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TO THE AUTUMN EDITION 2018!

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Toddle About Suffolk, our new quarterly magazine produced by parents for parents with babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

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I know from experience how hard it can be to find things to do with your little ones when you are new to the area or a first-time parent. Toddle About has always been a useful guide and my go-to bible in the past when living in the Midlands. We moved to Suffolk just over a year ago and that's when the idea of launching Toddle About Suffolk was born.

What a great season it is to launch this magazine. Who doesn't love the events leading up to Christmas. Don't let the short and cold days keep you indoors this winter - in this issue you will find plenty going on for the little ones to enjoy! So don't forget to wrap up warm!

Check out What's New (p.4-6), our Christmas/Halloween Events Section (p. 7-8) and look out for any groups and classes in the Daily Activity Planner (p.26-43). You will find plenty more inspiration for things to do with the children throughout the magazine.

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A Different Kind of Family Holiday

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Fancy grooving with Groovy Tiger, boogying with Boogie Badger or maybe shaking maracas to the beat? Mixing original, catchy songs, well-known dances and percussion pieces with perfect the ides prov s Tune favourites, Tadpole or child’s opportunity to develop your baby a fun and musical, motor and social skills in designed relaxed environment. Each carefully ers for the stick and les bubb with ends on sessi h tea and children before play-time during whic grown-ups. homemade cake are available for the Visit: www.tadpoletunes.co.uk. P.27

Save Life

The new kid on the Nearly New Sale block

Boasting 60 stalls at a prestigious venue, it not only sets them apart from the sale in Suffolk! crowd, but makes them the largest l prices and retai off 90% of gs savin With potential s esse busin local further special offers from popular!! Their so ’re they der won no it’s , ding atten 10amnext Market is on Sun 21st October 8UH. For 12.30pm at Trinity Park, Ipswich, IP3 ings: book stall & ts ticke information, www.themarketformums.co.uk.

Award-winning Baby & Child First Aid Classes for parents & grandparents. Book onto one of their classes across Suffolk or host a private class in your own home. The 2 hrs class costs £20pp and covers all essential first aid including CPR, Choking, Burns, Febrile Convulsions, Meningitis Awareness and much more, for children and babies of all ages.

Give yourself peace of mind today & book a class at www.suffolk.minifirstaid.co.uk or email naomi@minifirstaid.co.uk. P.20

Pumpkin Fest 2018 13-14 & 20-28 October, 10am - 4pm

Helping to prepare pets for family life!

Dogs Bumps Babies & Beyond now offers Dogs & Storks®, Dogs & Toddlers™ and Cats & Babies Workshops as well as Private Home Visits. Group Workshops are held at The Mama Wellness Studio, Ipswich. £25 pp/£35 per couple (adults only). Dogs & Storks Sun 28th October, Cats & Babies Sun 4th November, Dogs & Toddlers Sun 18th November 2018. Places are limited and must be pre-booked. For more info visit www.dbbb.co.uk, email gemma@dbbb.co.uk or call 07572593582. P.24 4 Oct-Dec 2018 Toddle About

Bury St Edmunds & West Suffolk

Come and pick a pumpkin on their beautiful family farm deep in the heart of the Suffolk countryside!

Attractions: Maize Maze, Games, New Pumpkin Varieties and Refreshments. Free Entry.

Entrance to the maize maze and Cash games section is £2 per child and £1 per adult. pkins lkpum #suffo es) only (no card faciliti @suffolkpumpkins Windolphs Farm, CO10 8LU giant the follow then close, you get will Sat Nav pumpkin signs. P.8

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Upcoming Mum2Mum Markets

Mum2mum Market Suffolk have their award-winning Baby & Children's Nearly New Sales coming up. Local parents selling everything from clothes, toys & buggies, through to books, bikes & beds at up to 90% OFF buying ed with new! Each event hosts 20+ stalls pack thousands of bargains!

Oct & 17th Nov Kesgrave Community Centre: 13th 1JF. IP5 , oach Appr 2-4pm, Twelve Acre 2-4pm, Pinewood Community Hall: 2nd Dec, mation: infor more For 3SL. IP8 , Close Laburnum or , co.uk www.mum2mummarket. suffolk@mum2mummarket.co.uk or call 07903 585334.

Start Signing with your Baby

New terms of Baby Signing Basics start regularly for those wanting a gentle, informative course providing all the signs you need for day to day effective communication with your baby. Weekly Sing Sign and Rhyme classes also run, providing lots of signing fun for children up to 3 years old. For Ipswich, Tatti ngstone and Elmswell contact Ali on 07720 349424. For Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury/Great Cornard and Halstead contact Sarah on 07584 290560. www.littlesignersclub.co.uk. P.13

Creating Magic at Life Is Beautiful Photography

Have you always wanted to have your family photo taken? Too much choice out there? Then look no further!

Life Is Beautiful Photography use their mobile studio to come to you and set up in your home. They specialise mainly in Maternity, Newborn & Baby, but offer many different and unique sessions. Whatever the occasion, Life Is Beautiful Photography will capture it for you perfectly.

Contact Georgina on 07512784497 or visit www.lifeisbeautifulphotography.co.uk or www.facebook.com/libphoto. P.24

More Than Just a Swimming Class

Water Babies runs fun, progressive and innovative baby & toddler swimming classes across Suffolk. Bringing your little one to Water Babies classes will help strengthen the bond between parent and chil d as well as teaching vital wat er confidence and safety skills.

Swimming also has the added bonus of bein g excellent for their development, from as young as birth. Lessons take place in a fun & relaxed atmosphere with world-class teachers. For mor e info, email blastoff@waterbabies.co.uk or visit www.waterbabies.co.uk. P.24

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Come on a magical 'Sound Journe

Hartbeeps brings stories and adventures to life with their multi-sensory miniproductions. Using original soundtracks, soundscapes and songs, together with exciting props, dress up, parachutes, puppets believe and lighting effects they create make explore and spaces where little ones are free to run in Bury learn through play. Weekly classes nesdays, St Edmunds on Mondays and Wed venue in new a at and ys, Frida on rd in Culfo mation infor more For . days Newmarket on Tues online email liz.r@hartbeeps.com or book ?FID=113 www.bookmyclass.co.uk/hartbeeps/

Get your Bounce Back

Labyrinth of Nurture is proud to announce a unique range of pregnancy, postnatal and pelvic floor restore classes in Ipswich. These alignment & movement based classes prepare you for a smoother, easier birth and recovery postpartum and help you rehabilitate your pelvic floor no matter how long ago you had your baby with a revolutionary Pelvic Floor Restore programme. They also offer 4th trimester and Fathers' Birth preparation workshops. For more info or to book your place visit: www.labyrinthofnurture.co.uk. P.33  Oct-Dec 2018 Toddle About Suffolk 5

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Funky Dance Classes

Get Your Dancing Shoes on

At diddi dance they realise and encourage endless enthusiasm and energy in an action packed, full of fun 45-minute dance class.

Classes are suitable for both upwards, boys and girls aged from 18 months y on their however if they’re younger but stead to see if So trial. free a for g goin h feet it is wort act your your toddler will enjoy it why not cont FREE trial. local diddi dance today to book a P.13 m www.diddidance.co

The Quay School of Dance is a warm and friendly school offering classes in Ballet, Modern/Jazz, Tap, Street, Cheer-leading & Adult Tap. The school aims to deliver enjoyable and well-structured class es in a positive and nurturing environment. Pre-schoo l children are encouraged to use their imaginati on through music and movement in Ballet class es. From age 4 children can do Ballet, Tap/Modern, and Street/ Cheer-leading from age 6. Fun, infor mal Tap classes take place weekly for adults of all ages and abilities. For more information: 0777 1648649 or quaydance@hotmail.co.uk, www.quaydance.co.uk. P.28

Family fun with Baby Sensory

Baby Sensory's award-winning baby development classes are currently enjoyed by over 30,000 babies each week, making it one of the most popular sensory development classes in the UK for the birth to 13 months age range. Family events are always really popular and provide an opportunity for the whole family to come and join in for the price of just one ticket. This Autumn, Baby Sensory Bury St Edmunds presents: 'Pumpkin Party', Tuesday 23rd October & 'Baby's First Christmas', Tuesday 18th December. www.babysensory.com/burystedmunds, burystedmunds@babysensory.co.uk, 07725 477980. P29

The World's Favourite Rugby Play Programme Rugbytots is for boys and girls aged 2-7 years old. Their energetic and dynamic classes run ghout the during the week and weekends throu develop to ned desig are es class The n. regio tion, key motor skills, hand eye co-ordina are led space awareness and teamwork and coaches fied certi DBS and fun tic, by enthusias ; 3.5-5 covering three age groups: 2-3.5 years motto is ytots Rugb old. years 5-7 and years info email simple "make it more fun". For more 0 478945, larry@rugbytots.co.uk or call 0781 www.rugbytots.co.uk. P.11

Get Squiggling Little Squigglers art, craft and messy play classes are back and this Autumn term looks set to be fantastic! There are in the weekly some fabulous themes coming up h out for a watc and ons sessi ler todd baby and messy thing some with , jam-packed half term ky!) for and crafty (and quite possibly spoo . Classes are everyone between ages 0-12 years go and across Suffolk so do get in touch and lk: Suffo East and ich Ipsw fun! the join in jen@littlesquigglers.co.uk k. P.13 West Suffolk: jo@littlesquigglers.co.u

The Ultimate Day Out

Billy Beez offer the first interactional role play village in the UK - a Garage, Hospital, Pizzeria and much more for the children to get involved with. Learn ing and playing at the same time is key to them . Check out their brand new Sensory ball pit area with different colours and textures. They have now launched the All Day Pass in Billy Beez for £14.99!

You can spend all day in both Boun ce and Billy Beez. www.billybeezuk.com. P.36 6 Oct-Dec 2018 Toddle About

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Jimmy’s Christmas Fayre

1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd December, 10.30am-4pm join this Christmas & e Com Fayre with over 100 craft & local food stalls. Visit Father Christmas and his elves in his grotto. Each child will receive a gift. Booking essential.

Cost: £6.50 per child.

Jimmy’s Farm, Pannington Hall Lane, Wherstead, Ipswich, IP9 2AR. Tel: 01473 604206 www.jimmysfarm.com Jimmysfarm

Christmas With The Owls

Sat 24th & Sun 25th November, 10am - 5pm Fun for all the family. See Father Christmas in his Yuletide Grotto, Santa’s Sleigh with live reindeer and the Christmas Elves while enjoying a hot chocolate. Each child receives a gift.

Cost: £3 per child, admission is free.

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Cost: £7.15 under 3’s, £14.85 3-12yrs

1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 21st - 24th December, various time slots This limited Christmas treat lasts for 2 1/2 hrs and includes a visit to Father Christmas, the Elf workshop, storytime, meet the animals and Christmas party food. Booking essential.

Cost: £12 per child, £8 per adult

Bressingham Steam & Gardens, Bresshingham, Diss, IP22 2AA Tel: 01379 686900, www.bressingham.co.uk BressinghamSteam

Easton Farm Park, Easton, Woodbridge, IP13 0EQ Tel: 01728 746475 www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk eastonfarmpark

Sat 1st - Mon 24th December, Entry times vary each day Rudolph is away on his holidays so Santa decided to use his old faithful Steam Car instead. Free rides on the Steam Train and Gallopers.

Each child will receive a gift.

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Risby Winter Wonderland

Tues 4th - Thurs 6th December, 1pm - 7pm At this magical Winter Wonderland, children can meet Father Christmas in his grotto. Your child will receive a free gift. Enjoy free carousel rides, ice rink, snow globe & performers. It can get busy so try to arrive early!

Cost: Free Risby Hall and Park Gardens, Hall Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6RS Tel: 01284 811921,

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Santa in his Magical Lodge

Sat: 10am-4pm Sun: 10.30am-4pm November: 24th & 25th December: 1st & 2nd, 8th & 9th, 15th & 16th, 22nd & 23rd Christmas Week: 17th-20th Dec (10am - 3pm), 21st & 24th Dec (10am-4pm). Each child will receive a gift. No need to book.

Cost: £7 per child Thetford Garden Centre, Kilverstone, Thetford, IP24 2RL, 01842 763267,

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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

All creatures great & small Fri 19th - Sun 28th October, 10am-4pm You are invited to have a ball in the Boogie Barn, conquer the Giant’s Straw Stack, bounce on Jumping Jack’s Inflatables, Ride the Cresta Run Sledges and take a trip on the Barrel Train through the frightening fields of the farm. £7 per person, under 2s go free.

Hollow Trees Farm, Semer, Ipswich, IP7 6HX. Tel: 01449 741247 www.hollowtrees.co.uk hollowtreesfarm Some events must be pre-booked

Scaretacular Sat 20th - Sun 28th October, 10am-6pm The main maze becomes a hiding place to 10 spooky, but cutesy, characters. Locate them all to win a prize. Take a ride on the ghoulish pedal go karts, discover your fate at the fortune teller witch’s cauldron and test your nerve in the haunted marquee.

Daily fancy dress parades at 2pm. £7 per person, under 3s go free.

Southwold Maize Maze, Reydon, IP18 6SG. Tel: 07801 065845 www.southwoldmaizemaze.co.uk SouthwoldMaizeMaze

Firework &Halloween spectacular Fri 26th October, gates open from 5pm Stunning firework display will light up the sky. Get your spooky outfits ready & bring your own carved pumpkin to win a prize. Halloween games, free face painting & a family fun fair awaits you. £5 per child, £7.50 per adult.

Stonham Barns, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. Tel: 01449 711111 www.stonhambarns.co.uk StonhamBarnsLV

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PUMPKIN FEST 2018 STARTING SAT 13 OCTOBER After the success of our first ever PUMPKIN FEST last year we are back in 2018 with new pumpkin varieties, a different maze, refreshments and games. Please come and see us on our beautiful family farm, deep in the heart of the Suffolk Countryside.

Navigate your way through the Maize Maze and have a go at our new games (included in the maze entry price). Once you reach the pumpkin patch spend some time checking out the new varieties before choosing your own pumpkins.

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HOW TO FIND US Half way between Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill, off the A143. Sat Nav gets you close, then follow the giant pumpkin signs!

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

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

Spidery temporary tattoos are also hugely popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You can find all these spooktacular Halloween products, and many more, by visiting Party Pieces online at www.partypieces.co.uk or call 01635 201 844. And for more inspiration take a look at blog.partypieces.co.uk it’s packed full of ideas to make your Halloween evening spine-chillingly good!

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POM POMS AND PINECONES

Christmas Ornaments T H E S E A R E S U P E R E A S Y ! A N D T H E Y LO O K A M A Z I N G ! H E R E ’S W H AT YO U ’ L L N E E D : » Pinecones » Tiny pom poms

» 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.

These are really simple to make and look great!

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

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Ultimate beef hotpot with gnocchi dumplings

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

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

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

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

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

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

5. Preheat the grill to medium–high. Spoon the gnocchi on top of the casserole, scatter the cheese over the top and place the casserole under the grill for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Leave to cool slightly, then serve with green vegetables.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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2. Boost Your Confidence Your self-confidence usually gets a knock during a long career break. Remind yourself of your strengths and achievements, before and during your break. Recognise and tackle your fears and doubts about returning to work. Remember that confidence comes from doing not thinking, so look for practical opportunities to regain your professional self, such as project work, temping or strategic volunteering if you’ve had a long break.

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How to stop poor posture creating problems for you and your children down the road If your posture is slumped with your shoulders rolled forward, your head will follow, also going forward. This can cause extra strain on your spine and tension on your spinal cord which could lead to headaches, neck, arm and back ache, difficulty concentrating, sitting still and poor sleep just to list a few symptoms. As Chiropractors, we work to reduce the effects these strains have on the spine to keep you moving as well as you can and symptom free.

BUT WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT We are leading increasingly sedentary lifestyles from prolonged sitting and use of technology, causing a general trend of slumping, forward stooped posture and “text-neck”, especially in children. As a result, parents are seeing the need to take positive action with their children to promote better posture and back health as well as developing good habits for adulthood.

The good news is that a few simple steps can help reduce the effects of poor posture on your spine, improving your overall back health:

Get moving • The fitter children are, the more their backs can withstand periods of sitting still. Try weekend family walks and encourage cycling or walking instead of chauffeuring them around!

• Good sensible footwear can be a big help. I recommend soft-soled shoes that are supportive and have a good grip.

COMPUTER SENSE • Using a laptop or tablet away from a desk really encourages poor posture, so it’s best to limit time spent in this way. It’s so much better to sit at a desk - sitting with arms relaxed and resting on the desk when typing will give some much needed support. The top of the screen should be level with the eyebrows, you can put the monitor on a book or ream of paper to achieve this. The desk chair should be tilted slightly forward, allowing for the knees to be lower than the hips.

Feet should always be flat on the floor.

• Don’t sit still for too long. Children should be encouraged to take a break every 20 minutes or so and stretch their arms, shrug their shoulders and move their fingers around - this helps to keep the muscles more relaxed.

SLEEPING • Mattresses do wear out and stop giving the support they did when new. Most mattresses will need replacing after 7-10 years.

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Pay attention to their pillow too, as this is key to maintaining the neutral spine position.

Finally, lead by example! Maintaining good posture and promoting good back health is something that everyone should be doing, adults and children alike. If parents make it a priority, it’s easier for their children to see the relevance.

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We would all love for our little ones and canine family members to have a great bond and relationship but the reality is sometimes miscommunications can happen between even the best dogs and little ones.

Here are some top tips to set all family members (human and canine) up for success!

1. Learn About Canine Communication Becoming familiar with and understanding how dogs communicate via body language will enable you to read, recognise and respond to them to help keep them comfortable. Subtle signs of stress that dogs display include lip-licking, yawning, turning away, sudden sniffing or scratching, showing the whites of the eyes (whale eye/half moon eye) amongst others.

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3. Baby/Toddler Free Time When Active Supervision is not possible it is best to give the dog some child-free time and space (ProActive Supervision). This can be achieved by setting the dog up in a ‘Success Station’, a designated area that they are limited to so they have no option but to succeed. This may be in putting the dog in another room behind a dog gate or in a crate with a tasty treat/chew to keep them busy. It is also possible to set up ‘Success Stations’ for your little one as opposed to your dog, for example putting your little one in a travel cot, play pen or use of a room divider.

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4. Parent Guided Interactions Left to their own devices it is likely that our little ones will interact with dogs in a way that is ‘normal’ to the child but the human way, not the dog way.

Dogs can feel uncomfortable with many natural human interactions such as hugging and kissing so these types of interactions should be avoided. It is up to us as parents to guide interactions and to teach our little ones what we would like to them to do by showing and demonstrating rather than telling and explaining. It is also our job to teach our dogs what we would like them to do and how we would like them to behave in different circumstances with our little ones. Dogs should be invited over for any type of interaction so they have the choice to ‘Opt-Out’ should they not wish to take part (this choice should be respected) and at any point during interaction taking place the dog should always be able to choose to leave.

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Mutual respect in relationships, daily positive encounters and associations, quality of time rather than quantity of time that your little ones spend together with your dog are all important for building bonds and a great relationship between them.

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Consistency

There is no ‘right’ age to start toilet training. Every toddler is different. Some will get the hang of it much earlier than others. Boys often take longer than girls. In general, most children are aged between two and three when they start. Don’t feel under pressure to start because other parents are doing it. Go with your gut instinct. Look out for the signs; these include showing interest in the toilet, telling you they want a wee or poo or pulling off nappies.

Consistency is key, as it is for much of toddler training, so it’s important to sit your toddler on the potty or toilet at regular intervals. Young children don’t like sitting for long so help them by chatting or reading a story. The toilet can frighten some toddlers because of the noise. If you encounter this, flush after your toddler has left the bathroom when you first start training.

You both need to be on top form to make toilet training work, so don’t start when they are unwell or tired. Make sure training does not coincide with a change in your toddler’s daily routine, such as change of childcare.

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Sharing a fun book about using the potty provides a good opportunity to talk to your toddler, so order one in advance. Take your toddler with you when you go to the toilet and show them how it is done so they know the deal before you ask them to have a go. Let them choose a new pair of pants to wear.

The more involved they feel, the better.

Keep your approach low-key. If you take it in your stride – they will learn to do so too. Adopt a favourite song for your toddler to listen to when on the toilet or give them a book to look at. Toilet sticker charts in the bathroom can work wonders.

Praise effort and attitude more than the result!

Always be consistent and make sure other carers are using the same approach.

Accidents will happen It will take time. Some toddlers take weeks, others months, and bladder control usually comes after bowel control. It is also perfectly normal to be dry during the day, but not at night. Accidents are inevitable. Some toddlers are fine at home, but unable to use the toilet when out. Make sure part of your routine is portable e.g. singing the same song will help.

Remember to stay calm and positive - this is all new to your toddler, so it’s important you are calm as this will rub off on them. And don’t worry about it – they’ll get there sooner or later!

Lorraine Thomas is an international speaker and Chief Executive of The Parent Coaching Academy. Her clients include Disney, Goldman Sachs, Tesco and Barclays. She is the acclaimed author of parenting and coaching books, ‘Brilliantly Behaved Toddler’; ‘The Mummy Coach’; ‘Get A Life’; and ‘The 7-Day Parent Coach’. Her new children’s book, Super Coach Arty vs The Shadow - Taking the Fear out of Failure will be published by Jessic Kingsley Publishers in July.

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Bury St Edmunds

Hardwick Toddlers

9:15-11:00T at Southgate Community Ctr, Caie Walk IP33 2QA. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session.

Little Acorns Mother & Toddler Group

Soft Steps

Bradfield St George

Hartest Parent & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Barrow Village Hall, 10 The Street IP29 5AN. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

Wild Tots at Bradfield Woods

10:00-11:30TH at Education Centre Bradfield Woods, Felsham Road IP30 0AQ. 01473 890089; For 1 - 5s, £4 per session (please book).

Sessions run weekly.

9:30-11:00T at Honington & Sapiston Village Hall, Bardwell Road IP31 1RU. 07976 406936; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per session (drop in).

9:30-11:30T at Hartest Institute, The Green IP29 4DL. 01284 830860; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Whiting St Tots & Tinies

9:30-11:30T at United Reformed Church, Whiting Street IP33 1NR. 01284 705814; For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

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Little Squigglers

Little Squigglers: 10:00-10:55TH; For 2 - 4s, (please book).

Little Squigglers: 11:00-11:55TH; For 1 - 3s, (please book).

At Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road IP32 7EW. 07530 447006.

Little Signers Club Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00TH at The Hyndman Centre, Hospital Road IP33 3JT. 07584 290560; For 0 3s, (please book).

Water Babies Swimming

10:00-14:00TH at Culford School IP28 6TX. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Hartbeeps Happy House

10:15-11:10T at All Saints Church, Park Road IP33 3QW. 07866 487761; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (book by term). 18 mths to 4.5 yrs.

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Yogabellies Bury St Edmunds with Karen Pearce For more details and to book contact: karen@yogabellies.co.uk 07764 356666 Visit Yogabellies Bury St Edmunds on Facebook for all up to date information.

Yogabellies classes are available in Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket.

Hartbeeps Baby Beeps

11:20-12:15T at All Saints Church, Park Road IP33 3QW. 07866 487761; For 0 - 1s, £5.50 per class (book by term). from 7-18 mths.

Hartbeeps Happy House

13:00-13:55T at All Saints Church, Park Road IP33 3QW. 07866 487761; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (book by term). 18 mths to 4.5 yrs.

Red Lodge

Tostock Baby & Toddler Group

Blackbourne Dance Melody Movement Classes: 16:30-17:00T; For 3 - 5s, (please book).

Blackbourne Dance First Ballet Classes: 17:0017:30T; For 4 - 5s, (please book).

At St. Christopher’s CEVCP School, Bellflower Crescent IP28 8XQ. 07801 827353.

Little Oaks Parent & Toddler Group

Blackbourne School of Dance

Barre Define Ballet-Based Workout Classes

19:00-20:00TH at Hazelwood Dance Studios, Northgate Street Business Park IP33 1HP. For bump, 0, 1, 2, mums, £7 per session (please book).

Tuesday

First Steps Playgroup

Water Babies Swimming

10:00-12:00TH at Barrow School, Colethorpe Lane IP29 5AU. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

10:00-11:30TH at Wesley Hall, School Road IP30 9EE. 07449 445661; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). Runs Mondays and Wednesdays.

Tadpole Tunes

Great Whelnetham

Great Whelnetham Under 5’s

9:15-12:00T at Great Whelnetham Community Centre, Stanningfield Road IP30 0TY. 07826 939164; For 0 - 4s, £3 (drop in).

Haverhill

Story Time Haverhill Library

10:00-10:30TH at Haverhill Library, 10 Camps Road CB9 8HB. 01440 848095; For 4 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories for pre-school children.

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Bury St Edmunds

Tadpole Tunes Bury St Edmunds: 9:30-10:30T; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book).

Tadpole Tunes Bury St Edmunds: 10:45-11:45T; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book).

At Hyndman Centre IP33 3JT.

Jigsaw Parent & Toddler Group 9:30-11:00T at West Road Church, 68 Queens Road IP33 3EW. 01284 700837; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

The Salvation Army Community Church Parent & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at The Salvation Army Community Church, St. John’s Street IP33 1SP. 01284 703354; For 0 - 3s, £2 per session.

In the Water

Music & Singing

9:30-11:30T at Christian Resource Centre, Oakes Road IP32 6PX. 01284 756588; For bump5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-11:30T at Anselm Community Centre, 63 Anselm Avenue IP32 6JZ. 07415 689087; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Elmswell

Elmswell Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Tostock Village Hall, Norton Road IP30 9PT. 07597937949; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). Runs every Tues except 2nd Tues of each month.

Water Babies Swimming

10:00-13:00TH at The Ickworth Hotel, Horringer IP29 5QE. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Wild Tots at Lackford Lakes

10:00-11:30T at Lackford Lakes, Visitors Centre IP28 6HX. 01284 728706; For 2 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). £25 for 5 weeks.

Busy Bees

10:00-11:30T at Bradfield and Rougham Baptist Church, Kingshall Street IP30 9LE. 01359 270567; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Tot Rock Bury St Edmund’s Library

10:15-10:45TH at Bury St Edmunds Library, 2B St Andrew’s St North IP33 1TZ. 01284 732255; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Songs and action rhymes for toddlers.

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Rugbytots

16:10-16:55TH at Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road IP32 7EW. (0345) 3136701; For 5s, (please book). 5-7yrs.

Yogabellies for Pregnancy

19:00-20:00TH at All Saints Church, Park Road IP33 3QW. 07764 356666; For mums, (please book).

Fornham St Martin

Fornham St Martin Toddler Group

Quay School of Dance B U RY & L D IN S U D E H S S E S S C LA T EDMUND N R B U RY S , H T R O W IX Pupils accepted from 3 years

10:00-11:30T at Fornham Village Hall, Fornham St Martin IP31 1SW. 01284 767200; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

• Ballet • Modern • Jazz • Tap

Haverhill

Tot Rock Haverhill Library

10:00-10:30TH at Haverhill Library, 10 Camps Road CB9 8HB. 01440 848095; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Horringer

Quay Dance

Baby Bounce Newmarket Library

10:00-10:30TH at Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas CB8 8EQ. 01638 661216; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths.

Hartbeeps Happy House

10:30-11:25T at The Racing Centre, Fred Archer Way CB8 8NT. 07866 487761; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per class (book by term). 18mths - 4.5yrs.

Hartbeeps Baby Beeps

11:30-12:25T at The Racing Centre, Fred Archer Way CB8 8NT. 07866 487761; For 0s, £5.50 per class (book by term). 7-18mths.

Red Lodge

Blackbourne Dance First Ballet Classes

16:30-17:00T at St. Christopher’s CEVCP School, Bellflower Crescent IP28 8XQ. 07801 827353; For 4 - 5s, (please book).

Thurston

11:00-12:00TH at New Green Centre, New Green Avenue IP31 3TG. 07725 477 980; For 0 1s, (please book). from birth - 13 months.

Wednesday Beck Row

St John’s Stay and Play

9:15-11:00TH at St John’s Church, St John’s Street IP28 8AA. For bump - 5s, FREE per session (donation).

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Water Babies Swimming

Water Babies Swimming Classes: 11:0012:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Classes run AM & PM. Water Babies Swimming Classes: 14:3015:30TH; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Classes run AM & PM. At Whites Farm Swimming Pool, Whites Farm CO6 2QF. 01206 841126.

Bury St Edmunds

SPOTS

9:00-11:00T at Southgate Church Centre, Caie Walk IP332QA. 07940 247038; For bump - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Little Fishes Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Hyndman Centre, Hospital Road IP33 3JT. 01284 767042; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per session (please book).

10:15-10:45TH at Bury St Edmunds Library, 2B St Andrew’s St North IP33 1TZ. 01284 732255; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths.

Hartbeeps Baby Bells

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Newmarket

Baby Bounce Bury St Edmund’s Library

Hartbeeps Happy Beeps

t: 07771 648649 e: quaydance@hotmail.co.uk

9:30-11:30T at Horringer Community Centre, Horringer IP29 5RU. 07772 200223; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Hartbeeps Happy House

10:15-11:10T at Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road IP32 7EE. 07866 487761; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book). 18mths4.5yrs.

11:20-12:15T at Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road IP32 7EE. 07866 487761; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per class (book by term). 9 mths - 2 yrs.

Exams - Shows - Summer Schools

Horringer Hedgehogs Baby & Toddler Group

Baby Sensory Thurston

• Street • Cheer-leading • Adult Tap • Adult Ballet

diddi Dance Classes

10:00-10:45T at Unitarian Meeting House, Church Gate Street IP33 1RH. 07832913282; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

12:40-13:40T at Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road IP32 7EE. 07866 487761; For 0s, £5.50 per class (book by term). from birth to sitting (approx. 6 mths).

Elmswell

Little Signers Club Baby Signing Classes 9:30-11:30TH at The Blackbourne Community Centre, 71 Blackbourne Road IP30 9GY. 07720 349 424; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

Elmswell Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30TH at Wesley Hall, School Road IP30 9EE. 07449 445661; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). Runs Mondays and Wednesdays.

Great Barton Tadpole Tunes

9:45-10:45T at Great Barton Village Hall IP31 2NR. For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book).

Great Cornard

Little Signers Club Baby Singing Classes

9:30-11:30TH at Wells Hall Old School, Wells Hall Road CO10 0NJ. 07584 290560; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

Horringer

All Saints Parent & Toddler Group

Baby Sensory Horringer

Water Babies Swimming

Story Time Newmarket Library

9:30-11:00T at All Saints Church Hall, Park Road IP33 3QW. 07789 012300; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-12:00TH at Culford School IP28 6TX. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Little Flyers Playgroup

10:00-11:30T at St Edmunds Station Church, RAF Honington IP31 1LU. 07415 689087; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-10:30TH at Horringer Community Centre, Weavers Cottages IP29 5SA. 07725 477 980; For 0 - 1s, (please book). from birth - 13 months.

Newmarket

10:00-10:30TH at Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas CB8 8EQ. 01638 661216; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Sudbury

Quay School of Dance Ballet

16:15-16:45T at AFC Sudbury, Brundon Lane CO10 1XR. 07771 648649; For 4 - 5s, £4 per class (please book).

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9:15-11:15T at Memorial Hall, The Street IP31 3AA. 07918142635; For 0 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

Tadpole Tunes

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Bury St Edmunds

The Salvation Army Community Church Parent & Toddler Group

Email: burystedmunds@babysensory.co.uk Check: www.babysensory.com/burystedmunds

9:30-11:30T at The Salvation Army Community Church, St. John’s Street IP33 1SP. 01284 703354; For 0 - 3s, £2 per session. (drop in).

Soft Steps

9:30-11:00T at Honington & Sapiston Village Hall, Bardwell Road IP31 1RU. 07976 406936; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per session (drop in).

Yogabellies for Mum & Baby 9:45-10:45T at Abbeycroft Leisure Centre, Beetons Way IP33 3YE. 07764 356666; For mums, (please book).

Jolly Tots

10:00-11:30T at Lancaster Gospel Hall, Tollgate Lane IP32 6DF. 07931 696925; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Water Babies Swimming

10:00-13:00TH at The Ickworth Hotel, Horringer IP29 5QE. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Little Squigglers

10:00-10:55TH at Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road IP32 7EW. 07530 447006; For 1 - 4s, (please book).

Little Stars Westley Baby & Toddler Group

13:00-14:30T at Westbury Community Centre, Oliver Road IP33 3JG. 07528 927572; For 0 - 3s, £1 per session (drop in).

Southgate Parent & Toddler Group

13:30-15:00T at Southgate Community Centre, Caie Walk IP33 2PJ. (01284) 768686; For bump 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

Barre Define Ballet-Based Workout Classes

20:00-21:00TH at Hazelwood Dance Studios, Northgate Street Business Park IP33 1HP. For bump, 0, 1, 2, mums, £7 per session (please book).

Chedburgh

Little Teacups Parent & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00TH at The Erskine Centre, Chevington Road IP29 4UL. 07946 229634; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Haverhill

13:00-14:30T at Cartwheels Children’s Centre CB9 8LU. 07415 689087; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

H: Holidays

Tadpole Tunes: 9:30-10:30T; For 0 4s, £5 per child (please book).

Tadpole Tunes: 10:45-11:45T; For 0 4s, £5 per child (please book).

At Hyndman Centre IP33 3JT.

Rugbytots

Lawshall

Little Treasures Parent & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at Lawshall Evangelical Free Church, Hanningfield Green IP29 4QD. 01284 828694; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Rugbytots: 9:30-10:00TH; For 2 - 3s, (please book). 2-3.5 year class.

Rugbytots: 10:10-10:55TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

Rugbytots: 11:05-11:35TH; For 2 - 5s, (please book). 2-3.5 year class.

At Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road IP32 7EW. (0345) 3136701.

Sugar Mice

Newmarket

9:30-11:30T at Westgate Chapel, Hospital Road IP33 3JT. 01284 749415; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

10:30-11:00TH at Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas CB8 8EQ. 01639 661216; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Barre Define Ballet-Based Workout Classes

Tot Rock Newmarket Library

Red Lodge

Blackbourne School of Dance

Blackbourne Dance Melody Movement Classes: 16:30-17:00T; For 3 - 5s, (please book).

Blackbourne Dance First Ballet Classes: 17:0017:30T; For 4 - 5s, (please book).

At St. Christopher’s CEVCP School, Bellflower Crescent IP28 8XQ. 07801 827353.

Risby

Tadpole Tunes

10:00-11:00T at Risby Village Hall IP28 6RG. For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book).

Sudbury

diddi Dance Classes

11:30-12:15T at Wells Old School, Great Cornard CO10 0NH. (07722) 605395; For 1 - 4s, £6 per class (please book).

Wetherden

Wetherden Toddlers

13:00-14:30T at Wetherden Baptist Church, Elmswell Road IP14 3LN. 01359 242435; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

Friday Barrow

10:00-11:30TH at The Cathedral Centre, St Edmundsbury Cathedral IP33 1LS. 01284 748720; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Sensory

Baby Sensory: 14:00-14:45TH; For 0 - 1s, (please book). from birth - 13 months.

Baby Sensory: 15:00-15:45TH; For 0s, (please book). from birth - 6 months.

At The Self Centre, Kempson Way IP32 7AR. 07725 477 980.

10:00-10:45T at Culford Pre-Prep School, Culford IP28 6TX. 07866 487761; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (drop in). 18mths - 4.5yrs.

Elmswell

Baby Bounce & Tot Rock Memorial Library

9:45-10:15TH at Memorial Library, Cooks Road IP30 9BX. 01359 240974; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

diddi dance Classes

diddi Dance Classes: 10:00-10:45T; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book). diddi Dance Classes: 11:00-11:45T; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

At Blackbourne Community Centre, Blackbourne Road IP30 9GY. 07832913282.

Halstead

10:00-12:00TH at Barrow School, Colethorpe Lane IP29 5AU. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Music & Singing

Young Families at the Cathedral

Hartbeeps Happy House

10:30-11:00TH at Sudbury Library, Market Hill CO10 2EN. 01787 321595; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

In the Water

9:30-10:30TH at Hazelwood Dance Studios, Northgate Street Business Park IP33 1HP. For bump, 0, 1, 2, mums, £7 per session (please book).

Culford

Story and Rhyme Time Sudbury Library

Water Babies Swimming

Fab Family Fun Group

T: Term Time

9:00-11:30T at 21 Westgate Street IP33 1QG. 01284 750308; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

• Designed for babies from birth - 13 months • Packed with an incredible variety of sounds, smells, sights, textures and music.

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St Edmunds Catholic Parish Parent & Toddler Group

Baby Sensory’s multi-award winning classes will introduce your baby to a world of sensory delights!

Little Signers Club Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00TH at St Andrews Centre, Parsonage Street CO9 2LD. 07584 290560; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

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Walsham-le-Willows Parent & Toddler Group

2 free taster sessions

BLACKBOURNE SCHOOL OF DANCE Ballet classes in Red Lodge

Our School aims to ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential and to encourage creativity, confidence and excellence through enjoyable and inspiring classes.

Melody Bear® classes for ages 3+ RAD ballet classes for ages 6+

Blackbourne

All students have the opportunity the take part in exams, medal schemes and our annual summer show.

Principal: Rachel Canham (RAD RTS) e: blackbournedance@outlook.com t: 07801 827353 S nc www.blackbournedance.comchool Of Da BlackbourneSchoolOfDance

Melody Bear® and Melody Movement® are the registered trademarks of Jill Ewing

Haverhill

Baby Bounce Haverhill Library

10:00-10:30TH at Haverhill Library, 10 Camps Road CB9 8HB. 01440 848095; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths.

Ixworth

Ixworth Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Ixworth Village Hall, High Street IP31 2HH. 07763191613; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). Under 6 mths are free.

Quay School of Dance Primary Ballet 16:30-17:15T at Ixworth Village Hall, High Street IP31 2HH. 07771 648649; For 3 - 5s, £5 per class (please book).

Saturday Bury St Edmunds

Tell Me a Story Bury St Edmund’s Library

10:00-12:00TH at Bury St Edmunds Library, 2B St Andrew’s St North IP33 1TZ. 01284 732255; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Rugbytots

Rugbytots: 8:45-9:15TH; For 2 - 3s, (please book). 2-3.5 year class.

Rugbytots: 9:20-10:10TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

Rugbytots: 10:10-10:55TH; For 5s, (please book). 5-7 year class.

At South Lee School Sports Hall, Nowton Road IP33 2BT. (0345) 3136701.

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Water Babies Swimming

11:45-14:15TH at Culford School IP28 6TX. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Sudbury

Quay School of Theatre Dance

Quay School of Dance Pre-School Ballet: 9:4510:15T; For 3 - 4s, £4 per class (please book).

Quay School of Dance Primary Tap: 10:1510:45T; For 3 - 5s, £4 per class (please book).

Quay School of Dance Primary Ballet: 10:4511:30T; For 5s, £5 per class (please book).

Quay School of Dance Grade 2 Modern Dance: 12:15-13:00T; For 5s, £5 per class (please book).

At AFC Sudbury, Brundon Lane CO10 1XR. 07771 648649.

Thurston Rugbytots

Rugbytots: 9:40-10:10TH; For 2 - 3s, (please book). 2-3.5 year class.

Rugbytots: 10:20-11:05TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

At New Green Centre, New Green Avenue IP31 3TG. (0345) 3136701.

Newmarket

Rugbytots

Rugbytots: 9:00-9:30TH; 2-3.5 year class.

Rugbytots: 9:40-10:25TH; 3.5-5 year class.

Rugbytots: 10:35-11:20TH; 5-7 year class.

At Newmarket Leisure Centre, Exning Road CB8 0EA. (0345) 3136701. (please book.)

Sunday Craft activities

11:00-15:00TH at Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas CB8 8EQ. 01638 661216; For 3 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Every Sunday for children aged 3-9.

Sudbury Rugbytots

Rugbytots: 9:00-9:30TH; For 2 - 3s, (please book). 2-3.5 year class.

Rugbytots: 9:40-10:25TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

Rugbytots: 10:35-11:20TH; For 5s, (please book). 5-7 year class.

At Sudbury Sports Centre, Tudor Road CO10 1NW. (0345) 3136701.

Sunday Culford

Rugbytots

Rugbytots: 8:45-9:15TH; 2-3.5 year class.

Rugbytots: 9:25-9:55TH; 2-3.5 year class.

Rugbytots: 10:05-10:40TH; 3.5-5 year class.

Rugbytots: 11:00-11:45TH; 5-7 year class.

Rugbytots: 11:55-12:40TH; 3.5-5 year class.

At Culford School IP28 6TX. (0345) 3136701. (please book).

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Barton Mills

Garboldisham

10:00-11:30T at Barton Mills Village Hall, Mildenhall Road IP28 6BD. 01638 713258; For 0 - 5s, £2.10 per session (drop in).

9:00-11:00T at Garboldisham Village Hall, Church Road IP22 2SE. For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in).

The Rainbow Mother & Toddler Group

Lakenheath

Lakenheath Family Group

10:00-12:00TH at Lakenheath Methodist Church, Back Street IP27 9HF. 07415 689087; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Thetford Tiny Tots

9:00-11:00T at Fulmerston Church, Fulmerston Road IP24 3LE. 01842 763241; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Thetford Toy Library

9:00-10:45TH at Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07840945249; For 0 - 5s, £1.30 per child (drop in).

Thetford Toy Library

11:00-12:45TH at Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07840945249; For 0 - 5s, £1.30 per child (drop in).

Tuesday Lakenheath

Lakenheath Parent, Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Lakenheath Peace Memorial Hall, High Street IP27 9EW. 07899 743788; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

Thetford

Garboldisham Baby & Toddler Group

Methwold

Thetford

Thetford Toy Library

9:00-10:45TH at Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07840945249; For 0 - 5s, £1.30 per child (drop in).

Tiny Tots

9:00-11:00T at Fulmerston Church, Fulmerston Road IP24 3LE. 01842 763241; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Methwold Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at The St. George’s Hall Complex Methwold, High Street IP26 4NT. 07880738136; For 0 - 5s, £1 per person (drop in).

Thetford

Songs & Stories

9:30-11:00T at Thetford United Reformed Church, Earls Street IP24 2AD. 01842 750548; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Baby Meet Up

Thetford Toy Library

9:00-10:45TH at Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07840945249; For 0 - 5s, £1.30 per child (drop in).

Storytime

10:00-10:45T at Thetford Library, Raymond Street IP24 2EA. 01842 752048; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Meet Up Parent & Toddler Support Group

13:30-15:00T at Meet Up Cafe, Redcastle Furze Community Centre IP24 3PU. 01842820871; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:30-11:30TH at Kingsway Sure Start Children's Centre, Kingsway IP24 3DY. 01842 766438; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Every first Friday of the month, for new babies.

Thetford Toy Library

12:45-14:30TH at Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07840945249; For 0 - 5s, £1.30 per child (drop in).

Child Health Clinic

13:00-15:00TH at Kingsway Sure Start Children's Centre, Kingsway IP24 3DY. 01842 766438; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Thursday Mildenhall

KCM Baby & Toddlers

10:00-11:30T at King’s Church Mildenhall, Market Place IP28 7EF. 01638 515411; For 0 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

Thetford

Baby Group

10:00-11:00T at Canterbury Sure Start Children's Centre, Canterbury Way IP24 1EB. 01842 754390; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Age: 0-crawlers.

Fun2 Playgroup

10:00-12:00T at Fun2Play, 9 Roman Way IP24 1XB. 01842 762600; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in). Normal entrance fee applies.

Introducing Solids Workshop

10:00-11:00TH at Kingsway Sure Start Children's Centre, Kingsway IP24 3DY. 01842 766438; For mums - dads, FREE (please book).

Monthly every first Tuesday.

Baby Explorers

13:30-14:30T at Kingsway Sure Start Children's Centre, Kingsway IP24 3DY. 01842 766438; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For crawlers - walkers.

Stay & Play

9:30-10:45T at Canterbury Sure Start Children's Centre, Canterbury Way IP24 1EB. 01842 754390; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Messy Play

9:30-10:15T at Canterbury Sure Start Children's Centre, Canterbury Way IP24 1EB. 01842 754390; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Norfolk Wildlife Trust

9:30-10:45T at Canterbury Sure Start Children's Centre, Canterbury Way IP24 1EB. 01842 754390; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Naturefocused activities.

Fun2 Playgroup

10:00-12:00T at Fun2Play, 9 Roman Way IP24 1XB. 01842 762600; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in). Normal entrance fee applies.

Grace Church Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at The Arts’ Centre, Bishop’s School IP24 1EB. 01842 755175; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in).

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Monday Great Blakenham Little Owls

10:00-11:30T at Great Blakenham Baptist Church, Chapel Lane IP6 0JJ. 07907 468187; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly on Mondays.

Ipswich

Water Babies Swimming

10:00-12:00TH at Diveline, St. Johns Road IP4 5DQ. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

diddi Dance Classes

11:30-12:15T at Castle Hill Community Centre, Highfield Road IP1 6DG. (07722) 605395; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

Water Babies Swimming

15:45-16:45TH at Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Road IP1 6SG. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Kesgrave

diddi Dance Classes

10:00-10:45T at Jubilee Hall, Millenium Way IP5 2EN. (07722) 605395; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

Stowmarket

Funky Monkey’s Toddlers

9:30-11:30T at The Salvation Army, Violet Hill Road IP14 1NE. 01449 614133; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (please book).

Tattingstone

Little Signers Club Baby Signing Classes

9:45-10:20TH at Tattingstone Village Hall, School Road IP9 2NA. 07720 349 424; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

Woodbridge

Worlingworth Family Group

10:00-12:00TH at Worlingworth Community Centre, Shop Street IP13 7HX. 07542785649; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Tuesday Bildeston

Parent & Toddlers

9:15-11:30T at Bildeston Baptist Church, Duke Street IP7 7EW. For bump - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

Debenham

Parent & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at High Suffolk Children's Centre, Gracechurch Street IP14 6BL. 01728 862900; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs Tuesdays and Fridays.

Jump & Jiggle

14:00-15:00T at High Suffolk Children's Centre, Gracechurch Street IP14 6BL. 01728 862900; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

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Eye

Jump & Jiggle

14:00-15:00T at Eye Children's Centre, Church Street IP23 7BD. 01379 870340; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

Hadleigh

Water Babies Swimming

9:15-11:45TH at to the rear of Letts Swimming Pools Ltd, Union Hill IP7 6HN. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Halesworth

Tot Rock Halesworth Library 9:30-11:00TH at Halesworth Library, Bridge Street IP19 8AD. 01986 875095; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Bounce Halesworth Library

9:30-11:00TH at Halesworth Library, Bridge Street IP19 8AD. 01986 875095; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Ipswich

Music and Rhyme

9:00-11:20T at St. Augustine’s Church, Bucklesham Raod IP3 8TH. 01473723960; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Tots +

9:30-11:30T at Christ Church, Tacket Street IP4 1AU. 01473 871172; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

Tiddlywinks

9:30-11:30T at Burlington Baptist Church, London Road IP1 2EZ. 01473 259571; For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

Tiddlers

9:30-11:15T at St John’s Church, Cauldwell Hall Road IP4 4QE. 01473 270978; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Runs Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Bethesda Baptist Church Parent and Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at Bethesda Baptist Church, 9 St. Margarets Plain IP4 2BB. 01473 255035; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

OBH Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Old Buckenham Hall, Brettenham Park IP7 7PH. 01449740252; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in). .

Kesgrave

Kesgrave Baptist Church Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Kesgrave Baptist Church, Cambridge Road IP5 1EW. 01473 631508; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Sing, Sign & Play

10:00-11:30T at All Saints Church, Main Road IP5 1JG. For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

Alternate between Sing, Sign & Play and Messy Church.

Kesgrave Baptist Church Toddler Group

13:30-15:00T at Kesgrave Baptist Church, Cambridge Road IP5 1EW. 01473 631508; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Martlesham

Little Playmakers

9:45-11:30T at Martlesham Community Hall, Felixstowe Road IP12 4RD. 07419 848921; For 1 - 5s, £4 per session (drop in).

Southwold

Baby Bounce Southwold Library

10:30-11:00TH at Southwold Library, North Green IP18 6AT. 01502 722519; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths.

Tot Rock Southwold Library

10:30-11:00TH at Southwold Library, North Green IP18 6AT. 01502 722519; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Songs and action rhymes for toddlers.

Stradbroke

Jumping Beans

10:00-11:00T at Stradbroke Library, Court House IP21 5HG. 07542 785649; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Swilland

Water Babies Swimming

10:00-12:00TH at Mill House, Mill House High Road IP6 9LW. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Woolverstone

Woodland Parent, Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:15T at Ipswich High Prep School IP9 1AZ. 01473 780201; For 0 - 3s, FREE (please book).

Wednesday Felixstowe

Open4U Baby & Toddler Group

9:15-11:15T at Trinity Methodist Church, Hamilton Road IP11 7AN. 07790 473814; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

1,2,3 Toddler Group

13:00-15:00T at St Marys Church Hall, High Street IP11 9DS. 01394 670090; For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in). .

Hadleigh

Water Babies Swimming

9:15-12:15TH at to the rear of Letts Swimming Pools Ltd, Union Hill IP7 6HN. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

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Exercise classes

9:30-11:30T at St. Augustine’s Church, Bucklesham Raod IP3 8TH. 01473 723960; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Runs 09.30-11.30 & 13.00-15.00.

for pregnancy, postpartum and pelvic floor restore

Rainbow Toddlers

9:45-11:15T at Colchester Road Baptist Church, 75 Colchester Road IP4 4ST. 01473 290115; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Closed 1st Weds of school term. Check dates on website.

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Grapevine Parent & Toddler Group

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Happy Hippos

10:00-11:45T at St Luke’s Church, Cliff Lane IP3 0PJ. 01473 727774; For 0 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

13:00-15:00T at St. Augustine’s Church, Bucklesham Raod IP3 8TH. 01473723960; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs 09.30-1130 & 13.00-15.00.

Babies & Toddlers

13:30-15:00T at Cauldwell Hall Road Baptist Church, 35 Cauldwell Hall Road IP4 4QG. 07785993358; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).

LabyrinthofNurture

a Gently strengthen your core and

dysfunction no matter how long ago you had your baby.

10:30-11:00TH at Leiston Library, Old Post Office Square IP16 4AB. 01728 831252; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

exercise programmes based in Ipswich.

Kesgrave

Ladybirds Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Layham Village Hall, Church Lane IP7 5LZ. 07999 866419; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Wattisham

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Felixstowe

13:00-15:00T at Kirton Church Hall, 3 Church Lane IP10 0PU. 07807983119; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Butterflies Stay and Play

9:30-11:30T at 209 Highfield Road IP1 6DH. For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

Tiddlers

11:30-12:15T at Pinewood Community Hall, Laburnum Close IP8 3SL. (07722) 605395; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

Toys and Noise

Water Babies Swimming

9:30-11:30T at High Street Chapel, High Street IP22 2QX. 01953 681404; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Eye

15:45-17:15TH at Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Road IP1 6SG. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Kesgrave

Tot Rock Kesgrave Library

Baby Bistro

10:00-12:00TH at Eye Children's Centre, Church Street IP23 7BD. 01379 870340; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Feeding support group.

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diddi Dance Classes

13:45-15:00T at Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane IP4 3PB. 01473 720401; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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Friday Bacton

Bacton Under Fives

Ipswich

10:00-11:15T at St Peter’s Hall, Church Walk IP14 1ET. 01449 678421; For 0 - 4s, FREE

Thursday

13:00-15:00T at Wattisham Community Centre, Valley Road IP7 7RE. 07542785649; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Kirton & Falkenham Toddler Group

Stowmarket

Diss

diddi Dance Classes

Wattisham Home-Start Family Group

For more information and to book

9:30-11:15T at St John’s Church, Cauldwell Hall Road IP4 4QE. 01473 270978; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Runs Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

St Peter’s & St Mary’s Little Fishes Singing Group

Stowmarket

14:00-14:45T at Stowmarket Community Centre, Hillside IP14 2DB. 07832913282; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

Little Squigglers

Layham

diddi Dance Classes

Baby Bounce Leiston Library

a Unique movement & alignment-based

Rugbytots: 10:10-10:40TH; For 2 - 3s, (please book). 2-3.5 year class.

Rugbytots: 10:50-11:35TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

Rugbytots: 16:00-16:45TH; For 5s, (please book). 5-7 year class.

At Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach IP5 1JF. (0345) 3136701.

10:30-11:00TH at Kesgrave Library, Kinsey House IP5 2HL. 01473 626103; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths.

Leiston

pelvic floor postpartum.

a Relieve and reduce pelvic floor

Rugbytots

Baby Bounce Kesgrave Library

11:30-12:15T at Jubilee Hall, Millenium Way IP5 2EN. (07722) 605395; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

easier birth & relieve pregnancy aches and pains.

Little Squigglers: 10:00-10:55TH; For 2 - 4s, (please book).

Little Squigglers: 11:00-11:55TH; For 0 - 2s, (please book). suitable for 10-30 months.

At Millennium Jubilee Hall, Ferguson Way IP5 2FZ. 07798 755623.

Messy Church

10:00-11:30T at All Saints Church, Main Road IP5 1JG. For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in). Alternate between Messy Church and Sing, Sign & Play.

9:10-11:10T at The Playcentre, Bacton Community Primary School IP14 4LL. 01449 780079; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Badingham

Badingham Playschool Open Play Morning

9:30-11:30TH at Badingham Village Hall, Low Street IP13 8JS. 01728 638804; For bump - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Bildeston

Community Cafe

9:00-11:30TH at Bildeston Baptist Church, Duke Street IP7 7EW. 01449 740716; For bump - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Copdock

Little Squigglers

Little Squigglers Copdock: 10:00-10:55TH; For 2 - 4s, (please book).

Little Squigglers Copdock: 11:00-11:55TH; For 0 - 2s, (please book). suitable for 10-30 months.

At Copdock and Washbrook Village Hall, London Road IP8 3JN. 07798 755623.

9:45-10:15TH at Kesgrave Library, Kinsey House IP5 2HL. 01473 626103; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Debenham

Parent & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at High Suffolk Children's Centre, Gracechurch Street IP14 6BL. 01728 862900; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs Tuesdays and Fridays.

Baby Bistro

10:30-12:30TH at High Suffolk Children's Centre, Gracechurch Street IP14 6BL. 01728 862900; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Feeding support group.

Eye

Stay & Play

10:00-12:00T at Eye Children's Centre, Church Street IP23 7BD. 01379 870340; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Felixstowe

River of Life Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at River of Life Church, Christian Life Centre IP11 2FS. 01394 273700; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

Little Fishes Baby & Toddler Group

13:30-15:00TH at Seaton Road Methodist Church, Seaton Road IP11 9BT. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Hadleigh

The Ark Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Hadleigh Baptist Church, George Street IP7 5BE. 01473 829602; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in).

Ipswich

Little Lambs Toddler Group

9:15-11:00T at Tower Hall, Broadlands Way IP4 5SU. 01473 721695; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

St Margarets Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at St. Margarets Church Centre, Church House IP4 2BT. 07837 985923; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

Little Signers Club Baby Signing Classes

9:45-11:45TH at Christ Church, Tacket Street IP4 1AU. 07720 349 424; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

Little Fishes Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Congregational Church, Hatfield Road IP3 9AF. 01473 710404; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

Water Babies Swimming

11:30-15:00TH at Spirit Health Club, inside The Holiday Inn IP2 0UA. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Kesgrave

Mothers & Others Toddler Group

10:15-11:30T at Stowmarket Baptist Church, Bury Street IP14 1HF. 01449 677318; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Stowmarket Family Group

10:00-12:00T at Red Gables, Ipswich Road IP14 1BE. 07542785649; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). .

Yogabellies for Mum & Baby 10:00-11:00T at The Mix Stowmarket, 127 Ipswich Street IP14 1BB. 07764 356666; For mums, (please book).

Yogabellies for Pregnancy

18:30-19:30TH at Stowmarket Community Centre, Hillside IP14 2BD. 07764 356666; For mums, (please book).

Saturday Ipswich

Labyrinth of Nurture

Labyrinth of Nurture - Birth Fundamentals: 9:00-10:00TH; For mums, £77 (please book).

Labyrinth of Nurture - Postpartum Essentials: 10:15-11:15TH; For 0, 1, mums, £77 (please book).

Labyrinth of Nurture - Pelvic Floor Restore: 11:30-12:30TH; For mums, £77 (please book).

At Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane IP4 2PB.

Sunday Ipswich

Water Babies Swimming

12:15-15:45TH at Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Road IP1 6SG. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Southwold

Baby Bounce Southwold Library

10:30-11:00TH at Southwold Library, North Green IP18 6AT. 01502 722519; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths.

Tot Rock Southwold Library

10:30-11:00TH at Southwold Library, North Green IP18 6AT. 01502 722519; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Songs and action rhymes for toddlers.

Stowmarket Rugbytots

Rugbytots: 9:30-10:00TH; For 2 - 3s, (please book). 2-3.5 year class.

Rugbytots: 10:10-10:55TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

Rugbytots: 11:05-11:50TH; For 5s, (please book). 5-7 year class.

At Finborough School, Great Finborough IP14 3EF. (0345) 3136701.

Water Babies Swimming

9:15-11:45TH at Spirit Health Club, inside The Holiday Inn IP2 0UA. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Water Babies Swimming

12:45-15:45TH at Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Road IP1 6SG. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Kesgrave

Rugbytots

Rugbytots: 8:45-9:15TH; For 2 - 3s, (please book). 2-3.5 year class.

Rugbytots: 9:25-10:10TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

Rugbytots: 10:20-11:10TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

Rugbytots: 11:15-12:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3.5-5 year class.

Rugbytots: 12:10-12:55TH; For 5s, (please book). 5-7 year class.

At Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach IP5 1JF. (0345) 3136701.

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Stowmarket

Dad’s & Kid’s Breakfast Club

9:30-11:30T at Acorns Children’s Centre, Violet Hill Road IP14 1NL. 07542 785649; For 0 - 5s, for dads, FREE (drop in). 2nd Sat of the month (excluding August).

Story Time Kesgrave Library

9:45-10:15T at Kesgrave Library, Kinsey House IP5 2HL. 01473 626103; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Stowmarket

Battisford Stay & Play

9:30-11:00T at Battisford Pre-School, Community Centre, Straight Road IP14 2HP. 07914837802; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in).

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