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WHAT’S NEW FOR BUMPS, BABIES & TODDLERS IN THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AREA. Key to each area:

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New Tumble Tots classes will be coming to Roade from mid/ late October, joining existing classes in Blisworth, Grange Park, and Cogenhoe. The exact venue and dates for Roade will be announced soon. Like tumbletotsGymnasticsnorthampto n or email ttnorthampton@gmail.com for the latest information. More info on all classes can be found at www.tumbletots.com/Northampto n. Toddle About readers can get £12 off class fees with discount code ZEW12. P.42

Due to start at Moulton Community Centre on Friday 2nd November 1pm – 2.30pm for 5 weeks, Orca Swim School are launching new IAIM baby massage courses. You will enjoy the wonderful benefits that baby massage can bring in a relaxing, safe and friendly environment.

Classes will be run by a fully qualified IAIM instructor, who also provides great cake! To enquire or book call 07813 434740 or email swim@orcaswimschool.co.uk. www.orcaswimschool.co.uk. P.23

New Term Time Lessons at Swim Works

Water Babies' Bath Book Wins Award

Due to popular demand, Swim Works, the purpose-built family swim centres in Hillmorton Rugby and Leamington Spa, is now offering term time only lessons as well as their year-round courses. From splashy baby beginners to toddler and pre-school super star swimmers, Swim Works centres are state-of-the-art and built with families in mind - the pools are virtually chemical free, so the water is perfect for babies. Visit www.swimworks.co.uk and see page 31 for a special Toddle About offer. P.57

As well as running awardwinning swimming lessons, Water Babies also sell various swimming related products - one of which has won its own second award.

The Water Babies bath book announced as 1-2-3 Bubba in the Sea was recently , joining its a winner at the Right Start Awards 2018 uct awards Prod Time Bath Best and Best Baby Book lable for Avai .

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Autumn and Winter at Stowe

Boogie Beat Nursery Workshops

Throughout autumn, enjoy leaf crunching walks, conker competitions and misty mornings. Choose from four autumn amble walk trails or one of the free family ve some of explorer guides for the kids to achie even can You s. enge chall the ‘50 things’ to do drop in for pick blackberries! Over Christmas, rs selling seasonal shopping with local trade there’ll be homemade products. In December e Advent scap Land a and tyard cour the in ls caro ens. gard t gian the in s door Calendar to find 24 P.11 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe.

A new teacher - the lovely Nicola (pictured) - has joined Northampton Boogie Beat Music and Movement so they can now spread even more Boogie Beat magic to nurseries, preschools, schools and community groups.

They now have availability for new nursery and school workshops to start, which support EYFS learning goals through lively and active re-telling of traditional stories and more. Book your free, fun-packed taster today by emailing sharon@boogiebeat.co.uk or 07812 494712. P.44 4 Oct-Dec 2018 Toddle About

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Time to Get Messy

Messy play contributes enormously to the development of a child’s cognitive and creative abilities. It allows them to explore their senses by pouring, mixing, sque ezing and squelching, and lets them explore and create.

Mess Around Messy Play Sessions acro ss Northamptonshire provide multi-sen sory, messy play experiences for babies aged 6 months to 5 years old. With lots of activities to explore, including their famous painting wall, the little ones can squelch, pour, mix and splat to their heart's content. And best of all, you don't have to clean up! For more info contact tamara@messarounduk.com or visit www.messarounduk.com. P.12

New Hartbeeps Classes in Wootton

Hartbeeps are bringing their popular Happy House, Baby Beeps & Baby Bells classes to Wootton on Mondays at the Wootton Trinity Centre. New teacher Kelly (pictured) says, 'I fell in love with Hartbeeps in 2016 when taking my daughter. I and wonderful feel passionately about how unique ing my own runn be to ed excit so am Hartbeeps is. I with babies sessions and sharing magic sprinkles book these and toddlers'. For information or to or email s.com beep .hart new classes visit www amy@hartbeeps.com. P.48

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Musical Dinosaurs and Cakes

Music Bugs Northampton are very excited to bring even more new themes and props to their sessions. There will be lots of music and sensory fun exploring dinosaurs, the and building great Music Bugs bake off, fireworks even more with along term this ons sessi ed them re. New explo to one every new instruments for ons for just £10. customers can book their first 3 sessi 412 8179, For more info and to book, call 0844 visit or o.uk email lesley@musicbugs.c ton. P.46 www.musicbugs.co.uk/northamp

If you are like many parents who have been avoiding the essential task of writing a will, then Jade from Future Wills is here to help. Do you know who will take care of your children should the worst happ en? Future Wills can ensure their future is prote cted and financially secure by making a will or setting up life insurance. With their 5-star ratin g, they can help you protect the future of your precious little ones. They are offering a special disco unt for all Toddle About readers: get a single will for ONLY £20, (usually £110). Contact Jade on 01604 807359 or visit www.futurewi lls.co.uk. P.7 Oct-Dec 2018 Toddle About Northamptonshire 5

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New Little Kickers Badges

Little Kickers are excited to be launching a new badge system to their classes.

These unique badges (awarded every quarter) focus on the physical, cognitive and football es whilst skills that are developed in their class The first s. goal ing learn key ting pora also incor er at classes badges were awarded in Septemb y and little in Northampton, Daventry and Rugb enjoying dy alrea are ty coun kickers across the and friends. showing their badges to their families ers Kick Little t abou on mati infor For more P.48 classes, visit www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Dance and Performing Arts in Kingsley

Kingsley Studio provides professional education and enjoyment through dance and performing arts. They believe a good education in both technique and performance help s children to grow. Along with a variety of class es, important values are instilled such as discipline , fitness, teamwork and, most significantly, confi dence - all of which will greatly benefit a child and their future.

They are currently attracting students who are looking for an insight into a world of creativity and fun or to take their passion to the next level. (They also hold classes for adults!) Contact Kingsleystudio@hotmail.com or 0737 8 895461. kingsleystudionorthampton. P.17

Aqualight Open New Spinney Hill Clas ses

Swimkidz are bringing their baby and toddler swim classes to the Gateway Pool, Tiffield. Their lessons follow a unique and innovative programme, teaching your child confidence and safety in the water whilst having lots of fun. Classes at Tiffield run on Thursdays - 1:30pm toddlers and 2pm baby beginners. To book a free taster session, quote ‘Toddle18’. Email Shelley: 8. goggles@swimkidz.co.uk, or call 07544 55502 P.54 .uk. idz.co swimk www. swimkidzNBucks.

The award-winning swim school, Aqualight, have opened new classes for children 2 years and older in Spinney Hill at Northampton School for Girls, joining classes they run all over Northampton. Aqualight was the first baby swim school in Northampton, foun ded in 2001 they have developed a comprehensiv e baby swim program incorporating the latest tech niques from around the world and also run Todd ler, Preschool and Junior classes. To book a free taste r session, contact 01604 830405 and quote ‘Toddle About’.

Find out more at www.aqualight.co. uk. P.5 & 18

Help Your Child with Their Emotions

New Baby Sensory Classes

New Swim Classes in Tiffield

Want to help your child understand and regulate their emotions? The Wellbeing Treehouse is running the highly researched Mindful Emotion Coaching parent program. Emotioncoached children develop better friendships, have fewer behaviour difficulties and do better when they go to school. Parents say, "It has made me a calmer parent, my child is calmer, and we feel closer to each other". Specialist courses are also available for parents of children with autism, ADHD and SEND. To find out more, text Alice on 07772 600594, email info@wellbeingtreehouse.co.uk or visit www.wellbeingtreehouse.co.uk. P.23 6 Oct-Dec 2018 Toddle About

This September, Baby Sensory opened its popular, awardwinning classes at Silverstone Recreational Association and Daventry Leisure Centre.

Classes will also open at r, which Milton Malsor Village Hall in Novembe day 30th will have free taster sessions on Tues ory learning October. Classes offer a world of sens ths. Book mon 0-13 es and development for babi out on the miss t don' you so class r taste free your Northants) S. and entry (Dav i magic. Contact Nikk Sarah on banbury@babysensory.co.uk or book a free (Northampton) on 07512 469881. To P.23 . com sory. taster, visit www.babysen

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The Gift of Infant Massage

Finding the perfect Christmas gift can be tricky. You want something personal that will truly be enjoyed and appreciated. That is why Leveta Lawson is offering gift vouchers for her delightful IAIM Infant Massage classes, held in Hunsbury, Brixworth and – coming soon – Earls Barton. For £70, you can give a 5-session infant massage course to the parent (s) of your choice. In addition, they will receive a massage pack, booklet and a bottle of massage oil suitable for babies. Find out more and contac t Leveta at toddle.club/leveta-xmas-voucher. P.13

Upcoming events at Tigers Indoor Play

Tigers Indoor Play in Daventry has plenty for children aged 0-12 years to enjoy, with activities including a four-lane Astra slide, thrilling zip-wire, large sports area for football, the largest cargo net climb in the country, Go-Karts and Laser Zone.

They also have some super-fun events planned: 19th October: Murder Mystery Night (Adults) 26th October: Kids Halloween Disco 2nd November: Tigers Fright Night (Adults) Tickets can be purchased on the door or in advance (online or by phone). Download the Tigers App or keep an eye on their Facebook page for more information and updates. www.tigersplay.co.uk. Special offer on P.31

Fancy a Unicorn Pony Party?

If you'd like to make your little one's next birthday extra special, then check out Ollie and Friends pony parties. You can pick (pretty much!) any theme you want, and make it a Ollie and Friends will come to you to y raises part y Ever t. forge party that no one will ren's money for Great Ormond Street Child for Short Hospital and the charity Together his friends to Lives. Proceeds also allow Ollie and Hospices and to es poni py thera as visits complete help brighten to ge char of respite care homes free ed children the day of terminally ill or handicapp at more out Find lies. and their fami www.ollie-and-friends.co.uk. P.17

Royal & Derngate Announce Their Panto This year Royal & Derngate are preparing bucketloads of fairy dust for their panto, Peter Pan, to fly us to Neverland, bringing loads of swashbuckling laughter, spectacle, and special effects and festive magic. Actor, singer television presenter Darren Day will play the dastardly Captain Hook; street dance troupe Flawless, made world famous by Britain’s Got Talent, will dazzle us with their talents; Abigail Dever will play the role of Tinker Bell; and Robin Colvill and James Brandon, better known as The Grumbleweeds, will star as Smee and Starkey, Captain Hook’s first mates. Peter Pan runs from Friday 7 to Sunday 30 December. To hook your tickets, call the Box Office on 01604 624811 or visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk. P.14 & 15

New Stay & Play for 0-5s in Northam pton

If you are looking for something fun for your little one and a chance to meet new friends yourself, then pop down to the new stay and play session, Little Darling, running on Wednesdays, 9 - 11am, at Northampton WMC, Sheep St, Northampton, NN1 2LZ. Entry is just £2.50 per child (adults are free) and includes hot drink, biscuit & snack for children.

Enjoy the ball pit, soft play, and loads of sens ory and interactive toys. Each week they intro duce something different. Find out more at Little Darling Northampton. P.45 8 Oct-Dec 2018 Toddle About

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Northamptonshire’s leading independent day school for boys and girls aged 3-18

Open Day Saturday 13th October, 9.30am-12.30pm

We invite you to experience the everyday magic of life at Wellingborough School.

Meet the pupils, talk to staff and learn how your family could be a part of the Wellingborough School community.

Scholarships and bursaries are available.

For more information, please call us on 01933 222427 or email admissions@wellingboroughschool.org

www.wellingboroughschool.org

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31st October It’s time to put on your witch’s hat and get your little one dressed up!

Enjoy the spooky season at these Halloween events near you

Freaky Farm Weekend Sat 27th & Sun 28th October, 10am - 5pm Join in some spooky family fun including a skeleton trail, face painting, crafts, competitions and more! Not forgetting the farm animals, indoor and outdoor play areas, giant sandpit and cafe. Plus, Spooktacular Monster Disco at 5-7pm on Saturday 27th (limited spaces, booking online essential).

Cost: £5 entry (under-twos free) plus £3 each to take part in the Halloween activities.

Mini Meadows Farm, Naseby Road, Northampton NN6 6HZ www.minimeadowsfarm.com minimeadowsfarm

Halloween Halfterm Activities Mon 22nd – Sun 28th October, 11am – 4pm Visit Stanwick Lakes for a jampacked week of spooky family fun.

Meet creepy crawlies and birds of prey, make slime and crafts, complete the spooky trail and win a prize.

Cost: For more information and booking details please visit their website.

Stanwick Lakes, Stanwick, Wellingborough, NN9 6GY www.stanwicklakes.org.uk stanwicklakes

Half-Term Halloween Trail

Halloween Party

Sat 20th – Sun 28th October, 10am – 4pm Discover another brand new story themed trail and route for Halloween this autumn at Stowe.

Get the kids outdoors for some fresh air and puddle-jumping whatever the weather and enjoy some spooky fun. All proceeds go back into supporting the charity, to conserve and restore the gardens.

Cost: Standard Admission Applies + £2 for the trail including a prize.

Weds 31st October, 4pm - 6pm Berzerk will be transformed into a spooky lair. All children will receive a hot dog, 2 full hours of play and a fun filled evening of games and entertainment. Put on your fancy dress costumes and enjoy their biggest party yet, all in the warm and comfortable surroundings of the indoor soft play centre.

Cost: £8.95 for all membership types, adults free. This is a ticket only event.

National Trust Stowe, New Inn Farm, Buckingham, MK18 5EQ www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe nationaltruststowe

Berzerk Children’s Activity Centre, 4 Clayfield Close, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6QF

Wicky’s little monster ball

Halloween Spooktacular

Sat 27th October, 12pm – 2pm Wicky Bear is holding his annual Little Monsters’ Ball, and he can’t wait! He and his crew will be performing some spooktacular dances as well as hosting party games and a disco. Come in fancy dress!

Cost: £6* for kids, £2* for adults and babies under 12 months go free. (*50p extra per person on the day) Wicksteed Park, Barton Road, Kettering, NN15 6NJ www.wicksteedpark.org wicksteedpark

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Sun 28th October, 2pm - 4pm Pop along for this free annual family Spooktacular including Trick or Treat Trail and Costume Competition with games and activities for a fun filled afternoon.

All activities take place outside, so warm clothing is advisable. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: Free. Tickets need to be booked in advance.

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Halloween at Stowe Venture into the underworld 20–28 October 10am-4pm

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Tread carefully along the spooky Halloween trail in the gardens as you track down poor Persephone. Dragged into the underworld by the devious Hades, you’ll need to head into the murky depths of the Grotto to rescue this goddess and claim your prize.

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SCRUMPTIOUS SLIME

THE SCIENCE BEHIND EDIBLE SLIME

T H I S S L I M E F LO W S L I K E A L I Q U I D B U T C A N B E R O L L E D L I K E A S O L I D - A N D T H E B E S T PA R T I S T H AT I T ’ S E D I B L E ! H E R E ’S W H AT YO U ’ L L N E E D :

» Saucepan » Plastic sandwich bag » 10g (1 tbsp) cornflour/cornstarch » 45ml (3 tbsp) chocolate syrup » 395g (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions 1. Pour the milk into the saucepan and heat on a low heat.

2. Slowly stir the cornflour into the warm milk. Continue heating and stirring over a low heat for 20 minutes or until the mixture thickens.

3. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate syrup.

4. Place in a sandwich bag and refrigerate.

5. Once cold, roll and squeeze into any slimy shape you want and watch it flow!

Cornflour or cornstarch is a starch made up of long chains of sugar molecules called glucose which are joined together in a coiled up ball. When exposed to heat and milk, the starch particles absorb water from the milk, causing them to swell. These swollen particles start to press up against each other. This reduces the movement of the liquid, resulting in it thickening or becoming more viscous.

Eventually the starch particles burst, freeing up long strands of starch which swell further and absorb the fluid outside the particles. This traps the remaining water in the mixture and turns it into a highly viscous gel or slime. The slime flows like a thick liquid but can be rolled around like a soft solid. The advantage of this recipe is that the slime is edible once you have finished with it!

Dr Michelle Dickinson (MNZM) – prize winning nanotechnologist, researcher and educator – has made it her life mission to make science and engineering accessible for all. Her new book The Kitchen Science Cookbook is packed full of fun ‘recipes’, each teaching an important scientific principle in a format that is perfect for parents and children to enjoy together. Available on Amazon.

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RUSH 2The DEN is an independent children’s centre run by DBS checked volunteers with childcare experience and qualifications.

Babies, tots and young children can enjoy a selection of activities available as a drop-in basis during the week - no need to book! We are open from 9.15am to 2.45pm for you to drop in at a time convenient for you. Our full timetable of sessions can be found on our website, it includes:

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nteractive Play + Swap Shop + Baby Weigh Scales + Peer Support MONDAY: Interactive TUESDAY: Messy Play WEDNESDAY: Stay N Play + Play Babies + Story Time + Breastfeeding Support + Baby Weigh Scales THURSDAY: Crafty Fingers + Baby Massage + Music & Movement + Baby Sensory + Sling Library FRIDAY: Soft Play + Sensory Play + Story Time + Sing & Sign

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ABOUT REFLUX

Reflux – when babies bring up milk during or shortly after feeding – is pretty common. It isn’t usually a cause for concern and you don’t normally need to get medical advice if your baby seems otherwise happy and healthy, and is gaining weight appropriately.

However, in some cases, babies suffer from extreme reflux – also known as GORD (Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease). This is a long-term form of reflux where the stomach contents rise up and irritate the child’s throat. It can be painful and is often misdiagnosed as colic.

WHAT CAUSES GORD? The muscle and valve that lead into the stomach are not working properly, which allows the feed, along with gastric acid, to be regurgitated causing the contents of the stomach to flow back up into the oesophagus. You can also have “silent reflux”, when the child is not actually sick.

Common symptoms DO NO include vomiting or spitting, T LAY YO arching the back, irritability, UR B ABY FL frequent hiccups, gagging and AT AFTER choking, raspy wheezy cough, very A F EED windy but problems burping, poor sleep patterns, excessive feeding or refusal to feed, bouts of inconsolable crying and white covering on the tongue (not oral thrush).

IS THERE A CURE?

No, but it can be controlled. Give your baby smaller, more frequent feeds. Keep baby’s body straight whilst feeding and hold your baby upright for a while after feeding - do not lay them flat on their backs after the feed. Prop the cot up whilst the baby is asleep. A feed thickener can be added to milk or expressed breast milk or a pre-thickened formula can be tried.

Find out more about Reflux at www.nhs.uk/conditions/reflux-in-babies/

Written by Water Babies Bucks and Beds – fun baby swimming lessons that improve water confidence and brain development. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

This article is not intended as medical advice. If you are concerned about your baby, you should contact your GP, health visitor or midwife.

IAIM Infant Massage Classes with Leveta Lawson

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

Classes held at: Tuesday: Hunsbury Library Wednesday: Brixworth Library NEW! Classes coming soon to Earls Barton

Visit infantmassagebyleveta for class dates and times.

Private group and 1:1 classes available.

For more info or to book, contact Leveta: on 07580 320228 or leveta.lawson@gmail.com

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Whether you pierce your baby or toddler’s ears is a personal choice that most parents have strong opinions about. The argument for banning it ignites online and in the media every once in a while, and petitions for making it illegal it garner thousands of signatures. Some people even claim it’s a form of child abuse.

Why do people pierce their baby’s ears?

C U LT U R A L E X P E C TAT I O N S A N D G E N D E R REINFORCEMENT In many parts of the world, it is a cultural expectation that a baby girl should have her ears pierced. In fact, to this day some hospitals in Spain carry out ear piercing within hours of a girl being born.

In such places, even if a girl is dressed in obviously feminine clothing, she may be continually mistaken for a boy due to her unpierced ear lobes. There is also the possibility that this may trigger bullying when the child reaches school age as they are likely to be the odd one out.

GET TING IT OVER AND DONE WITH Getting a piercing is painful, so some parents decide to pierce their daughter’s ears as a baby to get it out of the way. After all, the vast majority of women have their ears pierced. In getting it done before they’re really aware of what is going on, it gets it out of the way and they probably won’t remember the pain.

It may also be easier in some ways for parents to ensure that the fresh piercings are properly looked after than when the child is older.

Why are people against piercing ears so young?

B A B I E S D O N ’ T U N D E R S TA N D W H AT ’ S HAPPENING As they’re so little and don’t understand what’s going on, babies and toddlers can’t agree to having their ears pierced. One moment they’re on your lap happy and gurgling and the next they’re in pain.

There was actually a video that went viral around this time last year that showed just that, which made for upsetting viewing. (See toddle.club/earpiercing) T H E Y M I G H T N OT WA N T E A R P I E R C I N G S

TRADITION Of course, part of these cultural expectations are formed by tradition. If your grandmother had your mother’s ears pierced as a baby, your mother had yours pierced under 6 months and it was the same for the rest of your family, it would seem quite normal to you. If there is a tradition such as this within the family, you would be more likely to follow it and also get your baby’s ears pierced.

As babies don’t understand what’s going on and can’t speak, they can’t tell you that they don’t want ear piercings. They might grow up to not want any piercings and then they’ll be left with scars on their ear lobes when they stop wearing them. There’s also a small chance that they could grow up with gender dysphoria. If they feel like they’re supposed to be male and decide to change to that gender, those scars could be a painful reminder of a time when they were a girl.

Many parents, myself included, think it should be the child’s choice to have their ears pierced.

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Others believe there should be an age restriction applied, making it illegal to pierce the ears of children under a certain age. Purely from a practical point of view, this would be difficult to put into practice however as children don’t have photo ID to prove their age. A birth certificate could be taken along, but it would be easy to borrow the birth certificate of a sibling or friend’s child if you’re insistent on having your child’s ears pierced below the legal age. Such a law might even drive parents to pierce their children’s ears at home, which could also be very risky as they may not use the proper equipment or sterilise things correctly.

IT ’S SELFISH Some people think it’s selfish to pierce a child’s ears so young as it is putting them through unnecessary pain in order for their daughter to have pretty ears, as though they are some kind of fashion accessory.

Some even go as far as calling it child abuse as it is physically harming them and causing them distress, while other types of physically harming children are illegal. While it is annoying to have to correct people who call your daughter a boy, is it worth putting your child through pain to show they’re a girl? I wouldn’t go as far as saying it’s selfish - however, I wouldn’t personally do it. Even after seeing my daughter in immense pain after open surgery at 5 weeks old, I still find it difficult when she cries in pain for far less serious reasons. She recently cut her cheek badly and we had to go to A&E for it to be glued. Seeing her cry while the nurses cleaned the wound and glued it was awful and I’d never put her through any kind of pain that I didn’t need to.

People who want to make ear piercing illegal are in the minority however - whether they agree with piercing babies’ ears or not, most people believe that it shouldn’t be illegal. After all, there are already so many rules on how we raise our children, this would be yet another way of restricting parents.

It is also worth pointing out at this stage that male circumcision is perfectly legal, but is painful and the child has no choice. It goes without saying that circumcision carries far bigger implications than ear piercing, yet it never seems to attract the same attention as ear piercing babies.

S O… I S I T A B U S E ?

Some say that piercing such a young child’s ears is child abuse, however, there are far worse things that happen which make this debate pale in comparison.

Calling it child abuse seems too harsh a label to me – and calling it such would potentially make real child abuse seem less significant. Ear piercing isn’t generally done maliciously, so it probably shouldn’t be considered as abuse.

So, should it be illegal?

From time to time there is a surge of interest in this debate. Tens of thousands of people have signed petitions calling for it to be illegal to pierce a baby or toddler’s ears. Some even extend their views to it being banned for any child. This is for a variety of reasons, but the most common explanations are that the child isn’t old enough to understand the ramifications of piercings, or that they are too young to look after their piercings properly, putting them at risk of infection.

U LT I M AT E LY, I T ’ S YO U R D E C I S I O N Whether you want to pierce your daughter’s ears or not, it isn’t currently illegal. As such, it is your choice and you know the decision that you think is right for you and your child. Just make sure that you choose a reputable piercer in a clean, sterile environment and look after your child’s ears with care.

Laura Chesmer is a parenting and lifestyle blogger at www.autumnsmummyblog.com. She was inspired to blog after suffering from severe anxiety due to her daughter almost dying at 2 weeks old and requiring open surgery. She writes an honest account of parenting with helpful tips about the plethora things she’s interested in along the way. When she’s not eating biscuits in the cupboard, hiding from her toddler, she can also be found on autumns_mummy The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Toddle About.

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FREE RUGBYTOTS TASTER SESSION Rugbytots sessions for boys & girls aged 2-7 years.

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RUSH 2The DEN - 10 Sessions for the Price of 6 Present this voucher to claim a Tots & Adults Pre-Pay Card, giving you & your child entry to 10 sessions for just £15 (saving £10!).

Drop in any time, 9:15am - 2:45pm, to enjoy RUSH 2The DEN’s extensive array of activities at a time that suits you.

Find us at 16 Fitzwilliam Street, Rushden, NN10 9YW

TWO FREE SwimKidz swimming lessons

When booking 10 wk term. Plus a FREE Happy Nappy.

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SPECIAL OFFER VOUCHERS HEALTH & PREGNANCY

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£10 off a 45 minute Sleep Consultation with the Family Sleep Consultant.

A clear action plan with a week’s support to get you and your little one sleeping peacefully. Normally £100. * Voucher has no cash value. New customers only.

Call Diane on 07807 006 167 www.familysleepconsultant.co.uk

10% OFF YOGA COURSES WITH LISA VALENTINE YOGA

Pre and Postnatal Yoga Courses in Middleton Cheney.

First course only. Subject to availability. Quote code TODDLE when booking.

Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Expires 31/12/2018.

www.lisavalentineyoga.co.uk

HOLIDAYS

FREE BABY KIT* FOR ALL NEW BOOKINGS! * B a b y c o t , lin e n , h ig h c h a ir , b a b y m o n it o r , s t e r iliz e r , s t a ir g a t e , c h ild ’s s t e p , b e d g u a r d , b a b y b a t h , p o t t y , c h ild ’s lo o s e a t , b a b y / c h ild c u t le r y / b o w l/ c u p a n d p la t e , n i g h t l i g h t a n d h a n d / f o o d b l e n d e r . Q u o t e ‘ T o d d l e A b o u t ’ . E x p i r e s : 31/ 08/ 2019 .

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FREE Relaxation yoga when booking 6 weeks pregnancy yoga course or off one Bowen treatment. Quote ‘Toddle About’ when booking (limited to 1 per client). yogaandbowen@gmail.com

call Lizzy: 07950 573 719 www.yogawalks.co.uk

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Rugrats & Halfpints *

Free Dessert

*One free dessert with each child’s meal purchased.

Voucher can only be used once. Expires: 31/12/18.

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Santa?

Berzerk Santa’s Grotto Mon 17th - Fri 21st December, 11.30am - 1.30pm and 4pm - 6pm There will be lots of Christmas fun at Berzerk! Come along to Santa’s grotto.

Cost: £2 per child. Plus normal entrance fees apply. No need to book, just turn up!

Berzerk Leisure, 4 Clayfield Close, Northampton, NN3 6QF www.trilogyleisure.co.uk/ about/berzerk TrilogyBerzerk

A Victorian Christmas

Sat 1st December, 11.30am - 3.30pm Put your present requests in early with a visit to Father Christmas.

There will be Christmas craftmaking such as salt dough ornaments, Christmas crackers, gingerbread decoration and paper chains. Carol singing will set the scene and there will be mulled wine for the grownups.

Cost: £4 per child for Santa. Booking is essential, call 01604 838110.

Abington Park Museum, Park Avenue South, Northampton, NN1 5LW

www.northampton.gov.uk/museums

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Santa Cruises

Every Weekend and 17th to 24th December Depart from The Boat Inn, Stoke Bruerne for a 1½ hour cruise through the famous Blisworth Tunnel in their narrowboat ‘Indian Chief’ to Blisworth, where Santa will join the boat for the return journey, meet each child and give them a present. Hot/soft drinks and mince pies/crispy cakes are included. Party games and music will be played during the cruise.

Cost: from £15 per person.

The Boat Inn, Bridge Rd, Stoke Bruerne, Towcester NN12 7SB www.boatinn.co.uk boatinnsb

Magical Christmas at Wicksteed

Train runs every weekend in December, 10am - 4pm.

Take a magical ride on the Festive Train. Journey to meet Santa’s reindeer, enjoy a story with Mrs Claus and meet Santa Claus himself! Make reindeer food and all little ones will receive a Christmas gift.

Cost: £12 child, £5 adults & £30 family (2 adults & 2 children).

Wicksteed Park, Barton Road, Kettering NN15 6NJ www.wicksteedpark.org wicksteedpark

Santa’s Special Trains

Sun 25th Nov. Every weekend in Dec up to Christmas Day Come along to visit Santa in his Magical Grotto and then take a train ride along the Northampton & Lamport Railway from Pitsford and Brampton station. Every child will receive a present from Santa, a soft drink and biscuits.

Cost: from £10 Adult, £11 Child & £5 Babies under 1.

Northampton & Lamport Railway, Pitsford Rd, Chapel Brampton, NN6 8BA www.nlr.org.uk NLRailway

Santa at Stanwick Lakes

Sat 8th, Sun 9th, Sat 15th, Sun 16th, Fri 21st and Sat 22nd December, from 10am Walk through snow-dusted fir trees to meet Santa in his cosy workshop.

Cost: £6 per child which includes present, trail and craft making in the Visitor Centre.

Book your timeslot online or ring 01933 625522.

Stanwick Lakes, Stanwick, NN9 6GY www.stanwicklakes.org.uk stanwicklakes

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

Tickets include:• • • •

1½ hour cruise • Mince Pies / Crispy Cakes Soft Drinks • Tea/Coffee Christmas Crackers • A present for each child Pass the parcel on the outward journey

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

DEPARTURE DATES &

Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Christmas Eve Mon

1st Dec 2nd Dec 8th Dec 9th Dec 15th Dec 16th Dec 17th Dec 18th Dec 19th Dec 20th Dec 21st Dec 22nd Dec 23rd Dec 24th Dec

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Explore our indoor and outdoor play areas...

Try our cafe’s tasty cakes and lunches... ...and much more!

Naseby Road, Welford, Northants, NN6 6HZ

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PARENT AND TODDLER SESSIONS • Available to adults with young children.

• A great opportunity for parents to socialise with other parents and young children during school hours.

• Pushchairs are allowed on the ice and our team provide push along penguins and other colourful props to create a relaxed, fun atmosphere.

• Over the shoe grippers can be provided in place of skates for non-skaters to join in the fun.

ICE CAFÉ & CARLSBERG BLIZZARD BAR • Our Ice Café offers a range of freshly prepared hot & cold food & drinks.

• No pre-ordering required, however, groups of 10 or more can fill out a pre-order form before skating and we will ensure your order is ready after your skate.

• Our Ice Café has seating capacity for over 200 people. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.

Book online at www.beckworthemporium.co.uk HALF PRICE SKATING:

FULL PRICE SKATING:

PARENT AND TODDLER

ADULTS (aged 16 and over) £7 CHILDREN (aged 15 and under) £5 PUSH ALONG PENGUINS £4

ADULTS (aged 16 and over) £14 CHILDREN (aged 15 and under) £10 PUSH ALONG PENGUINS £4

ADULTS (aged 16 and over) £7 YOUNG CHILDREN FREE PUSH ALONG PENGUINS FREE

For full calendar including peak December sessions, please refer to our website www.beckworthemporium.co.uk SKATING BOOKING TIMES DECEMBER

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POM POMS AND PINECONES

Christmas Ornaments T H E S E A R E S U P E R E A S Y ! A N D T H E Y LO O K A M A Z I N G ! H E R E ’S W H AT YO U ’ L L N E E D : » Pinecones » Tiny pom poms

Use multicoloured or single colo ured pom pom s.

» String or ribbon » Hot glue gun/PVA 1. Start by adding a small glob of hot glue/PVA to the underside of the pinecone “branches”.

2. Then take about 30cm of string or ribbon and hot glue it to the top of the pinecone.

Then stick a tiny pom pom onto the dab of glue. Repeat for all the pinecone tips.

3. Clean the pinecones up by peeling away any glue strands.

These are really simple to make and look great!

The little pom poms look just like ornaments hanging from a tree!

www.onelittleproject.com

Founder of One Little Project, Debbie Chapman has launched her new book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids. Giving parents and caretakers solutions to the craft time conundrum. As well as being low-mess, all 72 of these awesome projects feature everyday items. With step-bystep pictures, kids of any age can create something they can be proud of. Purchase online at: https://amzn.to/2MuJx8f (£14.99).

Kids $12 Adults $5 Family*$30

Take a magical ride on our FESTIVE TRAIN JOURNEY to meet Santa’s REINDEER, enjoy a STORY with Mrs Claus and receive a GIFT from SANTA CLAUS himself!

Book now... *Family ticket admits 2 children and 2 adults.

Barton Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6NJ Wicksteed Park Ltd is wholly owned by Wicksteed Charitable Trust. Registered charity no.1142103.

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Sat 3rd November - Sun 6th January 2019 Parent and toddler skating with push along penguins to create a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Twin blades kiddies bob-skates fit over their shoes and are included in the price.

Beckworth Emporium, 120 -140 Glebe Road, Mears Ashby, Northants, NN6 0DL www.iceemporium.com BeckworthEmporium

outdoor ice rink

See website for prices

Sat 17th November - Thurs 3rd January 2019 The open air real ice rink is bigger, better and icy-er than ever before and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities.

Free skate hire is included in the ticket price.

Whilton Locks Garden Village, Whilton, Daventry, Northants, NN11 2NH www.wlgv.co.uk whiltonlocksgardenvillage

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R WINTER FUN FOY ALL THE FAMIL

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Weekends from Sat 1st – Sun 16th December 2018 Billing Aquadrome turns into a Winter Wonderland with Ice skating, santa’s grotto, Christmas market stalls, crafts and entertainment for the whole family.

Billing Aquadrome, Crow Lane, Great Billing, Northants, NN3 9DA www.billingaquadrome.com BillingAquadrome

We are Outstanding

We would be delighted to show you why “Children’s learning is promoted excellently by an enthusiastic, motivated and highly qualified tea m of staff who understand the importance of working with children’s interests. They consistently provide an exceptional variety of interesting and challenging activities that promote children’s learning through play.”

£50 Love to Shop Gift Vouchers

If your child starts at nursery between 1st May and 31st October 2018* Please quote reference LF-LTS18

Ofsted inspection 2013, www.ofsted.gov.uk

Please call 01604 628444 or email nene.valley@childbase.com Nene Valley Day Nursery and Preschool, General Hospital Complex, Cliftonville, Northampton NN1 5BD www.childbasepartnership.com

*offer only available to participating nurseries

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Enter your name into our free prize draw to win a family pass to meet Santa at Twycross Zoo! You’ll get to spend a magical morning with Santa and his elf and afterwards enjoy a fun-filled day exploring Twycross Zoo on a selected date in December.

WOR TH UP TO £95

Free entry to the zoo is included, so after meeting Santa you can head off to explore the animal world with indoor and outdoor enclosures, interactive experiences and exciting encounters with over 500 animals, from 125 different species.

Enter at www.toddle.club/zoosanta Competition ends midnight Sun 18th November 2018.

After a delicious breakfast, you will join Santa and his elf in a sing along to your favourite Christmas songs, followed by a magical Christmas story. You will meet Santa one-on-one and be presented with a special Twycross gift from Santa.

Enter Online Now at www.toddle.club/santazoo Twycross Zoo is open to the public from 10.00 to 17.00, 364 days a year. For more information and to book tickets visit www.twycrosszoo.org or call 0844 474 1777. Terms and conditions apply.

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Whether you are looking to just come and play, book a party, or join one of our dance classes, we look forward to welcoming you here at Rugrats and Halfpints. Providing sensory and soft play in Banbury from birth!

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MONDAY

6 WEEK COURSE £48

Blisworth Tumble Tots

9:35-12:15T at Blisworth Scout Hall, 48-56 Courteenhall Rd NN7. Chantel: 07814 884 948; For 0 - 5s, £6.95 per class (please book). Structured play from walking - school age.

PREGNANCY YOGA / MUMS N BUBS/ WRIGGLERS & TOTS

Brackley Noah’s Ark Parent & Toddler Group

Pre & Post Natal yoga class’s provide you with a safe and supportive environment to prepare for birth and motherhood.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

www.lisavalentineyoga.co.uk

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

lisavalentineyoga

Stay healthy in mind and body during pregnancy and beyond

10:00-11:00T at St Peters Church, Church Road NN13 7BZ. 07894 293633; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Croughton Mother & Toddler Group

MAKE YOUR CHILD’S

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

Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

*** FREE ***

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

MORE FUN!

TRY RUGBYTOTS Taster sessions available, while spaces exist, at our weekend classes Please call for details.

Bugbrooke Bugbrooke Mini Messy Church

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

0345 313 0286

vince@rugbytots.co.uk

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

Roade BerryGo Bounce

10:00-10:45T at Roade Library, High Street NN7 2NW. 07809 126599; For 0s, £4 per class (please book). Baby Yoga & Sensory Classes for 5mth-1yr.

Tiffield The Little Turtle Swim Company

The Little Turtle Swim Company: 9:15-12:45T; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term).

Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+. at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AA. Zara: 01908 543384.

Towcester Towcester Children’s Centre

Sensory Room: 9:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Call centre to book.

Child minder s Support Drop n: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272.

Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, fi 3 - 5s, (please book). Call centre for times.Chk holiday swim dates with centre.

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10:00-11:30T at Litchborough Village Hall, Northampton Road NN12 8JA. Viv: 01327 830364; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Crafts & singing.

Middleton Cheney Play and Learn for Under 1s

14:00-15:00TH at Middleton Cheney Library, Main Road OX17 2PD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Milton Malsor Baby Sensory

10:30-13:00T at Baby Sensory classes in Milton Malsor. Sarah: 07512 469881; For 0 - 1s, £7 per session (book by 10-week term). 0-13mths.

Classes . am & pm. ooking essential.

Little Fishes Playtime

BerryGo Babies: 10:00-11:15T; For 0s, £25 (book by 4-week term). Baby massage/yoga class for babies from 6wks+.

BerryGo Boogies: 11:15-12:00T; For 1 - 4s, £4 per class (please book). Toddler dance class for those toddling up to 4 yr olds. at St.Marys Church Hall, Butlins Lane NN7 2PU. 07809 126599.

9:15-12:00T s NN13 6AE. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

Sessions at 9:15-10:30 or 10:45-12:00.

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ighty Atoms: 9:15-11:15TH; For 0 - 5s, £3.30 per child (drop in). Soft play sessions. Call centre d ring holidays to con rm times.

Preschool Gymnastics: 13:45-14:45T; For 3 - 5s, £7.05 per session (book by term). Call centre for more info. fi NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787.

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9:30-11:00T at Gayton Village Hall, Hillcrest NN7 3HG. 07841 720865; For bump - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

10:00-12:00T Club, Meadow View NN12 7PJ. Kelly: 07588 283852; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

10:00-11:30TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road, NN13 6AJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Two sessions: 10-10.30am & 11-11.30am.

Bounce & Rhyme: 11:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For babies & non-walkers.

Play & Learn or nder s: 13:00-14:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 0300 126 1000.

Gayton Gayton Gigglers

Potterspury Potterspury nder s

Brackley Brackley Leisure Centre

Little Sprouts

9:30-11:00T at St Lawrence Church, Chantry Lane NN12 6BT. 01327 323106; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

14:00-15:00TH at Caring Kindergartens, Amex House, London Road NN11 4DS. Antony: 01327 705915; For 2 - 3s, (please book).

Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

18:30-19:20T at The Core Zone, Stone Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495; For bump, £48 (book by 6-week term). Call for more info.

The world’s favourite rugby play programme

Middleton Cheney Mums N Bubs Yoga

Daventry Little Kickers

Pregnancy Yoga

www.rugbytots.co.uk

12:30-13:30T at The Core Zone, Stone Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495; For 0, 1, mums, £48 (book by 6-week term). Call for more info.

Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

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

13:00-15:00TH at Health Visitors Baby Clinic, Halse Road NN13 6PN. 01280 709798; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in). HV session for baby weigh-in and ad ice for - year olds.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Roade BerryGo Fun creative and engaging classes for you and your little ones

Tiffield Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:00-13:00T at Gateway School, St Johns Road NN12 8AA. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). n, action packed, progressi e swim classes.

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Towcester Sensory Room

Little Turtle Swim Company

9:00-15:00TH at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Call centre to book.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:15-12:15T Health Centre NN12 6HD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, (please book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Telephone: 01908 543384 Email: Zara@LittleTurtleSwimCompany.co.uk

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ighty Atoms: 9:30-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, £3.30 per child (drop in). Soft play sessions.£3.30 Tues/£2.95 Sat. Swimming Lessons: 16:00-18:00T; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Call centre for times.Chk holiday swim dates with centre. at Towcester Centre for Leisure, fi

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WEDNESDAY

First Steps Parent & Toddler Group

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show!

Weekly classes across Northampton and South Northants. Tel: 07917 683330

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

10:00-11:00TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Deanshanger Play & Learn for Under 1’s

10:30-11:30TH London MK19 6HT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Churchtots

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

Greens Norton Tots Own Tea and Toast

9:00-10:30T at St Bartholomew Church. 01327 323106; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Middleton Cheney Rhymetime

10:15-10:45TH at Middleton Cheney Library, Main Road OX17 2PD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).

11:00-11:30TH at Roade Library, High Street NN7 2NW. 0300 1261000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Fun Music Session, contact library to book.

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

www.LittleTurtleSwimCompany.co.uk

Play & Learn for Under 1s

Roade Rhymetime

THURSDAY

Ashton Ashton Parent & Toddler Group

9:15-11:15TH at Brackley Leisure fi 01280 701787; For 0 - 5s, £3.30 per child (drop in). Soft play sessions.

Call centre d ring holidays to con rm times.

Brackley Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-18:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential.

Weston Weston Tiny Tots

10:00-12:00T s Chapel, High Street NN12 8PU. 01295 760720; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in).

Brackley Mighty Atoms

10:00-11:00T at Greens Norton Community Centre, Towcester Road NN12 8BL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

10:00-12:00TH at Hill Farm, Upper Heyford NN7 3NB. Cheryl: 07989 777825; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

2nd Weds of mth.

13:30-15:00T at Ashton CE Primary School, Roade Hill NN7 2JH. Lynne: 07545 462892; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

9:30-12:30T at WI Hall, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, (please book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

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Silverstone Baby Sensory Classes

10:30-12:50TH at Silverstone RA, Church Street NN12 8XA. Nikki: 07714 205380; For 0 - 1s, £7.25 per session (book by term). 10.30am: 6-13mths, 11.50am: 0-6mths.Free trials.

Towcester Towcester Children’s Centre

Sensory Room: 9:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Call centre to book.

SE D: 9:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272.

Wednesday Tots

9:30-11:00T at St John’s Ambulance Hall, Islington Rd NN12 6AU. Jane: 01327 352321; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-12:30T at Evenley Village Hall, Broad Lane, Evenley NN13 5SD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, (please book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Breas eeding Support

10:00-12:00TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 3s, FREE (drop in).

Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

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

Pre-booking is essential.

Bugbrooke Bugbrooke Mums & Tots

9:00-11:00T at Sunday School Rooms, Church s Toys,

painting & craft acti ities.

Deanshanger Deanshanger Rhymetime

Swimming Lessons

14:15-14:45TH London MK19 6HT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

9:30-11:30T at Denton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane NN7 1DT. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). reat ariety of acti ities and snack time.

10:00-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, fi 3 - 5s, (please book). Call centre for times.Chk holiday swim dates with centre.

10:00-11:00T at Sawpits Centre (Old Library), 14 Richmond Road NN12 6EX. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Play & Learn or nder s

14:00-15:00TH at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 0300 126 1000; For 1 5s, FREE (drop in).

Denton Denton Village Tots

Kislingbury Kizzle Tots

10:00-12:00T s Church, Mill Lane NN7 4BB. 07931 436852; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Relax and meet new friends.

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

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A Superb Nursery & Reception Visit our Nursery and Junior School to discover more.

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• Creative lessons with subject specialists • Refurbished Early Years space • Outdoor playground • Adventures in Forest School • Qualified teacher in Nursery team • Stunning rural location • Minutes from A422

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Places available for September for children aged 12 months+

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Towcester Towcester Children s Centre

Sensory Room: 9:00-15:00T Call centre to book.

Towcester Toy Library: T ÂŁ2 per family upto 3 children.50p per extra child.

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Swimming Lessons: T Call centre for times.Chk holiday swim dates with centre.

Preschool Gymnastics: T

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Tiffield The Little Turtle Swim Company

The Little Turtle Swim Company: 9:15-12:15T

Westbury Tiddlers and Toddler Playgroup T

Group runs monthly,ring for dates.

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10:00-11:00T

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Potterspury Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:15-11:15T

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Sensory Room: 9:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Call centre to book.

Stay & Play: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). with sensory room and home corner. at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272.

Roade Little Kickers Football Classes

FUN, CREATIVE AND ENGAGING CLASSES

9:15-11:00TH

S FOR YOU AND YOUR LITTLE ONE IN ROADE & GRANGE PARK.

(book by term). Fun football classes from 18 months - 7 yrs.

BerryGoUK

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Swimming Lessons

8:15-15:15T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

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9:30-18:00T at Towcester Leisure fi 322480; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Call centre for times.Chk holiday swim dates with centre.

Baby massage class for babies from 6wks+

Towcester Towcester Centre for Leisure

Towcester Library

Rhymetime: 10:00-10:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Bounce & Rhyme: 11:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For babies & non-walkers. at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 0300 126 1000.

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Toddler dance class for thos e toddling up to 4 yr olds

9:30-11:30T at Rainbow Room,

Gisby: 07956 190675; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Friendly group inc refreshments.

SATURDAY

Contact Louisa on 07809 126599 or email: contactberrygo@gmail.com to find out more

Brackley Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

Tiffield The Little Turtle Swim Company

Swimming Lessons: 8:00-10:30T; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Call centre for times.Chk holiday swim dates with centre.

Mighty Atoms: 9:00-10:30T; For 0 5s, £3.30 per child (drop in). Soft play sessions.£3.30 Tues/£2.95 Sat. at Towcester Leisure Centre, fi 322480.

Rugbytots

8:40-11:00TH at The Gateway School,

0345 313 0286; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by term). Various classes, please contact for more info.

SUNDAY

Tiffield Active Baby Company Swimming

BerryGo Birthdays: Bespoke party entertainment availaBle!

8:00-11:00T 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term).

Pre-booking is essential.

8:30-12:30T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term).

Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 6 yrs.

Croughton Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Towcester Rugbytots

10:30-11:30T at Croughton Village Hall,

0 - 2s, £7.25 per family (please book). Dates: 13/10, 10/11 & 8/12.

8:40-11:25TH St Johns Road NN12 8AA. 0345 313 0286; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by term). Various classes, please contact for more info.

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MONDAY 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, storytime & crafts.

Brixworth Rhymetime

14:30-15:30TH Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Play and Learn for Under 1s

Adventure World Soft Play: 9:00-18:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 9:30-18:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £5.95 per session (please book). Call for times & booking.

Active Antz: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play session for under 5’s.

10:00-11:00TH Street NN11 4GH. 0300 126 1000; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

Active Baby Company Swimming Classes 10:00-13:00TH

0 - 4s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term).

Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes

Acorn Parent & Toddler Group 9:30-11:00T at United Reformed Church,

16:00-17:00TH

872650; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Stories and singing.

07921 853773; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Ballet classes at £28 per term.

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Adventure World Soft Play: 9:0018:00T

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Pre School Swimming Lessons: 10:00T Call for times & booking.

Active Antz: T Inflatable soft play session for under 5’s.

A ualight Swimming Class T

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Adventure World Soft Play: 9:0018:00T

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Bounce and Rhyme: T For non-walkers.

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Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: T Ballet for 3-5s. £34 per term.

Gymnastics Classes: T Handstands, rolls, bridges etc.

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