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SUMMER holiday fun

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How and why to be sugar free

Local events, picnics places, & days out

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If you’re looking for things to do with your little one over the summer, then look no further! On pages 11 -12, we have compiled a list of some great free days out, as well as some lovely summer family events.

You can also find out which groups and classes are running during the holidays! Check out the Daily Activity Planner (pages 40-57) and look for the H symbol after the times. Please do call all groups before attending however - things do change, sometimes at very short notice!

If you like free stuff, then check out page 15 for your chance to win a Quinny Yezz Pushchair and page 21 to win a family holiday to Cornwall or some fancy Muddy Puddles wellies.

Toddle About on Your Tablet!

Following an increasing number of requests for a digital version of Toddle About, we’d like to invite you to try reading our little magazine on your phone or tablet via the Issuu app at: Download the issuu app here: onelink.to/5ynby6 Find us in the app by searching for Toddle About.

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Contents What’s New?

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Northants Baby & Toddler Show Summer Holiday Fun

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11-12

Win a Quinny Yezz Pushchair

15 Shop About

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Toddle Models

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Know Your Rights

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Controversy Corner

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Special Offers

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Growing Activities

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And Finally...

A Day in the Life of a Maternity Nurse 36 Mums Making It

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Loving life with little ones,

Daily Activity Planner

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We’re still offering a FREE photoshoot and 12x10” print with PixiFoto to every person who subscribes (for FREE) to the Toddle About magazine. Sign up online at www.toddlebout.co.uk/subscribe/.

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Owners/Editors Tel: 01604 532054 or Email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Cover Picture: Toddle Models winner Olivia Higgs from Northampton is gracing the cover of this issue! Thank you to Sanders & Jones Photography for the gorgeous cover photo. Find out about their outdoor shoots at www.s-jphotography.co.uk (P.20)

Meet the team.

Follow us on Facebook ‘toddleaboutmagazine’

Tim & Ruth - Owner/Editors

Kate - Advertising Sales & Support

Eloise - Graphic Designer & Editor

Gemma - Office Support

8,500 copies of Toddle About are distributed every quarter around Northampton, Daventry, Towcester & Brackley surrounding 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 Toddle About Limited cannot 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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Discomania Jr Now Better Than Ever

Discomania Jr have recently made some exciting new additions to their party business. Firstly with a new entertainer! Liz joined Katie and Juliette running discos back in January, and she is already very popular – but they are still being booked up fast. Secondly, Discomania Jr now have an Olaf mascot and he would love to come to your child’s party! Lastly, Discomania Jr can now round off your party with personalised party bags and sweetie cones.

Find out more at www.discomaniajr.co.uk. P.26

Orca Swim School New for the Summer Term

Orca Swim School will be running 1:1 lessons over the Summer months. These lessons are ideal if there is something specific you feel your child is struggling with and would therefore benefit from some individual attention and feedback. There will also be an intensive course of lessons which will be four consecutive days starting on Monday 24th August.

For more details call Paula on 07813 434740 or email swim@orcaswimschool.co.uk. www.orcaswimschool. P.7

Performing Arts fun for 4 – 5 year olds at PQA Northampton

PQA Poppets come in shor t and sweet 90-minute sessions, perfect for the attention spans of most Poppets!

Poppets classes are specifically designed to develop young children’s perform ance and communication skills, as they creat e and explore stories, songs, roles and situations throu gh movement, dance, voice, songs and teamwork . Poppets run every Saturday morning from 10 – 11:30am and 11.30 – 1pm at Kingsthorpe College, NN2 7HR. Call 08456732022 or visit www.pqa cademy.com.

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Wolverine Triplets at Cotswold Wildlife Park

Sunshine, Liv and Gutt are Cotswold Wildlife Park’s new wolverine cubs! After spending nine weeks in their den, they are finally beginning to explore their woodland enclosure. Only 80 Wolverines are believed to exist in captivity worldwide so the new cubs are encouraging news for future generations! Cotswold Wildlife Park is open from 10am to 6.00pm every day (last admission is 4.30pm). For more info, visit www. cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk or find them on Twitter (@CotsWildTweets) or Facebook (facebook.com/cotswoldwildlifepark). P.10

Changes to MultiSensory Hoo-Ha

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Due to its popularity, Open Stage have changed their ‘MultiSensory Hoo-Ha’ sessions to run as courses of varying lengths, instead of drop in sessions. The new format will ensure there is plenty of space for the children to join in and they receive lots of attention from the staff.

The sessions run at 10:30am on Wednesdays and Fridays at their studio in Northampton and involve live music, bubbles, sensory lights, sensory toys and more! Call 07847922542 or email openstage@rocketmail.com for details or to book a free trial. P.43

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The most beautiful of all life’s seasons www.anneworle.co.uk

IAIM Infant Massage Classes with Leveta Lawson

Baby massage classes run by a qualified nurse and Independent Health Visitor.

Saturdays, 11am-12pm: Northampton High School, Hardingstone, NN4 6UU Wednesdays, 11am-12pm: Chris Moody Centre, Moulton College, NN3 7RR Private group and 1:1 classes available.

For more info or to book, contact Leveta: on 077580 320228 or leveta.lawson@gmail.com

1ST CLASS FREE when you book a 5-week course, quote ‘Toddle About’. www.iaimbabymassage.co.uk.levetalawson

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LE19 1JZ 01162 894731

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A watery world of confidence, skill and fun!

It’s safe to say you’ll burst with pride as you watch your baby journey from the early days of gentle floating, kicking and splashing to wriggling, giggling and jumping in!

You can trust us to take the very best care of you and your little one.

Our world-class teachers could have trained as private pilots – five times over – in the time it takes to fully qualify with us. We won’t entrust your child (or our reputation) to anyone less than the best!

Let’s teach your baby to swim!

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classes held... all over Northamptonshire Quote 'Northants15' when you book to receive a free changing mat

To give your baby a splashing start call

01295 709 221

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The Details On: Sunday 20th September, 10am-4pm. Last entry 3pm.

At: Benham Arena, Kings Park Road, Northampton, NN3 6LL Entry: £3.50 (£2.50 in advance)

Following its phenomenally successful debut in March this year, Toddle About are proud to announce that we will be working in partnership with the Northamptonshire Baby and Toddler Show as they return for their second event on Sunday 20th September 2015.

The Show is the biggest and best parenting event in the county, with over 80 fantastic stands all under one roof, celebrating everything pregnancy to preschool.

There will be great shopping, parenting experts, a fantastic demonstration programme, activities, refreshments and fun-filled family entertainment.

To make sure everyone has a fun day, the little ones will have a large soft play area to enjoy and special guest appearances from Princess Anna from Frozen, Cinderella, Fireman Sam, and Minnie Mouse throughout the day, with photo opportunities!

There is a jam-packed programme for the Demonstration Area, with a whole range of different activities and taster sessions for you to try, including baby and toddler first aid, hypnobirthing, baby massage, baby yoga, music and movement classes, dance classes, baby signing and much more.

You can also enter your little one into the Face of the Northamptonshire Baby & Toddler Show competition, with a chance to win a fantastic prize package, courtesy of Two-D Photography!

Advanced ticket holders will receive one of 500 exclusive goodie bags containing some great treats!

The Show are working with leading brands such as Ella’s Kitchen, Organix and many others to give you some fab freebies, and they also have a lovely book to go in each goodie bag for you to share with your child. Goodie bags are strictly limited and will only be available to advanced ticket holders so make sure you book early!

Finally, the event has moved venue - to the bigger and better Benham Arena in Northampton. The larger Benham Arena gives the show plenty of room to put on a phenomenal show - with plenty of space in the aisles for all the buggies and prams.

Whether you are expecting your first or are a seasoned pro, this is the premier parenting event in the county, celebrating everything pregnancy to preschool Northamptonshire has to offer – and we look forward to seeing you there!

Advanced Discounted Tickets are just £2.50 and are available now at WWW.northantsbabyshow2015.eventbrite.co.uk Tickets On The Door: £3.50.

Stay up to date with all the latest show news, special offers and giveaways on Facebook:

www.fb.com/northantsbabyandtoddlershow or at www.yourlocalbabyshow.co.uk SPONSORED BY: July-Sept 2015 Toddle About Northamptonshire

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For opening hours, prices and fantastic party packages, visit:

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SUMMER HOLIDAYS

Abington Park

Brixworth Country Park

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Dovecote Farm You can pick strawberries, gooseberries, raspberries, redcurrants, blackcurrants & blackberries - check their timetable online.

Dovecote Farm, Newton, Geddington, NN14 1BW 01536 742227 www.dovecotefarm.co.uk

Grange Farm This site is on top of a hill with lovely views and they sometimes have baby pigs too! You can pick strawberries, raspberries and asparagus.

Grange Farm, Road Hill, Harpole, Northampton 01604 832779

WISTOW MAZE

& Count Ry Parks

Museum, aviary, sports facilities, cafe, flower displays, lakes and a garden for the blind.

Park Ave, Northampton NN3 3HN. 0300 330 7000 www.northampton.gov.uk/abingtonpark

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Playground, gnome trail, unusual sculptures, bird hide, cafe and views over Pitsford Reservoir.

Northampton Rd, Brixworth, NN6 9DG 01604 889478 www.visitnorthamptonshire.co.uk

Coton Manor Gardens 10 acre garden, including orchard, woodland garden, kitchen garden and seasonal cafe.

Coton Rd, Coton, Northampton NN6 8RQ 01604 740219 www.cotonmanor.co.uk

Daventry Country Park Woodland paths and trails, nature reserve, adventure playground and water views.

Northern Way, Daventry, NN11 2JB 01327 877193 www.daventrydc.gov.uk

Hunsbury Hill Park Ironstone Railway, Railway Museum & play area Hunsbury Hill Road, Danes Camp Way, NN4 01604 233500 www.northampton.gov.uk

Salcey Forest

We have a family ticket and 4 children’s tickets to give away! Enter your name by 2nd August online at www.bit.ly/tacompetitions .

Wistow Maze is a fab day out for all the family. Our children loved navigating their way through the 8 acres of maize crop, following the map and finding the clues hidden amongst its 3 miles of paths. They also enjoyed the Activity Funyard with its games and mini mazes for all ages.

Tree Top Way, an amazing walkway in the trees.

Play area, cafe & lots of space to explore!

Hartwell, Northampton, NN7 2HX 07834 765590 www.forestry.gov.uk/salceyforest

Child: £5.50, Adult: £6.50, Family (of 4): £22.00 Open July - Sept, see website for details.

Kiborth Road, Wistow, Leicestershire, LE8 0QF

Children’s play area including sand and water play, plus open spaces for ball games.

Washbrook Lane, Ecton, Northampton, NN6 0QX 01604 810970 www.northamptonshire.gov.uk

07884 403889 or www.wistow.com

Stanwick Lakes Park with lots of waterplay (take spare clothes), indoor visitor centre, cafe, views of the lake.

Stanwick, Northants NN9 6GY 01933 625522 www.stanwicklakes.org.uk

Sywell Country Park

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family F UN Bands in the Park

DATE FOR YO S U DIARY R

Every Sunday until 20 September, 2pm to 5pm Come and enjoy traditional music from a large mix of bands in the beautiful and relaxed surroundings of Abington Park.

Park Ave, Northampton NN3 3HN www.northampton.gov.uk/bandsinthepark

£12 5 for £9.99

Outdoor Family Cinema

Nappy Grab Bag

Saturday 25th July, 11.30 - 5.45pm A free family outdoor cinema and will feature children’s activities including magic shows, face painting, a bungee run and bouncy castle.

11.30 & 4pm - Paddington 1.15pm & 5.45pm - The Boxtrolls Daventry Country Park, Northern Way, Daventry NN11 2JB www.daventrydc.gov.uk

Contains a nappy, wipes, cream and unfoldable change mat.

Fits in your back pocket. www.beckymantin.com

BubbleBum Inflatable Car Seat Portable, lightweight, inflatable seat (4-11yrs) folds flat fits in bag. www.bubblebum.co.uk

Northampton Balloon Festival Friday 14th - Sunday 16th August The Northampton Balloon Festival is 26 this year! Bring the children to see the beautiful sight of these great big balloons lit up like huge lanterns.

Billing Aquadrome, Northants, NN3 9DA www.thenorthamptonballoonfestival.co.uk

The Pantaloons Treasure Island - Open Air Theatre 6pm on Fridays 31st July & 28th August Ahoy there landlubbers! Featuring a cast of just three actors - the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company will thrill adventure-seekers of all ages.

Please bring a picnic and something to sit on.

Canons Ashby, Nr Daventry, Northampton, NN11 3SD www.thepantaloons.co.uk/shows

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Wednesday 5th August, 12pm - 4pm Come and join Northampton’s biggest free play event. Climbing wall, Inflatable fun Reptile Display, Land Train, Magic Dave, Mad Science, plus much more!

Abington Park, NN3 3HN www.wasteandenergyeducation.co.uk

Saturday 29th - Monday 31st August, 10am - 5pm Fun weekend for all the family. You will get to see up to 200 boats. Free but donations are welcome.

Becket's Park, Bedford Rd, Northampton, NN1 5NG www.waterways.org.uk

Diono Warm N Go

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National Play Day

Northampton Festival of Water

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Are you worried about the shape of your baby’s head?

After birth some babies develop flattening on one side of the back of their heads. This is a condition called Positional Plagiocephaly or ‘Flat head syndrome’. If there is no natural improvement by the age of 4/5 months you might want to seek advice. The London Orthotic Consultancy (LOC) offers a FREE initial consultancy at its Northampton clinic during which your baby’s head shape will be assessed and measured and treatment options discussed. The first option is normally repositioning but if this does not work the LOCband cranial remoulding therapy will produce measurable improvements to head shape.

Before Treatment

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To speak to a clinician or book a FREE initial appointment at our Northampton clinic ring 020 8974 9989 or e-mail info@LondonOrthotics.co.uk

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Win a Quinny Yezz

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Enter your name into our free prize draw to win a fantastic Quinny Yezz online at bit.ly/tacompetitions Competition ends 31st August 2015.

The Quinny Yezz is designed using the latest technology and lightest materials. This award winning, lightweight buggy is strong, durable and easy to use making it ideal for holidays, urban living and travel. It can be folded with one hand and thrown over the shoulder to be carried by its comfortable carrying strap.

Key Yezz Facts & Features: Lightweight (only 5kg), comfortable hammock seat, ergonomic pushbar, innovative skate wheels so you can push with just one finger, water and dirt repellent fabrics, unique 3D folding system, compact size.

To find out where your closest Quinny store is visit www.quinny.com

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Don’t miss the Special Offer Vouchers in the centre pages to use on some of these products.

SnoozeShade - from £19.99 A must-have for sunny, summery days out, the SnoozeShade protects baby from 99% of UV rays and makes any time sleep time. It also protects from insects, light rain, wind and chill. Fits all prams, buggies and pushchairs. www.snoozeshade.com Use code TA15 at checkout for 15% off

The Bunkcot - £599 This unique space-saving ‘3-in-1’ Bunkcot can be set up as two cots, one cot and one bed or two bunk beds and is available in natural beech wood or white. Both the upper and lower bunks are suitable for newborns and children up to 6 years old. Also available are 2 single cots with valuable extra storage - the new ‘Cupboard’ Cot and the ‘Drawer’ Cot. Buy from www.thebunkcot.com or call 01202 759401

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This stylish and fun lunch bag is perfect for days out or nursery lunches and comes in two designs – ladybird and bee. Fully insulated with a net for a freezer pack to keep food cool, the side unzips to fold down and form a place mat. w ww.tumtumtots.com Use code TA15 at checkout for 15% off

happyhappyhappy.co.uk Name Labels - from £6.95 Your children will love the vibrant designs of these name labels and from only £6.95 per pack you’ll love them too. Help your school or nursery to help you: label it - don’t lose it.

View the complete range and order from www.happyhappyhappy.co.uk

Doona Car Seat / Stroller - £299.99 Doona is the world’s first infant car seat with fully integrated wheels. It can transform into a stroller in less than 10 seconds, so you no longer have to pack a separate stroller for short trips – it’s perfect for the school run, the airport, a coffee with friends or popping to the shops. Meeting the highest safety and quality standards, it has won multiple awards. www.cuddleco.co.uk/doona.asp

Beautiful castings of your little one’s tiny hands and feet to tell a timeless tale

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We offer parenting advice and a support service via phone, email or in person.

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For more info please visit www.tlcparenting.co.uk

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Inspired Learning 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.

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Winners

Baby & Toddler Photo Competition Winners Thank you to everyone who entered 1st the Spring Toddle Models competition, sponsored by Andy Nickerson Photography We asked you to send in a pic of your little one having fun, we had so many fabulous entries - thank you so much to everyone who entered! But there had to be a winner and congratulations goes to William Budd from Northampton, who you can see on the front cover of the next edition, followed by runners up Eliott Noel and Grace Patel who all won a photo shoot and prints.

Find out more about Andy Nickerson Photography www.andynickerson.com

William Budd, 1 yr

2nd

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Grace Patel, 3 yrs Alice Charlotte Armson, 3 yrs

Connie Login, 1 yr

Ayla Bennett-Evans, 10 mths

6 mths

Eliott Noel, 8 mths

Amelia Grace Willingham, 1 yr 3 mths

Odin-James Kieron Iliff, 1 mth

Hannah Louise Armson, 3 yrs

Thomas Barley, 9 mths

Ellie-Mae Bromley, 2 yrs 11 mths

Radha Odedra, 10 mths

Matthew Shum, 1 yr 9 mths

Mael Black, 3 yrs 4 mths

Eli Kemp, 1 yr 2 mths

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Toddle Models Entries continued...

Luca Criveanu, 1 ys 6 mths

James Cliff, 13 mths

Leo Austin Jelley, 2 yrs 7 mths

Dexter Peter Pearson, 3 yrs 3 mths

Tomas de Queiros e Mateus, 1 yr 8 mths

Theo Jenner, 10 mths

Rex Nicklin, 9 mths

Libby Rose Chambers, 9 mths

Hugo Robert Gerald Healey, Jessica Bailey, 2 yrs 8 mths 2 yrs 6 mths

Phoebe Elizabeth Haggie, 9 mths

William Bayley, 9 mths

Olivia Leslie Francis, 6 mths

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This year have some photos taken outside.

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To book call Georgina & Hannah on 0800 8815324 or visit www.s-jphotography.co.uk Terms & conditions apply.

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Competition

Win a Family Holiday in Cornwall!

PLUS, fab prizes from Muddy Puddles

1st prize: A four night Monday to Friday short break in a luxury premium holiday caravan at Hendra Holiday Park, Newquay, Cornwall. Lots of activities for little ones including swim sessions, toddler shows, pantomime, indoor activities, party dances, face painting, soft play, arts and crafts and more, a great family holiday, worth over £300.

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Terms & Conditions: Prize is a four night Monday to Friday short break in a Premium range holiday caravan from the 5th - 9th October (Hendra Holiday Parks Toddler Break). Prize has no cash value and is for accommodation only. A fullyrefundable security deposit will be required. Full T&Cs at www.toddleabout.co.uk/toddlemodels/

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2 runners up prizes: A pair of Muddle Puddles ‘Puddlestomper’ wellies, worth £16. With a soft padded insole for extra comfort, grippy soles and come in several funky designs - making the outdoors even more fun.

To enter All you need is your favourite recent picture of your little one having fun on holiday or outdoors. Submit your photo before midnight Sunday 30th August at:

www.toddleabout.co.uk/toddlemodels/ The winners will be decided by Toddle About. We will print as many entries as possible in our next issue.

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Watch My Baby Grow Plan As an appointed studio for the Master Photographers Association “Cherubs” National Promotion we would like to offer you 3 sessions at our Earls Barton studio of your baby over the next 12 months.

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At the end of the 3 sessions you will be presented with a beautiful Desk Frame containing 3 milestone images.

All for just £45.00

Northamptonshire NN6 0NA

Please contact us for more info on 01604 811942 or www.facebook.com/markbettsphotography

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Know Your Righ Having a baby is an exciting and daunting time for all new parents. Even those that already have children find that there are so many things that need attention and more often than not ‘the law’ is the last thing on anyone’s mind. However, as your family grows there are a number of legal implications which you should consider: -

Registering the Birth

A lot of parents do not realise that if they are unmarried when their child is born and the father is not named on the birth certificate, he does not have ‘Parental Responsibility’. This is a legal right to make important decisions about your child’s life and is often overlooked.

Although you can rectify this at a later date with an agreement or Court Order, it can be a stressful and costly process.

You Need More Space

Every parent knows that babies have a lot of things, and that only increases as they grow bigger. New and expanding families usually find themselves having to move to a bigger property. Buying or selling a house is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make and even if you are renting it is important that you get the right legal advice to help make the whole process much smoother and stress free.

Living Together

In addition to this, many people are unaware that there is no such thing as a “common law marriage”. Couples that live together should consider entering into a ‘cohabitation

agreement’. This is a record of what you and your partner have agreed about how you will own and share your assets. It can help you to think about fair ways to organise your day-to-day finances. All couples who live together would benefit from having one and it should be looked at as a loving thing to do as it protects both of you and your children from unpleasantness and unfairness in the future. Similarly if you plan on getting married and you have assets from before you were together or a previous marriage it is always worth considering a “pre-nuptial agreement”.

Although this is often considered unromantic, it is a sensible way to provide for the future.

Making a Will

It is important that everyone has a Will as without one your loved ones could lose control of what happens to your estate if something were to happen in the future. You can also use it to appoint a guardian for your children in case something happened to you or your partner. It is advisable that you use a solicitor or have a solicitor check your Will.

It is very easy for other Will-writers to make mistakes which could cause issues in the future. A solicitor will also store your Will safely.

If you need advice or assistance in relation to any of the issues above or a relationship breakdown, please do not hesitate to contact Tina Shah at Gilroy Steel Solicitors, with offices in Buckingham, Brackley and Northampton.

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By David Gillespie

If you google ‘sugar NHS’, the first result you see is from www.nhs.uk. It says “Most adults and children in the UK eat too much sugar”. Sugar is all around us – and the fact that we eat too much is common knowledge. But changing our habits is hard – with young children, it can seem impossible. David Gillespie is the father to 6 children and after giving up sugar and seeing the dramatic benefits first hand, he is on something of a crusade to educate the world about the dangers of sugar. We invited him to explain why he gave it up and share his tips on how we could too.

Sugar makes kids (and the rest of us) fat. What we call table sugar is half glucose and half fructose. The fructose half is converted directly to fat by the liver and it destroys our appetite control so that we want to eat more of everything. The more sugar our kids eat, the fatter they will be. But that will be the least of their worries if they eat sugar. Being fat won’t kill them but the diseases that being fat is a symptom of, will. High quality studies are starting to confirm that sugar consumption leads straight down a path to fatty liver disease then insulin resistance, PCOS, Type II Diabetes, Kidney Disease and on to depression, anxiety and ultimately Alzeheimer’s disease. Yes, sugar will make kids fatter today and give them rotten teeth but in 50 or 60 years’ time it will kill them.

Getting Kids Hooked.

Sugary-food manufacturers know that time-poor parents want to be able to feed their children a quick, nutritious meal or snack. They also know that the sweeter they make the meal or snack, the more likely the child will want to eat it. The end result is foods with misleading nutrition messages on the outside (packaging) and sugar on the inside (e.g. products labelled as “low fat” may have high sugar content). Kids should be eating the same things you are (and not eating the same things you avoid), but don’t expect your child to give an award to anyone who removes sugar from their lives.

Useful Tips For Helping Children Avoid Sugar.

All of these must be accompanied by a clear explanation as to why you are prohibiting sugar, set out in terms that your children will understand and which clearly affect them. Information has been proven to make a big difference when it comes to children and sugar.

Juice Is Not an Appropriate Drink For Toddlers (or anyone else).

You wouldn’t put Coke in a sipper cup (you wouldn’t, right?). So don’t put juice in there either. Fruit juice is sugar which has been extracted from fruit. Our body doesn’t distinguish between the sugar in juice and the sugar from cane. It’s all just glucose+fructose.

And since fructose (the dangerous part) is present in equal or higher quantities in juice as it is in soft drinks, it must be avoided. Choose water or milk instead.

Ensure The House is Sugar-Free.

This must be absolute. If you have any cracks in the sugar-free wall at home, kids (like sheep looking for a break in the fence) will exploit that weakness and soon you will be back where you started. If you are firm (and unwavering) about this, kids will accept the new reality a lot quicker than you think.

Don’t Ban Stuff.

Banning anything only seems to make it more attractive! Instead, know what your school menu

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NHS Advice The NHS advises that sugars occur naturally in foods such as fruit and milk, but we don’t need to cut down on these types of sugars. Added sugars are found in foods such as sweets, cakes, biscuits, chocolate, and some fizzy drinks and juice drinks – these are the sugary foods we should cut down on.

Sugars added to food shouldn’t make up more than 10% of the energy (calories) you get from food and drink each day.

Nutrition labels often tell you how much sugar a food contains. Look for the “Carbohydrates (of which sugars)” figure in the nutrition label.

HIGH – over 22.5g of total sugars per 100g LOW – 5g of total sugars or less per 100g For more info, visit www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/sugars.aspx

offers and help your children choose carefully. They will occasionally choose the wrong thing but that’s not the end of the world. Most kids will try hard to obey your rules and when they don’t, they’ll feel guilty about it and probably won’t make a habit of it.

Don’t Be Afraid of the New. When your child comes home with a tale of woe that their friend had [insert name of new treat] in her lunchbox, don’t automatically say no. Check it out. It might be sugar-free or very low in sugar. You’d be surprised. And if it isn’t sugar-free, explain that that’s the reason you’re saying no; you’ll be surprised how accepting children can be.

Find Another Way to Reward Children.

Food rewards are easy and mindless, but should be restricted to circus animals. Your kids deserve better.

If they have balanced a ball on their nose for an hour, reward them with a trip to the movies rather than an ice-cream. Food is fuel, not a reward.

Prepare Them For Parties.

If you know they are going into an environment where sugar consumption will be mandatory, talk to them about why it’s not a good idea to have too much. Ask them to have just one fizzy drink or juice then switch to water or diet soft drinks if they’re available. Ask them to veer towards the crisps and away from the sweets. Maybe they’ll have more than one drink, but if they do, they’ll have your words ringing in their ears. Don’t prohibit them from bringing home a party bag, but do ration the consumption of the bag’s contents.

Don’t Make a Teenager Stick Out. Teenage kids would rather throw themselves in front of a bus than not do what everyone else is doing.

Give them some secret rules that they can follow without looking like a weirdo, such as choosing cool, youth-oriented diet versions like Coke Zero and Pepsi Max. When they’re heading for a sleepover (aka sugarthon), pack a bottle of diet soft drink and a bag of crisps as gifts for the host; that way your child will at least have a choice. (It also teaches them that it’s nice to contribute something).

Don’t Expect Too Much.

You can’t expect children to never taste sugar.

They will go to parties and they will have treats.

And, being children, they will chow down with the rest of their mates. If you’ve had them on a no-sugar (or low-sugar) diet, they won’t be used to the fructose and may well find much of the food too sweet, but they’ll still probably eat it. Don’t panic.

The Golden Rule: Party food is for parties This rule seems to work well with kids. Sure, they love party food, but it’s an extra-special treat for them because they don’t get it every other day of the week.

I’m no professional child wrangler, but it seems to me that you’ve got to give kids a little room to adjust.

Don’t expect them to elect you parent of the month if you start cutting sugar from their diet, but remember that eventually they do adjust to the reality that sugar is no longer part of your (or their) lives. And the older they get, the more they will appreciate why – and thank you for it.

David Gillespie is the author of ‘Sweet Poison: Why Sugar Makes Us Fat”. He describes himself as a recovering corporate lawyer, IT consultant and father to six young children.

A few short years ago he was 40kg overweight. He had run out of diets - all had failed.

David cut sugar - specifically fructose - from his diet and he immediately started to lose weight, and keep it off. He set out to look at the connection between sugar, our soaring obesity rates and the diseases of the twenty-first century.

For more info, visit www.howmuchsugar.com or davidgillespie.org

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

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Children learn so much from growing their own plants and vegetables – and they love it too! A great activity regardless of the size of your garden, our friends at Akeley Wood School and Nursery share with us how they get their children developing their green fingers… and how you can, too.

Within the nursery gardens at Akeley Wood Junior School, we have a designated area for the children to plant herbs and vegetables. Utilising our new growing boxes, this year we have planted strawberries, potatoes, raspberries, blackcurrants, lettuce and carrots. All are relatively easy for you to grow at home, depending on the space you have available – and the children delight in nurturing their seeds and watching their crops grow.

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Get some appropriately sized tools for your children so they really feel involved.

Each of our four Nursery classes (12 months to 4 years) take turns to water the plants daily. The children walk out into the garden, watering cans in hand, excited by the prospect that they are responsible for making the plants grow.

EYFS Learning Objectives “Shows care and concern for living things and the environment”.

“Developing an understanding of growth, decay and changes over time”.

“Can talk about some of the things they have observed such as plants, animals, natural and found objects”.

Often children will jump at the chance to get involved in growing something, but keeping them engaged whilst they wait to see the fruits of their labour can be trickier. Giving them a purpose for the end result helps with this! Here are some of the things we have done that you could copy: This year, our nursery children’s gift to their father on Father’s Day was a sunflower. They patiently watched and watered them daily, and now they are enjoying the final growing stages together at home.

In early spring we planted our potatoes - these are one of our favourite things to grow as they’re easy to maintain and are always one of our most successful crops. Every year when our potatoes are harvested, we cook them to have with our tea. Potatoes can also be grown during all seasons. Place them in sacks, vegetable boxes or old bins/recycling boxes.

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you are Whilst planting, remember to explain what . grow crops the when doing and what will happen If you would like to grow something simple with your child, then cress is one of the easiest things to try. Place some cotton wool or tissue paper in egg shells, yoghurt pots or a small plastic container, scatter the seeds and place on your window sill. Water every day or every other day and watch it grow.

Written by Hannah Winnett – Deputy Nursery Manager at Akeley Wood Nursery and Junior School in Wicken, near Milton Keynes. If you would like more information about their nursery provision, contact Admissions on 01908 555 803 or registrar@akeleywoodschool.co.uk.

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A Day in the Life of…

… a Maternity Nurse Diane Pawsey is a Maternity Nurse. It’s a full on job – literally 24 hours a day. But what is it she actually does? Diane takes us through a typical day supporting a family with their newborn baby.

Some parents feel a little anxious about bringing their newborn home, especially if it’s their first. One of the services I offer is a Welcome Home Package, supporting and guiding parents through the first few days after their baby arrives. My current role is with a family in Grange Park, Northampton. I am staying with Mandy & Iain for 3 days then going back to do 3 nights a week for 6 weeks. Yesterday I received a call to tell me Mandy had given birth to a healthy baby girl at 8.35am weighing 7lbs 5oz.

1PM I go to meet Mandy, Iain and baby Isabel

8.40PM Isabel wakes - she’s very happy. Mum wants to give her a little wash and change her for bed. I show her how to top and tail baby and how to clean near her eyes. At 9pm Mandy starts feeding - Isabel is very sleepy so I share some tips how to keep her awake.

9.50PM I take Isabel and settle her to sleep in her moses basket in my room. I switch on some white noise to help. Lights out at 10.10pm

10.55PM Isabel wakes and is wriggling around a bit. I gently rub her tummy and she soon settles back down.

12.05AM Isabel is awake and ready for her feed.

I take her to Mandy. After 45 minutes Mandy settles back down to sleep and I take Isabel into my room and wind her. She falls asleep very quickly.

at the maternity ward. Isabel has been feeding well - Mandy is breastfeeding. Isabel is very content and is fast asleep on dad’s chest - such a lovely picture! We spend some time talking about the birth and some concerns they have.

1.40AM Isabel starts crying. She is showing signs of wind, drawing up her legs. I pick her up and wind her in different positions until she gives me a couple of big burps. I place her back into her basket and she falls asleep.

4PM We head home! Iain and I bring the moses

3.50AM Isabel is showing signs of hunger by putting her fist in her mouth and licking her lips.

I take her straight to Mum to feed. Mum is hungry too so I make her some toast and make sure she has plenty of water to hand. Mandy hands Isabel to me 50 minutes later and we’re back to sleep by 5am.

basket downstairs and I settle Isabel down for a nap. After making tea for all I go upstairs and unpack everyone’s bags.

6PM Isabel wakes. I change her nappy and hand her to Mandy. Isabel has been favouring one side to feed on so I teach her a feeding position that will help Isabel feed happily on both sides. Within 10 minutes Isabel is latched on nicely, feeding well. We talk about Isabel’s routine and if mum wants to follow one - this is the parents’ decision. I advise on how to establish sleep associations and explain sleep cycles.

6.45AM I wake up and Isabel is fast asleep.

I take the time to re-write my notes that I jotted down during the night. Mandy comes in and we talk about the night. Mandy can’t resist and picks up Isabel for a snuggle, and who can blame her? She’s absolutely adorable.

Written by Diane Pawsey, The Family Sleep Consultant – Diane has over 24 years experience working with children and their families, helping to establish healthy sleeping habits. With a gentle and caring approach, she gives you the tools and confidence to implement your own, tailor-made sleep plan. www.familysleepconsultant.co.uk

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

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Places available from 2 years old.

Now taking registrations for September 2015, limited places available!

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Top Tips For Mums Starting Out in Business

Having children changes lots of things, and many parents will consider working for themselves as a way to achieve a better work-life balance. It is an enormously rewarding option, but it is a path not without its own challenges.

business, perhaps in a field you’re passionate about or using a skill you have? Or will you look at a franchise or a network marketing (direct sales) business?

Stacey Calder – AKA The Confidence Coach – has helped many entrepreneurs to realise their own success. She agreed to share her 5 top tips for starting out in business with us:

Being able to pay your bills, or not go back to work isn’t enough - I mean the real why: your goals and dreams.

On those days where you don’t feel like getting out of bed, you will need your ‘why’ to motivate you. Dream books or vision boards are fantastic and they are a great way to get the family involved too.

#1 about and research your options.

Choose a business you’re really passionate

Starting your own business is a big step and you want to know that what you are going to be doing is right for you and your family. There are lots of choices out there and it’s worth taking some time to look into all your options. Will you start your own

#2 You need to know why you are in business.

Have a big ‘WHY’.

My own children sat with me whilst I created one and now if I ever say, “I don’t feel up for it all today,” their reply is, “Well that won’t get us to Disneyland and Mickey Mouse!” Make your children your reason to build your business and not your excuse not too.

Quinton House School Independent day school for girls and boys aged 2-18 years

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PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL TO ARRANGE A VISIT For further information, help or advice, please contact us on 01604 684828 or visit our website www.quintonhouseschool.co.uk

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#3 When we start a business, we think those Have a good support network.

closest to us will support our new venture, but that’s not always the case. It’s great to get support from family and friends but if that isn’t happening it’s important to get that support from somewhere.

I’ve found family friendly networking groups such as www.networkingmummies.com invaluable as a way to gain confidence, get support from like-minded people, gain contacts and sometimes just be around people that ‘get it’.

#4 Most people don’t have big marketing budgets Use Social Media.

when they start out so make the most of free platforms like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you are unsure how to use them, find a local course or coach that can teach you. These platforms are fantastic for reaching clients and customers that you might not reach in other ways. Make sure you plan social media into your business strategy so you aren’t just adding posts as and when you remember. Be consistent.

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Treat your business like a business

like a hobby and it’ll cost you like one.

The key to this is having good time management.

Use your diary to plan time for your family and time for your business. Be disciplined. Try and work on your business every day, even if just for 15 minutes. It’s easier to keep motivated this way.

Stopping and starting every few days makes it much harder work to pick up pace and get things done. Make sure you do recognise family time though, otherwise you’ll be forgetting why you set up your business in the first place.

Stacey Calder is a busy mum/guardian to 5 children under 9 years old. She is co-director of www.networkingmummies.com a networking company for mums in business.

She is also owner of www.staceycalder.co.uk, supporting individuals and teams with their personal development and business needs.

@staceycalderUK

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DAILY ACTIVITY Planner

Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps - 5s and parents in Northampton, Daventry, Towcester and Brackley

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

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

NORTHAMPTON AREA

Monday

The Original Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Welcoming Parents,G/ parents,Carers & Children.

Abington Toy Library

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

Breastfeeding Support

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

Billing Active Baby Company

10:30-18:00T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

Boothville Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga

9:30-20:30TH at Windermere Way NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236; For bump - 0s, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth.

Dallington Junior Tennis Sessions

13:30-14:00T at Dallington Lawn Tennis Club, Dallington Park Rd NN5 7AA. 07747 785344; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Qualified LTA coaches.

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

Book your FREE trial lesson today For classes in Brackley and Towcester Contact Helen Brawn Telephone: 01280 453052 email: helenbrawn@singandsign.co.uk

For classes in Northampton and Daventry Contact Jenny Johnstone Telephone: 07985 523113 email: jjohnstone@orange.net

www.singandsign.co.uk

Crafty Cooks Cookery Classes At Crafty Cooks we believe that a love of cooking is something that every child should have.

If you want all the fun of cooking with your preschooler without all the mess and tidying up, then contact Maria for more information.

Classes are held in West Hunsbury.

07985 408 289 e:maria@craftycooks.co.uk

www.craftycooks.co.uk

Delapre Water Babies Swimming Classes

15:45-16:45T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Duston Duston Mums & Tots

9:30-11:30T at Duston Village Hall, Sycamore Road. For 0 - 4s.

Duston Library Toddle Time

10:30-11:00TH at Duston Library, Pendle Rd NN5 6DT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 2s, FREE.

Baby Talk

13:00-15:30TH at Duston Library Children’s Centre, Pendle Road, NN5 6DT. 01604 368590; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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

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Hunsbury Parent & Tots Swim

9:00-10:30T at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 (please book). £2.40 L/Card, FREE to members. Check summer t/table.

Kingsthorpe Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre

Messy Play: 9:15-11:00TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). check group is ruuning.

Healthy Baby: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St David’s Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537.

St. Mark’s Parent & Tots Group

GymBugs Sessions

Oncore Dance Academy

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Harlestone Harlestone Tiny Tots

10:00-11:15T at St Marks Church Hall, St Mark’s Crescent NN2 8EG. Sue: 01604 947489; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in).

20p per extra child.

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

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10:00-11:45T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. C 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, £5 (please book). Fun music sessions.

Far Cotton St Mary’s Tiddlywinks Group

9:15-11:00T at St Mary’s Church, Abbey Road. For 0 - 5s.

10:00-11:30T at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600; For 1 - 5s, £3 (please book). £2.50 with L/ Card. Check with centre for Summer t/table.

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

Toddlers 2.5 yrs+

Tumble Tots

Tumble Tots: 9.50T Tumble Tots, 10.45T Circuit Fun, 11.50T Gymbabes; £6 per session (please book). at St. Luke’s Centre NN5 6JB. Chantel: 07814 884 948.

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Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets Classes available Monday to Friday

Grange Park Grange Park Toddler Group

14:15-14:45TH at Far Cotton Library, REC Centre, Towcester Road NN4 8LG. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE. Call before attending.

Baby Ballet: 16:15-17:00T; For 3 - 4s.

Junior Ballet: 17:00-17:45T; For 4 - 5s at Oncore Dance Academy Studios, Footshape House NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333. (please book).

Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet.

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STARS as CHARLIE in The West End’s

Cast as LAVENDER in The West End’s

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Matilda

Shine like a Star!

Join Julie McKenna’s successful

Theatre School & Casting Agency

Modern • Tap • Ballet • Pointe Baton Twirling • Audition Technique Musical Theatre • Singing • Drama Classes are held at St Alban Church Hall Broadmead Ave Northampton NN3 2RA

www.tophattheatreschool.co.uk 07739 671167 KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Moulton Weston Favell Miss Tickle Magic Children’s Entertainer Boogie Cubz Dance Sessions Orca Swim School 9:30-14:00TH at Chris Moody Alison Williams, 43 Oaklands, Bugbrooke, NN7 3QU 9:30-10:30T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Moulton College NN3 7RR. Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 Tel: 01604 831483 / 07915 699322 07813 434740; For 0 - 5s, (please 8JR. 01604 837300; For 1 - 5s, £3 book). Fun new swimming classes. per class (please book). £3,£2.50 Website: www.missticklemagic.co.uk with L/Card,members free.Chk with Children’s Parties Silly Magic, Balloons & lots of fun!

Northampton Centre centre Summer t/table.

Chatterbox Story Time Spencer 9:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist 10:30-11:00T at Weston Favell Centre NN3 Baby & You Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s.

Mini Springers

10:00-11:30T at Springs Family Centre, 9 Tower Street NN1 2SN. Rachel: 07943 997443; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Play session with craft, music time & snack.

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions

14:00-15:30T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 (drop in). £2.40 with L/Card, FREE to members. Check Holiday swim t/table.

Ripple Effect Aqua Yoga

16:00-17:30TH at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Claire:07966288236; For bump - 0s, £10 per session (book by term).

Feel confident in your ability to give birth.

Riverside Hartbeeps Music & Sensory Play

9:45-11:30T at Busy Bees, Riverside Park, Museum Way NN3 9HW. Amy: 07775 877093; For 0 - 5s. BIG fun and stimulating music/play classes.

Ryehill Stay and Play Drop In

10:00-11:30TH at Camrose Children’s Centre at The Springs NN4 8SX. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-11:30TH at Camrose Children’s Centres, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; Newborn-walkers, FREE (drop in).

Camrose Toy Library

12:00-14:30T at Streatfield Road, Spencer Estate NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Membership is free to join.

Spinney Hill Sing and Sign Baby Signing

13:30-16:30TH at Busy Bees Nursery at Spinney Hill, Kettering Road NN3 6AA. Jenny: 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

St Crispin Zumba Fitness

19:15-20:00TH at The Willow Room, Berrywood Hospital NN5 6GA. Rebecca: 07929 073740; For 0s, (please book). Fun and friendly zumba classes.

West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks

10:00-12:30TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 07985 408289; For 21/2 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book).

Cookery Classes for little ones.

8JZ. 01604 413504; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Check group is on before attending.

Wootton HIIT Body Blitz

19:45-20:30TH at Starlight Fitness, Caroline Chisholm School, Wooldale Road NN4 6TP. Helen: 07895 146392; For 0s, £5.50 per session (please book). HiiT full body workout classes.

Tuesday Abington St Gregory’s Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at St Gregory’s Catholic Church, Birchfield Road East NN3 2HS. 01604 713015; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in). Entrance through the back of the car park.

Abington Library Craft Time U 5’s

10:30-11:00TH at Abington Library, Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 01604 367360; For bump 4s, (drop in). Craft sessions for under 5’s.

Buggies in the Park

11:00-12:00TH at Starlight Fitness, Abington Park NN3 3HN. Helen: 07895 146392; For 0 - 1s, £5 per session (please book). Mother and baby fitness class.

Looking for a creative, fun and educational Day Nursery?

Play 2 Learn - Children’s Day Nursery, for Children age 3 months to 5 years.

At Play 2 Learn we have a fully qualified team situated in a great position close to Northampton Town Centre, Northampton Uni, The Race Course and Abington Park.

We are privately owned and our focus is to have small group sizes for better stimulation, support, play and better one to one interaction.

We currently have space for full-time and part time places. Offering 10% off on fees for all NHS Staff and students.

Open 51 weeks a year - Mon-Fri 7.30am-6.00pm Play 2 Learn Day Nursery, 47 Holly Road, Abington, Northampton, NN1 4QL

Come and visit us - Call 01604 234347

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Billing Active Baby Company

Hunsbury Hartbeeps

‘Multi Sensory Hoo Ha!’ Class

Wed & Fri 10:30am, £4.50 per session

Discover sensory toys, lights and puppets plus experience a live musician! Newborn to walkers. Booking is essential.

Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Rd (Adnitt Rd entry), Northampton, NN1 4HJ. openstage@rocketmail.com | www.facebook.com/openstage.northampton

9:30-11:30T at Hunsbury Hill Centre, Harksome Road NN4 9QX. Amy: 07775 877093; For 0 - 5s, (please book). BIG fun and stimulating music/play classes.

9:30-12:00T at ‘The Venue’, Billing 07847 922 542 www.openstage.vpweb.co.uk Hunsbury Rhymetime Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 10:30 & 14:00TH at Hunsbury Grange Park 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 0300 126 class (book by term). Swimming classes for Drop In Health Clinic 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

9:00-11:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, NN4 5FZ. H/V: 01604 742420; For 0 Kings Heath Boothville 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of month.

Ripple Effect Yoga

Well Woman Happy Baby Class: 10:0012:00TH; For 0s. Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby.

Pregnancy Yoga: 13:30-21:00TH; For bump 0s. Feel confident in your ability to give birth. at Windermere Way, Boothville NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236. (please book).

Duston Soccer Cubz Football Classes

9:30-11:00T at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). £3,£2.50 with L/Card,members free.Chk with centre summer t/table.

Baby Bounce at Duston Library

10:00-11:00TH at Duston Library, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 0300 126 1000; For 0s, FREE. Call before attending.

Far Cotton GymBugs Sessions

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

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Stepping Stones

9:15-11:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane. 01604 875188; For 0 3s. Includes breakfast! Every 2nd & 4th week.

Grange Park Health Clinic

9:30-11:30T at The Kairos Centre, Wilks Walk NN4 5DW. For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of the Month.

Hardingstone Music Bugs Classes

10:30-12:15T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 5s, £5 (please book). Fun music sessions.

Hartbeeps

13:30-14:15T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. Amy: 07775 877093; For 0 - 5s, (please book). BIG fun and stimulating music/play classes.

Headlands Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

10:00-11:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Rd NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 4s, £9.99 per session (book by term).

Results with respect, love and knowledge.

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Music & Singing

10:00-11:15TH at Hullabaloo, Gladstone Rd NN5 7QA. 01604 580012 / 07804 743490; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in). 10am Toddler/Pre School & 10.45 Baby.

Kingsley Park Craft Night at Heathers Tea Room

18:00-21:00TH at Heathers Tea Room, 86 Kingsley Park Terrace NN2 7HE. 01604 717648; For 0s, FREE (drop in). For mums.

Kingsthorpe Community Stay & Play

9:15-10:45TH at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Movement

10:00-10:45T at Oncore Dance Academy Studios, Footshape House NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333; For 18m-3s, £5 (book by term). Baby dance classes.

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

15:00-18:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by term).

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Kingsley Park Mums & Tots

13:30-15:00T at Kingsley Park Methodist Church, Milton St NN2 7JF. For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

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Learn

Have fun!

FIRST SESSION FREE!

Super fun sessions to aid your child’s development with songs, rhymes, puppets, props and more.

For birth to 5 (older siblings welcome)

“Absolutely fantastic!” Lynne, Millie (9m) & Jack (7 years) “Becky’s sessions are great fun!” Hui and Nellie (12m) 10am Toddler/Pre-school & 10.45am Babies (birth to crawling) at Hullabaloo, Northampton. £3 per session every Tuesday.

9:30-11:30TH at Moulton Village Hall NN3 7SD. 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10week term). Stage 1: 10.30 & Stage 2: 9.30am.

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.

Junior Tennis Sessions: 2-5 yrs.

Classes for older children as well.

Dallington Park Rd, Northants, NN7 5AA

To book call James: 07747 785 344 Email: jameshaley53@hotmail.com

www.dallingtonjuniortennis.com

Divine Baby Masage

Moulton Sing and Sign Baby Signing

Northampton Centre St Giles Toddle In

DALLINGTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB

£20 4 WEEK COURSE

10:30-11:15TH at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542; For 0 - 1s, £4.50 per class (please book). Sensory toys, lights, puppets & live music!

Billing Active Baby Company

10:30-12:30TH at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, £5.65 (please book). £90.40 per 16 wks/£19.95 per mth. Check Summer swim t/table.

Stay & Play: 13:00-15:00TH; 0 - 5s, Baby Talk: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s at Camrose Children’s Centre, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219. (drop in). FREE.

Boothville Ripple Effect Yoga

• Fully qualified and insured teacher DBS checked • Relaxed atmosphere • Multiples welcome • Time to feed baby and chat at the end For more information and to book a place please contact

Camrose Toy Library

West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks

10:00-12:30TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 07985 408289; For 2.5 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book).

Weston Favell Soft Zone

10:00-11:30TH at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837300; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). £3,£2.50 with L/Card & members free. Check with centre, Summer t/table.

Tiny Tots Tennis

10:00-10:45T at Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club, 54b Church Way NN3 3BX. Laura: 07766557122; For 2 - 5s, £5. Fun introduction to tennis!

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12:00-15:30T at Streatfield Road, Spencer Estate NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in). Free to join.

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10:00-11:30T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

AT HARDINGSTONE VILLAGE HALL Wednesdays -10 am to 11.30 am & Thursdays - 1 pm to 2.30pm

Time 2 Play

Spencer Camrose Children’s Centre

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

‘Multi Sensory Hoo Ha!’

Baby and Preschool Swimming Lessons

13:30-15:00TH at Parklands Childrens Centre at St Matthews Church Rooms NN1 4RY. For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Lots of fun activities.

Wednesday Abington Toy Library

Well Woman Happy Baby Class: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0s, (please book). Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby.

Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga: 13:30-21:00TH; For bump - 0s, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth. at Windermere Way, Boothville NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236.

Dallington Junior Tennis Sessions

Wootton Wootton Tots

13:30-14:15T at Dallington Lawn Tennis Club, Dallington Park Rd NN5 7AA. 07747 785344; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). qualified LTA coaches, classes for all ages.

Boogie Beanies

16:00-17:00T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

9:30-11:30T at Wootton Trinity Church Hall, High Street NN4 6LP. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). lots of toys, craft activity, snack & singing.

10:00-11:00TH at Wootton Community Centre, Curtlee Hill NN4 6ED. Amanda: 0776 673 1542; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in).

Entertainment show & cake!

Abs Blast (HiiT)

19:45-20:30TH at Starlight Fitness, Caroline Chisholme School, Wooldale Road NN4 6TP. Helen: 07895 146392; For 0s, £5.50 per session (please book). All ages & abilities welcome.

Delapre Water Babies Swimming Classes

Duston Sticky Fingers

9:00-11:00T at Little Pickle Coffee Shop, St Crispin’s Retail Village NN5 4XB. 01604 948255; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). A craft session for toddlers & pre-schoolers.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00TH at St Luke’s Centre, Duston NN5 6JB. 07725 325003; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in).

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Hartbeeps offers original music & sensory play

Soft Zone: 10:00-11:30T; For 1 - 5s, classes for babies & children in Northampton, £3 per session (please book). £2.50 Rushden, Wymington & Kettering. Contact with L/Card, members free.

Boogie Cubz Dance Classes: 11:00Amy on 07775 877093 or amy@hartbeeps.com 12:00T; For 1 - 5s, £3 (please book). £2.50 with L/Card, members free. at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600.

Grange Park Check with centre for summer timetable.

9:30-11:30T at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Sarah: 07905 511443; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). Does not run on 2nd Wed of the month.

www.hartbeeps.com Tumble Tots

Sensory Retreat for Childminders

13:30-14:30TH at Duston LibraryChildren’s Centre, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 01604 368590; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Earls Barton Earls Barton Rhymetime

14:30-15:00TH at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check session is on before attending.

Far Cotton Music Bugs classes- Baby Bugs

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

13:30-15:30TH at Hardingstone Village Hall, High street NN4 6DA. 07985 523113; For 0 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term).

1.30pm Stage 1 & 2.30pm Stage 0 Babes.

GymBugs

Holiday Wacky Wednesdays: 10:00-12:00 or 13:00-15:00 H; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). Play on the gymnastics equipment.

GymBugs Sessions: 10:00-14:45T; 0 - 5s, (book). Enjoy Bars, Beams and Bouncing. at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412.

10:30-11:00TH at Far Cotton Library, Towcester Rd NN4 8LG. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call before attending.

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Seedlings

Hardingstone Sing and Sign Baby Signing

10:00-10:45T at Delapre Annex, Delapre Community Rooms NN4 8EN. 0844 5781017; For 0 - 2s, £5 (please book). Fun music sessions!

Far Cotton Rhymetime

Tumble Tots: 9:30-10:15T (2-3 years); 10:3011:15T (walking-2 years); 11:30-12:15T (Gymbabes); 12:45-13:30T (3 yrs-school).

Please book. Structured play from 6 months - school age. At Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Chantel: 07814 884 948.

Headlands Headlands Toddler Group

9:00-11:00T at Headlands Lower School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Julie: 01604 413462; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Snacks & loads of activities - all welcome!

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

10:00-11:30T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Rd NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 4s, £9.99 per session (book by term).

Results with respect, love and knowledge.

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Kingsthorpe Stay & Play

9:15-11:00TH at St David’s Church Rooms, Eastern Ave S NN2 7QB. 01604 791537; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to ensure running.

Reynard Way Mums n Tots

9:30-11:00T at Reynard Way Church, 172 Reynard Way NN2 8QY. Julia: 01604 846 227; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per person (drop in).

Healthy Baby

10:00-12:00TH at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Health Visitor available.

Holy Trinity Mums & Tots

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

Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre

Young Parents Stay & Play: 12:30-14:00TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Up to 24 yr-olds.

Call to chk running. H.V attends .

Baby Stay & Play: 15:00-16:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Birth - Walking. at Kingsthorpe Children's Centre, St Davids Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537.

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

13:15-15:15T at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 1s, £9.99 per class (book by 10-week term).

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Junior Street Dance

17:00-18:30T at Oncore Dance Studios, Footshape House NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333; For 4 - 5s, (please book).

Junior 1 @ 5pm / Junior 2 @ 5.45pm.

Moulton Orca Swim School

10:30-15:00TH at Chris Moody Centre, Moulton College NN3 7RR. 07813 434740; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun swimming classes.

Infant Baby Massage

11:00-12:00T at Chris Moody Centre at Moulton College, Pitsford Road NN3 7QL. Leveta: 07583 200228; For 0s, £12 per session (book by 5-week term). Starting September 2015.

Northampton Centre Mounts - Trilogy Leisure

Parent & Baby and Preschool Swimming Lessons: 9:15-12:45TH; For 0 - 5s, £5.65 (please book). £90.40 per 16 wks/£19.95 per mth. Check Summer swim t/table.

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions: 14:0016:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 per session (drop in). £4.30,£2.40 with L/Card,FREE to members. Check holiday swim t/table. at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400.

Chatterbox

9:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:30-14:30T at DW Sports, St James Retail Park NN1 1EE. 01295 709221; For 0 - 5s, £13.75 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Bromford Housing Drop-in

14:00-16:00TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Pitsford Pitsford Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Pitsford Village Hall, High Street NN6 9AD. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Great selection of toys!

Spencer Camrose Toy Library

9:00-13:00T at Streatfield Road, Spencer Estate NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in). Free to join.

St James Toddler Zone

9:30-11:00T at Gospel Hall, Spencer Bridge Road NN5 7DP. Gill: 07749 520588; For 0 4s, FREE (donation). Toys & activities.

Upton Baby Talk

9:00-12:00TH at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring Street NN5 4EZ. 01604 750233; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Upton Tots

10:15-12:15T at The Elgar Centre, High Street NN5 4EN. 01604 454243; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Toys, crafts, stories & songs.

Talking Point

10:30-12:30TH at 16 Mill Pond Drive, Upton NN5 4EW. Marilyn: 01604 454243; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). New mums to meet informally and make friends.

Zumba Fitness

19:15-20:00 at The Elgar Centre, 1 High St NN5 4EN. Rebecca: 07929 073740; For 0s, (please book). Fun & friendly zumba classes.

Weston Favell Emmanuel Family Tots

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

Gym Cubz

10:00-12:45T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837 300; For 1 - 4s, £3 per session (please book). £3,£2.50 L/Card & FREE to members.Chk with centre summer t/table.

Tots Group

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

Rhymetime

10:30-11:00TH at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Rhymes and songs for young children.

Tiny Tots Tennis

13:00-13:45T at Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club, 54b Church Way NN3 3BX. Laura: 07766557122; For 2 - 5s, £5. Fun introduction to tennis!

Thursday Abington Buggies in the Park

11:00-12:00TH at Starlight Fitness, Abington Park NN3 3HN. Helen: 07895 146392; For 0 - 1s, £5 per session (please book). Mother and baby fitness class.

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Weekly ballet classes every Thursday at Virgin Active in Collingtree Park, Northampton.

For more info and to book your child’s place, call Lizzie on 08456 023 347.

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

16:00-18:00T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love & knowledge.

Zumba Fitness

20:30-21:15 at Abington Parish Rooms, Park Avenue North NN3 2HT. Rebecca: 07929 073740; For 0s, (please book). Fun and friendly zumba classes.

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming

Broadway Babies Dance: 16:00-17:00T; For 3 - 4s, £6 per session. Ballet, Tap and Modern.

Broadway Babies Musical Theatre: 17:0018:00T; For 3 - 6s, £6 per session. at St. Alban The Martyr Church Halls, Broadmead Avenue NN3 2RA. Julie: 07739 671167. (book by 6-week term).

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Denton Denton Village Tots

Duston Lyncrest Tots

Well Woman Happy Baby Class: 10:0012:00TH; For 0s, (please book). Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby.

Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga: 13:3021:00TH; For bump - 0s, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth. at 12 Windermere Way, Boothville NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236.

Broadmead Top Hat Theatre School

Lafour 1st Steps Ballet: 14:00-14:30T; For 2 4s, £57.50 per term. Ballet stage 1.

Lafour RAD Pre-Primary Ballet: 16:0016:30T; For 4 - 5s, £57.50 per term.

Lafour RAD Primary Ballet: 16:30-17:00T; For 5-6s, £57.50 per term. at Virgin Active, Collingtree Park NN4 0EB. 0845 602 3347. Please book.

9:30-11:30T at Denton Village Hall, Vicarage lane NN7 1DT. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). Great variety of activities and snack time.

14:00-17:30T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

Boothville Ripple Effect Yoga

Collingtree Lafour Dance School

9:00-10:30T at Lyncrest Primary School, Lyncrest Avenue NN5 5PE. 01604 751336; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Tots and carers group.Everyone welcome!

Hartbeeps Music & Sensory Play Classes

10:00-12:45T at Duston Community Centre, St Luke's Centre NN5 6JB. Amy: 07775 877093; For 0 - 5s. BIG fun and stimulating music/play classes.

Little Bundles

10:00-11:00TH at Berrywood Church, 22 Berrywood Drive NN5 6GB. Carol: 07871 196265; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Coffee, cake, chat & advice for new mums.

St Luke’s Stay and Play

14:00-15:15T at St Luke’s CEVA School, St. Crispins Drive NN5 4BL. 01604 592008; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Fun games and sing along time.

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Music & Singing

Far Cotton GymBugs Sessions

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

Grange Park Toddler Splats ahoy!

9:30-10:30T at The Pavillion, Foxfield Way NN4 5BE. 07843 659994; For 1 - 4s, £6 per session (please book). Messy arts & crafts.

Talking Point

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

Hardingstone Music Bugs Classes

9:30-12:15T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 5s, £5 (please book). Fun music sessions.

Divine Baby Massage Class

13:00-14:30TH at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. Caroline: 07814152569; For 0s, £5 per session (book by 4-week term). 4 week fully comprehensive baby massage course.

Hunsbury Danes Camp - Trilogy Leisure

Parent & Tots Swim: 9:00-10:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 per session (please book). £2.40 with L/Card, FREE to members.

Pre-school Gymnastics: 9:15 & 10:00T; For 1 - 4s, (please book).

Tiddler & Preschool Swim Lessons: 16:0017:00T; 0 - 5s, £5.65 per class (book by term). at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200. Check summer timetable for holiday times.

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All in one overalls provided. Classes are £6 per child.

Sibling discount avaliable.

Pay as you go or pay for 6 sessions in advance for a discount. Classes run term time only. Booking is essential.

Friday 10-11am Upton

Tuesday 10-11am Ecton Thursdays 9.20-10.20am Grange Park

For more info or to book a place please contact Katherine

www.splatsahoy.co.uk info@splatsahoy.co.uk

Kings Heath Northamptonshire Toy Library

9:30-16:00TH at 4 Park Square, Kings Heath NN5 7LQ. 07843 642320; For 0 - 5s. Annual Fee £12 per family p/year for m/ship, plus hire charges.

Kingsthorpe Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

9:30-11:30T at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 1s, £9.99 per class (book by 10-week term).

Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

Kingsthorpe Mums and Tots

9:45-11:00T at Kingsthorpe Methodist Church, 5 Welford Road NN2 8AE. 01604 468377; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Lovely mums & tots session.

Breastfeeding Cafe

10:15-11:30TH at Kingsthorpe Sure Start Children’s Centre at Beehive Cafe NN2 8LR. 01604 791537; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Northampton Homebirth Group

19:30-21:30T at Whitehills Nursery School, Acre Lane NN2 8DF. Kelly: 07716 017366; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). Discuss home birth options with midwives.

Moulton Toddle Inn

10.00 - 11.30 & 13.30 - 15.00T at Carey Baptist Church, 34 West Street NN3 7SB. For 0 - 4s, £0.70 per family (drop in).

Northampton Centre Parents & Tots Swim Sessions

11:00-13:00T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 per session (drop in). £2.40 with L/ Card,FREE to members. Chk hol swim t/table.

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YWCA Play & Learn Group

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

Pitsford HypnoBirthing Introduction Class

20:00-20:45TH at ABC Birthing NN6. 01604 643356; For bump - 0s, FREE (please book).

Learn more about HypnoBirthing for free.

Rectory Farm Rectory Farm Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Rectory Farm Primary School, Olden Rd NN3 5DD. For 0 - 4s.

Upton New Stars Arts Academy

Mini Mixed Arts: 17:00-17:45T; For 0 - 3s, £4 per class (book by term). £4 per class pay by term, £5 PAYG. Mixed Arts Academy: 17:15-18:00T; For 3 - 5s, £4 per class (book by term). 3-7yrs.£4 per class pay by term & £5 PAYG. at Upton Meadows Primary School, The Square NN5 4EZ. 07584 208756.

West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks

13:30-14:30TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 07985 408289; For 21/2 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book).

Cookery Classes for little ones.

Weston Favell Jumpin’ Cubz Trampoline Sessions

9:30-11:00T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837300; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). £3,£2.50 with L/Card,members free. Check with centre Summer t/table.

splats ahoy

Tumble Tots

9:30-12:15TH at St Peters Church Hall, 76 High Street NN3 3JX. Chantel: 07814 884 948; For 0 - 5s, £6 per class (please book).

Structured play from walking - school age.

Wootton HIIT Body Blitz

19:45-20:30TH at Starlight Fitness, Caroline Chisholm School, Wooldale Road NN4 6TP. Helen: 07895 146392; For 0s, £5.50 per session (please book). HiiT full body workout classes.

Friday Abingdon Abington Library Rhymetime

14:15-14:45TH at Abington Library, Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Abington Open Stage

‘Multi Sensory Hoo Ha!’: 10:30-11:15TH; For 0 - 1s, £4.50 per class (please book). Sensory toys, lights, puppets & live music!

Hoo-Ha 2: 11:45-12:30T; For 1 - 3s, per class (please book). New walkers - confident walkers. at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542.

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming 16:00-17:30T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

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Come along to GymBugs, and along with our qualified pre-school coaches, you can assist your child to explore wonderful and exciting equipment such as ladders, beams and climbing apparatus whilst beginning to learn the basic skills of gymnastics. For the older children, there are more structured classes where they are taken around the apparatus by the coaches in small groups and slightly more difficult gymnastics skills are practiced. There will also be a chance in this lesson to partake in the British Gymnastics award schemes.

Wacky Wednesdays Join us on Wednesdays during school holidays and play with our equipment!

Drop in 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm: £4 p/c. For under 5s.

Monday

Tuesday

10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (under 2’s) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)

10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)

Wednesday

Thursday

10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)

10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs)

To book a place, please ring 01604 859412

www.ncaacgymnastics.com

We look forward to seeing you! 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent, Rothersthorpe Trading Estate, Northampton, NN4 8JD.

Blackthorn Breastfeedings, Bumps and a Biscuit

11:30-12:30T at Blackthorn Children’s Centre, Longmead Court NN3 8QD. 01604 413504; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Boothville Ripple Effect Yoga

Well Woman Happy Baby Class: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0s, (please book). Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby.

Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga: 13:30-19:30TH; For bump - 0s, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth. at 12 Windermere Way, Boothville NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236.

Eldean Childcare LTD

15 Hours FREE Childcare Available to 3 and 4 year olds and eligible 2 year olds.

Hardingstone Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00TH at The Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 07725 325003; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in).

Hunsbury Danes Camp - Trilogy Leisure

Tiddler & Preschool Swim Lessons: 9:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, £5.65 per class (book by term). Please bk. Chk with centre summer swim t/table.

Soft Zone Sessions: 10:00-11:30T; Eldean Childcare LTD, Main Road, Duston, NN5 6PP. For 0 - 4s, £3 per session (please 07898 206467, eldeanchildcareltd@live.co.uk book). £2.50 with L/Card,FREE to Members. Check with centre for Duston summer t/table.

Duston - Trilogy Leisure at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Camp Hill Gym Cubz / Preschool: 10:00-12:30T; For 1 Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200.

Breakfast & Play 5s, £3 per session (please book). £2.50 with Little Kickers 9:15-10:45TH at Upton Children’s Centre L/Card,members free.

9:45-12:15TH at The Abbey Centre, at Camp Hill Community Centre NN4 9UW. Soft Zone: 13:15-14:45T; For 1 - 5s, £3 per Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Antony: 01327 01604 750233; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). session (please book). £2.50 with L/Card, 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun members free.

Collingtree football classes from 18 mths+. at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue Active Baby Company Swimming NN6 5EX. 01604 837600. Check with centre Hunsbury Library Rhymetime 13:00-14:30T at Hilton Hotel, 100 Watering for Summer timetable.

10:30-11:00TH at Hunsbury Library, Lane NN4 0XW. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 0300 126 1000; Bibles and Bubbles - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Tues: 10.30 am & 10:00-12:00TH at Berrywood Church, 22 classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

2.00pm. Fri: 10.30am.

Berrywood Drive NN5 6GB. Sarah: 01604 Delapre 948255; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Bible Sing and Sign Baby Signing Classes Water Babies Swimming Classes stories/discussion for adults/children.

13:30-15:30TH at The Abbey Centre, 10:00-13:30T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 07985 523113; Earls Barton NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week Earls Barton Rhymetime per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, term). Stage 1: 1.30pm & Stage 2: 2.30pm.

14:30-15:00TH at Earls Barton Library, Broad action packed, progressive swim classes.

Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check before attending.

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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Kings Heath Camrose Children’s Centre

Baby Talk: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).

Stay & Play: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stay & Play Drop In. at Camrose Children’s Centre at The Kings Heath Community Centre NN5 7LN. 01604 585219.

Kingsley Healthy Baby Drop in @ St Matthews Church Room

Saturday Abington Open Stage

Great Big Noise!: 9:30-10:45T; For 2 - 4s, per class (please book).

Follow a story,dance,sing,play instruments.

Pre-Primary Ballet: 9:3010:15TH; For 4 - 6s, £4.50 per class (please book). Ballet, Tap & Modern dance styles.

Musical Theatre Class: 12:1513:00T; For 5-12s, £5 per class (please book). Fun Musical Theatre class. at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542.

Northampton / Daventry / Rugby Call Antony & Lynne 01327 700153 lnewbould@littlekickers.co.uk www.littlekickers.co.uk

9:30-11:00TH at Parklands Children’s Centre at St Matthews Church room NN1 4RY. 01604 642118; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Contact centre for details.

Kingsthorpe Fun & Fitness

Under 5’s Story time

11:30-12:00TH at Abington Library, Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 4s, FREE.

9:30-11:00TH at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Kingsthorpe Library

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

Boothville Ripple Effect Baby Massage

14:30-16:30T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love & knowledge.

Toddle Time: 10:15-10:45TH; For 1 5s, FREE (drop in).

Kingsthorpe Bounce and Rhyme: 11:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For non-walkers. at Kingsthorpe Library, Welford Road NN2 6AG. 0300 126 1000.

12:00-15:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term).

Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Fun football training for children 18 months - 7 years

Supporting women with pregnancy yoga, positive birth support & empowerment

Northampton Centre Chatterbox

9:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s.

www.rippleeffectyoga.co.uk Claire: 07966 288236

10:00-12:00T at The Friends Meeting House, Wellington Street NN1 3AS. 07780 672939; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding support + drink & biscuit.

Mounts - Trilogy Leisure

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions: 10:0015:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 per session (drop in). £4.30,£2.40 with L/Card,FREE to members.Chk Hol swim t/table.

Parent & Baby and Preschool Swimming Lessons: 11:45-14:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £5.65 (please book). £90.40 per 16 wks/£19.95 per mth.Chk Summer swim t/table. at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400.

Riverside Busy Bees Baby Development Group

10:00-11:15T at Held at Busy Bees Nursery, Riverside Park NN3 9HW. 01604 400027; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 10 wk baby development group runs every Friday until 17/7.

Thorplands ‘Les Canetons’ French Singing Group

13:00-14:00T at Hulaballoo, Gladstone Road NN5 7QA. Catherine: 07985 712 339; For 0 - 5s, £3 per family (please book).

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Pregnancy Yoga Well Woman Happy Baby Yoga Doula Services and Pregnancy Massage

Northampton Baby Cafe

Upton Baby Splats Ahoy!

10:00-11:00T at The Elgar Centre, 1 High Street NN5 4EN. 07843 659994; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (please book). Arts & messy play, pls book.

West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks

13:30-14:30TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 07985 408289; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book).

Cookery Classes 2.5 - 5 years.

Weston Favell Tumble Tots

Tumble Tots: 9:30TH (2-3s); 10:30TH (walking-2s); 11:30TH (Gymbabes); 13:00TH (3s-school age); £6 per class (please book).

Structured play from 6 months - school age. at St Peters Church Hall, 76 High Street NN3 3JX. Chantel: 07814 884 948.

Tiny Tots Tennis

13:00-13:45T at Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club, 54b Church Way NN3 3BX. Laura: 07766557122; For 2 - 5s, £5. Fun introduction to tennis!

Wootton Wootton Tots

9:30-11:30T at Wootton Trinity Church Hall, High Street NN4 6LP. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Toys, craft activity & snack.

9:30-10:45TH at Class venue tbc, Boothville. Claire: 07966 288236; For 0s, per class (book by 6-week term). The class is for mummy &/or daddy & baby.

the month.

9:30-11:00T at St Lukes Community Centre, Corner of Millway and Main Road NN5 6JB. 01604 948255; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family. 2nd Saturday of

Duston Rhyme & Storytime

10:30-11:00TH at Duston Library, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check session is on before attending.

Hardingstone Infant Baby Massage

11:00-12:00T at Northampton High School, Newport Pagnell Road NN4 6UU. Leveta: 07583 200228; For 0s, £12 per session (book by 5-week term).

Kingsthorpe Oncore Dance Academy

Melody Movement: 9:00-9:45T; For 1 - 3s.

Develop creativity, co-ordination.

Baby Ballet: 9:00-9:45T; For 3 - 4s.

Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet.

Junior Ballet: 9:45-10:30T; For 4 - 5s.

Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet.

Tip Tap Toe Beginners Tap Dance Classes: 10:30-11:15T; For 4 - 5s. Introduction to tap dance; basic, funky & fun.

Junior Street Dance: 11:15-12:00T; For 4 5s. Junior 1 @ 5pm / Junior 2 @ 5.45pm. at Oncore Dance Studios, Footshape House NN2 6HT. 07971 824759 or 07894 667333.

Please book.

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

10:00-13:00T at Kingsthorpe College, Boughton Green Road NN2 7HR. 08456 732022; For 4 - 5s, (book by term). Fun drama classes for 4-5 year olds.

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

8:00-13:30T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

9:00-12:00T at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Emie: 01604 83 04 05; For 0 - 1s, £9.99 per class (book by 10-week term).

Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

TINY TOTS TENNIS

Come join the FUN learn about the game and develop fundamental skills aimed at 2 ½-5 years.

Tuesday: 10-10.45am Wednesday & Friday: 1-1.45pm (term time).

Limited spaces available. To book, please contact:

Laura Mineards: 07766 557 122

Little Kickers

9:00-12:45TH at The Duston School, Berrywood Road NN5 6XA. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club, 54b Church Way, Weston Favell, Northampton.

lauramineards@yahoo.co.uk

Moulton Orca Swim School

16:00-18:00TH at Chris Moody Centre, Moulton College NN3 7RR. 07813 434740; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun new swimming classes, please book.

Nether Heyford Zumba Fitness

11:00-11:30T at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Check group is on before attending.

9:30-10:30 at Nether Heyford Village Hall, The Green NN7 3LE. Rebecca: 07929 073740; For adults, (please book). Fun and friendly zumba classes.

Mini Dribblers Football Classes

12:00-13:30T at Benham Sports Arena, Moulton Park NN3 6LL. 07818 401 707; For 1 - 5s, £5.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

12.00pm: 18mths - 3yrs. 12.45pm: 3 - 5 yrs.

Upton Upton Joggers

10:00-11:00TH at Starlight Fitness, Upton Park. Helen: 07895 146392; For 0s, £1 per person (drop in).

Help you improve your jogging technique.

Northampton Centre Open Stage

Little Stars Ballet, Tap & Modern Dance: 8:45-9:30TH; For 2 - 4s, £4.50 per class (please book).

Dancing, Singing and Having Fun! Street Pop with Open Stage: 10:15-10:45TH; For 4 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Street pop dance classes for ages 4 - 10 yrs. at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542.

Weston Favell Aqualight Babies Swimming Class 9:30-12:00T at Weston Favell Pool, Booth Lane South NN3 3EZ. Emie: 01604 830405; For 1 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term).

Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

8:45-10:30TH at Racecource Kettering Road NN1 4LG. 07711 349 592; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

1st Sat of mth. Enter at kidsrunfree. co.uk.

Rhythmic Dance: 9:30-10:30T; For 3 - 5s, £4 per class. Rhythmic Dance - ages 3+.

Mini Movement: 9:30-10:15T; For 1 - 3s, £3 per class (termly). £4 PAYG. Junior Smash It Out: 9:30-10:30T; For 3 - 5s, £4 per class (termly). £5 PAYG. Junior Smooth It Out: 10:30-11:30T; For 3 5s, £4 per class (termly). £5 PAYG. Mini Rhythmic: 10:30-11:15T; For 1 - 3s, £3 per session (termly). £4 PAYG. Irish dancing: 11:30-12:30T; For 3 - 5s, £4 per class (termly). £5 PAYG. at Upton Meadows Primary School, The Square NN5 4EZ. 07584 208756. Book by term.

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Duston Rugger Cubz

9:00-10:30T at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). £3,£2.50 with L/Card,members free. Check with centre for summer t/table.

Moulton Moulton Rhymetime

Upton New Stars Arts Academy

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Weston Favell Soccer Cubz Football Classes

9:00-12:15TH at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837300; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). £3,2.50 with L/Card & members free.Chk with centre Summer t/table.

Crafts for Under 5s (Weston Favell Library)

10:30-11:00TH at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class 14:30-17:30T at Weston Favell Pool, Booth Lane South NN3 3EZ. Emie: 01604 830405; For 1 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

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

Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps, babies, toddlers and their parents

SOUTH NORTHANTS AREA

Monday Brackley Noah’s Ark Parent & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Methodist Church, High St NN13 7DT. For 0 - 4s.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show!

Weekly in Brackley, Greens Norton, Hardingstone, Abington & Silverstone. Tel: Nic - 07941 404902 www.ccchimps.com | www.fb.com/ccchimps Award-winning musical fun - it’s a party every week!

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at St Peters Church Hall, Church Road NN13 7BB. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). 5 p/family. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Brackley Rhymetime

Feeding Friends

Baby Clinic

13:00-15:00TH at Health Visitors Baby Clinic, Halse Road NN13 6PN. 01280 709798; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Health Visitors Baby Clinic.

Swimming Lessons

Croughton Mother & Toddler Group

16:00-18:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term).

Pre-booking is essential.Call centre for Summer swim Timetable.

13:15-15:00T at Croughton Village Hall, Wheeler’s Rise NN13 5ND. Sarah: 07837 549682; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in).

Bugbrooke Child Health Clinic

Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

13:00-14:30T at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, High Street NN7 3PA. 01604 831575; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Group runs 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month.

16:00-18:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term).

Pre-booking is essential.Call centre for Summer swim timetable.

Litchborough Litchborough Play Time

Bugbrooke Bugbrooke Mini Messy Church

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

Crafts & singing.

14:00-15:15T at Bugbrooke Church, Church Lane NN7 3PB. 01604 832494; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Bible based stories & activities.

9:30-12:30T at Litchborough Village Hall, Northampton Road NN12 8JB. 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Tiffield The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:15-12:45T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term).

Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Towcester ASA Swimming Lessons

9:00-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). For children aged 3yrs+.Chk holiday swim dates with centre.

Bounce & Rhyme

11:30-12:00TH at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please contact library to ensure group is on.

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Mighty Atoms: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in).

Soft play fun sessions. £2.50 for 2nd child.

Preschool Gymnastics: 13:4514:45T; For 3 - 5s, £6.80 per session (book by term). Call Centre for summer Timetable. at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787.

10:45-11:15TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road, NN13 6AJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:45-11:45TH at Brackley Children’s Centre, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 01604 368418; For 0 1s, FREE (please book). An informal drop in session for parents.

Litchborough Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Brackley Leisure Centre

Middleton Cheney Child Health Clinic

Towcester Children’s Centre

Child minder’s Support Drop In: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Childminder’s Drop In runs weekly.

Breastfeeding Support Group: 11:3012:45TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Breastfeeding support runs weekly. at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272.

Yardley Gobion Yardley Gobion Under 5’s Club

13:15-15:00T at Children’s Centre, School Lane NN12 7UF. 07886 737079; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Stay and Play with refreshments.

Tuesday Brackley Little Fishes Playtime

9:15-12:00T at Baptist Church, Waynflete Close NN13 6AE. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). At 9:15-10:30 or 10:45-12:00.

10:00-11:30T at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Potterspury Potterspury Under 5’s

9:30-11:30T at Potterspury Village Hall, Church End NN12 7PX. Claire: 07510 182045; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

As of 22/9 grp will be at Sports & Social Club Potterspury.

Roade Blossom & Berry Baby Massage

10:00-11:30TH at St.Mary’s Church Hall, Butlin’s Lane NN7 2PU. Louisa: 07809 126599; For 0s, £8 per class (please book).

Towcester Children’s Centre

Child Health Clinic: 14:00-15:30T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 4th Tuesday of the month.

Feeding Friends: 14:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). An informal drop in session for parents. at Roade Village Hall, Bailey Brooks Close NN7 2PW. 01327 350272.

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11:00-13:00T at Gateway School, St Johns Road NN12 8AA. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Towcester Towcester Centre for Leisure

ASA Swimming Lessons: 9:0018:00T; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). For children aged 3yrs+.Chk holiday swim dates with centre.

Mighty Atoms: 9:30-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in). Soft play sessions.Check with Centre Holiday session times. at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

9:15-12:15T at Sing & Sign, The Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Greens Norton Community Centre, Towcester Road NN12 8BL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in).

5 p/family. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

14:00-15:30TH at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please check group is running before attending.

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Weston Weston Tiny Tots

07851 296 392 We are a family friendly pre-school offering quality childcare, run by highly qualified and experienced staff. Our spacious setting offers access to developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor opportunities and experiences; nurturing all children’s individual needs, including dietary requirements. Ofsted rated “Good” at last inspection.

We are open term time Monday to Friday.

We offer morning and afternoon sessions (with a lunch club option available). Children are accepted from 2 years of age and government funded sessions are available for 3 and 4 year olds, with funding being available for 2 year olds who are eligible.

We welcome all children and are open to children outside the catchment area.

Childcare vouchers are accepted.

Deanshanger Deanshanger Toddler Group

10:00-10:30TH at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 0300 126 1000; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please check group is running before attending.

Wednesday

Feeding Friends

9:30-14:00T at WI Hall, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Brackley Library Story Stomp

14:15-14:45TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road, NN13 6AJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). check group is running before attending.

Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential.Call centre for Summer swim Timetable.

10:30-11:30TH at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, High Street NN7 3PA. 01604 831575; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). An informal drop in session for parents.

Zumba Fitness

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Middleton Cheney Middleton Cheney Rhymetime

10:00-10:30TH at Middleton Cheney Library, Main Road OX17 2PD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Brackley Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

18:00-18:45 at Jubilee House, Meadway NN7 3RN. Rebecca: 07929 073740; For adults, (please book). Fun and friendly zumba classes.

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

10:00-12:00TH at Weston Baptist Chapel, High Street NN12 8PU. 01295 760413; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in). inc playing with toys,singing & storytime.

Thursday Ashton Ashton Parent & Toddler Group

13:30-15:00T at Ashton CE Primary School, Roade Hill NN7 2JH. Lynne: 07545462892; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

Brackley First Steps Parent & Toddler Group

9:15-11:30T at St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Road NN13 7BZ. Val: 01280 701864; For 0 - 4s, £3 per session (drop in).

Mighty Atoms

9:30-11:30TH at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play fun sessions. £2.50 for 2nd child.

www.paulerspurypreschool.co.uk

Storytime

Bugbrooke Feeding Friends

Play & Learn for Under 5’s

A space to play, a space to develop, a space to spread their wings

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:45-12:00T at Evenley Village Hall, Broad Lane, Evenley NN13 5SD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Baby Sensory

11:00-12:00T at Brackley WI Hall, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 07714 205380; For 0 - 1s, £6.75 per session (book by term). For 0-13 mths. Free trials available.

Swimming Lessons

10:30-11:30TH at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre, Main Road OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). An informal drop in session for parents.

16:00-18:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential.Call centre for Summer swim Timetable.

Pattishall Pattishall Mums & Tots

Bugbrooke Bugbrooke Mums & Tots

13:30-15:00T at Pattishall Parish Hall, School Road NN12 8NN. For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in).

Refreshments are included.

9:00-11:00T at Sunday School Rooms, Church Lane NN7 3PB. For 0 - 4s, FREE (donation). Toys, painting & craft activities.

Towcester ASA Swimming Lessons

Deanshanger Deanshanger Children’s Centre

9:00-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). For children aged 3yrs+.Chk holiday swim dates with centre.

SNUG: Special Needs Support Group

9:30-11:30T at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs 1st Wed of month.

Wednesday Tots

9:30-11:00T at St John’s Ambulance Hall, Islington Rd NN12. Jane: 01327 352321; For 0 - 4s, £1.40 per family (drop in). Includes sing-song.

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Music & Singing

Feeding Friends: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). An informal drop in session for parents.

Child Health Clinic: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 1st Thurs of the month. at Deanshanger Children’s Centre Community Centre, Little London MK19 6HT. 01908 569294.

Deanshanger Rhymetime

14:15-14:45TH at Deanshanger Library, Little London MK19 6HT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). check times with library before attending.

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Saturday

Kislingbury Kizzle Tots

9:30-11:30T at Kislingbury Baptist Church, Mill Road NN7 4BB. Heather: 07962 157669; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Brackley Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

8:00-10:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term).

Pre-booking is essential.Call centre , oils Massage scuits for Summer swim Timetable. e, bi

Roade Play and Learn For Under 1s

14:00-15:00T at Roade Library, High Street NN7 2NW. 0300 126 1000; For 0s, FREE (drop in). A session for under 1’s to explore & play.

Silverstone Silverstone Tiny Tots

£254

for s session

9:15-10:30T at St Michael’s Church, High Street NN12 8US. 01327 857996; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

tea, coffe d time an provided the end at to chat class of every

Relax with your baby and enhance the bonding process between you.

Contact your local expert instructor Louisa on 07809126599 or louisa_webber@hotmail.co.uk to find out more.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Brackley Tadpoles Toddler Group

Silverstone Parent & Toddler Group

Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

10:30-11:30T at Silverstone Pavilion, Church Street NN12 8XA. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). 5 p/family. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

13:30-15:00T at Methodist Chapel Rooms, Murswell lane NN12 8UT. Catherine: 07854 236 640; For 0 - 4s, £1.80 per family (drop in).

Towcester Towcester Centre for Leisure

ASA Swimming Lessons: 9:00-19:00T; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). For children aged 3yrs+. Check holiday swim dates with centre.

Preschool Gymnastics: 13:45-16:45T; For 3 5s, (book by term). Contact centre for more info,class times & Summer Timetable. at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480.

Towcester Toy Library

9:30-11:30TH at Towcester Community Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. Sheila: 01327 860437; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

NC Tea Group

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

Upper Heyford South Northants API (Attachment Parenting)

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.

Westbury Toddlers & Tiddlers Fun Activity Sessions

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

Friday 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.

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9:45-11:30T at St. Peter’s Church, Church Road NN13. Val: 01280 701864; For 0 - 4s, £3 per session (please book). Please contact Val as spaces are limited.

16:00-18:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential.Call centre for Summer swim Timetable.

Deanshanger Deanie Tots

9:30-11:30T at Community Centre MK19 6HT. 07710 845865; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Health Visitor attends on 3rd Friday.

Nether Heyford Nether Heyford Little Fishes Parents and Tots

10:00-12:00TH at The Baptist Chapel Rooms, The Green NN7 3LE. Annabel: 0771 0772491; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). First session free.

Mighty Atoms

10:30-12:30TH at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play fun sessions. £2.50 for 2nd child.

Tiffield The Little Turtle Swim Company

8:15-15:15T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term).

Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Towcester Towcester Centre for Leisure

ASA Swimming Lessons: 8:00-10:00T; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). Check holiday swim dates with centre.

Mighty Atoms: 9:00-10:15T; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in). Soft play sessions.Check with Centre Holiday session times. at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480.

Sunday Tiffield Active Baby Company Swimming

8:30-12:30T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AB. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

Roade Rhyme time

11:30-12:00TH at Roade Library, High Street NN7 2NW. 0300 1261000; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Towcester ASA Swimming Lessons

9:00-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). For children aged 3yrs+.Chk holiday swim dates with centre.

Bounce & Rhyme

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11:30-12:00TH at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please contact library to ensure group is on.

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: ring for dates.

Weedon Weedon Bec's Little Ducklings

9:30-11:30T at Rainbow Room, Weedon Bec School NN7 4QU. Blaine Taylor: 07746 215490; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Friendly group inc refreshments.

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

Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps, babies, toddlers and their parents

DAventry AREA

Monday

Daventry Daventry Leisure Centre

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:00-18:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.30 (drop in). Call before attending.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 11:00-18:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times.

Active Antz: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per child (drop in).

Inflatable soft play session. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Check holiday timetable.

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, story time & crafts.

Brixworth Brixworth Rhymetime

14:30-15:30TH at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call to ensure running.

Daventry Library

Crick Crick Mums & Tots

Rhymetime: 10:00-10:30T; For 0 4s, FREE (drop in).

Bounce and Rhyme: 10:4511:15TH; FREE (drop in). For nonwalkers. Call to check running. at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 01327 313861.

9:30-11:30T at Crick Village Hall NN6 7TE. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Fun activities & snack.

Daventry Daventry Leisure Centre

Tumble Tots

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.30 (drop in).

Call before attending.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 10:00-18:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times.

Active Antz: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per child (drop in).

Inflatable soft play session. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Check holiday timetable.

10:45-13:45T at The Saxon Suite, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Chantel: 07814 884 948; For 0 - 5s, £6 per class (please book). 10:45 Walking-2s; 11:45 2-3s; 13:00 3-school.

Child Health Clinic

13:00-15:00TH at Danetre Hospital NN11 4LJ. 01327 705063; For 0 2s, FREE (please book).

Long Buckby Long Buckby Babies Group

01788 288028

Acorn Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at United Reformed Church, Foundry Place NN11 4AA. Rosemary: 01327 872650; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Stories and singing.

Long Buckby Mums & Tots

9:30-11:30T at Long Buckby Community Centre, 41 Station Rd NN6 7QB. 01327 844753; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Sensory Room

Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga with Lizzy

9:30-12:30T at Daventry West Children's Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 705063; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book).

Bookable Sessions.

18:15-19:45T at Yogawalks, Long Buckby Community Centre NN6 7QB. 01327 842 691; For bump - 0s, £48 (book by term).

Physical & emotional pregnancy support.

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes

16:00-17:00TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Ballet classes at £28 per term.

Scaldwell Scaldwell Parents and Tots

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.

Everdon Funky Monkeys Monday

10:00-12:00T at Everdon Village Hall, Everdon NN11 3BL. 07789 120152; For bump - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). A lovely group for families to enjoy,inc refreshments.

Kilsby Kilsby Playtime

9:45-11:45T at Kilsby Village Hall, Rugby Road CV23 8XX. Sarah: 07590 460913; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). Extra children 50p.

Long Buckby Clarecroft Day Nursery Stay & Play

9:30-10:30TH at Clarecroft Day Nursery, 34 High Street NN6 7RD. 01327 844474; For 2 - 3s, FREE per session (drop in).

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

9:30-12:00TH at Baptist Church, Market Place NN6. 01327 842587; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Donation welcome.

Will NOT run throughout August.

Clarecroft Day Nursery Stay & Play 9:30-10:30TH at Clarecroft Day Nursery, 34 High Street NN6 7RD. 01327 844474; For 3 - 4s, FREE per session (drop in).

Long Buckby Library Story Stomp

10:45-11:15T at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 01604 368274; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call before attending.

Birth Preparation Workshops

18:00-21:00T at Lizzy Giles NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump - 0s, £50 (please book). Workshops for expectant mums and partners.

Woodford Halse Child Health Clinic

Tuesday Braunston Braunston Toddler Group

10:00-16:00TH at Woodford Halse Surestart Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Sessions: 10 - 12.30 & 2 - 4pm.

Clipston Clipston Mums & Tots

14:00-14:30TH at Woodford Halse Library, Village Hall NN11 3RL. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Check that session is on before attending.

13:15-15:00TH at Braunston Village Hall, Braunston NN11. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Term time:1.15-3.00pm & Hols:9.30-1.00pm(£3).

9:15-11:15T at Clipston Village Hall. 01604 880246; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

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Music & Singing

Woodford Halse Library Rhymetime

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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Wednesday Badby Badby Mums & Tots

9:30-11:30T at Badby Village Hall, The Green NN11 3AF. For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Barby Barby Mums & Tots

No need to book

9:30-11:30TH at Barby Village Hall, Kilsby Road CV23 8TT. 01788 891483; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Weekly group.

Brixworth Nature Tots

10:00-11:30T at Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road NN6 9DG. 01604 889478; For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per child (please book). 3rd Wed of month.

Daventry Daventry Leisure Centre

Play World- Indoor Soft Play: 9:00-18:00TH; 0 - 4s, £2.30 (drop in). Call before attending.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 10:3019:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Active Baby Company Swimming

9:45-12:15TH at Daventry Court Hotel (Puma Hotels) NN11 0SG. Denise: 01604 826066; For 8/10wks - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for little ones.

Story Stomp at Daventry Library

10:15-10:45T at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Stories & activity for under 5’s (weekly).

Baby Bumpkin

13:45-14:30TH at Buckingham Children’s Centre, Grenville Combined School MK18 1AP. 0845 6804981 or 07580 131842; For 0 1s, £5 per class (please book). Yoga-inspired classes. Book a Free Trial now!

Guilsborough Guilsborough Surgery Breastfeeding Drop In

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

Long Buckby Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes

17:00-17:30TH at Buckby Health and Leisure, 1 High Street NN6 7RE. Claire: 07774 518949; For 3 - 5s, per child (book by term).

Ballet for the little ones.£28 per term.

Birth Preparation Workshops

18:00-21:00T at Lizzy Giles NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump - 0s, £50 (please book). Workshops for expectant mums and partners.

Sibbertoft Sibbertots Mums and Tots at Sibbertoft Reading Room

9:30-11:30T at Sibbertoft Reading Room, Berkeley Street. 01604 880246; For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per family (drop in).

Staverton Boogie Beanies

10:45-11:45TH at Staverton Village Hall, Croft Lane NN11 6JE. Amanda: 0776 673 1542; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in).

Entertainment show & cake!

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Kelmarsh Parent & Tots Group

Young Children's Entertainment Group Interactive musical fun for accompanied preschool children and babies.

A selection of delicious homemade cakes and drinks included.

Covering Rugby, Northampton and Daventry Tel: 07766 731542 / 07828 182452 Email: info@boogiebeanies.com www.boogiebeanies.com

West Haddon Caterpillar Club

9:15-11:15T at West Haddon Village Hall, The Green NN6 7AY. Nic: 07928 184685; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). Weekly craft corner and singing circle.

Woodford Halse Breastfeeding Support Drop In

9:00-16:00T at Woodford Halse Sure Start Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Free Kids Craft Sessions

15:45-17:00TH at Woodford Halse Library, Village Hall NN11 3RL. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Thursday Daventry Little Kickers

9:30-10:15TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Byfield Baby & Toddler Playgroup

10:00-11:30T at Byfield Village Hall, The Green NN11 6WT. For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). First session free.

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 Action Kids Activity Classes

9:30-10:15T at Buckby Health & Leisure, 1 High Street NN6 7RE. George: 07883535440; For 1 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). dance,gymnastics,athletics & parachutes.

Postnatal Yoga for Mother and Baby

10:00-11:00T at Long Buckby Community Centre NN6 7QB. 01327 842 691; For 0s, £24 (book by 4-week term). For babies from birth to crawling.

Long Buckby Library Story Stomp

10:30-11:00T at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 01604 368274; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call before attending.

Staverton Staverton Mums & Tots

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

Weedon Special Needs Support Group for Parents at Weedon Bec Primary

10:00-11:30T at Weedon Bec Primary School NN7 4QU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 1st Thurs of month.

Welton Welton Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Welton Village Hall NN11 2JP. 07811 882540; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in). Lots of fun, music & crafts.

Friday Brixworth Brixworth Rhymetime

Daventry West Children’s Centre

10:05-10:35TH at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call to ensure running.

Boogie Beanies

10:00-12:00T 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!

Parent Led Group: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s.

Child Health Clinic: 11:00-12:00TH; For 0 5s, FREE (please book). 2nd Thurs of month. at Daventry West Children’s Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 300317.

10:30-11:30TH at Daventry Community Centre, Ashby Rd NN11 0QE. Amanda: 0776 673 1542; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in).

Entertainment show & cake!

Daventry Leisure Centre

Gym Giraffes: 11:00-12:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.35 (drop in). Inflatable soft play session.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 12:0018:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times.

Play World- Indoor Soft Play: 12:3018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.30 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

East Haddon East Haddon Mums and Tots

9:30-11:00T at The Pavilion, East Haddon Playing Fields, NN6 8BU. Kirsten: 01604 770339; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

Refreshments included. 1st visit free.

Daventry Timken Tots

Infant Feeding

10:00-11:30TH at Daventry West Children’s Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 705063; For 0 - 2s, FREE (please book).

Daventry Leisure Centre

Messy Monkeys: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.85 (drop in). Inflatable soft play with arts & crafts.

Play World Indoor Soft Play: 12:00-18:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.30 (drop in). Call before attending.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 15:3019:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Child Health Clinic

12:30-13:30T at Danetre & Southbrook Learning Village, Hawke Road NN11 4LJ .

01327 313861; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Friday of the month.

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

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Woodford Halse Woodford Halse Baby and Toddler Playgroup

Little Kickers

16:00-17:45TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Gymnastics Classes

17:00-17:30TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Handstands, bridges, cartwheels- £28 p/term.

Long Buckby Long Buckby Library Rhymetime

10:30-11:00TH at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). check session is running before attending.

Clarecroft Day Nursery Stay & Play

14:00-15:00TH at Clarecroft Day Nursery, 34 High Street NN6 7RD. 01327 844474; For 3mths - 2s, FREE per session (drop in).

Upper Boddington Boddington Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Boddington Village Hall, Warwick Road NN11 6DH. For 0 - 5s.

Welford Welford Mums & Tots Group

9:30-11:00TH at Welford Mums & Tots, Welford Community Centre NN6. 07981 197855 or 07748 108202; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). 1st session free. 50p per sibling.

9:30-11:30T at Woodford Halse Children Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Tea, coffee and snacks included.

Saturday Daventry Daventry Leisure Centre

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 8:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term).

30 min swim lessons. Call for times.

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 12:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.30 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

8:45-10:30TH at The Recreation Ground, Welton Rd NN11 0PP. For 0 - 5s, (please book). 1st Sat of mth. Enter at kidsrunfree. co.uk.

Boogie Beanies

10:30-11:30TH at Daventry Brass Band Hall, Daneholme Close NN11 0PN. Amanda: 0776 673 1542; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in).

Every 1st & 3rd Saturday.

Long Buckby Birth Preparation Workshops

10:00-13:00T at Lizzy Giles NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump - 0s, £50 (please book). Workshops for expectant mums and partners.

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

In the Water

Music & Singing

Upper Boddington Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: 9:009:45TH; For 3 - 5s, per class (book by term).

Ballet for 3-5s. £34 per term.

Gymnastics Classes: 9:45-10:15TH; For 4 - 5s, (book by term). Handstands, rolls, bridges etc £28 per term. at Upper Boddington Village Hall, Warwick Road NN11 6DH. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Woodford Halse Woodford Halse Rhymetime

11:30-12:00TH at Woodford Halse Library, Village Hall NN11 3RL. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Check that session is on before attending.

Sunday Daventry Daventry Leisure Centre

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 8:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.30 per session (drop in). Please call before attending.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 8:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term).

30 min swim lessons. Call for times. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Woodford Halse Children’s Craft and Create

13:30-15:00TH at Woodford Halse Library, Village Hall NN11 3RL. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in).

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Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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