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WHAT’S NEW FOR BUMPS, BABIES & TODDLERS IN THE OXFORDSHIRE AREA. Key to each area:

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From Friday September 14th, Baby College will be offering their award-winning parent and child development classes at Dean Court Community Associatio n - a perfect location for Botley and Cumnor pare nts and great for anyone who has Friday off work . Contact oxford@babycollege.co.uk or visit their website www.babycollege.co.uk to book onlin e. P.33

Clockwork Music has plenty of news for the Autumn term. The Rock Around The Clock baby class has a new look, full of sensory delights; The Tick Tock explore. toddler class has new instruments to will be olds year 2-4 the for 2 Clockmakers 1 and on, with investigating colour, in a musical fashi s to bang! boxes of chimes and boomwhacker n and ingto Head e, Classes run in Oxford, Tham , contact class r taste free a book To . gdon Abin 7 011539. karen@clockworkmusic.co.uk or 0775 www.clockworkmusic.co.uk.

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Who Are Downland Dance?

Downland Dance offers an introduction to the amazing world of dance for children aged 3+ (and there are es help classes for the parents too!) Ballet class rstand their children to improve and better unde ial awareness, sense of coordination, balance, spac t having a whils all posture and musicality, and ess. Classes proc the in fit ing keep and time t grea Saturday on gdon Abin and are held in Didcot available. For mornings, and free trial classes are nce.co.uk or more info, visit www.downland-da or call o.uk nce.c contact info@downland-da P.17 60.

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diddi dance is very excited about several new classes they started in September and even more are coming soon. Plus they are looking to recruit a part-time teacher - perhaps it's the job for you?

Flexibility, lovely customers and fun at work is guaranteed! To book a free trial or enquire about the role, contact tatiana.savine@did didance. com or 07922 668740. www.diddidan ce.com. diddidanceoxford. P.34

P-P-P Pick up a Pumpkin!

Summer may be over but the fun never stops at the Cotswold Farm Park. You can pick a pumpkin to take home from the Pumpkin Patch from the 18th-31st October and the usual Farm Park activities will be happening, inclu ding bottle feeding of lambs and goats and cudd ling cute chicks and fluffy bunnies. You can also enjoy the different seasonal demonstrations, Milking and the Sheep show until the 23rd Novembe r. The Farm Park is open daily from 10:30am-5:00pm right up until Christmas Eve. www.cotswoldfarm park.co.uk.

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Dancing Fountain and Pick Your Own

Fairytale Farm have revamped their popular interactive Dancing Water Fountains in preparation for their illuminated evenings this autumn and winter.

They are now much larger and sit in a stone surround. Press the button and watch them dance to the music. They have also opened a new Giant Vegetable Patch, where visitors can dig up their own vegetables. www.fairytalefarm.co.uk.

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If you'd like to make your little one's next birthday extra special, then check out Ollie and Friends pony parties. You can pick (pretty much!) any theme you want, and Ollie and Friends will come to you to make it a party that no one will forget. Every party raises money for Great Ormond Street Child ren's Hospital and the charity Together for Short Lives. Proceeds also allow Ollie and his friends to complete visits as therapy ponies to Hospices and respite care homes free of charge to help brighten the day of terminally ill or handicapp ed children and their families. Find out more at www.ollie-and-friends.co.uk. P.5

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Upcoming Mum2mum Markets

Mum2mum Market nearly new sales are a great place to buy and sell high quality pre-loved items. As a seller you can book a stall and keep 100% of your takings on the day. As a buyer, you will find a huge choice of maternity, baby and children’s t, all in good clothes (0-6 years), toys and equipmen t prices. condition and a fraction of the high stree free. go ren child and £2 is Entry to the sales Oxford: 13 Oct, 10:30-12:30, St Gregory the Great Catholic School Town Hall Banbury: 3 Nov, 10:30-12:30, Banbury 0 -12:3 10:30 Didcot: 10 Nov, Park Hall Witney: 17 Nov, 14:30-16:30, Madley School ter Bices 0, -12:3 10:30 Dec, 8 ter: Bices il ema ey, For Oxford and Witn Steph@mum2mummarket.co.uk For Banbury and Bicester, email .com. banbury.mum2mummarket@gmail rket.co.uk. mma 2mu .mum www Find out more at

Introducing Music Bugs Oxford

Music Bugs is all about having fun and exploring music together in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Their classes are full of excitement with a huge variety of props including puppets, hobby horses and tactile percussion instruments. They sing nursery rhymes, counting songs, finger play rhymes, knee bouncers and action songs. All promoting your child’s development in early language, rhythm, fine and gross motor skills and coordination, through their play-based sessions.

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Holidays with children can be challenging at the best of times but for those with Autism the right support can make such a world of difference. North Hayne Farm Cottages were by the National Autistic ed gnis reco be to thrilled rded the National awa e wer y Society when the mer - the first sum Autism Friendly award this Devon to achieve in plex com day holi self-catering team and zing ama our of this! “We are so proud to all our families and them to go t mus ks than huge possible,” said owners who stay who have made this e at mor Cheryl and Roger. Find out s.co.uk. P.13 tage Cot arm neF Hay www.North

New Musical Minis Class in Bicester

Musical Minis are excited to have a new class at Kingsmere Community Centre, Bicester on Thursday mornings. Don’t forget you can use your FREE trial voucher from Toddle About to give it a try! A new position is also available in the Oxfordshire team so if you are interested in flexible working within a rewarding and fun environment, then becoming a Musi cal Minis leader could be for you. You must have lots of enthusiasm and enjoy working with children. Full training provided. For more informati on contact Hayley on hayley@musicalminis.co .uk. P.29

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Water Babies' Bath Book Wins Award

No one should have to face Christmas unable to afford food for their family. But across the UK right now, there are thousands of people worrying about whether they can afford food for the family this winter. Ever y year, December is the busiest month for The Trussell Trust’s foodbank network. It’s really easy to support your local foodbank so they can help stop people going hungry this Christmas . Go to www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/fin d-a-foodbank/ to find your local foodbank, then click on the links to Give help or Donate food.

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As well as running awardwinning swimming lessons, Water Babies also sell various swimming related products - one of which has won its own second award.

The Water Babies bath book as 1-2-3 Bubba in the Sea was recently announced its a winner at the Right Start Awards 2018, joining s award ct Produ Time Bath Best and Book Baby Best fo ble Availa 2018. s award s in the Loved by Parent £5.99 at www.toddle.club/bathbook. P.2 The

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31st October It’s time to put on your witch’s hat and get your little one dressed up!

Enjoy the spooky season at these Halloween events near you

Family friendly halloween event

Half-Term Halloween Trail

Halloween Land

Sat 20th – Sun 28th October, see website for times Free games and activities for younger children. Pumpkin carving, spooky biscuit decorating, get creative in the colouring corner and enter the on-site competition.

If visitors come dressed up for the occasion they will receive a free treat. Face painting for a small extra charge.

Cost: All activities are included in the cost of admission.

Fairytale Farm, Southcombe, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH www.fairytalefarm.co.uk fairytalefarm

Mon 22nd - Fri 26th October, 10am - 4pm Dress up in your spookiest outfit and come and enjoy Halloween at Hughenden National Trust this half term. There’ll be pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, friendly helpers on hand and lots of ideas for fun designs to make your carved creation the scariest ever..

Cost: £4 per child, plus normal admission.

Hughenden, High Wycombe, Bucks HP14 4LA www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ hughenden hughendenmanor

Thurs 18th - Weds 31st October, 10.30am - 5pm Pick your own pumpkin fresh off the farm in the Pumpkin Patch (one pumpkin per child), then get crafty and decorate it or take it home with you. Don’t miss the Witches and Wizards ‘Phantomime’ and the family-friendly, spooky Wonderland maize maze. There will also be fearsome face painting available on selected dates.

Cost: All activities are included in the cost of admission Cotswold Farm Park, Cheltenham, GL54 5UG www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk CotswoldFarmParkLtd

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The Great Pumpkin Hunt

Sun 28th October, 2pm - 5pm Join Cogges for a magical autumnal afternoon. Take up the challenge for the best-carved lantern, and guess the weight of the ‘bigdaddy’ pumpkin from the walled garden.

Pumpkin soup can be found in the manor house kitchen, as well as storytelling & lantern walk, fire-pit and hot chocolate! Pumpkin trail runs from Saturday 20th and throughout half term.

Cost: £2 pumpkin trail.

Standard admission applies.

Cogges Manor Farm, Church Lane, Witney OX28 3LA www.cogges.org.uk Cogges

Thurs 25th & Fri 26th October, 10am - 4pm Keep your explorers, creators and adventurers busy this half term.

Explore the gardens whilst you hunt on the pumpkin trail, create autumnal crafts and stay warm as you cook dough twists over the campfire! Why not carve your own pumpkin inspired by the trail to take home too?

Cost: Normal admission applies; £1 per pumpkin for carving, limited availability.

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Sat 20th October Sun 4th November, 10am - 5pm Join The Great Pumpkin Hunt throughout the October half term.

Find the decorated pumpkins hidden around the gardens and collect a prize at the end!

Cost: £2 per child (children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the garden entrance fee applies).

Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry, Oxford, OX33 1LA www.waterperrygardens.co.uk/ event/great-pumpkin-hunt/ Waterperrygardens

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SCRUMPTIOUS SLIME T H I S S L I M E F LO W S L I K E A L I Q U I D B U T C A N B E R O L L E D L I K E A S O L I D - A N D T H E B E S T PA R T I S T H AT I T ’ S E D I B L E ! H E R E ’S W H AT YO U ’ L L N E E D :

» Saucepan » Plastic sandwich bag » 10g (1 tbsp) cornflour/cornstarch » 45ml (3 tbsp) chocolate syrup » 395g (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions 1. Pour the milk into the saucepan and heat on a low heat.

2. Slowly stir the cornflour into the warm milk. Continue heating and stirring over a low heat for 20 minutes or until the mixture thickens.

3. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate syrup.

4. Place in a sandwich bag and refrigerate.

5. Once cold, roll and squeeze into any slimy shape you want and watch it flow!

THE SCIENCE BEHIND EDIBLE SLIME Cornflour or cornstarch is a starch made up of long chains of sugar molecules called glucose which are joined together in a coiled up ball. When exposed to heat and milk, the starch particles absorb water from the milk, causing them to swell. These swollen particles start to press up against each other. This reduces the movement of the liquid, resulting in it thickening or becoming more viscous.

Eventually the starch particles burst, freeing up long strands of starch which swell further and absorb the fluid outside the particles. This traps the remaining water in the mixture and turns it into a highly viscous gel or slime. The slime flows like a thick liquid but can be rolled around like a soft solid. The advantage of this recipe is that the slime is edible once you have finished with it!

Dr Michelle Dickinson (MNZM) – prize winning nanotechnologist, researcher and educator – has made it her life mission to make science and engineering accessible for all. Her new book The Kitchen Science Cookbook is packed full of fun ‘recipes’, each teaching an important scientific principle in a format that is perfect for parents and children to enjoy together. Available on Amazon.

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Discover family fun at Hughenden HALF-TERM: PUMPKIN CARVING Mon 22 – Fri 26 Oct 10am-4pm Carve your very own pumpkin to take home with you.

FATHER CHRISTMAS GROTTO Sat 8, Sun 9, Sat 15, Sun 16, Sat 22 & Sun 23 Dec 10.30am-3.30pm Meet Father Christmas in his Victorian inspired grotto.

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WHY WOULD YOU TAKE A BABY TO A CHIROPRACTOR?

Written by Melanie Rogers DC, Active Family Chiropractic

One of the most common questions I get asked when people see my leaflets on Chiropractic care for babies in my treatment room is, “Why would you take your baby to a Chiropractor?

They don’t get back pain!” Well, allow me to explain…

Firstly, it’s a common misconception that Chiropractic care is all about back pain – it’s actually about helping the body to move its best, optimising health and the body’s ability to express life. And it’s not just adult bodies that need help sometimes… even newborn babies can often benefit from a helping hand.

“It creates a state of high alert for them – the communication between their brain and body is skewed and they often perceive normal events as dangerous”

The human body is governed by the nervous system – your brain, spinal cord and nerve network control every single movement and action your body makes, from blinking and digesting to crying and temperature regulation. Babies’ nervous systems aren’t as well developed as grown-ups yet – they rely on us to protect them and supply all their needs, and they usually have a very vocal way of letting us know when their needs aren’t being met! Those first few months are spent with their brains in primitive function – it’s all about survival.

As they grow, every day knocks and bumps, stresses and falls (such as learning to walk) can build up and put more pressure on those joints, causing further irritation. In babies, this can manifest as difficulty settling and sleeping, feeding or other symptoms such as colic, reflux and in some cases, delayed milestones. In young children, difficulty concentrating, bed wetting and recurrent ear infections are just a few other symptoms.

– Sarah Keen, DC.

H O W A C H I R O P R A C TO R W O U L D H E L P – AN ADJUSTMENT

Sometimes spinal joints can become restricted in movement and misaligned. This can even happen in little people. It can be caused during birth if it was a challenging entry into the world, or sometimes even beforehand if they were in an awkward position in utero.

If your babys’ examination showed he or she has any joint restrictions, then we would usually recommend a gentle adjustment to their spine. The techniques we use to care for babies and children are very gentle and different to those used on more mature spines - to understand just how gentle, close your eyes and touch your finger to your eyelid. As soon as you feel a slight discomfort, you’re already using more pressure than we would use on a baby! We often see amazing results once we help their little spines and nervous systems to work better.

Have you ever known a baby to scream blue murder for hours on end, go days without pooing and/or struggle to sleep for longer than 30 minutes at a time? That’s usually a sign that baby is in survival mode – their nervous system is on high alert and all their resources are drawn away from resting and digesting, and pushed into recognising threats instead.

Melanie runs Active Family Chiropractic, based in Banbury. If you would like a chat to see if your baby might benefit from Chiropractic, Melanie offers free phone consultations where she will discuss your concerns to see if she can help. Contact 01869 722053 or info@activefamilychiropractic.co.uk to arrange your call. You can also book an appointment online at www.activefamilychiropractic.co.uk.

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Each pregnancy is unique.

The physical changes that take place during this time greatly stress your body, especially your spine and pelvis, which can make pregnancy and the delivery of your baby more challenging.

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HOLIDAY AT THE FARM a parent’s recommendation

We have been holidaying at North Hayne Farm in North Devon since our daughter was 18 months old. She is now 8½ and we are on our 12th visit as I write this! We have stayed at a lot of places around the UK since having our daughter but I can honestly say that nowhere compares.

But how can I explain what makes this place so amazing?

The main thing is definitely the team. The owners, Cheryl and Roger, go above and beyond to make sure your stay is the best it can be. They are so dedicated and such lovely people.

We have visited every year since discovering the farm, at all different times of year, and all have been amazing. Cheryl and Roger have seen our little girl grow up and they have been part of that process. She calls the farm her second home and that is exactly what it feels like every time we visit.

North Hayne Farm has so much to offer for children. The animals are a big part of the experience - every day the children can feed them, ride a donkey and enjoy a ‘close encounter’ (handling, feeding or walking an animal). They can experience forest school sessions, be a farmer for the morning, go on bat walks and exploration trails, play in the games room and indoor play barn – and all this within safe, secure surroundings. Cheryl and Roger have made the whole site autism friendly and suitable for those with disabilities.

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Welcome to Little Conkers St John’s Priory School, Banbury A Great start for your child Children in our Little Conkers Nursery and Reception class get a head start in developing their creative, intellectual and social skills in a warm and comforting environment. The reassurance of high quality wrap around care offers a secure and happy atmosphere that our children refer to as:

Literacy: Developing a life-long love of reading & writing High quality phonics teaching and interactive approaches that ignite their interest, ensure that our children are learning through play to develop a lifelong love of reading and writing.

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From the outset, children benefit from learning French and Spanish, Music and Drama; all taught by specialist teachers. Lessons are interactive and focus on learning through enjoyable experiences.

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Mathematics: Developing curiosity Experiential learning and practical activities develop a deep understanding of number and mathematical concepts. Our children enjoy experiencing number through their play and in their class activities.

Our children flourish under the personalised care and attention of our specialist teachers; enjoying happy playtimes and organic lunches with their friends. In addition to our charming, historic building, our children enjoy continuous provision on our fabulous lawn, mud kitchen and gardens.

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Understanding of the World: Forest School Weekly forest school sessions for our Reception children in local woodland support our children’s experiences of the world around them. Frequent trips and visitors enhance a broad and balanced curriculum.

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Controversy Corner

EAR PIERCING FOR

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SHOULD IT BE BANNED?

By Laura Chesmer from www.autumnsmummyblog.com

Whether you pierce your baby or toddler’s ears is a personal choice that most parents have strong opinions about. The argument for banning it ignites online and in the media every once in a while, and petitions for making it illegal it garner thousands of signatures. Some people even claim it’s a form of child abuse.

Why do people pierce their baby’s ears?

GET TING IT OVER AND DONE WITH Getting a piercing is painful, so some parents decide to pierce their daughter’s ears as a baby to get it out of the way. After all, the vast majority of women have their ears pierced. In getting it done before they’re really aware of what is going on, it gets it out of the way and they probably won’t remember the pain.

It may also be easier in some ways for parents to ensure that the fresh piercings are properly looked after than when the child is older.

C U LT U R A L E X P E C TAT I O N S A N D G E N D E R REINFORCEMENT In many parts of the world, it is a cultural expectation that a baby girl should have her ears pierced. In fact, to this day some hospitals in Spain carry out ear piercing within hours of a girl being born.

In such places, even if a girl is dressed in obviously feminine clothing, she may be continually mistaken for a boy due to her unpierced ear lobes. There is also the possibility that this may trigger bullying when the child reaches school age as they are likely to be the odd one out.

Why are people against piercing ears so young?

B A B I E S D O N ’ T U N D E R S TA N D W H AT ’ S HAPPENING As they’re so little and don’t understand what’s going on, babies and toddlers can’t agree to having their ears pierced. One moment they’re on your lap happy and gurgling and the next they’re in pain.

There was actually a video that went viral around this time last year that showed just that, which made for upsetting viewing. (See toddle.club/earpiercing) T H E Y M I G H T N OT WA N T E A R P I E R C I N G S As babies don’t understand what’s going on and can’t speak, they can’t tell you that they don’t want ear piercings. They might grow up to not want any piercings and then they’ll be left with scars on their ear lobes when they stop wearing them. There’s also a small chance that they could grow up with gender dysphoria. If they feel like they’re supposed to be male and decide to change to that gender, those scars could be a painful reminder of a time when they were a girl.

TRADITION Of course, part of these cultural expectations are formed by tradition. If your grandmother had your mother’s ears pierced as a baby, your mother had yours pierced under 6 months and it was the same for the rest of your family, it would seem quite normal to you. If there is a tradition such as this within the family, you would be more likely to follow it and also get your baby’s ears pierced.

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Many parents, myself included, think it should be the child’s choice to have their ears pierced.

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IT ’S SELFISH Some people think it’s selfish to pierce a child’s ears so young as it is putting them through unnecessary pain in order for their daughter to have pretty ears, as though they are some kind of fashion accessory.

Some even go as far as calling it child abuse as it is physically harming them and causing them distress, while other types of physically harming children are illegal. While it is annoying to have to correct people who call your daughter a boy, is it worth putting your child through pain to show they’re a girl? I wouldn’t go as far as saying it’s selfish - however, I wouldn’t personally do it. Even after seeing my daughter in immense pain after open surgery at 5 weeks old, I still find it difficult when she cries in pain for far less serious reasons. She recently cut her cheek badly and we had to go to A&E for it to be glued. Seeing her cry while the nurses cleaned the wound and glued it was awful and I’d never put her through any kind of pain that I didn’t need to.

Others believe there should be an age restriction applied, making it illegal to pierce the ears of children under a certain age. Purely from a practical point of view, this would be difficult to put into practice however as children don’t have photo ID to prove their age. A birth certificate could be taken along, but it would be easy to borrow the birth certificate of a sibling or friend’s child if you’re insistent on having your child’s ears pierced below the legal age. Such a law might even drive parents to pierce their children’s ears at home, which could also be very risky as they may not use the proper equipment or sterilise things correctly.

People who want to make ear piercing illegal are in the minority however - whether they agree with piercing babies’ ears or not, most people believe that it shouldn’t be illegal. After all, there are already so many rules on how we raise our children, this would be yet another way of restricting parents.

It is also worth pointing out at this stage that male circumcision is perfectly legal, but is painful and the child has no choice. It goes without saying that circumcision carries far bigger implications than ear piercing, yet it never seems to attract the same attention as ear piercing babies.

S O… I S I T A B U S E ?

So, should it be illegal?

From time to time there is a surge of interest in this debate. Tens of thousands of people have signed petitions calling for it to be illegal to pierce a baby or toddler’s ears. Some even extend their views to it being banned for any child. This is for a variety of reasons, but the most common explanations are that the child isn’t old enough to understand the ramifications of piercings, or that they are too young to look after their piercings properly, putting them at risk of infection.

Some say that piercing such a young child’s ears is child abuse, however, there are far worse things that happen which make this debate pale in comparison.

Calling it child abuse seems too harsh a label to me – and calling it such would potentially make real child abuse seem less significant. Ear piercing isn’t generally done maliciously, so it probably shouldn’t be considered as abuse.

U LT I M AT E LY, I T ’ S YO U R D E C I S I O N Whether you want to pierce your daughter’s ears or not, it isn’t currently illegal. As such, it is your choice and you know the decision that you think is right for you and your child. Just make sure that you choose a reputable piercer in a clean, sterile environment and look after your child’s ears with care.

Laura Chesmer is a parenting and lifestyle blogger at www.autumnsmummyblog.com. She was inspired to blog after suffering from severe anxiety due to her daughter almost dying at 2 weeks old and requiring open surgery. She writes an honest account of parenting with helpful tips about the plethora things she’s interested in along the way. When she’s not eating biscuits in the cupboard, hiding from her toddler, she can also be found on autumns_mummy The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Toddle About.

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Common symptoms DO NO include vomiting or spitting, T LAY YO arching the back, irritability, UR B ABY FL frequent hiccups, gagging and AT AFTER choking, raspy wheezy cough, very A F EED windy but problems burping, poor sleep patterns, excessive feeding or refusal to feed, bouts of inconsolable crying and white covering on the tongue (not oral thrush).

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» String or ribbon » Hot glue gun/PVA

Use multicoloured or single colo ured pom pom s.

1. Start by adding a small glob of hot glue/PVA to the underside of the pinecone “branches”.

2. Then take about 30cm of string or ribbon and hot glue it to the top of the pinecone.

Then stick a tiny pom pom onto the dab of glue. Repeat for all the pinecone tips.

3. Clean the pinecones up by peeling away any glue strands.

The little pom poms look just like ornaments hanging from a tree!

These are really simple to make and look great!

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CHERWELL AREA

Monday

Ambrosden Musical Minis

13:30-14:15T at Ambrosden Village Hall, Merton Road OX25 2LZ. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Banbury

Mum Meet Mondays

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

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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).

Bicester

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:45-12:45TH n Building OX26 4FR. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, (please book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Ride on Time Play Session

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swi classes.

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

16:00-18:00T at Frank Wise School,

Happy Mondays Baby & Toddler Group

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Award-Winning Baby Signing Classes The Original Baby Signing Classes

Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years Help your baby to 'talk' BEFORE speech Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets Classes available Monday to Friday Book your FREE trial lesson today

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.

For classes in Northampton and Daventry Contact Jenny Johnstone Telephone: 07985 523113 email: jjohnstone@orange.net

BOOK A FREE TRIAL TODAY!

For classes in Brackley and Towcester Contact Helen Brawn Telephone: 07906 055591 email: helenbrawn@singandsign.co.uk

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Baby Signing for babies 6 weeks to 3 years old help your baby communicate BEFORE speech!

Classes in Bicester, Woodstock, Aynho, Ambrosden, Adderbury and Bloxham.

Lots of fun, songs, music, props and puppets.

For more information contact Hayley Clements Email: hayley@musicalminis.co.uk Tel: 07760 226209

Bicester: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays Banbury: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays Brackley: Wednesdays

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Musical Minis

10:00-11:45T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Classes at 10.00am & 11.00am.

6 WEEK COURSE £48

Bloxham

PREGNANCY YOGA / MUMS N BUBS/ WRIGGLERS & TOTS

11:00-11:45T at Jubilee Hall, Jubilee Park, Barley Close OX15 4NJ. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Pre & Post Natal yoga class’s provide you with a safe and supportive environment to prepare for birth and motherhood.

Musical Minis

Middleton Cheney

Bicester

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

9:30-10:30T at Fringford Village Hall, The Green OX27 8DY. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, (book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Musical Minis

9:45-11:30TH at Langford Village Hall, Peregrine Way OX26 6XX. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). 45 minutes of structured music sessions.

Melody Music

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Baby Sensory Rhythm & Rhyme: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 2s, £4 per 12:30-13:30T at The Core Zone, Stone child (please book). 0-18mths.

Stay healthy in mind and body during pregnancy and beyond Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495; Boogie Ballet: 11:30-12:00T; For 2 For 0, 1, mums, £48 (book by 6-week 4s, £5 per session (book by term). term). Call for more info. at St Edburg’s Church Hall, Old Place an r Li rar eti e Yard OX26 6AU. 07963 215979.

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

10:30-12:00T at Bicester Methodist Church, Sheep Street OX26 6JQ; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per Aynho Li e La s a gro family (please book). Contact 07599 941706 10:00-11:30T at Depuis Centre, St John’s Musical Minis to join waiting list.

Church OX16 9AF. 01295 262073; For 0 - 5s, 9:45-11:30T at Aynho Village Hall, Croughton £1 per family (drop in).

Road (opposite Cartwright Hotel) OX17 3AP. Kings Sutton Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per Baby Sensory Classes ings S on o ers session (please book). Classes at 9.45am & 10:15-15:15TH at Banbury Rugby Club, Oxford 10:00-11:30T at Millenium Hall, Astrop Road 10.45am.

Road OX15 4AF. Nikki: 07714 205380; For 0 OX17 3PG. 07825 999105; For 0 - 4s, £2 per 1s, £7.25 per session (book by term). Various family (drop in). Arts, crafts, play & singing.

Banbury classes, contact for info. Free trials.

Mums N Bubs Yoga

Tuesday

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:45-13:00T at St Hughs Church Hall, Ruskin Road OX16 9HU. Helen: 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, (please book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

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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).

Sensory Baby

13:30-14:45TH at The Sunshine Centre, Edmunds Road OX16 0PJ. 01295 276769; For 0s, £2 per family (drop in). Under 1s.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Middleton Cheney Funky Munkys

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 alternate weeks. 50p p/sibling.

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Bumps and Babies

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

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

Water Babies Classes

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

Wednesday

Banbury

Bodicote Toddler Group

Harwell

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/e tra sibling.

Baby & Preschool Swim Classes

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

Water Babies Classes

9:45-13:15T at Sibford School, Sibford Ferris OX15 5QL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swi classes.

Kidlington

BABY MASSAGE for babies 8 weeks+

Adderbury Tots Group

10:00-12:30TH n OX17 3EP. Lucy: 01295 816779; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in).

Re resh ents provided.

St Francis Tots Group

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

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

10:00-13:00T at Banbury Rugby Club, Oxford Road OX15 4AF. 07906 055591; For 0 - 3s, (please book). elp your baby to talk F R speech

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).

Suitable for babies ages 8 weeks and over

Baby massage can help: • Relieve wind, colic, constipation, teething and more • Create and develop the bond between you and your baby • Provides relaxation for you both • Stimulates and supports your baby’s physical, emotional and social development Classes near Deddington and Middleton Cheney Suitable for babies ages 8 weeks and over. Please contact Jo 07751684693 or jo@easemasagetherapies.co.uk

Mini Market

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

9:45-14:00T at Grimsbury Community Centre, Burchester Place OX16 3JT. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, (please book). elp your baby to talk F R speech

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

Water Babies Classes

10:00-12:00T at Bicester Emmanuel www.stjohnspriory.co.uk Church, 2 Barberry Place OX26 3HA. Helen: 07906 055591; For 0s, (please book). elp your baby to talk F R speech

Thursday

Launton

9:15-10:15T at Launton Sports and Social Club, 5 Bicester Road OX26 5DP. 07963 215979; For 0 - 4s, £4 per child (please book).

Yarnton

10:00-11:30TH at Yarnton Village Hall, The Paddocks OX5 1TE. 07786 159552; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (please book). Unlimited ride on toy fun, under 12mths free.

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Musical Minis

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

9:30-11:00T n Hart Place OX26 4FR. 01869 369 160; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in).

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Melody Music Making Fun

Friday

Adderbury

Banbury

Messy Monkeys

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

Lisa Ventine Yoga

Mums N Bubs + Wrigglers Yoga: 11:15-12:15T; For 0-1s & mums, £48 (book by 6-week term).

Pregnancy Yoga: 18:00-18:50T; For bump, £48 (book by 6-week term) at The Core Zone, Stone Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495. Call for info.

Mollington Diddy Dots

Bicester

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Middleton Cheney

11:15-12:00T n Centre, Round Close Road OX17 3EP. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

14:45-16:00T at The Sunshine Centre, Edmunds Road OX16 0PJ. 01295 276769; For mums - dads, (drop in). uy new to you ite s.

Ride on Time Play Session

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

10:00-12:00T n Church, High Street OX5 2DS. Emily: 07795 005832; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). elp your baby co unicate F R speech.

Banbury

The Sunshine Centre

Come & Play: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.

Health Visitor Clinic: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0 5s, FREE. aby weighing & health advice. at The Sunshine Centre, Edmunds Road OX16 0PJ. 01295 276769. rop in sessions.

Sibford Tots and Babes

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

Rhythm and Dance

11:00-11:45TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 012952 50060; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance class.

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

Craft Session

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

Bicester

Movers and Groovers

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

Musical Minis

9:30-10:15T Road OX27 7QA. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Crawlers and Explorers

Bicester

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

9:30-10:15T at Kingsmere Community Centre, Pinoeer Way OX26 1BF. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). 5 inute usic sessions.

10:00 & 11:00T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Musical Minis

Musical Minis

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Water Babies Classes

12:00-18:00T at Bardwell School, Hendon Place OX26 4RZ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swi classes.

Kidlington

Li e i ers oo a C asses

10:35-12:10TH Blenheim Rd OX5 2JS. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m - 5 yrs.

Kirtlington

Kirtlington Busy Bees

9:00-11:00T at Kirtlington Village Hall,

708069; For bump - 4s, £2.50 per person (drop in). Free play,sing along,crafts,baby area & healthy snacks.

Middleton Cheney Lisa Va entine Yoga

Mums N Bubs Yoga: 11:15-12:15T; For 0-1s & mums, £48 (book by 6-week term).

Pregnancy Yoga: 12:30-13:20T; For bump, £48 (book by 6-week term).

Lisa: 07957 215495. Call for info.

Saturday

Banbury

Water Babies Classes

8:45-11:45T at Frank Wise School,

709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swi classes.

Water Babies 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 swi classes.

Harwell

Baby & Preschool Swim Classes

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

Kidlington

Li e i ers oo a C asses

10:15-12:30TH 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

Chipping Norton

Carterton

10:00-13:00T at Finstock Village Hall, West

Baby Sensory Classes

10:00-13:30T

757007; For 0 - 1s, £8 per session (book by term). 10am:6-13mths, 11.15am:0-7mths & 12.30pm: 0-13mths.

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10:30-11:00TH Road OX18 3JH. 01993 841492; For 0 - 4s,

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Standlake

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

H: Holidays

£7 per class (book by term). Help your baby communicate BEFORE speech.

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14:00-14:40TH Street OX29 4JS. 01865 880525; For 0 - 4s, all to ensure session running.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Oxford Swimming Academy

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

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

15:10-15:40T at Lincoln Farm Park, High Street OX29 7RH. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre school swi ing lessons.

Witney

Salt Box Music Classes

9:30-10:50T Green OX28 4AW. 01993 835981; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (book by term). ontact or age/ class ti es.

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9:30-11:00T at Burwell Hall

Carterton

£1 per family (drop in). lay,craft activities & song ti e.

9:30-11:35T

Salt Box Music Classes

Water Babies Swimming Classes

01993 835981; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (book by term). Contact for age/class ti es.

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 swi classes.

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Chipping Norton Soft a

01993 709992; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in).

10:00-11:30T

NCT Bumps and Babies Group

10:00-11:30TH at Bethany Room at High

Wednesday

Bladon

5DZ. 01608 644440; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in).

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Bladon Baby and Toddler Group

13:30-14:00T

10:00-11:15T at Wesley Room, Methodist

0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in). Activities or children, toys & singing.

£7 per class (please book). lass age/ti es tbc,contact for more info.

185753; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 (drop in). Runs alternate Mondays.Find us on Facebook.

Chipping Norton

Standlake

13:00-14:00TH

10:10-12:40T at Lincoln Farm Park, High Street OX29 7RH. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre school swi ing lessons.

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4th Mon.

Tots Music

Tuesday

Bampton

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

10:00-10:45T Buckland Road OX18 2AA. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (book by 6-week term).

Fun and energetic usic and dance class.

Chipping Norton

ACE Centre Charity Family Service

Baby Massage: 13:00-14:00T; For 0s, £15 (please book). all centre to con r dates & to book.

Sensory Stay & Play: 14:00-15:00T; For 0 - 1s, £2 per session (drop in). 0-18mths.

Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440.

Standlake

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

9:15-11:45T Lincoln Farm Park OX29 7RH. 07870 662483; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (please book). 3mths upwards.

Tackley

Tackley Toddler Group

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

Witney

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Salt Box Music Classes

9:45-14:05T Green OX28 4AW. 01993 835981; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (book by term). ontact or age/ class ti es.

Health Visitor Drop In Clinic breas eeding support.

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

Standlake

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:45-12:15T at Lincoln Farm Park, High Street OX29 7RH. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre school swi ing lessons.

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

13:00-14:30T Lincoln Farm Park OX29 7RH. 07870 662483; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (please book). 3mths upwards.

Witney

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T 40 High Street OX28 6HG. For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (book by 12-week term). Sensory, physical un, usic & language ga es.

Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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 swi classes.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

14:15-15:45T

class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre school swi ing lessons.

10:30-12:30T

Woodstock

For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby communicate BEFORE speech.

10:00-10:30TH at Woodstock Library, Hensington Road OX20 1JQ. 01993 812832;

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13:00-14:30T Lincoln Farm Park OX29 7RH. 07870 662483; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (please book). 3mths upwards.

Stonesfield

S ones e o er a Toddler Group

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10:00-11:30T

5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Toys,crafts & singing. lder siblings welco e.

Witney

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

St Mary’s Cogglets at Madley

13:15-14:45T

5s, £1 per child (drop in).

Friday

Chipping Norton Baby College

10:00-12:00T at Glyme Hall, Burford Road OX7 12-week term). Sensory, physical fun, music & language ga es.

North Leigh

Salt Box Music Classes 9:30-10:05T

835981; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (book by term).

Standlake

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:00-10:30T at Lincoln Farm Park, High Street OX29 7RH. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre school swi ing lessons.

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Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T Road OX29 0SP. 07917 768122; For bump - 4s, £2.50 per session (drop in). reat range o ages, toys and activities.

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

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes 9:45-12:45T

10:00-11:30T OX29 6TX. Julie: 07980 750133; For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in).

Water Babies Swimming Classes

For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby communicate BEFORE speech.

Woodstock

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:00-12:30T 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre-school swi ing lessons.

North Leigh Baby & Toddler Group

Musical Minis

11:15-12:00T n 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Witney

Saturday

Water Babies Swimming Classes

8:30-13:00T at Witney Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swi classes.

Sunday

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 swi classes.

Li e i ers oo a C asses

9:15-11:45TH School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

12:00-14:00T

For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). aby, toddler & pre school swi ing lessons.

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Wolvercote

Water Babies Classes

Botley

Baby College Baby Massage

Inspiring Play Together

14:15-15:15T

0BT. For 0s, £9 per session (book by 3-week term). The award winning a a aby liss progra e.

0-3

“We’ve enjoyed every class

Headington

Georgia, James, Livia & Jude

Clockwork Music

Book online at www.babycollege.co.uk

9:30-12:00T at Risinghurst United

Karen: 07757 011539; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per session (book by term). all or age/ti es of classes.

Littlemore

Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:30-15:30T Park, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book).

Fun, action packed, progressive swi classes.

Toddle-In at St Aldates Church

01865 254 800; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. Toys, crafts, singing & stories.

Monkey Music

519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly usic classes. arious ti es/classes.

BabyMania

(drop in). For babies, toddlers & their carers.

Oxford

Baby College Development Classes 9:30-12:30T Street OX4 3AH. For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language ga es.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-13:15T

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Summertown Monkey Music

10:00-12:00T

Oxford

Jam and Juice

10:00-11:30T Marlborough Road OX1 4LW. 01865 726102; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). A un group for parents,carers & childminders.

11:00-11:30TH Queen Street OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509 or

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:00-11:30T at Summer Fields School,

n

7DP. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.Various ti es/classes.

- 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre school swi ing lessons.

Family Fun

10:00-12:00T

(drop in). A un group or the under 5s.

0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby communicate BEFORE speech.

T: Term Time

Dandelions Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T

n Toys, inging, aby corner and refreshments.

10:00-11:45TH

Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Littlemore

10:00-11:00T Park, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book).

Fun, action packed, progressive swi classes.

Lower Wolvercote

10:00-12:30T

10:00-13:00T

Li e i ers oo a C asses

0BT. For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, usic & language ga es.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-11:30T

Marston

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Botley

For more information please contact Baby College Development Bea or Donna on 01865 436920 Classes 9:30-12:30T or at oxford@babycollege.co.uk

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809299; For 0 - 4s, £8 per session (please book). Various Classes/Times. jeneration tness.co.uk. 5 i booked or drop in.

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

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diddi dance

10:00-10:45T at Rose Hill

Wolvercote Drop-in for Tots

13:30-15:00T Rooms, First Turn OX2 8AQ. For under n

OX4 4HF. 07922 668740; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Ages yrs.

S n o ers a an Toddler Drop-in

Thursday

10:00-12:00T at Magdalen Road

Banbury

OX4 1RB. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys, refreshments & friendly people.

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.

Mini Professors

10:00-11:50T at South Hinskey Village Hall, Manor Road OX1 5AS. 07754 016612; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term).

Classes at: 10-10.40am (2-3yrs 6mths); 11.10-11.50am (3-5yrs).

Blackbird Leys a

Summertown

Feeding Young Imaginations Through Sport

St Michael’s Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00TH at St Michael & All

Classes running in Oxford, Aylesbury, Chinnor & Thame

n A happy, lively, and spacious drop in group or parents/ carers.

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.

Wolvercote

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Wednesday

Headington

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at St. Anthony of Padua

7SS. For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, usic & language ga es.

Littlemore

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

10:30-12:00T

www.littlekickers.co.uk

OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Oxford

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Salt Box Music Classes

Monkey Music

9:45-10:30T

www.playmusicland.com

Headington

10:30-14:00T at Wesley Memorial Methodist

10:00-11:50T

4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes. aries ti es/classes.

Splat

10:00-12:00T 01865 453226; For 0 - 5s, £2 per person (drop in). Adult, hild,under ths ree.

HIIT Fitness Classes

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809299; For 0 - 4s, £8 per session (please book). 5 i booked or drop in.

Baby College Baby Massage Classes

14:15-15:15T Hall, 115 Headley Way OX3 7SS. For 0s, £9 per session (book by 3-week term). The awardwinning a a aby liss progra e.

Oxford Swimming Academy Mainstream Swimming Classes

18:15-19:15T Headington School OX3 7TD. 07870 662483; For 4 - 5s, £11 per class (please book). 4 years+.

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New customers only.

Rainbow House Cafe and Play

Monkey Music

14:00-14:45T

orning

9:00-10:30T School, Raymund Road OX3 0PJ. 01865 rafts,toys,singing & story ti e.

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9:20-12:00T n Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes. arious ti es/classes.

Transform the way your child learns music!

OX2 9DG. 01993 835981; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (book by term). Contact or age/class ti es.

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FREE Taster Session

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11:00-11:30T at Blackbird Leys Library, Blackbird Leys Road OX4

eti e

11:00-11:30TH Queen Street OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509 or

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons 9:30-11:30T at Summer Fields School,

- 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre school swi ing lessons.

St Clements Toddler Group

Summertown

9:30-11:30T Street OX4 1DA. 01865 246674; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). lay, inging, refreshments & lots of fun.

9:30-12:30T n Diamond Place OX2 7DP. For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, usic & language ga es.

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

9:45-11:00T

10:00-12:00TH

Baby College Development Classes

Clockwork Music

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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

(drop in). o eti es on in hols in or ally please ask.

Thame

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13:00-14:30T 99 Southern Road OX9 2DY. 01844 261163; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Not on 1st Weds of month.

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£3 per session (drop in). 3rd Thurs of month.

Music Bugs

10:00-11:40T at Partyman World of Play, 095722; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). 0a i ed age & a 0 walking.

Stay and Play

10:00-12:00TH

Rainbow House Cafe and Play

10:30-14:00T at Wesley Memorial Methodist

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9:40-11:45T at Risinghurst

Japanese Toddler Group

Musicland - Music Classes

8HA. Gemma: 07979 813 252; For 2 - 5s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). For 2-10yrs - Classes: 9.40am, 10.15am, 10.45am & 11.15am.

£1.50 per family (drop in). Everyone Welcome.

Botley

Friday

1st Saturday

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

Baby College Development Classes

De Droomtorentjes

9:30-12:30T

10:00-12:00T

OX2 9DG. For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical un, usic & language ga es.

Saturday

Headington ea

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

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Oxford Swimming Academy Mainstream Swimming Classes

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-12:00T Park, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book).

Fun, action packed, progressive swi classes.

rafts,toys,singing & story ti e.

9:20-16:10T

Sunday

Headington

Littlemore

9:00-10:30T School, Raymund Road OX3 0PJ. 01865

Monkey Music

droomtorentjes@gmail.com; For 0 - 5s, £3 (drop in). utch speaking parent & toddler group, once a month,email for more info.

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Mini Professors

For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes. arious ti es/classes.

Rainbow House Cafe and Play

10:30-14:00T at Wesley Memorial Methodist

10:00-11:50T Railway Lane OX4 4PY. 07754 016612; For 2 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term). 2nd & 4th Sat of month - Classes at: 10-10.40am (3-5yrs); 11.10-11.50am (2-3yrs 6mths).

Marston

8:40-12:00TH

Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Oxford Sling Library

Li e i ers oo a C asses 8:15-10:30TH

Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18month - 7 years.

Littlemore

Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:00-15:30T Park, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book).

Fun, action packed, progressive swi classes.

Marston

Li e i ers oo a C asses 9:15-11:00TH

Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Li e i ers oo a C asses

eti e

11:00-11:30TH Queen Street OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509 or

Headington

12:30-14:30TH Street OX4 3AH. For bump - 5s, £5 per session (drop in). Every 2 weeks, check www.o ordslinglibrary.co.uk or dates.

Oxford

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons 9:00-10:00T at Summer Fields School,

- 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre school swi ing lessons.

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Monday

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons 9:30-11:00T

Abingdon

Long Furlong Buggy Club

0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). aby, toddler & pre school swi ing lessons.

£2 per family (drop in). Friendly group toys, craft & usic.

10:00-10:45T

9:15-11:30T

Monkey Music

9:20-12:30T OX14 3HS. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes. arious ti es/classes.

St Helen’s Baby and Toddler Group 9:30-12:15T

521039; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (please book).

Sessions: 9.30-10.45am & 11am-12.15pm.

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Berinsfield

Stay & Play

10:00-12:00TH Wimblestraw Road OX10 7LZ. 01865 341944; H/V available on Monday.

668740; For 1½-4½yrs, (please book).

Abbey Toddlers 10:00-12:00T

refreshments.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

n Toys,crafts,singing &

Music Bugs

Chalgrove

Messy Monday

10:00-11:30T Watlington Family Hub, High Street OX44 7ST. n

10:00-11:40T

095722; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). 0a i ed age & a 0 walking.

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Arts & Crafts

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10:30-12:30T at Risinghurst

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Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at Red Kite Family n Road OX39 4PU. 01844 261163; For

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Didcot

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

11:15-12:00T at Great Western Park

Baby Sensory Multi Award Winning Baby Classes

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

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

Parade OX11 6BD. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic music and dance class.

Didcot Sling Library

12:30-14:30TH n Wantage Road OX11 0BS. 07581 022342; For Once a month, call for dates.

Horspath

The Green Bean Sling Meet and Library APUK Group

9:30-11:30TH at The King Alfred Scout Hall,

For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per session (drop in). ling Library on 3rd Mon of month.

Wheatley

Wheatley Babies & Toddlers

Thame

236700; For 0 - 3s, £2 per family (drop in).

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:30-11:15T

683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

eti e

9:30-11:30TH

Heart of the Wildwood

10:00-11:00TH

For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). 6mths+. eds is ter ti e only.

Tuesday

11:00-11:30TH Street OX9 3BH. 01844 212288; For 0 - 5s,

Abingdon

Wallingford

10:00-12:00T

Stay & Play with Messy Play

9:15-11:30T n OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

S or ti e

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

Wantage

St John’s Toddlers

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

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

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

757007; For 0 - 1s, £8 per session (book by term). 10am:6-13mths, 11.15am:0-7mths.

Goring Heath

9:45-10:45T at Oratory Preparatory School, Goring Heath RG8 7SF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swi classes.

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Thame

Monkey Music

9:20-12:30T at Girlguiding HQ, Southern

(please book). Fun, friendly music classes. arious ti es/classes.

Clockwork Music

9:30-12:10T 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.

Wallingford

Stay & Play with Messy Play

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Berinsfield

The Berin Centre

Childminder Drop-in: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 5s, (drop in). all donations appreciated.

Stay & Play: 13:15-14:45TH (drop in). H/V available on Monday.

7LZ. 01865 341944.

Chinnor

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:30-11:30TH 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 n Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235 817409; For 0 - 3s, £2.50 per family (please book). .50 per a ily children ,50p per e tra child.

Music Bugs

10:00-11:40T at The Beacon, Portway OX12 9BX. 07540 095722; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). 0a i ed age & a 0 walking.

Watlington

Tuneful Tuesdays

10:00-11:30T Watlington Family Hub, Watlington Primary School OX49 5RB. 01865 400234; For 0 - 5s, n

Wheatley

The Maple Tree Children’s Centre

n e on eti e 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Twins Group: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of month.

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13:15-14:30TH

e a ation

236700; For mums - dadss, £2 per session (drop in). 2nd & 4th Tues.

Wednesday

Abingdon

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9:30-11:30TH at Abingdon Library, The 11:00 - 11:30.

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9:30-10:00T Road RG9 2DH. 01491 575278; For 0 - 4s,

Wantage

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

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

For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term). Classes at: 10-10.40am (2-3yrs 6mths); 11.10-11.50am (3-5yrs).

10:00-12:15T at The Pump House

11:00-11:45T

For 0 - 1s, (please book). Use the Toddle About oucher or a FR trial session without).

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

Faringdon

Baby Sensory

9:15-11:30T n OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

5s, (drop in). Inc in your entry fee to Snakes & Ladders.

Mini Professors

n

849354; For 0 - 1s, (please book).

Times: 9.30-10.30am & 12.301.30pm: 0-13mths, 11-12noon: 0-7mths.

0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). aby, toddler & pre school swi ing lessons.

Baby Sensory

9:45-14:30T at Wallingford Sports Park,

9:30-13:30T

Water Babies Classes

Horspath Toddler Group

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

Baby Sensory

Sessions at 9:30 - 10:00 &

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9:30-11:30T

9:30-11:00TH at The Maple Tree, 20

2HR. 07870 662483; For 3m - 4s, £11 per class (please book).

(drop in). Last admission 10.45am.

Baby Sensory

Heart of the Wildwood

9:45-13:45T at Radley Village Hall, Gooseacre OX14 3BL. 01980 849354; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Times: 9.4510.45am: 6-13mths, 11.15-12.15: 0-7mths, 12.45-1.45pm: 0-13mths.

15:45-16:45TH

per child (drop in). 6mths+. Weds is ter ti e only.

APUK Abingdon

Thursday

10:00-12:00TH at Hadland Road

OX14 3YH. For bump - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). atural parenting group with nappy & sling library.

Monkey Music

10:20-12:10T at Sprouts Play Barn,

Abingdon

Vici

Clockwork Music

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

01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, riendly usic classes. arious ti es/classes.

Mini Professors

13:00-14:50T

For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term). Classes at: 1-1:40pm (2-3yrs 6mths); 2.10-2.50pm (3-5yrs).

Berinsfield

Story Time

9:30-12:00T at The Manor Preparatory School, Faringdon Road

Sandford-on-Thames

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:30-12:00TH OX4 4GX. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). Baby, toddler & pre school swi ing lessons.

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9:30-11:30T Hobbyhorse Lane OX14 4BB. 07920 764535; For bump - 4s, £2 per session (drop in).

15:45-16:15TH

Thame

Chalgrove

10:00-11:30T 99 Southern Road OX9 2DY. 01844 261163;

Stay & Play

Play Days

9:30-11:30T Watlington Family Hub, High Street OX44 7ST. n

Childrey

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9:30-11:15T n Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235 817409; For 0 - 3s, £2.50 per family (please book). 50p per e tra child after rst two.

Stepping Stones Baby Group

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

From birth - 18months.

Finstock

Finstock Toddler Group

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

n OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Wantage

St John’s Toddlers

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

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

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

Baby Bar

Garsington

11:00-12:30TH

9:15-11:30T at Garsington Sports & Social

Wheatley

Garsington Baby & Toddler Group For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Price includes juice & snack / tea & co ee.

Goring Heath

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:45-10:45T at Oratory Preparatory School, Goring Heath RG8 7SF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swi classes.

Harwell

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

10:00-10:45T at Harwell Village Hall, Orchard

121628; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic usic and dance class.

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2nd & 4th Weds

The Maple Tree Children’s Centre

Wheatley Sling Library: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 2s, £2 per family (drop in). Fortnightly last admission 10.45am.

Expectant Mums Group: 9:30-11:00TH; For n Every 2nd Weds of month.

Road OX33 1PH. 01865 236700.

Music & Singing

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

9:30-11:15T n Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 01235 817409; For 0 - 3s, £2.50 per family (please book). .50 per a ily children ,50p per e tra child.

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

Toys,pu les,crafts, singing. 0p e tra child.

Faringdon

Faringdon Baby and Toddler Group 9:30-11:00T

For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). adult & child,e tra kids 50p. First session ree.

Oakley

Oakley Baby and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T Road HP18 9RD. oakleytoddlergroup@gmail. com; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). .50 for babies under 12mths.

Grace Notes & Semi-Quavers

9:30-11:00TH

In the Water

Focus Session: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, Contact centre for more info.

Bumps & Babies: 13:15-14:45TH; For bump pto walking age.

Thame

Wheatley Sling Library of Month.

Berinsfield

The Berin Centre

Drayton Baby & Toddler Group

9:15-11:30T

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T

662483; For 0 - 4s, £11 per class (please book). From 3mths upwards.

Drayton

Stay & Play with Messy Play

Didcot

Oxford Swimming Academy

Didcot

Henry Programme

19:30-21:30T 99 Southern Road OX9 2DY. 01844 261163; 8wk ealthy ating rogra e or parents,call to book.

Wallingford

0 - 4s, £2.20 (drop in).

For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per session (book by term). Fun and lively music classes from 0-4 years.

9:45-11:00T Road OX9 3AJ. Sara: 01844 218841; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). Rhy es with actions & songs and ree play.

Red Kite Family Centre

Sensory Explorers: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, For children with identi ed needs.

Baby Bar: 13:00-14:30T (drop in).

OX9 2DY. 01844 261163.

Li e i ers oo a C asses

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.

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Wallingford

Stay & Play with Messy Play

Abingdon

10:00-11:30T at The Happy Hub,

n 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Wallingford Baby Bar

12:00-14:00TH at Ridgeway

(drop in). reas eeding support group.

Wantage

Playmates Challow Toddlers

9:45-11:15T Hall, Main Street OX12 9SR. 0775 3428775; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). or child, .50 or or ore children.

Baby Sensory

0 - 1s, £8 per session (book by term).

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

Watlington

Baby Clinic and Tea & Tinies

10:00-11:30T Watlington Family Hub, Watlington Primary School OX49 5RB. 01865 400234; For 0 - 1s, n H/V 10-11am. For Under 1s.

Wheatley

The Maple Tree Children’s Centre

Stay & Play: 9:15-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £2 per n Craft C 15:30-17:00TH; For 5yrs+, £5 per person (drop in).

Maple Tree Get Together: 19:30-21:30TH; For mums & dads, £2 (drop in). 4th Thurs of mth.

Road OX33 1PH. 01865 236700.

Abingdon

Friday

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:30-10:15T Boulter Dr OX14 1XP. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (book by 6-week term). Fun and energetic usic and dance class.

St. Edmund’s Baby & Toddler Group 9:30-11:15T

993604; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). raft, play, singing & re resh ents.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons 9:30-11:00T

0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by 8-week term). aby, toddler & pre school swi ing lessons.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Music Bugs

9:45-11:25T n 43 Wantage Road OX11 0BS. 07540 095722; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). . 5a i ed age & 0. 5a 0 yrs.

Didcot

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14:30-15:00TH at Abingdon Library, The For 3-8 years.

Botley

Li e i ers oo a C asses 8:40-11:05TH

11:00-11:45T at Drayton Village Hall, Lockway OX14 4LF. 07922 668740; For 1½-4½yrs, (book).

Overture Ballet Classes

East Hagbourne

Hagbourne Baby & Toddler Group 9:45-11:30T

Didcot

8:45-9:15T at Downland Dance at Aureus School, For 3 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book).

Mini Professors

10:00-11:50T at Great Western Park

(drop in).

Henley-on-Thames

6BD. 07754 016612; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term). 1st Sat of mth.

10-10:40 (3-5yrs); 11:10-11:50 (2-3yrs 6mths).

9:30-11:30TH RG9 4DW. For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

Thame

Thame

8:40-11:45TH

Stay & Play

Stay & Play

Li e i ers oo a C asses For 18m - 7s, (please book). Fun football classes.

10:00-11:30T 99 Southern Road OX9 2DY. 01844 261163;

Wallingford

Clockwork Music

10:00-11:30T

10:20-11:30T at Thame Music Academy, 07743 032292; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per session (book by term). Fun and lively music classes.

Wallingford

Monkey Music

9:20-11:50T 0DT. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.Various ti es/classes.

Stay & Play with Messy Play

n OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Ridgeway Toddlers

Stay & Play with Messy Play

n 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in).

Wheatley

The Maple Tree Children’s Centre Family Fun: 10:00-12:00T; For 0 - 5s, £2 per n 4th Sat of month.

Saturdads: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0-5s, £2 per n 3rd Sat of each month.

Road OX33 1PH. 01865 236700.

Sunday

Goring Heath

Water Babies Swimming Classes

832718; For bump - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

9:00-12:00T at Oratory Preparatory School, Goring Heath RG8 7SF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swi classes.

Wantage

Thame

10:00-12:15T Street OX12 7JY. 07717 757007; For 0 - 1s, £8 per session (book by term). 10am: 6-13mths, 11.15am: 0-7mths.

10:30-11:30TH at Thame Guide Hut, Southern £4.50 (drop in). 1st Sun of month. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Wheatley

Wheatley

10:00-12:00TH

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

Baby Sensory

9:30-11:00TH at 197 Broadway OX11 8RU.

Abingdon Library Story Time

Drayton

diddi dance

10:00-11:30T

10:00-11:30T Watlington Family Hub, High Street OX44 7ST. n

Water Babies Classes

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

480804; For 18m - 7s, (book by term).

17:30-19:30T Road OX14 3RR. 07870 662483; For 3 - 5s, £11 per session (book by 6-week term). ainstrea swi ing classes.

Room to Zoom

01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler & pre school swi ing lessons.

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

10:00-11:30T

Chalgrove

Puddle Ducks Lessons

11:00-13:00T

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

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

Oxford Swimming Academy

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

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

Chilton Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-12:15T

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