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

Milton Keynes Area

New Breastfeeding App for MK

New Childcare Hub Now Open

The new Childcare Hub in Knowlhill, Milton Keynes is now open! The new home of nature-based play is a state-ofthe-art venue which is a day nursery, pre-school, activity day camps and out of school club venue. From September, The Childcare Hub will be also be hosting Forest School Trips for all MK-based Kids Play day nurseries & pre-schools.

All children will have the opportuni ty to build camp fires, identify trees and hunt for mini-beasts!

Visit www.kidsplaychildcare.co.uk for info. P.56

Join a Aquabumpz Class With Swimkidz

Aquabumpz sessions are aqua-natal yoga classes for baby, body and mind. They give you the chance to relax and de-stress whilst using the unique properties of water to exercise, making it a great way to have fun and stay g healthy throughout pregnancy. Classes runnin on Monday evenings at Woughton Leisure, Milton Keynes and free taster sessions are y available (quote Toddle About). Contact Shelle on goggles@swimkidz.co.uk or 07544 555028. www.swimkidz.co.uk. P.38

Kidslingo’s Fun Spanish Comes To MK

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Baby College Junior Classes Arrive in MK

Baby College Junior classes are for children aged 18-36 months and they help to develop key social, mental and physical skills through fun, stimulating and creative activities. The children get to learn something new and exciting every week. Baby College are also delighted to announce a beau tiful new venue at Shenley Brook End Village Hall for classes every Friday. Inspiring young mind s and setting little ones up with the best start in life, you can join a Baby College class in a lovely setting now.

Find out more at www.babycollege. co.uk. P.37

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Kidslingo’s award-winning sessions encourage little ones (birth to 4 years) to learn Spanish in a fun and interactive way using songs, stories, crafts, instruments and parachute play.

Sessions are packed with activities while bringing the language to life. Kids have an amazing natural ability for languages and children who learn languages early benefit from enhanced communication skills, cross-cultural awareness and brighter futures in today’s global economy. Free taster sessions available - booking required. For information, visit www.kidslingo.co.uk or contact alysab@kidslingo.co.uk or 07988 599886. P.40 4 Oct - Dec 2017 Toddle About

Ros McFadden, Infant Feeding Lead Midwife/IBCLC, has (in her spare time!) developed an app as part of the Our MK innovation awards. It acts as a Trip Advisor style app where stfeeding you can review and recommend brea es. Need Keyn n Milto nd arou friendly places in and des an inclu app The ort? supp ding stfee brea ding Information Hub for all your breastfee er help. An support needs and signposting to furth ch the Sear . soon ing com be will on versi Android P.15 MK. Hub ding App Store for Breastfee

Pop Baby Pumpkin!

Join Baby Sensory as they celebrate Autumn with their seasonal specials running locally through October and November.

Babies will dance to the the Pumpkin light vines, lore exp ke, Sha pkin Pum with friends and fire bon the gather around w. Welcoming delight in a firework visual sho to share their hs ont 13m to h birt from babies and ning lear sory magical world of sen for yourself! see and in Join t. men elop dev l class at Book online or find your loca www.babysensory.com. P.7

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Aylesbury Vale The Unforgettable Frozen Experience

This Christmas, indulge your children in some festive magic.

Let them dance and play games with Elsa and Anna, get decorated with sparkly make-up and tattoos, and visit Santa to receive a gift for mber, good behaviour. On Sunday 17th Dece stic 2 fanta a ing host are Sweets and Treats Parties just £18 per for more and this all with t even hour ts now at child in Buckingham. Book your ticke www.toddle.club/sweets_treats. P.33

News From Claydon Christmas Tree Farm Claydon Chr

istmas Tree Farm have welcomed two new reindeer to their family this year – Rudolph, a 10-month -old bull and a beautiful new calf, Prancer. Their unique log cab in Christmas shop has doubled in size and there is a larger Christmas tree and reindeer display area. During the week, their ‘pop up’ Café offers an exciting array of cakes, children’s lunc h boxes, soup and sausage rolls. At weekends, delicious festive food such as mulled wine, paella, German sausage and hog roasts will be available.

Open Sat 25th Nov - 12noon Fri 22nd Dec 2017, 10am - 6pm weekdays,10am - 5pm at wee kends. www.claydonchristmastreefar m.co.uk. P.31

New Yoga Classes for Children

Children Inspired by Yoga with Tatty Bumpkin now have two new sessions for children aged 2-4 years – running in Buckingham and Leighton Buzzard. These are fun developmental classes to enhance entration, your child’s creativity, improve conc strength. develop communication and increase nt, music, eme mov g binin com fun are The classes a in with ation relax breathing exercises and . story sory i-sen mult 2.45pm Buckingham - Wednesday at 2.00 m Leighton Buzzard - Friday at 1.45-2.30p on Julie act Cont on. sessi per £6 at Prices start umpkin.com 07745 301624 or northbucks@tattyb cks. P.43 or www.tattybumpkin.com/northbu

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Peppa Pig is back in a brand new live show, Peppa Pig’s Adventure - splashing into Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Sat 18 – Sun 19 Nov .

Join Peppa as she gets ready to go on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends Pedro Pony, Suzy She ep and Gerald Giraffe. With lunch-boxes pac ked and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and her friends are excited about their outdoor adventu re. Enjoy interactive fun, songs and games. Suitable for ages 3 years+.

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Crafty Sessions with Georgia's Besbotique Georgia, whose bows and keyrings are already available to buy at Rugrats and Halfpints in Banbury, is now hosting craft classes every Friday from 4pm. Create keyrings, unicorn bows, Halloween fun and even gifts for Christmas. The classes are perfect for toddlers and primary aged children. to Classes start from £4 per week with the option stay and use the rest of the centre's facilities including the soft play for just an extra £3 per child. Visit www.rugratsandhalfpints.com for more information. P.22

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ter School Club Winchester House is launching a new Ea rly Birds Breakfast an d After School Club.

Children can be dropped off at 7.4 5am for a free breakfas t and the After School Clu b runs til 6.30pm. Th ey are also launchin g three new daily minibuses. Th ey have their Nurse ry ‘Come & Play’ on Tuesday 7th November. Do come along and enjoy a singa long and coffee. Wi nchester House is a school for 3-13 year old bo ys and girls in Brackley. For de tails and to see th e school video visit www.wi nchester-house.or g . P.21

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Blossoming Cooks run both pre-school and after-school cookery and nature classes which aim to foster a child’s natural sense of wonder for the little things we take for granted such as worms, rainbows and leaves! A specific nature topic inspires each class which consists of a cookery section and/or creative followed by an outdoors energetic included are time k snac and -play Free ity. activ e, hom take to ies good along with delicious act Susan on recipes and a nature certificate. Cont cooks.co.uk.

07931 979470 or susan@blossoming k .co.u www.blossomingcooks ooks. P.49 www.facebook.com/BlossomingC

Wycombe, Chiltern & S. Bucks Music Fun at Kiddleydivey

Sing, dance, and laugh with Kiddleydivey puppets, play a variety of percussion instruments and be intro duced to guest instruments and popular bubb les and parachutes. These 30 minute class es for 0 – 4 year olds (KiddleydiveyActive and KiddleydiveyExplore) follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, help ing children to develop their physical, social, spee ch, language and creative skills. Pay for a block book ing of 10 weeks for £50 and go along to as many Kiddleydivey classes as you like! Class es run in and around Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross.

Contact info@kiddleydivey.co.uk or visit www.kiddleydivey.co.uk for more info. P.50

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Daisy First Aid has launched in Buckinghamshire, providing 2-hour Baby & Child first aid training.

The classes are perfect for expectant parents, parents and the extended family. You can host a class in the comfort of your own home (min. of 4 people) or attend a class at a local venue. for more information, contact Janeen at janeen@daisyfirstaid.com, call 07595 457602 or visit www.daisyfirstaid.com/high-wycombe. P.11

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The Lion Sparkles is passionate about accessorising and they really mean that you could say they are on a missi on! They love the energy that ac cessorising gives and want yo u to feel like smilin g with everything they’v e brought togeth er. Want to express your uniqu e personality? Look ing for stylish gifts? Embra ce the fun, the wo rld’s your catwalk, so rock it sister! Hear the ca ll of the pride: this lion sparkles, do you? New custo mers get 15% discount with the code ‘Toddle’ & free UK shipping at www. thelionsparkles.co m. P.14 6 Oct - Dec 2017 Toddle About

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Tumble Tots classes help young children to develop their skills of balance, agility, climbing and coordination, whilst at the same time developing their language and social skills. They’re introducing new class es this Autumn. Bourne End and Maidenhe ad are now starting the Tumble Tots journey earlie r with classes from 6 months old. Beaconsfi eld has introduced a mixed age class for 1-4y rs olds – perfect for siblings - and Stokenchurch is now open with 3 new classes. Plus Chal font, Chesham, Beaconsfield and Missenden are triall ing a new flexi-pass in selected classes for peop le who can’t make it every week. Visit www.tum bletots.com to find out more and book online.

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Care Co-Lactase Infant Drops have been designed to reduce lactose content in milk, to help make digesting lactose easier for babies, from birth enzyme onwards. They are the only lactase are sugar, drops that can be used instantly and to breast them Add free. ur flavo and ve preservati £2 Save ing. feed to milk or infant formula prior Co-Lactase Care on Nov 7th – Oct 11th the from nationwide Infant Drops with Boots, available and online for only £8.00. P.23

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There’s stacks of spooky fun for the whole family at Mead Open Farm’s Freaky FunFest this October. From 21st-30th October choose your Fear Factor at six From the incredible Halloween attractions. c twists and milder Creepy Cottage to the terrifi s and chills thrill for y read get er’s, Topp turns of Mr s, gasp at Ghost a-plenty. See spooky Puppet Show in the daily Stories and join in some ghoulish fun a small for ion petit com dress Halloween fancy pumpkin to extra charge you can even carve a plenty take home! Mead Open Farm also has in Shaggy’s more adventures to discover - run wild y Towers Turv y Tops try orld, PlayW or Indo huge join in with outdoor adventure playground and d Open Farm stacks of adorable animal fun. Mea w the is just south of Leighton Buzzard. Follo more brown signs from A505 or A4146. For out, visit information and to plan your day 33 & P.11 k. .co.u www.meadopenfarm

Enjoying Autumn and Winter at Stowe

Autumn has finally arrived at Stowe, the weather is cooler and the leaves are beginning to turn.

This is a spectacular time of year in the gardens and there is plenty to look forward to over the coming months. Follow the creepy Hallowe'en trail through the gardens and enjoy autumn walks. In December head out to discover all 24 'doors' of the advent calendar hidden in the gardens and join in with carols in the courtyard.

See much more at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe/whats-on. P.17

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Throw a devilishly fun Halloween party for your little ones this year with some of these fantastic ideas from Carole Middleton and our friends at partypieces.co.uk.

FREAKY FANCY DRESS Your little one may not be ready to trick-or-treat on their own, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be part of the Halloween fun. Costumes come in all shapes and sizes and there are even ones for the smallest of babies.

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News: Ticked It News

By Tim Freed, Editor

When we released the first edition of Toddle About back in January 2010, our goal was – as it still is – to help families love life with little ones.

That goal hasn’t changed – but the world moves on around us. Technology pervades our lives more and more each year, and we are embracing these advances so that Toddle About can do more for you than ever before.

We have a big vision. We want Toddle About to make it easier for you to do more of the things you love with your family and friends.

We are already working towards this, and the first piece of the jigsaw is to totally revamp the Toddle About website.

The new website will help you take the next step – it will show you if a class or event has availability (including free trials) and you will be able to book and pay for it directly from the Toddle About website (or join a waiting list where appropriate).

To enable this to happen, we have built our own booking system. It is called Ticked It, because it is all about helping you to do more stuff - to tick things off your list.

We will be launching the new Toddle About website, powered by Ticked It, early next year – but Ticked It is already being used by plenty of businesses to take bookings via their own websites and save time for themselves and their customers. Businesses like these (check them out!):

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Ultimate beef hotpot with gnocchi dumplings

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• 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2 leeks, trimmed and sliced • 2 carrots, peeled and diced • 2 parsnips, peeled and diced • 400 g/14 oz braising steak, cut into bite-sized pieces • 450 ml/16 fl oz reduced-salt beef stock

Serves 4-6 people

• 1 tablespoon tomato purée • 1 long rosemary sprig • 1 bay leaf • 100 g/3½ oz drained canned green lentils • 500 g/1 lb 2 oz ready-made gnocchi • 30 g/1 oz mature Cheddar cheese, grated • Green vegetables, to serve

What to do 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Heat half the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish over a medium heat. Add the leeks, carrots and parsnips and cook for 5 minutes until softened.

2. Using a slotted spoon, remove the vegetables and set aside. Add the remaining oil and brown the beef all over for 5 minutes. Return the vegetables to the casserole with the stock, tomato purée, rosemary and bay leaf and bring to the boil. Stir, cover with a lid and put the casserole in the oven for 45 minutes.

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3. Blend the lentils to a coarse paste or mash with a potato masher. Remove the rosemary from the casserole and stir in the lentils. Cover with a lid and cook in the oven for another 30 minutes, adding more stock or water if needed, or until the beef is tender.

4 Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi in a large saucepan of boiling water, following the packet instructions, then drain well.

5. Preheat the grill to medium–high. Spoon the gnocchi on top of the casserole, scatter the cheese over the top and place the casserole under the grill for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Leave to cool slightly, then serve with green vegetables.

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Controversy Corner

LET’S TALK ABOUT

Death

By Stephanie Nimmo, author of Was this in the Plan?

Losing your spouse and your child within the space of 13 months would break most of us. Stephanie Nimmo shares how open conversations about death helped her family to cope and really live life to the full.

We really are not good at talking about death in this country, are we? It’s almost a taboo subject, to be whispered about in hushed tones. Yet the only guarantee we have in life is that one day we will die.

As soon as we get our heads around that fact we can get on with living and enjoying our lives.

Sadly, I know all too well how precious and unpredictable life really is. In the course of 13 months I lost my husband to cancer and my 12-year-old daughter to the effects of a rare genetic syndrome. It’s unimaginable. What my experience has taught me however is that it’s really important to have open and honest conversations about death and dying with your close family.

I have three older children and they knew from day one that their little sister was not going to live to become an adult. They knew that the time we had with her was precious and that we had to enjoy every moment.

We spent the years with Daisy making memories, having fun and just enjoying the here and now, not worrying too much about the future and what would inevitably happen.

Although she spent a lot of time in hospital, the times when she was at home taught us to appreciate the little things; sitting together around the table as a family, curling up on the sofa to watch a film together, a bedtime story after bath time.

Daddy (Andy) & Daisy

None of us know what life has in store. None of us know how long we have got on this earth. My husband and I always assumed that we would outlive our youngest daughter and we would be together to support each other when she eventually passed away. Sadly, that was not to be. Just a few weeks before Daisy’s 10th birthday we learned that Andy had incurable, stage 4 colorectal cancer.

Suddenly our time together really was finite. Living as we already did with a member of our family who we knew was going to have a shortened life, we knew how to live life to the full. The year that Andy was on treatment was a year of such contrasts, sadness as we processed the fact that our time together was so limited, happiness that we were able to spend what time we had together making memories, having fun. We ticked off a couple of bucket list items – a last visit to the Emirates stadium as a family to see Andy’s beloved Arsenal play, a trip to see the Foo Fighters play at Milton Keynes Bowl (complete with a meet and greet with the great Dave Grohl himself ).

We also made a lot of plans. We discussed Andy’s funeral wishes (lots of music and laughter, inappropriate jokes and a huge party), we talked about what we wanted for the children’s future and how they should be supported in fulfilling their dreams. We discussed practical stuff, we got our affairs in order, as the British so politely say.

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We also made sure that our wills were up to date.

Before Daisy had arrived in our lives making a will was not on our to do list but we soon learned that it’s so important to make a will, especially when you have young children. If anything were to happen to us, what would happen to Daisy? Who would look after the children? There was even a risk that if we didn’t name guardians our children could be taken into care until the situation was sorted.

Andy lived for 13 months after his diagnosis. The doctors had hoped that aggressive treatment would buy Andy some time to see our children grow up but sadly that was not to be. Just before Christmas in 2015, a week before Daisy’s 11th birthday, I became the sole parent to four grieving children.

It’s not what you want your children to experience, the loss of their parent at such a young age, but I am convinced that because Andy and I spoke very honestly and openly about death and dying it helped them, they were not scared, just sad. The older two children spoke at Andy’s funeral, they were very involved in making sure we gave him a great send off, just as he wanted. I let them guide me in how much they wanted to be involved and I made sure that they had the space and opportunity to talk about it all and discuss how they were feeling. I also did not hide my emotions from them, I needed them to see that it was OK to cry and feel sad and these things were all perfectly natural.

Daisy, being the youngest, was heartbroken. Despite her learning disability she knew that Daddy had been very poorly and had died and she would never see him again. She would tell everyone who came to our house about daddy and that she was sad.

She didn’t come to his funeral but a few weeks later we went to stay at our local children’s hospice for a respite break and we released some balloons into the sky so that she could say her own goodbye to her Daddy.

Sadly, Daisy’s health deteriorated over the following year and just 13 months after we said goodbye to Andy, Daisy passed away.

In what seemed like the most awful déjà vu I found myself having to organise another funeral while I had barely started grieving for my husband.. It was so tough, I had not expected to go through this without Andy but in many ways we had also been preparing for this moment for years and I knew exactly what Andy would have wanted for our daughter as we had discussed it openly when he was alive.

My situation is obviously very extreme but by sharing it,

I want people to know that it’s OK to talk about death I want people to that it’sso OK to talkcan about because inknow doing we death because in doing so we can then get on with then living. get on with living.

After Andy died our funeral arranger told me how often she is faced with grieving relatives who have no idea if their loved one wanted to be buried or cremated, what sort of funeral they wanted, where they wanted ashes scattered. My solicitor told me how she has had to deal with the intricacies of inheritance and guardianship at a time when emotions are so heightened because no will had been made.

Prior to Daisy arriving on the scene I really didn’t think about my own mortality. Having a life limited child changed that. When Andy was diagnosed with incurable cancer we were able to have very open conversations about death.

I now spend a lot of my time encouraging other people to have these conversations, to make sure they have told someone of their wishes, sorted out their will, even thought about organ donation, so that when the time comes it’s one less thing for those who are left behind to worry about.

Stephanie Nimmo is the author of Was this in the Plan? published by Hashtag Press, September 2017, £12.99. She has written for The Guardian, Mumsnet, The Independent and The Huffington Post as well as being featured on BBC Ouch!, the BBC’s disability channel.

Far from being a misery memoir, Was this in the Plan? is a frank, open and no-holds-barred account of how a family was determined not just to survive but to thrive when the odds were against them. It will make you question your own attitude to life and how you choose to respond when unexpected events throw you off course.

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Christmas Kingdom Fri 1st – Sun 24 December Using your Magical Boarding Pass, watch the enchanting festive 3D film, walk through the Elves’ Christmas Village, meet REAL Reindeer and make some magical reindeer food. Attend Elf Academy and learn to be a Christmas Elf! Plus, meet Santa in his Grotto and choose a toy from his magical Toy Shop!

Mead Open Farm, Stanbridge Road, Billington, Nr Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9JH www.meadopenfarm.co.uk

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10th-12th November / 18th November-24th December Santa’s Grotto will see Middleton Hall transformed into a magical wonderland, making it the perfect place to meet Santa and his new friend Norbert the Reindeer. In addition, to celebrate Santa’s arrival, the centre will hold a must see Christmas Parade on 10th November. centre:mk, Middleton Hall, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3EP www.thecentremk.com

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A Victorian Christmas Fri 1st, 8th & 15th, 4.30-7pm. Sat 2nd, 9th & 16th, 1.30-6pm. Sun 3rd, 10th & 17th Dec, 1.30-6pm Carols by lamplight in the parlour. Enjoy the roaring fire and mulled wine. Kids can have fun making Christmas crafts. Visit Father Christmas and his elves in the grotto. A gift for each child.

Milton Keynes Museum, McConnell Drive, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5EL www.miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk

Claydon Christmas Tree Farm & Grotto Sat 16th and Sun 17th December, 11am - 2.30pm.

Visit Father Christmas in his delightful log cabin. Your child will receive a present from Father Christmas. Enjoy looking at the reindeer and sitting on the original Scandinavian sleigh. No need to book, however it can get busy so try to arrive early! £5.50 per child.

Claydon Christmas Tree Farm, Stone Court Barn, West Street, Steeple Claydon, MK18 2LJ. www. claydonchristmastreefarm.co.uk

Festive Day Out With Thomas

2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th December.

Ride in a steam train with Thomas the Tank Engine, whilst waiting for Father Christmas as he makes his way through the carriages giving each child a present. Also, meet the Fat Controller and enjoy a variety of Thomas themed activities and refreshments, all included.

Pre-booking is essential.

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton, Near Aylesbury, HP22 4BY www.bucksrailcentre.org

Santa at Xscape Sat 9th – Sat 24th December, 11am-5pm.

Children can visit Santa and get an early Christmas gift, for FREE! Keep an eye on their website for ticket releases.

Limited walk up bookings available on a first come first served basis.

Xscape, 602 Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3XS www.xscapemiltonkeynes.co.uk

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

Give Kids a Christmas! As cold weather sets in, incomes shrink and prices rise, Trussell Trust foodbanks will need to give emergency food to tens of thousands of families in crisis this Christmas. Please help foodbanks give Christmas foodboxes to families by donating food and festive treats at your local foodbank. To find your local Foodbank visit www.trusselltrust.org or call 01722 580 180.

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FROZEN EXPERIENCE

1 – 24 Dec

Sunday 17th December 2017

Lace Hill Sports & Community Centre, Buckingham

The perfect start to Christmas excitement!

2 Hours Fun at: 9.45-11.45am, 12.45-2.45pm or 3.15-5.15pm

• Join Elf Academy • Enchanting 3D film • Make Reindeer food

• Meet Elsa, Anna and Olaf!

• Visit Santa and receive a present • Sparkly Make-up & Tattoos • Creative activities to take home • Snow Finale with ‘Let it Go’ song • Snack & Drink • Browse the stalls

Don’t forget your camera!

• See Santa in his festive grotto** • Choose a gift from Santa’s Toy Shop!

£18 per child

All places must be booked online: www.toddle.club/sweets_treats Enquire about stalls: sweetsandtreatsparties@gmail.com or 07436 812 412

Santa Cruises

Save up 35% to 35 when you book online*

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*Discounts on ticket prices depend on what date and time you book. Online tickets are from £12.95 per child. See website for member prices and Under 2’s. ** Last visit to Santa is at 5pm except on Christmas Eve when last entry to the Farm is 2pm, the Farm closes at 3pm and the last visit to Santa is 2:30pm

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Depart from The Boat Inn, Stoke Bruerne for a 1½ hour cruise through the famous Blisworth Tunnel in our narrowboat ‘Indian Chief’ to Blisworth, where Santa will join the boat for the return journey, meet each child and give them a present. Party games and music will be played during the cruise.

Tickets include:• • • •

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All this from ONLY £15 per person Children under 12 months free Ask about special rates for Schools and Private Group Bookings

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

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

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

MILTON KEYNES AREA

Monday

Musical Minis

Aspley Guise

Development Classes

Better Bumps Pregnancy Pilates

18:30-19:30TH at Enliven Health Ltd, Unit 3, 5 West Hill MK17 8DP. 0844 884 5424; For bump, £12 per session (please book).

0-3 YEARS. INFANTS, TODDLERS & JUNIORS

Bancroft

Classes in Milton Keynes and Buckingham!

Bancroft Parent and Toddler Group

For more information please contact Kate on 07976 484 212 or at kate@babycollege.co.uk

9:45-11:15T at Bancroft Meeting Place, 29 Hadrians Drive MK13 0QB. Sue: 07770 375436; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

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

Book online at www.babycollege.co.uk

Bletchley

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

Bletchley Leisure Centre Swim School

13:00-16:30TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 377251; For 0 - 5s, £5.60 per class (book by 10week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+,call centre to check times of classes.

Bradville

Bumps to Cruisers

Grange Farm

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

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

Baby Clinic

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

Family Support

Sensory Room

11:00-12:30TH at Seedlings Children’s Centre, Singleton Drive MK8 OPZ. 01908 503736/07860 041571; For 0 - 1s, £1 per family (please book). 3rd Mon of the Month.Text Fri mornings to book.

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Kents Hill

Eaglestone

Little Kickers Football Classes

Milton Keynes Central

Stay and Play

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

Heelands

Downs Barn

Tap & Boogie

16:15-17:00T at CentreStage Theatre School, The Cross and Stable Community Centre MK14 7RZ. 01908 242649; For 4 - 5s, £4.75 per class (please book). Age 4-6yrs.

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Middleton

10:15-11:00TH at Broughton Sports Pavillion, 139 Tanfield Lane MK10 7NJ. 07490 262462; For 2 - 3s, (book by term).

Fun football classes from 18 months - 7 yrs.

13:00-14:00TH at Seedlings Children’s Centre, Singleton Drive MK8 0PZ. 01908 503736/07860 041571; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Contact centre to book app.

10:30-11:30TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925; For 0 - 1s, £1 per session (drop in). Reach area of Rainbow, Windmill & Squirrels CC, up to 12mths.

Leadenhall

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

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.

Fishermead

Furzton

Bumps & Babes

10:00-11:00T at Waterhall School, Fern Grove MK2 3QF. 01908 641454; For 0 - 1s, (drop in).

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

9:30-11:15TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LP. 01908 240556; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). Baby weighing with H/V. Reach area only.

Baby Clinic

Sensory Bumps & Babes

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Our classes introduce you and your little one to fun learning for life!

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

MK Multiples

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

Call before 1st visit.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

New Bradwell

12:00-16:15TH at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; For 0 - 2s, £1 per session (please book).

Come & enjoy our sensory room. £1 p/h, Various times please call for more info.

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

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

Rock and Roll: 16:45-17:15T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book). at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772.

Newport Pagnell

Breastfeeding Support Group

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

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Oxley Park

Woburn Sands

10:00-11:15TH at Little Owls Children’s Centre, Oxley Park Community Centre MK4 4TA. 01908 520261; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Non walkers.

10:00-12:45T at Summerlin Centre, Station Rd MK17 8SG. For 3m - 4s, (please book). 0844 822 1158. Fun music sessions.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment

9:15-12:00T at The Old Bath House, 205 Stratford Road MK12 5LY. Kate: 07976 484 212; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

9.15am: 18-36mths, 10.15am: 9-18mths & 11.15am: 0-9mths.

Little Owlets

Shenley Brook End

10:00-11:00T at The Oak Tree Centre, Wallinger Drive MK5 7BS. 07736 449746; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

NCT Bumps and Babies

12:30-14:00T at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7FQ. For bump - 1s, £1.50 per session (drop in).

Non members welcome.

Stantonbury

Wolverton

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.

Stowe

Family Explorers Stowe

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

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).

12:30-19:00TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 377251; For 0 - 5s, £5.60 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+, call centre to check times of classes.

Bradville

Baby College

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.

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 317863; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Reach area only. Call centre or text 07860 041535 to book.

Bletchley Leisure Centre Swim School

Music Bugs

Tuesday

Rainbow Children’s Centre

Childminder’s Group: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues.

Baby Clinic: 9:30-11:15TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of month. Cluster area only. Up to 1yr. at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925.

Conniburrow Stay and Play

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

Reach Area Only.

Bletchley

Cranfield

9:00-10:15T at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, at: Waterhall Primary School MK2 3QF. 01908 641454; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Under 2s.

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.

Stay and Play

Baby Clinic

9:30-11:15TH at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, Abbeys Primary School MK3 6PS. 01908 641454; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Up to 12mths.

Stay and Play

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

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Fishermead

Young Explorers

9:30-11:00TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LP. 01908 240556; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book).

Fullers Slade

Breastfeeding Group

9:30-11:00TH at The Rowans Family Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). inc.

Health Visitor.

Swimming classes for bumps, babies and beyond across North Bucks

Find a class near you...

Contact Shelley Crack Search SwimKidz North Bucks Email: goggles@swimkidz.co.uk Tel: 01908 520528 | 07544 555028 All Instructors are fully DBS checked

Start the Art Every Tuesday and Wednesday / 11am - 12noon Explore the joys of art in fun, multi-sensory sessions suitable for under 5s. £1 per person.

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Furzton

Knowlhill

Music Bugs

Kidslingo Fun Spanish for Kids

10:00-11:40T at The Sunshine Centre, Dulverton Drive MK4 1EZ; For 3m - 5s, (please book). Fun music sessions. 0844 8221158.

10:00-12:00T at 360 Play, 27 Roebuck Way MK5 8HL. 07988 599886; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book).

Loughton

Grange Farm

Bumps, Babies, Crawlers & Cruisers: 10:30-11:45TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Text Fri mornings to book.

Time For Twos - Enrolment & Story Time: 13:00-14:00TH; For 2s, £1 per family (please book). Contact the centre to book. at Seedlings Children’s Centre, Singleton Drive MK8 OPZ. 01908 503736 or 07860 041571.

Great Linford

CentreStage Theatre School MK

Pre-School Ballet: 13:15-14:00T; For 3 4s, £4.75 per child (please book).

Baby Ballerinas: 14:00-14:40T; For 2 - 3s, £4.75 per child (please book). at CentreStage Theatre School, Great Linford Memorial Hall, Marsh Drive MK14 5AX. 01908 242649.

Greenleys

Story and Song Time

14:00-14:45T at The Windmill Children’s Centre at Greenleys First School MK12 6AT. 01908 312473; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). Call centre to book place.

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

New Bradwell

Musical Minis

Seedlings Children’s Centre

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

Middleton

Cygnets Toddler Group

13:30-15:15T at Milton Keynes Village Hall, Willen Road MK10 9AF. 07971 098763; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). £1.50 p/adult + 50p p/child over 6 mths, max £2.50.

Milton Keynes Central Baby Clinic

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

2nd Tues of month.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Children’s Hour

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

Start The Art Parent & Toddler Sessions

11:00-12:00TH at MK Gallery, 900 Midsummer Blvd MK9 3QA. 01908 676900; For 0 - 4s, £1 per person (drop in). Explore the joys of art in fun, multisensory sessions.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Physical Fun

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

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

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

4 The Next Step: 15:45-16:30T; For 4 - 5s, £5 per session (please book).

Ballet & Tap: 16:15-17:00T; For 3 - 6s, (please book). Class age & times vary, check website to confirm. at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772.

The Windmill Children’s Centre

Bumps, Babies, Crawlers & Walkers: 10:00-11:00TH; For bump - 0s, (drop in).

Please call before attending.

Sensory Room: 12:00-16:15TH; For 0 - 2s, £1 per session (please book). Come & enjoy our sensory room. £1 p/hr, please call for more info. at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473.

Newport Pagnell

Storybook Cafe

10:00-11:00T at Green Park School, Green Park Drive MK16 0NH. 01908 217135; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book).

Booking required.

Child Health Clinic

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

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Old Stratford

Fun Spanish for Little Ones!

Old Stratford Baby & Toddler Group

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

Olney

Stay & Play

13:00-14:00T at Woodlands Children’s Centre at Olney Library MK46 4EF. 01908 217135; For 0 5s, (drop in).

Little ones (and big ones too!) learn Spanish through songs, games, stories, dance, craft, puppets, instrument and parachute play. The sessions are packed with activities that bring the language to life.

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.

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ReNew Mums Postnatal Pilates

19:40-20:40TH at Enliven Health Ltd, Unit 3, 5 West Hill MK17 8DP. 0844 884 5424; For mums, £12 per session (please book).

14:15-14:45T at Medbourne Pavilion, Pascal Drive MK5 6LS. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 31/2yrs, £5.50 per class (book by term). Call to book free taster session.

Bletchley Leisure Centre Swim School

Stantonbury Baby Clinic

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

Reach area only.2nd and 4th Tuesday.

Check group is on.

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

Stay and Play with Book Loan Library

Stowe

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Bradwell

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

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

13:15-14:45T at Bradwell Memorial Hall, Vicarage Road MK13 9AG. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family. Parents, grandparents & carers all welcome.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:00-14:30TH at CMK Health Centre, 68 Bradwell Common Blvd MK13 8DY. 01908 675575; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Last admission 2:20pm.

Wolverton

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

Cha Char Chimps 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

Aspley Guise

Cha Char Chimps Show

10:00-11:00T at Aspley Guise Hall, 9 Woburn Lane MK17 8JS. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

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Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

10:00-18:30TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 377251; For 0 - 5s, £5.60 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+, call centre to check times of classes.

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

National Trust Stowe

Hanslope

Stay & Play

Bletchley

Little Fishes

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

Story & Song Time

9:15-10:00T at Squirrels Children’s Centre at Giffard Park Primary School, Broadway Ave MK14 5QN. 01908 317863; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 6 weeks - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children.

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

Stony Stratford

Giffard Park

14:15-15:15T at Woodlands Sure Start Children Centre, Long Street Road MK19 7BL. 01908 217135; Classes run on Tuesdays and Fridays at 360 Play For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Shenley

Rugbytots Milton Keynes

Furzton

South Furzton Mums & Tots

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

Chatterbox Baby & Toddler Group

Kents Hill

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Milton Keynes Central Start The Art Sessions

11:00-12:00TH at MK Gallery, 900 Midsummer Blvd MK9 3QA. 01908 676900; For 0 - 4s, £1 per person (drop in). Explore the joys of art in fun, multisensory sessions.

Neath Hill

Baby Clinic

9:30-11:00TH at Neath Hill Medical Centre, 1 Tower Crescent MK14 6JY. 01908 227925; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

New Bradwell

Sensory Room

Baby Clinic

15:15-16:15TH at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; For 0 - 2s, £1 per session (please book).

Come & enjoy our sensory room. £1 p/h, Various times please call for more info.

Conniburrow

17:15-18:15T at MK Dance Centre, 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book).

Bradwell Common

Storytime Ballet

9:30-10:15T at CentreStage Theatre School, Conniburrow Community Centre MK14 7DZ. 01908 242649; For 2 - 4s, £4.75 per child (please book).

Competition Class

Newport Pagnell

Baby Sensory

Messy Play

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

Fishermead

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

13:00-14:30TH at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). £1.00 suggested donation.Reach area only.

Family Health Drop-In

9:30-10:45TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LP. 01908 240556; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Get advice from the H/V.Reach area Only.

Fullers Slade

Stay & Play with Stories, Songs & Rhymes

9:30-11:00TH at The Rowans Family Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852; For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation).

Cluster Area Only.

Cha Char Chimps

Tickford Meadow Children’s Centre

Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book).

Bumps & Babies: 13:30-14:45T; For 0-12mths, £1 per family (please book). at Tickford Meadow Children’s Centre, Thames Drive MK16 9DS. 01908 217135.

Newton Longville

Cha Char Chimps Show

10:00-11:00T at Longueville Hall, Whaddon Rd MK17 0AT. 07736 449746; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for hols.

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

Oldbrook

Eaglestone

Stay and Play

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:00-10:15T at Oldbrook First School, Illingworth Place MK6 2NH. 01908 240556; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

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

Olney

Bumps & Babies

9:30-10:30T at Woodlands Sure Start Children Centre at Olney Library MK46 4EF. 01908 217135; For 0s, (drop in).

Fishermead

Messy Play

13:00-14:00TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LA. 01908 240556; For 0 5s, £1 per family (please book).

Oxley Park Stay and Play

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

Fullers Slade

Bumps & Babes

13:15-14:30TH at The Rowans Family Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852; For bump - 12mths, FREE (donation).

Cluster Area Only.

Shenley Brook End

Cha Char Chimps Show

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

Furzton

Baby Sensory

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

Stony Stratford Music Bugs

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

Bumps & Babies

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

Stowe

National Trust Stowe

Family Explorers Stowe: 10:0016:00TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE. Wild Wednesdays Stowe: 10:3012:00H; For 3 - 12s, FREE (please book). at National Trust, Stowe MK18 5EQ. 01280 817156. (Normal admissions apply).

Two Mile Ash

Songs and Rhymes

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

Woburn Sands

Hanslope

14:15-15:15T at Woodlands Sure Start Children Centre, Long Street Road MK19 7BL. 01234 241837; For 1 - 5s, (drop in).

Creative Play

The Little Turtle Swim Company

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

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

Happy Hoppers

Baby Sensory Classes

13:15-14:15T at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre at Bletchley Youth Centre, Derwent Drive MK3 7BE. 01908 641454; For 2 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in). Physical Play & Activities.

Wolverton

13:30-15:00T at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, Abbeys Primary School MK3 6PS. 01908 641454; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-14:00TH at St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, Aspley Hill MK17 8NN. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). For babies 0-13mths, various times,call to check.

Breastfeeding Group

Story and Song Time

10:00-11:00T at The Windmill Children’s Centre at Wyvern School, Aylesbury Street MK12 5HU. 01908 312473; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). Call centre to book place.

Thursday

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.

Bletchley Leisure Centre Swim School

9:00-18:00TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 377251; For 0 - 5s, £5.60 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+, call centre to check times of classes.

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

Bradville

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 07860 041534; For 1 - 5s, £1 per session (please book). Reach area only.18 months-5 yrs.Text to book by the Tuesday.

Broughton

Bletchley

Bumps & Babies

Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes

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.

Conniburrow

Bumps and Babes

Heelands

9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

The Robins Children’s Centre

Bumps and Babes: 10:30-11:45TH; For bump - 0s, (donation). Reach area only.

Baby Clinic: 14:00-15:15TH; For 0s, (drop in). 1st Thurs of mth. at The Robins Children’s Centre, Glovers Lane MK13 7QL. 01908 318 758.

Kents Hill

Music Bugs

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

Kingston

Kingston Children’s Hour

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

Milton Keynes Central

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

10:00-11:30TH at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For bump - 12mths, £1 (donation). Reach Area Only.

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Arts & Crafts

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New Bradwell

Water Babies Classes

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

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

Baby Boppers: 9:30-10:15T; For 18mths - 2s, £4 per session Lollipops: 10:15-11:00T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session.

Freestyle / Disco: 16:15-17:00T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session.

Ballet & Tap: 16:30-18:15T; For 3 - 6s.

Check website to class ages/times.

Rock and Roll: 17:00-17:30T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session. at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772. (Please book).

Bletchley Swim School

12:00-18:00TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 377251; For 0 - 5s, £5.60 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+, call to check times.

Brooklands

Cha Char Chimps Show

The Windmill Children’s Centre

Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30TH; For 18mths - 5s, (please book). Cluster Area Only.

Sensory Room: 12:00-16:15TH; For 0 - 2s, £1 per hour (please book). Come & enjoy our sensory room. Please call for more info. at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473.

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

Butterflies

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

Newport Pagnell

10:00-11:15T at Tickford Meadow Children’s Centre, Thames Drive MK16 9DS. 01908 217135; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Every fortnight. Call to book.

Music Bugs

10:00-12:45TH at Portfield Community Centre, 8 Wordsworth Avenue MK16 8SB. 0844 822 1158; For 3mths - 4s, (please book). Fun music sessions.

Oakgrove

Baby College

9:15-12:00T at Oakgrove Leisure Centre, Brickhill Street MK10 9JQ. Kate: 07976 484 212; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

9.15am: 18-36mths, 10.15am: 9-18mths & 11.15am: 0-9mths.

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.

Shelney Church End Story and Rhyme Time

10:30-11:30TH at Seedlings Children’s Centre @, Watling Vale Medical Centre, Burchard Crescent MK5 6EY. 01908 503736/07860 041571; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Text Fri mornings to book. Location varies between Watling Vale Med Centre & White House Primary.

Sherington

Cha Char Chimps Show

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

Stantonbury

Bumps and Babies

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

Stony Stratford Musical Minis

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

Free trial offer voucher in centre pages.

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Stowe

Family Explorers Stowe

Woburn

Woburn Mother and Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road MK17 9QD. For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). 50p for extra child, under 1s £1.

Woburn Sands

Baby Bumpkin Yoga

10:00-12:00TH at Summerlin Centre, Station Road MK17 8SG. 07745 301624; For 0 - 2s, £6 per child (please book).

Classes: 10am: crawling-2yrs & 11.15am: 0 - crawling.

Wolverton

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:00-15:00T at Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Friday

Bletchley

Baby Clinic

9:30-11:15TH at The Saplings Children’s Centre, Queensway MK2 2HB. 01908 378123; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Up to 1yr.

Teddy Tots

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

Noah’s Ark Baby & Toddler Group

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

Bumps and Babes

10:00-11:00T at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, Abbeys Primary School MK3 6PS. 01908 641454; For bump - 0s, £2 donation (please book). Non Walkers.

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

Downs Barn

Downs Barn Family Tots

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

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 aged 6 weeks+.

Grange Farm

Seedlings Stay & Play

10:00-11:30TH at Seedlings Children’s Centre, Singleton Drive MK8 0PZ. 01908 503736/07860 041571; For 1 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Text Fri mornings to book.

Great Linford Baby Sensory

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

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term).

Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Stay & Play

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

Kents Hill

New City Playtime

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

Toys, crafts, story, songs & snack.

Knowlhill

Kidslingo Fun Spanish for Kids

13:30-14:10T at 360 Play, 27 Roebuck Way MK5 8HL. 07988 599886; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book).

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).

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

Bradville

Musical Minis

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

Little Kickers Football Classes

Loughton Lodge

Rugbytots MK

Brooklands

Yoga-based creative movement classes and parties

10:00-10:30TH at Heron’s Lodge, Bradwell Road MK8 9AA. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 31/2s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Call to book free taster session.

Little Kickers Football Classes

9:15-11:00TH at Brooklands Sports Pavilion, Countess Way. 07490 262462; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18 months - 7 yrs.

for babies and children

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Middleton Stay & Play

9:30-10:45T at Oakgrove Primary School, Centurer Gate MK10 9JQ. 01908 240556; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book).

8:30-11:15TH at Stanton School, Fairfax MK13 7BE. 07490 262462; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18 months - 7 yrs.

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Kents Hill

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show!

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

Milton Keynes Central Weekly in Wolverton, Newton Longville, Broughton, Woburn, Music Bugs DadTime

10:00-11:45T at Central Milton Keynes, Children’s Library, Saxon Gate MK9 3HL. 0844 822 1158; For 0 - 4s,. Fun music sessions for 3 mths - 4 yrs.

Shenley Brook End, Old Stratford, Bletchley & Aylesbury.

www.ccchimps.com | www.fb.com/ccchimps Award-winning musical fun - it’s a party every week!

10:00-12:00TH at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. 07887 756651; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

3rd Sat of month.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Willen

Middleton

New Bradwell

10:00-10:45T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at Willen Pimary School, Beaufort Drive MK15 9HN. 01908 317863; For 18mths - 5s, (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

18mths-5yrs. Time subject to change, call centre to confirm.

8:30-12:15TH at Oakgrove School (Dining Hall), Brickhill Street MK10 9JQ. 07490 262462; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18 months - 7 yrs.

Song and Story Time

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

Sensory Room

Woburn

11:00-15:00TH at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; For 0 - 2s, £1 per session (please book).

Come & enjoy our sensory room. £1 p/h, Various times please call for more info.

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

Newport Pagnell

Woburn Sands

11:00-11:30T at Newport Pagnell Library, St John Street MK16 8HQ. 01908 610933; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Donations appreciated.

10:00-14:00TH at St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, Aspley Hill MK17 8NN. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). For babies 0-13 mths, various times, call to check.

Stories, Songs and Rhymetime

Old Stratford

Woburn Mother and Toddler Group

Baby Sensory Classes

Wolverton

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

NCT Bumps & Babies

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.

10:00-11:30T at King’s Community Centre, Creed Street MK12 5LY. For bump - 1s, £1.50 per session (drop in).

Oxley Park

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.

Stay and Play (Little Owls)

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

Shenley Brook End

Little Kickers Football Classes

10:15-11:00TH at The Oak Tree Centre, Wallinger Drive MK5 7GZ. 07490 262462; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18 months - 7 yrs.

Baby College

10:15-12:00T at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7FQ. Kate: 07976 484 212; For 0 - 3s, (please book). 10.15am: 12-36mths & 11.15am: 0-12mths.

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes

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

Saturday

Bletchley

Bletchley Leisure Centre Swim School

Stowe

7:00-12:00TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 377251; For 0 - 5s, £5.60 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+, call centre to check times of classes.

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

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

Family Explorers Stowe

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

Little Kickers Football Classes

Milton Keynes Central

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Milton Keynes Central Library

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

Sessions: 21/10,18/11 & 16/12.

Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes: 11:0011:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Donations welcome. at MK Central Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard MK9 3HL. 01908 254088.

New Bradwell

Ballroom and Latin American

13:30-14:15T at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772; For 5s+, £5 per session (please book).

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

Freestyle / Disco: 9:15-10:00 & 11:3012:15T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session.

Rock and Roll: 10:00-10:45T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session.

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

Competition Class: 12:15-13:00T; For 4 6s, £5 per session. at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772. Please book.

Newport Pagnell

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

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

Freestyle / Disco: 9:45-10:30T; For 4 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). 4 - 6 years. at Cedars Primary School, Bury Street MK16 0DT. 01908 227772.

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Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Olney

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.

Lego & Duplo Club

10:30-11:30T at Olney Library, High Street MK46 4EF. 01234 711474; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

1st Sat of month.

Broughton

MAKE YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT MORE FUN!

Story Time at Olney Library

TRY RUGBYTOTS

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

Our dynamic weekly play sessions enable boys and girls aged 2–7 to develop their social and physical skills in a fun, positive environment. For more details, just call or email.

Shenley Brook End Rugbytots Classes

8:25-12:15TH at Shenley Brook End School, Walbank Grove MK5 7ZT. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 7s, £7 per class (book by term).

Call to book free taster session.

0345 313 6712

Rugbytots Classes

8:30-12:00TH at Broughton Pavilion, 139 Tanfield Lane MK10 9NJ. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 7s, £7 per class (book by term).

Call to book free taster session.

Shenley Brook End Rugbytots Classes

8:40-11:35TH at Shenley Brook End School, Walbank Grove MK5 7ZT. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 7s, £7 per class (book by term).

Call to book free taster session.

shauna@rugbytots.co.uk

Stantonbury

Rugbytots Classes

8:10-12:00TH at Stantonbury Leisure Centre, Stantonbury Campus MK14 6BN. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 7s, £7 per child (book by term). Call to book free taster session.

Sunday

Bletchley

9:00-13:00TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 377251; For 0 - 5s, £5.60 per class (book by 10-week term).

30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+, call to check times of classes.

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Lollipops: 10:30-11:15T; For 2 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Freestyle / Disco: 11:15-12:00T; For 4 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). 4 - 6 years. at Old Stratford Community Hall, Deanshanger Road MK19 6NL. 01908 227772.

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Cha Char Chimps Show

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

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Wolverton

Water Babies Classes

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

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Monday

Little Angels

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

Aylesbury

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

Appointment only, call to book.

Aston Clinton

10:00-10:45T at Aston Clinton park, London Road HP22 5JL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre

Grandparents Group: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Baby Time: 12:30-13:30TH; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). 0-12 months. at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Broughton Infant School HP20 1NX. 01296 423542.

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Advice Time @ More Cafe

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Child Health Clinic

10:00-11:30TH at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Child Health Clinic and Baby Play

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

Bereavement Support

14:00-16:00T at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Narberth Drive HP21 1NX. 01296 423542; For mums - dadss, (please book). 1st & 3rd Mon of month,by app only. Please call to book.

Brill

Health Clinic & Family Support

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

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Buckingham

Musical Minis

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years

Child Health Clinic

Classes available Monday to Friday Book your FREE trial lesson today

Tuesday

Aylesbury

Ivinghoe

Quarrendon Quackers Toddler Group

Ragdollyannas

13:45-14:30T at Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre, Behind Brookmead School LU7 9EX. 01296 662363; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per child (drop in). Check group running before attending in holidays.

Padbury

Busy Fingers

13:30-14:45T at Padbury Preschool, Winslow Road MK18 2AP. 01280 815158; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in).

Steeple Claydon

Steeple Claydon Baby & Toddler Group

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

Tring

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

Play and Learn RAF Halton

9:30-11:00TH at Wendover Children’s Centre at RAF Halton HP22 5PG. 01296 621143; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For RAF Families only. Dates: 7/11 & 5/12.

Tuesday Tots @ Granville Street

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.

Grandparents Group

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Toddler Time

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

Wendover

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

11:15-12:00T at Barnardoas Wendover Children’s Centre, Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 (drop in).

Subsidised for local area. Check ccchimps. com for holidays.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Bearbrook Early Years

9:30-11:00T at The Winslow Centre, Thomas Freemantle School MK18 3DL. 01296 738510; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). Fortnightly,call for dates.

Baby Sensory Classes

11:30-14:00TH at Lace Hill Community Centre, Catch Pin Street MK18 7RR. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 11.30am (0-6mths) & 13.00pm (6-13mths).

Haddenham

Storytime

14:30-15:00TH at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Haddenham Library, Walter Rose Room HP17 8EE. 07867 553378; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Steeple Claydon Musical Minis

11:30-12:15T at Steeple Claydon Children’s Centre, Steeple Claydon School, Meadoway MK18 2PA. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 3s, £5 per session (please book).

Stoke Mandeville

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

Development Matters

11:00-12:15TH at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, Bucks Sports & Social Club HP21 9DR. 01296 334562; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Tring

Bounce & Rhyme

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

10:30-11:00T at Aylesbury Lending Library, Walton Street HP20 1UU. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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

Winslow

11:15-12:00T at The Centre, Verney Close MK18 1JP. Kate: 07976 484 212; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Infant PLUS Class for 0-12mths.

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

Child Health Clinic and Baby Play: 13:0014:45TH; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in).

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Baby Time

Toddler Time

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

Wendover

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Wendover Bounce & Rhyme

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).

Wing

Play & Grow & Childminding Group

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

10:00-11:30T at Wing Children’s Centre at Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Winslow Baby and Toddler Group

Buckingham

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

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Baby College

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

14:00-14:45TH at Buckingham Children’s Centre @, Buckingham Hospital MK18 1NU. 01280 821467; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Mon: 0-3months, Tues: 3 months+.

PACEY Childminding Group

10:00-11:15TH at Buckingham Children’s Centre @, Buckingham Hospital MK18 1NU. 01280 821467; For 3mths - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets

Musical Minis

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

Child Health Clinic

Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Winslow

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

Arts & Crafts

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Child Health Clinic

10:00-11:15TH at Steeple Claydon Children’s Centre @, Winslow Public Hall MK18. 01296 738510; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Bumps and Babes

14:00-15:30T at The Winslow Centre, Thomas Freemantle School MK18 3DL. 01280 821467; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). Under 12 months.

Wednesday

Aylesbury Playtime

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

Development Matters

10:00-11:30TH at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Narbeth Drive HP20 1NX. 01296 423542; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Dress for mess!

My First Playtime

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

Southcourt Children’s Centre

Language for Littl’uns: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). 3rd Weds of month. Invite only.

Aylesbury Multiples Group: 12:3014:30TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 2nd & 4th Weds of month. at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:30-11:30T at The Stone Village Hall, 50 Oxford Road HP17 8PB. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Winslow

Move Learn Play Action Kids

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

Classes at 9:45 & 10:45am.

Bounce & Rhyme

Aylesbury

Baby and Tatty Bumpkin Yoga

9:00-10:30TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Bearbrook Site HP19 7QP. 01296 437618; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Bring a healthy snack.

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

10:00-10:45TH at Buckingham Children’s Centre @ Buckingham Community Centre MK18 1RP. 01280 821467; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). Up to 7 years.

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

11:45-15:00T at The Centre, Verney Close MK18 1JP. 07745 301624; For 0 - 5s, £6 per child (please book). Classes: 11.45am: crawling-2yrs, 1pm: 0-1yr & 2pm: 2-5yrs.

Charndon

Musical Minis

13:30-14:15T at Charndon Village Hall, Main Street OX27 0BL. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Haddenham

Haddenham Children’s Centre

Childminders Drop-in: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Dates: 18/10, 15/11 & 20/12.

Postnatal Group: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

Child Health Clinic & Play Group: 13:3015:00TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Last entry 2.45pm. at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Walter Rose Room, Haddenham Library HP17 8EE. 07867 553378.

Long Crendon

Bounce and Rhyme Session

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

Check group on before attending.

Child Health Clinic & Baby’s First Cafe

Bumps and Babes

NCT Bumps, Babies & Bigger Ones

15:00-18:00TH at St James the Great Church, Aylesbury Road HP22 5ED. 01296 326060; For 0 - 5s. 1st & 3rd Weds, call for dates.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Berryfields

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

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Parent Craft: 9:30-11:30T; For bump, FREE (drop in).

Early Years Short Breaks Service: 13:3016:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143.

Musical Minis

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

14:00-15:00TH at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, Walton Court Community Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 487855; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Wendover

Wendover Children’s Centre

Steeple Claydon 10:00-11:30TH at Steeple Claydon Children’s Centre, Steeple Claydon School MK18 2PA. 01280 821467; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). Under 12 months.

Thame

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

10:00-12:15T at Thame Barns Centre, Church Road OX9 3AJ. Maria: 07885 944904; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). 10am (birth - 6/7mths) 11.15am (6mths - 14mths).

Tring

Toddler Time

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

Musical Minis

Thursday

Playtime

Childminders Group

9:30-11:15T at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Fishes Toddler Group

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

Sparkles - Speech Therapy for Children with Down’s Syndrome

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

Child Health Clinic

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Berryfields Parent and Toddler Group

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

Play & Learn for Women

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

Lighthouse Toddler Group

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Waddesdon

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

Stay and Play: 9:15-10:45T; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

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

14:00-15:15TH at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, Walton Court Community Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 487855; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in).

0 - 12months.

Waddesdon and Whitchurch Sure Start Children’s Centre

Babytime

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

Buckingham

Bounce & Rhyme

9:30-10:00T at Haddenham Children’s Centre at Haddenham Library, Churchway HP17 8EE. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Weeniebeans Soft Playroom & Coffee Shop

9:30-11:30T at Fairford Leys Community Centre, Hampden Square HP19 7HT. 07796683206 / 07957789841; For 0 - 3s, (drop in).

Cost: £1.50: 0-1yr, £2.50: 1-2yr & £3.50: 2-3yr, sibling discounts avail, please ask on admission.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-13:00T at Lace Hill Community Centre, Catchpin Street MK18 7RR. 07906 055591; For 0 - 3s, £7 per class (please book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Bounce & Rhyme Aylesbury Lending Library

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

Haddenham

Hunca Munca

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

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

LAAC Carers Group

9:30-13:00TH at Walter Rose Room, Haddenham Library, Churchway HP17 8EE. 07867 553378; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Dates: 12/10, 19/10, 2/11, 9/11, 16/11, 23/11 & 30/11.

Breastfeeding Drop In

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

Ivinghoe

Buckingham

Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre

Child Health Clinic: 9:3011:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check group running before attending in holidays.

Little Learners: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 1s, £1 per child (drop in). Birth to walking.

Check group running before attending in holidays. at Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre at Brookmead School LU7 9EX. 01296 662363.

Steeple Claydon

Buckingham Park Health Clinic

Waddesdon

13:00-14:30TH at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre at Buckingham Park Community Centre HP19 9AD. 01296 655218; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

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.

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

Cha Char Chimps Show

Wendover

Play and Learn

Steeple Claydon Baby & Toddler Group

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

Stoke Mandeville

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-12:30T at Stoke Mandeville Community Centre, Eskdale Road HP22 5UJ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class.

Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Tilsworth near Leighton Buzzard

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

Wing

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:15TH at Wing Children’s Centre at Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Check group on before attending in holidays.

Wingrave

Steeple Claydon Children’s Centre

11:30-12:30T at Orchard Children’s Centre, Silk Mill Way HP23 5DJ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £7 per class (book by term).

Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!6 wks - 6 mths.

Advice Time: 9:30-10:30TH; FREE (please book). By appointment only, call to book.

Development Matters: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Dress for Mess. Only for catchment areas, call to check these.

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

Toddler Time

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

Southcourt Children’s Centre

In the Water

Music & Singing

Cha Char Chimps

10:00-11:00T at Newton Leys Community Centre, St Helens Avenue MK3 5FJ. 07736 449746; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Steeple Claydon

Friday

Aylesbury

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

PJ Friday

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

Newton Leys

Baby Sensory Classes

Tring

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Haddenham

HappyBeeps

9:30-10:15T at Haddenham Children’s Centre at Walter Rose Room, Haddenham Library HP17 8EE. 07867 553378; For 0 5s, £5 per child (drop in).

Long Crendon

Child Health Clinic

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.

10:00-11:00T at Stanbridge & Tilsworth Community Hall, Stanbridge Road LU7 9PN. 07811 797890; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Primary Ballet

Physical Fun

Child Health Clinic: 11:00-12:15TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Little Talkers: 14:00-15:00TH; For 1 - 3s, FREE (please book). For 18mths to 3yrs, for concerns with child’s speech & language. at Steeple Claydon Children’s Centre MK18 2PA. 01296 738510.

Stewkley

Stewkley Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Village Hall, High Street North, LU7 0EW. 07743 254987; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in).

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Tring

Toddler Time

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

Wendover

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Child Health Clinic

9:30-11:30TH at Wendover Children’s Centre at Wendover Health Centre HP22 6LD. 01296 621143; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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.

Little Talkers

13:30-14:30TH at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143; For 1 - 3s, FREE (please book). For children with speech & language difficulties. 18mth-3yrs.

Wing

Little Learners

10:30-11:30T at Wing Children’s Centre at Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163; For 0 - 1s, £1 per family (please book). Check group on before attending in holidays.

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

8:45-12:00TH at Prebendal Farm Community Centre, Somerville Way, off Fowler Road HP19 7QT. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m - 7 yrs.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Daddy Cool

9:30-11:00TH at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Dates: 21/10 & 18/11.

Who Let The Dads Out?

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Buckingham

Rugbytots Classes

8:35-11:30TH at Buckingham Primary School, Foscott Way MK18 1TT. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 7s, £7 per class (book by term). Call to book your free taster session.

Haddenham

Haddenham Children’s Centre

Dad’s Breakfast: 9:30-11:00TH; For 1 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Dates: 14/10 & 18/11.

Lego Club & Craft Club: 10:30-12:00T; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Haddenham Children’s Centre at Walter Rose Room, Haddenham Village Hall HP17 8EE. 07867 553378.

Hazeley

Performing Arts

9:00-15:00T at CentreStage Theatre School, The Hazeley Academy, Emperor Drive MK8 0PT. 01908 242649; For 4 - 6s, £12 per class (please book).

Wendover

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Sunday

Aylesbury

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:15-10:40TH at Prebendal Farm Community Centre, Somerville Way, off Fowler Road HP19 7QT. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m - 7 yrs.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Little Brickhill

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Little Brickhill Village Hall, Watling Street, Little Brickhill MK17 9NJ. 07736 449746 / 07811 797890; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Wendover

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

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Monday

Amersham

Play and Learn

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

Swimming Lessons

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

Beaconsfield

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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

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Chesham

Kiddleydivey

Play & Learn: 9:15-10:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). NOT on 1st Mon of month.

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

1st Mon of month.

Super Set Mums: 11:30-12:15T; For 0 - 3s, £5 per session (please book). at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Rd HP5 3AT. 01494 778037.

Bourne End

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

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

14:00-14:30T at Beaconsfiled Guide Headquarters, 35 Malthouse Square HP9 2LG. 07740 679054; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Free Trial available.

6 mths-4 yrs. Thurs Classes: 10.10am & 10.50am.

Tumble Tots Physical Play Classes

9:30-12:15T at Bourne End Community Centre, Wakeman Road SL8 5SX. 07709 496876; For 0 - 3s, £7.75 per class (book by term). Developing balance, agility, climbing & coordination.

Newtown Children’s Centre

Trinity Tots

Urchins

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

All welcome.

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Hazlemere

Bourne End

Water Babies Swimming Classes

ENJOY COOKING AND EXPLORING NATURE

9:55-11:25T 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.

Pre-school classes in Beaconsfield with nature-themed cookery AND outdoor activities.

Bounce & Rhyme

10:00-10:30T at Hazlemere Library, 312 Amersham Road HP15 7PY. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Book tickets with library.

Contact Susan: 07931 979 470 or susan@blossomingcooks.co.uk BlossomingCooks www.blossomingcooks.co.uk

High Wycombe

Bumps, Babies & Beyond

FIRST CLASS HALF PRICE

9:30-11:30T at Downley Community Centre, School Close HP13 5TR. For bump - 4s, £1 per family (donation).

Bumps, Babies & Beyond

9:30-11:30T at Downley Community Centre, School Close HP13 5TR. For 0 - 4s, £1 (drop in).

FUNKY MONKEYS ‘Let Your Children Go Bananas’

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Drama:

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.

Weds: Hazlemere 10.00am

Classes in High Wycombe

Music:

Tues: Amersham 9.45am & 10.45am Thurs: Penn 9.45am

Stay and Play (Millbrook)

Messy Play

Baby signing:

Tues: Beaconsfield 1.45pm Thurs: Penn 10.30am

Little Fish

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

Holmer Green

Tiddlywinks

Tiddlywinks

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

Princes Risborough

Parent Craft

13:00-15:00T at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934; For bump, FREE (please book). Antenatal class.By app only.

9:45-11:25TH at Amersham Free Church, Sycamore road/Woodside road HP7.

07866 510 289; For 0 - 4s, £6 per session (drop in). Class times: 09.45 & 10.45.

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

Burnham

Child Health Clinic

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

Chesham

St Columba’s Toddler Group

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

Bounce & Rhyme

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

Messy Play

Denham

Make & Take

13:30-15:00T at Denham and Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre, Nightingale Way UB9 5JL. 01895 835967; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Gerrards Cross

Tiny Tots & Little Fishes

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

Hazlemere

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Breastfeeding Clinic

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

Kiddleydivey

Child Health Clinic (Millbrook CC)

10:00-13:00T at Beaconsfield Children’s Centre, Beacon Close HP9 1RJ. 01494 678244; For 0 - 2s, (drop in).

High Wycombe

10:10-11:20T at St Michael’s Church, CCRC Hall, Grenfell Road HP9 2BP. 07740 679054; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Classes: 10.10am & 10.50am. Free Trial avail. 6 mths-4 yrs.

9:15-11:00T at Millbrook Children’s Centre, Millbrook School HP12 4BA. 01494 447110; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Bumps and Babies

9:30-13:45T at Magnet Leisure Centre SL6 8AW. 07709 496876; For 0 - 5s, £7.75 per class (book by term). Developing balance, agility, climbing & coordination.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Amersham

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

Beaconsfield

10:30-12:00TH at The Beech House, 17 Penn Road HP9 2PN. 0844 243 6045; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in).

Tuesday

Swimming Lessons

Email: info@funkymonkeysltd.co.uk Call: 07866 510289 www.funkymonkeysltd.co.uk funkymonkeysbucks

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.

Marlow

Funky Monkeys

Parties:

Pick your theme and duration to suit your child and your budget

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

13:30-15:00T at Christ Church Centre, Featherbed Lane HP15 6XQ. 01494715195; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family.

Child Health Clinic: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Babbling Babies: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs alongside Health Clinic. at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre, The Meadows School HP10 0HF. 01628 525802.

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.

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

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

Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre

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

Little Kickers Football Classes

15:30-17:10TH at The Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. 07490 262462; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Maidenhead

Tumble Tots Physical Play Classes

Marlow Bottom

Marlow Bottom Mother and Toddler Group

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

Princes Risborough

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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

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Risborough Children’s Centre

Breastfeeding Support: 10:0011:30TH; For 0 - 2s, (drop in).

Child Health Clinic: 10:0011:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934.

Great Missenden

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Tylers Green

Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Classes available Monday to Friday 10:30-12:30T at Tylers Green Book your FREE trial lesson today Middle School, Cock Lane HP10 8DS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, For classes in High Wycombe, Princes Risborough & Beaconsfield £16.50 per session (please book).

Call Maria on 07885 944904 or Fun, action packed, progressive mariawebster@singandsign.co.uk swim classes. www.singandsign.co.uk

Wednesday

Providing two very different styles of music class in

Amersham

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at St Michael’s Church, Sycamore Road HP6 5DR. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Swimming Lessons

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

Little Angels

Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross

Kiddleydiveyexplore:

fun-filled sights, music, sounds, dance and puppets.

Beaconsfield

9:15-10:45T at Beaconsfield Children’s Centre, Beacon Close HP9 1RJ. 01494 678244; For 0 4s, (drop in).

Blossoming Cooks Cookery & Nature Classes

9:45-11:00T at Near Penn Road.

07931 979470; For 2 - 4s, £10 per class (please book).

Pay for a block booking of 10 weeks for £50 and go along to as many classes as you like!

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

Chesham

Emmanuel Lullaby Club

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

Breastfeeding Group

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

Denham

9:30-10:30TH at Denham and Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre, Nightingale Way UB9 5JL. 01895 835967; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

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Play and Learn

10:00-11:30TH at Hazlemere Children’s Centre, Highfield Way HP15 7UW. 01494 813762; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).

High Wycombe

St.Anne’s Parent & Toddler Group

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

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Child Health Clinic

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

Noizee 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.

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.

combining imaginative, high energy movement with songs and instruments.

Child Health Clinic

Hazlemere

Noizee Preschool Music & Movement Classes

Fairytale Academy Creative Dance Classes

KiddleydiveyActive:

10:30-12:00T at St.Michael Church, 70 Sycamore Rd HP6 5DR. 01494 726680; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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

07740 679054 or info@kiddleydivey.co.uk KiddleydiveyBeaconsfieldGerrardsCross

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Little Lions

10:00-11:30T at Denham & Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre, at St Marks Church Hall.

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

Flackwell Heath

Flackwell Heath Toddler Group

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

Gerrards Cross Kiddleydivey

9:30-10:00T at The Guide Hut (next to Waitrose), 29 Station Road SL9 8ES. 07740 679054; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Free Trial avail. 6 mths-4 yrs.

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.

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

Mapledean Children’s Centre

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

Baby Sensory: 13:15-14:45TH; For 0 - 1s, £1 per session (drop in).

0-18months. at Mapledean Children’s Centre at Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2.

Family Support Outreach

13:00-16:00TH at Risborough Children’s Centre at Saunderton Lodge, Wycombe Road HP14 4JB. 01844 347934; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Radnage

Radnage 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

Walters Ash Play & Learn

9:30-11:00T at Risborough Children’s Centre at RAF Walters Ash, Naphill HP14 4UE. 01844 347934; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For RAF Service Families & Carers.

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Amersham

Swimming Lessons

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 788900; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Contact Julia Mills,Swim Leader for info & availability.

The UK’s Leading National Active Physical Play Programme for Children from 6 Months to School Age • •

Duplo Club

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13:30-15:00T at Chiltern Avenue HP6 5AH. 0845 2303232; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Learn agility, balance, climbing and co-ordination skills Build self-confidence and develop language skills Have fun, excitement and be challenged

Book a trial today at www.tumbletots.com

Little Kickers Football Classes

14:30-17:10TH at The Polish Club, Raans Road HP6 6LX. 07490 262462; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18 months - 7 yrs.

Beaconsfield

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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.

For Marlow, Bourne End, Maidenhead & Stokenchurch contact 07709 496876 or helen.otto@tumbletots.com

Kiddleydivey

10:10-11:20T at Beaconsfiled Guide Headquarters, 35 Malthouse Square HP9 2LG. 07740 679054; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Free Trial available.

6 mths-4 yrs. Thurs Classes: 10.10am & 10.50am.

Blossoming Cooks Cookery & Nature Classes

13:15-14:30T at Near Penn Road. 07931 979470; For 2 - 4s, £10 per class (please book).

For Amersham, Chalfont, Missenden, Chesham & Beaconsfield contact 07789 884679 or kassie.knight@tumbletots.com

Playhouse Toddlers

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

Includes refreshments & crafts.

Starlight Toddler Group

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

Welcoming, fun environment for all.

Tiddley Tots & Tales

9:30-11:00T at 5 Eden Place HP11 2DH. 01296 382415; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Burnham

St Peters Toddler Group

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

Penn & Tylers Green Mother and Toddler Group

Play and Learn

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.

Chesham

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

9.45am(14mths+) & 11.00am(6-14mths).

Chalfont St Peter

10:00-11:15TH at Chalfont St Giles Youth Club, 22 Narcot Lane HP8 4DA. 07525 733543 / 01494 678244; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Call centre to check group running.

Community Play

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

Bounce & Rhyme

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

High Wycombe

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

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Story Time

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.

Busy Babies

NCT Chiltern Bumps & Babies

Hughenden Toddler Group

Postnatal Group: 10:30-12:30TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 6 week programme covering several topics. Invite only.

Baby Massage: 14:00-17:30T; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 6wk course, call Nettie on 07768 303640 to book. at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934.

10:45-13:45T at Longburrow Hall, Park Lane HP14 3TQ. 07709 496876; For 1 - 5s, £7.75 per class (book by term). Developing balance, agility, climbing & coordination.

Hazlemere

Grand Parents Group

Princes Risborough

Risborough Children’s Centre

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

Open Door Toddler Group

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

9:45-10:30TH at Penn Free Methodist Church, Church Road (next to the crown pub) HP10 8NU. 07866 510 289; For 0 - 4s, £6 per session (drop in). Merry Mix of Music and Movement!

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

Call Library for dates & times.

10:30-11:30TH at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2; For 0 - 1s, £1 per session (drop in). 0-18months.

10:15-11:45T at Hivings Free Church HP5 2DB. Gillian: 07446 184890; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Penn

Funky Monkeys

Little Chalfont

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

Maidenhead

Bumps & Babes Coffees

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

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Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Stokenchurch

Tumble Tots Physical Play Classes

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.

Tylers Green

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Walters Ash

Stepping Stones

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

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Magpie Club Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:00T at Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre Gerrards Cross Library. 01895 835967; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 10-10.20am: 0-1yrs & 10.30-11am: 1-5yrs.

Bounce & Rhyme

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

Amersham

9:00-11:00TH at Coleshill Village Hall, Barracks Hill HP7 0LN. For 0 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Hazlemere

10:15-11:45T at Amersham Library, Chiltern Avenue HP6 5AH. 01296 382415; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 10.15am: over 1s, 11.15: under 1s.

Fun Football Classes for kids aged 18 months - 7 years

Fun Football Classes for kids aged 18 months to 7 years

Swimming Lessons

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Amersham, Beaconsfield, Great Missenden For Details Chorleywood, High Wycombe & Milton Keynes: James: 07490 262 462 Email jdonald@littlekickers.co.uk ktownsend@littlekickers.co.uk

Fairytale Academy Creative Dance Classes

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.

Fun Football Classes for kids aged 18 months to 7 years

Local classes at a venue near you

Aylesbury & Oxfordshire: Call Details Kieran:For 07412 480 804 ktownsend@littlekickers.co.uk Email ktownsend@littlekickers.co.uk

Fun at One

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

Beaconsfield

Bulrushes Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at St Michael’s Church, St Michael’s Green HP9 2BN. 07591140751; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Breastfeeding Clinic

10:00-13:00T at Beaconsfield Children’s Centre, Beacon Close HP9 1RJ. 01494 678244; For 0 2s, (drop in).

NCT Beaconsfield Toddler Time

Water Babies Classes

Local classes at a venue near you

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

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

Teach your baby to talk BEFORE speech!

9:55-11:25T 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

Sparkles Down’s Syndrome Group

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

Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

Call to check group running before attending.

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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.

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

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.

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

10:00-10:30TH at Beaconsfield Library, Reynolds Road HP9 2NJ. For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 1st Fri of month. Max 15 children. Check on in holidays.

Burnham

Play & Learn

10:00-11:30T at Burnham Children’s Centre, Minniecroft Road SL1 7DE. 01628 665380; For 1 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Dress for mess.

Chalfont St Peter

Teddy Bears Toddler Group

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

Chesham

Newtown Children’s Centre

Little Crickets Toddler Group

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

Child Health Clinic: 9:30-10:50TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please arrive before 10.30am, H.V have to leave promptly!

Ready Steady Two: 11:15-12:00TH; For 2 - 3s, FREE (drop in). For toddlers. at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037.

Bounce and Rhyme (Chalfont)

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

Call centre to check group running.

Family Focus Postnatal Depression Support Group

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

Chalfont St Giles

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

10:30-11:00TH at Chalfont St Giles Library, High St HP8 4QA. 07525 733543 / 01494 678244; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Call centre to check group running.

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CAB

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

1st Fri of month. Call centre for dates.

Millbrook Children’s Centre

Cuddles Club: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 1s, £1 per family (drop in). 0 - 18 months.

Singing Superstars: 14:15-15:00T; For 0 5s, £1 per family (drop in). at Millbrook Children’s Centre, Millbrook School HP12 4BA. 01494 447110.

Bounce and Rhyme

10:00-10:30T at 5 Eden Place HP11 2DH. 01296 382415; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book).

Ticketed event, contact library to collect.

Bounce & Rhyme

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

Holmer Green

Noizee Preschool Classes

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

Noizee Musical Theatre Classes: 16:0017:00T; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in).

Class split: 4-6yrs & 7+yrs. at Holmer Green Village Centre Hall, The Common HP15 6XG. Elisa: 07717879903.

Little Chalfont

Little Chalfont Toddler Group

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

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

Marlow

The Positive Birth Movement

Tumble Tots Physical Play Classes

10:00-11:30TH at Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, HP11 2TT. Kate: 07711 183182; For bump, FREE (drop in). Group runs on the 1st Saturday of each month.

9:30-13:55T at Marlow Youth Centre, Wycombe Road SL7 3JD. 07709 496876; For 0 - 5s, £7.75 per class (book by term).

Developing balance, agility, climbing & coordination.

Story Time

Marlow Children’s Centre

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

Bounce & Rhyme Toddlers: 10:3011:00T; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Bounce & Rhyme Babies: 11:1511:45T; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). at Marlow Library, Institute Road SL7 1BL.

Stagecoach Theatre School

16:30-18:30T at Marlow CofE Primary School, Sandygate Road SL7 3AZ. Clare: 01494 533203; per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama for 4-8 yrs.

Naphill

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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

Turville

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

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Little Kickers Football Classes

8:45-12:00TH at St Clement Danes School,

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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.

Saturday

For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs.

Hazlemere

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Tylers Green

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Messy Church

11:30-13:00 at St.Michael Church, 70 Sycamore Rd HP6 5DR. 01494 726680; For 3 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 3rd Sat of Month.

Beaconsfield

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:45-12:55TH at The Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. 07490 262462; For 2 - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

Beaconsfield

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Hazlemere

15:00-17:00T 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.

High Wycombe

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Stagecoach Theatre School

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

High Wycombe

14:00-15:30T at Wycombe High School, Marlow Road HP11 1TB. 01494 533203; For 4 - 5s, per session (book by term).

Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

Henley-on-Thames

Swimming Lessons

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

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

Stagecoach Theatre School

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:45-12:55TH at The Royal Grammar School, Amersham Road HP13 6QT. 07490 262462; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Stagecoach Theatre Arts School

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.

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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.

Water Babies 15/07/2015 10:23 Swimming Classes

15:00-17:00T 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.

Amersham

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Princes Risborough

Risborough Children’s Centre

Little Explorer & Mini Memories: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 2s, £1 per family (drop in).

Early Years Short Break Service: 13:30-16:30T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (please book). For parents of children with additional needs.Call centre to book. at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934.

11:00-11:15TH at 5 Eden Place HP11 2DH. 01296 382415; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Stagecoach Mini Stages Classes: 9:1510:00T; For 2 - 4s, £6.75 per session (please book). Drama, singing and movement for little ones.

Stagecoach Theatre School: 9:30-17:30T; For 4 - 5s, per session (book by term).

Fantastic dance, sing & drama! at Wycombe High School, Marlow Rd HP11 1TB. Clare: 01494 533203.

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