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Hello &

welcome

to the Autumn edition of Toddle About!

We’ve squeezed loads of cool stuff into this issue for you - we hope you like it! There are plenty of activities for you to enjoy at home including some great (and simple) Halloween and Bonfire Night crafts. We’ve also compiled details of local firework displays and some of the best places to meet Santa, and we have invited parenting expert Sally J Hall to tell us why she believes we should be buying traditional toys for our children this Christmas. As always you’ll find hundreds of groups and classes to try out in the Daily Activity Planner - many of which offer free sessions in our Special Offers section.

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Contents What’s New?

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Halloween Crafts

Helping a Fearful Child

8-9

Bonfire Night Crafts

Local Firework Displays

Toddle Models

13-15

Christmas Shop About 16-18 Where’s Santa?

20-21

Controversy Corner

22-23

Special Offers

24-26

Mums Making It

28-29

Daily Activity Planner

31-46

Directory

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Wh at ‘s N ew ? What’s new for bumps, babies & toddlers in the Warwickshire area

Key to each area:

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Monkey Music Library Sessions for Just £1

Monkey Music will be bringing song and dance to libraries across Warwickshire in November. Head along and enjoy a half hour session for just £1. The fun starts at 10.30am on Nov 3rd at Kenilworth Library, Nov 5th at Stratford Library, Nov 10th at Leamington Library and Nov 12th at Wellesbourne Library. Monkey Music classes, from 3 months to 4 years, run across Warwickshire, introducing your little ones to music through song, dance and play. Call 01789 415526 or visit www.monkeymusic.co.uk. P.36

Opportunity To Run Your Own Dance School

Following huge success in Milton Keynes over the last two years, Sadie O’Boyle has made it possible for mums across the country to start their own dance school under her catchy brand Disco Babies. Heralded as ‘the hippest class in town’, Sadie carved a niche for Disco Babies as the alternative to what she refers to as the ‘nursery rhyme circuit’. If you love dance and children and you would like to find out more, request a franchise information pack by emailing franchise@discobabies.co.uk. P.29

Mopp Heads Now For The Whole Family

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Kenilworth

Warwick

Baby Sensory Autumn Term and Christmas Parties

Baby Sensory’s autumn term is set to include some fabulous themed classes including Baby Pumpkin in October and Winter Wonderland in December. Plus on Saturday 13th December they’re running some special Christmas Parties which are open to everyone at Dale St. Methodist Church, Leamington. Entry is just £10 for mum, dad and baby for an hour of sensory fun, refreshments and a gift for the little one (siblings also welcome). Find your nearest class at www.babysensory.co.uk or email Gemma on warwickshire@babysensory.co.uk. Quote ‘Toddle About’ for a free trial class. P.42

Free Gift When You Join Costco Coventry

At Costco you can find many items to keep the costs of having children down! They sell various brands at low prices including Johnsons, Pampers, Ella’s Kitchen, SMA, Bepanthen and Calpol to name a few. Pop along for a preview of their warehouse in Coventry (just off the A45) or join with the exclusive Toddle About special offer voucher (in centre pages) and receive a free gift. Membership criteria applies - please call 024 7685 4660 to find out if you qualify for Membership. P.2

Even More Dandy Fun!

Mike at Mopp Heads in Leamington Spa is extending his service so that the whole family can get their hair dads can cut together! Now even mums and rience - when expe s Head p Mop ue enjoy the uniq Mike is trained . child e accompanied by a responsibl niques for tech n actio distr and ng cutti ial in spec rs too. eove mak and es parti s children, and offer ? The latest Looking for something for Christmas already. designs of Tangle Teezers are in stock www.mopheadskidshair.com. P.14

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Due to massive demand Dandy Development, the multi-award winning baby and toddler class, will be starting NEW classes in Kilsby, Rugby on Tuesday mornings and is adding two more NEW classes in Leamington Spa on Thursday mornings. Dandy’s carefully structured curriculum is a refreshing combination of baby sign, music, sensory fun and speech and language thera py techniques. For more info visit www.dandydevelo pment.co.uk or email Nikki at nikki.sayers@hotm ail.co.uk. P.44 icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

Phys-ogue Supports “Women and Children First” Charity

More than 40 “Wheelie Fit Mums” and their babies enjoyed the Phys-ogue’s “Teddy Bear’s Picnic” at St Nicholas Park in Warwick back in August. The Picnic raised more than £200 for “Women and Children First”, a charity that helps improve maternal and newborn health in Bangladesh and Malawi. Bernadette Fogarty, the qualified midwife and fitness instructor who owns Phys-ogue, runs “Wheelie Fit Mums” postnatal exercise classes three times a week in Warwick and Kenilworth. For more info contact, bernadette@phys-ogue.co.uk or 07952 565 002, or visit www.phys-ogue.co.uk. P.30

Upcoming NCT Nearly New Sales

There’s nothing like a good old NCT Nearly New Sale for stocking up on some quality baby and toddler bargains. Here are the upcoming dates: Top quality nursery equipment, prams and Rugby Nearly New Sale pushchairs, cots and toddler beds, maternity wear, baby and children’s clothes, toys, books Sunday 16th November, 11:30am - 1pm at Benn Hall, and games. Newbold Rd, CV21 2LN. Entry16£1November (early2014 entry for NCT 11:30am – 1pm members). nnsrugby@gmail.cBenn om.Hall, Rugby Warwick Nearly New Sale Saturday 15th November, 12:00www.nct.org.uk/n – 2pm atnsMyton School, Warwick, CV34 6PJ. Entry £1. nns.nctwarks@gmail.com. Southam Nearly New Sale Saturday 8th November, 10:15 – 11:30am at The Grange, Southam, CV47 1QA. Entry £1. 10am entry for members. th

Newbold Road, Rugby CV21 2LN

Admission £1 (in aid of NCT Charity) Early Entry for NCT members Lots of free parking

Payment by Cash or Chip & Pin

For more info contact: rugby@nct.org.uk

Electronic Seller packs available from 7th October 2014. Please email your details to: nnsrugby@gmail.com

Softplay Takeaway Has Loads of Balls

Softplay Takeaway, the soft play equipment hire company, recently celebrated its 2nd non-crushable Birthday by investing in some magic, balls are the new the t, brigh and light Still . balls can hire Softplay height of soft play technology! You examples have Takeaway for any occasion – recent a religious day, fun ly fami pany com included a y. Discounts celebration and a 40th birthday part ings and book time term day, week for n give are off (see £5 get l you’l , 2015 for if you book now voucher in centre pages). www.softplaytakeaway.co.uk. P.17

Rugrats & Half Pints Gets a Makeover

Rugrats and Half Pints indoor play centre in Banbury has a fresh and relaxing new look! Take in the bright and exciting décor of the improved café, whilst you enjoy a coffee or unwind in the new social area with leather sofas. Providing hours of adventure and safe play for all ages 0 – 10 years, Rugrats are now pleased to offer a disco party with funky mural and lights and an extended climbing frame, with slide and giant balls. www.rugratsandhalfpints.com. P.10

Super Duper Festive Family Funday!

Dandy Development, Little Splashers, Twirling Toddlers, Soft Touch Baby Massage, Arty Splats, Crazy Kiln, Everybody Smile Photography and Softplay Takeaway are joining forces on Sunday 14th for a unique Festive Family Funday munity Centre! Com dow Mea e Chas at r mbe Dece ickshire born A wonderful opportunity to see Warw and specialist and bred baby and toddler classes onstrations child activities in action: join free dem ly photos, fami fun free get , and talks, browse stalls y the soft enjo ents, pres tmas Chris ry potte t pain ! play equipment and so much more ness’s For more information visit each busi t.co.uk. men elop ydev dand or page facebook

Warwickshire’s First Purpose-Built Swim Centre

Swim Works is excited to announce they are now open. This is Warwickshire’s FIRST purpose built swim centre, based in Hillmorton, Rugby with easy access from the M6/M1. The centre boasts a warm, virtually chemical free pool and family friendly facilities. Their instructors are passionate and experienced and they cater for small groups and 1-2-1 lessons. Swim Works offers a comprehensive programme for preschoolers, after-school children, adults and a specialist swim programme for Triathletes - plus Aqua Tums for pregnant mums-to-be. Visit www.swimworks.co.uk for more info. P.7

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New LoveBallet Dance Classes in Stratford

FREE Christmas Party for Babies Under 12 Months

Want to escape the Christmas shopping and enjoy some stress-free festive fun with your baby? Then pop along to Soft Touch Baby Massage’s FREE Christmas party on Monday 15 December! Just drop in to the Centenar y Lounge at St Mark’s Church, Leamington, any time from 11.15am – midday. Babies from birth to 1 year can enjoy Christmas toys, books and treasure baskets, while parents relax with festive (non-alcoholic!) refreshments. ‘Bumps’ are very welcome too. Contact Jo at SoftTouchBabyMassage@gmail.com or 07712 045296, or see SoftTouchBabyMassage. P.45 We areWebsit New a new community e For Local of localMums Mums sharing

tips and advice to help one another. Raising money for Warwick Hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit. Take it From Mummy... Because Mum Knows Best

We are a new community of local Mums sharing tips and advice to help one another. Raising money Warwick Hospital’s Care Baby Unit. Afor year ago local mumSpecial Nikki Francis created a support Take and it From Mummy... Because Mum Knows Best

advice group for parents, Mum Knows Best Warwickshire. She felt alone & was looking for answers to what seemed like silly questions. It turns out there were hundreds of mums feeling the same. TakeItFromMummy.com has been created for local parents to share their stories, give advice and raise money for Warwick Hospital’s SCBU. With local listings, baby & toddler classes, What’s On guides and great discounts, it’s a lovely new resource for parents. www. TakeItFromMummy.com P.7

Monkey Music’s 21st Birthday fundraising climbed far beyond the original target of £21,000. A cheque for £27,359.14 was presented to Monkey’s national charity partner Nordoff Robbins, which delivers music therapy sessions. Locally, a further cheque for £400 was handed out to The Birth Environment Fund, Labour Ward, Warwick Hospital. Claire Haydock, who runs Monkey Music classes across south Warwickshire, said: “Thank you to everyone who joined in the birthday fun and games and made donations. Monkey had a great 21st!” P.36 Oct-Dec 2014 Toddle About

Music Together Returns to Kenilworth

Music Together classes are informal, fun, educational music classes for children from birth to 5, together with those who love them. With 25 years of international experience, this is a research-based programme, proven to be effective at developing your child’s innate musical ability and basic music skills such as the singing in tune and to move with accurate rhythm. Enrolled families receive a song-book, CD and online access to further music education activities. Classes are in Kenilworth, Saturdays 9-10 and 10-11. www.musictogetherkenilworth.co.uk P.41

Paint & Glaze Open Days

Enjoy pottery painting or do some hand and footprints this autumn: Manor Farm Tea Rooms, Catthorpe: 6 Dec (14:00 - 16:00) & 11 Dec (10:30 - 12:30) Malt Kiln Farm Shop, Stretton-under-Fosse: 11 Nov (10:30 - 12:30)

Monkey Music Raise Over £27K for Charity

New dance classes are coming to The Malt House in Alveston, Stratford-upon-Avon from Wed 1st October. LoveBallet Dance Company will be offering ballet, tap, modern, gym and funky dance classes from this new venue - please email or call Miss Lorraine for more info and a free trial on Lorraine@loveballet.co.uk or 07921 853773. P.36

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Blooms Garden Centre, Rugby: 26 Oct, 23 Nov, 14 Dec (1 – 4pm) Inflate Day at Bilton High School: 27 Oct (10:00 - 16:00) Rugby Art Gallery & Museum: 31 Oct & 1 Nov (10:30-12:30) Sky Lark Farm Shop, Daventry: 21 Nov (10.30 - 12.30) No need to book - just pop along. All ages welcome! Contact Emma on 01788 560 771 www.paintandglaze.co.uk. P.33

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Take an A4 sheet of paper and cut into a square. Fold in half twice into a smaller square, then in half again, but this time corner to corner to make a triangle, keeping the centre of the paper on the fold. Draw a Christmas tree shape (see picture), with the top of the ‘tree’ at the centre of the paper. Cut out, open up and voila!

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It is part of normal development for children to have phases of fearing monsters in the dark and becoming obsessed with death and dying. Halloween could raise new fears for some and changes to a child’s routine can also be unsettling. Fortunately, these fears usually pass with sensitive parenting.

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• Underlying developmental conditions, such as Autism, that may make them more prone to experience anxiety, particularly in social situations. • A traumatic event they have experienced that has sensitised them, or those around them, to possible danger. … but most fears and anxieties are actually picked up from the important people around the child. Young children are very tuned in to the emotional worlds of those around them. You may think you are hiding your fear of spiders, or your anxiety at going to an unfamiliar place, but your child will have noticed. They will also have noticed how you manage it and this is the key.

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Ways You Can Help

Reward small victories

Start with yourself

If you are concerned that your child is a worrier, or scared of lots of things – ask if the same is true of you. If you want to help your child, think first about helping yourself. The ideal is that you overcome your own anxieties but even when this is not possible, you can still model living with anxiety in a positive way. For example, you could say, “I feel a bit nervous about going out with the mums from nursery, but I’m going to go as I’m sure I’ll have a good time when I’m there” and so on.

Talk it through

If your child is feeling anxious about a situation, you can encourage them to talk about what is making them fearful. You may be able to change something, or provide them with new information that will make them feel more comfortable. Try not to tell them they are being silly, or even that there is nothing to be scared of. They are scared. Start by acknowledging that feeling and then take the discussion on. For example, “You’re scared there is a monster under the bed, let’s have a look together … no, no monster there. Is there anywhere else you want us to look?”

Other things you can try include breaking big tasks down into little steps or doing things together initially and then slowly withdrawing. Focus on rewarding and praising small achievements and steps in the right direction. If you need additional help, you can look at the many books that are available or you can contact your health visitor, school nurse, GP or specialist. If you want to overcome your own anxieties, you could access a national service like IAPT directly or through your GP. Dr Helen Andrews is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years 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. 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. Contact Helen on 01564 795337 or visit www.familymattersinwarwickshire.co.uk

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Children’s fun area with bouncy castles, hot refreshments & free parking. £5 by ticket ,£6 on the gate. Under 12s free in advance, £2 on gate. www.warwicktownbonfire.org.uk

KENILWORTH ROUNDTABLE BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS GALA SAT 8TH NOVEMBER, 6 – 10PM KENILWORTH CASTLE, CASTLE RD, KENILWORTH

One of the best firework shows in the Midlands, with the stunning backdrop of Kenilworth Castle Adults: £7.50, Children over 2+: £3. www.kenilworthroundtable.com Event details can change - please check before attending.

It was in Ashby St Ledgers that Guy Fawkes hatched his plot - celebrate with fireworks, BBQ and mulled wine. Food served from 6pm. Free admission.

THE RUGBY ROUND TABLE FIREWORKS SAT 1ST NOVEMBER, FROM 4PM. WHINFIELD REC, CLIFTON RD, RUGBY.

Entertainment inc. fire and stilt performers, dance, Rugby FM and live music from 4:30pm, fireworks at c.6:15pm. www.rugbyfireworks.co.uk

RAGLEY’S BONFIRE AND FIREWORK EXTRAVAGANZA FRI 31ST OCTOBER, GATES OPEN 5PM, BONFIRE LIT 6PM, FIREWORKS 7:30PM RAGLEY HALL, ALCESTER, B49 5NJ.

Fairground rides, food stalls, licensed bar and live music until 10pm. £5 per person. Under 5s Free. Free parking. www.ragleyhall.com

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Winners

Baby & Toddler Photo Competition Winners Thank you to everyone who entered the Summer Toddle Models competition, sponsored by PixiFoto!

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Noah Chand, 18 mths

Daisy, 3 yrs

Caitlyn Dye, 5 mths

Dorothy Lewis, 5 mths

Oscar Hotten, nearly 2 yrs

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Rory, 8 mths

Harry, 1 yrs

Alina Macfie, 2 yrs

Bertie Kenney, 8 mths

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Jessica Mai Millar, 4 yrs

William Pollert, 17 mths

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Magical Christmas at Drayton Manor Theme Park This year Thomas Land™ will be transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with spectacular decorations, festive music and snow! Climb aboard The Polar Express in the park’s sensational 4D Cinema for a stunning 15-minute movie experience and enjoy the Ben 10: Ultimate Mission roller coaster and the 15acre zoo. The enchanted Castle of Dreams will also be ready where playful elves will take you to meet Father Christmas in his Grotto. Each child will receive a gift and a golden ticket to return in the 2015 season. Magical Christmas will be open Fridays - Mondays from 22nd Nov to 15th Dec, then every day from 19th-31st December (excluding 24–26th Dec). Find out more at www.draytonmanor.co.uk or www.draytonmanorhotel.co.uk Drayton Manor Theme Park, Nr Tamworth, Staffordshire B78 3TW. Tel: 0844 472 960.

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KENILWORTH HIGH STREET CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON FRIDAY 5TH DEC, 5 – 8PM

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Raising money for Warwick Hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit, there will be a children’s disco, fancy dress party, café, face painting, photo studio, craft stalls and Dandy Development. Plus Father Christmas of course. www.takeitfrommummy.com

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Controversy Corner

How Slow Are Your Toys?

By Sally J. Hall ith Christmas just round the corner, parents around the world are starting to buy toys for their children. We invited parenting author and judge of the Slow Toy Awards, Sally J. Hall, to share with us why she believes we should be buying traditional, low-tech toys for our children this year. These days, it’s all about speed. Faster Broadband, quicker access to the motorway, London to Birmingham in under an hour. That’s all well and good if speed is important to you – which it sometimes is, especially in business and if you need to be in a different place quickly. But somewhere in this faster, bigger, better world, it’s easy to feel somehow that we are losing something. When I travel, for example, I like to feel that I have actually gone somewhere. Last year my family and I travelled by train to the southern tip of Italy. It took us the best part of three days but we experienced far more than we would have done with a two hour flight and the stress of the departures lounge: watching the landscape change as we crossed France from plains to rolling hills; the chocolate box chalets and stunning mountain passes of Switzerland; and the villages and towns of Italy changing in colour and character as we chugged south were things we all savoured. This is one of the reasons I was delighted to be asked to judge the Slow Toy Awards this year, because this movement is one that fits with my own parenting and environmental ethos and also celebrates – almost inadvertently - some of the best and most traditional toys that have been found in the toy boxes of Europe for many generations.

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How many of us were fascinated as children by Grandma’s china doll, by an old fashioned bear with moveable legs and shiny black eyes, by a knitted toy or a set of wooden blocks with letters and pictures on them? Toys in the past were few and far between because most families could not afford many. They were played with only on special occasions and were treasured and passed on from one family member to another. With the advent of cheap metal during the pre-war years and of plastics and electronics after, parents were now able to afford to buy many more toys. Most houses will have boxes of plastic figures and electronic games - we are even given toys free with cereals and fast food meals. Does this proliferation breed contempt? I have noticed that my son, now in his teens and moving on to big boys’ toys, used to covet those action figures from film and TV series. He would nag for them or save his pocket money but as each craze passed, the toys would be forgotten and left in a box, to be taken to the charity shop or passed to another child who would value them as little as it seemed he did. My children were lucky enough to have toys they inherited. When I was small, my father spent evenings and weekends creating a farm for the four of us to play with. Small wooden animals including cows, sheep and horses could be arranged around the pond on the farmyard, created from plaster of Paris, and we could put the farmer and his family inside the small plywood farmhouse. It had all been painted and thought through with care – and it is still there at my parents’ house, waiting for the next generation to play with it.

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A bout The Slow To y Movement The Slow Toy Movement was launched in 2011 by Thierry Bourret, marking the beginning of an exciting cultural movement for the toy industry. Much like Carlo Petrini’s Slow Food Movement that defended good food and the enjoyment of eating, this campaign aims to promote traditional toys that inspire the child’s mind and encourage real play – over toys that are run by batteries and have flashing lights. The disappearance of the educational abacus, the beautifully crafted wooden toy and the much loved dolls house is very much the issue at the heart of this campaign. The movement believes that children should never be in a race to talk or walk first, that development is not a competition and should be left to follow its own pace. www.slowtoymovement.com

Toys that do not rely on lights, sounds and batteries are sometimes thought of as ‘boring’ or ‘simple.’ It’s a cliché but how many times have you seen a small child have as much fun with a box as with the present it had contained? We have all marveled at the imagination going on in that tiny brain to turn simple cardboard into a plane, a boat or a car – and this is the point. There’s a bit of a backlash against toys made from good old-fashioned materials like wood and fabric and are given the disparaging epithet of ‘worthy’ but they don’t have to be made from free range hemp to be ethical – nor to engage a child’s imagination. Choosing toys that do not rely on bangs and beeps and whistles is not a ‘second best’ choice, nor something you should feel ashamed of, even though the big, shiny plastic item that plays 15 nursery rhymes and flashes lights might at first glance look more appealing. If you buy a set of wooden bricks for your kids, or those of a friend, you are giving them something that is far more than the sum of its parts. Any set of blocks can be built up and bashed down in a hundred ways. They create a fort, a road, a garden wall and a child can learn about colours, patterns, what pictures and letters mean and how gravity and energy works. A simple doll will become a playmate and a child can imbue it with a huge range of emotions, likes and dislikes. Dominoes can be built up and knocked down and arranged in shapes and patterns. A playset that turns a child into a doctor, vet, fireman or builder will create a world full of active imagination and role-play and help them make sense of that strange world adults inhabit when they go out to work. So if all this is true, why do so many parents turn to electronic devices, game machines and mobile apps that keep their child amused for seemingly much

longer than these old fashioned toys? It’s true that they capture the imagination and a child will become engrossed. But this engagement is to the exclusion of the world around them, rather than helping them live in it. How often have you played an online game, only to find out that suddenly an hour has passed? But that hour has been spent engaging with your computer, not your family, and though many of us feel the need to switch ‘real life’ off sometimes, I don’t think any of us would agree that this was worth more or was more fulfilling than, say, a night out with friends, a family barbecue or a Sunday lunch spent around the table with loved ones. That’s not to say, in an Orwellian way, that all technology is bad. Kids can learn a lot from playing with smartphones and tablets and sometimes – on long journeys as I know all too well – it can be the only way to placate them. But if that is at the expense of being able to interact with other children and adults, it’s a high price to pay. So use technology wisely and not too often, be resigned to the fact that children need stimulation and get bored easily (though sometimes they will amaze you at how long they can continue to do a single activity, over and over) and embrace fewer, better made toys that will last – and perhaps your children will pass them on to theirs.

Sally J. Hall is one of the judges of the Slow Toy Awards, which champions toys and games that rely on enduring play value, not lights, sounds and batteries. She is Editor of B Baby Magazine (www.bbabymagazine.co.uk) and author of Eco Baby, A Guide To Green Parenting. She is also Editor of The Bounty Product Guide.

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Your local ‘What’s On Guide’ for families with bumps - 5s in Warwickshire

The Daily Activity Planner is your one stop shop for finding virtually any and all of the bump, baby & toddler groups and classes. Visit the Toddle About website at www.toddleabout.co.uk/directory then simply enter your postcode and the groups will be listed in order of distance from your home.

RUGBY AREA

Monday

Babies & Kidz Love Yoga

Parent and Toddler Yoga: 12:2513:05TH; For 0 - 2s. If on the move. Kidz Love Yoga and Movement: 13:10-13:50T; For 2 - 5s. Babies Love Yoga: 14:00-15:00TH; For 8 wks - crawling. at Paddox Methodist Church Hall CV22 5HD. 07738 630862.

Brownsover Kangas ‘n’ Roos Toddlers

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

Church Lawford Relax, Stretch & Breathe

Tuesday

18:30-20:30TH at Church Lawford Village Hall, School St CV23 9EE. rebeccacoates74@gmail.com; For bumps, £7 per class (book by term). From 14 weeks pregnant

Bilton Bilton Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Bilton Evangelical Church, Main Street CV22 7NQ. 01788 817326; For 0 - 5s. Contact: Karen (Tues) Clare (Wed) Helen (add needs).

Coventry Aqua Tums Aqua Yoga

19:00-19:45TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Dawn: 07769 706067; For bump-0s, (please book). Pre- and Postnatal aqua yoga.

Brownsover Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre

Hillmorton Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes

Stroll n Roll: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0 5s, £0.50 (donation). Meet at Centre. Contact centre for dates. Health Visitor Clinic: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 3s, FREE. Bumps to Babes: 13:00-14:30TH; For bump - 12m, FREE (drop in). at Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347.

10:00-12:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

Twirling Toddlers Classes

10:00-12:00T at Rogers Hall, Deerings Road CV21. Jenni: 07572432034; For 4m - 5s, £3 per class (book by term). Dance classes.

Hillmorton Cradle Club

12:30-14:30TH at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). Parents expecting or babies under 1yrs.

Newbold Newbold Riverside Stay & Play

13:30-15:30TH at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; For 3 - 5s, £1 (donation). Drop-in group.

Overslade Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

9:30-11:00T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £8 per class (please book). Drop in £11.

Rugby Twins or More

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

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Claremont Children’s Centre

Stay & Play: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 Introducing Solids: 13:30-14:30T; For 0 - 1s, FREE. Introducing solid food. Ring for dates. Bumps to Babes: 13:30-15:00T; For bump 1s, £1 (donation). Feeding Support with NCT: 13:30-15:00TH; £1 (donation); NCT Rugby: 07868 287554. at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488. (drop in).

Rugby Baptist Church Toddlers

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

Toddlers World

12:30-14:30T at The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre, Bruce Williams Way, CV22 5LJ. 01788 565369; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in). A fun-filled, soft play session.

In the Water

Music & Singing

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

Hillmorton Sunbeams

9:15-11:00T at Hillmorton Childrens Centre at, Rogers Hall CV21 4EN. 01788 540588; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Stay & play for 0-5s.

Swim Works Swim Centre

Aqua Tums Post Natal Class: 10:00-10:45TH; For 0s, (please book). Post natal aqua yoga. Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes: 11:30-13:00TH; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques. Aqua Tums Pre-natal Class: 18:30-19:15TH; For bump, (please book). Ante-natal Aqua Yoga class for pregnancy. at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503.

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Rugby Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Young Parents Group Inner Peace Hatha Yoga & Pregnancy Yoga Claremont Children’s Centre

13:30-15:00TH at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For parents under 22 yrs.

Kilsby Dandy Development Class

Classes run during term time, Monday - Saturday at venues in and around Rugby. Tel: 0794 127 9343 | innerpeaceyoga@hotmail.co.uk

10:00-12:00T at Kilsby Village Hall, Rugby Road CV23 8XB. Nikki 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Long Lawford Lawford Ladybirds

Hatha & Pregnancy Yoga classes catering for all abilities.

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Inner Peace Hatha Yoga Core Strength Hatha Yoga

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Every Friday in the museum, Rugby Art Gallery & Museum, 1.30 - 2pm

Stay & Play Long Lawford

13:30-15:00TH at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, Long Lawford Primary School CV23. 01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation).

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Little discoveries

Art, craft and history activities for under 5s

9:30-11:15T at Long Lawford Methodist Church, School Street CV23 9AU. For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Open to everyone.

www.ragm.org.uk 01788 533201 Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

9:00-11:00TH at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation).

Rugby Rainbow Tots

9:15-11:30T at Rugby Christian Fellowship, 46/48 Cambridge Street CV21 3NQ. Stephanie:01788 544608; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per child (drop in). Inc. a comp. breakfast.

Dunchurch NCT Coffee Morning

10:00-11:30TH at Clifton Upon Dunsmore Memorial Hall, High Street, Clifton-uponDunsmore, CV23 0BH. 01788 220198; For bump - 5s, £2 (donation). All welcome!

Hillmorton Health Clinic

Little Kickers

9:30-11:30TH at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Claremont Children’s Centre

13:00-14:30TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

9:30-11:00TH at The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01327 700153; For 1 - 3s, (please book). 9.30:Little Kickers,10.15:Junior. Childminder Group: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Family Support: 13:30-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE per family (drop in). Advice & support. at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488.

Wednesday

Barby Chatterbox

9:30-11:30T at Barby Village Hall, Barby CV23 8. For 0 - 4s, £1.50.

Bilton Bilton Evangelical Parent and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Bilton Evangelical Church, Main Street CV22 7NQ. 01788 817326; For 0 - 5s. Contact:Karen(Tues)Clare(Wed) Helen(add needs).

Brownsover Teddybears Tots group

9:15-11:00T at Christ Church, Hellvelyn Way CV21 1JF. 01788 570347; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Cawston Lionhearts Baby & Toddler Group

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

Clifton-upon-Dunsmore Clifton Mother and Toddlers

9:15-11:00T at Clifton Primary School, Station Road CV23 0BT. Children’s Centre:01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £1. Plenty of activities every week!

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Family Support: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 5s. Advice and support session. Health Visitor & Baby Weighing: 17:00-18:00TH; Ring for dates. at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488. FREE (drop in).

Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes

St George’s Magic Dragon Group

10:00-11:30T at Harmonious Form, 24 Arnold Street CV21 2HD. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £8 per class (book by term). Drop in £11.

Toddlers World

10:00-12:00T at The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre, Bruce Williams Way, CV22 5LJ. 01788 565369; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in). A fun-filled, soft ‘n’ squidgy play session.

Thursday

Brownsover Kangas ‘n’ Roos Toddlers

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

Parents Stay & Play Session

13:30-15:00TH at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation).

Clifton Upon Dunsmore Baby Sensory Classes

10:00-13:30T at Towsend Memorial Hall, Clifton-Upon-Dunsmore. 07881100373 or 01789 550395; For 0 - 1s, (please book).

Coventry Little Splashers Swimming Classes

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

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

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Daventry Little Kickers

17:45-18:30TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Dawn: 07769 706067; (please book). Pre- and Postnatal aqua yoga.

9:00-11:00TH at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, The Hut Long Lawford Primary School CV23. 01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). Parent-led session.

9:30-10:15TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 18m - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Newbold Stay & Play for Non Walkers

Hillmorton Stay and Play

13:15-15:15TH at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; For 0s, £1 (donation). Baby clinic & H.Visitor 1.15pm - 2.45pm.

Rugby St Maries Little Angels

9:15-11:30T at St Marie Catholic Church, Dunchurch Road. Angie: 01788 333271; For bump - 5s, £1 (donation). Drop in for crafts, singing & fun.

Play Matters

9:15-10:45T at Overslade Community Centre, Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Louise: 07718 167611; For bump - 5s, £1 per child (drop in). 50p for extra children over 1 year.

Rugby Rhyme Time

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

9:00-11:00T at Hillmorton Children’s Centre, Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes

10:00-12:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 568503; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

19:30-21:00TH at St. George’s Church Hall, Hillmorton CV22 5HR. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £15 (drop in). If class is pre-booked discount available.

Long Lawford Dandy Development Class

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

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Newbold Little Stars

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Rugby Tiny Tots

Coventry Little Splashers Swimming Classes

9:15-11:00T at Newbold Methodist Church Hall, Main Street CV21 1HH. For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

9:30-11:15T at Tiny Tots, Rugby Methodist Church Centre CV22 7TB. Miriam: 07801802718; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in).

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

Claremont Children’s Centre

Toddle Time: 10:00-11:30T; For 1 - 2s, £1 (donation). Breastfeeding Support Group: 13:3015:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Health Visitor & Baby Weighing: 13:3015:00TH; FREE (drop in). Ring centre for dates. at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488.

Water Babies

10:00-11:00T at Rugby School, Horton Crescent CV22 5DJ. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre

Buggy-a-cise: 11:00-12:00T; For 0s, (drop in). Drop-in class for mums and their new born . Pre-School Athletics: 11:00-12:45TH; For 3 5s, (please book). £52.50 for the full 14 weeks. at Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. 01788 565369.

12:00-14:00TH at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; For 0 - 2s, FREE. With Health Visitor.

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Little Acorns Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Hillmorton Paddox Methodist Church, Dunsmore Avenue CV22 5HD. Miriam: 07801802718; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

Long Lawford Stay & Play Non Walkers

13:00-15:00T at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, The Hut, Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9AL. 01788 568554; For 0s, £1 (donation). Baby clinic & H.Visitor 1.30pm 3.00pm.

9:30-11:30T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Rd CV22 6AY. Jenni: 07572432034; For 0 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months and upwards.

In the Water

Music & Singing

19:30-21:00T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; For bump, £8 per class (book by term). Drop in £11. From 14 wks-birth.

Rugby Little Splashers Swimming Classes

9:00-12:00T at Oakfield School, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. Jo: 07968 015292; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Stay & Play

Chatter Box: 9:00-10:30T; For 18m - 3s, (drop in). Aimed at promoting Speech & Language. Toy Library Drop In: 13:00-14:30T; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Borrow something new and exciting. at Watts Lane CV21 4PE. 01788 540588.

Overslade Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

Friday

Brownsover Breastfeeding Support Group

Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga

9:30-11:30T at Townsend Memorial Hall, Church St. Fiona: 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s. 9.30am Family Bugs 10.30am Baby Bugs.

9:30-11:00T at Claremont Children’s Centre, Rokeby Primary School CV22 5PE. 01788 579488; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation).

Toddlers World

10:00-12:00T at The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre, Bruce Williams Way, CV22 5LJ. 01788 565369; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in). A soft ‘n’ squidgy play session.

Broadwell Babytime

10:30-12:00TH at Church of the Good Shepherd, Main Street CV23 8HB. Jane: 01788 899226; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly.

Rugby Rhyme Time

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

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

13:00-14:30T at The Play Cafe, 33-34 High Street CV213BW. 07572 432034; For 1 - 5s, (book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.

NCT Early Days Drop-in sessions

13:00-15:00TH at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. Rugby NCT: 0844 2436253; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Call for dates. Babies up to 6 mths.

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13:30-14:30TH at Rugby Art Gallery & Museum, Little Elborow Street CV21 3BZ. (01788) 533201; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). **Now running EVERY Friday**.

Saturday

Bilton Little Kickers

8:30-12:00TH at Bilton School, Lawford Lane CV22 7JT. 01327 700153; For 2 - 5s, (please book). 8.30 & 9.25 (Junior) 10.20 (Mighty) 11.15 (Mega).

Coventry Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Sunday

Hillmorton Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

8:45-10:30TH at St. George’s Church Hall, Hillmorton CV22 5HR. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £15 (drop in). If class is pre-booked discount available.

Coventry Water Babies Swimming Classes

Rugby Little Splashers Swimming Classes

8:45-11:15T at Holiday Inn Coventry, M6 Junction 2, Hinckley Road CV2 2HP. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Saturdads

9:00-13:45T at Bilton Grange School, Rugby Road CV22 6QU. 0845 094 9071; For 2 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). Rugby based sports sessions for 2-7 yrs.

9:00-12:00T at Oakfield School, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. Jo: 07968 015292; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

10:00-11:30TH at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 540588; For 0 - 5s, £1. Please call for dates.

9:00-11:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (book). Fun, progressive swimming lessons.

Dunchurch Scrumkids Classes

Rugby Little Splashers Swimming Classes

9:00-12:00T at Oakfield School, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. Jo: 07968 015292; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

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

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

SOUTHAM AND STRATFORD-UPON-AVON AREA

Monday

Waterbabies for Under 5s

9:00-11:00T at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £4.10 per child (drop in). Pay as you go under 5yrs.

Alcester Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). A fun play session.

Claverdon Stepping Stones Toddlers

Baby & Toddler Swimming lessons and Aquanatal Yoga classes in Stratford-upon-Avon. 10 week term, 30min classes.

Harbury Harbury Toddler Group

E: marie.manock@turtletots.com T: 07814 376 149 www.turtletots.com

9:30-11:30T at Claverdon Church Centre, Church Road CV35 8PD. 01926 843353; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

9:30-11:15TH 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.

Henley in Arden Studley Children’s Centre

Meet & Play: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 13 & 27 Oct,3, 10 & 17 Nov & 1, 8, 15 Dec. Speech & Language Drop In: 10:00-11:30T; For 2 - 5s, (drop in). 17th November 2014. at Henley Hub B95 6AF. 01527 850136.

Kineton Kineton Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Kineton Village Hall, Mill Lane CV35 0LA. Rachel: 01926 641746; For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in). 50p per extra person.

Shipston-on-Stour Badger Valley Children’s Centre

Toy Library: 9:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Cruisers & Crawlers: 13:30-14:30TH; For 6m 2s, £1 per family (drop in). at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 663332.

Snitterfield Snitterfield Rag Tag Toddlers

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

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Tumble Tots

F REE

9:30-10:15T at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 1 - 4s, (please book). For 18m+, creative, imaginative ballet class.

Jolly J’s

10:00-11:30TH at Southam and District NCT, St James Church CV47 0JA. 0844 2430008; For bump - 5s, £1 per family (donation). Small & friendly group. Not bank hols.

Southam Tots Swimming Lessons

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

Stratford-upon-Avon Clopton Children’s Centre

Open House: 9:15-10:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Mon of the mth. Early Weeks Clinic: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Runs 1st & 3rd Mon of month. at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016.

Meet & Play

10:00-11:30TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 (donation). Fun play session.

Stratford Leisure Centre

Active Antz: 10:30-12:30TH; For 0 4s, £3.75 per child (book by term). 1 hr Bouncy castle & soft play sessions. Mini Gymnastics: 16:00-18:00TH; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child (book by term). 1 hour sessions. at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.

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Southam Baby Ballet Class

9:30-12:15T 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

10:00-11:30T at Stratford Leisure Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.

Turtle Tots Baby Swimming

12:00-14:00T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Rd CV37 7NF. Marie: 07814 376149; For 0 - 4s, (book by 10-week term). 30-min classes from Pregnancy to playground.

Warmington Dandy Development Class

10:00-12:00T at Warmington Village Hall, Church Hill OX17 1BX. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Wellesbourne Love Ballet Dance Company

Street Dance: 17:15-18:00TH; For 4 - 5s. Gymnastics: 18:00-18:45TH; For 3 - 5s. Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. at St Peters Church Centre, Church St CV35 9LS. Lorraine: 07921 853773. (Book by term).

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Alcester Babes & Tots Healthcare

13:30-15:00TH at Alcester Children’s Centre at Bidford Church Rooms, Church Street B50 4DA. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Barford Dandy Development Class

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

Bishops Itchington Bump Info Evening

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

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). Runs 1st Tuesday of each month.

Babes & Tots

9:45-11:30T at Quinton & Admington Village Hall, The Close CV37 8SE. 01789 721424; For 0 - 4s, £1.60 per child (drop in).

Shipston-on-Stour Badger Valley Children’s Centre

Toy Library: 9:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s. Health Visitor Clinic: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s. Bumps & Babes: 9:30-11:30TH; bump - 12m. at Badger Valley CC, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 663332. FREE (drop in).

Southam Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas: 16:00-16:30TH; For 3 - 4s, (book by term). Fun introduction to ballet. Pre-Syllabus Ballet: 16:30-17:15TH; For 5s, (book by term). Boys Street Dance: 16:30-17:15TH; For 3 - 5s, £3.50 per class (book by term). Lively, fun and energetic class. at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773. Free Trials available.

NCT Southam Monthly Meeting

Harbury Bumps and Bundles

20:00-22:00TH at NCT Southam Monthly Meeting, Held at Various locations. For bump - 0s, FREE. Please check website for locations.

Lighthorne Heath Stay & Play 0 - 5 yrs

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

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

9:30-11:00T at Lighthorne Heath Childrens’ Centre, Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Call centre to ensure group is running.

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Stratford-upon-Avon The Croft Toddler Group

Cradle Club

9:30-11:00TH at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Sensory activities and singing.

In the Water

Music & Singing

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 Tues of month.

Baby Weigh & Play

13:30-15:30TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0s, £0.50 (donation). Runs 2nd & 4th Tuesday. With breastfeeding support.

Stratford Leisure Centre

Active Antz: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £3.75 per child. 1 hr Bouncy castle & soft play. Mini Dribblers: 13:30-14:30TH; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child. at Stratford Leisure Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826. (book by term).

NCT Your Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Methodist Church, Old Town CV37 6BG. For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Tea, coffee, toys, books and songs.

Rhyme Time

11:00-11:30T at Stratford upon Avon Library, Henley Street CV37 6PZ. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Studley Studley Children’s Centre

Childminders ‘R’ Us: 9:15-11:15T; For 0 - 5s Stoneham Drop in: 12:30-14:30T; For 0 - 5s, Dates: 14/10, 11/11, 9/12. at Studley Children’s Centre, High Street B80 7HJ. 01527 850136. (Drop in).

Wellesbourne Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

9:30-10:45T at Methodist Church Hall, Bridge St CV35 9LR. 01926 886995; For 0 - 3s, £4.50 per class (please book). 9.30 (Toddler) & 10.10 (Baby).

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Wednesday

Alcester Alcester Library Rhyme Time

10:30-11:00TH at Priory Road B49 5DZ. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Alcester Children’s Centre

Little Octopus’s: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Dates: 26/11/2014 & 17/12/2014. Babes & Tots Healthcare: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Baby weighing & advive. Cradle Club: 13:00-15:00T; For 0s, £0.50 (donation). For 0 - crawling. at St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093.

Fenny Compton Fenny Compton Tots Group

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

Henley in Arden Baby Weigh & Play

10:00-11:30T at Studley Children’s Centre @ Henley Hub B95 6AF. 01527 850136; For 0 1s, (drop in). See our H/V for advice.

Priors Marston Priors Marston Toddlers

9:30-11:30T at The Priors Hall CV47. For 0 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Very relaxed group - toys, crafts & singing.

Shipston-on-Stour Adult & Child Swimming Lessons

9:30-10:00TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 0 - 3s, (book by term).

Badger Valley Children’s Centre

Toy Library: 9:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE Gardening Club: 11:00-12:00TH; For 1 - 5s, £1 per family. Breastfeeding Group: 13:00-14:30TH; FREE. Stay and Play: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 663332. (Drop in).

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

10:00-10:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 5s, (book by term).

Southam Love Ballet Dance Company

Kineton Kineton Baby & Toddler Group

Mini Movers: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, A really fun, lively musical dance class. Boogie & Bounce Classes: 13:30-14:30T; For 18m - 5s. Dance & movement classes. at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773. Please book.

Long Itchington Long Itchington Toddler Group

10:30-12:00TH at Southam Children’s Centre, St James Rd CV47 0LY. 0844 243 0008; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-11:00T at Kineton Village Hall, Mill Lane CV35 0LA. Rachel: 01926 641746; For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in). 50p per extra person.

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

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NCT Breastfeeding Support Group Southam Tots Swimming Lessons

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

Stratford-upon-Avon NCT Bumps and Babies Group

9:45-11:15T at Our Lady of Peace Church, Shottery CV37 9HQ. For bump - 0s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Join us for tea & chat.

The Croft Toddler Group

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

Early Weeks Clinic

9:30-10:30TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0s, £0.50 (donation). Runs 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Inc. breastfeeding support.

Wesley Baby and Toddler Group

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

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

9:30-11:30T at St Gregory’s RC School, Avenue Road CV37 6UZ. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Monkey Music

9:30-12:15T at Rosebird Community Hall, Shipston Road CV37 8LU. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.

Turtle Tots Baby Swimming

12:30-15:30T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Rd CV37 7NF. Marie: 07814 376149; For 0 - 4s, (book by 10-week term). 30-min classes from pregnancy to playground.

Baby Sensory

14:00-16:45TH at Rosebird Community Hall (nr Waitrose), Shipston Road CV37 8LU. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Awardwinning class for 0 - 13m. Free trials.

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

Southam & Stratford Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk

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Baby Signing Classes in Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa and Warwick NEW: Babes Class from BIRTH to 6 months – builds the framework for communicating with your baby and prepares for Stage 1. Understand babies needs, thoughts and ideas – reduce frustration for you and your baby! Award winning classes running locally since 2006. Learn to sign through music, rhymes and fun! Email pippajenkins@singandsign.co.uk or call 01789 415591. FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE.

Find us online at www.singandsign.co.uk and www.facebook.com/singandsignsouthwarks Studley Baby Weigh & Play

Baby Clinic

11:00-12:30TH at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Meon Medical Centre CV37 8TA. 01608 663332; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 3rd & 4th Thurs of the mth, call for dates.

10:00-11:30T at Studley Children’s Centre, High Street B80 7HJ. 01527 850136; For 0 1s, (drop in). H/V available for advice.

Southam Southam Parent & Toddler Group

Thursday

10:00-11:30T at Graham Adams Centre, St. James Road CV47 0QB. Marian: 01926 814483; For 0 - 3s, 80p per person (drop in).

Alcester Music & Movement

Southam Tots Swimming Lessons

10:00-11:00TH at Alcester Children’s Centre at, Church House B49 5AL. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

13:30-15:00T at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Call for times & bookings before attending.

Alveston Monkey Music

Love Ballet Dance Company

9:45-14:15T at Alveston Malt House, The Rookery CV37 7QP. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.

Bishops Itchington Bishops Itchington Toddler Group

Funky Dance: 16:00-16:30TH; For 3 - 5s. A lively, fun and energetic class. Gymnastics: 16:30-17:00TH; For 3 - 5s. Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773. (Book by term).

Lighthorne Heath Tots & Tiddlers

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

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!

Speech & Language Drop-In

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

Shipston-on-Stour Toy Library

10:30-12:00TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 1 - 5s, £0.50 (donation). 1st Thurs of the month.

9:00-15:00TH at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 663332; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Come and borrow some toys.

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Stratford-upon-Avon Stay and Play

Waterbabies for all under 5yrs

9:00-11:00T at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £4.10 per child (drop in). Pay as you go under 5yrs.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Stratford Leisure Centre

Active Antz: 10:15-12:15TH; For 0 - 4s, £3.75 per child. 1 hr Bouncy castle & soft play. Mini Bouncers: 13:30-14:30TH; For 1 - 5s, £4.10 per child. Trampolining and soft play. at Stratford Leisure Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826. (Book by term).

Turtle Tots

Turtle Tots Baby Swimming: 12:00-13:30T; For 0 - 4s, (book by 10-week term). Turtle Tums Aquanatal Yoga: 19:45-20:30T; (book by 6-week term). Aqua-yoga classes. at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Rd CV37 7NF. Marie: 07814 376149.

Studley Studley Children’s Centre

Messy Play: 13:30-15:00T; For 1½ - 5s. Speech & Language Drop Iin: 13:30-14:30T; For 2 - 5s. Dates: 23/10/2014 & 4/12/14. at Studley Children’s Centre, High Street B80 7HJ. 01527 850136. Drop in!

Wellesbourne Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:45-12:00T at Wellesbourne Children’s Centre @ Wellesbourne Library, Kineton Road CV35 9NF. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.

Friday

Alcester Stay & Play

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

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Southam & Stratford Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Harbury Dandy Development Class

14:00-14:45T at Harbury Village Hall, South Parade CV33 9JE. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Shipston-on-Stour Adult & Child Swimming Lessons

9:30-10:00TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 0 - 3s, (book by term).

Badger Valley Children’s Centre

Toy Library: 9:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Come and borrow some toys. Speech and Language Drop In: 14:00-15:00T; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Last Friday of the mth - phone for dates. at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 663332.

Pre-school Stage 1 Swimming Lessons

9:30-10:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 5s, (book by term).

Southam Love Ballet Dance Company

Mini Movers: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). A really fun, lively musical dance class. Little Tappers Dance Classes: 16:45-17:15TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun introduction to tap dancing. at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Southam Tots Swimming Lessons

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

Stockton Stockton Toddlersaurs

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

Stratford-upon-Avon Wesley Baby and Toddler Group

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

10:00-11:30T at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 663332; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 3rd Sat of the mth - call centre for dates.

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

9:30-11:30T at St Peter’s Mission, Manor Rd CV37 7EA. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). 9.30(Baby),10.10(Toddler),10.50(Pre school).

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:45-12:00T at The Family Village, Stratford Garden Centre CV37 8LW. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term).

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

9:45-11:15T at St Gregory’s RC School, Avenue Road CV37 6UZ. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Studley Cradle Club

10:00-11:30T at Studley Children’s Centre, High Street B80 7HJ. 01527 850136; For 0s, (drop in). For parents/carer’s of babies under 12 mths.

Saturday

Bidford-on-Avon Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

8:45-10:30TH at Big Meadow B50 4PQ. 07711 349 592; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). 1st Sat of mth. Enter at kidsrunfree. co.uk.

Shipston-on-Stour Adult & Child Swimming Lessons

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

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8:30-12:30TH at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 3 - 5s, (book by term).

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Southam LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap Classes

9:00-11:15T at The Graham Adams Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 887780; For 3 - 4s, £4 (book by term). Sat am ballet & tap,check for times/ages.

Musical Theatre

9:00-10:30T at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 4 - 5s, (please book). Singing, Acting & Dancing!

Stratford-upon-Avon Go 4 Goals Football Classes

10:30-12:30T at Stratford High School, Alcester Road CV37 7RL. Jason: 07747 562469; For 4 - 5s. Football coaching class for little & big ones.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

16:00-18:00T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Jo:07968015292; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Sunday

Stratford-upon-Avon Little Splashers Swimming Classes

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

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Monday

Balsall Common Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

14:00-16:00T at St Peters Church Hall, Holly Lane CV7 7EA. 07590 988789; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.

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, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Hampton Magna Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

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

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Kenilworth PHYS-OGUE Wheelie Fit Mums

10:30-11:30TH at Abbey Fields CV8 1BP. 07952 565002; For 0s, £6.70 per class (book by 6-week term). 6 Week block £40.00.

Leamington Spa Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:45-14:15T at Busy Bees Nursery. Heathcote CV34 6AD. Pippa: 01789 415591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). 1 hour classes at 9.45, 11.00 & 13.15.

Monkey Music

9:30-12:00T at The Octagon St Mary Magdalenes, Lillington CV32 7RH. Claire: 01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.

Arty Splats

10:00-12:00TH at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Trinity Street CV32 5RG. Jo: 07792372962; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Sensory fun with arts and crafts!

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). Please call to see if group is running.

LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap

13:30-14:45T at Polish Centre, High Street CV31 3AW. 01926 887780; For 1 - 4s, £4 (book by term). Ballet & Tap classes.

Kingsley Tiny Tots

13:45-15:00T at The Kingsley Prep School’s library and hall, Beauchamp Avenue CV32 5RD. 01926 425993; For 0 - 3s, (drop in). Informal drop-in group. All welcome.

Yogaworks Pregnancy Yoga Classes

19:00-20:30T at The Space Upstairs, Spencer Yard CV31 3SY. 07981 769920; For bump, (book by 7-week term). Prepare yourself for the birth of your baby.

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Prima Ballerinas: 15:45-16:15TH; For 3 - 5s. First ballet lesson free. Funky Dance Classes: 16:15-16:45TH; For 3 - 7s. An energetic class. Gymnastics: 17:30-18:00TH; 3 - 5s. Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. at St Marys Church Hall, St Marys Road CV31 1JW. Claire: 07774518949. (book by term).

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

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). Join us for tea, coffee, chat & play.

Lillington Library Rhyme Time

10:30-11:00TH at Lillington Library, Valley Road CV32 7SJ. 03005 558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

Warwick Little Saints

10:00-11:30T at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. 01926 886995; For 0 - 3s, £4.50 per class (please book). Ages: 0-1 & 1-3. Free trials & free CD.

Pre school Gymnastics - Jelly Tots

10:30-11:45TH at Soft Touch Baby Massage at, Chase Meadow Community Centre CV34 6BT. Joanna: 07712 045296; For 0s, £7.80 per session (book by 5-week term). Course Dates: 3/11 - 1/12.

9:30-11:00T at All Saints Church, Vicarage Green CV34 5NJ. 01926 492073; For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation). Activities & sing-song.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Little Fishes Toddler Group

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

Arty Tots get Messy With their Grandparents! 10:00-12:00T at Market Hall Museum, Market Place CV34 4SA. 01926 412501; For 0 - 5s.

9:15-11:15TH at Whitnash Childrens Centre at, Clemens Street Cafe CV31 2DP. 01926 332022; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Enjoy a coffee & chat.

Little Explorers

9:30-11:00T at Whitnash Children’s Centre, Nursery Lane CV31 2PW. 01926 315586; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Soft Touch Baby Massage

9:30-11:45T at Warwick Gates Community Centre CV34 6DZ. Abby: 07795 516 367; 9.30: 18mth-3yr, 10.15: 3-4yrs, 11am: 3-4yrs. 9:30-11:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Stratford Rd CV34 6RE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Whitnash Coffee Morning Drop In

NCT Breastfeeding Drop In

10:30-11:30T at Castle Hill Baptist Church, Castle Hill CV34 4EX. For 0 - 2s, (drop in). Help from qualified counsellors (termtime).

LWAD Stay & Dance

14:00-14:45T at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Chase Meadow CV34 6BT. 01926 887780; For 2 - 4s, £4 (book by term). Class for children and their carers.

Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

Baby Ballet: 17:00-17:30T; For 2 - 4s. Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap: 17:30-18:15T; For 4 - 5s. at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. Krystle: 07791 852891. (Book).

Tuesday

Baginton Baginton Toddler Group

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

Coventry Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

9:30-11:30T at St James Church Hall Styvechale, Knoll Drive CV3 5BT. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 4m - 5s, £3 per class (please book). Dance classes for 4 months+.

Kenilworth Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

9:30-11:00T at Kenilworth Methodist Church Hall, Priory Road CV8 1LQ. Debbie: 07590 988789; For 1 - 3s, (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 3 years.

Royal Leamington Spa

If you’ve got that Monday feeling and it’s too much to bear Come along to

KINGSLEY TINY TOTS A free and informal drop-in group with a range of activities for babies and tots up to the age of 3

1.45 to 3pm

Mondays (term time)

All welcome The Kingsley Preparatory School, Beauchamp Avenue, Royal Leamington Spa CV32 5RD. 01926 425993 toddler group flyer_revised.indd 1

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INDEPENDENT DAY NURSERY FOR 0-5 YEAR OLDS • Safe and caring environment in open countryside • Qualified and experienced staff • Fun-filled learning experiences • Meals and snacks prepared on premises Coventry Road, Cubbington, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 7UJ

Telephone: 01926 883128 Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

9:30-12:15T at The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (book). 9.40 (Baby) 10.20 (Pre School) 11.00 (Toddler).

Water Babies

Haddie’s Trails

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

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

10:00-12:30T at Thorns Primary School, Blackthorn Road CV8 2DS. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by 10week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

12:30-15:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

St. John’s Children’s Centre

13:00-14:30TH at Kingsway Children’s Centre, Baker Avenue CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 4s, (donation).

Cradle Club and Breastfeeding Buddies: 10:00-11:30TH; For bump - 0s, £1 per family (drop in). Mini Messy Play: 10:30-11:45TH; For 0 - 1s, £1 per family (drop in). 8 - 20mths. at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

11:00-13:00T at Chesford Grange CV8 2LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Leamington Spa Baby Sensory

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

Yogaworks

Yogaworks Pregnancy Yoga Classes: 10:3012:00T; For bump, (book by 7-week term). Prepare yourself for the birth of your baby. Yogaworks Mother & Baby Yoga Classes: 12:30-14:00T; For 0s, (book by 6-week term). Stretch, tone & relax while baby has fun. at Stonemonkey Yoga Studio and Cafe, 22 Binswood St CV32 5RN. 07981 769920.

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Postnatal Pilates

14:00-15:00TH at The Well Centre, 2a Union Road CV32 5LT. 01926 334062; For 0s, £9 per session (please book). Exercise for Mum where you can bring baby.

Warwick Emscote Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at All Saints Contact Centre, All Saints Church CV34 5NJ. Emma: 07919 280717; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in). Range of toys, weekly crafts, refreshments.

Tumble Tots

9:30-13:45T at Chase Meadows Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6BT. Laura: 01926 856 313; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Structured play for kids 6 mths+. Free taster.

Hampton Magna Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Hampton Magna Community Centre, Field Barn Road CV35 8RT. 07506 713277; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). £1.50 per child (50p per extra child).

Tiddlers Mother and Baby Group

LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap

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). Join us for tea, coffee, chat & play.

Leek Wootton Twins Baby and Toddler Group

10:30-11:30TH at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. 07952 565002; For 0s, £6.70 per class (book by 6-week term). Six week block £40.00.

16:00-16:30T at Polish Centre, High Street CV31 3AW. 01926 887780; For 1 - 4s, £4 (book by term). Ballet & Tap classes.

10:00-11:30TH at Leek Wootton Village Hall, Memorial Recreation Ground CV35 7RB. For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Members £2, non-members £3, bumps £1.

Radford Semele Radford Rascals Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group

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

PHYS-OGUE Wheelie Fit Mums

Warwick Area Mums

13:00-16:00TH at Almanack, Abbey End North CV8 1QJ. 07825 445323; For 0 - 3s, (drop in). Weekly Coffee gatherings for bumps & babies.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

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

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exciting dance classes for toddlers Chase Meadow Community Centre

Children can have such fun dancing and with our wide range of classes and choice of venues for pre-schoolers.

mon 2-2:45pm stay & dance (2-4 plus carers) sat 9-9:30am pre-school fusion sat 9:30-10am reception fusion

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lillington Community Centre

sat 9-9:30am Ballet (3-4) wed 4-4:30pm recep dance (4-5) sat 9:30-9:45am tiny tap (3-4) lEaMingTon spa: sat 9:45-10:15 recep dance (4-5) polish Centre sat 10:15-11:15 prep tap (4-6) mon 1:30-2:00pm Ballet (3-4) WhiTnash: mon 2:00-2:15pm tiny tap (2-4) st Margaret’s Church hall mon 2:15-2:45pm Ballet (2-3) sat 9-9:30am reception dance tues 4-4:30pm recep dance (4-5) (Ballet & tap) wed 10-10:30am danceaway parents and toddlers 18 months+ WarWiCk: wed 1:30-2:00pm Ballet (2-3) Warwick gates wed 2:00-2:15pm tiny tap (2-4) Community Centre wed 2:15-2:45pm Ballet (3-4) sat 9-9:30am pre-school Ballet (3+) Ring to check class suitability. sat 9:30-10:00 recep Ballet (4-5)

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

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

16:00-17:00T at Round Oak School, Brittain Lane CV34 6DX. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Whitnash Little Windmills Toddler Group

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

Baby Clinic

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

Wednesday

Burton Green Dandy Development Class

St. John’s Children’s Centre

Buggy Breakfast: 9:00-10:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Baby and Child Health Drop In: 10:0011:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Fortnightly grp. Call 1st to check running. Breastfeeding support. at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397.

Kenilworth Children’s Centre

Stay & Play: 9:00-14:45T; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). 9.00-10.00, 10.30-11.30 & 1.45-2.45. NCT Breastfeeding Drop In: 10:30-11:30TH; FREE (drop in). Runs on alternate weeks. at Kenilworth Children’s Centre & Nursery School, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 853394

Little Crackers Stay ‘n’ Play

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

PHYS-OGUE Expectations

18:30-19:30TH at The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 07952 565002; For bump, £6.70 (book by 6-week term). First Session £6.00. Six week block £40.00.

Leamington Spa Cubbington Toddler Group

9:30-11:15T at Cubbington Methodist Church, Queen Street CV32 7NA. For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in). Children aged 0-4 and their carers welcome.

Noah’s Ark Club

9:45-10:30T at Lillington Free Church, Cubbington Road CV32 7AL. Denise: 01926 881064; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 1st Wed of mth. Term time only from Sept.

LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap

10:00-14:45T at Polish Centre, High Street CV31 3AW. 01926 887780; For 1 - 4s, £4 (book by term). Ballet & Tap classes.

Coventry Tumble Tots

9:30-13:45T 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.

Kenilworth Rhyme Time

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

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Nappuccino

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

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

Haddie’s Trails

make beautiful music together. 07503 906468 musictogetherkenilworth.co.uk

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Physical Fun

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

Baby Cafe

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

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Arty Tots

11:00-12:00TH at Arty Tots, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum CV32 4AA. Gallery Desk: 01926 742700; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 1st Wed of the month.

Mini Meadows Baby and Toddler Group

LWAD Reception Tap & Ballet

10:00-11:30T at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Chase Meadow CV34 6BT. Bob: 07930 988158; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family. Call to be added to waiting list.

Yogaworks Pregnancy Yoga

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.

16:00-16:30T at Lillington Community Centre, Mason Ave CV32 7QE. 01926 887780; For 4 - 5s, £4 (book by term). Ballet & Tap Fusion Dance Class. 18:30-20:00T at The Space Upstairs, Spencer Yard CV31 3SY. 07981 769920; For bump, (book by 7-week term). Prepare yourself for the birth of your baby.

Warwick Tiny Talkers Stay & Play

9:30-11:00TH at The GAP Community Centre, Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. 01926 492701; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check group is on before attending.

Jack in the Box Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. 01926 335228; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). £2 for 1 child/£3 for family with 2 or more.

Health Visitor Drop In

9:45-11:15TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Wed. Chk with centre group is on.

Jack and Jill Baptist Church Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Baptist Church Hall, Gerrard Street CV34 4HD. Sue: 01926 499561; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Closed 24th & 31st Dec. Busy friendly group.

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St Nicholas Toddler Group

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).

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-to-be and new mums.

NCT Weekly Walk

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

Water Babies

15:30-18:00T at Round Oak, Brittain Lane CV34 6DX. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Aqua Tums - Aqua Yoga

18:15-19:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Stratford Road CV34 6RE. Dawn: 07769 706067; For bump, (please book). Pre- and Postnatal aqua yoga.

Thursday

Barford Little Splashers Swimming Classes

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

Burton Green Burton Green Toddler Group

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

Kenilworth Little Splashers Swimming Classes

9:00-11:00T at Chesford Grange CV8 2LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Monkey Music

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

Childminders Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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.

PHYS-OGUE Mums, Bums, Tums & Babies

10:45-12:00TH at The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 07952 565002; For 0s, £40 for 6-week block of classes.

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Teaching essential skills in a fun environment

Structured physical play sessions for little ones

www.tumbletots.com/warwick Leamington Spa Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

Monkey Music

13:30-16:45T at Dale St. Church Centre, Dale Street CV32 5HL. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.

9:30-11:30T 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.

NCT & St Mark’s Kaleidoscope

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

9:30-12:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Yogaworks Mother & Baby Yoga

10:00-13:30T at Stonemonkey Yoga Studio and Cafe, 22 Binswood St CV32 5RN. 07981 769920; For 0s, (book by 6-week term). Stretch, tone & relax while baby has fun.

Dandy Development Class

10:00-12:00T at Whitnash Community Centre, Acre Close CV31 2ND. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

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.

Antenatal Pilates

19:00-20:00TH at The Well Centre, 2a Union Road CV32 5LT. 01926 334062; For bump, £9 per session (please book). Suitable throughout pregnancy.

Baby Zone

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

Leek Wootton Leek Wootton Baby, Toddler & Preschool Group

10:00-11:30T at The Village Hall, Warwick Road CV35 7RB. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in). Toys, crafts, outdoor play & songs.

Warwick Warwick Rhyme Time

9:30-11:30T 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.

Toddler Sense Classes

9:30-16:00TH at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. Jennifer: 07837 697535; For 1 - 5s, £7 per session (book by 5-week term). A new adventure every week! 1 hour sessions.

Baby Sensory Classes

Octotots Toddler Group

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

Haddie’s Trails

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

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10:00-11:00TH at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Award-winning class for 0 - 13m. Free trials.

Arty Splats

A total mind and body preparation for childbirth & beyond

10:00-11:45TH at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6DR. Jo: 07792372962; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Sensory fun with arts and crafts!

Dandy Development

www.aquatums.co.uk

10:00-12:00TH at The Open Door Cafe, 3 Slade Hill CV35 8SA. Nikki 07890 241301; For 0 - 1s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

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Arts & Crafts

dawn@aquatums.co.uk | 07769 706067

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Parent’s Signing Workshops Now Available!

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combining baby sign, music and sensory fun!

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award-winning FUN 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!

Water Babies

11:45-13:15T at LA Fitness Warwick, Welton Road CV34 5PZ. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £13.75 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

16:00-17:00T at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

16:00-17:00T at Round Oak School, Brittain Lane CV34 6DX. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Whitnash Coffee Morning Drop In at Clemens Street Cafe

9:15-11:15TH at whitnash Childrens Centre at, Clemens Street Cafe CV31 2DP. 01926 332022; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Enjoy a coffee & chat with your little ones.

Woodloes Park Stay and Play @ Woodloes

9:00-11:00TH at Woodloes Community Centre, Deansway CV34 5DF. 01926 492701; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Check group is on before attending.

Friday

Coventry Twirling Toddlers Gymnastics Classes

9:30-11:30T at Phoenix AIkido Centre, 149 Broad Lane CV5 7AP. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). For tots who like to tumble!

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Classes are held in Barford, Kenilworth, Long Lawford, Leamington, Warwick, Warmington, Harbury and NOW in Kilsby! 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

Kenilworth Kenilworth Methodist Church Mother and Toddler Group

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

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).

Bumpz and Babez

12:00-14:00T at Run by: St Johns Children’s Centre, The Kenilworth Centre CV8 1QJ. 01926 856397; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). For under 25’s. Call 1st to check running.

Leamington Spa Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

9:30-12:00T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 886995; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). 9.30 (Baby) 10.10 & 10.50 (Toddler) 11.30 (P/School).

Weston-under-Wetherley Toddlers 9:30-11:15T at Weston Village Hall, Sabin Drive CV33 9GA. Annabel: 07855 832925; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

Toddler Sense Classes

9:45-16:30T at Dale Street Methodist Church, Dale Street CV32 5HL. Jennifer: 07837 697535; For 1 - 5s, £7 per class (book by 5-week term). Classes start at 9:45,11,2:15 & 3:30pm.

Love Ballet Mini Movers Class

10:00-11:00TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Rd CV31 1JW. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (drop in). Pay as You Go class - really fun & lively.

Jaykays Dance Company

Little Rascals Dance & Movement Classes: 10:00-10:45T; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Dance & Movement, Ballet, Tap, Tricks & Tumbles. Mummy & Me Dance Class: 11:00-11:45T; For 18m - 3s, (book by term). Mummy & Me Dance Class. at Jaykays Dance Company, The Brunswick Healthy Living Centre CV31 3BD. 07738 954258.

Emmanuel Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Heath Terrace CV32 5LY. Hannah: 01926 424584; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Play, crafts, singing, story time & refreshments.

Baby Sensory

10:00-11:00TH at St Patrick’s Irish Club, Riverside, Adelaide Rd CV32 5AH. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). For 0-13mths. Free trials available.

Dandy Development Class

10:00-13:00T at St Paul’s Church, Leicester Street CV32 4TE. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Les Rainettes (French Speaking Group)

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.

Soft Touch Baby Massage

10:15-13:15TH at Soft Touch Baby Massage at, The Cotton Nappy Company CV32 5QB. Joanna: 07712 045296; For 0s, £7.80 per session (book by 5-week term). 10.1511.30am & 12-1.15pm. 7/11-5/12.

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Monkey Music

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

9:30-13:00T at Chase Meadow Community Hall CV34 6BT. Claire:01789 415526; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Complimentary trial classes available.

Tumble Tots

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

Whitnash Rhyme Time

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

Toy Library

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 6m-5yrs. Free taster.

Aqua Babies Swimming Lessons

The Ups of Downs Group

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

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.

Little Rascals Pre-School Dance & Movement Classes

Whitnash Coffee Morning Drop In

14:00-14:45T at Jaykays Dance Company, St. Paul’s Church Hall CV32 4TE. 07738 954258; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Sessions: 9.15, 10.00 & 10.45am.

9:15-11:15TH at Whitnash Children’s Centre at, Clemens Street Cafe CV31 2DP. 01926 332022; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Enjoy a coffee & chat with your little ones.

Warwick Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Saturday

Barford Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas & Little Tappers: 9:1510:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun introduction to ballet & tap. Funky Dance Classes: 10:00-10:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Livel & fun class with dance routines. Gymnastics Classes: 10:30-11:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

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

9:45-12:00T 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.

Coventry Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

PHYS-OGUE Wheelie Fit Mums

9:30-13:00T 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 upwards.

10:00-11:00TH at St. Nicholas’ Park, Banbury Road CV34 4QY. 07952 565002; For 0s, £6.70 (book by 6-week term). Winter time start 10am,Summer time 10.30am.

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

9:30-11:30T at Quinton Park Baptist Church, Quinton Park CV3 5LU. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.

ScrumKids Classes

10:15-12:30T at Sidney Stringer Academy, 2 Primrose Hill Street CV1 5LY. 0845 094 9071; For 2 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). Rugby based sports sessions for 2-7 yrs.

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). 2nd Sat of month.

Music Together Classes

10:00-11:00T at Music Together, Kenilworth Methodist Church Hall CV8 1LQ. 07503 906468; For 0 - 5s, (please book). www.musictogetherkenilworth. co.uk. Free trial.

Leamington Spa Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

8:45-10:30TH 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.

Go 4 Goals Football Classes

9:00-12:00T at North Leamington School, Sandy Lane CV32 6RD. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Football coaching class for little & big ones.

Twirling Toddlers Dance Classes

9:30-13:00T at The SYDNI Centre, Cottage Square CV31 1PT. Michelle: 07552 770774; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Dance classes for walkers - 5 years.

Jaykays Dance Company

Little Rascals Pre-School Dance & Movement: 9:15-11:30T; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Sessions: 9.15, 10.00 & 10.45am. Baby Freestyle and Gym Club: 11:3012:30T; For 5-7s, (book by term). at Jaykays Dance Company, St. Paul’s Church Hall CV32 4TE. 07738 954258

Jaykays Dance Company

Dance & Movement: 9:00-9:45T; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Dance & Movement,Ballet,Tap,Tricks & Tumbles. Preparatory Ballet, Tap & Freestyle: 9:4511:15T; For 4 - 5s, (book by term). IDTA Syllabus Work. Baby Freestyle and Gym Club: 11:15-12:30T; For 5-7s, (book by term). Tricks, Tumbles, Progressive Gymnastics. at Jaykays Dance Company, The Brunswick Healthy Living Centre CV31 3BD. 07738 954258.

ELC Fun Days

10:30-16:00TH at Mothercare, Shires Retail Park CV34 6RH. 01926 452917; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Plenty of toys, arts & crafts & dress up.

Haddie’s Trails

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

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Art Cart Family Fun Sessions

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). Last Sat of the month. For up to 12 year-olds.

Warwick Little Splashers Swimming Classes

9:00-11:30TH at Hilton Hotel, Stratford Rd CV34 6RE. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

LWAD Pre-School Ballet Classes

9:00-10:00T at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. 01926 887780; For 3 - 5s, £4 (book by term). Ballet class for 3 years +.

LWAD Fusion Dance Classes

9:00-10:00T at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Chase Meadow CV34 6BT. 01926 887780; For 2 - 5s, £4 (book by term). Preschool Fusion: 9am, Reception: 9:30.

Whitnash LWAD Pre-School Tap & Ballet Classes

9:00-9:30T at St Margaret’s Church Hall, Whitnash Rd CV31 2HB. 01926 887780; For 1 - 4s, £4 (book by term). Check website for class times.

Sunday

Leamington Spa Haddie’s Trails

11:00-16:00TH at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 01926 742700; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Child-friendly trails around the museum.

ELC Fun Days

11:00-16:00TH at Mothercare, Shires Retail Park CV34 6RH. 01926 452917; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Plenty of toys,arts & crafts & dress up.

Shrewley Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas: 9:30-10:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). First ballet lesson free as a trial. Gymnastics Classes: 10:00-10:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more. Funky Dance Classes: 10:30-11:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). An energetic class. 1010:30 & 11-11:30. Pre-Syllabus Ballet Classes: 11:00-11:30TH; For 5s, (book by term). Free trial available. at Shrewley Village Hall CV35 7AN. Claire: 07774518949.

Warwick Little Splashers Swimming Classes

9:00-11:30T at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. Jo: 07968 015292; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Henley in Arden Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

Baby Ballet: 10:00-10:30T; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap: 10:30-11:15T; For 4 - 5s, (book by term). at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Wootten Wawen Village Hall, Alcester Rd B95 6AY. Krystle: 07791 852891.

Kenilworth ScrumKids Classes

9:00-12:30T at Meadow Community Sports Centre, Kenilworth School CV8 2DA. 0845 094 9071; For 2 - 7s, £5 per class (please book). Rugby based sports sessions.

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