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New Year is a great time to try out some new things, and fortunately there's a tonne of groups and classes running right now - and we've compiled the ultimate list for Oxfordshire! Check out what's on near you in our Daily Activity Planner from page 24.

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Bite SIZE D NE WS New Venue for Together Time Classes

Together Time offer sensory and massage classes around Oxfordshire and launch new classes in Yarnton from January! Classes will be in Yarnton village hall for 0-1yrs (Little Hands) and 1-2yrs (Exploring Hands.) January will also see the launch of monthly Messy Time classes for under 4s. An opportunity for your little one to get super messy and play with a range of sensory activities all with the safety of knowing no mess to tidy up! Get a half price trial sensory class for just £2.50 To find out more visit www.facebook.com/ togethertimeoxfordshire See P.15

Gemma Brooks Photography Newborn and Family Photographer in Oxfordshire From tiny newborns to beautiful toddler smiles and beyond, Gemma knows how much our little people mean to us being a mum of 3 herself. She wants to help you cherish those early days forever with photos that capture them.

Call 07772441939 or email gemmabrooksphotography@yahoo.com to find out more or book your session. See P.17

New Cycling Classes for Babies and Toddlers Cleal's Wheels was founded by Nathan in 2021 to combine coaching and a passion for cycling. After many cycling events, working within the cycling world and now having children of his own, who share his passion, Cleal's Wheels was ready to roll. Each class will encourage children to develop their key motor skills as well as providing a fun and friendly atmosphere to play in. Fully equipped with ride-ons, sensory toys, bikes and helmets; you just have to turn up and ride.

Book online at www.clealswheels.co.uk See P.36

Loads to do at Roves Farm Come rain or shine, a day out at Roves Farm is the perfect activity for children. At the working family farm near Swindon, youngsters can enjoy a host of daily activities: meet & feed the animals, tractor rides, outdoor & indoor adventure play, pets corner, toddler music time & messy play (term time weekdays), activity paddocks & more. A large Café, Farm Shop & Butchery provide homemade & local produce. Memberships are also available, offering great value for returning visits.

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Need a Nanny or Form of Childcare?

Nanny Scout is a Bespoke Household Staffing Agency for busy families. The recruitment of Household Staff is a key part of family life, and getting it right is a challenge. Nanny Scout has the expertise to guide families through the process and provide ongoing support.

“We appreciate the attention paid to our unique family needs. I would highly recommend Nanny Scout to other parents who are in search of good and reliable help" Contact Victoria on 07863 116280 or visit www.nannyscout.co.uk See P.13 Search activities online at

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Bite S I Z ED N EW S Messy Play Parties Near You Ready for an Adventure?

Road 2 Freedom has the perfect way to make your staycation super exciting and memorable this year.

Their luxury motorhomes are available to hire for short or long holidays, and they provide everything you could need for a family adventure: their range of 4, 5 & 6 berth motorhomes are fully furnished and come with unlimited miles, bespoke travel guides and 24/7 support. Enjoy a different view each day; explore the outdoors, then relax with a hot shower and a chilled glass of wine. It’s time for a holiday with a difference! www.road2-freedom.com See P.21

New Pop Up Shop!

A new Oxford-based kids' clothing brand, Ducky Zebra, sets up in The Covered Market for three months, until 28th February 2022. Founded by mum-of-two, Sally Dear, during the Pandemic and from her East-Oxford home, the company has a mission to inspire kindness and confidence in children, no matter what their gender, through colourful, sustainable clothing. Their pop-up shop is a haven for kids (and their grown-ups) including a tepee, reading corner and colouring table. 15% off Ducky Zebra with code TODDLE15 Also online at www.duckyzebra.com See P.33

Emily is mum to 3 boys, the youngest is Teddy who's nearly 3. Her messy play parties provide multi sensory experiences for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Messy Play allows children to build, imagine, experience, investigate, create, observe, predict and use the senses. Best of all, it's lots of fun! Events are held every week around the county so check out the website or social media for your nearest one.

For more information, visit www.messarounduk.com/oxfordshire See P.36

New Ride On at Ride On Time

Available to hire as part of a party package, Ride On Time now have this amazing Little Tikes Dinosaur 4 x 4! Perfect for dinosaur fans who also love things with wheels. This would bring the WOW factor to any toddler party! Lots of package options to choose from.

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Baby College run Baby Massage Courses too You may not know that along with their award-winning infant, toddler and junior classes, Baby College also run practical baby massage 4 week courses in a lovely warm venue, The Old Schoolhouse, in East Oxford. These classes are suitable from birth until baby is too wriggly.

Baby massage is a lovely way to increase attachment and aid sleep. You will learn a full body massage sequence with all oil, refreshments and handouts included. Classes are run by infant massage qualified teacher Kate.

Find out all the details on www.babycollege.co.uk See P.31 Follow us for daily updates!

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ST JOHN'S PRIORY SCHOOL, BANBURY Early Years Education From 3 Years

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excellent start to their education and learning adventures, through a strong

the Early Education Funding (EEF) for 15 hours and 30 hours per week until the

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Offering monthly payment options and potential fee discounts, our school is

In Nursery and Reception, our Little Conkers children continue to follow the

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national Early Years curriculum, with the addition of weekly French, Spanish, Music, Dance and Drama lessons; all taught by specialist teachers, developing

Our Reception children follow a bespoke programme of learning designed to enhance

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At Little Conkers, our ‘Family First’ approach ensures not only that your child feels secure and happy within a holistic environment but also that our families are supported and guided in a generous and sensitive manner. Our flexible wrap around care at the start and the end of the school day offer great

our Reception class receive a wide range of activities during their weekly outdoor learning sessions. These take place off-site in a variety of locations.

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value, in an warm and safe environment that our children refer to as 'The next best place to Home.'

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Settling in Sessions available We offer ‘settling in sessions’ and are flexible enough to meet the needs of each child as they join our Little Conkers Early Years family. Every step of the way, from admission to senior school transition, we are on hand to support and to care about each of our children and their families.

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Baby & Pre-School Swimming Lessons Our aim is to make swimming more accessible for all. With many course options, including specialist sibling courses for one adult and two children under 4years, we will support and guide you through your swimming journey together!

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New Baby. New Year. New You? January is that month of the year when everyone turns their mind to weight loss, getting fit & talking about achieving new things. It seems every advert & magazine article is telling us how we should be, look, feel and how to do it….As a Dietitian the most frequently asked question I get asked in January is what’s the best way to lose weight….STOP! Think…what do YOU want? What is important to YOUR family at the moment? Research suggests 9 out of 10 people who start a diet in January have given up by day 12..why? Because goals were not planned.

Time spent on goal setting is imperative to achieving them…How much do you want to lose?

By when? How are you going to achieve it? As well as January diets I get really frustrated with the pressure on new Mums to lose the “baby weight”…weight loss shouldn’t be the first thing on your mind after having your baby, developing a bond, working out how your family functions as more than just you, how you can manage on significantly less sleep all come first.

New mums should focus on appropriate nutrition, this may result in desired weight loss but first and foremost should promote good health. Ensuring you drink sufficient caffeine free and sugar free fluids (regardless of breastfeeding or not), ensuring you eat regular meals, opting for nutritionally dense snacks if energy boosts in between meals are needed. Ensuring you include a mix of slow release carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats to support recovery from childbirth (natural or caesarean section), meeting vitamin and mineral requirements to support an effective immune system.

Do not drastically reduce calorie intake in effort to shed the pounds, it could have a detrimental effect on your emotional health and physical wellbeing.

Instead think about sustainable healthy eating habits.

Specialist Registered Dietitian, Written by Anna Groom Bsc Hons, RD. Nutrition.

Sports Performance Nutritionist at AEG

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THERE’S NO DEER AROUND HERE

BY ANDY HUSSEY

When a mysterious visitor eats all the plants in Granny’s garden one night, Jacob is left wondering what it could be. Together with his best friend, Archie-Dog, Jacob sets out on a mission – collecting clues along the way to prove to Granny that there really ARE deer around here!

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BRITANNICA’S 150 FIRST WORDS

BY CLAIRE LATIES DAVIES & KASIA DUDZIUK

This engaging large-format board book encourages toddlers’ language learning through the repetition of simple words and phrases for everyday objects and activities. Each illustrated spread also includes photographs of babies and everyday objects drawn into the art – creating a search-and-find on every page to allow more time for parents and babies to connect.

Cost: £8.99. Buy from www.whatonearthbooks.com

DEEDEE AND DANDAN’S BUSY DAY

WHY, MUMMY?

BY MELANIE & AMY-SCARLETT NICHOLSON-JONES

BY ANETA & MARIUSZ WOJCIK

With its simple sentences, familiar settings and colourful illustrations, DeeDee and DanDan’s Busy Day shows you an effective way to read with your child and teaches you how to make reading an interactive adventure. The research-driven system developed by the authors follows normal child development: firstly, understanding simple words and recognising objects and activities; secondly, the ability to say simple words and answer simple questions; and thirdly, the ability to explain cause and effect.

Cost: £6.99. Buy at www.deedeeanddandan.co.uk

Children ask a lot of questions! Why, Mummy? is a picture storybook aimed at inquisitive 3-6 yearolds. Mummy and Sam are preparing to go out and Mummy asks Sam to put on his hat, coat, boots, gloves and scarf. Sam keeps asking ‘Why?’, ‘Why?’, ‘Why?’ to each request – and ultimately gets a slightly exasperated response from his Mummy! Carers will be very familiar with Sam’s endless stream of questions and will enjoy the clever twist.

Cost: £5.94. Buy from Amazon

PABLO’S FEELINGS

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Pablo wants to go to his cousin Lorna’s house, but his mum sees the expression on his face and thinks that he doesn’t want to go! Pablo is autistic and he sees the world in a different way. Together with his friends, the Book Animals, he comes up with a way to let people know what he is thinking!

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PROFESSOR VON SCHMELL AND HIS FART POWERED BIKE BY DONALD BUDGE Professor von Schmell is a little bit odd. He lives in a tower that looks like a cod.

Strange enough, eh? Yet it gets stinkier and weirder as the professor creates his greatest invention yet... the Fart Powered Bike! Leon Howlett is an emerging author with a mind filled with mischief and childish endeavour. These qualities shine through in abundance with this book, his debut title.

Cost: £6.99. Available from www.shookbop.com

FEELING GOOD ABOUT ME

BY ELLEN BAILEY, LESLEY PEMBERTON & HARRY BRIGGS

A calming activity book to help children explore their emotions and focus on the things that make them feel happy and confident, this fun, friendly book is filled with mindful activities and prompts to encourage readers to express their emotions on the page. Including drawing pages, breathing techniques and inspirational quotes, it also provides a safe space for the reader to explore feelings such as low self-esteem and anxiety, with practical tips and information presented in a supportive and affirming way.

Cost: £7.99. Available from www.waterstones.com

SEE WHAT I CAN DO!

BY JON ROBERTS AND HANNAH ROUDING

Every child is different. We are all unique. This gentlytold but immensely informative picture book tells the stories of a number of children with a variety of disabilities, inspired by the real-life experiences of his daughter, Kya who is on the autistic spectrum.

A variety of conditions are introduced for young readers, discussing how the challenges of each affect children. 80% of royalties from this book will go towards the work of Scope and Sarah’s Trust.

Cost: £7.99. Available from www.graffeg.com

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THE WONDERS OF WINDERLY WOOD

BY DANIELLE & BROOKE CORRIGAN

The Wonders of Winderly Wood is an enchanting children’s story that creates a moment of calm, encouraging mindfulness, visualisations and relaxation in young children. Just like adults do, children can significantly benefit from practising mindfulness, which supports positive well-being.

This beautiful rhyming story allows the reader to use their own imagination and creative thinking and has been brought to life with lovely illustrations created by the author’s daughter Brooke, aged 11.

Cost: £6.99. Available from www.amazon.co.uk

MILLY THE BRAVE AND FRIENDS GO SHOW JUMPING FROM THE BEST LIFE KIDS Rory, Indy and Milly are three horsey best friends who go on all sorts of adventures together. Today sees them going head-to-head at a show jumping competition. The first in a series to help develop children’s social and emotional skills, this book tackles the subject of bravery and includes an activity page for you to engage your child in what bravery really is and the feelings associated with stepping out of your comfort zone.

Cost: £8.99. Buy from www.thebestlifekids.co.uk

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A useful guide to

cloth Nappies Cloth nappies can seem really overwhelming before you start using them. Turns out, it’s really not that complex and once you get used to them it’s actually pretty simple!

By Laura Smith

Nappy Types: There are various types of cloth

nappies on the market, from the traditional Terry squares or prefolded muslins to shaped nappies, pocket nappies and simple, all-in-one nappies.

They can come in different sizes as your child gets bigger or a single ‘birth to potty’ size which can be adjusted to make the nappy bigger or smaller. You can also choose velcro or poppers depending on the brand.

Everyone has different preferences so, if you’re unsure, we recommend that you contact your local cloth nappy library to borrow a kit and see what works for you.

Washing: Cloth nappies require more washing -

we can’t deny that - but once you get into the swing of things, it’s not difficult and you’ll soon love the look of those cute little nappies hanging on the line.

Essentially, there are two steps to the washing process: first you need to do some kind of rinse or quick wash. Then a long wash at either 40 or 60 degrees with non-bio washing powder (no fabric conditioner) and that’s it!

You can store them in a nappy bin or wet bag until wash day (Usually every 3 days).

Poo… breastfed poo can get put into the washing machine as its water soluble. Formula fed babies or babies that are having solid foods will need to have poo flushed down the toilet first.

You can get reusable or flushable nappy liners which protect the nappy and make discarding of poo easier.

Cost: The initial outlay is of course more expensive

than a few packs of disposables, but the overall cost of cloth nappies has been proven to be cheaper over time (unless of course you become addicted to the cute prints and want all the new releases!)

You can keep costs down by buying budget nappies (there are some with great reviews) and by buying pre-loved. Reusable wipes are also a brilliant money saver and they clean so much better than disposables!

Being Out and About/Childcare: We both use our

nappy pods which can store 4/5 cloth nappies, wipes, wet bag for dirty nappies and a change of clothes! Put dirty nappies in the wet bag and sort out when you get home.

Have a chat to your childcare providers - lots of nurseries and childminders have experience using cloth nappies and are more than happy to accept them.

Don’t forget: if you use just one cloth nappy each day, you will send about 900 fewer nappies to landfill - so it doesn’t have to be all or nothing!

Laura Smith and Ebonie Chandraraj are Health Visitors. After they both had their second babies during the pandemic, they realised how the lack of support (due to COVID) was really damaging to parents. Their Instagram page @gentlehealthvisitors aims to solve this by providing information and spreading positivity.

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What's on at Roves Farm We have lot's of fun on the farm for you & your toddler this Spring! ~ Lambing - 7th - 10th Jan ~ ~ Toddler Time* ~ ~ Meet & feed the animals ~ ~ Indoor soft play & outdoor adventures ~ ~ Tractor rides** ~ Spring half term - meet our new baby goats Easter holidays - Easter Bunny trail & more! *term time weekdays **from 19th Feb.

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Mother’s Day Craft: Easy Tape Painting

There is so much potential with tape art and it is lots of fun!

Instructions: 1. Prepare all your materials.

2. Decide on your design and cut off strips of masking tape.

3. Press the masking tape down onto the canvas/paper in the pattern or image required, taking care that the edges are firmly stuck down. This will prevent paint from seeping under the edges.

4. Paint over the entire canvas, including the tape design, as desired.

Materials: • Canvas or stiff card • Masking tape • Scissors • Paint (not too watery) • Paint brushes • Sharpies/felt tips (optional) • Glitter (optional)

5. If you would like to add glitter add this whilst the paint is still slightly wet.

6. Once finished, you can lift off the tape straight away or you can let the paint dry first (we found grabbing the masking tape edges with tweezers helped).

7. Use Sharpie/felt tips to draw round the edges of the pattern to make the edges cleaner and help the design stand out.

This craft was lovingly prepared for you by Toddle About’s very own Lou Holmes. Thanks Lou!

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The Belfry Hotel & Resort, located in Royal Sutton Coldfield, North Warwickshire, is offering one lucky winner the chance to win an overnight stay for two.

The winner and their guest will be treated to a stay at the resort, followed by a full English breakfast the next day, as well as a three-course dinner in their signature restaurant, The Ryder Grill.

During their stay, the winner will be able to make use of the resort’s facilities. The Belfry has something for everyone, from 550 acres of outdoor space, including a Woodland Walk to explore. Try your hand at the driving range with some fun games where no experience is required or head to The Belfry Spa for a dip in the pool, the perfect place to relax and unwind.

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THE LATEST AND FUNKIEST PRODUCTS FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES

ECO PARTY PACKS, FROM £7 Love Parties? Hate Waste?

Hire reusable tableware and decorations from Witney Eco Party Packs and make your event more sustainable.

More colourful and robust than disposables - and cheaper, too! https://www.facebook.com/WitneyEcoPartyPacks

PRAM GLOVES, £38 Designed with both style and practicality in mind, these luxurious pram gloves from hUDOMA are an essential accessory for parents who want to keep warm. They attach to any pushchair, pram or stroller handle, thanks to the easily adjusted fastening and you can leave them attached so you have one less thing to remember. www.hudoma.com

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TODDLER ORCHESTRA MUSIC SET, £35.99

FUNPLAY CONSTRUCTION CUBES, £27.99

This wonderful 5 piece early years set includes a super cute Ocean Drum, bestselling Baby Xylophone, Ring My Bell, Rattle Roller and Shaker Maraca. The materials, colours and finish of all the instruments have been crafted with young children in mind, giving them a fun and noisy introduction to music. www.halilit.co.uk

Children are only limited by their imagination with this construction set. As well as endless, creative construction possibilities, the cubes can also be used for learning basic number concepts, comparing, measurement, sequencing, patterning, and counting. A great addition to any toy cupboard. www.shopedx.co.uk

YUMMIRINGS, £22.50 From the moment these arrived, my daughter (13 months) has been playing with them. Although she has been teething for a long time and we have tried a selection of teethers, she hasn’t really found much relief from them. She instantly started mouthing on the cool metal Yummirings and soon found that the silicone beads were great at hitting the spot on her gums that she needed to chew on. I am impressed by the quality of the rings, they are very smooth, shiny and have a nearly invisible join which makes the attachments extremely safe. Overall, this is a great product and I would definitely recommend it.

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MONDAY MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Banbury and Bicester

Langford Village Community Hall, 8 Nightingale Place, Bicester, OX26 6XX. 01865 428420. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

• Jiggety-Jig: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

• Heigh-Ho: 10:15 - 10:45. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

• Heigh-Ho: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

• Rock ‘n’ Roll: 11:45 - 12:15. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

• Jiggety-Jig: 12:30 - 13:00. Ages: 2 mths - 3 yrs 11 mths.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 4 Apr.

Sing and Sign Banbury, Bicester, Brackley & Buckingham

Banbury, Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way, Banbury, OX161ER. 07771550335. www.singandsign.co.uk.

• Sing and Sign Stage 2: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 1 yrs 2 mths - 2½ yrs.

• Sing and Sign Babes: 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - ½ yrs.

• Sing and Sign Stage 1: 12:45 - 13:30. Ages: ½ yrs - 1 yrs 2 mths.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 21 Mar.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Together Time Oxfordshire

Farthinghoe Village Hall, Cockley Road, Farthinghoe, Brackley, NN13 5PD. • Sensory Time - Discovering Hands: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

• Sensory Time - Exploring Hands: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

• Sensory Time - Little Hands: 11:30 - 12:15. Ages: 1 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £42.50 per term (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb.

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Bicester East Community Centre, Keble Road, Bicester, OX26 4TO • Sensory Time - Little Hands: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 1 mths - 1 yrs.

• Sensory Time - Exploring Hands: 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Cost: £42.50 per term (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb.

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: 10 Jan - 4 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: 10 Jan - 4 Apr.

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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: 4 Jan - 5 Apr.

WEDNESDAY MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Banbury and Bicester West Bicester Community Centre, Shakespeare Drive, Bicester, OX26 2GJ. 01865 428420. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

• Heigh-Ho: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

• Jiggety-Jig: 10:15 - 10:45. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

• Rock ‘n’ Roll: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Jan - 16 Feb & 2 Mar - 6 Apr.

PARENTS & TOTS Mess Around Oxfordshire

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

Yarnton Garden Centre, Sandy Lane, Yarnton, Kidlington, UK, ox5 1pa.

• Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 19 Jan - 2 Feb, 16 Feb & 30 Mar.

Bicester East Community Centre, Keble Road, Bicester, OX26 4TO • Sensory Time - Little Hands: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 1 mths - 1 yrs.

• Sensory Time - Exploring Hands: 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Cost: £42.50 per term (booking essential).Dates: 11 Jan - 15 Feb.

Ardley & Fewcott, Ardley Road, Bicester, UK, ox27 7pa.

• Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 26 Jan, 9 Feb & 16 Mar.

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PHYSICAL FUN Ride On Time

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: 5 Jan - 6 Apr.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

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Monkey Music Banbury and Bicester E: banbury.bicester@monkeymusic.co.uk T: 01865 428420 Monday: Langford V illage Hall Tuesday: Burwell Hall, Witney Wednesday: West Bicester Community Centre Wednesday: Glyme Hall, Chipping Norton Thursday: Woodstock Bowls and Tennis Club Thursday: Eynsham Scout Headquarters Friday: Exeter Hall, K idlington Friday: Hanwell Field Community Centre, Banbury Friday: Brownes Hall, Carterton

Bicester East Community Centre, Keble Road, Bicester, OX26 4TO • Sensory Time - Discovering Hands: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

• Sensory Time - Little Hands: 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 1 mths - 1 yrs.

• Sensory Time - Exploring Hands: 12:15 - 13:00. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Cost: £42.50 per term (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jan - 15 Feb.

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: 5 Jan - 6 Apr.

THURSDAY MUSIC & SIGNING Clockwork Music

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: 13 Jan - 17 Feb & 3 Mar - 31 Mar.

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: 27 Jan, 24 Feb & 24 Mar.

FRIDAY 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: 7 Jan - 18 Feb & 4 Mar - 8 Apr.

MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Banbury and Bicester

Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 1AB. 01865 428420. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

• Heigh-Ho: 9:20 - 9:50. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

• Heigh-Ho: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

• Jiggety-Jig: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

• Rock ‘n’ Roll: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Jan - 18 Feb & 4 Mar - 8 Apr. Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way , Banbury, OX16 1ER. 01865 428420. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

• Heigh-Ho: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 1 yrs - 2 mths.

• Jiggety-Jig: 10:15 - 10:45. Ages: 2 mths - 3 yrs 11 mths.

• Rock’n’Roll: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Jan - 18 Feb & 4 Mar - 8 Apr.

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Chesterton Community Centre, Chesterton, Bicester, OX26 1BJ. 07786159552. www.rideontimehire.com.

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

Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 7 Jan, 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 4 Mar, 18 Mar & 1 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: 7 Jan - 8 Apr.

SATURDAY PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford 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: 8 Jan - 9 Apr.

Rugbytots Banbury, Towcester & Northampton

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

Times: 8:40 - 9:10 & 11:45 - 12:15. 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.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb.

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: 8 Jan - 2 Apr.

SUNDAY CREATIVE Messy Church @ SREC

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

Times: 15:00 - 18:10. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 9 Jan, 30 Jan - 6 Feb, 6 Mar & 3 Apr.

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MONDAY 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 - 10:10. 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: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 4 Apr.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

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

• Baby & Preschool Classes: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths + • Mainstream Classes: 16:00 - 18:30. Ages: 4 - 13 yrs.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 4 Apr.

Water Babies Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 28 Mar.

PREGNANCY Birth Baby Balance

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

• Early Pregnancy Class: 19:00 - 21:00.

Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan, 7 Feb, 7 Mar & 4 Apr.

OTHER Roves Farm

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

• Toddler Time - term time weekdays: 10:30 & 13:00.

Ages: 0 - 12 yrs. Cost: £4.50 per session (drop in).

• Lambing at Roves Farm: 9:00 - 9:30. Ages: 0 - 12 yrs.

Cost: £4.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 - 10 Jan.

TUESDAY MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Banbury and Bicester Burwell Hall, 357 Thorney Leys, Witney, OX28 5NP. 01865 428420. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

• Heigh-Ho: 9:20 - 9:50. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

• Heigh-Ho: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

• Jiggety-Jig: 10:40 - 11:10. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

• Rock ‘n’ Roll: 11:20 - 11:50. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Jan - 15 Feb & 1 Mar - 5 Apr.

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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: 11 Jan - 5 Apr.

Water Babies Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Jan - 15 Feb & 1 Mar - 29 Mar.

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Monkey Music Banbury and Bicester Glyme Hall, Burford Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DZ. 01865 428420. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

• Heigh-Ho: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

• Jiggety-Jig: 10:15 - 10:45. Ages: 2 - 4 yrs.

• Rock ‘n’ Roll: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Jan - 16 Feb & 2 Mar - 6 Apr.

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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.

Cost: £8.25 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Jan - 16 Feb & 2 Mar - 6 Apr.

SWIMMING

Oxford Swimming Academy

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

• Baby & Preschool Classes: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths + • Mainstream Classes: 16:00 - 19:30. Ages: 4 - 13 yrs.

Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jan - 6 Apr.

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THURSDAY MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Banbury and Bicester Woodstock Bowls and Tennis Club, Cadogan Park, Woodstock, OX20 1UW. 01865 428420. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

• Heigh-Ho: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

• Jiggety-Jig: 10:15 - 10:45. Ages: 2 yrs - 3 yrs 11 mths.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Jan - 17 Feb & 3 Mar - 7 Apr.

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 16:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 5 Jan - 16 Feb & 2 Mar - 30 Mar.

Scout Headquarters, Back Lane , Eynsham, OX29 4QP. • Heigh-Ho: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

• Jiggety-Jig: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 2 yrs - 3 yrs 11 mths.

• Rock’n’Roll: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Jan - 17 Feb & 3 Mar - 7 Apr.

PREGNANCY

PHYSICAL FUN

Birth Baby Balance

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 (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 23 Mar. • Comprehensive Antenatal Course: 19:00 - 21:30.

Cost: £30.88 per course (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Jan - 2 Mar & 2 Mar - 6 Apr.

Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West 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: 6 Jan - 7 Apr.

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SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

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

• Baby & Preschool Classes: 13:30 - 14:30. Ages: 3 mths + Cost: £11 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jan - 31 Mar.

Water Babies Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Jan - 17 Feb & 3 Mar - 31 Mar.

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: 0 - ½ yrs.

Cost: £13.50 per session. Dates: 13 Jan - 17 Feb & 13 Jan - 17 Feb.

FRIDAY MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Banbury and Bicester

Brownes Hall, Alvescot Road , Carterton, OX18 3JH. 01865 428420. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

• Heigh-Ho: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

• Jiggety-Jig: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 2 yrs - 3 yrs 11 mths.

• Rock’n’Roll: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Jan - 18 Feb & 4 Mar - 8 Apr.

PARENTS & TOTS Mess Around Oxfordshire

Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane, Witney, OX28 1UE. • Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 21 Jan, 18 Feb & 4 Mar.

Minster Lovell Baby and Toddler Group

The Village Hall, Brize Norton Road, Minster Lovell, Witney, OX29 0SP. Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 4 yrs.

Cost: £2.50 per session (drop in). Dates: 7 Jan - 8 Apr.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College West Oxfordshire

Enstone Parish Hall, The Paddocks, Enstone, 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: 14 Jan - 18 Feb & 4 Mar - 8 Apr.

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Ride On Time

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: 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 11 Feb, 25 Feb, 11 Mar, 25 Mar & 8 Apr.

SWIMMING Water Babies Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 12:30. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 7 Jan - 18 Feb & 4 Mar - 1 Apr.

PREGNANCY Birth Baby Balance

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 (booking essential).

Dates: 7 Jan - 25 Mar.

OTHER Roves Farm

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

• Lambing at Roves Farm: 9:00 - 9:30. Ages: 0 - 12 yrs.

Cost: £4.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 7 - 10 Jan.

SATURDAY PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West 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: 8 Jan - 9 Apr.

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

• 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: 8 Jan - 9 Apr.

SWIMMING Water Babies Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 8:30 - 13:30. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 8 Jan - 19 Feb & 5 Mar - 26 Mar.

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: 7 Jan - 8 Apr.

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SUNDAY PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West 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: 9 Jan - 3 Apr.

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: 9 Jan - 13 Feb.

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Water Babies Oxford

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 9:00 - 15:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 9 Jan - 20 Feb & 6 Mar - 27 Mar.

OXFORD CITY AREA

MONDAY PARENTS & TOTS Oxford Playhouse

Oxford Playhouse, 11-12 Beaumont St, Oxford, OX1 2LW. 01865 305305. www.oxfordplayhouse.com.

• Hey Diddle Diddle: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (drop in). Dates: 17 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 28 Mar.

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: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 28 Mar.

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Monkey Music Oxford

NOA Community Centre, Diamond Place, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DP. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Jiggety-Jig: 9:15 - 9:45 & 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Heigh-Ho: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Rock’n’Roll: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 4 Apr. Seacourt Hall, 3 Church Way, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9TH. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

• Heigh-Ho : 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

• Jiggety-Jig : 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

• Rock’n’Roll: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 4 Apr.

Oxford County Library

Oxford County Library, Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

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

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 3 Jan - 28 Mar.

The Maple Tree Centre

The Maple Tree, Littleworth Road, Wheatley , Oxford , OX331NW. 01865 236700. www.mapletree.org.uk.

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

• Play and Learn: 13:16 - 14:46. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 3 Jan - 21 Feb.

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

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: 4 Jan - 5 Apr.

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SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College Oxford

The Old Schoolhouse. Magdalen Road Church, Hertford Street, East 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: £8.25 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 4 Apr. • Baby Massage Course: 13:00 - 14:00. Ages: 0 - ½ yrs.

Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Jan - 7 Feb & 28 Feb - 21 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane Marston, Oxford, OX3 0NQ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kicks: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 2 ½ yrs.

• Junior Kickers: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 2 ½ yrs - 3 ½ yrs.

Cost: £8.30 per session (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 4 Apr.

SWIMMING Water Babies Oxford

Jurys Inn Oxford, Godstow Road, Oxford, OX2 8AL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 11:00 - 14:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 28 Mar.

OTHER Oxford University BabyLab

Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, Anna Watts Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG. 01865 271 384. www.psy.ox.ac.uk.

• Oxford University BabyLab study: 9:00 - 17:00. Ages: 0 - 3 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 3 Jan - 1 Apr.

TUESDAY PARENTS & TOTS Family Fun

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

Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 4 yrs.

Cost: £1.50 per session (drop in). Dates: 11 Jan - 15 Feb & 1 Mar - 5 Apr. Follow us for daily updates!

Baby College Oxford

Seacourt Hall Botley, 3 Church Way, Botley (Tues), 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: £8.25 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Jan - 15 Feb & 1 Mar - 29 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford

Headington - Bury Knowle 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: 4 Jan - 5 Apr.

SWIMMING Water Babies Oxford

Jurys Inn Oxford, Godstow Road, Oxford, OX2 8AL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session. Dates: 11 Jan - 15 Feb & 1 Mar - 29 Mar.

WEDNESDAY PARENTS & TOTS 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: 5 Jan - 16 Feb & 2 Mar - 6 Apr.

Sunnymead Minnows

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

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

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 5 Jan - 6 Apr.

MUSIC & SIGNING Boogie Mites South Oxfordshire

PartyMan World of Play, Oxford, Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP. 07876 030129. www.facebook.com.

• Family Music Fun!: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Babies (Birth to Crawling): 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 5 Jan - 16 Feb & 2 Mar - 30 Mar.

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: 12 Jan - 16 Feb & 2 Mar - 30 Mar. Jan-Mar 2022

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SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College Oxford

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

• Junior Class: 9:45 - 10:25. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 3 yrs.

• Toddler Class: 10:45 - 11:25. Ages: 9 mths - 1 ½ yrs.

• Infant Class: 11:45 - 12:25. Ages: 0 - 9 mths.

Cost: £8.25 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 5 Jan - 16 Feb & 2 Mar - 30 Mar.

THURSDAY PARENTS & TOTS St Clements Church Baby and Toddler Group

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: Free (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 17 Feb & 3 Mar - 7 Apr.

Sunnymead Minnows

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

• 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: 6 Jan - 17 Feb & 3 Mar - 7 Apr.

MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Oxford

The Coach House, Quarry Road, Headington, OX3 8NU. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

• Heigh-Ho : 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

• Jiggety-Jig : 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

• Rock’n’Roll: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Jan - 16 Feb & 2 Mar - 30 Mar.

Oxford County Library

Oxford County Library, Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

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

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 5 Jan - 30 Mar.

The Maple Tree Centre

The Maple Tree, Littleworth Road, Wheatley , Oxford , OX331NW. 01865 236700. www.mapletree.org.uk.

• Maple Babies: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 23 Feb.

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The Maple Tree Centre

The Maple Tree, Littleworth Road, Wheatley , Oxford , OX331NW. 01865 236700. www.mapletree.org.uk.

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

• Twinnies: 14:00 - 15:30. Twins Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 24 Feb.

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.

• Toddler Class: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 9 mths - 1 ½ yrs.

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

Cost: £8.25 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Jan - 17 Feb & 3 Mar - 7 Apr.

PHYSICAL FUN Active Totz Oxford

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

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

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

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

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Jan, 6 Jan - 17 Feb & 3 Mar - 7 Apr.

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PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West 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: 7 Jan - 8 Apr.

SATURDAY MUSIC & SIGNING SWIMMING Water Babies Oxford

Jurys Inn Oxford, Godstow Road, Oxford, OX2 8AL. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 12:30. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Jan - 17 Feb & 3 Mar - 31 Mar.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Jeneration Fitness

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

• Outdoor HIIT: 9:15 - 10:00.

• Outdoor Back To Fit (Post Natal Class): 10:15 - 11:00.

Cost: £5 per session (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 7 Apr.

FRIDAY PARENTS & TOTS 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: 7 Jan - 18 Feb & 4 Mar - 8 Apr.

MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Oxford

St. Margaret’s Institute, Polseatd Road, Oxford, OX2 6TN. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 10:00 & 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Times: 10:15 - 10:45 & 15:00 - 15:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 11:45 - 12:15 & 14:00 - 14:30. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs.

Times: 12:40 - 13:10. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 7 Jan - 18 Feb & 4 Mar - 1 Apr.

Oxford County Library

Oxford County Library, Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

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

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 7 Jan - 1 Apr.

The Maple Tree Centre

The Maple Tree, Littleworth Road, Wheatley , Oxford , OX331NW. 01865 236700. www.mapletree.org.uk.

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

Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 25 Feb.

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Oxford County Library, Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

• Storytime: 14:30 - 15:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 1 Jan - 2 Apr.

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: 15 Jan, 12 Feb, 12 Mar & 2 Apr.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford

Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane Marston, Oxford, OX3 0NQ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Mighty Kickers: 8:40 - 9:25 & 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 3 ½ yrs - 5 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: 8 Jan - 9 Apr.

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: 8 Jan - 9 Apr.

SUNDAY PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West Oxford Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane Marston, Oxford, OX3 0NQ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

• Little Kicks: 9:05 - 9:50. 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: 9 Jan - 3 Apr.

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: 9 Jan - 3 Apr.

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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: 3 Jan - 4 Apr.

Cleal’s Wheels - Toddler Classes

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

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

• First Wheels: 9:15 - 10:00. Ages: 2 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

• Baby Balance: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 2 yrs.

Cost: £4 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 4 Apr.

Horspath Toddler Group

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: 3 Jan - 4 Apr.

MUSIC & SIGNING Boogie Mites South Oxfordshire Grove Village Hall, Main Street, Grove, OX12 7JY. 07876 030129.

• Toddlers: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 3 yrs.

• Birth to Crawling: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 28 Mar.

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: 10 Jan - 4 Apr.

Monkey Music Oxford

Christ Church Hall, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PL. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Times: 9:15 - 9:45, 10:00 - 10:30 & 15:30 - 16:00. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 10:45 - 11:15 & 15:45 - 16:15. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs.

Times: 12:30 - 13:00 & 14:15 - 14:45. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 4 Apr.

Active Totz Oxford

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

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

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

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

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 3 Jan, 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 4 Apr. Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive, Abingdon, OX14 1XP. 07709 168 740. www.activetotz.co.uk.

• Mixed: 14:00 - 14:45. Ages: 1 ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 4 Apr.

TUESDAY PARENTS & TOTS Jigsaw Toddler Group

St Mary’s Church, Church Rd, Thame, OX9 3AJ. Times: 9:30 - 11:00. Cost: £2 per session (drop in).

Dates: 4 Jan - 15 Feb & 1 Mar - 5 Apr.

MUSIC & SIGNING Boogie Mites South Oxfordshire

The Beacon, Wantage, Portway, Wantage, OX12 9BX. 07876 030129.

• Active Music-Making: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

• Babies (Birth to Crawling): 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (drop in). Dates: 11 Jan - 15 Feb & 1 Mar - 29 Mar.

Clockwork Music

Thame Barns Centre , Church Road, Thame,, OX9 3AJ. 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: 11 Jan - 15 Feb & 1 Mar - 29 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN Active Totz Oxford

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

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

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

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

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 4 Jan, 4 Jan - 15 Feb & 1 Mar - 5 Apr.

SWIMMING Water Babies Oxford

Kingfisher School, Radley Road, Abingdon, OX14 3RR. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 17:15 - 18:15. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Jan - 15 Feb & 1 Mar - 29 Mar.

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Boogie Mites South Oxfordshire

West Hendred Village Hall, Ginge Road, West Hendred, Wantage, OX12 8RP. 07876 030129.

• Toddlers: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 3 yrs.

• Birth to Crawling: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 5 Jan - 16 Feb & 2 Mar - 30 Mar.

Cobbs Farm Hungerford, Bath Road, Hungerford, RG17 0SP. 07876 030129.

• Family Music Fun!: 13:30 - 14:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 5 Jan - 16 Feb & 2 Mar - 30 Mar.

Monkey Music Oxford

Sprouts Play Barn, Millets Farm Centre, Frilford, Abingdon, OX13 5HB. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs.

Times: 10:30 - 11:00 & 12:00 - 12:30. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Times: 11:15 - 11:45, 12:45 - 13:15 & 15:00 - 15:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 14:15 - 14:45 & 15:45 - 16:15. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 5 Jan - 16 Feb & 2 Mar - 30 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN Active Totz Oxford

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

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

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

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 5 Jan, 5 Jan - 16 Feb & 2 Mar - 6 Apr.

WEDNESDAY PARENTS & TOTS Cleal’s Wheels - Toddler Classes

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

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

Cost: £6 per session. Dates: 5 Jan - 16 Feb & 2 Mar - 6 Apr.

Steppingstones Toddler and Baby Group Edmonds Park, Next to Didcot Wave, Didcot, OX11 8NX. www.didcotbaptist.org.uk.

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

Cost: £2.50 per session (drop in). Dates: 5 Jan - 30 Mar.

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

• Baby Group: 12:00 - 13:30.

Ages: 0 - 2 yrs. Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 5 Jan - 16 Feb & 2 Mar - 30 Mar.

Willow Village

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

Cost: £2 per session (drop in). Dates: 5 Jan - 16 Feb & 2 Mar - 6 Apr.

MUSIC & SIGNING 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: 5 Jan - 6 Apr.

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MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Oxford

Thame Barns Centre, Church Road, Thame, OX9 3AJ. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Times: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Jan - 17 Feb & 3 Mar - 31 Mar.

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Classes available at: Monday - Steventon Village Hall Tuesday - Wootton & Dry Sandford Community Centre Wednesday - Didcot GWP Southern Community Centre Thursday - Chandlings School

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SWIMMING AbingdonOxford Magazine.indd 1Swimming Academy 11/09/2021 14:24:13 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 + Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Jan - 6 Apr & 12 Jan - 6 Apr.

THURSDAY PARENTS & TOTS 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: 6 Jan - 17 Feb & 3 Mar - 7 Apr.

Mess Around Oxfordshire

Sunningwell Village Hall, Sunningwell, Abingdon, UK, OX13 6RD. • Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Jan, 3 Feb & 3 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Oxford, Aylesbury & West 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: 6 Jan - 7 Apr.

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 + Cost: £11 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Jan - 31 Mar & 13 Jan - 31 Mar.

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: 7 Jan - 18 Feb & 4 Mar - 8 Apr.

Hagbourne Baby and Toddler Group

St. Andrew’s Church, Church Close, East Hagbourne, Didcot, OX11 9ND. Times: 9:45 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (drop in).

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 4 Mar - 8 Apr.

Our Lady & St Edmund’s

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

• Baby & Toddler Group: 9:30 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1 per session (drop in). Dates: 7 Jan - 18 Feb & 4 Mar - 8 Apr.

Harwell Village Hall, High Street, Harwell, Didcot, UK, OX11 0EX. • Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 27 Jan, 24 Feb & 31 Mar.

Steppingstones Toddler and Baby Group Edmonds Park, Next to Didcot Wave, Didcot, OX11 8NX. www.didcotbaptist.org.uk.

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

Cost: £2.50 per session (drop in).

Dates: 6 Jan - 31 Mar.

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

Kingfisher School, Radley Road, Abingdon, OX14 3RR. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 13:00 - 17:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 8 Jan - 19 Feb & 5 Mar - 26 Mar.

SUNDAY PARENTS & TOTS Mess Around Oxfordshire

MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Oxford

Sprouts Play Barn, Millets Farm Centre, Frilford, Abingdon, OX13 5HB. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Times: 10:15 - 10:45. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 7 Jan - 18 Feb & 4 Mar - 1 Apr.

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: 14 Jan - 1 Apr & 14 Jan - 1 Apr.

Water Babies Oxford

Kingfisher School, Radley Road, Abingdon, OX14 3RR. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 15:30 - 17:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 7 Jan - 18 Feb & 4 Mar - 1 Apr.

The Manor Prep School, Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX13 6LN. • Abingdon Messy Play: 10:30 - 11:30. Ages: ½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £12 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 9 Jan, 20 Feb & 20 Mar.

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: 8:45 - 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: 9 Jan - 3 Apr.

SWIMMING Water Babies Oxford

The Park Club Milton, 17 Croft Drive, Milton Park, Abingdon, OX14 4RP. 01869325499. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 13:30 - 16:00. Ages: 3 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 9 Jan - 20 Feb & 6 Mar - 27 Mar.

SATURDAY PARENTS & TOTS Cleal’s Wheels - Toddler Classes

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

• First Wheels: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 2 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 8 Jan - 19 Feb & 5 Mar - 9 Apr.

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: 8 Jan - 9 Apr.

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