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Throughout Oxfordshire At Bright Horizons we understand that selecting a nursery for your child is one of the most important decisions you will ever make.

Providing naturally inspiring and exceptional care and education for over 20 years, Bright Horizons is committed to continually meeting the needs of individual families.

Visit our website to locate your nearest nursery, where you will find more information on what each individual setting can offer you and your family.

01865 980 625 brighthorizons.co.uk

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Here at Toddle About HQ we are constantly looking for ways to improve our service ... and today we have some exciting news for you.

This is our single biggest innovation since the first Toddle About magazine was published nearly 7 years ago and we set out to help families love life with little ones.

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Summer Crafts

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Summer Activities

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Shop About

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Toddle Models

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Controversy Corner

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Special Offers

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Mums Making It

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Daily Activity Planner

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Announcing ... the launch of our exclusive VIP Members Club!

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• Product Tester Invitations. Do you like freebies? Members will have the chance to write product reviews - and get fab free stuff in the process!

• And much more! This is only the beginning we have BIG plans for the club.

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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 neither Toddle About nor Tim or Ruth Freed can 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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What’s new for bumps, babies & toddlers in the Oxfordshire area

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The West End nd Comes to Clockwork Music

Clockwork Music are expanding and are delighted to announce that they have been successful in recruiting a wonderful new teacher, Lucie Bowes. Lucie is a very talented singer, music teacher and vocal coach who has been work ing in London.

She has been running sessions with children in West End shows including Evie Hone , who is currently playing Matilda. You can now see Lucie in action for yourself in Clockwork Musi c lessons.

Contact claire@clockworkmusic.co .uk or karen@clockworkmusic.co.uk to book a free trial. P.9

A Sensory and Learning Wonderland ical day

Fairytale Farm is mag out for the whole family and is, uniquely, the UK’s first visitor attraction to put disabled children at the forefront of its design and layout, making all attractions divided into accessible to everyone. The farm is adventure play; for Puff and Huff s: zone main four ory Enchanted Walk for a fairytale sens re you can experience; Alfie and Friends, whe Stables, meet the amazing animals; and The in the where you can visit Mouse Town, play or play area. indo and café the y enjo and pit sand Norton, find Based in Southcombe, nr Chipping . P.7 out more at www.fairytalefarm.co.uk

The Musical Min inis is Summer Tour

This summer, Mickey, Minnie, Firem an Sam and Iggle Piggle look-alikes are touring Oxfordshire with Musical Mini s.

Get ready for lots of music, dancing, instrument time, bubbles, parachut e fun, story time and much more to keep your little ones entertained throughou t the summer! Sessions are perfect for child ren aged 6 months – 5 years. Tickets are just £7.50 per child.

For locations, dates and to book, email: leena@musicalminis.co.uk.

P.26 www.musicalminis.co.uk/classes/locat ions/oxford/

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Baby Sensory Comes to Didcot

From September, Baby Sensory will be bringing their award-winning, sensory-rich baby development classes for birth-13 months to Didcot.

Take advantage of a free ver an taster session and let your baby disco sights, ls, smel ds, soun of e rang dible incre massage that textures, music, dance, signing and th. Baby will help promote rapid brain grow and your you so rch resea the done have Sensory more For fun. the y baby can relax and enjo on details and to book, contact Leigh or uk y.co. nsor byse readingnorth@ba sory.co.uk. P.6 01980 849354 visit www.babysen

MAD Academy Business Opportunity

MAD Academy’s franchise in the Bicester and Oxford area is for sale - this is an amazing opportunity to take on a successful and profitable business. It offers a fun, rewarding and flexible career that fits in with your family (you get to be your own boss too!) Running music and dancing classes and parties for child ren up to 5 years, the franchise sale includes a popular and established business with all the equi pment and support needed. Call Sophie on 0186 9 369502 or email sophie.hill@madacademy.com . P.31

Singing-based Musicianship Classes in Oxford

My Sound My Self offers educational and engaging singing-based musicianship classes (Kodály specialisation) in Oxford for children 3 years and older, plus music therapy year olds. The and mindfulness training for 11-19 lopment, deve ing, learn tate facili es small class the and ds soun of d discovery of the worl own Self. experience of being connected to one’s act Cont . start Sept for now Book your place lf.com. P.7 07545 122 869. www.mysoundmyse

More Sing and Sign Classes

Sing and Sign has more classes than ever before.

The new term will start in September and bookings are already being taken.

Sing and Sign classes help you to talk, play, interact, sing and sign with your baby and toddler, allowing you both to learn a true life skill that will enhance your relationship for years to come.

Classes run in Banbury, and Bicester, where you will learn about early communication and introduce your baby/ toddler to baby signing in a fun, nonpressured way. Contact helenbrawn@singands ign.co.uk or call 07906 055591. P.7

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y Buckinghamshire Railwa l cia spe g din hol are Centre Steaming Days every y Sunday and Wednesda from July 10th until August 31st when you l can go for a trip in a rea can steam engine, and you y! ir miniature steam railwa also go for a ride on the and l hal ion us exhibit They also have a fabulo shop and more trains to visitor centre with cafe, On September 3rd and look at and learn about. ine is coming to visit!

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Learn Signing and Phonics in Didcot and Harwell Following the popularity of their Baby Signing classes on Mondays (Didcot) and Thursdays (Harwell) during term-time, Rhymes with Signs are excited to announce new Friday Baby Signing classes in Great Western Park, Didcot.

Perfect for children 3 months – 2 years, you can learn signs and songs with your baby and enjoy stories, snack and a cuppa. Also on Mondays and Thursdays, you can join Fun with Phonics classes, in which toddlers and pre-schoolers can learn letter-sounds through activities and singing.

Contact Vicky on rhymeswithsigns@gmail.com or 07734 296721 to book - spaces are limited. www.rhymeswithsigns.co.uk. P.37

amily Festival in Bucks: NEW Fam 12th–14th August 2016

Tribal Hearts combines l many elements of natura living with family life, to support parents in raising a healthy, happy tribe!

With an emphasis on ure children will be creativity, play and nat to explore and learn. ties uni ort immersed in opp Sarah Ockwell-Smith ert Author and parenting exp er highlights include will be speaking and oth yoga, DIY natural ily fam smoothie making, hcraft skills, a pyjama skincare, storytelling, bus much more! Go to and e pfir party at the cam o.uk to book now! al.c www.tribalheartsfestiv

Get Down and Boogie at Nursery

Boogie Beat runs regular workshops within many nurseries and pre-schools in Oxfordshire and, due to demand, they have taken on new class leaders ready for the September 2016 term. This means that they have capacity to work with more early years settings! The Boogie Beat curriculum ticks many of the EYFS boxes including communication and language, physical development, personal, social and emotional development. Classes help to build confidence, co-ordination and social skills. For more information visit www.boogiebeat.co.uk.

Contact vici@boogiebeat.co.uk to book a trial session to see them in action. P.36

Business Opportunity for Mums Who Like to Have Fun

diddi dance are looking for enthusiastic, driven and motivated individuals to come on as new franchisees. If you love dancing, working with children, teaching and ct business just having fun this could be the perfe Franchise e danc i didd A you. for ty rtuni oppo that fits offers a rewarding work/life balance anyone. The around you, so the franchise can suit s offer great plan n lesso and es them the success of for low high are ns retur reward and the financial visit on mati infor more For . costs p set-u email www.diddidance.com/franchise/ or P.23 rebecca.duschl@diddidance.com.

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Playing outside with bubbles is an all time favourite. Cut the bottom off a plastic drink bottle, pull a sock over the bottom of the bottle, then dip the sock into a bowl of bubble mixture (washing up liquid & water). Blow through the top of the bottle and have lots of fun making bubble snakes!

Coloured Water Play

Nature Paint brushes

This water activity is easy and great fun – perfect for 1 – 5 years.

1. Fill two tubs with water and add food colouring to each. One with blue and one with yellow.

2 Set out a third, empty tub. Your little one will scoop and pour the coloured water into this tub.

3. Set out scoops to transfer the water, e.g. ice cream scoops, measuring spoons, serving spoons.

4. Let your child play! They will love scooping back and forth and seeing the colour change to green, yellow and blue.

Make simple paint brushes from nature and see what painty patterns you can create.

1. Go on a nature walk and collect lots ts of interesting pieces of nature – leaves, ves, bark, grasses, sheep’s wool etc.

2. Attach a piece of nature to a stick using an elastic band or a piece of string.

3. Layy out some paper and get some pots of paint.

Try ry dabbing the brushes on the paper or sweeping them across it. Have fun, get messy and explore!

For older children, add a red tub and extra empty tubs to give them the chance to make more colours.

Crafts courtesy of 'Messy Little for more fun ideas visit

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Baby Sensory & Toddler Sense

Multi-award award winning baby and toddler classes Our wonderful classes will introduce your baby to an amazing world of sensory delights!

Specially designed from birth to aid your baby’s development, Baby Sensory is packed with an incredible variety of sights, sounds, smells, textures, signing, massage, tummy-time, tips and so much more!

Our fantastic classes combine the perfect mix of free play and structured activities.

For toddlers from 13 months to 4 years, each week we go on a new adventure – imagine looking for dinosaurs, playing at pirates or trekking on safari!

To find your nearest class:

Oxford, Abingdon and Thame E: oxford@monkeymusic.co.uk T: 01865 408037

ABINGDON on Monday mornings SUMMERTOWN on Monday mornings THAME on Tuesday mornings HEADINGTON on Wednesday mornings NORTH OXFORD on Thursday mornings NORTH OXFORD on Friday mornings

visit www.babysensory.com or email

wantage@babysensory.co.uk or call 07800 568040

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Enter now at bit.ly/tacompetitions Offering both forward and rearward facing travel for children from approx 6 months to 4 years,, the 2wayPearl is Maxi-Cosi’s first i-Size compliant car seat.

The car seat allows children to travel in the recommended rearward facing position for longer to offer improved head and neck protection when travelling. The 2wayPearl can also be used for forward facing travel from 15 months. Offering full recline options in both positions,, this is one of the most flexible Maxi-Cosi car seats ever. Compact, safe and stylish, the 2wayPearl toddler seat will fit in almost every car with ease.

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Enter Online bit.ly/tacompetitions The Original Baby Signing Classes

Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years Help your baby to 'talk' BEFORE speech Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets Classes available Monday to Saturday in Aylesbury, Banbury, Bicester, Abingdon, Kidlington, Oxford and Witney Oxford and surrounding areas

Contact Melissa Dryden For classes in Banbury and Bicester Telephone: 01865 377933 Contact Helen Brawn email: oxfordsingandsign@gmail.com Telephone: 01280 453052 email: helenbrawn@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk

My Sound My Self We offer educational and structured Kodály musicianship classes and music therapy sessions for children in Oxford.

Termly musicianship classes | Music therapy by contract For information please call 07545 122 869.

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We have the expertise Puddle Ducks classes are designed by baby swimming experts.

Our teachers are especially trained to identify your own child’s stage of development, nurture confidence and unlock their potential to swim.

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Treats bumps, sores and bruises on the face and body. Its formula is enriched with herbal extracts. It works as an immediate painkiller reducing swelling, soothing inflammation.

JuJu jelly shoe from £10

ACTIVITIES

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Hobbycraft are running free craft activities for little ones during the summer holidays. You can have great fun getting creative and watching inspirational demonstrations.

Classes vary from store-to-store, so make sure that you check out your local store’s page to see what’s happening in your Hobbycraft.

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The SnoozeShade protects baby from 99% of UV rays and makes any time sleep time. It also protects from insects, light rain, wind and chill. Fits all prams, buggies and pushchairs.

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Cutteslowe Park Miniature Railway operate public running days on: July: Sun 17th, Weds 27th & Sun 31st.

August: Weds 3rd, Sun 7th, Weds 10th, Weds 17th, Weds 24th, Sun 28th, Mon 29th & Weds 31st.

Offers four times more protection than standard UVA & UVB sunscreens. Free from perfume, colourants, preservatives and emulsifiers.

Suitable for sensitive, eczema, sun allergy & prickly heat prone skin.

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MIlton 'Mini’ Portable Soother Steriliser £6.99

On the northern edge of the City of Oxford.

City of Oxford Society of Model Engineers, Harbord Road, Oxford, OX2 8LH.

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The combination lock is designed to keep your pram safe if you have to leave your pushchair unsecured.

Simply attach it to a fence or railing using your unique combination code.

Ladival Kids nourishing Suncream Spray £19.99

September: Sun 4th & 18th.

Tel: 07503 314131 (public running days info only). www.cosme.org.uk

15% off use code TODDLE16 at www.snoozeshade.com

My Buggy Buddy combination Lock £8.95

Meadowside Retail Park, Lamarsh Road, Oxford, OX2 0HF. Tel: 0845 051 6588.

TRAINS

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Light and flexible, for lots of playing and running.

With a T-bar and ankle buckle for a personalised fit. The water-resistant material makes these sandals a seaside staple.

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Bicester Ave, Home & Garden Centre, Oxford Rd, Bicester, OX25 2NY. Tel: 0845 051 6557.

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Available at John Lewis, Tesco, Mothercare, Ocado & Superdrug

100% watertight, it cleans and sterilises, and is BPA free.

The tactile strap attaches to change bag/pushchair and holds most soothers.

Available in limited edition ‘Pearly Grey’ while stocks last.

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Children’s play area, squirty fountains, open air swimming pool, crazy golf and tennis courts.

Rectory Farm

Abingdon, Oxford, OX14 3NJ www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk

Lots of spots for family picnics by the lake, nearby the Pleasure Gardens and the cafe. Big lawn for running around. Spectacular scenery of the park.

You can pick strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, blackberries, asparagus, broad beans, carrots, beetroot and asparagus. Plus there’s a cafe, sandpit, bouncy castle. Tractor/trailer rides at weekends.

Stanton St John, Oxford, OX33 1HF 01865 351677 www.rectoryfarmpyo.co.uk

Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PP 01993 810530 www.blenheimpalace.com

Banbury Self Pick

Blenheim Palace and Park

Bury Knowle Park Library, children’s playground, tennis courts, mini golf, sensory garden, tennis court and mini golf. A kiosk is situated in the park.

Harboard Road, Oxford, OX2 8ES 01865 252240 www.oxford.gov.uk

Cutteslowe & Sunnymead Park The largest park in Oxford. Play area, paddling pool, miniature railway, football, basketball pitches, skate park, food kiosk, miniature golf and duck pond.

Harboard Road, Oxford, OX2 8ES 01865 252240 www.oxford.gov.uk

Kilkenny Lane Country Park Ideal location for playing & walking. Play area with mounds, tunnels, zip-wire, swings, slides & sandpit.

Elmhurst Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1EY 01993 861000 www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org

Shotover Country Park Spectacular views from the top across south Oxfordshire. Summer picnics, leisurely strolls, a walk with the dog, jogging, riding or kite flying.

Gooseberries, red & blackcurrants, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, apples, plums, rhubarb, asparagus, french beans, runner beans, beetroot, chillies, courgettes, tomatoes and more.

Broughton Road, Banbury, OX16 9UL 01295 261406 www.banburyselfpick.co.uk

Millets Farm Over 50 acres of crops exclusively for PYO harvesting, 30 different fruits and vegetable.

Garden centre and cafe.

Kingston Rd, Frilford, nr Abingdon, OX13 5HB 01865 391555 www.milletsfarmcentre.com

Medley Manor Farm Small family run farm with strawberries, gooseberries, asparagus, carrots, new potatoes & rhubarb. Real bee hives and cafe.

Binsey Lane, Binsey, Oxford, OX2 0NJ 01865 241251 medleymanorfarm.co.uk

The Old Farm

Adventure playground, tennis courts, a skate park, crazy golf course and hut selling refreshments.

Strawberries, raspberries, red, white and black currants, tayberries, jostenberrys, blackberries and green and red gooseberries, apple, pears, plums, damsons & apricots.

Visit the chickens, pigs, goats, calfs & lambs.

Milton Hill, Harwell, Abingdon, OX14 4DP 01235 831247 www.theoldfarmshop.co.uk

The Leys, Witney, Oxon, 01993 704379 www.witney-tc.gov.uk

It's worth checking with the farm before visiting what fruit is available to pick.

Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX4 2FF 01865 715830 www.oxford.gov.uk

The Leys

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Reward Boxes - £35 Beautifully hand crafted reward boxes with silver wooden stars to be presented to your little one for good behaviour (as little or as often as that may be!) These stunning boxes would also make a lovely newborn or christening gift which will definitely come in handy a year or two down the line! www.thislittlepiggyonline.co.uk

Luxury Personalised Silver Keepsakes - from £13 Impressions to Keep handcrafted luxury silver jewellery uses the hand, foot and fingerprints of your loved ones. You can even capture your pet’s paw print, or use a child’s drawing or handwriting to create precious jewellery. There is also a brilliant range of personalised silver-plated cutlery and gifts, your message hand stamped onto each piece. Perfect gifts for all occasions. Spoons start from £13, charms from £38 inc. P&P. Buy from www.impressionstokeep.co.uk

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Acosy Bumpers from £9.99 Acosy Bumpers stop little ones going bump in the night. A simple way to prevent your child from rolling out, the nursery grade foam is secured in place by a fitted bottom sheet. They provide a safe and soft alternative to hard, uncompromising bed rails. Available in two sizes. www.acosybumpers.co.uk

Ask The Midwife App £1.99 per ask Qualified midwife advice is now just a click away for expectant mothers, 14 hours a day, 7 days a week. Ask The Midwife is an innovative, new mobile app on iOS for all women who are accessing Maternity Care in the UK. Download the app for free and ask any questions regarding pregnancy, birth and beyond and get a fast response from a UK Registered Midwife (within 4 hours max). First question is free. www.askthemidwife.co.uk

Twinkle Baby Monitoring System - £99 More than a monitor, Twinkle is a next generation baby monitoring system that enables parents to not just see and hear the baby, but also keep track of feedings, sleep and nappy changes, growth and developmental milestones, and see, for example, how the growth correlates with the WHO growth charts. What’s more, virtual visiting hours can also be granted to eager grandparents! www.onnicare.com

this little piggy went to market...

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Winners

1st

Baby & Toddler Photo Competition Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered the Spring Toddle Models competition, sponsored by Haven Holiday Park.

The theme was outdoor fun, and as you can see we had so many truly wonderful entries - thank you so much to everyone who entered!

Congratulations goes to Ayda Settle from Willingford, who won a Seaside Family Holiday at Haven Holiday Park.

Find out more about Haven Holidays at www.haven.com

Alexander Clark, 8 months

Ebony Winter, 2 years 2 months

Charlotte Ann Daly, 1 year & 11 months

Bella Camilleri, 4.5 years

Scarlett-Rose Higgs, 21 months

Caeden Moggridge, 4 years 4 months

Greer King, 9 months

William James Murphy, 2 years 5 months

Sophie McEachran, 1 year 6 months

Ayda Settle, 3 ye ars 9 months

Grace, 3 years, 7 months

Heidi Hinton, 3 years 10 month

Harrison Day, 2 years 4 months

Corey Duffield, 2 years 8 months

Isabella Eve Porter, 1 year 11 months

Victoria Parry, 2 years 8 months

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Toddle Models Entries continued...

Maya Ama Agyei, 1year 11months

Iris Hannah Wyatt, 10 months

Mackenzie Sullivan-Webb, 4 years

Ffion Elizabeth Tucker, 2 years 2 months

Ayla Amini-Tabrizi, 8 months

Jack and Harry, 4 years and 8 months

Leo Camilleri, 19 months

Hazel Blackbird Wilson, 5 months

Fletcher Adam Bailey, 1 year 10 months

Siena Amelie Moggridge, Hubert & Wiktor Marczewski, 3 yrs 2 months & 4 yrs 2 mths 1year 8 months

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Never too young for arty fun!

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Fabulous Summer Holiday Activity for everyone!

At The Pottery Place in Witney we welcome budding artists of all ages. www.thepotteryplace.co.uk

St John’s Priory School Independent Day School Girls and Boys aged 3-11 years

Martha Ward, 3 years 10 months

Rebecca Stuart, 3 years 11 months

Jessica Emsden, 1 year 5 months

Oliver Norton, 4 years

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Controversy Corner

Reflexology

FOR FERTILITY

More and more couples all over the world are now having difficulties getting pregnant. Although most don’t like to talk about it, we know that this amounts to 1 in 6 couples here in the UK.

By Barbara Scott, author of 'Reflexology for Fertility' and practisin

It makes sense that to preserve our fertility we need to take good care of ourselves and make sure that our health and well-being are at their optimum.

There are many factors that affect fertility and these can range from identifiable and measurable conditions that affect the reproductive systems of both men and women to the more nebulous and less easy to measure effects of diet, nutrition, lifestyle factors and the environment.

One of the most important factors affecting fertility is age. Many women aren’t beginning to think about starting a family until they are in their early thirties, and given that female fertility begins to decline more rapidly around the age of 35, it can come as a bit of a shock that having a family might not be as easy as they thought.

Professor Adam Balen, chair of The British Fertility Society hosted The Fertility Health Summit at The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists earlier in 2016. The key topic was how to inform young people that their fertility has a ‘sell by’ date, and that it is finite.

Some interesting facts came out of the summit.

• 52% of all births are now from women over 30 • 67% of all births are now from men over 30 • The average age of first time mums has risen from 24 in 1971 to 28.5 in 2014.

Women are born with every egg that they will ever have and it is inevitable that these eggs will deteriorate with age. The rate that male fertility declines also increases from around the age of 40, although we know that it starts to fall prior to this. Although men are continually producing sperm, production slows down as we age and the sperm also tend to be less healthy.

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Many couples believe that if they cannot conceive naturally then IVF will be the answer. Sadly many don’t realise that the success rates of IVF are still low, at around 25% per cycle. Additionally, undergoing IVF can be extremely demanding on many different levels - physiologically, emotionally, mentally, practically and, of course, financially. NHS funding is poor for IVF and self-funding can cost between £5,000 – £15,000 per cycle of IVF. It is estimated that an average of three cycles are needed for each successful outcome.

Increasing numbers of couples are now turning to complementary medicine and therapies to help them when they face difficulties in trying to conceive. Complementary therapies aim to support the more traditional approaches to medicine, and can be a useful adjunct, particularly for fertility issues.

They tend to look at issues on an holistic basis, which means addressing not just the physical issues, but emotional and mental issues too.

Reflexology is one such treatment that is gaining in popularity for both men and women. In a recent survey published by the Federation of Holistic Therapists, for 51% of those questioned who offered complementary therapies, reflexology was the main form of treatment used.

Reflexology is a form of complementary therapy that has been in existence for many thousands of years, originating in ancient Egypt, but also used in India and China. There are apparently hieroglyphs in Egypt that depict this form of treatment being undertaken for the healing of ailments.

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As with most forms of complementary therapy, reflexology is rarely available under NHS treatment.

However, we are seeing more and more fertility clinics making it available as a form of treatment to support assisted conception. Although data and research are limited for complementary therapies, there are now some good pieces of research being undertaken that are showing how effective it is.

ReproflexologyTM (Reproductive Reflexology) is a specialist form of integrative medicine that uses medical testing to measure efficacy and outcomes of treatment, alongside the most longed-for result of having a baby. It aims to help couples achieve conception naturally, but if this is not possible due to the complexity of their reproductive health issues, then it is used to support all forms of assisted conception.

It is preferable that both parties attend an initial consultation, which helps the practitioner to assess their individual circumstances and plan their treatment. Treatment plans look at addressing any underlying causal factors that might be affecting fertility for both men and women. We also look at diet, nutrition and lifestyle as these can all be influencing factors.

For women, this means ensuring that each stage of their menstrual cycle is functioning as effectively as possible. When working with men we use semen analysis to assess and measure progress and effectiveness of treatment, and aim to treat any underlying conditions that may be affecting sperm volume (numbers), motility (ability to swim) and morphology (formation).

In 2011, we formed the Association of Reproductive Reflexologists and one of the things this allowed us to do was to carry out a small data collection study of 180 cases.

We found that 68% of couples conceived when using ReproflexologyTM as part of their fertility journey, typically alongside IVF. This compares with success rates of only 30% for those undertaking IVF alone.

Even though this is a relatively small sample, the results of our study support our firm belief that ReproflexologyTM is an effective form of fertility treatment.

Success stories from some reflexology practitioners include: • A couple trying to conceive for 4½ years conceived after three treatments.

• A couple trying to conceive for 6 years, with three failed attempts at IVF, conceived after fourteen treatments and now have a baby girl.

• A couple trying for 4 years had two miscarriages, four failed IVF treatments and testing done all over the world offering no conclusion. After 3 reflexology treatments they were pregnant.

• Two clients both with repeated miscarriages fell pregnant after 3 months of treatment which both resulted in live births.

• After trying to conceive for several years, a client was told that she had a 1% chance of conceiving naturally due to egg quality. She fell pregnant after approximately 8 reflexology treatments.

If you choose to use this as a form of treatment to support your fertility, it is important to find someone who is appropriately trained.

You will find a list of trained practitioners at www.reproductivereflexologists.co.uk.

Further information about how reflexology can support you in conceiving is available in Barbara Scott’s newly published book, ‘Reflexology for Fertility’ and at www.serennaturalfertility.co.uk.

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It works in a similar way to acupuncture, in that it is based on improving the flow of energy through ‘meridians’, which are a set of pathways in the body along which vital energy is said to flow. Small ‘blockages’ can obstruct this flow of energy and it is here that physical, mental or emotional symptoms begin to present themselves. By working on these specific reflex points in the feet, reflexology aims to improve the flow of energy and therefore the presenting condition.

So how effective is ReproflexologyTM as a form of treatment? There is much anecdotal evidence that supports its use but we want to offer more than that.

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Reflexology works on the principles that every part of the body is represented in specific reflex points in the feet, and by working on these points we are able to instigate changes or healing in the body. The body has an innate sense of being able to heal itself and sometimes just needs a gentle reminder of how things should be.

Barbara Scott trained with Nicola Hall of the Bayly School of Reflexology and she is a member of The British Reflexology Association, The Association of Reflexologists, The Federation of Holistic Therapists, and is now Chair of The Association of Reproductive Reflexologists. She has been in practice for over 20 years. She lives in Wales.

Toddle About does not recommend or promote reflexology as a treatment. The opinions shared in this article are those of the author alone and are not endorsed by Toddle About. We hope it makes for an interesting read however!

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Lessons in business how diddi dance became a national success

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How ow big is diddi dance now?

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How did diddi dance

After teaching dance to older children for many years I discovered a gap in the market for the preschool age after many parents and carers were asking me if I knew of any fun and funky dance classes they could take their toddlers to. After starting up my own preschool dance classes and having a few trial sessions I settled upon a syllabus structure that was successful in engaging and encouraging toddlers to find enjoyment in moving to music.

# 3 I listen - especially to feedback from our

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Research and passion. Make sure your business, whether your own or a franchise, is something you are passionate about so it doesn’t feel like a burden and therefore is more enjoyable for you. As for research - check for trademarks and do your market research so that you are launching your business with as much background information as you possibly can to make sure it will stand out amongst competitors.

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DAILY L ACTIVITY Planner LY

Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for families with bumps - 5s in Oxfordshire

The Daily Activity Planner is your one stop shop for finding virtually any and all of the bump, baby & toddler groups and classes.

Visit the Toddle About website at www.toddleabout.co.uk/directory/ simply enter Toddle About Magazine Coverage inthen Oxfordshire your postcode and the groups will be listed in order of distance from your home.

Discover the Bump, Baby and Toddler Groups and Classes Near You!

Banbury

Cherwell District Pages 24 -27

West Oxfordshire Pages 28 - 30 Chipping Norton

Bicester

Burford Woodstock

Oxford City Pages 30 -33

Kidlington

Witney Oxford

Vale of T he White Horse Pages 37 - 39

Thame Chinnor

Abingdon Faringdon Wantage

Didcot

South Oxfordshire Pages 34 - 36

Wallingford

Henleyon-Thames

Monday

Banbury

North Banbury Children’s Centre

Stay and Play: 9:15-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £1.25 per session (drop in).

Childminders Group: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 4s, £1 (donation). Drop-in group.

Drop in Health Clinic: 13:00-14:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly.

Babies Birth - 1 year: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 1s, £1 (donation). at North Banbury CC, The Cabin, Hardwick C.P School OX16 1XE. 01295 271841.

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CHERWELL AREA Rugrats & Half Pints Children’s Activity Centre

Mum and Meet Mondays: 9:30-11:30TH; £1 per child (drop in). Newborns to Pre walkers.

Caterpillar Music: 13:30-14:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun music making,exciting activities, inc. amazing puppets. at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060.

Adderbury Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00TH at Lucy Plackett Activity Centre, Round Close Road OX17 3EP. Lucy: 01295 816779; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). Refreshments provided.

Shutford Baby and Toddler Group

12:30-14:30T at The village hall, Banbury road OX15 6JD. Wendy: 01295 780937; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). We are a small and friendly group.

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.

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Bicester

Stay and Play

9:00-11:00TH at Brookside Children’s Centre, Queens Avenue (behind the leisure centre) OX26 2NR. 01869 249604; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

MAD Academy Music & Dance Classes

9:30-12:00T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Sophie: 01869 369502; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Fun, funky & physical music & dance classes.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-12:30TH at Sing & Sign, Salvation Army Building OX26 4FR. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term).

Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Musical Minis

10:00-11:45T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). Classes at 10.00am and 11.00am.

Bloxham

Young and Lone Parents

9:30-11:00TH at Butterfly Meadows Children’s Centre at, Bloxham Children’s Centre Hub OX15 4HP. 01295 722240; For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

Under 25s & lone parents, light brunch.

Kidlington

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:45-11:30T at Kidlington Baptist Church, High Street OX5 2DS. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Term: 12/9-2/12.

Tuesday

Aynho

Musical Minis

9:45-11:30T at Aynho Village Hall, Croughton Road (opposite Cartwright Hotel) OX17 3AP. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). Classes at 9.45am and 10.45am.

Banbury

Water Babies Swimming Classes

The Sunshine Centre

Stay & Play: 9:15-11:15TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Health Visitor Clinic: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE per family (drop in). Baby weighing and health advice. at The Sunshine Centre, Edmunds Road OX16 0PJ. 01295 276769.

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.

Banbury twins or more

Crawlers & Explorers Toddler Group

10:00-12:00TH at Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way OX16 1ER. Simone: 07921460085; For 0 - 5s, £4 per family (drop in). Monthly group - check for dates on website.

First Steps 1 - 21/2 Year Olds

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

9:30-11:00TH at Grimsbury Community Hall, Burchester Place OX16 3WT. Kate: 07825 630524; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Banbury Library Rhymetime

9:30-11:30TH at North Banbury Children’s Centre, The Cabin, Hardwick C.P. School OX16 1XE. 01295 271841; For 0 - 2½s, £1 per family (donation).

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:45-13:00T at St Hughs Church Hall, Ruskin Road OX16 9HU. Helen: 01280 453052; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

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Rugrats & Half Pints Children’s Activity Centre

Baby Ballet: 10:30-11:00T; For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per session (please book).

Caterpillar Music: 13:30-14:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun music making,exciting activities, inc amazing puppets. at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Britannia Bumps and Babies group

13:30-15:00TH at Britannia Road Children’s Centre, Grove Street OX16 5DN. 01295 264068; For bump - 12m, £1 per family (drop in). Advice & help on breastfeeding available if required.

Bicester

Baby Group and Well Baby Clinic

9:30-11:00TH at Brookside Children’s Centre, Queens Avenue (behind the leisure centre) OX26 2NR. 01869 249604; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in).

The Well

9:30-13:00T at The Salvation Army, Hart Place OX26 4FR. 01869 369 160; For 0 - 5s, FREE. A community cafe with a bouncy castle.

Musical Minis

9:45-11:30TH at Langford Village Hall, Peregrine Way OX26 6XX. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

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Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Messy Monkeys

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.

10:00-12:00T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term).

Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Acorn Toddlers

10:30-12:00T at Bicester Methodist Church, Sheep Street OX26 6JQ. 07599 941706; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (please book). Phone to check before attending.

Musical Minis

13:45-14:30T at Emmanuel Church Bicester, Barberry Place OX26 3HA. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Bloxham

Butterfly Meadows Children’s Centre

Twins Group: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

1st Tuesday of month.

Little Stars: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (donation).

Autistic Support Group run by parents. 2nd and 4th Tuesday. at Butterfly Meadows Children’s Centre at, Bloxham Children’s Centre Hub OX15 4HP. 01295 722240.

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

Classes in Bicester, Oxford, Woodstock, Aynho, Ambrosden, Banbury, Adderbury and Calvert Green (Bucks).

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Middleton Cheney

Ma Mites Mums & Tots Group

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

50p per extra child.

www.musicalminis.co.uk Adderbury Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00TH at Lucy Plackett Activity Centre, Round Close Road OX17 3EP. Lucy: 01295 816779; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). Refreshments provided for children & carers.

St Francis Tots

10:00-11:30T at St. Francis Church (Tots Group), Highlands OX16 1FA. 01295 369510; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per person (drop in).

Sibford Tots and Babes

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.

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10:00-13:00T at Banbury Rugby Club, Oxford Road OX15 4AF. 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Hook Norton

Community Morning Toddler Group

9:15-11:15T at Hook Norton C of E Primary School, Hook Norton OX15 5JS. 01608 730 697; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Kidlington

Thursday

Stay and Play Drop in

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

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-11:30T at Yarnton Village Hall, The Paddocks OX5 1TE. Sophie: 01869 369502; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, funky & physical music & dance classes.

Upper Heyford

Wednesday

Stay ‘n’ Play: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 4s, £1 per family (donation).

Well Baby Clinic: 13:00-14:15TH; For 0 - 1s. With Health Visitor. at Butterfly Meadows Children’s Centre at, Bloxham Children’s Centre Hub OX15 4HP. 01295 722240.

MAD Academy Music & Dance Classes

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 (starting 5th July).

Banbury

Butterfly Meadows Children’s Centre

Bodicote

Funky Munkys

9:30-11:30TH at Heyford Children’s Centre, The Community Centre OX25 5TE. 01869 233151; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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.

Bloxham

For more information contact Leena Thakker Email: leena@musicalminis.co.uk Tel: 01296 738652

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 & refreshments.

10:00-12:00T at Emmanuel Church, Lucerne Avenue OX26 3BP. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Topsy Turvey Group

13:30-14:45TH at Britannia Road Children’s Centre, Grove Street OX16 5DN. 01295 264068; For 1 - 4s, £1 (donation).

Begbroke

Begbroke Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at Begbroke Playgroup, Begbroke Village Hall OX5 1RN. 07594 652291; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

Large selection of toys to enjoy.

Bicester

Baby Group and Well Baby Clinic

9:30-11:00TH at Glory Farm Children’s Centre, Glory Farm School OX26 4JY. 01869 320553; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in).

Ambrosden Musical Minis

13:30-14:15T at Arncott Village Hall, Murcott Road OX25 1PL. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Banbury

Stay and Play Under 2s

9:15-11:15TH at The Sunshine Centre, Edmunds Road OX16 0PJ. 01295 276769; For 0 - 2s, £1 per family (drop in).

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.

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Health Visitors Group: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). at Britannia Road Children’s Centre, Grove Street OX16 5DN. 01295 264068.

Mini Movers

9:30-10:30TH at Grimsbury Community Centre, Burchester Place OX16 3WT. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session. Fun musical dance class 0-5 yrs.

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

Stay and Play

9:00-11:00TH at Glory Farm Children’s Centre, Glory Farm School OX26 4JY. 01869 320553; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Stay and Play.

Musical Minis

Adderbury

Musical Minis

11:15-12:00T at Lucy Plackett Activity Centre, Round Close Road OX17 3EP. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). Every other week, this session runs 12:45 - 1:30pm.

Banbury

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

Play with Numbers

9:30-12:00TH at North Banbury Children’s Centre, The Cabin, Hardwick C.P. School OX16 1XE. 01295 271841; For 0 - 4s, £1 (donation). A group with number based activities.

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.

Calvert Green

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 & healthy snacks.

9:45-11:30T at Calvert Green Community Hall, Cotswolds Way MK18 2FJ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). Classes at 9.45am and 10.45am.

Upper Heyford Baby Drop in

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-12:30T at Grimsbury Community Centre, Burchester Place OX16 3JT. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Musical Minis

9:45-10:30T at Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way OX16 1ER. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions for preschoolers.

Caterpillar Music

10:00-11:00T at Carrdus School, Overthorpe Hall OX17 2BS. Jane: 01295 788804; For 0 - 3s, (drop in).

Toddle Time

Musical Minis

10:00-11:30T at Heyford/Caversfield Children’s Centre, The Community Centre OX25 5TE. 01869 233151; For bump - 1s, (drop in). Bumps to 18 months.

13:00-14:30TH at Butterfly Meadows Children’s Centre at, Bloxham Children’s Centre Hub OX15 4HP. 01295 722240; For bump - 1s, £1 per family (donation).

9:00-11:30T at Hook Norton Baptist Church Hall (opp. Library), Netting Street OX15 5NJ. 01608 730719; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

9:30-13:00T at The Salvation Army, Hart Place OX26 4FR. 01869 369 160; For 0 - 5s, FREE. A community cafe with a bouncy castle.

10:00-11:30T at Emmanuel Church, Bure Park OX26 3HA. For bump - 1s, £1.50 (donation). Breastfeeding support, speakers, free tasters.

Bloxham

Bumps to 1’s

Hook Norton

The Well

Bumps & Babies Group (Bicester NCT)

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.

Friday Toddler Group

9:15-10:45T at The Presentation Convent, Kings End OX26 6DT. For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

Toys, books, arts & crafts.

9:45-11:30T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Sophie: 01869 369502; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, funky & physical music & dance classes.

Crawlers and Explorers

10:00-11:30TH at Emmanuel Church, Bure Park OX26 3HA. For 1 - 3s, £1.50 per family (donation).

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Mollington Diddy Dots

Catholic Church Baby and Toddler Group

MAD Academy Music & Dance Classes

10:00-11:45T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book).

Classes at 10.00am and 11.00am.

10:00-11:30T at St. Pauls Church, Warwick Road OX16 2AN. For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Fun activities for babies and toddlers.

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

Saturday

Banbury

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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.

Bloxham

Saturdads

10:00-11:30TH at Butterfly Meadows Children’s Centre at, Bloxham Children’s Centre Hub OX15 4HP. 01295 722240; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (donation). 1st Saturday of each month.

Kidlington

Little Kickers Football Classes

10:15-12:30T at Kidlington Scout Centre, Blenheim Rd OX5 2JS. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m - 5 yrs.

MAD Academy Music & Dance Classes

9:45-11:15T at Bicester Rugby Club, Oxford Road OX26 2AB. Sophie: 01869 369502; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, funky & physical music & dance classes.

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WEST OXF ORDSHIRE AREA

Monday

Bampton (Nr Witney)

Let’s Play

9:30-11:00TH at Willow Tree Children’s Centre, Bowling Green Close OX18 2NJ. 01993 851799; For 0 - 4s, £1 (drop in).

11th July & call for further dates.

Carterton

Play Together

9:30-11:00T at Carterton Children’s Centre, Edith Moorhouse School OX18 3HP. 01993 840318; For 0 - 5s, £1 (please book). Invite only.Call centre to check session running.

Baby Sensory (Wantage)

Baby Sensory Classes: 9:45-12:00TH; For 0 - 1s, £7 per session (book by term).

7-13mths:9.45am, 0-6mths:11.15am.

Toddler Sense: 14:00-16:00T; For 1 - 4s, £7 per session (book by term). at Carterton Community Centre, Marigold Square OX18 1AX. Beccy; 07800 568040.

Chipping Norton

Family Centre Drop in / with Singing

9:30-11:45TH at ACE Children’s Centre, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Singing on a Monday only.

Family Stay and Play

13:00-14:30T at Carterton Children’s Centre, Edith Moorhouse School OX18 3HP. 01993 840318; For 1 - 5s, £1 (donation).

Call centre to check session running.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Kingham Baby and Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T 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.

Salt Box Music Classes

9:30-11:00T at The Masonic Hall, Church Green OX28 4AW. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Music classes for 0-4 years.

Tots Music

10:00-11:15T at Wesley Room, Methodist Church, 40 High Street OX28 6HG. 07957 185753; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 (drop in). Runs alternate Mondays.Find us on Facebook.

Noah’s Ark

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

Woodstock

Musical Minis

Salt Box Music Classes

9:45-11:30T at St. Hughes of Lincoln Roman Catholic Church, Hensington Road OX20 1JH. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). Classes at 9.45am and 10.45am.

Great Rollright

Woodstock Baby Group

11:00-11:30T at Finstock Village Hall, Well Hill OX7 3BU. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 3s, (book by term). Music classes for 0-4 years.

Musical Minis

10:45-11:30T at Village Hall, High Street OX7 5SW. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Long Hanborough

Long Hanborough Drop-in

10:00-11:30T at The Orchard Children’s Centre at, Long Hanborough Drop-in OX29 8GJ. 01865 880686; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Play, learning & support.

Minister Lovell

Children’s Centre Mobile Minster Lovell

13:15-14:45TH at Willow Tree Children’s Centre at, Ripley Avenue. 01993 851799; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). 16th May, 13th & 27th June, 11th & 25th July, 8th & 22nd August.

Standlake

Children’s Centre Mobile Standlake

10:00-11:30T at The Orchard Children’s Centre at, St Giles Church car park OX29 7SG. Val: 07584 217346; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

Witney

Little Treasures Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Burwell Hall OX28 5NP. 01993 702979; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Play,craft activities & song time.

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Toddler Stay & Play

9:30-11:00TH at Witney Children’s Centre at, Witney Methodist Church, Radford Room OX28 6HG. 01993 771 298; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Chk grp is running before attending.

13:00-15:00TH at The Orchard Children’s Centre at, Woodstock Bowls and Tennis Club OX20 1UW. 01865 880686; For bump 0s, (drop in). Includes a Health Visitor Clinic.

Tuesday

Bampton (Nr Witney)

Willow Tree Children’s Centre (Bampton, Nr witney)

Feeding Support: 9:00-10:00TH; For 0s, (drop in). Feeding Support Group.

Bumps and Babies: 10:00-11:00TH; For bump - 0s, £1 (drop in). For babies up to one. £1 donation.

YPB2G: 12:30-14:00TH; For bump - 4s, £1 (drop in). parents under 25.

Health Visitor Child Health Clinic: 12:3014:00TH; For 0s, (drop in). Runs every 4th Tuesday of the month.

Little Wrigglers: 12:30-14:00TH; For 0 - 1s, £1 (drop in). This Session is for 0’s to crawling. at Willow Tree Children’s Centre, Bowling Green Close OX18 2NJ. 01993 851799.

Carterton

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

10:00-10:45T at Carterton Community Centre, Marigold Square OX18 1AX. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Chipping Norton

9:30-11:30T at Kingham Village Hall, Orchard Way OX7 6YT. 07780 001239; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Refreshments,toys,music,art & craft’s.

Salt Box Music Classes

11:00-11:30T at Chipping Norton Theatre, 2 Spring Street OX7 5NL. Box Office: 01608 642350; For 0 - 2s, £4.50 per class. Music classes 0 - 2 years.

First Friends including Baby Massage

14:00-15:30TH at ACE Children’s Centre, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440; For 0s, (drop in).

Eynsham

Eynsham Library Rhymetime

14:15-14:45TH at Eynsham Library, 30 Mill Street OX29 4JS. 01865 880525; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Tackley

Tackley Toddler Group

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.

Witney

Salt Box Music Classes

9:45-15:00T at Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane OX28 1UE. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Music classes for 0-4 years.

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.

St Mary’s Cogglets

13:15-14:45T at Cogges Church, Church Lane OX28 3LA. 01993 779613; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (donation).

Woodstock

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Woodstock Bowls & Tennis Club, Cadogan Park OX20 1UW. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Term: 12/9 - 2/12.

Wednesday

Bladon

Bladon Baby and Toddler Group

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

Activities for children, toys & singing.

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Blackditch

Carterton Children’s Centre

Stanton Harcourt Toddler Group

Childminders’ Group: 9:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Call centre to check session running.

Baby Movers: 13:00-14:30T; For 0s, £1 (donation). Non walkers - call centre to check running.at Carterton Children’s Centre, Edith Moorhouse School OX18 3HP. 01993 840318.

10:15-11:45TH at The Orchard Children’s Centre at, Memorial & Millennium Village Hall OX29 5SN. 01865 880686; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Play, learning & support.

ACE Children’s Centre

9:30-11:00TH at Willow Tree Children’s Centre at, Burford Church OX18 4RY. 01993 851799; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Every 2nd Thursday of each month.

Chipping Norton

Postnatal Group: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0s, (drop in).

Health Visitor Drop In Clinic: 10:0011:30TH; For 0 - 2s, (drop in). Including breastfeeding support.

Teenage Parents Group: 12:00-14:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). includes hot lunch. at ACE Children’s Centre, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440.

Clanfield

Burford

Burford Stay & Play drop-in with Health Visitor clinic

Carterton

Salt Box Music Classes

9:45-12:45T at Carterton Community Centre, Marigold Square OX18 1AX. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, (book by term). Music classes for 0-4 years.

Carterton Children’s Centre

Clanfield Toddler Group

Middle Barton

New Mums Group: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 1s, £1 (donation). Call centre to check session running.

Toddler Stay & Play: 13:00-14:30T; For 1 - 5s, £1 (donation). Call centre to check session running.at Edith Moorhouse School, Lawton Ave OX18 3HP. 01993 840318

10:30-11:30TH at Alice Marshall Hall, North Street OX7 7BH. 01869 340510; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Runs on 1st and 3rd Wed of month.

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

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

Little Tiddlers (Pram Service)

Witney

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-11:30T 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.

Baby College Oxford

Baby College Development Classes: 9:3012:30T; For 0 - 3s, £7 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Baby College Baby Massage: 14:0015:00T; For 0s, £9 per session (book by 3-week term). The award-winning MamaBabyBliss® programme. at High Street Methodist Church, 40 High Street OX28 6HG. 01865 436920.

Messy play

9:30-10:30TH at Witney Children’s Centre at, West Witney School site OX28 5FZ. 01993 771 298; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Chk grp is running before attending.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

14:00-16:00T at Eynsham Hall, North Leigh OX29 6PN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Woodstock

Chipping Norton

ACE Children’s Centre

Family Centre Drop In with Soft Play: 9:30-11:45TH; For 0 - 3s, (drop in).

Asian Ladies Group: 13:00-14:30T; For 0 5s, (drop in). Call centre to check running. at ACE Children’s Centre, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440.

Eynsham

The Orchard Children’s Centre

Ring a Roses: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 2s, £1 (drop in). Music, dance & play.

Eynsham Baby Group : 13:00-14:45TH; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in).at The Orchard Children’s Centre, Beech Road OX29 4LJ. 01865 880686.

Leafield

Children’s Centre Mobile (Leafield)

13:00-14:30TH at Willow Tree Children’s Centre at, Outside the Village Hall, opposite the park. 01993 851799; For 0 5s, £1. Rhyme time and book borrowing.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Stonesfield

Bampton Baby and Toddler Group

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

13:00-14:30TH at Millenium Building, Stanmore Crescent OX18 3UG. For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Everyone is welcome not just RAF families.

10:10-12:40T at Lincoln Park Farm, High Street OX29 7RH. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Thursday

9:15-11:15T at Willow Tree Children’s Centre, Bowling Green Close OX18 2NJ. 01993 851799; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Play, Learning & Support.

RAF Brize Norton Parent and Toddler Group

Standlake

Woodstock Library Rhymetime

10:00-10:30TH at Woodstock Library, Hensington Road OX20 1JQ. 01993 812832; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in).

Bampton (Nr Witney)

Carterton Library Rhymetime

Stonesfield Mother, Baby and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30TH 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.

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Physical Fun

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.

Mini Multiples

10:00-12:00TH at Witney Children’s Centre at, West Witney School site OX28 5FZ. 01993 771 298; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Group for Twins/Triplets.Chk grp is running before attending.

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

10:00-10:45T at Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane OX28 1UE. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Witney Children’s Centre

Early Days Group: 11:30-13:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to check grp running.

Baby Stay and Play: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in). Babies under 18months.

Chk grp is running before attending. at Witney Children’s Centre at, Witney Methodist Church, Radford Room OX28 6HG. 01993 771 298.

St Mary’s Cogglets

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

Friday

Bampton (Nr Witney)

Saplings (willow)

10:00-12:00TH at Willow Tree Children’s Centre, Bowling Green Close OX18 2NJ. 01993 851799; For bump, mums, (drop in).

Carterton

RAF Brize Norton Parent and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30TH at Millenium Building, Stanmore Crescent OX18 3UG. For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Everyone is welcome not just RAF families.

Baby Stay and Play

13:00-14:30T at Edith Moorhouse School, Lawton Avenue OX18 3HP. 01993 840318; For 0s, £1 (donation). Non walkers. Call to check session running.

Chipping Norton

ACE Children’s Centre

Being Two and Early Movers with Soft Play: 10:00-11:15TH; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). ages: 18 months - 30 months.

Family Centre Drop in / with Singing: 11:30-14:30TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Singing on a Monday only. at ACE Children’s Centre, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440.

Eynsham

Baby Weaning Group

10:00-11:00T at The Orchard Children’s Centre, Beech Road OX29 4LJ. 01865 880686; For 0s, (drop in). For babies 4+.

Dates: 17/6, 15/7, 19/8, 16/9.

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Standlake

Standlake Baby & Toddler Group (Orchard)

9:15-11:15TH at The Orchard Children’s Centre at, Standlake Village Hall OX29 7SB. 01865 880686; For 0 - 2s, (drop in). Play, Learning and Support.

Witney

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-11:30T 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.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-13:15T at The High Street Methodist Church, High Street OX28 6HG. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Term: 12/9 - 2/12.

North Leigh Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Methodist Church, Chapel Lane,(Off Park Road) OX29 6SD. Julie: 07980 750133; For 0 - 5s, £2. All parents welcome,fun weekly activities.

Minster Lovell mother and toddler group

Funky Fridays

10:00-11:30T at The Village Hall, Brize Norton Road OX29 0SP. For bump - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). Great range of ages,toys and activities.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

13:30-14:30T at Eynsham Hall, North Leigh OX29 6PN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

9:30-11:00T at Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane OX28 1UE. 07792 926421; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in).

Toys, craft, songtime, drink and snack.

9:30-12:30T at Minster Lovell OX29 0RN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and preschool swimming lessons.

Salt Box Music Classes

9:30-10:00T at The Masonic Hall, Church Green OX28 4AW. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Music classes for 0-4 years.

Small World Stay and Play

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Saturday

Bampton (Nr Witney)

Sat-a-Fun

10:00-12:00TH at Willow Tree Children’s Centre, Bowling Green Close OX18 2NJ. 01993 851799; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

Runs monthly - 11th June & 2nd July.

9:30-11:00TH at Witney Children’s Centre at, Witney Methodist Church, Radford Room OX28 6HG. 01993 771 298; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Chk grp is running before attending.

Chipping Norton Dads Group

10:30-12:30T at ACE Children’s Centre, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Eynsham

Sat-a-Fun

10:30-12:00T at The Orchard Children’s Centre, Beech Road OX29 4LJ. 01865 880686; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session. Please call for future dates.

Witney

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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.

Sunday

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-13:30T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

13:00-15:00T at Four Pillars Hotel Witney, Ducklington Lane OX28 4EX. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (please book). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

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Monday

Blackbird Leys

Stay and Play

9:00-11:00T at The Leys Children Centre, c/o Windale CP School OX4 6JD. 01865 777796; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

PEEP for Babies

12:30-13:30TH at The Leys Children Centre, Cuddesdon Corner OX4 6SB. 01865 395145; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Cowley

Clockwork Music

9:30-12:00T at Headington United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road OX3 8HH. Karen: 07757 011539; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun and lively music classes from 0-4 years.

Littlemore

Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:00-16:30T at DW Sports, Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Marston

Headington

11:00-11:45T 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.

10:00-12:00T at St James Church Centre, Beauchamp Lane OX4 3LF. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Term: 12/9-2/12.

The Slade and Headington Children’s Centre

Childminders Group: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

First Friends: 9:30-11:30TH; For bump - 0s, (drop in). For expectant Mums & Under 1’s. at The Slade and Headington CC, Titup Hall Drive, Wood Farm OX3 8QQ. 01865 750670.

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Little Kickers Football Classes

Young Parents Group

13:00-14:30T at Marston Northway Children’s Centre, Copse Lane OX3 0AY. 01865 767460; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in).

Ages 21 & under. Lunch provided. Call Tracey on 01865 767460 to attend.

Oxford

Marston Northway Children’s Centre

Stay and Play: 9:30-12:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Lunch for a small fee. Call centre to check group running.

Health Visitor Drop in: 10:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to check group running before attending.

The Baby Cafe: 12:00-14:00TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to check group running. at Marston Northway Children’s Centre, New Marston Primary School OX3 0AY. 01865 767460.

PEEP

9:30-10:30TH at The Leys Children Centre, c/o Dovecote Centre OX4 7BU. 01865 395145; For 1 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at St. Alban’s Church Hall, Charles Street OX4 3AH. 01865 436920; For 0 - 3s, £7 per session (please book).

Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

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Development Classes

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BabyMania

Georgia, James, Livia & Jude

Toddle-In at St Aldates Church

10:00-11:30T at Toddle-In at St Aldates Church, St Aldates Church OX1 1BP. 01865 254 800; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. Toys, crafts & singing.

Go Go Sports Tots

10:15-11:00T & 13:45-14:30T at St Clements Family Centre, Cross Street OX4 1DA. 07891 743030; For 2 - 4s, £4.90 per class (book by 10week term). Fun multi-skill sports/ exercise class for active 2-4 yr olds.

For more information please contact Bea or Donna on 01865 436920 or at oxford@babycollege.co.uk

9:00-11:30TH at North Oxford Children’s Centre, Wren Road OX2 7SX. 01865 559742; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in).

Antenatal - 6 weeks.

Go Go Sports Tots

Stay and Play

For classes of pure MADness, FREE join MAD Academy Trial Class!

Classes in Oxford and Bicester Call Sophie on 01869 369502 or email: sophie.hill@madacademy.com

Swimkidz

Musical Minis

High energy music and dance classes for 0–4 year olds

madacademy.com

Music And Dance and a whole lot of fun!

13:30-14:15T at The Jericho Community Centre, 33A Canal Street OX2 6BQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Rose Hill

Rose Hill-Littlemore Children’s Centre

Stay and Play: 9:30-11:15T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Health Visitor 10-11am.

Polish Group: 13:00-15:00H;, (drop in).

Volunteer led group for Polish speaking families.

Baby Drop in: 15:30-17:00T;, (drop in).

Volunteer led group for Polish speaking families. at Rose Hill-Littlemore Children’s Centre, The Oval OX4 4UY. 01865 716739.

Wolvercote

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.

Tuesday

Blackbird Leys

The Leys Children Centre

PEEP for Babies: 9:30-10:30TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Lone Parent Advisor: 9:40-15:40TH;, FREE (please book). Last Tues of the mth.

Stay and Play with Lunch: 11:00-13:30TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Small cost for lunch.

Speech and Language Advice: 11:3012:30TH; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). at The Leys Children Centre, Cuddesdon Corner OX4 6SB. 01865395145.

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

Childminders Group: 9:0010:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Stay and Play with lunch: 10:3012:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Lunch provided.

Polish Tuesdays: 15:30-17:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Tues of the mth. at Marston Northway Children’s Centre, New Marston Primary School OX3 0AY. 01865 767460.

Call centre to check groups are running.

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10:30-12:30TH at North Oxford Children’s Centre, Wren Road OX2 7SX. 01865 559742; FREE (drop in). Stay and Play with Music & Lunch.

11:00-13:00T at DW Sports Centre Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. Tina: 07904 663814; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Please get in touch for further information.

“We’ve enjoyed every class

YEARS and learnt a lot along the way”

10:00-13:00T at St. Luke’s Church, Canning Crescent OX1 4XB. For 0 2s, £0.50 per family (drop in).

Marston Northway Children’s Centre

Botley

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. 01865 421879; For 0 - 3s, £7 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Headington

Woodfarm Stay and Play

9:30-11:30TH at The Slade and Headington Children’s Centre, Titup Hall Drive, Wood Farm OX3 8QQ. 01865 750670; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Littlemore

Stay & Play with Health Visitor Clinic

9:30-11:15T at Rose Hill-Littlemore Children’s Centre at, Littlemore Community Centre OX4 4PL. 01865 716739; For 0s, (drop in). Health Visitor Clinic 10-11am.

10:00-10:45T at St Clements Family Centre, Cross Street OX4 1DA. 07891 743030; For 2 - 4s, £4.90 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun multi-skill sports/ exercise class for active 2-4 yr olds.

Jam and Juice

10:00-11:30T at Jam and Juice, St. Matthews Church Centre OX1 4LW. 01865 726102; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in). A fun group for parents, carers & childminders.

Sunflowers Baby and Toddler Drop in

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

Family Fun

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

Forest Tots Oxfordshire

10:00-12:00T at Hill End Centre, Eynsham Road OX2 9NJ. 01865 861954; For 0 - 5s, £3 per child (drop in). Outdoor drop-in toddler group.

NCT Bumps and Babies

11:00-12:30TH at Parish Room at St Michael at the Northgate, Cornmarket Street OX1 3EY. For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). All welcome.

Little Kickers Football Classes

Water Babies Swimming Classes

15:30-17:00TH at East Oxford Community Centre, Cowley Rd OX4 1HU. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 7s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Lower Wolvercote

12:00-14:00TH at Rose Hill-Littlemore Children’s Centre, The Oval OX4 4UY. 01865 716739; For 0s, (drop in). Breastfeeding advice and Support.

10:00-11:30T at DW Sports, Kassam Stadium, 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

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.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Rose Hill

Baby Cafe

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). A happy, lively, and spacious drop-in group for parents/ carers.

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Botley

MAD Academy Music & Dance Classes

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-11:40T at North Oxford Association Community Centre, Diamond Place OX2 7DP. Sophie: 01869 369502; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, funky & physical music & dance classes.

9:00-12:30T at Westminster Sport, Harcourt Hill OX2 9AT. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Wednesday

Headington

Headington Quarry Baby & Toddler Group

Blackbird Leys

The Leys Children Centre

Breastfeeding Cafe: 12:3014:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

New Babies Group: 13:0014:30TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

For children birth to 12 mths. at The Leys Children Centre, Cuddesdon Corner OX4 6SB. 01865 773263.

Botley

Salt Box Music Classes

9:45-10:30T at The Seacourt Hall, Chapel Way OX2 9LS. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Music classes for 0-4 years.

9:15-11:30T at Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School, Quarry School Place OX3 8LH. For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Fun friendly Toddler Group.

Fun multi-skill exercise class for active 2-4 year olds and their parents. Learning new key skills through games and activity stations while making friends.

Classes: Mon 10.15am & 1:45pm, Tue 10am Call Miriam: 07891 743030 www.gogosportstots.com

Cowley

Cowley Library Rhymetime

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

Headington

Splat

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

Monkey Music

10:00-12:00T at The Coach House, Quarry Road OX3 8NU. Flick: 01865 408037; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes, please book.

Baby College Baby Massage Classes

14:15-15:15T at St. Anthony of Padua Church Hall, 115 Headley Way OX3 7SS. 01865 436920; For 0s, £9 per session (book by 3-week term). The award-winning MamaBabyBliss® programme.

Oxford

Swimkidz

Oxford

Summertown

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:30-12:00T at Summer Fields School, Mayfield Road OX2 7EN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term).

Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

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Monkey Music

9:20-12:00T at St. Margaret’s Institute, Polstead Road OX2 6TN. Flick: 01865 408037; For 0 - 4s. Fun, friendly music classes, please book.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-11:30T at Summer Fields School, Mayfield Road OX2 7EN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term).

Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Clockwork Music

9:30-11:30T at St Clements Family Centre, Cross Street OX4 1DA. 01865 246674; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in). Play, Singing, refreshments and lots of fun.

9:30-12:30T at North Oxford Association, Diamond Place OX2 7DP. 01865 436920; For 0 - 3s, £7 per session (please book).

Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

9:45-11:00T at Woodstock Road Baptist Church, 198 Woodstock Road OX2 7NQ. Claire: 07528 146891; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per session (book by term). 09:45 TickTock, 10:20 Clockmakers, 11:00: Rock Around The Clock.

Toddler Time

Wolvercote Drop-in for Under 2s

Baby Group

PANDAS

Baby Cafe

12:00-14:00TH at North Oxford Children’s Centre at, Jericho Health Centre, New Radcliffe House OX2 6NW. 01865 559742; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Support for breastfeeding mums.

PEEP

10:00-11:00TH at Marston Northway Children’s Centre, New Marston Primary School OX3 0AY. 01865 767460; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Babies under 1yrs.Call centre to check group running.

Marston 10:30-11:30TH at Victoria Arms, Marston OX3 0QA. 07902 771159; For bump, 0, 1, 2, mums, FREE (please book). Pre and Postnatal Depression Advice and Support.

10:30-12:00T at Summertown URC, 294A Banbury Road OX2 7HN. 07711 511178; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Sometimes on in hols informally - please ask.

9:30-10:30TH at The Leys Children Centre, c/o Dovecote Centre OX4 7BU. 01865 395145; For 1 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-12:30T at St. Anthony of Padua Church Hall, 115 Headley Way OX3 7SS. 01865 436920; For 0 - 3s, £7 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

11:00-13:00T at DW Sports Centre Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. Tina: 07904 663814; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

Please get in touch for further information.

Stay and Play

9:00-12:00TH at North Oxford Children’s Centre, Wren Road OX2 7SX. 01865 559742; FREE (drop in). Stay and Play with Music & Lunch.

Baby College Development Classes

Wolvercote

13:30-15:00T at St Peters Church Rooms, First Turn OX2 8AQ. For 0 - 2s, £0.50 per session (donation). 50p donation.

Thursday

Blackbird Leys

The Leys Children Centre

Time for Toddlers: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Stay and Play: 13:00-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at The Leys Children Centre, c/o Windale CP School OX4 6JD. Call Catherine/Paula: 01865 773263.

St Clements Toddler Group

Marston Northway Children’s Centre

Hearing Impairment Group: 9:30-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Thurs of month.Call centre to check grp running.

Gems: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 3rd Thurs of month.Call centre to check grp running.

Stay and Play with Singing: 11:0013:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Lunch provided.Call centre to check grp running. at Marston Northway Children’s Centre, New Marston Primary School OX3 0AY. 01865 767460.

Buttercup Music

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.

North Oxford Children’s Centre

Stay and Play: 10:30-12:30TH;, FREE (drop in). Stay and Play with Music & Lunch.

Health Visitor Team: 10:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). at North Oxford Children’s Centre, Wren Road OX2 7SX. 01865 559742.

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Feeding Young Imaginations Through Sport

10:45-12:45T at Cutteslowe Community Centre, Wren Road OX2 7SZ. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Term: 12/9 - 2/12.

Classes running in Oxford, Aylesbury, Chinnor & Thame International pre school football based activity programme for children from 18 months - 7 years across four distinct age groups. Little Kickers focus on play not push so children learn whilst having fun in a pressure free environment.

For local classes please contact the office below or visit our website to register online.

Summertown Library Rhymetime

11:00-11:30TH at Oxford Central Library, Summertown Library OX2 7JN. 01865 815509 or 01865 815549; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Office: 07412 480 804 / 07850 866 736 Email: ktownsend@littlekickers.co.uk

Risinghurst

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.

Friday

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

Transform the way your child learns music!

The Leys Children Centre

www.playmusicland.com Stay & Play

Oxford Family Mediation: 9:30-11:30TH;, FREE (drop in).

Stay and Play with Lunch: 11:00-14:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Small Cost for lunch. at The Leys Children Centre, Cuddesdon Corner OX4 6SB. 01865 773263.

Cowley

Cowley Library Rhymetime

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

9:15-12:30TH at East Oxford Children’s Centre, The Union Building OX4 1EE. 01865 248729; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Lunch is served.

Monkey Music

9:20-14:50T at St. Margaret’s Institute, Polstead Road OX2 6TN. Flick: 01865 408037; For 0 - 4s. Fun, friendly music classes, please book.

Ante-Natal Parent Craft Class: 9:3012:30TH; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Sat of the month.

Dynamic Dads: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Sat of the month. at Marston Northway Children’s Centre, New Marston Primary School OX3 0AY. 01865 767460. Call centre to check groups are running

1st Saturday

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.

9:30-11:15TH at Cutteslowe Community Centre, 31 Wren Road OX2 7SX. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 3s, (please book).

Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Saturday

Kennington

9:15-11:30T at St Swithuns Church Hall, Kennington OX1 5PL. Claire: 07528 146891; For 0 - 3s, £4 per session (book by term).

Fun and lively music classes from 0-4 years.

Marston

MAD Academy Music & Dance Classes

9:30-11:15T at OXSRAD, Court Place Farm OX3 0NQ. Sophie: 01869 369502; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun, funky & physical music & dance classes.

Oxford

North Oxford Children’s Centre

Midwife Clinic: 9:00-12:30TH; For bump 0s, FREE (drop in). Antenatal - 6 weeks.

Baby Group: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). A group for parents with babies under 1 year. at North Oxford Children’s Centre, Wren Road OX2 7SX. 01865 559742.

9:00-10:30T at Marston Northway Children’s Centre at, Daisy Class at St Nicholas School OX3 0PJ. 01865 767460; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to check grp running.

Saturday Stay and Play

10:30-12:30TH at East Oxford Children’s Centre, The Union Building OX4 1EE. 01865 248729; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 3rd Sat of the month. Chk dates with centre.

Swimkidz

13:00-16:00T at DW Sports Centre Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. Tina: 07904 663814; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

Please get in touch for further information.

Rose Hill

10:00-12:00TH at Rose Hill-Littlemore Children’s Centre, The Oval OX4 4UY. 01865 716739; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Call centre for dates.Last Sat of month open to all the family.

Little Kickers Football Classes

Clockwork Music

10:00-12:00TH at North Oxford Children’s Centre, Wren Road OX2 7SX. 01865 559742; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). 3rd Saturday every month, call to ensure group is running.

Saturdads

Cutteslowe

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

Marston Northway Children’s Centre

Saturdad’s

Blackbird Leys

Friday Drop in

Oxford

Blackbird Leys

Dads Group

10:30-12:30TH at The Leys Children Centre, Cuddesdon Corner OX4 6SB. 01865 773263; FREE (drop in). 1st Saturday of the month.

Headington

Musicland - Music Classes

9:40-11:45T at The Coach House, Quarry Road OX3 8NU. Gemma: 07979 813 252; For 2 - 5s, £5.25 per class (book by 10week term). Classes: 9.40am, 10.15am, 10.45am & 11.15am.

Sunday

Headington

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:15-10:30T 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.

Littlemore

Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:00-16:00T at DW Sports, Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Littlemore

Marston

9:00-13:30T at DW Sports, Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

9:15-11:00T 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.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Marston

Little Kickers Football Classes

9:00-12:00T 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.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Little Kickers Football Classes

Oxford

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:00-10:00T at Summer Fields School, Mayfield Road OX2 7EN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term).

Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

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Monday

Storytime

Swimming classes for bumps, babies and beyond

Berinsfield

Berinsfield Children’s Centre

Health Visitor & Stay and Play: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Health Visitors available for advice.

Baby Lunchbox: 13:00-14:30TH; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). Support & advice on baby feeding. at Berinsfield Children’s Centre, Wimblestraw Road OX10 7LZ. 01865 341310.

13:30-15:30TH at Maple Tree Children’s Centre, Littleworth Road OX33 1PH. 01865 873916; For bump - 0s, £1 per family (donation). Health Visitor available. Check times in the hols.

You and your baby will receive: • A structured 10 lesson term

10:00-11:00T at Chalgrove Children’s Centre, Chalgrove Primary School OX44 7ST. 01865 400219; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

• A voucher with Barrett & Coe photography

Messy Monday

Didcot

Childminder Stay & Play

9:30-11:00T at The Children’s Centre at Stephen Freeman School, Freeman Road OX11 7BZ. 01235 812969; For 0s, (drop in).

Tuesday

• A free reusable happy nappy

Benson

for a land-based photography experience

Benson Tots

worth £135 including a free mounted

10:00-11:30T at Wallingford Children’s Centre at, Parish Hall OX10 6LZ. 01491 835179; For 0 5s, (drop in). 1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month.

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Contact Tina Eyre E: tina@swimkidz.co.uk

Didcot

T: 07904 663814

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

Swimkidz Oxfordshire

Rhymes with Signs and Fun with Phonics

9:30-11:40T at St Peter’s Church Hall, Newlands Avenue OX11 8PX. Vicky: 07734 296721; For 0 - 3s, £5 per session (drop in). Fun with Phonics: 9:30am; Baby Signing: 10:40am.

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

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Goring Heath

Water Babies Swimming Classes

www.swimkidz.co.uk

9:45-11:45T 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.

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, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Didcot Baby Monday

12:00-14:00TH at Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Road OX11 7JN. For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). 50p tea/coffee donation welcome.

Henley-on-Thames

Stay and Play

9:30-12:00TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, 55-57 Market Place RG9 2AA. 01491 577414; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Monday Sessions: 9.30am & 11.00am.

Horspath

Horspath Toddler Group

9:15-11:30TH at Horspath Village Hall, Oxford Road OX33 1RT. Michelle: 07906 717008; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). Please check before coming in holidays.

Sonning Common

Sonning Common Rhymetime

10:00-10:30TH at Sonning Common Library, Grove Road RG4 9RH. 01189 722448; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st Mon of monthcall for dates.

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Wheatley

Bumps to Babies

Small, relaxed group sessions provide water confidence & safety and a special bonding experience, all while having fun. A unique and innovative teaching program with our lovely highly trained teachers.

Chalgrove

15:30-16:00TH at Wallingford Library, High Street OX10 0DB. 01491 837395; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Henley-on-Thames

Henley Library Rhymetime

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

9:30-10:00T at Henley Library, Ravenscroft Road RG9 2DH. 01491 575278; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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

Baby Clinic

Call Leigh on 01980 849354 or email: oxfordsouth@miniprofessors.co.uk

Wallingford Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Wallingford Children’s Centre, Wigod Centre OX10 8AJ. 01491 835179; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Baby Sensory

9:45-14:30T at Wallingford Sports Park, Highercroft Road OX10 9RB. 01980 849354; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Use the Toddle About Voucher for a FREE trial session (£8 without).

9:30-11:45TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, 55-57 Market Place RG9 2AA. 01491 577414; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Tetsworth

Tetsworth Little Kites Toddler Group

9:00-10:00T at Tetsworth school Hall, 15 High street OX9 7AB. 07936 708792; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). All welcome to pop in.

Thame

Clockwork Music

9:15-12:10T at Thame Barns Centre, Church Road OX9 3AJ. Karen: 07757 011539; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun and lively music classes from 0-4 years.

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Watlington Musical Fun

9:15-11:30TH at Watlington Children’s Centre, Watlington Primary School OX49 5RB. 01865 400219; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in).

9.15-10.15=walkers.

10.30-11.30=pre-walkers.

Wednesday

Berinsfield

Rhyme Time at Berinsfield Library

10:30-16:15TH at Berinsfield Library, Green Furlong OX10 7NR. 01865 340771; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Two Sessions:10:3011am and 3.45-4.15pm.

Didcot

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

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

Stay & Play

10:30-12:00T at The Children’s Centre at Stephen Freeman School, Freeman Road OX11 7BZ. 01235 812969; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Lunch avail £2.30 Adults/£1.70 Child.

Finstock

Wheatley

Finstock Toddler Group

Peep for 2 year old’s

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

Refreshments/snacks inc.

10:00-11:15T at Maple Tree Children’s Centre, Littleworth Road OX33 1PH. 01865 873916; For 1 - 2s, £1 per family (donation).

Garsington

Garsington Baby & Toddler Group

Woodcote

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre at, Woodcote Village Hall RG8 0QY. 01189 724024; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Clinic also running 10-11am.

Swimkidz

10:00-11:30T at Oratory Senior School RG8 0PJ. Tina: 07904 663814; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Please get in touch for further information.

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9:15-11:30T at Garsington Sports & Social Club, Denton lane OX44 9EL. 07930 957654; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Includes juice & snack / tea & coffee.

Goring Heath

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:45-11:45T 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.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Sandford-on-Thames

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:30-11:30TH at The Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Henley Rd OX4 4GX. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Sonning Common

Rainbow Children’s Centre

Childminders & Nannies Group: 10:0011:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Wednesday of the month.

Twins and Multiple Births: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Wed of each month. at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Reades Lane RG4 9LN. 01189 724 024.

Wallingford

Bumps and Bundles

10:00-11:30TH at Wallingford Children’s Centre, Wigod Centre OX10 8AJ. 01491 835179; For bump - 0s, (drop in). For Pre Walkers.

Wheatley Stay & Play

9:30-11:30TH at Maple Tree Children’s Centre, Littleworth Road OX33 1PH. 01865 873916; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (donation). Please check session times in the Holidays.

Woodcote

Children’s Centre Mobile Bus

13:00-14:30TH at at Medill Close, RG8 0QR. For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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Thursday

Wallingford Rhymetime

Chalgrove

10:00-10:30TH at Wallingford Library, High Street OX10 0DB. 01491 837395; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Last Friday of month.

Wonderful Words

10:00-11:15T at Chalgrove Children’s Centre, Chalgrove Primary School OX44 7ST. 01865 400219; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Signing with TinyTalk South Oxon

10:15-11:15T at Crowmarsh Gifford Village Hall, Benson Lane OX10 8ED. Chris: 07927 339102; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (book by term).

Signing, singing & sensory fun!

Didcot

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

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

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

Toddle Time for under 2s

10:00-11:30T at The Children’s Centre at Stephen Freeman School, Freeman Rd OX11 7BZ. 01235 812969; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). Fun play & music session.

Bookstart Bear Club Storytime at Didcot Library

14:00-14:30TH at Didcot Library, 197 Broadway OX11 8RU. 01235 813103; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Friday

Chalgrove

Room to Zoom

9:30-11:00T at Chalgrove Children’s Centre, Chalgrove Primary School OX44 7ST. 01865 400219; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 18 months+.

Wheatley Stay & Play

9:30-11:30TH at Maple Tree Children’s Centre, Littleworth Road OX33 1PH. 01865 873916; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (donation). Please check session times in the Holidays.

Saturday

Sonning Common

Sonning Common Library Storytime

10:00-10:30T at Sonning Common Library, Grove Road RG4 9RH. 01189 722448; For 0-8yrs, FREE (drop in).

Goring Heath Swimkidz

9:30-11:30T at Oratory Prep School RG8 7SF. Tina: 07904 663814; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Please get in touch for further information.

Wheatley Saturdads

Oakley Baby and Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at Maple Tree Children’s Centre, Littleworth Road OX33 1PH. 01865 873916; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (donation). 2nd Saturday of each month.

Sonning Common

Goring Heath

Oakley

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

Sunday

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Rainbow Children’s Centre

Stay and Play: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Clinic: 13:00-14:30TH; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Reades Lane RG4 9LN. 01189 724 024.

Thame

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at Christ Church, Upper High Street OX9 2DH. 01865 436920; For 0 - 3s, £7 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Didcot

Rhymes with Signs Baby Signing

9:30-11:40T at Northern Neighbourhood Community Centre, Greenfinch Road OX11 6BD. Vicky: 07734 296721; For 0s, £5 per session (drop in). Baby signing classes. £31.50 for 7 week term.

Didcot Library Rhymetime

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. Check dates.

Grace Notes & Semi-Quavers

Chilton Baby & Toddler Group

Little Kickers Football Classes

Hagbourne Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:00T at Thame Barns Centre, Church Road OX9 3AJ. Louise: 07973 729320; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in).

Rhymes with actions & songs and free play.

9:30-11:30T at Chilton Village Hall OX11 0SH. 07947 311300; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

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

Wallingford

Babes in the Wood

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Sandford-on-Thames

Puddle Ducks Aquanatal Classes

20:00-21:00TH at The Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Henley Rd OX4 4GX. 01666 577377; For bump - 0s, per class (please book). Aquanatal classes for mums to be.

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East Hagbourne

9:45-11:30T at Main Hall, Hagbourne Primary School OX11 9LR. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

12:00-14:00TH at Ridgeway Community Church, 21b & 22 St. Mary’s Street OX10 0EW. For 0 - 1s, (drop in). A breastfeeding support drop-in group.

9:00-11:30T 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

9:30-11:00T at Stoke Row Pavilion, Newlands Lane. 01491 681837; For 0 - 4s, £3.50 (drop in).

Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, 55-57 Market Place RG9 2AA. 01491 577414; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Monday Sessions: 9.30 & 11.00am.

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Water Babies Classes

Building language through fun

Abingdon

Puddle Ducks Swimming

9:00-11:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Faringdon

Faringdon Toddler Group

Baby Signing & Fun with Phonics (letter-sounds for toddlers)

Long Furlong Buggy Club

9:30-11:00T at Faringdon United Church, Coxwell Street SN7 7HA. Alex: 07912 250738; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). Toys, singing & stories. Extra kids 50p.

Classes in Didcot and Harwell

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.

Visit www.rhymeswithsigns.co.uk or email: rhymeswithsigns@gmail.com

St Helen’s 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: 9.3010.45am & 11am-12.15pm.

Monkey Music

9:30-12:10T at The Barn, Crown & Thistle OX14 3HS. Flick: 01865 408037; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes, please book.

Abingdon Twins and Multiple Birth Club

10:00-11:30T at Abingdon Baptist Church Hall, 35 Ock Street OX14 5AG. 07763 638171; For bump - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.

Abbey Toddlers

Wantage

St John’s Toddlers

13:15-14:15T at Drayton Village Hall, Lockway, Drayton OX14 4LG. Chris: 07927 339102; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (book by term). Signing, singing & sensory fun!

Music & Messy Play

13:30-15:00TH at South Abingdon Children’s Centre at, Sutton Courtenay Village Hall OX14 4BB. 01235 555524; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Messy activities & 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.

Botley

Stay and Play

13:00-15:30TH at Elms Road Children’s Centre, Elms Road OX2 9JZ. 01865 243955; For 0 - 4s, £1 (donation). Call before attending to ensure group is running.

Steventon

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:45-10:30T at Steventon Village Hall, The Green OX13 6RR. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term).

Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Stay & Learn: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Baby Group: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 2s, (drop in). Up to 2 years. at Faringdon Children’s Centre, Faringdon Baptist Church SN7 7JF. 01367 242432.

13:00-13:45T at The Pump House Project, Swan Lane SN7 7AF. Beccy: 07800 568040; For 1 - 4s, £7 per class (book by term).

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

Grove

9:30-10:15T at Grove Village Hall, Main Street OX12 7JY. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term).

Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Bumps and Beyond

13:00-14:30TH at Wantage Children’s Centre at, The Challow Room at the Beacon OX12 9BX. 01235 764522; For bump - 1s, (donation). Check before attending.

18:30-19:30 at Spike Lodge Farm, Manor Road OX12 8NF. Jo: 07976 008622; For 0s, (please book). Fun way of becoming active, having a laugh with your friends.

Baby Signing with TinyTalk

Faringdon Children’s Centre

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

Ridgeway Tigers Bootcamp (JLPT)

10:00-12:00T at 10 Checker Walk OX14 2JB. 01235 799697; For 0 - 5s, (donation). A friendly environment.

Toys,crafts,singing,refreshments.

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

16:45-18:15T at Kingfisher School, Radley Road OX14 3RR. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Wootton

Stay and Play

13:00-14:30T at North East Abingdon Children’s Centre, Lamborough Hill OX13 6DA. 01235 523481; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Tuesday

Abingdon

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:30-12:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

South Abingdon Children’s Centre

Health Visitor Drop In: 11:00-12:30TH; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of each mth.

Baby Lunchbox: 12:30-14:30TH; For bump - 0s, (drop in). aAdvice for mums & mums to be. at South Abingdon Children’s Centre, Caldecott Chase OX14 5GZ. 01235 555524.

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.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Toddler Sense

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30TH at Grove Children’s Centre at, Grove Parish Church OX12 7LQ. 01235 764522; For bump - 4s, (donation).

Uffington

Children’s Centre Mobile Library

13:30-14:30TH at Wantage Children’s Centre at:, Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall Car Park SN7 7RA. 01235 764522; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Group runs fortnightly call for dates.

Wantage

The Green Bean Sling Meet

9:30-11:30TH at Grove Village Hall, Main Street OX12 7JY. 07584 356217; For 0s, FREE per session. Sling meet and attachment parenting group.

Messy Play

13:30-15:00TH at Wantage Children’s Centre at, The John Vianney Church Hall OX12 8ER. 01235 764522; For 1 - 5s, (donation).

Swimkidz

13:30-15:30T at Wantage Leisure Centre, Portway OX12 9BY. Tina: 07904 663814; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Please get in touch for further information.

Preparation for Birth & Baby

18:00-20:00TH at Wantage Children’s Centre, The Butler Centre OX12 8BL. 01235 764522; For bump - 0s, (please book).

Every 3rd Tues. Invite only.

Wednesday

Abingdon

Abingdon Library Rhymetime

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.

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APUK Abingdon

9:30-11:30TH at Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road OX14 3YH. For bump - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). Natural parenting group with nappy & sling library.

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

Baby Bar

11:00-12:30TH at Wantage Children’s Centre at Mably Way Health Centre OX12 9BN. 01235 764522; For 0 - 2s, (donation). check time with c/centre.

Early Days

9:30-10:15T at The Northcourt Centre, Northcourt Road OX14 1NS. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

13:00-15:00TH at Wantage Children’s Centre, The Butler Centre OX12 8BL. 01235 764522; For 0s, (please book). Call centre to book.

Baby Sensory

18:30-19:30 at Spike Lodge Farm, Manor Road OX12 8NF. Jo: 07976 008622; For 0s, (please book). Fun way of becoming active, having a laugh with your friends.

9:45-12:00T at Radley Village Hall, Gooseacre OX14 3BL. 01980 849354; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Use the Toddle About Voucher for a FREE trial session (£8 without).

Mini Professors

13:00-14:40T at Radley Village Hall, Foxborough Road, Goose Acre OX14 3AD. Leigh: 01980 848354; For 2 - 4s, £35 (book by 5-week term). Brand new fun pre-school science classes for 2-4 year olds.

Stay and Play

13:00-14:30TH at North Abingdon Children’s Centre, Dunmore Primary School OX14 1NR. 01235 523481; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Drop -in session with range of play activities.

Botley

Ridgeway Tigers Bootcamp (JLPT)

Wootton

North East Abingdon Children’s Centre

Baby Cafe Local: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding support.

Baby Bliss: 12:00-13:00T; For 0s, (drop in).

Sensory session for babies birth-crawling. at North East Abingdon Children’s Centre, Lamborough Hill OX13 6DA. 01235 523481.

Thursday

Abingdon

Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire

Stay and Play: 9:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 (donation).

Family Health Drop In: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 2s, (drop in). at Elms Road Children’s Centre, Elms Road OX2 9JZ. 01865 243955. Call before attending to ensure group is running.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons: 9:3011:00T; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Puddle Ducks Aquanatal Classes: 19:0020:00T; For bump - 0s, (please book).

Aquanatal classes for mums to be. at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377.

Carterton

North Abingdon Children’s Centre

Elms Road Children’s Centre

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

10:00-10:45T at Darcy Bears Soft Play, Carterton South Industrial Estate OX18 3EZ. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (book by 6-week term). Free session inc with entry to Darcy Bears. Runs fortnightly.

Childrey

Little Ducks Toddler Group

9:30-11:15T at Childrey Little Ducks Baby and Toddler Group, Methodist Church OX12 9UU. 0776 988 6052; For 0 - 4s, £2.20 (drop in).

Faringdon

Buddiez

12:30-14:00TH at Faringdon Children’s Centre, Faringdon Baptist Church SN7 7JF. 01367 242432; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Young Mums up to 25 years.

Hanney

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:30-10:15T at Hanney War Memorial Hall, Brookside OX12 0JL. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun & energetic music & dance class.

Wantage

St John’s Toddlers

9:15-11:15T at Grove Parish Church, Main Street OX12 7LQ. 01235 771479 (weekday mornings; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in).

Informal play session, with story & snack.

Toddler Sense

9:30-11:15T at Snells Hall, Church Street.

Beccy; 07800 568040; For 1 - 5s, £7 per class (please book).

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Baby Movers: 9:30-10:30TH; For 6-12mths Baby Bliss: 11:30-12:30TH; Sensory drop in babies 0-6mths.

Baby Cafe: 12:30-14:00TH; For 0 - 1s.

Breastfeeding Support. at North Abingdon Children’s Centre, Dunmore Primary School OX14 1NR. 01235 523481. All FREE (drop in).

Clockwork Music

9:30-12:00T at The Manor Preparatory School, Faringdon Road OX13 6LN. Karen: 07757 011539; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Fun and lively music classes from 0-4 years.

Baby College Baby Massage

Faringdon

Faringdon Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Faringdon United Church, Coxwell Street SN7 7HA. Alex: 07912 250738; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in).

Toys, singing & stories. Extra kids 50p.

Baby Sensory

10:00-12:15TH at The Pump House Project, Swan Lane SN7 7AF. Beccy; 07800 568040; For 0 - 1s, £7 per session (book by term). 10-11: 6-13months, 11.15-12.15: 0-7months.

Grove

Family Cooking

10:00-12:00TH at Grove Children’s Centre at, Grove Parish Church OX12 7LQ. 01235 764522; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Harwell

Rhymes with Signs and Fun with Phonics

9:30-11:40T at St Matthews Church Hall, Church Lane OX11 0EZ. Vicky: 07734 296721; For 0 - 3s, £5 per session (drop in).

Fun with Phonics: 9:30am; Baby Signing: 10:40am.

Wantage

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:30-11:15T at The Beacon (formerly Wantage Civic Centre), Portway OX12 9BX. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Playmates Challow Toddlers

9:45-11:15T at Challow Village Hall, Main Street OX12 9SR. 0775 3428775; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). £2.50 for 2+ children.

Baby Sensory

10:00-11:00TH at The Funky Teapot, 3 Grove Street OX12 7AB. Beccy; 07800 568040; For 1 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). 0-13months.

Watchfield Stay & Learn

13:00-14:30TH at Faringdon Children’s Centre at, Watchfield Village Hall SN6 8TB. 01367 242432; For 0 - 5s.

Friday

Abingdon

St. Edmund’s Baby & Toddler Group

14:15-15:15T at The Northcourt Centre, Northcourt Road OX14 1PL. 01865 436920; For 0s, £9 per session (book by 3-week term). The award-winning MamaBabyBliss® programme.

9:30-11:15T at St. Edmund’s Parish Centre, 1 Oxford Road OX14 3PL. Bernadette 07813 993604; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Craft, play, singing and refreshments.

Botley

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Elms Road Children’s Centre

Midwife Sessions for Newborns: 13:0014:30TH; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). Call before attending to ensure group is running.

Bump to Baby: 13:30-15:30TH; For bump 0s, £1 (donation). Under 9 months. Call before attending to ensure group is on. at Elms Road Children’s Centre, Elms Road OX2 9JZ. 01865 243955.

9:30-11:00T at Radley College , Radley OX14 2HR. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

Drayton

9:45-10:30T at Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive OX14 1XP. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

9:30-11:30T at Drayton Village Hall, Lockway OX14 4LG. 07927 339102; For bump - 5s, £2 (drop in). Toys, puzzles, crafts, singing. 20p extra child.

10:00-10:45T at Dalton Community Centre OX13 6JB. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Drayton Baby & Toddler Group

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

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16:00-17:00T at Kingfisher School, Radley Road OX14 3RR. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Toddler Sense

14:00-16:00T at Grove Village Hall, Main Street OX12 7PL. Beccy: 07800 568040; For 1 - 4s, £7 per class (book by term).

Saturday

Botley

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00TH at Elms Road Children’s Centre, Elms Road OX2 9JZ. 01865 243955; For 0 - 5s, (donation). 1st Sat of the month.

Call before attending.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Carterton

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

13:15-14:00T at Darcy Bears Soft Play, Carterton South Industrial Estate OX18 3EZ. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (book by 6-week term). Session inc. with entry to Darcy Bears. Runs fortnightly.

Wantage

Baby Sensory Classes

9:45-12:00TH at Grove Village Hall, Main Street OX12 7JY. Beccy; 07800 568040; For 0 - 13m, £7 per class (book by term).

12:00-13:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Wantage

Ridgeway Tigers Bootcamp (JLPT)

13:00-17:30T at Kingfisher School, Radley Road OX14 3RR. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Abingdon Library Story Time

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Tribal Hearts Festival

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9:30-11:00TH at The Wantage Mix, Mill Street OX12 9AB. 07584 356217; For 0s, FREE per session. Runs every 4th Saturday.

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The Green Bean “Saturday Slings”

14:30-15:00TH at Abingdon Library, The Charter OX14 3LY. 01235 520374; For 3 - 7s, FREE (drop in). For 3-7 years.

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Family Days Out

8:30-9:30 at Spike Lodge Farm, Manor Road OX12 8NF. Jo: 07976 008622; For 0s, (please book). Fun way of becoming active, having a laugh with your friends.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Business Opportunities

8:30-11:05T at Dean Court Community Centre, Pinnocks Way OX2 9DG. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term).

Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Saturday Dad’s Session

Abingdon

10:00-12:00T at Dean Court Community Centre, Pinnocks Way OX2 9DG. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Term: 12/9 - 2/12.

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Musicland Oxford

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