Toddle About Northamptonshire April - June 2012

Loving life with little ones

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YouR LoCAL Bump, BABY & ToddLER mAgAzinE

* Groups & Classes * Special Offers * Fun Articles

* Great Days Out * Competitions * Business Directory

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to the Spring issue of Toddle About!

As usual, we’ve packed this issue full of fun articles, fab discount vouchers and of course, day by day listings of all the regular groups and classes that are running in Northamptonshire for families with little ones. So grab yourself a cuppa and settle down for a good read!

We’re also thrilled to say that our Facebook page is becoming more and more popular. As well as keeping you informed of local baby and toddler news as we hear it, we’re also running a different competition every week. Entering the competitions is quick and simple and we have already given away £100s of prizes to our lucky winners. Visit www.facebook.com/toddleaboutmagazine and ‘like’ our page to be among the first to hear about the next competitions.

Scan the QR code below with your smart phone to go straight to our Facebook page now (free scanning apps can be downloaded from your app store). We look forward to seeing you there soon.

Have a lovely Spring!

Loving life with little ones,

Tim, Ruth & Eloise

Contents What’s New?

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Fun Activity Ideas

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Shop About

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Reader Recommendations 12 Toddle Models

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Health Tips For You

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Pregnancy Baby Brain

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Breast or Bottle Debate

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Local Business Reviews

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Special Offer Pages

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Mums Making it

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Daily Activity Planner

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Toddle About Directory

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Contact us on 0845 643 2483 or info@toddleabout.co.uk PS. Don’t forget! You can subscribe to Toddle About for FREE at www.toddleabout.co.uk/subscribe and we’ll post a copy to your door every quarter.

A special mention goes out to Mango Pictures for the fabulous cover picture of twins Tomi-Harukani & Annika-Haruko Umamoto-Rixon enjoying one of Mango Picture’s signature Messy Photo Shoots (p.14). Win your child on our front cover! Find out how on p.16

This furry little fella is Charlie!

He’s hiding all over the magazine - why not see if your little one can find him while you read?

8,000 copies of Toddle About are distributed every quarter around Northampton, Daventry, Towcester & Brackley areas.

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information in Toddle About is accurate and correct, we cannot guarantee that this is so and neither Toddle About nor Tim Freed can accept any liability for loss, damage or problems arising from any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in content, nor from actions taken by readers based on information or opinions presented in advertisements or throughout the magazine. Images and information supplied by 3rd parties have been accepted in good faith and all liability for any legal transgression including breach of copyright remains with the supplying parties.

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At last! The days are getting longer and lighter and it seems as though it’s put a spring into the step of the bump, baby and toddler world as much as it has the rest of us - there are two new Baby Fayres coming to Daventry and Towcester, a couple of NCT Nearly New Sales, new mum and baby cinema screenings, some new baby and toddler classes and more! You can see all the details in our What’s New? section on p.4-5.

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New and wonderful stuff for bumps, babies & toddlers in the Northamptonshire area Towcester

Aqualight Celebrates 10 years!

All her life, Emie Kitson has loved the water. She started Aqualight Babies swimming classes in 2002 for babies 0-4 years. Now her swimmers don’t want to leave as they grow so the swim school teaches children up to 13 years! Aqualight is now 10 years old and on the 15th April at 2pm you can join their celebration party at Fairfields School, Northampton where it all began. www.aqualightbabies.co.uk P.28

Dance off those Easter Eggs

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NCT Nearly New Sales in April

You can’t get better than an NCT Nearly New Sale to pick up a baby bargain! They have everything from baby clothes, books and toys to cots, high chairs, pushchairs and more. Well worth a visit - but get there early! The best bits go quickly.

Northampton NCT Nearly New Sale: Sat 21st April Northampton High School, Hardingstone, NN4 6UU 11:00 - 13:00 (10:15 for members). Entry £1.50 Towcester NCT Nearly New Sale: Sat 21st April Sponne School, Brackley Rd, Towcester, NN12 6DJ 10:00-11:30. Entry £1.

Grey2Blue - Plan For Your Child’s Future

If you want to make sure your children can afford to go to university and that they will be looked after if you were suddenly not around any more, then you may want to pay a visit to Brad West at Grey2Blue.

With over 20 years experience in all aspects of financial planning, Brad can advise you on wills, life cover, savings and investments. Initial discussions are free and there is no obligation to take things further. Call Brad on 01604 629164. P.8

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Towcester Bump, Baby & Toddler Show

Towcester Leisure Centre: Sun 8th July, 10am-4pm Find local experts and services to enhance your pregnancy and support you and your baby. Browse and shop for products you won’t find on the high street and take advantage of special show-only offers. www.bumpbabyandtoddlers.co.uk P.39

Antenatal & Postnatal Yoga plus Massage Therapy in Northampton

Sandy offers a unique blend of Yoga in addition to Massage Therapy. Currently a Midwife, with many years of experience as a Health Professional, Yoga Teacher and Massage Therapist; ensures safe, fun and inspiring sessions. Sandy’s approachable nature and sense of humour create a relaxed and supportive environment; a great way to meet new friends! Sports and Pregnancy Massage; alleviates ailments, aids recovery, relaxes and de-stresses.

07710 200434 www.sandyyoga.co.uk. P.19

New Musical Monkeys Session

More of an entertainment show than a class, Musical Monkeys is a party every week! New sessions are now running at Dodford Village Hall (near Daventry) every Friday 10-11am. Their homemade cakes are worth the visit on their own! Call 07854 544173 www.musical-monkeys.com or call. P.44

New Treatments at The Maple Tree Clinic The Maple Tree Clinic in Hunsbury now have a Chartered Physiotherapist offering treatments on Wednesday evenings from 6pm – 8pm and you can get late appointments with osteopaths on Mon, Tues, Thurs till 8pm. www.themapletreeclinic.com P.18

KNR Jewellery - Drop a Hint To help the man in your life get you a gift you actually want, KNR Fingerprint Jewellery now have a ‘Drop a Hint’ button on their main Fingerprint Jewellery web page! You might want to send him a hint about their ‘SIlver Fingerprint Impression Kits’ for £39 which allow you to make any of their products by post. www.knrjewellery.co.uk P.11

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Half Price Entry to Tiny Tantrums Tiny Tantrums in Daventry (formerly Rainbow Playworld) are offering Toddle About readers half price entry! Get your voucher in our centre pages.

They also run a daily Toddler Meal Deal, Tues - Fri, 10:00am -3pm for £3.50 & After School Meal Deal, Tues - Fri, 3pm - 4.30pm.

01327 312188. 1 Riley Close, Daventry, NN1 1 8QT. P.44

New Tatty Bumpkin Classes in Grange Park

Tatty Bumpkin classes use yoga positions within a story format. Each session is fun and motivating, teaching the children new ways to stretch and learn. New classes run on Saturdays at Grange Park Pavilion from 9:30 for ages 2-5 years and 10:15 for ages 4-9 years.

Contact Reanne on 0845 6804981/ 07580 131842 www.miltonkeynes.tattybumpkin.com P.42

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‘Bring Along Baby’ Cinema Screenings

Go to the movies with your baby without worrying about them disturbing others! Lings Forum Cinema in Northampton are launching ‘Bring Along Baby’ screenings on Monday 14th May at 10.30am with Salmon Fishing in the Yemen - starring Ewan McGregor. www.northampton.gov.uk/cinema

Sleepover Parties at Berzerk

For an alternative birthday party, Berzerk Indoor Play Centre in Moulton Park are now offering sleepovers!

You get the whole place to yourself from 7.30pm until 8am the next day. Includes evening meal and breakfast and when the children are done playing, they sleep wherever they want! No Min age, Max age 10 years. £15 per child (min 50 children) and £10 per adult. Call 01604 647213 for info. P.31

New Unique Antenatal Classes

Lazy Daisy Birthing antenatal classes combine yogainspired movement, birth education, breathing techniques and hypnosis-relaxation. By practising the moves week-on-week, you build muscle memory and make the moves instinctive during labour.

Email lee@lazydaisybirthing.co.uk P.19 (Daventry & South Northants) or Janette@lazydaisybirthing.co.uk (Northampton)

Lovely’s New Princess Parties Acclaimed entertainer ‘Lovely’ has launched a brand new Princess Party which is already becoming a favourite with girls and boys in Northamptonshire. With her beautiful dress, crown, magical flowers, puppets, and her mischievous mouse (who hilariously escapes from the palace!), all alongside the most beautiful balloons you’ve ever seen, Princess Lovely even has fantastic bows and arrows - she’s a character so warm and funny, the boys love her too! P.30 Contact Lovely: 01327 360909/07772 542966

Free Activity Booklet from Tumble

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With an excellent Ofsted report, Hedgehog Hill in Greens Norton always have lots of fun events planned for the children, with PE lessons, Yoga, Drama, Gardening, Cooking, Guide dog & Pony visits.

They have a Picnic in the Park with families too! www.nurseryschooltowcester.co.uk. P.40

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New Nuby @ Home Parties

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Hedgehog Hill Nursery and Pre-School

Nuby parties bring bright, fun & innovative baby & toddler products directly to you, whether that be at a Nursery, Tots Group or even the comfort of your own home. Products range from breast pumps, sterilisers & even bottles with breast-size teats, to weaning equipment, teethers, and toys. Call Lara on 07889 233 347. www.nubyathome.co.uk. P.18

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kindly written by staff at Akeley Wood School, Wicken, Nr Deanshanger

By Cheryl Johnston at Akeley Wood School and Nursery in Wicken.

Whilst commuting home last week, I smiled as I noticed a mum walking with her daughter along the pathway. Her little girl stopped to look and marvel at the early buds starting to form on the daffodils and the crocuses bursting through the cold earth.

Her mum patiently sat beside her as she took her time to inspect each and every one in turn. I thought about how happy they both must feel, being able to enjoy this special moment and how often in life we rush by and forget to stop, and smell the roses. We forget the importance of taking time out to appreciate and enjoy the natural elements that surround us.

At Akeley Wood Junior School, we regularly make time with our children to do just that. We are lucky enough to have stunning natural woodlands surrounding our school and we make sure we take advantage of them! We recently enjoyed an activity where we used a story book to help the children enjoy their natural environment in an imaginative and playful way.

For more info on their nursery call 01908 555803 or email: joanne.crosse@akeleywoodschool.co.uk

Mini Woodland For you to do this at home you will need: •

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A large blanket or use of a large play house A Teddy bear Cones Crates A variety of objects of your choice

Our children started by reading the story “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt”. Afterwards, they went for a walk within the school grounds, taking with them the large blanket for the children to make a cave.

This gave the children the opportunity to problem solve, working together and sharing ideas and solutions for making the cave. The children then chose where to place the teddy bear within the cave.

The teacher began to re-enact the story, encouraging the children to join in. They moved through the woodlands pretending to walk through long grass (swishy-swashy), they splashed in muddy puddles (splish splosh), and they wrapped up warm as if they were walking through a snow storm (hoo woo). They followed the story all the way through to the end, where the children reached the cave and found the bear.

To make this activity more interactive and physical, we placed cones and crates in the children’s path for them to move or climb over throughout the story.

Afterwards, we collected mud, grass and sticks and proceeded to make our own ‘mini woodland’. We then added toy characters for the children to retell the story in their own words. It was all lots of fun and I heartily recommend trying something similar at home.

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A delightful children’s store located in Towcester offering a wide range of high quality clothing and gifts for babies and children (to age 8).

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HappyHappyHappy Labels

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New, fun and vibrant name labels that children easily recognise and love.

After having children of their own,local parents Mark and Anita found that there was a need for exciting name labels. They wanted to make them fun and vibrant with a range of funky designs, so that children would be proud to have their names on all their equipment.

Pack of 40 Labels + 20 over laminates (for heavy wear items like shoes) - only £6.95 inc VAT. Free P&P Pack of 80 Labels + 40 over laminates (for heavy wear items like shoes) - only £9.95 inc VAT. Free P&P View the full range and order easily online at www.happyhappyhappy.co.uk

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Did you know that organic cotton is softer, more breathable and much kinder to sensitive skin?

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With everything you need to host the perfect children’s party or baby shower.

Including invitations, decorations, tableware, games, prizes, crafts and party bags for the children’s parties.

They supply children’s party boxes in the following themes; • Pirate - £60 • Princess - £60 • All Things Girlie - £70 Other themes can be accommodated upon request.

The Baby Shower party is presented in a beautiful wicker basket for mum-to-be to use afterwards and is £70.

For more information or to place an order; Tel: 07825180090 E-mail: parties2you@hotmail.co.uk www.parties2you.co.uk

Frugi produce an amazing range of organic clothing for babies and children up the age of eight.

Designed to last, they have many great features such as no scratchy labels or seams!

This scrumptious Springtime Spot Babygrow (above) is part of the new Spring/Summer collection and retails at £15.99.

See the whole fantastic range (plus a whole lot more) at Popsy & Peanut, Children’s Store in Towcester, NN12 8DN. Tel: 01327 359500 www.popsyandpeanut.co.uk

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BundleBean is a fleece lined waterproof cover that fits snugly on to all buggies, bike seats, rear-facing car seats and front style baby carriers.

It also opens out flat for use as a travel picnic rug or play mat making it the ultimate one-stop-shop solution for busy parents on the go!

BundleBean fits all ages and rolls up in to a neat bundle meaning it is always with you when the weather catches you out. www.toddleoff.co.uk

Cot Snoozeshade

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The new SnoozeShade for Cots and Travel Cots.

This cot shade is compact, practical and easy to use. It is great for staying away from home; whether you are in a hotel, a friend’s spare room or camping!

It helps to reduce the light during daytime naps. In the summer when the evenings and mornings are lighter, it helps to settle little ones to sleep and keep them asleep until a sensible time! www.toddleoff.co.uk

Gund Teddy Bears

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These lovable, huggable teddy bears are perfect for children of all ages, and a lovely gift for any occasion.

Combining the richness of tradition with the excitement of innovation, the GUND brand is renowned for it’s high quality, soft and huggable bears.

They even have a complete line of products for infants and toddlers, called babyGUND which is dedicated to offering the very best in all things baby. And they don’t stop at bears!

Cuddly animals of all shapes and sizes are also available.

The full range can be browsed now at Shirelings Toy Shop in The Heart of the Shires Shopping Village, on the A5 near Weedon. Pop in soon for a Teddy Bear’s Picnic!

Gund Teddy Bears start from £18.95.

Use the voucher in our centre pages to get 3 for 2 on ANY products in store at Shirelings Toy Shop.

Tel: 01327 342263 www.goawayandplay.co.uk

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To help celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June, Phoenix cards have brought out some lovely patriotic designs this year.

Cupcakes of all types bearing the Union Jack can be found on wrapping paper, greetings cards, paper chains (remember those?!) and postcards.

It’s probably the only 60th Anniversary of a British monarch that we’re ever going to see, so we say let’s do something special!

Wrapping Paper: £1 per sheet Greetings Cards: £1.50 each Paper Chains: £2.20 for 48 gummed links Postcards: £4 for 10 (with envelopes) Visit to buy: www.phoenix-trading.eu/web/charlotte

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Shirelings toyshop

The perfect party in a box We take the hassle out of organising your children’s party/baby shower as all our boxes contain everything you need including; • invitations • decorations • tableware • games • prizes • crafts • party bags (children’s parties) Sophie: 07793 052 785 Emily: 07825 180 090 Email: parties2you@hotmail.co.uk

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Wooden Toys for Preschool & Toddler Visit us and browse our wide selection of imaginative and traditional toys, books, puppets and much more.

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Reader Recommendations Thank you to all of you who sent us your recommendations of the bump, baby and toddler things that you love and think everyone should know about! Our ‘Editor’s Choice’ recommendations have won free Priddy children’s books.

Editor’s Choice

Tumble Tots Gymbabes I have been taking my daughter Imogen (10 months) since January and she adores the warm up sing song and then being free to enjoy the gym equipment and baby toys. The layout changes every two weeks which is a great way of keeping it interesting for the babies (and mums/carers!) and the large space lets Imogen burn off all her energy in a safe, fun environment.

The class is really enjoyable and I am hoping it will be great for her development. I have already noticed her crawling is speedier and she is much more steady on her feet!

Lucinda & Imogen from Towcester

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The Aquatic Playground, Wellingborough Having enjoyed some sunny weather for the past two days, it’s got me thinking about places we went to last summer and will return to this year.

One of them is the Aquatic Playground in Wellingborough. Parking was free, an ice-cream van was parked up and there was plenty of space to sit and have a picnic. www.wellingborough. gov.uk/news/article/544/ wellingborough_splash_park Sandra Roberts

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The Kids Kitchen Classes It’s difficult to find innovative classes for toddlers that don’t involve tumbling or music, so it was with a sigh of relief that we discovered Kids Kitchen. The website promises small groups, lots of fun and mess that parents don’t have to clean up. And the class doesn’t disappoint.

Catherine runs the classes from her living room so the environment is very informal and extremely kid friendly with toys available before and after the cooking. Catherine is calm and relaxed therefore creates an atmosphere where everyone feels welcome and comfortable in her home immediately.

After hand washing, the kids take their places around a child friendly table. Everything is provided – bowls, aprons, utensils and fresh ingredients. The only thing to remember is a tupperware in which to carry home the booty!

Each recipe takes approximately twenty minutes to prepare – which is the perfect length of time to hold the concentration – and range from flapjacks and muffins to pasties and pizzas.

Catherine encourages the children to do everything themselves from cracking eggs to decorating cakes. She ensures that each class incorporates counting, turn taking and measurements. As a parent, it’s hard to be hands off at times but we should take Catherine’s lead as she gives just enough guidance and masses of gentle encouragement so the kids really enjoy themselves without the pressure to make the perfect pinwheel!

The recipes take approximately fifteen minutes to cook and during this time the kids are encouraged to play inside or out. When the

dishes are cooked, Catherine gives the kids a taste of the food they’ve created. There’s always a sense of achievement and even the fussy eaters are tempted.

Kids Kitchen provides a break from the norm for both kids and parents; an environment where children learn a life skill and taste a variety of food. And the parents don’t have to clean up the aftermath!

By Rachel, mum to son & daughter (3 & 4 years) Music Bugs I’ve been taking my 3 year old son to Music Bugs since he was 8 months old. We still go every week and it’s the one class that he gets excited about! During the 40 minute session, we sing with instruments, puppets, bubbles, parachute, pom poms and more.

He gets so much from it and I’m sure it’s helped his counting and speech. I would highly recommend anybody to try it. I’ve also made some great friends from going so it’s been great for us both!

Keira from Northampton

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MAM Bottles These were the only bottles that my breastfed baby would take any milk out of. I recently switched from breast to bottle feeding and with these bottles had no problem.

The self-sterilising feature is great especially if you are going on holiday and do not want to take a steriliser with you! Great product!!

Charlotte and Millie Lou from Northampton

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Make us smile Well, this Toddle Models competition proved to be the most fun one yet! We had 65 adorable entries in total.

The winners were chosen by you through an online vote on our Facebook page. We received over 4,500 votes and it was a joy to read all the lovely comments people were writing!

Congratulations to our winner Darcy Jane Watson (AKA Baby Glitter - look at those eyes!) who came in first place.

We also had 20 runners up prizes to give away (see pictures in pink boxes), thanks to sponsor Mark Betts Darcy Jane Watso n Photography, though in our mind everyone was a winner.

(10 months) Northamptonshire has so many gorgeous babies!

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There will also be 3 runners up prizes! They will win a photo shoot and two free 10”x8” prints (worth £99).

The winners will be chosen by YOU through a public vote via the Toddle About Facebook page.

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To enter the next Toddle Models competition, please email your favourite pic of your little one (along with their name, age, your phone number and where you’re from) to toddlemodels@toddleabout.co.uk by midnight on Sunday 13th May. Nick Kelly Photography: Tel: 07879 695995 www.nickkellyphotography.co.uk

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From Advanced Personal Trainer and Life Coach Scott O’Callaghan from Natural Coaching

1. Don’t let spring pass you by Be ready this year! Get fit now and be in better shape for the summer! Even if the odd freaky snowfall happens, don’t use it as an excuse. Tell yourself ‘Spring is here’. This is a time of renewal and great change for the environment. You can be included in that change by simply choosing to be!

2. Change the word ‘Need’ to ‘MUST’ Really focus on your internal language and change your patterns. Be aware of how you communicate with yourself! This is the first step to a new you.

3. Remember that Emotion is 90% Motion EMOTION! Getting our body moving will dust off the winter cobwebs! go dancing, do a bootcamp, take a class. Get moving and get EMOTIONAL...

4. Be compassionate Do something kind and selfless for someone special.

The benefits will come back to you through love and appreciation I guarantee it. Its the quickest way to real happiness!

5. Take deep breaths everyday We forget that breathing relaxes us and makes us more grounded individuals. Its easy, especially as parents, to get caught up and stressed out with the lack of time and often sleep available. In these moments, simply take 5 deep slow breathes and notice how the world relaxes around you

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Nutrition and Baby Brain

We know that a baby is nourished in the womb not only by what its mother eats during pregnancy, but also by her body. Less well known is that your baby will take nutrients from your brain if it needs to, which might well be the cause of ‘Baby Brain’.

This is just one example of how important it is for you to meet your baby’s nutritional needs as well as your own, throughout pregnancy and beyond.

Three weeks after conception, your baby’s brain begins to form, and continues to develop rapidly throughout your pregnancy. The brain is 60% fat and the two most important components are DHA (an omega-3 fatty acid from fish) and ARA (arachidonic acid, from meat, eggs and dairy). These fats are transferred across the placenta and are also present in human milk; they are accumulated in the brain and retina during foetal and infant development...

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...In late pregnancy, the mother needs to eat foods rich in DHA: the placenta takes DHA from her blood and concentrates it in the baby’s circulation; the baby’s DHA level is now double his mother’s. If she has low blood levels of DHA, some is also taken from the richest store - her own brain. This may account for the slight shrinkage of women’s brain cells and the poor concentration experienced during late pregnancy. The baby continues to need DHA in his milk up to around 4 months.

Research shows that deficiency of omega-3 fatty acids in pregnancy and beyond is linked to postnatal depression, and to behavioural, learning and visual difficulties in children.

Oily fish is recommended 2-3 times per week, and if you can’t manage this then you should seek professional recommendation of a fish oil supplement with good levels of DHA; vegetarian DHA supplements are made from algae.

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The Breast or Bottle Debate

The WHO, UNICEF and other national and international health agencies recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, but in the UK we have very low rates of breastfeeding (4th lowest in Europe). Many mothers choose to bottle feed, however many want to breastfeed but encounter problems that cause them to stop - 90% of mothers who gave up breastfeeding in the first six weeks would have liked to continue for longer.

How you choose to feed your baby is no-one’s decision but your own, yet it seems that whatever you decide there will always be someone ready to judge you for your decision. Mothers who breastfeed often feel self-conscious breastfeeding around others, whilst many bottle feeding mothers feel they are being judged for not breastfeeding! There is much research which has proven that breastfeeding has many health benefits to both baby and mother, yet there are also many practical advantages to bottle feeding.

Everyone has an opinion on this topic so we decided to explore the arguments. We hope you find it interesting!

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Mother and baby bonding

Dads can enjoy feeding baby too

Breastfeeding is a wonderful way for mothers to bond with their baby, as it’s such a close and relaxing time. It is also nature’s way of making sure mum stays near to her baby and that they spend plenty of time in close contact.

It’s free

Breast milk doesn’t cost anything and for mothers who aren’t planning on expressing there’s no need to buy bottles or sterilising equipment either.

It’s easy

Admittedly many people encounter problems in the early days, just like when you’re learning anything new, but once you know what you’re doing it’s much easier than having to wash and sterilise bottles, make up formula, and warm up bottles. Likewise, when baby wakes up at night you can just feed them immediately without having to make up the milk or warm it up.

Easier to get out and about

Breast milk is always on hand wherever you go and always comes out at the perfect temperature. No need to take bottles and formula with you, or to worry about where to warm up milk. In the UK it is legal to feed your baby wherever you like and with a little practise it can be done very discreetly.

Lower risk of orthodontic problems

Breastfeeding contributes to proper jaw alignment because of the different pressures exerted on the jawbones during sucking. Breastfed infants also have fewer cavities because of the nature of the milk and the rinsing action that occurs when feeding.

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Bottle feeding parents can share the feeding duties, meaning that Dad can spend quality time feeding and bonding with baby too. It also means that Dad can share the night feeds, allowing mum some much needed sleep, giving mum more energy to take care of baby in the day time.

What Is Formula?

Formula is generally made from cow’s milk which is modified. The protein and mineral content are reduced and the carbohydrate content is increased, usually by adding sugar. Milk fat is removed and substituted with vegetable, animal or mineral fats.

Vitamins and trace elements are then added.

More freedom

Mothers who bottle feed aren’t tied to their babies like breastfeeding mothers, meaning they can go out and and have a well-earned break, letting Dad, or someone else, care for baby for a while.

You know how much milk your baby has had

You know exactly how much milk your baby has drunk when you’re bottle feeding, and it can be reassuring to know for sure that baby is getting enough milk. This is especially useful if there are worries that baby is not gaining enough weight.

Baby can last longer between feeds

Formula is harder for babies to digest than breast milk, meaning formula fed babies can usually go longer between feeds. This means less time spent feeding in the day and baby may sleep through the night sooner.

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Helps mum relax

No need to feel self conscious in public places

Breastfeeding ensures that mum regularly sits down and has a rest. It also releases hormones that make mum feel relaxed, which lower stress levels and makes it easier to fall back asleep after night feeds.

Helps mum lose weight

Breastfeeding naturally uses up to 500 calories a day, so helps mum get her figure back after pregnancy

Health benefits for the mother

Mothers who breastfeed have been shown to have a reduced risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and osteoporosis later in life.

Protects baby against illnesses

Breast milk is a living product containing antibodies, living cells, enzymes and hormones which boost baby’s immune system. Breastfed babies are less likely to suffer from ear infections, respiratory illness, diarrhoea, vomiting, and constipation. They also have a lower risk of childhood leukaemia, SIDS, diabetes, obesity and allergies later in life.

Changes as baby grows

The composition of breast milk changes with time so has the exact combination of protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and sugars needed for the baby at various stages of his growth.

Better for speech development

Many studies have found that children who were breastfed need speech therapy less often than those who were bottle-fed. Nursing takes 60 times more effort for baby than drinking from a bottle, which encourages facial formation and muscle strength which helps with later speech development.

Higher IQ

Studies have found that children who were breastfed score higher in IQ tests than children who were formula fed, even when mothers’ education and economic backgrounds were taken into account.

It is thought this is because breast milk contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (AA) -long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids that appear to support brain development.

Breastfeeding Myths: There are a LOT of myths surrounding breastfeeding.

Scan in this QR code using your smart phone to find out the most common ones - useful if you want to breastfeed!

Did You Know?

The majority of breastfeeding problems are caused by the baby not latching on properly. (Sore nipples, baby rejecting the breast, insufficient milk).

If you want to breastfeed but are experiencing problems, it is important to seek help as soon as

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Many mothers feel self-conscious breastfeeding in public places, and try to find a private place to feed their baby. Mothers who bottle feed don’t have to worry about this.

Takes less time

In the early days, bottle feeding a baby is usually quicker than breastfeeding.

Doesn’t drain mum’s energy levels

Breastfeeding burns up some of the mother’s energy and this, combined with the relaxing hormones produced when breastfeeding, can make her feel tired.

You can bond with baby whilst bottle feeding

You can have just as good a bond with your baby if you bottle feed, as you can still sit and cuddle them whilst feeding and you can bond with your baby through being a good mother.

Good if breastfeeding feels weird

It is not uncommon for new mums to feel uncomfortable with the idea of breastfeeding.

Their breasts have fulfilled a very different purpose until the birth of their baby and breastfeeding can actually feel like an unnatural thing to do.

Formula contains everything a baby needs

Scientists and medical experts have spent years developing high-quality formula milks that will provide your baby with the nutrition she needs.

Although there are health benefits to breastfeeding, it doesn’t mean your child is doomed if you choose to bottle feed. Millions of adults were formula fed themselves and have turned out just fine!

No mastitis or cracked nipples

Bottle feeding carries no risk of sore or cracked nipples, or mastitis - though bottle feeding mums can experience pain from the pressure build up due to unreleased milk.

Bottle Feeding Information: There is minimal information available on how to bottle feed, such as sterlising and making a bottle of formula. Scan this QR Code to find out how to do it properly.

possible. Many children’s centres offer breastfeeding support, or you can ask your Health Visitor for advice.

Helpline numbers: NCT Breastfeeding Line: 0300 330 0771 La Leche League: 0845 1202918 Babyways (Northants): 07828 169 427

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Boomerein Safety Reins

In the supermarket I was able to carry a basket in one hand and put things in The ‘Boomerein’ is a restraint for with the other, reassured that the little toddlers to help prevent them tugging person attached to my waist running off. The major advantage it has over couldn’t escape or do any ‘shopping’ of other alternative products is that adult and her own! child are ‘attached’ together by waist straps, I have also performed the school run using allowing the adult two free hands. the Boomerein. It involved a ten minute walk along a busy road with a 2 , 4 and 6 year old plus various bags The product comprises of an extendable cord and lunch boxes! It was such an advantage having approximately 50cm long that attaches to two fully both hands free to hold my other children’s hands and adjustable belts with child-proof snap-together clips.

The cord retracts and extends smoothly from a round made the journey much less stressful! plastic box which is linked securely to the adult belt.

In summary I would thoroughly recommend the Once it is deemed safe/unnecessary to restrain the ‘Boomerein’, especially to those with more than one child any longer, the extendable cord can be detached child. Restraining from the waist is a very good idea from the child’s end of the harness. Both waist straps as there is no hard pulling involved. The easy clipping remain on the adult and child, so that if necessary the and unclipping of the child from the adult is great. cord can be quickly clipped back on.

The major plus point however is being ‘hands-free’. I would most definitely buy this product.

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KNR Jewellery

and pendants to gorgeous charm bracelets. They also have some great options for men, such as cufflinks It was the beginning of March and dog tags, which I think would be ideal presents when I realised that Mother’s for Father’s Day too (Sunday 17th June if you’re Day was round the corner. I wanted to get my wondering!) wife a gift that was personal and impressive I initially thought I would have to go to a studio to enough to convey how much I appreciate her – have the children’s prints taken, but KNR Jewellery something a little different. But what? can even take your prints by post. This was perfect for me – and it was surprising quick and simple to get the KNR Jewellery came to the rescue. They create fingerprints done. personalised silver jewellery, using the fingerprints or drawings of your children. Now that our eldest is The finished key ring came back one week later and four years old and going to school, I’ve realised that I’m so impressed – the charms are really lovely and children really do grow up fast. There are already so all the more so because our children’s fingerprints are many little memories that I’ve already forgotten, I felt pressed into each one. It’s a beautiful keepsake that that capturing their little fingerprints forever in a we’ll keep and cherish forever. piece of jewellery would be a nice way to remember Written by Tim Freed just how small they once were.

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Grange Park

09:00-09:30T at Ecton Brook Children’s Centre, Ecton Brook Road NN3 5DY. 01604 409280; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

09:30-11:30TH at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Angie: 07816 484851; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

Breakfast Club (Ecton Brook)

Hire

Peppa Pig!

13:30-14:30T at Abington Ave United Reform Church, Abington Avenue NN1 4QA. 07964 971200; For 0 - 2s, FREE.

Grange Park Tots Group

Musical Minis Interactive parties for 10:00-10:45T at The Pavilion, Foxfield Way NN4 5BE. Amanda: 01908 2 - 8 yrs with dancing, 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per session party games, disco (please book). Free trial offer voucher lights, smoke machine & bubbles.

T: 07931 308173

E: kt_bonham@yahoo.co.uk

www.discofacecake.co.uk

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New Parents Drop in

Baby Weighing Clinic

10:30-11:30T at Kairos Centre, Wilks Walk NN4 5DW. 01604 863319; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 16th Apr - 21st May (excl 7th May)

Yoga For All

10:00-11:30TH at Harlestone Village Hall, Harlestone NN7. Janet: 01604 843991; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p for extra siblings

Harlestone

13:30-15:00T at Abington Children’s Centre, Abington Ave United Reform Church NN1 4QA. 01604 750233; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Health Visitor baby weighing

Harlestone Tiny Tots

19:00-20:00T at Abington Ave United Reformed Church, Abington Avenue NN1 4QA. Sandy: 07710 200434; £5 per session (book by 10-week term). Relax, boost your energy & build fitness

Natural Bootcamp

19:00-20:00TH at Harlestone Firs, .

07812 973562 ; , £5 per session (please book). Natural fitness sessions - results guaranteed!

Harpole

Billing

Kidz ‘n’ Co Mums and Tots Group

Active Baby Company Swimming

13:30-15:00T at Harpole Baptist Chapel, Nr the Turnpike Pub/ Restaurant NN7 4DD. Rosemary: 01604 588116; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

10:00-18:30T at Active Baby Company, ‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by 6-week term). 30min classes for 10 wks+

Headlands

Blackthorn

Come & Play!

Family Worker: 09:00-09:30T Stay n Play: 09:30-11:30T Childminders Drop in: 13:00-

10:45-11:45T at Headlands Children’s Centre, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. 01604 411440 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

14:00T Every 2nd Monday at Blackthorn Children’s Centre, Longmead Court NN3 8QD. 01604 413504; For 0 - 5s.

Hunsbury

Parent & Tots Swim

09:00-10:30T at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Tots go free. Max 2 kids under 8 per adult

Collingtree Water Babies

14:00-16:00T at Virgin Active, 91 Windingbrook Lane NN4 0EB. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes

Duston

Childminders: 09:30-11:30T Duston Rhymetime: 10:30-11:00TH Baby Weigh with H/V: 14:00-15:00TH

Fortnightly session at Duston Library Children’s Centre, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 01604 752891; FREE

Duston Mums & Tots

09:30-11:30T at Duston Village Hall, Sycamore Road; For 0 - 4s, .

Duston & Villages NCT Group

10:00-11:30T at Various parents’ houses, Duston & Surrounding Villages NN5. Lucy: 07940 368828; For bump - 4s, £0.50 per family (donation). Everyone welcome!

Northampton Multiples

Far Cotton

St Marys Tiddlywinks Toddler Group

09:15-11:00T at St Mary’s Church, Abbey Road; For 0 - 5s, .

GymBugs Sessions

10:00-14:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy ladders, beams and climbing

Northampton NCT Socials

20:00-22:00TH at White Hart Pub, The Old White Hart NN4 8BS. 07968 288975; For bump, FREE (drop in). 1st Mon of month. Meet other pregnant people

14:00-16:00TH at Camp Hill Community Centre, Dayrell Road NN4. Claire: 07587 154104; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). 5 per month plus £1 per session attended

Kings Heath

Stay and Play Drop in

09:30-15:00T at Camrose Children’s Centre at Kings Heath, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Monday sessions start at 9:30 & 13:00

Kingsthorpe

Messy Play: 09:15-11:00T Health Visitor Drop In: 12:30-14:30T

at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Wear old clothes!

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Cygnets: 13:00-14:30T (birth to walking)

10:00-11:15T at St Marks Church Hall, St Mark’s Crescent NN2 8EG. Sue: 01604 715342; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in).

20p per extra child

13:30-15:00T at United Reformed Church, Abington Ave NN1 4QA; For 0 - 5s. Toys available for 6 mths-5 yrs

at Thorplands Children’s Centre, Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131 FREE (drop in).

Northampton Centre

14:00-15:30T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Tots go free.

Parents & Tots Swim

19:00-20:30TH at Thorplands Children’s centre on school field NN3. 01604 741131; , FREE (please book).

Chatterbox

09:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s, .

Active Baby Company Swimming

09:30-12:00T at Cripps Recreation Centre, Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by 6-week term). For 10 wks-5 yrs.

Stay & Play Drop In: 09:30-11:30TH Ducklings Baby Clinic: 10:00-11:30T Music is Fun Group: 15:15-16:00T

Parklands

09:15-11:00T at Parklands Nursery School & Children’s Centre, Spinney Hill Rd NN3 6DW. 01604 642118; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

Semilong

Bangladeshi Mums and Tots

13:00-15:00T at The Gateway Centre, Mill Road NN2 6AX. Kulsuma: 01604 624930; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For Bangladeshi families

Spencer

Mini Music & Baby Music

09:00-12:00T at Streatfield Road, NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Mini Springers Parent & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at Springs Family Centre, Spring Boroughs NN1 2SN. Robyn: 01604 630457; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Yoga Drop In

10:00-11:00T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 1s.

Young Parents Lunch

11:30-14:00TH at Alliston Gardens Youth and Community Centre NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; For bump - 5s, FREE.

In the Water

Weston Favell

Parents and Tots Swim

Time 2 Play - Messy Play

at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; FREE (drop in).

09:30-11:30TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; For 0 - 5s, .

Dads Football

13:00-14:00T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837 300.

Wootton

Yoga Tigers (2 - 5 year olds)

09:30-10:30TH at Yeoman of England, Wootton NN4 6LP. Sam: 07875 024301; For 2 - 5s, £4 per family (please book). www.yogatigers.co.uk

Tuesday

Bumps, Babies & Breastfeeding

Abington

Health Visitor Drop In

St. James

St James Parent and Toddler Group

10:00-12:00TH at St. James Community Centre, St. James Road NN5 5LQ. Sarah: 01604 456231; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

Sometimes open during holidays - plse check

Thorplands

Breakfast Club

Singing & Signing

Physical Fun

St Gregory’s Toddler Group

09:30-11:30T at St Gregory’s Catholic Church, Birchfield Road East NN3 2HS. 01604 713015; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in). Come & play!

Childminder Support Zone

08:00-09:00T at Thorplands Community Shop, 34 Farm Field Ct NN3 8AG. 01604 741131; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Free breakfast

Childminders: 09:15-11:15T Clothing Bank: 11:30-12:30T

09:30-10:30T at Wallace Road Nursery School, Wallace Road NN2 7EE. 01604 713422; FREE.

09:30-11:30T at Abington Children’s Centre at Christchurch Church Hall, Christchurch Rd NN1 5LL. 01604 750233; For 0 - 5s. Monthly

Kingsley Park Mums & Tots

13:30-15:00T at Kingsley Park Methodist Church, Milton St NN2 7JF (drop in).

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Northampton Area Billing

Little Touch Baby Yoga and Massage

Active Baby Company Swimming

10:00-13:30T at Active Baby Company, ‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by 6-week term). 30min swim classes for 10 wks-5 yrs

Blackthorn

09:30-11:00T at The Christian Fellowship Centre NN3 8DB. 01604 413504; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Tots

13:00-15:00T at Blackthorn Community and Children’s Centre, Longmead Court NN3 8QD. 01604 413504; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Chapel Brampton

The Bramptons Tots Group

10:00-11:30T at The Bramptons Primary School, Harlestone Road NN6 8AW. Amy: 07540 373357; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Toys, crafts & themes with singsong at end

16:00-17:30T at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St. Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Headlands

19:00-20:30TH at St David’s Playing Fields, NN2 6NS. 01604 791537; FREE (drop in).

Aqualight Babies Swimming

Sticky Fingers

Twice as Nice Twins Group

13:30-14:30T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. Laura: 07531 170205; For 0s, £7.50 per class (please book). Massage starts 17th Apr; Yoga starts 5th June

10:00-11:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 4s, (book by term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge

Come and Play!

10:00-11:00T at Eastfield Primary School, Saint Alban’s Close NN3 2RJ. 01604 411440 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Dads’ Football

Moulton

Moulton Rhymetime

14:30-15:00T at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Northampton Centre

Water Babies

09:30-11:00T at Cripps Recreation Centre , Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10week term). Fun, action packed, Alison Williams, 43 Oaklands, Bugbrooke, NN7 3QU progressive swim classes

Miss Tickle Magic Children’s Entertainer

Tel: 01604 831483 / 07915 699322 Website: www.missticklemagic.co.uk Children’s Parties Silly Magic, Balloons and lots of fun!

Duston

Natural Bootcamp

Northampton Rhymetime

19:00-20:00TH at Meeting Point On the Corner of Quarry Road and Harlestone Road, . 07812 973562; , £5 per session (please book). Natural fitness sessions results guaranteed!

10:30-11:00T at Northampton Central Library, Abington Street NN1 2BA. 01604 462040; FREE.

Swimming Lessons

10:30-12:30T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, (book).

Ecton Brook

Breakfast Club: 09:00-09:30T Creative Crafts: 09:30-11:00T

Active Tots: 10:45-11:30TH Yoga & Creche: 14:00-14:45T Health Visitor Drop in:

at Ecton Brook Children’s Centre, Ecton Brook Road NN3 5DY. 01604 409280; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

14:00-15:00T at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894.

Far Cotton

Gloucester Toddler Group

09:00-11:00T at Gloucester Nursery School, Camborne Close NN4 8PH. Rachael: 01604 762251; For 0 - 4s, .

GymBugs Sessions

10:00-14:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy ladders, beams and climbing

Grange Park

Drop In Health Clinic

09:00-11:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. 01604 742420; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of month

Stepping Stones

09:15-11:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane . 01604 875188; For 0 - 3s.

Includes breakfast! Every 2nd & 4th week

Ballet Dance Classes

14:00-14:30T at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Ballet classes for children 2.5 yrs+

Antenatal Yoga with Sandy Yoga

18:30-19:30T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Sandy: 07710 200434; For bump, £7 per class (book by 8-week term). Preparing for childbirth (partners welcome)

Hardingstone

Music Bugs

10:00-11:30T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun music sessions: book a free taster!

St Giles Toddle In

10:00-12:00T at St Giles Church Centre, St Giles Terrace NN1 2BN. Sue: 01604 230360; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in).

Crafts, play and singing

Stay & Play Drop In

Health Visitor Drop In

13:00-15:00TH at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Hunsbury

Aqualight Baby Yoga

15:30-16:30T at Vernon Terrace Primary School, 3 Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; For 3 - 5s.

Hunsbury Rhymetime

19:30-20:45T at DW Fitness, St James Retail Park NN1 1EE. 07815 565963 ; For bump.

Antenatal classes preparing you for birth

10:00-11:30T at Eastfield Primary School, St Alban’s Close NN3 2RJ. 01604 411440; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in). Please arrive by 11:15

09:30-11:30T at The Maple Tree Clinic, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 4s, (please book). 45-min sessions

10:30-11:00T at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702830; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Kingsthorpe

Additional Needs Support

09:00-11:00T at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Disabilities and EAL

Tuesday Tots

10:00-11:30T at All Saints School, Boughton Green Rd NN2 7AJ. Stacey: 07917 205544; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in). Exra children 50p (under 9 mths go free)

Aqualight Babies Swimming

15:00-17:30T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge

Story Time

15:00-16:30T at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

SmART Art

Lazy Daisy Birth Preparation Classes

Parklands

Time 2 Play - Messy Play

09:15-15:00T at Parklands Nursery School & Children’s Centre, Spinney Hill Rd NN3 6DW. 01604 642118; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

Sessions at: 9:15-11:00 & 13:30-15:00

Queens Park

Natural Bootcamp

10:30-11:30TH at The Racecourse, opp.

Northampton Uni main building, St Georges Ave NN2 6JD. 07812 973562 ; , £5 per session (please book). Natural fitness sessions results guaranteed!

Spencer

Camrose Toy Library: 09:30-13:00T Camrose Stay and Play: 09:30-11:30TH Stay & Play Health: 13:00-15:00TH

(fortnightly) at Camrose Children’s Centres, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; (drop in).

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‘An excellent environment which is� welcoming, nurturing and inclusive to all.’�

‘Outstanding’ Ofsted report� Feb 2012�

www.littlehoughtondaynursery.co.uk� Bedford Rd, Little Houghton, NN7 1AB� 01604 899338�

• Free car parking • Child friendly • Senior & Junior hairdressers • Colouring specialists • Loyalty discount card available • Stocking the latest products

The Basement, Barratt House, Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton, NN2 6HT. Tel: 01604 722224

FREE Child’s Cut when Mum/Dad book in too T&Cs: Mum or Dad must book an appointment for a cut to claim the FREE child cut. Bring voucher with you.

Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Offer expires 30th June 2012. Ref: ToddleAboutApr12

Stay & Play ...All Day! Our Tots sessions run from 9.30am - 2.30pm Tuesday to Friday during school term times.

Children: 12 months—4 years £2.75 includes a cup of squash and a biscuit.

Babies: 12 months and under £1 or FREE if accompanied by an older sibling.

• FREE ample parking • Seating area • Baby facilities • Restaurant Talk to us about our Tots Loyalty card Visit Berzerk at weekends and school holidays and pay the Tots price!

4 Clayfield Close, Moulton Park, Northants, NN3 6QF Tel: 01604 647213

www.berzerkleisure.co.uk In the Water

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Northampton Area St. James

Ecton Brook

St. James Rhymetime

10:00-11:00T at St James Library, 138 St James Rd NN5 5LQ. 01604 762192; For 0 - 5s, FREE.

Thorplands

Breakfast Club: 09:00-09:30T Tiny Tots: 13:30-15:00T

at Ecton Brook Children’s Centre, Ecton Brook Road NN3 5DY. 01604 409280; For 0 - 4s, FREE.

Far Cotton

Breastfeeding Group: 12:30-13:30T Toy Library: 14:00-16:00T Health Visitor Drop In: 14:00-15:30T

GymBugs Sessions

at Thorplands Children’s Centre, Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131; FREE (drop in).

Messy Play

10:00-11:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy ladders, beams and climbing

Harlestone

Natural Bootcamp

19:00-20:00TH at Harlestone Firs, . 07812 973562; £5 per session (please book). Natural fitness sessions - results guaranteed!

Headlands

Come & Play at the Arbours

13:30-14:30T at The Arbours Primary School, St Gregory’s Rd NN3 3QF. 01604 411440 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Hunsbury

Soft Play Sessions

13:00-15:00T at Thorplands Children’s Centre at Lumbertubs Primary School, Tonmead Rd NN3 8HZ. 01604 741131; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

09:15-11:30TH at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 - 4s, £3 per child (drop in).

Weston Favell

The Abbey Centre Toddler Group

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

10:30-12:00T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837 300; For 0 - 5s.

09:30-11:30T at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Vanessa: 07740283905; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Includes homemade cakes for mummies

Weston Favell Story Stomp

10:30-11:00T at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 01604 403100; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Last Tues of every month

Parent & Tots Swim

13:15-14:45T at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Tots go free.

Wootton

Little Acorns Toddler Group

09:30-11:30T at Wootton Trinity Church, High Street NN4. Rachel: (01604) 702178; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Inc. hot drink & snack.

Little Stars Group

14:00-15:00T at St George the Martyr Church, Church Hill NN4. ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Toddler praise service: songs, stories & play

Kings Heath

Yoga Tigers (yoga for 2-5 year olds)

Stay and Play Drop in

Yeoman of England, Northampton, NN4 6LP. £4 per family - Call Sam on 07875 024 301 sam@yogatigers.co.uk - www.yogatigers.co.uk Because making shapes with your body is fun!

Ecton Acorns Pre-School (for 2-4 years) Open: Mon - Friday, 9:15 - 12:15 at Ecton Village Primary School, West Street, Ecton, NN6 0QF Billing Active Baby Company Swimming 01604 409213 | www.ecton-pri.northants.sch.uk 10:00-12:30T at Active Baby Company, Proviiding a high level of care and education.

Wednesday

‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by 6-week term). 30-min swim classes for 10 wks-5 yrs

Blackthorn

Music Time

13:00-13:45T at Blackthorn Children’s Centre Outreach, The Christian Fellowship Centre NN3 8DB. 01604 413504; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Music Time: 14:00-15:00T Antenatal Drop In: 16:00-18:00T 1st Wed

at Blackthorn Children’s Centre, Longmead Court NN3 8QD. 01604 413504; FREE (drop in).

Collingtree Water Babies

15:00-16:00T at Virgin Active, 91 Windingbrook Lane NN4 0EB. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes

Duston

Stay & Play: 13:15-14:15T Bookstart Bear Club: 14:15-14:45T

at Duston Library Children’s Centre, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 01604 752891; For 0 - 5s, FREE.

Earls Barton

Earls Barton Rhymetime

14:30-15:00T at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 01604 810726; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Far Cotton Rhymetime

10:30-11:00T at Far Cotton Library, REC Centre, Towcester Road NN4 8LG. 01604 762192; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Grange Park Tumble Tots

09:30-13:45TH at Grange Park Community Centre , School Lane NN4 5FZ. Naomi: 07779 785 166; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

Music Bugs

10:00-10:45T at Kairos Centre. 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Quote ‘Toddle About’ to book a free taster

Seedlings

14:00-15:00T at Kairos Centre, Wilks Walk NN4 5DW. Angie: 07816 484851 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories, songs & crafts

Ballet Dance Classes

16:00-19:00T at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Krystle: 07791 852891; (please book).

Ballet classes for children 2.5 yrs+

Hardingstone

Action Kids

09:15-10:00T at Hardingstone Village Hall, Hardingstone NN4 6DA . James: 07877 828251; For 0 - 5s. Special offer: 4 sessions for £10!

13:00-15:00T at Camrose Children’s Centre at Kings Heath, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Monday sessions start at 9:30 & 13:00

Kingsthorpe

Stay & Play (Green Oaks)

09:15-10:30T at Green Oaks Primary School, Whiston Road NN2 7RR. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Stay & Play (St David’s)

09:15-11:00T at St David’s Church Rooms , Eastern Ave S NN2 7QB. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Holy Trinity Mums & Tots

10:00-11:45T at Holy Trinity Church (Hall), Edinburgh Road NN2 6PH. ; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Tiny Time

15:00-16:30T at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in). Play session for babies

Moulton

Story & Rhyme Time

14:30-15:15T at Run by Brixworth Children’s Centre at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 01604 521180; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Northampton Centre

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

09:15-14:00T at The Mounts Baths, NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Baby Cafe Drop In: 09:30-11:30T Story Time and Messy Play: 13:00-14:30T

at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; FREE (drop in).

Chatterbox

09:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s, .

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T = Term Time H = Holidays

Toy Library

10:00-11:30T at United Reformed Church, Abington Ave NN1 4QA; For 0 - 5s, . Toys available for 6 mths-5 yrs

Early Learning Centre Playtime

10:00-11:00TH at Early Learning Centre, 14 Peacock Place NN1 2DP. Sharon: 01604 626256; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Meet other mums & play with ELC toys.

Baby Stay & Play: 11:00-12:00T Baby Grow Postnatal: 14:00-15:00T Baby Grow Breastfeeding: 15:00-

16:00TH

Messy Play: 15:30-16:30T

at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894.

Parents & Tots Swim

14:00-16:00T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Tots go free.

Pitsford

Pitsford Toddler Group

09:30-11:30T at Pitsford Village Hall, Pitsford NN6. ; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Great selection of toys!

action songs

Baby Massage: 09:30-11:30T Stay and Play: 09:30-11:30TH

Emmanuel Family Tots

at Camrose Children’s Centre, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; FREE.

10:00-11:30TH at Emanuel Church, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 01604 402150; For 0 5s, £1. Relaxed atmosphere & safe play time

St James

Tots Group

Mums ‘n’ Tots

09:30-11:00T at Gospel Hall, Spencer Bridge Road NN5 7DP. Gill: 07749 520588; For 0 - 4s, FREE (donation). Toys, activities, baby area, ride-ons

Thorplands

Breakfast Club

08:00-09:00T at Thorplands Children’s Centre at Thorplands Community Shop, 34 Farm Field Ct NN3 8AG. 01604 741131; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Free breakfast

Stay & Play

Little Chatterboxes

14:00-15:00T at Thorplands Children’s Centre at Woodvale Primary School, Crestwood Rd NN3 8JJ. 01604 741131; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Speech & language support with therapist

Upton

Wed of mth

10:00-11:45T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837 300; For 1 - 5s, . Fun-based gymnastics, soft play,

Weston Favell

Gym Minis

Singing & Signing

at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 01604 403100; 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Wootton

Northampton Gingerbread Group (for single parent families)

Thursday Abington

Time 2 Play Baby Group

Talking Point

Spencer

In the Water

Toddle Time: 10:15-10:45T Bounce and Rhyme: 11:15-11:45T

09:30-11:30TH at The Cafe, Northampton Garden Centre, Newport Pagnell Road NN4 6HP. Tracy: 07870 645076; For bump - 5s, FREE. 1st Wed of month. Meet other single parents.

9:30-11:30 & 13:15-15:00T at Community Room Thorplands Children’s Centre, Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131; 0 - 5s, FREE.

10:30-12:30TH at 16 Mill Pond Drive, Upton NN5 4EW. Marilyn: 01604 454243; For bump 2s, FREE (drop in). For new & pregnant mums.

Bumps & Breastfeeding: 09:00-12:00T Camrose Toy Library: 09:30-11:30T Childminders Group: 09:30-11:30TH 1st

10:00-11:30T at The Salvation Army, Penistone Road NN3 8EZ. 01604 404891; For 0 - 5s.

Physical Fun

09:15-11:00T at Wallace Road Nursery, Wallace Road NN2 7EE. 01604 713422; For 0 - 1s, £1.

Billing

Active Baby Company Swimming

12:30-18:00T at Active Baby Company, ‘The Venue’ NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by 6-week term). 30min swim classes for 10 wks-5 yrs

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Aqualight Babies Swimming

10:00-12:30T at Park Inn, Silver Street NN1.

Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 3s, (book by term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge

Daily Activity Planner

Northampton Area Blackthorn

at Ecton Brook Children’s Centre, Ecton Brook Road NN3 5DY. 01604 409280; FREE (drop in).

09:00-10:30T at Lings Primary School NN3 8NN. 01604 413504; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Grange Park

Family Worker Drop In: 09:00-09:30T Tots: 13:00-15:00T

09:45-11:15T at Foxfields Pavilion, Foxfield Way NN4 5BE. 07854 295972; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Explore Live Music & Songs

Tots Drop In

at Blackthorn Children’s Centre, Longmead Court NN3 8QD. 01604 413504; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Grow

13:00-15:00T at Christian Fellowship Centre NN3 8DB. 01604 413504; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Bond with your baby

Boothville

Pregnancy Yoga (Mummies Birth Buddy)

09:30-18:00T at NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236; For bump, £8 per session (book by 6-week term). Feel confident in your ability to give birth

Duston

Baby Stay & Play: 09:30-10:30T Baby Bookstart Club: 10:30-11:00T

Fortnightly

Young Parents: 12:30-13:30T

at Duston Library Children’s Centre, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 01604 752891; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in).

St Luke’s Mums & Tots

14:00-15:15T at St Luke’s CEVA School, St. Crispins Dr NN5 4BL. 01604 592008; For 0 - 4s, .

Ecton Brook

Breakfast Club: 09:00-09:30T Childminders Group: 09:15-11:15T Toddler Music: 09:30-10:30T Baby Clinic: 13:00-15:00T

Hartbeeps

Talking Point

10:00-11:00T at 10 Foxglove Close, Grange Park . Health Visitors: 01604 742420; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). For new & pregnant mums (babies up to 8 mths)

Hardingstone

Music Bugs

09:30-10:30T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun music sessions: book a free taster!

Kingsthorpe

Stay & Play: 13:00-14:45T Breastfeeding Support: 15:30-17:30T

at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St. Davids Road NN2. 01604 791537; FREE (drop in).

Pregnancy Yoga (Mummies Birth Buddy) 19:15-21:00TH at Om Studio, NN2.

Claire:07966288236; For bump, £8 per session (book by 6-week term). Feel confident in your ability to give birth Northampton Homebirth Group

19:30-21:30T at Whitehills Nursery School, Acre Lane NN2 8DF. Kelly: 07716 017366; For bump, FREE (drop in). Discuss home birth options with midwives

Moulton

Toddle Inn

Harpole

10:30 & 13:30T at Carey Baptist Church, 34 West Street NN3 7SB. ; For 0 - 4s.

10:00-11:00T at 1 Duck Lane, NN7 4BU. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 4s, (book by term).

Teaching with respect, love and knowledge

Midwife GTT Clinic: 08:45-12:00T Stay and Play: 09:45-11:15T

Aqualight Babies Swimming

Hunsbury

Parent & Tots Swim: 09:00-10:30T Tiddler Swim Lessons: 16:00-18:30T

at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

East Hunsbury Toddlers

09:30-11:00T at East Hunsbury Primary School DSP Hall, Penvale Road NN4 0QW. ; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family.

Northampton Centre

at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre , Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894.

Active Baby Company Swimming

09:30-12:00T at Cripps Recreation Centre, Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by 6-week term). Swim classes for 10 wks-5 yrs.

Baby Massage

Kings Heath

10:00-11:00T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0s, .

09:30-11:30T at Camrose at Kings Heath, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Baby massage & advice

10:00-11:00T at Castle Primary School, St Georges St NN1 2TR. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Health Drop In

Song Time

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Northampton Area

T = Term Time H = Holidays

Postnatal Mum & Baby Yoga and Baby Massage

11:00-12:00T at Sandy’s Yoga Studio, Central Northampton . Sandy: 07710 200434; For 0s, £8.50 per session (book by 8-week term). Stay for a hot drink & make new friends

Parents & Tots Swim

11:00-13:00T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Tots go free.

Big Bumps & New Mums’ Lunch

11:00-14:00T at At NCT members’ houses, .

Loretta: 07968288975; For bump - 0s, £1 (donation). 19 Apr, 17 May, 21 Jun. Please call

YWCA Play & Learn Group

12:45-14:45TH at 2 Castilian Terrace, NN1 1LD. Alison: 01604 601515; For 0 - 5s, FREE.

Bumps & Babies: 13:00-14:30T 2nd & 4th Thurs of month

Mums & Tots Drop In: 13:00-15:00TH Club 16-25 Young Parents: 15:30-17:30T

at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; For bump - 5s, FREE.

Museum Toddler Craft Session

13:00-15:00T at Northampton Museum, 1 Guildhall Road NN1 1DP. 01604 838111; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Location alternates with Abington museum

Aqualight Aqua Yoga Classes

18:00-18:45T at Barry Road Pool, Covington Street NN1 5JU. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For bump - 0s, (please book). From 12 wks pregnant and postnatal mums

In the Water

Parklands

Weston Favell

Parklands Mums & Tots Group

13:15-14:45T at Parklands Community Centre, Devon Way NN3 6DX; For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in).

Different activity each week and raffle!

Rectory Farm

Tumble Tots

09:30-12:15TH at St Peters Church Hall, 76 High Street NN3 3JX. Naomi: 07779 785 166; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

Rectory Farm Toddler Group

Wootton

Spencer

10:15-10:45T at Wootton Fields Library, Wooldale Centre for Learning NN4 6TP. 01604 669213; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

09:30-11:00T at Rectory Farm Primary School, Olden Rd NN3 5DD; For 0 - 4s.

Camrose Toy Library: 13:00-16:30T Camrose Stay and Play: 13:00-15:00TH

Wootton Fields Rhymetime

Friday

at Camrose Children’s Centres, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Abington

St Crispin

The Kids Kitchen Cookery Classes

Little Bundles

10:00-11:00TH at The Kids Kitchen, 44 Beech Avenue NN3 2HE. 01604 710102 ; For 2 - 5s, £7.25 per child (please book). Have fun cooking without having to clean up!

St James

10:00-10:45T at Abington Parish Rooms, Ashburnham Road NN1. Fiona: 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Quote ‘Toddle About’ to book a free taster

10:00-11:00TH at Berrywood Church, 22 Berrywood Drive NN5 6GB. Andrew: 01604 948255; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Coffee, cake, chat & advice for new mums

Music Bugs

Lyncrest Toddler Group

09:30-11:30T at Lyncrest Primary School, Lyncrest Avenue NN5 5PE. 01604 751336; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. Includes snack and drink.

Thorplands

Proud Young Parents

11:30-13:00T at Thorplands Children’s Centre, Farm Field Court NN3 8AQ. 01604 741131; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For under 25s

‘Les Canetons’ French Singing Group

15:30-16:30TH at Lodge Farm Barn, Crestwood Rd NN3 8JJ. Catherine: 07985 712339; For 0 - 5s, £3.70 per session (book).

French for littlies: speaktheirlanguage.co.uk

Singing & Signing

Physical Fun

Abington Rhymetime

14:15-14:45T at Abington Library, Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 01604 401402; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Blackthorn

Family Worker Drop In: 09:00-09:30T Breastfeedings, Bumps and a Biscuit:

11:30-12:30T at Blackthorn Children’s Centre, Longmead Court NN3 8QD. 01604 413504; FREE (drop in).

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Northampton Rhymetime

10:30-11:00T at Northamptonshire Central Library, Abington Street NN1 2BA. 01604 462040; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Daily Activity Planner

Northampton Area Boothville

Baby Massage: 09:30-11:00T £7 per session (book by 5-week term). Bond with baby and help them develop Pregnancy Yoga: 11:30-19:30T £8 per session (book by 6-week term). Feel confident in your ability to give birth Well Woman Yoga: 13:15-15:00TH

£8 per class (book by 6-week term). Postnatal course with yoga for mum.

All at Mummies Birth Buddy, NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236

Collingtree

Active Baby Company Swimming

13:15-14:45T at Hilton Hotel, 100 Watering Lane NN4 0XW. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 5s, £9 per class (book by 6-week term). Swim classes for 10 wks-5 yrs. £54 for 6 wks

Delapre

Water Babies

10:00-13:30T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes

Earls Barton

Earls Barton Rhymetime

14:30-15:00T at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 01604 810726; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Ecton Brook

Breakfast Club: 09:00-09:30T Baby Babble: 09:30-10:45T Movers & Groovers: 11:00-12:00T Toy Library Stay & Play: 13:30-15:00T

at Ecton Brook Children’s Centre, Ecton Brook Road NN3 5DY. 01604 409280; For 0 - 5s, FREE.

Hardingstone

NHS Toddlers Group

13:30-15:00T at Northampton High School, Newport Pagnell Road NN4 6UU. Jo: 01604 667979; For 2 - 3s, £1.50 per session (drop in).

Headlands

Headlands Parent and Toddler Group

09:00-11:00T at Headlands Lower School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Julie: 01604 413462; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Hunsbury

Tiddler Swim Lessons

09:00-11:00T at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 5s, (please book). Parent & baby swim lessons

Kingsthorpe Fun & Fitness: 09:30-10:30T Footprints: 13:00-15:00T For young parents

at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537 ; For 1 - 5s, FREE.

Toddle Time: 10:15-10:45T Bounce and Rhyme: 11:00-11:30T at Kingsthorpe Library, Welford Road NN2 6AG. 1602 714021; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Musical Minis

10:30-11:00T at Kingsthorpe Baptist Church, High Street . Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages

Aqualight Babies Swimming

Music Go Round

12:30-15:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge

Little Kickers

Active Baby Company Swimming

09:30-11:15T at The Abbey Centre, 10 Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 891675; For 0 - 4s, £4.50. Music fun with singing, dancing & instruments 10:00-10:45TH at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Lynne: 01788 899102; For 2 - 3s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+

The Abbey Centre Toddler Group

12:30-14:30T at Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Becky: 01604 701980; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). All welcome - no need to book.

Pre-school Gymnastics Sessions

15:45-16:30T at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 3 - 5s.

Northampton Centre

09:00-12:00T at Cripps Recreation Centre, Northampton General Hospital NN1 5BD. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by 6-week term). Swim classes for 10 wks-5 yrs.

Mini Music & Baby Music

09:30-11:45TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; For 0 - 5s.

Chatterbox

Kings Heath

09:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s.

09:30-11:30T at Camrose Children’s Centre at Kings Heath, 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 757694 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-11:00T at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; For 0s, FREE (drop in). For babies 6 wks - 6mths

Stay and Play Drop in

Baby Massage

Perfect

Start in Life

From Nursery to Sixth Form (3-18 years), outstanding success is achieved through a broad and challenging curriculum. In a happy, friendly environment, girls visibly grow in confidence and ability, emerging as fully rounded, educated young women.

Come and see for yourself.

OPEN DAY 4 May 2012 9.30am - 12pm

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T = Term Time H = Holidays

at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Queens Park

Natural Bootcamp

10:30-11:30TH at The Racecourse, opp.

Northampton Uni main building, St Georges Ave NN2 6JD. 07812 973562 ; , £5 per session (please book). Natural fitness sessions - results guaranteed!

Spencer

Bumps & Breastfeeding: 09:00-12:00T BME Women’s Group: 09:30-11:30T

at Camrose Children’s Centre, NN5 7DF. 01604 585219. For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Northampton Area Health Visitor Drop In: 09:00-10:30T Little Stars: 13:00-14:30TH additional needs

11:00-12:00T at Duston Library Children’s Centre, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 01604 752891; For 0 - 5s, FREE.

Weston Favell

Tatty Bumpkin

Tumble Tots

09:30-13:45TH at St Peters Church Hall, 76 High Street NN3 3JX. Naomi: 07779 785 166; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

Wootton

Preston Hedgehogs

Dad’s Stay & Play

St. James

In the Water

The Kids Kitchen Cookery Classes

10:00-11:00TH at The Kids Kitchen, 44 Beech Avenue NN3 2HE. 01604 710102; For 2 - 5s, £7.25 per child (please book). Have fun cooking without having to clean up!

14:00-18:00T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS . Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge

Singing & Signing

Physical Fun

10:00-12:00TH at Camrose Children’s Centres , 16 Park Square NN5 7LQ. 01604 585219 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Last Sat of every month

Kingsthorpe

08:30-12:30T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge

Abington

Aqualight Babies Swimming

Kings Heath

Aqualight Babies Swimming

Saturday

Happy Feet Mums and Tots Group

Breakfast Club

Harlestone

Wootton Trinity Toddler Group

09:30-11:30T at Wootton Community & Sports Centre, Curtlee Hill NN4 6ED. 07854 441062; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Play, snacks and songs. Open to all carers.

08:00-09:00T at Thorplands Community Shop, 34 Farm Field Ct NN3 8AG. 01604 741131; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Come and enjoy a free breakfast

09:30-11:00TH at Grange Park Pavillion, Foxfield Way NN4 5BE. Reanne:0845 6804981; For 2 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Yogainspired sessions for children 2-9 yrs

Natural Bootcamp

10:00-12:00TH at Berrywood Church, 22 Berrywood Drive NN5 6GB. Andrew: 01604 948255; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Discuss the bible in a child-friendly setting

Thorplands

Grange Park

10:00-11:00TH at Harlestone Firs. 07812 973562 ; £5 per session (please book). Natural fitness sessions - results guaranteed!

St Crispin

10:00-11:30T at Elim Christian Centre, Gladstone Rd NN5 7EG. Michelle: 07931316323; For bump - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Crafts, food and fun. Extra kids 50p.

Dads Matter

group (fortnightly) Toddle Tots: 13:00-14:30TH Fortnightly at Thorplands Children’s Centre, Farm Field Court NN3 8A. 01604 741131; For 0 - 5s, FREE.

09:30-11:30T at Wootton Trinity Church, High Street NN4 6LP. Mandy: 01604 764605; For 0 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Craft session, snack

Bible Discussion Group & Toddler Fun

Duston

Dads’ Group

10:00-12:00T at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre , St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Every 3rd Saturday

Northampton Centre

Aqualight Babies Swimming

09:00-11:30T at Park Inn, Silver Street NN1.

Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 3s, (book by term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge

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Pre-school Swim Lessons: 11:45-14:00T Parents & Tots Swim: 14:00-15:30T

Daily Activity Planner

Northampton Area Dads’ Group

10:00-12:00T at Spring Lane Children’s Centre, Spring Lane NN1 2JW. 01604 620484; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Once a month - call for dates

Mounts Baths Family Swimming

14:00-17:00TH at The Mounts Baths, The Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Tots go free.

Messy Church

11:00-13:00TH at Duke Street Evangelical Church, 4-8 Duke Street NN1 3BA. Moyra:01604 635535; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

2012 dates: Apr 28, Jun 30, Sep 29, Nov 24

Weston Favell

Duston

at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837 300; For 2 - 5s, .

09:30-12:30TH at The Duston School, Berrywood Road NN5 6XA. Lynne: 01788 899102; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+

Gymnastics for Fun: 08:45-11:45T Trampoline for Fun: 08:45-11:45T

Wootton

11:30-12:30TH at The Racecourse, opp.

Northampton Uni main building, St Georges Ave NN2 6JD. 07812 973562 ; , £5 per session (please book). Natural fitness sessions - results guaranteed!

Kingsthorpe

Tumble Tots

Kingsthorpe Story Stomp

09:30-13:30TH at Wootton Community and Sports Centre, Curtlee Hill NN4 6ED. Naomi: 07779 785 166; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

10:30-11:00T at Kingsthorpe Library, Welford Road NN2 6AG. 1603 714021; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Once a month - call to check time/ date

Sunday

Queens Park

Natural Bootcamp

Little Kickers

Northampton Centre

Mounts Baths Family Swimming

08:00-15:45TH at The Mounts Baths, The Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Max of 2 children per adult.

Abington

Aqualight Babies Swimming

15:00-17:00T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS . Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, (book by 11-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge

Daily Activity Planner: South Northants Area Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ in your area for bumps - 5s and parents

Monday Bicester

Sing & Sign

10:00-12:00TH at Sing & Sign, Salvation Army Building OX26 4FR. 01280 704705; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (please book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Brackley

Stony Stratford Baby Bumpkin

11:30-12:15TH at Whitespace Yoga and Wellbeing Studio, 5 St Pauls Court High Street MK11 1LJ. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0 - 1s, £5 per class (please book). Yogainspired sessions: babies 6wks-crawling

Tiffield

Little Turtle Swim Company

09:30-11:30T at Methodist Church, High St NN13 7DT; For 0 - 4s, .

09:30-12:00T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by 6-week term). 30-min swim sessions for 2 mths - 5 yrs

Childminder Support Group

Towcester

Preschool Gymnastics

09:30-11:00T at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Fortnightly sessions

Noah’s Ark Parent & Toddler Group

09:30-11:30T at Run by Brackley Children’s Centre, Women’s Institute Hall NN13. Laura: 01280 841674; FREE (drop in). Last Monday.

13:45-14:45T at Brackley Leisure Centre, NN13 6JJ. 01280 701789; For 3 - 5s, (please book).

Read & Relax Book Club

19:00-20:00TH at Brackley Library Children’s Centre, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 01280 841674 ; For bump - 5s, (please book). Runs 1st Monday of Month. Small charge.

Bugbrooke

Tea & Toast Parents Drop-in

09:00-10:00T at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, NN7 3PA. 01604 831575; For 0 - 5s, FREE.

Greens Norton Tots Own

13:45-15:15T at Greens Norton Community Centre, Towcester Road . 01327 351864; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in). Stories & sing-songs

Middleton Cheney

Middleton Cheney Stay & Play

10:00-11:30TH at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre, OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Crafts, games

Silverstone

Silverstone Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at St. Michael’s Church. 01327 350272; For 0-3s, FREE (drop in).

Childminder’s Drop In

Baby Bumpkin

10:00-10:45TH at Tatty Bumpkin Classes, Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842 ; For 0 - 1s, £5 per class (please book). Yoga-inspired sessions from 6 wks-crawling

Breastfeeding Group

11:00-12:30T at Brook Health Centre, Swinneyford Road NN12 6HD. 01327 323900; For 0 - 2s, (drop in). Very informal

Mighty Atoms: 14:00-15:00T For 0 - 5s, £2.90 per child (drop in). Soft play sessions.

ASA Swimming Lessons: 16:00-18:00T For 3-5s, (book by 6-week term). at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480

Tuesday Banbury

Twins and Multiples Group

10:00-13:00TH at Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way OX16 1ER. Simone: 07921460086; For 0 - 5s, £4 per family (drop in). Fortnightly group

Brackley

Baby Rhymetime: 09:30-11:15TH 0-6m B.A.B.S. Breastfeeding: 10:00-10:45TH Bromford Housing: 12:30-16:00T Stay and Play: 13:30-14:45TH Young Parents Group: 13:30-15:00TH For

parents under 23 yrs at Brackley Children’s Centre, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 01280 841674; For 0 - 5s, FREE.

Little Fishes

09:30-12:00T at Baptist Church, Waynflete Close NN13 6AE. ; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Sessions at 9:15-10:30 or 10:40 - 12:00

Mighty Atoms

09:30-11:30T at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in).

Musical Minis

10:30-11:15T at Bumblebees Playhouse, Oxford Road NN13 7DY. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages

Swim and Sing Swimming Lessons

16:00-16:30T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 0 - 3s, (please book). 30 min swim and sing lessons

Bugbrooke

Bugbrooke Stay & Play: 09:30-11:00TH Story Explorers: 14:00-15:00T

17th Apr - 22nd May, 2-5s Musical Movers: 14:00-15:00T 12th Jun - 17th Jul at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, Bugbrooke Primary School High St. NN7 3PA. 01604 831575; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Tiny Tots Service

14:15-15:15T at St. Michael and All Angels C of E Church, Church Lane NN7 3PB. 01604 830373; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Singing & story service then toy-time

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T = Term Time H = Holidays

Wednesday

Multiple Births Group

Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at Deanshanger Children’s Centre Community Centre, Little London MK19 6HU. 01327 350272; For 0 - 5s, FREE.

Denton

Village Tots

14:00-16:00T at Denton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane NN7 1DL. Lucy: 07919 185149; For 0 5s, £1.50 (drop in). 2nd Tues = baby weighing

Litchborough

14:00-16:00T at Roade Children’s Centre, Stratford Rd NN7 2LP. 01604 863319; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).

Banbury

Water Babies

Roade

Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

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

Tiffield

Outside Fun: 10:00-11:30TH 2nd & 4th

16:00-20:30T at St Mary’s Church Hall, Butlins Lane NN7 2PU. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Ballet, tap, modern & salsa for 2.5yrs+

Wed

Water Babies

Litchborough Play Time

14:00-15:30TH at Litchborough Village Hall, Northampton Road NN12 8JA. Vanessa: 01327 830823; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Middleton Cheney

Health Visitor Drop In: 10:00-11:30T 1st & 3rd weeks. FREE (drop in) Creative Play: 10:00-11:00T 2nd & 4th weeks. FREE (drop in) at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre, Library OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For 0 - 5s, .

Potterspury

Potterspury Under Fives

13:00-15:00T at Potterspury Village Hall, Church End NN12 7PX. Cathryn: 07961 587236; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Mother/child stay & play with refreshments

Roade

11:00-13:00T at Gateway School, St Johns Road NN12 8AA. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes

Job Centre Plus: 14:30-16:00T 2nd Wed at Brackley Children’s Centre, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 01280 841674; For 0 - 5s, FREE.

Towcester

13:30-14:30T at Brackley Children’s Centre, Women’s Institute. 01280 841674; For 0s, FREE (please book).

Urchin Events presents

Baby Massage

Mighty Atoms

09:30-11:30T at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play sessions.

Sing & Sign

09:45-12:00TH at Sing & Sign, Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. 01280 704705; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (please book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Bumps & Babies: 10:30-11:45T Up to 18m Creative Play: 14:00-15:00T

at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272; FREE.

ASA Swimming Lessons

Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at Roade Children’s Centre, Stratford Road NN7 2LP. 01604 863319; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Free group with crafts & games

Brackley

16:00-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 0 - 3s, (book by 6-week term). Swimming lessons for children aged 3yrs+

Preschool Football Classes

16:00-17:00T at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701790; For 4s, (book by term).

Bugbrooke

Bumps & Babies

11:00-12:00T at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, Bugbrooke Primary School NN7 3PA. 01604 831575; For bump - 18m, FREE (drop in).

Deanshanger

Childminder Support Group

09:30-11:30T at Deanshanger Community Centre, Little London MK19 6HT. Rachel: 01908 261864; For 0 - 5s, £2 per person.

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Sunday 8th July 2012 10am until 4pm at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6UW Browse gorgeous and wonderful items and discover valuable products and services.

Tickets available online at www.bumpbabyandtoddlers.co.uk Advance ticket £2.00 each. Under 16s free.

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Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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Daily Activity Planner

Deanshanger

South Northants Area

Daily Activity Planner

South Northants Area Musical Movers: 10:00-11:00TH 1 3th Jun - 18th Jul. FREE (drop in).

Creative Play: 10:00-11:00T 1 8th April - 30th May. FREE (drop in). at Deanshanger Children’s Centre, Little London MK19 6HT. 01327 350272; For 0 - 5s, Deanshanger Toddler Group

13:30-15:00T at Holy Trinity Church, MK19 6JP. 01908 564725; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Weston

Swim and Sing Swimming Lessons

Weston Tiny Tots

10:00-11:30T at Weston Community Project, Weston Baptist Chapel NN12 8PU. Roesemary: 01295 760720; For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in).

Thursday

Denton

Ashton

13:30-14:30T at Denton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane NN7 1DL. 01604 863319; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 18th Apr - 11th Jul

13:30-15:00T at Ashton CE Primary School, Roade Hill NN7 2JH. Laura: 07825 371624; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

Ashton Parent & Toddler Group

Tiny Treasures

Middleton Cheney

Baby Massage: 09:30-10:30T 13th Jun - 11th Jul 2012 Rhymetime: 10:00-10:30T 1st Wed Bumps & Babies: 10:30-11:45T to 18 mths Growing Days: 13:30-15:00T 3rd Wed at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre, Library OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For bump - 5s, FREE.

Musical Monkeys -

Bugbrooke

Bugbrooke Mums & Tots

09:00-11:00T at Sunday School, Church Lane NN7 3PB. ; For 0 - 4s, FREE (donation). Toys, painting & craft activities

Creative Play: 09:30-10:30T Health Visitor: 13:30-14:15T 1st Thurs Bugbrooke Stay & Play: 15:00-16:15TH

at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, Bugbrooke Primary School High St. NN7 3PA. 01604 831575; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Deanshanger

Entertainment & refreshments

Bumps & Babies

Silverstone Pavilion, Church St., Silverstone, NN12 8XA Thursdays, 10:30-11:30. www.musical-monkeys.com Tel: 07917 683330 e: ness@musical-monkeys.com Music, parachute, bubbles, stickers, drinks & cakes!

Street Dance Classes

15:45-17:15T at LoveBallet Dance Company, Middleton Cheney Scout Hut OX17 2QW. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 4 - 5s, (please book). Run by Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

Pattishall

Pattishall Mums & Tots

12:30-15:00T at Pattishall Parish Hall, School Road NN12 8NN. ; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in).

Roade

Health Visitor Drop in: 10:15-

11:45T 4th Wed

Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery High Street, Greens Norton

Come and visit our: • ‘Cuddly Cubs’ baby suite • Spacious ‘Happy Hippos’ toddler room • Stimulating ‘Funky Monkeys’ pre-school

at Roade Children’s Centre, Stratford Road NN7 2LP. 01604 863319; FREE.

Roade Library Storytime

16:00-16:30T at Roade Library, High St. NN7 2NW. 01604 863783; For 4 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Towcester

Wednesday Tots

09:30-11:00T at St John’s Ambulance Hall, Islington Rd NN12. Jane: 01327 352321; For 0 - 4s, £1.40 per family (drop in). Includes sing-song

ASA Swimming Lessons

10:00-11:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 0 3s, (book by 6-week term). Swimming lessons for children aged 3yrs+

Little Stars Young Parents Group

10:30-12:00T at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272; For 0 - 5s, FREE. For parents 16 - 21 yrs old

Towcester NCT Social Evenings

20:00-22:00T at The Plough Inn, 96 Watling Street East NN12 6BT. Helen: 01280 701079; For bump - 5s, FREE. Runs 3rd Wed of the mth.

Turweston

18:00-19:15TH at Turweston Village Hall, Main Street NN13 5JX. Heidi: 07789 910694; Perfect preparation for childbirth. Please book

Banbury

13:30-16:00TH at Rugrats & Half Pints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01280 704705; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by 11-week term).

Baby signing with music, instruments & props

Brackley

First Steps Parent & Toddler Group

09:15-11:30TH at St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Road NN13 7BZ. Val: 01280 701864 ; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). 10am-12pm in school holidays

Mighty Atoms

09:30-11:30T at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play fun

Baby & You (6-12 mths): 10:00-11:30TH Fit to be Mum: 13:30-14:30T

For parents with babies 0-6 mths Parent Craft: 18:00-20:00TH 3-week course runs every other month at Brackley Children’s Centre, Brackley Library NN13 6AJ. 01280 841674; For 0s, FREE (book).

Brackley Rhymetime

14:15-14:45TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 01280 703455; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Action Kids

10:15-11:00T at Women’s Institute Hall, NN13 6AJ. 07877 828251; For 1 - 5s, (please book).

Special Toddle About offer-4 sessions for £10

Evenley

Sing & Sign

09:45-12:00TH at Evenley Village Hall, Broad Lane NN13 5SD. 01280 704705; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by 11week term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Kislingbury Kizzle Tots

012 www.hedgehoghill.org 01327 323 Sing & Sign

11:15-12:15T at Deanshanger Children’s Centre, Community Centre MK19 6HT. 01327 350272; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). Inc. H/V drop in 1st Thurs of month

09:30-11:30T at Kislingbury Baptist Church, Mill Road NN7 4BB. Heather: 07962 157669; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family

‘Nurturing happy, confident children’

Bumps & Babies: 10:30-11:45T to 18 mths

Pregnancy PlaYoga

16:00-16:30T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

Middleton Cheney

Musical Movers

14:00-15:00T 19th Apr - 24th May

Story Explorers

14:00-15:00T 14th Jun - 19th Jul at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre, OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For 2 - 5s.

Roade

Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at Roade Children’s Centre, Stratford Road NN7 2LP. 01604 863319; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Crafts, games & toys

Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

16:00-19:30T at St Mary’s Church Hall, Butlins Lane NN7 2PU. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Ballet, tap, modern & salsa for 2.5yrs+

Silverstone

Silverstone Tiny Tots

09:15-10:30T at St Michael’s Church, High Street NN12 8US. 01327 857996; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Musical Monkeys

10:30-11:30TH at Silverstone Pavilion, Church Street NN12 8XA. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per family (drop in). Entertainment show & cake.Find us on FACEBOOK

Lazy Daisy Birth Preparation Class

19:30-20:45T at St Michaels Church Rooms, Little London NN12 8UW. 07590 928944; For bump, (please book). Antenatal classes preparing you for birth

Stony Stratford Musical Minis

09:30-10:15T at York House Centre, London Road MK11 1JQ. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages

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T = Term Time H = Holidays

South Northants Area

Daily Activity Planner

Brackley Library Children’s Centre Brackley Library, Manor Road, Brackley, NN13 6AJ Tel: 01280 841674 www.brackleylibrary.childrencentre.org

TimeTAble ChAngeS

Stay and Play – Tues 13:30-14:45

Dads ‘R’ Us – Sat 10:00-11:30 (monthly)

Fit to be mum – Thurs 13:30-14:30

Action Kids – Thurs 10:15-11:00

Our Tiddlers and Crafty Play sessions have been combined to make ‘Stay and Play’. For children 1 – 5 years, it provides children with a wide variety of play experiences.

Now for mums with babies aged 0 – 6 months, This session helps increase fitness levels, concentrating on abdominal, back and pelvic floor exercises.

Our dads’ group has been renamed from Kids & Co. Dads don’t typically get many chances to meet other dads or learn about children’s development.

This group helps – and it gives mum a break too! For 0 – 5s.

These classes will now be run by Action Kids and not Brackley Children’s Centre so a small fee will now be charged.

These sessions need booking.

For more information or to book, please contact the centre on 01280 841674

Can’t Catch - Won’t Play Studies show that participation in sport and physical activity drops in later life if children do not have the necessary physical skills to confidently take part in school sport.

At Action Kids we provide a fun and engaging environment for under 5’s to enjoy early experiences in P.E. Action Kids has been developed over 20 years by a leading Physical Education specialist giving your child the best possible start in Multi-Sports, Gymnastics, Games, Dance & Athletics.

Sessions have previously been limited to Children’s Centres and Nurseries only but are now open to all so come and see what your child can do at Action Kids.

To book your class contact 07877 828251 / james@actionkids.co.uk or for further information go to www.actionkids.co.uk In the Water

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Arts & Crafts

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Daily Activity Planner

South Northants Area Water Babies

14:30-17:00T at Watling Way Centre, Galley Hill MK11 1PA. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes

Towcester

Westbury

Toddlers & Tiddlers Activity Sessions

10:00-11:30T at Beachborough School, Westbury NN13 5LB. 01280 700071; For 0 - 5s.

Group runs monthly

Friday

Towcester Toy Library

09:30-11:30TH at Towcester Community Centre, Islington Road NN12. Sheila: 01327 860437; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Toy hire 50p or £1 for 2 weeks

ASA Swimming Lessons

09:30-18:00T For 0 - 3s, (6-week term).

Preschool Gymnastics

13:45-14:45T For 3 - 5s, £5.80 (book by term). at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480

NC Tea Group

10:00-11:30T at The Bell Plantation Coffee Shop, On the A5 NN12 6GX. Helen: 01280 701079 ; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Thursday of each month.

Tiggers Parent & Toddler Group

13:30-15:00T at Methodist Church, High Street NN12 8US. 07854 309241; For 0 - 4s, £1.50.

Turweston

HypnoBirthing Antenatal Course

19:00-21:30TH at PlaYoga, Turweston . Heidi: 07789 910694 ; For bump, (please book).

Upper Heyford

South Northants API Group

10:00-12:00TH at Hill Farm, Upper Heyford NN7 3NB. Cheryl: 07989 777825; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). 2nd Thurs of mth.

Attachment Parenting group.

Banbury

Sing & Sign

09:45-12:00TH at Grimsbury Community Hall, Burchester Place OX16 3JT. 01280 704705; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 11-week term).

Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Water Babies

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

Blakesley

Blakesley Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Blakesley Village Hall, Blakesley NN12. ; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Includes drink & a biscuit

Bugbrooke

Childminding Group

09:30-11:15T at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, Bugbrooke Primary School NN7 3PA. 01604 831575; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Deanshanger

Deanie Tots

09:30-11:30TH at Community Centre, MK19 6HT. 07710845865 or 07717316408; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys & crafts.

Deanshanger Rhymetime

11:15-11:45T at Deanshanger Library, Little London MK19 6HT. 01908 562 889; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Greens Norton Music Bugs

10:15-11:00T at Greens Norton Community Centre, Towcester Road NN12 8BL. 0844 822 1158; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun music sessions for 6 mths - 4 yrs

Nether Heyford

Little Fishes Parents and Tots

Brackley

11:00-13:00TH at The Baptist Chapel Rooms, The Green NN7 3LE. Lia: 07709 020378; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Plse bring packed lunch!

Free first session.

10:00-11:30T at St. Peter’s Church, Church Road NN13; For 0 - 4s.

Creative Play

Tadpoles Toddler Group

Potterspury

Croughton Mother & Toddler Group

10:00-11:00T at Potterspury Village hall, Churchend NN12 7PX. 01327 350272; For 0 5s, FREE. Creative Play: 20th Apr - 25th May

New Baby & You (0-6 mths)

Musical Movers: 10:00-11:00T 15 Jun-20 Jul Creative Play: 10:00-11:00T 20 Apr - 25 May

10:00-12:00T at Croughton Village Hall, Wheeler’s Rise NN13 5ND. Beckie: 01869 819734; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in).

10:00-11:30TH at Brackley Children’s Centre, Brackley Library NN13 6AJ. 01280 841674; For 0s, FREE (drop in). For babies 0-6 mths

Roade

at Roade Children’s Centre, Stratford Rd NN7 2LP. 01604 863319; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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T = Term Time H = Holidays

Musical Monkeys

10:00-11:00TH at York House, London Rd MK11 1JQ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per family (drop in).

Entertainment show & cake.Find us on FACEBOOK

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

Towcester

Monday

Towcester Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30TH Story Explorers: 14:15-15:00T 8 June - 13 July Musical Movers: 14:15-15:00TH 20 Apr - 25 May

at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272; For 0 - 5s, FREE.

Toddle Time: 10:00-11:15T Start 10 & 10:45: For walkers (2nd+4th Fri) Bounce and Rhyme: 11:30-12:00T Rhymes & songs for non-walkers (2nd+4th Fri) Towcester Story Stomp: 15:00-15:30T Stories & activity for toddlers (fortnightly) at Towcester Library, Richmond Road NN12 7EX. 01327 350794; FREE (drop in).

ASA Swimming Lessons

10:30-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 0 - 3s, (book by 6-week term). For children aged 3yrs+

Towcester Twins Group

14:00-15:30T at The Clinic Room, Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. Melanie: 01327 351097; For 0 5s, FREE. Fortnightly group

Wicken

Akeley Wood Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Akeley Wood Junior School, Wicken MK19 6DA. Hannah: 01908 571231; For 0 3s, FREE (drop in). Indoor and outdoor activities

Saturday Brackley

Baby Led Weaning: 10:00-12:00TH Dads ‘R’ Us: 10:00-11:30TH Mthly First Aid Course: 10:00-12:00TH

at Brackley Children’s Centre, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 01280 841674; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book).

Mighty Atoms

10:30-12:30T at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play fun sessions

Stony Stratford Musical Minis

10:30-11:15T at St. Mary and St. Giles Church Hall, High Street MK11. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 5s, £4.25 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages

Tiffield

Daventry

Tumble Tots

Braunston

Little Fishes Toddler Group

14:00-15:00T at All Saints Church, 71 High Street NN11 7HS. Sarah: 01788 890298; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Action songs & crafts

Crick

Crick Tots

10:30-12:00T at Crick Village Hall, NN6. ; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Fun activities

Daventry

Acorn Parent & Toddler Group

09:30-11:00T at United Reformed Church, Foundry Place NN11 4AA. Rosemary: 01327 872650; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Stories/singing

09:45-11:15T at Middlemore Farm Pub, Hidcote Way NN11 5JZ. Kiran:07714767867; For bump - 3s, £1 (donation). For bump-3 yrs.

Hot drink, biscuit & crafts.

Love Ballet Dance Company

16:00-21:00TH at Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 3 - 5s, £3 per child (please book). Ballet, Tap, Street Dance, Acting & Gymnastics

Kilsby

Long Buckby

Long Buckby Mums & Tots

Mums and Babies Group

09:30-11:30T at Long Buckby Community Centre, 41 Station Rd NN6 7QB. 01327 844753; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

10:30-12:00TH at Baptist Church, Market Place NN6. Jane: 01327 843453; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Yoga for Pregnancy

Naseby

18:15-19:45TH at Long Buckby Community Centre, NN6 7QB. 01327 844 955 or 07950 573719; For bump, £7. Physical & emotional pregnancy support

Brixworth & Villages NCT Group

10:00-12:00T at Naseby Methodist Church, Gynwell NN6 6DB. 07973 884717 or 01604 743536; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Non-members very welcome!

For 0 - 3s, (book by 6-week term). 3yrs+ Mighty Atoms: 09:15-10:15T For 0 - 5s, £2.90 per child (drop in). Soft play at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480

09:30-11:15TH at Upper Boddington Village Hall, Warwick Road NN11 6DH. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 2 - 5s, (please book).

Dance, Gymnastics & Theatre classes for 2yrs+

Scaldwell Parents and Tots

Upper Boddington

Tuesday

09:30-11:30T at Boddington Village Hall; For 0 - 5s.

New Babes Group

10:30-12:30T For 0s

Toddles Group

14:00-16:00T For 1 - 2s, at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809; FREE (drop in).

Woodford Halse Rhymetime

Braunston

08:30-13:00T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AB. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (6-week term). Swim classes for 10 wks-5 yrs.

13:30-15:00T at Braunston Village Hall, Braunston NN11. ; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family.

Physical Fun

Boddington Toddler Group

14:30-15:00T at Woodford Halse Library, Village Hall NN11 3RL. 01327 260101; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).

Tiffield

Singing & Signing

Upper Boddington

Woodford Halse

Love Ballet Dance Company

Braunston Toddler Group

Toddlers Group

13:30-14:45T at Holy Cross Church, Church Walk NN11. Paula: 01327 877979; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Tues of month.

17:15-21:00TH at Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 3 - 5s, £3 per child (please book). Ballet, Tap, Street Dance, Acting & Gymnastics

Long Buckby

Sunday

Stay ‘n’ Play

Love Ballet Dance Company

Kilsby Playtime

09:45-11:45T at Kilsby Village Hall, Rugby Rd CV23 8XX. 07845 751449 or 01788 823079; 0-5s, £1.50 p/child (drop in). Extra child 50p

Towcester

In the Water

Middlemore Mums & Tots (NCT)

12:30-14:30T at Daventry Sure Start Children’s Centre, 14 Benbow Close NN11 4JP. 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

13:00-14:30T at Daventry East Children’s Centre at Methodist Church, Golding Cl. NN11 4FB. 01327 313861; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-12:00T at Scaldwell Village Hall, School Lane NN6 9LD. Kathryn: 01604 882786; For 0 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Friendly group.

Active Baby Company Swimming

09:30-17:30TH at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 5s, £1.75 per child (drop in). Indoor soft play for up to 8 yrs

Meet a Mum & Breastfeeding Support

09:30-17:30TH at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 5s, £1.75 per child (drop in). Indoor soft play for up to 8 yrs

Scaldwell

ASA Swim Lessons: 08:00-10:00T

Adventure World Soft Play

Toddle Time: 10:00-10:30T Songs & rhymes for walkers (fortnightly) Story Stomp: 10:15-10:45T Stories & activity for toddlers (fortnightly) Bounce and Rhyme: 10:15-10:45T Rhymes & songs for non-walkers (fortnightly) at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 01327 703130; FREE (drop in).

Adventure World Soft Play

Little Turtle Swim Company

10:45-16:15T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (6week term). 30-min swim sessions for 2 mths - 5 yrs

09:30-13:30TH at The Saxon Suite, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Naomi: 07779 785 166; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

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Wednesday

Badby

Badby Mums & Tots

09:30-11:30T at Badby Village Hall, The Green NN11 3AF; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Brixworth

Nature Tots

10:00-11:30T at Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road NN6 9DG. 07703 160878; For 0 - 5s, £3 per child (please book).

3rd Wed of month. Outdoor tots group.

Daventry

Adventure World Soft Play

09:30-17:30TH at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 - 5s, £1.75 per child (drop in). Indoor soft play

Active Baby Company Swimming

09:45-12:15T at Bodysense Health & Leisure, Barcelo Daventry Hotel (Formally the Paramount) NN11 0SG. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by 6-week term). Swim classes for 10 wks-5 yrs

Young Parents Group

13:30-15:00T at Daventry East Children’s Centre, The Abbey Centre NN11 4XG. 01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For parents under 25 years

Guilsborough

Guilsborough Breastfeeding Drop In

11:00-13:00T at Guilsborough Surgery, High Street NN6 8QE. 01604 740210; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Hellidon

Hellidon Baby & Toddler Group

13:00-17:00T at various parents’ houses. Angela: 07973 659092 ; For 0 - 4s. Small group

Long Buckby

Love Ballet Dance Company

Thursday

West Haddon

Caterpillar Club (Toddler Group)

09:15-11:15T at West Haddon Village Hall, The Green NN6 7AN. Sarah: 01788 510075; For 0 4s, £1.50 per child. Crafts and singing circle.

Woodford Halse

Baby Massage & Breastfeeding

10:00-10:30T For 6 weeks to 9 mths Mini Musical Beats: 10:45-11:45T at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 5s, FREE.

Musical Monkeys -

Brixworth

Olive Shoots

10:00-11:30T at Brixworth Library & Community Centre, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. Margaret: 01604 646300; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in).

Daventry

Hot Tots Soft Play Group

Entertainment & refreshments

Dodford Village Hall, Dodford, Nr Daventry, NN11 4SY Fridays, 10:00-11:00. www.musical-monkeys.com Tel: 07854 544173 e: contact@musical-monkeys.com Music, parachute, bubbles, stickers, drinks & cakes!

09:30-13:00TH at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 - 5s, £2.90. Soft play fun. Call to check open

Adventure World Soft Play

13:00-17:30TH at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 - 5s, £1.75 per child (drop in). Indoor soft play

Breastfeeding & Biscuits

Come and join the fun...

19:00-20:30T at Daventry Sure Start Centre, 14 Benbow Close NN11 4JP. 01327 313861; For 0 - 2s, FREE. Monthly group - call for details

Indoor activity centre for the little tikes!

East Haddon Toddler Group

• 3 Tier Soft Play Frame • Electric Go-Karts • Pit Stop Cafe

• Toddler Play Area • Brilliant Parties • Sports Arena

Open 6 days a week: Tues - Fri: 10am-6.00pm, Sat: 10am-6.30pm & Sun: 10am-5.30pm

Tiny Tantrums, 1 Riley Close, Daventry NN11 8QT

01327 312188 rainbowplayworlddaventry@btconnect.com

East Haddon

10:00-11:30T at The Pavilion, East Haddon Playing Fields, NN6 8BU. Melissa: 01604 770024; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Diff activity every week & great play area

Great Brington

Bringtons’ Mums & tots

10:00-11:30TH at The Reading Rooms, Main Street NN7 4JB. Chrissie: 07984 444556; For 0 - 4s, £2. Friendly group, open all year.

Kelmarsh

Parent & Tots Group

12:00-14:00T at Nagarjuna Centre Cafe, The Old Rectory NN6 9LZ. Sarah: 01604 686778; For 0 - 5s, .

Free drink with every panini order!

Long Buckby

Story & Rhyme Time

17:15-18:30TH at Long Buckby Baptist Church, Market Place NN6 7RR. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 3 - 5s, £3 per child (please book). Gymnastics & Street Dance for 3 yrs+

10:30-11:15T at Long Buckby Library, 41 Station Rd NN6 7QB. 01327 701604; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Upper Boddington

19:00-20:00TH at Ravensthorpe Playing Field, Teeton Road NN6 8EJ. 07812 973562; , £5 per session (please book). Natural fitness sessions - results guaranteed!

Boogie & Bounce Classes

13:30-14:30T at Upper Boddington Village Hall, Warwick Road NN11 6DH. Lorraine:07711010404; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance & movement classes for children 18mths+

Love Ballet Dance Company

17:15-19:00TH at Upper Boddington Village Hall, Warwick Road NN11 6DH. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Dance, Gymnastics & Theatre classes for 2yrs+

Weedon

Musical Minis

09:45-10:30T at Weedon Village Hall, West Street NN7 4PQ. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages

Ravensthorpe

Natural Bootcamp

Staverton

Staverton Mums & Tots

10:30-12:00T at Staverton Village Hall, Croft Lane NN11 6JE. ; For 0 - 4s, .

Upper Boddington

Lazy Daisy Birth Preparation Class

19:30-20:45T at Boddington Village Hall, Warwick Road NN11 6DH. 07590 928944; For bump, (please book). Antenatal classes preparing you for birth

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Welton Toddler Group

09:45-11:15T at Welton Village Hall, NN11.

Lee: 07977 191054; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in). With themed ride on area

Woodford Halse

Friday Brixworth

Brixworth Library Rhymetime

09:45-11:00T at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 01604 882153; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Daventry

Adventure World Soft Play

09:00-17:30TH at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 - 5s, £1.75 per child (drop in). Indoor soft play for up to 8 yrs

Timken Tots

10:00-12:00TH at Run by Daventry NCT, Mayfield Park Sports Club NN11 9FZ. 07715 558185; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (donation).

Run by NCT - non-members welcome!

Hunny Bees

10:00-12:00T at Daventry & South Northants Family Centre, Staverton Road NN11. Sally (H/V): 01327 708819; For 0 - 4s, FREE. Group for children with special needs

In the Water

Housing and financial planning support at Daventry Sure Start Children’s Centre, 14 Benbow Close NN11 4JP. 01327 313861; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Love Ballet Dance Company

Bromford support

12:00-16:00T at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Advice on finances & employment

Saturday

Health Visitor Clinic: 12:30-14:00T Bromford Support: 13:00-16:00T

17:00-20:15TH at Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 3 - 5s, £3 per child (please book). Ballet, Tap, Street Dance, Acting & Gymnastics

Dodford

Musical Monkeys

10:00-11:00TH at Dodford Village Hall, Dodford NN7 4SY. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per family (drop in). Entertainment show & cake.Find us on FACEBOOK

Long Buckby

Long Buckby Library Rhymetime

14:30-15:00T at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Welford

Welford Babes & Tots Group

09:30-11:00TH at Welford Mums & Tots, Welford Community Centre NN6. 07981 197855 or 07787 855289; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). 1st session free. 50p per sibling.

Woodford Halse

Family Morning with Health Visitor

09:00-11:30TH at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Singing & Signing

Physical Fun

Daventry

Little Kickers

09:15-12:00TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Lynne: 01788 899102; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+

Adventure World Soft Play

09:00-17:30TH at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 - 5s, £1.75 per child (drop in). Indoor soft play for up to 8 yrs

Long Buckby

Story & Rhyme Time

11:15-11:45T at Long Buckby Library, 41 Station Rd NN6 7QB. 01327 701604; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).

Upper Boddington

Love Ballet Dance Company

09:00-16:00TH at Upper Boddington Village Hall, Warwick Road NN11 6DH. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 2 - 5s, (please book).

Dance, Gymnastics & Theatre classes for 2yrs+

Sunday Daventry

Adventure World Soft Play

09:00-17:30TH at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144; For 0 - 5s, £1.75 per child (drop in). Indoor soft play for up to 8 yrs

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