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Well, spring has finally arrived. I know it’s true because the clocks have gone forward, Easter has passed and it’s still light at 8pm. Oh, and it’s April. I just hope that by the time you read this, it has stopped snowing! Don’t get me wrong, I love the snow - I just think it should learn its place. It’s now time to get out and about in the sunshine.

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And, just in case you’re feeling the same way, we’ve made this edition all about getting outdoors. In the What’s New? section, you’ll find loads of ideas of things to do, and of course the Daily Activity Planner is packed full of groups and classes you can try out with your little one. If you fancy a bit of camping, you can read all about a super, family-friendly festival called The Just So Festival, and we have some fab ideas of free outdoor games to do with the children. And just in case your little one suffers from Hay Fever, Dr. David share his tips on how to handle that.

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Regardless of the weather, we hope you manage to get out and enjoy some of the amazing things on offer this spring.

While I’m here, have you subscribed to receive the Toddle About magazine in the post yet? It’s completely FREE, and as more and more people subscribe, we have fewer copies for you to pick up around town - so it’s worth subscribing to make sure you don’t miss the next issue! You can subscribe at www.toddleabout.co.uk/subscribe.

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What’s new for bumps, babies & toddlers in the Warwickshire area

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NEW Aqua Sensory Classes!

Paint & Glaze Open Days Enjoy pottery painting or do some hand and footprints this spring: Blooms Garden Centre, Rugby Sundays 14 Apr, 12 May, 23 Jun, 14 Jul. (1 – 4pm).

Manor Farm Tea Rooms, Catthorpe.

Thursdays 18 Apr, 23 May, 27 June (10:30 - 12:30) Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Fri & Sat 31 May-1 June (10:30-12:30) Rugby Play Café Thurs 9 May (10:00-12:30) & Sat 8 Jun (12-2pm) Malt Kiln Farm Shop, Stretton-Under-Fosse, Rugby Tues 30 Apr & Thurs 28 May (10:30-12:30) There will be a range of pottery items to paint.

No need to book - just pop along. All ages welcome! Emma on 01788 560771 www.paintandglaze.co.uk P.33

Make Way for More Award Winning Monkey Music!

MONKEY MUSIC has launched an EXTRA CLASS for its youngest members. Open to babies from 3 months, there will now be two Rock’n’Roll classes on a Thursday at The Malt House in Alveston.

Also new for the summer term is an extra Ding Dong class, for 3 and 4 year-olds, at Stratford Leisure Centre on a Monday morning. Classes for babies and toddlers also run at the Rosebird Centre in Stratford, and in Alcester, Warwick, Kenilworth and Leamington.

For a FREE TRIAL call 01789 415526 or go to www.monkeymusic.co.uk. P.46 Join us on Facebook!

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New Aqua Tums Pre and Post Natal classes

Sing, sign, swim, learn and explore! Aqua Sensory classes are exciting new baby and toddler classes that combine sensory development with swimming skills and water play.

For your nearest class call 07879 990 708 or email info@aquasensory.com P.21

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Aqua Tums are running new pre natal classes at the Hilton hotel, Warwick. The g your classes are a great way to exercise durin and ch stret , tone to you pregnancy, helping birth. Perhaps strengthen in preparation for child ld like to you have just had a baby and wou nancy. Come re-align your body after your preg Hilton hotel, the at es class l nata post the to along act Dawn cont on, mati infor Coventry. For more ums.co.uk on 07769 706067 or dawn@aquat P.44

Dandy Development Fundraising Success Dandy Development, the award winning baby and toddler class, is very proud to announce that they raised £232.70 at Dandy’s Great Mums Get Together in Leamington on 15th March. Every penny goes straight to CLIC Sargent Cancer Care who support children and young people with cancer and help them get the most out of life. Thanks so much to everyone who donated. Extra thanks to Little Wren’s Cakery for providing the yummy cakes!

Visit dandydevelopment.co.uk for more information on classes that combine baby sign music and sensory fun! P.48

New Music Bugs class at the Play Café

Music Bugs have launched ch Street a new class at The Play Cafe on Chur c Bugs Musi am.

9.30 at in Rugby on Tuesdays of fun and classes last 40 minutes and are full stic props excitement with a large variety of fanta bubble s, pom pom such as puppets, parachutes, ies. tedd and es scarv y float machines, Fiona on To book your free trial class, contact t’. P.35 Abou dle ‘Tod e quot and 017 5781 0844

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New Multi-Sports Classes!

Myton Sports Academy is a new sports class aimed at children between the age of 18months and 8 years old. We introduce new sports and core skills to build up confidence and social skills for later life. The sports your child will enjoy includ e Basketball, Bench ball, Hoop ball, Football, Tag Rugby, Sports play, Junior athletics, Dodgeball, Hockey, Short tennis, Table tennis and more!

New classes will be opening soon at Warwick Gates and Hatton Park for different age groups.

Call Vicky 07919372761 or Dave 0758503466 9 to book your place. Quote ‘Toddle About’ to get your 1st class for just £2.50. P.44

New Dance Classes in Wootten Wawen

Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy is launching new dance classes at Wootten Wawen Village Hall on Sundays:

10-10.30: Baby Ballet 10.30-11.15: Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap 11.15-12.00: Street Dance Perfect for children from 2 years old, Krystle’s Baby Ballet classes teach the basic principles of dance: discipline, co-ordination, balance and posture, in a fun and stimulating environment.

The Ballet, Tap and Street classes build on this foundation. To book your free trial class, call 07791 852891 and quote ‘Toddle About’. P.45

Action Packed Fun for Toddlers with Award Winning Toddler Sense Toddler Sense, the next exciting step up from Baby Sensory, designed for toddlers and children aged 13months - 5years, is now running Thursdays and Fridays in Warwickshire. It’s an action packed programme with exciting new adventures weekly. Toddlers and children will enjoy multi-sensory activities, learning through play, challenging obstacle courses and great music! Fabulous themes include the Ugly Bug Ball, visiting the Cheeky Monkeys in the Forest, Digging for Fossils, Swimming with Dolphins and Climbing Snow Mountain!

The hour long sessions include free playtime in our unique adventure play area. Visit www. babysensory.co.uk/en/toddlersense to find your nearest class or contact Jen on 07837697535 or warwick@toddlersense.co.uk to book your free trial! P.43

Baby Sensory Father’s Day Special If you’re looking for something special to offer Dad for Father’s Day, why not book him onto the Baby Sensory Father’s Day special on Saturday 15th June at Dale Street Methodist Church in Leamington Spa! Dad and baby can spend a fun-filled hour letting their imaginations runs riot as they enjoy all the sights and sounds of Baby Sensory including a trip to the car wash, a ride on a train, exploring treasure boxes and making lots of noise together as they create a dad and baby band -plus the session will include time in our unique exploratory play area. Open to all Toddle About readers with babies under 13months, booking is essential- contact Gemma O’Rourke warwickshire@babysensory.co.uk for more information. P.43

Fantastic Work Opportunity with Action Kids Action Kids are looking for licensees in this area. Grab this opportunity to start an active career with great earning potential and a low cost of entry.

Current licensees currently benefit from a fun working day, flexible hours and the ability to grow their business at their own pace.

Start dates occur every 6 months so if interested now or in the future let us know!

Request an information pack by emailing james@actionkids.co.uk P.31

Twirling Toddlers Charity Birthday Bash On Sunday 5th May Twirling toddlers will be holding 1st Birthday party and will be raising funds for local charity “Bethany’s Wish” it will be from 2-4pm at St James Church Hall Styvechale in Coventry and will be a fun packe d afternoon of dancing, cookie decorating, face painting, glitter hair and tattoos, craft tables and much more. Entrance tickets will be £3 per child if you would like to book tickets please contact Michelle on 07552 770774 or info@ twirlingtoddlers.co.uk We are also looking for raffle prizes and companies who may like to hold a stall on the day.

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Little Crackers Toddler Group Looking for a toddler group with a difference? Then pop along to Stay ‘n’ Play at Little Crackers Nursery, a weekly toddler group for 0-4 year olds and their families. Most Wednesdays from 10.00am to 11.30am - £2 per family including refreshments.

We’ve got an exciting calendar of activities, events and visitors lined up for Spring/Summer 2013, including Dandy Development, Music Together, Tempest Photography, Make a Mess and our popular Teddy Bear’s Picnic, check out www.littlecrackers.co.uk for details. All welcome! P.9

New Little Kickers Classes in Shipston-on-Stour

Nothing is more rewarding than watching a child learning new skills, keeping fit and loving every minu te of it!

That’s why more and more parents are bringing their children along to Little Kickers football training sessions.

At Little Kickers the focus is very muc h on fun, with a network of informal yet profe ssionally run training classes where enthusiastic boys and girls (18 months – 7th birthday) are given a helping hand to stand on their own two feet.

Classes are suitable from 18 months to 7th Birthday - New classes are opening in Shipstonon-Stour. Contact Helen on 01869 323186 to book your class. P.39

Baby Massage Week from May 11th - 18th Baby Tranquilo are offering a FREE Baby Fun Event on Wednesday 15th May! Running 10am - 12 noon at Xcel Leisure Centre in Coventry, CV4 8DY. Mums, Dads,Grandparents and Bumps are all welcome. New Babies from 0-12months, brothers, sisters and all friends. Information on Baby Massage, Yoga, Signing and other sensory groups available in Coventry and Leamington will be available along with advice and information from Health Professionals on breastfeeding, weaning & sleeping. Plus lots of fun activities for everyone!

Contact Jenny on jennybrown05@googlemail. com or 07725094123 for more info. P.44

Rugby NCT Nearly New Sale

When: Sunday 28th April 2013, 11.30am - 1pm Where: Benn Hall, Rugby. Entry fee: £1

Kinderroom Play Day Sundays

At the new Play Day Sundays at Kinderroom, you can learn to play s and explore games, see what is in our craft boxe t held even in drop FREE our puzzles. It is a - 8 year olds. once a month, most months for 2 , 19th May Upcoming dates: Sunday 28th April and 14th July 2013.

Bomme or For more information please contact 903. P.10 557 6 0780 or 250 888 6 0192 Andrea on

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New Art & Crafts Classes in Kenilworth The Creation Station provide award winning art and craft classes for babies and toddlers. Buy one, get one free taster offer. Little Explorers (1 to 5 years) and Baby Discover (5 - 15 months). Classes are held in Kenilworth on a wednesday and in Coventry on a tuesday and friday.

We also provide great Arty Parties for children from age 1 and fun holiday sessions for childre n aged 1 to 11.

Visit www.thecreationstation.co.uk or email catherinestanley@thecreationstation.co.uk P.49

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Facilities will be better than ever with a baby change tent with free biodegradeable nappies and wipes, info about the Go Real Nappy Campaign from Cheshire East Recycling team, a beautiful breastfeeding boudoir sponsored by Medela where you can relax, feed your babies and warm your bottles, a baby bathtime tent, sling library and baby café.

Just So Festival in Cheshire are out to prove that being the parents of the very youngest children shouldn’t stop you enjoying some festival fun this summer, and have announced that they will be expanding and improving their celebrated Peekaboo baby area in 2013.

The Family Festival The organisers of this boutique family festival have been overwhelmed by how many babies are attending the event and have responded by announcing more programming and better facilities for their very youngest festival goers.

With the support of returning sponsor Weleda Baby this August parents will be able to take their little ones along to festival favourites like baby yoga, baby massage, choral lullabies and clay babies. Joining them in 2013 will be; Shiny, an interactive dance experience for babies and toddlers; bubble hour, the shiny sensory tent and shake, rattle & roll a fabulous music making session.

Rowan Hoban Co-Director of the festival says “I’ve taken my babies to festivals since they were just 8 weeks old and I can’t think of a better way to spend a weekend, immersing their tiny bodies and minds from the get go in wonderful outdoor adventures, it also means I know what kind of facilities new parents need and the kind of programming that will inspire”

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Outdoor games for

unreliable weather Think back to a few of your favourite childhood memories, and the chances are that many of them will be located outdoors. Climbing trees, making dens, paddling in pools or the sea...so much of a memorable childhood is lived outside.

There’s a very good reason for that, of course.

Nowhere else allows children to experience freedom in quite the same way. Here, away from all the indoor plastic and electronic toys, a child’s imagination can truly be challenged. What could you make with a few pegs, some string, an old sheet and assorted logs?

A good imagination is a crucial life skill and vital for a healthy mind.

Just as important is a healthy body and where else but outside will a child learn the value of running, jumping, kicking, rolling, throwing, climbing and skipping?

At nursery, we use lots of different ways to make sure children learn outside all year round. Here are some you could try: Wet weather Washing up liquid in puddles, guttering to catch rain, paper boats, umbrellas, tarpaulins to make shelters, splashing competitions, raindrop races, food colouring in puddles.

Windy weather Kites, ribbons, wind socks, mini-parachutes (use pillow cases or sheets), water painting with brushes and rollers, washing the bikes, washing dolls’ clothes, pooh sticks, windmills.

Cold weather Tents with duvets and cushions, building dens, flasks of warm milk, putting out bird food, making and eating winter picnics, helping to build a campfire (real or pretend).

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Winners

Baby & Toddler Photo Competition Winners Thank you to everyone who entered the Winter Toddle Models competition, sponsored by Bernd Moore Photography

1st

Congratulations this time go to Erika from Rugby, followed by runners up Dante Hale and Finley Thompson.

If you didn’t win, you can still enjoy a photo shoot with Bernd Moore Photography call 07788 507917 or visit www.berndmoorephotography.co.uk

Erika (17 months)

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To enter the next Toddle Models competition, please email your favourite pic of your little one dressed up in their favourite costume (along with their name, age, your phone number and where you’re from) to modelswarks@toddleabout.co.uk by midnight on Monday 27th May 2013.

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Classes Help Development A baby’s brain is literally like a sponge, ‘absorbing all their environment sensory experiences and connecting new brain neurons’. But, what some parents don’t know is that they can help strengthen these experiences during this critical brain development period. Not all children have a natural sense of balance and co-ordination and if not given enough movement based or sensory rich activities in their early years, they can sometimes get stuck in a developmental stage or have retained reflexes that can hinder their gross and fine motor skills needed for their school years.

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skills like: communication, balance and co-ordinator and motor skills. The latest pre-school activity is Aqua Sensory, a powerful combination of sensory development movement and water play. Water provides a child’s brain with the opportunity to ‘be more open and receptive to sensory learning and development’. This is because brain connections are made by movement-based activities. The swimming pool environment with its natural buoyancy gives a child ‘complete freedom of movement’ and the chance to exercise muscles that are restricted on dry land.

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Controversy Corner

What Sort of Parent are You?

So you think it is time to tidy up and your toddler disagrees – how do you handle it?

Researchers have attempted to classify our responses and have come up with three different styles of parenting.

What are the different parenting styles?

According to psychologist Diana Baumrind (see insert), parents are either authoritarian, permissive or authoritative when interacting with their children.

What are the main differences?

Put simply, authoritarian parents aim to keep their children under strict control via rigid rules. Rules are typically enforced via threat and the use of punishments.

Permissive parents allow their children to largely do what they want and do not exert significant influence or have expectations of compliance. The relationship often feels more like a friendship. Reasoning, manipulation and bribes are used to achieve some level of control.

Finally, authoritative parents aim to shape their child’s behaviours in definite ways and have high expectations but use a firm but fair approach. There is room for negotiation and discussion but only up to a point.

It sounds like authoritative is the desired style?

What are the advantages?

The caring and warm manner of authoritative parents, along with the use of praise and perhaps rewards, teaches the child that behaving and fitting in feels good. They are able to emotionally regulate themselves and develop good social skills. Research suggests they do well in school, are self-confident and goal oriented.

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Baumrind focused on two aspects of parenting: parental responsiveness and parental demandingness. She placed parents on each of these on a continuum from high to low. Responsiveness described the degree to which parents made efforts to understand and respond to the specific needs of their child.

Demandingness described the level of control parents asserted over their child.

Parents deemed to be highly responsive and highly demanding were classified as authoritative.

Baumrind certainly thought so, as do most people today. Authoritative parents are accepting of their child’s current behaviour and outlook but hold clear views about how they want to shape them to their own ideals. They use reasoning and reinforcement to support the child’s development but also have clear boundaries and assertively manage situations, where necessary.

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Studying Parenting in the 1960s.

The 3 parenting styles described are the result of research carried out in the early 1960s by a developmental psychologist called Diana Baumrind. She and her team observed and interviewed 100 middle class families with preschool children.

Those who were highly responsive and low on demandingness were seen as permissive.

Finally, those parents who were observed to be highly demanding but low on responsiveness were labelled as authoritarian.

Baumrind clearly favoured authoritative parenting.

In the 1980s, Maccoby and Martin added a fourth parenting style. They realised that parents could be low on responsiveness and low on demandingness and they classified these parents as neglectful.

Baumrind’s research is still influential today although the complexities of parenting have been explored further.

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Is authoritarian parenting really so bad?

Authoritarian parents tend to see the world in black and white, good and bad. Unquestioning compliance and control are key. Children learn to conform out of fear. As an upside, they usually do relatively well in school and are less likely to misuse substances or get in trouble with the police.

However, they are not as socially skilled as they might be and can find it hard to handle frustration.

Girls tend to give up in the face of challenges and boys tend to react with aggressiveness. They are also more likely to suffer from low self-esteem, anxiety and low mood.

Are there any advantages to permissive parenting?

Permissive parenting is sometimes seen as the cause of all of today’s problems! Permissive parents believe in the autonomy of the individual and respond positively to all of their child’s desires. They tend to avoid confrontation and the overt use of power and discipline to shape and regulate behaviour as it is seen as restrictive of a child’s natural development.

The children are often good conversationalists with adults (their equals), have high social skills and selfesteem and low levels of depression. However, they can have difficulties with anxiety due to the absence of limit setting which children need to feel safe and secure. They can also become bossy and dominating in an attempt to find where the limits are.

How to be an Authoritative Parent 1. Be curious about your child – try first to understand why they are behaving in a certain way to determine whether you should let the child continue, to learn and problem solve for themselves, or whether a guiding hand is needed.

2. Set clear boundaries and say no when necessary so your child feels secure in the knowledge that there is someone watching out for them who will keep them safe.

So is it really that clear cut? Is authoritative parenting the way to go?

Probably. Most parents want children who feel valued and listened to, who feel safe and secure, who know what is expected of them and fit in well with society, feeling good about themselves.

Authoritative parenting is the most likely to achieve this. However, it is now acknowledged that these three categories are quite restrictive. There are times when a more authoritarian or permissive approach is the right approach for that child in that situation.

The ideal is to aim to have a largely authoritative style, whilst acknowledging that there are times to get tough and times to just let it go.

Dr Helen Andrews is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with children and young people.

3. Gently help your child to calm when they are overwrought – children often struggle to handle powerful feelings

Through her business, Family Matters in Warwickshire, she helps parents when they can see that their child is struggling with their emotions, behaviour or development. She focuses on early intervention as the evidence is clear that it is never too early to ask for help.

4. Recognise your child as an individual who will find some things easier than others, and help them them to develop and achieve their potential.

Family Matters supports prospective parents through the final stages of pregnancy, new parents struggling with the challenges of infancy and toddlerhood and more experienced parents too.

5. Allow your child to express themselves and find their own place in the world, but guide them towards what you value most.

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How to handle childho

Hay Fever

2. If your child is on asthma treatment, they should take their brown puffers (inhaled steroids) regularly and keep ventolin at hand in case they get wheezy.

Spring time is upon us (allegedly) but along with the long days and sunshine, comes an altogether less welcome companion for many - hay fever.

There are two forms of hay fever (or Allergic Rhinitis) – one is seasonal and the other happens all year round.

Year round hay fever is normally caused by house dust mites, moulds or pets, whereas seasonal hay fever is caused by pollen - either tree pollen in spring time or grass/weed pollen in summer (or both).

There are effective treatments out there, and we would hope to achieve normal quality of life for children during these times. If hay fever is distressing you or your child, you should see an allergy specialist who will help you determine the cause of your child’s hay fever (with either a skin prick test or blood test) and prescribe treatment.

Here are some tips to alleviate suffering: 1. Take an antihistamine every day throughout the season, but make sure it’s a non-sedating one. Don’t take Piriton – there’s no sense in making your child sleepy all day long!

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3. Nasal steroids are very effective and should be used in children who are still suffering from persistent blocked nose despite taking antihistamines. There are safer ones out there that young children can use every day, though prolonged use might need a paediatrician review. It’s vital to squirt the outside of the nose in each nostril and not sniff too hard, as you want the medicine to remain in the nose for 10-15 minutes for it to work.

4. If your child is still suffering, there is immunotherapy which can be given under the tongue and is generally quite safe. This is only available privately and I offer this treatment.

5 Avoiding the cause of the hay fever is the other form of treatment but can be hard in the summer! te allergy clinic Dr. David Cremonesini runs a priva To arrange an es.

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Scamp Theatre & Watford Palace Theatre

Tiddler and other Terrific Tales from Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler

Thu 16 - Sat 18 May Age 3+

“Julia Donaldson and Axel Sheffler’s tales are lovingly brought to life. A perfect children’s show.”

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by Pirates of the Carabina

Tue 28 – Thu 30 May All ages

With a crash of drums, The Circus arrives – a tour-hardy troupe of acrobats, aerialists, dancers, musicians, stuntmen and adventurers.

Trestle Theatre

The Snow Queen based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen

Sat 1 & Sun 2 Jun Age 6+

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Lionboy Tue 18 - Thu 20 Jun Age 8+ Award-winning theatre company Complicite presents its first show for families and young people, inspired

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Sun-day Fun-day Sun 2 Jun It’s guaranteed to be a sunny day at Warwick Arts Centre as we host our Family Day with plays, picnics, music, films, cakes, treasure hunts, deckchairs and the chance to bathe in moonlight in the middle of the day!

Plus much more, including Laika the Spacedog - a brand new opera for children, theatre dance show Varmints and regular family films!

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Mums

it Ma k ing

Lorraine Day talks to us about setting up LoveBallet Dance Company whilst balancing family life

Why did you decide to work for yourself?

I am definitely not a 9-5 office person! I knew from a young age that I didn’t want to do anything like that but it was more the dream of having my own dance school that decided the fact I would work for myself.

How did you choose what to do?

I have been dancing since I was 3 years old and always had a passion for dance. Following my professional dance career I knew I wanted to share my passion and love for dance by teaching others.

What changed when you became a mum?

My little girl Heidi is 15 months old so it’s very busy. My own mum always said I live my life by the second, which is more true now than ever before.

Being super organised, efficient and having a very

supportive husband and family to help out is a blessing. I had a very short maternity leave (if you can call it that)! It’s hard to take time off when you have your own business and classes that need to continue - but I love my job so I didn’t mind.

How do you juggle being a mum and a business owner?

Multi-tasking is key! Heidi often watches me plan for dance lessons, making up dance routines and sorting out the LoveBallet uniform orders and clothing. It’s lovely as I generally have the daytime free to look after Heidi, then teach when the schools close, but it means all the admin and paperwork has to be done when she is in bed, so it’s a long working day for me - but all very worthwhile and I wouldn’t change a thing.

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What have been the biggest highs for you?

Doing a job I completely love, sharing a love for dance with the pupils I teach and seeing them progress. I am so proud of them all when they work so hard for their examinations or a show. They work their socks off and their hard work pays off. I have a number of pupils who have been with me since the day I started the very first LoveBallet class and seeing them work their way through the grades and come into their own as a dancer is just such a wonderful reward as a teacher.

What have been the biggest challenges?

It’s hard work. I think some people have the perception that running your own business is easy, but they couldn’t be further from the truth. Getting everything I need to get done in a day is hard and I’m often up late at night working and getting all the admin done or planning the next show/exam

sessions. But the hard work pays off when I see how much the pupils enjoy performing, or when I give out their exam results. When it gets hard and I need a pick up I remember a quote “the brave may not live forever, but the cautious never live at all” - very true!

What advice would you give to mums thinking about starting their own business?

Go for it - you only live once, so give it a go. It will probably be the best decision you ever take. My one piece of advice would be to make sure you create something you can be proud of - it will be hard work but worth every bit of it.

LoveBallet Dance Company I 07711 010 404 I www.loveballet.co.uk

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Daily Activity Planner

Do you have children under 5 years of age?

We offer a wide range of services to families with children aged 0-5 years, visit us soon.

Cawston Grange Children’s Centre

Scholars Drive, Cawston, Rugby, CV22 7GU. Tel: 01788 817723 Offering services including: • Stay and Play Sessions • Breastfeeding Group • Baby Group with Health Visitor • Childminder/Carer Network • Young Parents Group and much more

Wolston Library and Children’s Centre

Warwick Road, Wolston, CV8 3GX. Tel: 01788 817723 Library telephone number: 02476 542513 Offering services including: • Stay and Play Sessions • Breastfeeding Group • Baby Group with Health Visitor • Childminder/Carer Network

Dunchurch and District Children’s Centre Outreach Services: C/o Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, Scholars Drive, Cawston, Rugby, CV22 7GU. Tel: 01788 817723 Offering outreach services including: • Leamington Hastings Infant School • Bawnmore Community Infant School • Dunchurch Infant School

Outreach Services

Mobile phones are not to be used in the Centres for children’s safety.

Please ask a member of the team should you wish to make a call.

Your suggestions are always very welcome to help us to improve our services. Donations welcome.

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Daily Activity Planner

DAILY ACTIVITY P la nner

Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps - 5’s and parents in Warwick, Leamington, Kenilworth, Rugby, Stratford Upon-Avon, & Southam

The Daily Activity Planner is your one stop shop for finding virtually any and all of the bump, baby & toddler groups and classes.

Visit the Toddle About website at www.toddleabout.co.uk/directory simply enter your postcode and the groups will be listed in order of distance from your home.

RUGBY AREA

Monday

Long Lawford

Brownsover

Kangas ‘n’ Roos Toddlers Group

09:00-11:00T at Brownsover Community School, Webb Drive CV23 0UP. 01788 547660; For 0 - 5s, £1 per person.

Parents Stay & Play Session

Music Bugs - Family Bugs

10:00-10:45T at Manor Farm Cafe & Shop, LE17 6DB. Fiona: 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, . Fun music sessions: book a free taster!

Cawston

Stay & Play Session

09:00-11:00TH at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, Cawston Grange Primary School, CV22 7GU. 01788 817723; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-11:30T at Rugby Baptist Church, Regent Place CV21 2JP. Louise: 07891 069786; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Fun, play, crafts, snacks, songs & friendship

Newbold

Stay and Play

09:15-11:00TH at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, The Hut Long Lawford Primary School CV23. 01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (donation).

Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre:

Stay & Play: 13:00-15:00TH; For 3 - 5s, Bouncing Babies: 13:00-15:00T; With breastfeeding support Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. £0.50 (donation). 01788 568554. Drop in.

09:30-11:00TH at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (donation).

Catthorpe

Rugby Baptist Church Toddler Group

Long Lawford Stay & Play

Ryton on Dunsmore

13:30-15:00T at Provost Williams C of E Primary School, Sodens Avenue CV8 3FF. 02476 542513; For 0 - 5s.

Wolston

Baby Talk & Breastfeeding Support

09:30-11:30TH at Wolston Library & Children’s Centre, Warwick Road CV8 3GX. 01788 817723; For 0 - 2s, FREE Inner Peace Hatha Yoga (drop in). Health Visitor available till Classes: Monday, 9:30: Hatha Yoga; 11:15: Pregnancy Yoga 11am

Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Rd, Rugby Tel: 0794 127 9343 | innerpeaceyoga@hotmail.co.uk Hatha & Pregnancy Yoga classes for all abilities. Term time only

Breastfriends Breastfeeding

13:30-15:00TH at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, Cawston Grange Primary School, CV22 7GU. 01788 817723; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). Great for new mums & mums-to-be

Church Lawford

NCT Relax, Stretch & Breathe Classes

18:30-20:30TH at Church Lawford Village Hall, School Street CV23 9EE. rebeccacoates74@gmail. com; For bump, £7 per class (book by 4-week term). For women from 14 weeks of pregnancy

Music Bugs - Family Bugs

09:30-10:15T at Bilton Methodist Church, Main Street CV22 7NB. Fiona: 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s. Fun music sessions: book a free taster!

Unleash the artistic streak in your kids and have a fun filled, creative birthday party with Paint and Glaze

Bilton Evangelical Toddler Group

We provide everything you need to hold your child’s birthday party from an item of pottery per child, paint and advice during the party.

10:00-11:30T at Bilton Evangelical Church, Main Street CV22 7NQ. Karen: 01788 817326; For 0 - 5s, .

Brownsover

Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre:

Call or email Emma for more information or to book your party.

Party packages start from £10 per child.

01788 560771 or emma@paintandglaze.co.uk

www.paintandglaze.co.uk

Noah’s Ark Parent and Toddler Group

Dunchurch Stay & Play

09:30-11:00T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; , £6.50 per session (please book).

Hatha Yoga class for mixed ability levels

Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga

13:30-15:00T at Dunchurch & District Children’s Centre at Dunchurch Infant School, School Street CV22 6PA. 01788 817723.

Easenhall

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

09:00-11:00TH at Town Thorns Hydro Pool, Easenhall CV23 0JE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons

Bumps to Babes

Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

9:15-10:45 & 11:00-12:30T at Dunchurch Baptist Church, Coventry Road CV22 6RF. Katie: 01788 842736; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

11:15-12:45T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; For bump, £7.50 per class (book by term). Pregnancy yoga from 14 weeks to birth

Rugby

Twins or More

Music & Singing

13:30-15:30TH at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, Cawston Grange Primary School, CV22 7GU. 01788 817723; FREE (drop in).

Easenhall

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

09:00-11:00TH at Town Thorns Hydro Pool, Easenhall CV23 0JE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons

Harborough Magna

Harborough Magna Mother & Toddlers

10:00-11:30T at Rugby Methodist Church, Russelheim Way CV22 7TB. 07773 374883 or 07801 819525; For 0 - 5s.

In the Water

Community Walks: 09:00-11:00TH Childminders: 09:15-11:15TH Bumps and Babies: 13:00-14:30TH Health Visitor Clinic: 13:00-14:30TH; FREE. Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347. £0.50 (donation)

Cawston

Overslade

Dunchurch

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Tuesday Bilton

10:30-12:00T at The Old School, Main Street CV23 0HS. 01788 833559; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Parents meet up & children play safely

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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Rugby Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Hillmorton

Sunbeams Toddler Group

09:30-11:15T at Rogers Hall, Deerings Road CV21. 01788 811341 or 01788 332960; 0 - 5s.

Hillmorton Children’s Centre:

Toddle Time Stay & Play: 09:15-11:00TH; 1-2s, Breastfeeding Support: 12:00-13:30TH Cradle Club: 13:30-15:00TH Weaning Group: 14:00-15:00T; 1st Tues of mth Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588. FREE (drop in).

Baby Group & Treasure Baskets

13:30-15:30TH at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, Cawston Grange Primary School CV22 7GU. 01788 817723; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

Health Visitor present till 3pm

Clifton-upon-Dunsmore Clifton Mother and Toddlers

09:15-11:00T at Clifton Primary School, Station Road CV23 0BT. Children’s Centre:01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £1.

09:30-11:30T at Long Lawford Methodist Church, School Street CV23 9AT. Anna: 07595 506295; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Toys & activities for 0-4s

Wolston

Childminders/Carers Network

09:00-11:00TH at Wolston Library & Children’s Centre, Warwick Road CV8 3GX. 01788 817723; For 0 - 5s, FREE.

Long Lawford Children’s Centre:

Thursday

Stay & Play: 13:00-15:00TH Bouncing Babies: 13:00-15:00T; With breastfeeding support Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9A. 01788 568554; £0.50 (donation).

09:15-11:30T at Rugby Christian Fellowship, 46/48 Cambridge Street CV21 3NQ. Stephanie:01788 544608; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per child (drop in). Inc. a complimentary breakfast

Music Bugs Classes - Family Bugs

09:30-10:15T at The Play Cafe, Rugby Town Centre . Fiona: 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Quote ‘Toddle About’ to book a free taster

Brinklow

Baby Talk

Coventry (Walsgrave)

Aqua Tums - Aqua Yoga for Pregnancy

10:30-11:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Dawn: 07769 706067; For bump, (please book). Pre- and Postnatal aqua yoga

Dunchurch

Noah’s Ark Parent and Toddler Group

Sunbeams Parent & Toddler Group

09:15-10:45T at Dunchurch Baptist Church, Coventry Road CV22 6RF. Katie: 01788 842736; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Homebirth Group

10:00-11:30TH at Dunchurch Village Hall, Rugby Road CV22 6PN. 0844 2436253; For bump - 5s, £2 (donation). 1st Wed of mth.

Non-members welcome

09:30-11:30T at Salvation Army, Bennfield Road CV21 2AS. Major M. Bailey:01788 535436; For 0 - 3s, £1 per child (drop in). 50p for siblings over 1yr 19:30-21:00TH at Friend’s Meeting House, 28, Regent Street CV21 2PN. 0844 243 6253; For bump, FREE (drop in). First Tues of every month(excl Jan and Aug)

Wolston

Tiddlywinks Parent & Toddler Group

09:15-11:15TH at Wolston Village Hall, Main Street CV8 3HJ. ; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in). Only closed over xmas. 50p per extra child

Wednesday Barby

Chatterbox

09:30-11:30T at Barby Village Hall, Barby CV23; For 0 - 4s, £1.50.

Bilton

Bilton Evangelical Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Bilton Evangelical Church, Main Street CV22 7NQ. Karen: 01788 817326; For 0 - 5s, .

Brownsover

Teddybears Tots group

09:15-11:00T at Christ Church, Hellvelyn Way CV21 1JF. 01788 570347; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Cawston

Lionhearts Baby & Toddler Group

13:30-15:00TH at St Marks Church, Church Walk CV22 7GU. 01788 817723; For 0 - 5s, FREE.

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Water Babies Swimming Lessons

10:00-10:30T at Rugby School, Horton Crescent CV22 5DJ. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes 11:00-11:30T at Rugby Library and Information Centre, Little Elborow Street CV21 3BZ. 01788 533 250; For 0 - 2s.

Lawford Ladybirds

Rugby

10:00-11:30T at Impact Dance, Mill Road CV21 1AA. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; , £6.50 per session (book by term). Yoga class to build core strength.

Rugby Rhyme Time

Long Lawford

Rainbow Tots

Hatha Yoga for Core Strength and Body Sculpting

NCT Coffee

Bumps and Babes

10:00-11:30T at Dunchurch Village Hall, Rugby Road CV22 6PN. 0844 2436253; For bump 0s, £2 (donation). 3rd Wed of Month

Hillmorton

Hillmorton Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Health Visitor Clinic: 09:30-11:30TH Stay and Play: 13:30-15:00TH Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588; FREE.

PJ’S Parent and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at St Peters Church, (corner of Clifton Road & St Peters Road) . 01788 540588; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Small charge

St George’s Magic Dragon Group

13:30-15:00T at St Georges Church Hall, St Johns Avenue CV22 5HR. Carol: 01788 544630; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in). Crafts, singing, toys & refreshments

Newbold

Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre:

Stay & Play for Childminders: 09:15-11:15TH Stay & Play for Non-Walkers 13:00-15:00TH; With Health Visitor Clinic Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; For 0s, £0.50 (donation)

Rugby

St Maries Little Angels

09:15-11:30T at St Marie Catholic Church, Dunchurch Road . Angie: 01788 333271; For bump - 5s, £1 (donation). Drop in for crafts, singing & fun

10:00-11:45TH at Brinklow United Reformed Church, Broad Street CV23 0LN. 07930 431610 or 07984 405691; For bump - 2s, £1 (donation). Meet other new mums

Brownsover

Kangas ‘n’ Roos Toddlers Group

09:00-11:00T at Brownsover Community School, Webb Drive CV23 0UP. 01788 547660; For 0 - 5s, £1 per person.

Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre:

Speech & Language Drop-in: 09:30-11:00TH; For 1 - 5s, Monthly session.

Parents Stay & Play Session: 13:30-15:00TH Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; £0.50 (donation).

Cawston

Childminders/Carers Network

09:00-11:00TH at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, Cawston Grange Primary School, CV22 7GU. 01788 817723; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Coventry

Water Babies Swimming Lessons

09:30-12:00T at Brandon Hall Hotel, Main Street Brandon CV8 3FW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

10:00-12:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons

Baby Tranquilo Baby Massage, Signing & Yoga

10:30-11:30TH at Moat House Leisure Centre, Winston Ave CV2 1DX. Jenny: 07725094123; For 0s, £8 per class (please book). Price £6 only when you quote ‘Toddle About’

Aqua Tums - Aqua Yoga for Pregnancy

17:30-18:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Dawn: 07769 706067; For bump, (please book). Pre- and Postnatal aqua yoga

Daventry

Little Kickers

09:30-11:15TH at Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 18mths+, (please book). Fun football classes

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

Rugby Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Hall, Main St CV21 1HH. Anna: 07595 506295; For 0 - 4s. Toys & crafts

Clifton-upon-Dunsmore

09:00-11:00T at Dunchurch & District Children’s Centre at Bawnmore Infant School, Bawnmore Road CV22 6JS. 01788 817723; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Newbold Riverside Stay & Play

13:00-15:00TH at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; For 3 - 5s, £0.50 (donation).

09:30-10:15T at Townsend Memorial Hall, Church St . Fiona: 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, .

Fun music sessions: book a free taster!

Noah’s Ark Parent and Toddler Group

Rugby

09:45-11:30T at Dunchurch Baptist Church, Coventry Road CV22 6RF. Katie: 01788 842736; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Hillmorton

Abbey Tots Group

09:00-10:30T at Abbots Farm Infants School, Abbots Way CV21 4AP. 01788 543093; Drop in.

Hillmorton Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Stay and Play: 09:15-11:00TH Young Parents Group: 13:00-14:30TH; For parents under 22 yrs Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588. FREE.

Rugby URC Baby & Toddler Group

Dandy Development Class

Little Gems Toddler Group

Easenhall

Ryton-on-Dunsmore

09:00-11:00TH at Town Thorns Hydro Pool, Easenhall CV23 0JE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons

13:15-14:45T at Rugby Christian Life Centre, Lawford Road CV21 2JE. Debbie: 01788 552227; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Craft & messy activity, singing & story.

09:30-10:15T at Ryton-on-Dunsmore Village Hall, High Street CV8 3EY. Megan: 07814642870; For 0 - 4s, . Learn to dance with your baby or toddler!

Little Stars Toddler Group

Cawston

09:00-11:00TH at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre,, Cawston Grange Primary School, CV22 7GU. 01788 817723; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

09:30-11:30T at Newbold Methodist Church

Hillmorton

Stay and Play

09:15-11:00TH at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588; For 0 4s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-11:30T at Hillmorton Paddox Methodist Church, Dunsmore Avenue CV22 5HD. Miriam: 07801802718; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per child (drop in).

Toddle and Talk: 09:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 2s, £0.50 (donation).

Breastfeeding Support: 12:00-14:00TH Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; FREE.

Stay & Play Session

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Little Acorns Baby & Toddler Group

Friday Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre:

10:00-12:00T at Long Lawford Memorial Hall, CV23 9BA. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Newbold

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

10:30-14:30TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons

Brownsover

09:15-11:00TH at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, The Hut, Long Lawford Primary School CV23. 01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (donation). Refreshments afterwards

Coventry

09:30-11:15T at Tiny Tots, Rugby Methodist Church Centre CV22 7TB. Miriam: 07801802718; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in).

Long Lawford

Walk & Talk and Stay & Play

Music Bugs Classes - Family Bugs

Tiny Tots

Baby and Toddler Ballroom Classes

13:30-15:00T at Rugby United Reformed Church, 40 Hillmorton Road CV22 5AD. 01788 535201; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Toys & activities inc. an under 1s area

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Dunchurch

Bawnmore Stay & Play

Long Lawford

Stay & Play for Non-Walkers

13:00-15:00TH at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, The Hut Long Lawford Primary School CV23. 01788 568554; For 0 - 1s, £0.50 (donation). For non-walking babies

Rugby

Rugby Rhyme Time

11:00-11:30T at Rugby Library and Information Centre, Little Elborow Street CV21 3BZ. 01788 533 250; For 0 - 2s, FREE.

£4 per class.

Sign up for the term and get 1 free class

Learning to dance with your little ones (ages 0 - 4) The class is designed for babies and toddlers to explore movements in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

The parent/carer will learn the steps to various Ballroom Dances, babies/ toddlers feel the movements, hear the music and eventually dance the steps.

Call Megan on 07814 642 870 megan@babyandtoddlerballroom.co.uk www.facebook.com/babyandtoddlerballroom

www.babyandtoddlerballroom.co.uk KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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Rugby Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Little Discoveries Art & Crafts Group

14:00-15:00TH at Lyng Hall School, Blackberry Lane CV2 3JS. Dawn: 07769 706067; For bump, . Pre- and Postnatal aqua yoga

Ryton-on-Dunsmore

Daventry

09:30-11:00T at Ryton-on-Dunsmore Village Hall, High Street CV8 3EY. Megan: 07814642870; For 0 - 4s. Learn to dance with your baby or toddler!

09:00-12:30TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 18mths+, (please book). Fun football classes

Wolston

Easenhall

09:00-11:00TH at Wolston Library & Children’s Centre, Warwick Road CV8 3GX. 01788 817723; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

09:00-13:00TH at Town Thorns Hydro Pool, Easenhall CV23 0JE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons

Baby and Toddler Ballroom Classes

Stay & Play

Saturday Coventry

Water Babies Swimming Lessons

09:30-12:30T at Exhall Grange School, Easter Way, Ash Green CV8 3FW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes

Sunday

Aqua Tums - Aqua Yoga for Pregnancy

13:30-14:30TH at Rugby Art Gallery & Museum, CV21 3BZ. (01788) 533201; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Last Fri of mth..

Little Kickers

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Hillmorton

Saturdads

10:00-12:00TH at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588 or 07826 534648; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Inc. breakfast, snacks & activities

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Coventry (Walsgrave)

Water Babies Swimming Classes

09:00-09:30T at Spirit Health Club, M6 Junction 2, Hinckley Road CV2 2HP. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes

Easenhall

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

09:00-12:00TH at Town Thorns Hydro Pool, Easenhall CV23 0JE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons

Rugby

Book Magic Family Story Time

14:00-14:30TH at Rugby Library, Little Elborow Street CV21 3BZ. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For all ages

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SOUTHAM & STRATFORD-UPON-AVON AREA

Monday

Little Kickers Football Classes

Stay & Play

10:15-11:45T at The Townsend Hall, 52 Sheep Street CV36 4AE. Helen: 01869 323186; For 2 - 3s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-3.5 yrs

Bumps & Babies

17:00-17:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term).

Alcester

10:00-11:30T at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (donation).

13:00-14:00T at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For bump - 0s, £0.50 (donation).

Claverdon

Stepping Stones Toddler Group

09:15-11:00T at Claverdon Church Centre, Church Road CV35 8PD. 01926 843353; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Harbury

Harbury Toddler Group

09:30-11:15TH at The Wight School (behind the library), High Street CV33 9HW. harburytoddlergroup@gmail.com; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per child (drop in). Children under 9m go free. Not bank hols.

Kineton

Kineton Baby & Toddler Group

09:30-11:00TH at Kineton Village Hall, Mill Lane CV35 0LA. Jennifer: 01926 641013; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per person (drop in). Wed group term time only. 50p per extra child

Napton

Napton Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at St Lawrence Primary School, Dog Lane CV47 8LU. 01926 814953; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). Runs twice a month.

Shipston-On-Stour

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

17:00-17:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 5s, £4.70 per child (book by term).

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Pre-school Stage 1 Swimming Lessons

Snitterfield

Snitterfield Rag Tag Toddler Group

10:00-11:45T at Snitterfield Village Hall, Bearley Road CV37 0JH. Hilary: 01789 731246; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in).

50p per extra sibling

Southam

Twins & Multiple Group

10:00-11:30T at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 814953; For 0 5s, £1 (drop in). Runs twice monthly

Jolly J’s

10:00-11:00TH at Southam and District NCT, St James Church CV47 0JA. ; For bump - 5s, £1 (donation). Small & friendly toddler group

Childminders Pop In and Play

10:15-11:45T at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 814953; For 0 5s, (drop in). Runs once a moth call for dates

Southam Tots Swimming Lessons

11:30-12:00T at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Early Weeks Group

10:00-11:30TH at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Runs 1st and 3rd Monday

Waterbabies for all under 5yrs

09:00-11:00T at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £4.10 per child (drop in). Pay as you gounder 5yrs Pay as you go unstructed

Tumble Tots

09:30-12:15T at Shottery Memorial Hall, Hathaway Lane CV37 9BL. Laura: 01926 856 313; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (please book).

Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

Active Antz Soft Play

10:30-11:30, 11:30–12:30TH at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £3.60 per child (book by term). Bouncy castle and soft play for under 5

Mini Bouncers Trampolining

13:30-14:30TH at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child (book by term).

Trampolining and soft play

Mini Gymnastics

16:00-18:00TH at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child (book by term). 1 hour sessions

Monkey Music

Baby Time

10:00-12:00T at Stratford Leisure Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available

Stratford upon Avon

18:00-20:00T at Birth and Baby Reality, Rother House Medical Centre CV37 6PP. Helen: 01926 731621; For bump, FREE (please book).

More info at www.birthandbabyreality.co.uk

13:15-14:45TH at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 814953; For 0 - 1s, £1.50 per family (drop in). For babies from birth-18 mths

Meet & Play

09:30-11:00TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). Fun play session.

Early Pregnancy Antenatal Classes

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Wellesbourne

Love Ballet Dance Company Classes:

Ettington

Shipston Library Rhyme Time

Cheeky Chimps

Gymnastics Classes: 17:45-18:15TH; For 3 - 5s.

Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more Street Dance Classes: 18:15-18:45TH; For 4 5s. An energetic class. at St Peters Church Centre, Church St CV35 9LS. Lorraine: 07711 010404. (book by term).

10:00-11:30T at Ettington Community Centre, Rogers Lane CV37 7SX. 01789 740919; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). Includes coffee & snack for children.

Tuesday

10:30-12:00TH at Tom Hauley Room, Harbury Church CV33 9EY. 01926 611914; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Group for mums-to-be, mums & dads to meet.

Alcester

Babes & Tots Healthcare

09:45-11:30T at Alcester Children’s Centre at Bidford Church Rooms, Church Street B50 4DA. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (donation).

Barford

Dandy Development Class

10:00-11:45T at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Bishops Itchington

Bishops Messy Hour

14:00-15:00T at Run by Southam CC at Early Years Centre, Poplar Road CV47 2RT. 01926 814953; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family. Messy Play

Bump Info Evening

19:30-21:30T at The Greaves Club, Fisher Road CV47 2RE. Bronwyn: 07817 456 379; For bump, . Runs monthly - please call for the next date

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Harbury

Bumps and Bundles

Lighthorne Heath

Kineton Stay and Play Drop-In

09:30-11:30T at Kineton Youth Club (High School), Banbury Road, CV35 OJX. 01926 691105; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Baby Play

09:30-11:00T at Lighthorne Heath Childrens’ Centre, Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105; For 0 - 2s, £1 per family (drop in).

Stay & Play Session for 6mths - 2½ yrs

Bumps to Babes

10:00-12:00T at Lighthorne Heath Childrens’ Centre, Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105; For bump - 0s, £1 per family (drop in).

For bumps-6 mths, playtime with your babies

Lower Quinton

10:00-10:45TH at Shipston Library, Church Street CV36 4AP. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs on alternate Tuesdays

Pre-school Stage 1 Swimming Lessons

17:00-17:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term).

Southam

Southam Tots Swimming Lessons

10:00-11:00T at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Southam Rhyme Time

11:00-11:30T at Southam Library & Information Centre, High Street CV47 0HB. 01926 812 523; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of month

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes

16:00-16:30TH at Love Ballet Dance Company at The Grange Hall, Coventry Road CV47 1QA. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 3 - 4s, (book by term). Fun introduction to ballet. Free trials.

Pre-Syllabus Ballet Classes

16:30-17:00TH at Love Ballet Dance Company at The Grange Hall, Coventry Road CV47 1QA. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 5s, (book by term). Free trial available

Quinton Tots & Tiddlers

Stockton

Shipston-On-Stour

09:30-11:00T at Early Years Hub, Church Street CV47 8JG. 01926 814953; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Smaller, quieter session

09:45-11:30T at Quinton & Admington Village Hall, The Close CV37 8SE. 01789 721424; For 0 - 4s, £1.60 per child (drop in).

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

Play Time

17:00-17:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 5s, £4.70 per child (book by term).

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Snitterfield Nursery School Ltd

Open Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm & Tue-Thur, 9am-3pm.

Flexible sessions accomodated. 15 hours government funding available. Forest School Mondays & Thursdays Lovely rural location between Stratford and Warwick.Small, friendly nursery with experienced staff. To book call 01789 731 974.

Stratford Upon Avon

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

09:45-12:00T at Our Lady of Peace Church, Church Lane, Shottery CV37 9HQ. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech

The Croft Parent and Toddler Group

13:30-15:15T at The Croft Preparatory School, Alveston Hill CV37 7RL. 01789 293 795; For 1 - 3s, £2 per child. Fantastic facilities.

Cradle Club

09:30-11:00TH at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Sensory activities and singing

Babes & Tots

13:30-15:30TH at Clopton and District Children’s Centre @ Ken Kennett Centre, Justins Avenue CV37 0DA. 01789 414016; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tuesday of the month

Baby Weigh, Play & Breastfeeding Support

13:30-15:30TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0s, £1 (donation). Baby weighing, breastfeeding support & play

Wednesday

Kineton

Kineton Baby & Toddler Group

09:30-11:00TH at Kineton Village Hall, Mill Lane CV35 0LA. Jennifer: 01926 641013; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per person (drop in). Wed group term time only. 50p per extra child

Alcester

Alcester Library Rhyme Time

11:00-11:30TH at Alcester Library, Priory Road B49 5DZ. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs alternate Wednesdays

Long Itchington

Long Itchington Baby & Toddler Group

Alcester Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Childminders R Us: 09:30-11:00T Babes & Tots Healthcare: 13:00-15:00T; Baby weighing & advice Cradle Club: 13:00-15:00T; For 0 - crawling St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093, £0.50 (donation).

Bishops Itchington

Baby Clinic with Health Visitor

13:30-14:45TH at Run by Southam CC at Early Years Centre, Poplar Road CV47 2RT. 01926 814953; For 0 - 1s, . 1st & 3rd Wed of mth

09:30-11:00T at Long Itchington Primary School, Stockton Road CV47 9QP. Nikki: 01926 810592; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). Tea/coffee, crafts, healthy snacks & songs

Priors Marston

09:30-11:30T at The Priors Hall, CV47. ; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Very relaxed group toys, crafts & singing

Fenny Compton

Fenny Compton Tots & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at Fenny Compton Village Hall, Memorial Road . Amy: 01295 770749; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). First timers get free entry

NCT Your Baby Group

10:00-12:00TH at Methodist Church Annexe, Old Town CV37 6BG. 0844 2436284; For 0 - 1s, £2.50 per family (donation). Tea, coffee, toys, and talks.

Stratford-upon-Avon Rhyme Time

11:00-11:30T at Stratford upon Avon Library & Information Centre, Henley Street CV37 6PZ. 01789 292 209; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Wellesbourne

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

09:30-10:45T at Methodist Church Hall, Bridge St CV35 9LR. 01926 886995; For 0 - 3s, £4.50 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1s & 1-3s. Free trials & free CD.

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Adult & Child Swimming Lessons

10:00-10:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 0 - 3s, £4.70 per class (book by term).

Stay & Play

09:30-11:00TH at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 814953; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Toys, crafts & singing

Baby Signing Classes in Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa and Warwick Understand babies needs, thoughts and ideas – reduce frustration for you and your baby!

Award winning classes running locally since 2006. Babies as young as 6 months are learning to sign through music, rhymes and fun!

For more information email pippajenkins@singandsign.co.uk or call 01789 415591. Free trialS availaBle. Find us online at www.singandsign.co.uk and www.facebook.com/singandsignsouthwarks

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09:30-10:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 5s, £4.70 per child (book by term).

Southam

Mini Dribblers

Go 4 Goals Football Classes

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

Pre-school Stage 1 Swimming Lessons

09:30-10:30, 10:30–11:30TH at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £3.60 per child (book by term). Bouncy castle and soft play for under 5

18:00-19:00T at Croft School, Loxley Rd CV37 7RL. Jason: 07747 562469; For 4 - 5s, .

Football coaching class for little & big ones

Shipston-On-Stour

09:30-10:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term).

Active Antz

13:30-14:30TH at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child (book by term). 1 hour sessions

Priors Marston Toddlers

NCT Breastfeeding Support Café

11:00-12:00T at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Rd CV47 0LY. 0844 243 0008; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Breastfeeding Group

11:00-12:00TH at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 814953; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Breastfeeding support group

Southam Tots Swimming Lessons

13:30-14:30T at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Stratford Upon Avon

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

09:30-11:30T at St Gregory’s RC School, Avenue Road CV37 6UZ. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons

The Croft Parent & Toddler Group

13:30-15:15T at The Croft Preparatory School, Alveston Hill CV37 7RL. 01789 293 795; For 1 - 3s, £2 per child.

Fantastic facilities in a rural setting

Early Weeks Clinic & Breastfeeding Support

09:30-10:30TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0s, £1 (donation).

Runs 2nd and 4th Wednesday

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Baby & Toddler Swimming lessons and Aquanatal Yoga classes in Stratford-upon-Avon.

10 week term, 30min classes.

E: lauraandmarie@turtletots.com T: 07814 376 149 www.turtletots.com Monkey Music

01869 323186 or email Helen at hjohnson@littlekickers.co.uk At Little Kickers the focus is very much on fun, with a network of informal yet professionally run training classes where enthusiastic boys and girls (18 months – 7th birthday) are given a helping hand to stand on their own two feet.

Little Kickers North Oxfordshire & South Warwickshire

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Classes in Bicester, Banbury, Buckingham, Shipston-on-Stour & Chipping Norton. Running weekends and weekdays, mornings and afternoons.

Approved football training for kids aged 18 months to 7 years

13:30-14:30T at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Baby Sensory

16:00-16:30TH at Love Ballet Dance Company at The Grange Hall, Coventry Road CV47 1QA. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). A lively, fun and energetic class

Funky Dance Classes

14:00-16:15TH at Rosebird Community Hall (nr Waitrose), Shipston Road CV37 8LU. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Award-winning class for 0 - 13m. Free trials

Wellesbourne

Wellesbourne Story Stomp

10:00-10:30T at Wellesbourne Library, Kineton Road CV35 9NF. 01789 840528; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Wed of month

Gymnastics Classes

16:30-17:00TH at Love Ballet Dance Company at The Grange Hall, Coventry Road CV47 1QA. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more

Stratford upon Avon

Alcester

Open House

09:45-14:15T at Alveston Malt House, The Rookery CV37 7QP. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available

Active Antz

Bishops Itchington

Bishops Itchington Baby & Toddler Group

09:15-10:15, 10:15–11:15TH at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £3.60 per child (book by term). Bouncy castle and soft play for under 5

Lighthorne Heath

Tots & Tiddlers

13:30-14:30TH at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child (book by term). 1 hour sessions

Shipston-on-Stour

09:30-11:30T at St Peter’s Mission, Manor Rd CV37 7EA. 01926 886995; For 0 - 2s, £4.50 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s.

Free trials & free CD.

10:00-11:30TH at Memorial Hall, Fisher Road CV47 2RE. Helen: 01926 614241; For 0 - 3s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Play, play and more play!

09:30-11:00T at Lighthorne Heath Children’s Centre, Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Community run toddler group in crèche area

Shipston Library Story Stomp

Adult & Child Swimming Lessons

10:30-11:00TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 0 - 3s, £4.70 per class (book by term).

Pre-school Stage 1 Swimming Lessons

09:30-10:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term).

Southam Messy Play

09:30-11:00TH at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 814953; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. Get messy & no cleaning up!

Southam Tots Swimming Lessons

Mini Gymnastics

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

16:00-16:30TH at Love Ballet Dance Company at The Grange Hall, Coventry Road CV47 1QA. Lorraine: 07711 010404; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun introduction to tap dancing.

Southam

12:00-13:30T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Rd CV37 7NF. Laura & Marie: 07814 376149; For 0 - 1s, (book by 10-week term).

30-min classes from Pregnancy to playground

10:00-11:30T at Graham Adams Centre, St. James Road CV47 0QB. Marian: 01926 814483; For 0 - 3s, £0.80 per person (drop in).

18:30-20:15T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Rd CV37 7NF. Laura & Marie: 07814 376149; For bump, (book by 6-week term).

Pregnancy to playground swimming

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Pre-school Swimming Lessons

11:30-15:00T at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Turtle Tots Baby Swimming

10:30-11:00TH at Shipston Library, Church Street CV36 4AP. 0300 5558171; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 1st Thursday of the month

09:45-12:15T at Lower Quinton Village Hall, 1 The Close CV37 8SE. Jennifer:07837 697535; For 1 - 3s, £7 per class (book by 10-week term). Award-winning class for 13 mths - 3yrs

Explore & Learn

09:00-11:00T at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £4.10 per child (drop in). Pay as you gounder 5yrs Pay as you go unstructed

Monkey Music

Lower Quinton

Toddler Sense Classes

09:30-10:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 5s, £4.70 per child (book by term).

Runs throughout the holidays

Waterbabies for all under 5yrs

Alveston

Toddler Talk

Shipston-On-Stour

11:00-12:00TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0 - 1s, £1 (donation). Sensory messy play for children 0-18 months

14:00-15:30T at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (donation).

Come & use the play room & centre facilities

Alcester

10:00-11:30T at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 1 - 5s, £0.50 (donation). A language group for walking - 3 yrs

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30TH at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Justins Avenue CV37 0DA. 01789 414016; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Fun activities, snacks and singing

Thursday

Southam Congregational Church Parent & Toddler Group

Friday

Southam Tots Swimming Lessons

10:00-12:00T at Rosebird Community Hall, Shipston Road CV37 8LU. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Complimentary trial classes available

Turtle Tums Aquanatal Yoga Classes

In the Water

Music & Singing

Little Tappers Dance Classes

Stockton

Stockton Toddlersaurs

10:00-11:30TH at Stockton Village Hall, Napton Road CV47 8JX. Emma: 01926 814687; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). 50p per extra person

Stratford upon Avon Speech & Language

13:00-14:30TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 1 - 5s, £1 (donation). 1st Friday of the month

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13:30-14:15TH at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child (book by term).

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

09:30-12:00T at St Peter’s Mission, Manor Rd CV37 7EA. 01926 886995; For 0 - 2s, £4.50 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s.

Free trials & free CD.

Wellesbourne

Wellesbourne Rhyme Time

10:00-10:30T at Wellesbourne Library, Kineton Road CV35 9NF. 01789 840528; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st and 3rd Friday of month

Saturday Alveston

Monkey Music

09:45-11:45T at Alveston Malt House, The Rookery CV37 7QP. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available

Bishops Itchington

Together Time

10:00-11:30T at Southam & District Children’s Centre, Early Years Centre CV47 2RT. 01926 814953; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. Runs fortnightly

Sunday

Shipston-On-Stour

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

08:30-12:00TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 5s, £4.70 per child (book by term).

Runs throughout the holidays

Adult & Child Swimming Lessons

11:00-12:00TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 0 - 3s, £4.70 per class (book by term).

Pre-school Stage 1 Swimming Lessons

08:30-12:00TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 5s, £4.70 per class (book by term).

Southam

Alcester

Daddy Cool

11:30-T at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (donation).

1st Sat of month. Bacon rolls provided!

Stratford-upon-Avon

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

13:30-15:00T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Jo:07968015292; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons

LWAD Pre-School Dance Classes

09:00-09:45T at The Graham Adams Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 887780; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Ballet & tap class for 3 years+

Stratford upon Avon Daddy Cool

10:00-11:30TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). Runs on 2nd Sat of each month

Search online!

Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

08:45-10:30TH at Shottery Fields, CV37 9QH. 07711 349 592; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book).

1st Sat of mth. Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk

If you attend or run a group or class that isn’t listed here, please email us at info@toddleabout.co.uk with as much information as possible. All free or not-for-profit groups will be listed here for FREE!

Exciting dance classes for toddlers Danceaway

Pre-School Dance continued

Wednesday 10:30-11:00am, Warwick Gates Community Centre The Polish Centre, Saturday 9:00-9:30am Leamington Spa CV31 1LW Pre-school Ballet (3+) From the moment children start to walk they can have fun dancing to music. This class introduces them to dance in a really creative way using stories to music, simple props and musical instruments.

Graham Adams Centre, Southam Saturday 9:00-9:30am - Ballet Saturday 9:30-9:45am - Tap

Pre-School Dance

Polish Centre, Leamington Spa Monday 2:00-2:15pm - Tap Monday 2:15-2:45pm - Ballet (2-3yrs) Tuesday 2:00-2:45pm - Carers and toddlers expressive dance, a contemporary session Wednesday 1:30-2:00pm - Ballet Wednesday 2:00-2:15pm - Tap Wednesday 2:15-2:45pm - Ballet

Westbury Centre, Heathcote Saturday 9:00-9:30am Pre-school Dance

Woodloes Primary School Saturday 9:00-9:30am - Baby Boogie (2+) Saturday 9:30-10:00am - Dance Fusion

For toddlers 18 months to 3 years with their carers.

FREAE L

TRI ON SESSI

Telephone 01926 887780 Email belinda@lwad.co.uk Visit our website for more details: www.lwad.co.uk

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Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps - 5’s and parents

Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps, babies, toddlers and their parents

WARWICK, LEAMINGTON & KENILWORTH AREA

Monday

Leamington Spa

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

09:30-12:00T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s.

Free trials & free CD.

Coventry

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

12:00-13:45T at Baginton Fields School, Sedgemoor Rd CV3 4EA. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Little Scamps Music Classes Fun, progressive baby swimming Fun filled pay as you go music classes for lessons

Cubbington Musical abc

Play and Chat

10:00-11:30TH at Kingsway Children’s Centre, Baker Avenue CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 4s, (donation). Advice, support and play opportunites

CookieTots from Kiddy Cook

Fridays

9:45-10:25am your little ones. Our lively music classes are highly interactive for children of all ages, so why not drop in and find out about all the ‘Little Scamps’ fun!

10:30-11:15T at Leamington Spa Baptist Church, Chandos Street CV32 4RN. Charlotte: 07506 034899; For 2 - 4s, £6 per session (please book). Music & games based around cooking for 2-4s

LWAD Pre-School Dance Classes 09:45-12:30T at Cubbington Village Hall, Broadway CV32 7JX. Anne: www.littlescamps.org.uk Call: 01926 498466 14:00-14:45T at The Polish Centre, 54 High St CV31 1LW. 01926 07876 518770; For 0 - 5s, £5 per 887780; For 2 - 5s, (please book). session (please book). Entry inc refreshments!

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes Tap & Ballet for pre-schoolers from 2 years Call for a free trial 09:45-12:00T at Sing & Sign Baby Signing, Busy Bees Nursery CV34 6AD. Pippa: 01789 415591; Tiny Tap, Baby Ballet And Dinky Disco Hampton Magna £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Help 16:00-17:00T at The Just Dance Company, Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes your baby to communicate BEFORE speech Our Lady and St Teresa’s Primary School CV32 11:00-11:45T at The Open Door Café, 3 Slade 7LN. 7849228311; For 2 - 5s, £5 per class Monkey Music Hill CV35 8SA. Michelle: 07552 770774; For (book by term). Dance classes for 2½ years 09:45-11:45T at The Octagon St Mary 0 - 5s, £3.50 per class (drop in). Dance classes pre-schoolers Magdalenes, Lillington CV32 7RH. Claire: for 4 months and upwards 01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Early Pregnancy Antenatal Classes Kenilworth Complimentary trial classes available 19:00-21:00T at Leamington Spa Baptist The Spring Playgroup & Preschool Church, Chandos Street CV32 4RN. 01926 Tiddlywinks Parent & Toddler Group 731621; For bump, FREE (please book). More 10:00-11:30T at St Paul’s Church Hall, 09:30-11:45T at Kenilworth Youth & info at www.birthandbabyreality.co.uk Leicester Street CV32 4TE. 01926 427149; For Comunity Centre, (in the Large Community 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in).

NCT Netball Room) CV8 1QJ. Jackie: 01926 864443; For 20:00-21:00T at North Leamington School, Early Learning Centre Playtime 0 - 3s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Tea, coffee, outside courts CV32 6RD. netball.nctwarks@ 10:00-12:00TH at Early Learning Centre in and toast available. gmail.com; , £3 (drop in). Just a bit of fun Mothercare, Shires Retail Park CV34 6RH. everyone welcome!

01926 452917; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Creative Stay & Play

09:00-11:00TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Messy play & craft activities for 6mths+

Little Saints

09:30-11:00T at All Saints Church, Vicarage Green CV34 5NJ. 01926 492073; For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation).

Activities & sing-song session

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

09:30-12:00T at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.

09:30-11:30T at St James Church Hall Styvechale, Knoll Drive CV3 5BT. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 0 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards

www.spababymassage.co.uk

Infant massage instruction in Leamington, Warwick, Kenilworth and Stratford.

Bond with your baby through positive touch.

Kenilworth

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10% OFF

see voucher in the centre pages

Call: 07969 492762

10:00-13:00T at Thorns Primary School, Blackthorn Road CV8 2DS. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes

St Johns Children’s Centre:

Buggy Breakfast: 09:00-10:00TH; Drop in for breakfast & play Cradle Club & Breastfeeding Buddies: 10:00-11:30TH; For non-mobile babies and bumps Mini Messy Play: 10:30-11:45TH; Messy play for children aged 8 - 20mths at Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397, £1 per family (drop in).

Email: spababymassage@hotmail.co.uk

Tiddlers Mother and Baby Group

10:00-12:00T at Castle Hill Baptist Church, Castle Hill CV34 4EX. Liz: 01926 400368; For bump - 1s, £0.50 (drop in). Breastfeeding Counsellor available 10:30-11:30am.

Little Fishes Baby and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Saltisford Church, Albert Street CV34 4JX; £1 per family (drop in). littlefishes@saltisfordchurch.org.uk

Monkey Music

13:45-15:00T at St Mary Immaculate, West Street CV34 6AB. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available

Baby Ballet & Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap Classes

Twirling Toddlers Classes

Spa Baby Massage

17:00-18:15T at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 1.5 - 5s, (please book). Ballet & Tap dance classes

WAM - Warwick Area Mums

17:30-19:30TH at Costa Coffee in Tesco Warwick, 130 Emscote Road . 07825 445323; For 0 - 3s, . Weekly Coffee gatherings for bumps & babies

Tuesday Baginton

Baginton Parent and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Baginton Village Hall, Frances Road CV8 3AB. Vicky: 024 7630 6869; For 0 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p for babies, £1 for siblings over 12mths

Coventry

The Creation Staion

10:00-12:00TH at Christ Church, Frankpledge Road CV3 5GT. 0844 874 7336; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Little Explores 10am,Baby Discover 11.10am

Kenilworth Stay and Play

10:00-12:00TH at Kenilworth Sports and Social Club Stay and Play, Upper Rosemary Hill CV8 2PA. 07849 075762; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Music Together Classes

10:00-10:45T at Music Together, Kenilworth Methodist Church Hall CV8 1LQ. musictogetherkenilworth@gmail. com; For 0 - 5s, (please book). www. musictogetherkenilworth.co.uk. Free trial

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

10:00-12:00T at Youth and Community Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.

ny Begi our creative adventure!

Benefits: • Sing, play and bond with your child • Develop their sense of beat and rhythm • Boost confidence, with songs that encourage early tuneful singing.

• Over 100 resources to stimulate your child through fun, sensory and interactive learning.

• Live music and Free Trials real instruments Available

Fun, Sensory and Live Music Classes from Birth to 5 Years

www.musicalabc.net

07876 518770 or anne@musicalabc.net

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Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk 11:00-13:00T at Chesford Grange, CV8 2LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons

Radford Rascals Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group

09:30-11:30T at Radford Semele Baptist Church, Lewis Road CV31 1UQ. 01926 83323; For 0 - 4s. All welcome! www.rsbc.info

Twirling Toddlers Classes

15:30-16:30T at Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car park CV8 1JP. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years

Warwick

Emscote Toddler Group

music together.

Infant Tap n Groove Workshops

make

Leamington Spa

07503 906468 musictogetherkenilworth.co.uk

beautiful

15:45-16:30T at Parochial Hall, High Street CV8 1LZ. 07966 168043; For 3 - 5s, £6.50 per class (please book).

Dance Workshops for 3-7 year olds

09:30-11:00T at All Saints Contact Centre, All Saints Church CV34 5NJ. Deborah: 01926 710428; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Open most of the year - check holiday dates

Tumble Tots

Tiddlywinks

10:00-11:30T at St Paul’s Church Hall, Leicester Street CV32 4TE. 01926 427149; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in).

Baby Sensory

10:00-15:00TH at Dale Street Methodist Church, Dale Street CV32 5HL. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Award-winning class for 0-13mths.Free trials

Go Go Makers Creative Craft Classes

10:00-10:45TH at St Mary’s Church, St Mary’s Road CV31 1JW. Emma: 07971 596124; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Exciting NEW creative classes. Free trials!

Haddie’s Trails

09:30-13:45T at Warwick Gates Community Hall, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. Laura: 01926 856 313; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

10:00-12:00T at Castle Hill Baptist Church, Castle Hill CV34 4EX. Liz: 01926 400368; For bump - 1s, £0.50 per session (drop in). Come and meet other mums with new babies

Play Together

11:00-11:30T at Warwick Library, Shire Hall CV34 4SA. 01926 412189; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly

10:30-17:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Child-friendly trails around the museum 12:30-15:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons 13:00-14:30TH at Kingsway Children’s Centre, Baker Avenue CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 4s, (donation). Play session for parents/ carers & children

CookieTots from Kiddy Cook

10:30-11:15T at Whitnash Community Centre, Acre Close CV31 2ND. Charlotte: 07506 034899; For 2 - 4s, £6 per class (please book).

Music & games based around cooking for 2-4s

LWAD Pre-School Dance Classes

14:00-14:45T at The Polish Centre, 54 High St CV31 1LW. 01926 887780; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Tap & Ballet for pre-schoolers from 2 years

www.babysensory.co.uk

Tiddlers Mother and Baby Group

Warwick Story Stomp

Tiny Treasures

12:45-14:30TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in). 0 - 18 months

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

14:00-16:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Stratford Rd CV34 6RE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons

www.toddlersense.co.uk

Award-winning baby development classes for babies from birth to 13 months.

Award-winning adventure play for busy little toddlers from 13 months to 3 years.

Singing, rhymes, music

• Carnival-style activities

Puppet shows & light shows

• Creative dance & exercise

Baby sign

• Parachutes

Messy & water play

• Action rhymes • Musical Instruments

Bubbles, bells and so much more Classes are held in Leamington, Stratford Southam and Warwick

• Light shows & more Classes are held in Stratford and Warwick Gates.

FrEE no obligaTion TasTEr sEssions availablE - sEE how muc h Fun iT rEally is!

Please contact: Gemma O’Rourke to find your nearest class.

Tel: 07989 502 712 Email: warwickshire@babysensory.co.uk KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

In the Water

Please contact: Jennifer Featherstone to find your nearest class.

Tel: 07837 697 535 Email: warwick@toddlersense.co.uk

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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Radford Semele

Little Splashers Swimming

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Baby Tranquilo

25% OFF see voucher in centre pages

Baby Massage, Baby Yoga, Baby Signing

Calm, relaxing and fun classes for babies from 8 weeks onwards. Home Visits available.

Classes run on Wednesdays in Coventry

10.30-11.30am at the Xcel Leisure Centre, Mitchell Ave, Canley, Coventry CV4 8DY

Classes run on Fridays in Leamington Spa

1.30-2.30pm at SureStart Coffee Shop, 37 Clemens St, CV31 2DP

Contact Jenny Brown to book a place

Qualified Experienced Tutor. Member of The Guild of Sensory Development

www.babytranquilo.moonfruit.com 07725 094 123 Email: jennybrown05@googlemail.com

Warwick Area Mums

14:00-16:00TH at Coffee lounge, Chase meadow CV34 6LY. 07825 445323; (drop in).

Weekly Coffee gatherings for bumps & babies

South Warwickshire Home Birth Group

19:00-21:00T at The Quaker Centre, 39 High Street CV34 4AX. Diane: 07771 586095; FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of Month, alternate months

Whitnash

Little Windmills Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at Leamington Football club, Harbury Lane CV33 9QB. 01926 311474; For 0 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Baby Clinic & Busy Babies Group

13:30-15:00TH at Whitnash Children’s Centre, Nursery Lane CV31 2PW. 01926 315586; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

Wednesday

09:30-12:15T at Kenilworth Wardens, Glasshouse Lane CV8 2AL. Anne: 07876 518770; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Entry inc refreshments! Call for a free trial

The Creation Station

10:00-11:00TH at The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 0844 874 7336; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Art & craft classes for toddlers & babies

NCT Breastfeeding Drop In (Fortnightly)

10:30-11:30TH at Kenilworth Children’s Centre & Nursery School, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 853394; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Support from a breastfeeding counsellor

Kenilworth Library Rhyme Time

10:45-11:15T at Kenilworth Library & Information Centre, Smalley Place, CV8 1QG. 01926 748 900; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Runs on alternate Wednesdays.

Leamington Spa

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

Myton Sports Academy - A multi sports class aiming to introduce children to new sports and improve their core skills as well as their social skills. (2-8 years).

Email: mytonsportsacademy@gmail.com www.mytonsportsacademy.co.uk

09:30-12:00T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.

Noah’s Ark Club

09:45-10:30TH at Lillington Free Church, Cubbington Road CV32 7AL. Denise: 01926 881064; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 1st Wed of mth.

Vicky 07919372761 or Dave 07585034669

Burton Green

Dandy Development Class

09:45-10:30T at Burton Green Hall, Hodgetts Lane CV8 1PH. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 5s, £5 per session (drop in). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Coventry

Tumble Tots

09:30-13:45T at Christ Church, Frankpledge Rd CV3 5GT. Laura: 01926 856 313; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

Baby Tranquilo Baby Massage & Yoga

10:00-12:00TH at Xcel Leisure Centre, Mitchell Avenue CV4 8DY. Jenny: 07725094123; For 0s, £8 per family (book by 5-week term). Price £6 only when you quote ‘Toddle About’

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St Johns Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Childminders Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30T Baby and Child Health: 10:00-11:30TH; H/V & baby weighing. Fortnightly group.

NCT Breastfeeding: 10:30-11:30TH; Help from qualified counsellors (fortnightly) Let’s Get Physical: 13:30-14:30TH; Must be confident walkers. Starts 24 April at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397. FREE (drop in).

Little Crackers Stay ‘n’ Play

10:00-11:30TH at Crackley Hall School, Coventry Road CV8 2FT. 01926 514444; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). A friendly toddler group with a difference!

Baby Cafe

10:30-12:00TH at Lillington Free Church, Cubbington Road CV32 7AL. Audrey: 01926 832197; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Coffee and chat for mums with babies under 2

Nappuccino

10:30-12:00TH at The Cotton Nappy Company Shop, 41 Russell Street CV32 5QB. Anna: 01926 430000; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). demo of modern cloth nappies, slings & TENS

Leamington & Warwick Academy of Dance:

Danceaway Class: 10:30-11:00T; Fun dance and movement class for 18mths-3 yrs Pre-School Dance Classes: 13:30-14:45T; For 2 - 5s, Tap & Ballet for pre-schoolers at The Polish Centre, 54 High St CV31 1LW. 01926 887780; (please book).

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

Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk

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Haddie’s Trails

St Nicholas Parent and Toddler Group

10:30-17:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Child-friendly trails around the museum

10:00-11:30T at St Nicholas Church, St Nicholas Church Street CV34 4JD. 01926 312593; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Static play upstairs & run around toys down

Arty Tots

Jack & Jill Baptist Church Toddler Group

11:00-12:00TH at Arty Tots, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum CV32 4AA. Nadia: 01926 742700; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Every 1st Wed of the month

10:00-11:30TH at Baptist Church Hall, Gerrard Street CV34 4HD. Sue: 01926 499561; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Busy, friendly group - all welcome.

Water Babies Swimming Lessons

13:00-13:30T at Round Oak School, Brittain Lane CV34 6DX. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes

NCT Weekly Walk

14:00-15:30TH at Venue for walk changes each week. weeklywalks.nctwarks@gmail. com; For bump - 5s, FREE. Meet other parents & enjoy a nice walk.

CookieTots from Kiddy Cook

13:30-14:15T at Leamington Spa Baptist Church, Chandos Street CV32 4RN. Charlotte: 07506 034899; For 2 - 4s, £6 per session (please book). Music & games based around cooking for 2-4s

The Just Dance Company Classes:

The Yummy Mummy’s Club

Fun music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Call Sue on 01926 886995 www.rhythmtime.net

Junior Street Dance: 16:00-16:30T; £3.10 per class. For 4 years+ Cheerleading Class: 16:30-17:15T; £4.50 per class. For 5 years+ Gymnastic Dance Class: 17:15-18:00T; £4.50 per class. Combined gymnastics and dance for 5 yrs+ at Our Lady and St Teresa’s Primary School CV32 7LN. 07849 228311. Book by term.

Go Go Makers Creative Craft Classes

10:15-11:00TH at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. Emma: 07971 596124; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Exciting NEW creative classes. Free trials!

Breastfeeding Group

10:30-12:00TH at Westgate Children’s Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. ; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Warwick

Tiny Talkers Stay & Play

09:30-11:00TH at The GAP Community Centre, Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. 01926 492701; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Jack in the Box Toddler Group

09:30-11:30T at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. Emma: 07792 067936; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). £3 per family

Mini Meadows Baby & Toddler group

Warwick Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

10:00-11:30T at The Unicorn Pub, Chase Meadow CV34 6LN. 07906 628719; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Health Visitor: 09:45-11:15TH; 2nd & 4th Wed of month Childminder Stay & Play: 12:45-14:30TH; 1st Wed of month. Open to parents/carers too.

Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701

In the Water

Music & Singing

Infant Tap n Groove Dance Workshops

15:30-16:15T at Coten End School, CV34 4NP. 07966 168043; For 3 - 5s, £6.50 per class (please book). Dance Workshops for 3-7 year olds

Aqua Tums - Aqua Yoga for Pregnancy

17:30-18:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Stratford Road CV34 6RE. Dawn: 07769 706067; For bump, (please book). Pre- and Postnatal aqua yoga

Thursday

Aqua Babies Swimming Lessons

11:30-12:30T at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Swimming lessons for little ones

14:00-15:30T at St Pauls Church Hall, Friars St CV34 6HD. Jayne: 0773 8294082; For bump - 0s, (please book). Friendly group of mums-to-be and new mums

Barford

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

13:00-15:00TH at The Glebe Hotel, CV35 8BS. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (book by 10week term). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons

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Burton Green Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at Burton Green Village Hall, Hodgetts Lane CV8 1PJ. Sonal: 07779 682771; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Friendly, welcoming group with lots of toys

Coventry

Warwickshire Attached Parents Group

13:00-14:30TH at Earlsdon Community Library, Earlsdon Avenue North CV5 6FZ. Janet: 07519 665692; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For A/P families. On 1st Thurs of month.

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St John’s Toddlers

10:00-11:30T at St. John’s Church Hall, Warwick Road CV8 1HY. Kate: 01926 779159; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Refreshments provided, all welcome.

Lapworth

Lapworth Stay and Play

13:45-15:15T at St Johns Children’s Centre at, B94. 01926 856397; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation).

Leamington Spa

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

Kenilworth

09:30-11:15T at Lillington Free Church Hall (side entrance), Cubbington Road CV32 7AL. Joanne: 07920 569112; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Extra siblings 25p

11:00-11:30T at The Open Door Cafe, 3 Slade Hill CV35 8SA. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per child (drop in). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years

St Johns Children’s Centre Drop Ins:

Buggy Breakfast: 09:00-10:00TH Little Foresters: 10:00-11:30TH; Outdoor play.

Mortimer Road, CV8 1FS. 01926 856397. £1 per family (drop in).

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

09:00-11:00T at Chesford Grange, CV8 2LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons

Tumble Tots

09:30-13:30T at Castle Farm Sports Hall, Fishponds Rd CV8 1EY. Laura: 01926 856 313; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (please book).

Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

Monkey Music

10:00-12:00T at Kenilworth Youth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Complimentary trial classes available

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Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

09:30-11:30T at Lillington Community Centre, 3 Mason Avenue CV32 7QE. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 0 - 5s, £3 per class (please book).

Dance classes for 4 months and upwards

Octotots Toddler Group

10:30-12:00T at Lillington Parish Church (St Mary Magdalene’s), Vicarage Road CV32 7RH. 01926 470449; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Mix of chat, bible stories, songs & toys

Haddie’s Trails

13:30-20:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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09:30-12:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

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13:45-15:45T at Dale St. Church Centre, Dale Street CV32 5HL. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available

NCT & St Mark’s Kaleidoscope

14:00-15:30TH at St Marks Church Rooms, Rugby Road CV32 6DL. Alex: 0844 243 6314; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Chat, play & free breastfeeding support

Baby Zone

10:00-12:00TH at Kingsway Childrens Centre, Baker Avenue CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 1s, (donation). Group for carers and babies not yet walking

Leek Wootton

Leek Wootton Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at The Village Hall, Warwick Road CV35 7RB. ; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in).

50p per extra child. Toys, crafts & songs

Warwick

Warwick Rhyme Time

09:30-11:30T at Warwick Library & Information Centre, Shire Hall CV34 4SA. 01926 412 189; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Runs fortnightly, starts 9:30 & 11:00

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

09:45-11:00T at All Saints Church Hall, All Saints Rd CV34 5NJ. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.

Toddler Sense Classes

09:45-10:45T at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. Jennifer: 07837 697535; For 1 - 3s, £7 per session (book by 10-week term). Award-winning class for 13 mths - 3yrs.

Baby Sensory Classes

10:00-12:15TH at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Award-winning class for 0 13m. Free trials

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CookieTots from Kiddy Cook

10:30-11:15T at St Paul’s Church, Friars Street CV34 6HA. Charlotte: 07506 034899; For 2 4s, £6 per class (please book). Music & games based around cooking for 2-4s

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

10:00-11:30TH at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

Whitnash Stay & Play

13:30-15:00TH at Whitnash Children’s Centre, Nursery Lane CV31 2PW. 01926 315586; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Woodloes Park

Woodies Toddler Group

10:00-10:45T at Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car park CV8 1JP. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years

Leamington Spa

Coventry

Little Leapers Gymnastics Classes

09:30-11:30T at Phoenix AIkido Centre, 149 Broad Lane CV5 7AP. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 2 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). For tots who like to tumble!

10:00-12:00TH at John White Community Centre, Grange Avenue CV3 2ED. 0844 874 7336; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (please book).

Little Explores 10am,Baby Discover 11.10am

Tap n Groove Workshops:

Tiny Tap n Groove: 10:30-11:15T; For walking - 5s, £6 per class.

Infant Dance: 16:15-17:00T; For 3 - 7s, £6.50. at The Space Upstairs - North Hall, Spencer Street CV31 3SY. 07966 168043 (please book).

CookieTots from Kiddy Cook

10:30-11:15T at Whitnash Community Centre, Acre Close CV31 2ND. Charlotte: 07506 034899; For 2 - 4s, £6 per class (please book).

Music & games based around cooking for 2-4s

Tumble Tots

11:45-17:00T at St Marks Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Laura: 01926 856 313; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

Dandy Development Class

12:00-14:00T at Venue in Leamington Spa, .

Nicola: 07814 929306; For 0 - 5s, . Monthly group for children with Down syndrome

10:00-13:00T at St Paul’s Church, Leicester Street CV32 4TE. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

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Haddie’s Trails

10:30-17:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery, CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

09:30-12:00T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s.

Free trials & free CD.

09:30-11:00T at Woodloes Community Centre, Deansway CV34 5DF. 01926 492701; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Toys, craft, songs & refreshments

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Kenilworth Mother and Toddler Group

Stay & Play

14:00-16:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Stratford Rd CV34 6RE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons

The Creation Station

Kenilworth

10:00-11:30T at Kenilworth Methodist Church, Priory Rd CV8 1LQ. Helen: 07728 351321; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Inc. drink & biscuit

The Ups of Downs Group

Baby Massage, Signing & Yoga

Emmanuel Toddler Group

13:30-14:30TH at Baby Tranquilo, SureStart Coffee Shop, 37 Clemens St CV31 2DP. Jenny: 07725094123; For 0s, £8 per family (please book). Price £6 only when quote ‘Toddle About’

Les Rainettes (French Speaking Group)

17:45-18:45T at Trinity Catholic School, Guys Cliffe Ave CV32 6NB. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Football coaching class for little & big ones

10:00-11:30T at Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Heath Terrace CV32 5LY. Anna: 01926 424584; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). For mums who live in & around the area 10:00-11:30T at 37 Rosewood Crescent, CV32 7UN. Marie: 07918 110656; For bump - 5s, FREE. Practise your french over a cup of coffee

Leamington Spa Rhyme Time

10:30-11:00T at Leamington Spa Library & Information Centre, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742 721; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Runs 1st & 3rd week of the month

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Go 4 Goals Football Classes

Warwick

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

09:45-11:00T at St Mary Immaculate Parish Hall, 45 West St CV34 6AB. Pippa: 01789 415591; £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech

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09:45-10:30T at The GAP Community Centre, Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. Caroline: 01926 498466; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in).

Lively and fun pay as you go music classes

Toy Library

10:00-14:00TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). 4 p/yr membership

Parents & Babies Swim Session

11:30-12:30T at St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; Free for 0 - 3s, (drop in).

Aqua Babies Swimming Lessons

Saturday

Saturdads

10:00-11:30TH at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Group for Dads,Grandads and male carers

Barford

Love Ballet Dance Company Classes:

Prima Ballerinas & Little Tappers: 09:1510:00TH; For 3 - 5s. Fun intro to ballet & tap Funky Dance: 10:00-10:30TH; For 3 - 5s.

Lively & fun class with dance routines Gymnastics: 10:30-11:00TH; For 3 - 5s, Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Lorraine: 07711 010404. (book by term).

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

11:30-12:30T at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Swimming lessons for little ones

11:00-13:00TH at The Glebe Hotel, CV35 8BS. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (book by 10-wk term). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons

Musical Stay & Play

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

13:00-14:30TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Alternating weeks for 0-15m & 15m-5yrs

Myton Sports Academy Multi-Sports

16:00-17:00T at John Atkinson Sports Centre, Myton School CV34 6PJ. 01926 498363; For 2 - 5s, (please book). A multi sports class for 2 - 8 years

Whitnash

Namaste Play Together

09:30-11:30TH at Whitnash Children’s Centre, Nursery Lane CV31 2PW. 01926 315586; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Group for Asian families

Whitnash Rhyme Time (monthly)

11:15-11:45T at Whitnash Library & Information Centre, Franklin Road CV31 2JH. 01926 421 464; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Coventry

09:30-13:00T at Holyhead United Reformed Church, Holyhead Road CV1 3AE. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months+

Leamington Spa

Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

08:45-10:30TH at Newbold Comyn leisure centre near the clubhouse, CV32 4EW. 07711 349 592; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). 1st Sat of mth. Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

09:00-13:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons

LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap Classes

09:00-09:30T at Westbury Centre, Shires Retail Park CV31 3JE. 01926 887780; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Dance class for pre-schoolers from 3 years

Go 4 Goals Football Classes

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

09:00-12:30T at North Leamington School, Sandy Lane CV32 6RD. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Football coaching class for little & big ones

Kenilworth

10:30-17:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Child-friendly trails around the museum

09:30-11:30T at Quinton Park Baptist Church, Quinton Park CV3 5LU. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years

Music Together Classes

09:30-11:30T at Music Together, Kenilworth Methodist Church Hall CV8 1LQ. musictogetherkenilworth@gmail. com; For 0 - 5s, (please book). www. musictogetherkenilworth.co.uk. Free trial

Haddie’s Trails

Just Dance Company Classes:

Tiny Tap, Baby Ballet & Dinky Disco: 09:0010:00T; For 2½ - 5s, £5 per class.

Musical Theatre Classes: 11:00-12:00T; 4 yrs+, £5 per class.

Junior Street Dance: 12:00-12:30T; For 4 yrs+, £3.10 per class. at Our Lady and St Teresa’s Primary School CV32 7LN. 7849228311. (book by term).

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Classes are held in Barford, Burton Green, Long Lawford and Leamington. If you would like to reserve a place please contact Nikki soon, as many classes have a waiting list.

07890 241301 nikki.sayers@hotmail.co.uk

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

Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk 13:00-15:00T at Art Cart Family Fun Sessions, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Every last Sat of the month

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Baby & Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap

10:00-12:00T at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Wootten Wawen Village Hall, Alcester Rd B95 6AY. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Dance classes for 1.5 yrs+

Warwick

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

09:00-11:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Stratford Rd CV34 6RE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons

Leamington Spa

Kinderroom Play Day Sundays

LWAD Pre-School Dance Classes

11:00-15:30TH at Kinderroom, 31a Warwick Street CV32 5JX. 01926 888 250 or 07806 557 903; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). On Sunday 28 Apr, 19 May and 14 July 2013

09:00-09:30T at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. 01926 887780; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Dance class for pre-schoolers from 3 years

Book Magic Family Story Time

LWAD Pre-School Dance Class

14:00-14:30TH at Leamington Spa Library, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For all ages

09:00-10:00T at Woodloes Primary School, Deansway CV34 5DF. 01926 887780; For 2 - 5s, (please book). 9am: Baby Boogie (2+); 9:30am: Dance Fusion

Shrewley

LoveBallet Dance Company:

Prima Ballerinas: 09:30-10:00TH; For 3 - 5s Funky Dance: 10:00-10:30TH; For 3 - 5s, An energetic class.

Gymnastics: 10:30-11:00TH; For 3 - 5s, Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more Pre-Syllabus Ballet: 11:3012:00TH; For 5s+

Dads Aloud

10:00-12:00TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Fortnighty group for dads & their children

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An Independent Day School and Nursery for boys aged 3-7 and girls aged 3-11

ISI Inspection Report 2012

EXCELLENT IN ALL AREAS Early Years provision rated so highly that no areas for improvement given.

Warwick Preparatory School Bridge Field, Banbury Road, Warwick CV34 6PL For further information please visit www.warwickprep.com alternatively call 01926 491545 or email admissions@warwickprep.com Warwick Preparatory School is part of the Warwick Independent Schools Foundation, together with King’s High School and Warwick School, providing high quality education for boys and girls aged 3-18.