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... to the Autumn & Christmas edition for 2017!

We love Christmas. Yes, I know it will still feel a little way away as you read this, but we’re already getting excited. It’s just such a happy time of year - families getting together, celebrations, gift giving and, of course, a time to reflect and be thankful.

And we would like to send you our heartfelt thanks for reading Toddle About. YOU are why we are here. 8 years ago we set out to help parents to love life with little ones, and if we have achieved that even a little bit for you, then that gives us a lovely warm feeling inside. Thank you!

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Emily and Jo are sisters, and they have recently taken over the Baby Sensory classes locally.

Their four children loved Baby Sensory so much they decided to start running it themselves!

Both have backgrounds in either perf orming or teaching, which ensures the classes are going to be educational, inspiring, engaging and a whole lot of fun! Classes are currently in: Carterton, Faringdon, Wantage and Grove. Visit the website for further information: www.babysensory.com . P.37

This Christmas, indulge your children in some festive magic.

Let them dance and play games with Elsa and Anna, get decorated with sparkly make-up and tattoos, and visit Santa to receive a gift for mber, good behaviour. On Sunday 17th Dece stic 2 fanta a ing host are es Parti s Sweets and Treat just £18 per hour event with all this and more for ts now at child in Buckingham. Book your ticke ts. _trea www.toddle.club/sweets

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Georgia, whose bows and keyrings are already available to buy at Rugrats and Halfpints in Banbury, is now hosting craft classes every Friday from 4pm.

Create keyrings, unicorn bows, Halloween fun and even gifts for Christmas. The classes are children. perfect for toddlers and primary aged option to Classes start from £4 per week with the ties stay and use the rest of the centre's facili £3 per child. including the soft play for just an extra . P.24 Visit www.rugratsandhalfpints.com

Care Co-Lactase Infant Drops have been designed to reduce lactose content in milk, to help make digesting lactose easier for babies, from birth onwards. They are the only lactase enzyme drops that can be used instantly and are sugar, preservative and flavour free. Add them to breast milk or infant formula prior to feeding. Save £2 from the 11th Oct – 7th Nov on Care Co-Lactase Infant Drops with Boots, available nationwide and online for only £8.00. P.40

Join Salt Box Music at New Theatre, Oxford

Following a hugely successful summer jamboree programme Salt Box Music Co. are delighted to announce they will be starting new weekly classes at New Theatre, Oxford.

The first 6-week term starts on Friday 13th October and will provide music classes from birth to 4 years. Fridays at 11.30a m will be a Family Music Class (0-4 years) and Friday s at 12.30pm will be a Baby Music Class (0-18 months). Places are limited so booking is essent ial.

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Autumnal Fun with Melody Music

Melody Music have some fun things planned for this Autumn term. Their guided music, percussion, movement and story sessions are open to all children from 0-4 years, themes and this term they will be exploring Fun, ork Firew , ween including Diwali, Hallo tmas! Drop Pottery Painting and, of course, Chris ed so ins are welcome, but spaces are limit tment. Find booking is advised to avoid disappoin k. P.30 me.u usic. odym .mel www at out more

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e Farm Claydon Christmas Tree Farm have welcomed two new reindeer to their family this year – Rudolph, a 10-month -old bull and a beautiful new calf, Prancer. Their unique log cab in Christmas shop has doubled in size and there is a larger Christmas tree and reindeer display area. During the wee k, their ‘pop up’ Café offers an exciting array of cake s, children’s lunch boxes, soup and sausage rolls . At weekends, delicious festive food such as mulled wine, paella, German sausage and hog roas ts will be available.

Open Sat 25th Nov - 12noon Fri 22nd Dec 2017, 10am - 6pm weekdays,10am - 5pm at weekends. www.claydonchristmastreefar m.co.uk. P.23

Sensory and Movement Classes

Dynamix Dance Academy provide quality dance instruction to children and adults in and around Oxfordshire. Their Baby and Toddler Sensory and Movement classes offer a fun and exciting way for children to explore, learn and enter the world of dance. It's also a great opportunity for parents and little ones to socialise (refreshments provided). Dynamix are offering a block booking discount on these classes - PAYG £5 or block book 5 classes for just £20. Contact Samantha (Principal) on 07724 231001 or email dynamixdanceacademy@hotmail.com and visit www.dynamixdanceacademy.wordpress.com for more info. P.17

Make Science Fun and Enjoyable

Does your little one love to explore the world around them?

Do they ask a million questions a day? Do they enjoy getting hands on and messy? Then they’ll love Mini Professors, the first science programme designed specifically for children aged 2 - 4 years old. Your little one can wear a lab coat and work out how the world works in these 40 minute themed sessions that make science fun and enjoyable. They ’ll enjoy a weekly science adventure, going from rainforests to deserts and even into space. Find out more at www.miniprofessors.co.uk. P.6

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Clockwork Music welcomes you back to a fun-filled autumn term of music making. As the new term begins, they will be exploring colours, the changing of the seasons and the weather. There will new be new dances and songs to learn and ly welcome instruments to explore. They warm venues in you to a free trial class at one of their n. To book ingto Head or e Tham Oxford, Abingdon, usic.co.uk or a class, contact Karen@clockworkm sic.co.uk.

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Illuminations at Fairytale Farm

Don't miss the Illuminated Evenings at Fairytale Farm on Saturdays and Sundays from 14th October to 17th December, and every day from 20th December to 24th December.

The park will be open all day as norm al, but when daylight fades the entire Enchante d Walk will become a magical wonderland of fairy lights, which will delight children and adul ts. There are new and updated features that were not part of last year's line-up, and the Fairytale Street will be illuminated. The Beanstalk Cafe will be open throughout with a choice of hot and cold snacks.

Find out more at www.fairytalefarm. co.uk. P.9

Go Go Sports Tots Kinderturnen in Oxford

This fun multi-skill exercise class is for active 2-4 year olds and their parents. The children learn basic but key skills for all sports ng friends. while growing in confidence and maki great fun. and ive petit com nonThe sessions are They alternate between: ons based • Exploring circuits and activity stati hungry ing, jump cing, on a topic (rolling, balan caterpillar, colours etc.). s, hoops, • Using a piece of equipment (ball at their scarves, ropes etc.). The children learn es. gam & ities activ le simp gh throu own pace .

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Throw a devilishly fun Halloween party for your little ones this year with some of these fantastic ideas from Carole Middleton and our friends at partypieces.co.uk.

FREAKY FANCY DRESS Your little one may not be ready to trick-or-treat on their own, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be part of the Halloween fun. Costumes come in all shapes and sizes and there are even ones for the smallest of babies.

Spidery temporary tattoos are also hugely popular.

Our particular favourite is to fill buckets with squidgy jelly eyes, slippery sweet snakes plus a good handful of plastic spiders and creepy crawlies - eek!

You will no doubt get some bogeymen visitors to your house too, and kids love the opportunity to scare these unsuspecting ghouls. Decorate your front door to let your neighbourhood know you welcome trick or treaters. Little ones will love answering the door to all sorts of crazy creatures and handing out the treats.

If you have a few children to entertain try setting up some trick or treat ‘scary stations’ around the house and garden for them to enjoy. Simply hide an assortment of toys and treats along the way.

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Ingredients: Flour to sprinkle 12 sausages 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 x pack of ready rolled puff pastry Soft cheese and chopped black olives, to decorate 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas mark 6.

2. Lightly flour your surface and roll out the pastry to approx. 0.5cm thick.

3. Cut the pastry into long, thin strips approx. 0.5cm wide.

4. Wrap the pastry strips around each sausage to create the mummy effect. You’ll need 1-2 strips of pastry per sausage.

5. Brush with the beaten egg and place on a lined baking tray.

6. Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes – until the sausage is cooked through and the pastry is puffed and golden.

7. Once cooled, add eyes to your mummy sausages with blobs of cream cheese and small pieces of black olives.

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Carving pumpkins is one of the joys of Halloween, but it can be quite difficult to involve small fingers, especially when the kitchen knives come out! These painted pumpkins are really effective, all you need is some white acrylic paint (or glow-in-the-dark paint for extra effect) and a range of colourful sharpies to add your designs with.

TABLE DECORATIONS What Halloween party would be complete without a matching themed tablecloth, party plates and cups?

And for a truely gruesome get-together a chilling centrepiece is a must-have for your party table. These ghostly balloons look fantastic filled with helium bobbing along the centre of the table or floating off the backs of chairs.

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When we released the first edition of Toddle About back in January 2010, our goal was – as it still is – to help families love life with little ones.

That goal hasn’t changed – but the world moves on around us. Technology pervades our lives more and more each year, and we are embracing these advances so that Toddle About can do more for you than ever before.

The new website will help you take the next step – it will show you if a class or event has availability (including free trials) and you will be able to book and pay for it directly from the Toddle About website (or join a waiting list where appropriate).

To enable this to happen, we have built our own booking system. It is called Ticked It, because it is all about helping you to do more stuff - to tick things off your list.

We have a big vision. We want Toddle About to make it easier for you to do more of the things you love with your family and friends.

We are already working towards this, and the first piece of the jigsaw is to totally revamp the Toddle About website.

We will be launching the new Toddle About website, powered by Ticked It, early next year – but Ticked It is already being used by plenty of businesses to take bookings via their own websites and save time for themselves and their customers. Businesses like these (check them out!):

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George the Orphan Crow

and the Creatures of Blossom Valley A magical story for children young and old, bursting with drama, suspense, love, loss and heroism – the fantastic debut children’s book from author Helen Fox. George the crow is awed by the fairy-like surroundings of his new home: the Ant Village, the Music Hall and the Hospital. He is welcomed into the community by all kinds of creatures who live in harmony as one big family.

As a children’s book, George the Orphan Crow has it all.

It is gripping, fast-paced, wonderfully imaginative and even educational. It makes you smile and laugh, but it also tackles themes as deep as friendship, death, love and forgiveness. With several twists and turns, the story moves rapidly and at times in unexpected ways.

In a way that is reminiscent of classics like Wind in the Willows and Watership Down, our heroes and villains are all animals. With human-like lives and emotions, the characters come vividly to life in a world that is our own, and yet magically different.

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Plato, the old owl, finds a young crow weeping over his parents who have been shot down by hunters. He sends the orphaned crow to Blossom Valley, a kind community of creatures who will help him cope with his loss.

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George loves to care for and help others, and enjoys several adventures. But when Blossom Valley is invaded by hostile creatures, war shatters the peace and harmony of the community and George must do his part to save his new home.

Without wanting to spoil the ending, I was touched by the compassion and forgiveness shown by the creatures of Blossom Valley – a lovely moral.

Our children loved this book – it’s a real page-turner.

I recommend it for children 6 years+.

Read the full review at www.toddle.club/george_review

Buy the book for £6.99 from Amazon at http://amzn.to/2rfWHrz To contact Helen: helen.eleni.fox@gmail.com

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Controversy Corner

LET’S TALK ABOUT

Death

By Stephanie Nimmo, author of Was this in the Plan?

Losing your spouse and your child within the space of 13 months would break most of us. Stephanie Nimmo shares how open conversations about death helped her family to cope and really live life to the full.

We really are not good at talking about death in this country, are we? It’s almost a taboo subject, to be whispered about in hushed tones. Yet the only guarantee we have in life is that one day we will die.

As soon as we get our heads around that fact we can get on with living and enjoying our lives.

Sadly, I know all too well how precious and unpredictable life really is. In the course of 13 months I lost my husband to cancer and my 12-year-old daughter to the effects of a rare genetic syndrome. It’s unimaginable. What my experience has taught me however is that it’s really important to have open and honest conversations about death and dying with your close family.

I have three older children and they knew from day one that their little sister was not going to live to become an adult. They knew that the time we had with her was precious and that we had to enjoy every moment.

We spent the years with Daisy making memories, having fun and just enjoying the here and now, not worrying too much about the future and what would inevitably happen.

Although she spent a lot of time in hospital, the times when she was at home taught us to appreciate the little things; sitting together around the table as a family, curling up on the sofa to watch a film together, a bedtime story after bath time.

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Daddy (Andy) & Daisy

None of us know what life has in store. None of us know how long we have got on this earth. My husband and I always assumed that we would outlive our youngest daughter and we would be together to support each other when she eventually passed away. Sadly, that was not to be. Just a few weeks before Daisy’s 10th birthday we learned that Andy had incurable, stage 4 colorectal cancer.

Suddenly our time together really was finite. Living as we already did with a member of our family who we knew was going to have a shortened life, we knew how to live life to the full. The year that Andy was on treatment was a year of such contrasts, sadness as we processed the fact that our time together was so limited, happiness that we were able to spend what time we had together making memories, having fun. We ticked off a couple of bucket list items – a last visit to the Emirates stadium as a family to see Andy’s beloved Arsenal play, a trip to see the Foo Fighters play at Milton Keynes Bowl (complete with a meet and greet with the great Dave Grohl himself ).

We also made a lot of plans. We discussed Andy’s funeral wishes (lots of music and laughter, inappropriate jokes and a huge party), we talked about what we wanted for the children’s future and how they should be supported in fulfilling their dreams. We discussed practical stuff, we got our affairs in order, as the British so politely say.

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We also made sure that our wills were up to date.

Before Daisy had arrived in our lives making a will was not on our to do list but we soon learned that it’s so important to make a will, especially when you have young children. If anything were to happen to us, what would happen to Daisy? Who would look after the children? There was even a risk that if we didn’t name guardians our children could be taken into care until the situation was sorted.

Andy lived for 13 months after his diagnosis. The doctors had hoped that aggressive treatment would buy Andy some time to see our children grow up but sadly that was not to be. Just before Christmas in 2015, a week before Daisy’s 11th birthday, I became the sole parent to four grieving children.

It’s not what you want your children to experience, the loss of their parent at such a young age, but I am convinced that because Andy and I spoke very honestly and openly about death and dying it helped them, they were not scared, just sad. The older two children spoke at Andy’s funeral, they were very involved in making sure we gave him a great send off, just as he wanted. I let them guide me in how much they wanted to be involved and I made sure that they had the space and opportunity to talk about it all and discuss how they were feeling. I also did not hide my emotions from them, I needed them to see that it was OK to cry and feel sad and these things were all perfectly natural.

Daisy, being the youngest, was heartbroken. Despite her learning disability she knew that Daddy had been very poorly and had died and she would never see him again. She would tell everyone who came to our house about daddy and that she was sad.

She didn’t come to his funeral but a few weeks later we went to stay at our local children’s hospice for a respite break and we released some balloons into the sky so that she could say her own goodbye to her Daddy.

Sadly, Daisy’s health deteriorated over the following year and just 13 months after we said goodbye to Andy, Daisy passed away.

In what seemed like the most awful déjà vu I found myself having to organise another funeral while I had barely started grieving for my husband.. It was so tough, I had not expected to go through this without Andy but in many ways we had also been preparing for this moment for years and I knew exactly what Andy would have wanted for our daughter as we had discussed it openly when he was alive.

My situation is obviously very extreme but by sharing it,

I want people to know that it’s OK to talk about death I want people to that it’sso OK to talkcan about because inknow doing we death because in doing so we can then get on with then living. get on with living.

After Andy died our funeral arranger told me how often she is faced with grieving relatives who have no idea if their loved one wanted to be buried or cremated, what sort of funeral they wanted, where they wanted ashes scattered. My solicitor told me how she has had to deal with the intricacies of inheritance and guardianship at a time when emotions are so heightened because no will had been made.

Prior to Daisy arriving on the scene I really didn’t think about my own mortality. Having a life limited child changed that. When Andy was diagnosed with incurable cancer we were able to have very open conversations about death.

I now spend a lot of my time encouraging other people to have these conversations, to make sure they have told someone of their wishes, sorted out their will, even thought about organ donation, so that when the time comes it’s one less thing for those who are left behind to worry about.

e Stephanie Nimmo is the author of Was this in the Plan? published by Hashtag Press, September 2017, £12.99. She has written for The Guardian, Mumsnet, The Independent and The Huffington Post as well as being featured on BBC Ouch!, the BBC’s disability channel.

Far from being a misery memoir, Was this in the Plan? is a frank, open and no-holds-barred account of how a family was determined not just to survive but to thrive when the odds were against them. It will make you question your own attitude to life and how you choose to respond when unexpected events throw you off course.

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Christmas Fairytale Sat 2nd to Sun17th December and daily Weds 20th to Sun 24th December.

At this magical ‘Christmas Fairytale’ event, children can meet Santa in his indoor fairytale grotto and receive a present. Join in with various Christmas activities and see the enchanting Christmas lights.

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Sat 2nd - Sat 23rd December, weekends & all Christmas week, 10am-4pm.

Come and enter a very special winter wonderland grotto and meet Father Christmas. Each child will receive a lovely gift, a personalised Christmas activity pack to take home and a very special Santa museum trail. £8.50 per child. Booking Essential.

Banbury Museum, Castle Quay Shopping Centre, Spiceball Park Rd, Banbury OX16 2PQ www.banburymuseum.org

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Sat 16th and Sun 17th December, 11am - 2.30pm.

Visit Father Christmas in his delightful log cabin. Your child will receive a present from Father Christmas. Enjoy looking at the reindeer and sitting on the original Scandinavian sleigh. No need to book, however it can get busy so try to arrive early! £5.50 per child.

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Ride in a steam train with Thomas the Tank Engine, whilst waiting for Father Christmas as he makes his way through the carriages giving each child a present. Also, meet the Fat Controller and enjoy a variety of Thomas themed activities and refreshments, all included.

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Santa’s Grotto and Christmas Market Sat 25th & Sun 26th November 11am - 4pm Count down to the festive season at this Christmas Market with local foods, crafts & gift stalls. Visit Santa in his Grotto to ask for that special Christmas present.

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Ultimate beef hotpot with gnocchi dumplings

n um Aut cipe Re What you need:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2 leeks, trimmed and sliced • 2 carrots, peeled and diced • 2 parsnips, peeled and diced • 400 g/14 oz braising steak, cut into bite-sized pieces • 450 ml/16 fl oz reduced-salt beef stock

Serves 4-6 people

• 1 tablespoon tomato purée • 1 long rosemary sprig • 1 bay leaf • 100 g/3½ oz drained canned green lentils • 500 g/1 lb 2 oz ready-made gnocchi • 30 g/1 oz mature Cheddar cheese, grated • Green vegetables, to serve

What to do 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Heat half the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish over a medium heat. Add the leeks, carrots and parsnips and cook for 5 minutes until softened.

2. Using a slotted spoon, remove the vegetables and set aside. Add the remaining oil and brown the beef all over for 5 minutes. Return the vegetables to the casserole with the stock, tomato purée, rosemary and bay leaf and bring to the boil. Stir, cover with a lid and put the casserole in the oven for 45 minutes.

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3. Blend the lentils to a coarse paste or mash with a potato masher. Remove the rosemary from the casserole and stir in the lentils. Cover with a lid and cook in the oven for another 30 minutes, adding more stock or water if needed, or until the beef is tender.

4 Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi in a large saucepan of boiling water, following the packet instructions, then drain well.

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Music Lyrics

How music and singing are intrinsically linked to language development ϴ

We don’t really need an expert to tell us that babies respond to music. Whether it’s the soothing effect of a lullaby sung to our soon-to-be sleeping child or the fun of a rhythmic rocking nursery rhyme as we row, row, row, our boats together. Our babies clearly love to hear our voices for both comfort and security, and the shared natural experience of creating eye contact when singing creates a reciprocal communication.

Those lovely musical coos develop into combinations of sounds that represent real objects (for example my son’s word for tractor was “dab-ba”!), before speech develops into that very first word, all with the help of our rhythmic conversations together!

experts believe that music is a key vehicle to early language development.

Sally Goddard Blythe, a consultant in neurodevelopmental education and director of the ϱ Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology believes that singing traditional lullabies and nursery rhymes to babies and infants before they learn to speak, is “an essential precursor to later educational success and emotional wellbeing”. In her book “The Genius of Natural Childhood” she goes on to say that “song is a special type of speech. Lullabies, songs and rhymes of every culture carry the ‘signature’ melodies and inflections of a mother tongue, preparing a child’s ear, voice and brain for language.”

ichelle Keating

From birth our baby’s first communication is to howl or squeal as they communicate to us that they need something from us, and we respond with a comforting speech dialogue. As our baby grows so does their repertoire of sounds as they enjoy making airy cooing sounds which we often can’t help but respond to with “parentese”. Parentese is the rhythmic way in which we have a conversation with our little bundle, often changing our voice tone and pitch

which many parents are unaware of using! The makeup and essence of parentese is of course musical.

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their structure and music is a language in its own right. Both of these languages (speech & music) are made up of smaller parts such as syllables and beats and this correlation means that, arguably, music is an obvious natural way to actively encourage our child’s speech.

Through my work I have experienced how music and ϵ can improve a child’s language skills, whether singing they are very young and still developing their speech, have a speech delay, or are learning English as a second language, and it is incredible to hear a child sing a word or even sentence for the first time.

Finally, aside from all of the science, across all cultures we enjoy singing with our children because quite simply it is fun!

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

Adderbury Baby & Toddler Group 10:00-12:30TH at Lucy Plackett Activity Centre, Round Close Road OX17 3EP. Lucy: 01295 816779; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). Refreshments provided for children & carers.

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

16:00-18:00T at Frank Wise School, Hornbeam Close OX16 9RL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Musical Minis

10:00-11:45T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Classes at 10.00am & 11.00am.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-13:00TH at Sing & Sign, Salvation Army Building OX26 4FR. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

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12:30-13:30T at Lisa Valentine Yoga, The Core Zone, Stone Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495; For 0, 1, mums, £40 (please book).

10:30-11:30T at Banbury Rugby Club, Oxford Road OX15 4AF. Nikki: 07714 205380; For 0 - 1s, £6.75 (book by term). Award-winning class for 0-13mths.Free trials.

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Musical Minis

9:45-11:30T at Aynho Village Hall, Croughton Road (opposite Cartwright Hotel) OX17 3AP. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Classes at 9.45am & 10.45am.

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

Banbury

Crawlers and Explorers Toddler Group

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

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

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

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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

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10:30-11:00TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060; For 1 - 4s, £3.50 per session (please book).

Sensory Baby

13:15-14:45TH at The Sunshine Centre, Edmunds Road OX16 0PJ. 01295 276769; For 0s, £2 per family (drop in). Group for Under 1s.

Bicester

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

9:45-11:30TH at Langford Village Hall, Peregrine Way OX26 6XX. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

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

Runs every other Tues.

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9:30-11:00T at Middleton Cheney Village Hall, Main Road OX17 2LT. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). Runs on alternate Tues.50p per extra child.

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

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11:00-12:00T at Windmill Community Centre, Hempton Road OX15 0QH. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

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Pregnancy Yoga

18:30-19:20T at Lisa Valentine Yoga, The Core Zone, Stone Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495; For bump, £40 (book by 5-week term). Call for more info.

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Banbury Library Rhymetime

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

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Wednesday

10:00-17:30T at Frank Wise School, Hornbeam Close OX16 9RL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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

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

Suitable for babies ages 8 weeks and over. Please contact Jo 07751684693 or jo@easemasagetherapies.co.uk

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

Adderbury Tots Group

10:00-12:30TH at Lucy Plackett Activity Centre, Round Close Road OX17 3EP. Lucy: 01295 816779; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in).

Refreshments provided for children & carers.

St Francis Tots Group

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Melody Music

10:00-12:00T at Banbury Rugby Club, Oxford Road OX15 4AF. 07906 055591; For 0 - 3s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

10:00-12:00T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Baby Sensory Rhythm & Rhyme: 10:0011:00T; For 0 - 18m, £3.50 per child.

Music Making Fun: 13:30-14:30T; For 0 - 4s, £3.50 per child (please book). at St Edburg’s Church Hall, Old Place Yard OX26 6AU. 07963 215979. (Please book)

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Baby Ballet

10:30-11:00TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060; For 1 - 4s, £3.50 per session (please book).

Music Making Fun

Acorn Toddlers

13:30-14:30T at Windmill Community Centre, Hempton Road OX15 0QH. 07963 215979; For 0 - 4s, £3.50 per child (please book).

Musical Minis

Messy Monkeys

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

13:45-14:30T at Emmanuel Church Bicester, Barberry Place OX26 3HA. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music.

Bicester

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

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Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-11:30T at Bicester Methodist Church, Victoria Road OX26 6JQ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Bicester Emmanuel Church, 2 Barberry Place OX26 3HA. Helen: 01280 453052; For 0s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Water Babies Swimming Classes

12:30-13:00T at Bardwell School, Hendon Place OX26 4RZ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bodicote

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-13:00T at Banbury Rugby Club, Oxford Road OX15 4AF. 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £7 per class (book by term).

Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Hook Norton

Community Morning Toddler Group

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

Launton

Music Making Fun

10:00-11:00T at Launton Parish Hall, 1-2 Bicester Road OX26 5DP. 07963 215979; For 0 - 4s, £3.50 per child (please book).

Thursday

Ambrosden Musical Minis

13:30-14:15T at Arncott Village Hall, Murcott Road OX25 1PL. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Banbury

Sibford Tots and Babes

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

The Sunshine Centre

Come & Play: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

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

Baby Sensory Classes

9:45-11:30TH at Grimsbury Community Centre, Burchester Place OX16 3WT. Nikki: 07714 205380; For 0 - 1s, £5.75 per session (book by term). 9.45am:6-13mths & 10.45am: 0-6mths.Free trials.

Rhythm and Dance

11:00-11:45TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 012952 50060; For 1 - 5s, (please book). New look dance class every Thursday,Run by Come to my Party.

Bicester

The Well

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

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Bumps and Babies

Middleton Cheney

Water Babies Swimming Classes

18:00-18:50T at The Core Zone, Stone Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495; For bump, £40 (book by 5-week term). Call for info.

Bodicote

Adderbury

9:45-11:30T at Bodicote Church House, High Street OX15 4DW. 07568 358400; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in).

11:15-12:00T at Lucy Plackett Activity Centre, Round Close Road OX17 3EP. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Every other week, this session runs 12:45 - 1:30pm.

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

12:00-12:30T at Bardwell School, Hendon Place OX26 4RZ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bodicote Stay & Play

Calvert Green Musical Minis

9:45-11:30T at Calvert Green Community Hall, Cotswolds Way MK18 2FJ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Classes at 9.45am & 10.45am.

Chesterton

Melody Music Rhythm, Rhyme & Story Time

10:30-11:30T at Chesterton Community Centre, 2 Geminus Road OX26 1BJ. 07963 215979; For 0 - 4s, £3.50 per child (please book).

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Lisa Valentine Pregnancy Yoga

Friday

Musical Minis

Banbury

Mollington Diddy Dots

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

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

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Kirtlington

Musical Minis

9:45-10:30T at Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way OX16 1ER. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions for preschoolers.

Kirtlington Busy Bees

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

Toddle Time

Middleton Cheney

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

Lisa Valentine Yoga

Mums N Bubs Yoga: 11:15-12:15T; For 0, 1, mums, £40 (please book).

Call for more info.

Pregnancy Yoga: 12:30-13:20T; For bump, £40 (book by 5-week term).

Call for more info. at The Core Zone, Stone Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495.

Water Babies Classes

13:15-15:45T at Sibford School, Sibford Ferris OX15 5QL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Craft Session

Crawlers and Explorers

16:00-16:45TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060; For 3 - 10s, £4 per class (please book).

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

Bicester

Movers and Groovers

12:00-12:30T at Bardwell School, Hendon Place OX26 4RZ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Musical Minis

Friday Toddler Group

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Hook Norton

9:30-10:15T at Fritwell Village Hall, Fewcott Road OX27 7QA. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

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

10:00-11:45T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Classes at 10.00am & 11.00am.

Little Kickers Football Classes

Musical Minis

Kidlington

10:35-12:10TH at Kidlington Scout Centre, Blenheim Rd OX5 2JS. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 18m - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

Saturday

Banbury

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:00-14:30T at Sibford School, Sibford Ferris OX15 5QL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Kidlington

Little Kickers Football Classes

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

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Monday

Carterton

Baby Sensory Classes

10:00-12:15T at Carterton Community Centre, Marigold Square OX18 1AX. 07907 228019; For 0 - 1s, £7.50 per session (book by term). Classes: 10am: 6-13mths, 11.15am: 0-7mths.

Carterton Library Rhymetime

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

Chipping Norton Little Footsteps

9:30-11:30TH at ACE Centre Charity Family Service at Glyme Hall, 98 Burford Road OX7 5EF. 01608 644440; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). At Glyme Hall in term time and Ace Centre in hols.

Eynsham

Eynsham Library Rhymetime

14:00-14:30TH at Eynsham Library, 30 Mill Street OX29 4JS. 01865 880525; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Great Rollright Musical Minis

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

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Standlake

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Oxford Swimming Academy

10:00-11:30T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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

10:00-11:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Lincoln Farm Park OX29 7RH. 07870 662483; For 3m - 4s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). Baby & pe-school swimming classes.

13:15-14:15T at Lincoln Farm Park, High Street OX29 7RH. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Witney

Salt Box Music Classes

9:30-11:00T at The Masonic Hall, Church Green OX28 4AW. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book). Contact for age/class times.

Noah’s Ark

Salt Box Music Classes

11:00-11:30T at Finstock Village Hall, Well Hill OX7 3BU. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 3s, £6 per class (book by term).

Woodstock

Musical Minis

9:30-11:00T at Burwell Hall OX28 5NP. 07941 181365; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Play,craft activities & song time.

9:45-11:30T at St. Hughes of Lincoln Roman Catholic Church, Hensington Road OX20 1JH. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Classes at 9.45am & 10.45am.

10:00-11:30TH at Bethany Room at High Street Methodist Church, 40 High Street OX28 6HG. For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Every 2nd & 4th Mon.

Bampton

Little Treasures Toddler Group NCT Bumps and Babies Group

Tots Music

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

Tuesday

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

10:00-10:45T at Bampton Sports Pavilion, Buckland Road OX18 2AA. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

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Woodstock

Salt Box Music Classes

Woodstock Library Rhymetime

9:45-11:00T at Chipping Norton Theatre, 2 Spring Street OX7 5NL. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book).

Contact for age/class times.

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

Noah’s Ark

Thursday

10:00-11:30TH at ACE Centre Charity Family Service at Chipping Norton Baptist Church OX7 5LL. 01608 644440; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Carterton

Salt Box Music Classes

Sensory Play & Singing

9:45-11:45T at Carterton Community Centre, Marigold Square OX18 1AX. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (book by term). Contact for age/class times.

13:00-15:00T at ACE Centre Charity Family Service, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440; £2 per session (drop in). For babies.

Standlake

Carterton Library Rhymetime

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

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

9:15-11:45T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Lincoln Farm Park OX29 7RH. 07870 662483; For 0 - 4s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term).

From 3 months upwards.

Chipping Norton Soft Play

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

Tackley

Tackley Toddler Group

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

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Glyme Hall, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. Helen: 01993 709532; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (please book). Help your baby communicate BEFORE speech.

Witney

Salt Box Music Classes

9:45-15:00T at Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane OX28 1UE. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book).

Contact for age/class times.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:00T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

St Mary’s Cogglets

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

Woodstock

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Wednesday

Bladon Baby and Toddler Group

Charlbury

Salt Box Music Classes

10:30-11:15T at Charlbury Memorial Hall, The Green Room, Browns Lane OX7 3QW. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book).

Chipping Norton 10:00-11:30T at ACE Centre Charity Family Service at St. Mary’s Parish Hall OX7 5NT. 01608 644440; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

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9:15-10:00T at The Music Room, 34 Newlands Street, Eynsham OX29 4LA. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book).

Clanfield

Standlake

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

10:10-12:40T at Lincoln Farm Park, High Street OX29 7RH. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Middle Barton

Stonesfield

Clanfield Toddler Group

Little Tiddlers (Pram Service)

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

Baby College Development Classes

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

Eynsham

Salt Box Music Classes

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

Witney

Bladon

St. Mary’s Minis

Health Visitor Drop In Clinic

9:30-12:30T at High Street Methodist Church, 40 High Street OX28 6HG. 07736 435771; For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (book by 12-week term). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Stonesfield Mother, Baby and Toddler Group

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

Toys,crafts & singing.Older siblings welcome.

Witney

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-11:30T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

St Mary’s Cogglets at Madley

9:30-11:00T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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

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

Chipping Norton

Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Friday

Baby College

10:00-12:00T at Glyme Hall, Burford Road OX7 5EF. 07736 435771; For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (book by 12-week term). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

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Saturday

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Salt Box Music Classes

9:30-10:00T at The Masonic Hall, Church Green OX28 4AW. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book). Contact for age/class times.

North Leigh Baby & Toddler Group

Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group

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

10:00-11:30T at Turner Hall, Church Road OX29 6TX. Julie: 07980 750133; For 0 - 5s, £2.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Minster Lovell Mother and Toddler Group

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

10:00-12:30T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-12:30T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Sunday

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

13:00-15:00T at Oxford Witney Hotel, Ducklington Lane OX28 4EX. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (please book). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

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Monday

Monkey Music

10:00-12:00T at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.Various times/classes.

Botley

Baby College Baby Massage

14:15-15:15T at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. 01865 436920; For 0s, £9 per session (book by 3-week term). The award-winning MamaBabyBliss® programme.

BabyMania

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

Headington

Clockwork Music

9:30-12:00T at Risinghurst United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road OX3 8HH. Karen: 07757 011539; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per session (book by term). Call for age/times of classes.

Outstanding.

Childminders Group

9:30-11:30T at The Slade Nursery School Extended Services, Titup Hall Drive, Wood Farm OX3 8QQ. 01865 750670; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

For local parents/carers.

Littlemore

Water Babies Classes

14:30-15:30T at DW Sports, Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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

Go Go Sports Tots / Kinderturnen in Oxford

Local award-winning nursery group, offering OFSTED rated ‘outstanding’ childcare in Oxford, Henley, Faringdon and Filkins.

01491 577716 www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk

Marston

or email enquiries@oldstationnursery.co.uk

Little Kickers Football Classes

Oxford

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at St. Alban’s Church Hall, Charles St OX4 3AH. 01865 436920; For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

10:15-11:00 & 13:45-14:30T at St Clements Family Centre, Cross Street OX4 1DA. 07891 743030; For 2 - 4s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Fun multi-skill sports/ exercise class for active 2-4 yr olds.

Musical Minis

13:30-14:15T at The Jericho Community Centre, 33A Canal Street OX2 6BQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Summertown

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

32 Oct - Dec 2017 Toddle About

Toddle-In at St Aldates Church

Monkey Music

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-13:00T at Cutteslowe Community Centre, Wren Road OX2 7SZ. Melissa: 07969 071661; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by term).

10:00-12:00T at North Oxford Association Community Centre, Diamond Place OX2 7DP. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes. Various times/classes.

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Wolvercote

Development Classes

12:00-14:30T at Jurys Inn Hotel, Godstow Road OX2 8AL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per class (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Baby College Development Classes

Headington

Back to Fit & HIIT Fitness Classes

9:15-11:00T at Jeneration Fitness, All Saints Church House, New High Street OX3 7AL. 07779 809299; For 0 - 4s, £8 per session (please book). Various Classes/Times. jenerationfitness.co.uk. £5 if booked or £8 drop in.

Sensory Play for Babies

9:30-11:00T at The Slade Nursery School Extended Services, Titup Hall Drive, Wood Farm OX3 8QQ. 01865 750670; For bump - 0s, (drop in). For under 1’s in the local community.

Book online at www.babycollege.co.uk

Cowley Library Rhymetime

Headington

Monkey Music

Learning new key skills through games, circuits & sporty activities while making friends.

Classes in Oxford: Mon: 10:15 & 13:45 and Tue: 10:00 Friendly, great fun & sibling welcome!

Book a FREE TRIAL CLASS! Contact Miriam: 07891 743 030 or gogosportstots@gmail.com

Littlemore

Community Centre, Pinnocks Way OX2 9DG. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book).

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

Fun multi-skill exercise class for active 2-4 year olds and their parents.

Water Babies Classes

9:40-12:10T at The Coach House, Quarry Road OX3 8NU. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.

Varies times/classes.

Dynamix Dance Academy

Dynamix Nursery Ballet & Taster Tap: 15:45-16:15T; For 2½ - 4½s, £4.50 per class (please book).

Dynamix Pre-Primary Ballet: 16:15-16:45T; For 4½ - 5½s, £4.50 per class (please book). at Wood Farm Community Centre, Titup Hall Drive OX3 8QF. 07724 231001.

Splat

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

Lower Wolvercote

HIIT Fitness Classes

Dandelions Toddler Group

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

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

Toys, Singing, Baby corner and refreshments.

Baby College Baby Massage Classes

Oxford

Family Fun

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

Dynamix Dance Academy

Jam and Juice

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

Go Go Sports Tots

10:00-10:45T at St Clements Family Centre, Cross Street OX4 1DA. 07891 743030; For 2 - 4s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Fun multi-skill sports/exercise class for active 2-4 yr olds.

Sunflowers Baby & Toddler Drop-in

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

10:30-13:00T at The Hill End Centre, Eynsham Road OX2 9NJ. 01865 863510; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). Outdoor dropin toddler group.

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Wednesday

Cowley

www.gogosportstots.com

10:00-11:30T at DW Sports, Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Forest Tots Oxfordshire

9:30-11:00T at Jurys Inn Hotel, Godstow Road OX2 8AL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per class (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

For more information please contact Bea or Donna on 01865 436920 Botley Salt Box Music Classes or at oxford@babycollege.co.uk 9:45-10:30T at Dean Court

Botley

9:30-12:30T at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. 01865 436920; For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book).

Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

“We’ve enjoyed every class

YEARS and learnt a lot along the way”

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Dynamix Babies - Dance and Advance: 10:45-11:45T; For 0 - 1s, £5 per class (please book). For 6-18mths.

Dynamix Toddlers - Dance and Develop: 11:45-12:45T; For 1 - 2s, £5 per class (please book). For 18-30mths. at Fusion Arts, East Oxford Community Centre, Princes Street OX4 1DD. 07724 231001.

10:00-11:30T at Summer Fields School, Mayfield Road OX2 7EN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

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

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

NCT Bumps and Babies

Summertown

St Michael’s Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00TH at St Michael & All Angels Church, Lonsdale Road OX2 7ES. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (donation). A happy, lively, and spacious drop-in group for parents/ carers.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Oxford

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Rainbow House Cafe and Play

Marston

St Nicholas Coffee Morning

9:00-10:30T at Daisy Class at St Nicholas School, Raymund Road OX3 0PJ. 01865 242838; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Crafts,toys,singing & story time.

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Summertown

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at North Oxford Association, Diamond Place OX2 7DP. 01865 436920; For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book).

Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Oxford

Monkey Music

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Clockwork Music

9:45-11:00T at Woodstock Road Baptist Church, 198 Woodstock Road OX2 7NQ. Karen: 0775 7011539; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per session (book by term). 09:45 TickTock, 10:20 Clockmakers 11:00: Rock Around The Clock.

Toddler Time

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

Thame

Starting from a Story

13:00-14:30T at Red Kite Family Centre, 99 Southern Road OX9 2DY. 01844 261163; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Wolvercote

Wolvercote Drop-in for Tots Under Two

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

Thursday

Banbury

Junior Ballet

16:00-16:30TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060; For 4 - 5s, £3.50 per session (please book).

For 4-8 year olds.

Blackbird Leys

Blackbird Leys Rhymetime

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

Headington

Stay and Play

9:30-11:00T at The Slade Nursery School Extended Services, Titup Hall Drive, Wood Farm OX3 8QQ. 01865 750670; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). For parents/carers in the local community.

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at St. Anthony of Padua Church Hall, 115 Headley Way OX3 7SS. 01865 436920; For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Oxford

Monkey Music

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

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:30-11:30T at Summer Fields School, Mayfield Road OX2 7EN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

34 Oct - Dec 2017 Toddle About

9:20-16:10T at St. Margaret’s Institute, Polstead Road OX2 6TN. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.Various times/classes.

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

Transform the way your child learns music!

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

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

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

www.littlekickers.co.uk St Clements Toddler Group

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

Buttercup Music

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

Stay and Play

10:00-12:00TH at Cutteslowe Community Centre, 31 Wren Road OX2 7SX. 01865 311172; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Rainbow House Cafe and Play

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

Risinghurst

Japanese Toddler Group

10:30-12:30T at Risinghurst Community Centre, Kiln Lane OX3 8EZ. 07884 063930; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Everyone Welcome.

Summertown Musical Minis

9:50-10:35T at North Oxfordshire Association Community Centre, Ferry Pool Road OX2 7DP. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 4s, £5 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Friday

Headington

Relax Kids Little Stars

10:00-11:00T at New Marston Pastrol Centre, Jack Straws Lane OX3 0DL. 07788 746 157; For 0 - 5s, £35 (book by term). check website for class changes.

Health Visitor Drop-In

11:00-12:00TH at The Slade Nursery School Extended Services, Titup Hall Drive, Wood Farm OX3 8QQ. 01865 750670; For 0 - 2s.

For parents in the local community.

Rainbow House Cafe and Play

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

Salt Box Music Classes

11:30-13:00T at New Theatre Oxford, George Street OX1 2AG. 01993 704207 / 07710 154601; For 0 - 4s, £6.50 per class (please book).

11:30-12:15: 0-4yrs, 12:30-13:00: 0-18mths. Starts 13th October 2017.

Marston

St Nicholas Coffee Morning

9:00-10:30T at Daisy Class at St Nicholas School, Raymund Road OX3 0PJ. 01865 242838; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Crafts,toys,singing & story time. Saturday

Cowley

Cowley Library Saturday Story Time

11:00-11:30TH at Cowley Library, Temple Road OX4 2EZ. 01865 777494; For 4 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 4-10yrs.

Headington

Musicland - Music Classes

9:40-11:45T at Risinghurst Community Centre, Kiln Lane OX3 8HA. Gemma: 07979 813 252; For 2 - 5s, £5.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Classes: 9.40am, 10.15am, 10.45am & 11.15am.

Oxford Swimming Academy Mainstream Swimming Classes

14:30-17:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Headington School OX3 7TD. 07870 662483; For 3 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 12-week term). From 3 years upwards.

Littlemore

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-12:30T at DW Sports, Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Marston

Little Kickers Football Classes

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

Oxford

1st Saturday

10:00-12:00T at Magdalen Road Church Hall, 41a Magdalen Road OX4 1RB. For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in). 1st Saturday of every month.

De Droomtorentjes

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

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Oxford

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

9:00-10:00T at Summer Fields School, Mayfield Road OX2 7EN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Headington

Little Kickers Football Classes

9:00-10:30TH at Sandhills Community Primary School, Terrett Avenue OX3 8FN. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18month - 7 years.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Marston

Little Kickers Football Classes

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

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SOUT H OXF ORDSHIRE AREA

Monday

Storytime

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

Berinsfield

Stay & Play

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

Tuesday

Berinsfield

Chalgrove

The Berin Centre

Creative Club

10:00-11:30T at Chalgrove and Watlington Children’s Centre, High Street OX44 7ST. 01865 400234; For 0 - 4s, £3 per family (drop in). Call centre to confirm group running.

Chinnor

Stay & Play

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

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

Rhymetime

11:00-11:30TH at Chinnor Library, Station Road OX39 4PU. 01844 351721; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 1st Mon of Month: 6/11 & 4/12.

Didcot

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

11:15-12:00T at Great Western Park Community Centre, Dan Reade Parade OX11 6BD. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Didcot Baby Monday

12:00-14:00TH at Didcot Baptist Church, 43 Wantage Road OX11 0BS. For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). 50p tea/coffee donation welcome.

Didcot Sling Library

12:30-14:30TH at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 0BS. 07581 022342; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly, call for dates.

Horspath

Horspath Toddler Group

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

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

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

Chinnor

Sonning Common

Sonning Common Rhymetime

10:00-10:30TH at Sonning Common Library, Grove Road RG4 9RH. 01189 722448; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Mon of month (not B/H).

Thame

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:30-11:15T at Thame Leisure Centre (in the small hall), Oxford Road OX9 2BB. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Thame Library Rhymetime

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

Wallingford

Stay & Play with Messy Play

9:15-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Childrens Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Baby Sensory

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

Mini Professors

9:45-11:40T at Wallingford Sports Park, Hithercroft Road OX10 9RB. 07754 016612; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term). Classes at: 9.45-10.25am (2-3yrs); 1111.40am (3-5yrs).

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:30-11:30TH at Chinnor Village Hall, Church Road OX39 4PQ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 4s, £4.50 (drop in). 2nd & 4th Tues of month. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Didcot

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

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

Baby Sensory

9:30-13:30T at Didcot Conservative Club, Foxhall Road OX11 7AD. 01980 849354; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Times: 9.30-10.30am & 12.30-1.30pm: 0-13mths, 11-12noon: 0-7mths.

Little Lambs Playgroup

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

Goring Heath

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:45-11:15T at Oratory Preparatory School, Goring Heath RG8 7SF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Henley-on-Thames

Henley Library Rhymetime

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

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Tetsworth

Tetsworth Little Kites Toddler Group

Oxford Swimming Academy Preschool and Mainstream Classes

Oxford Swimming Academy Preschool and Mainstream Classes

15:45-17:45T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Hagbourne School, Main Road OX11 9LR. 07870 662483; For 2 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). Weds & Thurs classes for 3yrs+ and Sat classes for 2 yrs+.

15:45-17:45T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Hagbourne School, Main Road OX11 9LR. 07870 662483; For 2 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). Weds & Thurs classes for 3yrs+ and Sat classes for 2 yrs+.

Finstock

Garsington

9:15-12:10T at Thame Barns Centre, Church Road OX9 3AJ. Karen: 07757 011539; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per session (book by term). Fun and lively music classes from 0-4 years.

10:00-11:30T at Finstock Village Hall, Well Hill OX7 3. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). £2.00 Per Adult.Refreshments/snacks inc.

Monkey Music

Garsington Baby & Toddler Group

Dynamix Nursery Ballet & Taster Tap: 15:45-16:15T; For 2 - 4s, £4.50 per class (please book). For 2½-4½ years.

Dynamix Pre-Primary Ballet: 16:15-16:45T; For 4 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). For 4½-5½ years. at Studio A, South Oxford Business Centre, Lower Road OX44 9DP. 07724 231001.

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

Thame

Clockwork Music (Thame)

9:20-12:00T at Girlguiding HQ, Southern Road OX9 2EE. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.

Various times/classes.

Finstock Toddler Group

Garsington

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

Wallingford

Goring Heath

9:15-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Childrens Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

9:45-11:15T at Oratory Preparatory School, Goring Heath RG8 7SF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Watlington

Harwell

Stay & Play with Messy Play

Tuneful Tuesdays

10:00-11:30T at Chalgrove and Watlington Children’s Centre, Watlington Primary School OX49 5RB. 01865 400234; For 1 - 5s, £3 per family (drop in). Call centre to ensure group running.

Wheatley

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:30-11:30TH at Wheatley Rugby Club Clubhouse, Holton Playing Fields OX33 1QL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 4s, £4.50 (drop in).

1st & 3rd Tues of month. Check ccchimps. com for holidays.

Wednesday Berinsfield

Rhyme Time

10:30-16:15TH at Berinsfield Library, Green Furlong OX10 7NR. 01865 340771; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Sessions:10.30-11am & 3.45-4.15pm.

Storytime at Berinsfield Library

15:45-16:15TH at Berinsfield Library, Green Furlong OX10 7NR. 01865 340771; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Ages 0-6yrs,runs fortnightly,call for dates.

Chalgrove Play Days

9:30-11:30T at Chalgrove and Watlington Children’s Centre, High Street OX44 7ST. 01865 400234; For 0 - 4s, £3 per family (drop in). Call centre to ensure group running.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

10:00-10:45T at Harwell Village Hall, Orchard Room, High Street OX11 0EX. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Sandford-on-Thames

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:30-12:00TH at De Vere Oxford Thames, Henley Rd OX4 4GX. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Dynamix Dance Academy

Oakley

Oakley Baby and Toddler Group

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

Thame

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at Christ Church, Upper High Street OX9 2DH. 07951 496688; For 0 - 3s, £7 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Grace Notes & Semi-Quavers

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

Red Kite Family Centre

Stay & Play

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

Baby Bar: 13:00-14:30T; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 0-6mths. at Red Kite Family Centre, 99 Southern Road OX9 2DY. 01844 261163.

Wallingford

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

Thame

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

Stay & Play with Messy Play

9:15-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Childrens Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Thursday Berinsfield

The Berin Centre

Stay & Play: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). H/V available on Monday.

Bumps & Babies: 13:15-14:45TH; For bump 1s, FREE (drop in). Upto walking age. at The Berin Centre, Wimblestraw Road OX10 7LZ. 01865 341944.

Little Kickers Football Classes

Wallingford

Stay & Play with Messy Play

10:00-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Childrens Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Wallingford Baby Bar

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

Watlington

Tea and Tinies

Didcot

11:00-12:15T at Chalgrove and Watlington Children’s Centre, Watlington Primary School OX49 5RB. 01865 400234; For 0s, £2 per family (drop in). For Under 1’s. Call centre to ensure group running.

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

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

Chalgrove

13:00-14:30T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235 817409; For 0 - 1s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

From birth - 18months.

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

10:00-11:30T at Chalgrove and Watlington Children’s Centre, High Street OX44 7ST. 01491 614179; For 0 - 5s, £3 per family (drop in). Call centre to ensure group running.

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Clockwork Music

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

Didcot Library Rhymetime

9:30-11:00TH at Didcot Library, 197 Broadway OX11 8RU. 01235 813103; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Fortnightly sessions at 9:30 & 10:30am. Check dates.

Mini Professors

10:00-11:50T at Boundary Park, Greenwood Way OX11 6EF. 07754 016612; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term). Classes at: 10-10.40am (2-3yrs); 11.10-11.50am (3-5yrs).

Oxford Swimming Academy Preschool and Mainstream Classes

15:30-17:00T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Hagbourne School, Main Road OX11 9LR. 07870 662483; For 2 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). Weds & Thurs classes for 3yrs+ and Sat classes for 2 yrs+.

East Hagbourne

Hagbourne Baby & Toddler Group

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

Henley-on-Thames

Babes in the Wood

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

Thame

Stay & Play

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

10:20-11:30T at Thame Music Academy, 37 Upper High Street OX9 2DN. Simon: 07743 032292; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per session (book by term). Fun and lively music classes from 0-4 years.

Wallingford

Sonning Common

Sonning Common Library Storytime

10:00-10:30TH at Sonning Common Library, Grove Road RG4 9RH. 01189 722448; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Under 8s.

Thame

Monkey Music

9:20-11:50T at Centre 70, Kinecraft OX10 0DT. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.Various times/classes.

Rhymetime

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

Stay & Play with Messy Play

10:00-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Childrens Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Saturday

Didcot

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:40-11:00TH at Lord William’s School, OxfordRoad OX9 2AQ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18month - 7 years.

Wallingford

Stay & Play with Messy Play

10:00-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Childrens Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Sunday

Goring Heath

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Oxford Swimming Academy Preschool and Mainstream Classes

9:00-11:30T at Oratory Preparatory School, Goring Heath RG8 7SF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Mini Professors

10:00-13:00TH at Wheatley Park School, Holton OX33 1QZ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

9:30-12:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Hagbourne School, Main Road OX11 9LR. 07870 662483; For 2 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). Weds & Thurs classes for 3yrs+ and Sat classes for 2 yrs+.

10:00-11:50T at Great Western Park Community Hall, 11 Dan Read Parade OX11 6BD. 07754 016612; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term). Classes at: 1010.40am (3-5yrs); 11.10-11.50am (2-3yrs).

Wheatley

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Baby Sensory Multi Award Winning Baby Classes

Steventon

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

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

Abingdon

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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

Long Furlong Buggy Club

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

To find your nearest class: Call: Emily on: 07907 228019 Email: wantage@babysensory.co.uk www.babysensory.com

Monkey Music

9:20-12:30T at The Barn, Crown & Thistle OX14 3HS. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.

Various times/classes.

St Helen’s Baby and Toddler Group

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

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Boogie Beat Music & Movement

Wantage

St John’s Toddlers

9:15-11:15T at Grove Parish Church, Main Street OX12 7LQ. 01235 771479: weekday mornings; For 0 - 3s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Informal play session,with story & snack.1st visit is free.

The Green Bean Sling Meet and Library APUK Group

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

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

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

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

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Abingdon

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:30-12:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Faringdon

Faringdon Baby & Toddler Group

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

Baby Sensory

10:00-12:15T at The Pump House Project, Swan Lane SN7 7AF. 07907 228019; For 0 1s, £7.50 per session (book by term). Class times: 10am:6-13mths, 11.15am:0-7mths.

Wednesday

Abingdon

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

Breastfeeding advice & support.

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

Craft,play,singing & refreshments.

Baby Bar

Thursday

Abingdon

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

9:30-11:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Radley College Pool OX14 2HR. 07870 662483; For 0 - 4s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). From 6 months upwards.

Clockwork Music (Abingdon)

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

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

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Drayton Baby & Toddler Group

Faringdon

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

Wantage

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:30-10:15T at The Beacon (formerly Wantage Civic Centre), Portway OX12 9BX. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

9:45-11:15T at Challow Village Hall, Main Street OX12 9SR. 0775 3428775; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). £2 for 1 child,£2.50 for 2 or more children.

13:00-14:50T at Christ Church Abingdon, Northcourt Road OX14 1PL. 07754 016612; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term). Classes at: 1-1:40pm (2-3yrs); 2.102.50pm (3-5yrs).

10:00-12:00TH at The Beacon, Portway OX12 9BX. 07912 257839; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per child (book by 10-week term). Classes at: 10.15-10.55am (2-3yrs); 11.15-11.55am (3-5yrs).

Childrey

Childrey Little Ducks Baby and Toddler Group

9:30-11:15T at Childrey Little Ducks Baby and Toddler Group, Methodist Church OX12 9UU. 07825 241 395; For 0 - 4s, £2.20 (drop in).

Baby Sensory

Saturday

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

12:00-13:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Abingdon Library Story Time

14:30-15:00TH at Abingdon Library, The Charter OX14 3LY. 01235 520374; For 3 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For 3-7 years.

Botley

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:40-11:05TH at Dean Court Community Centre, Pinnocks Way OX2 9DG. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term).

Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Playmates Challow Toddlers

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

Mini Professors

Wantage

Abingdon

Faringdon Baby and Toddler Group

Baby Sensory

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Botley

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-11:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Radley College Pool OX14 2HR. 07870 662483; For 0 - 4s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). From 6 months upwards.

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

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:30-10:15T at Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive OX14 1XP. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

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

9:30-11:30T at Drayton Village Hall, Lockway OX14 4LG. For bump - 5s, £2 (drop in).

Toys,puzzles,crafts, singing. 20p extra child.

Abingdon Library Rhymetime

St. Edmund’s Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-12:15T at Grove Village Hall, Main Street OX12 7JY. 07907 228019; For 0 - 1s, £7.50 per class (book by term). Class times: 10am: 6-13mths, 11.15am: 0-7mths.

Abingdon

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

Friday

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

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

Mini Professors

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Baby Sensory

10:00-12:15T at St John Vianny Church Hall, 4 Charlton Road OX12 8ER. 07907 228019; For 0 - 1s, £7.50 per class (book by term).

Class times: 10am: 6-13mths, 11.15am: 0-7mths.

Wantage

St John’s Toddlers

9:15-11:15T at Grove Parish Church, Main Street OX12 7LQ. 01235 771479: weekday mornings; For 0 - 3s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Informal play session,with story & snack.1st visit is free.

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