Toddle About Warwickshire Jan - Mar 2019

Loving life with little ones

EATING DISORDERS

FR

EE

e r i h s k Warwic

Jan - Mar 2019

When is it more than fussy eating?

WORLD BOOK DAY Your reviews of the newest books

SPECIAL OFFERS Discounts worth £100s

Everything Bump, Baby & Toddler Near You Covering Warwick, Leamington Spa, Rugby, Kenilworth, Southam , Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding areas

WIoNspend

£400 tForest with ays Holid

Hatton Children’s Nursery oers a truly unique childhood experience, combining the very best in care and nursery education magically interwoven with all of the fun, fresh air and adventure of Hatton Country World.

The

icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

n

WELCOME

IN THIS ISSUE

TO THE WINTER EDITION 2019!

What's New?

Ah, the feeling of a fresh new year! Time to start acting on those New Year Resolutions ... or perhaps they can wait for another week. Our little ones won’t wait a week however (ours struggle to wait a minute, truth be told), so they still need plenty of entertaining - and we hope this edition will help!

As ever, the Daily Activity Planner (p. 36-50) is packed full of groups and classes and don’t forgot to claim your vouchers in our Special Offers section (centre pages) that will let you try them out for free.

5-6

Winter Days Out Toddler Cooperation

10

Shop About

12

Valentine’s Recipe

15

Toddle Models

Just want a good read while you grab a few minutes’ peace? Find out about ‘How to Get Your Toddler to Cooperate' (p. 10), or discover some fab new children’s books, as reviewed by our readers (p. 31-34). Enjoy!

SUBSCRIBE FOR JUST £1!

17-19

Mother’s Day Comp

20

Controversy Corner

23-24

Special Offers

26-27

Make a Bird Feeder World Book Day

If you like what you read in Toddle About, then make sure you get a copy when it's hot off the press each issue by subscribing - it's just £1 every 3 months and you also get extra VIP member benefits such as monthly prize draw entries, freebies and exclusive discounts..

8

28 31-34

Daily Activity Planner 36-50 Directory

51

SIGN UP TODAY AT WWW.TODDLE.CLUB/VIP Subscribe before 31st March and you will be entered to win a Familidoo Air Stroller from www.cheekyrascals.co.uk. Worth £150, the Familidoo Air is suitable from birth, lightweight and easy to fold and transport.

Read all about it in Shop About (p.12).

Loving life with little ones,

Tim and Ruth

TH WOR R E V O £150

OWNERS/EDITORS

E SUBSCRIBLE D D O T O T EFORE ABOUT B 019 AND 2 31 MARCH D WIN: L U YOU CO ER FAMILIDOO

ONLY

£1

Call us on 01926 266076 or email: info@toddleabout.co.uk

Y3 EVER HS T N O M

MEET THE TEAM

toddleaboutmagazine toddleabout

Tim & Ruth - Owner/Editors/Advertising Sales

AIR STROLL

O.UK YRASCALS.C WWW.CHEEK

Eloise - Graphic Designer & Editor

Lorraine - Office & Customer Support

Charlotte - Advertising Sales

9,000 copies of Toddle About are distributed every quarter around South Warwickshire, including Warwick, Leamington, Kenilworth, Rugby, Southam, Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding areas.

W hilst ev ery effort has been made to ensure the information in T oddle A bout is accurate and correct, we cannot g uarantee that this is so and T oddle A bout L imited cannot and does not accept any liability for loss, damag e or problems arising from any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in content, nor from actions tak en by readers based on information or opinions presented in adv ertisements or throug hout the mag az ine. I mag es and information supplied by 3rd parties hav e been accepted in g ood faith and all liability for any leg al transg ression including breach of copyrig ht remains with the supplying parties.

Toddle About, Unit 3, Yorks Farm Business Centre, Watling Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8EU. Call us on 01926 266076.

January - March 2019 Toddle About Warwickshire 3

www.cookstars.co.uk

Sing and Sign n Award winning classes to teach you and your baby signs and songs so they can communicate BEFORE speech!

@cookstarssouthwarwickshire

@katiecookstars

Wellesbourne, Shipston on Stour, Barford & Warwick Gates

Hot!

You’ll be amazed d at what your baby can tell you!

Monday and Wednesdays 1-2.15pm/ 4-5.15pm Cook Stars Minis (25yrs) Cook Stars Juniors (511 yrs)

For classes in…

Leamington, Warwick, Stratford Upon Avon & surrounding areas

Contact: juliemesser@singandsign.co.uk or in…

Coventry and Kenilworth & surrounding areas

Contact: singandsigncoventry@sky.com Get in touch for a FREE taster!

Call Katie: 07944 855 563 Email: katie@cookstars.co.uk Book: https://cook-stars-south-warwickshire.class4kids.co.uk

GUESS WHAT ?

u “Water Babies puts yo and your baby first” • Our baby programme includes the social, physical, language, intellectual, creative and emotional development of your baby • Every baby is different; we teach them all as individuals • A memory book to record your baby’s progress - including stickers and badges (what a keep sake!)

• Brilliant teachers - Innovative training

4 January-March 2019 Toddle About

The

To give your baby a splashing start call

01926 940727

icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

Wh at ‘s N ew ?

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

Rugby

Warwick

Discover the Joy of Baby Swimming

The New Year brings lots of new classes at SwimWorks, the purposebuilt pool in Rugby and Leamington.

Baby Magic is a new programme for babies from 6-16 weeks, offering a gentle introduction to the water and the chance to relax with your baby. Other classes include Mummy and Me (postnatal exercise sessions), Sensory Stars and Baby Massage/Baby Yoga combo courses. To celebrate their new classes, SwimWorks are offering 25% off to Toddle About readers (new customers only). Quote ‘Toddle About’ when booking before 31st March 2019. www.swimworks.co.uk. P.25 & 37

ic Introduce Your Baby to a Love of Mus

A firm favourite for many families in Warwickshire, the awardwinning Gymboree are running music classes for babies aged four months to crawling. Learn musical elements, such as world of rhythm, beat and tempo, through a Elvis through and Disco 80s, from es, genr ing excit taster class a Book Jazz. and c to Caribbean, Pacifi lating learning today and take your baby on a stimu world of journey into the colourful, animated 07881 892686, Gymboree Music. For more info, call o.uk or visit email warwick@gymboreeclasses.c P.35 . o.uk ses.c www.gymboreeclas

Aqua Beans is Expanding!

Aqua Beans teach little ones to swim by taking them on exciting themed adventures each week. They will be launching brand new classes in Leamington, Stratford and Coventry in early 2019, including their muchloved and beautiful Newborn Harm ony sessions specially created for little ones aged 0-4 months.

Plus they are giving away a £20 gift voucher for new customers who mention Todd le About when they book. For more information or to buy gift vouchers, visit www.aquabeans.co .uk. P.21

Leamington

Southam/Stratford

All

Creating Your Dream Family Home

For many, living in a giant play room doesn’t appeal, and yet you would still like to make your child’s eyes twinkle. Instead, maybe room as you dream about having a child’s play call Celine so, If e! hous nised orga wella as well n ideas, tricks at La Chaise Bleue for interior desig yday life and magic that will make your ever create the easier and brighter. Together, you will dreamed ys alwa e you’v wonderful family home or contact k .co.u leue aiseb .lach www Visit of.

4 126606 lachaisebleue@outlook.com or 0748 for more info. P.16

New Dandy Development Classes

Even more Dandy Development fun is coming to Warwick! The popular Friday Stage 1 class will be joined by a new Stage 2 class from January onwards. Open communication channels with your toddler while letting them make new friends and explore the fun of Dandy’s award-winning classes, which com bine baby sign, music and sensory fun. To book or view the timetable, visit www.dandydevelop ment.co.uk, or find Dandy Development on Facebook . P.13

Tots Can Learn French in Leamington

BilinguaSing are taking their awarding-winning French classes to Cubbington in Leamington Spa on Tuesdays. The first class is free of charge and . No French sessions are suitable for ages 0-4 years and learn a g alon go ly simp – ed need are skills Sessions are new language with your little one!

0am), birth split into toddler to preschool (10:3 ling to early craw and ), 0am (11:3 es to sitting babi on, email walking (12:30pm). For more informati your taster ge arran to om ing.c guas bilin mel@ om. P.47 session, or visit www.bilinguasing.c January-March 2019 Toddle About Warwickshire 5

Wh at ‘s N ew ?

Mum2mum Markets in Warwickshire

At mum2mum markets, families can book a stall and sell their nearly-new baby/children's goods such as cots, prams, toys, books and clothes, keeping 100% of their takings. With over 20 stalls full of bargains for mums to browse, entry is just £2. Get a 2 for 1 voucher on their website.

• Coventry: Sun 10 Feb & 17 Mar, 2-4pm.

Massey Ferguson Club, Broad Lane, CV5 7NL • Kenilworth: Sun 3 Mar, 2-4pm.

Kenilworth High School, CV8 2DA • Rugby: Sat 2 Feb & 30 Mar, 2-4pm.

Avon Valley School, Newbold road, CV21 1EH • Stratford: Sun 3 Mar, 10.30am-12.30pm Stratford School, Alcester Rd, CV37 9DH • Warwick: Sun 27 Jan, 2.30 - 4.30pm.

Chase Meadow Community Centre, CV34 6BT

New Rugbytots classes In Coventry

Rugbytots is excited to announce that they have recently launched a new venue in Coventry and added an additional class in Solihull on Sund ay mornings.

The classes, which are for boys and girls between 2 and 7 years will be held at Bablake School, Coundon Road,Coventry and Solihull School, Warwick Road, Solihull. Rugb ytots run fun, structured play sessions with enga ging and energetic coaches supporting them every step of the way. For info on free taster class es, visit www.rugbytots.co.uk or contact Jim on 0345 3136715 or jim@rugbytots.co.u k. P.36

www.mum2mummarket.co.uk.

For Coventry, Kenilworth and Rugby, email jenny@mum2mummarket.co.uk.

For Stratford & Warwick, email warwickshire@mum2mummarket.co.uk.

e Learn to Sing and Sign in Warwickshir

This award-winning baby signing programme is designed to encourage speech and communication development. Julie runs Sing and Sign in South Warwickshire, teaching ford and classes in Leamington, Warwick, Strat school ary prim a was Julie rne. sbou Welle to Sing and teacher, but taking her own children she began Sign classes inspired her so much that passion! her d foun and , Sign and teaching Sing of the best She believes that baby signing is one For more things you can do for your little one. o.uk. P.4 gn.c ndsi inga er@s info, email juliemess

New Fashion from Arty Splats

If you're already familiar with Arty Splats' messy play sessions, then you'll know that their classes combine large scale art, craft, messy play, music and much more. What you might not know is that your budding little makers can now look stylish and keep themselves clean(ish) in their very own Arty Splats t-shirts and vests. In class or at home they make the perfect accompaniment to any messy play. Check out www.artysplats.co. uk to find your local class. P.46

How to Truly Relax Whilst on Holiday

Unwind and Stretch The Stress Away

North Hayne Farm Cottages in North Devon are very excited to announce that they will be opening their new Treatment Room in 2019, ty to escape which will offer parents the opportuni ‘me eded h-ne muc some for ay on their holid from a range time’ and enjoy some pampering Quote ‘Toddle of treatments that will be available. h 2019 to Marc 31st re befo About’ when you book ay (30 minute claim a free treatment on your holid 60 minute treatment with any short break or a treatment with any full week booked). uk. P.7 www.northhaynefarmcottages.co.

Motherhood is the most challenging thing many of us will ever do – we have to spin so many plates in today’s busy world.

But we can’t nourish others from an empty plate, which is why we should make time for ourselves and be kind to our bodies and mind s. Unwind and stretch the stress away in Yoga BELLES for Women – yoga classes specifically desig ned with the female body and soul in mind.

Evening and daytime classes are available. For more info, email silvia@yogabellies.co.uk. P.22 6 January-March 2019 Toddle About

The

icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

Here are just some of the things on offer - included for FREE:

Toddler Friendly FARM HOLIDAY The award-winning North Hayne Farm Cottages in North Devon are the perfect get away for families with young children.

Put your feet up and relax in a supercomfortable cottage set on a children’s farm, just a short distance from the seaside.

100% 5* Reviews on Trip Advisor (248 reviews - ALL 5*) “Our boys enjoyed every minute. It is the most wonderful place for children” “We loved every minute… Our daughter loved the feeding times” “The little touches for the toddlers really make this a special place”

• • • • • • • • • • • *

Donkey Rides Every Morning Feed the Animals Twice a Day Animal Handling Sessions Seasonal Activity Workshops Quiz Trails, Bat Walks & Family Activities Forest School Sessions** Indoor Play Barn and Games Room Private Hot Tub with Every Cottage On-Site Treatment Room* Baby-sitting Service* Cots, stair gates, high chairs and other baby equipment supplied on request extra cost free for under 4’s

**

“Our two boys, 6 months and 2 years old, had such an amazing time feeding the animals and completing the daily activities. There’s so much to do on the farm and surrounding area.”

“This holiday really ticked all the boxes for us” “Everyone was so kind, patient and caring. It is a place where children with and without special needs (autism in our case) feel welcome, loved and valued.”

Book before April 2019 and quote ‘Toddle About’ to receive a FREE pampering session* Cottages range in size, sleeping 2 to 10, with prices starting at £269 for a 3-night break.

Visit www.northhaynefarmcottages.co.uk for info and prices.

Contact info@northhaynefarmcottages.co.uk for availability. *

60 minute session with full week bookings; 30 minute session for a short2019 break.

January-March Toddle About Warwickshire 7

WINTER Days Out

GET YOUR WOOLIES AND WELLIES ON AND BRAVE THE WINTER WEATHER TO ENJOY THESE FAB DAYS OUT

PRESCHOOL CLAY PLAY

MEET THE MINIBEAST

FEBRUARY FROLICS

Thur 17th January & Thur 14th February, 10.30am – 11.30am

Sat 16th - Sun 24th February Children and adults can take part in the popular, twice daily Meet the Mini-Beast handling sessions and hold creatures such as a giant African millipede, African land snail and a variety of stick insects.

Cost: Handling sessions are included in the admission. Please check the website for more details Stratford Butterfly Farm, Swans Nest, Stratford-uponAvon, CV37 7LS Tel: 01789 299288 www.butterflyfarm.co.uk StratfordButterflyFarm

Sat 16th – Sun 24th February A whole host of activities to enjoy! Learn what it takes to look after a variety of animals in Scales and Tails and how to enrich the health and wellbeing of some furry friends. Get up close and personal with the Owls within the indoor flying arena and pick the brains of resident falconers.

Cost: £9.95 for both adults & children over 2.

Hatton Adventure World, Dark Ln, Hatton, Warwick CV35 8XA Tel: 01926 843411 www.hattonworld.com HattonAdventureWorld

KNIGHTS AND PRINCESSES

FAMILY ACTIVITY MARQUEE

PIZZA MAKING WORKSHOP

Sat 16th - Sun 24th February 10.30am - 3.30pm

Opens on Saturday 23rd March, 12noon - 4pm Take part in a range of arts and crafts activities in the marquee set in these beautiful grounds.

Then explore the nine-acre site, take one of the nature hunt trails, or a ramble through the woodland, orchards and sculpture garden.

Cost: Activities included in normal admission fee.

Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Cottage Lane, Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9HH Tel: 01789 338532 www.shakespeare.org.uk ShakespeareBT

During Feb half term Come and make a pizza, watch it being cooked in the woodfired pizza oven and eat it in the woodland clearing. Children can also build dens, look in the pond, check out the bug hotel for insects and play on the climbing frame.

An opportunity for pre-schoolers and carers to play with clay, using songs, rhymes and other art materials. A chance to explore, get messy and create in a relaxed environment.

Cost: £3 per child (cash only).

Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms, The Parade, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 4AA www.warwickdc.gov/ royalpumprooms LeamingtonSpaArtGalleryandMuseum

Enjoy a truly historic half term.

Step back in time over 400 years and imagine life at Kenilworth’s Tudor palace. Test your steel with sword skills, show off your best Tudor moves and experience the best bits of life as a young Tudor royal.

Cost: EH Members: FREE Non-members £11.30/£6.80 Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden, Castle Green, Kenilworth, CV8 1NG www.english-heritage.org.uk kenilworthcastle

Cost: visit the website for dates and prices.

NB: This activity takes place in the open sided shelter, wrap up warm, wear waterproofs.

Foundry Wood, Princes Drive, Leamington Spa, CV32 6AF www.foundrywood.co.uk FoundryWoodCommunityWoodland

Details are correct at time of printing. Please check with the event host for prices, times & dates.

8 January - March 2019 Toddle About

The

icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

It seems like every year we hope to create a ‘new us’, but so often we don’t take the right first steps to achieve that. Hopefully I can help you take those first steps...

Are you looking for a change and want to create a future that allows flexibility and freedom to spend more time with your family? Read on…

My change began when I realised that a ‘traditional career’ couldn’t give me what I wanted. It couldn’t even give me the security I craved as I was made redundant not once, but twice. Fortunately, these setbacks led me to learn how to run my own home-based business around two young children. Working from home, parttime, using a laptop and a mobile phone.

If you are looking for a change and can answer yes to any of the following questions, then you may be exactly who I am looking for, and I may be exactly who you are looking for!

Can you free up to 10 hours per week?

Do you have a burning desire to change your current Circumstances?

Are you a positive, outgoing person and willing to learn?

Are you ambitious and driven to succeed?

Do you want to run your own business whilst having the support and backup of a successful team behind you?

07811 123 280

January - March 2019 Toddle About Warwickshire 9

GETTING YOUR TODDLER TO

listen and cooperate Encouraging your toddler to listen and cooperate can sometimes be a challenge. So many parents tell me that their little ones have suddenly started saying “no” to everything, have difficulty sharing, have become picky eaters and throw tantrums when they don’t get their own way.

It can be a tough time for parents, but these behaviours are developmentally normal and healthy. Toddlers begin to independently explore their own identities, separate from their parents. Pushing boundaries is their way of exploring how the world works.

It’s also worth remembering that children of this age are going through a critical period of brain growth, with 90% per cent of the brain developing in the first three years of life and more than a million neural connections being produced each second. Additionally toddlers don’t yet have the ability to focus for long and need to practice these important attention skills. They are beginning to master language but their thinking is still very literal, making it hard for them to understand and process everything you say to them.

3 GIVE SIMPLE, CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS Use simple words, and keep instructions brief and to the point. For example, “Time to pack up your toys now.” Sometimes offer reminders in a single word, such as “teeth,” if you want them to brush their teeth.

Pause for a few seconds, then ask them to repeat the instruction back to you to check their understanding.

4 USE POSITIVE LANGUAGE Instead of “Don’t run into the road,” use positive alternatives such as, “Walk on the pavement, please.”

5 USE WHEN/THEN PHRASING Make it clear what benefit or reward your toddler can expect in return for behaving and completing the task. For example, “When you’ve brushed your teeth, then I’ll read you a story.”

HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR GETTING YOUR TODDLER TO LISTEN AND COOPERATE:

6 MAKE LISTENING FUN Put on silly voices, pretend to be their favourite superhero, or sing songs to encourage them to listen.

Toddlers are more likely to cooperate if you change routine tasks, such as getting dressed, into familiar games that they have played before. For example, “Simon says, put your hands up,” (and then slip your child’s top on).

1 READ TO THEM Reading aloud is one of the best ways to improve your toddler’s listening skills and also helps strengthen your bond. Use silly voices or emphasise certain words or phrases in stories to grab your toddler’s attention.

7 PRAISE AND REWARD COOPERATION Show that you appreciate good listening skills. You could say, “I felt so pleased and happy to see you listening and getting quickly into your pyjamas. Thank you.”

2 GET THEIR FULL ATTENTION Minimise distractions by turning off the TV and putting your phone away. Get down to their level or pick them up so that you can look them in the eye.

Speak in a calm, friendly tone of voice.

8 MODEL GOOD LISTENING SKILLS Toddlers learn a lot by observing you, so show that you are also listening to them by being attentive, making good eye contact and reflecting back what they say.

Available to purchase online at drvonlob.com

Written by Dr Genevieve von Lob, Clinical Psychologist (www.drvonlob.com). Von Lob’s new book “Happy Parent, Happy Child: a 10-step plan for a stress-free family life” came out in December 2018.

10 January - March 2019 Toddle About

The

icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

Taking on a new challenge can be over whelming, but at the same time so, so worth it! Don’t just listen to me, here’s what my team have experienced:

Sam

Before working with the company, I owned a bridal shop which was my dream job, however as soon as my two children came along it became increasingly expensive and stressful, leading to worry about missing my babies “firsts”. I’d known about this company for years as both my sister and mum are with them; I’d just never thought it was for me! As time went on I really began to see the lifestyles they were developing and the choices it allowed them to make so I knew I’d have amazing training and support just like the entire team do.

I knew that to achieve our families goals I needed a good income as well as security and being able to work from home. Finally I decided to join the company myself and it was the best decision I made!

Now we are able to have time as family, go on numerous holidays each year, I don’t have to worry about money, and we can make choices based on what we choose rather ther than what we can afford.

We’ve also been able to privately educate our children I have amazing life long customers and friends too thanks to this is opportunity.

Georgia

I was 19 when I started working with Nat, whilst on maternity lleave after having my first daughter with a goal of replacing my income so I wouldn’t have to return to work... 5 years on I quickly replaced mine, and my partners monthly income allowing us to both be stayy at home parents to our little girls.

Carolyn

With a background in recruitment and customer services, I started with the company 10 years ago, after loving the products. Having been made redundant twice, and really struggling with work/life balance, I took a look at the opportunity… It’s been amazing! I have the income I needed and my pension concerns are gone, and the best part is that I am in control of my life and time and I work it totally around my boys.

07811 123 280 January - March 2019 Toddle About Warwickshire 11

Shop t u o Ab

4 UNIQUE AND FUN PRODUCTS CHECK THE CENTRE PAGES FOR ANY SPECIAL OFFERS ON THESE PRODUCTS.

FAMILIDOO AIR PUSHCHAIR - FROM £150 This lightweight, super-compact stroller has everything you could want.

Suitable from birth, it weighs just over 6kg and can easily fold up with a simple to operate, one-handed action. It has a fully adjustable, multiposition seat recline that is perfect for naps on the go, front and rear wheel suspension for smooth rides on all terrains, and an integral 5-point harness and detachable T-Bar for added safety. www.cheekyrascals.co.uk

SIMPLY COCONUTS BIODEGRADABLE BABY WIPES - FROM £1.83 These baby wipes contain the perfect combination of ingredients, 98% of which derive from natural sources. Each wipe is infused with nourishing premium organic coconut oil to replenish lost moisture, leaving baby’s skin trouble free and beautifully clean whilst also being a dermatologist-approved sensitive formula. Free from nasty chemicals, they contain no parabens, no added fragrances or colourants, making them safe for all babies. www.simplycoconuts.co.uk

CARDDIES CARD PEOPLE - £8.99 Retro sets of card people for girls and boys aged 3 to 10 to colour in and bring to life through imaginative screen-free play. Each themed set contains 12 double-sided, hand-drawn characters made of premium card, 12 artist-quality colouring pencils, 12 plastic stands, and a card scene/ naming card to colour in and use as a backdrop; all inside a sturdy box to be taken with you wherever you go. There are 15 sets available. www.carddies.com

POTWELLS LONG HOT WATER BOTTLE - £39.95 Tipped as the world’s cuddliest long hot water bottle, Potwells hot water bottles are just perfect for keeping little ones warm on cold winter nights. Coming in three loveable characters, you can choose from Dustin the Dinosaur, Ursula the Unicorn or Zavi the Zebra. They have capacity for 2 litres of water, promise to stay warm for 6-8 hours and are machine washable! Not to mention the super soft fleece that will keep your little one cuddling them all night long. www.potwells.co.uk

12 16 January-March 2019 Toddle About

The

icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

Emergency Childcare

imary School Sometimes things come up eaching Assistants and you need help. edding & Event Nannies The car breaks down. You can’t get ofessional Babysitters ursery Cover Stafftime off work. Your normal babysitter gets poorly. hildren’s Centres Unexpectedly, you need someone , obile Creches to look after your little one.

Nannie pecial It’s time to call don’t h s to be fu ave eeds • Emergency Nannies. (but w ll time e su those to pply • Last minute babysitters. annies o!)

• Childcare for Events.

Always looking for dedicated * For the best service, please give as notice as possible. professional child much carers

: 01788 422522 ❘ t: 07811 251440 Save our @nanna.uk.com ❘ www.nanna.uk.com

details to your phone

m: 07811 251440 t: 01788 422522 e: info@nanna.uk.com www.nanna.uk.com

Are you looking for flexible work you can do around your family?

Award Winning Baby and Toddler Classes Combining Baby Sign, Music and Sensory Fun! ‘The best early learning class in the area’ (Anna, mum of two)

Classes all across Warwickshire Book your place quickly at dandydevelopment.co.uk or call Nikki on 07890 241301.

DO YOU LOVE BOOKS? WE ARE RECRUITING

DandyDevelopment

Work from home Work with positive motivated people le ible hours for a better work life balance ersonal development and recognition We have a simple training and support programme so whatever your background we can help you succeed Whether you are currently working or not, looking for a change or a secondary income please contact us on

Stacey Calder -07810 820731 Hello@staceycalder.co.uk Learn and Explore through books

staceycalderUK

January - March 2019 Toddle About Warwickshire 13

RAINBOW TOWN craft for children

DOWNLOAD PRINTABLES AT

Spread joy and help the planet by making a rainbow town full of colourful buildings, shops and homes.

A fun DIY kids craft made out of household recycling.

boxofideas.uk/ town

YOU WILL NEED:

INSTRUCTIONS:

» Recycled boxes and cardboard tubes » Coloured paper » Glue or tape » Scissors » Anything to add colour (paint, crayons, markers, etc.)

1. Wrap the boxes and cardboard tubes with paper.

» A black marker to draw the doors and windows.

3. For the roofs, tape a piece of paper to the top of your boxes and tubes.

If you prefer to use print-ready doors and windows, you can download the free printable from www.boxofideas.uk/town

Method:

2. Colour-in and cut-out your windows and doors.

Then paste them to the boxes or cardboard tubes.

4. Place your buildings on the floor if you want to be able to move them around or glue them to a big piece of cardboard if you want to make them stay in one place. Old pizza boxes are great for this!

5. Use your creativity and whatever recycling bits you have to add any extra details to make your town unique. For example, use milk bottle lids to make decorative plant pots!

Rodrigo Macias is the Early Years Teacher behind Box of Ideas, a website full of fresh activities and inspiration for outstanding Early Childhood education. Check out all the ideas and free resources at boxofideas.uk

Magical memories Learning for life

Open Morning Friday 10 May 2019 at 1.30pm Visit our Reception classes, Years 1, 2 and 3, talk to our teachers and tour the school.

Contact: Admissions@biltongrange.co.uk for further information

www.biltongrange.co.uk 14 January - March 2019 Toddle About

The

icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

1.

2.

3.

4.

Method:

VALENTINE’S DAY RECIPE

SHORTBREAD

Sweathearts

Ingredients: • 55g butter, softened • 6cm heart-shaped cookie cutter, and another that’s a • 30g caster sugar little smaller.

• ¼ tsp vanilla • 40g white chocolate, chopped • 85g plain flour, • Icing sugar, for dusting plus extra for dusting • 1 tbsp seedless raspberry jam • Pinch of salt 1. Lightly grease two baking sheets.

5. Leave to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Beat the butter, sugar, vanilla and a pinch of salt, then mix 6. Melt the chocolate in a small bowl set over a pan of warm in the flour with a wooden spoon. Form into a ball with water, stirring frequently. Remove from the pan when your hands. (If the dough is very soft, wrap in clingfilm and chill there are still a few lumps, and stir until smooth. Leave for in the fridge for 30 minutes).

10–20 minutes to cool and thicken slightly. Meanwhile, 3. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about dust the cookie rings with icing sugar.

2mm thick. Cut out 16 heart shapes using the larger cutter. Put 8 hearts on a baking sheet. Using the smaller 7. When the chocolate is cool, spread ½ tablespoon over each solid cookie, leaving a gap around the edge. Put cutter, cut out centres from the remaining hearts. Transfer ¼ teaspoon of jam on top. Place the cookie rings on top, these heart-shaped rings to the other baking sheet. Chill and add a little extra jam in the middle if needed. Chill for for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4.

10 to 20 minutes until the chocolate has set, then store in 4. Bake the rings for 10 – 12 minutes and the solid hearts for a cool place.

13 – 15 minutes, until slightly golden around the edges.

Do you have a fussy eater? Check out Annabel’s brand new batch of fussy eating recipes now available on her Baby & Toddler Recipe App. Get the app or update your app and access this special bundle for just £1.99.

Visit www.annabelkarmel.com for more information.

AWARD WINNING

SWIM LESSONS FROM THE UK’S LEADING PROVIDER OF SWIM CLASSES Spaces always available Learn from four months old Available up to seven days a week All teachers are Swim England or equivalent qualified

LOVES TO LEARN A LIFE SKILL

Pay monthly by direct debit

Visit www.everyoneactive.com for details of your local Everyone Active swim centre. facebook.com/everyoneactive

@everyoneactive

12502_Toddle About South Warks Autumn HP Swim.indd 1

13/09/2018 14:24

January - March 2019 Toddle About Warwickshire 15

Make e your child’s dreams come true

Loving life with little ones

SUBSCRIBE FOR JUST £1 www.toddle.club/vip Join our VIP Club for just £1 every 3 months and enjoy Toddle About delivered to your doorstep, exclusive competitions, product reviews and freebies.

Loving life with little ones

FR

EE

ire

Warwicksh

EATING DISORDERS

LA CHAISE BLEUE

Jan - Mar 2019

When is it more than fussy eating?

Interior Design

WORLD BOOK DAY

www.lachaisebleue.co.uk lachaisebleue@outlook.com Phone: 07484 126606

Your reviews of the the newest books

SPECIAL OFFERS

Discounts worth £100s Everything Bump, Baby &

Toddler

Near You Covering Warwick, Leamington Southam , Stratford-upon-A Spa, Rugby, Kenilworth, von and surrounding areas

WIN

d £400 to spen with Forest Holidays

H 2019 AND YOU JOIN BEFORE 31ST MARC AIR STROLLER, COULD WIN A FAMILIDOO 0 £15 ER WORTH OV S.CO.UK WW W.CHEEKYRASCAL ne, ition seat recli a fully adjustable multi-pos The lightweight The Familidoo Air includes birth ension and suitable from susp el whe rear and easily fold up front hs ust over kg and can aluminium pushchair weig

SUBSC RIBE FOR O NLY

£1

EVER MONTY 3 HS

www.toddle.club/vip You can cancel any time. For full terms and conditions visit: www.toddleabout.co.uk/vip/terms.php 16 January - March 2019 Toddle About

The

icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

Winners

Baby Winner

Baby and Toddler Photo Competition Winners

Thank you to everyone who entered the Autumn Toddle Models competition.

We hope you enjoy looking through the entries as much as we have. Congratulations go to our three winners; Baby prize bundle, worth over £165, Braxton Bradshaw

Braxton Bradshaw , 9mths Toddler Winner

Toddler prize bundle, worth over £110, Beatrice Whitten Pre-School prize bundle, worth over £120, Dolly King Unfortunately, we’re unable to print all the entries, below is a selection of some of the fab entries. Pre-School Winner

Arthur Elkin, 6 months

Harrison Parkin, 4 years 9 months

Dolly King, 4yrs 6m ths

Evie Grace Thomas, 4 years 8 months

Millie, 3 years 9 months

Jemima Pownall, 12 months

Elliott William Gurney, 6 months

Beatrice Whitten,

Charlie Barber, 3 years 4 months

Phoebe Bannister, 3 years

2yrs 2mths

Frederick Hartley, 11 months

Francesca Mills, 3 years 2 months

January January -- March March 2019 2019 Toddle Toddle About AboutWarwickshire Warwickshire 17 17

Toddle Models Entries continued...

Elsie Edgington, 3 years 11months

Oscar Gold, 3 years 3 months

Millie & Scarlet Deeley, 5 years & 3 years

Grace Zaparaniuk, 3 years 2 months

Phoebe Godfrey, 4 years

James Franciko, 3 years 7 months

Isla-Mae, 3 years

Austin & Henry Penrice, 4 years and 2 years

Isabelle Eleanor Hope Buck, 2 years 3 months

Freddie John Alfred Etheridge, 9 weeks & Ruby Shuker

Noah Linnecor, 5 months

Martha Hitchins, 2 years 11 months

Freddie Mellings, 1 year 9 months

William Alexander, 3 years 2 months

Welcome to Rugrats & Halfpints!

P ar ties f r om ÂŁ 10 per c hil d

Come al ong and j oin in the f u n!

Hunter Elias Wright, 4 months

Chec k ou t ou r M emb er ship f r om ÂŁ 9 0 a year

W h eth er you are look ing to j ust come and play, book a party, or j oin one of our dance classes, w e look forw ard to w elcoming you h ere at R ugrats and H alfpints. P rov iding sensory and soft play in Banbury from birth !

Baby Area

Th e Main F rame

Th e C afe

P arty F acilities

Trampolines

wwww.rugratsandhalfpints.com 18 January - March 2019 Toddle About

The

icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

Competition

PHOTO COMPETITION

£400

Win £400 to Spend with Forest Holidays!

PRIZE: Toddle About have teamed up with Forest Holidays to offer one lucky winner a £400 Forest Holidays gift voucher.

Escape to one of ten idyllic locations, starting with your cabin in the woods; how the story then unfolds is up to you. Whether you want all-action outdoor adventures or family down-time enjoying the views, it’s your choice and it’s simple to tailor.

On a Forest Holidays break, your home is the forest and you’ll enjoy the freedom to connect with nature and make precious memories. Explore the woods with your Forest Ranger, gather for dinner with views of the forest or unwind in your hot tub and gaze at the stars.

GIFT VOUCHE R

TO ENTER: Send us a recent picture of your little one enjoying some winter time fun, such as ice skating, playing in the snow, going to the playground or just wrapping up in woollies - all count!

Submit your photo by Sunday 24th February

www.toddle.club/todmodels T erm s and condit ions apply - all online at w w w .t oddleabout .co.uk /t oddlem odels/ T he w inners w ill be decided by T oddle A bout . W e w ill print as m any ent ries as possible in our next issue.

SAVE 5% at Forest Holidays. Book now with code TODDLE to save from now until 31 December 2019.

www.forestholidays.co.uk

January - March 2019 Toddle About Warwickshire 19

Win Champneys

B

A Spa Break At

Enter your name into our free prize draw to win an overnight stay for two people at Champneys, worth £340!

Experience the delights of a midweek overnight stay of pampering and relaxation at a Champneys health spa of your choice. Slip on their famous white robe and flip-flops and explore everything they have to offer.

You and a guest will have full access to the spa facilities which include a swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and gym. If you have the energy (and can tear yourself away from the spa) you’ll have a choice of over 20 exercise classes, ranging from dynamic aerobics and indoor cycling to more relaxing yoga, meditation and pilates.

worth £340

From pampering and fitness to a delicious Celebr atin choice of food, you’ll also get a healthy Mothe g r’s buffet lunch, three-course evening meal and Day tasty buffet breakfast the following morning.

Choose from Tring in Hertfordshire, Forest Mere in Hampshire, Henlow in Bedfordshire, Springs in Leicestershire or Eastwell Manor a Champneys Spa and Hotel in Kent. With a world of relaxation at arm’s length, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ultimately, ready to face the world.

Enter Online www.toddle.club/champneys Competition ends midnight Sun 31st March 2019.

For more information visit: champneys.com

T erm s and C ondit ions apply, v isit bit .ly/t acom pet it ions f or f urt her det ails.

Ba pa qu

M

“sw gr an w

Sw w th

Th an lan ba re ba ha

Sw th

Open Morning

Saturday 16 March 9:30am – 12noon Banbury Road, Warwick CV34 6PL | admissions@warwickprep.com | 01926 491545

www.warwickprep.com

|

@warwickprep

An Independent Day School and Nursery for boys aged 3-7 and girls aged 3-11 20 January - March 2019 Toddle About

The

icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

ting ’s

Baby Swimming So What‛s All the SPLASH About?

Baby Swimming has seen huge growth over the past few years. But why are so many parents queuing up to join this booming activity?

M

any new parents are surprised to learn that babies are born with primitive reflexes that allow them to “swim” from birth. With careful nurturing, these will gradually progress into voluntary swimming movements, an exciting journey with many key milestones along the way.

Swimming has some obvious benefits such as developing water confidence and learning life-saving safety skills. But the advantages don‘t end there.

The buoyancy of the water allows babies to move freely and develop muscles without the restrictions faced on land, leading to improved strength, co-ordination and balance. Claire Atteck of Aqua Beans swim school remembers well attending a weigh-in clinic when her baby was just four months old. “He’s been swimming, hasn’t he?” the Health Visitor noted, “I can tell”.

Swimming also enhances brain development helped by the unique multi-sensory environment that the pool

provides. Studies have shown that it can also boost intelligence and emotional development.

The time together in the water provides a unique bonding experience and also offers a great opportunity to meet other like-minded parents. Plus many parents have noticed their little ones tend to eat and sleep better after a swim - now who wouldn’t wish for that?

So where can you sign up? Aqua Beans is a specialist swim school with classes in Leamington, Warwick, Stratford, Barford and Coventry.

Their unique programme teaches little ones to swim through themed classes. Each week they will take you on a brand new “Aqua Adventure” from zooming to the moon to climbing aboard a pirate ship.

You can join their programme at any point and with any level of experience. With passionate and fully qualified teachers, free catch up classes and small lessons in toasty warm pools, book your FREE TRIAL today www.aquabeans.co.uk Happy Swimming!

Aqua Beans is a specialist swim school for children 0-10 years. Find out more at www.aquabeans.co.uk

Gentle Touch Parenting Nurture, Understand & Enjoy your child

10% OFF

SEE VOUCHE

R

Personalised & professional parenting support for sleep, feeding and behavioural advice.

• play and learn groups • infant massage • one to one or group option

Loving life with little ones

Call 07725 260125 Email info gentletouchparenting co uk

SUBSCRIBE FOR JUST £1

wwwgentletouchparenting co uk

gentletouchparenting

www.toddle.club/vip

Toddle About is the #1 parenting magazine in Warwickshire.

Loving life with little ones

FR

EE

Warwickshire

EATING DISORDERS

Jan - Mar 2019

When is it more than fussy eating?

WORLD BOOK DAY Your reviews of the the newest books

SPECIAL OFFERS

Discounts worth £100s Everything Bump, Baby &

Toddler

Near You Covering Warwick, Leamington Southam , Stratford-upon-A Spa, Rugby, Kenilworth, von and surrounding areas

WIN

d

£400 to spen with Forest Holidays

Join our VIP Club for just £1 every 3 months and you will enjoy:

Magazine Toddle About ur doorstep o delivered to y ly tr y into month Automatic En Prize Draws Giveaway ber Only Exclusive Memd Offers Discounts an ws

Product Revie & Freebies

www.toddle.club/vip You can cancel any time. For full terms and conditions visit: www.toddleabout.co.uk/vip/terms.php The

icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

Controversy Corner

MORE THAN JUST

Fussy Eating

By Stephanie Elliot, the author of the young adult novel, Sad Perfect

As a parent, you’ve most likely experienced some sort of picky eating in your child or children. Toddlers are known for – and prone to – refusing foods that don’t taste good, or look funny, or touch another food on their plate. Some kids are just naturally picky, refusing green vegetables or things that look weird to them. But when does it become more than just picky eating? When do you need to worry that maybe your child isn’t getting all the nutrients he needs?

My daughter was an extremely picky eater as a baby and toddler, and we were not initially concerned.

We chalked it up to just that – picky eating. But, sandwiched in between two brothers who never refused any foods and excitedly ate lima beans and broccoli, we began to notice that our daughter’s aversion to many foods was becoming problematic.

She would cry and scream, sitting at the dinner table, shaking her head back and forth, adamant that she would not be eating what the rest of the family ate.

Her main diet as a young child consisted of very basic, plain and white foods, heavy on the carbs, very low on the protein and vegetables. She ate plain bagels and bread, fish fingers, French fries, pizza with the cheese and sauce scraped off, cereal, and waffles (but refused butter and syrup). She ate all sorts of sweets, and on occasion, I could coax her to have a peeled apple slice or a few raw carrots. Her only protein source was peanut butter and Carnation Instant milk.

Does this diet sound familiar to you?

Our daughter had ARFID, which is Avoidant/ Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. ARFID was first defined in the DSM-5 in 2013, and is an eating disorder and a mental disorder. Children and adults with ARFID refuse a large variety of foods because they fear that eating may cause them to choke or to die. Their fight or flight instincts kick in and they believe that their survival depends on them not eating a particular food. Many people with ARFID have experienced some sort of trauma that ignited their ARFID. Some of these traumas may include a choking incident as a baby or a traumatic birth experience (cord wrapped around the neck, or difficult delivery). Since ARFID is still so very new in the medical world, there is still much to be learned.

In my family’s personal experience, we noticed my daughter eating differently at a very early age. As I mentioned, we thought it was just picky eating. What makes ARFID different from picky eating is the impact it has on a person’s mental state. For our daughter, she became extremely anxious around food and at any social event that revolved around eating. If you think about it, that’s almost every event imaginable to a young child. Food is everywhere – at sleepovers, birthday parties, school, weddings, funerals. Food is a celebration, and when our daughter would become agitated and anxious anytime we were around food, we realised the matter of her ‘picky eating’ was more serious. If we went out to dinner as a family, we had to choose a place that would have a ‘safe’ food for our daughter, usually French fries or pizza. If we went to a restaurant where there was no food she would eat, I would pack her a peanut butter sandwich and some raw carrots so she would have something to eat.

January - March 2019 Toddle About Warwickshire 23

Through intensive therapy, family support, and a terrific and understanding doctor, we were able to get our daughter the treatment she needed so that she could feel comfortable around foods that were not originally safe to her. It was a long road, but recovery is possible!

Our daughter began to withdraw, refusing to go to friends’ homes for fear that there would be a food that she didn’t like or she would be forced to try something. It was embarrassing for her to be at a social event and ‘pretend’ to eat what was available.

For her, it was easier to avoid (there’s that word!) doing social things rather than be faced with an uncomfortable eating situation.

IF YOU ARE CONCERNED THAT YOUR CHILD MAY HAVE ARFID, ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

There are characteristics of ARFID that are different than other eating disorders. ARFID is an eating disorder that is not based on body image or self-esteem. While some children with ARFID may eventually show deficiencies in weight gain and have severe health issues, that was not the case with my daughter. She reached every milestone tracked by her pediatrician. When I would share my concerns with her doctors (and I did – many, many times), I was told that she was fine, she was healthy, she was just a ‘picky eater.’ Back then, the word ARFID didn’t exist, so we didn’t have a diagnosis nor get treatment for our daughter’s problem until she was a teenager.

• Does he only eat a small variety of foods?

• Does she have rituals or strange/unique habits when eating the foods she is comfortable with?

• Is he anxious around mealtimes?

• Does she make up excuses in order to not eat (not hungry, tired, have a tummy ache?)

• Does he refuse invitations to parties, sleepovers, or visits with friends?

• Is dinnertime a battle?

• Do you find that you’re making something different every night to appease her tastes?

• Is there stress in the family dynamic because of these food issues?

• Does he complain that he’s hungry but then doesn’t know what he wants to/can eat?

• Do you think she is depressed?

• Is his social circle becoming smaller?

• Does she gag or vomit when and if she tries a new food?

Children with ARFID may show signs of depression and anxiety. They are depressed because they tend to isolate themselves from family, friends, and food. To them, it’s easier to stay away from the situations that cause them anxiety. This can become problematic in their school years when they are trying to make friends and establish relationships with other kids.

In our situation, we felt we had to deal with our daughter’s anxiety and depression first and the food part could be fixed later.

The good thing today is that many clinicians, physicians, and psychologists are studying ARFID and learning how to treat it, whether it be through food exposure, therapy, nutrition education, or some other form of therapy. The more we talk about ARFID, the more familiar those around us will become with it, and it will no longer be a mysterious eating issue that your child has to suffer through. Each day, eating disorder specialists are learning more and more about ARFID and the techniques to treat it properly. If you suspect that your child may have ARFID, share your concerns with your doctor.G ge

Stephanie Elliot is the author of the young adult novel, Sad Perfect, which was inspired by her own daughter’s journey with ARFID, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. She writes for a variety of websites and magazines on topics such as parenting, eating disorders, mental health issues and epilepsy. She is also a book reviewer and editor. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with her husband and their three children. For more info, visit www.stephanieelliot.com and www.stephanieelliot.arfid.com StephanieElliotAuthor The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Toddle About.

24 January - March 2019 Toddle About

The

icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

t

SWIM LIKE

A FISH AT...

d

t

The ultimate family swim centre.

Warm welcoming pools. Passionate and highly qualified teachers. Specialist learn to swim programme for babies from 6 weeks to after schools and adults.

Swim Works, Hillmorton, Rugby 01788 568503 Swim Works, Queensway, Leamington Spa 01926 426151

www.swimworks.co.uk

SPECIAL OFFER VOUCHERS GIFTS & PRODUCTS

Free books for Schools and Nurseries We offer several schemes to help schools and nurseries to improve their Literacy standards and gain FREE books. Contact Stacey at hello@staceycalder.co.uk for an information pack.

BABYSITTERS & NANNIES

INTERIOR DESIGN

£15 DISCOUNT

FOR ANY OF OUR SERVICES

t: 01788 422522 m: 07811 251440 e: info@nanna.uk.com www.nanna.uk.com ( T o be used only once per client and minimum fees apply depending on serv ice req uired. Expires: 3 /03/19) .

HOLIDAYS

PARTIES

FREE pampering session* Book before April 2019 and quote ‘Toddle About’ to receive the offer.

Visit www.northhaynefarmcottages.co.uk info@northhaynefarmcottages.co.uk *

6 0 minute session with full week book ing s; 30 minute session for a short break .

INDOOR PLAY CENTRES

Rugrats & Halfpints Free small americano or tea and a cup of squash* Voucher can only be used once. Expires: 31/03/19.

w w w . r u gr atsand hal f pints. c om

DOWNLOAD THE TIGERS APP

FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS AND UPCOMING EVENT R R TIGERS INDOOR SOFT PLAY

1 Riley Close, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 8QT. www.tigersplay.co.uk

26 January-March 2019 Toddle About

HEALTH & PARENTING £10 off a 45 minute Sleep Consultation with the Family Sleep Consultant.

A clear action plan with a week’s support to get you and your little one sleeping peacefully. Normally £100. * Voucher has no cash value. New customers only.

Call Diane on 07807 006 167 www.familysleepconsultant.co.uk

10% OFF ONE HOUR

PRIVATE CONSULATATION Q uote ‘ T oddle A bout’ when book ing . V oucher redeemable for use only on a one- to- one consultation ( usually £ 30 ) . Expires: 3 /03/19.

www.gentletouchparenting.co.uk 07725 260125

BABY & TODDLER CLASSES

10% discount at Arty Splats Classes Please quote ‘Toddle10’ when booking.

New customers only. Expires: 31/03/19 Contact Jen on: 07814 192436 warwickshire@artysplats.co.uk www.artysplats.co.uk

FREE Taster Session*

Fr ee Tr ial Cl ass

N ew customers only. Quote ‘Toddle About’ w h en book ing.

C ontact M el on 0 7 8 15 14 9 8 7 7 or email mel @ b il ingu asing. c om

Award Winning Baby Development classes.

Gemma: 07989 502712 warwickshire@babysensory.co.uk

Valid when booking onto 10 week term.

Please quote ‘Toddle About’ Expires 31/03/19

New customers only.

w w w . b il ingu asing. c om

French

and

Spanish!

Bilingual singing, music and movement classes for babies and young children mel@bilinguasing.com www.bilinguasing.com

FREE TRIAL DANCE CLASS 07815 149877 Fun dance classes in Kenilworth on Saturdays. Expires: 31/03/19.

Claim your free trial at toddle.club/eclipsedance

Free

Trial Class quote ‘Toddle About’ Expires: 3 / /201

Go 4 Goals Football Coaching classes.

31/03/2019

07747 562 469 Email: jason@go4goals.co.uk www.go4goals.co.uk

LWGC, The Fosse, Fosse Way, Leamington Spa, CV31 1XN

FR E E TR I A L D A NCE CLA SS (any genre).

Offers Ballet, Tap, Modern, Gymnastics and Street Dance for ages 3yrs+. Expires: 3 /03/2019. Quote ‘Toddle About’.

email: lorraine@loveballet.co.uk Lorraine: 07921 853773 www.loveballet.co.uk

FREE TASTER SESSION

FREE RUGBYTOTS TASTER SESSION

Available at classes across Stratford, Warwick, Leamington, Kenilworth, Wellesbourne and Mappleborough Green. UK’s award winning pre-school music group. Places must be pre-booked.

Claire - 01789 720 289 stratforduponavon@monkeymusic.co.uk

10% off

Call Jim on: 0845 313 6715 or email jim@rugbytots.co.uk

our first course of swim classes

Book a term of classes with Turtle Tots warwickshire and get a fReE reusable nappy!

To claim 10% off, call us and quote ‘Toddle About’ when booking.

New customers only. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Expires: 31/03/19.

www.swimworks.co.uk

cww@turtletots.com

AWARD WINNING Dance Classes!

Quote “Toddle About” New customers only & 10% discount for the 1st term

www.twirlingtoddlers.co.uk

Quote: Toddle About

The first rugby specific play programme for boys & girls aged 2-7 yrs.

10% OFF!

1 voucher per person. Subject to availability. Participating offices only.

Quote

out Taster’ ‘Toddle Abok your to bo session free taster

Visit waterbabies.co.uk to find your nearest pool/office and contact them to book your free taster session for 1 - 3 year olds.

January-March 2019 Toddle About Warwickshire 27

Classes across

Coventry & Warwickshire

Homemade

you will need: • a piece of toasted bread • a shaped cookie cutter • peanut butter • bird seed

Bird Feeder Make your very own shaped bird feeder this winter.

1. To make the shaped bird feeder, cut a shape (heart/star/circle) out of the piece of toast using the cookie cutter.

2. Spread peanut butter over both sides of the toast.

3. Press the peanut buttered toast into a bowl filled with bird seed. Make sure you press hard, to get all the little nooks and crannies of the toast.

4. Punch a hole in the corner and thread a string of twine through before it completely dries.

5. Then let the completed bird feeder dry overnight.

6. Hang it up in a place you can watch the birds peck away at it.

Craft Courtesy of Mummy Blogger ‘Hands On As We Grow’: www.handsonaswegrow.com

At Little Crackers we believe that it’s never too early to start on an exciting journey into learning.

Little Crackers Nursery Crackley Hall School St Joseph’s Park Kenilworth CV8 2FT For more information please visit www.littlecrackers.co.uk or call 01926 514418

The Princethorpe Foundation Education in the Catholic tradition

Boys and Girls 2 to 4

Registered Charity Number 1087124

28 January - March 2019 Toddle About

In our bright, colourful rooms at the heart of Crackley Hall School, we offer flexible, vibrant sessions with an emphasis on learning through play in a friendly, caring environment.

Nursery is carefully structured for two-year olds, three-year olds and pre-school, guided by our Early Years Teacher, which makes it the perfect choice for your child’s first steps into education.

We are open 51 weeks a year, with year-round and term-time only places available.

Come and visit us to find out more!

Stay ‘n’ Play

Toddler Group – Wednesdays from 10.00am to 11.30am. All welcome!

The

icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

h e

e

January - March 2019 Toddle About Warwickshire 29

Help children with emotional blems! behaviour and mental health pro career!

Play Therapy a very worthwhile Do you have experience of working with children?

Train to work full time, part time or as an independent private practitioner. University awards: • PG Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills • PG Diploma in Play Therapy • MA in Practice Based Play Therapy Courses run Friday to Sunday to minimise your time away from work.

The APAC courses are the only ones that meet the requirements of the Play Therapy UK Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists.

www.playtherapyregister.org.uk 13 convenient venues including: Birmingham, Huntingdon, Bristol .

Find out more - One day Introduction to Play Therapy Course Fast track - 15 day intensive Summer School in a lovely South of France venue.

Starts 20th July. Book now to get low cost flights.

Dee Rose, APAC – The Coach House, Belmont Rd, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1BP.

We train you over five 3-day weekends to communicate with the children using: sand worlds, drawing, painting, music, puppets, clay, dance and movement, therapeutic story etc

Tel: 01825 761143 Email: mokijep@aol.com

www.playtherapy.org.uk

s

30 January - March 2019 Toddle About

The

icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

CELEBRATE STORIES. LOVE READING. WO R L D BOOK DAY - THURSDAY 7TH MA RCH 20 19 JOIN THE BIGGEST EVER BOOK CELEBRATION...

To celebrate World Book Day, we asked some Toddle About readers to review new releases of children’s books to find some amazing, and less well known gems that you might want to discover for yourself.

WHO’S HIDING?

BY ANA SEIXAS Reviewer: Rachel Manders This book is colourful, a good size for toddlers to hold, and has interactive sliding panels to reveal hidden animals. These are a lot more robust than cardboard flaps or doors, and my 18-month-old son has enjoyed engaging with them. I was disappointed that there was no story as such. It would have been nice if, alongside this use of repetition to reinforce language, there was a bit more of a story to tie it all together.

Overall, though, it’s a nice book that my son has enjoyed.

FROGGY DAY

BY HEATHER PINDAR Reviewer: Alana Grocott Hop hop hurray for Froggy Day! What a delightfully funny book to start talking about the weather. Froggy Day takes children on a journey from the TV into a traffic jam, from the shops to the sea, and from the farm to the fairground.

This book is full of colourful illustrations, as well as lots of fun sounds to make as you read together, and of course let’s not forget the frogs! Froggy Day is a must if your child is a fan of frogs, or the weather, or both.

Reviews have been edited

YOU MAKE ME HAPPY

BY SMRITI PRASADAMHALLS Reviewer: Alice McPherson You Make Me Happy is a powerfully simple book about love and sharing special times with the people you care about. Its simple but bright illustrations will appeal to babies as well as slightly older children. Older children will notice and appreciate the sentiment and adults reading it to younger little ones will enjoy passing the sentiment on! A beautifully told story full of possibilities for discussion.

Embrace the love and share it with a special little someone!

WE EAT BANANAS

THE WONDROUS DINOSAURIUM

BY JOHN CONDON

Reviewer: Gemma Callaghan The Wondrous Dinosaurium is a fantastically enjoyable read with brilliant illustrations and a unique storyline. Danny is determined to get himself a pet dinosaur, but he discovers that what you wish for and what you get are sometimes two different things. He takes us on a magical journey with a funny twist at the end. I would highly recommend this book for babies and toddlers the story is short and simple, keeping short attention spans entertained and in awe of the colourful drawings.

ALL ARE WELCOME

BY KATIE ABEY

BY ALEXANDRA PENFOLD

Reviewer: Felicity Harvey We Eat Bananas is a very colourful and engaging picture book! Great illustrations that help make it an interactive book for the child and parent to use together.

This is more of an ‘eye-spy’ book rather than a story-telling book. But myself and my son had some giggles looking at the funny ways the animals ate their food! With a really obscure mixture of animals and foods, this is definitely something a bit different to your average book!

Reviewer: Tara Morris All Are Welcome is a book that promotes diversity and I would think it is aimed at school age children. The book talks about there being a place for everyone and that everyone is welcome. There are more pictures than words and it would be a useful tool in schools to facilitate group discussions as it easy to see and it creates a starting point to talk about diversity in our world. The use of words such as adversity and diversity would suggest to me that the book would need adult input to understand these words.

January - March 2019 Toddle About Warwickshire 31

TOD3/19W

Toddle About Half Page - Prep outlined.indd 1

32 January - March 2019 Toddle About

14/09/2018 14:42:15

The

icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

TODDLE ABOUT BOOK REVIEWS CONTINUED

W O RL D B O O K DAY T H URS DAY 7 T H M A R CH 2 019

CELEBRATE STORIES. LOVE READING.

THINGS THAT GO

BY MATTHEW MORGAN Reviewer: Michelle Hayes The simple yet bold and colourful illustrations in this Things That Go book quickly engage young readers, however it is the sliding pages which really captivate - what starts as a single aeroplane becomes a full air display as you pull out the pages.

The actual slide out pages are quite robust but it can sometimes be a bit tricky sliding them back in which has the potential to frustrate a little one.

Each page has a different vehicle and the simple rhyming text make it suitable from a young age and the novelty will keep them entertained.

HOP LITTLE BUNNIES

BY MARTHA MUMFORD Reviewer: Suzanne Gaines At first sight the book made me smile, bringing back memories of playgroups past with the little ones singing this lovely sweet tune. The story is good for toddlers and when they are a little older, and they begin to read on their own. The story makes great use of all little animals children love and know. The drawings are fun, lively and vibrant with good sturdy flaps. It is a good size and weight to sit down with comfortably, and the children can use up any extra energy by jumping before going to bed!

A great read for all the family to enjoy.

Reviews have been edited

NOT YET A YETI

INTO THE FOREST

BY LOU TRELEAVEN & TONY NEAL

BY LAURA BAKER Reviewer: Lauren Cowley The minute my little boy laid eyes on this book all he wanted to do was read it. He really enjoyed pointing at the animals in the book, shouting their names and touching each different texture throughout. The rhymes in the book were appealing and short and sweet for little ears to hear and learn. The different page shapes enable you to see which animals are featured throughout the book with added frogs and butterflies along the way. It’s a lovely introduction to wild animals and their habitats.

HOW RUDE!

BY CLARE HELEN WELSH Reviewer: Ria Burch An appealing looking book which teaches children in a simple but effective way about manners and friendship. I would have liked more polite behaviour at the end but I did find the illustrations adorable! The facial expressions of the characters brilliantly captures the intended emotions, meaning a child can easily understand what is happening. My daughter particularly loved shouting, ‘How rude!’ This is a great book to share with a pre-schooler, for guaranteed giggles and conversation starters.

Reviewer: Chloe Langley This book is beautifully illustrated and the wording on the blurb grabbed me straight away; “A story of courage, acceptance and finding yourself.” Upon opening the book, it is dedicated “To you, whoever you decide to be,” which I think is a lovely message to put across.

The story itself is simple yet effective, with short and understandable sentences which were perfect for my nearly 2-year old daughter. She also loved the illustrations and I like that they became more colourful when George found himself and accepted that he was different.

NURI MEANS LIGHT

BY JOY E TRICHE

Reviewer: Katie Skelton Nuri Means Light is a beautiful book about a little girl on her first day of preschool who learns about the diverse names of children in her class and the meanings behind them, finally discovering the meaning behind her own name. My four year old son really enjoyed this book. The pictures are bright and clear and the story itself is a nice length for preschool age children. It was refreshing to read a story with a diverse range of characters. It encouraged us to look up our own names and the meaning behind them which we really enjoyed.

January - March 2019 Toddle About Warwickshire 33

Reviews have been edited

NOT MY HATS!

HUNGRY BABIES

BY TRACY GUNARATNAM Reviewer: Sophie Holford Not My Hats stars Hettie, a hatobsessed polar bear and her friend Puffin who is determined to borrow one of Hettie’s prized pieces of headwear. With bright artwork and an engaging rhyming story, my two year old and I have really enjoyed sharing this book together. Hettie’s extensive and varied hat collection provides plenty of opportunity to practice using descriptive words, and the story’s theme of sharing and friendship prompts great discussion.

BY FEARNE COTTON Reviewer: Vanessa Gjeta When I saw that the author of Hungry Babies was Fearne Cotton, I was intrigued. The first thing I liked about the book was the fact it is hard back with a very catchy, bright front cover. The illustrations are amazing and it is nice that the author has used children’s names from different nationalities. Everything flowed nicely with the words rhyming on each page. The story is about babies in all different eating scenarios and reminded me so much of my every day life with my son it made me smile reading it to my son.

TEN MINUTES TO BED LITTLE UNICORN

BY CHRIS CHATTERON Reviewer: Karen Philpott My son (3yrs) loved reading this book with me and kept choosing it for story time every night. My daughter (8 mths) enjoyed listening along and looking at the pictures which are so cleverly integrated with the words.

We enjoyed exploring the map on the first and last pages. What a clever book, sneaking counting into a fun story and so many fun characters met along the adventure. I asked my son what his favourite part of the book was and he said ,“The hairy troll”!

Would you like to write reviews for Toddle About? Become a VIP Club Member for just £1 every 3 months and this is just one of several perks you will enjoy! Find out more at www.toddleabout.co.uk/vip/

WIN

A fabulous Children’s Book Bundle, worth over £150!

In our book, the only thing that is better than books is FREE Books! So book your date with destiny and put your name in the hat to win one of these fab bundles of new release books. Closing date Thurs 7th March.

Bundle One

worth over £45

Bundle Two

worth over £58

Bundle Three worth over £47

Into The Forest

Not Yet A Yeti

Froggy Day

Hop Little Bunnies

Toto

You Make Me Happy

Ten Minutes To Bed Little Unicorn

Hungry Babies

How Rude!

Marie

Yawn

by Gene Mandarino

The Wondrous Dinosaurium

by Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Things That Go

All Are Welcome

by Alexandra Penfold,

We Eat Bananas

by Matthew Morgan

Who’s Hiding?

Not My Hats!

AdoraBULL

by Laura Baker

by Martha Mumford

by Chris Chatterton

by Ana Seixas

by Lou Treleaven

by Heather Pindar

by Smriti Prasadam-Halls

by Ximo Abadía

by Fearne Cotton

by Tracy Gunaratnam

by Clare Helen Welsh

by John Condon

by Katie Abey

by Alison Donald

Enter online at www.toddle.club/bookday-comp 34 January - March 2019 Toddle About

The

icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

Uni

Try a

free class

today!

A world of Learning through play

Begin your little one’s Gymboree Play & Music journey with us today!

Unique, animated & educational! Our tailor-made apparatus, dedicated teachers and interactive classes support your child’s development, every step of the way!

m

Gymboree Play & Music Warwick and Leamington Spa

14 Kenilworth Street, Leamington Spa, CV32 4QS 07881 892 686 warwick@gymboreeclasses.co.uk January gymboreeclasses.co.uk - March 2019 Toddle About Warwickshire 35

Daily Activity Planner

DAILY L ACTIVITY PLANNER LY YOUR LOCAL ‘WHAT’S ON GUIDE’ FOR FAMILIES WITH BUMPS - 5S IN WARWICKSHIRE INCLUDING; WARWICK, LEAMINGTON SPA, RUGBY, STRATFORD UPON-AVON, SOUTHAM, SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR AND SURROUNDING AREAS. The Daily Activity Planner is your one stop shop for finding virtually any and all of the bump, baby & toddler groups and classes.

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

one camera Point your ph to launch the at the QR code Planner ity Daily Activ QR Reader (you'll need a one).

App on your ph

RUGBY AREA

MONDAY

10:30-12:00 at Rugby Methodist Church, Russelheim Way CV22 7TB. For 0 - 5s.

Cawston LoveBallet Dance Company 15:45-16:30 ; For 3 - 5s, (please book). ballet and tap class little ones will en oy.

16:3017:15 ; For 5-7s, (please book).

17:15-17:45 ; For 3 - 7s, (book by term). lively fun energetic class. at LoveBallet Dance Company at Cawston Community Hall CV22 7GU. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

10:30-12:15 at Overslade Community Centre, Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Branch.Rugby@nct.org. uk; For bump - 5s, £2 per family

Coventry

11:00-11:30 at Rugby Library,

10:30-11:30 at St Andrews Church, Church Street CV21 3PT. For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

Story Stomp

0300 555 8171; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-11:00 at Wolston Library, Warwick Road CV8 3GX. 01788 555111; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). st rd on of month.

11:15-12:30 at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £5 per class (book by term). mail leigh innerpeaceyoga.co.u or visit www.innerpeaceyoga.co.u for more details.

Dunchurch 9:15-12:30 at Dunchurch Methodist Church, Cawston Lane CV22 6QE. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). ondays . . . . .

TUESDAY

9:30-11:00 at Dunchurch Village Hall, Rugby Road CV22 6PN. 01327 705915; For 1 - 4s, (please book). un football classes from mths .

Brownsover & Family Centre

Hillmorton Classes

9:30-10:30 at Church Lawford Village Hall, School Street CV23 9EE. For 2 - 5s, £3.50 per class (book by term). ance classes for little ones.

Classes

10:00-19:00 at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). he best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers

Long Lawford 10:00-12:00 at Long Lawford Memorial Hall CV23 9BA. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun

36 January-March 2019 Toddle About

Overslade 9:30-11:00 at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 07941 279343; £10 per class (please book). entle Hatha Chair oga. per class pre boo ed, drop in space permi ng . ges .

Rugby 9:30-11:15 at Rugby Elim, 46 Cambridge Street CV21 3NQ. For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in).

10:00-11:00 fi Primary Academy CV22 6AU. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term). un lled progressive swimming lessons with highly quali ed teachers.

11:3012:30 ; FREE (drop in). Contact the centre for dates.

13:1514:45 ; FREE (drop in).

13:15-14:45 ; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).

13:15-14:45 ; FREE (drop in). at Boughton Leigh Children & Family Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347.

Cawston

17:45-19:00 ; £200 per term.

19:30-21:00 ; £10 per class (please book). ixed evel Class. drop in space permi ng . ges . at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. Leigh: 07941 279343. mail leigh innerpeaceyoga.co.u or visit www.innerpeaceyoga.co.u

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

Rugby Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me

10:15-19:30 ; For mums, (please book). Classes at . am . . pm.

10:3012:00 ; For 0s, (book by term).

E

W

13:30-14:40 at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. Lucy: 07591 720345; For 0 - 1s, £5 per class (please book). Classes . pm mths, . pm mths.

Church Lawford 18:30-20:30 at Church Lawford Village Hall, School Street CV23 9EE. 07855 817860; For bump, £8 per class (please book).

The ultimate

post natal exercise & support class

Coventry

Baby massage & yoga combo courses

13:30-15:00 at Water Babies, 2, Hinckley Road CV2 2HP. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). un lled progressive swimming lessons with highly quali ed teachers.

Hillmorton 9:45-10:30 ; For mums, (please book). Weds Classes . am . . pm.

10:3015:30 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). he best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503.

13:30-15:00 at Long Lawford Children & Family Centre, The Hut, Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9AL. 01788 568554; FREE (drop in).

Rugby

Long Lawford 9:30-11:00 at Long Lawford Children & Family Centre, Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9AL. FREE (drop in). Wal ing up to yrs.

9:15-10:45 Oswald’s Church, Lawford Road CV22 7BE. 01788 330440; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family. un and friendly group.

Swim Works, Hillmorton, Rugby. 01788 568503

www.swimworks.co.uk

9:15-11:30 at St Marie Catholic Church, Dunchurch Road. Angie: 01788 333271; For bump - 5s, £1 rop in for cra s, singing fun.

Hatha Yoga Classes

Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs Teaching since 1998 Call Leigh: 0794 127 9343 www.innerpeaceyoga.co.uk

ti

10:00-11:30 at Bilton Evangelical Church, Main Street CV22 7NQ. 01788 817326; For 0 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

available.

Cawston

9:30-11:55 at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. 01327 705915; For 1 - 4s, per child (please book). un football classes from mths .

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

9:30-11:30 at New Life Church Rugby, 28-42 Railway Terrace CV21 3LJ. 01788 561525; For 0 - 4s, £3.50 per child (drop in). nder s , s . , additional child .

WEDNESDAY Barby 9:30-11:30 at Barby Village Hall, Barby CV23.

01788 891483; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

H: Holidays

8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). am . am.

Weds

9:15-10:30 at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. 01788 555111; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Footsteps Stay & Play

9:30-11:30

Bilton

9:15-10:30 Road CV21 2JE. 01788 555111; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

T: Term Time

Rugby

25% OFF introductory offer to celebrate our new classes

9:00-11:00 fi Road CV21 2AS. 01788 542347; For 0 - 3s, £1 per child (drop in).

KEY:

13:30-15:00 at St Georges Church Hall, St Johns Avenue CV22 5HR. Carol: 01788 544630; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in). See www.stgeorgesrugby.org.u for info.

designed to support your baby’s holistic development

Long Lawford 9:30-11:15 at Long Lawford Lighthouse (Methodist Church), School Street CV23. 07504 413449; For bump - 5s, £0.50 per person (drop in).

11:00-15:00 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). he best facilities, fantastic programme passionate teachers 19:3020:15 ; For bump, (please book). nte natal qua oga class. at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503.

Church Lawford

.

Dunchurch 9:15-10:45 at Dunchurch Methodist Church, Cawston Lane CV22 6QE. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). ondays . . . . .

In the Water

Music & Singing

13:30-15:00 ; clothes ban

13:30-14:30 ; FREE (please book). Contact centre for dates.

16:00-18:00 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Claremont Children & Family Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488.

Wolston 14:30-15:00 at Wolston Library & Children’s Centre, Warwick Road CV8 3GX. 01788 817723; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

THURSDAY

Classes

9:45-11:45 at Church Lawford Village Hall, 27 School Street CV23 9EE. Lucy: 07591 720345; For 0 - 3s, £5 per class (please book). Classes . am mth yrs, . am . am mths.

oy library

Bilton 16:30-18:10 at Rugby High School, Longrood Road CV22 7RE. 01327 705915; For 18m - 5s, (please book). un football classes.

Brandon 10:30-12:00 at Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane CV3 3GW. 024 7630 2912; For 1 - 4s, £3 per session (please book).

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

37

Daily Activity Planner

N

DISCOVER MORE AT...

Hillmorton

Daily Activity Planner

Rugby Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me Brownsover

Dunchurch

9:00-11:00 at Brownsover Community School, Webb Drive CV23 0UP. 01788 547660; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family.

11:00-12:00 at Dunchurch fi Road CV22 6PN. Amanda: 07766 731542; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). ntertainment show ca e

Northampton / Daventry / Rugby Midweek / Weekend Classes Call Lynne 01327 705915 lnewbould@littlekickers.co.uk

13:30-15:00 at Boughton Leigh Children & Family Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; FREE (drop in). roup for Non Wal ers.

Hillmorton

Cawston Classes

10:00-12:00 at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music sensory.

Fun football training 18 months - 7 years - www.littlekickers.co.uk

9:30-12:15 at Hillmorton Community Centre, Robins Court, 326 Hillmorton Road CV22 5HQ. Lucy: 07591 720345; For 0 - 3s, £5 per class (please book). Classes . am mth yrs, . am am mths . am mths.

13:30-15:00 at Overslade Community Centre, Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. 01788 555111; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

RUGBY FUN

Coventry 15:45-18:45 at Water Babies, Sherbourne Fields School CV6 1PR. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). un lled progressive swimming lessons with highly quali ed teachers.

2-7 YEAR OLDS

Dunchurch

Hillmorton

13:00-14:30 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

13:0014:30 ; FREE (drop in). at Long Lawford Children & Family Centre, Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9AL.

rumkids.co.uk 0845 094 9071 sc

FRIDAY Brownsover Centre Wal ing upto

9:30-11:15 at Tiny Tots, Rugby Methodist Church Centre CV22 7TB. Miriam: 07801 802718; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in).

13:30-15:00 13:30-15:00

9:30-11:00 at Claremont Children & Family Centre, St Andrews Benn Primary School CV21 3NX. 01788 579488; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Contact centre for dates.

scrumkids scrumkids

Rugby

(drop in).

Family Centre

Rugby

19:30-21:00 at St. George’s Church Hall, Hillmorton CV22 5HR. Leigh: 07941 279343; £10 (pre-booked). Mixed Level Hatha oga. drop in space permi ng . ges .

5s, FREE (drop in).

Long Lawford

Book your FREE TRIAL session online.

9:30-12:00 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). he best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers 18:45-19:30 ; For mums, (please book).

19:3020:15 ; For bump, (please book). nte natal qua oga class. at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503.

Centre

10:00-11:30 at Hillmorton Paddox Methodist Church, Dunsmore Avenue CV22 5HD. Miriam: 07801 802718; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

Fun non-contact rugby-based sessions for girls and boys. Classes in Rugby, Kenilworth & Coventry.

9:30-11:00 at Dunchurch Methodist Church, Cawston Lane CV22 6QE. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). ondays . . . . .

9:15-10:00 ; For mums, (please book). Weds Classes . am . . pm.

10:0015:30 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). he best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503.

38 January-March 2019 Toddle About

9:30-11:00 yrs.

; FREE (drop in).

Cawston

;

13:30-15:00 FREE (drop in). at Claremont Children & Family Centre, Claremont Road CV21 3LU. 01788 579488.

11:00-11:30

9:30-11:00 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Contact centre for dates. at Boughton Leigh Children & Family Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347.

; For 0 -

;

9:30-11:00 at Claremont Children & Family Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488; FREE (drop in). Wal ing upto yrs.

10:00-11:00 at LoveBallet Dance Company at Cawston Community Hall CV22 7GU. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 0 - 5s, £6 per class (please book).

FREE (drop in). Weds . am.

.

am

SATURDAY Bilton 8:30-12:00 at Rugby High School, Longrood Road CV22 7RE. 01327 705915; For 2 - 5s, (please book). un football classes from mths .

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

Rugby Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me Hillmorton

8:30-12:00 at Water Babies, Holiday Inn

9:00-15:00 at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). he best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers

2HP. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). un lled progressive swimming lessons with highly quali ed teachers.

9:00-12:30 at Water Babies, Foxford Leisure Centre, Ansell Drive CV6 6BB. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). un lled progressive swimming lessons with highly quali ed teachers.

9:15-11:45 at Riverbank Academy, Princethorpe Way CV3 2QD. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 4s, (please book). hemed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

13:30-16:00 at Water Babies, Riverbank Academy CV34 5DF. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). un lled progressive swimming lessons with highly quali ed teachers.

9:30-12:00 at Water Babies, Foxford Leisure Centre, Ansell Drive CV6 6BB. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). un lled progressive swimming lessons with highly quali ed teachers.

Rugby

Dunchurch

9:00-11:00 at Harris Church of England Academy, Mellish Road CV22 6BB. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 7s, £6 per session (please book). ugby Classes for children.

9:00-13:45 at Bilton Grange School, Rugby Road CV22 6QU. 0845 094 9071; For 2 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). ugby based sports sessions for yrs.

10:00-11:30 at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 540588; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). nd at of month.

Classes

Hillmorton 9:30-13:00 at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). he best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers

SUNDAY Coventry 8:30-12:30 at Water Babies, Holiday Inn 2HP. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). un lled progressive swimming lessons with highly quali ed teachers.

DAILY L ACTIVITY PLANNER LY SOUTHAM & STRATFORD UPON-AVON AREA

MONDAY Alcester 10:00-11:30 ; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

10:00-11:00 ; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call centre for dates.

13:30-14:30 ; For 0 - 1s, £10 (please book). at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093.

Alveston 9:30-12:10 at Alveston Malt House, Alveston Village CV37 7QP. 01789 720289; For 0 - 4s, (please book). arious classes, call for more info.

Claverdon 16:30-17:00 at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy at Claverdon Church Centre CV35 8PD. 07791 852891; For 2 - 4s, (please book). aby allet years .

Harbury 9:30-11:15 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 m go free. Not ban hols.

KEY:

T: Term Time

H: Holidays

Kineton

LoveBallet Dance Company

9:30-11:00 at Kineton Village Hall, Mill Lane CV35 0LB. 01926 641483; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). . st paying adult, p per child add adult,und mths free.

Shipston-on-Stour 9:30-11:00 at Scout Hut, New Street CV36 4EW. For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in).

13:30-14:45 at Scout Hut, New Street CV36 4EW. 07944 855563; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). irst class free.

15:30-18:00 at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). arious times,call for more info to boo .

Snitterfield 9:45-11:45 fi Road CV37 0JH. Hilary: 01789 731246; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). p per each extra child.

Southam 9:30-11:00 at Napton Village Hall, The Crescent CV47 8LS. 01926 812139; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). laygroup for babies up to pre school.

In the Water

Music & Singing

9:30-10:15 ; For 18m - 4s, (please book). Creative, imaginative ballet class.

16:45-17:45 ; For 4 - 7s, (book by term). at LoveBallet Studios, Welsh Road East CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

10:00-18:00 at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Call centre for lesson times to boo .

13:00-15:00 at Lighthorne Heath Children’s & Family Centre (Southam Outreach), The Grange Hall CV47 1QA. 01926 691105; For 0s, FREE (please book). ates .

Stratford-upon-Avon 9:30-11:00 at The Rosebird Centre CV37 8LU. 01789 266624; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). nd th on. Call to chec running.

ti

9:00-18:30 ; For 0 - 4s, £23.96 (please book). arious lesson times. ti 10:30-12:00 ; For 0 - 4s, £4 per session (drop in). ti 16:00-17:00 ; For 3 - 5s, £19 (please book).

6YY. 01789 268826.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

39

Daily Activity Planner

Coventry

Daily Activity Planner

Southam & Stratford Upon-Avon Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me 9:3010:00 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). arious classes available,contact for more info.

10:0012:00 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). arious classes available, contact for more info.

07473 160765.

10:00-11:30 ; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 Call to chec group running before attending.

13:30-14:30 ; For 0s, £10 (please book). per course,call centre to boo .

CV37 9PB. 01789 266624.

10:00-11:30 at Alderminster Village Hall, New Road CV37 8PE. For bump - 4s, £2.50 per family (drop in). New activity each wee . oys, cra s, story time stic ers 14:00-15:30 Road CV37 7NF. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 3s, (please book). hemed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

ti

9:00-18:30 ; For 0 - 4s, £23.96 (please book). arious lesson times. ti 9:30-11:00 ; For 0 - 4s, £4 per session (drop in).

Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.

Harbury Bumps

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

Henley in Arden 10:00-11:30 at Henley Hub, Henley High School B95 6AF. For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). nd th Weds of month.

Lighthorne Heath Baby Play 10:00-11:30

at Lighthorne Heath Children

01926 691105; For 0 - 1s, £1.50 per family (drop in). nder s.

Lower Quinton

Studley

10:00-11:30 at Quinton & Admington Village Hall, The Close CV37 8SE. 01789 721424; For bump - 4s, £1.80 per child (drop in).

15:30-18:00 at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). arious times available,call centre,holiday times vary.

10:45-11:15 at Shipston Library, Church Street CV36 4AP. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Wellesbourne 13:30-14:30 at Methodist Church, Bridge Street CV35 9LR. 07977 038520; For 0 - 2s, £82.50 (book by term). mths.

16:00-17:15 at Wellesbourne Village Hall, Kineton Road CV35 9TQ. 07944 855563; For 2 - 11s, (book by term). irst class free.

TUESDAY Alcester 13:30-15:00 at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Barford 10:00-11:45 at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun

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

Ettington 10:00-12:00 Rogers Lane CV37 7SX. 07794 312783; For 0 4s, £2 per child (drop in).

40 January-March 2019 Toddle About

Shipston-on-Stour

10:00-11:00 Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0 - 1s, £10 (please book). nder mths. per course,contact centre for course dates.

10:00-11:30 Methodist Church, Family Room CV37 6BG. For 0 - 2s. Chec grp on before attending.

10:30-12:30 at Our Lady of Peace Church Hall, Church Lane CV37 9HQ. 07977 038520; For 0 - 2s, £82.50 (book by term). Classes . am mths . am w mth .

13:30-15:00 01789 266624; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st ues of the month.Call to chec running.

13:30-15:15 Alveston Hill CV37 7RL. 01789 293 795; For 1 - 3s, £2 per child. antastic facilities in a rural se ng.

Studley

16:00-18:00 at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). arious times,call for more info to boo .

16:00-18:00 at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). arious times available,call centre,holiday times vary.

Southam

Wellesbourne

9:30-11:30 at Lighthorne Heath Children & Family Centre (Southam Outreach) at Southam Clinic CV47 1PF. 01926 691105; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). nd th ues of month.

9:30-12:10 at Wellesbourne Sport & Community Gym, Loxley Close CV37 8QR. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). arious classes, call for more info.

10:00-18:00 at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Call for lesson times.

11:00-11:30 at Unit 9, Brewster’s Corner CV47 1PN. 01926 812 523; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Stay & Play

13:15-14:45 at Lighthorne Heath Children’s & Family Centre (Southam Outreach), The Grange Hall CV47 1QA. 01926 691105; For 0 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

LoveBallet Dance Company

16:0016:30 ; For 3 - 4s, (book by term). un introduction to ballet. ree trials.

16:30-17:15 ; For 5s, (book by term). ree trial available. at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Stratford-upon-Avon 9:30-11:30 Road CV37 7NF. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 3s, (please book). hemed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

WEDNESDAY Alcester 10:00-11:00 at Alcester Children’s Centre at St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For mums - dads, FREE (drop in). st rd Wed of month.

10:30-11:00

at Alcester Library, Priory

(drop in).

Bishops Itchington 13:00-14:45 at Run by Southam Outreach Centre at Early Years Centre, Poplar Road CV47 2RT. 01926 810028; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). st Wed of month.

Fenny Compton 9:45-11:45 at Fenny Compton Village Hall, Memorial Road. 07880 435648; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

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

Southam & Stratford Upon-Avon Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me 13:30-15:00 at Alcester Children’s Centre at St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). ast hurs of month.

9:30-11:00 at Long Itchington Primary School, Stockton Road CV47 9QP. For ea coffee, cra s, healthy snac s songs.

Alveston

Mappleborough Green

9:30-14:10 at Alveston Malt House, Alveston Village CV37 7QP. 01789 720289; For 0 - 4s, (please book). arious classes, call for more info.

9:30-11:30 Studley Garden Centre, Henley Road CV37 6BG. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). arious classes, call for more info.

Bishops Itchington

Shipston-on-Stour 10:00-11:30 at Memorial Hall, Fisher Road CV47 2RE. For bump - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). riendly roup with oys,cra y table,song time, efreshments.

Lessons

9:30-17:00 at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). arious times,call for more info to boo .

Evesham

Southam

10:00-11:30 at Alcester Children’s Centre at The Other Place, Topps Building, School Avenue WR11 8XB. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

9:30-10:30 at LoveBallet Studios, Welsh Road East CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 0 - 5s, (please book). really fun, lively musical dance class.

10:00-18:00 at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Call centre for lesson times to boo .

10:00-11:00 at Temple Herdewyke Link, Lindsay Walk CV47 2UH. 01926 691105; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Stratford-upon-Avon Baby Play

Lighthorne Heath

12:3013:30 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). arious classes available,contact for more info.

13:3015:00 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). arious classes available,contact for more info.

07473 160765.

9:30-11:00 Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For uns nd th Weds,call for dates.

Baby Sensory

9:00-18:30 Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £23.96 (please book). arious lessons available.

Studley

9:30-12:10 at Rosebird Community Hall, Shipston Road CV37 8LU. 01789 720289; For 0 - 4s, (please book). arious classes, call for more info.

9:30-11:30 Methodist Church CV37 6BG. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in).

9:30-11:00

; For 0s, £1.50 per family uns st rd Weds of month.Call to chec running. ti 11:15-12:30 ; For 0 - 1s, FREE (please book). st Weds of month.Call centre to chec running.

CV37 9PB. 01789 266624.

KEY:

T: Term Time

H: Holidays

13:30-15:45 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).

Shipston-on-Stour 11:30-12:00 at Shipston Library, Church Street CV36 4AP. 0300 5558171; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

15:30-17:30 at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). arious times,call for more info to boo .

Southam

13:30-15:00 at Studley Village Hall, High Street B80 7HJ. For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st rd Weds of onth.

15:30-18:00 at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). arious times available,call centre,holiday times vary.

Wellesbourne Story Stomp

11:00-11:30 at Wellesbourne Library, Kineton Road CV35 9NF. 01789 840528; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

THURSDAY Alcester 9:45-11:30 at Alcester Methodist Church, Priory Rd B49 5DX. Elizabeth: 07837 216691; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). With toys, so play and cra s. st session free.

In the Water

9:30-11:00 ; For 0 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

9:3012:00 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). or concerns on pre school physical development. at Lighthorne Heath Children & Family Centre,

Music & Singing

10:00-18:00 at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Call centre for lesson times to boo .

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

LoveBallet Dance Company

16:00-16:30 ; For 3 5s, (book by term). lively, fun and energetic class. ti 16:30-17:00 ; For 3 5s, (book by term). earn handstands, rolls, splits more.

17:45-18:30 ; For 3 - 5s, per class (book by term). ively, fun and energetic class. at LoveBallet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

41

Daily Activity Planner

Long Itchington

Daily Activity Planner

Southam & Stratford Upon-Avon Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me

Free

Stratford-upon-Avon ti

9:00-11:00 ; For 0 - 4s, £23.96 (please book). arious lessons available. ti 10:00-11:30 ; For 0 4s, £4 per session (drop in).

Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.

Bumps & Babies

10:30-12:00 at Lifeways Centre, 30 Albany Road CV37 6PG. For bump - 1s, £2 per session (drop in). ll welcome.

12:0015:00 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). arious classes available.

13:0014:30 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). arious classes available.

CV37 7NF. 07473 160765.

13:30-15:00 at Holy Trinity Parish Center, Old Town CV37 6BG. 01789 266316; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). for dult Child, p any additional. lay, storytelling, rhyme time, cra s snac s.

Trial Class quote ‘Toddle About’

GO4GOALS is an organisation aimed at developing young children’s football skills throughout Warwickshire and West Midlands.

Coaching will be provided for all levels, the children will develop technically and improve their social skills for later in life.

GO4GOALS football sessions cover the following age groups; Age 2-11, Boys & Girls • 9.00am - 9.40am Leamington Spa Nursery & Pre School • 10.00am - 11.00am Leamington Spa Primary School • 8.50am - 9.30am Stratford Upon Avon Nursery & Pre School • 10.00am - 11.00am Stratford Upon Avon Primary School Age 5-11, Boys & Girls (After school clubs, private sessions, birthday parties and school holiday camps)

Classes

18:00-19:30 Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Claire: 07984 620246; For bump. rom wee s pregnant onwards.

For more information please contact Jason Davies on 07747 562 469 Email: jason@go4goals.co.uk www.go4goals.co.uk

Studley 16:00-19:00 at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). arious times available,call centre,holiday times vary.

FRIDAY Alcester 10:00-11:00 at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Call before attending to ensure running.

Shipston-on-Stour 9:30-18:00 at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). arious times, call for more info to boo .

Southam Bumps 10:0011:30 ; For bump - 0s, £1 per session. All welcome inc non NC members.

10:00-11:00 ; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (please book). at NCT Southam, Graham Adams Centre CV47 0LY.

LoveBallet Dance Company (please book). dance class.

10:00-11:00 ; For 0 - 5s, really fun, lively musical

16:00-16:30 ; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). un introduction to tap dancing. at LoveBallet Studios, Welsh Road East CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

42 January-March 2019 Toddle About

10:00-18:00 at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Call centre for lesson times to boo .

Story Stomp

11:00-11:30 at Unit 9, Brewster’s Corner CV47 1PN. 01926 812523; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

12:30-15:30 Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 3s, (please book). hemed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

Studley 15:30-17:00 at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). arious times available,call centre,holiday times vary.

16:00-16:30 ; For 2 - 3s, (please book).

Pre Primary & Primary Ballet & 16:30-17:15 ; For 4 - 5s, (please book).

17:15-17:45 ; For 1 - 3s, (please book). at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Studley Village Hall B80 7HJ. Krystle: 07791 852891.

Wellesbourne 10:00-10:30 at Wellesbourne Library, Kineton Road CV35 9NF. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Stay & Play

10:30-11:30 at Lighthorne Heath Children & Family Centre (Wellesbourne Outreach), Wellesbourne Library CV35 9NF. 01926691105; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

SATURDAY Shipston-on-Stour

Stockton

8:30-12:00 at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). arious times,call for more info to boo .

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

9:00-10:30 at LoveBallet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 4 - 5s, (please book). inging, cting ancing

Stratford-upon-Avon 9:00-18:00 Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £23.96 (please book). arious lessons available.

Classes

9:30-12:40 at Tiddington Community Centre, Main Street CV37 7AN. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). min age appropriate sessions.

9:30-11:30 Methodist Church CV37 6BG. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in).

9:30-11:00 at The Old Slaughterhouse, The Yard CV37 6EE. 07462 477577; For 0 - 5s, £4 per session (please book). dditional siblings .

Southam

10:00-18:00 at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Call centre for lesson times to boo .

Stratford-upon-Avon 8:00-13:00 Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £23.96 (please book). arious lessons available.

8:50-11:00 Alcester Road CV37 7RL. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, £4 per child (book by term). . . am yrs and am reception year . ootball coaching class for little big ones.

Studley 9:00-12:30 at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 5s, £23.96 (please book). arious times available.

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

Southam & Stratford Upon-Avon Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me Stratford-upon-Avon

Southam 10:00-18:00 at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Call centre for lesson times to boo .

9:00-12:00 at Meon Vale Leisure Centre, Bailey Avenue CV37 8QR. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £7 per session (please book). or ages years.

11:3013:30 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). arious classes available,contact for more info.

12:0013:00 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). arious classes available,contact for more info.

07473 160765.

DAILY L ACTIVITY PLANNER LY

WARWICK, LEAMINGTON SPA & KENILWORTH AREA

MONDAY Balsall Common 14:30-17:00 at St Peters Church Hall, Holly Lane CV7 7EA. For 2 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). ance classes for mths and upwards.

Coventry 9:45-11:30 at Tesco Arena CV6 6EN. Jan: 07920 066652; For 0 - 2s, £6 (book by 10week term). arious classes.

Hampton Magna 10:30-11:00 at The Open Door Cafe, 3 Slade Hill CV35 8SA. For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per class (drop in). ance classes for mths and upwards.

Kenilworth 9:15-12:10 at Kenilworth Nursery School CV8 1JP. 01926 853394; For 1 - 4s, £3.50 per family (drop in).

11:15-12:15 at Kenilworth Nursery School CV8 1JP. 01926 853394; For 0s, £3 per family (drop in). or babies non movers.

Leamington Spa 9:30-11:00 CV31 1PT. 01926 336793; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-15:30 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). he best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers 18:45-19:30 ; For bump, (please book). nte natal qua oga class for pregnancy. at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 01788 568503.

9:30-14:45 at LWGC, The Fosse, Fosse Way CV31 1XN. Dave: 07795 516367; For 1 - 4s, (please book). . am yrs , am, pm pm yrs .

12:30-13:15

9:30-10:15 &

10:30-11:15 & ; For 16-22mths (please book). ti 11:3012:15 .

13:15-13:45 & 16:00-16:45 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). embers only.

14:0014:45; For 10 - 16mths, (please book). at Gymboree, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials & discounts available.

15:00-15:45

9:30-12:50 at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). min age appropriate sessions.

10:00-18:00 at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, Newbold Terrace East CV32 4EW. 01926 855478; For 0 - 5s, £5.95 per session (please book). rom mths old, various class time available, please contact centre for more info.

T: Term Time

H: Holidays

10:30-11:00 at Lillington Library, Valley Road CV32 7SJ. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Warwick 9:30-10:00 at Warwick Library, Shire Hall CV34 4UB. 03005 558171; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-10:15 Road CV34 6AS. For 2 - 5s, £3 per session (please book).

9:30-11:30 at Newburgh Children’s Centre, Kipling Avenue CV34 6LD. 01926 490629; For 0s, FREE (drop in). st on of month. ring your red boo .

9:30-11:00 at Westgate Children’s Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in).

10:10-12:10 at The Octagon, St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Vicarage Road CV32 7RH. 01789 720289; For 0 - 3s, (please book). arious classes, call for more info.

10:00-12:00 Castle Hill CV34 4EX. Liz: 01926 400368; For bump - 1s, £0.50 (drop in). oin us for hot drin s, chat play. reas eeding Counsellor . . am.

10:10-12:00 at St Margaret’s Centre, Whitnash Road CV31 2HB. Jen: 07814 192436; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book).

Classes . am . am pm.

10:00-11:30 Street CV34 4JX. For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). mail little shes saltisfordchurch.org.u .

10:15-12:15 at St. Margaret’s Centre, 103 Whitnash Road CV31 2HB. 07977 038520; For 0 - 2s, £82.50 (book by term). Classes . am mths . am yrs .

10:00-12:00 at Market Hall Museum, Market Place CV34 4SA. 01926 412500; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in).

12:45-15:15 at Oddfellows, Warwick Street CV32 5LD. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 4s, (please book). hemed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

13:00-16:45 at Dale Street Church Centre CV32 5HL. Mel: 07815 149877; For 0 - 4s, (please book). irst class is free of charge.

ti

13:30-14:15 at Radford Road Church CV31 1NF. 07720 446453; For 2 - 4s, £6.50 per session (book by term).

KEY:

Lillington

In the Water

Music & Singing

10:00-11:00 Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. 07397 754329; For 0s, (please book).

10:30-11:30 Castle Hill CV32 4EX. Lisa: 07906 959632; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

11:30-12:30 at Water Babies, Freedom £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). un lled progressive swimming lessons with highly quali ed teachers.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

43

Daily Activity Planner

SUNDAY

Daily Activity Planner

Warwick, Leamington Spa & Kenilworth Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me

FREE

Classes

16:30-18:30 at Emscote Infant School, All Saints Road CV34 5NH. For 3 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). ance classes for mths and upwards.

DANCE CLASS* SEE VOUCHER FOR DETAILS

Lessons

16:30-17:00 at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 4s, £25.62 (please book). Call centre for more info to boo .

17:00-17:45 at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy at Claverdon Church Centre CV35 8PD. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 4 - 5s, (please book).

Whitnash Story Stomp 11:15-11:45

Modern & Ballet, Tap, s for children s e cla se Street Danc

Claverdon, Classes in en ootton Waw Studley & W 2½ years Baby Ballet ce 5+ years Street Dan

at Whitnash Library

CV31 2JH. For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

TUESDAY Baginton

www.krystlejaynedanceacademy.co.uk

15:30-16:15 at Balsall Common Primary School, Balsall Street East CV7 7FS. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £7 per session (please book). ugby classes for years.

Coventry 10:00-11:30 at St James Church Hall Styvechale, Knoll Drive CV3 5BT. For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for mths and upwards.

Cubbington 10:30-13:15 at Cubbington Village Hall, Broadway CV32 7JS. Mel: 07815 149877; For 0 - 4s, (please book). irst class is free of charge.

Kenilworth 9:30-12:00 at The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 3s, £5 per class (please book). min age appropriate sessions.

Story Stomp

at Kenilworth Library &

0300 5558171; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

10:30-11:30 at Water Babies, Thorns Infant School CV8 2DS. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). un lled progressive swimming lessons with highly quali ed teachers.

13:00-15:45 at Kenilworth Methodist Church CV8 1LQ. Jan: 07920 066652; For 0 - 2s, £6 (book by 10-week term). arious classes.

44 January-March 2019 Toddle About

(drop in).

13:30-14:30 at Kenilworth United Reform Church, Abbey Hill CV8 1LW. Lisa: 07906 959632; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). uns fortnightly, chec https www.nct.org.u branches warwic shire central for dates.

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

10:30-11:00 at Leamington Spa Library, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 0300 555 8171; For 2 - 4s, FREE

13:00-14:30 at St Margaret’s Centre, 103 Whitnash Road CV31 2HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

13:30-15:00 at The Dale Street Children’s Centre, Dale Street CV32 5HL. 01926 336793; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Leamington Spa 9:30-15:30 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). he best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers 18:45-19:30 ; For mums, (please book). at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 01788 568503.

9:30-10:15

10:00-18:00 at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, Newbold Terrace East CV32 4EW. 01926 855478; For 0 - dads, £5.95 per session (please book). rom mths old, various class time available, please contact centre for more info.

13:00-14:30 at Kingsway Children & Family Centre, Baker Avenue CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

16:30-17:00 at Abbey Fields Swimming Pool, Bridge Street CV8 1BP. 01926 855478; For 3 - 4s, £6.15 per session (please book). arious session times avail, call centre for more info to boo .

For 16-22mths, (please book).

10:00-11:00 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). arious classes available,contact for more info. at Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth Road CV8 2LD. 07473 160765.

Story Stomp

IDTA & RAD Exams. Shows & Competitions Fully qualified & experienced staff.

Balsall Common

9:30-10:00 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). arious classes available,contact for more info.

Baby Sensory

For more information call 07791 852891 or email: krystlejaynedance@gmail.com

10:00-11:30 at Baginton Village Hall, Frances Road CV8 3AB. Steph: 07919 263226; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). p for babies, for siblings over mths.

10:00-10:30

9:30-14:45 at LWGC, The Fosse, Fosse Way CV31 1XN. Dave: 07795 516367; For 1 - 4s, (please book). . am yrs , am, pm pm yrs .

;

10:3011:15; For 10 - 16mths, (please book). ti 11:30-12:15 ; For 22mths - 4yrs, (please book).

12:30-13:30 & 14:30-16:30 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). embers only.

13:45-14:30 ; For 4 14mths, £6.50 (book by 8-week term). un and playful music classes. at Gymboree, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials & discounts available.

Leek Wootton 10:00-11:30 - 4s, £2 (drop in). , bumps .

embers

, non members

Radford Semele 9:30-11:30 Church, Lewis Road CV31 1UQ. 01926 833243; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). New members always welcome www.rsbc.info.

Warwick 9:15-11:15 at Warwick Nursery School, Coventry Road CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). th ues of month.

9:30-11:00 at All Saints Contact Centre, Vicarage Field CV34 5NL. For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). ange of toys, wee ly cra s, refreshments.

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

Warwick, Leamington Spa & Kenilworth Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me

9:30-12:10 at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34

Daily Activity Planner

9:30-11:00 at Newburgh Children’s Centre at Newburgh Primary School CV34 6LD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 4s, FREE. ots of activities inc singing story time.

Most babies learn best when they see, hear, feel, touch, taste and smell.

book). arious classes, call for more info.

9:30-11:30 at Hampton Magna Community Centre, Field Barn Road CV35 8RT. 07506 713277; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). p per extra child over mths.

ti

10:00-10:45 Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7LR. Becky: 07720 446453; For 2 - 4s, £6.50 per session (book by term).

Classes

16:30-18:00 at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 4s, (please book). hemed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

Sneak a peek, it’s all amazing!

19:00-20:00 Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. 07397 754329; For mums, (please book).

Whitnash

Our multi-award winning classes will introduce you and your baby (or babies) to a world of sensory delights, where you can relax, spend quality time with each other and enjoy meeting other new parents.

To find out more:

10:00-12:00 at Leamington Football Club, Harbury Lane CV33 9QB. 01926 311474; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). eet new friends all welcome

Baby Clinic

13:00-15:00 at St Margaret’s Centre, 103 Whitnash Road CV31 2HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 1st ues of month.

WEDNESDAY

C all Ge mma O ' R o urk eo n:0 7 9 895 0 2 7 1 2 E mai l Ge mma O ' R o urk e :warwickshire@babysensory.co.uk

C h e c k

www.facebook.com/gemmababysensory.warwickshire

C las s e sat :Leamington Spa, Stratford Upon Avon and Warwick

We’ve done the research; so you can enjoy the fun...

Coventry

Bumps

9:30Balsall Common 12:00 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). arious BS_A6_Advert_Image-1_Phone_Update_1.indd 1 classes available,contact for more info.

10:0015:40-16:25 at Balsall Common Primary 11:30 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). arious School, Balsall Street East CV7 7FS. Jim: 0845 classes available,contact for more info.

313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £7 per session (please at Jaguar Sports Club, Browns Lane CV5 9PS. book). ugby classes for years.

07473 160765.

Barford

13:00-14:15 at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. 07944 855563; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). irst class free.

Burton Green 10:00-12:00 Lane CV8 1PH. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 5s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun

9:45-14:00 at Earlsdon Methodist Church Hall CV5 6NF. Jan: 07920 066652; For 0 - 2s, £6 (book by 10-week term). arious classes.

16:00-20:00 Quinton Park CV3 5LU. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). ance classes for wal ers years.

Kenilworth 10:00-11:30 Crackley Hall School CV8 2FT. 01926 514456; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). friendly toddler group with a difference

KEY:

T: Term Time

H: Holidays

www.babysensory.com

In the Water

Music & Singing

10:00-11:30 at United Reformed Church, Abbey Hill CV8 1LW. For bump - 5s, £219/01/2015 per 17:41 family (drop in).

10:30-11:30

at St Johns Children’s Centre,

For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). uns fortnightly, chec https www.nct.org.u branches warwic shire central for dates.

11:00-11:30

at Kenilworth Library &

0300 5558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

11:3012:00 ; For 0 - 3s, £6.15 per session (please book). Call centre for more info to boo .

13:3014:30 ; For 3 - 4s, £6.15 per session (please book). arious session times avail, call centre for more info to boo . at Abbey Fields Swimming Pool, Bridge Street CV8 1BP. 01926 855478.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

45

Daily Activity Planner

Warwick, Leamington Spa & Kenilworth Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me Leamington Spa 10:15

10:00-11:30 at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Chase Meadow CV34 6BT. 07807 906261; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family. Call to be added to waiting list.

9:30; For 7-10mths (please book).

10:30-11:15 & 15:00-15:45 ; For 16-22mths (please book). ti 11:30-12:15 (please book).

12:30-13:30 & 16:0016:45 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). embers only.

14:0014:45 ; For 0-7mths (please book).

10:00-11:30 at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School, Wathen Road CV34 5BG. Chrissie: 07941 843711; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). oys, cra s, refreshments.

15:00-15:45; For 10 - 16mths (please book). at Gymboree, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. ree rials discounts available.

10:00-11:30 at St Nicholas Church, St Nicholas Church Street CV34 4JD. 01926 419905; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). tatic play upstairs run around toys down.

10:15-12:15 at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6DR. 07977 038520; For 0 - 2s, £82.50 (book by term).

Classes . am mths . am w mth .

9:30-11:15 at Cubbington Methodist Church, Queen Street CV32 7NA. For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in). riendly group Wee ly cra s,refreshments.

Lessons

9:30-11:30 at Kingsway Children & Family Centre, Baker Avenue CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). eamington each rea nly. nd th Wed of month.

12:00-12:30 at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 4s, £25.62 (please book). Call centre for more info to boo .

Baby Clinic 9:30-11:30

16:00-17:15 at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close

For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 1st & rd Weds.

5s, (book by term). class free.

9:30-12:50 at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). min age appropriate sessions.

THURSDAY Balsall Common 15:40-16:25 at Balsall Common Primary School, Balsall Street East CV7 7FS. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £7 per session (please book). ugby classes for years.

9:30-11:30 at Lillington Free Church Hall (side entrance), Cubbington Road CV32 7AL. Joanne: 07920 569112; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

9:30-14:45 at LWGC, The Fosse, Fosse Way CV31 1XN. Dave: 07795 516367; For 1 - 4s, (please book). . am yrs , am, pm pm yrs .

10:30-11:30 at Arty Tots, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum CV32 4AA. Gallery Desk: 01926 742700; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Cash only.

Nappuccino

10:30-12:00 Company Shop, 41 Russell Street CV32 5QB. Anna: 01926 430000; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). ffering a range of cloth nappies,slings,carriers more.

Classes

12:00-15:30 at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). he best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers 46 January-March 2019 Toddle About

yrs. irst

Barford 13:00-18:00 at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, Newbold Terrace East CV32 4EW. 01926 855478; For 0 - 5s, £5.95 per session (please book). rom mths old, various class time available, contact centre for more info.

Classes

13:00-15:00 at Glebe Hotel, Church Street CV35 8BS. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 4s, (please book). hemed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

Burton Green

13:30-15:00 Church, Chandos Street CV32 4RN. 01926 477597; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

10:00-12:00 at Burton Green Village Hall,

Warwick

5s, £2 per family (drop in). riendly, welcoming group with lots of toys.

9:30-11:30 at Heathcote Parish Church, role play,boo s

singing.

Cra s,sensory

9:30-11:30 at Westgate Children’s Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). nd Weds of mth.

Coventry 16:00-18:15 Quinton Park CV3 5LU. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). ance classes for wal ers years.

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

Warwick, Leamington Spa & Kenilworth Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me

Daily Activity Planner

Kenilworth 9:30-13:50 at Kenilworth Youth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 01789 720289; For 0 - 4s, (please book). arious classes, call for more info.

10:00-11:30 at St. John’s Church Hall, Warwick Road CV8 1HY. 01926 855344; For 0 5s, £1 per family (drop in). ll welcome.

10:00-11:00 at Water Babies, Thorns Infant School CV8 2DS. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). un lled progressive swimming lessons with highly quali ed teachers.

9:3010:00 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). arious classes available,contact for more info.

10:0011:00 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). arious classes available,contact for more info. at Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth Road CV8 2LD. 07473 160765.

Classes

9:30-13:00 at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). min age appropriate sessions.

Leamington Spa

10:15

9:15-10:45 at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Road CV32 6DL. 01926 432348; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

11:30-12:15

9:30-19:00 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). he best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers 19:15-20:00 ; For bump, (please book). nte natal qua oga class for pregnancy. at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 01788 568503.

9:30-11:00 at St Chads Centre, Mallory Road CV33 9QX. Emma: 07792 067936; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in). . per adult, p per child.

KEY:

T: Term Time

H: Holidays

ti

9:30-

10:3011:15; For 10 - 16mths (please book).

12:40-13:25 ; For 0-7mths (please book).

14:00-14:45 ; For 7-10mths (please book).

15:0015:45 ; For 16-22mths (please book).

16:00-16:45 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). embers only. at Gymboree, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials & discounts available.

9:30-11:30 at The Dale Street Children’s Centre, Dale Street CV32 5HL. 01926 336793; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). eamington each rea nly. st rd hursday of month.

In the Water

Music & Singing

9:30-14:45 at LWGC, The Fosse, Fosse Way CV31 1XN. Dave: 07795 516367; For 1 - 4s, (please book). . am yrs , am, pm pm yrs .

9:45-11:45 at Oddfellows, Warwick Street CV32 5LD. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 4s, (please book). hemed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

10:00-12:00 at Whitnash Community Centre, Acre Close CV31 2ND. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book).

Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun 10:00-18:00 at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, Newbold Terrace East CV32 4EW. 01926 855478; For 0 - 5s, £5.95 per session (please book). rom mths old, various class time available, please contact centre for more info.

10:30-12:00 at Lillington Parish Church (St Mary Magdalene’s), Vicarage Road CV32 7RH. 01926 470449; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Mix of chat ible stories,songs toys.

13:00-14:30 at Kingsway Children & Family Centre, Baker Ave CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 5s, FREE. ates , , .

13:00-14:00 ; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Bumps 14:00-15:00 ; For bump - 1s, £2 per family (drop in). at Naturally Baby, 73 Clarendon Street CV32 4PN. Lisa: 07906 959632.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

47

Daily Activity Planner

Warwick, Leamington Spa & Kenilworth Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me Leek Wootton

10:15-12:00 at Abbey Hill United Reformed Church Hall, Abbey Hill CV8 1LW. Jen: 07814 192436; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Classes . am . am pm.

10:00-11:30 at The Village Hall, Warwick Road CV35 7RB. Janet: 01926 258264; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). oin our aceboo age lee wootton stay and play.

Leamington Spa

Warwick

9:00-11:00 at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, Newbold Terrace East CV32 4EW. 01926 855478; For 0 - dads, £5.95 per session (please book). rom mths old, various class time available, please contact centre for more info.

9:00-11:00 at Westgate Children’s Centre at The Woodloes Community Centre CV34 5DF. 01926 490629; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-11:30 at Warwick Library, Shire Hall CV34 4UB. 03005 558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). sessions . am . am.

9:15-10:45 at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 432348; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

10:00-12:00 at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6BT. 07761 907472; For 1 - 5s, £3 per child (drop in).

9:30-10:15 4yrs (please book).

10:00-12:00 at Westgate Children’s Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

ti

10:00-10:45 at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close 2 - 4s, £6.50 per session (book by 10-week term).

Classes

10:00-11:00 at Nelson Club, 21 Charles Street CV34 5LE. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). ance classes for mths and upwards.

10:10-12:00 at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6DR. Jen: 07814 192436; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Classes . am . am pm.

Baby Sensory Classes

10:15-12:30 Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). ward winning class for m. ree trials.

Baby Clinic

13:00-15:00 at Warwick Gates Community 336793; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). rd hurs of month.

bump, (please book).

19:00-20:15 ; For

21:30 ; For mums, (please book).

20:30-

CV35 7TR. 07397 754329.

FRIDAY

9:3012:30 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). arious classes available,contact for more info.

10:0013:30 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). arious classes available,contact for more info. at Jaguar Sports Club, Browns Lane CV5 9PS. 07473 160765.

10:30-11:15 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). irst class is free of charge.

11:45-13:30 ; For 0 - 4s, (please book). irst class is free of charge. at St Barbara’s Church, 22 Rochester Road CV5 6AG. Mel: 07815 149877.

Kenilworth 9:30-17:30 ; For 3 - 4s, £6.15 per session (please book). arious session times avail, call centre for more info to boo .

10:3011:00 ; For 0 - 3s, £6.15 per session (please book). Call centre for more info to boo . at Abbey Fields Swimming Pool, Bridge Street CV8 1BP. 01926 855478.

7DU. For 1 - 4s, £3.50 per class (please book). ance classes for mths and upwards.

48 January-March 2019 Toddle About

10:30-11:15; For 10 - 16mths (please book).

11:3012:15 ; For 16-22mths (please book).

12:3013:15 ; For 7-10mths, (please book).

14:0014:45 .

16:00-16:45 ; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). embers only. at Gymboree, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. ree rials discounts available.

Classes

9:30-12:00 at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). he best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers

9:30-11:15 at Weston Under Wetherley Village Hall, Weston-under-Wetherley CV33 9BW. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Arts & cra s, efreshments. H once a month.

9:30-11:30 at Kingsway Children & Families Centre, Baker Ave CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). nd th ri of month.

Classes

9:30-11:20 at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). min age appropriate sessions.

9:30-11:30 at St Johns Church, 205 Warwick Road CV8 1HY. For 1 - 4s, £4 per class (drop in). ance classes for mths and upwards.

9:30-14:45 at LWGC, The Fosse, Fosse Way CV31 1XN. Dave: 07795 516367; For 1 - 4s, (please book). . am yrs , am, pm pm yrs .

10:00-11:30 at Kenilworth Methodist Church, Priory Rd CV8 1LQ. 01926 863252; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). nc. drin biscuit for carer child.

10:00-11:30 at Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Heath Terrace CV32 5LY. Hannah: 01926 424584; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). lay, cra s, singing, story time refreshments.

Coventry 10:00-11:30 at St Joseph the Worker

ti ; For 22mths -

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

Warwick, Leamington Spa & Kenilworth Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me

Teddy- cation

10:00-11:00 at LoveBallet Dance Company, St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Rd CV31 1JW. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in). ay as ou o class really fun lively.

Fun, Interactive, Pre-School Classes to Promote Learning

9:00-15:00 at Holyhead United Reformed Church, Holyhead Road CV1 3AE. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). ance classes for mths and upwards.

Children focus on a new subject area each week (linked to the Early Learning Goals).

ti

Sessions start with a brain warm up ex exercise and a mission set by Teddy Neuron.

10:30-11:00 at Leamington Spa Library, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Book your FREE taster session!

Baby Sensory

10:30-12:45 at Dale Street Methodist Church (Main Hall), Dale Street CV32 5HL. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). ward winning class for mths. ree trials.

Warwick 9:00-11:00 at Westgate Children’s Centre at:, Packmore Community Centre CV34 5EP. 01926 490629; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-

10:45-11:45 ; For mums, (please book). at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. 07397 754329.

9:30-11:00 at Westgate Children’s Centre at St Pauls Church Hall CV34 6HA. 01926 490629; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-14:40 at Chase Meadow Community Hall CV34 6BT. 01789 720289; For 0 - 4s, (please book). arious classes, call for info.

9:45-11:15 Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per child (drop in).

10:30-11:30 at Water Babies, Freedom £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). un lled progressive swimming lessons with highly quali ed teachers.

11:00-12:05 at St. Mary Immaculate Church, 45 West Street CV34 6AB. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 1s, £5 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music sensory fun T: Term Time

£3.50 per class (please book). Dance classes for mths and upwards.

Led by Becky – a primary school teacher with over 17 years experience.

10:00-12:00 at Venue in Leamington Spa. Nicola: 07814 929306; For 0 - 5s. roup for children with own syndrome,contact for further info.

KEY:

9:00-14:30 at Radford and Holbrooks Methodist Church,

For children aged between 2.5 to 4 years.

10:00-11:30 at 37 Rosewood Crescent CV32 7UN. Marie: 07918 110656; For bump - 5s, FREE. ractise your french over a cup of coffee.

10:30 ; For mums, (please book).

Coventry

H: Holidays

Contact Becky on: 07720 446453 becky@teddy-cation.co.uk www.teddy-cation.co.uk www.facebook.com/teddy-cation 13:00-14:30 at Warwick Nursery School, Coventry Road CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per session (drop in). friendly drop in session all welcome.

16:00-16:30 at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353; For 0 - 4s, £25.62 (please book). Call centre for more info to boo .

Whitnash 11:15-11:45

15:1515:45 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). arious classes available,contact for more info.

15:4516:15 ; For 1 - 4s, (please book). arious classes available,contact for more info. at Jaguar Sports Club, Browns Lane CV5 9PS. 07473 160765.

Kenilworth Lessons

8:30-11:30 at Abbey Fields Swimming Pool, Bridge Street CV8 1BP. 01926 855478; For 3 - 4s, £6.15 per session (please book). arious session times avail, call centre for more info to boo .

Eclipse Dance Classes

9:00-16:00 at Kenilworth School, Leyes Lane CV8 2DA. 07719 072273; For 2 - 5s, (please book). allet, ap odern classes for ’ yrs. Claim at toddle.club eclipsedance.

8:00-12:00 at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, Newbold Terrace East CV32 4EW. 01926 855478; For 0 - dads, £5.95 per session (please book). rom mths old, various class time available, please contact centre for more info.

SATURDAY Barford LoveBallet Dance Company

9:00-9:45 ; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). un introduction to ballet tap.

9:45-10:30 ; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). ti 10:30-11:00 ; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). earn handstands, rolls, splits more.

11:00-11:30 ; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). ively fun class with dance routines. at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

10:30-12:30 at Glebe Hotel, Church Street CV35 8BS. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 4s, (please book). hemed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

Music & Singing

10:15-12:30 at Sidney Stringer Academy, 2 Primrose Hill Street CV1 5LY. 0845 094 9071; For 2 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). ugby based sports sessions for yrs.

Leamington Spa

at Whitnash Library &

For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

In the Water

9:30-12:00 Church, Quinton Park CV3 5LU. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). ance classes for wal ers years.

Events

8:45-10:00 at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre near the clubhouse CV32 4EW. 01926 336628; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). uns nd th at of month.

9:00-11:00 at North Leamington School, Sandy Lane CV32 6RD. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, £4 per child (book by term). ootball coaching class for little big ones.

Classes

9:00-16:00 at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). he best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

49

Daily Activity Planner

10:00-13:05 at Radford Road Church, CV31 1NF. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun

Daily Activity Planner

Warwick, Leamington Spa & Kenilworth Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me

9:30-10:15 - 4yrs (please book).

11:15 book).

ti ; For 22mths

10:30; For 16-22mths, (please

CLAIM

Dance Classes in Kenilworth

FREIAEL TR

11:30-12:15 ; For 8 16mths (please book).

12:30-13:15 ; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). embers only. at Gymboree, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. ree rials discounts available.

A fun mix of Ballet, Tap & Modern Dance in one class with Eclipse Dance in an exciting, caring & friendly environment.

9:30-11:30 at 50 Community Room, Dale Street Methodist Church CV32 5HL. 01926 612832 / 07742 764851; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session

Classes run on Saturdays in Kenilworth.

13:00-15:30 at Art Cart Family Fun Sessions, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). ast at of the month. or up to year olds.

9:00-12:30 at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). un, progressive baby swimming lessons.

9:00-11:50 at Aylesford School, Tapping Way CV34 6XR. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £7 per session (please book). ugby classes for years.

9:00-14:30 at Nelson Club, 21 Charles Street CV34 5LE. For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per class (please book). ance classes for mths and upwards.

Leamington Spa 9:30-13:00 at Swim Works, Queensway CV31 3LT. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). he best facilities, fantastic lesson programme and passionate teachers

Shrewley LoveBallet Dance Company

Warwick

Classes

9:00-12:30 at Meadow Community Sports Centre, Kenilworth School CV8 2DA. 0845 094 9071; For 2 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). ugby based sports sessions for yrs.

10:00-12:00 at Venue in Leamington Spa. Nicola: 07814 929306; For 0 - 5s. roup for children with own syndrome,contact for further info.

Sessions

8:45-10:00 at St Nicholas Park, Banbury Road CV34 4QY. 01926 336628; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st rd at of month.

Kenilworth

Find out more and claim your free trial at

toddle.club/eclipsedance

9:30-10:15 ; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). years. ree trial available. ti 10:15-10:45 ; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits more. at LoveBallet Dance Company at Shrewley Village Hall CV35 7AN. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Warwick Classes

SUNDAY

9:00-11:00 at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). un, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Coventry Classes

15:15-15:45 at Jaguar Sports Club, Browns Lane CV5 9PS. 07473 160765; For 1 - 4s, (please book). arious classes available,contact for more info.

9:00-12:30 at Warwick School, Myton Road CV34 6PP. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £7 per session (please book). ugby classes for years.

14:00-15:30 at Water Babies, Ridgeway School CV34 5DF. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). rom mths yrs. un, action pac ed, progressive swim classes.

9:45-10:30 ; For years.

10:45-11:30 ; For 4 - 5s, (please book). years. at The Gap Community Centre, 39 Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. Mel: 07815 149877.

4 - 5s, (please book).

10:00-12:00 at Market Hall Museum, Market Place CV34 4SA. 01926 412500; For 0 - 5s, £1 st at of month.

10:0010:30 ; For 0 - 4s, £25.62 (please book). Call centre for more info to boo .

11:0012:00 ; For 0 - 4s, £25.62 (please book). ession times vary, contact centre for more info. at St Nicholas Leisure Centre, St Nicholas Park CV34 4QY. 01926 495353.

Henley in Arden 10:30 ; For 2 - 3s, (book by term).

10:00-

10:30-11:15 ; For 4 - 5s, (book by term).

11:15-11:45 ; For 1 - 3s, (please book).

Wawen Village Hall B95 6AY. Krystle: 07791 852891.

January-March2019 2019 Toddle About 50 January-March

Check centre The pages listingsfor arespecial updated offers but-we you’ll advise findcalling offers before from most attending of our-advertisers! just in case

FIND OUT MORE INFO AT WWW.TODDLEABOUT.CO.UK Business Opportunities

Eclipse Dance

Natalie Heeley New Year, New You

Everyone Active Swimming Lessons

15

Rugrats & Halfpints Indoor Play 18

Go4Goals Football Coaching

42

The Lifestyle Group

Gymboree

35

Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

37

9 & 11 13

Family Days Out

22

Play Therapy UK

30

Yogabellies Warwickshire

22

Holidays

48

North Hayne Farm Cottages

16 32

Little Kickers

38

Interior Design

LoveBallet Dance Company

41

La Chaise Bleue Interior Design 16

Monkey Music

30

Rugbytots

36

Scrumkids

38

Stratford Butterfly Farm Tigers Indoor Play

Estate Agents Shortland Horne Estate Agents 29

Groups and Classes 21 46

Baby Sensory

45

BilinguaSing

47

Cook Stars South Warwickshire 4 Dandy Development

22

Gentle Touch Parenting

Leamington & Warwick Gymnastics Club

19

Arty Splats Warwickshire

Health and Pregnancy Family Sleep Consultant

Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy 44

Cotswold Wildlife Park

Aqua Beans

50

13

Sing and Sign

4

Southam Bouncy Castles Swim Works

40 25 & 37

Teddy-cation

49

Turtle Tots Warwickshire

52

Twirling Toddlers

46

Water Babies

4

7

Nannies & Babysitters Nanna

13

Nurseries and Schools Bilton Grange Prep School

14

Hatton Country World Nursery 2 King Henry VIII School

32

Little Crackers Nursery

28

Warwick Prep School

20

advertise from as little as £21*

Would you like to advertise to over 9,000 parents in Warwickshire?

Download our mediapack at

www.toddle.club/advertrates

or call 01926 266076 *Price for our rolling contract.

Lo vin g

“ Don’t be afraid to get creative and experiment with your marketing”” - MIKE VOLPE

life wit h litt le one s

EE

EATING DISORD

When is ERS than fus it more sy eating ?

Warwickshire Jan - Mar

2019

WORLD BOOK DAY Your reviews of the the newest book s

SPECIA

Discounts Everyth

ing

L OFFE

worth £10 RS 0s

Bump, Bab Covering y & Tod Southam Warwick, Leam dler Nea ingto , Stratfordr upon-Avon Spa, Rugby, Kenil You n and surro worth, unding areas

WIN

£400 to spend with Forest Holidays

January-March 2019 Toddle About 51

The Directory Directory TheToddle AboutDirectory

DIRECTORY

FR

ers!

Check out the Special Offer Vouchers in the centre pages

Turtle Tots offers fun, friendly, child-led swimming lessons for children from birth to 4 years.

Our classes teach water confidence, essential life-saving skills and early swimming technique, always at a pace that is right for your little one.

find a class

cww@turtletots.com

near you 07473 160765

turtletotscoventryandwarwickshire