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IN THIS ISSUE

TO THE WINTER EDITION 2019!

What’s New?

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Ah, the feeling of a fresh new year! Time to start acting on those New Year Resolutions ... or perhaps they can wait for another week. Our little ones won’t wait a week however (ours struggle to wait a minute, truth be told), so they still need plenty of entertaining - and we hope this edition will help!

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As ever, the Daily Activity Planner (p. 27-38) is packed full of groups and classes and don’t forgot to claim your vouchers in our Special Offers section (centre pages) that will let you try them out for free.

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Just want a good read while you grab a few minutes’ peace? Find out What’s New near you (p.4-5) or discover some fab new children’s books, as reviewed by our readers (p. 25-26). Enjoy!

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

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Hospice Children Get a Pony Treat

Ladybird First Aid is hosting classes in Oxford and the surrounding area. The two-hour Baby and Child First Aid classes are aimed at parents, parents-tobe, grandparents and carers, and will teach individuals what to do in an emergen cy. The classes include CPR, choking, burns, meningit is, febrile convulsions, head injuries and more . Oxford classes are on 7th February and 28th Marc h from 10:30-12:30pm, and are £20pp. Class es in your own home are also available for grou ps of six or more. For more info, visit www.ladybirdfi rstaid.com or email rachel@ladybirdfirstaid.com . P.16

Children at Keech Cottage Hospice in Luton recently received a visit from Banjo the pony, who treated them to fun rides and an exciting meet and greet. Banjo comes from Ollie every children’s and Friends who donate £25 from Street ond Orm t Grea help to run party they ses illnes ng imiti life-l Hospital or children with ing a party Book .

Lives t Shor for ther Toge gh throu remember, for your child will give them a day to area. Find and will also help sick children in your .uk. P.17 ds.co -frien -and .ollie www at out more

Have You Got a Musical Mini?

Private Sports Classes for Tots

Looking for weekly educational activities to share quality time with your child while they learn through music? Musical Minis runs small, friendly classes across North Oxfordshire which are suitable for children from birth to four years. Take a look at our class listings for your nearest groups, and remember to use the Toddle About voucher for your free trial.

During the winter months, they are also running discounted party deals – the Musical Minis team bring the party to you! For more info, email hayley@musicalminis.co.uk. P.28

Serious4Sport are offering private classes from Monday to Saturday for children aged 18 months upwards. The sessions take place in various areas including East Hanney, Didcot, Oxford and exciting Radley, and they are packed with fun, ting side, spor ’s child your re explo help to games ational educ basic learn them along with helping ing free taster values. Serious4Sport are also offer get in touch sessions with all of their classes, so .uk to rt.co 4spo with James at james@serious .co.uk. P.38 port us4s .serio www s. your em rede

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Monkey Music hosts awardwinning music classes for babies and young children. For the month of January, membership to the Little Monkey Club is available for just £1 (a saving up to their of £16) for new customers who sign way for you regular weekly classes. What better can book and your little one to start 2019? You Music key Mon give to class ry a complimenta noon a try, too. There are morning and after For more classes running all over Oxfordshire. usic.co.uk. P.11 information, visit www.monkeym

The Calm Birthing Company provides both private and group hypnobirthing classes to expectant mums and their birth partners in and around Oxfordshire.

Their mission is to help pregnant wom en release fear and build confidence around birth by educating them about the birthing proc ess, and they aim to provide the key relaxation tools needed to prepare for a calm, positive birth expe rience. For more info, including prices, class time s and locations, visit www.calmbirthingcompany.co .uk or email siobhan@calmbirthingcompany.co.u k. P.17 4 January-March 2019 Toddle About

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Talk more with Chatterbabies

Chatterbabies have launched new classes to help your baby develop their language skills.

Designed and led by a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, Chatterbabies uses fun activities incor porating puppets, singing, signing, books and messy play to help develop your child’s communicatio n. Parents can also get inspiration for simple activ ities to try at home. Classes start in April in Sout h Oxford, and are for babies aged 3 months onwards.

To book a free taster, email laura@chatterbabie s.co.uk or call 07938 261106. For more informati on, visit www.chatterbabies.co.uk. P.34

Baby College Comes to Thame

Baby College run awardwinning parent and baby classes, specially designed for children from birth to the age of three years. The classes offer unique, engaging activities to learn and have help babies, toddlers and children fun, encouraging communication and sin Maries has development. New franchisee Tam College now successfully completed her Baby es in the class g chin laun be will she so training, . For more 2019 from areas y Thame and Aylesbur co.uk or information, visit www.babycollege.

P.33 email tamsin@babycollege.co.uk.

Oxford Swimming Academy Expand s

Oxford Swimming Academy is expanding its lessons in both Abingdon and Witney, with new days and times available in 2019. There are courses designed for babies and todd lers, but also for more nervous swimmers, thos e with two children under four years (if the olde r one is not yet ready to swim without an adult in the water), and those who require one-to-one lessons or further support. For more informati on, visit www.oxfordswimmingacademy.c o.uk or call the Academy on 07870 662483. P.24

New Attractions at Cotswold Farm Park

The newly constructed Visitor Centre opens at Cotswold Farm Park in February 2019. Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the Cotswold countryside Outside, while sitting in the warmth of the Café. herds and s flock 50 than more t visitors can mee off energy on of rare breed animals, and can burn nt. Visitors the bouncy pillows and play equipme ies. Cotswold bunn and s can also cuddle fluffy chick February 16th the from daily open is Park Farm more info, visit 2019, from 10:30am to 5:00pm. For www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk. P.40

Signing Classes in Bicester and Banbur y

Sing and Sign teaches baby signing through music, songs, props and instruments. Their award-winning classes are designed to encourage speech development to help babies communicate and are available for babies from 6 week s to 2½ years. Classes are held in Bicester on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and Banb ury on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. There are also monthly Saturday classes available in Croughton.

Claim your free trial class voucher in our centre pages and email helenbrawn@singan dsign.co.uk to book. www.singandsign.co.uk. P.28

Do You Need a Mummy MOT?

The Oxford Physiotherapy Clinic is made up of physiotherapists who ledge gained have a broad range of clinical know and they over a collective period of 30 years, h. Their healt c pelvi of field the in are specialists mon antenatal expertise means they can treat com back and pelvic and postnatal problems, including pelvic and n ratio sepa girdle pain, tummy gap complete floor problems. They are also able to body’s a postnatal Mummy MOT to assess your birth. recovery following pregnancy and child P.22 www.oxfordphysiotherapyclinic.com.

Hit Your Post Baby Stride with Confidence

gifts we could experience. But following Becoming a mother is one of the most treasured of “What now?” It is common for new period a the initial tiny baby phase, there is often up feeling overwhelmed going forward mums to neglect themselves, and they can end finishes. Here enters the Life Coach! leave nity mater once into their new day-to-day life ’. to kick-start 2019 – simply quote ‘Toddle About £50) Claim a Discovery Session for just £10 (usually P.16 . .co.uk ariani sarahm .co.uk or email info@ For more information, visit www.sarahmariani

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Fun Fitness Sessions for Mum and Bab y

Fit and Healthy Mums have lots classes running in Oxford, Abingdon and Wantage. They have fun, social sessions for you to enjoy with your babies and little ones. Sessions are taught by train ed experts, and there’s plenty of choice, including Pilates, buggyfit, HIIT sessions, baby mass age, fit4birth and ab classes. Alternatively, if you are looking for a family-friendly, flexible role, you can join their expanding team and start your own Fit and Healthy Mums franchise. For more information, email keri@fitandhealthymums.com . P.32

New diddi dance Classes

The diddi dance team are excited about the new classes and nursery sessions starting in the New Year, details of which can be found on their social media pages. diddi dance dance sessions combine games and children’s exercises with props and songs to help , and skills r moto fine and gross tion, coordina ework. rhythm, which enhances the EYFS fram at your Would you like to have diddi dance 2 668740 or 0792 act cont info, nursery? For more om, or visit email tatiana.savine@diddidance.c www.diddidance.com. P.33

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Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire have started new baby and pre-school classes in Shilton and East Hanney. Both pools are situated in private residences, meaning they have exclusive use of the s in Shilton facilities. The classes run on Thursday Hanney.

East in s sday and Wednesdays and Thur ote bonding, prom to ned desig are ns lesso Their in a fun and water confidence and water safety red to your loving environment. They are also tailo , visit more out find To ies. abilit and s child’s need P.14 . www.puddleducks.com

How to Truly Relax Whilst on Holiday

North Hayne Farm Cottages in North Devon are very excited to announce that they will be opening their new Treatment Room in 2019, which will offer parents the opportunity to escap e on their holiday for some much-needed ‘me time’ and enjoy some pampering from a range of treatments that will be available. Quote ‘Toddl e About’ when you book before 31st March 2019 to claim a free treatment on your holiday (30 minut e treatment with any short break or a 60 minute treatment with any full week booked). www.northhaynefarmcottages.co.uk. P.7

Upcoming Mum2mum Markets Mum2mum Market nearly new sales are a great place to buy and sell high quality pre-loved items.

You will find a huge choice of maternity, baby and children’s clothes (0-6 years), toys and equipment.

Entry to the sales is £2.

Oxford: 19 Jan & 30 Mar, 10:30-12:30, St Gregory the Great Catholic School Banbury: Sat 12 Jan & 9 Mar, 10:30-12:30 Banbury Town Hall, Bridge Street.

Didcot: 23 Mar, 10:30-12:30 Witney: 16 Feb, 14:30-16:30, Madley Park Hall Bicester: 2 Feb, 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.

res Nature Tots Outdoor Nature Adventu

Nature Tots is a monthly group for preschool children, meeting outdoors at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, near Abingdon. Join them for outdoor nature play, crafts, memorable sensory activities, songs, stories and nature reserve. wild l, derfu won the on es ntur adve nesday, Sessions run once a month on Wed cost £7 per Thursday and Friday mornings, and ! Please ided prov mud and ks snac s, child. Drink . For ntial esse is ing Book dress for the weather. , visit place a book to or on mati infor more www.bbowt.org.uk/events. P.9 [Photo credit: Ric Mellis]

Two Local Mums Find The Holy Grail of Work/Life Balance

that felt unmanageable. Time off Five years ago, Helen and Sandra were struggling with a work/life balance time and 'me time', while trying family like things was limited and they were missing out on the important with an international health together work to chance the took They income. steady a to work and maintain they want to pass it on.

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Book before April 2019 and quote ‘Toddle About’ to receive a FREE pampering session* Cottages range in size, sleeping 2 to 10, with prices starting at £269 for a 3-night break.

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WINTER Days Out

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Sat 16th February - Sun 28th April, 10.30am- 5.00pm

Sat 30th & Sun 31st March All aboard for a Day Out With Thomas. Take part in Thomasthemed activities, and experience a ride behind the famous blue engine. Shake hands and have your photo taken with The Fat Controller and take part in Thomas-themed activities in the Imagination Station.

Cost: see website for details.

Didcot Railway Centre, Didcot, Oxford, OX11 7NJ. Tel: 01235 817200

Sat 16th – Sun 24th February, 10am - 4pm Inspired by the Pop Art in Print exhibition, drop in during the holidays and have a go at some pop art crafts. Get into the vibe and make a pop art coaster or bedroom door sign. Learn how to make party poppers or create your own comic book story.

Cost: £3 per child (3yrs+).

Banbury Museum, Spiceball Park Road, Banbury, OX16 2PQ Tel: 01295 236165 www.banburymuseum.org banburymuseum

Cotswold Farm Park re-opens on the 16th February. The season begins with one of the highlights of the year, Lambing. Settle yourself down in the Animal Barn and keep your eyes peeled and your ears pricked for the first bleats of the new arrivals.

Cost: See website for details.

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Sat 16th - Sun 24th February, 10am - 5pm Come along for some family fun at the children’s event, AlphabetI-Spy in the Gardens. Spy the whole alphabet and win a prize!

With 8 acres of inspirational gardens, outdoor play area, plant centre and cafe.

Cost: £2.50 per child (children must be accompanied by an adult garden entrance fee applies).

Waterperry Gardens, Near Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1LA Tel: 01844 339254 waterperrygardens.co.uk Waterperrygardens

Jan 9th, 10th, 11th; Feb 6th, 7th, 8th; Mar 6th, 7th, 8th, 9:30am to 11:30am Outdoor nature play, crafts and stories for pre-school aged children on this wild and wonderful nature reserve.

Cost: £7 per child. Drinks, snacks and mud provided.

Booking essential.

Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Sutton Courtenay Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX14 4TE. Tel: 01235 862024 www.bbowt.org.uk bbowildlifetrust

Sun 17th, Wed 20th and Sun 24th February, from 10.30am Steam train rides, visit the Railway Museum, admire all the locos and carriages and have fun on the miniature railway. Lots of fun for everyone! No need to book, just turn up.

Cost: Bring this page to get half price entry on any Steaming Day in Half Term Family ticket (2a+4c) £17.25 (usually £34.50) .

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Station Rd, Quainton, Aylesbury, HP22 4BY Tel: 01296 655720 www.bucksrailcentre.org BucksRailCentre

Details are correct at time of printing. Please check with the event host for prices, times & dates.

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Discover magical walks and woodland trails at Hughenden this winter.

Wrap up warm and get ready for an outdoor adventure.

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RAINBOW TOWN craft for children

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Spread joy and help the planet by making a rainbow town full of colourful buildings, shops and homes.

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» Recycled boxes and cardboard tubes » Coloured paper » Glue or tape » Scissors » Anything to add colour (paint, crayons, markers, etc.)

1. Wrap the boxes and cardboard tubes with paper.

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If you prefer to use print-ready doors and windows, you can download the free printable from www.boxofideas.uk/town

4. Place your buildings on the floor if you want to be able to move them around or glue them to a big piece of cardboard if you want to make them stay in one place. Old pizza boxes are great for this!

5. Use your creativity and whatever recycling bits you have to add any extra details to make your town unique. For example, use milk bottle lids to make decorative plant pots!

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MORE THAN JUST

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By Stephanie Elliot, the author of the young adult novel, Sad Perfect

As a parent, you’ve most likely experienced some sort of picky eating in your child or children. Toddlers are known for – and prone to – refusing foods that don’t taste good, or look funny, or touch another food on their plate. Some kids are just naturally picky, refusing green vegetables or things that look weird to them. But when does it become more than just picky eating? When do you need to worry that maybe your child isn’t getting all the nutrients he needs?

Our daughter had ARFID, which is Avoidant/ Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. ARFID was first defined in the DSM-5 in 2013, and is an eating disorder and a mental disorder. Children and adults with ARFID refuse a large variety of foods because they fear that eating may cause them to choke or to die. Their fight or flight instincts kick in and they believe that their survival depends on them not eating a particular food. Many people with ARFID have experienced some sort of trauma that ignited their ARFID. Some of these traumas may include a choking incident as a baby or a traumatic birth experience (cord wrapped around the neck, or difficult delivery). Since ARFID is still so very new in the medical world, there is still much to be learned.

My daughter was an extremely picky eater as a baby and toddler, and we were not initially concerned.

We chalked it up to just that – picky eating. But, sandwiched in between two brothers who never refused any foods and excitedly ate lima beans and broccoli, we began to notice that our daughter’s aversion to many foods was becoming problematic.

She would cry and scream, sitting at the dinner table, shaking her head back and forth, adamant that she would not be eating what the rest of the family ate.

Her main diet as a young child consisted of very basic, plain and white foods, heavy on the carbs, very low on the protein and vegetables. She ate plain bagels and bread, fish fingers, French fries, pizza with the cheese and sauce scraped off, cereal, and waffles (but refused butter and syrup). She ate all sorts of sweets, and on occasion, I could coax her to have a peeled apple slice or a few raw carrots. Her only protein source was peanut butter and Carnation Instant milk.

Does this diet sound familiar to you?

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In my family’s personal experience, we noticed my daughter eating differently at a very early age. As I mentioned, we thought it was just picky eating. What makes ARFID different from picky eating is the impact it has on a person’s mental state. For our daughter, she became extremely anxious around food and at any social event that revolved around eating. If you think about it, that’s almost every event imaginable to a young child. Food is everywhere – at sleepovers, birthday parties, school, weddings, funerals. Food is a celebration, and when our daughter would become agitated and anxious anytime we were around food, we realised the matter of her ‘picky eating’ was more serious. If we went out to dinner as a family, we had to choose a place that would have a ‘safe’ food for our daughter, usually French fries or pizza. If we went to a restaurant where there was no food she would eat, I would pack her a peanut butter sandwich and some raw carrots so she would have something to eat.

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Our daughter began to withdraw, refusing to go to friends’ homes for fear that there would be a food that she didn’t like or she would be forced to try something. It was embarrassing for her to be at a social event and ‘pretend’ to eat what was available.

For her, it was easier to avoid (there’s that word!) doing social things rather than be faced with an uncomfortable eating situation.

There are characteristics of ARFID that are different than other eating disorders. ARFID is an eating disorder that is not based on body image or self-esteem. While some children with ARFID may eventually show deficiencies in weight gain and have severe health issues, that was not the case with my daughter. She reached every milestone tracked by her pediatrician. When I would share my concerns with her doctors (and I did – many, many times), I was told that she was fine, she was healthy, she was just a ‘picky eater.’ Back then, the word ARFID didn’t exist, so we didn’t have a diagnosis nor get treatment for our daughter’s problem until she was a teenager.

Through intensive therapy, family support, and a terrific and understanding doctor, we were able to get our daughter the treatment she needed so that she could feel comfortable around foods that were not originally safe to her. It was a long road, but recovery is possible!

IF YOU ARE CONCERNED THAT YOUR CHILD MAY HAVE ARFID, ASK THESE QUESTIONS: • Does he only eat a small variety of foods?

• Does she have rituals or strange/unique habits when eating the foods she is comfortable with?

• Is he anxious around mealtimes?

• Does she make up excuses in order to not eat (not hungry, tired, have a tummy ache?)

• Does he refuse invitations to parties, sleepovers, or visits with friends?

• Is dinnertime a battle?

• Do you find that you’re making something different every night to appease her tastes?

• Is there stress in the family dynamic because of these food issues?

• Does he complain that he’s hungry but then doesn’t know what he wants to/can eat?

• Do you think she is depressed?

• Is his social circle becoming smaller?

• Does she gag or vomit when and if she tries a new food?

Children with ARFID may show signs of depression and anxiety. They are depressed because they tend to isolate themselves from family, friends, and food. To them, it’s easier to stay away from the situations that cause them anxiety. This can become problematic in their school years when they are trying to make friends and establish relationships with other kids.

In our situation, we felt we had to deal with our daughter’s anxiety and depression first and the food part could be fixed later.

The good thing today is that many clinicians, physicians, and psychologists are studying ARFID and learning how to treat it, whether it be through food exposure, therapy, nutrition education, or some other form of therapy. The more we talk about ARFID, the more familiar those around us will become with it, and it will no longer be a mysterious eating issue that your child has to suffer through. Each day, eating disorder specialists are learning more and more about ARFID and the techniques to treat it properly. If you suspect that your child may have ARFID, share your concerns with your doctor.G ge

Stephanie Elliot is the author of the young adult novel, Sad Perfect, which was inspired by her own daughter’s journey with ARFID, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. She writes for a variety of websites and magazines on topics such as parenting, eating disorders, mental health issues and epilepsy. She is also a book reviewer and editor. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with her husband and their three children. For more info, visit www.stephanieelliot.com and www.stephanieelliot.arfid.com StephanieElliotAuthor 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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BY ANA SEIXAS Reviewer: Rachel Manders This book is colourful, a good size for toddlers to hold, and has interactive sliding panels to reveal hidden animals. These are a lot more robust than cardboard flaps or doors, and my 18-month-old son has enjoyed engaging with them. I was disappointed that there was no story as such. It would have been nice if, alongside this use of repetition to reinforce language, there was a bit more of a story to tie it all together.

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BY HEATHER PINDAR Reviewer: Alana Grocott Hop hop hurray for Froggy Day! What a delightfully funny book to start talking about the weather. Froggy Day takes children on a journey from the TV into a traffic jam, from the shops to the sea, and from the farm to the fairground.

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Reviewer: Gemma Callaghan The Wondrous Dinosaurium is a fantastically enjoyable read with brilliant illustrations and a unique storyline. Danny is determined to get himself a pet dinosaur, but he discovers that what you wish for and what you get are sometimes two different things. He takes us on a magical journey with a funny twist at the end. I would highly recommend this book for babies and toddlers the story is short and simple, keeping short attention spans entertained and in awe of the colourful drawings.

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Reviewer: Felicity Harvey We Eat Bananas is a very colourful and engaging picture book! Great illustrations that help make it an interactive book for the child and parent to use together.

This is more of an ‘eye-spy’ book rather than a story-telling book. But myself and my son had some giggles looking at the funny ways the animals ate their food! With a really obscure mixture of animals and foods, this is definitely something a bit different to your average book!

Reviewer: Tara Morris All Are Welcome is a book that promotes diversity and I would think it is aimed at school age children. The book talks about there being a place for everyone and that everyone is welcome. There are more pictures than words and it would be a useful tool in schools to facilitate group discussions as it easy to see and it creates a starting point to talk about diversity in our world. The use of words such as adversity and diversity would suggest to me that the book would need adult input to understand these words.

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BY TRACY GUNARATNAM Reviewer: Sophie Holford Not My Hats stars Hettie, a hatobsessed polar bear and her friend Puffin who is determined to borrow one of Hettie’s prized pieces of headwear. With bright artwork and an engaging rhyming story, my two year old and I have really enjoyed sharing this book together. Hettie’s extensive and varied hat collection provides plenty of opportunity to practice using descriptive words, and the story’s theme of sharing and friendship prompts great discussion.

BY FEARNE COTTON Reviewer: Vanessa Gjeta When I saw that the author of Hungry Babies was Fearne Cotton, I was intrigued. The first thing I liked about the book was the fact it is hard back with a very catchy, bright front cover. The illustrations are amazing and it is nice that the author has used children’s names from different nationalities. Everything flowed nicely with the words rhyming on each page. The story is about babies in all different eating scenarios and reminded me so much of my every day life with my son it made me smile reading it to my son.

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BY CHRIS CHATTERON Reviewer: Karen Philpott My son (3yrs) loved reading this book with me and kept choosing it for story time every night. My daughter (8 mths) enjoyed listening along and looking at the pictures which are so cleverly integrated with the words.

We enjoyed exploring the map on the first and last pages. What a clever book, sneaking counting into a fun story and so many fun characters met along the adventure. I asked my son what his favourite part of the book was and he said ,“The hairy troll”!

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CHERWELL AREA Banbury

Monday

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Mum Meet Mondays

9:30-11:30TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060; For 0s, £1 per child (drop in). Newborns to Pre walkers.

Adderbury Baby & Toddler Group 10:00-12:30TH

Refreshments provided for children & carers.

T at The Village Hall, Banbury

T: Term Time

H: Holidays

10:00-11:30T

term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bicester

per child (please book). Unlimited ride on toy fun, under 12mths free.

Musical Minis T

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes TH

Classes at 10.00am & 11.00am.

0 - 2s, (please book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Happy Mondays Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30TH

In the Water

Bloxham

Musical Minis

T at Jubilee Hall, Jubilee Park,

book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions for preschoolers.

0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in).

KEY:

Ride on Time Play Session

16:00-18:00T at Frank Wise School,

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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The Original Baby Signing Classes

Baby Signing for I’m all babies from 6 weeks 3 years too young to talktoyet, Help your baby tobut 'talk' BEFORE speech you’ll be amazed

Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets

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Classes available Monday to Friday

Musical Minis is a pre-school fun timeBook musicyour FREE trial lesson today BOOK YOUR group for babies and toddlers. Each structured TRIAL session encourages cognitive, physicalFor andclasses in Brackley andFREE Towcester CLASS TODAY! emotional development through the use of Contact Helen Brawn Quote ‘Toddle About’ music, intruments and stories.

Telephone: 07906 055591

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

Sing and Signwww.singandsign.co.uk classes suitable for babies from 6 weeks.

email: helenbrawn@singandsign.co.uk

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

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

Baby signing is easy because we make it fun to learn! Your baby will recognise words sooner and can use the signs to ‘TALK’ before speech!

CLASSES HELD IN BANBURY, BICESTER, BODICOTE AND FRINGFORD.

Contact Helen on 07906 055591 helenbrawn@singandsign.co.uk www.toddle.club/singandsign

www.musicalminis.co.uk Middleton Cheney

Melody Music

Baby Sensory Rhythm & Rhyme: 10:00-11:00T child (please book).

Boogie Ballet: 11:30-12:00T; For 2 -

Mums N Bubs Yoga

12:30-13:30T

Call for more info.

Tuesday

Ride on Time Play Session TH

Aynho

Musical Minis

(book). Unlimited ride on toy fun.

T

Kidlington

Hypnobirthing Classes

18:00-21:00TH

session (please book).

www.stjohnspriory.co.uk

Banbury

Sing & Sign Baby Signing T

0 - 2s, (please book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

10:00-11:30T

Sensory Baby

family (drop in). Arts, crafts, play & singing.

Middleton Cheney

TH

10:00-11:30T £1 per family (drop in).

Kings Sutton

Baby Ballet

10:30-11:00TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060;

0s, £2 per family (drop in). Under 1s.

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10:00-10:30TH at Banbury Library, Marlborough Road OX16 5DB. 01295 262282;

Water Babies Swimming Classes T at Frank Wise School,

term). Fun, action packed, progressive classes.

Baby Sensory Classes

Bicester

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-10:30T at Fringford Village Hall, The Green book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Musical Minis

TH at Langford Village Hall,

9:30-11:00T

child (drop in). Alternate Tues. 50p extra child.

Funky Munkys

9:30-11:00T

child (drop in). Runs every other Tues.

Pregnancy Yoga

18:30-19:20T

book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

10:15-15:15TH

Acorn Toddlers

Various classes, contact for info. Free trials.

(please book). Call 0 99 9 1 0 before coming.

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10:30-12:00T

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Wednesday

Banbury

Water Babies Swimming Classes T at Sibford School, Sibford

action packed swim classes.

Fun,

Bodicote Toddler Group

T at Bodicote Village Hall,

eading, toys & crafts. 0p/e tra sibling.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-13:00T

For 0 - 3s, (please book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Adderbury Baby & Toddler Group 10:00-12:30TH

session (drop in). Refreshments provided for children & carers.

Baby Ballet

10:30-11:00TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060;

Mini Market T

For mums - dads, (drop in). Buy ‘new to you’ items that have been donated.

Bicester

Messy Monkeys

9:30-11:00T

For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). Activities to encourage your development & creativity.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T

055591; For 0s, (please book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Water Babies Swimming Classes

12:00-13:00T

£16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Launton

Melody Music Making Fun

9:15-10:15T at Launton Sports and Social

Bicester

Musical Minis

Yarnton

Ride on Time Play Session

10:00-11:30TH at Yarnton Village Hall, The

Bumps and Babies

10:00-11:30T

Thursday

12:00-12:30T

Banbury

Come & Play: 9:30-11:15TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.

Health Visitor Clinic: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0 Baby weighing and health advice.

Drop in sessions.

Sibford Tots and Babes

9:30-11:30T at Sibford Village Hall, Sibford (drop in). oys, crafts & activities.

£16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Harwell

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

H: Holidays

9:00-11:00T at Mollington Village Hall, (drop in). 50p per extra child.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes T

0 - 2s, (please book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Water Babies Swimming Classes

T at Sibford School, Sibford Ferris

Oxford Swimming Academy

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

2½ - 5s, £11 per class (please book).

TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060;

16:00-18:00T

Middleton Cheney ti

Rhythm and Dance

T: Term Time

Up to crawling.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

The Sunshine Centre

Friday

Mollington Diddy Dots

book). 45 mins of structured music sessions.

£5 per child (please book). Unlimited ride on toy fun, under 12mths free.

KEY:

Banbury

9:30-10:15T

Mums N Bubs/Wrigglers Yoga: 11:15-12:15T; Pregnancy Yoga: 18:00-18:50T; For bump,

Bicester

Musical Minis

9:30-10:15T

Call for more info.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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TENNIS Indoor classes for children 3-5yrs.

FOR T TS!

SAV £15 & E MEMBEFREE RSHIP BO

OK Classes run in Banbury 1ST FEBBY ’19 at Wykham Park Academy: Little Hitters (Tots and preschool). Sun 10am-10.45am Big Hitters (Reception/Year 1).

11am-11.55am.

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

Movers and Groovers

Harwell

Kirtlington

9:30-10:30T

Kirtlington Busy Bees

Oxford Swimming Academy

Musical Minis

Free play, sing-along, crafts, baby area & snacks.

2½ - 5s, £11 per class (please book).

Classes at 10.00am & 11.00am.

Mums N Bubs Yoga

9:00-11:00T at Kirtlington Village Hall, South T

Middleton Cheney

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:15-12:15T

£16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

term). Call for more info.

9:00-12:00T

Kidlington 10:15-12:30TH For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m - 5 yrs.

12:00-18:00T

Deddington

Deddington Baby and Toddler Group

9:30-11:30TH

Saturday

Banbury

Banbury

Water Babies Swimming Classes

(book by term). All indoors.

T at Frank Wise School, Hornbeam

Kidlington

Water Babies Swimming Classes

For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m - 5 yrs.

T at Sibford School, Sibford Ferris

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

T; For 3 - 5s,

11:00-11:55T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). All indoors.

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

10:35-12:10TH

Sunday

Messy Church at SREC

16:00-18:00T

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Monday

Carterton

Chipping Norton

9:30-11:30T

Baby Sensory Classes

ACE Centre Charity Family Service

For 3m - 5s, £11 per class (please book).

9:30-13:30T

For 0 - 1s, £8 per session (book by term).

9.30am: 6-13mths, 10.45am: 0-7mths & 12pm: 0-13mths.

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10:30-11:00T

Tuesday

Standlake

Oxford Swimming Academy

Baby Massage: T; For 0s, £15 (please book). Call centre to confirm dates & to book.

Sensory Stay & Play: T; For 0 - 1s, £2 per session (drop in). 0-18mths.

Witney

Salt Box Music Classes

9:30-10:50T

by term). Contact for age/class times.

Noah’s Ark

Standlake

10:00-11:30T

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

Chipping Norton

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-13:00T at Finstock Village Hall, West contact for more info.

Eynsham TH

Various classes, action packed, progressive swim classes.

ti Call to ensure session running.

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Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:00T at Witney Primary School,

Fun,

NCT Bumps and Babies Group

10:00-11:30TH at Bethany Room at High 4th Mon.

Every 2nd &

For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (please book). 3mths upwards.

Tackley

Tackley Toddler Group

10:00-12:00TH at Tackley Village Hall OX5 Open all year apart from Christmas.

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

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Witney

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-12:00T at Witney Primary School, Hailey

£16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Salt Box Music Classes

Toddler Music

Preschool Music

Baby College Development Classes

Wednesday

Bladon

Bladon Baby and Toddler Group T

per family (drop in). Activities, toys & singing.

Chipping Norton

Oxford Swimming Academy

Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

For 3m - 5s, £11 per class (please book).

Water Babies Swimming Classes

action packed, progressive swim classes.

breastfeeding support.

Fun,

Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

T

Woodstock

ti

10:00-10:30TH at Woodstock Library, Hensington Road OX20 1JQ. 01993 812832;

Thursday

T

10:00-12:00T at Witney Primary School,

action packed, progressive swim classes.

St Mary’s Cogglets at Madley T

Baby College T

ti

10:30-11:00T

Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

North Leigh

Chipping Norton

Salt Box Music Classes

10:00-11:30T

Witney

Shilton

Witney

9:30-11:00T

9:30-12:00T at Shilton Pool, The Hill OX18

9:30-11:00T

Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

T: Term Time

H: Holidays

Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). 1st session free.

0 - 5s, £2 (drop in). First session free.

KEY:

fi

Chipping Norton

9:30-10:05T

For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (please book). 3mths upwards.

Fun,

Friday

Carterton

9:30-11:00T

Oxford Swimming Academy

Witney

5s, £1 per child (drop in).

Salt Box Music Classes

Standlake

fi

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:00-11:20T

£2 per family (drop in). All welcome!

10:00-11:30T

5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). oys, crafts & singing. lder siblings welcome.

TH

Clanfield

T

Stonesfield

10:00-11:30T at Witney Primary School,

Health Visitor Drop In Clinic Inc

Standlake

9:30-12:30T

T

term). Contact for age/class times.

Family Music

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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Saturday

Puddle Ducks Swimming

10:00-12:30T

Witney

Water Babies Classes

Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

8:30-13:00T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL.

Minster Lovell Mother and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at The Village Hall,

per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

session (drop in). reat range of ages,toys and activities.

TH Primary School, Hailey Road OX28

10:00-11:30T

1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

North Leigh Baby & Toddler Group

Sunday

For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in).

Ride on Time Play Session

Water Babies Classes

10:00-11:30TH at Madley Park Hall, fi

9:00-12:30T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL.

child (please book). Every fortnight (contact for dates). Unlimited ride on toy fun, under 12mths free.

per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:30T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Woodstock Musical Minis

11:15-12:00T at Woodstock Youth

TH Primary School, Hailey Road OX28

Local classes and online @Home

1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Puddle Ducks Lessons T

www.fitandhealthymums.com

per session (please book).

Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

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Monday

Botley

Baby College Baby Massage T

winning

The awardamaBabyBliss programme.

Headington

Back to Fit & HIIT Fitness Classes

9:15-11:00T

£8 per session (drop in). Various classes/times. enerationfitness.co.uk. if booked.

Clockwork Music

9:30-12:00T at Risinghurst United Reformed

(book by term). Call for age/times of classes.

Littlemore

Water Babies Swimming Classes T

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Marston TH term). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

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Sunnymead Minnows Rhyme Time for Under 5s

11:00-11:30TH Queen Street OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509 or

Baby College Development Classes

10:00-12:00T

(please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Fun, friendly music classes.

9:00-9:30T

Summertown

9:30-12:30T

Sunnymead Minnows Bumps to Babies

Wolvercote

Water Babies Swimming Classes T

9:30-11:00T

£16.50 per class (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Under 1s.

Monkey Music

Monkey Music

10:00-12:30T

Fun, friendly music classes.Various times/classes.

Toddle-In at St Aldates Church

Tuesday

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T

10:00-11:30T

crafts, singing & stories.

Botley

Toys,

BabyMania

per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Littlemore

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-13:00T

10:00-11:00T

(drop in). For babies, toddlers & their carers.

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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

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Inspiring Play Together

Development Classes

0-3

“We’ve enjoyed every class

YEARS and learnt a lot along the way” Georgia, James, Livia & Jude

For more information please contact Bea or Donna on 07986 990024 or at oxford babycollege co uk

Book online at www.babycollege.co.uk Lower Wolvercote

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11:00-11:30TH Library, Queen Street OX1 1DJ. 01865

Dandelions Baby and Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T

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

Transform the way your child learns music!

oys, singing, baby corner and refreshments.

Summertown

Baby College Development Classes

www.playmusicland.com

Oxford

Mini Professors

10:00-11:50T at South Hinskey Village Hall,

Botley

A fun group for parents,carers & childminders.

Contact

Cowley

session (book by term). 09:45 TickTock, 10:20 Clockmakers 11:00: Rock Around The Clock.

9:30-10:30TH

10:30-12:00T

Cowley Library Stay, Play and Learn

T at PartyMan World of Play,

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

ti

Splat

yrs, £5.50 per session (please book).

10:00-11:30T at Summer Fields School, fi

Thame

Headington

diddi dance

Toddler Time

in). Entry via rear of premises whilst building works at church.

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10:30-11:00TH

(drop in). A fun group for the under s.

Clockwork Music T

Family Fun

10:00-12:00T

Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

T

for age/class times.

10:00-11:30T

9:30-12:30T

Salt Box Music Classes

Classes at: 10-10.40am (2-3yrs 6mths); 11.1011.50am (3-5yrs).

Jam and Juice

Wednesday

10:00-12:00T in).

Adult, 1 Child, under 18 mths free.

T

- 5s, (drop in). Not on 1st Weds of month.

Thursday

Monkey Music

Baby,

10:00-12:00T

10:00-11:50T

Fun, friendly music classes.

Varies times/classes.

HIIT Fitness Classes T

per family (drop in). Toys, refreshments & friendly people.

Pre and Postnatal Pilates

(please book).

10:30-11:30TH

Banbury

Junior Ballet

16:00-16:30TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060;

Blackbird Leys if booked or 8 drop in.

Baby College Baby Massage Classes

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11:00-11:30T at Blackbird Leys Library,

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book).

winning

Small Talk

Oxford Swimming Academy Mainstream Swimming Classes

15:00-16:30T

St Michael’s Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00TH

Simple lunch avail at 11.45am on 1st Tues of mth (50p a head).

Wolvercote

Water Babies Swimming Classes 9:30-10:30T

per class (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

T: Term Time

H: Holidays

Littlemore

4

years+.

Headington

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T

Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

18:15-19:15T

Summertown

KEY:

The awardamaBabyBliss programme.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Oxford

10:30-12:00T

9:00-10:30T School, Raymund Road OX3 0PJ. 01865

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Oxford

Crafts,toys,singing & story time.

Rainbow House Cafe and Play

Monkey Music

T at Wesley Memorial Methodist

In the Water

Music & Singing

9:20-12:00T

Fun, friendly music classes. Various times/classes.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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Littlemore

Oxford Swimming Academy 9:30-11:30T

Water Babies Classes 9:00-12:00T

(please book). Swimming lessons.

St Clements Toddler Group

Football Fun For Children Aged 18 Months - 7 Years

9:30-11:30T

Play, Singing, refreshments & lots of fun.

Learning the FUNdamentals of Football

9:30-13:00T

Come and Join the Team!

Classes Running Throughout Oxfordshire

Classes start April 2019,email to register interest.

Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Musicland - Music Classes T at Risinghurst

Sunnymead Minnows Stay & Play

2 - 5s, £6 per class (book by 10For 2-10yrs - Classes: 9.40am, 10.15am, 10.45am & 11.15am.

T

am.

Sunnymead Minnows Family Fun

T at Partyman World of

10:00-12:00T

session (please book). 10am: Mixed age & 11am 0-walking.

3rd Sat of month.

De Droomtorentjes

Rainbow House Cafe and Play

10:00-12:00T

T at Wesley Memorial

0 - 5s, £3 (drop in). utch speaking parent & toddler group, once a month,email for more info.

Oxford Sling Library & Crazy 10:30-12:00TH 0BT. For bump - 5s, £3 per session (drop in). 3rd Thurs of month.

Risinghurst

Japanese Toddler Group

10:30-12:30T at Risinghurst

per family (drop in). All welcome.

Botley

TH

Oxford

Thurs:9.45am or 10.45am.

Music Bugs

2nd & 4th Sat of month - Classes at: 1010.40am (3-5yrs); 11.10-11.50am (2-3yrs 6mths).

Classes

oxfordshireandcentralbucks@littlekickers.co.uk

T at Magdalen Road

A ordable hot lunch avail at 11.

Mini Professors

10:00-11:50T

Marston

Visit our website: www.littlekickers.co.uk

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:30-11:30T at Summer Fields School, fi

£16.50 per session (please book).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Friday

1st Saturday 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

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T

Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Oxford

School Run Bootcamp

8:35-9:35TH

Sunnymead Minnows Messy Minnows

10:00-12:00T

Rainbow House Cafe and Play

T at Wesley Memorial Methodist

Crafts,toys,singing & story time.

Monkey Music

9:20-16:10T

Fun, friendly music classes. Various times/classes.

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1st Saturday of every month.

Sunday

Headington

8:15-10:30TH at Sandhills

Fun football classes from 18month - 7 years.

Littlemore

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11:00-11:30TH Queen Street OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509 or

Oxford Sling Library (Fortnightly) TH

9:00-10:30T School, Raymund Road OX3 0PJ. 01865

10:00-12:00T at Magdalen Road

(drop in). www.o fordslinglibrary.co.uk.

Saturday

Headington

Oxford Swimming Academy T

ainstream swimming lessons for yrs .

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Marston 9:15-11:00TH term). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Oxford

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:00-10:00T at Summer Fields School, fi

toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Baby,

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SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE AREA

Monday

Baby Sensory

T at Wallingford Sports

Abingdon

Long Furlong Buggy Club

9:15-11:30T at Long Furlong

book). Use the Toddle About Voucher for a F EE trial session without).

(drop in). Friendly group - toys, craft & music.

10:00-11:00TH at The Great Hall,

8

Slingsbee FIT

Monkey Music

9:20-12:30T

(drop in). Exercise with your baby in a sling nc. 10-min baby free H session at the end.

Fun, friendly music classes.Various times/classes.

Mini Professors

10:00-11:50T at Wallingford Sports

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:30-11:00T

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

Wantage

term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

St Helen’s Baby and Toddler Group 9:30-12:15T

5BS. Rachel: 01235 521039; For Two sessions: 9.30-10.45am & 11am-12.15pm.

T

£6 per session (please book). 10am: i ed age & 11am 0-walking.

Abbey Toddlers

The Green Bean Sling Meet and Library APUK Group 9:30-11:30TH

Call Lucy on 07754 016612 or email: oxfordsouth@miniprofessors.co.uk 11:00-11:30TH

diddi dance

(drop in).

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

Wheatley

11:15-12:00T at Great Western Park

Wheatley Babies & Toddlers

yrs.

Water Babies Swimming Classes fi

£16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Pilates4All

20:00-21:00TH at Fit & Healthy Mums, The Manor Prep School, Faringdon Road OX13

energetic music and dance class.

9:30-11:30TH

Fun and

Didcot Sling Library

(drop in).

T

for dates.

Wootton Once a month, call

Horspath

Horspath Toddler Group

per class (please book).

Berinsfield

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

10:00-12:00TH

Thame

Stay & Play

H/V available

10:00-11:30T

Wallingford

Stay & Play with Messy Play

9:15-11:30T

Stay & Play

Restore Your Core: 10:30-11:00TH; For 0-2s & mums, £5 per class (please book).

Pre and Postnatal Pilates: 11:00-12:00TH; For

Check

Tuesday

Abingdon

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:00-12:00T

Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

session (drop in).

10:00-11:30T

Pilates and Tots: 9:30-10:30TH; For 0 - 2s,

Cha Char Chimps Show

ccchimps.com for holidays.

Chinnor

Fit and Healthy Mums

10:30-11:15T

Chalgrove

Messy Monday

Stories and Singing

10:00-11:30TH at Wantage Library,

TH

Didcot

T

fi

per session (drop in). Sling ibrary on 3rd Mon of month.

Bumps and Babies

oys,crafts,singing & refreshments.

Mon only.

121628; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (book Fun and energetic music and dance class.

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10:00-12:00T

T

9:30-10:15T

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.

Music Bugs

book). Ages 1 -

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

Wallingford, Abingdon, Didcot and Oxford

10:30-11:30TH For 0, 1, mums, £6 (please book).

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H: Holidays

In the Water

Music & Singing

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Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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Fit4Birth

T at Snakes and Ladders,

19:30-20:30TH at Fit & Healthy Mums, The Manor Prep School,

121628; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Inc in your entry fee to Snakes & adders.

(please book).

Water Babies Classes T

Nature Tots

fi

9:30-11:30T

session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

per child (please book). Monthly sessions, call to check dates.

Berinsfield

The Berin Centre

School Run Bootcamp

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

Stay & Play: TH; For 0 -

T at Fit & Healthy Mums, The Manor Prep School, Faringdon

Vici on: 07787 121628 or vici@boogiebeat.co.uk

mums, £6 per class (please book).

Berinsfield

Music Bugs

Story Time

T

Chinnor

TH

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

(please book). 10am 0-walking.

2nd & 4th Tues of month.

Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Tuneful Tuesdays

10:30-11:30TH

Didcot

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

9:30-11:15T Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235

Chalgrove

Watlington

Play Days

10:00-11:30T Watlington Family Hub, Watlington Primary

The Maple Tree Children’s Centre

Baby Sensory

0 - 1s, (please book). Times: 9.30-10.30am & 12.30-1.30pm: 0-13mths, 11-12noon: 0-7mths.

Maple Babies

children , 0p per

9:30-13:30T

Faringdon

Baby Sensory

10:00-12:15T

0 - 1s, £8 per session (book by term). 10am:613mths, 11.15am:0-7mths.

Goring Heath

T at Oratory Preparatory School,

action packed, progressive swim classes.

Fun,

Henley-on-Thames 9:30-10:00T

Under 1yr. 2nd & 4th Tues for Jan then every week from Feb 2019.

Wednesday

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes 9:30-11:30T

9:30-11:30TH

Baby Sensory

Monkey Music

9:20-12:30T at Girlguiding HQ, Southern (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.

Various times/classes.

Clockwork Music

Fun and

Wallingford

Stay & Play with Messy Play

9:15-11:30T

session (drop in).

Wantage

Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH (drop in).

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book). . 0 per family extra child.

children , 0p per

Stepping Stones Baby Group

T Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235

From birth - 18months.

East Hanney

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:00-12:00T

Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

T at Radley Village Hall, Gooseacre

Finstock Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Finstock Village Hall, Well .00 er Adult. efreshments/snacks inc.

Garsington

Garsington Baby & Toddler Group 9:15-11:30T at Garsington Sports & Social

book). Times: 9.45-10.45am: 6-13mths, 11.15-12.15: 0-7mths, 12.45-1.45pm: 0-13mths.

For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Price includes uice & snack / tea & co ee.

10:00-12:00TH

Goring Heath

APUK Abingdon

9:30-12:10T

Didcot

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

Finstock

ti

9:30 - 10:00 & 11:00 - 11:30.

Thame

lively music classes from 0-4 years.

TH

book). From 3mths upwards.

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9:30-11:15T

9:30-11:15T Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235

Abingdon

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-11:30T

Childrey

Wheatley

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

Twins Group: TH; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of month.

book). . 0 per family extra child.

fi

i ed age & 11am

5s, £2 per session (drop in). atural parenting group with nappy & sling library.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

T at Oratory Preparatory School,

Monkey Music

action packed, progressive swim classes.

Fun, friendly music classes.Various times/classes.

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

10:20-12:10T at Sprouts Play Barn, Millets

Mini Professors

Fun,

Harwell

T

121628; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (book by Fun and energetic music and dance class.

T

term). Classes at: 1-1:40pm (2-3yrs 6mths); 2.10-2.50pm (3-5yrs).

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

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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 & preschool swimming lessons.

Sutton Courtenay 9:30-11:30T Village Hall, Hobbyhorse Lane OX14 4BB. 07920 764535; For bump - 4s, £2 per session (drop in).

Thame

Wallingford

Baby Sensory Multi Award Winning Baby Classes

10:00-12:00TH at Ridgeway

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

(drop in). A breastfeeding support group.

10:00-11:30T at The Happy Hub,

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

07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Wantage

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

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

19:30-21:30T Southern Road OX9 2DY. 01844 261163; For mums - dads, FREE. 8 week Healthy Eating Programme for parents, call to book.

Wallingford

session (drop in).

Wantage 9:15-11:15T 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.

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

11:00-12:30TH

10:00-12:15T

For 1 - 4s, £7 per child (please book). Monthly sessions, call to check dates.

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

13:15-14:45TH; For bump 1s, FREE (drop in). Upto walking age.

19:00-21:00T; For mums - dads, Starting 10/1/19, call centre to book.

7LZ. 01865 341944.

Wheatley 9:30-11:00TH; For Every 2nd

15:15-16:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £3 per family (drop in).

bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Weds of Month.

9:30-11:00TH For 0 - 5s, FREE per family (drop in). Last admission 10.45am.

Thursday

Abingdon

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

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

T: Term Time

H: Holidays

10:30-11:30TH (please book).

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

Didcot

Watlington 10:00-11:30T

817409; For 0 - 3s, £2.50 per family (please book). £2.50 per family (2 children),50p per extra child.

School OX49 5RB. 01865 400234; For 0 - 1s, H/V 10-11am.For Under 1’s.

East Hanney

Faringdon

Wheatley 9:15-11:30TH

Wootton 10:45-11:45TH

9:30-11:00TH

833016; For mums, £6 per class (please book).

child (drop in). First session free.

Oakley 10:00-11:30T at Oakley Village Hall, Oxford

9:30-11:00TH

0 - 1s, £8 per session (book by term). 10am:613mths, 11.15am:0-7mths.

9:30-11:15T

10:00-12:30T Road OX12 0HS. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Breastfeeding advice & support.

KEY:

9:30-11:30T

Berinsfield

9:15-11:30T

Weds of month.

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Sandford-on-Thames

Abingdon

Friday

com; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). £1.50 for babies under 12mths.

9:30-11:15T

Thame

443592; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Craft,play,singing & refreshments.

9:45-11:00T 4s, £2 per session (drop in). Free play, craft, refreshments, singing.

10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For children with identified needs.

13:00-14:30T; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 0-6mths.

9:30-10:15T 121628; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

9:30-11:00T

OX9 2DY. 01844 261163.

0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term).

Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

15:45-17:30TH

10:00-10:45T

480804; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun 45-minute football classes for 18m-7 yrs.

668740; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per session (please book). Ages: 1½-4½yrs.

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Water Babies Swimming Classes T

Overture Ballet Classes

fi

T

session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

per class (please book).

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Oxford Swimming Academy Mainstream Swimming Classes T

10:00-11:50T at Great Western

fi

Nature Tots

For ages

9:30-11:30T

per child (please book). Monthly sessions,call to check dates.

Chalgrove

Room to Zoom

10:00-11:30T at First Steps

Didcot 9:30-11:00TH

1st Sat of Month Classes at: 10-10.40am (3-5yrs); 11.10-11.50am (2-3yrs 6mths).

.

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We offer high quality football coaching for boys and girls of all abilities aged from 18 months to 6 years old.

For more information on our classes in Hanney, Didcot, Abingdon and Oxford call 07799 004711 or visit our website.

9:30-11:30T

Wheatley

3rd Saturday of each month.

10:00-12:15T

Hagbourne Baby & Toddler Group T

diddi dance

Baby Sensory

T

per session (book by term). 10am:6-13mths, 11.15am:0-7mths.

Goring Heath

10:00-12:00TH

9:00-12:00T at Oratory Preparatory School,

Stay & Play Outside Inside

10:00-11:30T

Pre and Postnatal Pilates: 10:00-11:00TH; For

Fit and Healthy Mums

Baby Massage: 11:00-12:00TH; For 0s, £55

Saturday

Wallingford

Abingdon

9:20-11:50T

8:30-9:00T

book). Fun, friendly music classes.Various times/classes.

Stay & Play with Messy Play

Fun,

Thame

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:30-11:30TH at Thame Guide Hut, Southern 1st Sun of month. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

10:20-11:30T

Monkey Music

Water Babies Swimming Classes

action packed, progressive swim classes.

Wootton

by term). Fun and lively music classes from 0-4 years.

(please book).

Wheatley

Thame

Clockwork Music

Sunday

Abingdon

(drop in).

Stay & Play

Stay & Play with Messy Play

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East Hagbourne

Wallingford

10:00-11:30T at The Happy Hub,

Saturdad’s

Wantage

0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). 9.45am: i ed age & 10. am 0- yrs.

(please book). Fun football classes from 18month - 7 years.

10:00-12:00TH at Maple Tree

£2 per family (drop in).

Music Bugs

TH

session (drop in).

www.serious4sport.co.uk

Fortnightly sessions at 9:30 & 10:30am. Call to check dates.

Chilton Baby & Toddler Group

Thame

Overture Ballet Classes

Wheatley 10:00-13:00TH at Wheatley Park School, 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

11:00-13:00T

10:00-11:30T

Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons. session (drop in).

Ridgeway Toddlers

10:00-11:30T

Water Babies Swimming Classes T

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£16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Abingdon Library Story Time TH

For 3-8 years.

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