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Back in March, we were faced with a gut-wrenching decision. The lockdown had not yet been announced, and no one knew what was going to happen. We were due to go to print with our spring magazine in two days’ time and we didn’t know what to do... should we carry on or pull the issue?

With hindsight, the answer was obvious - and I’m happy we made the right call. Had we gone to print, the magazine would’ve been out of date before it came off the press, and we wouldn’t have been helping anyone.

Instead, the Toddle About magazine went into an enforced hibernation.

But we didn’t. We carried on working and focussed instead on how we could help parents digitally, and we hope you enjoy the improvements we have made to the Toddle About website!

Check it out now at www.toddleabout.co.uk As before, you can pop in your postcode, and you will be shown all the different things on offer for little ones near you.

You can then refine the search in many ways - by the age of your child, day of the week, or time of day for example. Or you can simply type in what you are looking for, such as ‘Music’, and see what comes back!

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Improve Your Family Life in 60 Seconds 20 Getting School Ready

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Christmas Gift Ideas

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Christmas Recipe Special Offers

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The Emotional Lives of Toddlers

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Win a Family Day Out

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Win a Family Holiday

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Reader Review

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Our most exciting innovation, however, is that you can now book and pay for your favourite classes through Toddle About! Powered by our sister company, Book That In, you can then manage all your bookings via one single, central account.

Look for the Book Now button to see what you can book today!

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Courtesy of lockdown, you now also have the option to filter to show online activities only - in case you find yourself self-isolating. Or just staying inside, away from the wind and rain!

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9,000 copies of Toddle About are distributed every quarter around Northampton, Daventry, Towcester & Brackley surrounding areas.

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Mini Meadows Farm Christmas Experience Be transported into a magical world of Christmas wishes and wonder, packed full of enchanting fun for little ones. See the magic unfold before your eyes as you make your way through the candy cane maze, elf forest and elf village, and meet Santa in his workshop to receive a lovely present. Prebooking essential. Tickets from £8.50 - £23.50.

Mini Meadows Farm, Naseby Road, Welford, Northants, NN6 6HZ. 07824 393517 info@minimeadowsfarm.com www.minimeadowsfarm.com P.15

Swimming is Back in Daventry Swimming lessons have returned to Daventry Leisure Centre after a four-month closure due to coronavirus. Strict operational measures have been introduced so everyone can enjoy getting active safely, including: Fewer lessons in the pool at any one time; No other activities in the pool during lessons; One-way system; ‘Ready to swim’ policy to limit use of changing rooms; Poolside teaching from Swim Teachers to maintain social distancing.

Full details are available at www.everyoneactive.com/reopeningmeasures.

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Handlettered Lockdown Keepsake 2020 has certainly been a year we will never forget. These lockdown keepsakes, handwritten in rainbow watercolour inks, capture the happy memories of lockdown, to be treasured forever and showing our children the part they played in history. Priced (unframed) at £30 + P&P. Katie will also be hosting Christmas calligraphy workshops aimed at 8-14 year olds at the Old Red Lion, Kislingbury.

Contact Katie on bluebell.lettering or email bluebell.lettering@outlook.com to find out more and order.

Soo Yoga Returns

Local Author Releases New Book – The Snark

Kristina Rihanoff, founder/ owner of Soo Yoga wellbeing centre, is excited to bring back her pre- and postnatal yoga!

Kristina has been a yoga devotee for over 20 years and is qualified in many styles of yoga. As a busy mum herself, she wants all other mums to experience the healing powers of yoga which are especially beneficial during pregnancy and after giving birth.

Night-time can be scary and this delightfully illustrated story shows us how natural those fears are. Once children identify and understand their fears, they can begin to overcome them, and we can all have a good night’s sleep!

Northamptonshire’s Justin Davis is the author of five children’s books, has been awarded a Red Ribbon Award and was a finalist in the People's Book Prize.

Drop in and class packages are available – see www.sooyoga.com or the Soo Yoga free app for details. P.15

The Snark is available from 10th November and is suitable for ages 4-8. Signed copies available to buy at www.bluefalconpublishing.co.uk. P.25

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Bite SIZE D NEWS Swimming is Back in Daventry

Mini Meadows Farm Christmas Experience

Swimming lessons have returned to Daventry Leisure Centre after a four-month closure due to coronavirus. Strict operational measures have been introduced so everyone can enjoy getting active safely, including: Fewer lessons in the pool at any one time; No other activities in the pool during lessons; One-way system; ‘Ready to swim’ policy to limit use of changing rooms; Poolside teaching from Swim Teachers to maintain social distancing.

Be transported into a magical world of Christmas wishes and wonder, packed full of enchanting fun for little ones. See the magic unfold before your eyes as you make your way through the candy cane maze, elf forest and elf village, and meet Santa in his workshop to receive a lovely present. Prebooking essential. Tickets from £8.50 - £23.50.

Mini Meadows Farm, Naseby Road, Welford, Northants, NN6 6HZ. 07824 393517 info@minimeadowsfarm.com www.minimeadowsfarm.com P.15

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Register now for P.21 entry into Year 3, September 2021Lockdown Keepsake Handlettered 2020 has certainly been a year we will never forget. These lockdown keepsakes,

handwritten in rainbow watercolour inks, capture the happy memories of www.wellingboroughschool.org/register lockdown, to be treasured forever and showing our children the part they played in history. Priced (unframed) at £30 + P&P. Katie will also be hosting Christmas admissions@wellingboroughschool.org calligraphy workshops aimed at 8-14 year olds at the Old Red Lion, Kislingbury.

Contact Katie on bluebell.lettering or email bluebell.lettering@outlook.com to find out more and order.

Local Author Releases New Book – The Snark

Soo Yoga Returns Kristina Rihanoff, founder/ owner of Soo Yoga wellbeing centre, is excited to bring back her pre- and postnatal yoga!

Kristina has been a yoga devotee for over 20 years and is qualified in many styles of yoga. As a busy mum herself, she wants all other mums to experience the healing powers of yoga which are especially beneficial during pregnancy and after giving birth.

Night-time can be scary and this delightfully illustrated story shows us how natural those fears are. Once children identify and understand their fears, they can begin to overcome them, and we can all have a good night’s sleep!

Northamptonshire’s Justin Davis is the author of five children’s books, has been awarded a Red Ribbon Award and was a finalist in the People's Book Prize.

Drop in and class packages are available – see www.sooyoga.com or the Soo Yoga free app for details. P.15

The Snark is available from 10th November and is suitable for ages 4-8. Signed copies available to buy at www.bluefalconpublishing.co.uk. P.25

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New Drama Class for 2-6 Years Olds

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Zozimus Drama launches this November in Kettering’s surrounding villages. Using the joy of drama, the power of creative play and make believe, Zozimus Drama offers fun and interactive classes that ignite a spark in little imaginations. Founder Katy Batchelor (qualified music/drama teacher) says, “I’ve seen first-hand the immense benefits children derive from imaginative play, boosting confidence and developing important life skills.”

Find out more at www.zozimusdrama.com.

New customer taster offer 3 sessions for just £12, quote Toddle About when booking. P.35

Your Story Beautifully Captured Samantha Alice Photography uses a lifestyle approach for her Newborn and Family Sessions.

Forget stiff poses and forced smiles to camera, instead she uses relaxed poses and prompts to capture genuine expressions and the sweet moments that unfold in front of her lens. Whether that is in the cosiness of your own home or outdoors in the beautiful countryside.

Book in now for some beautiful keepsakes and check out her portfolio at samanthaalicephotography www.samanthaalicephotography.com. P.19

Looking to get your children active again after lockdown? Want to make their weekends more fun? Rugbytots is the world’s favourite rugby play programme for boys and girls aged 2 – 7 years old. The carefully planned, unique, dynamic and exciting classes develop key motor skills, space awareness and teamwork. Classes run all year and FREE taster sessions available space permitting!

Further details are available at www.rugbytots.co.uk, by email to vince@rugbytots.co.uk or by calling 0345 3130286. P.42

Events at Wappenham Farm

Spook-Tacular Pumpkin Farm: 17th to 31st October.

Pick your pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch, enter the Wizards’ Den for some spine-tingling stories, follow the Spooky Trail and browse the Halloween shop.

Christmas Shop: 14th November to 23rd December.

Choose your perfect tree, browse the beautiful Christmas Shop packed full of stunning decorations and gifts, and book to meet Santa in his magical Grotto.

Not forgetting the Play Barn, farm animals and café which make this a perfect day out for all the family!

Booking is definitely recommended at www.wappenhamfarm.co.uk . P.2

Beautiful Autumnal Photo Shoots!

Northampton based newborn and family photographer Siobhan Dempsey, owner of Petite Amour Photography, loves the Autumn! With beautiful colours and crisp fresh air, it's the perfect time to get those autumnal walks in and focus on creating special family memories. She understands the importance of capturing your story, the one that's individual and bespoke to you.

To find out more, contact Siobhan on 07931 520605 or visit the website: www.petiteamourphotography.co.uk. Quote 'Toddle About' to get a 15% discount on Family Sessions booked before November 30th. P.15

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Bite SIZED NEWS New Street Dance and Acrobatics Classes COVID-Safe Family Swimming Swim Works offer the same great lessons that you love but, as our world changes, they are adapting too. Every detail has been considered at their pools in Leamington and Rugby to keep families swimming safely. COVID-safe practices have been introduced, so there is a new system flow around the centres, new strict cleaning routines and new social distancing in and out of the pool. But what makes Swim Works so special are the purpose-built pools that boast the latest UV sanitation and continuous air flow systems as standard

Bespoke Ballroom Academy, founded by former Strictly Come Dancing star Kristina Rihanoff, is excited to announce new classes - Street dance and Acrobatics. Led by professional performers Toshaan Williams and Matt Wood, both with extensive backgrounds in TV and Film, these classes are suitable for children aged 6-16yrs and aimed to create a competitive crew for national competitions.

Discover the new additions to the Swim Works baby and toddler programme at swimworks.co.uk. P.45

For more information, visit www.bespokeballroom.com or call 01604 621004. P.35

Live Online French Classes With her fun and engaging online classes, Kidslingo’s Fran Fleming inspires children to love languages. Parents tend to struggle finding classes that fit their already busy schedule. What separates Frannie from other tutors is that her action-packed French classes are delivered online, every day. Little linguists can join her from the comfort of home where they feel relaxed and ready to learn. What's more, the whole family can join in. C'est fantastique!

Contact fran.fleming@kidslingo.co.uk. P.9

Planning Openly For your Future

COVID-Safe Baby Sensory Classes

Children make you smile and Gilroy Steel Solicitors want to keep it that way. They can help you plan openly for your family’s future. This may include getting married, living together, moving home or even separating from your partner.

Baby Sensory Northampton are so excited to be back in venue classes from Tuesday 29th September. It’s been a challenging 6 months, but they are ready to be back face-to-face and having lots of much-needed fun with your baby! Classes will look a bit different, but are all COVID-secure and will still provide an amazing time for you and your baby to enjoy together.

It is important to get expert legal advice, to know where you stand and what your rights are, with your children’s welfare in mind.

Visit www.gilroysteel.com for more information or simply call Tina Shah on 01280 815538. P.51

Find out more at www.babysensory.com/northampton. P.9

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0-4yrs: Mon 9.30am Tues 11am Infant Club 4-8 yrs: Mon 3.50pm Tues - Fri 4pm Junior Club 8-11yrs: Mon 4.30pm

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Our multi-award winning classes will introduce your baby (or babies) to a world of sensory delights, where you can relax, spend quality time with each other and enjoy meeting other new parents.

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Discipline It’s probably safe to say that we all want our children to be kind, show respect and share nicely.

And it’s down to us - we are our child’s first teacher - but how can we teach them how to behave in this way? I think as a parent, one of our greatest fears is that we’ll screw this up.

There is a lot of conflicting advice there about this, so we asked Norland nanny Louenna Hood to share her top tips for 3-5 year old children:

Let Them be Silly and Loud Sometimes.

I try to let the children be as free as possible to use up all the energy they have so they don’t start climbing the walls. Fresh air has a big positive impact on children’s behaviour, so try and let them run and shout and be silly when they can so when behaviour does matter, you can ask them to stop jumping around without feeling guilty.

Just say No. Don’t be scared of parenting, or of saying no for fear of hurting your child’s feelings or ruining your friendship bond. By giving children everything they want, we make them miserable, greedy and unlikeable.

Don’t Scare Them.

Have Rules and Stick to Them.

We want their individual personalities to shine through so they develop into the characters they are. Your children should never be scared of you or wonder what your reaction will be.

My rules are that we eat well, sleep well, have good manners and be kind to others.

Be Firm and Fair but Don’t Negotiate.

Stop Problems Before They Happen.

We don’t want to constantly say no. If your child knows what your rules are, they won’t even need to ask. Be firm and fair and make sure you’re always reasonable. No should mean no, not maybe. Don’t let the situation go on and don’t negotiate.

Consider your child’s situation: if they are overtired they’ll be irritable, and if they are hungry they will probably act up. Try and put yourself in your child’s shoes and always think ahead so these situations don’t arise.

Be Consistent.

Children must know your reaction will be the same every time in that situation. For example, if a parent laughs at a behaviour one day, then tells the child off the next for the same thing the next day, this can be very confusing for them.

When They Hit You.

Always Give a Reason.

Explain to your child why they can’t have / do something so they know you are being reasonable – there should always be a reason.

Having graduated from the prestigious Norland College over 15 years ago, Louenna Hood has worked with a number of high-profile families and helped to enrich the lives of the many young children she has worked with.

If you are holding your child when they hit you, put them down on the floor and tell them in a stern manner that you are very upset and they must never hit anyone. Ask them to apologise and don’t pick them up until the moment is completely over.

For more parenting advice, download the Nanny Louenna app from the App Store or Google Play.

Subscriptions start from £4.99 a month.

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Now taking registrations For children aged 6 weeks to 5 years

Fun is an essential ingredient at Nene Valley Day Nursery and Preschool where the care and education opportunities for each and every child are as extraordinary as the staff who provide them.

We would be delighted to show you around T: 01604 628444

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Nene Valley Day Nursery, Northampton General Hospital Complex, Cliftonville, Northampton NN1 5BD

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Birthday SHOUTOUT

BIG BIRTHDAY SHOUTOUT

Thank you to everyone who entered our Big Birthday Shoutout!

We would like to wish a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all the children here, who will be celebrating their birthday in the next 3 months. We hope you all have a fabulous, fun-filled day.

Chloe Justice from Towcester, turning 2 years old

Cooper Saul from Northampton, turning 3 years old

Ethan Friend from Northampton, turning 3 years old

Freya Clarke from Northampton, turning 5 years old

Hope Stanworth from Towcester, turning 1 years old

Imogen Edwards from Daventry, turning 3 years old

Jacob Bellamy from Northampton, turning 1 years old

Jasper Fagg from Northampton, turning 3 years old

Joshua Thomson from Higham Ferrers , turning 2 years old

Leo Adam Bannister from Duston, turning 2 years old

Lucas McConkey from Northampton, turning 3 years old

Marshall Cramond from Towcester, turning 4 years old

Matilda Marylou Nickels from Northampton, turning 5 years old

Ophelia Steele from Flore, turning 1 years old

Willow Richmond from Northampton, turning 2 years old

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Spooky Farm Week - Pumpkin Patch & ‘Trick or Treat’ Trail 19th - 31st Oct

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AN AKELEY EDUCATION CAN TAKE YOU ANYWHERE! Your educational adventure starts here. Akeley Wood School welcomes children from 12 months to 18 years. Our idyllic campus, Wicken Park, MK19 6DA, is home to our Nursery and Junior School children.

Please contact our Admissions Team on 01280 828122 or admissions@akeleywoodschool.co.uk for more information.

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Choosing The Right School For Your Child: TOP TIPS Your child’s first educational experiences can set the tone for their future academic career and happiness.

Finding a school that provides a nurturing environment and allows your child to reach their full potential can seem like a difficult task, but it needn’t be if you know the right questions to ask and what to look for.

It’s important to consider a range of factors when choosing a school for your child, in order to find a setting that will support their unique personality and individual needs.

Firstly, consider your child’s interests. What do they love to do? If they long to be outside every second of the day for example, look for a school that places value on outdoor learning; perhaps through a fantastic Forest School facility, innovative outdoor play equipment or a wide variety of timetabled sports. If your child loves creative play, enquire as to how the school weave creativity into their curriculum. This could be through messy play, music or the performing arts for instance.

While many schools are unable to facilitate open days at present, it is important to find out as much as you can about the setting, whether that be through a private tour, via virtual content or perhaps during a video appointment with the headteacher.

Contact the schools that you are interested in and ask them to send you as many details as possible to get a feel for their ethos.

During these initial enquiries, it is worth jotting down a list of questions to ask the school in order to cover all of the points that are important to you specifically.

If your child has special educational needs for example, find out about the school’s SEN and Learning Support provision. You may want more details on specific areas of the curriculum, any home learning expectations and how the school support children who may need an extra helping hand in certain areas. If you are worried about your child settling in, you may wish to enquire as to how the Early Years team help children who are particularly anxious and what provision they have in place to aid a smooth and calm transition.

The most important thing is to gain a real feel for a school’s ethos, as well as their facilities and educational provision. Ask questions, get as much information from the school as possible and really consider what is important to your child and their growing interests.

The Reception Team at Akeley Wood Junior School specialises in every child’s successful transition into school life.

Reception at Akeley Wood is packed full of exploration and discovery and lays the foundation for their educational adventure. You are welcome to arrange a private 1:1 tour of the school outside of school hours. To view a virtual tour of Akeley Wood Junior School and Nursery, and to discover their idyllic countryside location and leading Forest School provision, contact the Admissions Registrar on 01908 555803 or admissions@akeleywoodschool.co.uk.

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GLUTEN FREE

HALLOWEEN CUPCAKES Cupcakes (serves 8): » 250g Gluten free plain flour » 2tbsp Cocoa powder » 1tsp Baking powder » 100g Softened butter » 150g Caster sugar » 1tbsp Red food colouring » 2 Eggs » 150ml Milk

Chocolate Frosting & DEcoration: » 55g Softened butter » 90g Milk or Dark cooking chocolate » 215g Icing sugar » 2 Drops of Vanilla Extract/Essence » 88ml Milk » 2 packs of Fruit Bowl Peelers » 1 bag Fruit Bowl Yogurt coated raisins, halved widthways » 1 bag Fruit Bowl Fruit Flakes cut into pieces

CUPCAKES: 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/ Gas Mark 4. 2. Sieve the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder and mix together. 3. In a separate bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, red food colouring, eggs and milk.

Mix well. 4. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and add the wet mixture. Mix well. 5. Pour the mixture into cupcake cases. Bake in the oven for 20 mins until the cakes are soft and springy to touch. Place on a wire rack to cool.

FROSTING: 1. Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl over a pan of boiling water or in a microwave. 2. In a bowl, combine the icing sugar, vanilla and 60ml of the milk. 3. Add the melted chocolate mixture and the remaining milk a little at a time until the desired consistency is achieved. Let the icing stand until spreadable (the frosting will thicken as it cools). 4. Once the cupcakes are cooled, pipe or spread the frosting onto the cupcakes.

DECORATION: 1. To make the body, take 1 strand from a Peeler and roll into a spiral. Secure with a blob of icing and place on the cupcake.

2. To make the legs, cut Peeler pieces into 5cm strips (8 in total), position them on the cake coming out of the spider body. 3. Add 2 Yogurt halves and 2 fruit flakes for the eyes.

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FREE Printable Activity Sheets Download free activity sheets for your little one to enjoy at home from the NEW Printables section on the Toddle About website.

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Here are a couple of ideas to help you improve your family life:

By Sid Madge, Author and Social Entrepreneur

Majestic in the Domestic

There are chores to do, washing to complete, a laundry basket bursting with ironing opportunities and the endless question of ‘What will we have for dinner?’ Find the majestic in the domestic. Create a playlist for your household routines and crank up the volume – being mindful of your neighbours of course. Make it a family affair and everyone does their chores to the same music, punctuated by some dancing around the living room or karaoke style sing-along. Make the boring fun and get it done.

Take a minute to come up with a family chore playlist, each family member chooses two or three songs they love, compile the list and turn it into a sort of musical chairs for chores.

Whoever gets their song first, (might be best to use the ‘shuffle’ option) starts to do their task first and so on. Once everyone has started, it will take no time to get everything done.

Foster Resilience

Bad things happen to good people all the time.

We are living through very unusual times and it offers us a great opportunity to teach resilience to our children. We need to allow our children enough space to solve their own problems. As parents, we should be supportive and listen to how our children would fix the problem, asking questions so as to help them arrive at a constructive solution.

Take a minute to think about the last time your children faced a problem. Did you rush in to fix it, or did you support them and encourage them to solve the problem themselves? We may want to take away the distress, but if we do, we rob them of the opportunity to solve their own challenges and build much-needed resilience.

Family is messy but in just one minute it is possible to deepen our connection to each other and get back on track.

For more ideas like these, check out Sid Madge’s book ‘Meee in a Family Minute - 60 ways to improve your family life in 60 seconds’ – part of the ‘Meee in a Minute’ book series.

Sid is the founder of Meee (My Education Employment Enterprise) which draws on the best creativity and thinking available to help people from all walks of life to achieve extraordinary lives.

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A sense of belonging from the very first moment

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Getting School Ready As we begin to settle back into a new form of normal, parents of pre-schoolers around the country will be starting to turn their thoughts to the next big step.

Starting school. There will be a sense of excitement and perhaps a few nerves as one era ends and a new chapter begins.

As a pre-school parent you can really help your child to feel ‘school ready’ over the coming year with some simple and effective day to day prompts. Your positive words and encouragement will make a big difference - with a little support your child will soon feel confident and ready to get off to a flying start in Reception.

COMMUNICATION IS KEY Talking to your child with enthusiasm about starting school and explaining what will happen will help them to feel settled with the changes. Closer to when they will be starting school, show them where they will be going, who will take them, and explain in more detail what to expect. Teach them the name of their teacher and who to talk to if they need any help. This will help them to feel secure in their new environment.

TEACH THE BASICS NOW There are some great basic life skills that parents can focus on this year too. As a good starting point, you can help your child learn how to go to the toilet unaided and wash their hands. How to eat with a fork and knife is a good skill as well, and always encourage them to try a variety of foods. Learning how to get dressed and put shoes on is helpful, but do not panic if they find it a little tricky. Things do take time and practice. When you have it available, help your child to try on their uniform. Check they can undo their buttons or clasps and familiarise them with what they are wearing and what their coat, shoes and water bottle look like. This will help them to feel more confident on that first day.

START WITH THEIR NAME Start to introduce your child to basic letters and numbers during normal daily life. Phonics can be truly fun and the best first step at home is to start with helping your child to recognise their name.

Writing your child’s name on their artistic creations and their belongings will help them to identify what is theirs. This is a skill which will help them at school when it comes to finding things like their coat peg and their water bottle too. When you are out and about, see if you can spot letters from your child’s name together, making sure you use the phonetic sounds. To practice writing some letters, try giving your child a tray of salt, rice or shaving foam.

Copying letters in this way is great fun (and a bit messy!)

AS EASY AS 1 – 2 – 3 Counting will come naturally to many children.

Counting out a few treats, counting the steps to the slide, counting how long it takes to do five star jumps. Counting really is a part of our everyday lives.

If you want to bridge to the next step, a good starting point is to recognise ‘more’ or ‘less’ than, such as who has more marbles.

Starting school is an exciting time for all. With some simple preparations your child will flourish in their new class; remember to always enjoy this exciting adventure together.

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This is a fun way to get into the festive spirit and honestly, this smoothie tastes just like gingerbread!

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The toddler years are trying and tender - they come with unmatched joys and challenges. Often referred to as the ‘Terrible Twos’, tantrums can become commonplace, Places now for Reception 2021 intake. and learning how to handle them is something of available a rite of passage for new parents.

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Empathy and recognition go a long way - everyone wants to be understood, even when desires cannot be indulged. Labeling their desires helps them manage limits. This is how we begin to help children handle disappointment (a part of life forever!)

Instead of saying, “How many times have I told you no cookies before dinner?” Try empathy: “I know how much you love cookies. I am going to put them on the counter for after,” or, “You really wanted to play more at the playground. I wish we could stay longer.

You can be mad about leaving!” Toddlers live in the moment - their desire right now is the only one they know. A key parent role is to recognise the moment matters in a big way to them. Help them feel understood by stating their desire and eventually they will be able to move on.

This developmental stage is foundational to who your child will become. Understanding what underlies the tumult of this period can make life easier for you and allow you to focus more on the joys and pleasures of raising your little one.

The newness of your toddler’s brain drives the upheavals of this time - it will take another 20 years or more to reach full brain development. Toddlers are figuring out how to be separate from their parents and are gaining a sense of self, but they also don’t want to be alone in the world. The fierce pushpull of needing to know mummy or daddy is close, coupled with powerful desires to explore on their own, spurs on meltdowns. “I want to do it myself” conflicts with “I need you!”

The new emotions that arise, including anger and frustration, coupled with the brain’s lagging capabilities to control them, complicate this process.

Toddlers become increasingly emotion-flooded.

They are not being bad. Your child is overwhelmed and in need of support.

Seeing your toddler as new to the world, and remembering that they are figuring out life with experimentation and exploration, will allow you to take a step back. Give them room to be on their own, with you close by. Watch them explore.

Wonder together about what they see, hear and discover. Allow them to try for themselves - and yes, to stumble. Comfort as needed, but let them do it.

And go light on yourself – there is no such thing as a perfect parent, nor should you strive for that.

Instead, keep your humour, stay light in response to tough situations, and enjoy these truly magical years.

Tantrums need not be avoided.

They are learning moments that happen when a child is flooded and lacking the language needed to communicate or handle the hard feelings. Meltdown! Do all you can to not take it personally. Toddlers need responsible adults to stay calm when they are upset.

They feel your emotions and loving presence.

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MONDAY

Oncore Dance Academy

Oncore Studios, Footshape House, Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton, NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333. www.oncoredanceacademy.co.uk.

Free trial class. Quote ‘Toddle About’ when booking.

• Baby Ballet: 16:15 - 17:00. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs.

• Pre-Primary 1 Ballet: 17:00 - 17:45. Ages: 4 - 5 yrs.

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 21 Dec.

MUSIC & SIGNING Music Bugs Northampton

Hardingstone, Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street, Northampton, NN4 6DA. 07811 771480. www.musicbugs.co.uk.

• Family Bugs: 10:00 - 10:30 & 13:00 - 13:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Mini Bugs: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 6 mths - 2 yrs.

• Baby Bugs: 12:00 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 10 mths.

Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 7 Dec.

SWIMMING

Active Baby Company Ltd

RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street, Rushden, NN10 9YW. 01933 770450. www.rush2theden.org.uk.

• Push, Pull Play: 9:15 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Baby Sensory: 9:30 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 9 mths.

Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.

Billing Aquadrome Pool, The Venue, Crow Lane, Little Billing, Northampton, NN3 9DA. 01604826066. www.activebabycompany.co.uk.

• Swimming Lessons for Pre-schoolers Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 3 yrs - 4 yrs 11 mths.

Times: 10:00 - 10:30, 10:30 - 11:00 & 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 11:00 - 11:30 & 12:00 - 12:30. Ages: 2 yrs - 3 ½ years.

Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 2 mths - 1 yrs.

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec. Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Bespoke Ballroom

Soo Yoga

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT RUSH 2The DEN

HEALTH & WELLNESS

DANCE & DRAMA

Sol Central, Mare Fair, Northampton, NN1 1SR. 01604 621004. www.sooyoga.com. Quote ‘Toddle About’ for 10% discount • Postnatal Yoga with Babies: 10:30 - 11:30.

Ages: 1 - 6 mths. Cost: £6 per session (drop in).

• Reiki & Restore Restorative Yoga: 17:45 - 18:45.

• Beginners Yoga Adults & Teens: 18:15 - 19:15.

Ages: 14 - 99 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (drop in).

Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.

Sol Central, Mare Fair, Northampton, NN1 1SR. 01604 621004. www.sooyoga.com. Quote ‘Toddle About’ for 10% discount • Ballroom/Latin Kids Improvers: 16:30 - 17:15. Ages: 6 - 12 yrs.

• Ballroom/Latin Kids Beginners: 17:15 - 18:00. Ages: 6 - 12 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.

Dexterity Dance

Dexterity Dance, High Street, Great Houghton, Northampton, NN4 7AF. 01604 877577. dexteritydance.com.

• Ballet: 16:00 - 16:30. Ages: 3 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £4 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

Kingsley Studio

TUESDAY

MUSIC & SIGNING

Kingsley Studio, 59 St Matthews Parade, Northampton, NN2 7HE. 07378 895461.

• Baby Ballet: 14:15 - 14:45.

Ballet classes for children aged 18 months - 3 years.

Ages: 1 ½ years - 3 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

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Boogie Beanies

Delapre Community Centre, Alton St, Main Rd, Far Cotton, NN4 8EN. 07766 731542. www.boogiebeanies.com.

Times: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2.75 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

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

NORTHAMPTON AREA Cha Char Chimps - Northampton

Parklands Community Centre (Tuesdays), Devon Way, Northampton, NN3 6DX. Izzy – 07725 325 003. ccchimps.com.

• Cha Char Chimps Show Times: 10:00 - 11:00. Dates: 13 Oct, 20 Oct & 27 Oct. Times: 11:15 - 12:00. Dates: 20 Oct. Cost: £5.35 per session (booking essential).

Moo Music Northampton and Wellingborough

Ecton Village Hall, Ecton, Northampton, Northampton, NN6 0QB. www.moo-music.co.uk. Interactive music session • Mini Moo: 9:30 - 10:10. Ages: 1 - 3 yrs.

• Mixed Moo: 10:40 - 11:20. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Baby Moo : 11:50 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs 4 mths.

Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct.

Music Bugs Northampton

Hardingstone, Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street, Northampton, NN4 6DA. 07811 771480. www.musicbugs.co.uk.

• Family Bugs: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Baby Bugs: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 10 mths.

Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 8 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby Sensory Northampton

Milton Malsor Village Hall, High Street, Milton Malsor, Northampton, NN7 2AS. 07512 469881. www.babysensory.com.

Baby development classes inc. signing, massage, music & play • Movers: 9:30 - 10:15 & 14:00 - 14:45. Ages: 7 mths - 1 yrs 1 mths.

• Non Movers: 11:00 - 11:45 & 12:30 - 13:15. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

RUSH 2The DEN

RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street, Rushden, NN10 9YW. 01933 770450. www.rush2theden.org.uk.

• Messy Play: 9:15 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Baby Sensory: 9:30 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 9 mths.

Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential).Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

DANCE & DRAMA Dexterity Dance

Dexterity Dance, High Street, Great Houghton, Northampton, NN4 7AF. 01604 877577. dexteritydance.com.

• Gymnastics & Circus: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs.

• Home Ed: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 5 - 11 yrs.

• Street Dance: 16:45 - 17:30. Ages: 5 - 10 yrs.

• Jazz Under 10’s: 17:15 - 18:00. Ages: 5 - 10 yrs.

• Contemporary Dance Fusion: 18:15 - 19:00. Ages: 5 - 10 yrs.

Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

Kingsley Studio

Kingsley Studio, 59 St Matthews Parade, Northampton, NN2 7HE. 07378 895461.

• Ballet, Tap and Modern Tots: 16:15 - 17:15. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

• Primary Dance & Ballet, Tap, Modern: 17:15 - 18:15. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

• Grade 1 Ballet and Tap: 17:15 - 18:15. Ages: 7 - 11 yrs.

• Junior Acting, Performing and Singing: 18:15 - 19:00.

Ages: 6 - 11 yrs.

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5FZ. Krystle: 07791 852891. www.krystlejaynedanceacademy.co.uk.

• Baby Ballet Classes: 15:45 - 16:15. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

• Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap: 16:15 - 17:00.

Ages: 4 - 5 yrs.

Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

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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

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

lauramineards@yahoo.co.uk Oncore Dance Academy

Oncore Studios, Footshape House, Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton, NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333. www.oncoredanceacademy.co.uk.

• Baby Ballet: 10:00 - 10:45.

Free trial class. Quote ‘Toddle About’ when booking.

Ages: 3 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 22 Dec.

PHYSICAL FUN

Kings Park Indoor Tennis Centre

Kings Park Indoor tennis centre, Moulton Park Industrial Estate, Northampton, NN3 6LL. 07725052121. clubspark.lta.org.uk.

• Tots Tennis: 10:30 - 11:00.

Lessons also available for older children.

Ages: 2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 8 Dec.

Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club

Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club, 54b Church Way, Weston Favell, Northampton, NN3 3BX. 07766557122.

• Tiny Tots Tennis: 10:00 - 10:45.

Ages: 2 ½ years - 5 yrs. Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

SWIMMING

Active Baby Company Ltd

ABC Swim - Billing Aquadrome Pool, The Venue, Crow Lane, Little Billing, Northampton, NN3 9DA. 01604826066. www. activebabycompany.co.uk.

• Swimming Lessons for Preschoolers Times: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 yrs - 4 yrs 11 mths.

Times: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 2 yrs - 3 ½ years.

Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 2 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

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WEDNESDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

Kislingbury & Upton Community Church

The Elgar Centre, High Street, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4EN. 07931436852. www.kucc.co.uk.

• Upton Tots: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2 per session (drop in). Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.

MUSIC & SIGNING

Cha Char Chimps - Northampton

Harlestone Village Institute (Weds), Harlestone, Northampton, NN7 4EH. Izzy – 07725 325 003. ccchimps.com.

• Cha Char Chimps Show Times: 10:00 - 11:00. Dates: 14 Oct, 21 Oct & 28 Oct. Times: 11:15 - 12:00. Dates: 21 Oct. Cost: £5.35 per session (booking essential).

Music Bugs Northampton

Moulton Community Centre, Sandy Hill Lane, Reedings, Northampton, NN3 7AX. 07811 771480. www.musicbugs.co.uk.

• Family Bugs: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Mini Bugs: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 6 mths - 2 yrs.

• Baby Bugs: 12:00 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 10 mths.

Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 9 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby Sensory Northampton

Milton Malsor Village Hall, High Street, Milton Malsor, Northampton, NN7 2AS. 07512 469881. www.babysensory.com.

Baby development classes inc. signing, massage, music & play • Movers: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 7 mths - 1 yrs 1 mths.

• Non Movers: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec. The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case!

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Hartbeeps Northamptonshire

Parsons Hall, High Street, Irchester, NN29 7AB. 07775877093. www.hartbeeps.com.

• Happy House: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 1 ½ years - 5 yrs.

Toddler classes suitable for walkers & their siblings • Baby Beeps: 10:50 - 11:35. Ages: 6 mths - 1 ½ years Baby classes suitable from sitting to toddling.

• Baby Bells : 11:50 - 12:35. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Baby classes suitable from newborn to sitting Cost: £6.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 9 Dec.

RUSH 2The DEN

RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street, Rushden, NN10 9YW. 01933 770450. www.rush2theden.org.uk.

• Stay N Play: 9:15 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Baby Sensory: 9:30 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 9 mths.

Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.

DANCE & DRAMA Bespoke Ballroom

Sol Central, Mare Fair, Northampton, NN1 1SR. 01604 621004. www.sooyoga.com.

• Ballroom/Latin Kids Improvers: 16:30 - 17:15.

Quote ‘Toddle About’ for 10% discount Ages: 6 - 12 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.

Dexterity Dance

Dexterity Dance, High Street, Great Houghton, Northampton, NN4 7AF. 01604 877577. dexteritydance.com.

• Rhythmic Gymnastics: 16:00 - 18:00. Ages: 4 - 6 yrs.

Cost: £12 per session (booking essential).

• Kendo Kids: 17:00 - 17:45/18:00. Ages: 5 - 12 yrs.

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec. Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5FZ. Krystle: 07791 852891. www. krystlejaynedanceacademy.co.uk.

• Baby Ballet Classes: 16:00 - 16:30. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

• Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap: 16:30 - 17:15. Ages: 4 - 5 yrs.

Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.

Oncore Dance Academy

Oncore Studios, Footshape House, Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton, NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333. www.oncoredanceacademy.co.uk.

Free trial class. Quote ‘Toddle About’ when booking.

• Groovy Movers: 16:15 - 17:00. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

• Junior Street Dance: 17:00 - 17:45 & 17:45 - 18:30. Ages: 4 - 5 yrs Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 23 Dec.

Zozimus Drama

Orlingbury Village Hall, 15 Rectory Lane, Orlingbury, Kettering, NN14 1JH. 07739 962902. www.zozimusdrama.com.

• Diddlers: 9:30 - 10:15 & 10:30 - 11:15.

Mum & toddler class to grow little imaginations Ages: 2 - 3 yrs. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 4 Nov - 9 Dec.

PHYSICAL FUN

Tumble Tots Northampton

Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane, Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5FZ. 07814 884 948. www.tumbletots.com.

• Tumble Tots: Structured Play for little ones Times: 9:35 - 10:05 & 12:05 - 12:35. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Times: 10:25 - 10:55. Ages: 1 yrs - 2 ½ years.

Times: 11:15 - 11:45. Ages: 1 yrs - 2 ½ years.

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec. Cost: £7.25 per session (booking essential).

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Multi-Sensory Hoo-Ha! Sensory sessions for newborns to crawlers

Northampton

Wednesdays & Fridays 10.45am

Songs, actions, bubbles, sensory toys & a live musician

Book online www.bookwhen.com/openstage

SWIMMING

Active Baby Company Ltd

ABC Swim - Billing Aquadrome Pool, The Venue, Crow Lane, Little Billing, Northampton, NN3 9DA. 01604826066. www. activebabycompany.co.uk.

• Swimming Lessons for Preschoolers Times: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 yrs - 4 yrs 11 mths.

Times: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 2 yrs - 3 ½ years.

Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 2 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Soo Yoga

Sol Central, Mare Fair, Northampton, NN1 1SR. 01604 621004. www.sooyoga.com.

• Chakra Yoga and Meditation: 17:45 - 18:45.

Quote ‘Toddle About’ for 10% discount Cost: £8 per session (drop in). Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.

THURSDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

Kislingbury & Upton Community Church

Kislingbury & Upton Community Church, Mill Lane, Kislingbury, NN7 4BB. 07931436852. www.kucc.co.uk.

• Kizzle Tots: 10:00 - 12:00.

Contact totsgroup@kucc.co.uk for updates Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 per session (drop in).

Dates: 15 Oct - 17 Dec.

Ballet, modern, tap, flexibility, Acro and more!

CLAS SES FROM 18 MON THS - ADU LTS

FIRST CLASS Kingsley Studio provides a wide variety FREE of dance disciplines, workshops, fun ways to keep fit through a professional education into the performing arts industry for girls and boys.

ISTD and RAD exam work. Fully qualified and experienced teachers.

E: kingsleystudio@hotmail.com T:kingsleystudionorthampton 07378 895 461

Zozimus Drama

The Learning Space, Wicksteed Park, Barton Road, Kettering, NN15 6NJ. 07739 962902. www.zozimusdrama.com.

• Whylers: 15:45 - 16:30. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs.

Drama classes to develop creativity & imagination.

• Curiousitors: 16:45 - 17:30. Ages: 4 - 6 yrs.

Teaches drama skills through make-believe.

Cost: £6 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Nov - 10 Dec.

PHYSICAL FUN

Little Kickers Northampton Daventry & Rugby

Moulton Community Centre, Sandy Hill, Reedings, Moulton, Northampton, NN37AX. 01327 705915. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kickers Pre-school football classes from 18months Times: 9:00 - 9:45 & 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 2 ½ years - 3 ½ years.

Times: 9:55 - 10:35. Ages: 1 ½ years - 2 ½ years.

Times: 11:40 - 12:25. Ages: 3 ½ years - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7.49 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 24 Dec.

Tumble Tots Northampton

Cha Char Chimps - Northampton

Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane, Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5FZ. 07814 884 948. www.tumbletots.com.

• Tumble Tots Structured Play for little ones Times: 9:35 - 10:05. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Times: 10:25 - 10:55. Ages: 1 yrs - 2 ½ years.

Times: 11:15 - 11:45. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 9 mths.

Times: 12:05 - 12:35. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7.25 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

Music Bugs Northampton

Active Baby Company Ltd

MUSIC & SIGNING

Great Doddington Village Hall, High Street, Great Doddington, Northampton, NN29 7TR. Izzy – 07725 325 003. ccchimps.com.

• Cha Char Chimps Show: 10:00 - 11:00.

Cost: £5.35 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct, 22 Oct & 29 Oct.

Hardingstone, Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street, Northampton, NN4 6DA. 07811 771480. www.musicbugs.co.uk.

• Family Bugs: 10:00 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 10 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT RUSH 2The DEN

RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street, Rushden, NN10 9YW. 01933 770450. www.rush2theden.org.uk.

• Crafty Fingers: 9:15 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Baby Sensory: 9:30 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 9 mths.

Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 17 Dec.

DANCE & DRAMA Bespoke Ballroom

Sol Central, Mare Fair, Northampton, NN1 1SR. 01604 621004. www.sooyoga.com. Quote ‘Toddle About’ for 10% discount • Tots Ballroom & Ballet: 16:45 - 17:15.

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 17 Dec. 38 Oct - Dec 2020 Toddle About

SWIMMING

ABC Swim - Billing Aquadrome Pool, The Venue, Crow Lane, Little Billing, Northampton, NN3 9DA. 01604826066. www. activebabycompany.co.uk.

• Swimming Lessons for Pre-schoolers Times: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 yrs - 4 yrs 11 mths.

Times: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 2 yrs - 3 ½ years.

Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 2 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Soo Yoga

Sol Central, Mare Fair, Northampton, NN1 1SR. 01604 621004. www.sooyoga.com. Quote ‘Toddle About’ for 10% discount • Baby Massage: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1 - 9 mths.

• Baby Yoga: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 3 mths - 1 ½ years.

5-week courses inc. hot drinks afterwards Cost: £9 per session (booking essential).

• Pregnancy Yoga: 19:00 - 20:00. From 12 weeks of pregnancy Cost: £8 per session (drop in).

Dates: 15 Oct - 17 Dec. The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case!

NORTHAMPTON AREA

NORTHAMPTON TENNIS4ALL Junior Tennis Sessions: 2-5yrs.

Classes for older children as well.

• Kings Park Indoor Tennis Centre, NN3 6LL • Dallington Lawn Tennis Club, NN5 7AA

To book call Tom: 07725 052 121 Email: thomasstevenson10@hotmail.com www.northamptontennis4all.co.uk

FRIDAY

MUSIC & SIGNING

Cha Char Chimps - Northampton

The Village Hall, Hardingstone, High Street, Hardingstone, Northampton, NN4 6DA. Izzy – 07725 325 003. ccchimps.com.

• Cha Char Chimps Show: 10:00 - 11:00 & 10:45 - 11:45.

Cost: £5.35 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct, 23 Oct & 30 Oct.

Music Bugs Northampton

Pineham Barns Primary School, Dragonfly Way, Pineham, Northampton, NN4 9FF. 07811 771480. www.musicbugs.co.uk.

• Family Bugs: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Mini Bugs: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 9 mths - 2 yrs.

• Baby Bugs: 12:00 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Nov - 11 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Hartbeeps Northamptonshire

Barton Seagrave Village Hall, Bertone Road, Barton Seagrave, NN15 6WF. 07775877093. www.hartbeeps.com.

• Happy House: 10:00 - 10:45 & 14:00 - 14:45. Ages: 1 ½ years - 5 yrs.

Toddler classes suitable for walkers & their siblings • Baby Beeps: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 6 mths - 1 ½ years.

Baby classes suitable from sitting to toddling • Baby Bells : 12:00 - 12:45 & 13:00 - 13:45. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Baby classes suitable from newborn to sitting Cost: £6.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 11 Dec.

RUSH 2The DEN

RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street, Rushden, NN10 9YW. 01933 770450. www.rush2theden.org.uk.

• Soft Play: 9:15 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Baby Sensory: 9:30 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 9 mths.

Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 18 Dec.

DANCE & DRAMA Kingsley Studio

Kingsley Studio, 59 St Matthews Parade, Northampton, NN2 7HE. 07378 895461.

• Baby Ballet: 10:30 - 11:00 & 14:00 - 14:30. Ages: 1 ½ - 3 yrs.

• Ballet, Tap and Modern Tots: 16:00 - 17:00 & 17:00 - 18:00.

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

• Primary Dance and Ballet, Tap, Modern: 17:30 - 18:30 & 18:30 - 19:00. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.

Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

Soo Yoga, Sol Central, Mare Fair, Northampton, NN1 1SR. Krystle: 07791 852891. www.krystlejaynedanceacademy.co.uk.

• Baby Ballet: 16:00 - 16:30.

Ages: 2 ½ years - 4 yrs. Cost: £4 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 20 Nov.

Open Stage

Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road (Adnitt Road Entrance), Northampton, NN1 4HJ. 01604 435307. www.open-stage.co.uk.

• Fairy Tale Ballet: 9:15 - 9:45. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

An introduction to ballet.Cost: £4.50 (booking essential).

• Great Big Storybook: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

Lively and creative arts play. Cost: £5.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.

Zozimus Drama

The Mission Rooms, 46 Well Street, Finedon, Wellingborough, NN9 5JP. 07739 962902. www.zozimusdrama.com.

• Whylers: 15:45 - 16:30. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs.

Drama classes to develop creativity & imagination.

• Curiousitors: 16:45 - 17:30. Ages: 4 - 6 yrs.

Teaches drama skills through make-believe.

Cost: £6 per session (booking essential). Dates: 6 Nov - 11 Dec.

PHYSICAL FUN

Little Kickers Northampton Daventry & Rugby

Moulton Community Centre, Sandy Hill, Reedings, Moulton, Northampton, NN37AX. 01327 705915. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kickers Pre-school football classes from 18months Times: 9:00 - 9:45 & 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 2 ½ years - 3 ½ years.

Times: 9:55 - 10:35. Ages: 1 ½ years - 2 ½ years.

Times: 11:40 - 12:25. Ages: 3 ½ years - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7.49 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 18 Dec.

Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club

Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club, 54b Church Way, Weston Favell, Northampton, NN3 3BX. 07766557122.

• Tiny Tots Tennis: 13:00 - 13:45.

Ages: 2 ½ years - 5 yrs. Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 11 Dec.

Trilogy Leisure

Bezerk Indoor Play Centre, 4 Clayfield Close, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6QF. 01604 837400. www.trilogyleisure.co.uk.

• Play Sessions: 9:00 - 11:30, 12:00 - 14:30 & 15:00 - 17:30.

Ages: 0 - 10 yrs. Cost: £6.95 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 18 Dec.

SWIMMING

Active Baby Company Ltd

ABC Swim - Billing Aquadrome Pool, The Venue, Crow Lane, Little Billing, Northampton, NN3 9DA. 01604 826066. www.activebabycompany.co.uk.

• Pre-schoolers: 13:00 - 13:30 & 13:30 - 14:00.

Ages: 3 yrs - 4 yrs 11 mths.

• Toddlers: 14:00 - 14:30.

Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.

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NORTHAMPTON AREA Hartbeeps offers original music & sensory play classes for babies & children in Northampton, Rushden, Wymington & Kettering. Contact Amy on 07775 877093 or amy@hartbeeps.com

Fun pre-school classes Great Big Noise, Little Stars, Tap & Modern Theatre Dance, Ballet and Street Pop! Find out more www.open-stage.co.uk Northampton

www.hartbeeps.com

SATURDAY

Rugbytots Banbury, Towcester & Northampton

Weston Favell Academy, Booth Lane South, Weston Favell, Northampton, NN3 3EZ. 0345 313 0286. www.rugbytots.co.uk.

Times: 9:00 - 9:30, 9:40 - 10:25 & 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 2 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 17 Oct - 26 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT RUSH 2The DEN

RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street, Rushden, NN10 9YW. 01933 770450. www.rush2theden.org.uk.

• Dads Stay N Play: 10:00 - 12:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 7 Nov & 5 Dec.

Trilogy Leisure

Bezerk Indoor Play Centre, 4 Clayfield Close, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6QF. 01604 837400. www.trilogyleisure.co.uk.

• Play Sessions: 9:00 - 11:30, 12:00 - 14:30 & 15:00 - 17:30.

Ages: 0 - 10 yrs. Cost: £6.95 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct - 19 Dec.

DANCE & DRAMA

SWIMMING

Bespoke Ballroom

Sol Central, Mare Fair, Northampton, NN1 1SR. 01604 621004. www.sooyoga.com. Quote ‘Toddle About’ for 10% discount • Baby Ballet: 9:15 - 9:45. Ages: 1 ½ years - 3 yrs.

Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

• Street Dance & Acro: 9:30 - 10:45. Ages: 6 - 16 yrs.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

• Mini Drama Acting & Singing: 9:45 - 10:15. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

• Musical Theatre & Singing: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 6 - 14 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

• Mini Movers Freestyle & Street: 10:15 - 10:45. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct - 19 Dec.

Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Moulton College - Chris Moody Centre, Pitsford Road, Moulton, NN3 7QL. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 8:30 - 9:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 17 Oct - 12 Dec.

SUNDAY

DANCE & DRAMA Bespoke Ballroom

Sol Central, Mare Fair, Northampton, NN1 1SR. 01604 621004. www.sooyoga.com.

• Street Dance & Acro: 10:45 - 12:15.

Ages: 6 - 16 yrs. Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 18 Oct - 13 Dec.

Dexterity Dance

Dexterity Dance, High Street, Great Houghton, Northampton, NN4 7AF. 01604 877577. dexteritydance.com.

• Ballet: 9:00 - 10:00 & 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 3 - 7 yrs.

• Jazz Under 10’s: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 5 - 10 yrs.

• Street Dance: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 5 - 10 yrs.

Cost: £6.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct - 24 Oct & 7 Nov - 19 Dec.

PHYSICAL FUN

Little Kickers Northampton Daventry & Rugby

Kingsley Studio

Kingsley Studio, 59 St Matthews Parade, Northampton, NN2 7HE. 07378 895461.

• Baby Ballet: 8:40 - 9:10. Ages: 1 ½ years - 3 yrs.

• Ballet, Tap and Modern Tots: 9:25 - 10:25 & 10:25 - 10:55.

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

• Primary Dance and Ballet, Tap, Modern: 11:00 - 12:00 & 12:00 - 12:40. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

• Grade 1 Ballet and Tap: 12:50 - 13:50 & 13:50 - 14:50.

Ages: 7 - 11 yrs.

• Junior Acting, Performing and Singing: 14:30 - 15:15.

Ages: 6 - 11 yrs.

Dates: 17 Oct - 24 Oct & 7 Nov - 12 Dec.

Oncore Dance Academy

Oncore Studios, Footshape House, Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton, NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333. www.oncoredanceacademy.co.uk.

Free trial class. Quote ‘Toddle About’ when booking.

• Baby Ballet: 9:00 - 9:45. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs.

• Baby Movement: 9:00 - 9:45. Ages: 1 - 3 yrs.

• Pre-Primary 1 Ballet: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 4 - 5 yrs.

• Tip Tap Toe Beginners Tap: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 4 - 5 yrs.

• Junior Street Dance: 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 4 - 5 yrs.

Dates: 17 Oct - 24 Oct & 7 Nov - 26 Dec.

Rugbytots Banbury, Towcester & Northampton

Caroline Chisholm School, Wooldale Rd, Northampton, NN4 6TP. 0345 313 0286. www.rugbytots.co.uk.

Times: 9:20 - 9:50, 9:55 - 10:40 & 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 2 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 18 Oct - 27 Dec. Bezerk Indoor Play Centre, 4 Clayfield Close, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6QF. 01604 837400. www.trilogyleisure.co.uk.

• Play Sessions: 9:00 - 11:30, 12:00 - 14:30 & 15:00 - 17:30.

Ages: 0 - 10 yrs. Cost: £6.95 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 18 Oct - 20 Dec.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Soo Yoga

Duston School, Berrywood Rd, Northampton, NN5 6XA. 0345 313 0286. www.rugbytots.co.uk.

Times: 8:10 - 8:40, 8:45 - 9:30, 9:35 - 10:20 & 10:25 - 11:10. Ages: 2 7 yrs. Cost: £7 per class (booking essential). Dates: 17 Oct - 26 Dec. 40 Oct - Dec 2020 Toddle About

Caroline Chisholm School, Wooldale Centre for Learning, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6TP. 01327 705915. www. littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kickers: Pre-school football classes Times: 8:30 - 9:15, 9:25 - 10:10, 11:15 - 12:00 & 12:10 - 12:55.

Ages: 3 ½ years - 5 yrs.

Times: 8:30 - 9:15, 10:20 - 11:05 & 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 2½ - 3½ yrs.

Times: 9:25 - 10:10, 10:20 - 11:05 & 12:10 - 12:55. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £7.49 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 18 Oct - 27 Dec.

Trilogy Leisure

PHYSICAL FUN

Rugbytots Banbury, Towcester & Northampton

Ages 2-4

Sol Central, Mare Fair, Northampton, NN1 1SR. 01604 621004. www.sooyoga.com.

• Kids Yoga: 10:00 - 11:00.

Quote ‘Toddle About’ for 10% discount Ages: 4 - 11 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (drop in).

Dates: 18 Oct - 20 Dec.

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NORTHAMPTON AREA

Northampton / Daventry / Rugby Midweek / Weekend Classes lnewbould@littlekickers.co.uk Call Antony/Lynne on 01327 705915

First session FREE with this advert Fees are £5 per session payable termly

Fun football training 18 months - 7 years - www.littlekickers.co.uk

SOUTH NORTHANTS AREA

MONDAY

HEALTH & WELLNESS Lisa Valentine Yoga

The Core Zone, Stone Barn, Burgess Farm, Farthinghoe Road, Middleton Cheney, nr Banbury, OX17 2NE. 07957 215495. lisavalentineyoga.co.uk.

• Vinyasa Flow All Levels (Middleton Cheney): 10:00 - 11:00.

• Slow Flow (Middleton Cheney): 11:15 - 12:15.

Cost: £12 per session (booking essential).

• Drop in Classes : 11:15 - 12:15.

Cost: £13 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct. • Mums n Bubs/Wrigglers: 12:30 - 13:30.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

TUESDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

Gayton Gigglers

Gayton Village Hall, Hillcrest, Gayton, NN7 3HG. 07841 720865.

Times: 9:15 - 11:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (drop in). Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

DANCE & DRAMA

Cha Char Chimps - Towcester

Greens Norton Community Centre, Towcester Road, Greens Norton, NN12 8BL. www.ccchimps.com.

• Cha Char Chimps Show: 9:30 - 10:15 & 10:45 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 10 Nov.

PHYSICAL FUN

MamaBabyBliss South Northamptonshire

Sunrise Yoga, Wakefield Country Courtyard, Potterspury, Towcester, NN12 7FA. 07779646649. www.mamababybliss.com.

• BabyBliss Massage: 13:00 - 14:15.

6 week Baby Massage course to aid relaxation and digestion • MamaBliss Nurture and Relax: 14:30 - 15:30.

Yoga-inspired postures and relaxation to nuture new mums.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

• PregnancyBliss Stretch & Relax: 17:30 - 18:30.

Pregnancy Yoga Ages: Pregnancy. Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 29 Dec.

SWIMMING

Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Gateway School, St Johns Road, Tiffield, Near Towcester, NN12 8AA. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 11:30 - 13:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

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Pregnancy Yoga, Baby Massage and Baby Yoga

Pregnancy Yoga, Baby Massage

Sunrise Yoga Studio, Wakefield Country The Roade House Yoga Studio, 16 High Street, Courtyard, Potterspury, NN12 7FA Roade, NN7 2NW Book at www.sunrise.yoga Contact Hayley on 07779 646649

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

The Core Zone, Stone Barn, Burgess Farm, Farthinghoe Road, Middleton Cheney, nr Banbury, OX17 2NE. 07957 215495. lisavalentineyoga.co.uk.

• Mums n Bubs/Wrigglers: 10:45 - 11:45.

Dates: 3 Nov - 15 Dec. • Pre-Natal Yoga Flow: 18:15 - 19:05.

Ages: Pregnancy. Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec. • Vinyasa Flow All Levels: 19:30 - 20:30.

Cost: £12 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct. • Yin Yoga: 20:45 - 21:35.

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct. Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

The Core Zone, Stone Barn, Burgess Farm, Farthinghoe Road, Middleton Cheney, nr Banbury, OX17 2NE. 07957 215495. lisavalentineyoga.co.uk.

• Slow Flow: Times: 10:00 - 11:00. Cost: £12 per session (booking essential).

Times: 20:15 - 21:05. Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

• Pre-Natal Yoga Flow: 18:30 - 19:30.

Ages: Pregnancy. Cost: £6.25 per session (booking essential).

• Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga: 19:00 - 20:00.

Cost: £12 per session (booking essential).

• Drop in Classes: Times: 10:00 - 11:00. Cost: £13 per session (booking essential).

Times: 20:15 - 21:05. Cost: £12 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct. • Mums n Bubs/Wrigglers: 11:15 - 12:15.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

Lisa Valentine Yoga

WEDNESDAY

MUSIC & SIGNING

Moo Music Northampton and Wellingborough

Roade Village Hall, Bailey Brooks Lane, Roade, Northampton, NN7 2LS. www.moo-music.co.uk.

Interactive music sessions • Mixed Moo: 9:30 - 10:10. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Baby Moo : 10:30 - 11:10. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs 4 mths.

• Mini Moo: 11:30 - 12:10. Ages: 1 - 3 yrs.

Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct.

PHYSICAL FUN

MamaBabyBliss South Northamptonshire

Roade House Yoga Studio, 16 High Street, Roade, Northampton, NN7 2NW. 07779646649. www.mamababybliss.com.

• PregnancyBliss Stretch & Relax: 19:00 - 20:00.

Pregnancy Yoga Ages: Pregnancy. Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 30 Dec.

THURSDAY

DANCE & DRAMA

Cha Char Chimps - Towcester

Silverstone Pavilion, Church Street, Silverstone, NN12 8XA . ccchimps.com.

• Cha Char Chimps Show: 9:30 - 10:15 & 10:45 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Dates: 15 Oct - 12 Nov. • Halloween Party: 9:30 - 10:30. Dates: 29 Oct. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Lisa Valentine Yoga

FRIDAY

MUSIC & SIGNING

Moo Music Northampton and Wellingborough

Roade Village Hall, Bailey Brooks Lane, Roade, Northampton, NN7 2LS. www.moo-music.co.uk. Interactive music sessions • Mixed Moo: 10:00 - 10:40. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Baby Moo : 11:10 - 11:50. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs 4 mths.

Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct.

DANCE & DRAMA

Cha Char Chimps - Towcester

Nether Heyford Village Hall, The Green, Nether Heyford, NN7 3LE. www.ccchimps.com.

• Nether Heyford Cha Char Chimps Show: Times: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Dates: 16 Oct - 13 Nov. Times: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Dates: 16 Oct - 6 Nov. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

PHYSICAL FUN

Matt Fiddes Martial Arts

Magdalen College - St Johns Site, High Street, Brackley, NN13 7AD. 0800 0350415. www.mattfiddes.com.

• Mighty Matts: 17:30 - 18:15.

Ages: 3 yrs - 6 yrs 11 mths. Dates: 16 Oct & 27 Nov. • Junior and Family: 18:30 - 19:30.

Ages: 7 - 99 yrs. Dates: 16 Oct - 18 Dec. Cost: Free (drop in).

Rugbytots Banbury, Towcester & Northampton

Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way, Brackley, NN13 6JJ. 0345 313 0286. www.rugbytots.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 2 yrs - 3 ½ years. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 16 Oct - 18 Dec. 42 Oct - Dec 2020 Toddle About

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SOUTH NORTHANTS AREA

HEALTH & WELLNESS

FREE

Lisa Valentine Yoga

The Core Zone, Stone Barn, Burgess Farm, Farthinghoe Road, Middleton Cheney, nr Banbury, OX17 2NE. 07957 215495. www.lisavalentineyoga.co.uk.

• Vinyasa Flow All Levels: 10:00 - 11:00.

Cost: £12 per session (booking essential). Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct. • Mums n Bubs/Wrigglers: 12:00 - 13:00.

Cost: £10 per session (booking essential). Dates: 30 Oct.

SATURDAY

PHYSICAL FUN

Little Kickers Milton Keynes

Elizabeth Woodville School, Stratford Roade, Roade, Northampton, NN7 2LP. 01494 911133. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Times: 9:10 - 9:55. Ages: 2 ½ years - 3 ½ years.

Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1 ½ years - 2 ½ years.

Times: 10:50 - 11:35. Ages: 3 ½ years - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7.85 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct - 26 Dec.

MamaBabyBliss South Northamptonshire

Roade House Yoga Studio, 16 High Street, Roade, Northampton, NN7 2NW. 07779646649. www.mamababybliss.com.

• PregnancyBliss Stretch & Relax (Pregnancy Yoga): 9:30 - 10:30.

Ages: Pregnancy. Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct - 26 Dec.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Lisa Valentine Yoga

The Core Zone, Stone Barn, Burgess Farm, Farthinghoe Road, Middleton Cheney, nr Banbury, OX17 2NE. 07957 215495. lisavalentineyoga.co.uk.

• Saturday Flow with a Becca : 9:30 - 10:30. Cost: £12 per class • Drop in Classes : 9:30 - 10:30. Cost: £13 per session • Family Yoga : 14:00 - 15:15. Cost: £16 per session.

Dates: 17 Oct. Booking Essential

SUNDAY

PHYSICAL FUN

MamaBabyBliss South Northamptonshire

Sunrise Yoga, Wakefield Country Courtyard, Potterspury, Towcester, NN12 7FA. 07779646649. www.mamababybliss.com.

• DaddyBliss Daddy and Baby Massage: 13:30 - 14:30.

Designed to teach Dads how to massage baby from head to toe • DaddyBliss Daddy and Baby Yoga: 15:00 - 16:00.

Fun class for Daddies and Babies - lots of movement and songs • MamaBliss Nurture and Relax: 17:00 - 18:00.

Yoga-inspired postures and relaxation to nuture new mums.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 18 Oct - 27 Dec.

Rugbytots Banbury, Towcester & Northampton

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DAILY YOGA PRACTICE FOR ADULTS

Yoga: For the body and mind, gentle, relaxing time for YOU. Bowen: Effective support for pain management, sciatica, stress, frozen shoulder, sports injury and much more.

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Gateway School, St Johns Road, Tiffield, Towcester, NN12 8AA. 0345 313 0286. www.rugbytots.co.uk.

The world’s favourite rugby play programme Times: 8:40 - 9:10. Ages: 2 yrs - 3 ½ years.

Times: 9:15 - 10:00. Ages: 3 ½ years - 5 yrs.

Times: 10:05 - 10:50. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 18 Oct - 27 Dec.

SWIMMING

Active Baby Company Ltd

ABC Swim - Gateway School, St Johns Road, Tiffield, Towcester, NN12 8AA. 01604826066. www.activebabycompany.co.uk.

• Swimming Lessons Times: 8:30 - 9:00 & 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 3 ½ years - 4 yrs 11 mths.

Times: 09:00 - 09:30 & 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 2 yrs - 3 ½ years.

Times: 10:30 - 11:00 & 21:30 - 22:00. Ages: 1 ½ years - 3 yrs.

Times: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 2 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £10 per session (booking essential). Dates: 8 Nov - 20 Dec. Oct - Dec 2020 Toddle About Northamptonshire 43

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DAVENTRY AREA

MONDAY

SWIMMING

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

MUSIC & SIGNING Boogie Beanies

Daventry Community , Centre Ashby Road, Daventry, NN11 9QD. 07766 731542. www.boogiebeanies.com.

Times: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2.75 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.

PHYSICAL FUN

Matt Fiddes Martial Arts

WEDNESDAY

St Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church Hall, 32 London Road, Daventry, NN11 4BZ. 0800 0350415. www.mattfiddes.com.

• Mighty Matts: 16:30 - 17:00. Ages: 3 yrs - 6 yrs 11 mths.

• Junior & Family: 17:15 - 18:00 & 18:15 - 19:00. Ages: 7 - 99 yrs.

Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.

MUSIC & SIGNING Boogie Beanies

Staverton Village Hall , Croft Lane, Staverton Daventry, NN11 6JE. 07766 731542. www.boogiebeanies.com.

Times: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2.75 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.

SWIMMING

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. .everyoneactive.com.

• Preschool Swimming Lessons: 9:45 - 18:15. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

• Adult and Child Lessons: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 4 mths - 3 yrs.

Cost: £6.72 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.

SWIMMING

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. www.everyoneactive.com.

• Preschool Swimming Lessons: 16:15 - 16:45.

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: £6.72 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.

TUESDAY

PHYSICAL FUN

Little Kickers Northampton Daventry & Rugby

Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. www.everyoneactive.com.

• Preschool Swimming Lessons: 10:00 - 11:00.

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

• Adult and Child Swimming Lessons: 11:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 4 mths - 3 yrs.

Cost: £6.72 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 705915. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Times: 16:00 - 17:00. Ages: 3 ½ years - 5 yrs.

Times: 16:00 - 17:00. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £6.25 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 29 Dec. 44

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DAVENTRY AREA

It’s a Party Every Week!

No Booking Required.

Just turn up and boogie!

You’ll love our purpose-built, special UV sanitised, clean, warm pools in Rugby and Leamington Spa. Weekly classes for bumps, babies, toddlers and big kids.

Swim Works is the perfect nurturing start.

Covering Daventry, Northampton & Rugby Boogie Beanies provides ssmulasng, confidence building, interacsve musical fun and other surprises for accompanied preschool children and babies. A selecson of delicious homemade cakes as well as hot and cold drinks are included in the entry fee for adults and children.

Tel: 07766 731542 / 07828 182452 Email: info@boogiebeanies.com

www.boogiebeanies.com

THURSDAY SWIMMING

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. www.everyoneactive.com.

• Adult & Child Lessons: 11:00 - 12:30. Ages: 4 mths - 3 yrs.

• Preschool Swimming Lessons: 11:30 - 16:45. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £6.72 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 17 Dec.

FRIDAY

SWIMMING

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. www.everyoneactive.com.

• Preschool Swimming Lessons: 16:00 - 17:00.

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: £6.72 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 18 Dec.

SATURDAY

MUSIC & SIGNING Boogie Beanies

Daventry Brass Band Hall, Daneholme Close, Daventry, NN11 0PN. 07766 731542. www.boogiebeanies.com.

Times: 10:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2.75 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov & 12 Dec.

We love making every swim journey special.

As our new world changes, we will adapt to keep all our swim families learning to swim safely.

Open 7 days a week • 07950 467796 info@swimworks.co.uk • www.swimworks.co.uk

DANCE & DRAMA

Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

Brixworth Community Centre, Spratton Rd, Brixworth, NN6 9DS. Krystle: 07791 852891. www.krystlejaynedanceacademy.co.uk.

• Baby Ballet Classes: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

• Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 4 - 5 yrs.

• Mini Movers Street Dance: 11:15 - 11:45. Ages: 1 - 3 yrs.

Dates: 17 Oct - 19 Dec.

SWIMMING

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. www.everyoneactive.com.

• Preschool Swimming Lessons: 8:00 - 11:45. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

• Adult & Child Lessons: 8:30 - 11:30. Ages: 4 mths - 3 yrs.

Cost: £6.72 per session (booking essential).

• Family Swimming: 12:30 - 13:20.

Sessions for everyone, bring along your own fun toys!

Ages: 0 - 16 yrs. Cost: £4.05 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct - 19 Dec.

SUNDAY

SWIMMING

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. 01327 871144. www.everyoneactive.com.

• Preschool Swimming Lessons: 8:30 - 10:30. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

• Adult & Child Lessons: 8:30 - 9:30. Ages: 4 mths - 3 yrs.

Cost: £6.72 per session (booking essential).

• Family Swimming: 11:30 - 12:20.

Sessions for everyone, bring along your own fun toys!

Ages: 0 - 16 yrs. Cost: £4.05 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 18 Oct - 20 Dec. Oct - Dec 2020 Toddle About Northamptonshire 45

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Here's our selection of some of the best online activities you can still enjoy from the comfort of your own living room.

MONDAY

YogaWalks and Bowen Therapy

07950 573719. yogawalks.co.uk. www.facebook.com/YogaWalks • Live online Yoga at home with Lizzy: 19:00 - 20:00.

Ages: 0 - 99 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (drop in). Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.

MUSIC & SIGNING Abingdon Music Centre

PREGNANCY

07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk.

• Mini Music Makers: 9:30 - 10:00.

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. Cost: £4.40 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 30 Nov.

Shevolution fitness

07912022912. www.shevolution-fitness.co.uk.

• PREfit Pilates: 12:45 - 13:45. Ages: Pregnancy. Dates: 12 Oct. • REfit Pilates: 13:45 - 14:45. Postnatal Pilates. Dates: 12 Oct. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Music Bugs Northampton

07811 771480. www.musicbugs.co.uk.

• Music Bugs Online session: 9:15 - 9:45. www.facebook.com/groups/1712119012194411/ Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 7 Dec.

Bump2Baby Reality

07960 323 874. www.bump2babyreality.co.uk.

• Free Early Pregnancy Class (weekly): 19:00 - 21:00. www.facebook.com/bump2babyreality/ Ages: Pregnancy. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 26 Oct & 21 Dec.

Musical Minis @home

020 8868 0001; athome@musicalminis.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 9:55 & 14:00 - 14:25. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.

RW Pilates

07734 682019. www.rwpilates1.com.

• Pilates Class (ONLINE): 18:30 - 19:30.

Cost: £4.17 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Oct - 26 Oct.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Kidslingo Fran Fleming

07787226406. www.kidslingo.co.uk. Infant French Club - learn French through fun! www.facebook.com/KidslingoFranFleming/ • Tots Frenchtastic Class: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

• Infant French Club (4 - 8 years): 15:50 - 16:20. Ages: 4 - 8 yrs.

• Junior French Club: 16:30 - 17:00. Ages: 8 - 11 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

CREATIVE British Motor Museum

01926 641188. www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk.

• Mini Motorists - online!: 11:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 19 Oct.

DANCE & DRAMA Tot Bop

01525 237474 / 07775 582791. www.totbop.co.uk.

• Tot Bop Dance Classes (Online): 9:00 - 9:45.

Ages: 1 - 9 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 28 Dec.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

07941 279343. innerpeaceyoga.co.uk.

• Gentle Hatha Yoga Classes: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 99 yrs.

For different levels including beginners, improvers & mixed.

Cost: £10 per session (drop in). Dates: 12 Oct - 30 Nov. 46 Oct - Dec 2020 Toddle About

TUESDAY MUSIC & SIGNING Abingdon Music Centre

07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk.

• Mini Music Makers: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 yrs 1 mths - 5 yrs.

• Mini Music Makers: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 2 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £4.85 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 1 Dec.

June Chatterbox Tunes

07851 353396. www.facebook.com.

• Signs, Rhymes and Sensory: 14:00 - 14:30.

Interactive class with Signs, Rhymes and sensory play Ages: 2 mths - 3 yrs. Cost: £4 per session (drop in).

Dates: 13 Oct - 27 Oct.

Musical Minis @home

020 8868 0001; athome@musicalminis.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 9:55 & 14:00 - 14:25. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Kidslingo Fran Fleming

07787226406. www.kidslingo.co.uk. Learn French through fun! www.facebook.com/KidslingoFranFleming/ • Tots Frenchtastic Class: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

• Infant French Club: 16:00 - 16:30. Ages: 4 - 8 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

Nanos Spanish

07940738221. www.nanospanishclub.com.

Times: 9:20 - 9:50. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: £6.50 per session (drop in). Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 1 Dec.

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

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

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ONLINE ACTIVITIES: TUES - THURS North London Baby Massage and Baby Yoga

07958 705282. www.babymassageandyoga.co.uk.

• Virtual 5 week Baby Massage Course : 10:00 - 11:00.

• Virtual 5 week Baby Yoga Course : 11:15 - 12:15.

Cost: £12 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct & 3 Nov - 1 Dec.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Fit with Mum

fitwithmum.com.

• Fit with Mum Online: 18:30 - 19:30. Ages: 0 - 99 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential). Dates: 20 Oct - 24 Nov.

Jeneration Fitness

PREGNANCY Bump2Baby Reality

07960 323 874. www.bump2babyreality.co.uk.

Details at facebook.com/bump2babyreality/ • Virtual Coffee Morning: 11:00 - 12:00.

Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs. Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec. • Free Early Pregnancy Class (weekly): 19:00 - 21:00.

Ages: Pregnancy. Dates: 14 Oct. Cost: Free (booking essential).

THURSDAY MUSIC & SIGNING

07779809299. www.jenerationfitness.co.uk.

• Online HIIT Class: 9:15 - 10:00.

• Online Post Natal Class; Back To Fit: 10:15 - 11:00.

Cost: £3 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

Abingdon Music Centre

YogaWalks and Bowen Therapy

Monkey Music Oxford

07950 573719. yogawalks.co.uk. www.facebook.com/YogaWalks • Live online Yoga at home with Lizzy: 8:00 - 8:20.

Ages: 0 - 99 yrs. Cost: £5 per session (drop in).

Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

WEDNESDAY MUSIC & SIGNING Abingdon Music Centre

07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk. Making music fun!

• Mini Music Makers: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Cost: £4.40 per session (booking essential).

• Mini Music Makers: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £3.90 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 2 Dec.

SOUTH NORTHANTS AREA

07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk.

• Mini Music Makers: 9:45 - 10:15.

Ages: 1 yrs 6 mths - 2 yrs 6 mths. Cost: £4.40 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 3 Dec.

01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Award-winning preschool music classes • Live Streamed Heigh-Ho: 9:40 - 10:10. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

• Live Streamed Jiggety-Jig: 10:20 - 10:50. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

• Live Streamed Rock’n’Roll: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 m - 1 yrs.

• Live Streamed Ding-Dong: 11:40 - 12:10. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

Musical Minis @home

020 8868 0001; athome@musicalminis.co.uk. athome. musicalminis.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 9:55 & 14:00 - 14:25. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Oct - 17 Dec.

RW Pilates

Cha Char Chimps with Sasha

07734 682019. www.rwpilates1.com.

• Pilates Class (ONLINE): 20:00 - 21:00.

Cost: £4.17 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct.

Musical Minis @home

Amber’s Language, Music & Play

www.ccchimps.com. Times: 10:00 - 10:30.

Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Oct.

020 8868 0001; athome@musicalminis.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 9:55 & 14:00 - 14:25. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £3 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Kidslingo Fran Fleming

07787226406. www.kidslingo.co.uk.

• Infant French Club: 16:00 - 16:30. Ages: 4 - 8 yrs.

Infant French Club - learn French through fun!

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT www.childrensfrenchclasses.co.uk.

Fun, musical, interactive French classes taught over Zoom.

• Stage 1 French: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 1 yrs 6 mths - 3 yrs.

• Stage 2 French: 13:15 - 13:45. Ages: 3 yrs - 5 yrs 11 mths.

• Stage 3 French: 16:00 - 16:30. Ages: 6 yrs - 8 yrs 11 mths.

Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct & 5 Nov - 3 Dec.

Kidslingo Fran Fleming

DANCE & DRAMA

07787226406. www.kidslingo.co.uk.

• Infant French Club (4 - 8 years): 16:00 - 16:30.

Infant French Club - learn French through fun!

Ages: 4 - 8 yrs. Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

Synergy Dance

Loving Hands Baby Massage & Yoga

07713254260. synergy-dance-online.teachable.com.

• Synergy Dance at Home: 12:00 - 12:30.

Online Dance & Yoga classes, can be accessed at any time Ages: 4 - 80 yrs. Cost: £0.99 per session (drop in).

Dates: 14 Oct - 4 Nov.

07850425136. lovinghandsbabymassage.wordpress.com.

• Loving Hands Baby Yoga Online : 10:30 - 11:10.

Fun engaging baby yoga classes to learn stretch and grow.

Ages: 4 mths - 1 yrs. Cost: £4.17 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 5 Nov & 3 Dec.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

07941 279343. innerpeaceyoga.co.uk.

• Beginner Hatha Yoga Class: 10:30 - 11:30.

Feel stronger, calmer, better more of the time with yoga Ages: 0 - 99 yrs. Cost: £10 per session (drop in). Dates: 14 Oct - 2 Dec.

YogaWalks and Bowen Therapy

Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

07941 279343. innerpeaceyoga.co.uk.

• Mixed Level Hatha Yoga Class: 12:00 - 13:30.

Feel stronger, calmer, better more of the time with yoga Ages: 0 - 99 yrs. Cost: £10 per session (drop in).

Dates: 15 Oct - 3 Dec.

07950 573719. yogawalks.co.uk. www.facebook.com/YogaWalks • Live Online Yoga at home: 8:00 - 8:50. Ages: 0 - 99 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (drop in). Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec. Oct - Dec 2020 Toddle About Northamptonshire 47

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DAVENTRY AREA

ONLINE ACTIVITIES: THURS - SUN

YogaWalks and Bowen Therapy

07950 573719. yogawalks.co.uk. www.facebook.com/YogaWalks • Live online Yoga at home with Lizzy: 19:00 - 20:00.

Ages: 0 - 99 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (drop in).

Dates: 15 Oct - 17 Dec.

PREGNANCY Birth Right Hypnobirthing

07817233480. www.birthright-hypnobirthing.co.uk.

• Online Courses: 19:00 - 22:00.

Online Full Antenatal course including KG Hypnobirthing Ages: Pregnancy. Cost: £275 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct.

FRIDAY MUSIC & SIGNING Abingdon Music Centre

07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk. Making music fun!

• Mini Music Makers: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £4.40 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 4 Dec.

Musical Minis @home

020 8868 0001; athome@musicalminis.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 9:55 & 14:00 - 14:25. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (booking essential). Dates: 16 Oct - 18 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Kidslingo Fran Fleming

07787226406. www.kidslingo.co.uk.

• Infant French Club (4 - 8 years): 16:00 - 16:30.

Infant French Club - learn French through fun!

Ages: 4 - 8 yrs. Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 18 Dec.

CREATIVE Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity

01604 973 341. www.cynthiaspencer.org.uk.

• Crazy Colins Virtual Magic Show: 10:00 - 11:00.

Ages: 3 - 93 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 30 Oct.

DANCE & DRAMA Tappy Toes Watford

07912 357851. www.tappytoes.com.

• Tappy Toes Online: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £4.50 per session (drop in). Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct.

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MUSIC & SIGNING Musicland Oxford

07979 813252. www.musiclandoxford.co.uk. www.facebook.com/MusiclandOxford/ • Scutterbugs ONLINE: 11:30 - 11:50.

Ages: 2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £4 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct & 7 Nov - 28 Nov.

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Mini Professors Oxford South

07754016612. www.miniprofessors.com.

• Mini Professors @home: 10:15 - 10:55.

Ages: 2 yrs - 6 yrs 11 mths. Cost: £4 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Nov & 5 Dec.

HEALTH & WELLNESS YogaWalks and Bowen Therapy

07950 573719. yogawalks.co.uk. www.facebook.com/YogaWalks • Live online Yoga at home with Lizzy: 8:00 - 8:50.

Ages: 0 - 99 yrs. Cost: £7 per session (drop in).

Dates: 16 Oct - 18 Dec.

Bump2Baby Reality

07960 323 874. www.bump2babyreality.co.uk.

• Free Early Pregnancy Class (weekly): 19:00 - 21:00. www.facebook.com/bump2babyreality/ Ages: Pregnancy. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 14 Nov.

OTHER Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity 020 3841 3270. www.gosh.org.

• RBC Race for the Kids: Time of your choosing.

Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 17 Oct.

SUNDAY CREATIVE Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity

01604 973 341. www.cynthiaspencer.org.uk.

• Virtual Princess Party: 11:00 - 11:40.

Ages: 3 - 10 yrs. Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 18 Oct.

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DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS Groups & Classes

Family Days Out

Active Baby Company

36

Delapre Abbey

19

Aqualight

30

Mini Meadows Farm

15

Rugrats & Half Pints

18

Wappenham Farm

2

Baby Sensory Northampton

9

Bespoke Ballroom

35

Boogie Beanies

45

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

36

Health & Wellness

County Lawn Tennis Club

36

Deveroux's Family Wellbeing

33

Dallington Lawn Tennis Club

39

Dexterity Dance

37

Essentia Solutions

31

Everyone Active Daventry

21

Hartbeeps

40

Kidslingo

9

Lisa Valentine Vinyasa Flow

9

Northampton Leisure Trust

12-13

Soo Yoga

15

Yogawalks

43

Kingsley Studio

38

Krystle Jayne's Dance Academy

43

LIttle Kickers Northampton, Daventry & Rugby

41

MamaBabyBliss South Northamptonshire

42

MF Martial Arts Daventry

44

Bright Horizons (Wooldale Nursery)

4

Music Bugs (Northampton & Rugby)

39

Childbase Nurseries

11

Little Dragons Day Nursery Ltd

9

Lyncrest Primary School Nursery

9

Northampton Leisure Trust

12-13

Oncore Dance Academy Open Stage

41 38 & 40

Nurseries & Schools Akeley Wood School

16

Northampton High School

22

The Forest CE Federation

29

Wellingborough School

6

Rugbytots Banbury, Towcester & Northampton

42

Rush 2The Den

31

Soo Yoga

15

Swim Works

45

Photography

Tumble Tots (Northampton)

37

Bring Me Sunshine Photography

25

Water Babies

52

Lucent Dreams

11

Zozimus Drama

35

Petite Amour Photography

15

Samantha Alice Photography

19

Gifts & Products Blue Falcon Publishing

25

My Strawberry Monkey

25

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