Toddle About Warwickshire New Year 2013

Loving life with little ones

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to the New Year issue of Toddle About!

It’s funny, but I think that one of the benefits of having young children is that they really help to mark the passage of time. When other things in life change so slowly, it’s refreshing - and inspiring - to watch our children who show us how so much can happen in a single year.

So what are you going to do this year to make it count?

Contents What’s New?

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Winter Craft Activity

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Get Your Tummy Back

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Shop About

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If you’re thinking about setting up your own business, then you should have a read of this issue’s Mums Making It feature on page 26 where Kirstie Reynolds from KNR Jewellery shares her tips on how to balance running a successful business with running a happy family.

Toddle Models

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Leaving Baby to Cry

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Special Offers

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If you’re looking to take your child to some new classes then we have more options than you can shake a stick at! Check out the Daily Activity Planner from page 28 to browse hundreds of possibilities. And don’t forget that many classes offer free trials so you can try before you buy see our Special Offers section in our centre pages to make the most of those.

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Mums Making It

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Daily Activity Planner

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Toddle About Directory

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Whatever you do, we wish you and your family an amazing 2013 - we hope it is your best year yet!

Loving life with little ones,

Tim, Ruth & Eloise

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Cover Picture: 2 year old Oliwer Nowak from Leamington Spa. Thank you to Chameleon

Photography in Leamington Spa for the front cover picture of our Toddle Models competition winner. www.chameleon-photography.co.uk. Win your child on our front cover! Find out how on p. 16

This furry little fella is Charlie!

He’s hiding all over the magazine - why not see if your little one can find him while you read?

8,500 copies of Toddle About are distributed around Rugby, Leamington, Warwick, Kenilworth, Stratford & Southam Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information in Toddle About is accurate and correct, we cannot guarantee that this is so and neither Toddle About nor Tim Freed can accept any liability for loss, damage or problems arising from any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in content, nor from actions taken by readers based on information or opinions presented in advertisements or throughout the magazine. Images and information supplied by 3rd parties have been accepted in good faith and all liability for any legal transgression including breach of copyright remains with the supplying parties.

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I love the New Year. Looking ahead, I can’t help but get excited - a whole year to play with and so many things to do!

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New and wonderful stuff for bumps, babies & toddlers in the Warwickshire area

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New Dandy Development Classes in Kenilworth Hurry to book your free trial for the new Burton Green Dandy Development Class! These award winning baby and toddler classes combine baby sign, music and sensory fun, and are also held in Barford, Long Lawford and Leamington.

Many parents have re-enrolled for a fifth consecutive term: “It’s fantastic. We always have so much fun.

Nikki has pitched it perfectly, just the right amount of signing and sensory with plenty of sing and play.”

Visit www.dandydevelopment.co.uk for more information or email Nikki at nikki.sayers@hotmail.co.uk P.37

New Dance & Gymnastics Classes in Barford and Wellesbourne

LoveBallet Dance Company are launching new classes in Barford and Wellesbourne!

Classes at Barford Memorial Hall (CV35 8EN) on Saturdays include Prima Ballerinas & Little Tappers (3-5yrs), Funky Dance (3-7yrs) & Gymnastics (3-7yrs).

Classes at St Peters Church Centre, Wellesbourne, (CV35 9LS) on Mondays include Gymnastics (all ages) & Street Dance (4-9yrs).

See www. loveballet.co.uk for all details or look in the Daily Activity Planner from page 28. Advert on P.32

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Celebrate Chinese New Year with Musical abc

Baby Led Workshops provides fun and informative classes on Baby-Led Weaning and Fing er Food with the added convenience of coming to your home.

Invite some friends round at a time to suit you and learn everything you need to know to get started, including food demonstrations, safety, great recipes, nutrition and lots more.

To request a workshop call Adele on 07957 616050 or email info@babyledworkshops.com or visit www.babyledworkshops.com P.9

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Baby & Toddler Ballroom Classes

Baby & Toddler Ballroom Dance is all about movement, rhythm and music. The class is designed for babies and toddlers to explore their movements and your movements.

You will learn the steps to various Ballroom Danc es including both Latin and Ballroom while the babies and toddlers feel the movements, hear the music and eventually dance the steps. Ages 0-4.

First class free/£4 per class. Bringing the joy of dance to you and your little ones. 07814 642 870 megan@babyandtoddlerballroom.co .uk. P.31

Come and celebrate ‘Chinese New Year’ with Danny the friendly dragon!

On Tuesday 5th February at the Rosebird Hall in Stratford (near the new Waitrose) and Friday 8th February at the Kenilworth Centre.

These ‘Pay on the day’ sessions run every fortnight 10-10.30; no need to book just turn up and ‘Pay on the day’. For children over 18 months.

First sessions after xmas w.c. 21/1/13 (different theme each fortnight). For more info phone Anne on 07876 518770 or visit www.musicalabc.net P.2

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New Turtle Tots Baby & Toddler Classes

Turtle Tots baby swim classes have now started and are running on Thursdays in Stratford-upon-Avon. The Turtle Tots programme of swimming classes for babies and toddlers has been written in conjunction with experienced personal trainers to promote fitness through pre-natal and post-natal pregnancy exercises.

For more information, contact Laura & Marie on 07814 376149 or visit www.turtletots.com P.33

A Day of Free Trials for Dance Classes On Monday 14th January, Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy are offering a full day of free trials so you can bring your little one down to see what they think. The free trials will be held at Hatton Park Community Centre and include Baby Ballet for ages 2½+, Pre-primary Primary Ballet & Tap for 4-7s and Street Dance for 8+ years. Contact Krystle on 07791 852891 or visit www.krystlejaynedanceacademy.co.uk P. 36

Little Splashers Bring a Friend Offer

Would you and your friend like a free lesson & swim? If so, you might want to take advantage of Little Splashers’ new ‘Bring a friend for a swim’ days. Their first such day in December was a huge success so they will be running more days in February. Spaces are limited, so contact Jo to book or for more details on jo@littlesplashers.co.uk. www.littlesplashers.co.uk P.29

It’s Cake Time!

Take away all the stresses of organising that all important finishing touch for your little one’s birthday and bring in Cake time to create a yummy, custom made cake that they will love.

Choose your child’s favourite character or animal – and your cake, cupcakes or traybakes (e.g. brownies/ biscuits) will be made to your requirements. Gluten Free and Dairy Free can be provided if required.

Based in Leamington Spa, Cake time will deliver to Leamington, Kenilworth and Warwick. Visit www.cake-time.co.uk or contact 07790483888 or fiona@cake-time.co.uk for more information P.17

Paint & Glaze Open Days

Enjoy pottery painting or do some hand and footprints this winter: Blooms Garden Centre Rugby Cafe Sundays 20th Jan, 17th Feb, 17th Mar. (1 – 4pm).

Manor Farm Tea Rooms, Catthorpe.

24th Jan, 21st Feb, 21st Mar & 18th Apr (10:30 - 12:30) Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Friday 1st Feb, Fri 22nd & Sat 23rd Feb, Fri 5th & Sat 6th April (10:30-12:30) There will be a range of pottery items to paint. No need to book - just pop along. All ages welcome! P. 28 Emma on 01788 560771 www.paintandglaze.co.uk

Tap n Groove Half Term Dance Kitc hen

Tap n Groove have teamed up with Luke Bohanna and Kate Chase from BPM Dance to give your little ones one amazing day of dance! In February half term on Monday 18th, they will be teaching three workshops in Street Dance, Breakin B Boy and Musical Theatre. This day is for children from 3 – 16 years and you can bring your child for one workshop (£12), two work shops (£22) or the whole day, 9am – 4pm (£30).

To book, contact Mary on mary@tap ngroove.co.uk or 07966 168043. Visit www.tapngroo ve.co.uk P.38

Baby Sensory Classes Coming to Southam Starting Jan 2013 Baby Sensory classes will now also be running in Southam check www.babysensory.co.uk or email Gemma at warwickshire@babysensory. co.uk for class details. Additional classes run in Leamington Spa (Tuesdays), Stratford Upon Avon (Wednesdays) and Hatton Park (Thursdays).

Activities vary each week and the Winter Term includes some fabulous themed sessions including: Baby Valentine and a Mother’s Day Special . Free no obligation trial sessions available. The hour long sessions include free playtime in our unique exploratory play area. Due to expansion Baby Sensory Warwickshire is also looking for a class leader so if you’re interested in finding out more please contact Gemma on the email above. P.35

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Ice Sun Catcher

kindly written by staff at Akeley Wood School, Wicken, Nr Milton Keynes

By Hannah Rowles, Deputy Manager at Akeley Wood Nursery

It’s that time of year again when it’s so cold that the warmth of the indoors lures us in and we don’t want to go outside for an adventure… however, here at Akeley Wood Junior School and Nursery we have other ideas. Go on, wrap up really warm, embrace the winter weather and enjoy one of our great outside activities with your children!

Why not try our Winter sun catcher? The children in our Nursery made these simple but beautiful decorations – they are fun and easy to make, and they are perfect for Winter because they need it to be really cold outside to make them!

For your Winter sun catcher you will need: • Cranberries, pine needles and sliced oranges • A tray (any shape, but not too big!)

• A length of ribbon 1) To make the sun catcher, slice the orange and lie it in the tray, sprinkle the cranberries and pine needles over the tray and then fill the tray with water.

2) Lie a ribbon in the water at the top of the tray, with the two loose ends hanging over edge. (This will be what you use to hang the sun catcher up, so make sure you leave enough ribbon out to tie it up).

3) Leave the tray outside overnight or when it’s really cold so that the water freezes. You can put it in the freezer if it’s not cold enough outside and if you can find space!

4) Check the next day to see if it has frozen, tip the now frozen water out of the tray and the ice sun catcher should be ready!

5) Hang it up outside on a tree branch or washing line and enjoy the lovely bright colours as the sun shines through it.

You could use this method to make lots of little stars or shapes to hang together as part of a bigger decoration. Simply place the cranberries and water in a star ice cube tray, with a thin ribbon or piece of string cord dipped inside one of the points.

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Learning intentions • Personal, social and emotional development Helps children to feel pride in their own achievements.

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Communication, language and literacy By using simple statements and questions often linked to our gestures. Talk about the different textures of the water, pine needles, sliced oranges and cranberries.

• Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy By counting the number of orange slices and cranberries you have placed in your sun catcher, you can introduce numeracy. Discussing how you plan to hang it up with the ribbon is an example of problem solving.

We hope you have a fabulous time making our sun catchers, I know we certainly did!

For more information on the junior school or nursery at Akeley Wood (near Milton Keynes), call 01908 555803 or email: joanne.crosse@akeleywoodschool.co.uk

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Family matters

offers child clinical psychology services to children and their families. A particular emphasis is placed on offering support early.

We support prospective parents through the final stages of pregnancy, new parents struggling with the challenges of infancy and toddlerhood and more experienced parents who sometimes don’t feel it!

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

Open Morning – Saturday 9 February – 9.30am to 12noon School opens at 9.30am, Headmaster’s talk at 10.45am and last tour at 11.30am. Event closes at 12noon.

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

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Get Your Tummy Back WARNING: Do not undertake any exercise until it is deemed safe by your medical professional.

Exercises for before & after birth by Carly Holmes, Personal Trainer

If you are expecting a baby or have recently given birth, you may feel your body no longer belongs to you - but I am here to assure you that it does. You are in control!

Exercising During Pregnancy You can exercise during pregnancy, but you should only do what you feel comfortable with – and if you feel uncomfortable, STOP! Exercising prior to birth gives you increased overall fitness which assists you with the birth process, maintains the pelvic floor muscles and improves the chances of regaining your figure after birth. It can also reduce your child’s chances of developing diabetes and obesity.

An ideal taster exercise whilst pregnant is a basic weighted squat. Don’t be put off by weights during pregnancy just work within your limits.

Stand with feet hip width apart holding 3-5lb weights in each hand. Pull stomach in and shoulders back. Bend knees and lower yourself into a squat keeping knees behind toes and return.

Avoid any twisting and sudden turn movements and any stomach-focused exercises !

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Exercising After Giving Birth You will be exhausted and exercise might be the last thing on your mind, however exercise will improve your general wellbeing. Postnatal exercise accelerates your body’s recovery after birth and when you include your baby, it enhances your bond.

An ideal postnatal exercise is to position yourself on your hands and knees. Draw your stomach in and keep your back straight and still. Pull your abs in for 10 seconds then release and repeat.

Always remember the importance of exercising your pelvic floor muscles which you can do whilst undertaking a basic squat (see pregnancy exercise) keeping your hands on your hips or holding your baby if you wish (ensuring their head is fully supported). Lower yourself and as you do so pull in your pelvic floor muscles and hold for five seconds then release on your way back up.

Carly Holmes provides personal training and devises personal or family fitness programmes in Northamptonshire. To find out more, contact Carly on 07581205807 or carly.11@hotmail.co.uk

Claverdon HypnoBirthing

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Our pick of the latest unique & fun products for babies & toddlers

Look out for our discount vouchers in the centre pages to use on some of these products

Colour-In Table Cloth

Price: £4.50

Give your children something different to colour in with this paper table cloth from Phoenix cards.

Covered in hundreds of beautiful illustrations, it will keep your children entertained for a long time - giving you the chance to catch up with friends over dinner - or perhaps just share a few uninterrupted words with your spouse! Size: 39” x 39” (1m2) Order from: www.phoenix-trading.eu/web/ charlotte. Free gift for orders over £20 with voucher in our centre pages

Transforming your Little Angels’ fingerprints, handprints & footprints into heavenly handcrafted keepsakes.

Pregnancy Beanbags

Price: £89.99

The Bump Bag is the bean bag with a hole!

It has been designed for women to relax in comfort during pregnancy, nursing and beyond. The Bump Bag offers fantastic support for the body as it will contour and cushion you in whichever position you lie or sit. The hole in the centre allows you to lie fully on your front throughout your whole pregnancy without feeling uncomfortable. The only downside with the Bump Bag is that it’s comfortable for the whole family - and fun too so you’ll probably find that you need to share it!

Buy from www.bumpbag.co.uk Phone: 0843 289 6272

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Happy Swimming with Happy Nappy & BabyWrap

Price from: £9.99

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Treasure Hunt Game

GOTROVO is essentially a classic treasure hunt game, but all the hard work has been done for you.

Practical essentials by Splash About that Water Babies recommend for your baby when going to for a swim!

Happy Nappy: £9.99 This very cute neoprene over-nappy fits over a disposable or reusable swim nappy to ensure that no accidents leak into the pool. The snug cuffs that fit around your baby’s legs and middle are the all-important feature.

BabyWrap: £21.99 Baby wetsuits are priceless when taking baby swimming as pools can be quite chilly (under the recommended 30oC). This 3mm neoprene wetsuit simply Velcro’s out into a flat piece so you can lay baby in the centre and wrap them back up in a few seconds.

Both of these SplashAbout products are available in variations of navy, pink and turquoise to match.

Buy from Water Babies together at the reduced price of £29.99 (exc. postage), please contact us on 01295 709221 as discounts cannot be applied over the website.

Affordable, high quality new and nearly new clothing

Your children can use one of the two treasure maps provided to follow an indoor and/or outdoor trail to your treasure.

Developed to grow with your child, the game supports them in physical activity, learning and imagination from ages 3 to 8. With picture and word clues for younger children through to riddles for the older players it’s sure to capture the imagination of all the family. Also Ideal for Easter Egg hunts!

GOTROVO - your treasure awaits, come seek, come find, follow the clues, don’t get left behind!

For more information and to order visit: www.created4kids.co.uk. Also on Facebook.

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Pramsuits from £5.00

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Monster Costumes

Automoblox Cars

Price: £55

Guu-Guu-Ga will create a unique costume for you baby or toddler Monster costumes are pictured here, though any costume can be created bespokely for your little one. And you can also order matching toys! Handmade in Milton Keynes, the costumes are perfect for birthday parties, as a gift to your little one or for nursery fancy dress days.

Only high quality fabrics are used for the costumes and Guu-Guu-Ga make sure that all outfits are comfortable so your child can look fabulous and still move freely.

Costumes are made to order and they are finished and shipped within 7-10 business days.

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Price: about £20

A reinvention of a classic wooden toy car, Automoblox combines a modern look with classic craftsmanship - and so much more.

Each car can be taken apart and children can mixand-match pieces between cars to make their own automotive creations!

The Automoblox building system not only delights children, it fosters the development of important skills such as creative problem solving, gross and fine motor skills and visio-spatial processing.

Starting with a stylish wooden body made from solid beech wood, each car in the series has its own unique VIN number, just like a real car!

Buy from Shirelings Toyshop at Heart of the Shires Shopping Village, Watling St, nr Weedon, NN7 4LB or online at www.goawayandplay.co.uk. Suitable for 3 years+.

Get 10% off with your special offer voucher in our centre pages.

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Combiflex Beds

Price: £665

The Combiflex bed System by Bopita is designed to accommodate your child as they grow.

Using additional bed components, this compact bed can be transformed into a mid-sleeper bed with under bed storage (as shown here), a high sleeper, a four poster bed, a high sleeper bed with desk underneath, a bunk bed or just left as a basic single bed. This flexible bed and all components to transform it into the different bed variations are available at Kinderroom.

Compact bed price without storage units and mattress £665. Basic single bed price £315. Under bed storage units are available in a variety of colours.

Buy from Kinderroom, 31a Warwick St, Leamington Spa, CV32 5JX, 01926 888250. www.kinderroom.co.uk. Special offer 15% off all furniture ordered in January.

Monkisee Baby Reading Programme

Price: £150

The MonkiSee collection is perfect for parents who want to give their baby a head start.

The programme exposes your baby to words through written and spoken language, in a really fun way. The DVDs have rhyming poetry and the narrations are very descriptive, allowing your baby to relate to what is being shown on the screen. Parents are often amazed at how quickly their baby learns to read when they regularly use the MonkiSee DVDs, Flash Cards & Books.

Research for the past 30 years shows that babies from an early age have the ability to learn languages with ease, whether written, foreign or sign language, as the brain is generating thousands and thousands of brain cells per second. This allows them to effortlessly learn and absorb massive amounts of information. The Monkisee programme takes advantage of this!

Buy from www.monkisee.co.uk Get 20% OFF with voucher in centre pages.

Let Softplay Takeaway bring the party to you!

Quality soft play equipment available to hire in the Warwickshire area for parties and other special occasions, perfect for children aged 4 and under.

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Teach Your Baby to Read!

Babies can start learning to read from as early as 3 months old with MonkiSee’s reading kit. It requires no effort – just lots of fun and stimulation! And children that learn to read from such a young age have a huge advantage over the rest.

The kit contains books, DVDs and Flash Cards, combining music, poetry, puppets and real-world images to expand your baby’s vocabulary and teach them to read.

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Baby & Toddler Photo Competition Thank you to everyone who entered the Autumn Toddle Models competition, sponsored by Esme Fletcher Photography!

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We had 54 of the cutest entries we’ve ever seen this time around, and as usual we have printed as many as possible below! Needless to say, choosing the winner was - once again - an incredibly difficult but enjoyable task!

Congratulations this time go to Marianna Hodgkins from Long Itchington (you’ll see her on the cover of our next edition!), followed closely by Jim Kennedy (2) and Ava-Laura Reading (10 mths), both of whom receive a free photo shoot and print from Esme Fletcher Photography.

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If you didn’t win, you can still enjoy a photo shoot with Esme Fletcher - visit her website www.esmefletcher.co.uk, or call 07595 449551. She has photo packages starting from just £15 (a discount rate exclusively for Toddle About readers) and can come to your home or other location for the shoot. See advert opposite and offer voucher in our centre pages.

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It’s something that every baby does and every parent finds difficult to manage at times. What do we know about why babies cry and how best to respond?

Why do babies cry?

A baby is born defenceless and helpless into the world. They are completely dependent on the care of others for their survival. Although hormonal changes during the late stages of pregnancy prime parents to be ready to respond to their baby, the baby is also born with skills to draw them in. The principal one in young babies is crying. It is their only way of communicating distress and their need for care.

So crying is an early form of communication?

Undoubtedly. A cry can signal hunger, tiredness, a full nappy, being too hot or too cold, boredom or that the baby is anxious. Over time, parents become attuned to the different cries their baby uses to tell them different things. They will also learn to tell the difference between fussing (restlessness and agitation with some associated crying) and crying that indicates more acute distress.

How much crying is normal?

Studies show that babies typically peak in their crying at around two and a half hours in every twenty four, at six weeks of age. By the time they are three months old this has reduced to an average of seventy minutes.

What about ‘colicky’ babies?

Some babies seem to have more extensive and severe periods of crying in the early evening. When it lasts for around three hours and happens most evenings, with sudden onset and no obvious cause, it is sometimes called colic. This is thought to be associated with feeding (particularly bottle feeding), cramps and wind but there are few definitive answers. One in five babies suffers with colic at five to six weeks but this reduces to only one in a hundred by three months.

What are the consequences of colic?

The good news is that there are no long term consequences for the baby. Any delay in weight gain is just that. There are no indications that a colicky baby will have later problems with sleep, allergies, excessive crying, behavioural problems or a more challenging temperament.

So, no need to worry then?

That depends on your view point. The emotional stress on parents of managing a screaming infant for three hours a night is significant. It can put a strain on breast feeding, the parental relationship, the parent child relationship and parental mental health generally. Desperate parents are at risk of shaking their baby and Shaken Baby Syndrome has very serious consequences for all. Therefore parents need to seek support from each other, extended family and friends, their GP and health visitor and services such as cry-sis (www.cry-sis.org.uk). The countdown till baby is three months old will be a lifeline for most.

How should you respond to a crying baby?

There are two principal approaches: pick them up as soon as possible each time versus leaving them to cry. Both camps have strong advocates but the psychological and neurodevelopmental evidence clearly supports responding to baby rather than ignoring them.

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Babies cry when they need one of their basic needs to be met. This could be a physical need or an emotional one. The world is a large and unfamiliar place to a baby and they are easily overwhelmed. In addition, a baby’s brain is not fully developed at birth. One of the areas that takes several months to begin to mature is that of emotional regulation. When a baby becomes upset, for whatever reason, they simply do not have the ability to calm themselves down. This is something that develops over a long time, and through their experiences with the people who look after them.

By picking up a crying baby, by holding them close, by talking gently or singing, the parent’s calmness is passed onto them.

Indeed, it would seem that mother and baby practically share an endocrine system. Studies have found that levels of the stress hormone (cortisol) rise in a baby when they are crying. This triggers an associated rise in the mother’s levels, as she shares that distress and is moved to respond. When the mother is able to decrease her own arousal, using her own emotion regulation skills, then the baby’s levels also drop.

Crucially, babies are learning all the time.

Connections are made in the brain with every experience. Those experiences that are repeated (or are important for survival), get hardwired into their neuronal pathways. They become part of that baby’s personality and understanding of the world. Babies learn whether the world is a scary place or not, whether they can influence the world, whether they are important and valued, or not. They learn these things through their interactions with others. These lessons potentially stay with them, through their neural architecture, for a lifetime.

But surely picking up a baby all the time spoils them?

It is true that a baby that is comforted every time they are upset will come to expect it. In that way they will learn about how important and loved they are. They will feel safe and secure. They will feel less anxious and will therefore, over time, need to cry less often.

continued from previous page Likewise, a baby that is left to cry for an extended period of time will eventually realise that nobody is coming and stop crying. They may well cry louder next time, to try and get comforted, but if they are not responded to again, they will learn that there is little point in crying and be less likely to cry again. They will also have learnt lessons about what they can expect from others that are likely to be with them throughout their life.

So can you never leave a baby to cry?

With a young baby (less than six or seven months) it does seem important that the carer responds relatively promptly. However, it is not always possible to respond straight away. There are other children to look after, meals to cook, loo breaks to take and sometimes a moment or two of ‘me’ time is needed. The evidence suggests this is OK. It is that final cuddle that is important. If there has to be a delay, there has to be.

Even young infants are excellent at knowing another’s intentions. If a carer goes to them in a loving way, when they can, they are comforted. No harm done.

What about with older infants?

The ability to self-soothe and regulate emotions develops slowly. It begins at around eight months but isn’t completed until early adulthood! As an infant gets older, it may not always be necessary to pick them up when they start to fuss. They are likely to be soothed with a touch, or a song, some eye contact and a few words. It can be helpful to give them a minute or two to practise self-soothing, but if they become very distressed they will still need a cuddle.

What about bedtimes?

There are a number of ways to encourage your baby or child to sleep – and a lot has been written about it. The key skill is a child learning to fall asleep by themselves.

If a young baby is happy to do this, then it is to be encouraged. However, a child under six months that is crying for comfort should be given it, as should an older child with separation anxiety. The latest evidence suggests that controlled crying techniques for establishing sleep in children over six months do no harm and this can therefore be considered within the full range of approaches that can be used.

Dr Helen Andrews is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with children and young people. Through her business, Family Matters in Warwickshire, she helps parents when they can see that their child is struggling with their emotions, behaviour or development. She focuses on early intervention as the evidence is clear that it is never too early to ask for help. Family Matters supports prospective parents through the final stages of pregnancy, new parents struggling with the challenges of infancy and toddlerhood and more experienced parents too.

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For anyone suffering from aches and pains during or after pregnancy, or caring for a baby with colic, daily life can be difficult. But there are things that can help, and one way to find some relief is a treatment that is gaining quite a following: The Bowen Technique.

The Bowen Technique is a complementary healthcare therapy that focuses on muscle tension within the body. It can be used as a natural form of pain relief, and anyone – of any age - with problems such as sciatica, migraines and headaches, back pains, pelvic pains and more can benefit from this treatment.

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Why did you decide to work for yourself?

It was quite natural for me as my parents had their own business. I set up in 1999 after travelling for a year post-university and ran the business part time for 8 years, alongside my day job as a teacher. When I was pregnant with our first son, Oliver (now nearly 4), my husband and I decided that the time was right for me to pursue my business dreams.

How did you choose what to do?

I followed my passions. My degree was in ceramics, during which I met someone using malleable silver, which is clay-like, but silver – I had to have a go and I got hooked! I started making jewellery collections and it was only natural to take Oliver’s impressions in silver when he arrived. When our friends saw

them, they started ordering some for themselves! I created a range of products, a friend created a website and the business grew from there.

What changed when you became a mum?

I first worked when Oliver napped and in the evenings but when my youngest was born, Harvey, I was well established locally as ‘the fingerprint lady’ and I just couldn’t let all the hard work I had put into building up my business go to waste. It was incredibly hard as I had no choice but to work every night to keep up with the orders, and this was often till late as this was when everyone else slept and I had unbroken time to work.

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I won’t kid you, since having my children the lifework balance of being self-employed has been a constant juggling act and has more often than not been at the cost of time for myself. It’s getting easier now Oliver is at pre-school every morning and Harvey is at nursery three days, but I miss both my boys every day. I work while they’re in childcare, still some nights and most weekends. All balls are in the air at all times – it’s a busy life and often stressful and to be honest, the pay isn’t great when you think of all the hours I put in. But would I change it? Not for the world! I love my family and I love my work.

Getting it all done, on time, around my children. The price of silver has pushed up my costs greatly, but I’ve still managed to make it all work for my customers.

What have been the biggest highs for you?

Managing to not only maintain my business when I had my second child, but also having my best year in 15 years of business. Oh, and being rated number 1 product for ‘Bump, Baby & Beyond‘ in the UK by Vogue. That was pretty special!

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

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Overslade Inner Peace Hatha Yoga: 09:30-11:00T;

£6.50 per session (please book). Hatha Yoga class for mixed ability levels Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga: 11:15-12:45T For bump, £7.50 per class (book by term).

Pregnancy yoga from 14 weeks to birth at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343

Rokeby Claremont Outreach Stay & Play

09:30-11:30T at Rokeby Primary School CV22 5PE. 01788 579488; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation).

Rugby Baptist Church Toddler Group

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

Bumps & Babes

13:30-15:30T at Claremont Children’s Centre at St Andrews Benn Primary School, CV21 3NX. 01788 579488; For bump - 0s, £1 (donation).

For bumps & babies under 12 mths

Ryton on Dunsmore Stay and Play

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

Tuesday Bilton Music Bugs Classes: Family Bugs

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

Bilton Evangelical Toddler Group

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

Rugby Outreach Stay & Play

09:00-11:00T at Claremont Children’s Centre, at St Andrews Benn Primary School CV21 3NX. 01788 579488; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). Drop in for 0-5s

Ken Marriott Swimming Classes:

09:00-17:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Tree House Soft Play: 09:00-19:00TH For 1

- 5s, (drop in). 3-storey soft play centre. at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851; .

Rainbow Tots

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

Sunbeams Parent & Toddler Group

09:30-11:30T at Salvation Army, Bennfield Road CV21 2AS. Major M. Bailey:01788 535436; For 0 - 3s, £1 per child (drop in). 50p for siblings over 1yr

Claremont Childminder’s Network

09:30-11:30T at St Andrews Benn Primary School CV21 3NX. 01788 579488; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation).

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Wolston Tiddlywinks Parent & Toddler Group

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

Wednesday Barby Chatterbox

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

Bilton Bilton Evangelical Toddler Group

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

Coventry (Walsgrave) Aqua Tums - Aqua Yoga for Pregnancy

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

Dunchurch Noah’s Ark Parent and Toddler Group

09:15-10:45T at Dunchurch Baptist Church, Coventry Road CV22 6RF. Katie: 01788 842736; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

09:00-17:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851

10:00-11:30TH at Dunchurch Village Hall, Rugby Road CV22 6PN. 0844 2436253; £2 donation(drop in). Non-members welcome

St Maries Little Angels

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

Hillmorton Health Visitor Clinic: 09:30-11:30TH;

Stay & Play: 09:30-11:30TH Breastfeeding Group: 13:30-15:30TH

For 0 - 1s Stay and Play: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0 - 4s, at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588. FREE (drop in)

at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488; £1 (donation).

PJ’S Parent and Toddler Group

Cawston Lionhearts Baby & Toddler Group

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

Clifton-upon-Dunsmore Clifton Mother and Toddlers

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

In the Water

St George’s Magic Dragon Toddlers

Kilsby Kilsby Health Visitor Clinic

Physical Fun

Water Babies Swimming Lessons

10:00-10:30T at Rugby School, Horton Crescent CV22 5DJ. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes

Hatha Yoga for Core Strength

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

09:30-11:30TH at Run by Long Buckby Children’s Centre, Kilsby Clinic CV23 8XG. 01327 842037; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st Wed of month

Music & Signing

Rugby Tree House Soft Play: 09:00-19:00TH; Ken Marriott Swimming Classes:

Bumps and Babes: 3rd Wed of Month NCT Coffee: 1st Wed of mth

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

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

at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; £0.50 (donation).

For 1 - 5s, (drop in). 3-storey soft play centre.

Brownsover Teddybears Tots group

09:00-11:00T at Christ Church, Hellvelyn Way CV21 1JF. ; For 0 - 5s.

Newbold Childminders Group: 09:15-11:15TH Stay & Play (Non-Walkers): 13:00-15:00TH

Rugby Rhyme Time

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

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Homebirth Group

19:30-21:00TH at Friend’s Meeting House, 28, Regent Street CV21 2PN. 0844 243 6253; For bump, FREE (drop in). First Tues of every month(excl Jan and Aug)

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Thursday Brinklow Baby Talk

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

Brownsover Kangas ‘n’ Roos Toddlers Group

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

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

Rugby Ken Marriott Swimming Classes:

09:00-17:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Tree House Soft Play: 09:00-19:00TH; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). 3-storey soft play centre. at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851

Coventry Little Splashers Swimming Classes

10:30-14:30TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim

Easenhall Little Splashers Swimming Classes

09:00-11:00TH at Town Thorns Hydro Pool, Easenhall CV23 0JE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim

Hillmorton Stay and Play

Coventry Water Babies

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

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

Little Acorns Toddler Group

Little Splashers

10:00-11:30T at Hillmorton Paddox Methodist Church, Dunsmore Avenue CV22 5HD. Miriam: 07801802718; For 0 - 5s, 50p p/c.

Aqua Tums - for Pregnancy

13:00-15:00TH at Long Lawford Children’s Centre. 01788 568554; For 0 - 1s, £0.50 (donation). With Health Visitor Clinic

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

Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim

Long Lawford Stay & Play for Non-Walkers

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

Rokeby Outreach Stay & Play

09:30-11:30T at Claremont Children’s Centre Outreach, Rokeby Primary School CV22 5PE. 01788 579488; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation).

Daventry Little Kickers

10:00-10:45TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 18mths 5s, (please book). Fun football classes

Rugby Ken Marriott Swimming Classes: 09:00-17:00T; For 0 - 5s.

Tree House Soft Play: 09:00-

Dunchurch Noah’s Ark Toddler Group

19:00TH; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851

09:45-11:30T at Dunchurch Baptist Church, Coventry Road CV22 6RF. Katie: 01788 842736; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Make & Bake

09:30-11:00T at Claremont Children’s Centre, CV21 3LU. 01788 579488; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation).

Hillmorton Abbey Tots Group

09:00-10:30T at Abbots Farm Infants School, Abbots Way CV21 4AP. 01788 543093; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Stay and Play: 09:15-11:00TH Young Parents Group: 13:00-14:30TH; For

parents under 22 yrs at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588. FREE (drop in).

Rugby URC Baby & Toddler Group

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

Toys & activities inc. an under 1s area

Long Lawford Walk & Talk and Stay & Play

09:15-11:00TH at Long Lawford Children’s Centre. 01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (donation). Refreshments in the hut afterwards

Dandy Development Class

10:00-12:00T at Long Lawford Memorial Hall, CV23 9BA. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book). Talk,Share and Play; Grow in Every Way!

Newbold Little Stars Toddler Group

09:30-11:30T at Newbold Methodist Church Hall, Main Street CV21 1HH. Anna: 07595 506295; For 0 - 4s, . Toys & crafts for 0 - 4s

Rugby Rhyme Time

Tiny Tots

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

Toddle Time: 10:00-11:30T; For 1 - 2s.

H/V Baby Weighing: 13:30-15:00TH at Claremont Children’s Centre, CV21 3LU. 01788 579488; For 0s, £1 (donation).

Little Gems Toddler Group

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

Ryton-on-Dunsmore Baby and Toddler Ballroom Classes

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

Friday Clifton-upon-Dunsmore Music Bugs Classes - Family Bugs

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

Fun music sessions: book a free taster!

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

Introduction to Solids

12:00-13:00T at Hill Street Youth Centre CV21 2NB. 01788 579488; For 0s, £1 (donation).

Learn about weaning. Last Fri of mth.

Little Discoveries Art & Crafts Group

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

Last Fri of mth. Arts & Crafts fun.

Ryton-on-Dunsmore Baby and Toddler Ballroom Classes

09:30-11:15T at Ryton-on-Dunsmore Village Hall, High Street CV8 3EY. Megan: 07814642870; For 0 - 4s, . Learn to dance with your baby or toddler!

Saturday Coventry Water Babies

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

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Learning to dance with your little ones (ages 0 - 4)

Classes start 17th January Sign up now!

The class is designed for babies and toddlers to explore movements in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The parent/carer will learn the steps to various Ballroom Dances, babies/ toddlers feel the movements, hear the music and eventually dance the steps. megan@babyandtoddlerballroom.co.uk www.facebook.com/babyandtoddlerballroom 07814 642 870 www.babyandtoddlerballroom.co.uk

Aqua Tums - Aqua Yoga for Pregnancy

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

Daventry Little Kickers

09:00-12:30TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 18mths - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes.

Easenhall Little Splashers Swimming Classes

09:00-13:00TH at Town Thorns Hydro Pool, Easenhall CV23 0JE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim

Hillmorton Saturdads

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

Rugby Ken Marriott Swimming Classes:

09:00-17:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Tree House Soft Play: 09:00-14:00TH; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). 3-storey soft play centre. at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851

Dad & Children’s Fun Session

10:00-11:30TH at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). For dads/ male carers and their children

Sunday

Easenhall Little Splashers Swimming Classes

09:00-12:00TH at Town Thorns Hydro Pool, Easenhall CV23 0JE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim

Rugby Ken Marriott Swimming Classes:

09:00-17:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Tree House Soft Play: 09:00-14:00TH

at Ken Marriott Leisure Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 535851; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). 3-storey soft play centre.

Coventry (Walsgrave) Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Daily Activity Planner: Southam & Stratford Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ in your area for bumps - 5s and parents

Monday

Southam Twins & Multiple Group: 10:00-11:30T;

Harbury Harbury Toddler Group

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

Kineton Kineton Baby & Toddler Group

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

Shipston-On-Stour Pre-school Swimming Lessons

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

Snitterfield Snitterfield Rag Tag Toddler Group

For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Runs twice monthly Childminders Pop In: 10:15-11:45T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Fortnightly - call for dates Baby Time: 13:15-14:45TH; For 0s, £1 per family. For babies from birth-18 mths at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 814953

Stratford upon Avon Meet & Play: 09:30-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE

(drop in). Fun play session for under 5 years Young Parents: 13:30-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For parents under 24 yrs at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624

Early Weeks Group: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0s,

FREE (drop in). Runs 1st and 3rd Monday Stay and Play: 13:30-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For children with special needs at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016

10:00-11:45T at Snitterfield Village Hall, Bearley Road CV37 0JH. Hilary: 01789 731246; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in). 50p per sibling

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Physical Fun

Tumble Tots

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

Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster

Monkey Music

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

Mess Around Messy Play

10:15-11:00T at Townsend Hall, Sheep Street CV36 4AE. Krissy: 07500 772514; For 0 - 4s, £5 per class (book by 5-week term). Messy & tactile play sessions for 0-4s

Stratford Leisure Swim Lessons; 09:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £4.10 per child (book).

Active Antz: 10:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £3.60 per child (book). Bouncy castle, soft play Mini Bouncers: 13:30-14:30TH; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 p/c (book). Trampolining and soft play Mini Gymnastics: 16:00-18:00TH; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child (book). 1 hour sessions at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826

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Mess Around offers fun, friendly, hassle free messy play sessions, parties and events for children from 0-4 years of age.

Each session has 6 different fun activities that your child can enjoy at their own pace.

We set it up, you and your child enjoy it – then we clean up the mess!

Sessions running NOW in Warwick & Stratford-upon-Avon.

For more info and to book, call Ingrid on 07889 470 091 for Warwick Krissy on 07500 772 514 for Stratford

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Early Pregnancy Antenatal Classes

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

Wellesbourne Gymnastics Classes: 17:45-18:15TH; For

3 - 5s. Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more Street Dance Classes: 18:15-18:45TH; For 4 - 5s at Love Ballet Dance Company at St Peters Church Centre, Church Street CV35 9LS. Lorraine: 07711 010404, (book by term).

Tuesday

Barford Dandy Development Class

10:00-11:45T at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book). Talk,Share and Play; Grow in Every Way!

Bishops Itchington Bishops Messy Hour

14:00-15:00T at Run by Southam CC at Early Years Centre, Poplar Road CV47 2RT. 01926 814953; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family.

Bump Info Evening

19:30-21:30T at The Greaves Club, Fisher Road CV47 2RE. Bronwyn: 07817 456 379; For bump.

Runs monthly - please call for the next date

Claverdon Stepping Stones Baby & Toddler Group

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

Ettington Cheeky Chimps

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

Harbury Bumps and Bundles

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

Lighthorne Heath Baby Play: 09:30-11:00T; £1 per family (drop in). Stay & Play Session for 6mths - 2½ yrs

Bumps to Babes: 10:00-12:00T; £1 per

family (drop in). For bumps and 0- 6 mths at Lighthorne Heath Childrens’ Centre, Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105

Kineton Drop-In

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

Family support and play activities

Lower Quinton Quinton Tots & Tiddlers

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

Shipston-On-Stour Pre-school Swimming Lessons

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

Shipston Library Rhyme Time

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

Southam NCT Bumps and Babies

09:45-11:15TH at St Wulstans Hall, Wood Street CV47 1PP. 0844 243 0008; For bump - 0s, £1. New &expectant parent support & chat group

Southam Rhyme Time

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

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: 16:0016:30TH; For 3 - 4s, Fun introduction to ballet.

Pre-Syllabus Ballet Classes: 16:3017:00TH; For 5s, (book by term). at Love Ballet Dance Company at The Grange Hall, Coventry Road CV47 1QA. Lorraine: 07711 010404. Free trial available Stockton Play Time

09:30-11:00T at Early Years Hub, Church Street CV47 8JG. 01926 814953; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. Smaller, quieter session

Stratford upon Avon Cradle Club: 09:30-11:00TH; For 0s, FREE

(drop in). Sensory activities and singing Introduction to weaning: 12:00-14:00TH; For 0s, FREE. Please call for dates at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016

Baby Weigh & Play

13:30-15:30T at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

Babes & Tots

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

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T = Term Time H = Holidays Go 4 Goals Football Classes

Musical abc Fortnightly ‘Pay on the Day’

10:00-10:30T at The Rosebird Centre, CV37 8LU. Anne: 07876 518770; £5 per class (drop in). 18mth-5s. Discounts for siblings. No tasters

Stratford Leisure Swimming Lessons

09:30-17:30TH; For 1 - 4s, £4.70 (book). Half hour lessons throughout the year.

Active Antz: 09:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £3.60 per child (book). Bouncy castle and soft play Mini Dribblers: 13:30-14:30TH; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child (book by term). 1 hour sessions at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826

NCT Your Baby Group

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

Stratford Rhyme Time

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

Wellesbourne Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

09:30-10:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 0 - 5s, £4.70 per child (book by term).

Southam Stay & Play: 09:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £1

per family (drop in).

Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Runs 2nd and 4th Wednesday

Breastfeeding Support Group

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

11:30-13:00TH at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

Breastfeeding support group

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

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

Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim

Stratford Leisure Swimming lessons

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

10 week term, 30min classes.

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

09:30-10:45T at Methodist Church Hall, Bridge St CV35 9LR. 01926 886995; For 0 - 3s, £4.15 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1s & 1-3s.

Free trials & free CD.

10:30-16:30TH at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £4.70 per child (book by term).

Monkey Music

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

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Baby Sensory

14:00-15:00TH at Rosebird Community Hall (nr Waitrose), Shipston Road CV37 8LU. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term).

Award-winning class for 0 - 13m.

Free trials

Wellesbourne Wellesbourne Story Stomp

Wednesday

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

Alcester Alcester Library Rhyme Time

Thursday

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

Alveston Monkey Music

Bishops Itchington Baby Clinic with Health Visitor

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

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

1st & 3rd Wed of mth

Fenny Compton Tots and Toddler Group

Bishops Itchington Bishops Itchington Toddler Grp

10:00-12:00T at Fenny Compton Village Hall, Memorial Road . Amy: 01295 770749; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). 1st time free entry

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

Kineton Kineton Baby & Toddler Group

Lighthorne Heath Tots & Tiddlers

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

09:30-11:00T at Lighthorne Heath Village Hall, Leam Road CV33. 01926 691105; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). 0 - 5 years

Napton Napton Stay & Play

Long Itchington Long Itchington Toddler Group

13:30-14:45T at Victory Club, Dog Lane CV47 8LT. 01926 814953; For 0 - 5s, £1 per child (drop in). 50p per extra child

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

Shipston-on-Stour Shipston Library Story Stomp

Priors Marston Priors Marston Toddlers

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

1st Thursday of the month

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

In the Water

Stratford upon Avon Early Weeks Clinic: 09:30-10:30T at

Music & Signing

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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18:00-19:00T at Croft School, Loxley Rd CV37 7RL. Jason: 07747 562469; For 4 - 5s. Football coaching class for little & big ones

Shipston-On-Stour Pre-school Swimming Lessons

Daily Activity Planner

Southam & Stratford Area Southam Little Bears

Southam Little Tappers Dance Classes

10:00-11:00TH at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. Bronwyn: 07817 456 379; For 0 - 5s. 24 Jan,28 Feb,21 Mar 2013

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

Southam Church Toddler Group

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

Funky Dance Classes: 16:00-16:30TH; For 3 - 5s. A lively, fun and energetic class Gymnastics Classes: 16:30-17:00TH; For 3 - 5s. Learn handstands, rolls, splits at Love Ballet Dance Company at The Grange Hall, Coventry Road CV47 1QA. Lorraine: 07711 010404. (book by term)

Messy Play

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10:15-11:00T at Blackwell Village Hall, Blackwell CV36 4PE. Krissy: 07500 772514; For 0 - 4s, £5 per class (book by 5-week term).

Messy & tactile play sessions for 0-4s

Wellesbourne Wellesbourne Rhyme Time

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

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

Stockton Toddlersaurs

Saturday

10:00-11:30TH at Stockton Village Hall, Napton Road CV47 8JX. Emma: 01926 814687; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in). 50p per extra person

Alveston Monkey Music

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

Stratford upon Avon Speech and Language Champion

09:00-10:00TH at Clopton Children’s Centre, CV37 6TE. 01789 414016; 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Bishops Itchington Together Time

Stay and Play @ Ken Kennett

10:00-11:30TH at Justins Avenue CV37 0DA. 01789 414016; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Signing Classes in Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa and Warwick

Breastfeeding Support: 09:30-11:00T Baby Play: 11:00-12:00T; For 0-18mths at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624. FREE (drop in).

09:00-18:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £4.70 per child.

Active Antz: 10:15-12:15TH; £3.60 Mini Gymnastics: 13:30-14:30TH; £4.10

at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826 (book by term)

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

09:30-12:00T at St Peter’s Mission, Manor Rd CV37 7EA. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 (book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

09:45-12:00T at The Rosebird Community Hall, The Rosebird Centre at Waitrose CV37 8LU. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 (book). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech 10:00-12:00T at Henry’s Castle party room, Stratford Armories, CV37 0JA. Krissy: 07500 772514; For 0 - 4s, £5 per class (book by 5-week term). Messy & tactile play sessions

Southam LWAD Pre-School Dance Classes

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

Stratford-Upon-Avon Stratford Leisure Swimming Lessons

Find us online at www.singandsign.co.uk and www.facebook.com/singandsignsouthwarks

For 0 - 1s, (book by 10-week term).

Turtle Tums Aquanatal Yoga Classes:

18:30-20:00T (book by 6-week term). at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Rd CV37 7NF. Laura & Marie: 07814 376149; 30-min classes from Pregnancy to playground

Friday 14:00-15:00T at Long Itchington Community Centre, Stockton Rd CV47 9QP. 01926 814953; For 0 - 5s. Twice a month, call for dates

Shipston-On-Stour Shipston Leisure Baby Swimming

08:30-12:00TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 0 - 5s, £4.70 per child (book by term).

To book your FREE TRIAL call 01789 415591 or email pippajenkins@singandsign.co.uk

Turtle Tots Baby Swimming: 12:00-13:30T

Long Itchington Creative Kids

Shipston-On-Stour Pre-school Swimming Lessons

Award winning classes running locally since 2006.

Babies as young as 6 months are learning to sign through music, rhymes and fun!

Understand babies needs, thoughts and ideas – reduce frustration for you and your baby!

Now at The Rosebird Community Hall, next to Waitrose, Stratford.

Stratford Swimming Lessons

Mess Around Messy Play

10:00-11:30T at Early Years Centre CV47 2RT. 01926 814953; £1 per family. Fortnightly

Stratford upon Avon Speech & Language

13:00-14:30T at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Friday of the month

09:00-12:00TH at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 3 - 4s, £4.70 per child (book by term). Half hour lessons throughout the year.

Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

08:45-10:30TH at Shottery Fields, CV37 9QH. 07711 349 592; For 0 5s, FREE (please book). 1st Sat of mth. Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk

Sunday Stratford upon Avon Daddy Cool

Stratford Leisure Swimming Lessons

11:30-T at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs on 2nd Sat of each month

Mini Tennis

13:30-15:00T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Jo:07968015292; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim

12:00-15:00TH at Stratford Leisure Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 3 - 4s, £4.70 per child (book). Half hour lessons.

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

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

09:30-12:00T at St Peter’s Mission, Manor Rd CV37 7EA. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.

09:30-10:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 0 - 5s, £4.70 per child (book by term).

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

Monday

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Coventry Little Splashers Swimming Classes

12:00-13:45T at Baginton Fields School, Sedgemoor Rd CV3 4EA. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim

Cubbington Musical abc

09:45-12:30T at Cubbington Village Hall, Broadway CV32 7JX. Anne: 07876 518770; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Entry inc refreshments! Call for a free trial

Hampton Magna Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

11:00-11:45T at The Open Door Café, 3 Slade Hill CV35 8SA. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per class (drop in). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards

Kenilworth The Spring Playgroup Toddler Group

09:30-11:45T at Kenilworth Youth & Comunity Centre, (in the Large Community Room) CV8 1QJ. Jackie: 01926 864443; For 0 - 3s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Leamington Spa Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

09:30-11:30T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.

09:45-12:00T at Sing & Sign Baby Signing, Busy Bees Nursery CV34 6AD. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term).

Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech

Monkey Music

09:45-11:45T at The Octagon St Mary Magdalenes, Lillington CV32 7RH. Claire: 01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Complimentary trial classes available

Tiddlywinks

Early Learning Centre Playtime

10:00-12:00TH at Early Learning Centre in Mothercare, Shires Retail Park CV34 6RH. 01926 452917; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Play with ELC toys and meet other mums

CookieTots Cooking Classes

10:30-11:15T at Leamington Spa Baptist Church, Chandos Street CV32 4RN. Charlotte: 07506 034899; For 2 - 4s, £6 per session (please book). Music & games based around cooking for 2-4s 16:00-17:00T at The Just Dance Company, Our Lady and St Teresa’s Primary School CV32 7LN. 7849228311; For 2 - 5s, £5 per class (book by term). Dance classes for 2½ years - preschoolers

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Music & Signing

LWAD Pre-School Dance Classes

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

Early Pregnancy Antenatal Classes

10:00-11:30T at St Paul’s Church Hall, Leicester Street CV32 4TE. 01926 427149; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in). Reopening on Monday 14th January 2013.

Tiny Tap, Baby Ballet And Dinky Disco

Da Capo Music Lessons

14:00-14:45TH at The Teacher’s Home, . Sarah: 01926 745778; For 2 - 5s, (please book). The first steps in music making for 2½-6yrs

19:00-21:00T at Leamington Spa Baptist Church, Chandos Street CV32 4RN. 01926 731621; For bump, FREE (please book).

NCT Netball

20:00-21:00T at North Leamington School, outside courts CV32 6RD. netball.nctwarks@ gmail.com, £3 (drop in). Just a bit of fun!

Warwick Little Saints

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

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

09:30-12:00T at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

09:45-12:00T at St Mary Immaculate Parish Hall, 45 West St CV34 6AB. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech

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Daily Activity Planner: Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth

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Daily Activity Planner

Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth Mess Around Messy Play

10:00-12:00T at The GAP Centre, 39 Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. Ingrid: 07889 470 091; For 0 - 4s, £5 per class (book by 5-week term). Messy & tactile play sessions for 0-4s

Little Fishes Baby and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Saltisford Church, Albert Street CV34 4JX. ; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). littlefishes@saltisfordchurch.org.uk

Tiddlers Mother and Baby Group

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

Breastfeeding Counsellor avail. 10:30-11:30am.

Monkey Music

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

Coventry (Stivichall) Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

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

Kenilworth Water Babies Swimming Lessons

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

Leamington Spa Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

09:30-11:30T at The Octagon St Mary Magdalene Church, Vicarage Rd off Cubbington Rd CV32 7RH. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.

Baby Sensory

10:00-15:30TH at Dale Street Methodist Church, Dale Street CV32 5HL. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by 10week term). 10, 11:30, 14:30:0-13m; 1pm: 0-6m. Free trial

Tiddlywinks

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

10:00-11:30T at St Paul’s Church Hall, Leicester Street CV32 4TE. 01926 427149; For 0 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in). Reopening on Monday 14th January 2013.

10:15-12:00T at Youth and Community Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.

CookieTots Cookery Classes

17:00-18:15T at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Dance classes for 2.5 yrs+

10:30-11:30TH at Burton Green Village Hall, Hodgetts Lane CV8 1PH. Jenny: 07725 094123; For 0 - 1s, £8 per session. FREE Taster Class available.

Baby Tranquilo Baby Massage & Yoga

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

Music & games based around cooking for 2-4s

Tuesday

Buggy Breakfast: 09:00-10:00TH; For 0 - 5s Cradle Club: 10:00-11:30TH Mini Messy Play: 10:30-11:45TH; 8-20mths

12:30-15:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

14:00-14:45TH at The Teacher’s Home, .

Sarah: 01926 745778; For 2 - 5s, (please book).

The first steps in music making for 2½-6yrs

Infant Tap n Groove Dance Workshops

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

Krystle Jayne’s Dance Classes

Baginton Baginton Parent and Toddler Group

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

at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Rd, CV8 1FS. 01926 856397. £1 p/family (drop in) 11:00-13:00T at Chesford Grange, CV8 2LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim 15:45-16:30T at Parochial Hall, High Street CV8 1LZ. 07966 168043; For 3 - 5s, £6.50 per class (please book). Dance Workshops for 3-7 year olds

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Da Capo Music Lessons

LWAD Pre-School Dance Classes

Baby Tranquilo

FREE taster class see voucher in centre pages

Baby Massage, Baby Yoga, Baby Signing Learn techniques that will enhance your baby’s learning and development through lots of stimulating sensory activities.Babies from 8wks onwards.

Classes run on Wednesdays

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

Classes run on Tuesdays

10.30am-11.30am at Burton Green Village Hall

Contact Jenny Brown to book a place

Qualified Experienced Tutor. Member of The Guild of Sensory Development

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

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Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth

T = Term Time H = Holidays

10:00-12:00T at Radford Semele Baptist Church, Lewis Road CV31 1UQ; For 0 - 5s.

New members welcome! www.rsbc.info

Warwick Tumble Tots

Whitnash Little Windmills Toddler Group

Baby Tranquilo Baby Massage Classes

10:30-11:30T at Xcel Leisure Centre, Mitchell Avenue CV4 8DY. Jenny: 07725094123; For 0s, £8 per family (book by 5-week term). Calm, relaxing classes for babies 8 weeks+

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

Kenilworth Musical abc

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

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

Little Crackers Stay ‘n’ Play

Emscote Toddler Group

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

Tiddlers Mother & Baby Group

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

Warwick Story Stomp

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

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

14:00-16:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Stratford Rd CV34 6RE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). NEW CLASS - starting February 2013!

South Warwickshire Home Birth Group

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

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

Baby Clinic & Busy Babies Group

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

Baby Health Drop in: 10:00-11:30TH; For

0 - 1s, FREE. H/V & baby weighing. Fortnightly.

Wednesday

Childminders Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30T NCT Breastfeeding Drop In: 10:30-

Burton Green Dandy Development Class

09:45-10:30T at Burton Green Hall, Hodgetts Lane CV8 1PH. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (drop in). Talk, Share and Play; Grow in Every Way!

Coventry Tumble Tots

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

11:30TH; FREE. (fortnightly) Let’s Get Physical: 13:30-14:30TH; For 2 - 5s, £1 per family. at St John’s Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397. All drop ins.

NCT Breastfeeding Drop In

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

Kenilworth Library Rhyme Time

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

“

combining baby sign, music and sensory fun!

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award-winning NEW baby and toddler classes Develop... language and communication skills, confidence, listening skills, social and emotional skills and co-ordination.

Stimulate... the senses and the imagination Through... signing, making music, sensory experiences, tactile parachute hoops, singing, sharing special time and having lots of fun!

In the Water

Music & Signing

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

07890 241301 nikki.sayers@hotmail.co.uk

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Arts & Crafts

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Radford Semele Radford Rascals Toddlers Group

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Daily Activity Planner

Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth

Little Leapers Gymnastics Classes

LWAD Pre-School Dance Classes

12:45-14:15T at Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car park CV8 1JP. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). For tots who like to tumble!

13:30-14:45T at The Polish Centre, 54 High St CV31 1LW. 01926 887780; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Tap & Ballet for pre-schoolers from 2 years

Leamington Spa Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

CookieTots Cookery Classes

09:30-11:30T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.

Noah’s Ark Club

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

LWAD Danceaway Class

10:30-11:00T at The Polish Centre, 54 High St CV31 1LW. 01926 887780; For 1 - 3s, (please book). Fun dance and movement class for 18mths-3 yrs

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

Street Dance Classes: 16:00-16:30T; £3.10 per class. Street dance classes for 4 years+ Cheerleading Class: 16:30-17:15T; £4.50 per class. Cheerleading classes for 5 years+ Gymnastic Dance Class: 17:15-18:00T; £4.50 per class. Gymnastics & dance for 5 yrs+ at The Just Dance Company, Our Lady and St Teresa’s Primary School CV32 7LN. 7849228311. (Book by term)

Baby Cafe

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

Da Capo Music Lessons

14:00-16:45TH at The Teacher’s Home, .

Sarah: 01926 745778; For 2 - 5s, (please book).

The first steps in music making for 2½-6yrs

Warwick Jack in the Box Toddler Group

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

Stay & Play

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

Mini Meadows Toddler Group

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

St Nicholas Parent and Toddler Group

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

Health Visitor Drop In

10:00-11:30TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

2nd & 4th Wed of month

Nappuccino

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

Arty Tots

10:30-11:30T at Arty Tots, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Every 1st Wed of the month

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music together.

Jack and Jill Baptist Toddler Group

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

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Pre-School Dance continued

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

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

Pre-School Dance

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

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

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

For toddlers 18 months to 3 years with their carers.

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

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

Aqua Babies Swimming Lessons

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

NCT Weekly Walk

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

The Yummy Mummy’s Club

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

Coventry Warwickshire Attached Parents Group

Leamington Spa Little Splashers Swimming Classes

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

09:30-12:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim

Kenilworth Buggy Breakfast: 09:00-10:00TH; For 0 - 5s, Little Foresters: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s,

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

Outdoor play and discovery session Breastfeeding Buddies: 13:30-14:30TH at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; £1 per family.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

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

Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim

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

Dance classes for 4 months and upwards

Lillingtots

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

Octotots Toddler Group

Tumble Tots

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

Monkey Music

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

13:00-15:00TH at The Glebe Hotel, CV35 8BS. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (book by 10-week term). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim

St John’s Toddlers

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

Refreshments provided, all welcome.

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

Burton Green Burton Green Toddler Group

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

14:00-16:45TH at The Teacher’s Home, .

Sarah: 01926 745778; For 2 - 5s, (please book).

The first steps in music making for 2½-6yrs

Infant Tap n Groove Dance Workshops

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

Thursday Barford Little Splashers Swimming Classes

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

In the Water

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

Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster 10:00-12:00T at Kenilworth Youth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Complimentary trial classes available

NCT & St Mark’s Kaleidoscope

Da Capo Music Lessons

13:30-15:00T at Youth and Community Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.

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Physical Fun

Monkey Music

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Warwick, Leamington & Kenilworth Leek Wootton Leek Wootton Baby & Toddler Group

Tiny Tap n Groove: 10:30-11:15T; £6 per class. Dance Workshops from walking age - 5s Infant Tap n Groove: 16:1517:00T; For 3 - 7s, £6.50 per class. at The Space Upstairs - North Hall, Spencer Street CV31 3SY. 07966 168043. Please book.

10:00-11:30T at The Village Hall, Warwick Road CV35 7RB. ; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). 50p per extra child.

Toys, crafts & songs

Warwick Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

Leamington Spa Rhyme Time

10:30-11:00T at Leamington Spa Library, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742 721; 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd week of month

09:30-11:30T at All Saints Church Hall, All Saints Rd CV34 5NJ. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s.

Free trials & free CD.

Tumble Tots

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

Warwick Rhyme Time

09:30-11:30T at Warwick Library & Information Centre, Shire Hall CV34 4SA. 01926 412 189; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly, starts 9:30 & 11:00

The Ups of Downs Group

12:00-14:00T in Leamington Spa. Nicola: 07814 929306; For 0 - 5s, . Monthly group for children with Down syndrome

Baby Sensory

10:00-12:15TH at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Award-winning class for 0 13m. Free trials

CookieTots Cooking Classes

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

Little Splashers Classes

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

NEW CLASS - starting February 2013!

Whitnash Stay & Play

Fun music classes for babies, toddlers Da Capo Music Lessons and pre-schoolers.

Call Sue on 01926 886995

14:00-14:45TH at The Teacher’s Home, Sarah: 01926 745778; For 2 - 5s, (please book). The first steps in music making for 2½-6yrs

www.rhythmtime.net

Spa Baby Massage

Go 4 Goals Football Classes

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

www.spababymassage.co.uk

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

Bond with your baby through positive touch.

Call: 07969 492762

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

Warwick Little Scamps Music Classes

10% OFF

see voucher in the centre pages Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Email: spababymassage@hotmail.co.uk

Woodloes Park Woodies Toddler Group

09:30-11:00T at Woodloes Community Centre, Deansway CV34 5DF. Liz: 07981 606163; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Toys, craft, songs & refreshments

Friday Coventry Little Leapers Gymnastics Classes

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

Kenilworth Stay & Play

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

Kenilworth Mother and Toddler Group

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

09:45-10:30T at The GAP Community Centre, Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. Caroline: 01926 498466; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). Lively and fun pay as you go music classes

Musical abc & Twirling Toddlers ‘Pay on the Day’

10:00-10:30T at Musical abc & Twirling Toddlers, The Kenilworth Centre CV8 1QJ. 07876 518770 or 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, £4.50 per class (drop in). Alternates weekly between classes. No tasters

Leamington Spa Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

09:30-12:00T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.15 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1, 1-3 & 3-4s. Free trials & free CD.

09:45-12:00T at St Mary Immaculate Parish Hall, 45 West St CV34 6AB. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech

Parents & Babies Swim Session

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

Aqua Babies Swimming Lessons

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

Whitnash Namaste Play Together

Les Rainettes (French Speaking Group)

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

Emmanuel Toddler Group

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

Runs once a month - plse call for dates

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

Dandy Development Class

10:00-13:00T at St Paul’s Church, Leicester Street CV32 4TE. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book). Talk,Share and Play; Grow in Every Way!

Whitnash Rhyme Time

Saturday Barford Little Splashers Swimming Classes

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

Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim

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Music Classes First steps in Music Making based on Kodaly principles for children aged 2½ to 6 years.

Dance and Gymnastics For babies and toddlers

• Outstanding results • Small classes • Age graded

Ba l le t Tap

Fees: £4 per 40 minute class

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Professional musician 30 years teaching experience

01926 745 778

sarah-allen@ntlworld.com 09:15-10:00TH; For 3 - 5s, Fun introduction to ballet & tap Funky Dance Classes: 10:00-10:30TH; For 3 - 5s, Lively & fun class with dance routines Gymnastics Classes: 10:30-11:00TH; For 3 - 5s. Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more at Love Ballet Dance Company at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Lorraine: 07711 010404 (book by term)

Coventry Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

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

Tiny Tap, Baby Ballet & Dinky Disco:

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

Junior Street Dance Classes:

Dads Aloud

Go 4 Goals Football Classes

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

LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap Classes

Art Cart Family Fun Sessions

Warwick Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Leamington Spa Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

09:00-11:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Stratford Rd CV34 6RE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). NEW CLASS - starting February 2013!

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

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

In the Water

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

Music Together Classes

09:00-13:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun lessons teaching your little one to swim

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LWAD Pre-School Dance Class

13:00-15:00T at Art Cart Family Fun Sessions, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Every last Sat of the month

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

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

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

10:00-11:45T at Music Together, Kenilworth Methodist Church Hall CV8 1LQ. 07503 906468; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Make beautiful music together. Free trial.

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09:00-10:00T; For 2½ - 5s, £5 per class.

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

Kenilworth Saturdads

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

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Music & Signing

Physical Fun

Sunday Shrewley Prima Ballerinas: 09:30-10:00TH; For 3 - 5s.

Funky Dance Classes: 10:00-10:30TH; For 3 - 5s.

Gymnastics Classes: 10:30-11:00TH; For

3 - 5s. Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more Pre-Syllabus Ballet; 11:30-12:00TH; For 5s at Love Ballet Dance Company at Shrewley Village Hall, CV35 7AN. Lorraine: 07711 010404, (book by term). Free trial available

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Cawston grange Children’s Centre

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

Wolston library and Children’s Centre

Warwick Road, Wolston, CV8 3GX. Tel: 01788 817723 library telephone number: 02476 542632 offering services including: • Stay and Play Sessions • Breastfeeding Group • Baby Group with Health Visitor • Childminder/Carer Network

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

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