Some things had changed this year – but all for the better, I’m pleased to report. In particular, the children’s farm has been upgraded to a larger, properly concreted area with brand new, purpose-built barns, and a dedicated walk area for the donkeys. It was opened by the mayor and is a really excellent development.

But the things that make this place so truly fabulous haven’t changed a bit and, despite our penchant for new experiences, I have a feeling that our annual holiday to ‘Cheryl and Rogers’ has become a new family tradition.

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 £361, 4 night breaks from £253. Visit www.northhaynefarmcottages.co.uk for full details. Contact Cheryl & Roger for availability on 01769 550807 or info@northhaynefarmcottages.co.uk.

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We can cater for any range of children regardless of their experience with horses. Our focus is on fun and enjoyment, whilst ensuring that the children understand the importance of safety when around animals.

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Controversy Corner

My Two Dads Nick King, a gay adoptive father of two, gives us a glimpse of family life with two Dads.

People are funny aren’t they?

Kind. But often very funny.

My name is Nick, my husband is Jay and we have two children. Our son is now eight having come home to us when he was three. Our daughter, now four, came home when she was eighteen months old.

Both adopted. Not birth siblings. But they do look very alike. “The work of a good Adoption Social Worker,” I say by rote in answer to that question, invariably asked when people have summoned up enough courage to do so.

Regardless of age and background, recipients of the news that we, a male couple, have two children have at worst been polite and at best enthusiastic.

Occasionally, whilst positive, the response still takes us by surprise.

Sadly, my Mum died the day before our son came home with us for the first time. My Dad, now a widower, lives in a sheltered housing development in the town close to where we live.

His default position in relation to his neighbours is one of being anti social. Largely female, the other residents congregate often in their communal room.

They have morning coffee and afternoon tea, they organise birthday treats, film shows and sherry parties. They celebrate annual and national events with their own genteel get togethers.

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The children get a treat too. The centre of much elderly cooing attention, they are assured their pick of the biscuits or cakes the ladies have to accompany whichever event they are attending.

So while I am undertaking my daily visit to see my Dad, if the residents are congregated in their communal room the children will often spend some time there.

Throughout our adoption journey, we’ve generally found support, tolerance and even admiration from those around us and those we have come across.

Inquisitiveness too, sometimes misplaced, but never malicious.

Grandad rarely attends.

We, on the other hand, try and join in. The ladies like to see the children. Those who do have family locally tend to be the grandparents of now much older children, so to have our young son and daughter visit their communal room is a treat.

We are incredibly lucky with our adopted children.

They are both blonde. They both sport tans easily obtained in the summer. We are very proud that they are also kind, attentive and polite in the presence of others. They are particularly well behaved around the elderly.

So, their visits to the elderly ladies in the communal room are enjoyed by all, with both sides of the equation obtaining pleasure from the visit.

As we visited Grandad a little while ago one of his elderly neighbours stopped us.

After initial greetings and pleasantries about the weather she said, “we’ve been talking about your little family,” “Oh? I hope the children have been behaving,” I said, casting an eye at our little darlings as they chased around the development’s communal lawn.

“Oh yes, they are an absolute credit to you,” Grandad’s neighbour said. “They’re such good looking children too.”

“Thank you,” I said.

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years various teachers, play school helpers and creche supervisors approach the inevitable ‘for whom should we make the card’ conversation with us with visible dread.

“Yes, we were all saying that the other afternoon. Do you know? We just couldn’t decide. Which one of you they looked like more.”

Last year, our daughter’s play school teacher approached me and asked, in slightly embarrassed tones, “Mother’s Day is coming up, we’ll be making cards, who should we help your daughter make a card for?”

Jay and I shared a quizzical glance. “Um, I’ll try and explain.” he said.

“Don’t you dare!” I replied.

The teacher shifted uneasily from foot to foot.

“Lovely, quite lovely,” Grandad’s neighbour said as she walked away.

Our children don’t seem to blink at having two male parents. Clearly, other people don’t seem to take too much notice either, or indeed notice at all.

Except for one day of the year.

The fourth Sunday in Lent, which for us in the UK, is Mothering Sunday.

The rest of the world generally celebrates Mother’s Day in June. I don’t know why we in Britain choose March, we just do. As, unsurprisingly, do Ireland and also perhaps more surprisingly, Nigeria.

“Don’t worry, let her make a card for whoever she wants to, it could be Granny, or one of her aunts maybe?” I said.

The teacher looked slightly happier.

“Please don’t worry, it really isn’t a big deal,” I reassured her.

Those are words I have found myself saying very often. “It isn’t a big deal. We genuinely don’t mind.

Please don’t worry.”

So Mothering Sunday is a constantly moving fixture of the British Spring. This year it’s early, on March 6th.

The concern of those around our children to ensure they are not left out, but that equally we are not offended in any way, is I think extraordinarily thoughtful and kind. Putting them at ease becomes a concern in itself.

Cue numerous cards depicting daffodils and tulips made by adoring children for their doe eyed mothers. For weeks ahead of the date playschools, kindergartens and school early years classes are filled with children madly gluing, pasting and colouring their cards ready for presentation on the big day.

Approaching Mother’s Day I face the dilemma. Do I wait for the children’s teachers to raise the annual issue with me, or should I say something first?

If I say something, does that give the impression that actually we are concerned about it? If I say nothing I condemn them to having to raise the issue with me.

That pressure never leaves the dutiful British child.

One word describes the situation. Awkward.

I had a friend when I was a teenager who invariably forgot it was Mothering Sunday. In North Devon, where I grew up, the country lanes are sunken between earth banks topped with hedges. At this time of year they abound with daffodils.

Believe it or not we also face similarly awkward issues when Father’s Day comes around. This time of course there’s no problem about to whom the children should address their card.

My friend would therefore get up, often slightly the worse for wear, early on the morning of Mothering Sunday. He would drive around the lanes near his parents’ farm holding his arm out of the window, grasping bunches of daffodils as he went. Upon his return from this frantic drive he would present his mother with the largest bunch possible, normally wrapped in newspaper. The condition of the daffodils varied, some had short stems, some had long, quite a few still had their bulbs attached to their roots.

So against this background of brief Mothering Sunday hysteria, it’s understandable that over the

No, the issue in the run up to Father’s Day usually consists of a concern that insufficient time or resource has been allocated to allow our children to create two Father’s Day cards. Therefore, (embarrassed pause and shuffling) would it be OK if the children just made one card for the two of us?

The poor, kind, lovely professionals who look after our children.

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The Greatest Gift An introduction to HypnoBirthing – how you can have a calm and enjoyable birth experience

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When Fearne Cotton gave birth to her daughter, Honey, in September last year, she described it as “the most intense and euphoric experience ever”. She went on to say, “My first birth was a different story so I’ve experienced varying sides of birth and glad for both. Although all we want is a healthy baby I think we should remember how amazing the female body is and the strength of a woman. Obviously there is no right or wrong birth and they can be magical in many ways I just feel blessed to have had this experience thanks to hypnobirthing”.

So What Is HypnoBirthing?

For the uninitiated, HypnoBirthing often conjures up images of swinging watches and hypnotic trances, but nothing could be further from the truth.

In his book Childbirth Without Fear, author Dr Grantly Dick-Read introduced us (back in the 1920s) to the idea that it is fear that makes childbirth so painful. He postulated that fear leads to tension in the birthing body, which then causes increased levels of pain. This pain in turn fuels the fear and so this cycle builds and continues.

With HypnoBirthing this cycle is broken by teaching specific relaxation techniques which remove tension in the mind and body, undoing the associated fear of childbirth and, ultimately, eliminating the pain of childbirth.

There are many methods of hypnobirthing available in the UK. I use The Mongan Method which is the original HypnoBirthing programme, created

by Marie Mongan, and has been helping women to have safe and comfortable births for more than 25 years.

How You Can Learn to Practise HypnoBirthing HypnoBirthing techniques are either taught as a traditional group antenatal class, or in private sessions.

The classes focus on undoing the fear of childbirth, which is typically achieved through a series of steps.

First comes understanding, where the parents-to-be learn about how our bodies are designed to give birth - how our muscles work together during labour and the roles that our hormones play.

Then you learn breathing techniques that help you to work with your body while in labour. Classes include lots of guided relaxation, and you are taught how to find a deep state of relaxation quickly and also how to remain calm and relaxed. Birth partners also learn techniques so they are able to support you on your birthing day.

Finally, hypnosis (essentially a heightened state of relaxation), is used to remove negative imagery of birth by introducing and reinforcing positive messages. Methods of hypnosis include visualisation techniques.

What HypnoBirthing Isn’t HypnoBirthing isn’t just about “getting through labour”. It’s about helping women to call upon their natural birthing instinct. Through its practices you learn to listen to your body and your baby.

Many of the relaxation techniques are really useful postnatally too, especially when you’re faced with a potentially stressful situation.

HypnoBirthing isn’t just about natural childbirth, or home birth. It is about preparing the mind and the body for birth, wherever that may be and whatever path that may take. It is about preparing for a calm and enjoyable birth experience – which, in my humble opinion, is one of the greatest gifts it is possible to give yourself and your baby.

Helen lives in Stokenchurch, High Wycombe with her partner, HypnoBaby (aged two) and a cat. She is a HypnoBirthing Practioner accredited by the HypnoBirthing Institute and runs Born Smiling, teaching HypnoBirthing classes in High Wycombe and Thame as well as offering private sessions across South Buckinghamshire and South Oxfordshire. www.bornsmiling.co.uk Jan-Mar 2016 Toddle About Milton Keynes & Buckinghamshire

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Welcome to part two of Dancebox Studios’ glitzy journey to the stage!

In this edition of Toddle About they’re checking in with their wonderful little dancer, Jasmine, who’s keeping us up to date with what’s going on as Dancebox Studios gets into full swing with rehearsals for ‘Decadance’… the most dazzling dance show that Milton Keynes has ever witnessed!

Since we started back in September, all of the little dancers here at Dancebox have been working hard on the dance technique exercises that make up their British Ballet Organization Syllabus studies… but very excitingly, they’ve also been learning and rehearsing the steps for their show dances! In their rehearsals they’ve been developing lots of new skills, they’re building their confidence and the teamwork that is developing in the groups is a gorgeous thing to witness! We’ve also seen amazing progress with musicality, special awareness and remembering long sequences of choreography.

Now that the groups have almost finished learning the steps, the fun task of developing characterisation starts. As well as dancing all of their steps to the very best of their ability, each child is encouraged to think about their on-stage character, giving them the chance to use their imagination and creativity to bring their performance to life for the audience. They’re also working hard on those all-important smiles!

The other exciting development in the show preparation process (and probably the most important according to Jasmine and her friends) is the arrival of TUTUS! In the picture you can see Jasmine and her very smiley group clutching their very first costume. Jasmine says that she’s super excited about showing off everything that she’s learnt to her friends and family… as well as wearing her all-important tutu!

In the next installment we’ll be giving you a glimpse of our pre-show costume photo-shoot and we might even be able to tiptoe backstage at one of our full company rehearsals! So, if your little one loves sparkly costumes, is always bopping around, loves to dream up stories and characters… and is ready to step onstage and take their place in the spotlight… then call us now to organise your noobligation trial class.

Decadance, the show, is at The Venue, MK on the 31st March, 1st & 2nd April 2016 and your child can be up there on stage too if they join now...and what child wouldn’t want to be up there?!

To book you tickets for the amazing ‘Decadance’ simply visit www.danceboxstudios.co.uk

By Tom Linecar-Boulton, Head of Ballet at Dancebox Studios in Milton Keynes. For more information about their classes at their dance and fitness studio, call 01908 699503 or www.danceboxstudios.co.uk.

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Fifteen years ago it was common to have one TV in the corner of the lounge and one computer on a desk in the study. Ten years ago we started having computers on our laps, now we have them in our pockets. They’re coming closer!

It’s the first time they’ve been quiet all day, it’s your first moment of peace and there’s still another 5 hours until bedtime.

They’re absorbed in playing a game or watching a video, it’s educational, it’s benefitting them. But have you set the limit for how long your child can be on their tablet? (Other screen based technologies are available!)

And that is not just irony. The next thing to hit a child’s birthday list near you will be screens in front of our eyes. For less than £15 including postage and packaging you can get a Virtual Reality headset that plugs into your mobile phone. Interactive glass wear is also being developed, it’s certainly being used by athletes already. We’re approaching a time when our children will be plugged into screens less than 2 inches from our eyes!

And with this shift comes a new set of skills. Far more than ever before, we now need to train our children to be able to cope with self-limiting their screen time. As adults we are familiar with that feeling when you have spent too long on the computer or you need a breath of fresh air. We know when to

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are becoming tired, irritable or overwhelmed.

go and make a cup of tea or how to do something completely different to rest our eyes.

Children are prone to overindulging; they don’t know when to stop and it causes many a toddler tantrum. We learn how to self-regulate our desires and wants during the ages of 2-4 based on our experiences as a baby of being soothed when we got too worked up. In our early years this is externally regulated by our parents - our selfregulation of emotions comes later. Consider sweets as an example, where without your guiding words very often they’d keep on eating them; as they grow older our children then develop the ability to say no themselves. It is no different with screen time and technology. Initially you have to regulate their use, so that your child can recognise when they

Maybe for young children you’ll use a timer, and for the older ones a set time, even during teenage years. Discuss with your children how you know when your eyes are tired, help them to recognise when they’ve had enough. Teach them when to take a break and get some fresh air (this will be a vital skill as they go through their teenage years!). As a family have regular non-screen days. days Most of all remember why you’re doing this - you want them to develop the skills that they will need in the future. This is a skill that we need to teach children from a young age so they don’t even think twice about limiting their screen time when they get older.

Richard Daniel Curtis is an author and leading child behaviour expert. He has recently launched Help My Child Grow, the parenting network of the future, to help parents who want to know what to say and do now to help their children succeed in the future. For your free report on The 5 Technologies That Every Parent Needs To Know About Now, then head over to www.helpmychildgrow.com

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

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

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

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Bancroft

Bancroft Toddler Group

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

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

Bletchley

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Time for Twos

9:30-10:15T at Art Room Children’s Centre at Water Hall School, Fern Grove MK2 3QD. For 2s, FREE (drop in). A free story, song and rhyme time session.

Fun classes to encourage movement, enhance development and inspire confidence in your child

The Saplings Children’s Centre

Family Support Drop In

Bradville

Inbetweenies

Conniburrow Messy Play

10:00-11:30TH at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (donation).

Call to ensure group is on. Cluster Area Only.

Eaglestone

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 6 weeks+.

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

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Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Leadenhall

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

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10:00-11:30TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925; For 1 - 2s, £0.50 (drop in). 18 months - 2.5 years.

Cluster area only.

The Little Turtle Swim Company

mk: 0845 6804981 nb: 0845 4509137

Fullers Slade

Messy Play

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

Ragdolly Annas Music and Rhyme

10:15-11:00T at The Robins Children’s Centre, Glovers Lane MK13 7QL. 01908 318 758; For 0 - 4s, FREE per family (donation). Cluster area only, voluntary donation appreciated.

Water Babies

14:00-16:00T at Hilton Hotel, Timbold Drive MK7 6HL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Kiln Farm

Develop Flexibility Enhance Creativity Support Development Increase Wellbeing

10:30-14:30T at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, Abbeys Primary School MK3 6PS. 01908 641454; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Information and advice services available.

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Yoga inspired classes/parties

Stay & Play with Book Loan Library: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Time for Twos: 13:30-14:15T; For 2s, FREE (drop in). A free story, song and rhyme time session. at The Saplings Children’s Centre, Queensway MK2 2HB. 01908 378123.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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Kents Hill

MK Multiples

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

14:00-15:30T at Woughton Leisure Centre, Rainbow Drive MK6 5EJ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

Milton Keynes Central

Buggy Bootcamp

10:00-11:00TH at Campbell Park, Silbury Blvd MK9 4AD. 07590 893172; For bump - 5s, £4 per session (please book). From 6 wks after natural birth or 10-12 weeks after a c-sec.

Baby Clinic

11:00-12:30TH at Singleton Drive, Grange Farm MK8 OPZ. 01908 503736; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 3rd Monday of the Month.

Cornerstone Toddlers

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:00-12:30T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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16:00-18:00T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 5s+, £12 per class (book by 10-week term).

Sweat Pre-Natal

20:15-21:30TH at Sweat Studios, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 673811; For bump - 0s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). £12 drop in if spaces available or 6 week course £60.

Stantonbury

Stay, Play & Sing

10:00-11:30T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 317863; For 2 - 5s (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

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.

Baby Bumpkin

11:30 & 13:00TH at Whitespace Yoga and Wellbeing Studio, 5 St Pauls Court High Street MK11 1LJ. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0s, £5.67 per class (book by 6-week term). Yoga-inspired classes.

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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). Helping baby communicate BEFORE speech.

Stowe

Family Explorers Stowe

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

Buggyfit

11:00-12:00T at Stowe Gardens National Trust MK18 5EQ. Jo: 07812 171751; For 0 1s, (please book). Cost: £6 (Block booking discount available). Please book in.

Woburn

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

Woburn Sands Music Bugs

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

Wolverton

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

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

Tuesday Baby Clinic

9:30-11:15TH at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, Abbeys Primary School MK3 6PS. 01908 641454; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Please don’t arrive before 9:30am.

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

Rugbytots: 9:30-10:45T; For 18m - 5s, FREE. 9.30(c/minders) & 10.20. Cluster area only. at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925.

Fullers Slade

The Rowans Children’s Centre

Baby clinic: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Breastfeeding Group: 11:00-12:30TH; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st and 3rd Tues of month. at The Rowans Children’s Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852.

Kents Hill

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Cranfield

10:00-12:15T at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. Molly: 07792 807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

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

15:40-17:40T at Hilton Hotel, Timbold Drive MK7 6HL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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

In the Water

Music & Singing

Water Babies

Kiln Farm

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

10:30-11:30T at Art Room Children’s Centre at Water Hall School, Fern Grove MK2 3QD. For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Information and advice.

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Bradville

Rainbow Children’s Centre

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Bletchley

Family Support Drop In

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+.

MK Springers

12:45-13:30T at The Robins Children’s Centre at MK Springer’s, 16 Carters Lane MK11 3ER. 01908 318 758; For 1 - 5s, per family (donation). Physical activity, cluster area only.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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Stimulating your baby’s intellectual and emotional development

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Classes available Monday to Friday

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13:45-14:45T at Herons Lodge Girl Guides Centre, Bradwell Road MK8 9AA. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (please book). Free Trial session - quote ‘Toddle About’.

Middleton

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show!

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Weekly in Wolverton, Newton Longville, Broughton, Woburn, Shenley Brook End, Old Stratford, Bletchley & Aylesbury.

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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.

Milton Keynes Central

Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes

10:45-11:15TH at MK Central Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard MK9 3HL. 01908 254088; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check group is on before attending.

Start The Art Parent & Toddler Sessions

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

Little Stars Ballet Class

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

Old Stratford

Old Stratford Baby and Toddler Group

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

Olney

Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes

14:00-14:30TH at Olney Library, High St MK46 4EF. 01234 711474; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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Oxley Park Baby Clinic

9:30-11:00TH at Little Owls Children’s Centre, Oxley Park Community Centre MK4 4TA. 01908 520261; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues.

Stantonbury Baby Clinic

9:30-11:15TH at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 317863; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). Cluster area Only.

2nd and 4th Tuesday.

Stony Stratford Little Fishes

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

Stowe

National Trust Stowe

Family Explorers Stowe: 10:00-16:00TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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

Woburn Sands

Woburn Sands Library Story Time

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

Wolverton

Water Babies Swimming

9:00-11:30T 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.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

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

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+.

Stay and Play with Book Loan Library

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

Baby Clinic

10:00-11:45TH at Art Room Children’s Centre at Water Eaton Health Centre, Fern Grove MK2 3HN. For 0-12mths, FREE (drop in).

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

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Great Linford

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-11:30T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at Great Linford Primary School, St Leger Drive MK14 5BL. 01908 317863; For 2 - 5s, (drop in).

Cluster area only.

10:30-14:30T at The Saplings Children’s Centre, Queensway MK2 2HB. 01908 378123; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Information and advice services available.

11:15-14:15T at DW Sports, Stadium Way West MK1 1ST. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bradwell

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 all welcome.

Bradwell Common

Baby Clinic

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

Baby Bumpkin

Stay Play & Sing

Heelands

16:00-18:00T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 5s+, £12 per class (book by 10week term).

Kents Hill

Buggy Bootcamp

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+.

Water Babies

15:40-17:40T at Hilton Hotel, Timbold Drive MK7 6HL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Leadenhall

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30TH at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For 0 - 5s, (donation). Please call centre to ensure group is on.Cluster area Only.

Fullers Slade

9:00-10:00T at Woughton Leisure Centre, Rainbow Drive MK6 5EJ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

Milton Keynes Central

Breastfeeding Cafe Wolverton

Stay & Play with Stories & Songs

Furzton

10:00-11:00TH at Sweat Studios, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 673811; For 0s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). £12 drop in or book 6 week course for £60.

South Furzton Mums and Tots

Sweat Post-Natal

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

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In the Water

Music & Singing

Monkston

10:00-11:00TH at Monkston Community Centre MK10 9FJ. 07590 893172; For bump 5s, £4 per session (please book). From 6 wks after natural birth or 10-12 weeks after a c-sec.

Neath Hill

Baby Clinic

10:00-13:00T at Kings Community Centre, Creed Street MK12 5LY. 07561 509337 / 07917 815143; For bump - 2s. Offering support to breastfeeding mothers.

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

The Little Turtle Swim Company

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

Conniburrow

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

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

New Bradwell

The Windmill Children’s Centre

Childminders Group: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Every other week. Cluster area only.

Wyvern Parent and Toddler Group: 10:0011:30T; For 0 - 4s, FREE. Crawlers - Walkers: 13:30-14:45TH; For 12 18mths, FREE (drop in). Cluster area only. at Windmill Children’s Centre, Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473.

Newton Longville

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

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Shenley

Eaglestone

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

The Little Turtle Swim Company

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.

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+.

Shenley Brook End

Furzton

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Sunshine Children’s Centre

Baby Clinic: 9:30-11:15TH; For 0s.

2nd & 4th Thursday.

Breastfeeding Support Group: 9:3010:30TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). at Sunshine Children’s Centre, Dulverton Drive MK4 1EZ. 01908 508566.

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

Slapton

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:30-11:30T at Slapton Village Hall, Church Road LU7 9BZ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Stantonbury

Bumps and Babies

13:30-14:45TH at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 317863; For bump - 0s, (drop in). Up to 12 months. Cluster Area Only.

Stony Stratford Buggyfit

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

Party entertainment for 2-12 years: • Hire characters to make an appearance • Interactive disco, with party games and the latest music Perso • Personalised for your child’s na Party lised perfect day Bags • Disco lights, smoke machine

9:30-10:30T at Horn Lane Car Park MK11 1HZ. Jo: 07812 171751; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Cost:£5 (Block booking discount available)Please book in.

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Music Bugs

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

Baby Bumpkin

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

Yoga-inspired classes. Book a Free Trial now!

Stowe

National Trust Stowe

Family Explorers Stowe: 10:00-16:00TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE. Wild Wednesdays Stowe: 10:30-12:00H; For 3 - 12s, FREE (please book). at National Trust, Stowe MK18 5EQ. 01280 817156. (Normal admissions apply).

Westcroft

Young Parents Group

13:15-14:15T at Little Owls Children’s Centre at Westcroft Library MK4 4DD. 01908 520261; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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.

Thursday Bletchley

Thomas Tots

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

Refreshments for all.

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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+.

Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes

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

Multicultural Stay & Play Ladies Only

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

Bradville

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925; For 18m - 5s, £0.50 (donation). Cluster area only.

Broughton

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

Fairytale Baby Ballet

10:30-11:15T at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Medbourne Community Sports Pavilion MK5 6LS. 07713 120827; For 0 - 3s, £4.50 (drop in). Introduction to ballet for little ones.

Conniburrow

Breastfeeding Support Group

11:15-12:30T at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01909 675575; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Please call before attending to ensure group is on.

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

The Robins Children’s Centre

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

Baby Group: 14:00-15:15TH; For 0s, (drop in). Baby clinic 1st thurs of mth. at The Robins Children’s Centre, Glovers Ln MK13 7QL. 01908 318758.

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.

Leadenhall

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

9:00-9:30T at Woughton Leisure Centre, Rainbow Drive MK6 5EJ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

New Bradwell

Mark Making

10:00-11:30TH at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). Cluster Area Only.18 months - 5yrs.

Newport Pagnell

Music Bugs

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

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.

Stony Stratford Musical Minis

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

Baby Bumpkin

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

Yoga-inspired classes. Book a Free Trial now!

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Fairytale Ballet

Funky pre-school DANCE class

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

Find out more: 07713 120827 enquiries @ discobabies.co.uk www.discobabies.co.uk Stony Stratford Story Time

For your little prince or princess

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For 0-4 years

From walking

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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.

Stowe

Family Explorers Stowe

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

Friday

Woburn Mother and Toddler Group

9:30-11:15TH at The Saplings Children’s Centre, Queensway MK2 2HB. 01908 378123; For 0 - 12ms, FREE (drop in).

Noah’s Ark Baby & Toddler Group

Woburn Sands

Tatty Bumpkin

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

9:30-12:00TH at Summerlin Centre, Station Road MK17 8SG. 07745 301624; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (please book). 9.30 (2yrs+), 10.30am (Crawling-2yrs), 11.15am (6wks - crawling).

Teddy Tots

Wolverton

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

8:30-11:30T at Wolverton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

Buggy Bootcamp

10:00-11:00TH at Wolverton Mill Parks Trust Car Park, Wolverton MK12 GB. 07590 893172; For bump - 5s, £4 per session (please book).

From 6 wks after natural birth or 10-12 weeks after a c-section.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

13:00-14:00T at Kings Community Centre, Creed Street MK12 5LY. Molly: 07792 807596; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term).

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

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

Daisy Chain Children’s Centre

Bumps and Babes: 10:00-11:00T; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). non walkers. inc Song & Rhyme Time and Book Loan Library.

Time for Twos: 13:30-14:15T; For 2s, FREE. at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, Abbeys Primary School MK3 6PS. 01908 641454.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:00-14:30T at DW Sports, Stadium Way West MK1 1ST. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

In the Water

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+.

Bumps and Babies

Baby Clinic

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

Tatty Bumpkin

12:15-13:00TH at Newton Leys Community Centre, Saint Helena Avenue MK3 5FJ. 07745 301624; For 0 - 2s, £5 per child (please book).

Bradville

Bletchley

Woburn

to 3 years

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

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Music & Singing

10:30-12:00TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925; For 0 - 1s, £0.50 (drop in). Meet other parents.

Cluster area only. Up to 12 months.

Conniburrow

Bumps and Babes

10:00-11:30TH at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For bump - 12m, (donation). Call centre to ensure group is on. Cluster area only.

Downs Barn

Downs Barn Family Tots

13:15-14:45T at Cross & Stable Church & Community Centre, Downs Barn Boulevard MK14 7RP. 07778 429979; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Friendly group.

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+.

Fullers Slade

Bumps & Babes

10:00-11:30TH at The Rowans Children’s Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852; For bump - 12m, FREE. Cluster Area Only.

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Great Linford

Tattenhoe

10:00-10:45T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at Willen Primary School MK14 5BL. 01908 317863; For 18m - 5s, (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

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

Song and Story Time

Tattenhoe Baby & Tots

Westcroft

Hanslope

Westcroft Library

Messy Play

Song & Rhyme Time: 11:00-11:30TH Story Time: 11:00-11:30TH at Westcroft Library, 10 Barnsdale Drive MK4 4DD. 01908 507874; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-10:30TH at Woodlands Sure Start Children Centre, Long Street Road MK19 7BL. 01234 241837; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). Please check group is on in the holidays.

Woburn

Heelands

Woburn Toddler Group

The Little Turtle Swim Company

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

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

Woburn Sands

Baby Sensory Classes

Little Robins Stay & Play

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

10:00-11:30TH at The Robins Children’s Centre, Glovers Lane MK13 7QL. 01908 318 758; For 0 4s, £1 (donation). Cluster Area only.

Wolverton

Kents Hill

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

Munchkins Toddler Group

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

9:30-11:00TH at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. Rachel: 07740 164987; For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per session (drop in). Closed over Christmas.£1.50 per child, £1 adult.

Wolverton Story Time

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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, term runs sept-nov 2015.

Water Babies

14:00-16:00T at Hilton Hotel, Timbold Drive MK7 6HL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Kiln Farm

Baby Bumpkin Classes

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

Loughton

Loughton Parent & Toddlers

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

Musical Minis

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

Milton Keynes Central

Music Bugs

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

Monkston

Buggy Bootcamp

10:00-11:00TH at Monkston Community Centre MK10 9FJ. 07590 893172; For bump 5s, £4 per session (book). From 6 wks after natural birth or 10-12 weeks after a c-sec.

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Newport Pagnell

Newport Pagnell Library Story Time

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

Old Stratford

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

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 month.

Shenley Brook End

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

13:00-14:00T at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7AA. Molly: 07792 807596; For 1 - 2s, £6.50. Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.

Simpson

Fairytale Ballet Class

9:45-10:30T at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Simpson Village Hall, Abbey Road MK3 6AE. 07713 120827; For 0 - 3s, £4.50 (drop in).

Introducing little ones to ballet.

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!

Stowe

Family Explorers Stowe

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

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

Saturday Bletchley

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Buckingham

Rugbytots Classes

9:00-11:30TH at Buckingham Primary School, Foscott Way MK18 1TT. Shauna: 0845 313 6712; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Call to book your free taster session.

Emerson Valley

Fairytale Ballet

8:45-9:30T at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Emerson Valley Community Centre MK4 2DG. 07713 120827; For 0 - 3s, £4.50 per session (drop in). Introducing little ones to ballet.

Milton Keynes Central

Dancebox Studios

Little Stars Ballet Class: 9:00-11:45T; For 2 4s, £6 per session (please book). Sessions at 9.00, 10.15 & 11.15am.

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

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:30-11:30T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For all ages, £12 per class (book by 10-week term).

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Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes

Stantonbury

Mini Makers Art Workshops

8:45-12:00TH at Stantonbury Leisure Centre, Stantonbury Campus MK14 6BN. 0845 313 6712; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per child (book by term). Fun rugby classes from 8.45am.

11:00-11:30TH at MK Central Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard MK9 3HL. 01908 254088; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check group is on before attending.

Broughton

Rugbytots Classes

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.

Shenley Brook End

Sunday

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

Ducklings Swimming Classes

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 0 - 4s, £5 (drop in). A dance class for trendy toddlers! £4 if pre-booked.

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+.

Shenley Brook End

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Rugbytots Classes

9:00-12:15TH at Shenley Brook End School, Walbank Grove MK5 7ZT. Shauna: 0845 313 6712; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Call to book free taster session.

9:00-13:00TH at Broughton Pavilion, 139 Tanfield Lane MK10 9NJ. Shauna: 0845 313 6712; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Call to book your free taster session.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Bletchley

Oxley Park

Rugbytots Classes

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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AY LESBURY VALE AREA

Monday

Haddenham

Bumps, Babes & Weigh

Aylesbury

Fairy Folk Parent & Toddler Grp

9:30-12:15T at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 487855; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

9.30: 0-18months. 11.00: 18months+.

Chk grp is on before attending.

Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets Classes available Monday to Friday

Little Angels

Book your FREE trial lesson today

Child Health Clinic and Baby Play

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Child Health Clinic & Playtime

16:30-17:15T at 1-2 Trenchard Street (off Coldharbour Lane) HP19 7AA. ktownsend@ littlekickers.co.uk; For 18m - 3s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

10:00-13:15T at Buckingham Park Community Centre, Jubilee Square HP19 9AD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

10:00-11:30T at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Please call to check group is on before attending.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

11:00-12:30T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 10s, £11.50 per child (book by term).

Fun & educational swim lessons.

Get On Moving

13:00-13:45T at John Fitz John Avenue, Berryfields HP18 0FG. 01296 382730; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Check group is on before attending.

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13:30-15:00TH at Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre at Brookmead School LU7 9EX. 01296 662363; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Steeple Claydon

For classes in Aylesbury & Buckingham Call Helen Brawn on 01280 453052 or email: helenbrawn@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk

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.

Ivinghoe

Stay and Play

Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech

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).

Please call to ensure group is on.

11:00-12:30T at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Haddenham Library, Walter Rose Room HP17 8EE. For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in).

Steeple Claydon Baby & Toddler Group

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

Wendover

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Little Kickers Football Classes

9:00-11:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Buckingham

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:15-10:45T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Musical Minis

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

In the Water

Music & Singing

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Tuesday Aylesbury

PACEY at Haydon Abbey Pre School

9:15-11:15T at Quarrendon Children’s Centre at Haydon Abbey Preschool HP19 9LJ. 01296 382730; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Please check group is on before attending.

Quarrendon Quackers Toddler Group

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

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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Southcourt Children’s Centre

Stories & Ryhmes: 10:00-11:15T; For 1 - 5s, (drop in).

Learn through Play: 13:00-14:30T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855. Please call to check group is on before attending.

9:45-10:30T at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, at Oakfield Road Scout Hall HP20 1LJ. 01296 423542; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please check group is on before attending.

Tuesday Tots

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

Free play,songs & Bible stories.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

11:00-12:00T at Buckingham Park Community Centre, Jubilee Square HP19 9DZ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Elmhurst Early Years

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, £0.50 (drop in). 50p donation welcome.Check with centre for dates. at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

12:00-16:00T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at John Fitz John Avenue, Berryfields HP18 0FG. 01296 382730; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check group is on before attending.

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.

Bounce & Rhyme

10:30-11:00T at Aylesbury Lending Library, Walton Street HP20 1UU. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). Call Library for dates and tickets.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:00-13:30T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 4s, £15.20 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 Baby Play

13:00-14:45TH at Early Years Excellence Hub Bearbrook at Prebendal Farm Community Centre HP19 7QT. 01296 437618; For bump 0s, FREE (drop in). 0 - start of walking.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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

Buckingham

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-12:00T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Musical Minis

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

Baby Sensory Classes

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

Shabbington

Singing Stars & Story Time

14:00-14:45T at Haddenham Children’s Centre at The Hut on Marsh Road HP18 9HG. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please check group is on before attending.

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Tiny Toes

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

13:00-14:30TH at Quarrendon Children’s Centre at Haydon Abbey Preschool HP19 9LJ. 01296 382730 / 383891; For 0 - 1s, FREE per session (drop in).

Thornborough

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.Chk grp is on before attending.

Stoke Mandeville

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

Baby Sensory Classes

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

Tring

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:30-12:30T at Wilstone Village Hall, Tring Rd HP23 4PE. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Wendover

Playtime

Little Tots

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

Baby First Cafe & Child Health Clinic

14:00-15:30T at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 487855; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Please call to check group is on before attending.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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.

Wendover Bounce & Rhyme

19:30-10:30TH at Aylesbury Methodist Community Centre, Buckingham Street HP20 2NQ. Lisa: 07833 492484; For bump - 0s, (please book). Dates: 8/4, 20/5. £40 per class.

Winslow

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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

Winslow Baby and Toddler Group

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

Wednesday Aylesbury Playtime

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

Quarrendon Children’s Centre

Postnatal Group: 10:00-11:30T; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Check group is on before attending.

Child Health Clinic: 10:00-11:30T; For bump 2s, FREE (drop in). Check group is on before attending. at Quarrendon Children’s Centre on Berryfields Site, John Fitz John Avenue, Berryfields HP18 0FG. 01296 382730.

Practical Baby Care classes

Berryfields

10:00-12:00T at Berryfields Community Centre, Berryfileds Primary School HP18 0FG. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Bierton

St James the Great Toddler Group

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

Buckingham

NCT Bumps and Babies

10:00-11:30T at Buckiingham Community Centre (Smaller hall), Cornwalls Meadow MK18 1RP. For bump - 1s, £2.50 per session (donation). 1st & 3rd Wed of mth.

Bounce & Rhyme

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

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

Long Crendon

13:30-14:15TH at Buckingham Children Centre, Grenville Combined School MK18 1AP. 07745 301624; For 0 - 1s, £5 per child (please book). Ages: Baby Bumpkin 0-1 years (Pre-crawling).

Haddenham

Haddenham Health Clinic

14:00-15:30TH at Haddenham Children’s Centre at Haddenham Surgery HP17 8JX. For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Please check group is on before attending.

Leighton Buzzard

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

10:30-12:30T at Leighton Buzzard Football Club, Lake Street LU7 1RX. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per session (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Long crendon Pavillion, Chilton Road HP18 9DB. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Swimming classes for bumps, babies and beyond across South Bucks

Padbury

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:45-12:45T at Padbury Village Hall, Main Street MK18 2AN. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

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Steeple Claydon

Email: tracey@swimkidz.co.uk

Steeple Claydon Baby & Toddler Group

Tel: 07889 905678

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

Arts & crafts, story time, song time and more.

Long Crendon

Long Crendon Library

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

Bounce and Rhyme Session: 11:0011:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). at Long Crendon Community Library, High Street HP18 9AF. 0845 2303232.

Stoke Mandeville

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Stoke Mandeville Community Centre, Eskdale Road HP22 5UJ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class. Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Winslow

Musical Minis

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

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Lighthouse Toddler Group

Thursday Aylesbury

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.

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

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

Playtime

Play & Learn for Asian Parents

Learn Through Play

9:45-11:15T at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 487855; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Run by qualified workers.chk grp is on before attending.

Sparkles - Speech therapy for children with Down Syndrome

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

10:00-12:00T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Berryfields Parent and Toddler Group

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

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).

Please check group is on before attending.

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

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Water Babies Swimming Classes

Buckingham

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.

Fishes Toddler Group

Tiny Toes

11:45-13:00T at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). under 25’s & their children.Chk grp is on before attending.

12:00-16:00T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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11:30-12:30T at Orchard Children’s Centre, Silk Mill Way HP23 5DJ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!6 wks - 6 mths.

Twyford

Pre-school ballet classes (Twyford)

16:00-18:00T at Twyford Village Hall MK18 4EE. Sarah: 07738 614652; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Pre-school & upwards ballet for 3-7 years.

Waddesdon,

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

Wendover

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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

Wingrave

Baby Sensory Classes

Hunca Munca

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

Ivinghoe

Aylesbury

Bumps & Babes: 9:30-11:30TH; For bump - 0s, (drop in). babies up to 1 year.

Buckinghamshire Health Visitor: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). at Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre at Brookmead School LU7 9EX. 01296 662363.

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). Please check group is on before attending.

Haddenham 9:30-11:30T at St Mary’s Centre, Station Rd HP17 8AJ. Laura: 07919 383957; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). £2 per child,£2.50 2 or more.1st sess free.

Ivinghoe Children’s Centre

In the Water

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Friday Playtime

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Arts & Crafts

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13:00-16:30T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

10:00-11:30TH at Quarrendon Children’s Centre at Haydon Abbey Preschool HP19 9LJ. 01296 382730 / 383891; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Check with centre group is running.

Gawcott

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

St. Mary’s Tots

10:00-12:00T at Gawcott Road MK18 4JD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 3s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

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

Wendover

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Messy Play

9:00-12:00T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

10:00-11:30T at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). 18 months - 5 years.chk with centre hols t/table.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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.

Bounce & Rhyme

10:30-11:00T at Aylesbury Lending Library, Walton Street HP20 1UU. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). Call Library for dates and tickets.

Mini Memories

11:00-12:30T at John Fitz John Avenue, Berryfields HP18 0FG. 01296 382730; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Check group is on before attending.

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.

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-12:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Breastfeeding Drop In

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.

12:00-16:00T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

13:00-14:00T at Aylesbury Vale Multicultural Community Centre, Friarscroft Way HP20 2TE. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Haddenham

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30T at Haddenham Children’s Centre at Walter Rose Room, Haddenham Village Hall HP17 8EE. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check group is on before attending.

Leighton Buzzard

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-11:30T at Stanbridge & Tilsworth Community Hall, Stanbridge Rd LU7 9PN. 07906 055591; For 0 - 3s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Long Crendon

PJ Friday

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.

Stewkley

Stewkley Baby & Toddler Group

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

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Winslow

Winslow Baby and Toddler Group

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

Saturday Aylesbury

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:30-12:00T at Prebendal Farm Community Centre, Somerville Way, off Fowler Road HP19 7QT. ktownsend@littlekickers.co.uk. (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. £1 (donation). Dads group - 1st Sat of mth.

For 0-10 yrs.

Daddy Cool

10:00-11:30T at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Please call to check group is on before attending.

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.

Sunday Aylesbury

Water Babies Swimming Classes

8:30-13:30T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:45-10:15T at Prebendal Farm Community Centre, Somerville Way, off Fowler Road HP19 7QT. ktownsend@littlekickers.co.uk. (Book by term). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:00-13:45T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

Little Kimble

Chatty Church

11:00-12:30TH at Kimble Free Church, Grove Lane HP17 9TR. 01844 346957; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Monthly session for all ages w/ crafts, drama.

Stoke Mandeville

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

Wendover

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

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.

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Your local ‘‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps 5s and parents

SOUT H BUCKS AREA (Wycombe, Chiltern & South Bucks)

Monday

Holmer Green

Tiddlywinks

Amersham

Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Amersham Children’s centre, Bell Lane HP6 6PF. 01494 764258; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech

Swimming Lessons

Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets

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

Classes available Tuesday to Friday Book your FREE trial lesson today

Little Kickers Football Classes

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

Beaconsfield

For classes in Amersham and Chesham Call Rachel on 07900 081200 or rachelblomfield@singandsign.co.uk

Stay and Play

Bourne End

Action Kids Activity Classes

9:30-10:15 & 10:30-11:15T at Bourne End Community Centre, Wakeman Road SL8 5SX. James: 07877 828251; For 1 - 5s, (please book).

Play & Learn

9:30-11:30TH at Downley Community Centre HP13 5TR. For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in).

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Tumbling Toddlers

9:15-10:45T at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Call centre for dates.

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.

Denham

Pop In and Play

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:30-11:00TH at Denham & Gerrard’s Cross Children’s Centre, Nightingale Way UB9 5JL. 01895 835967; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please call).

Great Missenden

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

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

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

12:30-16:00T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Way, Downley HP13 5HB. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Hazlemere

Messy Play

Stay and Play

13:30-15:00T at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call before attending.

9:45-11:15TH at Hazlemere Children’s Centre, Highfield Way HP15 7UW. 01494 813762; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Bounce & Rhyme

Little Fish

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

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

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.

In the Water

Water Babies Swimming

Music & Singing

Naphill

13:00-14:30T at Naphill Village Hall, Main Road HP14 4SX. Maria: 07885944904; For 0s, £6 (book by 10-week term). Birth to around 6-7 months.

Tylers Green

Water Babies Swimming

Bumps & Babes (NCT High Wycombe)

PACEY

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.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

High Wycombe

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

Run by the church, All welcome.

Tiddlywinks

07412 480 804 (Little Kickers Aylesbury & Oxford)

Approved football training for kids aged 18 months to 7 years

Trinity Tots

9:15-11:00T at Hyde Heath Village Hall, Corner of Brays Lane and Weedon Hill HP6 5SN. For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

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

Running weekends and weekdays.

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

9:15-10:45TH at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Not on 1st Mon of mth.

Hyde Heath Baby and Toddler Group

10:30-13:00T at Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow, Fieldhouse Lane SL7 1GJ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

01442 506 371 (Little Kickers Amersham)

11:30-14:00T at Alfriston School, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book).

Fun, action packed, progressive classes.

Chesham

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Hyde Heath

Marlow

We’re having a ball

9:30-11:00TH at Beaconsfield Children’s Centre, Beacon Close HP9 1RJ. 01494 678244; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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

14:00-15:00T at Tylers Green Middle School, Cock Lane HP10 8DS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Tuesday 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.

Swimming Lessons

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

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..

NCT Beaconsfield Bumps and Babies

10:00-11:30TH 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.

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Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

11:00-13:30T at Alfriston School, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years

Little Kickers Football Classes

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

Fun football classes.

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

Chesham

Book your FREE trial lesson today

Stay and Play at Hivings Church

9:15-10:45T at Newtown Children’s Centre at Hivings Church HP5 2DB. 01494 778037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

For classes in High Wycombe & Princes Risborough Call Maria on 07885 944904 or mariawebster@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk

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. £2.50 for 2 or more children.

Mama Groove

10:00-10:45T at Chesham Town Hall HP5 1DS. For bump - 2s, £56 www. mama-groove.com. (book by term).

Dance based fitness class for mums with their little ones.

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

Bounce & Rhyme @ Chesham Library

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

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

Baby Sensory classes

14:00-15:30TH at Denham & Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre, Nightingale Way UB9 5JL. 01895 835967; For 0 - 18m, FREE (call first).

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.

Hazlemere

Bumps and Babies

10:00-11:30T at Hazlemere Children’s Centre, Highfield Way HP15 7UW. 01494 813762; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

High Wycombe

Booker Gym Club

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

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:00-16:00T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Way, Downley HP13 5HB. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Marlow Bottom Toddler Group

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

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Flackwell Heath

Flackwell Heath Methodist Church Toddler Group

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

9:45-10:15T at Guide Headquarters, Station Road SL9 8EL. 07740 679054; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Classes start Wed 13th Jan. Free Trial available. 6 mths - 4 yrs.

Tylers Green

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Wooburn Green PACEY

9:30-11:15TH at Wooburn Green Children’s Centre, St Pauls Church HP10 0PW. 01628 525802; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Tues of mth.

Wednesday Amersham

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.

Swimming Lessons

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 Angels

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.

Little Kingshill

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

Gerrards Cross

Holmer Green

By Nicola Pregnancy Yoga

Emmanuel Lullaby Club

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

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

1 hour classes for beginners/experienced.

13:30-15:00T at Prestwood & Missenden Children’s Centre at Holmer Green Village Centre HP15 6XG. 01494 866181; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

18:30-20:00T at Little Kingshill Village Hall, Little Kingshill HP16 0DZ. 07795 902773; For bump - 0s, (book by 6-week term). 6 week block booking, £75. Please book.

Chesham Children’s Centre

Little Talkers: 9:30-10:30T; For 0 2s, FREE (drop in). A fun language focussed session.

Breastfeeding Group: 13:00-15:00T; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). at Waterside Children Centre, 470 Waterside HP5 1QF. 01494 792852.

Princes Risborough

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

10:30-11:30T at St.Michael & All Angels Church, Sycamore Rd HP6 5DR. 01494 726680; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Alternate Wednesdays - contact for dates.

Stay and Play

Chesham

Messy Play

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

Marlow Bottom

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

Child Health Clinic

Kiddleydivey

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Hazlemere

Stories, Crafts and Rhymes

9:30-11:00TH at Hazlemere Children’s Centre, Highfield Way HP15 7UW. 01494 813762; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Noizee Preschool Classes

Music & Movement Classes: 9:30-10:15TH; For 1 - 5s, £6 per class (drop in). Discount for siblings.

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

Fairytale Academy Creative Dance

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

High Wycombe

St.Anne’s Parent & Toddler Group

Beaconsfield

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

10:00-11:15TH at Beaconsfield Library, Reynolds Road HP9 2NJ. 01494 678244; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 10am: under 18m & 10.45am: 18m-4 yrs. Chk group is on.

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).

Rhymetime

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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Music Classes for Preschool Children 3 Loads of fun 3 Educational 3 Different themes every week 3 Lots of colourful props & equipment 3 Original songs 3 Created by a music therapist Gerrards Cross Guide Headquarters.

Station Road, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8ES. Wednesday Mornings 9:30 – 10:15am Free tea, coffee and biscuits!

Term starts on 13th January 2016 www.kiddleydivey.co.uk 07740 679054

Thursday

Tumbling Toddlers

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

Suitable for walking to 5yrs. Term time only.

Well Baby Clinic

Amersham

Bumps to Babies

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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

Little Kingshill

By Nicola Mum & Baby

10:00-11:30TH at Amersham Children’s centre, Bell Lane HP6 6PF. 01494 764258; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Babies up to 18 months.

Swimming Lessons

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

15:30-16:15T at Little Kingshill Village Hall, Little Kingshill HP16 0DZ. 07795 902773; For 0 - 1s, £7 per class (please book). 6 week block £35, £7 Drop in. Booking essential.

14:30-17:15TH at The Polish Club, Raans Road HP6 6LX. 01442 506371; For 18m - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

Beaconsfield

Marlow

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

10:00-10:30TH at Beaconsfield Children’s Centre at Beaconsfield Library HP9 2NJ. 01494 678244; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Prestwood

Story time: 10:00-10:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories with lots of fun..

Toy Library: 11:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly, next 14/1/16. at Beaconsfield Library, Reynolds Road HP9 2NJ. 0845 230 3232.

Beaconsfield Library

Bumps and Babies

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

Radnage

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Radnage Mother and Toddler Group

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

Walter’s Ash Stay and Play

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.

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

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

Bourne End

Bounce and Rhyme

Music & Singing

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.

Chesham

Community Play

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

9:45-12:15T at United Reformed Church, The Broadway, High Street HP5 1BX. Rachel: 07900 081200; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Free trials: check website for classes.

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).

Hazlemere

Grand Parents Group

10:00-11:30T at Hazlemere Children’s Centre, Highfield Way HP15 7UW. 01494 813762; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

High Wycombe

10:00-11:30T at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre at Bourne End Library SL8 5SX. 01628 525802; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 10am(Walkers-5yrs) & 11am(birth-prewalkers).

In the Water

Burnham

St Peters Toddler Group

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

Once Upon a Time

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Penn & Tylers Green Mother and Toddler Group

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.

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

Hughenden Toddler Group

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

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.

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

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

FREESTYLE GYMNASTICS

9:45-12:00T at Downley Community Centre, School Close HP13 5TR. Maria: 07885944904; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). 9.45am (14mths+) & 11.00am (6/7-14mths).

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Booker Gym Club

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

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

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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

Little Talkers

13:30-14:30T at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2; For 1 - 4s, (drop in). Call C/C to ensure running before attending.

Born Smiling HypnoBirthing

19:30-22:00TH at Downley Community Centre HP13 5TR. Helen: 07534 797311; For bump 0s, (book by 5-week term).

Maidenhead

Bumps & Babes NCT Coffee Morning

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

Penn

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

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

Friday Amersham

Magpie Club Baby & Toddler Group

9:00-11:00TH at Coleshill Village Hall, Barracks Hill HP7 0LN. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Doesn’t run in the summer holidays.

Sing & Sign

9:45-12:15T at St Michaels and All Angels Church, High Street HP6 5DR. Rachel: 07900081200; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Free trials - check website for classes.

Bounce & Rhyme

10:15-11:45T at Chiltern Avenue HP6 5AH. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). over 1yr: 10.15am; under 1 yr: 11.15am.

Swimming Lessons

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

Evolution Childcare Sensory Play

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

Tylers Green

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:30T at Tylers Green Middle School, Cock Lane HP10 8DS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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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

Newtown Children’s Centre

Child Health Clinic: 9:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please arrive before 10.50am,H.V have to leave promptly!

Baby and You: 11:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Come & get to know other parents with babies aged 0-1 yr. at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037.

Play and Learn

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

Denham

Friday Fun

14:00-15:30TH at Denham & Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre, Nightingale Way UB9 5JL. 01895 835967; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Gerrards Cross Bounce & Rhyme

10:30-11:00TH at Gerrards Cross Library, Station Road SL9 8EL. 01895 835967; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).

Great Missenden

Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:45-15:45T at Prestwood Physiotherapy Clinic, Moat Lane HP16 9DA. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Hazlemere

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

Mapledean Children’s Centre

13:00-15:45TH at Holmer Green Village Centre Hall, The Common HP15 6XG. Elisa: 07717879903; For 2 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in). £6 PAYG. Classes: 1.00pm and 3.05pm.

Turville

Teddy Bears Toddler Group

Fun at One

Princes Risborough

Bounce & Rhyme: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Crawlers 10am, Toddlers 10.30.

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

Chalfont St Peter

Mini Mayhem

10:30-12:00TH at Amersham Children’s centre, Bell Lane HP6 6PF. 01494 764258; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For parents under 25.

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.

Princes Risborough Library

Little Crickets Toddler Group

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

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!

Funky Monkeys

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

Chalfont St Giles

Fairytale Academy Creative Dance

Beaconsfield

High Wycombe

Breakfast Club: 8:30-9:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call before attending.

Stay and Play: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call before attending. at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2.

Sparkles Down’s Syndrome Group

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

Appointment only. clarevelosa@hotmail.com

Stay and Play

Bulrushes Toddler Group

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

Super Sensory Stars

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.

10:00-11:30T at St Michael’s Church, St Michael’s Green HP9 2BN. 07887 780484; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

13:30-15:00TH at Beaconsfield Children’s Centre, Beacon Close HP9 1RJ. 01494 678244; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 0 - 18 months.

Burnham

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.

Small Saints

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.

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

Henley-on-Thames

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.

Stagecoach Theatre School

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

Bounce and Rhyme

10:20-10:50T at 5 Eden Place HP11 2DH. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). Ticket required, call library for dates.

High Wycombe

Sports Parties Nerf Wars Parties Soft Play Parties Inflatables Action Kids Parties

Micklefield Library Bounce & Rhyme

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

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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

Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Holmer Green

Noizee Music & Movement Classes

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

Sibling discount.

Little Chalfont

Little Chalfont Toddler Group

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

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

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Marlow

Stagecoach Theatre School

Prestwood

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

Princes Risborough

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.

Turville

Evolution Childcare Sensory Play

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

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

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Stagecoach Theatre Arts School

Stagecoach Theatre School: 9:3012:45T; For 4 - 5s, per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

Stagecoach Mini Stages Classes: 9:30-10:15T; For 2 - 4s, (please book).

Drama, singing and movement for little ones. at Wycombe High School, Marlow Hill HP11 1TB. 01494 533203.

Marlow

Marlow Dads Group

9:00-11:00TH at Held at Costa Coffee SL7 2NB. 074748 85800; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session. Dads with children of all ages welcome.

Tylers Green

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

16:30-18:30T at Marlow CofE Primary School, Sandygate Road SL7 3AZ. Clare: 01494 533203; For 6-8s, per session (book by term).

Fantastic dance, sing & drama for 6-8 yrs.

Stay and Play

Little Kickers Football Classes

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

12:00-14:00T at Tylers Green Middle School, Cock Lane HP10 8DS. 01869 325499; For 15/07/2015 10:23 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Fieldhouse Lane SL7 1GJ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

8:30-14:00T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Way, Downley HP13 5HB. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Beaconsfield

Little Kickers Football Classes

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Sunday Hazlemere

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

High Wycombe

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Saturday Stay & Play

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

Chorleywood

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!

Chesham

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

Little Kickers Football Classes

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.

Hazlemere

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

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Stagecoach Theatre School

Marlow

Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:00-15:30T at Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow, Fieldhouse Lane SL7 1GJ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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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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 13th October 2015 9.30-11am

• Saturday 5th March 2016 2-4pm

• Tuesday 10th November 2015 9.30-11am

• Tuesday 19th April 2016 9.30-11am

• Tuesday 19th January 2016 9.30-11am

• Tuesday 7th June 2016 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