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WELCOME

TO THE SUMMER EDITION 2019!

We want to start this edition off by saying, ‘Thank you’.

IN THIS ISSUE Bite Sized News

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Summer Events

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Summer Recipe

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In May we asked you, our readers, for your feedback on how we are doing with Toddle About and whether it gives you what you want.

Summer Craft

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Hundreds of you responded, and we were genuinely blown away by your feedback. Here’s some of the things you wrote:

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“The mag is so fantastic! Parenting gold!!”

“Your magazine is fab!”

“Please don’t change!”

We love making Toddle About – and as we approach our 10th anniversary, it’s so lovely to hear that it is still helping parents.

Your feedback has prompted us to make some changes though: 1. The What’s New? section is now called ‘Bited Sized News’ (p.4-5) we have made it less crowded and got stricter on what we put in there, to make sure it is all useful and interesting content for you.

2. The Special Offers section in our centre pages has had a complete change. All vouchers now have a uniform design, so it’s easier to see what’s what, and they are all exclusive to Toddle About – you won’t find them anywhere else.

Toddle Models

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VIP Review

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My 2 Mums

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Exclusive Offers

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Sleep Regressions

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Win a Hengar Holiday

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Big Birthday Shout Out

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3. We are stopping the Toddle Models competition - it had the Marmite effect on you! We are replacing it with our new Big Birthday Shout Out (p.23), in which we will announce your child’s birthday, and put their name in the hat to win a fab prize.

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Finally, the Toddle About website is being completely over-hauled to make it the number 1 resource for finding out what’s on for 0-5s near you. It’s launching later this year so we’ll tell you more soon!

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14,000 copies of Toddle About are distributed every quarter all over Oxfordshire, including Oxford, Banbury, Bicester, Witney, Abingdon, Wallingford, Didcot, Thame, Henley-on-Thames and surrounding areas.

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information in Toddle About is accurate and correct, we cannot guarantee that this is so and Toddle About Limited cannot and does not accept any liability for loss, damage or problems arising from any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in content, nor from actions taken by readers based on information or opinions presented in advertisements or throughout the magazine. Images and information supplied by 3rd parties have been accepted in good faith and all liability for any legal transgression including breach of copyright remains with the supplying parties.

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Bite SIZE D NEWS More Ride-on Fun from Ride On Time

Love the 6 Nations?

Party fun provider Ride On Time is expanding - they now have two vans, which means they can deliver to even more parties. Ride On Time deliver fleets of amazing ride-on toys to give parties that wow factor! Themed fleets are also available, such as tractors and construction toys, and they can offer extras including building bricks and fancy dress.

Quote ‘Toddle About’ for an extra five ride-on toys per package for free.

Visit www.rideontimehire.com. See P.23

Are you looking forward to the Rugby World Cup in Japan? Would you like to make your child’s weekends more fun? Rugbytots is the world’s favourite rugby play programme for boys and girls aged 2 – 7 years old. Their dynamic and exciting classes develop key motor skills, space awareness and teamwork.

Classes run all year and free taster sessions are always available.

Visit www.rugbytots.co.uk, email vince@rugbytots.co.uk or call 0345 3130286.

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Learn to Bake with Crafty Cooks New to Oxford, Crafty Cooks is teaching every child one of the most important life skills: how to bake! Gem runs classes from her home, and they alternate between sweet and savoury recipes each week, which helps fussy eaters try something new. Gem runs a variety of classes including after school, toddler and weekend sessions. She can also host birthday parties! Toddle About readers are eligible for 10% off a one-off class.

Visit www.craftycooks.co.uk/classes/oxford or email gem@craftycooks.co.uk. See P.29

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: 20 July, 10:30-12:30, St Gregory the Great Catholic School Witney: 21 Sept, 2:30-4:30pm, Madley Park Hall For info about the Oxford and Witney events, email Steph@mum2mummarket.co.uk.

Find out more at www.mum2mummarket.co.uk.

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Summer Holiday Classes with Baby College Join Baby College for some summer fun with your baby or toddler in Cutteslowe Pavilion, Cutteslowe Park in Oxford on Tuesday mornings in the Summer Holidays from 16th July - 6th August.

With three age groups, catering from newborns to 3 year-olds, Baby College classes take parent and child through a unique range of activities that enhance every aspect of a child's development.

Book at www.babycollege.co.uk or email oxford@babycollege.co.uk. See P.29

Get Down and Boogie over Summer

Bite S I Z ED NEW S Chatterbabies Now for Toddlers Too

Looking for something to do with your little ones during the Summer holidays? Boogie Beat are running a fantastic week-long Summer Roadshow across South Oxfordshire from 12th August. With four classes a day to choose from and a different theme every day, there’s plenty to keep your children dancing and smiling throughout the week - robots, super heroes, pirates and more!

Visit boogiebeatsouthoxfordshire for info.

Contact vici@boogiebeat.co.uk or call 07787 121628 to book. www.boogiebeat.co.uk.

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Rhino Month at Cotswold Wildlife Park The keepers at the Cotswold Wildlife Park will be doing a daily talk throughout August at 2:00pm near the Rhino Paddock about these magnificent animals and the conservation work that is going on to try and protect them for future generations.

From the 1st July, children can learn all about endangered animals with the latest CotsWild Explorer trail for 6-11 year olds. Available from the gift shop for £2.50 per pack, this activity trail comes with 5 activity cards, a pop badge, lanyard and a pencil.

Visit www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk. See P.7

Designed and run by a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, Chatterbabies classes use activities such as baby signing, songs, books and messy play to help boost your child’s communication and language. Chatterbabies are excited to announce that they are now welcoming toddlers! Classes are run according to age and stage, with small groups of no more than eight children, starting from the age of three months.

For more information and to book a free taster, visit www.chatterbabies.co.uk.

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Storybooks Starring Your Child

Since My Personalised Storybook launched last year, owner Jan Jordyn has been finding a way to incorporate ‘real little people’ into the company’s range of personalised books, stationery and gifts. Now she's done it and this ‘ultra-realistic’ customisation option is available on personalised journals, sketchbooks, gift wrap and greeting cards, and will be extended to storybooks from 1st August.

They're a great way to inspire your child to read!

Visit www.MyPersonalisedStorybook.com. See P.15

Fun and Learning with Musical Minis Musical Minis classes bring fun and learning together - sessions are full of action songs, active games, rhythm, instruments, story time and props, which all help to develop concentration, listening and language skills, coordination and musical creativity. Small class sizes allow the experienced leaders to get to know each child, offering everyone the chance to develop at their own pace. Toddle About readers can get a free trial voucher - see centre pages.

For more information, visit www.musicalminis.co.uk/oxford. See P.26

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Summer Fun SUMMER EVENTS FOR FAMILIES AND THEIR LITTLE ONES 6 JULY - 2 SEPT

WILDLIFE ORIENTEERING TRAIL

Waterperry Gardens. 10am - 5.30pm

Be a wild explorer! Stomp, slither, hop and prowl into a magical adventure. Follow the clues and compass directions to find the strange creatures hidden around the ornamental gardens to complete your expedition. Free compass and prize!

Waterperry Gardens, Near Wheatley, OX33 1LA Tel: 01844 339226 WaterperryGardens www.waterperrygardens.co.uk £3.50 per child (must be accompanied by an adult paying the normal garden entrance fee of £8.50).

31 JULY - 22 SEPT

Dicot Railway. 10.30am – 5pm

Walk around the only surviving steam age loco depot in its original condition, and get up close to the large collection of locomotives. Ride as many times as you like in coaches from the 1930s behind steam locomotives, steam railmotor or diesel railcar.

Every weekend until 22nd Sep. All Weds, 31st July - 28th Aug and Mon 26 Aug. (All other days are static exhibition days).

Didcot Railway Centre, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NJ. Tel: 01235 817200 DidcotRailwayCentre www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk

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Cost: Adult £11, Senior £10, Child £8, Family Ticket (2A & 2C) £32.

SEPT ALICE IN WONDERLAND 17-18 The Story Museum, 11am-12pm

Join a storyteller guide and retrace the story of Alice’s Adventures in wonderland by Lewis Carroll through special locations across Oxford. This hourlong walk is full of puzzles, games and lots of joining in! This walk starts and finishes at the story museum and is pushchair and wheelchair friendly.

The Story Museum, 42 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP. Tel: 01865 807 600 TheStoryMuseum Cost: £4.50 per person

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BIRDS OF PREY DEMONSTRATIONS Cotswold Wildlife Park. 1pm & 3.30pm

Some birds will swoop low over your heads and some will soar high in the sky over the Cotswold Wildlife Park’s beautiful grounds. See a variety of different birds from eagles to owls in these exciting demonstrations by Cotswold Falconry.

Cotswold Wildlife Park, Bradwell Grove, Burford, OX18 4JP. Tel: 01993 823006 CotswoldWildlifePark www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk Advanced tickets: Adult £14, Child £9.50 (3-16yrs), Under 2's Free.

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AUG TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC 15 BBO Wildlife Trust. 9:30am – 11:30am If you come down to the woods today, you’re sure of a fun surprise!

Bring your Teddy bear to meet their wild friends in the woods, find out how the animals live outside and join the Teddy bears’ picnic with a story and a snack.

Sutton Courtenay Rd, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, OX14 4TE. Tel: 01865 810 000 BBOWildLifeTrust www.bbowt.org.uk £7 per child. Booking Essential - limited places available.

AUG FAMILY OPEN DAY 17 Science Oxford Centre. 10am-5pm An exciting space where children can design their own experiments, tour the Exploration Zone and see the world differently through the hands-on exhibits.

Try out scarf-shooting and marble run building, create flying objects that hover over an air table, and watch water freeze before your eyes! Families can follow trails and explore the outdoor setting.

Science Oxford Centre, Stansfeld Park, Quarry Rd, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8SB. Tel: 01865 810000 Science Oxford www.scienceoxford.com Cost: £6 per person, Under 3s Free.

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SAVOURY

Muffins

These great muffins are so versatile to make with whatever filling you fancy! From ham and cheese to pepper, sweet-corn and tomatoes, the possibilities are endless!

SERVES: MAKES 6 MUFFINS TOTAL TIME: 25 MINS AGE: 12M+

Our top tip: Swap out ingredients to include your child’s favourite flavours!

Ingredients: • 6oz/168g Self Raising Flour • 2oz/56g Butter • 1 Egg • 60ml Milk • Choice of fillings e.g. pepper, corn, ham, cheese, tomatoes.

Method: 1. Sieve the flour in tothe mixing bowl and add a small handful of your chosen filling.

2. A grown up needs to melt the butter for you and let it cool slightly.

3. Stir in the butter, milk and eggs.

4. Spoon the mixture into cupcake cases.

5. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 190oc/375oF/GM5 for 12-15 mins.

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Summer Fun

KALEIDOSCOPE Making a kaleidoscope is a fun STEM/science activity and craft for kids. It’s such a fun way to explore light, reflections, and symmetry!

INSTRUCTIONS:

YOU WILL NEED: > A crisp tube (eat the crisps first!) with a small hole in the bottom > Silver foil > Wrapping paper > A plastic fruit container > Some tissue paper > Sequins, glitter, stick on jewels > Scissors

2. Line the inside of the tube with silver foil, shiny side out!

3. Cover the clear plastic lid of the crisp tube in tissue paper, sequins and glitter.

4. Cut a circle of clear plastic from the fruit container the same size as the crisp tube to act as a second lens, and decorate in jewels. Push it into the tube, jewels facing the eye hole.

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1. Decorate the outside of your crisp tube with wrapping paper, and make a hole in the metal bottom for your eye hole – a screwdriver works well for this.

5. Put the lid on and look through the hole, turning the lid. Please don’t look directly at the sun but do enjoy your kaleidoscope outside. The more light you have the better the effect! www.instagram.com/buddiesbabiesandbiscuits Nicola and Sue are good friends who showcase fun ideas for parents and kids. Nicola is an experienced DT teacher with a passion for science and Sue worked in kids tv for years and adores food and craft. Check out their blog for more fun ideas!

Why won’t baby sleep?

STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT 85% OF BABIES AGED 6 - 18 MONTHS WAKE UP 1-3 TIMES A NIGHT. So night-time waking is pretty normal - but that doesn’t make it any less exhausting. And when you’re tired all the time, everything gets harder.

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MUNCHKIN WHITE HOT INFLATABLE DUCK TUB, £9.95 Make sure bath time routines are not disrupted by taking the Munchkin White Hot® Inflatable Duck Tub on your trip. The padded inflatable bath in the shape of a duck makes bathing comfortable for kids and the Munchkin White-Hot Safety Disc reveals the word ‘HOT’ when the bath water is too hot for baby.

This is the perfect weekend away accompaniment for little ones 6 - 24 months old. Available from Amazon.

MUNCHKIN BRICA WHITE HOT® SHADE, £14.99 (2PK) For sunny days and sleepy eyes, the Brica White Hot® Shade offers top to bottom window coverage where the mesh blocks the glare but not the view, protecting against harmful UV rays. What’s more, its innovative White Hot ® indicator turns white when the temperature in the car is too hot.

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THE EASY UP BOOSTER SEAT, £29.95 Compact and portable Easy Up Booster from Baby To Love allows your toddler to sit comfortably on any chair, anytime, everywhere.

Lightweight, simple and easy to use, attach the Easy Up to your chair’s bottom and back-rest, then place your toddler in the booster securing the 3-point straps, each carefully positioned to keep your baby secure without interfering with their natural movement.

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AMAWRAP BABY CARRIER/SLING, £39.99 I’m not a fan of dozens of clips and buckles, so I love using wrapstyle slings. The Amawrap can support newborns and children up to 15kg so I used this wrap with both my 1 year old son and my friend’s 3 month old baby. The material is soft yet strong and it supported my 13kg son comfortably without causing me any discomfort. It was really useful to have him in the hip carrying position – my hands were free to do other tasks! I would highly recommend this as it’s snug, adaptable and convenient. Purchase from www.amawrap.com (Review has been edited).

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Winner

Baby and Toddler Photo Competition Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered the Spring Toddle Models competition.

We hope you enjoy looking through the entries as much as we have. Congratulations go to Everly Janet Watts who won a Family Holiday at a Haven Holiday Park. www.haven.co.uk Unfortunately, we're unable to print all the entries, below is a selection of some of the fab entries.

Alexander Clark, 3 years 7 months

Skye, 4 years

Reece Davis, 9 months

Oliver Kew, 2 years 2 months

Loki Lake, 2 years 3 months

Erin Banach, 2 years 8 months

Elsie Bartlett, 3 years 2 months

Maisie-May Simpson, 9 months

Leo, 4 years 6 months

Harrison, 9 months

Annabel Rose Wiffen, 4 years 5 months

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Jackson Mccarroll, 16 months

Eleanor Dixon, 4 years 10 months

Jack Duester, 6 months

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Evelyn Cooper, 20 months

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MY 2 MUMS HOWHOW TTIMES ME HA E HAVE CHANGED CHANGED Jesse Toksvig-Stewart talks about what it was like to grow up with gay parents.

I was chatting with my step sister recently. We were discussing all things about everyday life, catching up. She’s still at school and I asked her how everything was going. She announced to me that there was another child in the year below who had two mums. I was so pleased to hear that she had an ally at school. This was something that I never had at all growing up.

It is not really that long ago that being a gay man was illegal in the UK. The de-criminalisation act of homosexuality was put forward in 1967. It is so shockingly close to the noughties decade, that people are somewhat in disbelief that it took so long.

The world is changing and people are becoming more accepting than they were when my parents or I was growing up. I’m 30 years old and still get moments where people say to me, “I don’t think that I have ever met anyone with lesbian parents before”. It is still unusual. My parents were at the forefront of same-sex parenting in the late 80’s.

They didn’t know anyone else who was gay or lesbian and had babies. I guess this is where you can say that the times have really changed.

It is unimaginable and when my parents tell me the stories now, it seems unbelievable. They were so worried about having their first child, me, that my mother opted for a home birth. Mostly because she believed in the process of a home birth, but they were also terrified. She was scared to death 16 July-Sept 2019 Toddle About

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that someone from social services would come and remove me. A lot of people judged her harshly at that time - I believe at one point someone told her that she was going to give birth to the children of Satan. This was the 80’s! Not the dark ages.

“ I always find it funny when someone approaches me to ask what it is like growing up with lesbian parents. But given the circumstances and how far we have come, people do feel like it is their right to ask. I think I find it peculiar because I would never think to enquire what it was like to grow up with heterosexual parents.”

These fears seem almost dystopian when you say them out loud. But these were their legitimate fears of the unknown. They had no role models to base their family on. There were no social media influencers to turn to for advice or Facebook groups to gain confidence. It was just them. Two women, creating a family together. All the while with fear in them that someone might believe that the way they produced their family was wrong.

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“ I dislike using the word ‘normal’ when describing something, especially in the context of families. Because what is normal in this day and age anyway?

There are so many different types of family in our society that the nuclear family is no longer normal anymore. ”

There are so many different types of family in our society that the nuclear family is no longer normal.

ask. I think I find it peculiar because I would never think to enquire what it was like to grow up with heterosexual parents. Even though I have never experienced growing up with a mum and a dad, I can imagine the experience was exactly like the one that I had. I grew up in a loving, secure, stable, fun and, dare I say it, normal family.

I dislike using the word ‘normal’ when describing something, especially in the context of families.

Because what is normal in this day and age anyway?

There are so many different types of family in our society that the nuclear family is no longer normal anymore. Living with unmarried parents and being born out of wedlock is no longer a stigmatism, and being brought up in a blended family of step relatives is not considered rare anymore.

So really, the question you should be asking is not “What was is like growing up with lesbian parents?” but instead “What was it like growing up in your family?” By asking that question you would receive a much more open answer from the recipient. So here goes. What was it like growing up in my family?

I had two working parents. Two younger siblings.

One dog. Two cats. We lived in a four-bedroom house (which at one point may as well have been a two-bed because inexplicably my siblings and I decided that for at least three years we would all sleep, cramped, in the same room together!)

We went on holidays together, had picnics, went to school, were read bedtime stories, and put on endless shows in the playroom for my parents. It really was quite… regular. I had two loving parents, and I was perfectly happy - I guess as a child you don’t really tend to want something different if you are completely content and loved.

I think that people expect being brought up by lesbian parents will be this wild rollercoaster of unusual parenting. But that certainly wasn’t my experience.

This is not to say that our unique family set up came around easily though. Remember the impending doom about birthing Satan’s children?

When my step sister was born, society had moved on from the 80’s and into the millennium. Which is why she can account for more than one child with same sex parents at her school. What a wonderful world to live in! Although growing up with lesbian parents never made me feel like I was missing out on anything, it must be a magnificent feeling to know that there are people out there with a family set up like yours! It’s just not something I had.

When I exclaimed about how wonderful it must be for my step sister to have someone at her school with a similar family, she hastily replied, “Well, actually I am the only one with two mums in my year!” There she was. Wearing it like a badge of honour and reclaiming her place in the family ladder. So I guess the times really have changed.

There is more exposure and more families living their freedom and although we have a long way to go, I am enjoying the view as we do.

I think that people expect being brought up by lesbian parents will be this wild rollercoaster of unusual parenting.

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ARE SLEEP REGRESSIONS A

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Understanding Sleep Regressions and how to handle them

By Diane Pawsey, Family Sleep Consultant Children are constantly changing, growing and developing. Every child reaches milestones at different rates but when children are learning, their brains are processing a lot of new information.

Research has shown that when a baby has spent time developing a new skill during the day (such as crawling), their brain is still active when they go to bed. The part of the brain they have been using the most is still firing and lighting up like a firework display even after they go to sleep.

This can cause a child, who was previously settling quickly at night, to suddenly find it difficult to do so.

They may refuse to nap, wake up shortly after falling asleep, resist falling asleep, wake up early, wake up but still appear tired or wake more at night.

This is known as a sleep regression • WHEN DO REGRESSIONS OCCUR? I don’t really like the term ‘regression’ as these changes in sleep patterns are a natural part of any child’s development. You may find it frustrating and worrying, but your baby hasn’t suddenly lost the ability to sleep. It’s just that sleep isn’t a priority for your little one during this developmental leap.

Sleep regressions can occur at any time of developmental change. However, there are some more common times around four to five and eight months. Each regression can last an average of seven to 10 days.

• WHAT CAUSES THE REGRESSIONS? FOUR TO FIVE MONTHS

Babies of four to five months are often stimulated by their environment and find new experiences, places and people exciting. At this age, babies are learning a huge amount, cooing, smiling more and perhaps rolling. They are also starting to stay awake for longer periods between naps, typically having around four naps per day.

EIGHT MONTHS

At this age, babies are babbling, probably learning to stand, crawling, clapping their hands and waving.

If your baby has suddenly become fretful when you leave them (to answer the doorbell, for example), the chances are that separation anxiety is to blame.

Around this age, you may need to drop the last nap of the day. Remember to make the lunchtime nap a bit longer and bed time a bit earlier so that you don’t end up with an overtired baby.

• HOW CAN YOU HELP? Focus on the things that you can do to help your baby, but remember to keep calm because babies can pick up on our vibes! This is a good opportunity to re-evaluate nap time. Does your little one need to drop a nap? Watch your baby’s tired cues and try to be responsive to them. Maintain your predictable, calming routines and stick with whatever worked before.

Written by Diane Pawsey, a Maternity Nurse and Holistic Sleep Coach. Diane works privately at www.familysleepconsultant.co.uk.

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Daily Activity Planner

DAILY L ACTIVITY PLANNER LY YOUR LOCAL ‘WHAT’S ON GUIDE’ FOR FAMILIES WITH BUMPS - 5S IN OXFORDSHIRE, INCLUDING; OXFORD, BICESTER, WITNEY, ABINGDON, WALLINGFORD, Toddle About Magazine Coverage in Oxfordshire DIDCOT, THAME, HENLEY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. The Daily Activity Planner is your one stop shop for finding virtually any and all of the bump, baby & toddler groups and classes.

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Banbury

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 Babies & Toddler Group 10:00-12:00TH at Lucy Plackett Activity Centre, Round Close Road OX17 3EP. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Refreshments provided for children & carers.

12:30-14:30T at The Village Hall, Banbury Road OX15 6JD. Wendy: 01295 780937; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in).

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Water Babies Swimming Classes

16:00-18:00T 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.

Musical Minis

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

Bicester

16:00-17:00TH at Muswell OX25 2NF. 07478 848744; For 2 - 5s, £10 per child (book by term). Age 2½yrs+.

10:00-11:30TH at Bicester Methodist Church, Sheep Street. 07786 159552; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (please book). Unlimited ride on toy fun, under 12mths free.

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Happy Mondays Tots Group

10:00-11:30TH at Duns Tew Village Hall, Middle Barton Road OX25 6JR. 07796 262586; For bump - 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

Middleton Cheney

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

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Tuesday

Aynho

Musical Minis

9:45-10:30T at Aynho Village Hall, Croughton Road (opposite Cartwright Hotel) OX17 3AP. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Banbury

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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.

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

10:00-11:30T at Depuis Centre, St John’s Church OX16 9AF. 01295 262073; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Baby Sensory Classes

10:15-15:15TH at Banbury Rugby Club, Oxford Road OX15 4AF. Nikki: 07714 205380; For 0 - 1s, £7.25 per session (book by term). Various classes, contact for info.Free trials.

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 10:00-11:00TH at Muswell OX25 2NF. 07478 848744; For 2 - 5s, £10 per child (book by term). Age 2½yrs+.

Acorn Toddlers

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

Kings Sutton 10:00-11:30T at Millenium Hall, Astrop Road OX17 3PG. 07825 999105; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

Arts,crafts,play & singing.

Middleton Cheney 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.

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.

Pregnancy Yoga

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

Wednesday

Banbury

Water Babies Swimming 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.

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Bodicote Toddler Group

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

Adderbury Babies and Toddler Group

10:00-12:00TH at Lucy Plackett Activity Centre, Round Close Road OX17 3EP. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Refreshments provided for children & carers.

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 9:30-11:00T at The Salvation Army, Hart Place OX26 4FR. 01869 369 160; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). Activities to encourage your child’s development & creativity.

Water Babies Swimming 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.

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Yarnton

Ride on Time Play Session

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

Sibford Tots and Babes

9:30-11:30T at Sibford Village Hall, Sibford Gower OX15 5RW. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys, 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 every Thursday,Run by Come to my Party.

Bicester

Bumps and Babies

10:00-11:30T at Emmanuel Church, Bure Park OX26 3HA. For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Babies upto crawling.

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A pre-school music group from 0 - 5 years If you are looking for a relaxed, friendly, small-group activity in which you can watch your child develop through the enjoyment of music then come and join us at one of the Oxfordshire classes!

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45 minutes of educational fun for you and your child. action songs, instrument free-play, puppets, props, stories and more! structured session that encourages cognitive, physical and emotional development.

To book and for more information please contact hayley@musicalminis.co.uk or call 07760 226209

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Musical Minis

9:45-10:30T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

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.

Harwell

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.

Bicester

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.

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

16:00-18:00T at Harwell School OX11 0HX. 07870 662483; For 2 - 5s, £11 per class (please book). For 2½yrs+.

Middleton Cheney Mums N Bubs +/Wrigglers Yoga: 11:1512:15T; 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 more info. at The Core Zone, Stone Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495.

Banbury

Friday

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.

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.

Bicester

Movers and Groovers

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

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Water Babies Swimming Classes

Deddington

10:00-11:00TH at Muswell OX25 2NF. 07478 848744; For 2 - 5s, £10 per child (book by term). Age 2½yrs+.

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

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

Deddington Baby & Toddler Group

Kirtlington

Kirtlington Busy Bees

9:00-11:00T at Kirtlington Village Hall, South Green OX5 3HJ. Olivia: 07946 708069; For bump - 4s, £2.50 per person (drop in). Free play, sing-along, crafts, baby area & snacks.

Middleton Cheney

Mums N Bubs Yoga

11:15-12:15T at Lisa Valentine Yoga, The Core Zone, Stone Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495; For 0, 1, mums, £48 (book by 6-week term). Call for more info.

Saturday

Banbury

Rugbytots

8:40-11:40TH at Wykham Park Academy, 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 term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Harwell

9:00-12:00T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Harwell School OX11 0HX. 07870 662483; For 2 - 5s, £11 per class (please book). For 2½yrs+.

Kidlington 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 18m - 5 yrs.

Banbury

Sunday

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.

Messy Church @ SREC

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

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Monday

Carterton

Baby Sensory Classes

9:30-14:30T at Carterton Community Centre, Marigold Square OX18 1AX. 07717 757007; For 0 - 1s, £8 per session (book by term). 9.30am:6-13mths, 10.45am:07mths, 12pm & 1.30pm: 0-13mths.

Salt Box Music Co. Early Years Specialists for The Oxford School of Music

Inspirational Group Music Sessions for 0-4 years

10:30-11:00T at Carterton Library, 6 Alvescot Road OX18 3JH. 01993 841492; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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, call for more info.

Eynsham

Percussion - Quality instruments from around the globe mainly sourced from fair trade suppliers

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

Puppets - Unique method of teaching musical concepts

Standlake

Musical games and stories - To stimulate the imagination and promote creativity

Baby & Preschool Swim Classes

9:30-11:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Lincoln Farm Park OX29 7RH. 07870 662483; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (please book). 3mths upwards.

Witney

Baby College Development Classes

Listening - Exposure to a variety of music genres from around the world

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.

Salt Box Music Classes

9:30-10:50T at Masonic Hall, Church Green OX28 4AW. 01993 835981; For 0 - 4s, (book by term). Contact for age/ class times.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Free taster session Check out our website for your nearest class

info@saltboxmusic.co.uk www.saltboxmusic.co.uk 01993 835981

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.

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

Tots Music

10:00-11:15T at Wesley Room, Methodist Church, 40 High Street OX28 6HG. 07957 185753; For 0 - 5s, £4 per family (drop in).

Cost is for up to 3 children.Dates: 15/7, 9/9, 23/9 & 7/10.

Chipping Norton

ACE Centre Charity Family Service

Young Parents Group: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 4s, FREE (drop in). For 16-25 year olds.

Baby Massage: 13:00-14:00T; For 0s, £15 (please book). Call centre to confirm dates.

Sensory Stay & Play: 14:00-15:00T; For 0 1s, £2 per session (drop in). 0-18mths. at ACE Centre Charity Family Service, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440.

T: Term Time

Tackley

10:00-11:45T at Parish Hall, Enstone OX7 4NR. For bump - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

10:00-12:00TH at Tackley Village Hall OX5 3AH. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in).

Open all year apart from Christmas.

Shilton 10:00-12:00T at Shilton Pool, The Hill OX18 4AG. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (please book). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Tuesday

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Enstone

Enstone Toddlers Babes and Bumps

H: Holidays

Standlake

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

9:30-11:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Lincoln Farm Park OX29 7RH. 07870 662483; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (please book).

3mths upwards.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Witney

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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.

Salt Box Music Classes

9:45-11:50T at Masonic Hall, Church Green OX28 4AW. 01993 835981; For 0 - 4s, (book by term). Contact for age/class times.

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Wednesday

Minster Lovell Mother and Toddler Group

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

Bladon

Bladon Baby & 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.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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.

Chipping Norton

Health Visitor Drop In Clinic

13:00-14:00TH at ACE Centre Charity Family Service, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Inc breastfeeding support.

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

Standlake

Lessons

Oxford Swimming Academy

13:00-14:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Lincoln Farm Park OX29 7RH. 07870 662483; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (please book).

3mths upwards.

Oxford Swimming Academy

Stonesfield

Witney

10:00-11:30T at Stonesfield Village Hall, Field Close OX29 8EF. 01993 898212; For bump - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Toys,crafts & singing.Older siblings welcome.

9:30-11:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Lincoln Farm Park OX29 7RH. 07870 662483; For 3mths - 5s, £11 per class (please book).

Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group

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

Witney

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.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:15-14:45T at Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane OX28 1UE. 01993 779613; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in).

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.

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

St Mary’s Cogglets at Madley

Woodstock

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

Thursday

Carterton

Salt Box Music Classes

10:00-11:20T at Carterton Community Centre, Marigold Square OX18 1AX. 01993 835981; For 0 - 4s, (book by term). Contact for age/class times.

10:30-11:00T at Carterton Library, 6 Alvescot Road OX18 3JH. 01993 841492; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Chipping Norton 10:00-11:30T at ACE Centre Charity Family Service, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in).

Standlake 10:00-12:30T at Lincoln Farm Park, High Street OX29 7RH. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (please book). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

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10:00-11:30TH at Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane OX28 1UE. 07786 159552; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (please book). Every fortnight (contact for dates).

Unlimited ride on toy fun, under 12mths free.

Woodstock

Musical Minis

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

Witney

Saturday

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Friday

Woodstock

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).

Ride on Time Play Session

Toddler Group

Baby College Development 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). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

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

Chipping Norton Baby College

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.

North Leigh

Salt Box Music Classes

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

Standlake 9:00-10:30T at Lincoln Farm Park, High Street OX29 7RH. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (please book). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

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.

8:40-11:05TH at Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

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 8:30-11:40TH at Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Oxford Swimming Academy

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.

Witney

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

12:00-13:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Lincoln Farm Park OX29 7RH. 07870 662483; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (please book).

3mths upwards.

Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group

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

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Monday

Tuesday

Botley

Baby College Baby Massage

Inspiring Play Together

14:00-15:00T at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. For 0s, £9 per session (book by 3-week term). The award-winning MamaBabyBliss® programme.

0-3

Development Classes “We’ve enjoyed every class

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

Classes

Book online at www.babycollege.co.uk

Cookery classes

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.

for children

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.

Littlemore

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.

Dandelions Baby and Toddler Group

To find a class: call 07478 848744 e: gem@craftycooks.co.uk www.craftycooks.co.uk/classes/oxford/ craftycooksoxford

Marston

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.

Lower Wolvercote

2yrs +

Our classes are small, fun and friendly. Great to help encourage the fussy eaters try something tasty and nutritious. We alternate from sweet and savoury each week.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:00T at Baptist Church Hall, Godstow Road OX2 8NY. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (donation).

Toys, Singing, Baby corner and refreshments.

Oxford Drop-In

10:00-12:00TH at Grandpont Nursery School, 47 Whitehouse Road OX1 4QH. 01865 254875; For bump - 2s, £1.50 per session (donation).

Jam and Juice

Classes

10:00-11:45TH at Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre, Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane OX3 0NQ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

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.

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

Transform the way your child learns music!

Oxford

Family Fun

www.playmusicland.com

Sunnymead Minnows Rhyme Time for Under 5s

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

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at St. Alban’s Church Hall, Charles Street OX4 3AH. For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Sunnymead Minnows Bumps to Babies

9:30-11:00T at Aquarium Room, Cuttleslowe Primary School, Wren Road OX2 7SX. For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). Under 1s.

BabyMania

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

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

10:00-11:50T at South Hinskey Village Hall, Manor Road OX1 5AS. 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).

Summertown

Toddle-In at St Aldates Church

Wolvercote

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

T: Term Time

H: Holidays

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.

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

SOFR Stay and Play

10:00-12:00T at The Kings Centre, Osney Mead OX2 0ES. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). 1st Tues of month, cooked lunch avail £2.50 adult/50p child.

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.

9:30-12:00TH at South Oxford Family Room, 47 Whitehouse Road OX1 4QH. 01865 254875; For bump - 5s, £1.50 (donation).

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Baby College Development Classes

For more information please contact Bea or Donna on 07986 990024 Littlemore or at oxford babycollege co uk Water Babies Swimming Classes

Headington 9:15-11:00T at Jeneration Fitness, Quarry Pavilion OX3 8NQ. 07779 809299; For 0 - 4s, £8 per session (please book). Various Classes/ Times. jenerationfitness.co.uk. £5 if booked or £8 drop in.

Botley

Water Babies Swimming Classes

12:00-14:00T at Jurys Inn Hotel, Godstow Road OX2 8AL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per class (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Mini Professors

15:00-16:30T at St Ebbes, Lime Walk OX3 7AE. 01865 761236; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Summertown

St Michael’s Baby & Toddler Group

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

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Oxford

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:20-12:00T at St. Margaret’s Institute, Polstead Road OX2 6TN. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.Various times/classes.

9:30-10:30T at Jurys Inn Hotel, Godstow Road OX2 8AL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per class (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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.

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 and toddlers aged 3 months+ FIRST

www.chatterbabies.co.uk CLASS laura@chatterbabies.co.uk FREE! 07938 261106 ChatterbabiesUK

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

10:00-12:00T at St Ebbes, Lime Walk OX3 7AE. 01865 453226; For 0 - 5s, £2 per person (drop in). £2 Adult,£1 Child,under 18 Mths free.

Sunnymead Minnows Stay & Play

HIIT Fitness Classes

Oxford Swimming Academy Mainstream Swimming Classes

18:15-19:15T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Headington School OX3 7TD. 07870 662483; For 4yrs+, £11 per class (please book).

Oxford 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.

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).

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

9:45-11:00T at Woodstock 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, 294A Banbury Road OX2 7HN. For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Entry via rear of premises whilst building works at church.

Thame

Thursday

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).

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

Summertown

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Baby College Development Classes

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

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9:45-12:30T at Cuttleslowe Community Centre, 31 Wren Road OX2 7SX. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Affordable hot lunch avail at 11.45am.

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).

Sling

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.

Risinghurst

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.

Pregnancy Pilates

19:00-20:00T at St Clements Family Centre, Cross Street OX4 1DA. 07547 920909; For bump, £42.50 (book by 4-week term).

9:30-11:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Jurys Inn OX2 8AL. 07870 662483; For 1 - 4s, £11 per class (please book). 9-12mths upwards.

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

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

Varies times/classes.

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

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

9:30-11:30T at St Clement’s Centre, Cross Street OX4 1DA. 01865 246674; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Play, Singing, refreshments & lots of fun.

Headington

Baby College Baby Massage Classes

9:30-13:00T at South Oxford Community Centre, Lake Street OX1 4RP. 07938 261106; For 0 - 2s, £7 per session (please book).

9.30am: 1-2yrs, 10.45am: 6-12mth & 12pm: 3-6mth.

St Clements Church Baby and Toddler Group

Splat

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

Classes

Littlemore

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.

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

Friday

Baby College Development Classes

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.

Oxford 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.

SOFR Stay and Play

9:30-12:00TH at South Oxford Family Room, 47 Whitehouse Road OX1 4QH. 01865 254875; For bump - 5s, £1.50 (donation).

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

Oxford Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me 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.

Antenatal and Postnatal Pilates: 9:30-10:30T; For bump, mums, £42.50 (book by 4-week term).

Postnatal Pilates: 10:30-11:30T; For mums, £42.50 (book by 4-week term). at St Clements Family Centre, Cross Street OX4 1DA. 07547 920909.

De Droomtorentjes

Football Fun For Children Aged 18 Months - 7 Years

Learning the FUNdamentals of Football

9:40-12:10T at St. Margaret’s Institute, Polstead Road OX2 6TN. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.Various times/classes.

Messy Minnows

Come and Join the Team!

Classes Running Throughout Oxfordshire Visit our website: www.littlekickers.co.uk

10:00-12:00T at St. Ebbe’s Primary School, Whitehouse Road OX1 4NA. droomtorentjes@gmail.com; For 0 - 5s, £3 (drop in). Dutch speaking parent & toddler group, once a month,email for more info.

Sunnymead Minnows Family Fun

10:00-12:00T at Cuttleslowe Community Centre, 31 Wren Road OX2 7SX. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

3rd Sat of month.

Summertown

10:00-12:00T at Cuttleslowe oxfordshireandcentralbucks@littlekickers.co.uk Pavilion, Cuttleslowe Park OX2 8ES. For 0 - 5s, FREE.

8:40-11:05TH at Cherwell School (South Site Gym), Marston Ferry Road OX2 7EE. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term).

Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Rainbow House Cafe & Play

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

Sunday

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

Headington

9:00-10:30TH at Sandhills Community Primary School, Terrett Avenue OX3 8FN. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term).

Fun football classes from 18month - 7 years.

Oxford Sling Library

12:30-14:30TH at St Albans Hall, Charles Street OX4 3AH. For bump - 5s, £3 per session (drop in). Every 2 weeks, check www. oxfordslinglibrary.co.uk for dates.

Littlemore

Saturday

Mini Professors

10:00-11:50T at Littlemore Village Hall, Railway Lane OX4 4PY. 07754 016612; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term).

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

Headington

Oxford Swimming Academy Mainstream Swimming Classes

14:30-17:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Headington School OX3 7TD. 07870 662483; For 4 - 5s, £11 per class (please book). 4 years+.

Littlemore

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Marston

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.

Marston

8:40-12:00TH at Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre, Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane OX3 0NQ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Oxford

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.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:15-11:00TH at Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre, Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane OX3 0NQ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Musicland - Music Classes

9:40-11:45T at Risinghurst Community Centre, Kiln Lane OX3 8HA. Abbie: 07979 813 252; For 2 - 10s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Classes: 9.40am, 10.15am, 10.45am & 11.15am.

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Monday

Abbey Toddlers

Abingdon

Long Furlong Buggy Club

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

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

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H: Holidays

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

St Helen’s Baby and Toddler Group

9:30-12:15T at St Helen’s Church Centre, off West St Helen’s St OX14 5BS. Rachel: 01235 521039; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (please book). Two sessions: 9.30-10.45am & 11am12.15pm.

In the Water

Music & Singing

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Berinsfield

Stay & Play with Health Visitor

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

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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Chalgrove

Messy Monday

10:00-11:30T at First Steps Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub, High Street OX44 7ST. 01865 400234; For 0 - 5s, (donation).

Chinnor

Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at Red Kite Family Centre @ Chinnor Library, Station Road OX39 4PU. 01844 261163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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

Berinsfield

Baby Sensory Multi Award Winning Baby Classes

The Berin Centre

Childminder Drop-in: 9:3011:30TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Small donations appreciated.

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

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

Chinnor

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

Cha Char Chimps 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

Didcot

Stepping Stones Tots Group

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

12:30-14:00T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 0BS. 07808 535203; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly, call for dates.

Horspath

Horspath Toddler Group

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

Thame

Cha Char Chimps Show

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.

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

Wallingford

Stay & Play with Messy Play

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).

Baby Sensory

9:45-14:30T at Wallingford Sports Park, Highercroft Road OX10 9RB. 01980 849354; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Quote ‘Toddle About’ for a FREE trial session (£8 without).

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.

Wallingford, Abingdon, Didcot and Oxford

Baby Sensory

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

9:30-13:30T at Didcot Conservative Club, Foxhall Road OX11 7AD. 01980 849354; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Times: 9.30-10.30am & 12.30-1.30pm: 0-13mths, 1112noon: 0-7mths.

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

Faringdon

Baby Sensory

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

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:30-10:15T at Grove Village 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.

Stories and Singing

10:00-11:30TH at Wantage Library, Stirlings 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).

10:00-12:15T at The Pump House Project, Swan Lane SN7 7AF. 07717 757007; For 0 - 1s, £8 per session (book by term). 10am:6-13mths, 11.15am:0-7mths.

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.

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

Wheatley

Thame

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).

9:30-12:10T at Thame Barns Centre, Church Road OX9 3AJ. Karen: 07757 011539; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per session (book by term). Fun and lively music classes from 0-4 years.

Wheatley Babies & Toddlers

Tuesday

Slingsbee FIT

Abingdon

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

Various times/classes.

Mini Professors

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

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).

9:45-10:45TH 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! Inc. 10-min baby free HIIT session at the end.

10:00-11:50T at Wallingford Sports Park, Hithercroft 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).

Wantage

The Green Bean Sling Meet

9:30-11:30TH at The King Alfred Scout Hall, Springfield Road OX12 8ES. 07971 674110; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per session (drop in). Sling Library on 3rd Mon of month.

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Boogie Beat Music & Movement

11:00-11:45T at Snakes and Ladders, Audlett Drive OX14 3NJ. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 5s, (drop in). Inc in your entry fee to Snakes & Ladders.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

17:15-18:15T at Kingfisher School, Radley Road OX14 3RR. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Wallingford

Stay & Play with Messy Play

Wantage

Stay and Play

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

Watlington

Tuneful Tots

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

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

South Oxfordshire Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me 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.

10:00-11:30TH at The Maple Tree Children’s Centre, 20 Littleworth Road OX33 1NW. 01865 236700; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Wootton

Baby Lunchbox

Ride on Time Play Session

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

Breastfeeding advice & support.

13:30-14:30TH at Wootton & Dry Sandford Community Hall, Lamborough Hill OX13 6DA. 07786 159552; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (please book). Dates: 16/7 & 17/9.

Unlimited ride on fun, 0- 12m free.

Wednesday

Abingdon

Wheatley

9:30-12:00T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Radley College Pool OX14 2HR. 07870 662483; For 0 - 4s, £11 per class (please book). From 3mths upwards.

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

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.

Baby Sensory

9:45-13:45T at Radley Village Hall, Gooseacre OX14 3BL. 01980 849354; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Times: 9.45-10.45am: 6-13mths, 11.15-12.15: 0-7mths, 12.451.45pm: 0-13mths.

Willow Village

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

Mini Professors

13:00-14:50T at Christ Church Abingdon, 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).

Berinsfield Rhyme Time: 10:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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

Chalgrove Play Days

9:30-11:30T at First Steps Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub, High Street OX44 7ST. 01865 400234; For 0 - 5s, (donation).

Childrey 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: 9:3011:15T; For 0 - 3s, (please book). £2.50 per family (2 children),50p per extra child.

Stepping Stones Baby Group: 13:00-14:30T; For 0 - 18ms, £1.50 per family (drop in). at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235 817409.

T: Term Time

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.

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

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East Hanney

Oxford Sling Library

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

Baby,toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Finstock 10:00-11:30T at Finstock Village Hall, Well Hill OX7 3. For 0 - 4s, (drop in). £2.00 Per Adult. Refreshments/snacks inc.

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.

Henley-on-Thames

St Mary’s Church BAT’s

10:00-11:00TH at St. Mary’s Church, Hart Street RG9 2AU. 07768 610213; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Doesn’t run during August.

Sandford-on-Thames 10:00-12:00TH at Oxford Thames, Henley Rd OX4 4GX. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (please book). Baby, toddler & preschool swimming lessons.

Thame

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.

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.

Thursday

Abingdon

Oxford Swimming Academy

9:30-12:00T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Radley College Pool OX14 2HR. 07870 662483; For 0 - 4s, £11 per class (please book). From 3mths upwards.

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.

10:30-12:30T at Florence Park Community Centre, Cornwallis Road OX4 3NH. For bump - 0s, FREE (donation).

Berinsfield

The Berin Centre

Stay & Play

Henry Programme

Focus Session: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Contact 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.

Wallingford

Brightwell Toddlers

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

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

Stay & Play with Messy Play

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).

Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell

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

Didcot

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

Slingsbee Sling Library

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

Wantage

East Hanney

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.

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

Baby,toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

10:00-11:30TH at Wallingford Family Centre, 96a Wilding Road OX10 8JA. 07534 474104; For bump - 3s, (drop in).

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Faringdon Baby and Toddler Group

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

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

Thame

Grace Notes & Semi-Quavers

9:45-11:00T at Thame Barns Centre, Church Road OX9 3AJ. Sara: 01844 218841; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). Free play & songs.

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 0-6ms, FREE (drop in). at Red Kite Family Centre, 99 Southern Road OX9 2DY. 01844 261163.

15:45-17:30TH at John Hampden Primary School, Park St OX9 3HU. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun 45-minute football classes for 18m-7 yrs.

Wallingford

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

Oxford Swimming Academy

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

Chalgrove

Room to Zoom

10:00-11:30T at First Steps Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub, High Street OX44 7ST. 01491 614179; For 0 - 5s, (donation).

Didcot

Chilton Baby & Toddler Group

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

Hagbourne Baby & Toddler Group

East Hagbourne

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

Thame

Stay & Play

Stay & Play

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

Baby Sensory

10:20-11:30T at Thame Music Academy, 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.

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

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).

Watlington

Tea & Tinies

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

Wheatley

The Maple Tree Children’s Centre

Stay & Play: 9:15-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (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. 01865 236700.

Friday

Abingdon

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:30-10:15T at Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive OX14 1XP. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (book by term). Fun and energetic music & dance class.

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

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

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

Wallingford Baby Bar

Wantage

Overture Ballet Classes

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

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.

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.

Abingdon

Water Babies Swimming 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).

Saturday

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.

Wallingford

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Abingdon Library Story Time

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

Didcot

Overture Ballet Classes

8:45-9:15T at Downland Dance at Aureus School, Candytuft Way OX11 6FF. 01235 554060; For 3 - 5s, £4.50 per class (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); 11.1011.50am (2-3yrs 6mths).

Thame 8:40-11:45TH at Lord William’s School, Oxford Road OX9 2AQ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 18m - 7s, (please book).

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 family (donation). 3rd Saturday of each month.

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).

10:00-11:50T at Centre 70, Kinecraft OX10 0DT. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.Various times/classes.

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).

Sunday

Faringdon

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

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.

Wantage

Thame

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

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.

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Wheatley

Wheatley

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

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

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