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Autumn is one of my favourite seasons, as the trees and plants change into multi-coloured works of art, it’s a great time to get outside with the family. Enjoy some scary Halloween fun (p.9) and prepare for a spooktacular Halloween with fang-tastic costume suggestions on p.8.

Too early to hunt for the perfect Christmas present for your little one? We don’t think so! Find the perfect Christmas gift on p.14 to knock your little ones brand new socks off.

Thank you to everyone who entered our Toddle Models summer competition. Can you spot your little one on p.20-21?

Who doesn’t love a good book (magazine!)? Even more so the bookmark to mark the perfect page. We have included another free bookmark in this issue with some great book ideas for your little one. We hope you find it useful.

Want to know what’s on? Check out our Daily Activity Planner from p.25 And don’t forget - the Toddle About website is also an amazing resource to help you to discover what’s on near you!

Check it out now at www.toddleabout.co.uk

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Bite SIZED NEWS A Great Place to Grow St Josephs Prep School offers a wide and varied curriculum, enhanced by a diverse range of extracurricular clubs. They place equal value on the core subjects and what happens beyond them: sport, music, drama, art, engineering and a varied programme of activities to add an extra dimension to a child’s education. Their class sizes are smaller than state primary schools, with the ratio of staff to pupils being extremely favourable, and specialist teachers are employed.

Creating a positive experience Paula is passionate about birth and offering support throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond to enable a positive experience, supporting parents both physically and emotionally. Paula trained with the NCT and specialises in Pregnancy Yoga, Mother & Baby Yoga, Toddler Yoga, Baby Massage, Hypnobirthing and is a Doula. Classes are held in Thurston and Bury St Edmunds in a relaxed environment. Get your first class free.

For more information, call Paula at 07727 063757, email paulawood4@sky.com or visit www.blissfulmothers.co.uk P.26

Contact admissions on 01473 694576 or email admissions@stjos.co.uk P.36

A Wonderful Little Commuity of Women Come and enjoy a wonderful little community of women who want fitness classes that are fun, enjoyable, effective and focused towards a better body mind! Suffolk Woman's Wellness Centre classes are core and pelvic floor friendly meaning they don't use jumping in their sessions and instead focus on bringing science and experience to improve core flexibility, strength, power and connection to your body.

To find out more visit swwcuk.com, email nina@swwcuk.com or call 07985 220333 or P.31

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Baby Swimming for 0-5 year olds

Tumble Tots are delighted to be back for the new term offering full 45-minute classes once again, in Newmarket and Risby. With their specially designed colourful equipment they help your child develop their physical skills whilst rolling, climbing, balancing and using handheld Co-ordination equipment. Classes are age specific tailored to the cognitive and physical stage of your child's development and start as young as 6 months right through to school age. Get £5 off a block of classes by quoting 'Toddle About'.

Water Babies booking lines are open for the Autumn Term. Water Babies runs fun, progressive and innovative baby, toddler and pre school swimming classes across Suffolk. Bringing your little one to Water Babies classes will help strengthen the bond between parent and child as well as teaching vital water confidence and safety skills. You can join Water Babies classes at any age up to 5 years old.

To find out more, visit www.waterbabies.co.uk or email blastoff@waterbabies.co.uk or call 01206 841126 P.12

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Child-Friendly Fitness Class in Capel St Mary Three times more effective than floor based fitness thanks to the addition of gravity and g-force provided by the trampoline. The first 45 mins are filled with choreographed dance-cardio jumping routines and then 15 minutes of toning, targeting the arms, glutes and abs. Classes available on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays at Capel St Mary Community Centre. Free trial available for Toddle About readers.

To find out more, email linzi.finch@yahoo.co.uk or visit www.bouncefitbody.com P.33

Free Taster for Toddler & Kids Yoga Looking for something fun to do with your toddler on a Friday morning? ZenKids Toddler & Kids yoga classes at The Self Centre are great for developing gross & fine motor skills, support social, emotional & psychological development, stimulate imagination & story telling, aid numeracy, phonics, recognition & memory, help children build their vestibular & proprioceptive systems, and are perfect for when your little one is on the move and ready to take the next step from their baby classes.

Free trials available.

Contact Liz on liz@lupineliving.com, call 07876 347739 or visit www.lupineliving.com P.25

Bite S I Z ED NEW S Little Kickers Now in Ipswich, Felixstowe, Kesgrave and Wickham Market Little Kickers teach football in a fun, pressure-free environment that gives children a positive introduction to sport.

Football can be educational. Coached in the right way it can stimulate imagination and aid early development skills such as learning colours and numbers, following instructions and playing as a team.

For more information call 07762 341982, email ipswich@littlekickers.co.uk or visit www.littlekickers.co.uk. P30

Nursery in the Heart of Ipswich The Lodge Day Nursery provides high quality care and learning for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

There are spacious rooms where the children can play and develop, providing them with stimulating spaces to learn and grow in - with new classes added due to popular demand. The outdoor garden includes a hedgehog house designed to look like The Lodge, as they work closely with Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

Contact Kate Frankland on 01473 281302 or email welcome@lodgedaynursery.co.uk or visit www.lodgedaynursery.co.uk P.11

Unique Circus Tots Classes in Bury St Edmunds If your little ones are full of energy, enjoy climbing, jumping and swinging then Academy of Movement’s unique and exciting circus classes are a great choice.

Their classes look at different themes each week, focusing on developing their balance, co-ordination, agility and gross motor skills. Also looking at social development, their classes provide a great gateway to school, boosting self esteem and confidence. Get £5 off a term.

To book your trial class visit www.academyofmovement.co.uk or email info@academyofmovement.co.uk P.26

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Christmas

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS NOV 19- ILLUMINATED GARDEN TRAIL DEC 19 Helmingham Hall Gardens.

NOV 19- ICKWORTH LIGHT NIGHTS DEC 5 National Trust Ickworth. 4.30 - 9.30pm

(8.30pm weekdays) Across 17 winter nights, explore Ickworth’s Italianate garden that glows. Awaken your senses with a sound and light based trail capturing the magic of their gothic Victorian-esque Stumpery.

Take part in some Christmas shopping in their gift shop open every evening, and pick up some yummy festive treats.

National Trust Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5QE Tel: 01284 735270 IckworthNT

4.30 - 7.30pm & 8.30pm at weekends Make the most of the dark winter nights by stepping in to a magical world of light, colour and sound, as you explore the grounds of Helmingham Hall.

Helmingham Hall Gardens, Helmingham, IP14 6EF Tel: 01473 890799 HelminghamHallGardens www.helmingham.com Adults £13, Children £8, Family £34.

Under 5's go free. Booking required.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ickworth Adults £12, Children £10, Under 5s go free.

NOV 26DEC 24

DEC DIPPY'S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure.

3-24 10am - 4pm & 5.30 - 8.30pm

SANTAS GROTTO

Redhouse Christmas Barn.

Sat & Sun 11.00am - 4 pm During the run up to Christmas, Father Christmas will be welcoming children into his cosy grotto where they will all receive a gift. Whilst waiting to visit Santa, children can relax on bean bags next to the Christmas tree and watch daily Christmas themed films.

Redhouse Christmas Barn, Sternfield, IP17 1NF Tel: 07881 294062 RedhouseChristmas

Enjoy Dippy’s Christmas Celebration during the day at Jingle All The Day when the park is open or visit at night for a magic evening at Sparkle In The Dark.

Meet the elves and Mother & Father Christmas, and exchange your golden ticket for a toy in the toy shop.

Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure, Lenwade, NR9 5JE. Tel: 01603 876310 RoarrDinosaurAdventure www.roarrdinosauradventure.co.uk/christmas

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Jingle all the day: £15 per child (incl. 1 adult) + £2 per add adult.

Park tickets must be purchased as well. Sparkle in the dark: £17.50 per child (incl. 1 adult) + £4 per add adult.

Booking required.

FIREWORKS

No booking required. Larger groups are advised to book in advance.

NOV IPSWICH FIREWORKS FESTIVAL 6 Trinity Park. 4pm - 10pm

DEC SANTA'S CHRISTMAS GROTTO Lackford Lakes.

11-12 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm

You can expect an incredible firework display lighting up the skies above Ipswich, superb live acts, street food and drinks and a fun fair. Parking is free and just a short walk from the main arena where you can soak up the atmosphere.

Alternatively you can watch from the comfort of your own car via giant LED screens.

Trinity Park Events, Felixstowe Rd, Ipswich, IP3 8UH Tel: 01473 707119 TrinityParkEvents

This Christmas enjoy a magical visit to Santa's woodland grotto! Every child will have a chance to take a photo and talk to Santa as well as receiving a gift. They will also have the opportunity to make a lantern. Carols and mince pies by lantern light will take place at the centre at 4pm.

Suffolk Wildlife Trust Lackford Lakes, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6HX Tel: 01284 728706 LackfordLakes

www.trinityparkevents.co.uk

www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events

Adults £15, Children £5, free parking. Booking required.

Children £10. Booking required. Suitable for up to 11 year olds. £1 for battery powered tealights for your lantern.

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Christmas Crispy Candy Cane Treats The holidays are the perfect time to bring the whole family together in the kitchen to make food that can be shared.

This candy cane crispy treat recipe is quick, easy, fun and makes the perfect little food gift for last minute visitors!

Directions 1. Line baking dish with parchment paper

Ingredients

or lightly greased tin foil

• ¼ cup butter/margarine

2. Melt butter/margarine over low heat

• 1 bag (10 oz) of large

3. Mix in marshmallows and vanilla, stir with a

marshmallows or 4 cups of mini marshmallows

• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

wooden spoon until melted and combined

4. Mix in crushed candy canes into melted marshmallow mixture

• ½ cup crush candy canes; 1 tbsp for garnish topping

5. Mix crispy rice cereal into marshmallow mixture until all the cereal is covered

• 6 cups crispy rice cereal

6. Gently pour cereal mix into prepared dish

• Parchment paper or tin

7. Top with 1 tbsp of crushed candy cane

foil to line baking dish

as a garnish and let cool – cut and enjoy!

TOP TIP!!

While the mix is still warm, you can shape the crispy mix into the candy cane shapes and decorate by wrapping in red licorice to create a candy stripe effect!

Capri Cafaro is a cook and author. Head to her instagram for more details and recipes @capriscafaro

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COST U MES We’ve teamed up with our fiends at Kidly.co.uk to help you prepare for a spook-tacular Halloween, with some fang-tastic costume suggestions and some puns that really suck! (Suck… vampire… oh, never mind).

Here are some of their not-so-spooky kids costumes witch we love… PLUS we’re also giving you the chance to get your claws on a couple of outfits for FREE!

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1 Meri Meri Dinosaur Dress Up – £60.00 - all in one dress-up for budding paleontologists.

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Cape Dress Up – £45.00 – Who’s a pretty parrot? Who’s a pretty parrot?

4 Meri Meri Magical Princess Dress Up – £65.00

– mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest princess of them all?

5 Fabelab Dragon Wings – £22.00 – the perfect finishing touch to any fantasy trick or treat outfit.

6 Pellianni Dress Up Mask – £13.00 – Swashbuckler or super hero?

Who will they be today?

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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 dippy's halloween days 23-31 Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure.

OCT the helmingham patch 23-31 pumpkin Helmingham Hall Gardens. 10-4pm

10am - 4.30pm Dress up and come to Roarr! this Halloween. Enjoy spooky fun across the park with scary storytelling, Halloween crafts and pumpkins. Meet Dippy & friends and join the disco dancing.

Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure, Lenwade, Norwich, NR9 5JE Tel: 01603 876310 RoarrDinosaurAdventure

Pick your own Pumpkins and Squash of all shapes, sizes and colours at Helmingham Hall Pumpkin Patch. A fantastic experience for the whole family, be sure to bring your wellies.

Helmingham Hall Gardens, Helmingham, IP14 6EF Tel: 01473 890799 HelminghamHallGardens

Adult & child above 90cm: £18.95 Child under 90 cm goes free.

Booking required.

Free event.

No booking required.

OCT Halloween on the hills

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Seckford Hills. 10am - 7pm at weekends and during half term Fresh Air Events is bringing a spooktacular adventure to Seckford Hills this Halloween. The fully immersive experience invites little witches and wizards to explore a family-friendly trail. Children are encouraged to dress up.

Seckford Hills, Woodbridge, IP13 6NU info@freshaireventsuk.com FreshAirEventsUK www.freshaireventsuk.com £6.50 per person. Under 2's go free. Suitable for children of all ages. Booking required.

OCT frogs farm pumpkins 23-31 Frogs Farm. 9am - 3.30pm 6 acres filled with over 30,000 pumpkins of different shapes, sizes colours and varieties. Frogs Farm have lots of exciting things on offer - from their HUGE bale mountain to their Witches Walk. Join them for hot and cold refreshments too.

Frogs Farm, on the A140, IP23 7ED frogsfarmsuffolk@gmail.com FrogsFarmSuffolk £2 per entry - includes barrow hire, access to the pumpkin patch, bale mountain, witches walk and carving area.

Under 3s go free. No booking required.

www.helmingham.com

OCT Autumn gardens & trail 23-31 halloween Helmingham Hall Gardens. 12-4pm Helmingham Hall Gardens invite little Ghost and Ghouls, Wizards and Witches to join them for a creepy garden treasure hunt, eerie activities and boo-luscious food and drink!

Helmingham Hall Gardens, Helmingham, IP14 6EF Tel: 01473 890799 HelminghamHallGardens www.helmingham.com Adults £5 Children 3-15 yrs £3.50 Under 3’s go free. Booking required.

OCT pumpkin carving 25 Nowton Park. 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm Enjoy traditional pumpkin carving at Nowton Park.

Pick your pumpkin, hollow out the middle and choose a scary Halloween template, or create your own design, to make the perfect Jack-O’-Lantern.

Wear suitable clothing for outdoor activities. The event will continue in all weathers.

The Walled Garden Nowton Park, Bury St Edmunds Tel: 01284 758000 WhatsOnWestSuffolk www.whatsonwestsuffolk.co.uk £4 per pumpkin. Booking required. Suitable for ages 5+

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By Claire Russell ★ Toothbrushes, scrubbing brushes, hairbrushes, dustpan and brush ★ Mirror – babies can’t get enough of looking at their reflection ★ Gadgets such as phones and calculators. What child doesn’t love pressing buttons?! ★ There’s so much and it won’t cost you a thing!

Don’t forget the great outdoors either: it holds so much potential for collecting natural resources which can be used in everyday play - sticks, pebbles, leaves, bark, pinecones, shells, conkers, even snow! Plus, of course, your child will be getting some vital fresh air at the same time.

Play Value

How to Spot Play Potential in Everyday Household Items How many times have you found your child playing happily with a seemingly uninteresting everyday household item? Perhaps they were creating beautiful music by banging a wooden spoon on a pan, making a mess splashing around in the sink with a few plastic pots, or building some elaborate den using a cardboard box. You don’t need a houseful of expensive toys to get the kids playing!

Let’s take the kitchen for example – washing up bowls, pots and pans, spoons, measuring cups, tongs, mashers, muffin trays, ice cube trays, bowls, jugs and much more offer lots of opportunity for play.

Just add rice, pasta, cereal, water, ice, paint, mud, or shaving foam for a bit of messy play (make sure to have some old towels on hand though!)

I am a big believer in reusing and repurposing items too. The recycling box is a fantastic place to find play resources, particularly for arts and crafts - egg boxes, cardboard boxes, yoghurt pots. Old bottles with a spray nozzle are great for water play or painting.

Of course, there is absolutely no harm in buying toys for your child, but I recommend considering the ‘play value’ before you make the purchase. Can you think of lots of ways it can be used? Wooden toys are fantastic for lots of reasons, but plastic toys also have their place as they offer more versatility and can be used in water trays, messy play activities or the bath. A plastic tea set is one of my play cupboard essentials!

So I challenge you to take a look at what you already have at home that you can use to create an activity for your little one, keeping them entertained and hopefully giving you five minutes peace to enjoy a cuppa! Happy playing!

Looking around the rest of the house there are tons of things you can give to your young child to initiate play. Some of my favourites include: ★ Tablecloths or bedsheets for den building ★ Trays, storage boxes and baskets are great for collating themed collections or for messy play ★ Notebooks, writing pads, diaries, calendars – ideal for role play or simply a bit of scribbling ★ Rolls of old wallpaper for creating giant artworks Mum to two, Early Years Specialist and play coach, Claire Russell, is founder of playHOORAY! and the designer of playPROMPTS activity cards and app, designed to equip parents with realistic, fuss-free play ideas. She is the author of The playHOORAY! Handbook which features 100 Fun Activities for Busy Parents Who Want to Play. www.playhooray.co.uk 10 Oct-Dec 2021 Toddle About

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Why Learn baby signing?

BY ANN LAY, TODDLE TALK The benefits of learning baby signing with your little one and in particular at a baby signing class are significant and wide ranging. Bringing communication to the forefront of any parent/ baby relationship and their development is always of great benefit.

But why sign language? Your baby intuitively uses their motor skills to point and gesture at what they want from just 4 - 5 months old. Motor skills develop much earlier than vocal skills, with toddlers having only limited vocabulary between 1 – 2 years and still being unclear before age 3.

By teaching them more gestures or signs from British Sign Language we enable them to use a wider vocabulary and have more conversation about things they want, see and feel.

By always saying the word when using the sign your baby hears that word more times and will try to say the word back when their speech has progressed. By knowing what they are trying to say, we can help with the pronunciation of the word and so their speech can progress more quickly.

Improving communication between parent and baby strengthens their bond, enabling the parent to feel more ‘tuned in’ to their babies’ needs and personality. It can help to prevent the frustration of not being understood and very useful in diffusing temper tantrums. Nursery rhymes & songs, stories and props are being used in classes to make learning fun and therefore encourage babies’ cognitive development and help with numeracy, literacy, sensory, co-ordination and memory too.

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Christmas GIFT

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES.

AN A-Z OF EXTRAORDINARY EXTINCT CREATURES: £7.99 Discover twenty-six weird and wonderful dinosaurs, birds, reptiles and mammals brought to life through vibrant illustrations and amusing rhymes. This colourful picture book and beautiful range of eco-friendly accessories from Norfolk design studio, Dodo and Dinosaur, are ideal gifts for little explorers everywhere! www.dodoanddinosaur.com Get 10% discount with offer code TODDLE10

PERSONALISED DIGITAL PORTRAITS: FROM £55

FUNPLAY RAINBOW PEBBLES: £25.99

Paper Yarn and Thread specialises in creating unique, custom artwork of your loved ones. From pets and children, to connecting lost loved ones with family, photographs can be recreated into something beautiful and deeply personal. A truly precious gift to give this Christmas.

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These pebbles from educational toy experts Edx Education are fantastic for children to play, learn and get creative. The safe, smooth and tactile pebbles have an odd shape that makes them wobble when stacked, creating a challenge for young learners and developing fine motor skills. They are ideal sensory toys for children with additional needs. www.shopedx.co.uk

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MUNCHY PLAY THOMAS PLATE & TRACK: £15.99 Featuring a built-in track, these plates bring fun to dining and children to the table, with meals at the focus. Available in Thomas, James and Percy themes, there are high-sides and a non-slip base to support self-feeding.

Plus, the track can accommodate TrackMaster and MINIS engines. www.munchyplay.com

VTECH KIDIZOOM DUO CAMERA: £39.99 From the moment the camera was taken out of the box, my 3½ year-old loved it. The design has obviously been thought out well - from the bright colours and chunky rubber grips to the overall robust sturdiness (which helped when the camera took a tumble!) The internal memory is decent, but you’ll probably want to put in an SD card to extend its capacity. You can also transfer the photos to a computer. It has loads of extra functions such as creative tools - our favourite is the ‘silly face detector’. There are games on it too and you can limit the amount of time your child can spend on it with built-in parental controls. Overall, this is a great kids camera.

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HAVE A MERRY &

SAFE CHRISTMAS Written by Naomi Cooper, Mini First Aid Suffolk

Christmas is the perfect excuse to make your home your very own Christmas wonderland and create some new family traditions. But, if you have little ones, then there are a few things you need to be aware of.

Here is our guide to a safe Christmas with your cheeky little elves…

Deck the halls with boughs of holly…?

Maybe not. We all love to decorate our homes with festive decorations and even the traditional holly and ivy, but when you have little ones you need to be cautious. Holly berries are poisonous for people and pets and even the leaves can be poisonous, although they are so prickly that little ones don’t tend to try them!

If you really can’t live without it then it is best to hang it up far out of reach of little hands and remove any berries before hanging, as they often drop from the branches over time and could easily be picked up off the floor and eaten before you realise.

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree...

Christmas tree decorations are often quite small and might present a choking hazard for little ones who like to explore everything with their mouths.

Anything small enough to fit in their mouths is a potential hazard and need to be packed away again until your little elves are older, or positioned high up and out of their reach.

Consider whether larger decorations could be easily pulled apart by a toddler and whether the smaller pieces could then become a choking hazard.

All I want for Christmas is...safe toys!

Decorations aren’t the only potential choking hazard at Christmas. If you have older children too, they probably have lots of lovely toys on their Christmas lists with little parts. Small pieces can easily become a choking hazard if left where baby can find them.

Encourage your older children to play with them up on the dining table or in their bedrooms.

Unfortunately lots of children’s toys now contain button batteries which are the tiny circular, flat batteries which are extremely dangerous if swallowed. Often the manufacturer will provide spare batteries for your convenience but these are very hazardous if left lying around, so be extra vigilant on Christmas day.

Even better, remove the spare batteries from the packet before you wrap the gift so you can relax on Christmas day.

Driving Home for Christmas?

If you are visiting family and friends this Christmas, then it is a good idea to take stair gates with you to keep your little one safe over the festive period.

It might feel like an imposition to ask your loved ones to install a stair gate, but it will make a huge difference to your stress levels if you know your little one can’t climb up or down the stairs on their own.

If you choose pressure fit stair gates then they are easy to put up and take down and they shouldn’t leave a mark on your host’s stairs.

If you end up hosting Christmas this year then don’t be afraid to ask your friends and family to look after your little one while you wrestle with the turkey.

The kitchen is one of the most hazardous rooms in the house. You need them out of harms way and playing with the in-laws so you can lovingly (and safely!) prepare the Christmas feast.

However you are celebrating Christmas, we wish you all a happy and safe one with your nearest and dearest.

By putting in place a few safety measures now, you will be free to relax and enjoy every moment together.

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ss e n l u f d n i M for pregnancy and childbirth

By Dr Sian Warriner & Mark Pallis

Mindfulness has become mainstream in the last decade, and these exercises are great for everyone – whether you are pregnant or not.

Regular mindfulness practice can help us to become less reactive, feel less stressed and have a more balanced perspective on life’s challenges. It has been shown to decrease the production of the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline, and promote the release of the feel-good hormone oxytocin, which means that by incorporating mindfulness techniques into your everyday life during the first trimester of your pregnancy, you will be establishing a calmer environment for your baby to grow in – letting him or her know that they are safe and protected.

Mindfulness is the practice of bringing your attention to whatever is happening in the present moment. This can be your breath, the sensations in your body (experienced through your five senses), your everyday actions (such as brushing your teeth or going for a walk), or your emotions ... almost anything in fact. The key is to intentionally experience the present moment, with kindness, self-compassion and without judging yourself – just being in the moment as best you can.

Exercise 1 Mindful Breathing: It All Starts Here If you’ve never tried mindfulness before, the easiest way to start is by intentionally focusing on your breath. It’s a bit like squeezing the brakes on a bike – it slows you right down, allowing you to simply “be” in the moment, taking in the full remarkable experience of your current stage of pregnancy.

Over the past two decades, the practice of mindfulness has evolved from its Eastern meditation roots to a mainstream, secular and increasingly accessible way of supporting our mental health and emotional wellbeing. We now have strong, scientifically robust evidence that a regular mindfulness practice can take us from a place where we may feel overwhelmed, stressed or out of control to a calmer and more contented headspace.

Sit comfortably somewhere nice and quiet, and allow yourself to arrive in this moment right here and now.

Everyone’s experience of pregnancy is different.

Rather than simply “getting through” this time, with mindfulness mums-to-be can thrive and become fully present for all the inevitable ups and downs that it holds. Learning the art of mindfulness will give you a set of simple yet hugely powerful skills that can completely transform your emotional experience and sense of wellbeing.

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That’s it – you’ve started.

Bring your attention to the breath ...

As you breathe in, bring your attention fully to the in-breath, as you breathe out, bring your attention fully to the out-breath.

Notice the pauses in between the breaths.

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★ Notice five things that you can see.

Bring your attention to five things around you that give a sense of the visual beauty of the world and that you would like your baby to see when it arrives.

Perhaps the blueness of the sky, the petals of a flower, or a recent gift that you have been given.

Allow the breath to be as it is. There’s no need to change, direct or force it in any way. Just allow the breath to flow.

Notice the sensation as the breath enters the body, then leaves it again, notice it in the abdomen, the chest, the nostrils. Focus, perhaps, on where the sensation is most vivid for you.

When you notice that your attention has wandered away from the breath, be curious about what is pulling your attention, perhaps noticing any patterns that emerge.

Then, gently and kindly, escort your attention back to the breath, allowing it to anchor you in this present moment.

After a few minutes expand your awareness to take in the whole of your body and breath, and after a few moments expand your awareness once more to take in the space around your body. Sense your whole body resting and breathing in this broad, expanded awareness.

Notice the sense of spaciousness that this may bring.

As best you can, try to take a sense of this calm spaciousness with you into the rest of your day.

If for any reason, or at any point in your practice, you find the breath difficult to engage with, try shifting the focus of your attention to your feet on the floor and notice the sense of stability and steadiness that arises from this connection.

Exercise 2 Tuning Into the Senses: Five Alive

This practice, designed for all of the senses to be used in one sitting, is a wonderful way to connect you to the present moment and an opportunity for you to give your baby information about the world.

Placing awareness on the physical sensations of sight, touch, sound, smell and taste can be wonderfully grounding and stabilizing.

★ Notice four things that you can feel.

Bring your attention to four things that you are currently feeling. Maybe a breeze on your face or the softness of a blanket in your hands. ★ Notice three things that you can hear.

Bring your attention to three sounds that you can hear in the background. Perhaps the sound of rain, birdsong or a favourite piece of music. ★ Notice two things that you can smell.

Bring your awareness to two scents in your vicinity. Maybe a bunch of fresh flowers, a pot of coffee, or, if you’re outside, the smell of cut grass. ★ Notice one thing that you can taste.

Bring your awareness to something that you can taste right now, in this moment. Perhaps by taking a sip of a drink, eating something, or just noticing the current taste in your mouth.

Exercise 3 The Calm of the Out-Breath: Dancing Candle In the run-up to your due date, it can be helpful, particularly in moments of worry or overwhelm, to take a little time out for yourself. The simple candlelight practice below is a useful one to do during such moments.

Light a candle and place it on a table in front of you.

Watch the flame and take a couple of breaths in and out to centre yourself.

Once you feel ready, gently exhale through your mouth toward the candle and notice the way your breath makes the flame dance.

Blowing out through your mouth makes it easier for you to extend your exhalation, which will help you to relax and stay calm.

Some mothers like to recall this image as their baby is being born – as a way to help them focus on the present moment and remain calm and in control.

This extract on mindfulness in pregnancy and birth has been taken from How to Have a Mindful Pregnancy and Birth: 30 Simple Ways to Connect with Your Baby and Your Body on sale now (Welbeck, £10.99) by Dr Sian Warriner RM, MSc, DClinPrac a Consultant Midwife and mother of four boys and Mark Pallis a children’s mindfulness book author.

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Blackbourne Community Centre, 71 Blackbourne Road, Elmswell, IP30 9GY.

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Methodist Parent, Carer, Baby & Toddler Group

Methodist Church, Camps Road, Haverhill, CB9 8HF. 01440 714957.

Times: 13:00 - 14:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £2 per session (booking essential).

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Bradfield Woods, Education Centre, Felsham Road, Brafield St George, IP30 0AQ. 01449 737996. www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org.

Wild Tots: 10:00 - 11:30.

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Ages: 1 - 5 yrs.

Wild Babies: 13:00 - 14:30.

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Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

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Junior Street dance: 16:30 - 17:15.

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Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

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PHYSICAL FUN Academy Of Movement

Westbury Community Centre, Oliver Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3JG. 07934 954741. www.academyofmovement.co.uk.

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Ages: 8 - 16 yrs.

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Water Babies: 10:00 - 14:00.

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Baby & Child 2 Hour Class with Mini First Aid Suffolk: 9:30 - 16:30.

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Bury St Edmunds Library, 2B St Andrew’s St North, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1TZ. 01284 338830.

Baby Bounce: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Tot Rock: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 1 - 4 yrs.

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Bradfield and Rougham Baptist Church , Kingshall Street, Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9LE. 01359 270567.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

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EPIC Centre (Next to Risby Truckstop), 117 Newmarket Road, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6RD. 07717 744608. www.epicdad.co.uk.

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Haverhill Library, 10 Camps Road, Haverhill, CB9 8HB. 01440 848095. www.suffolklibraries.co.uk.

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Anselm Community Centre, 63 Anselm Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6JZ. 07415 689087.

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First Steps Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk Playgroup: 10:00 - 11:30.

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South Lee Nursery, Nowton Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2BT. 01284 754654. www.southlee.co.uk.

Parent & Toddler Forest School Sessions: 9:15 - 10:15.

Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 20 Oct & 2 Nov - 8 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Blissful Mothers

New Green Community Centre, New Green Avenue , Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3TG. 0772 7063757. www.blissfulmothers.co.uk.

Blissful Mothers - Mother & Baby Yoga: 10:30 - 11:30.

Ages: 2 - 9 mths.

Cost: £7 per session (drop in).

Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.

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

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Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk

Chalkstone Community Centre, Millfields Way, Haverhill, CB9 0JB. 07415 689087.

Chalksters Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk Playgroup: Circus Tots 10:00 - 11:30.

CM Times: 16:00 - 16:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free Dates: 2 Nov - 7 Dec. (booking essential). Dates: 14 Times: 16:30 - 17:00. Ages: 3 - 5 MY yrs.

Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec. Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct. CY Cost: £5.50 per session Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk Circus Minis/Juniors: 16:30 - 17:30.

Cartwheels Children’s Centre , CMY Classes in Newmarket & Risby, to book please contact: Ages: 5 - 11 yrs.

Norton Rd, Haverhill, CB9 8LU. Sharon Bubb Tumble Tots Ely • 07523 962 484 Circus Juniors/Inters: 17:30 - 18:30.

07415 689087.

K sharon.bubb@tumbletots.com • www.tumbletots.com/ely Ages: 8 - 16 yrs. Cost: £7.50 per session Fab Home-Start Mid & West Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 7 Dec. Suffolk Family Fun Group: Acro Dance Juniors/Intermediates 13:00 - 14:30.

Times: 18:30 - 20:00. Ages: 8 - 16 yrs.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Cost: £8.50 per session.

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec. Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct. Blissful Mothers Little Teacups Playgroup Times: 18:30 - 19:30. Ages: 8 - 16 yrs.

New Green Community Centre, New Green Chedburgh Erskine Centre, Chevington Road, Cost: £7 per session. Dates: 2 Nov - 7 Dec. Avenue , Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3TG. Chedburgh, IP29 4UL. Adult Aerial: 20:00 - 21:00.

0772 7063757. www.blissfulmothers.co.uk.

Little Teacups: 10:00 - 12:00.

Cost: £9.50 per session (booking essential).

Baby Massage: 10:30 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (drop in).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 7 Dec. Ages: 2 mths - 11/2 yrs.

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec. Cost: £7 per session (drop in).

Tumble Tots Ely Little Treasures Parent & Toddler Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec. Church of our Lady and St Etheldreda, 14 Exeter

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

Road, Newmarket, CB8 8LT. 07523 962484. www.tumbletots.com.

Walking to 2 yrs: 9:15 - 10:00 & 10:00 10:45.

3-school age: 11:00 - 11:45.

2 - 3 yrs: 11:50 - 12:35.

6 months to walking: 13:00 - 13:45.

Cost: £6.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

SWIMMING Water Babies

Barrow School, Colethorpe Lane, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AU. 01206 841126.

Water Babies: 10:00 - 12:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.

Water Babies

The Ickworth, The Ickworth Hotel, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5QE. 01206 841126.

Water Babies: 10:00 - 13:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.

WEDNESDAY PARENTS & TOTS Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk

St Edmunds Station Church, RAF Honington, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1LU. 07415 689087.

Little Flyers Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk Playgroup: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Lackford Lakes, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6HX. 01284 728706. www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org.

Wild Tots: 10:00 - 11:30 & 13:00 - 14:15 Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs 6.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

PHYSICAL FUN Bury Spectrum Gymnastics Club

Unit 5, 1 Northern Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6NH. 01284700866. www.buryspectrumgymnasticsclub.co.uk.

Toddler Monkey Time: 11:00 - 12:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

SWIMMING Water Babies

Culford School, Culford Sports and Tennis Centre, Culford, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6TX. 01206 841126. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Water Babies: 9:30 - 12:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

Water Babies

Barrow School, Colethorpe Lane, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AU. 01206 841126.

Water Babies: 10:00 - 12:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

THURSDAY PARENTS & TOTS Bury St Edmund’s Library

Bury St Edmunds Library, 2B St Andrew’s St North, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1TZ. 01284 338830.

Duplo Club: 11:00 - 11:45.

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

Group

Lawshall Evangelical Free Church , Hanningfield Green , Lawshall, IP29 4QD. 01284 828694.

Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 14 Oct - 18 Nov & 2 Dec - 16 Dec.

Midweek for Mums

The Newbury Community Centre, St Olaves Road, Bury St Edmunds , IP32 6RW. 07791 708708.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct, 4 Nov - 18 Nov & 2 Dec - 9 Dec.

Sudbury Library

Sudbury Library, Market Hill , Sudbury, CO10 2EN. 01787 321595. www.suffolklibraries.co.uk.

Story and Rhyme Time: 10:30 - 11:00.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby Sensory Bury St Edmunds

New Green Centre , New Green Avenue, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds , IP31 3TG. 07725 477980. www.babysensory.com.

Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec. Times: 11:30 - 12:15 & 13:00 - 13:45.

Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

DANCE & DRAMA Dancing Sparkes Academy

Skyliner Sports Centre, Rougham Tower Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7QB. 07786 210506.

Junior Contemporary: 16:30 - 17:30.

Ages: 6 - 11 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 9 Dec.

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PHYSICAL FUN Academy Of Movement

Westbury Community Centre, Oliver Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3JG. 07934 954741. www.academyofmovement.co.uk.

Acrobatics: 18:00 - 19:00 & 19:00 - 20:00.

Ages: 8 - 16 yrs. Cost: £8 per session.

Aerial : 18:00 - 19:00. Ages: 8 - 16 yrs.

Dates: 4 Nov - 9 Dec. Circus Minis / Juniors Times: 16:00 - 17:00. Ages: 5 - 11 yrs. Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 9 Dec. Times: 17:00 - 18:00. Ages: 5 - 11 yrs.

Circus Minis / Juniors Times: 16:00 - 17:00. Ages: 5 - 11 yrs.

Dates: 4 Nov - 9 Dec. Times: 17:00 - 18:00. Ages: 5 - 11 yrs.

Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential).

Acrobatics: 18:00 - 19:00.

Ages: 8 - 16 yrs. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Aerial: 18:00 - 19:00 & 19:00-20:00 Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 9 Dec. Times: 19:00 - 20:00. Ages: 8 - 16 yrs.

Cost: £8.50 per session (booking essential).

Tumble Tots Ely

Risby Village Hall, Aylmer close, Risby, IP28 6RT. 07523 962484. www.tumbletots.com.

Walking to two yrs: 10:00 - 10:45.

3-school age: 11:00 - 11:45.

2 - 3 yrs: 12:00 - 12:45.

6 months to walking: 13:00 - 13:45.

Cost: £6.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

SWIMMING Water Babies

The Ickworth, The Ickworth Hotel, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5QE. 01206 841126.

Water Babies: 10:00 - 13:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Horringer Hedgehogs Baby & Toddler Group

Horringer Community Centre, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5RU. 07772 200223.

Baby Only: 9:30 - 11:00 & 13:00 - 14:30.

Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Cost: £4 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LS. 01284 748720.

Diddy Disciples: 10:00 - 10:45.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

DANCE & DRAMA Dancing Sparkes Academy

Skyliner Sports Centre, Rougham Tower Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7QB. 07786 210506.

Junior Contemporary : 17:30 - 18:30.

Ages: 7 - 12 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 10 Dec.

PHYSICAL FUN Academy Of Movement

New Green Community Centre , New Green Avenue, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3TG. 07934 954741. www.academyofmovement.co.uk.

Water Babies

Barrow School, Colethorpe Lane, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AU. 01206 841126.

Water Babies: 10:00 - 12:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 17 Dec.

FRIDAY

ZenMuma & ZenKids Yoga

Baby Bounce: 11:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 10 Dec.

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SWIMMING Water Babies

Culford School, Culford Sports and Tennis Centre, Culford, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6TX. 01206 841126. waterbabies.co.uk.

Water Babies: 11:15 - 16:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 18 Dec.

SUNDAY DANCE & DRAMA Dancing Sparkes Academy

Skyliner Sports Centre, Rougham Tower Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7QB. 07786 210506.

Barrow School, Colethorpe Lane, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AU. 01206 841126.

Water Babies: 11:00 - 13:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 17 Dec.

Haverhill Library, 10 Camps Road, Haverhill, CB9 8HB. 01440 848095. www.suffolklibraries.co.uk.

Halloween Circus Camp!: 9:00 - 13:00.

Ages: 5 - 13 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 23 Oct.

SWIMMING

Pregnancy Yoga : 18:00 - 19:00.

Ages: Pregnancy.

Cost: £50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct & 4 Nov - 9 Dec.

Haverhill Library

New Green Community Centre, New Green Avenue, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3TG. 07934 954741. www.academyofmovement.co.uk.

SWIMMING

Water Babies

PARENTS & TOTS

PHYSICAL FUN Academy Of Movement

Acro Dance Minis: 16:00 - 17:00.

Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Circus Minis/Juniors: 17:00 - 18:00.

Ages: 5 - 11 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 10 Dec.

ZenMuma & ZenKids Yoga

The Self Centre, Forbes Business Park, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR. 07876347730. www.lupineliving.com.

SATURDAY

Culford School, Culford Sports and Tennis Centre, Culford, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6TX. 01206 841126. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

HEALTH & WELLNESS The Self Centre, Forbes Business Park, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR. 07876347730. www.lupineliving.com.

Infants Dance class: 16:30 - 17:15.

Ages: 4 - 6 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct - 24 Oct & 1 Nov - 6 Dec.

Water Babies

Water Babies: 9:00 - 13:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 17 Oct - 19 Dec.

Water Babies

Culford School, Culford Sports and Tennis Centre, Culford, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6TX. 01206 841126.

Water Babies: 11:15 - 14:15.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct - 19 Dec.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Mini First Aid Suffolk

Culford Village Hall, Culford, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6DN. 07706 068980. www.suffolk.minifirstaid.co.uk.

Baby & Child 2 Hour Class with Mini First Aid Suffolk: 10:30 - 12:30.

Cost: £20 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct.

Baby & Postnatal Yoga: 10:30 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

ZenKids Toddler & Kids Yoga : 11:45 - 12:45.

Ages: 1 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £45 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct & 5 Nov - 10 Dec.

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

FOREST HEATH & THETFORD AREA

MONDAY

Newmarket Library

KCM Baby & Toddlers

Baby Bounce: 10:00 - 10:30.

Ages: 0 - 11/2 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £1 per session (drop in).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

Suffolk Wildlife Trust

FRIDAY

Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas, Newmarket, CB8 8EQ. 01638 661216.

PARENTS & TOTS The Rainbow Mother & Toddler Group

Barton Mills Village Hall, Mildenhall Road, Barton Mills, IP28 6BD. 07912 645549.

Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve, Knettishall Heath, Thetford, IP22 2TQ. www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2.10 per session (drop in).

Dates: 11 Oct - 13 Dec.

Thetford Library

Thetford Library, Raymond Street, Thetford, IP24 2EA. 01603 774777.

Baby Bounce & Rhyme Time: 10:30 - 11:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Oct - 18 Oct & 1 Nov - 13 Dec.

Thetford Toy Library

Charles Burrell Centre , Staniforth Road, Thetford, IP24 3LH.

Wild Tots: 10:30 - 12:00.

Ages: 11/2 - 5 yrs.

Wild Babies: 10:30 - 11:45.

Ages: 3 mths - 11/2 yrs.

Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

WEDNESDAY PARENTS & TOTS

Times: 9:00 - 10:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1.50 per session (drop in).

Dates: 11 Oct - 18 Oct & 1 Nov - 13 Dec.

Garboldisham Baby and Toddler Group

Garboldisham Village Hall, Church Road, Garboldisham, Diss, IP22 2SE. 07787533834.

CREATIVE

Times: 9:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £3.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

Tilly’s Crafty Tots

Tilly’s Crafty Pots, Brandon High Street, Brandon, IP27.

THURSDAY

Times: 9:30 - 11:30.

Ages: Pregnancy - 5 mths.

Cost: £6.50 per session (drop in).

Dates: 11 Oct - 3 Jan.

PARENTS & TOTS Church on the Way Baby & Toddler Group

TUESDAY

Church on the Way, Churchill Road, Thetford , IP24 2JZ.

PARENTS & TOTS Moulton Mini Tots

Moulton Village Hall, 15 Bridge Street, Moulton, CB8 8SP. 07414 809633.

King’s Church Mildenhall, Market Place, Mildenhall, IP28 7EF. 01638 515411.

PARENTS & TOTS Barnham Buzzy Bees

Barnham Village Hall, Barnham, Thetford, IP24 2NF. 01842 890153. www.barnhamvillagehall.org.

Times: 9:30 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2.50 per session (drop in).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

Thetford Toy Library

Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road, Thetford, IP24 3LH.

Times: 9:00 - 10:45.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1.50 per session (drop in).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

SATURDAY PARENTS & TOTS EPIC Dad Community Interest Comp

Lakenheath Community Primary School, Mill Road, Lakenheath, IP27 9DU. 07717 744608. www.epicdad.co.uk.

EPIC Dad Fun Club: 10:00 - 12:00.

Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 13 Nov & 11 Dec.

Times: 9:15 - 10:45. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £1 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (drop in).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

IPSWICH & EAST SUFFOLK AREA

MONDAY PARENTS & TOTS Eye Library

Eye Library, 6 Cross Street, Eye, IP23 7AB. 01379 870515.

MUSIC & SIGNING Sign with Ali

Tattingstone Village Hall, Lemons Hill, Tattingstone, Ipswich, IP9 2NA. 07720 349424. www.signwithali.co.uk.

Storytime and Rhymes: 11:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 3 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 11 Oct - 18 Oct & 1 Nov - 13 Dec.

Sing, Sign & Rhyme: 9:41 - 10:16.

Sing, Sign & Rhyme: 10:45 - 11:20.

Ages: 0 - 3 yrs.

Cost: £6.60 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 1 Nov - 6 Dec.

The Toddler Group at Gissing

Toddle Talk

New Gissing Community Building, Rectory Road, Gissing, IP22 5XB.

Times: 9:15 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Oct - 18 Oct & 1 Nov - 13 Dec.

Sewell Wontner Close, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2GB. 07748 914370. www.toddletalk.co.uk.

Toddle Talk Baby Signing: 10:00 - 10:50.

Ages: 5 mths - 3 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Oct - 18 Oct & 1 Nov - 13 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Tots Play Hadleigh Area

Hadleigh Town Hall, Market square, Hadleigh, IP7 5BN. 07870 506690. www.totsplay.co.uk.

Social Tots: 9:30 - 10:10.

Ages: 8 mths - 21/2 yrs.

Discovery Tots: 10:30 - 11:10.

Ages: 2 - 9 mths.

Cost: £6.40 per session (drop in).

Dates: 11 Oct - 15 Nov. Baby Development Course: 11:30 - 12:20.

Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Cost: £55 per session (drop in).

Dates: 11 Oct - 18 Oct.

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Babysigning classes focusing on nurture and joy ✓ Experienced Babysigning Leader - BSL Level 3 qualified ✓ Classes – Tattingstone IP9, Ipswich IP3 and Online ✓ A warm welcome for all parents and carers ✓ Baby Signing Basics™ - 12 weeks ✓ Sing Sign & Rhyme™ - 6 weeks ✓ Age 4.5 months to preschoolers ✓ Learn a new skill and have fun at the same time

ali@signwithali.co.uk 07720 349424

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Football fun for children aged 18 months - 7 years.

“Learning the FUNdamentals of Football”

www.LittleKickers.co.uk facebook.com/LittleKickersUKIpswich ipswich@littlekickers.co.uk Baby Senses

Head Office, Sewell Wontner Close, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2GB. 07748 914370. www.babysenses.co.uk.

Baby Senses Baby Massage: 11:15 - 12:15.

Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 8 Nov - 22 Nov & 6 Dec.

CREATIVE Splat Messy Play Ipswich and Surrounding areas

Partyman World of Play, 9 Cavendish Street, Ipswich, IP3 8AX. 07525 097079. www.splatmessyplay.co.uk.

Splat Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00.

Ages: 6 mths - 4 yrs.

Cost: £7.95 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Oct - 18 Oct & 1 Nov - 13 Dec.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Ipswich

Wickham Market Village Hall, High Street (next to Co-Op), Wickham Market, Woodbridge, IP13 0HE. 07762 341982. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Little Kicks: 9:30 - 10:15.

Ages: 11/2 -21/2 yrs.

Junior Kickers: 10:30 - 11:15.

Ages: 21/2 - 31/2 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Oct - 3 Jan.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Moontree Yoga & Wellbeing Ltd

Fred Upson Hall, Off Ropes Drive, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1AA. 07305 267820. www.moontreeyoga.co.uk.

Yoga for Pregnancy: 18:30 - 19:45.

Cost: £12 per session (booking essential).

Luna Yoga (Yoga for Women): 20:00 - 21:00.

Cost: £9.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Oct - 3 Jan.

TUESDAY PARENTS & TOTS Coffee, Chat & Play

All Saints Church (Church Hall), Main Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1AA. www.askesgrave.org.

Coffee, Chat & Play: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

Gainsborough Community Library

07762 341982

Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk

The Sports Pavilion Bildeston, Bildeston, Ipswich, IP7 7SB. 01379 678552. homestartmidandwestsuffolk.org.uk.

Bildeston Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk Family Group: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

Kesgrave Baptist Church Toddler Group Kesgrave Baptist Church, Cambridge Road, Kesgrave, IP5 1EW. 07818 589268. www.kesgravebaptistchurch.org.uk.

Tuesday Toddlers: 9:30 - 11:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

Mendlesham Baby & Toddler Group

Community Hall at the Primary School, Old Station Road, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, IP14 5RT. 07925 198581.

Times: 8:15 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2 per session (drop in).

Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.

Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0RL. 01473 927270.

Old Buckenham Hall Toddler Group

Halesworth Library

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (drop in).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

Little Story Makers: 10:30 - 11:30.

Ages: 2 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 12 Oct - 21 Dec. Bridge Street, Halesworth, IP19 8AD. 01986 875095.

Baby Bounce: 10:00 - 10:30.

Tot Rock: 11:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

Old Buckenham Hall, Brettenham Park, Ipswich, IP7 7PH. 01449 740252. www.obh.co.uk.

Southwold Library

North Green, Southwold, IP18 6AT. 01502 722519.

Baby Bounce & Tot Rock: 10:30 - 11:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 12 Oct - 28 Dec.

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

IPSWICH & EAST SUFFOLK AREA Tiddlers

St John’s Church, Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich, IP4 4QE. 01473 270978. www.mie.org.uk.

Toy Library: 9:30 - 11:00.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 12 Oct - 19 Oct & 2 Nov - 14 Dec.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Ipswich

The Welcome Hall, 198 High Road, Trimley St Mary, Felixstowe, IP11 0TN. 07762 341982. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Moontree Yoga & Wellbeing Ltd

Ipswich & District Indoor Bowling Club, 136 Rushmere Road, Ipswich, IP4 4JU. 07305 267820. www.moontreeyoga.co.uk.

Yoga for Mum & Baby: 10:30 - 11:30.

Ages: 1 mths - 1 yrs. Cost: £11.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Oct - 28 Dec.

WEDNESDAY

Junior Kickers: 10:30 - 11:15.

Ages: 21/2 - 31/2 yrs.

Mighty Kickers: 11:30 - 12:15.

Ages: 31/2 - 5 yrs.

Little Kicks: 9:30 - 10:15.

Ages: 11/2 - 2 1/2 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 28 Dec.

PARENTS & TOTS

SWIMMING

Ladybirds Toddler Group

Water Babies

Letts Swimming Pools, Semer, Semer, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 6HN. 01206 841126. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Water Babies: 9:15 - 12:15.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Oct - 14 Dec.

Kesgrave Library

Kinsey House, Kays Close, Kesgrave, IP5 2HL. 01473 626103.

Tot Rock: 9:45 - 10:15. Ages: 2 - 5 yrs.

Baby Bounce: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 20 Oct - 15 Dec. Layham Village Hall, Church Lane Lower, Layham, IP7 5LZ. 07999 866419. www.layhamplaygroup.co.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

Little legs baby and toddler group

Wattisfield Village Hall, The St, Wattisfield, Diss, IP22 1NR. 07949 729311.

Times: 09:15 - 11:15 Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 22 Dec.

Martlesham Heath Baby and Toddler Group Martlesham Heath Pavilion, The Drift, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 3PL.

Times: 10:30 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 22 Dec.

St Augustine’s Church

St Augustine’s Church, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich, IP3 8TH. 01473 723960. www.staugustinesipswich.org.uk.

Music and Rhyme: 11:15 - 12:10.

Happy Hippos: 9:30 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 8 Dec. Cost: £1 per session (drop in).

Thorndon Parent and Toddler Group/ Thorndon Under Fives Thorndon Village Hall, High Street, Thorndon, IP23 7LX. 01379 672922.

Times: 10:00 - 12:00.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2 per session (drop in).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby Sensory Bury St Edmunds

1st Combs Scout Hut, Combs Wood Drive, Stowmarket, IP14 2RJ. 07725 477980. www.babysensory.com.

Times: 10:00 - 10:45 & 11:30 - 12:15.

Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

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CREATIVE

Wetherden Toddlers

Wetherden Baptist Church, Elmswell Road, Wetherden, Stowmarket, IP14 3LN. www.wetherdenbaptist.org.uk.

Splat Messy Play Ipswich and Surrounding areas

Times: 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct.

Copdock Village Hall, London Road, Copdock, Ipswich, IP8 3JN. 07525 097079. www.splatmessyplay.co.uk.

MUSIC & SIGNING

Splat Messy Play: 9:45 - 10:45.

Ages: 6 mths - 4 yrs.

Cost: £7.95 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Oct - 20 Oct & 3 Nov - 15 Dec.

Sign with Ali

Partyman World, 9 Cavendish Street, Ipswich, IP3 8AX. 07720 349424. www.signwithali.co.uk.

DANCE & DRAMA CDC Street Dance

Capel St Mary Church of England, Church Hall, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, IP9 2EL. 07507 806787. www.cdcstreetdance.co.uk.

Kids Class: 16:45 - 17:45.

Ages: 4 - 6 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

SWIMMING Water Babies

Letts Swimming Pools, Semer, Semer, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 6HN. 01206 841126. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Water Babies: 9:15 - 12:15.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £16.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Moontree Yoga & Wellbeing Ltd

Millennium Jubilee Hall, Millennium Way, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2EN. 07305 267820. www.moontreeyoga.co.uk.

Luna Yoga (Yoga for Women): 20:15 - 21:15.

Cost: £9.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 29 Dec.

Suffolk Woman’s Wellness Centre

The Outside Studio, London Road, Copdock, Ipswich, IP8 3JD. 01473 730035. www.swwcuk.com.

THURSDAY PARENTS & TOTS Early Birds

High Street Chapel, High Street, Hopton, IP22 2QX. 01953 681692.

Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk Wattisham Community Center, Valley Road, Wattisham, IP7 7RE. 01379 678552. homestartmidandwestsuffolk.org.uk.

Wattisham Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk Family Group: 13:00 - 14:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

Leiston Library

Old Post Office Square, Main Street, Leiston, IP16 4ER. 01728 831252.

Wordplay: 9:45 - 10:15.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

Mendlesham Baby & Toddler Group

Community Hall at the Primary School, Old Station Road, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, IP14 5RT. 07925 198581.

Baby Signing Basics - 12 Weeks: 10:00 - 10:45.

Ages: 5 mths - 11/2 yrs.

Cost: £8.25 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 9 Dec. Sing Sign & Rhyme : 11:00 - 11:35.

6 week Sing Sign & Rhyme class Ages: 4 mths - 3 yrs.

Cost: £6.66 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 4 Nov - 9 Dec.

CREATIVE Splat Messy Play Ipswich and Surrounding areas

Charsfield Village Hall, Hall The Street, Charsfield, Woodbridge, IP13 7RG. 07525 097079. www.splatmessyplay.co.uk.

Splat Messy Play: 9:45 - 10:45.

Ages: 6 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £7.95 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

DANCE & DRAMA CDC Street Dance

Whitton Parish Church, Whitton Church Lane, Ipswich, IP1 6LT. 07507 806787. www.cdcstreetdance.co.uk.

Kids Class: 16:30 - 17:30.

Ages: 4 - 6 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.

Pregnancy Yoga: 18:00 - 19:30.

Cost: £14 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

Times: 8:15 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2 per session (drop in).

Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.

SWIMMING

Suffolk Woman’s Wellness Centre

River of Life Baby & Toddler Group

River of Life Church, Christian Life Centre, 2 Carr Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2FS. 01394 273700. www.riveroflifechurch.net.

Thomas Wolsey School, Hydrotherapy Pool, Defoe Road, Ipswich, IP1 6SG. 01206 841126. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

First Strokes, Hadleigh Road, Sproughton, Ipswich, IP8 3AS. 01473 730035.

Aqua Bump Pregnancy Water Aerobics: 19:15 - 20:00.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

Suffolk Woman’s Wellness Centre

The Outside Studio, London Road, Copdock, Ipswich, IP8 3JD. 01473 730035.

Times: 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

St Augustine’s Church

St Augustine’s Church, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich, IP3 8TH. 01473 723960. www.staugustinesipswich.org.uk.

Yoga For All : 19:30 - 20:30.

Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

Music and Rhyme: 10:00 - 11:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

Suffolk Woman’s Wellness Centre

Tiddlers

First Strokes, Hadleigh Road, Sproughton, Ipswich, IP8 3AS. 01473 730035.

Aqua Blast: 20:00 - 20:45.

Cost: £7 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Oct - 15 Dec.

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St John’s Church, Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich, IP4 4QE. 01473 270978. www.mie.org.uk.

Toy Library: 9:30 - 11:00.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 14 Oct - 21 Oct & 4 Nov - 16 Dec.

Water Babies

Water Babies: 15:45 - 17:15.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £16 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.

HEALTH & WELLNESS ((BOUNCE))

Capel St.Mary Community Centre, The Street, Capel St.Mary, IP9 2EE. 07515 807870. www.bouncefitbody.com.

((BOUNCE)) : 18:00 - 18:45.

Cost: £6.95 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.

Suffolk Woman’s Wellness Centre

The Outside Studio, London Road, Copdock, Ipswich, IP8 3JD. 01473 730035. www.swwcuk.com.

Fit For Birth Pregnancy Exercise Class: 19:00 - 20:00.

Core Focus : 20:00 - 21:00.

Cost: £10 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Oct - 16 Dec.

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CREATIVE Splat Messy Play Ipswich and Surrounding areas

PARENTS & TOTS

All Saints Church Hall, A1214, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2AB. 07525 097079. www.splatmessyplay.co.uk.

Battisford Stay & Play

Battisford Pre-School, Community Centre, Straight Road, Battisford, Stowmarket, IP14 2HP. 07914 837802. www.battisfordpreschool.co.uk.

Splat Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:00.

Ages: 6 mths - 4 yrs.

Cost: £7.95 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

Times: 13:00 - 14:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2 per session (booking essential). Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

SWIMMING Water Babies

Gainsborough Community Library

YouFit at The Holiday Inn, The Holiday Inn, London Road, Ipswich, IP2 0UA. 01206 841126.

Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0RL. 01473 927270.

Water Babies: 11:00 - 14:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £16 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 17 Dec.

Tot Rock: 11:57 - 12:42.

Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 15 Oct - 31 Dec.

Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Redwoods, Red Gables, Ipswich Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1BE. 01379 678552. homestartmidandwestsuffolk.org.uk.

((BOUNCE))

Stowmarket Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk Family Group: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

Capel St.Mary Community Centre, The Street, Capel St.Mary, IP9 2EE. 07515 807870. www.bouncefitbody.com.

((BOUNCE)) : 9:30 - 10:30.

Cost: £6.95 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 17 Dec.

Kesgrave Library

Kinsey House, Kays Close, Kesgrave, IP5 2HL. 01473 626103.

Story Time: 9:45 - 10:15.

Ages: 2 - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 17 Dec.

Martlesham Heath Baby and Toddler Group Martlesham Heath Pavilion, The Drift, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 3PL.

Times: 10:30 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Redgrave & Lopham Fen, Low Common Road, South Lopham, Diss, IP22 2HX. www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org.

Wild Tots: 10:30 - 12:00.

Ages: 11/2 - 5 yrs.

Wild Babies: 13:00 - 14:15.

Ages: 3 mths - 11/2.

Cost: £5.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

The Ark Baby and Toddler Group Hadleigh Baptist Church, George Street, Hadleigh, IP7 5BE. 01473 829602.

Times: 9:30 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

MUSIC & SIGNING Sign with Ali

Enigma Cheer and Dance, Unit 16, Foxtail Road, Ipswich , IP3 9RT. 07720 349424. www.signwithali.co.uk.

Sing Sign & Rhyme: 10:00 - 10:35.

Ages: 0 - 3 yrs.

Sing, Sign & Rhyme: 11:00 - 11:35.

6 week Sing Sign & Rhyme class, face to face.

Ages: 4 mths - 3 yrs.

Cost: £6.60 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 5 Nov - 10 Dec.

Toddle Talk

Sewell Wontner Close, Sewell Wontner Close, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2GB. 07748 914370. www.toddletalk.co.uk.

Toddle Talk Baby Signing: 10:00 - 10:50.

Ages: 5 mths - 3 yrs.

Cost: £5 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Oct - 22 Oct & 5 Nov - 17 Dec.

SATURDAY PARENTS & TOTS Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk

Redwoods, Red Gables, Ipswich Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1BE. 01379 678552. homestartmidandwestsuffolk.org.uk.

Dads & Kids Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk Group: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Nov & 11 Dec.

Little Owls

Great Blakenham Baptist Church, Chapel Lane, Great Blakenham, IP6 0JJ. 07907 468187.

Dad’s Group: 9:30 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Nov.

DANCE & DRAMA

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

CDC Street Dance

Tots Play Hadleigh Area

Kids Class: 9:00 - 10:00.

Ages: 4 - 6 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 11 Dec.

Hadleigh Stars Gymanstics, Birch Farm, Silver Hill, Hintlesham, IP8 3NJ. 07870 506690.

Social Tots: 9:30 - 10:10.

Ages: 8 mths - 21/2 yrs.

Discovery Tots: 10:30 - 11:10.

Ages: 2 - 9 mths.

Cost: £6.40 per session (drop in).

Dates: 15 Oct - 12 Nov. Baby Development Course: 11:30 - 12:20.

Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Cost: £55 per session (drop in).

Dates: 15 Oct.

Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane, Kesgrave, IP4 3PD. 07507 806787. www.cdcstreetdance.co.uk.

CDC Street Dance

Ipswich Sports Centre, Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 4NJ. 07507 806787. www.cdcstreetdance.co.uk.

Kids Class: 14:00 - 15:00.

Ages: 4 - 6 yrs.

Cost: £3 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 11 Dec.

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PHYSICAL FUN

SWIMMING

Dilys Dance Studio

Water Babies

Waldringfield Village Hall, School Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4QP. 07881 360191. www.dilysdancestudio.co.uk.

YouFit at The Holiday Inn, The Holiday Inn, London Road, Ipswich, IP2 0UA. 01206 841126. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Tricks & Tumbles : 9:00 - 9:30.

Gymnastic Dance class for pre schoolers!

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 11 Dec.

Water Babies: 9:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 18 Dec.

Dilys Dance Studio

Ipswich High School, Woolverstone, Ipswich, IP9 1AZ. 01206 841126.

Bromeswell Hall, 2 School Lane, Bromeswell, Woodbridge, IP12 2PZ. 07881 360191.

Pre School Ballet : 9:00 - 9:30.

Magical and fun class with storytelling and props.

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £6 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 23 Oct & 6 Nov - 11 Dec.

Little Kickers Ipswich

Suffolk New College Drive, Grimwade St, Ipswich, IP4 1LT. 07762 341982. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Little Kicks: 8:45 - 9:30 & 11:40 - 12:25.

Ages: 11/2 - 21/2 yrs. Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential). Dates: 16 Oct - 1 Jan.

Little Kickers Ipswich

The Welcome Hall, 198 High Road, Trimley St Mary, Felixstowe, IP11 0TN. 07762 341982.

Little Kicks: 9:00 - 9:45. Ages: 11/2 - 21/2 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 1 Jan.

Little Kickers Ipswich

Suffolk New College Drive, Grimwade St, Ipswich, IP4 1LT. 07762 341982.

Junior Kickers: 9:45 - 10:30.

Ages: 21/2 - 31/2 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 1 Jan.

Little Kickers Ipswich

Goals (outdoors), Grimwade Street, Ipswich, IP4 1LT. 07762 341982. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Mighty Kickers: 10:00 - 10:45.

Ages: 31/2 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 1 Jan.

Little Kickers Ipswich

Suffolk New College Drive, Grimwade St, Ipswich, IP4 1LT. 07762 341982.

Mighty Kickers: 10:45 - 11:30.

Ages: 31/2 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 1 Jan.

Water Babies

Water Babies: 11:00 - 14:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 18 Dec.

Water Babies

Thomas Wolsey School, Hydrotherapy Pool, Defoe Road, Ipswich, IP1 6SG. 01206 841126.

Water Babies: 12:45 - 15:45.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 18 Dec.

SUNDAY PARENTS & TOTS Southwold Library

North Green, Southwold, IP18 6AT. 01502 722519.

Baby Bounce & Tot Rock: 10:30 - 11:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 17 Oct - 2 Jan.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers Ipswich

The Welcome Hall, 198 High Road, Trimley St Mary, Felixstowe, IP11 0TN. 07762 341982. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Junior Kickers: 10:00 - 10:45.

Ages: 21/2 - 31/2 yrs.

Mighty Kickers: 11:00 - 11:45.

Ages: 31/2 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct - 2 Jan.

Little Kickers Ipswich

Kesgrave Community Sports Centre, Twelve Arch Approach, Kesgrave, IP5 9JF. 07762 341982.

Little Kicks: 9:00 - 9:45 & 15:00 - 15:45.

Ages: 11/2 - 2 1/2 yrs.

Junior Kickers: 10:00 - 10:45 & 14:00 - 14:45.

Ages: 21/2 - 31/2 yrs.

Mighty Kickers: 11:00 - 11:45 & 12:00 12:45. Ages: 31/2 - 5 yrs.

Mega Kickers: 13:00 - 13:45. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct - 2 Jan.

SWIMMING Water Babies Suffolk

Thomas Wolsey School, Hydrotherapy Pool, Defoe Road, Ipswich, IP1 6SG. 01206 841126. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Water Babies: 12:45 - 3:45.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £16 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct - 19 Dec.

HEALTH & WELLNESS ((BOUNCE))

Capel St.Mary Community Centre , The Street, Capel St.Mary , IP9 2EE. 07515 807870. www.bouncefitbody.com.

((BOUNCE)) Capel St.Mary: 9:00 - 10:00.

Cost: £6.95 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Oct - 19 Dec.

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Little Kickers Ipswich

Goals (outdoors), Grimwade Street, Ipswich, IP4 1LT. 07762 341982.

Junior Kickers: 11:00 - 11:45.

Ages: 21/2 - 31/2 yrs.

Mega Kickers: 12:00 - 12:45.

Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 per session (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Oct - 1 Jan.

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