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WELCOME TO THE SPRING 2022 EDITION!

Spring is one of our favourite times of year. The days get warmer and longer, and everything is growing and full of life.

After a couple of years of pandemics, lockdowns and restrictions, it's the perfect opportunity to get out and about, introducing our little ones to the things the world has to offer.

If you're looking for some inspiration - look no further! We've worked really hard to compile the ultimate list of groups and classes for 0-5s in Oxfordshire for you - check out our Daily Activity Planner from page 26.

IN THIS ISSUE Bite Sized News

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Outdoor events

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Competition - Whipsnade 9 Helping Big Emotions 10-11 BabyLab Language

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Jubilee Craft

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Jubilee Recipe

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Fab & Funky Products

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You can also get our lowdown of outdoor events on page 8; you can win a day out to Whipsnade Zoo on page 9; and you can enjoy some great activities with your child for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations on pages 14-15.

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Bite SIZED NEWS New Spanish Baby and Toddler Group

Having Trouble With Baby's Sleep?

Lingotot has a lot to shout about in the region!

Coming to Witney is a brand new Spanish baby and toddler group with interactive sessions packed full of songs, games and crafts. No prior knowledge is necessary so if you're looking to learn something new with your child then this is perfect. Also launching is a brand new Home Education class for primary aged children and activity packed holiday clubs this summer. 15% off for Toddle About readers.

For enquiries email westoxford@lingotot.com or call 07739543001 See P.31

Sleep by Me offers a Baby-Led Sleep and Wellbeing service to help you identify any red flags that may be causing sleep trouble and develop a tailored plan that suits you and your baby, focusing on attachment and proximity.

The service is not sleep training advice; it is about lifestyle and understanding normal baby sleep patterns. 10% off monthly support package for the first 50 new costumers using code Sleepbyme10. Valid until 31 May 2022.

Visit www.sleepbyme.com See P.7

Mini First Aid Are Here to Help Would you know what to do in a First Aid emergency? You may be a parent or carer looking for a 2 hour First Aid class; a professional looking for a First Aid qualification course; or a child or teenager keen to know the basics of life saving First Aid. Multi award winning Mini First Aid have a class, course or online learning platform for you. Visit their website to find out more www.minifirstaid.co.uk.

For enquiries email jade@minifirstaid.co.uk See P.19

Junior Scientists Wanted!

At the Oxford BabyLab, they study how infants learn to extract meaning from speech. How they learn to recognise words, learn new words and concepts, and identify how to use words to talk about and represent the world. Their studies involve age groups ranging from 12 months to 3 years and are always looking for infants to take part in their studies and become Junior Scientists!

Sign up to hear about how you can get involved: www.psy.ox.ac.uk/forms/babylab-signup-form

Have You Got a Brick Building Fan? Upcoming birthday? Master Builders Club provides DUPLO parties for toddlers who love to play, explore and have fun with their friends. They have lots of great themes and 1000’s of DUPLO bricks and accessories. Master Builders Club have been creating memorable events for DUPLO fans since 2016 and look forward to celebrating your ‘Little Brickies’ big day. Drop them an email to find out more about their creative birthday parties that nurture ‘learning through play’.

Email info@masterbuildersclub.co.uk See P.7

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Bite S I Z ED N EWS New Messy Play Parties Near You

Try a Boogie Mites Session For Free!

Isn't it a wonderful feeling when you find somewhere you just feel you belong? Where your child feels confident to explore and express themselves? Where you can relax and laugh with other families? Boogie Mites sessions are all about creating just this... and so much more. Their sessions are friendly, relaxed and lots of fun. The class leaders know just how to put you and your child at ease so you can make brilliant music, happy memories and new friends. Free session using code TODDLE. Visit www.bookwhen.com/lizzielock See P.38

Fine Art Motherhood Photography A fine art motherhood photographer, capturing the emotive and intimate moments.

Natasha specialises in those first few weeks, capturing that newborn fuzz to the squishy faces made when they stretch. Begin your journey into capturing the memories that you’ll hold close to your heart for a lifetime. A natural, unposed and child-led style, documenting your special moments honestly and artfully. Your experience will be authentic, your photographs beautiful, but most of all your memories will be forever.

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Mess Around are the nation's leaders when it comes to Messy Play! Pop along and play at one of their fabulous parties where they provide multi sensory play experiences for 6 months to 5 years. They spend hours prepping and setting up (and cleaning down afterwards) meaning you don't have to, so you can enjoy the fun with your children.

Events are held every week so check out the website or social media for your nearest one.

For more information visit their website www.messarounduk.com/oxfordshire See P.14

Development Workout For Your Baby

Baby College's award-winning classes comprise of music, movement, sensory play, yoga, sign language, dancing and of course lots of fun with a parachute and bubbles! They also give parents the chance to learn about their baby's development in more detail as they offer in-depth insight. Toddle About readers get their first class free.

Visit www.babycollege.co.uk/west-oxfordshire or email emma@babycollege.co.uk See P.30

New Cleal's Wheels Parties Planning a birthday party and want something a little more special?

Cleal's Wheels parties are full of fun games and activities using balance bikes, before the children get to race against each other as well as having a play with all their ride-ons, toys and large vehicles. Make it extra special with a bouncy castle and a separate area for eating. Cleal's wheels will organise the venue on your behalf as well so there's no stress for the birthday parents, just turn up and enjoy the party!

Visit www.clealswheels.co.uk/parties See P.37

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Bite SIZED NEWS New Leggings Designs in Stock

Oxford Brookes Babylab is Open!

Fit & Fab Fit For Life provide affordable, comfortable work-out and chill-out wear that you can wash and wash and still squat in. They have a range of leggings including: capri, full length, pocket and waffle designs. New stock has just been uploaded so they have tonnes of new designs as well as the opportunity to twin with your little one with their kids collection! They also have a range of tops, hoodies, accessories and gifts all available on their website.

Visit www.fitfabfitforlife.co.uk See P.17

Have you ever wondered how babies learn language so quickly? Researchers at the Oxford Brookes Babylab ask this question every day and they’re looking for more little scientists to help answer it! They have one hour weekday and weekend appointments available, free parking and lots of fun toys to play with.

If you are pregnant or have a little one under 5-years-old, you can register here: bit.ly/RegisterBabylab or email babylab@brookes.ac.uk See P.13

One For The Parents... Fancy an Evening Out? Alongside their soft play sessions and hire equipment services, Bizzy Bees Party Hire are hosting two evenings with cocktails or gin, games, nibbles and fun times! Their 2 hour class will take you through the basic construction of a cocktail, the different equipment and making techniques. Then you'll get the chance to make 4 of your own. Cocktail masterclass: Friday 29th April; Gin masterclass: Friday 27th. Visit www.bizzybeespartyhire.co.uk.

To book email hello@bizzybeespartyhire.co.uk See P.39

New Baby Massage Classes in Oxford Jojo Baby Massage is a brand new business starting up in Botley from 4th May. More classes will be available starting in June, July and August. Classes are suitable from birth. Baby massage is a lovely way to increase attachment and aid sleep. You will learn a full body baby massage sequence from Jo a qualified infant massage teacher.

To book email jo@jojobabymassage.com or call 07842 035122 See P.36

Want a Better Nights Sleep?

Silence doesn’t have to be imaginary... 60 minutes suspended weightlessly in half a tonne of Epsom Salt to help improve sleep, clear the mind and relieve aches and pains... it's perfect during pregnancy too! Floating in body temperature water and music to ease you into a relaxed and calm state.

An hour spent will prepare you for the rest of your week. Why not stay a little longer and add an infrared sauna session and/or a massage in their anti gravity massage chair?

Visit www.oxfordfloatationcentre.co.uk See P.19

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Let’s Have Fun

OUTDOORS

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26th - 29th August

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Friday - Tuesday / 10:00 - 17:00

A festival for all ages, from tiny tots to grandparents, a place you can create memories together. A true community of music, creativity, friendship, and fun. Enjoy a packed programme with 4 days of music, dance, spoken word & comedy, food, real ale & cider, crafts, games and workshops. Festival wide programme of activities for young people plus a dedicated space for toddlers.

Cost: From £40 Child, £50 Adult

A historic farmstead with a beautiful 13th century Manor House, enchanting walled garden and 17 acres to enjoy. Children will love meeting animals, the play areas, rideon tractors and discovering wildlife with a Cogges tracker pack. Explore the Manor House and look out for special activities during the holidays.

Hungry tummies can be refuelled in the rustic café or bring a picnic.

Cost: U3s Free, £6 Child, £9 Adult

Hunt the bunnies at Waterperry Gardens this Easter holiday and take in the beautiful Spring gardens at the same time, a lovely Easter day out for all the family running until 24th April.

Address: Claydon Estate, Steeple Claydon, MK18 2EY www.towerseyfestival.com

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There is also family theatre taking place this summer in their Amphitheatre which brings you a variety of performances to enjoy.

Cost: £2.50 Child (Easter Hunt), £9.50 Adult

Address: Near Wheatley, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ Tel: 01844 339226 www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

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Nature play, crafts, stories, songs and sensory activities on the wild and wonderful nature reserve at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre. Sessions run one week in the month, Monday and Friday. Every month has it’s own theme. Suitable for 18 months to 4 years.

Cost: £7 Child

Head over to Roves Farm for a ‘roarsome’ bank Days holiday weekend. The Open / Times farm will be transformed with all Description things Jurassic.

Meet the dinosaurs, Cost: XXX. dig for fossils, cuddle a baby dinosaur, Full Address. Tel: Phone hop on a tractor ride and enjoy dino www.xxxxxx treats in the Café. Plus there will be XXXXX interactive dino themed activities and all the usual farmyard fun!

Cost: £4.50 Toddler, £10.80 Adult

Address: Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Sutton Courtenay Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX14 4TE www.bbowt.org.uk/events

Address: Sevenhampton, Swindon, SN6 7QG Tel: 01793 763939 www.rovesfarm.co.uk/whatson/jurassic-farm

9:30 - 11:00 & 12:30 - 14:00

(Ok so we know this one isn’t outdoors but it’s too good not to mention) Mum2mum market is a pop up market of nearly-new baby, kids and maternity goods. All items for sale are second-hand and in great condition. Perfect for parents looking for preloved quality brands at a fraction of high street prices.

Cost: £2 Adult

Address: The Swan School Oxford & Madley Park Witney www.mum2mummarket.co.uk Details are correct at time of printing but may change.

Please check with the venue for up-to-date prices.

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Helping Youreir Child with th

Big Emotions

by Dr Anne Lane

I remember my son, aged three. It was 4am and he was in the bathroom wailing. ‘The toothpaste looks funny!’ he sobbed as I stumbled out of bed to see what the problem was.

‘The toothpaste’s fine.’ I sighed as I picked him up to take him back to bed.

‘It’s not. I don’t like it!’ He began to yell hysterically.

Young children’s emotions can be big, confusing and, frankly, overwhelming. It might be that they have a particular idea about something or they’ve become hooked into a problem. Rather than face a full meltdown you try to find a fix. You replace one perfectly fine banana with another, you clean an invisible mark from a jumper or scramble around for a different colour lolly. But the emotion simply seems to escalate. The replacement isn’t ‘right’. The colour is still ‘wrong’. The smell is ‘funny’ and ‘not good’.

So how do we help our child through these tricky emotional states? What’s the best way for a parent to respond to the many challenging behaviours that can come alongside them?

As I think back to that 4am toothpaste incident, the thing that helped (once I had tried the ‘there’s nothing wrong’ line), was getting down to his level and simply saying, ‘You feel really upset because the toothpaste looks funny’.

Let me explain why such basic steps create a foundation for trust and ease around a young child’s emotions and how to move through these big emotions with your own child.

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The most important thing to know is that young children rely on you to work out their emotions.

Although they often become fixated on a problem or a particular solution, really they are looking to make sense of their emotions through you. You’re the person they trust to learn what’s safe and what isn’t and how they should respond. They need to know that you can bear their emotions, understand what’s going on and guide them through.

Here are five steps to help you when those big, overwhelming emotions arrive:

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Model sturdiness and security: Your child’s emotions can feel scary. They can be big and disorientating. They are frantically either trying to take control or becoming overwhelmed and scared.

It’s therefore important that you model sturdiness and security and prioritise keeping your child safe.

You might say: ‘I can see you’re feeling a lot of big feelings. I won’t let you hurt me or damage your toys.

You’re safe here with me.’

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Connect with the feelings: When you connect to your child’s feelings, you watch and listen and summarise in very simple terms. Sometimes your child’s upset is understandable, at other times it can be baffling. Either way, by acknowledging their experiences, they trust that you are paying attention. You might say ‘You didn’t want the banana cut,’ or ‘You want me to know that these trousers are the wrong colour’.

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Help them process the emotion: You want your child to start to recognise and observe their own feelings, rather than just reacting. To do this, describe an emotion with the word ‘feel’ in front: ‘You feel cross’, or ‘You feel sad and worried’. When you add an emotion word such as cross or sad or worried, your child is more able to observe their own experience. Rather than just reacting, they slowly begin thinking and reflecting.

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Guiding your child through: One of the most confusing aspects of parenting a toddler is that they often don’t seem to know what they really want. They want the banana sliced and then they hate it that you’ve sliced it. They wish they could have another ice lolly but then cry when you manage to find one. Trying to fix the problem or offer choices simply leaves them feeling more confused and overwhelmed. When emotions are frantic and confusing, your job is to slow things down and acknowledge and soothe. Although the emotions can be intense, the more sturdy and aware you are, the more effectively they settle.

My final piece of advice is to be kind to yourself.

Helping your child through all of these big emotions can be a bumpy ride. There will be days when it feels easier and days when your energy and focus are being pulled in all directions. Take heart. Your child doesn’t need perfect parenting, she needs good enough and that will mean plenty of mistakes and repairs and do overs, with lots of reflecting and talking. Nothing is more helpful and supportive than this.

When your child struggles with fearful, anxious emotions Although anxiety feels frightening, it’s important to think of it as a normal human emotion. Your job is to help your child learn how to manage it by creating a sense of safety and security whilst helping them work through the feeling.

Here are some ways in which you can support your child:

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Slow things down and talk about the feelings/ needs that come up for your child: ‘You feel a bit wobbly’, ‘You want mummy to be near’.

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Make sure your movements are gentle and steady and comfortable: Your child picks up on your body language more than your words.

Slower, sturdy movements and simple phrases signal safety.

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Find a sweet spot in between trying to push your child to overcome a fear and simply pulling away: This might be helping your child join in with a small action. For example, you could say, ‘You’re really not sure about dogs, let’s do a tiny little wave just so we can find a brave feeling to help you’.

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Reflecting later: If your child’s emotions have been large and distressed, it’s helpful to return later, once things have settled, to what happened.

This works best when your child is well rested and fed and everything is settled. The secret here is to give a simple description of what happened.

You could say: ‘Mummy loves you and you felt some really big emotions when we went to playgroup. You felt really cryey and Jessie had to cuddle you and help you say goodbye’. When you talk about things afterwards without tension or judgement, you give your child an extra sense of security. These emotions were tricky but they were okay. Mummy and I can cope. We’re safe.

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Later, tell the story of the feeling. Balance describing the worried feeling with the small brave feeling. ‘We saw a dog and you felt wobbly.

So mummy stayed with you and we did a little brave wave to the dog to make us feel a bit better’.

Dr Anne Lane is a Clinical Psychologist and author. Her new book Nurture Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence: 5 Steps to Help Your Child Cope with Big Emotional and Build Resilience is available through all major book sellers.

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From 6 months of pregnancy to birth Did you know?

• Your baby’s hearing system is almost fully developed by the 6th month of pregnancy.

This means they can hear sounds and even recognise mummy’s voice!

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Newborns can recognise songs and nursery rhymes they heard whilst in the womb. This means playing music, talking and reading to your baby in the womb is incredibly useful.

What can parents do to help? o Talk to your baby in the womb. o Read a favourite nursery rhyme aloud daily. o Listen to lots of music.

Before first words: 0-12 months Did you know?

• We use ‘baby talk’ for a reason! It is higher and softer in tone, more repetitive and spoken slowly. It uses a smaller vocabulary range and lots of questions, which helps language development.

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Babies understand their first words by 6 months. These words are usually their name, mummy, daddy, body parts and words that they hear every day. Word understanding increases slowly at first and then ‘spurts’. By 16 months, babies understand 70-270 words!

What can parents do to help? o Narrate the day and describe all activities. o Read to your baby and tell them stories. o Prioritise interactions over screens, babies learn best when interacting with others!

We are always looking for more little scientists to help us make big discoveries! If you would like to take part in our research with your child, please register at: bit.ly/RegisterBabylab Got questions? Contact us: babylab@brookes.ac.uk or 01865 483 676 Follow us for daily updates!

First Words and Sentences: 11-24 months Did you know?

• Between 11-18 months, babies can start to string sounds into words, but these will often be simplified (e.g. ‘banana’ may be ‘nana’).

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Between 18-24 months, babies may start using two-word combinations, like ‘Mummy come’.

This helps them to tell you what they need.

What can parents do to help? o Ask your child questions! o Give them lots of opportunities to talk and involve them in conversations with others. o Respond to what they say with more detail.

At the Oxford Brookes Babylab, a team of dedicated researchers study how babies and toddlers learn about the world around them.

Visit our website https://babylab.brookes.ac.uk/ for lots of great resources including more interesting language development facts and tips, fun activity ideas, and resources for raising bilingual and trilingual children!

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FREE Printables for Platinum Jubilee Download free colouring sheets dedicated to celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee! from the Printables section on the Toddle About website.

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MARBLED JUBILEE CUPCAKES Ingredients

(makes 12)

• 170g margarine • 170g sugar • 3 eggs • 170g self raising flour • Red and blue food colouring

• Icing sugar • Red and blue M&Ms, or similar PLUS:

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Directions 1. Mix together the margarine and sugar in a large bowl (with a wooden spoon or mixer) until smooth and pale in colour.

2. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.

3. Stir in the flour.

4. Divide mixture into three bowls, add red food colouring to one, blue to another, and leave one uncoloured.

5. Put cake cases into the muffin tray, and put a

spoon of each colour cake mixture into each cake case. (Only fill them half way as they will rise!)

6. Bake in an oven for 15 minutes at 180oC. 7. When cooled, make some icing by mixing icing

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THE GRANDAD STORIES BOOKS, £4.95 EACH These delightful and beautifully illustrated books are ideal for the very young - the rhyming stories are beneficial for children who are learning to read. You can preview them before you buy and the price includes free Grandad Stories themed Birthday/ Christmas cards, and postage. Work is currently underway on the next book in the series, ‘Grandad’s Digger’. www.thegrandadstories.co.uk Offer: £4.75 each for any 3 or £4.60 each for all 5.

STORYBOOK PLAYSET, £16.99

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It’s more than a book and more than a toy. It’s an interactive activity in every box that develops fine motor skills, literacy, imagination, role play, creative problem solving and is a fun based educational tool for kids, especially children with special learning needs and Autism. www.thefamilynook.co.uk Offer: 25% off everything with code TODDLE

Baby Bearfoot is an Oxfordshire based mummy-owned business, creating handmade, gender neutral organic cotton clothing for babies and children (to 5 years). The clothing allows for room to move, grow and for cloth nappy wear and features use of their own exclusive prints. www.baby-bearfoot.com Offer: 10% off with code TODDLE10

The Cuddle Company produces luxury personalised baby gifts made from a super soft ‘cuddle’ fabric, all especially handmade in Suffolk.

Products range from beautiful newborn snuggle blankets, taggiez, travel blankets, cot-sized blankets and even ones for grown-ups too.

All can be personalised to make a very special gift that will become a treasured family keepsake. www.thecuddlecompany.co.uk

TOTS PLAYTIME BOX FROM £16.90 This box makes playtime easy for busy parents with fun-filled and low prep activities. Enjoy a themed craft, messy play, game and activity booklet with stickers with everything in the box, so all you need to do is grab your box and play! Available as a one-off box or subscribe to receive a new themed box every month. www.totsplaytimebox.co.uk Offer: 25% off your first box with code TODDLE25 16 Apr-Jun 2022 Toddle About Oxfordshire

RIDE ON TIME PARTY PACKAGE £185 Now that parties are back, Ride On Time’s 25 toy hire package is proving very popular!

You can hire 25 ride on toys of your choice along with road accessories. They have an amazing selection to choose from and can fit themes such as construction, tractors, sports cars or emergency services. www.rideontimehire.com/parties

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The Prize: Enjoy a three-course meal with prosecco at Marco’s New York Italian, choosing from a varied set menu of fresh and tasty food made from high-quality ingredients. Follow your meal with a trip up the tallest building in Europe, which is just moments away from the restaurant.

The View from The Shard offers a truly spectacular view across London, boasting a 360-degree panorama with 40 miles of visibility on a clear day. Experience the best seat in the house as you ascend to the observation deck of this incredible building in the high-speed kaleidoscopic lifts, reaching up to 800ft above the city! You’ll even get to sip a glass of Champagne each as you take in the magnificent views.

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Sling Consultants - What can they do for you?

There are so many benefits to babywearing – that is, carrying your baby about in a sling. To name a few:

than pregnancy did in nine months.

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It aids their physical and emotional development, including speech and language skills and muscle development. Carrying your baby close produces oxytocin, the happy hormone, which aids bonding.

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On average, babies who are carried cry 50% less than those who aren’t.

The good news and the bad news is that there are hundreds of babywearing solutions out there and it’s an expensive choice to get wrong. This is where a sling consultant can help – and fast.

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Carrying your baby hands-free means you can also get on with anything you need to, whether that’s working, school runs, breakfast, shopping, housework the list goes on.

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It’s great for mental health and physical fitness too.

Walking with a baby in a sling can burn twice as many calories than walking alone.

So you might have decided you want to carry your baby, but the tangly 10-foot-long woven wrap you tried wasn’t as serene and easy as it looked online and the buckled contraption you’ve borrowed from a friend does more damage to your shoulders in five minutes

A 1 HOUR CONSULTATION COSTS JUST £40

A one-hour consultation with Bryony from Slingsbee gives you access to more than seven years experience of babywearing. As well as carrying all four of her young children, often two at a time, Bryony has undertaken extensive training with Babywearing UK and can quickly narrow down the options, from newborn through to preschooler, with a combination of visual assessment and talking to you about your needs.

She will give reassurance in those challenging early days and advice on how to feed in the sling. It’s a personal, private and attentive service delivered in your own home, or her calm and comfortable consultation suite.

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Ducky Zebra Launching a Brand During The Pandemic Ducky Zebra is an Oxford-based start-up, which challenges gender stereotypes through colourful, sustainable clothing for babies and kids up to six years old. Their clothing is also featured on our front cover!

Sal, founder of Ducky Zebra, is still on an absolute high that she’s launched a brand selling kids’ clothes she loves and believes in. Her background is in marketing, predominantly for the automotive and rail sectors. So, why Ducky Zebra? “I was frustrated by the impact of gender stereotypes on my children.

The language they were hearing, the TV they were watching, the games they were playing and the clothes they were wearing. Ever the optimist I decided to tackle one of these areas. The clothes they were wearing.”

Their unisex designs are free from gender stereotypes.

The clothes are fun and colourful, showing characters working together, playing together and being kind towards one another. All items include an embroidered splash ‘power button’, often hidden inside a pocket, as a physical reminder to splash kindness and confidence. Their clothes are made from Organic Cotton and include features like rolldown cuffs, so they can grow with the child.

“Ducky Zebra launched during the Pandemic and has overcome a number of challenges in doing so, including: identifying the most sustainable fabric and manufacturing process; home-schooling during lockdowns; designing unisex clothes that kids themselves want to wear; factory lockdowns; Covid-friendly photo shoots and shipping delays. But I’ve also experienced huge kindness and support, which has fuelled me to keep going. I firmly believe the challenges I’ve faced have made Ducky Zebra a better, stronger brand.”

Discover more and buy online at www.duckyzebra.com

Alexandra Tandy How to Take Great Photos Of Your Children

“The worst thing you can do is ask a child to smile,” explained Alexandra. “You’ll instantly get a cheesy grin that makes your blood pressure boil. Instead, interact with them, ask them silly questions such as who has the smelliest socks or sucks spaghetti the quickest?”

“We never stay still during my family photo shoots. We’re always on the move, running, climbing, looking for monsters, you name it we do it. That way the children are so busy playing they forget about the camera.”

“You want to get natural giggles rather than forced smiles, so say whatever you need to say to get genuine reactions.

During my family photo shoots, I often pretend I’ve stood in really stinky, sticky poo - it’s a guaranteed giggle generator!”

To learn more about the photography courses, or to book her for your own family photo shoot, visit www.alexandra-tandy.com or call 07740 983602 or email alex@alexandra-tandy.com

As the summer approaches, it’s the perfect time to get out and photograph your kids. But what if your kids won’t smile for the camera? We asked Oxfordshire family photographer Alexandra Tandy for her advice.

After all she’s renowned for capturing fun, relaxed photos of children, teaches photography to parents and is the photographer who took our front cover photo!

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Alexandra’s online photography course is held once a week for three weeks and teaches you how to get sharp, creative photos of your kids having fun.

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Thank you to everyone who entered our New Year Toddle Models competition!

We hope you enjoy looking through the entries as much as we have.

Congratulations go to Willow and family who have won a bundle of Early Learning Centre toys worth £130! www.elc.co.uk.

Willow, 5 years old

Unfortunately, we're unable to print all the entries (sorry!), but here is a random selection for you to enjoy.

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We have teamed up with Gloworm Festival to give you the chance to win a weekend family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) including camping* for this year’s amazing Festival on the 12th-14th August 2022.

The Gloworm Festival, proudly sponsored by Playmobil, Childs Farm, Organix, Sandicliffe and White Post Farm, is a brilliant family event nestled in the gloriously green Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire. They have already announced a stellar line-up including Justin Fletcher, Phats and Small, Maddie Moate, Absolute Bowie, Andy and the Odd Socks plus many more.

Enjoy the Dino Zone; the Tiny Tots area; the Great Outdoors with animals from White Post Farm; The Hive with activities for older children; Into the woods with forest school activities; The Beach (with actual mermaids!); plus a circus and a fairground!

HOW TO ENTER: Simply send us a picture of your child enjoying some outdoor fun!

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MONDAY MUSIC & SIGNING Sing and Sign Banbury, Bicester, Brackley & Buckingham

Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way, Banbury, OX16 1ER. 07771550335. www.singandsign.co.uk.

• Stage 2: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 1 yrs 2 mths - 2 ½ yrs.

• Stage 1: 10:30 - 11:15 & 11:30 - 12:15. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths.

• Babes: 12:30 - 13:15. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 25 Apr - 23 May & 6 Jun - 4 Jul.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers MK

Wykham Park Academy, Ruskin Road, Banbury, OX16 9HY. 01494 911133. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kicks: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.

• Junior Kickers: 9:35 - 10:20. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

• Mighty Kickers: 10:25 - 11:10. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7.85 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 18 Apr & 25 Apr - 4 Jul.

SWIMMING Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Frank Wise School, Homebeam Close , Banbury, OX16 9RL. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

• Times: 16:00 - 16:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £18.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 25 Apr - 4 Jul.

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Sing and Sign Banbury, Bicester, Brackley & Buckingham

Bodicote Toddler Group

Langford Village Community Centre, 8 Nightingale Place, Bicester, OX26 6XX. 07771550335. www.singandsign.co.uk.

• Stage 1: 14:00 - 14:45. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 2 mths.

• Babes: 15:00 - 15:45. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 26 Apr - 24 May & 7 Jun - 5 Jul.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Banbury Museum & Gallery

Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 2PQ. 01295 236165. www.banburymuseum.org.

• Your Amazing Brain Fun Day: 10:15 - 12:15. Ages: 3 - 16 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential). Dates: 19 Apr.

SWIMMING Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Frank Wise School, Homebeam Close , Banbury, OX16 9RL. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

• Times: 16:00 - 16:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £18.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 19 Apr - 5 Jul.

Bodicote Village Hall, White Post Road, Bodicote, Banbury, OX15 4BN. 01295268815.

• Times: 9:30 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £1 per session (drop in).

Dates: 27 Apr, 4 May - 25 May & 8 Jun - 6 Jul.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Banbury Museum & Gallery

Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 2PQ. 01295 236165. www.banburymuseum.org.

• Shoe box gardens: 10:30 - 11:30. Ages: 3 - 16 yrs.

Cost: £4 per session (booking essential). Dates: 20 Apr. • Toddler Time!: 10:30 - 11:45. Ages: 0 - 3 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 27 Apr - 25 May & 8 Jun - 6 Jul.

CREATIVE Mess Around Oxfordshire

Ardley & Fewcott, Ardley Road, Bicester, UK, OX27 7PA. 07515 880197. www.messarounduk.com.

• Bicester Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 27 Apr, 18 May & 15 Jun.

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The Paddocks, Yarnton, OX5 1TE. 07786159552. www.rideontimehire.com.

• Times: 10:00 - 11:45. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 20 Apr.

SWIMMING Water Babies Bucks & Beds Sibford School, The Hill, Banbury, OX15 5QL. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

• Times: 9:30 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £18.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 20 Apr - 6 Jul.

THURSDAY MUSIC & SIGNING Clockwork Music

PARENTS & TOTS Sibford Tots and Babes

Sibford Village Hall , Sibford Gower, Banbury, OX15 5RW. 01295 788537. thesibfords.uk.

• Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £2 per session (drop in). Dates: 29 Apr.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College West Oxfordshire

Kingsmere Community Centre, Whitelands Way, Bicester, OX26 1EG. 07736 435 771. www.babycollege.co.uk.

• Juniors Class (16m - 3yrs): 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 3 yrs.

• Toddlers Class 8-16m: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 8 mths - 1 yrs 4 mths.

• Infants 0-8m: 11:30 - 12:15. Ages: 0 - 8 mths.

Cost: £8.25 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 29 Apr - 27 May & 10 Jun - 1 Jul.

Banbury Museum & Gallery

Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 2PQ. 01295 236165. www.banburymuseum.org.

• Bird feeder fun: 10:30 - 11:40. Ages: 3 - 16 yrs.

Cost: £4 per session (booking essential). Dates: 22 Apr.

SWIMMING Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Sibford School, The Hill, Banbury, OX15 5QL. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

• Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £18.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 22 Apr - 1 Jul.

SATURDAY PHYSICAL FUN

Radley Village Hall, Gooseacre, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 3BL. 07757011539. www.clockworkmusic.co.uk.

• Times: 9:30 - 10:00, 10:15 - 10:45, 11:00 - 11:30 & 11:45 - 12:15.

Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs.

Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 28 Apr - 26 May & 9 Jun - 7 Jul.

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CREATIVE

Rugbytots Banbury, Towcester & Northampton

Mess Around Oxfordshire

Longford Park Comminity Centre, Hobby Road, Banbury, OX15 4GJ. 07515 880197. www.messarounduk.com.

• Banbury Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 21 Apr, 19 May & 23 Jun.

PHYSICAL FUN Ride On Time

Longford Park Community Centre, Hobby Road, Banbury, OX15 4GJ. 07786159552. www.rideontimehire.com.

• Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 28 Apr, 26 May & 30 Jun.

Stratfield Brake Sports Ground, Frieze Way, Kidlington, OX5 1UP. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Junior Kickers: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

• Mighty Kickers: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 23 Apr - 2 Jul.

Wykham Park Academy, Ruskin Road, Banbury, OX16 9HY. 0345 313 0286. www.rugbytots.co.uk.

• Times: 8:40 - 9:10. Ages: 2 yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

• Times: 9:15 - 10:00 & 10:55 - 11:40. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

• Times: 10:05 - 10:50. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

• Times: 11:45 - 12:15. Ages: 2 yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 23 Apr - 28 May & 11 Jun - 2 Jul.

SWIMMING Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Frank Wise School, Homebeam Close , Banbury, OX16 9RL. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

• Times: 8:45 - 9:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £18.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 23 Apr - 2 Jul.

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SUNDAY

PREGNANCY Birth Baby Balance

CREATIVE Messy Church @ SREC

Southam Road Evangelical Church, 3 Cope Road, Banbury, OX16 2EJ. 01295 758560. www.srechurch.co.uk.

• Times: 15:00 - 16:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 24 Apr - 26 Jun.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Mini First Aid Oxfordshire

Shotteswell Village Hall, Coronation Lane, Shotteswell, OX17 1JB. Oxfordshire.minifirstaid.co.uk.

• Baby proofing: 10:30 - 12:30. Ages: Pregnancy.

• 2hr baby and Child First Aid : 13:00 - 15:00. Ages: Pregnancy.

Cost: £25 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 24 Apr.

WEST OXFORDSHIRE

The Yoga Room, Bridge Street Mill, Witney, OX28 1YH. 07909 545484. www.birthbabybalance.co.uk.

• Breathing for Labour classes: 10:30 - 11:30. Ages: Pregnancy.

Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 25 Apr, 9 May - 30 May & 30 May - 4 Jul. • Early Pregnancy Class - FREE!! Ages: Pregnancy.

Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 9 May, 6 Jun & 4 Jul

OTHER Roves Farm

Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon, SN6 7QG. 01793 763939. www.rovesfarm.co.uk.

• Toddler Time: 10:00 - 10:30 & 13:00 - 13:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £4.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 25 Apr - 27 May & 6 Jun - 7 Jul.

TUESDAY MUSIC & SIGNING Carterton Library Rhymetime

Carterton Library, 6 Alvescot Road, Carterton, Witney, OX18 3JH. 01993 841492. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

• Times: 10:30 - 10:50. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 26 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun & 5 Jul.

MONDAY MUSIC & SIGNING Gurgle & Co

15 Stopford Place, Chipping Norton, OX7 5SL. 07738223193. www.gurgleandco.com.

• Phonics & Co: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

• Toddle & Co: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 6 mths - 2 yrs.

• Baby & Co: 12:00 - 12:45 & 13:15 - 14:00. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 25 Apr - 23 May & 6 Jun - 4 Jul.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College West Oxfordshire

The Yoga Room, Balance Studios, 32 Bridge Street, Witney, OX28 1HY. 07736 435 771. www.babycollege.co.uk.

• Juniors Class: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 3 yrs.

• Toddlers Class: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 8 mths - 1 yrs 4 mths.

• Infants Class: 11:30 - 12:15. Ages: 0 - 8 mths.

Cost: £8.25 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 25 Apr - 23 May & 6 Jun - 4 Jul.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

Lincoln Farm Park, High Street, Standlake, Witney, OX29 7RH. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

• Mainstream Classes: 16:00 - 18:30. Ages: 4 - 13 yrs.

• Baby & Preschool Classes: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths - 10 yrs.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 25 Apr - 4 Jul.

Family fun at Cogges Manor Farm Meet the animals Toddler-friendly play Café courtyard and picnic areas Dogs welcome cogges.org.uk Cogges Manor Farm, Church Lane, Witney OX28 3LA (Free car park OX28 3FR) @Cogges

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Fun development classes for parents and their 0-3 years old

Development Classes

THURSDAY PARENTS & TOTS St Mary’s Cogglets

Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane, Madley Park, Witney, OX28 1UE. 01993 779613.

• Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1 per session (drop in). Dates: 28 Apr - 26 May & 9 Jun - 7 Jul.

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WEDNESDAY SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College West Oxfordshire

The High Street Methodist Church, 40 High Street, Witney, OX28 6HG. 07736 435 771. www.babycollege.co.uk.

• Juniors Class: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 3 yrs.

• Toddlers Class: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 8 mths - 1 yrs 4 mths.

• Infants Class: 11:30 - 12:15. Ages: 0 - 8 mths.

The Playbarn, Fosseway Garden Centre, Stow Road, Moreton-in Marsh, GL56 0DS. • Juniors Class: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 3 yrs.

• Toddlers Class: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 8 mths - 1 yrs 4 mths.

• Infants Class: 11:30 - 12:15. Ages: 0 - 8 mths.

Cost: £8.25 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 27 Apr - 25 May & 8 Jun - 6 Jul.

CREATIVE Mess Around Oxfordshire

Yarnton Garden Centre, Sandy Lane, Yarnton, Kidlington, UK, OX5 1PA. 07515 880197. www.messarounduk.com.

• Yarnton Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 11 May & 15 Jun.

CREATIVE Lingotot West Oxford

2 The Vitntage Pair, Upper Rissington, Cheltenham, GL54 2RJ. 08456808148. www.lingotot.com.

• Spanish Home Education Class: 11:00 - 12:00. Ages: 4 - 11 yrs Cost: £10 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 May - 7 Jul.

DANCE & DRAMA Atomic Dance

Long Compton Village Hall , Main Street, Long Compton, CV36 5JJ. 07392 348155. www.atomicdance.co.uk.

• Mini Combo : 16:15 - 17:15. Ages: 5 yrs - 7 ½ yrs.

Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 28 Apr - 26 May & 9 Jun - 7 Jul.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford

Carterton Recreation Ground, 1 Arkell Gardens, Carterton, OX18 3DD. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Mighty Kickers: 15:45 - 16:30. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 21 Apr - 7 Jul.

PREGNANCY Birth Baby Balance

The Yoga Room, Bridge Street Mill, Witney, OX28 1YH. 07909 545484. www.birthbabybalance.co.uk.

• Baby Massage: 11:30 - 13:00 & 13:30 - 15:00. Ages: 2 - 6 mths.

Cost: £13.50 per session. Dates: 21 Apr - 26 May & 9 Jun - 7 Jul.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

Lincoln Farm Park, High Street, Standlake, Witney, OX29 7RH. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

• Mainstream Classes: 16:00 - 19:30. Ages: 4 - 13 yrs.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 27 Apr - 6 Jul.

PREGNANCY Birth Baby Balance

Witney, The Yoga Room, Bridge Street Mill, Witney, OX28 1YH. 07909 545484. www.birthbabybalance.co.uk.

• Walking and Talking Coffee Group: 10:30 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (drop in).

Dates: 20 Apr - 6 Jul.

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CREATIVE Mess Around Oxfordshire

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Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane, Witney, OX28 1UE. 07515 880197. www.messarounduk.com.

• Witney Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 May & 10 Jun.

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FRIDAY PARENTS & TOTS Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group

PHYSICAL FUN Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Mighty Kickers: 16:00 - 16:45. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

• Mega Kickers: 16:50 - 17:35. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 22 Apr - 1 Jul.

Ride On Time

Ride On Time Witney, Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane, Witney, OX28 1UE. 07786159552. www.rideontimehire.com.

• Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 22 Apr.

Eynsham Baptist Church Hall, Lombard Street, Eynsham, OX29 4HT. 07732305809.

• Times: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2 per session (drop in).

Dates: 29 Apr - 27 May & 10 Jun - 1 Jul.

SWIMMING

Minster Lovell Baby and Toddler Group

Oxford Swimming Academy

The Village Hall, Brize Norton Road, Minster Lovell, Witney, OX29 0SP. 07917 768122.

• Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 4 yrs.

Cost: £2.50 per session (drop in).

Dates: 22 Apr - 29 Apr.

Lincoln Farm Park, High Street, Standlake, Witney, OX29 7RH. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

• Baby & Preschool Classes: 12:00 - 13:30. Ages: 3 mths - 10 yrs.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 29 Apr - 1 Jul.

St Mary’s Cogglets

PREGNANCY

Cogges Church Centre, Church Ln, Witney, OX28 3LA. 01993 779613.

• Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1 per session (drop in).

Dates: 29 Apr - 27 May & 10 Jun - 1 Jul.

MUSIC & SIGNING Gurgle & Co

Salford Village Hall, Lower End, Salford, OX7 5YP. 07738223193. www.gurgleandco.com.

• Phonics & Co: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

• Toddle & Co: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 6 mths - 2 yrs.

• Baby & Co: 12:00 - 12:45. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 29 Apr - 27 May & 10 Jun - 1 Jul.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

Birth Baby Balance

Witney, The Yoga Room, Bridge Street Mill, Witney, OX28 1YH. 07909 545484. www.birthbabybalance.co.uk.

• Bumps and Babes coffee group: 10:30 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (drop in).

Dates: 22 Apr - 27 May & 10 Jun - 24 Jun.

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Baby College West Oxfordshire

Enstone Parish Hall, Enstone, Burford Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 4AZ. 07736 435 771. www.babycollege.co.uk.

• Juniors Class: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 3 yrs.

• Toddlers Class: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 8 mths - 1 yrs 4 mths.

• Infants Class: 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 8 mths.

Cost: £8.25 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 29 Apr - 27 May & 10 Jun - 1 Jul.

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SATURDAY PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kicks: 8:40 - 9:25. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.

• Junior Kickers: 9:35 - 10:20. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

• Mighty Kickers: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

• Mega Kickers: 11:20 - 12:05. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 23 Apr - 2 Jul. Carterton Recreation ground, 1 Arkell Gardens, Carterton, OX18 3DD. • Little Kicks: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.

• Junior Kickers: 9:40 - 10:25.

Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 23 Apr - 2 Jul.

SUNDAY PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kicks: 9:05 - 9:50. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.

• Junior Kickers: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

• Mighty Kickers: 10:55 - 11:40. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 24 Apr - 3 Jul.

Rugbytots Banbury, Towcester & Northampton

Chipping Norton Leisure Centre, Burford road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DY. 0345 313 0286. www.rugbytots.co.uk.

• Times: 8:15 - 8:45. Ages: 2 yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

• Times: 8:50 - 9:35. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 24 Apr - 29 May & 12 Jun - 3 Jul.

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MONDAY PARENTS & TOTS Oxford Brookes BabyLab

Oxford Brookes University Babylab, Psychology Department, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP. 01865 483676. babylab.brookes.ac.uk.

• Bilingual & Multilingual Study: 9:00 - 17:00.

• Babylab Study: 9:00 - 17:00.

Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 18 Apr - 4 Jul.

South Oxford Family Room

Grandpont Nursery School & Childcare, South Oxford Family Room, 47, Whitehouse Road, Oxford, OX1 4QH. 01865 254875. www.grandpontnurseryschool.co.uk.

• Stay and Play with Story Time: 9:30 - 12:00.

Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2.50 per session (drop in). Dates: 25 Apr & 9 May - 4 Jul. Follow us for daily updates!

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MUSIC & SIGNING Clockwork Music

Risinghurst United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, Oxford, OX3 8HH. 07757011539. www.clockworkmusic.co.uk.

• Times: 9:30 - 10:00, 10:15 - 10:45, 11:00 - 11:30 & 11:45 - 12:15.

Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs.

Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 25 Apr - 23 May & 6 Jun - 4 Jul.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College Oxford

The Old Schoolhouse. Magdalen Road Church, Hertford Street, Baby College & Baby Massage (Mon), Oxford, OX4 3AJ. 01865421879. www.babycollege.co.uk.

• Junior Class: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 3 yrs.

• Toddler Class: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 9 mths - 1 ½ yrs.

• Infant Class: 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 9 mths.

Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 25 Apr - 23 May & 6 Jun - 4 Jul. • Baby Massage Course: 13:00 - 14:00. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 25 Apr, 9 May - 23 May & 6 Jun - 27 Jun.

TUESDAY PARENTS & TOTS Family Fun

The Kings Centre, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0ES. 01865297400. oxford.occ.org.uk.

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FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT at OXFORD PLAYHOUSE

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PARENTS & TOTS

PHYSICAL FUN

Oxford Brookes BabyLab

Little Kickers Oxford

Oxford Brookes University Babylab, Psychology Department, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP. 01865 483676. babylab.brookes.ac.uk.

• Bilingual & Multilingual Study: 9:00 - 17:00.

• Oxford Brookes Babylab Study: 9:00 - 17:00.

Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 19 Apr - 5 Jul.

St Michael’s Baby & Toddler Group

St Michael & All Angels Church, Lonsdale Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7ES. www.stmichaels-summertown.org.uk.

• Times: 10:15 - 11:45. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 19 Apr - 26 Apr.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College Oxford

Seacourt Hall, 3 Church Way, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9SX. 01865421879. www.babycollege.co.uk.

• Junior Class: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 3 yrs.

• Toddler Class: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 9 mths - 1 ½ yrs.

• Infant Class: 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 9 mths.

Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 26 Apr - 24 May & 7 Jun - 5 Jul.

Bury Knowles Park, 178 London Rd, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9ED. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kicks: 15:45 - 16:30. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.

• Junior Kickers: 15:45 - 16:30. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

• Mighty Kickers: 16:35 - 17:20. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

• Mega Kickers: 16:35 - 17:20. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 19 Apr - 5 Jul.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Jeneration Fitness

All Saints Church House, New High Street, Headington , Oxford, OX3 7AL. 07779809299. www.jenerationfitness.co.uk.

• HIIT Class: 9:15 - 10:00.

• Back to Fit Classes: 10:15 - 11:00.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential). Dates: 19 Apr - 5 Jul.

WEDNESDAY PARENTS & TOTS Rainbow House Cafe and Play

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, OX2 9HY. 01865 243216. www.wesleymem.org.uk.

• Times: 10:30 - 14:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 27 Apr - 25 May & 8 Jun - 6 Jul.

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THURSDAY PARENTS & TOTS Oxford Brookes BabyLab

Oxford Brookes University Babylab, Psychology Department, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP. 01865 483676. babylab.brookes.ac.uk.

• Bilingual & Multilingual Study: 9:00 - 17:00.

• Oxford Brookes Babylab Study: 9:00 - 17:00.

Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 21 Apr - 7 Jul.

Rainbow House Cafe and Play St Nicholas School

St Nicholas Primary School, Raymund Road, Old Marston, OX3 0PJ. 01865242838.

• Daisy Class Stay & Play: 9:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 27 Apr.

Sunnymead Minnows

Sunnymead Minnows, Cutteslowe Community Centre, 31 Wren Road, Cutteslowe, Oxford, OX2 7SX. 07725 804458.

• Bumps to Babies: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 27 Apr - 27 Apr.

MUSIC & SIGNING Boogie Mites South Oxfordshire

PartyMan World of Play, Oxford, Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP. 07876 030129. www.boogiemites.co.uk.

• Times: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 27 Apr - 11 May, 25 May & 8 Jun - 6 Jul.

Clockwork Music

Woodstock Road Baptist Church , Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7NQ. 07757011539. www.clockworkmusic.co.uk.

• Times: 9:30 - 10:00, 10:15 - 10:45 & 11:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs.

Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 27 Apr - 25 May & 8 Jun - 6 Jul.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, OX2 9HY. 01865 243216. www.wesleymem.org.uk.

• Times: 10:30 - 14:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 28 Apr - 26 May & 9 Jun - 7 Jul.

St Clements Church Baby and Toddler

St Clement’s Centre , Cross Street , Oxford, OX4 1DA. 01865 246674. www.stclements.org.uk.

• Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £1 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 28 Apr, 21 Apr - 26 May & 9 Jun - 7 Jul.

Sunnymead Minnows

Cutteslowe Community Centre, 31 Wren Road, Cutteslowe, Oxford, OX2 7SX. 07725 804458. www.facebook.com.

• Rhyme Time: 9:15 - 10:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

• Stay and Play: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 28 Apr.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College Oxford

All Saints Church House, 39-41 New High Street, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7AL. 01865421879. www.babycollege.co.uk.

• Junior Class: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 3 yrs.

• Infant Class: 12:00 - 12:45. Ages: 0 - 9 mths.

Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 28 Apr - 26 May & 9 Jun - 7 Jul.

Fun development classes for parents and their 0-3 years old

Baby College Oxford

North Oxford Association, Diamond Place, Summertown, OX2 7DP. 01865421879. www.babycollege.co.uk.

• Junior Class: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 3 yrs.

• Toddler Class: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 9 mths - 1 ½ yrs.

• Infant Class: 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 9 mths.

Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 27 Apr - 25 May & 8 Jun - 6 Jul.

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OXFORD CITY AREA

St Nicholas School

St Nicholas Primary School, Raymund Road, Old Marston, Oxford, OX3 0PJ. 01865242838.

• Daisy Class Stay & Play: 9:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 29 Apr.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford

Cherwell School (South Site Gym), Marston Ferry Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7EE. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Mighty Kickers: 16:00 - 16:45. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

• Mega Kickers: 16:45 - 17:30. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 22 Apr - 1 Jul.

SATURDAY

PHYSICAL FUN Active Totz Oxford

Chandlings School, Bagley Wood Rd, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5ND. 07709 168 740. www.activetotz.co.uk.

• Active Totz Mixed: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 5 May - 26 May & 9 Jun - 7 Jul. City of Oxford Silver Band Hall (Cowley), Sher Afzal Close, Temple Road, Oxford, OX4 2FA. 07709 168 740. www.activetotz.co.uk.

• Active Totz Mixed: 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 5 May - 26 May & 9 Jun - 7 Jul.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Jeneration Fitness

Bury Knowles Park, 178 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9ED. 07779809299. www.jenerationfitness.co.uk.

• HIIT outdoors: 9:15 - 10:00 & 9:15 - 10:00.

• Back To Fit Class outdoors: 10:15 - 11:00.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential). Dates: 21 Apr - 7 Jul.

FRIDAY PARENTS & TOTS Oxford Brookes BabyLab

PARENTS & TOTS Oxford Brookes BabyLab

Oxford Brookes University Babylab, Psychology Department, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP. 01865 483676. babylab.brookes.ac.uk.

• Bilingual & Multilingual Study: 9:00 - 17:00.

• Oxford Brookes Babylab Study: 9:00 - 17:00.

Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 23 Apr - 2 Jul.

South Oxford Family Room

Grandpont Nursery School & Childcare, South Oxford Family Room, 47, Whitehouse Road, Oxford, OX1 4QH. 01865 254875.

• Family Fun: 10:00 - 13:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 6 yrs.

Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 23 Apr, 21 May & 18 Jun.

MUSIC & SIGNING Musicland Oxford

Risinghurst Community Centre, Kiln Lane, Oxford, OX3 8HA. 07979 813252. www.musiclandoxford.co.uk.

• Scutterbugs: 9:50 - 10:20. Ages: 2 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 30 Apr - 21 May & 4 Jun - 2 Jul.

Oxford Brookes University Babylab, Psychology Department, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP. 01865 483676. babylab.brookes.ac.uk.

• Bilingual & Multilingual Study: 9:00 - 17:00.

• Oxford Brookes Babylab Study: 9:00 - 17:00.

Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 22 Apr - 1 Jul.

Rainbow House Cafe and Play

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, OX2 9HY. 01865 243216. www.wesleymem.org.uk.

• Times: 10:30 - 14:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 29 Apr - 27 May & 10 Jun - 1 Jul.

South Oxford Family Room

Grandpont Nursery School & Childcare, South Oxford Family Room, 47, Whitehouse Road, Oxford, OX1 4QH. 01865 254875.

• Stay and Play with Story Time: 9:30 - 12:00.

Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2.50 per session (drop in).

Dates: 22 Apr - 27 May & 10 Jun - 1 Jul.

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SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT NTC De Droomtorens

St. Ebbe’s Primary School, Whitehouse Road, Oxford, OX1 4NA. 07770878536. www.dedroomtorens.org.uk.

• Ouder- en Kindgroep: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 1 mths - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 30 Apr, 21 May & 11 Jun.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford

Cherwell School (South Site Gym), Marston Ferry Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7EE. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kicks: 9:10 - 9:55. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.

• Junior Kickers: 10:05 - 10:50. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

• Mighty Kickers: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 23 Apr - 2 Jul.

SUNDAY PARENTS & TOTS Oxford Brookes BabyLab

Oxford Brookes University Babylab, Psychology Department, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP. 01865 483676. babylab.brookes.ac.uk.

• Bilingual & Multilingual Study: 9:00 - 17:00.

• Oxford Brookes Babylab Study: 9:00 - 17:00.

Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 24 Apr - 3 Jul.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford

Cherwell School (South Site Gym), Marston Ferry Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7EE. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kicks: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.

• Mighty Kickers: 9:15 - 10:00. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

• Junior Kickers: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

• Mega Kickers: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 8 May - 3 Jul. Sandhills Community Primary School, Terrett Avenue, Sandhills, Headington, OX3 8FN. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kicks: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.

• Junior Kickers: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

• Mighty Kickers: 9:40 - 10:25. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

• Mega Kickers: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 24 Apr - 3 Jul.

Cleal’s Wheels - Toddler Classes

Didcot, Willowbrook Leisure Centre, Bowmont Water, Didcot, OX11 7AF. 07444090494. www.clealswheels.co.uk.

• First Wheels for 2-5 Years: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 2 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £6 per session (drop in).

• Cleals’s Wheels Stay and Play Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £4 per session (drop in).

Dates: 25 Apr & 9 May - 23 May.

GroW Families

St Johns Church, Main Street, Grove, OX12 7LQ. 01235 376037. www.growfamilies.co.uk.

• Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Bumps and Babies: 12:45 - 14:15. Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 25 Apr - 23 May & 6 Jun - 4 Jul.

Horspath Toddler Group

SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE AREA

Horspath Village Hall , Oxford Road, Horspath, OX33 1RT. • Times: 9:15 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1.50 per session (drop in). Dates: 18 Apr - 25 Apr.

Long Furlong Buggy Club

MONDAY PARENTS & TOTS Abbey Toddlers

Abbey Baptist Church, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB. 01235 797948. www.abbey-baptist-church.org.uk.

• Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 18 Apr - 25 Apr. Follow us for daily updates!

Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive, Abingdon, OX14 1XP. • Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 25 Apr - 23 May & 6 Jun - 27 Jun.

Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, BBOWT

Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, OX14 4TE. 01235862024. www.bbowt.org.uk.

• Nature Tots: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 4 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 9 May & 6 Jun. Apr-Jun 2022 Toddle About Oxfordshire 37

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SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE & VALE OF WHITE HORSE AREA

TUESDAY PARENTS & TOTS GroW Families

East Challow Village Hall, Main Street, East Challow, OX12 9SR. 01235 376037. www.growfamilies.co.uk.

• Toddler Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 26 Apr - 24 May & 7 Jun - 5 Jul.

Jigsaw Toddler Group

St Mary’s Church, Church Rd, Thame, OX9 3AJ. • Times: 9:30 - 11:00.

Cost: £2 per session (drop in).

Dates: 26 Apr - 24 May & 7 Jun - 5 Jul.

MUSIC & SIGNING Abingdon Music Centre

Christ Church, Abingdon, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PL. 07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk.

• Music Makers: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs.

• Mini Music Makers: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 2 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £5.20 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 26 Apr - 24 May & 7 Jun - 28 Jun.

Boogie Mites South Oxfordshire

MUSIC & SIGNING

Hogan Music Newbury, Winchcombe House , 123-126 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5BN. 07876 030129. www.boogiemites.co.uk.

• Boogie Mites Family Music Fun!: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Boogie Mites Babies: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

The Beacon, Wantage, Portway, Wantage, OX12 9BX. • Active Music-Making: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 26 Apr - 10 May, 24 May & 7 Jun - 5 Jul.

Abingdon Music Centre

Clockwork Music

Boogie Mites South Oxfordshire

PHYSICAL FUN

Abingdon Music Centre, Music Building, Larkmead School, Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk.

• Music Makers: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

• Mini Music Makers: 10:15 - 10:45. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £4.75 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 25 Apr - 23 May & 6 Jun - 27 Jun. Hogan Music Newbury, Winchcombe House , 123-126 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5BN. 07876 030129. www.boogiemites.co.uk.

• Boogie Mites Family Music Fun!: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Boogie Mites Babies: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 25 Apr, 9 May - 23 May & 6 Jun - 4 Jul.

Henley Library

Henley Library, Ravenscroft Road, Henley-on-Thames , RG9 2DH. 01865 815278.

• Rhymetime: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 18 Apr - 25 Apr.

PHYSICAL FUN Active Totz Oxford

Steventon Village Hall, The Green, Steventon, Abingdon, OX13 6RR. 07709 168 740. www.activetotz.co.uk.

• Active Totz Tinyz: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 yrs.

• Active Totz Miniz: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

• Active Totz Mightyz: 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 9 May - 23 May & 6 Jun - 4 Jul.

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Thame Barns Centre , Church Road, Thame, OX9 3AJ. 07757011539. www.clockworkmusic.co.uk.

• Times: 9:30 - 10:00, 10:15 - 10:45 & 11:45 - 12:15.

Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Dates: 26 Apr - 24 May & 7 Jun - 5 Jul. Times: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Dates: 19 Apr - 5 Jul. Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Active Totz Oxford

Wootton & Dry Sandford Community Centre, Lamborough Hill, Wootton, OX13 6DA. 07709 168 740. www.activetotz.co.uk.

• Active Totz Tinyz: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 yrs.

• Active Totz Miniz: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

• Active Totz Mightyz: 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 3 May - 24 May & 7 Jun - 5 Jul.

WEDNESDAY PARENTS & TOTS Bizzy Bees Party Hire

The Playroom, District Community Centre, Gentian Mews, Didcot, OX11 6GR. 07508180054. www.bizzybeespartyhire.co.uk .

• Softplay cafe: 12:00 - 13:30. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £6 per session (drop in).

Dates: 21 Apr - 29 Jun.

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SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE & VALE OF WHITE HORSE AREA

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Spring Open Days Make tracks and join us every weekend for Steam Days and every Wednesday for Discovery Days including the Easter and May Bank Holiday. Please see our website for more details.

www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk • 01235 817 200 • info@didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk

Childrey Little Ducks Baby and Toddler Childrey Methodist Church, Chapel Way, Childrey, OX12 9UU. 07825 241 395. www.childreylittleducks.org.

• Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £2.20 per session (drop in).

Dates: 27 Apr - 25 May & 8 Jun - 6 Jul.

Steppingstones Toddler and Baby Group Bizzy bees party hire is a party event and hire business based in South Oxfordshire.

We offer a specialised and unique service tailored to suit your exact requirements.

Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road, Didcot, OX11 OBS. www. didcotbaptist.org.uk.

• Toddler Group: 9:30 - 11:15. Ages: 1 - 3 yrs.

• Baby Group: 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 2 yrs.

Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 27 Apr - 25 May & 8 Jun - 6 Jul.

Willow Village WHAT WE OFFER Outdoor cinema screen Inflatable softplay Teepee sleepover parties Luxury picnics Aunt Sally traditional pub game Make a bear parties Consultation and planning service Pop up events Afternoon tea and grazing boxes Sweet cart Prosecco and doughnut wall - plus much more.

Contact us via: www.bizzybeespartyhire.co.uk Facebook/Instagram: @bizzybeespartyhire

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Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road, Abingdon, OX14 3YH. • Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2 per session (drop in). Dates: 27 Apr.

MUSIC & SIGNING Abingdon Library

Abingdon Library, The Charter, Abingdon, OX14 3LY. 01235 520374. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

• Rhymetime: 9:30 - 10:00 & 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 20 Apr - 29 Jun.

Abingdon Music Centre

Music Building, Larkmead School, Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF. 07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk.

• Mini Music Makers: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

• Mini Music Makers: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Cost: £4.75 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 27 Apr - 25 May & 8 Jun - 29 Jun. Apr-Jun 2022 Toddle About Oxfordshire 39

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SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE & VALE OF WHITE HORSE AREA

Berinsfield Library

Berinsfield Library, Green Furlong, Berinsfield, OX10 7NR. 01865 340771. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

• Rhymetime: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Story Time: 15:45 - 16:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in).Dates: 20 Apr - 4 May.

PHYSICAL FUN Active Totz Oxford

GWP Southern Community Centre, Sorrel Crescent, Didcot, OX11 6HQ. 07709 168 740. www.activetotz.co.uk.

• Active Totz Tinyz: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 yrs.

• Active Totz Miniz: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 4 May - 25 May & 8 Jun - 6 Jul.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

Radley College Pool, Kennington Road, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 2HR. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

• Baby & Preschool Classes: 9:30 - 12:00.

Ages: 4 mths - 4 yrs 9 mths.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 27 Apr - 6 Jul.

THURSDAY PARENTS & TOTS Bizzy Bees Party Hire

The Playroom, District Community Centre, Gentian Mews, Didcot, OX11 6GR. 07508180054. www.bizzybeespartyhire.co.uk .

• Softplay cafe: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £6 per session (drop in). Dates: 21 Apr - 30 Jun. 40 Apr-Jun 2022 Toddle About Oxfordshire

Brightwell Toddlers

The Stewart Village Hall, West End, Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell, OX10 0RT. • Times: 9:15 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2.50 per session (drop in).

Dates: 28 Apr, 28 Apr - 26 May & 9 Jun - 7 Jul.

Buckland Baby & Toddler Group

Buckland Memorial Hall, Orchard Road, Buckland, Faringdon, SN7 8QT. 07496 134139.

• Buckland Baby & Toddler Group): 9:30 - 11:00.

Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 28 Apr - 26 May, 9 Jun - 30 Jun, 28 Apr - 7 Jul & 28 Apr - 7 Jul.

GroW Families

The Beacon, Portway, Wantage, OX12 9BX. 01235 376037. www.growfamilies.co.uk.

• Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Bumps and Babies: 12:45 - 14:15. Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs 2 mths.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 28 Apr - 26 May & 9 Jun - 7 Jul.

Steppingstones Toddler and Baby Group Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road, Didcot, OX11 OBS. www.didcotbaptist.org.uk.

• Toddler Group: 9:30 - 11:15. Ages: 1 - 3 yrs.

Cost: £2.50 per session (drop in).

Dates: 28 Apr - 26 May & 9 Jun - 7 Jul.

MUSIC & SIGNING Abingdon Music Centre

Music Building, Larkmead School, Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF. 07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk.

• Mini Music Makers: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £4.20 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 28 Apr - 26 May & 9 Jun - 30 Jun. Search activities online at

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THURSDAY - FRIDAY

SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE & VALE OF WHITE HORSE AREA

Boogie Mites South Oxfordshire

Cobbs Farm Hungerford, Bath Road, Hungerford, RG17 0SP. 07876 030129. www.boogiemites.co.uk.

• Boogie Mites Family Music Fun!: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 21 Apr - 7 Jul.

CREATIVE Mess Around Oxfordshire

Harwell Village Hall, High Street, Harwell, Didcot, UK, OX11 0EX. 07515 880197. www.messarounduk.com.

• Harwell Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 28 Apr, 26 May & 30 Jun. Sunningwell Village Hall, Sunningwell, Abingdon, UK, OX13 6RD. 07515 880197. www.messarounduk.com.

• Sunningwell Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 7 Jul.

PHYSICAL FUN

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

Radley College Pool, Kennington Road, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 2HR. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

• Baby & Preschool Classes: 9:30 - 12:00.

Ages: 4 mths - 4 yrs 9 mths.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 28 Apr - 7 Jul. Harwell School, The Styles, Harwell, OX11 0HX. • Times: 16:00 - 18:30. Ages: 2 yrs 5 mths - 8 yrs.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 28 Apr - 7 Jul.

FRIDAY PARENTS & TOTS Chilton Baby & Toddler Group

Chilton Village Hall, Chilton, Didcot, OX11 0SH. 07876 583191.

• Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (drop in).

Dates: 29 Apr - 27 May & 10 Jun - 1 Jul.

Cleal’s Wheels - Toddler Classes

Little Kickers Oxford

Lord William’s School, Oxford Road, Thame, OX9 2AQ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Mighty Kickers: 16:25 - 17:10. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

• Mega Kickers: 17:00 - 17:45. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 21 Apr - 7 Jul.

Wootton, WADS Community Centre, Lamborough Hill, Wootton, OX13 6DA. 07444090494. www.clealswheels.co.uk.

• First Wheels for 2-5 Years: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 2 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £6 per session (drop in).

Dates: 29 Apr - 27 May.

Hagbourne Baby and Toddler Group St. Andrew’s Church, Church Close, East Hagbourne, Didcot, OX11 9ND. • Times: 9:45 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2 per session (drop in).

Dates: 29 Apr - 27 May & 10 Jun - 1 Jul.

Our Lady & St Edmund’s Baby & Toddler

St. Edmund’s Parish Centre , 1 Oxford Road, Abingdon, OX14 3PL. 07717 059411.

• Times: 9:30 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1 per session (drop in). Dates: 29 Apr - 27 May & 10 Jun - 1 Jul.

Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, BBOWT

New classes for 2022 Introducing children between the ages of 18 months to 5 years to high quality, fun and engaging multi-sport sessions.

Classes available at: Monday – Steventon Village Hall Tuesday – Wootton & Dry Sandford Community Centre Wednesday – Didcot GWP Southern Community Centre Thursday – Chandlings School & City of Oxford Silver Band Hall (Cowley)

Book online or for more information, please contact us on: activetotz.co.uk oxford@activetotz.co.uk 0770 916 8740

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Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, OX14 4TE. 01235862024. www.bbowt.org.uk.

• Nature Tots: 9:30 - 11:00 & 12:30 - 14:00. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 4 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 May & 10 Jun.

MUSIC & SIGNING Abingdon Music Centre

Music Building, Larkmead School, Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF. 07934 364940. www.abingdonmusic.org.uk.

• Mini Music Makers: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 2 - 2 yrs.

Cost: £4.75 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 29 Apr - 27 May & 10 Jun - 24 Jun.

Boogie Mites South Oxfordshire

East Challow Village Hall, Main Street, East Challow, Wantage, OX12 9SR. 07876 030129. www.boogiemites.co.uk.

• Boogie Mites Family Music Fun!: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Boogie Mites Babies: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 29 Apr - 13 May, 27 May & 10 Jun - 1 Jul.

Didcot Library

197 Broadway, Didcot, OX11 8RU. 01235 813103. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

• Rhymetime: 10:00 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun & 24 Jun. Follow us for daily updates!

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FRIDAY - SUNDAY

SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE & VALE OF WHITE HORSE AREA Baby Sensory Multi Award Winning Baby Classes

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

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

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

Harwell School, The Styles, Harwell, OX11 0HX. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

• Times: 9:00 - 12:00. Ages: 2 yrs 5 mths - 8 yrs.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 30 Apr - 2 Jul.

SUNDAY CREATIVE Mess Around Oxfordshire

CREATIVE Mess Around Oxfordshire

Sutton Courtenay Village Hall, Hobbyhorse Lane, Sutton Courtenay, OX14 4BB. 07515 880197. www.messarounduk.com.

• Sutton Courtenay Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00.

Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 27 May & 17 Jun.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

Kingfisher School, Radley Road, Abingdon, OX14 3RR. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

• Mainstream Classes: 17:30 - 20:00. Ages: 3 - 10 yrs.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 29 Apr - 1 Jul.

Drayton Village Hall, Lockway, Drayton, OX14 4LF. 07515 880197. www.messarounduk.com.

• Drayton Messy Play: 10:30 - 11:30. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £13 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 May & 26 Jun.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford

Lord William’s School, Oxford Road, Thame, OX9 2AQ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kicks: 8:45 - 9:30 & 11:20 - 12:05. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.

• Junior Kickers: 9:40 - 10:25. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

• Mighty Kickers: 10:35 - 11:20. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 24 Apr - 3 Jul.

SATURDAY PARENTS & TOTS Cleal’s Wheels - Toddler Classes

Didcot, Willowbrook Leisure Centre, Bowmont Water, Didcot, OX11 7AF. 07444090494. www.clealswheels.co.uk.

• Weekend Riders, 4-6 Years: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 4 - 6 yrs.

Cost: £4 per session (drop in).

• Saturday Social Ride and Play: 10:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £6 per session (drop in).

Dates: 30 Apr - 28 May.

MUSIC & SIGNING Abingdon Library

Abingdon Library, The Charter, Abingdon, OX14 3LY. 01235 520374. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

• Story Time: 14:30 - 15:00. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 23 Apr - 30 Apr & 7 May - 2 Jul.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford

Lord William’s School, Oxford Road, Thame, OX9 2AQ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kicks: 8:40 - 9:25. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.

• Junior Kickers: 9:35 - 10:20. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

• Mega Kickers: 11:20 - 12:05. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 23 Apr - 2 Jul.

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