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Travel the World with Clockwork Mus ic

Clockwork Music run music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers in Oxford, Abingdon, Thame, Headington and Kennington.

This spring term, the children will be voyaging around the world.

There will be steel drums and new melody harps for the older children to play. In younger classes, children will discover animals from the rainforest and plains of Africa on their voyage! To try a FREE taster class, email karen@clockworkmusic.co.uk . For more information, visit www.clockworkmu sic.co.uk. P.15

Returning due to popular demand, Meet the Machinery will be back at Cotswold Farm Park on the 8th and 9th of June. est pieces Visitors can get up close to the bigg learn how and Farm the on of equipment used jobs they the machines work and the important plenty be will e Ther stry. indu ing farm do for the a even aps perh and os of opportunities for phot wold Farm Park Cots The seat! r’s drive the in selfie 5pm. is open every day from 10.30am to www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk. P.40

Get Ready to Tackle Rugbytots

Fun Face Recognition for Little Ones

If your child is interested in rugby or would like to try something new, it might be time to let them burn off some energy at Rugbytots, a rugby play programme for boys and girls aged two to seven years old. The Rugbytots classes are dynamic and fun, encouraging children to develop key motor skills, spatial awareness and team work skills. Classes run in Banbury and Chipping Norton and there are free taster sessions available. For more information, visit www.rugbytots.co.uk or email vince@rugbytots.co.uk. P.31

New app FindMe FindMe is a free tool that helps little ones recognise faces in a fun way. Parents can upload photos directly from their phone into the story active fun books, and children enjoy some inter s are available spotting faces they know. The book n. You can in English, French, Spanish and Italia £15.99 plus for book ised onal purchase your pers ue gift. Use delivery, which makes a lovely, uniq ive 20% off at the voucher code OXON20 to rece P.11 . www.findmefindme.com

Chatterbabies Classes Start in Oxford

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Chatterbabies classes, which help your baby (3mths+) develop their language skills, have now started at South Oxford Community Centre on Thursdays. Designed and led Therapist, by a qualified Speech and Language porating incor ities Chatterbabies uses fun activ messy play to and s book ng, signi ng, singi ets, pupp tion. To book a help develop your child’s communica .co.uk or free taster, email laura@chatterbabies co.uk. P.33 bies. terba .chat www 06.

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Little Hits Tennis runs its exciting tennis classes in Banbury for tots aged 3-5 years. Children work with their parent or guardian through lots of fun skills and games under the direction of the coach. Classes are great fun and run at Wykham Park Academy in Banbu ry on Sundays at 10am and 11am. Book a trial class for just £1 at www.littlehitstennis.co.uk. P.29 The

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Calling all ‘CotsWild Explorers’

The Cotswold Wildlife Park’s new ‘CotsWild Explorer’ activity trail launches in April for children aged 6-11 years old. The Egg gift shop) themed trail pack (available from the a pencil, and rd lanya e, badg pop comes with a to Penguin for £2.50 per pack with 10% going at the conservation. There are new arrivals nbills in their Park too - including a flock of Spoo y, some tiny refurbished ‘European wetland’ aviar ile House Rept the in es Turtl Box Yellow Striped -through and a Cassowary (pictured) in the walk e in hom a have now s dillo Arma The lake area. of type a s, ndua Tama with the Walled Garden, Cotswold Anteater, arriving in the spring. The 10am.

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More Than Just a Beautiful Garden

With so much to offer, Waterperry Gardens is the perfect place to visit with family and friends. With the Gift Barn, Gallery, Museum, Plant Centre and Teashop to visit it’s a fun afternoon out with plen ty to do for the whole family. The children’s play area, built

by Earth Wrights from Devon, is the perfect place for little ones to let off steam - but make sure you leave time for a glass of Waterperry Apple Juice, an ice cream or home baked cake in the Teashop! www.waterperrygardens.co.uk. P.9

Food Supplements for Mums and Babies With many of us increasingly aware of how important it is to eat healthy, nutritious food and get our recommended daily quota of vitamins and minerals, supplements can be a great option. Mama's Select is one of the fastest growing food supplement and health companies for mums and babies in the UK. They specialise in high-quality, natural vitamin and supplement formulas to help with breastfeeding, pregnancy and early childhood development. For more information, visit www.mamasselect.co.uk. P.19

Personal Parenting Support

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed with your baby or toddler, or could simply do with some advice, it’s important to ask for help when you need it.

Vanessa Campion of Savoy offers support packages that include sleep, crying, feeding and behavioural advice. Vane ssa is a trained health visitor, nurse and moth er of four children. She has an in-depth unde rstanding of child development and has worked with families for more than 20 years. For more infor mation, visit www.savoycsparentingsuppo rt.co.uk or email savoy.cs@outlook.com. P.19

Are You Ready for the BuggyBeat?

BuggyBeat is back in Wantage, led by a prenatal and postnatal exercise specialist. It’s a fun and mums and social outdoor cross-training class for y Ever ). chair push (plus babies or toddlers and session includes team games, cardio itioning. resistance exercises, and core cond will help Suitable for postnatal ladies, this class Tuesdays on are es Class . tone and e shap you ). from 10:30 - 11:30am (term-time only email To sign up for a free taster session, information, clare@coreprogress.co.uk. For more P.37 . co.uk visit www.coreprogress.

New Dance Sessions in Oxfordshire

diddi dance have launched new classes in Oxfordshire.

There is now a Thursday class in Cutteslowe Pavilion (OX2 8ES), and PAYG classes on Tuesdays in PartyMan World (OX4 4XP) and Sundays in Abingdon (OX14 3YH). Classes start at 10am. If you’re interested in joining the intergenerational afternoon classes, email tatiana.savine@diddidance.com. Invite your friends and you’ll both get 15% off! The diddi dance team are also looking for a part-time teacher to join them. For more information, find diddi dance at diddidanceoxford. P.23

Upcoming Mum2mum Markets - Mum2mum Market nearly new sales are a great place to buy and sell

high quality, pre-loved maternity, baby and children’s clothes (0-6 years), toys and equipment. Entry is £2.

Oxford: 30 Mar & 1st Jun, 10:30-12:30, St Gregory the Great Catholic School; Banbury: Sat 11 May, 10:30-12:30, Banbury Town Hall, Bridge Street; Didcot: Sat 11 May, 10:30-12:30 Witney: 27 Apr & 22 Jun, 14:30-16:30, Madley Park Hall; Bicester: Sat 6 Apr, 10:30-12:30, Bicester School For Oxford and Witney, email Steph@mum2mummarket.co.uk. For Banbury and Bicester, email banbury.mum2mummarket@gmail.com. Find out more at www.mum2mummarket.co.uk.

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A breath of fresh air made with the National Trust Bring your little ones to discover 500 years of history in the house at Canons Ashby, admire the blooms on a stroll in the garden, or take part in a family trail. While you're in the area, why not head over to Upton House and Gardens to see how many signs of spring you can see on the Woodland Trail?

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EASTER Events & Days Out

MAKE THE MOST OF THE EASTER HOLIDAYS WITH THESE GREAT DAYS OUT & EVENTS

SHAKE OFF THOSE WINTRY BLUES AND ENJOY THE SPRING SUNSHINE WITH THESE FUN ACTIVITIES!

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EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

BIG EASTER BUNNY HUNT

Sat 6th - Mon 22nd April, 10am - 4.30pm Giant nests will be popping up all over Cogges this Easter.

Visitors will discover a trail of climb-in, get-involved & clamberon nests throughout the site.

Make dens, dress-up, hunt for eggs, ride mini tractors or explore the woods and gardens.

Sat 6th - Sun 28th April, 10.30am - 5pm There will be an array of egg-stra special activities including an egg hunt around the Park (with a prize for every child), craft activities and a puppet show.

Don’t miss Lambing in the Animal Barn with new arrivals due every day of the holidays.

Mon 1st - Weds 24th April, 10am - 5.30pm Hunt the bunnies at Waterperry Gardens this Easter holiday and take in the beautiful Spring gardens at the same time. With a prize for every child it’s a lovely day out for all the family.

Cost: See website for details.

Waterperry, Near Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1LA Tel: 01844 339226 www.waterperrygardens.co.uk Waterperrygardens

COGGES MANOR FARM

Cost: Farm entry: £6.50/£4.50, U3s free. £3 per trail sheet - prize for every child.

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ABINGDON COUNTY HALL MUSEUM Thurs 11th & Weds 17th April, 10:30am - 12:30pm & 1 - 3pm Join in creating seasonal crafts, to welcome in the spring and Easter festival.

What shell we make this time?

Cost: Admission FREE all donations gratefully received.

Market Place, Abingdon-on-Thames, OX14 3HG Tel: 0 1235 523703 www.abingdon.gov.uk abingdoncountyhallmuseum

WATERPERRY GARDENS

Cost: Admission charges apply. £2.50 per child for the trail.

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OXFORD UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

Thurs 18th – Sun 21st April, 11am - 4pm

Cost: Normal admission applies, plus £2 per child for activities

Sat 6th - Mon 22nd April, 10am - 5pm The free trail takes families on a journey through the Museum of Natural History and the Pitt Rivers Museum, to find specimens and objects associated with Easter, such as fossilised eggs belonging to a giant reptile that once roamed the land.

Manor Road, Sulgrave, Nr. Banbury, OX17 2SD Tel: 01295 760205 www.sulgravemanor.org.uk SulgraveManorWashington

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Get creative this Easter with spring-tastic activities for the whole family to enjoy!

Or explore the garden following the mischievous bunny trail.

Cost: The trail can be picked-up in both museums. Sticker reward for all children.

Details are correct at time of printing but may change.

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MINI BUNNY QUICHES No.1 parenting author and leading children’s cookery expert Annabel Karmel shares her top recipes for budding chefs.

Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Makes: 6 quiches

Ingredients: • 8 mini tortilla wraps • Olive oil • 2 onions, chopped • 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped • 2 eggs

• 150ml double cream • 150ml milk • 120g Gruyere cheese, grated To Decorate: • Carrots, chives, spring onions

1. Preheat the oven to 180C Fan. Grease 6 size 1 ramekins with oil. Trim the tortilla wraps to 14cm diameter circles. Line the ramekins with the wraps, pushing them into the bases and up the sides.

2. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a saucepan. Cook the onions for 10 minutes until soft. Spoon into the ramekins.

Sprinkle with the thyme. Season. Divide the Gruyere between the cases. Mix the eggs, cream and milk together in a bowl to make the custard then pour it on top. Bake for 20 minutes.

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3. Cut out the bunny ears from the remaining 2 wraps. Brush the ears with oil and place on a baking sheet. Bake alongside the ramekins for 8 minutes until golden.

4. When the custard is set, remove from the oven and inset the ears into the quiche. Decorate with carrot for the bunnies’ nose, chives for whiskers and spring onions for the eyes.

Do you have a fussy eater? Check out Annabel’s brand new batch of fussy eating recipes now available on her Baby & Toddler Recipe App. Get the app or update your app and access this special bundle for just £1.99. Visit www.annabelkarmel.com for more information.

EASTER CHICK & BUNNY CONES

Easter egg hunts are super fun for little ones, but rather than buying a basket for them to collect their goodies in, why not get crafty and make an Easter Cone with them?

These cute Easter Bunny and Chick Cones are easy peasy to make and are ideal for collecting hidden Easter treats and eggs from around the house and garden.

Alternatively, you could use them as party bags, or add a hole in each side and hang them up as a hiding place for Easter eggs!

How to Assemble 1. Download a printable PDF and print your Easter characters on thin card or paper: www.toddle.club/eastercones 2. Cut carefully around the edge then fold and score the tab.

3. Fold and stick the tab to the opposite side to form a cone. You can use sticky tape to do this so it is ready to decorate immediately.

4. Let your little ones loose with some pens, coloured stickers, felt shapes and pipe cleaners to make the faces of your chick and bunny and make them unique.

5. The cones are now ready to be filled with little treats from the Easter egg hunt!

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Shop online at www.partypieces.co.uk or call 01635 201 844. And for more inspiration visit blog.partypieces.co.uk!

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ATTACHMENT PARENTING:

IT MIGHT NOT BE WHAT YOU THINK IT IS Attachment Parenting is enveloped in confusion and opinion. It is often perceived as a fringe or extreme approach to parenting, though parents who practise it are simply following their instincts for attunement with their child. You may be practising it yourself without even realising it.

A Brief History Attachment Parenting International (API) was founded 25 years ago by Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker, in Nashville, Tennessee. They were mothers and teachers who noticed a growing need among students for greater family security and caregiver availability. They founded API to bring information and support to parents through a centralised collection of resources.

Today, the Attachment Parenting movement is well-established. Most parents recognise the power of touch, positive discipline and other Attachment Parenting practices. However, the essence of Attachment Parenting has been muddled. It is often confused with other parenting styles, such as permissive parenting (placing very few rules, expectations or demands on the child), helicopter parenting (like helicopters, parents ‘hover overhead’ to oversee every aspect of their child’s life) and natural parenting (based on a desire to live and parent responsively and consciously). API approaches parenting in ways that can be adapted by any parent with the goal and desire of helping children reach their fullest individual potential.

So What IS Attachment Parenting?

Attachment Parenting is an application of sensitive responsive parenting. Attachment Parenting is based in the practice of nurturing parenting methods that create strong emotional bonds, also known as secure attachment, between children and their parent(s).

Attachment quality is correlated with lifelong effects and often has a much more significant impact than people first assume. A person with a secure attachment is generally able to respond to stress

in healthy ways and establish more meaningful and close relationships. A person with an insecure attachment style may be more susceptible to stress and less healthy relationships. Insecurely attached individuals are at greater risk of mental health concerns, such as anxiety.

How parents develop a secure attachment in their child lies in the parent’s ability to fulfill that child’s need for trust, empathy and affection by providing consistent, loving, responsive care. By demonstrating healthy, positive relationship skills, the parent provides emotional scaffolding for the child to learn essential self-regulatory skills.

API’s Eight Principles of Parenting “API’s Eight Principles of Parenting” are designed to give parents tools to apply the concept behind Attachment Parenting. These tools guide parents as they incorporate fostering attachment into their parenting styles:

1 Prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and parenting It is important that parents do research into pregnancy care, childbirth choices and parenting styles. Childbirth without intervention shows the best start to the parent-infant bond. However, there are ways to modify the initial bonding experience for mothers who encounter complications.

2 Feed with love and respect

Research shows unequivocal evidence for breastfeeding for infants along with gentle weaning into nutritious food choices. The physiology of breastfeeding promotes a high degree of maternal responsiveness. In cases where breastfeeding is not possible, bottle-nursing (attentive bottle-feeding) should emulate the closeness of breastfeeding.

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3 Respond with sensitivity

Every parent can incorporate attachment-minded techniques into their childrearing philosophy.

Moreover, whilst the basis of Attachment Theory is rooted in studies involving infants and toddlers, research in adult relationships is increasingly showing that attachment quality is an important feature of development and the effects persist over a lifetime. Children of all ages and developmental stages can benefit from parenting that takes attachment into account.

This is viewed by many parents as the cornerstone to Attachment Parenting. It encompasses a timely response by a nurturing caregiver. Baby-training systems, such as ‘cry it out,’ are inconsistent with this principle. The foundation of responding with sensitivity in the early years prepares parents for parenting in the long-term by modelling respectfulness and kindness.

4 Provide nurturing touch

Parents who ‘wear’ their babies in a sling or body wrap are applying this principle. If your child doesn’t like going in a sling, other forms of nurturing touch can be achieved through massage, hugs, hand-holding and cuddling.

Attachment Parenting may be different, but not necessarily difficult Most parents who incorporate attachment-orientation into their parenting style comment that Attachment Parenting makes their lives smoother. It requires more time and energy than other parenting approaches during the infant stage, or the initial period of time if this approach is introduced to an older child, but it results in an easier relationship long-term because the parent and child are cooperating rather than engaging in power struggles. Even with infants, many families report more sleep and less crying – without sacrificing a parent’s sense of satisfaction – with breastfeeding, baby-wearing and co-sleeping.

5 Ensure safe sleep

Many parents share a bedroom with their young children. Those who exclusively breastfeed and who take necessary safety precautions may prefer to share their bed. However, this principle can be just as easily applied to crib-sleeping situations. The point is that parents should remain responsive to their children during sleep.

6 Use consistent and loving care

Secure attachment depends on continuity of care by a single, primary caregiver. Ideally, this is the parent.

However, if both parents work outside the home, this principle can be applied by ensuring that the child is being cared for by one long-term childcare provider who is responsive and empathic.

When it comes to a parent’s happiness, the role that parenting plays is a matter of subjectivity as well.

Attachment-minded parents are happy to give their children more attention than not.

7 Practice positive discipline

There has been a strong push against physical punishment in recent years, but research shows that all forms of punishment, including punitive timeouts, can be ineffective and harmful to psychological and emotional development. Parents are encouraged to teach by example and use non-punitive discipline techniques such as substitution, distraction, problem-solving and playful parenting. Rules should be implemented only to teach and guide the child as they develop their sense of moral responsibility.

8 Strive for personal and family balance

Attachment Parenting is a family-centred approach in that all members of the family have equal value.

Parents need balance between their parenting role and their personal life in order to continue exerting the energy and motivation needed to maintain a healthy relationship and to model healthy lifestyles for their children.

There is no single way within the eight principles to apply the attachment concept. Parents are advised to use what works, meaning that not every attachmentminded family must choose all of the parenting practices within a certain principle. For example, some families may prefer homebirths and midwives while others opt for birthing centres or hospitals. In the same way, most families strive to breastfeed, but there are fortunately alternatives when this cannot happen.

At its core, what differentiates Attachment Parenting from other childrearing approaches is understanding and intentionally applying evidenced-informed practices that support healthy secure attachment. API believes by helping parents shift to being close and responsive, we can raise secure, joyful and empathic children, strengthening families to create a more compassionate world.

So perhaps it’s not such an extreme approach after all.

This article was written by Attachment Parenting International. To find out more about Attachment Parenting, visit www.attachmentparenting.org 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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Just So will have several exciting new areas for 2019. Be dazzled by the Fire Garden, a pyrotechnic marvel of light and heat, or delve into the Garden of Delight, a mysterious palace of secrets in a section of the Rode Hall Estate that has never been open to the festival audience before. The woods will be home to author talks, music workshops and night-time DJ sets in Wonderland, and the New Curiosity Shop will teach about art, animation, digital and journalism skills.

This three-day event in Cheshire boasts a wide variety of inspiring talent and family-friendly entertainment including magical storytellers, family comedians and musicians. Festival goers will love exploring the themed areas, including Roll Up, Roll Up, the circus-themed tent celebrating female circus acts; the Flamingo Lounge, encouraging dance and movement; the Ministry of Games, Games hosting party games and inspiring powers of dexterity and strategy; the Spellbound Forest and much more.

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Have you ever asked yourself why some children’s lives are filled with satisfaction and happiness whilst others experience frustration and despair? Or why some children succeed and others struggle?

IS YOUR CHILD AN ORCHID OR A DANDELION? Following twenty-five years of revolutionary research, Dr Tom Boyce, one of the world’s foremost doctors in paediatric health reveals in his new book that children are either orchids or they’re dandelions. Some children (like orchids) are more sensitive and susceptible to their surroundings, while others (like dandelions) are more likely to be hardy and resilient, able to thrive easily regardless of the conditions around them.

If you answer yes to more than half of the statements then it’s likely that your child is an orchid child. Here are three ways that you can help your child to flourish: Learn when to push, and not push your child. Every child needs encouragement and to be challenged in order to develop but for orchid children this is a fine and delicate line to tread. Find the balance between measured protection and emboldened exposure.

Dr Boyce suggests that by better understanding more sensitive children and the adults they become, parents have the potential to make a positive lasting difference on their lives.

Create a space in which your child is encouraged to express thoughts and feelings. This could be ensuring that each child has equal opportunity to speak at the dinner table by passing around a ‘talking stick’ or similar. This physical object gives each family member a guarantee that their thoughts and opinions will be heard and empowers the orchid child to speak and express, as well as fostering an environment where orchids and dandelions alike are sensitive to these feelings.

If you are wondering whether your child might be an orchid, take a look at these statements to see which resonate: Your child finds it difficult to handle simple critique and disapproval, but generally responds positively to gentle correction Your child seems to think of unusual solutions to problems that their siblings or peers would probably not have devised

Sensitive, susceptible children have more powerful, influential responses to both negative, stressful circumstances and to positive, caring and supportive conditions.

Therefore, while all children need attention, orchid children will benefit more from parental time than their dandelion counterparts.

Your child can have a physical pain-like reaction to non-physical activity, such as social conflict resulting in stomach ache Your child feels things very strongly and is quick to display emotion Your child is affected by changes in the physical environment, e.g. lighting, sound, temperature

For further detail on these and more suggestions, read Dr Tom Boyce’s book, The Orchid and the Dandelion (Bluebird, £16.99). It is a profound and optimistic look at how we can better understand more sensitive children and how we can make a positive, lasting difference on their lives.

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Musical Minis

9:45-11:30T at ynho illa e Hall, Croughton Road (opposite Cartwri ht Hotel) OX1 3 P. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Classes at 9.45am & 10.45am.

Musical Minis is a pre-school fun time music group for babies and toddlers. Each structured session encourages cognitive, physical and emotional development through the use of music, intruments and stories.

Banbury

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10:00-11:30T at Depuis Centre, St ohn’s Church OX1 9 .

01295 262073; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

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10:00-10:30TH at Banbury Library, Marlborough Road OX16 5DB. 01295 262282; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Ballet

10:30-11:00TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060; For 1 - 4s, £3.50 per session (please book).

Bicester

Musical Minis

9:45-11:30TH at Langford Village Hall, Peregrine Way OX26 6XX. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Melody Music

Melody Music: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 4s, £4 per child (please book).

Melody Music Boogie Ballet: 11:30-12:00T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (book by term). at Bicester East Community Centre, Keble Road OX26 4TP. 07963 215979.

Acorn Toddlers

10:30-12:00T at Bicester Methodist Church, Sheep Street OX26 6JQ. 01869 323030; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (please book).

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10:00-11:30T at Milleniu Hall, strop Road OX17 3PG. 07825 999105; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Arts, crafts & singing.

Middleton Cheney

Ma Mites Mums & Tots Group

9:30-11:00T at Middleton Cheney Village Hall, Main Road OX17 2LT. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). Runs on alternate Tues.50p per extra child.

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10:00-11:30TH at Yarnton Village Hall, The Paddocks OX5 1TE. 07786 159552; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (please book). Unlimited ride on toy fun, under 12mths free.

Thursday

Banbury

Water Babies Classes

10:15-15:15TH at Banbury Rugby Club, O ford Road OX1 . Ni i 0 1 205380; For 0 - 1s, £7.25 per session (book by term). Various classes.Free trials.

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

Ride on Time Play Session

For more information contact Hayley Clements Email: hayley@musicalminis.co.uk Tel: 07760 226209

Baby Sensory Classes

Middleton Cheney

Yarnton

Classes in Bicester, Woodstock, Aynho, Ambrosden, Adderbury and Bloxham.

10:00-17:30T at Frank Wise School, Hornbeam Close OX16 9RL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

12:00-13:00T at Bardwell School, Hendon Place OX26 4RZ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Sibford Tots and Babes

www.musicalminis.co.uk Funky Munkys

9:30-11:00T at Middleton Cheney Village Hall, Main Road OX17 2LR. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). Runs every other Tues.

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

Wednesday

Banbury

9:30-11:30T at Sibford Village Hall, Sibford Gower OX15 5RW. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). oys, crafts & activities.

Rhythm and Dance

11:00-11:45TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 012952 50060; For 1 - 5s, (please book). New look dance class, run by Come to my Party.

Banbury

Junior Ballet

16:00-16:30TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060; For 4 - 8s, £3.50 per session (please book).

Bicester

Musical Minis

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-10:15T at Kingsmere Community Centre, Pinoeer Way OX26 1BF. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Bodicote Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Emmanuel Church, Bure Par OX2 3H . or 0 1s, R (drop in).

Adderbury Baby & Toddler Group

12:00-12:30T at Bardwell School, Hendon Place OX26 4RZ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

9:45-13:15T at Sibford School, Sibford Ferris OX15 5QL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

9:45-11:30T at Bodicote Village Hall, White Post Road OX15 4BN. janetate@supanet. com; For 0 - 4s, £1 (drop in). eading corner, toys & crafts. 50p extra sibling.

10:00-12:00TH at Lucy Plac ett ctivity Centre, Round Close Road OX17 3EP. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

Refreshments provided.

Bumps and Babies

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Harwell

Baby and Preschool Swim Classes

Baby Ballet

16:00-18:00T at Oxford Swimming cade y, Harwell School OX11 0HX. 07870 662483; For 2½ - 5s, £11 per class (please book).

Bicester

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10:30-11:00TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060; For 1 - 4s, £3.50 per session (please book).

Melody Music

Melody Music: 9:15-10:15T; For 0 - 4s, £4 per child (please book).

Baby Ballet Class: 10:45-11:15T; For 1 - 2s, £5 per child (please book). at Bicester East Community Centre, Keble Road OX26 4TP. 07963 215979.

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Mums N Bubs +/Wrigglers Yoga: 11:15-12:15T; For 0, 1, mums, £48 (book by 6-week term). Call for more info.

Pregnancy Yoga: 18:00-18:50T; For bump, £48 (book by 6-week term). Call for info. at The Core Zone, Stone Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495.

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11am-11.55am.

Book at www.littlehitstennis.co.uk Tel: 07912 746693

Banbury

Friday

Kirtlington

Harwell

Kirtlington Busy Bees

9:00-11:00T at Kirtlington Village Hall, South reen OX 3H . Olivia 07946 708069; For bump - 4s, £2.50 per person (drop in). Free play,singalong,crafts,baby area & healthy snacks.

Mollington Diddy Dots

9:00-11:00T at Mollington Village Hall, Chestnut Rd OX17 1BG. For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). 50p per extra child.

Middleton Cheney

Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:15-15:45T at Sibford School, Sibford Ferris OX15 5QL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

11:15-12:15T 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.

Bicester

Rugbytots

9:30-10:15T at ritwell illa e Hall, ewcott Road OX2 . Hayley 0 0 22 209 or 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Musical Minis

10:00-11:45T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Classes at 10.00am & 11.00am.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

12:00-18:00T at Bardwell School, Hendon Place OX26 4RZ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Deddington Baby & Toddler Group

8:40-11:40TH at Wy ha Par cade y, Ruskin Road OX16 9HY. 0345 313 0286; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by term). Various classes, please contact for more info.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

8:45-11:45T at Frank Wise School, Hornbeam Close OX16 9RL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Deddington

9:30-11:30TH at Windmill Community Centre, Hempton Road OX15 0QH. 07825 085742; For bump - 4s, £3 per family (drop in).

10:15-12:30TH at Kidlington Scout Centre, Blenheim Rd OX5 2JS. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term).

Fun football classes from 1 m - 5 yrs.

Banbury

Banbury

Musical Minis

Kidlington

Sunday

Saturday

9:30-10:30T at Chesterton Co untiy Centre, 2 Geminus Road OX26 1BJ. 07518 434710; For 0 - 5s, £4.25 (please book).

9:00-12:00T at O ford Swi in cade y, Harwell School OX11 0HX. 07870 662483; For 2½ - 5yrs, £11 per class (please book).

Little Kickers Football Classes

Mums N Bubs Yoga

Movers and Groovers

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

13:00-14:30T at Sibford School, Sibford Ferris OX15 5QL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Rugbytots

9:00-11:45TH at Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way OX16 1ER. 0345 313 0286; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by term). Various classes, please contact for more info.

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Little its e is 10:00-10:45T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). All indoors. i itters 11:00-11:55T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). All indoors. at Wy ha Par cade y, Rus in Road OX16 9HY. 07912 746693.

Messy Church @ SREC

16:00-18:00T at Southa Road van elical Church, 3 Cope Road OX16 2EJ. 01295 758560; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Carterto Librar

Carterton

Baby Sensory Classes

9:30-14:30T at Carterton Community Centre, Mari old S uare OX1 1 X. 0 1 757007; For 0 - 1s, £8 per session (book by term). .30am:6-13mths, 10.45am:07mths, 12pm & 1.30pm: 0-13mths.

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10:30-11:00T at Carterton Library, lvescot Road OX1 3 H. 01993 For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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Chipping Norton

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-13:00T at Finstock Village Hall, West Hill OX7 3BU. Emily: 07795 005832; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term).

Various classes,contact for more info.

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14:05-14:40TH at Eynsham Library, 30 Mill Street OX29 4JS. 01865 880525; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Standlake

Baby and Preschool Swim Classes

9:30-11:30T at O ford Swi in cade y, Lincoln Farm Park OX29 7RH. 07870 662483; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (please book). 3mths upwards.

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Toddler Music

Music with Mummy & Jolly Babies

10:30-11:45T at Standlake Village Hall, Rack End OX29 7SB. 07469 976225; For 0 - 3s, £4.50 per class (please book).

10.30am: 14mth-3yrs & 11.15am: 0-14mths.

Witney

Salt Box Music Classes

9:30-10:50T at Masonic Hall, Church Green OX2 W. 01993 3 9 1 or 0 s, (book by term). Contact for age class times.

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at The Yoga Room, Balance Studios OX28 1HY. For 0 - 3s, £7.75 per session (book by 12-week term). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Noah’s Ark

10:00-11:30T at Con re ational Church, 4 Welch Way OX28 6JF. 01993 709992; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in).

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:00T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Rd OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Tots Music

10:00-11:15T at Wesley Room, Methodist Church, 40 High Street OX28 6HG. 07957 185753; For 0 - 5s, £4 for up to 3 children (drop in). ates: 2 4,13 5,3 6,17 6 & 1 7.

Tuesday

Chipping Norton

ACE Centre Charity Family Service Baby Massage: 13:00-14:00T; For 0s, £15 (please book).

Sensory Stay & Play: 14:00-15:00T; For 0 - 18mths, £2 per session (drop in). at Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440.

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Family Music

Standlake

Clanfield

9:15-11:45T at O ford Swi in cade y, Lincoln Farm Park OX29 7RH. 07870 662483; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (please book). 3mths upwards.

9:30-11:00T at Carter nstitute, The reen OX18 2SR. npeatchey@gmail.com; For 0 5s, £2 per family (drop in). All welcome!

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Baby and Preschool Swim Classes

Tackley Toddler Group

10:00-12:00TH at Tackley Village Hall OX 3 H. or 0 s, 1. 0 per child (drop in). Open all year apart from Christmas.

13:00-14:30T at Oxford Swimming cade y, Lincoln ar Par OX29 RH. 07870 662483; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (please book). 3mths upwards.

Witney

Witney

9:30-12:00T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

9:30-11:00T at ynsha Baptist Church Hall, Lombard Street OX29 4HT. 07800 818625; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). First session free.

Salt Box Music Classes

9:30-12:30T at High Street Methodist Church, 40 High Street OX28 6HG. For 0 - 3s, £7.75 per session (book by 12-week term). ensory, physical fun, music & language.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:45-11:50T at Masonic Hall, Church Green OX2 W. 01993 3 9 1 or 0 s, (book by term). Contact for age class times.

Wednesday

Bladon

Bladon Baby and Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at Church Room (Nxt to Bladon Church), Church Street. 01993 812651; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in).

Activities for children, toys & singing.

Chipping Norton

Health Visitor Drop In Clinic

13:00-14:00TH at C Centre Charity a ily Service, Burford Road OX D .

01608 644440; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). nc breastfeeding support.

Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group

Baby College Development Classes

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-11:30T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Music with Mummy & Jolly Babies

10:00-10:45T at Con re ational Church, Welch Way OX28 6JF. 07469 976225; For 0 - 3s, £4.50 per class (please book).

10am: 14mth-3yrs & 10.45am: 0-14mth.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

14:15-15:45T at Eynsham Hall, North Leigh OX29 6PN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

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Classes in Witney, Southmoor and Standlake Fun Music Activity for Little Ones from Birth to Pre-School • Instruments • Singing • Dancing • Educational Come and join the Fun Today!

Kathryn 07469 976255 kathrynmusicwithmummy@gmail.com music with mummy southmoor and witney

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10:00-10:30TH at Woodstock Library, The Oxfordshire Museum OX20 1SN. 01993 814124; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in).

Thursday

St Mary’s Cogglets at Madley

13:15-14:45T at Madley Park Hall, North eld ar Lane OX2 1 .

01993 779613; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in).

Carterton

Salt Box Music Classes

10:00-11:20T at Carterton Community Centre, Mari old S uare OX1 1 X. 01993 835981; For 0 - 4s, (book by term).

Contact for age class times.

Carterto Librar

10:00-10:45T at Con re ational Church, Welch Way OX28 6JF. 07469 976225; For 0 - 3s, £4.50 per class (please book).

10am: 14mth-3yrs & 10.45am: 0-14mth.

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10:30-11:00T at Carterton Library, lvescot Road OX1 3 H. 01993 For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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Musical Minis

11:15-12:00T at Woodstock Youth Centre, Recreation Road OX20 1N . Hayley 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Lear

10:15-11:30TH at Woodstock Library, The OXfordshire Museum OX20 1SN. 01993 814124; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Witney

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Chipping Norton

10:00-11:30T at C Centre Charity a ily Service, Burford Road OX D . 01 0 644440; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in).

9:45-12:30T at Glyme Hall, Burford Road OX7 5EF. For 0 - 3s, £7.75 per session (book by 12-week term). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

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Shilton

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:30-12:00T at Shilton Pool, The Hill OX18 . 01 3 or 0 s, 1 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Standlake

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

13:00-14:30T at Oxford Swimming cade y, Lincoln ar Par OX29 RH. 07870 662483; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (please book). 3mths upwards.

Stonesfield

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North Leigh

Salt Box Music Classes

9:30-10:05T at Little Dots Daycare, Eynsham Park OX29 6PR. 01993 835981; For 0 - 4s, (book by term).

Witney

Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at ynsha Baptist Church Hall, Lombard Street OX29 4HT. 07800 818625; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). First session free.

North Leigh Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Turner Hall, Church Road OX29 6TX. Julie: 07980 750133; For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in).

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-11:30T at Stones eld illa e Hall, Field Close OX29 8EF. 01993 898212; For bump - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). oys,crafts & singing. lder siblings welcome.

10:00-12:30T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Witney

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:00T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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10:00-12:30T at Minster Lovell OX29 0RN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Ride on Time Play Session

10:00-11:30TH at Madley Park Hall, North eld ar Lane OX2 1 .

07786 159552; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (please book). Every fortnight (call for dates).

Unlimited ride on fun, under 12mths free.

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Water Babies Swimming Classes

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10:00-11:30T at The Village Hall, Brize Norton Road OX29 0SP. 07917 768122; For bump - 4s, £2.50 per session (drop in). reat range of ages,toys and activities.

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Minster Lovell Mother and Toddler Group

8:30-13:00T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:40-11:05TH at Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 18m - 7s, (please book). Fun football classes.

Sunday

Chipping Norton Rugbytots

8:15-9:35TH at Chipping Norton Leisure Centre, Burford Road OX7 5DY. 0345 313 0286; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by term).

Witney

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:30-11:40TH at Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 18m - 7s, (please book). Fun football classes.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-12:30T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

12:00-14:00T at Oxford Witney Hotel, Ducklington Lane OX28 4EX. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

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Tuesday

Botley

Botley

Baby College Baby Massage

Baby College Development Classes

14:15-15:15T at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. For 0s, £9 per session (book by 3-week term). he award-winning MamaBabyBliss programme.

9:30-12:30T at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Headington

Littlemore

Back to Fit & HIIT Fitness Classes

9:15-11:00T at eneration itness, uarry Pavilion OX3 N . 0 9 809299; For 0 - 4s, £8 per session (please book). arious Classes imes. enerationfitness.co.uk. £5 if booked or £8 drop in.

Clockwork Music

9:30-12:00T at Risinghurst United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road OX3 8HH. Karen: 07757 011539; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per session (book by term).

Call for age times of classes.

Littlemore

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Water Babies Swimming Classes

• Award-winning childcare in Faringdon • Babies up to 5 years old

• Funded places for some 2 year olds, and all 3 and 4 years old

Marston

Little Kickers Football Classes

Oxford

Sunnymead Minnows Rhyme Time for Under 5s

9:00-9:30T at uariu Roo , Cuttleslowe Primary School, Wren Road OX2 7SX. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at St. lban’s Church Hall, Charles Street OX 3 H. or 0 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Sunnymead Minnows Bumps to Babies

9:30-11:00T at uariu Roo , Cuttleslowe Pri ary School, Wren Road OX2 7SX. For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in).

Under 1s.

10:00-13:10T at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.Various times classes.

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Dandelions Baby and Toddler Group

• Qualified and caring staff

10:00-11:45TH at Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre, Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane OX3 0NQ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 18m - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

Monkey Music

Lower Wolvercote

• Before and after-school club and holiday club for 4-8 years

14:30-15:30T at The Park Club, Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

01367 243800 www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk BabyMania

10:00-13:00T at St. Luke’s Church, Canning Crescent OX1 4XB. For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in).

For babies, toddlers & their carers.

Toddle-In at St Aldates Church

10:00-11:30T at St ldates Church, (Opposite Christ Church on St ldates St) OX1 1BP. 01865 254 800; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. oys, crafts, singing & stories.

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11:00-11:30TH at Oxford County Library, Queen Street OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509 or 01865 815549; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Summertown Monkey Music

9:20-11:50T at North O ford ssociation Community Centre, Diamond Place OX2 7DP. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes. arious times classes.

Wolvercote

Water Babies Swimming Classes

12:00-14:00T at Jurys Inn Hotel, Godstow Road OX2 L. 01 9 32 99 or 0 s, £16.50 per class (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

10:00-11:00T at The Park Club, Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

10:00-12:00T at Baptist Church Hall, Godstow Road OX2 8NY. or 0 s, 2 per fa ily (donation). oys, inging, Baby corner and refreshments.

Oxford

o ers ab a Toddler Drop-in

10:00-12:00T at Magdalen Road Church Hall, 41a Magdalen Road OX4 1RB. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys, refreshments & friendly people.

Jam and Juice

10:00-11:30T at St. Matthews Church Centre, Marlborough Road OX1 4LW. 01865 726102; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). A fun group for parents,carers & childminders.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:00-11:30T at Summer Fields School, May eld Road OX2 N. 01 3 For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

diddi dance

10:00-10:45T at PartyMan World of Play, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 07922 668740; For 1 - 5s, £5.50 per session (please book).

Ages: 1 -4 yrs.

Family Fun

10:00-12:00T at The Kings Centre, Osney Mead OX2 0ES. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). A fun group for the under 5s.

Mini Professors

10:00-11:50T at South Hinskey Village Hall, Manor Road OX1 S. 0 01 12 or 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term).

Classes at: 10-10.40am (2-3yrs 6mths) 11.10-11.50am (3-5yrs).

Small Talk

15:00-16:30T at St Ebbes, Lime Walk OX3 . 01 123 or 0 2s, R (drop in).

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St Michael’s Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00TH at St Michael & ll n els Church, Lonsdale Road OX2 7ES. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per fa ily (donation). Simple lunch avail at 11.45am on 1st Tues of mth (50p a head).

Wolvercote

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-10:30T at Jurys Inn Hotel, odstow Road OX2 L. 01 9 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per class (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Help your baby communicate from the word go!

Fun activities and ideas for home.

Sessions designed & run by a qualified Speech and Language Therapist For babies aged 3 months- 1 year FIRST www.chatterbabies.co.uk CLASS laura@chatterbabies.co.uk FREE! 07938 261106 ChatterbabiesUK

Wednesday

Botley

Salt Box Music Classes

9:45-10:20T at Dean Court Community Centre, Pinnocks Way OX2 9DG. 01993 835981; For 0 - 4s, (book by term). Contact for age class times.

Cowley

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9:30-10:30T at Cowley Library, Temple Road OX4 2EZ. 01865 777494; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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10:30-11:00TH at Cowley Library, Temple Road OX4 2EZ. 01865 777494; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Headington

Monkey Music

10:00-11:50T at The Coach House, Quarry Road OX3 8NU. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes. aries times classes.

Splat

10:00-12:00T at St Ebbes, Lime Walk OX3 . 01 322 or 0 s, £2 per person (drop in). £2 Adult, £1 Child, under 18 Mths free.

HIIT Fitness Classes

14:00-14:45T at Mar aret Road Recreation Ground, Margaret Road OX3 8NQ. 07779 809299; For 0 - 4s, £8 per session (please book). £5 if booked or £8 drop in.

Baby College Baby Massage Classes

14:15-15:15T at St. nthony of Padua Church Hall, 115 Headley Way OX3 7SS. For 0s, £9 per session (book by 3-week term). he award-winning MamaBabyBliss programme.

Oxford Swimming Academy Mainstream Swimming Classes

18:15-19:15T at Oxford Swimming cade y, Headin ton School OX3 TD. 07870 662483; For 4 - 5s, £11 per class (please book). 4 years+.

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9:00-10:30T at Daisy Class at St Nicholas School, Raymund Road OX3 0PJ. 01865 242838; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Crafts,toys,singing & story time.

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10:30-14:00T at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, New Inn Hall Street OX1 2DH. 01865 243216; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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11:00-11:30TH at Oxford County Library, Queen Street OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509 or 01865 815549; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Sandford-on-Thames

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:00-12:00TH at Oxford Thames, Henley Rd OX4 4GX. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Summertown

Baby College Development Classes

Clockwork Music

9:45-11:00T at Woodstoc Road Baptist Church, 198 Woodstock Road OX2 7NQ. Karen: 0775 7011539; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per session (book by term).

09:45 TickTock, 10:20 Clockmakers 11:00: Rock Around The Clock.

Toddler Time

10:30-12:00T at Summertown URC, 29 Banbury Road OX2 HN. or 0 3s, FREE (drop in). Entry via rear of premises whilst building works at church.

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13:00-14:30T at Red Kite Family Centre, 99 Southern Road OX9 2DY. 01844 261163; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Not on 1st Weds of month.

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11:00-11:30T at Blackbird Leys Library, Blackbird Leys Road OX4 6HT. 01865 770403; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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Music & Singing

9:20-12:00T at St. Margaret’s nstitute, Polstead Road OX2 TN. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes. arious times classes.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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9:30-13:00T at South Oxford Community Centre, Lake Street OX1 4RP. 07938 261106; For 0 - 1s, £7 per session (please book). 9.30am: 9mth+, 10.45am: 6- mth & 12pm: 3-6mth.

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

9:30-11:30T at O ford Swi in cade y, urys nn OX2 L. 0 0 2 3 For 1 - 4s, £11 per class (please book).

-12mths upwards.

St Clements Church Baby and Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at St Clement’s Centre, Cross Street OX 1D . 01 2 For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Play, inging, refreshments & lots of fun.

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9:30-12:30T at North O ford ssociation, Diamond Place OX2 7DP. For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

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9:30-11:30T at Summer Fields School, May eld Road OX2 N. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term).

Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

For Music classes with a difference, come to Musicland Oxford (Risinghurst) Ages 2-8.

Transform the way your child learns music!

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10:30-12:00T at The Park Club, Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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9:45-11:45T at Magdalen Road Church Hall, 41a Magdalen Road OX4 1RB. For 0 - 4s, £3 per family (drop in). 9.45am or 10.45am.

Sunnymead Minnows Stay & Play

9:45-12:30T at Cuttleslowe Co unity Centre, 31 Wren Road OX2 7SX. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). A ordable hot lunch avail at 11.45am.

diddi dance

10:00-10:45T at Cutteslowe Pavilion, Cutteslowe Par OX2 S. 0 922 0 For 1 - 5s, £5.50 per session (please book).

Music Bugs

10:00-11:40T at Partyman World of Play, O one Leisure Par 3 3B OX XP. 07540 095722; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). 10am: Mixed age & 11am: 0-walking.

Rainbow House Cafe and Play

10:30-14:00T at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, New Inn Hall Street OX1 2DH. 01865 243216; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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10:30-12:00TH at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. For bump 5s, £3 per session (drop in). 3rd Thurs of month.

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Japanese Toddler Group

10:30-12:30T at Risinghurst Community Centre, Kiln Lane OX3 8EZ. 07884 063930; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Everyone Welcome.

Botley

Inspiring Play Together

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9:30-12:30T at Botley Dean Court Community Centre, Pinnocks Way OX2 9DG. For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Book online at www.babycollege.co.uk

Monkey Music

9:40-12:10T at St. Margaret’s nstitute, Polstead Road OX2 TN. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes. arious times classes.

Sunnymead Minnows Messy Minnows

10:00-12:00T at Cuttleslowe Pavilion, Cuttleslowe Par OX2 8ES. For 0 - 5s, FREE.

Rainbow House Cafe and Play

Football Fun For Children Aged 18 Months - 7 Years

Learning the FUNdamentals of Football

Visit our website: www.littlekickers.co.uk

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:40-11:05TH at Cherwell School (South Site Gym), Marston Ferry Road OX2 7EE. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 18m - &s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

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Littlemore

14:00-15:30T at The Park Club, Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Oxford Sling Library

Saturday

Headington

Oxford Swimming Academy Mainstream Swimming Classes

14:30-17:30T at Oxford Swimming cade y, Headin ton School OX3 TD. 07870 662483; For 4 - 5s, £11 per class (please book). 4 years+.

Marston

Little Kickers Football Classes

Mini Professors

10:00-11:50T at Little ore illa e Hall, Railway Lane OX4 4PY. 07754 016612; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term). 2nd & 4th at of month - Classes at: 10-10.40am (3-5yrs) 11.10-11.50am (2-3yrs 6mths).

Marston

Little Kickers Football Classes

Littlemore

8:40-12:00TH at Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre, Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane OX3 0NQ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 18m - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

9:00-12:00T at The Park Club, Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

10:00-12:00T at Cuttleslowe Co unity Centre, 31 Wren Road OX2 7SX. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 3rd Sat of month.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-10:30TH at Sandhills Co unity Pri ary School, Terrett venue OX3 N. ieran 07412 480804; For 18m - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

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12:30-14:30TH at St lbans Hall, Charles Street OX 3 H. or bump - 5s, £3 per session (drop in). Every 2 weeks, check www.oxfordslinglibrary.co.uk for dates.

Sunday

Headington

Little Kickers Football Classes

11:00-11:30TH at Oxford County Library, Queen Street OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509 or 01865 815549; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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9:40-11:45T at Risinghurst Community Centre, Kiln Lane OX3 H . e a 0 9 9 13 2 2 For 2 - 10s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Classes: 9.40am, 10.15am, 10.45am & 11.15am.

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Classes Running Throughout Oxfordshire

10:30-14:00T at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, New Inn Hall Street OX1 2DH. 01865 243216; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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10:00-12:00T at Magdalen Road Church Hall, 41a Magdalen Road OX4 1RB. For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in).

1st Saturday of every month.

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9:00-10:30T at Daisy Class at St Nicholas School, Raymund Road OX3 0PJ. 01865 242838; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Crafts,toys,singing & story time.

1st Saturday

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Development Classes

10:00-12:00T at St. Ebbe’s Primary School, Whitehouse Road OX1 N . droomtorentjes@gmail.com; For 0 - 5s, £3 (drop in). utch speaking parent & toddler group, once a month,email for more info.

9:15-11:00TH at Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre, Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane OX3 0NQ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 18m - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

Oxford

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:00-10:00T at Summer Fields School, May eld Road OX2 N. 01 3 For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Oxford

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Monday

Wallingford

Baby Sensory Multi Award Winning Baby Classes

Stay & Play with Messy Play

Abingdon

Long Furlong Buggy Club

9:15-11:30T at Long Furlong Co unity Centre, Boulter Drive OX14 1XP. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Friendly group - toys, craft & music.

Monkey Music

9:20-16:20T at The Barn, Crown & Thistle OX14 3HS. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Fun, friendly music classes. arious times classes.

9:15-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Children’s Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Our wonderful classes will introduce your baby to an amazing world of sensory delights!

Baby Sensory

To find your nearest class: Call: Emily on: 07717 757007 Email: wantage@babysensory.co.uk www.babysensory.com

9:45-14:30T at Wallingford Sports Par , Hi hercro Road OX10 9RB. 01980 849354; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Use the Toddle About Voucher for a FREE trial session (£ without).

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Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:30-11:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

St Helen’s Tots Group

9:30-12:15T at St Helen’s Church Centre, o West St Helen’s St OX14 5BS. Rachel: 01235 521039; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (please book). Two sessions: .30-10.45am & 11am-12.15pm.

diddi dance

10:00-10:45T at Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road OX14 3YH. 07922 668740; For 1 - 5s, £5.50 per session (please book). Ages: 1 -4 yrs.

Abbey Toddlers

10:00-12:00T at bbey Baptist Church, Checker Walk OX14 3JB. 01235 797948; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). oys, crafts, singing & refreshments.

Music Bugs

10:00-11:40T at Christ Church (The Upper Room), Northcourt Road OX14 1PL. 07540 095722; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). 10am: Mixed age & 11am: 0-walking.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

15:30-17:00T at in sher School, Radley Road OX14 3RR. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Berinsfield

10:00-11:00TH at The Great Hall, Cholsey Meadows OX10 9HH. 07534 474104; For bump - 2s, £8 per class (drop in). Exercise with your baby in a sling nc. 10-min baby free HIIT session at the end.

Wallingford, Abingdon, Didcot and Oxford

At Mini Professors we aim to introduce toddlers and pre-school children to the wondrous world of science.

We want to show children how science can be related to everyday objects and everything we do using fun, interactive experiments, singing & story telling.

10:00-12:00TH at The Berin Centre, Wimblestraw Road OX10 7LZ. 01865 341944; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Health Visitor available Mon only.

Chalgrove

Messy Monday

10:00-11:30T at irst Steps Chal rove and Watlington Family Hub, High Street OX44 ST. 01 0023 or 0 s, (donation).

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11:00-11:30TH at Chinnor Library, Station Road OX39 4PU. 01844 351721; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Didcot

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

11:15-12:00T at Great Western Park Community Centre, Dan Reade Parade OX11 6BD. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (book by 6-week term).

Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Didcot Sling Library

12:30-14:30T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 0BS. 07808 535203; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Once a month, call for dates.

Thame

11:00-12:30TH at Thame Library, 3 North Street OX9 3BH. 01844 212288; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 11-11.30am & 12-12.30pm.

H: Holidays

9:30-11:30TH at The in lfred Scout Hall, Sprin eld Road OX12 S. 0 9 1 110 For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per session (drop in). ling Library on 3rd Mon of month.

Stories and Singing

10:00-11:30TH at Wanta e Library, Stirlin s Road OX12 7BB. 01235 376037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Bumps and Babies

13:00-14:30TH at The Beacon, Portway OX12 7LQ. 01235 376037; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:30T at Red Kite Family Centre at Chinnor Library, Station Road OX39 P .

01844 261163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

T: Term Time

The Green Bean Sling Meet and Library APUK Group

9:30-11:30TH at The Maple Tree Children’s Centre, 20 Littleworth Road OX33 1NW. 01865 236700; For 0 - 3s, £2 per family (drop in).

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9:30-10:15T at rove illa e Hall, Main Street OX12 7JY. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Wheatley

9:15-11:15T at Horspath Village Hall, Oxford Road OX33 1RT. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in).

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Horspath Toddler Group

10:30-11:15T at Thame Leisure Centre (in the small hall), Oxford Road OX9 2BB. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.80 (drop in).

Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Stay & Play

Wantage

Call Lucy on 07754 016612 or email: oxfordsouth@miniprofessors.co.uk

Horspath

Stay & Play

Mini Professors

10:00-11:50T at Wallingford Sports Par , Hithercro Road OX10 9RB. 07754 016612; For 2 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term). Classes at: 10-10.40am (2-3yrs 6mths) 11.10-11.50am (3-5yrs).

Tuesday

Abingdon

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:00-12:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

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Wednesday

Flore ce ark ab Co ee Group

11:00-12:30T at Florence Park Community Centre, Cornwallis Road OX4 3NH. For bump - 0s, R (donation).

Abingdon

Oxford Swimming Academy Classes

9:30-11:30T at Oxford Swimming cade y, Radley Colle e Pool OX14 2HR. 07870 662483; For 0 - 4s, £11 per class (please book).

From 3mths upwards.

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

11:00-11:45T at Snakes and Ladders, udlett Drive OX1 3N .

Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Inc in your entry fee to nakes & Ladders.

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Classes on: 07787 121628 17:15-18:15T at in sher School, or vici@boogiebeat.co.uk Radley Road OX14 3RR. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, Thame action packed, progressive swim classes.

Berinsfield

The Berin Centre

Childminder Drop-in: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). mall donations appreciated.

Stay & Play: 13:15-14:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). H available Mon only. at The Berin Centre, Wimblestraw Road OX10 7LZ. 01865 341944.

Chinnor

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:30-11:30TH at Chinnor Village Hall, Church Road OX39 4PQ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 4s, £4.80 (drop in). 2nd & 4th Tues of month. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Didcot

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

9:30-11:15T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235 817409; For 0 - 3s, £2.50 per family (please book). £2.50 per family (2 children), 50p per extra child.

Baby Sensory

9:30-13:30T at Didcot Conservative Club, o hall Road OX11 D. 019 0 93 or 0 - 1s, (please book). imes: .30-10.30am & 12.30-1.30pm: 0-13mths, 11-12noon: 0-7mths.

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9:30-11:30TH at bin don Library, The Charter OX14 3LY. 01235 520374; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). essions at :30 - 10:00 & 11:00 - 11:30.

Monkey Music

Clockwork Music

9:40-16:20T at Sprouts Play Barn, Millets Farm Centre OX13 5HB. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes. Various times classes.

Monkey Music

9:45-13:45T at Radley Village Hall, Gooseacre OX14 3BL. 01980 849354; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Times: .45-10.45am: 6-13mths, 11.15-12.15: 0-7mths, 12.45-1.45pm: 0-13mths.

9:30-12:10T at Thame Barns Centre, Church Road OX9 3 .

Karen: 07757 011539; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per session (book by term). Fun and lively music classes from 0-4 years.

10:00-11:50T at Girlguiding HQ, Southern Road OX9 2EE. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes. arious times classes.

Baby Sensory

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Stay & Play with Messy Play

10:00-12:00TH at Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road OX14 3YH. For bump - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). atural parenting group with nappy & sling library.

Wantage

13:00-14:50T at Christ Church bin don, Northcourt Road OX14 1PL. 07754 016612; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term). Classes at: 1-1:40pm (2-3yrs 6mths) 2.10-2.50pm (3-5yrs).

Wallingford

9:15-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Children’s Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at St John’s Hall, Main Street OX12 7LQ. 01235 376037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Music Bugs

10:00-11:40T at The Beacon, Portway OX12 9BX. 07540 095722; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). 10am: Mixed age & 11am: 0-walking.

Core Progress Buggy Beat

Mini Professors

Berinsfield

Story Time

15:45-16:15TH at Berins eld Library, Green Furlong OX10 7NR. 01865 340771; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Chalgrove Play Days

Faringdon

10:30-11:30T at Wantage Memorial Park, Manor Road OX12 8DW. 07732 036072; For 0 - 3s, £6 per session (please book).

9:30-11:30T at irst Steps Chal rove and Watlington Family Hub, High Street OX44 ST. 01 0023 or 0 s, (donation).

10:00-12:15T at The Pump House Project, Swan Lane SN .0 1 00 For 0 - 1s, £8 per session (book by term).

10am: 6-13mths, 11.15am: 0-7mths.

Tuneful Tots

Watlington

Childrey

Baby Sensory

Goring Heath

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:45-10:45T at Oratory Preparatory School, Goring Heath RG8 7SF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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9:30-10:00T at Henley Library, Ravenscro Road RG9 2DH. 01865 815278; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Southmoor

Music with Mummy and Jolly Babies

9:30-11:30T at Southmoor Village Hall, Draycott Road OX13 HX. 0 9 9 22 For 0 - 3s, £4.50 per class (please book). .30am & 11am: 14mth-3yrs & 10.15am: 0-14mths.

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10:00-11:30T at irst Steps Chal rove and Watlington Family Hub, Watlington Primary School OX49 5RB. 01865 400234; or 0 s, (donation).

Wheatley

The Maple Tree Children’s Centre

ce o e e 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Twins Group: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of month. at The Maple Tree Children’s Centre, 20 Littleworth Road OX33 1NW. 01865 236700.

Wootton

Ride on Time Play Session

13:30-14:30TH at Wootton & Dry Sandford Community Hall, Lamborough Hill OX13 D . 0 1 9 2 or 0 s, per child (please book). ates: 14 5, 11 6.

Unlimited ride on toy fun, under 12 months free.

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9:30-11:15T at Childrey Methodist Church, Chapel Way OX12 9UU. 07825 241 395; For 0 - 4s, £2.20 (drop in).

Didcot

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

9:30-11:15T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235 817409; For 0 - 3s, £2.50 per family (please book). £2.50 per family (2 children), 50p per extra child.

Stepping Stones Baby Group

13:00-14:30T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235 817409; For 0 - 1s, £1.50 per family (drop in). From birth - 1 months.

East Hanney

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:00-12:00T at East Hanney Pool, Steventon Road OX12 0HS. 01 3 For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby,toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

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10:00-11:30T at Finstock Village Hall, Well Hill OX7 3. For 0 - 4s, £2 per Adult (drop in). Refreshments/ snacks inc.

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Water Babies Swimming Classes

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9:45-10:45T at Oratory Preparatory School, Goring Heath RG8 7SF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Thame

Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at Red Kite Family Centre, 99 Southern Road OX9 2DY. 01844 261163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Wallingford

Stay & Play with Messy Play

Oakley

Oakley Baby and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Oakley Village Hall, Oxford Road HP18 9RD. oakleytoddlergroup@gmail.com; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). £1.50 for babies under 12mths.

Perfect for postnatal ladies wanting to get fitter, stronger, leaner and make friends along the way. Every class includes team games, cardio & resistance exercises & core conditioning.

St John’s Toddlers

9:15-11:15T at Grove Parish Church, Main Street OX12 7LQ. 01235 771479: weekday mornings; For 0 - 3s, £1.50 per family (drop in). For 0-3s,informal play session with snack & songs.1st visit is free.

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:30-10:00T at The Buzz Cafe, Mill Street OX12 9AB. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

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Abingdon

Clockwork Music

9:30-12:00T at The Manor Preparatory School, Faringdon Road OX13 6LN. Karen: 07757 011539; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per session (book by term). Fun and lively music classes from 0-4 years.

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

Baby Lunchbox

9:30-11:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Radley College Pool OX14 2HR. 07870 662483; For 0 - 4s, £11 per class (please book). From 3mths upwards.

Wheatley

The Berin Centre

11:00-12:30TH at Health Centre, Mably Way OX12 9BN. 01235 774545; For 0s, (donation). Breastfeeding advice & support.

Well Baby Clinic

9:30-11:00TH at The Maple Tree, 20 Littleworth Road OX33 1NW. 01865 236700; For 0 - 5s, FREE per family (drop in). Last admission 10.45am.

Oxford Sling Library

9:30-11:00TH at The Maple Tree Children’s Centre, 20 Littleworth Road OX33 1NW. For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Weds of Month.

Expectant Mums Group

Berinsfield

Focus Session: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Contact centre for more info.

Bumps & Babies: 13:15-14:45TH; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to walking.

HENRY: 19:00-21:00T; For mums - dads, (please book). Call centre to book. at The Berin Centre, Wimblestraw Road OX10 7LZ. 01865 341944.

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Brightwell Toddlers

9:30-11:00TH at Maple Tree Children’s Centre, Littleworth Road OX33 1PH. 01865 236700; For bump, £2 per family (donation). Every 2nd Weds of month.

9:15-11:15T at The Stewart Village Hall, West End OX10 0RT. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in).

Wootton

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

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10:00-10:45T at Wootton & Dry Sandford Community Centre, Lamborough Hill OX13 6DA. 07922 668740; For 1 - 5s, £5.50 per session (please book).

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Thame

Grace Notes & Semi-Quavers

9:45-11:00T at Thame Barns Centre, Church Road OX9 3AJ. Jenny: 07403 083702; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). Free play, craft, refreshments, singing.

For more details, call/text 07732 036072 email clare@coreprogress.co.uk or

Wantage

T: Term Time

9:30-11:00TH at Faringdon United Church, Coxwell Street SN7 7HA. For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in).

First session free.

A fun and social outdoor cross training class for mum & baby/toddler, led by a pre-& postnatal exercise specialist.

9:15-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Children’s Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

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Didcot

9:30-11:15T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235 817409; For 0 - 3s, £2.50 per family (please book). £2.50 per family (2 children),50p per extra child.

In the Water

Music & Singing

10:00-12:30T at East Hanney Pool, Steventon Road OX12 0HS. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term).

Baby,toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Faringdon

MUMMY & BUGGY

Tuesdays 10.30am Wantage Memorial Park

19:30-21:30T at Red Kite Family Centre, 99 Southern Road OX9 2DY. 01844 261163; For mums dads, FREE (please book). 8 week Healthy Eating Programme for parents, call to book.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Red Kite Family Centre

Sensory Explorers: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

For children with identified needs.

Baby Bar: 13:00-14:30T; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 0-6mths. at Red Kite Family Centre, 99 Southern Road OX9 2DY. 01844 261163.

Little Kickers Football Classes

15:45-17:30TH at John Hampden Primary School, Park St OX9 3HU. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 3 - 7s, (book by term).

Fun 45-minute football classes.

Wallingford

Wallingford Baby Bar

10:00-12:00TH at Ridgeway Community Church, 21b & 22 St. Mary’s Street OX10 0EW. For 0 - 1s, (drop in). A breastfeeding support group.

Stay & Play with Messy Play

10:00-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Children’s Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Wantage

Stay & Play

9:45-11:15TH at East Challow Village Hall OX12 9SG. 01235 376037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Sensory

10:00-12:15T at St John Vianny Church Hall, 4 Charlton Road OX12 8ER. 07717 757007; For 0 - 1s, £8 per session (book by term).

10am:6-13mths, 11.15am:0-7mths.

Bumps and Babies

13:00-14:30TH at St John’s Hall, Main Street OX12 7LQ. 01235 376037; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in).

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Music Bugs

Tea & Tinies

9:45-11:25T at Didcot Baptist Church, 43 Wantage Road OX11 0BS. 07540 095722; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). .45am: Mixed age & 10.45am: 0-2yrs.

Wheatley

Hagbourne Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at irst Steps Chal rove and Watlington Family Hub, Watlington Primary School OX49 5RB. 01865 400234; or 0 1s, (donation). For Under 1’s.

The Maple Tree Children’s Centre

Stay & Play: 9:15-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, 2 per fa ily (donation).

Maple Babies: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0s, £2 per family (drop in). Under 1yr. at Maple Tree Children’s Centre, Littleworth Road OX33 1PH. 01 23 00.

Friday

East Hagbourne

9:45-11:30T at St. ndrews Church, Church Close OX11 9ND. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Thame

Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at Red Kite Family Centre, 99 Southern Road OX9 2DY. 01844 261163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Clockwork Music

Abingdon

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:30-11:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

St. Edmund’s Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:15T at St. Edmund’s Parish Centre, 1 Oxford Road OX14 3PL. Rebecca: 07818 443592; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Craft,play,singing & refreshments.

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:30-10:15T at Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive OX1 1XP. ici 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

diddi dance

10:00-10:45T at Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road OX14 3YH. 07922 668740; For 1 - 5s, £5.50 per session (please book). Ages: 1 -4 yrs Sunday class £7.

10:20-11:30T at Tha e Music cade y, 37 Upper High Street OX9 2DN. Simon: 07743 032292; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per session (book by term). Fun and lively music classes from 0-4 years.

Wallingford

Monkey Music

10:00-11:50T at Centre 0, inecra OX10 0DT. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes. arious times classes.

Stay & Play with Messy Play

10:00-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Children’s Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Wantage

Baby Sensory

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Oxford Swimming Academy Mainstream Swimming Classes

10:00-12:00TH at Maple Tree Children’s Centre, Littleworth Road OX33 1PH. 01865 236700; For 0 - 5s, 2 per fa ily (donation).

17:30-19:30T at in sher School, Radley Road OX14 3RR. 07870 662483; For 3 - 5s, £11 per session (book by 6-week term).

For ages 3 .

Wheatley

Stay & Play Outside Inside

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Chalgrove

Abingdon

10:00-11:30T at irst Steps Chal rove and Watlington Family Hub, High Street OX44 ST. 01 91 1 1 9 or 0 s, (donation).

8:30-9:00T at Downland Dance at, Coxeter House OX14 3RG. 01235 554060; For 3 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book).

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9:30-11:00TH at Didcot Library, 197 Broadway OX11 8RU. 01235 813103; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Fortnightly sessions at 9:30 & 10:30am. Call to check dates.

Chilton Baby & Toddler Group 9:30-11:30T at Chilton Village Hall OX11 0SH. 07876583191; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

8:45-9:15T at Downland Dance at, ureus School, Candytu Way OX11 . 0123 554060; For 3 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book).

Mini Professors

10:00-11:50T at Great Western Park Community Hall, 11 Dan Read Parade OX11 6BD. 07754 016612; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term). 1st Sat of Month - Classes at: 10-10.40am (3-5yrs) 11.10-11.50am (2-3yrs 6mths).

Thame

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:40-11:45TH at Lord William’s School, O fordRoad OX9 2 . ieran 07412 480804; For 18m - 7s, (please book).

Fun football classes.

Wallingford

Stay & Play with Messy Play

10:00-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Children’s Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Wheatley Saturdad’s

10:00-12:00TH at Maple Tree Children’s Centre, Littleworth Road OX33 1PH. 01865 236700; For 0-5s & Dads, 2 per fa ily (donation).

3rd Saturday of each month.

Ridgeway Toddlers

10:00-11:30T at Ridgeway Community Church, 21b-22 St Mary’s Street OX10 0EW. 01491 832718; For bump - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

10:00-12:15T at rove illa e Hall, Main Street OX12 7JY. 07717 757007; For 0 - 1s, £8 per session (book by term). 10am:613mths, 11.15am:0-7mths.

15:30-17:00T at in sher School, Radley Road OX14 3RR. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Didcot

Overture Ballet Classes

Overture Ballet Classes

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

11:00-13:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:00-17:00T at in sher School, Radley Road OX14 3RR. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Sunday

Abingdon diddi dance

10:00-10:45T at Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road OX14 3YH. 07922 668740; For 1 - 5s, £7 per session (please book). Ages: 1 -4 yrs.

Faringdon

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:40-11:00TH at Faringdon Leisure Centre, Fernham Road SN7 7LB. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 18m - 7s, (please book).

Fun football classes.

Goring Heath

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-12:00T at Oratory Preparatory School, Goring Heath RG8 7SF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Thame

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:30-11:30TH at Thame Guide Hut, Southern Road OX9 2EP. 07825 002001; For 0 - 4s, £4.80 (drop in). 1st Sun of month. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Wheatley

Little Kickers Football Classes

10:00-11:30TH at Wheatley Park School, Holton OX33 1QZ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 18m - 7s, (please book). Fun football classes.

Abingdon Library Story Time

14:30-15:00TH at bin don Library, The Charter OX14 3LY. 01235 520374; For 3 - 8s, FREE (drop in).

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