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TO AUTUMN & CHRISTMAS 2019!

As I write this in September, Christmas seems miles away. But within a few short weeks of this magazine being released, it'll be November the shops will start displaying their Christmas stock and radio DJs will debate whether it's too early to play The Pogues or a bit of Mariah.

No doubt there will be people complaining that Christmas starts earlier every year, and I sympathise with that feeling - I don't like how commercial Christmas has become, nor the cultural pressure to buy yet more stuff... but I still love this time of year.

It's a guilty pleasure, I suppose. I know they're corny and cliched, but I love the music, the decorations, the lights and, most of all, how the mood of the nation seems to lift as we get closer to the big day.

I didn't always feel this way - Christmas was nice, sure. But I didn't get excited about it. Having a baby changed that overnight though.

Suddenly, Christmas wasn't just about giving a few gifts and eating and drinking to excess. It was magical.

Every Christmas Eve, we pull 'The Night Before Christmas' off the top shelf and read it as a family, looking forward to our own visit from Santa Claus. We have three children now, and we've read it every year since the eldest was born. I remember my mum reading the same story to me on Christmas Eve when I was little too. I guess it's a tradition.

And we’re creating other, new traditions every year - making decorations together tells us Christmas isn’t far off (see p.23), and a visit to see Father Christmas himself is a must (see Where's Santa? on p.21). In truth, the build up to the big day is in many ways more fun than the day itself!

I hope this edition of Toddle About will help you make the most of this time of year, regardless of your beliefs. You'll find plenty of ideas of things to do in this issue, in any case! And who knows? You might even start some new traditions of your own...

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Bite SIZED NEWS Bollywood and Jive at diddi dance

Puddle Ducks and Meningitis Now The award-winning diddi dance preschool classes are back for some Bollywood & Jive! Little ones can choose from Sunday to Friday morning classes in Abingdon, Oxford and Wootton, or join the afternoon sessions. No previous experience is needed to join in with diddi dance, and they are offering a 50% discount for siblings. The classes are fun, and they help children build their confidence.

PAYG available. Toddle About readers can claim 10% off their first term booking.

Email tatiana.savine@diddidance.com or visit www.diddidance.com. See P.29

Puddle Ducks Swim School is supporting the Meningitis Now charity in the launch of a new pre-schoolers’ swim challenge called Splash Now. Parents are encouraged to join the campaign by hosting Splash Now challenges to raise money for the charity and awareness of the signs of meningitis. Puddle Ducks Swim School runs lessons across Oxfordshire, Swindon and Cirencester. Toddle About readers can get 10% off their first payment.

Visit www.puddleducks.com and www.meningitisnow.org See P.5

Props, Puppets and More at Musical Minis Musical Minis is offering Toddle About readers a trial class for just £1! The fun, friendly groups are led by experienced leaders bringing learning through music to your little ones. Action songs, props, puppets and instrument free-play all help with key developmental stages, supporting co-ordination, language, listening and sharing, further helping to grow creative minds.

Above all, it’s fun for everyone, so get musical at a class near you!

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Complete Hypnobirthing Did you know that you can learn to birth calmly, with confidence whilst feeling in control and with less pain? Shirli Holtzman Hypnobirthing uses Hypnobirthing® The Mongan Method in their complete prenatal childbirth education program to help prepare you and your birth companion physically, emotionally and mentally for your birth. The course starts on Wednesday 9th October at Active Family Chiropractic in Deddington.

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Winter Wonderland Day in Banbury Saturday 30 November 10.15am, 11.00am, 11.45am, 2.00pm, 2.45pm & 3.15pm £7.50 per child Has ‘Frozen’ fever hit your house? Join Banbury Museum for a winter wonderland day, where you can make some fun crafts and meet Queen Elsa! Have your photo taken and join her for a song or two.

Suitable for age 4+ but all are welcome. Booking is essential.

Visit www.banburymuseum.org/events/ winter-wonderland-day See P.20

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w 2. GIVE THE GIFT OF TIME. As humans we have an average lifespan of 4000 weeks, so time is precious and short. The trick is to spend it wisely. Children won’t remember what you bought them but they do remember ‘times together’. This time, once gone, can never be regained. With our children we don’t realise how fast this time goes; one minute you are changing their nappy and the next you are crying as you pack them off to university or to travel around the world.

Life can be full on and sometimes it’s just too easy to forget to make time for the things that really matter. Here are three things you can do every day that I promise will make a real difference to your family when you get home from work.

3. PRACTICE GRATITUDE.

1. DITCH THE GRUMPY PARENT. Be the best parent you can be every night when you get in from work or they get home from school.

Often after a busy day when you stumble through the door and are greeted by your family, this is when ‘grumpy parent’ can appear. ‘Give me five minutes won’t you, PLEASE!’ But literally you only need to give them two minutes… step through the door and shout, ‘I’m home, come get me!’ This will indeed prompt the same reaction and you can give them a full two minutes of hugs and questions, ooooo’s and aaahhh’s, and then they will scurry away happy for the time being! Try it, it’s really that simple.

Do it every morning when you wake up (woohoo, I’m alive! ), while you brush your teeth (how amazing, I still have my own teeth), look in the mirror (hello gorgeous), eat your breakfast (yummy food in my tum), commute to work (I have a car, with cup holders and a secret sunglasses compartment!), etc. If you can do this all through the day then your mood will be super-positive when you step in the door each evening.

Then you can practice gratitude as a table time activity with your family - go around and say one thing that you are grateful for today. Be thankful for the food you eat and when family life is getting like an uphill struggle, stop and think of ten reasons to be grateful for your family.

Most of all, every evening when you return home remember, you are a role model.

The general rule of parenting is that your children won’t do what you say, but they will do what you do. Hence, if you want positive, happy, well-mannered offspring, the best thing can do is live those qualities yourself. Every single day.

Dr Andy Cope is a happiness expert and bestselling author of The Little Book of Being Brilliant available now on Amazon. Find out more about Andy at www.artofbrilliance.co.uk 6 Oct-Dec 2019 Toddle About

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Thursday 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

OCT 19 - NOV 3

The Great Pumpkin Hunt Waterperry Gardens. 10am - 5:30pm

Join The Great Pumpkin Hunt. Find the decorated pumpkins hidden around the ornamental gardens and win a prize at the end!

A great chance for the kids to have fun and get some fresh air at the same time.

Waterperry, Near Wheatley, Oxfordshire, OX33 1LA Tel: 01844 339226 WaterperryGardens www.waterperrygardens.co.uk Cost: £2.50 per child (children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the normal garden entrance fee of £8.50 applies).

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Baddies & SPOOKS Fairytale Farm. See website for times.

Free games and activities for younger children. Free pumpkin carving for every child and free spooky biscuit decorating. Get creative in the colouring corner and enter the on-site competition.

Visitors can also look out for spooky fairytale characters. Come dressed up for the occasion and you'll receive a free treat.

Southcombe, Chipping Norton, Oxford, OX7 5QH Tel: 01608 238014 FairytaleFarm www.fairytalefarm.co.uk Cost: Adult £6.75, Child/Seniors £6.25.

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Sulgrave Manor. 10am - 12pm Explore the garden whilst you enjoy the pumpkin trail, create autumnal crafts, carve your own pumpkin to take home (for little ones, there will be pumpkins to paint).

Apple Pressing - timed sessions, please arrive in plenty of time to avoid disappointment.

Manor Road, Sulgrave, Nr. Banbury, OX17 2SD Tel: 01295 760205 SulgraveManorWashington

Cost: £5 per child. Activities are aimed at children 4-11 years.

Wrap up warm, activities will take place both out on the nature reserve and inside the education centre. Booking essential.

Cost: Adults Free, Children £5. Normal admission charges apply.

The Manor and Garden are not open to the general public.

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Take part in Halloween inspired wildlife activities, crafts and stories. From investigating nature’s slimiest creatures to making your own lantern there will be something for everyone. Costumes welcome!

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OCT Pumpkin Sale Apple Pressing 26 & Oxford City Farm. 11am - 3pm

The Oxford Pumpkin Festival is back again for its 6th year. Celebrate the humble pumpkin and “squash food waste” by encouraging people to eat rather than discard their Halloween pumpkin’s flesh.

Pumpkins for sale, plus pumpkin soup, tea stall and apple pressing (so bring your apples!). Reduce waste by bringing your own cup, bowl and spoon.

Behind the Isis Care Home on Cornwallis Road, Oxford OX4 3NH Good Food Oxford www.goodfoodoxford.org/events Cost: Free entry.

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OCT Spooky Soft play 31 Rugrats and Halfpints. 9:30am - 5pm There will be Halloween activities throughout the day with character visits, face painting, glitter tattoos, games and other activities.

There will be a raffle to win memberships.

Each child will get a free bag of sweets.

Costumes are welcome.

Beaumont Road, Ox16 1QY Tel: 01295 250060 RugratsAndHalfpintsBanbury www.rugratsandhalfpints.com Cost: See website for entrance prices.

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TRYING FOR NUMBER Secondary infertility is the most common type of infertility in women, yet many sufferers don’t seek out treatment.

Fertility expert Dr. Larisa Corda, a regular on This Morning, explains more about the condition and what can be done about it.

Secondary infertility is defined as a problem with becoming pregnant after you have conceived at least once before. People often underestimate how common this actually is, especially after the age of 35 when natural fertility declines much more significantly.

Aside from the effect of age and the impact this has on egg numbers and quality, secondary infertility may be due to the onset of new medical or gynaecological conditions, such as fibrods, or Asherman’s syndrome. It could be that you suffer from endometriosis or PCOS and that these conditions have got worse. Your lifestyle habits may have also have changed, your partner’s sperm may not quite be what it used to be, or you may have a new partner.

Secondary infertility often has a lot of guilt associated with it. Many couples feel hesitant about seeking help and tend to delay, due to the worry of feeling judged by others if they already have a child, including their doctor. But if you suspect there’s a problem and you’ve been trying for a year if under 35, or 6 months if 35 or over, it’s vital you go and see your GP to start some initial investigations. These can include simple blood tests to look at hormone levels, as well as a semen analysis and pelvic ultrasound scan to look at the womb and ovaries. Sometimes further tests are undertaken that look at fallopian tubes as well.

POSSIBLE TREATMENTS Treatment can range from continuing to try naturally if the tests are normal, to taking drugs such as clomid to help induce ovulation, intra uterine insemination, IVF and ultimately donor eggs or sperm. If there’s anything that needs to be fixed surgically, this can be done before treatment and may in itself be enough to allow you to get pregnant, such as treatment to endometriosis.

With the help of your doctor, create a plan as to what you are willing to try and within what sort of time frame, so that the experience doesn’t feel like an endless void and you create certain goalposts which motivate you, but do not leave you in despair if they have to be changed or shifted.

ASK FOR HELP Just because you have been pregnant before does not mean the second time round is any easier, especially if the first pregnancy ended in miscarriage or never came to be realised. The pursuit of another can often bring up emotions of sadness, fear, anger and disappointment and so it’s important to manage this stress with the help of a counsellor, who can enable you and your partner to navigate your journey and deal with any pressure from relatives, friends or even your younger child, about having a sibling.

Remember it’s OK to ask for help, and having been pregnant before is often a good prognostic sign. But things may have changed in terms of the health of you or your partner, and the sooner this is investigated, the better the chance of being able to do something to help you to conceive.

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LITTLE COOKS CO, FROM £8.33 PER MTH Little Cooks Co is a monthly subscription-based recipe kit for kids, packed with all the natural and healthy ingredients needed for a delicious and nutritious recipe.

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MY PERSONALISED STORYBOOK, £22.99 ‘The Right Knight’, the latest product from My Personalised Storybook, launches on 7th October. This witty rhyming tale features a photo-realistic portrayal of your little hero throughout the story, and - for the first time - on the front cover!

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INTRODUCING

MUSEUM MINI'S

Booking is essential Please visit the website www.banburymuseum.org/ museum-minis

Monthly sessions specifically designed for pre-schoolers

MINI ROCKERS

MINI BUILDERS

MINI MAKERS

Tuesdays: 8 Oct, 12 Nov & 3 Dec 10.30am - 11.30am Led by Jemma Hibbard, toddlers will love using colourful props and dancing to their favourite songs.

Suitable for ages 1-4. £5.00 per child

Thursdays: 17 Oct, 21 Nov & 5 Dec 10.30am - 11.30am Create castles with bricks and blocks, build ball runs and construct with all sorts of materials.

Suitable for ages 1-4. £3.00 per child

Fridays: 25 Oct, 22 Nov & 6 Dec 10.30am - 11.30am An art club that encourages pre-schoolers to use their imagination to make and create.

Suitable for ages 3-4. £4.00 per child

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Where's

Santa?

23 NOV - 23 DEC

CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM

Cotswold Farm Park. See website for times

The most magical time of the year at the Farm Park!

Meet Father Christmas in his grotto, help out the elves in the Elves' workshop and pick out a present from the toy room. There will also be some festive activities on-site.

Guiting Power, Cheltenham, GL54 5FL Tel: 01451 850307 CotswoldFarmParkLtd www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk/christmas-is-coming Meeting Father Christmas and receiving a gift is subject to an extra charge and prior booking is strongly recommended – he’s a very busy man! Please visit website for prices and availability.

DEC CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AND GROTTO 6 Thame Town Centre. 4pm - 7:30pm

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS TO MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS

NOV 30, DEC 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22 Didcot Railway Centre. 9.30am - 4pm Ride behind the famous blue engine to meet Father Christmas in his grotto, and each child receives an age appropriate gift from Father Christmas. The Fat Controller is also on hand to keep control and meet families.

Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NJ DidcotRailwayCentre Tel: 01235 817200 www.dayoutwiththomas.co.uk/didcot Cost: Adult £16, Child (1 - 15), £16 includes gift. Over 60s £15.

DEC CHRISTMAS MARKET 7 & 8 Cogges Manor Farm.

Come along to the annual Cogges Christmas Market, with over 60 stalls from local businesses, crafters and makers. You can select your own beatuiful Nordman Fir Christmas trees, for sale in the festive forest.

Father Christmas will also join you in the manor house for a story read by his elves, a gingerbread man and a small gift to take home.

Church Lane, Witney OX28 3LA. Tel: 01993 772602 Cogges www.cogges.org.uk

www.thametowncouncil.gov.uk

Cost to the Market & Father Christmas is: Adult £2, Children £1.

Grotto visits must be booked in advance.

BUS GROTTO

Thame will be welcoming back all the event favourites including Santa and his grotto, entertainment, refreshment and gift stalls, children’s characters and more to be announced.

Everyone's favourite 'fury friends' (the reindeer) will be returning this year as well. Lights will be switched on at 6.30pm.

High Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3DP Tel: 01844 212 833 ChristmasInThame

DEC SANTA GROTTO & VINTAGE BUS RIDE 8 & 15 Oxford Bus Museum. 11.30am & 2.30pm

What better way of getting into the Christmas spirit than a visit to the Santa Bus Grotto? Take a 20 minute vintage bus ride with Santa who has a present for every child. Cost includes entry into the museum where children can climb aboard the buses and become a driver!

Hanborough Railway Station, Long Hanborough, OX29 8LA. Tel: 01993 883 617 Oxford-Bus-Museum www.oxfordbusmuseum.org Cost: see website for details.

DEC 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, New Theatre Oxford.

23 & 24 See website for times.

STORIES WITH SANTA

Santa has heard lots of stories on his travels around the world as he delivers presents to all the good boys and girls every Christmas Eve. And this year, he wants to share them with the lucky children of Oxford. After the storytime, children can take part in a special personal meeting with the man himself and will receive a small gift.

Piano Bar, New Theatre Oxford, OX1 2AG Tel: 0844 871 3020 OxfordNewTheatre www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-theatre-oxford Cost: Adult (two per child max.) £2.50. Child £13.50.

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WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO MEET

COMPETITION

Santa at Cotswold Farm Park HOW TO ENTER

Enter your name into our free prize draw to win free entry to the Cotswold Farm Park for two adults and two children, including the Father Christmas experience for two children.

Enter via Facebook at toddle.fun/farmsanta simply comment on the post to enter.

Christmas is the most magical time of year at the Farm Park. Meet Father Christmas in his grotto on selected dates in November and December.

A special time slot is provided to meet Father Christmas and for children to pick out their own choice of present from the Toy Room. Children, toddlers and young adults with a Father Christmas booking will also be invited into the elves’ workshop to make a Christmas Eve box to take home.

T&C’s apply - all online at www.toddle.fun/farmsanta

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YOU WILL NEED:

METHOD:

• The cardboard roll from your Christmas wrapping paper

1. Paint the wrapping paper tube – inside and out, (we did green on the outside and gold on the inside) and leave to dry.

• Paint

2. Cut the roll into slices – approx. 2 cm thick.

• A paintbrush

3. Pinch the slices at each end to form a leaf shape.

• Glue

4. Glue the leaves together in groups of 6 to make a flower.

• Scissors

5. Make 8 flowers and glue them together in a circle shape to form a wreath.

• Ribbon or any other embellishment for decoration

6. Add a ribbon for hanging and a bow at the bottom for decoration.

7. Hang up and have a fabulous eco-Christmas!

Nicola and Sue are good friends who showcase fun ideas for parents and kids. Nicola is an experienced DT teacher with a passion for science and Sue worked in kids’ TV for years and adores food art and crafts.

Check out their blog for more fun ideas! www.instagram.com/buddiesbabiesandbiscuits

Why won’t baby sleep?

S TUD IES HAVE SHOWN T HA T 8 5 % O F B A B I E S A G E D 6 - 1 8 MONT HS WAKE U P 1 - 3 T I M E S A N I GH T. So night-time waking is pretty normal - but that doesn’t make it any less exhausting. And when you’re tired all the time, everything gets harder.

It’s harder to concentrate, harder to make good decisions - and harder to be patient. It can start to feel like you’re rubbish at everything!

The good new is, in most cases, it is possible to improve the sleep of a baby aged 6 months or older.

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Daily Activity Planner

DAILY L ACTIVITY PLANNER LY YOUR LOCAL ‘WHAT’S ON GUIDE’ FOR FAMILIES WITH BUMPS - 5S IN OXFORDSHIRE, INCLUDING; OXFORD, BICESTER, WITNEY, ABINGDON, WALLINGFORD, Toddle About Magazine Coverage in Oxfordshire DIDCOT, THAME, HENLEY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. The Daily Activity Planner is your one stop shop for finding virtually any and all of the bump, baby & toddler groups and classes.

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Visit the Toddle About website at www.toddle.fun/activity-finder then simply enter your postcode and the groups will be listed in order of distance from your home.

Banbury

WEST OXFORD Pages 26 - 28

CHERWELL DISTRICT Pages 24 - 26

Chipping Norton

Bicester

Burford Woodstock

OXFORD CITY Pages 28 - 31

Kidlington

Witney Oxford

Thame Chinnor

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Abingdon Faringdon Wantage

Didcot

Wallingford Henleyon-Thames

CHERWELL AREA

Monday

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.

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

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

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Water Babies Swimming Classes

Musical Minis

16:00-18:00T at Frank Wise School, Hornbeam Close OX16 9RL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per class (book by 10week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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

Bicester

Ride on Time Play Session

12:30-13:30T at The Core Zone, Stone Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495; For 0, 1, mums, £51 (book by 6-week term).

Happy Mondays Tots Group

Aynho

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

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

Middleton Cheney

Mums N Bubs Yoga

Tuesday

Musical Minis

9:45-10:30T at Aynho Village Hall, Croughton Road, OX17 3AP. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

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Banbury

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-17:30T at Frank Wise School, Hornbeam Close OX16 9RL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 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 Depuis Centre, St John’s Church OX16 9AF. 01295 262073; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Baby Sensory Classes

10:15-15:15TH at Banbury Rugby Club, Oxford Road OX15 4AF. Nikki: 07714 205380; For 0 - 1s, £7.25 per session (book by term). Various classes, contact for info.Free trials.

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).

Mini Rockers

10:30-11:30T at Banbury Museum, Castle Quay OX16 2PQ. 01295 236165; For 1 - 5s, £5 per child (please book). Dates: 8/10,12/11 & 3/12.

Sensory Baby

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

Bicester

Acorn Toddlers

10:30-12:00T at Bicester Methodist Church, Sheep Street OX26 6JQ. 01869 323030; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (please book). Call to join waiting list.

Kings Sutton 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.

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.

Wednesday

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Banbury

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:45-13:15T at Sibford School, Sibford Ferris OX15 5QL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bodicote Toddler Group

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

Deddington

Hypnobirthing - Childbirth

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.

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

18:30-21:30T at Active Family Chiropractic, Ashcroft Therapy Centre OX15 0SW. 07838 345175; For bump, £250 (please book). 5wk course starting 9/10.

Adderbury Babies & Toddler Group

Middleton Cheney

Mums N Bubs Yoga: 10:45-11:45T; For 0, 1, mums, £51 (book by 6-week term). Call for more info.

Pregnancy Yoga: 18:30-19:20T; For bump, £51 (book by 6-week term). Call for info. at The Core Zone, Stone Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495.

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

Ma Mites Mums & Tots Group

Play and Learn for Under 1s

14:00-15:00TH at Middleton Cheney Library, Main Road OX17 2PD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

KEY:

T: Term Time

H: Holidays

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

Baby Ballet

Bicester

Messy Monkeys

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

In the Water

Music & Singing

10:15-10:45TH at Middleton Cheney Library, Main Road OX17 2PD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Yarnton

Ride on Time Play Session

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.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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Thursday

Deddington

Deddington Tots Group

9:30-11:30TH at Windmill Community Centre, Hempton Road OX15 0QH. 07825 085742; For bump - 4s, £3 per family (drop in).

Banbury

The Sunshine Centre

Come & Play: 9:30-11:15TH; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

Health Visitor Clinic: 10:0011:00TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Sunshine Explorers: 13:3014:45T; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). at The Sunshine Centre, Edmunds Road OX16 0PJ. 01295 276769.

Kirtlington

Kirtlington Busy Bees

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

Mini Builders

10:30-11:30T at Banbury Museum, Castle Quay OX16 2PQ. 01295 236165; For 1 - 4s, £3 per child (please book). Dates: 17/10,21/11 & 5/12.

Saturday

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Rhythm and Dance

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

Bicester

Bumps and Babies

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

Babies 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 swim classes.

Harwell

Oxford Swimming Academy

16:00-18:00T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Harwell School OX11 0HX. 07870 662483; For 2 - 5s, £11 per class (please book). For 2½yrs+.

Middleton Cheney Mums N Bubs +/Wrigglers Yoga: 11:1512:15T; For 0, 1, mums, £51 (book by 6-week term). Call for more info.

Pregnancy Yoga: 18:00-18:50T; For bump, £51 (book by 6-week term). Call for more info. at The Core Zone, Stone Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495.

Banbury

Banbury

Friday

Rugbytots

8:40-11:40TH at Wykham Park Academy, Ruskin Road OX16 9HY. 0345 313 0286; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by term). Various classes, please contact for more info.

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.

Water Babies Classes

Sibford Tots and Babes

8:45-11:45T at Frank Wise School, Hornbeam Close OX16 9RL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per class (book by 10week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Mini Makers

Oxford Swimming Academy 9:00-

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

Harwell

12:00T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Harwell School OX11 0HX. 07870 662483; For 2 - 5s, £11 per class (please book). For 2½yrs+.

10:30-11:30T at Banbury Museum, Castle Quay OX16 2PQ. 01295 236165; For 3 - 4s, £4 per child (please book). Dates: 25/10,22/11 & 6/12.

Kidlington

Water Babies Classes

13:15-15:45T at Sibford School, Sibford Ferris OX15 5QL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim 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.

Bicester

Movers and Groovers

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

Banbury

Musical Minis

Sunday

Rugbytots

9:45-10:30T at Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane OX26 6JQ. Hayley: 07760 226209; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

9:00-11:45TH at Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way OX16 1ER. 0345 313 0286; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by term).

Various classes, please contact for more info.

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 swim classes.

Messy Church @ SREC

16:00-18:00T at Southam Road Evangelical Church, 3 Cope Road OX16 2EJ. 01295 758560; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Monday

Carterton

Baby Sensory Classes

9:30-14:30T at Carterton Community Centre, Marigold Square OX18 1AX. 07717 757007; For 0 - 1s, £8 per session (book by term).

9.30am:6-13mths, 10.45am:0-7mths, 12pm & 1.30pm: 0-13mths.

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

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Chipping Norton

Eynsham

10:00-13:00T at Finstock Village Hall, West Hill OX7 3BU. Emily: 07795 005832; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Various classes,contact for more info.

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

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

ACE Centre Charity Family Service

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

Sensory Stay & Play: 14:00-15:00T; For 0 1s, £2 per session (drop in). 0-18mths. at ACE Centre Charity Family Service, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440.

Standlake

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

9:30-11:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Lincoln Farm Park OX29 7RH. 07870 662483; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (please book).

3mths upwards.

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Carterton

9:30-12:30T at The Yoga Room, Balance Studios OX28 1HY. For 0 - 3s, £7.75 per session (book by 12-week term). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

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

Chipping Norton

Noah’s Ark

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

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.

Tots Music - in its 27th year!

10:00-11:15T at Wesley Room, Methodist Church, 40 High Street OX28 6HG. 07957 185753; For 0 - 5s, £4 per family (drop in). Cost is for up to 3 children. Dates: 7/10, 21/10, 4/11, 11/11, 2/12, 16/12.

If you are looking for a relaxed, friendly, small-group activity in which you can watch your child develop through the enjoyment of music then come and join us at one of the Oxfordshire classes!

9:30-11:00TH at Parish Hall, Enstone OX7 4NR. For bump - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Half term we have a Halloween party.

Standlake

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

action songs, instrument free-play, puppets, props, stories and more!

Tuesday

10:00-12:30T at Lincoln Farm Park, High Street OX29 7RH. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (please book). Baby, toddler & preschool swimming lessons.

structured session that encourages cognitive, physical and emotional development.

Young Parents Group

9:30-11:00T at ACE Centre Charity Family Service, Burford Road OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). For 16-25 year olds.

To book and for more information please contact hayley@musicalminis.co.uk or call 07760 226209

Shilton

www.musicalminis.co.uk/oxford Clanfield

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:00-12:00T at Shilton Pool, The Hill OX18 4AG. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (please book). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Standlake

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

9:30-11:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, 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 swim classes.

Wednesday

Bladon

Bladon Baby and Toddler Group

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

Chipping Norton

Health Visitor Drop In Clinic

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.

T: Term Time

Enstone

Enstone Toddlers Babes and Bumps

45 minutes of educational fun for you and your child.

Chipping Norton

KEY:

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

H: Holidays

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!

Standlake

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

9:30-11:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Lincoln Farm Park OX29 7RH. 07870 662483; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (please book).

3mths upwards.

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

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

Stonesfield Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T 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

Witney

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.

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.

10:00-11:30TH at Davenport Road, Methodist Church OX28 6EL. For bump - 5s, £2 per family (donation).

Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at High Street Methodist Church, 40 High Street OX28 6HG. For 0 - 3s, £7.75 per session (book by 12-week term).

Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

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 swim classes.

St Mary’s Cogglets at Madley

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

Woodstock 10:15-11:30TH at Woodstock Library, The Oxfordshire Museum OX20 1SN. 01993 814124; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Friday

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

14:15-15:45T at Eynsham Hall, North Leigh OX29 6PN. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (please book). Baby, toddler & preschool swimming lessons.

Woodstock 10:00-10:30TH at Woodstock Library, The Oxfordshire Museum OX20 1SN. 01993 814124; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in).

In the Water

Music & Singing

Chipping Norton Baby College

9:45-12:30T at Glyme Hall, Burford Road OX7 5EF. For 0 - 3s, £7.75 per session (book by 12-week term). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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Standlake

Classes

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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

9:00-10:30T at Lincoln Farm Park, High Street OX29 7RH. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (please book). Baby, toddler & preschool swimming lessons.

Sunday

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

Chipping Norton

12:00-13:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Lincoln Farm Park OX29 7RH. 07870 662483; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (please book). 3mths upwards.

Rugbytots

8:15-9:35TH at Chipping Norton Leisure Centre, Burford Road OX7 5DY. 0345 313 0286; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by term).

Witney

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 Leafield Village Hall, Lower End OX29 9QJ. 01993 878150; For bump 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

North Leigh Baby & Toddler Group

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

Ride on Time Play Session

10:00-11:30TH at Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane OX28 1UE. 07786 159552; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (please book). Every fortnight (contact for dates).

Unlimited ride on toy fun, under 12mths free.

Minster Lovell Mother and Toddler Group

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.

Eynsham Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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

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 swim classes.

Woodstock

Musical Minis

11:15-12:00T at Woodstock Youth Centre, Recreation Road OX20 1NY. Hayley: 07760 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 swim classes.

Classes

9:00-12:00TH at Bartholomew Sports Centre, Witney Road OX29 4AP. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term).

Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Witney 8:30-11:40TH at Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road OX28 1HL. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

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.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

12:00-14:00T 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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Botley

Monday

Baby College Baby Massage

14:00-15:00T at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. For 0s, £9 per session (book by 3-week term). The awardwinning MamaBabyBliss® programme.

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.

Littlemore

Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:30-15:30T at The Park Club, Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Marston

BabyMania

9:15-11:45TH 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.

Oxford

Baby College Development Classes

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

South Oxford Family Room

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

Toddle-In at St Aldates Church

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

11:00-11:30TH at Oxford County Library, Queen Street OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Summertown

SOFR Stay and Play with Story Time: 9:3012:00TH; For bump - 5s, £1.50 (donation).

Story time dates: 11/10, 25/10, 8/11, 22/11 & 6/12.

SOFR SEN Session: 12:30-14:45TH; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (donation). Dates: 21/10 & 18/11. at South Oxford Family Room, 47 Whitehouse Road OX1 4QH. 01865 254875.

9:20-11:50T 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.

10:00-13:10T at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.Various times/classes.

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

Monkey Music

Monkey Music

Wolvercote

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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Botley

Baby College Development Classes

Inspiring Play Together

0-3

9:30-12:30T at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Development Classes “We’ve enjoyed every class

YEARS and learnt a lot along the way” Georgia, James, Livia & Jude

Back to Fit & HIIT Fitness Classes

9:15-11:00T at Jeneration Fitness, All Saints Church House 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.

Oxford

Littlemore

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.

10:00-11:00T at The Park Club, Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Sunnymead Minnows Bumps to Babies

Lower Wolvercote

10:30-12:00T at Aquarium Room, Cuttleslowe Primary School, Wren Road OX2 7SX. For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). Under 1s.

Dandelions Tots Group

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

Toys, Singing, Baby corner and refreshments.

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).

Oxford

10:00-11:30T at St. Matthews Church Centre, Marlborough Road OX1 4LW. 01865 726102; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

A fun group for parents,carers & childminders.

For Music classes with a difference, come to Musicland O x ford ( Risinghurst) Ages 2 - 8 .

T ransform the w ay your child learns music!

11:00-11:30TH at Oxford County Library, Queen Street OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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Family Fun

10:00-12:00T at The Kings Centre, Osney Mead OX2 0ES. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). 1st Tues of month, cooked lunch avail £2.50 adult/50p child.

Drop-In

10:00-12:00TH at Grandpont Nursery School, 47 Whitehouse Road OX1 4QH. 01865 254875; For bump - 2s, £1.50 per session (donation).

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).

Small Talk

15:00-16:30T at St Ebbes, Lime Walk OX3 7AE. 01865 761236; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

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). Simple lunch avail. on 1st Tues of mth (50p a head). Not open 24/12 & 31/12.

Wolvercote

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-10:30T 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.

Wednesday

diddi dance

Cowley

Drop-in

10:30-12:00T at Cowley Library, Temple Road OX4 2EZ. 01865 770403; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Songs: 10.30-11am, Play: 11am-12pm.

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.

Oxford Sling Library

12:30-13:45T at South Oxford Family Room, 47 Whitehouse Road OX1 4QH. For bump 5s, (drop in). 2nd & 4th Tues of Month.

H: Holidays

Headington

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.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Pregnancy Pilates

19:00-20:00T at St Clements Family Centre, Cross Street OX4 1DA. 07547 920909; For bump, £42.50 (book by 4-week term).

Summertown

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at North Oxford Association, Diamond Place OX2 7DP. For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

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

10:00-10:45T at PartyMan World of Play, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 07922 668740; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Ages: 1½-4½yrs.

T: Term Time

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

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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Baby College Baby Massage Classes

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Headington

Jam and Juice

10:00-11:50T at The Coach House, Quarry Road OX3 8NU. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.Varies times/ classes.

10:30-12:00T at Summertown URC, 294A Banbury Road OX2 7HN. For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Entry via rear of premises whilst building works at church.

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

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Junior Ballet

SOFR Stay & Play with Story Time: 9:30-12:00TH; For bump - 5s, £1.50 (donation). Story time on: 11 & 25 Oct; 8 & 22 Nov & 6 Dec.

Blackbird Leys

12:30-14:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (donation). 1st & 3rd Fri of Month. at South Oxford Family Room, 47 Whitehouse Road OX1 4QH. 01865 254875.

Banbury

16:00-16:30TH at Rugrats and Halfpints, Beaumont Road OX16 1QY. 01295 250060; For 4 - 8s, £3.50 per session (please book).

Pop up Pilates

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

Antenatal and Postnatal Pilates: 9:30-10:30T; For bump, mums, £42.50 (book by 4-week term).

Postnatal Pilates: 10:30-11:30T; For mums, £42.50 (book by 4-week term). at St Clements Family Centre, Cross Street OX4 1DA. 07547 920909.

Littlemore

Water Babies Classes

10:30-12:00T at The Park Club, Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Monkey Music

9:40-12:10T at St. Margaret’s Institute, Polstead Road OX2 6TN. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.Various times/classes.

Oxford

Sunnymead Messy Minnows

Sunnymead Minnows

10:00-12:00T at Cuttleslowe Pavilion, Cuttleslowe Park OX2 8ES. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Sunnymead Minnows Rhyme Time: 9:00-9:45T; For 0 - 5s.

Sunnymead Minnows Stay & Play: 9:45-12:30T; For 0 - 5s.

Affordable hot lunch available at 11.45am. at Aquarium Room, Cuttleslowe Primary School, Wren Road OX2 7SX. FREE (drop in).

Rainbow House Cafe & Play

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

Monkey Music

11:00-11:30TH at Oxford County Library, Queen Street OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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.

Oxford Sling Library

12:30-14:00T at Flo’s - The Place in the Park, Rymers Lane OX4 3JZ. For bump - 5s, (drop in). Every 2 weeks, check www.oxfordslinglibrary.co.uk.

St Clements Church Baby and Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at St Clement’s Centre, Cross Street OX4 1DA. 01865 246674; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Play, Singing, refreshments & lots of fun.

Classes

9:30-13:00T at South Oxford Community Centre, Lake Street OX1 4RP. 07938 261106; For 0 - 2s, £7 per session (please book). 9.30am: 9mth+, 10.45am: 6-9mth & 12pm: 3-6mth.

Help your baby communicate from the word go!

Fun activities and ideas for home.

Sessions designed & run by a qualified Speech and Language Therapist For babies and toddlers aged 3 months+ FIRST

Oxford Swimming Academy Baby and Preschool Classes

9:30-11:30T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Jurys Inn OX2 8AL. 07870 662483; For 1 4s, £11 per class (please book). 9-12mths upwards.

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.

diddi dance

10:00-10:45T at Cutteslowe Pavilion, Cutteslowe Park OX2 8ES. 07922 668740; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (please book).

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).

Oxford Sling Library

10:30-12:00T at West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road OX2 0BT. For bump - 5s, (drop in). 3rd Thurs of month.

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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.

Botley

Friday

Baby College Development Classes

9:30-12:30T at Botley Dean Court Community Centre, Pinnocks Way OX2 9DG. For 0 - 3s, £7.50 per session (please book). Sensory, physical fun, music & language games.

Saturday

Headington

Oxford Swimming Academy

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

Littlemore

Water Babies Classes

9:00-12:00T at The Park Club, Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Mini Professors

10:00-11:50T at Littlemore Village Hall, Railway Lane OX4 4PY. 07754 016612; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term).

2nd & 4th Sat of month - Classes at: 1010.40am (3-5yrs); 11.10-11.50am (2-31/2yrs).

Marston 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

Oxford

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.

9:40-11:45T at Risinghurst Community Centre, Kiln Lane OX3 8HA. Abbie: 07979 813 252; For 2 - 10s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term).

Classes: 9.40, 10.15, 10.45 & 11.15.

Musicland - Music Classes

The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case

Oxford Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.fun/list-me 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.

Summertown

Littlemore

8:40-11:05TH at Cherwell School (South Site Gym), Marston Ferry Road OX2 7EE. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term).

Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Sunday

14:00-15:30T at The Park Club, Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road OX4 4XP. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Marston

Headington

Sunnymead Minnows Family Fun

10:00-12:00T at Cuttleslowe Community Centre, 31 Wren Road OX2 7SX. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 3rd Sat of month.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

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.

DAILY L ACTIVITY PLANNER LY SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE AREA

Wallingford, Abingdon, Didcot and Oxford

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

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

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

Monday

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Abingdon

Monkey Music

9:20-16:20T at The Barn, Crown & Thistle OX14 3HS. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.

Various times/classes.

Long Furlong Buggy Club

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

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.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:30-11:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (please book). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Abbey Toddlers

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

diddi dance

10:00-10:45T at Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road OX14 3YH. 07922 668740; For 1½-4½yrs, £6 per session (please book).

KEY:

T: Term Time

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

H: Holidays

Didcot Sling Library

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.

12:30-14:00T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 0BS. 07808 535203; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly.

Berinsfield

Horspath Toddler Group

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

Thame

Stay & Play

Horspath

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

Cha Char Chimps Show

Messy Monday

10:30-11:15T at Thame Leisure Centre (in the small hall), Oxford Road OX9 2BB. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.80 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Chinnor

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

Chalgrove

10:00-11:30T at First Steps Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub, High Street OX44 7ST. 01865 400234; For 0 - 5s, (donation).

Stay & Play

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

11:00-11:30TH at Chinnor Library, Station Road OX39 4PU. 01844 351721; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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, £5.50 per class (book by 6-week term). Free trial class, book online & use code TODDLETRIAL. In the Water

Music & Singing

Wallingford

Stay & Play with Messy Play

9:15-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Children’s 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).

Mini Professors

10:00-11:50T at Wallingford Sports Park, Hithercroft Road OX10 9RB. 07754 016612; £7 per class (book by 10-week term). Classes at: 10am (2-31/2yrs); 11.10am (3-5yrs).

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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Wantage

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.

9:30-11:00TH at St John’s Hall, Main Street OX12 7LQ. 01235 376037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

The Green Bean Sling Meet

Stay and Play (GroW Families)

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:30-10:15T at Grove Village Hall, Main Street OX12 7JY. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per class (book by 6-week term). Free trial class, book with code TODDLETRIAL.

11:15-12:00T at Letcombe Regis Village Hall, Bassett Road OX12 9LJ. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per class (book by 6-week term). Free trial class,book online & use code TODDLETRIAL.

Stories and Singing (GroW Families)

Watlington

10:00-11:30TH at Wantage Library, Stirlings Road OX12 7BB. 01235 376037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Bumps and Babies (GroW Families)

13:00-14:30TH at The Beacon, Portway OX12 7LQ. 01235 376037; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Wheatley

Wheatley Babies & Toddlers 9:30-11:30TH at The Maple Tree Children’s Centre, 20 Littleworth Road OX33 1NW. 01865 236700; For 0 - 3s, £2 per family (drop in).

Tuesday

Tuneful Tots

• Award-winning childcare in Faringdon • Babies up to 5 years old

• Funded places for some 2 year olds, and all 3 and 4 years old

Puddle Ducks Swimming

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 centre.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Berinsfield

The Berin Centre

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

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

Chinnor

Cha Char Chimps Show

10:30-11:30TH at Chinnor Village Hall, Church Road OX39 4PQ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 4s, £4.80 (drop in). 2nd & 4th Tues of month. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

15:15-17:30TH at Chinnor Village Hall, Church Road OX39 4PQ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Didcot

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 & 12.30-1.30: 0-13mths, 11-12noon: 0-7mths.

9:30-11:15T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 07986 839588; For 0 - 3s, £2.50 (please book). £2.50 per family (2 children), 50p per sibling.

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10:00-11:30TH at The Maple Tree Children’s Centre, 20 Littleworth Road OX33 1NW. 01865 236700; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

• Qualified and caring staff

10:00-12:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (please book). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

Wheatley

• Before and after-school club and holiday club for 4-8 years

Abingdon

01367 243800 www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk Faringdon

Baby Sensory

10:00-12:15T at The Pump House Project, Swan Lane SN7 7AF. 07717 757007; For 0 - 1s, £8 per session (book by term). 10am:613mths, 11.15am:0-7mths.

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 swim classes.

Henley-on-Thames 9:30-10:00T at Henley Library, Ravenscroft Road RG9 2DH. 01865 815278; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Southmoor

Music with Mummy & Jolly Babies

9:30-11:30T at 6 Stone House Close, Kingston Bagpuize OX13 5BP. 07469 976225; For 0 - 3s, £4.50 per class (please book).

9.30 & 11am: 14m-3yrs & 10.15am: 0-14m.

Thame

10:00-11:30T at First Steps Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub, Watlington Primary School OX49 5RB. 01865 400234; For 0 5s, (donation).

Cooking Group

13:00-14:30T at Maple Tree Children’s Centre, Littleworth Road OX33 1PH. 01865 236700; For 0 - 5s, £20 (book by 4-week term).

Sessions: 19/11 - 10/12.

Wootton

Ride on Time Play Session

13:30-14:30TH at Wootton & Dry Sandford Community Hall, Lamborough Hill OX13 6DA. 07786 159552; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (please book). Dates: 15/10,19/11 & 17/12.

Unlimited ride on toy fun, under 12 months free.

Wednesday

Abingdon

Oxford Swimming Academy

9:30-12:00T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Radley College Pool OX14 2HR. 07870 662483; For 0 - 4s, £11 per class (please book). From 3mths upwards.

Nature Tots

9:30-11:30T at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Sutton Courtenay Road OX14 4TE. 01235 862024; For 1 - 4s, £7 per child (please book).

Monthly sessions,call to check dates.

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.

Monkey Music

Clockwork Music

9:30-12:10T 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.

Monkey Music

10:00-11:50T at Girlguiding HQ, Southern Road OX9 2EE. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.

Various times/classes.

Wallingford

Stay & Play with Messy Play

9:15-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Children’s Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

9:40-16:20T at Sprouts Play Barn, Millets Farm Centre OX13 5HB. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.Various times/classes.

Baby Sensory

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.

Willow Village

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

The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case

South Oxfordshire Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.fun/list-me 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 6mths); 2.10-2.50pm (3-5yrs).

Berinsfield

Rhyme Time

10:30-11:00TH at Berinsfield Library, Green Furlong OX10 7NR. 01865 340771; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Story Time

15:45-16:15TH at Berinsfield Library, Green Furlong OX10 7NR. 01865 340771; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Sensory Multi Award Winning Baby Classes

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

Childrey 9:30-11:15T at Childrey Methodist Church, Chapel Way OX12 9UU. 07825 241 395; For 0 - 4s, £2.20 (drop in).

Didcot

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

9:30-11:15T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 07986 839588; For 0 - 3s, £2.50 (please book).

Cost covers 2 children, 50p per extra child.

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:30-10:15T at Harwell Village Hall, High St OX11 0EX. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per class (book by 6-week term). Free trial class, book with code TODDLETRIAL.

Stepping Stones Baby Group

13:00-14:30T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 07986 839588; For 0 - 2s, £2.50 per family (drop in).

East Hanney

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:00-12:00T at East Hanney Pool, Steventon Road OX12 0HS. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (please book).

Baby,toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Finstock

Finstock Toddler Group

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

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 swim classes.

Henley-on-Thames

St Mary’s Church BAT’s

10:00-11:00TH at St. Mary’s Church, Hart Street RG9 2AU. 07768 610213; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Sandford-on-Thames

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:00-12:00TH at Oxford Thames, Henley Rd OX4 4GX. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (please book). Baby, toddler & preschool swimming lessons.

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).

KEY:

T: Term Time

Group

Berinsfield

The Berin Centre

Chalgrove Play Days

H: Holidays

9:30-11:30T at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Sutton Courtenay Road OX14 4TE. 01235 862024; For 1 - 4s, £7 per child (please book). Monthly sessions, call to check dates.

10:30-12:30T at Florence Park Community Centre, Cornwallis Road OX4 3NH. For bump - 0s, FREE (donation).

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

9:30-11:30T at First Steps Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub, High Street OX44 7ST. 01865 400234; For 0 - 5s, (donation).

Nature Tots

Wallingford

Stay & Play with Messy Play

9:15-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Children’s Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Slingsbee Sling Library

10:00-11:30TH at Wallingford Family Centre, 96a Wilding Road OX10 8JA. 07534 474104; For bump - 3s, (drop in).

Wantage

Themed Thursdays: 10:0011:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book).

Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30H; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). School Holidays Only.

Focus Session: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Contact for more info.

Bumps & Babies: 13:15-14:45TH; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to walking.

HENRY: 19:00-21:00T; For mums - dads, (please book). at The Berin Centre, Wimblestraw Road OX10 7LZ. 01865 341944.

Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell

Brightwell Toddlers

St John’s Toddlers

9:15-11:15T at The Stewart Village Hall, West End OX10 0RT. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in).

Baby Lunchbox

9:30-11:15T at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road OX11 OBS. Joan: 07986 839588; For 0 - 3s, £2.50 (please book).

Cost covers 2 children, 50p per extra child.

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. 1st visit is free.

9:30-10:45TH at Health Centre, Mably Way OX12 9BN. 01235 774545; For 0s, (donation).

Breastfeeding advice & support.

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

11:30-12:15T at Charlton Holy Trinity Church Hall, Charlton Village Road OX12 7HW. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per class (book by 6-week term). Free trial class,book online & use code TODDLETRIAL.

Wheatley

Didcot

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

East Hanney

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:00-12:00T at East Hanney Pool, Steventon Road OX12 0HS. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (please book). Baby ,toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Faringdon

Well Baby Clinic

9:30-11:00TH at The Maple Tree, 20 Littleworth Road OX33 1NW. 01865 236700; For 0 - 5s, FREE per family (drop in). Last admission 10.45am.

Oxford Sling Library

9:30-11:00T at The Maple Tree Children’s Centre, 20 Littleworth Road OX33 1NW. For bump - 5s, (drop in). 2nd & 4th Weds of mth.

15:15-16:30T at Maple Tree Children’s Centre, Littleworth Road OX33 1PH. 01865 236700; For 0 - 5s, £3 per family (drop in).

Wootton

diddi dance

10:00-10:45T at Wootton & Dry Sandford Community Centre, Lamborough Hill OX13 6DA. 07922 668740; £6 per session (please book). Ages: 1½ - 4½yrs.

Thursday

Abingdon

Faringdon Baby and Toddler Group

9:30-11:00TH at Faringdon United Church, Coxwell Street SN7 7HA. For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in). First session free.

Oakley

Oakley Baby and Toddler Group

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

Thame

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). Free play, craft, refreshments, singing.

Red Kite Family Centre

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

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

9:30-12:00T at Oxford Swimming Academy, Radley College Pool OX14 2HR. 07870 662483; For 3m - 4s, £11 per class (book).

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.

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.

10:00-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Children’s Centre, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in).

Oxford Swimming Academy Clockwork Music

In the Water

Music & Singing

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10:00-12:00TH at Ridgeway Community Church, 21b & 22 St. Mary’s Street OX10 0EW. For 0 - 1s, (drop in). Breastfeeding support group.

Wantage

Stay & Play

9:45-11:15TH at East Challow Village Hall OX12 9SG. 01235 376037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Sensory

10:00-12:15T at St John Vianny Church Hall, 4 Charlton Road OX12 8ER. 07717 757007; For 0 - 1s, £8 per session (book by term). 10am:613mths, 11.15am:0-7mths.

Bumps & Babies (GroW Families)

13:00-14:30TH at St John’s Hall, Main St OX12 7LQ. 01235 376037; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Water Babies Classes

O utdoor nature play, crafts and stories for pre- school aged children on our wild and wonderful nature reserve at S utton C ourtenay E nvironmental E ducation C entre.

O ne Wednesday, Thursday & Friday morning per month.

9 : 30 am – 1 1 : 30 am. £ 7 per child. D rinks, snacks and mud provided! Booking essential - see website.

Next dates: Oct 1 6 th, 1 7 th, 1 8 th; Nov 1 3th, 1 4 th, 1 5 th and Dec 1 1 th, 1 2 th 1 3th Visit bbowt.org.uk/events for details of family events being run by the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust

Watlington

Tea & Tinies

10:00-11:30T at First Steps Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub, Watlington Primary School OX49 5RB. 01865 400234; For 0 - 1s, (donation). For Under 1’s.

Wheatley

The Maple Tree Children’s Centre

Stay & Play: 9:15-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (donation).

Maple Babies: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0s, £2 per family (drop in). Under 1yr. at Maple Tree Children’s Centre, Littleworth Road OX33 1PH. 01865 236700.

Friday

Abingdon

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

9:30-11:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (please book). Baby, toddler & pre-school swimming lessons.

Nature Tots

9:30-11:30T at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Sutton Courtenay Road OX14 4TE. 01235 862024; For 1 - 4s, £7 per child (please book).

Monthly sessions, call for dates.

diddi dance

10:00-10:45T at Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Rd OX14 3YH. 07922 668740; For 1½-4½yrs, £6 per session (book).

Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:30-10:15T at Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive OX14 1XP. Vici: 07787 121628; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per class (book by 6-week term). Free trial class,book online & use code TODDLETRIAL.

St. Edmund’s Baby & Toddler Group

Didcot

Didcot Library

9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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

Chilton Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Chilton Village Hall OX11 0SH. 07876 583191; For 0 - 5s (drop in). £3 per family (2 children) -£1 per additional child.

East Hagbourne

Hagbourne Baby & Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at St. Andrews Church, Church Close OX11 9ND. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Thame

Wallingford

Monkey Music

10:00-11:50T at Centre 70, Kinecraft OX10 0DT. Flick: 01235 519806; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, friendly music classes.Various times/classes.

Stay & Play with Messy Play

10:00-11:30T at The Happy Hub, Cholsey Children’s Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Ridgeway Toddlers

10:00-11:30T at Ridgeway Community Church, 21b-22 St Mary’s Street OX10 0EW. 01491 832718; For bump - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Wantage

Baby Sensory

10:00-12:15T at Grove Village Hall, Main Street OX12 7JY. 07717 757007; For 0 - 1s, £8 per session (book by term). 10am:613mths, 11.15am:0-7mths.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Wheatley

Oxford Swimming Academy

17:30-19:30T at Kingfisher School, Radley Road OX14 3RR. 07870 662483; For 3 - 5s, £11 per session (book by 6-week term). For ages 3+.

Chalgrove

Room to Zoom

10:00-11:30T at First Steps Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub, High Street OX44 7ST. 01491 614179; For 0 - 5s, (donation).

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Abingdon Library Story Time 14:30-15:00TH at Abingdon Library, The Charter OX14 3LY. 01235 520374; For 3 - 8s, FREE (drop in).

Didcot

Mini Professors

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). 1st Sat of Month Classes at: 10-10.40am (3-5yrs); 11.10-11.50am (2-3yrs 6mths).

Thame 8:40-11:45TH at Lord William’s School, Oxford Road 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 Children’s Centre, The Pavilion, Station Road OX10 9PT. 07754 081674; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Wheatley Saturdad’s

10:00-12:00TH at Maple Tree Children’s Centre, Littleworth Road OX33 1PH. 01865 236700; For 0 - 5s & dads, £2 per family (donation). 3rd Saturday of each month.

Stay & Play

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

9:30-11:15T at St. Edmund’s Parish Centre, 1 Oxford Road OX14 3PL. Rebecca: 07818 443592; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Craft, play,singing & refreshments.

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.

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

Stay & Play Outside Inside

10:00-12:00TH at Maple Tree Children’s Centre, Littleworth Road OX33 1PH. 01865 236700; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (donation).

Saturday

Abingdon

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

11:00-13:00T at Radley College Sports Centre, Radley College OX14 2HR. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £14 per class (please book). Baby, toddler & pre-school lessons.

Sunday

Abingdon diddi dance

10:00-10:45T at Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road OX14 3YH. 07922 668740; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Ages: 1½-4½yrs.

Faringdon 8:40-11:00TH at Faringdon Leisure Centre, Fernham Road SN7 7LB. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Goring Heath

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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 swim classes.

Thame 8:45-11:00TH at Lord Williams’s Lower School, Towersey Road OX9 3NW. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18month - 7 years.

Cha Char Chimps Show

10:30-11:30TH at Thame Guide Hut, Southern Road OX9 2EP. 07825 002001; For 0 - 4s, £4.80 (drop in). 1st Sun of month.

Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Wheatley 10:00-11:30TH at Wheatley Park School, Holton OX33 1QZ. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

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