Toddle About Warwickshire July - Sept 2017

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... to the Summer edition for 2017!

You could be forgiven for thinking that everything stops over the summer holidays, but nothing could be further from the truth. There’s loads going on! And Toddle About is here to help you find it.

Check out What’s New (p.4-6), our Summer Events section (p.19-20) and look out for any groups or classes in the Daily Activity Planner (p.30-46) that have an H after the times - this indicates that this group runs over the holidays. You’ll find plenty more inspiration for things to do with the children throughout the magazine too.

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

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Baby Sensory Over the Summer

Baby Sensory will be running their award-winning classes over the summer months across Warwickshire. It's a great opportunity to enjoy some special one-to-one time with your baby whilst singing and enjoying music, lights, bubbles and more. It's also a chance to meet parents with similarly aged babies in their unique exploratory play area. The sum mer term will feature a music therapy session were babies can paint their first masterpiece! Visit www.babysensory.co.uk to find out more or email warwickshire@babysensory.c o.uk. P.39

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Ants Up Close & Personal with Leafcutter

Stratford Butterfly Farm’s Minibeast Metropolis is home to one of the largest colonies of leaf-cutter ants in the UK. It is a truly fantastic sight to behold.

Working on over-head ropes, colony. they collect leaves to bring back to their fungus grow to iser fertil as s leave the The ants use e life entir her ds spen n to feed the colony. The Quee and eggs of s sand thou g layin nd rgrou unde ve. See without her the colony would not survi more at them yourself this summer! Find out www.butterflyfarm.co.uk. P.9

mum2mum market Expands

The award-winning mum2mum market will return to Warwick, Chase Meadow Community Centre, CV34 6BT on Sunday 17th September and Southam, Grange Hall, Coventry Rd, CV47 1QA on Sunday 15th October at 2.30-4.30p m. Buyers can grab some amazing bargains (£2 entry , kids are free). Sellers can sell their nearly-ne w baby/kids goods such as cots, prams, toys, book s and clothes, keeping 100% of their takin gs. Visit www.mum2mummarket.co.uk/boo k-a-stall or contact Warks@mum2mummarket.co .uk.

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Rhythm Time Summer Fun

Following their sell out summer of 2016, Rhythm Time have extended their summer timetable with classes being held in Leamington, Kenilworth ly along to and Stratford. Bring the whole fami e special Thes st.

Augu in es class Rhythm Time 's awardfamily classes combine Rhythm Time socialising. and play for time with es class ing winn r 1. Email unde es babi for able Classes are also avail place. P.29 rachelrtime@gmail.com to book a

Spanish and French Classes for Little One

s BilinguaSing are delighted to announce that their award-winning Spanish and French classes are coming to Stratford-upon-Avon and Rugby this summer! Classes will run on Thursday mornings with separate sessions suitable for babies from 3 weeks up to preschool age. No prior French or Spanish knowledge is needed so com e and learn a new language with your little one!

Your first class is FREE so contact mel@bilinguasing.c om to arrange your taster class now! ¡Hast a pronto! P.41

Spaces available from September 2017

Little Stars Christian Preschool is now taking applications for September 2017. Conveniently located in Leamington Spa town centre, Little Stars offers a high quality preschool care with outside play, , spacious activity room, cosy book corner, crafts outings, storytime, music, messy play and lots more. Established for 20 years, parents have lots y of lovely things to say: “Lovely, nurturing friendl ; grow” and learn to place e positiv “A ”; nment enviro “Staff are excellent". Contact 01926 477597 or littlestars.preschool@hotmail.com to arrange a visit, or drop in at Oxford St, Leamington Spa. P.40

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Yoga Classes for Mummies

YogaBellies offer relaxing and rejuvenating sessions, especially designed for post partum mummies and their new babies. They use proven YogaBellies therapies, with a unique twist on authentic yogic techniques, to guid e you and help you adjust and grow as a moth er. They offer class-based sessions where baby is never left to one side and is an integral part of your sessions and your new life as a mother. Cont act silvia@yogabellies.co.uk or go to www.yogabellies.co.uk to find out more. P.26

e Monkey Music arrives in Wellesbourn

You can now join the Monkey Music fun on Tuesday mornings at the Wellesbourne Sport & Community Gym. Monkey Music’s award-winning pre-school classes are ren of open to babies from 3 months to child through song, ating educ and ing rtain ente , years 4 ss Stratford, dance and play. Venues also run acro n - with Warwick, Kenilworth and Leamingto in g chin laun also n Gree gh orou Mappleb trial class September. Join Monkey for a free co.uk. P.13 01789 720289 or www.monkeymusic.

Nurturing Young Talent for 30 Years

For 30 years, Playbox Theatre has been nurturing young talent through a range of workshops, performances and creative experiences ranging from Storytelling to Circus; Digital Media to Musical Theatre. Children and Young People aged 2-25 have the chance to explore, creatively, the world around them throu gh weekly workshops, holiday activities, birthday parties and professional productio ns. A carefully designed programme of pre-schoo l workshops develops confidence, imagination, physical awareness and motor skills through creative exploration. For information on the full range of workshops and activities, call 0192 6 419555 or visit www.playboxtheatre.com. P.45

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New Purpose-Built Swimming Pool in Leamington Spa

Little Splashers is excited to announce that their brand new purpose built swim centre, called Swim Works, will be opening in Leamington, on Queensw ay - this September. It will be a lovely, warm pool with low chemicals, baby and toddler facilities and it will host the same fantastic Little Splashers programme, delivered by passiona te teachers. The programme will be shaped by dem and to offer something for everyone from baby and preschool classes, to after schools, 121s, adults and aqua fit too. Email hello-leamington@swimw orks.co.uk to register your interest and receive the latest opening offers and updates. P.48

Leisure Centres Under New Management

Leisure operator Everyone Active is now working in partnership with Warwick District Council to manage sports and leisure centres across the Warwick District. Everyone Active took over the management of six leisure centres on 1st June, including Castle Farm Recreation Centre, Abbey Fields Swimming Pool, Meadow Community Sports Centre, John Atkinson Sports Centre, St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre and, once opened, Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre. The company will bring a wealth of experience to the local area, after managing centres in nearby Stratford for over 25 years. For more information on Everyone Active, please visit: www.everyoneactive.com. P.7

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More Dandy and a Big Bash!

Dandy Development, the award-winning combination of baby sign, music and sensory fun, is celebrating 6 years of Dandy fun on Chase 3rd September 2.30pm-4.30pm at ick. With Warw re, Cent ity mun Meadow Com sing-along for Dandy Stage 1 demo's, a big Dandy acle course, all, bouncy castle, diddy car track, obst ting, pain face play, y mess baby relaxation area, be loads to do stalls and so much more there will amazing for everyone! The charity raffle with Birth and prizes will be in aid of the Warwick the door, see Babies appeal. Just £5 per family on regular run y Dand info.

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Gymboree Music is BACK!

It was the Music Programme that everyone was talking about. And, due to high demand, the awardwinning Gymboree are once again running music classes for babies aged 4 – 12 months.

Book a FREE taster class today, and take your baby on a stimulating learning journ ey, into the colourful and animated world of Gym boree Music.

For details on days and times call 07881 892 686 or email warwick@gymboree-uk.com . P.21

ord Aqua Beans Launches Classes in Barf

Due to high demand, Aqua Beans have launched brand new swimming classes for 0-4 years at Glebe Hotel, Barford. The pool and changing rooms have just so it feels undergone a complete refurbishment, on Thursday place take es Class ! new and shiny all . Book online afternoons and Saturday mornings now at www.aquabeans.co.uk. P.10

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New Pregnancy Nutrition Workshops and Postnatal Healthy Weight Groups

Worried about your weight, or about eating properly whilst pregnant? Registered Dietitian Philippa Smith is here to help. Book in for a one-off healthy eating workshop specifically designed for pregnancy and you will learn about nutrient requirements, healthy eating patterns and simple nutritious meals. Workshops run in Leamington Spa, last approximately one hour and cost £10. Or you could attend a postnatal healthy weight group session. These friendly and supportive morning sessions welcome babies and toddlers and provide realistic weight management for mums with 0 – 3 year olds. To find out more contact Philippa at feelfoodfriendly@gmail.com. P.26

Family Camping Weekend

From Friday 7th - Sunday 9th July Cha Char Chimps are holding their annual family camping weekend in Silverstone, Northamptonshire, which offers not only familyfriendly camping, but also loads castles, shows of entertainment including bouncy a delicious and pony rides. Plus, you can enjoy Chimps are Char Cha er! dinn and kfast cooked brea Toddle using start to s one of the latest businesse Ticked It. So m, syste ing book e onlin new t's Abou online at you can now find out more and book www.ccchimps.com.

Go on a Real Family Holiday This Year

With holidays abroad increasing in price, a UK family holiday is a great solution. Real Family Holidays aims to get families inspired by the outdoors, spending time together away from screens in the UK's most outstanding natural locations. With sites across the UK, all holidays are £30 per person per night and include all meals, one free activity per night stayed, expert advice to explore the local area and an exclusive activity booklet. There are still dates available for 2017 - find out more at www.real-family-holidays.org.

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Ice Painting Your little one will have a great time painting and exploring with these ice paint sticks. They can make some really striking watery patterns!

YOU WILL NEED A FEW ITEMS: • Small pots (e.g. yoghurt pots) • Food colouring (we used wilton gel food colouring) • Water • Craft sticks • Card or paper 1. To make the ice paint sticks, fill the small pots with water and then mix in a tiny bit of gel food colouring.

2. Put a craft stick into each pot and then put them in the freezer. The ice paints will take a couple of hours to freeze.

3. Once the ice has frozen take the ice paints out of the pots and you are ready to get painting.

I would recommend painting on card or thick paper.

Hand the ice paint sticks to your child and let them have fun exploring the different painty effects that they can create.

As these paints are made from just water and colouring they are perfectly safe for babies and toddlers to use and even put in their mouths, though food colouring can stain clothes and (temporarily) skin.

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

The theme was outdoor fun, and as you can see we received lots of truly wonderful entries - thank you so much to everyone who entered!

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If you would like to reserve a place please contact Nikki soon, as many classes have a waiting list.

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Fri 25th - Sun 27th August Amazing music from your best loved bands, as well as introducing you to your new favourites! Combine that with family entertainment, adventure playgrounds, loads of activities including craft workshops, lake activities and some seriously tasty food & drink, you’ll be as busy - or as chilled out - as you choose!

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Sat 15th July 2017, 11am - 5pm Warwickshire’s biggest ever parade will be spreading across Leamington town. Walk along or watch the floats. There will be stalls, entertainment a giant fun fair & more. All to raise funds for charitable organisations. The Parade will leave Beauchamp Avenue at approx 1pm.

Pump Room Gardens (village green of Leamington Spa), Leamington Spa, CV32 4AA www.leamingtoncarnival.org.uk

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Sat 9th & Sun 10th September, 10am - 5pm

Every Sat & Sun during August, 1 - 3pm

The free event has the flavour of a large village fete, with lots of activity happening around the site: live folk music, visiting historic boats, model boat display, craft tent, boat trips, children’s entertainment, canal societies, fun activities, refreshments, tombola and raffle, self guided tours and meet the Pygmy goats.

This summer Upton House are celebrating the style of the 1920s, with live music performances on the South Lawn every weekend afternoon in August.

Mon 24th July - Fri 1st Sept Children and adults can get close to some amazing creatures with ‘Meet the Minibeast’ handling sessions. Under the supervision of the friendly and informative Education Team, twice a day in the Discovery Zone, visitors will be able to hold such creatures as, Madagascan hissing cockroaches, stick insects, hermit crabs, giant land snails and African millipedes!

Stratford-upon Avon Butterfly Farm, Warwickshire, CV37 7LS www.butterflyfarm.co.uk

Bring along your teddies and join in the annual teddy trail.

Discover what Benjamin Bear’s secret password is. Join the Education Team to make some teddy themed arts and crafts.

You might even want to stay and have a picnic after.

Saltisford Canal, Budbrooke Road, Warwick, CV34 5RJ. www.saltisfordcanal.co.uk

Bring the family, a picnic and relax on the lawn.

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The Little Babyni makes a great portable cot for infants. Designed to keep baby comfortable and safe from the sun, offering SPF 50+ sun protection, great for the garden and beach.

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Free. Open daily until Mon 4th September, 10 - 8pm (which may be extended pending weather).

At St Nicholas Park the outdoor pool is reserved for kids aged up to 12. The pool is shallow, safe and perfect for younger children looking to cool down in the summer!

So remember to bring swimming costumes when you go to St Nicholas Park and let your kids make a splash!

Includes seating areas along the side for adults.

Plus play area, boating, mini golf and cafe.

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Small enough to fit in your handbag, this ingenious, disposable, folding, biodegradable, portable cardboard potty comes complete with an absorbent and biodegradable, fully leak-proof pad.

Open daily, 10am - 6pm. Free.

Both Eversham and Penshore parks have plenty of open grassy areas, seating, picnic benches and children’s play areas.

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Children can play in 36 water jets, with water rising to 1.5m - 2m in height. The central jets are surrounded by four other water features - the ‘Popits’ and ‘Water Ring’ are suitable for under eights and the ‘Mushroom’ and ‘Drencher’, which squirts water down from a height of 2.5m, are suitable for eight to twelve year-olds.

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Free. Open daily from Weds 26th July Sun 3rd September, 11.00am - 4.45pm (Closes for maintenance 1.00pm -2.00pm)

The Quinny Yezz is ideal for moving around town. When folded, the shoulder strap leaves both hands free. And unfolding takes only one hand! Comfy hammock seat is perfect for relaxing or taking a nap.

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The splash parks have a variety of fountains and sprays which are great fun. Activated by pressure pads set in the floor surface.

There are no changing rooms on site.

Abbey Park, Abbey Road, Evesham, WR11 4ST or Abbey Park, Abbey Road, Pershore, WR10 1JP www.wychavon.gov.uk/abbey-park-evesham or www.wychavon.gov.uk/abbey-park-pershore

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Controversy Corner

Pregnancy myths Busted

Article written by Emma’s Diary for Toddle About

When you discover you’re pregnant, the list of things you can no longer do just seems to grow.

While each pregnancy, expectant mother and unborn child is different, the experts at Emma’s Diary have busted ten of the most frequently asked – and some unusual – pregnancy myths.

1. Can I fly?

4. Can I wear under-wired bras?

It’s usually safe to fly while you’re pregnant. However, some airlines won’t let you fly after week 28 of your pregnancy, so it’s always best to check what your airline’s policy is. If you’re travelling for more than five hours, there’s a higher risk of thrombosis, but it’s not clear if this increases if you’re pregnant.

While there are no hard and fast rules regarding underwired bras, healthcare professionals generally advise pregnant women to avoid them. This is because your breasts change at such a fast rate, there’s a danger the bra might restrict their shape and cause damage. At worst, it can obstruct the increased blood flow and compress the developing milk ducts, which can lead to discomfort, cysts and, in some cases, mastitis.

2. Can I have a hot bath?

It’s best to avoid very hot baths due to the risks of overheating and fainting. Becoming too hot can harm your unborn baby, particularly in the first 13 weeks of pregnancy. Always make sure you drink plenty of fluids.

3. Can I still exercise?

It’s important to stay active during your pregnancy, as it will help you to adapt to your changing body shape, cope with labour better and get back into shape after birth.

5. Can I still have sex?

Keep up your normal daily physical activity or exercise, such as going to the gym, swimming or walking, for as long as you feel comfortable. If you plan to start a new exercise regime, always check with your midwife first.

Don’t get too hot and drink plenty of fluids throughout. Avoid contact sports and anything where you might fall, for example horse riding, gymnastics or cycling.

Be aware that when you lie flat on your back after 16 weeks, the weight of the bump can press on the big blood vessels, which can affect the blood flow to the placenta and your baby. It can also make you feel faint.

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It’s very important to have adequate support from the very start of your pregnancy, otherwise there’s a danger your breasts could lose their shape permanently. A good maternity bra should have wide shoulder straps, support panels and adjustable fastenings to accommodate your increasing size. Many retailers offer a free fitting service so make regular checks to ensure that your bra is the correct size for your changing shape.

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There’s no medical evidence to suggest that having sex during pregnancy does any harm to the baby.

Remember, your baby is well cushioned by a sac of fluid well beyond the neck of the womb. In fact, a loving, physical relationship is important for your wellbeing during pregnancy and sex can help your body prepare for labour.

Don’t worry if you notice mild contractions during and after sex, as they won’t be powerful enough to start labour if your body is not ready – and if it is ready, sex can help to start labour.

You may be advised to abstain from intercourse at certain stages of pregnancy if you have a history of miscarriage or premature labour, or if you have a lowlying placenta.

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6. Can I sleep on my back?

Although it’s safe to sleep on your back during the first trimester, it’s a good idea to get used to sleeping on your side. This is because, as the uterus gets heavier, it presses on the vein that returns blood from your lower body to your heart when you lie on your back. If you do this for an extended period, there’s a danger that it could affect the flow of blood and nutrients to the placenta. If you do wake and find yourself on your back, don’t panic. It shouldn’t have any serious adverse effect on your baby. Try placing cushions between your thighs, along your back and under your bump to make the sleeping position more comfortable.

7. Can I use a mobile phone?

It can’t be said for certain the effect using a mobile phone might have on your unborn child, so it might be best to err on the side of caution. Two related studies have linked babies exposed to mobile phones in the womb with behavioural problems, such as hyperactivity, during childhood, however, there is still not enough proof of mobile phone use directly causing this.

8. Can I take ibuprofen?

Most medicines can affect the development of a baby in the womb, depending on the different types and the stage of pregnancy that you have reached when you take it, and you should always consult your GP or midwife before taking any medicine while pregnant.

Ibuprofen is classed as a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) and some studies have suggested a possible association between the use of NSAIDs in early pregnancy and a low risk of certain birth defects.

Taking NSAIDs in the last trimester of pregnancy is where the most risk appears to be. The greatest concern is that it may cause the premature closure of a vessel in the baby’s heart, which may lead to pulmonary hypertension in the baby’s lungs. The use of ibuprofen in late pregnancy may also inhibit labour and cause reduced amounts of amniotic fluid. For these reasons, unless you have been prescribed an NSAID by your GP then it’s best to avoid this group of medicines.

9. Can I eat spicy food?

Don’t worry, you don’t have to give up your favourite Friday night takeaway just because you’re pregnant. However, some women are prone to heartburn when pregnant and spicy foods can aggravate this. The key is to stick to a healthy and varied diet.

10. Can I change the cat litter?

The answer is ‘no’, as cat litter and cat faeces can contain a parasite that causes toxoplasmosis infection. If you get toxoplasmosis for the first time when you’re pregnant, or up to three months before you conceive, the infection can be passed to and damage your unborn baby, or can even cause miscarriage or stillbirth.

To be safe, try to avoid emptying cat litter trays (get someone else to do it) or wear disposable gloves if you have to empty it yourself. Make sure the cat litter is changed every day.

Wash all fruit, vegetables and salads (including readyprepared salads) thoroughly, to remove all traces of soil. You should also wear gloves when gardening in case the soil has cat faeces in it, and wash your hands and gloves afterwards. Also, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after handling cats and avoid sick cats.

Other places the parasite can be found are in undercooked or raw meat, raw cured meat – such as salami or Parma ham – and unpasteurised goats’ milk.

Sheep can also carry the parasite.

Most people infected with toxoplasmosis have no symptoms and don’t know that they’re infected.

Contact your GP or midwife immediately if you think that you may have come into contact with the toxoplasma parasite.

The contents of this article do not constitute medical advice. You should consult your midwife or doctor before acting on any statements in this article.

Article written by Emma’s Diary for Toddle About Emma’s Diary is the UK’s most trusted, influential pregnancy programme, offering credible pregnancy and early post-natal advice in collaboration with the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and healthcare experts.

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New Birthing Unit at Warwick Hospital South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust is excited to announce that a new midwifery led birthing unit is going to be developed on site at Warwick Hospital.

The Trust, that currently offers a Consultant Obstetric Unit at the hospital and community home birthing teams, are expanding their maternity services to offer women more choice on where to deliver their babies.

Due to open in early 2018, the dedicated Midwifery Led Unit will offer expectant parents the opportunity to have their babies in a comfortable, homely environment, rather than a more clinical setting. As the only facility like this in the area it will benefit families across South Warwickshire and beyond.

With its own separate entrance, the new unit will have four birthing rooms, with birthing pools available in all of them. To help create a welcoming and calming environment there will also be separate rooms for parents to relax in, as well as a private garden.

As part of this development a new fundraising appeal to raise £200,000 has been launched. The Birth and Babies appeal will help make the birthing unit the best it can be.

The Trust will be funding the build, however NHS funds only go as far as functional materials and equipment.

The additional money will be invested into special enhancements that will make the facility fabulous for women and their families. Fundraising will enable the Trust to buy enhanced equipment like special baby cribs and stands, rather than standard plastic cots, as well To make a donation to the as upgrade the Birth and Babies appeal, visit: furnishings to make the unit feel like a justgiving.com/ home-from-home.

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USING THE PRINCIPLES OF PLAY THERAPY

Play is a natural process that is essential for the development of a child’s brain and mind.

Without the stimulus of play, the physical size of the brain will be much smaller, as shown in research undertaken with Romanian orphans.

The summer provides excellent opportunities for play - at home, by the sea and in the country. Let your children choose what they want to do (but no more than an hour’s screen time a day!) Play with them if they want you to but let them lead - they should design the sand castle, not you.

20% of children in the UK suffer from emotional, behaviour or mental health problems. Play Therapy has been shown to have a success rate of between 77% and 84% when delivered by Play Therapy UK’s registrants.

Otherwise watch them to show that you are really interested in what they are doing. If they are happy digging a big hole in the sand for a couple hours, rather than playing a game you like, don’t lose interest or try to distract them.

But play is good for ALL children, and parents can follow the principles of non-directive play to maintain the good mental health of children who do not have any mental health problems.

Neurobiology tells us that beneficial chemicals such as opioids and oxitocin are released naturally as a result of play. The amygdala is calmed and the hippocampus, which enables us to learn and recall memories, is repaired.

If you have over two years of working in a professional capacity with children and are looking for a new career, you could become a Registered Play Therapist. Find out more by attending a one-day introductory course. Nearest venues: Bourneville, Bristol or Huntingdon.

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If you know a child that needs help for their emotional welfare find your nearest therapist:

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By Jeff Thomas – Registrar, Play Therapy UK

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

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

When trained to the required standards you could work full time, part time or as an independent private practitioner.

• PG Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills • PG Diploma in Play Therapy Courses run Friday to Sunday to minimise your time away from work.

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

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Mums working for youRself lessons and insights

Lynne Newbould runs the Little Kickers franchise for Northampton and Rugby with her husband Antony. They were recently ranked as the No. 7 Little Kickers franchise in the world and 4th in the UK, with over 500 children attending their classes every week. Lynne gives us an insight into her journey as a self-employed mother of two.

1) Why did you decide to work for yourself?

2) How did you choose what to do?

As a parent I used to take our daughter to various classes and activities. At our music class one day, I realised she was the only child running around the outside of the hall, whilst everyone else was engaged in the activity. It prompted me to try and find an active class, one where she could run and use up all that excess energy. Both myself and Antony have a sports and business management background and are huge football fans, so Little Kickers seemed a great option for all.

When our daughter was 2 years old, we had the usual juggle of work and childcare.

Antony was working away/ overnight often, and we wanted to find work that would be flexible and fit around children. Working for myself seemed to tick all the boxes.

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3) HOW DO YOU JUGGLE BEING A MUM AND A BUSINESS OWNER? Some days well, other days it can be a challenge.

Working from home has positives and negatives.

The phone rings all times including weekends and early mornings; emails are constant and we need to reply within 24 hours – so the office is never officially closed. We often discuss work over the dinner table, whilst walking the dog, on the school run. The children are very accepting that ‘mummy is working’ means quiet time. On a positive, I can drop into school assemblies at short notice and both of us are home for breakfast/bedtimes every day.

4) WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT BEING SELF-EMPLOYED? The greatest outcome is being able to show our children that work effort = success. They are able to see us enjoying our work and taking pride in what we do. It is definitely a family business - the children help out! They attend classes and help sort equipment.

5) What are the worst bits about it?

Initially when it was just me at home, it could be quite isolating. Sometimes I wished for another adult to ‘bounce ideas off’. Thankfully the dog provided some good conversation in those early years!

6) What would you do differently if you had your time again?

Nothing! Setting up Little Kickers has been the best decision. It has enabled us to completely change our family set-up. 5 years ago (when our son was born) we opted to run the business together and Antony gave up his full-time job. We are now both 50:50 in the business and also jointly there for the children.

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

Make sure you have a support network. Being a franchise business, we have great support from the Little Kickers head office and other franchisees.

Be prepared for small setbacks, learn from early mistakes and make decisions based on what is best for you.

Lynne and Antony run Little Kickers classes across Northampton, Daventry and Rugby and are about to launch more classes midweek, taking them up to 40 classes per week. Find out more at www.littlekickers.co.uk.

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Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for families with bumps - 5s in Warwickshire, including Warwick, Leamington Spa, Rugby, Kenilworth, Southam, Stratford-upon-Avon, Shipston-on-Stour and surrounding areas The Daily Activity Planner is your one stop shop for finding virtually any and all of the bump, baby & toddler groups and classes.

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

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Water Babies

10:00-11:00T at Water Babies, Rugby School, Horton Crescent CV22 5DJ. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per session (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with the most qualified teachers in the world.

Brownsover Baby Group

13:30-15:00T at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; For 0s, £1 per family (donation). Group for Non Walkers. Call to ensure group running.

The Creation Station

Cawston

10:00-12:05T at Dunchurch Village Hall, Rugby Road CV22 6PN. 07732 410118; For 0 - 5s, £6 per child (please book). Classes: 10-10.50am (15mth-5yr) & 11.20am-12.05pm (5mth-14mth).

Toddle Time

9:30-11:00T at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, Cawston Grange Primary School CV22 7GU. 01788 817723; For 1 - 3s, £1 (donation). Walking-under 3.Call to check group running.

Twins or More

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

Love Ballet Dance Company

Story Stomp

Prima Ballerinas & Little Tappers: 15:45-16:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). A ballet and tap class little ones will enjoy.

Pre Syllabus Ballet & Tap: 16:3017:15T; For 5 - 7s, (please book).

Funky Dance Classes: 17:1517:45TH; For 3 - 7s, (book by term).

A lively fun & energetic class.

11:00-11:30T at Rugby Library, Little Elborow Street CV21 3BZ. 0300 555 8171; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs - 12 week courses

11:15-12:30T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £200 (book by term). Email leigh@innerpeaceyoga.co.uk or visit www.innerpeaceyoga.co.uk for details of the next course.

at Love Ballet Dance Company at, Cawston Community Hall CV22 7GU. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Hillmorton

Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes

10:00-12:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

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!

Baby Group

14:00-15:00T at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, The Hut, Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9AL. 01788 568554; For 0s, £1 per session (donation). Check group in running.For Non Walkers.£1 donation.

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Newbold

Stay & Play

9:30-11:00TH at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). Contact centre to ensure group is on.

Overslade

Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

9:30-11:00T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £10 per class (please book). £13 drop in (space permitting). Ages: 16+.

Oakfield Outdoor Group

13:30-14:30T at Oakfield Children’s Centre, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. 01788 547368; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). £1.00 Donation.

Tuesday Brownsover

Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre Breastfeeding Support Group: 13:15-14:45T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check group is on before attending.

Health Visitor Clinic: 13:15-14:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to ensure group running.

at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347.

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Stay & Play

9:30-11:00TH at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. 01788 817723; For 0 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Call to before attending. £1 contribution.

Newbold

Hatha Yoga Classes

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

Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

Hillmorton

Church Lawford

Aqua Tums Post Natal Class: 10:00-10:45TH; For 0s, (please book). Post natal aqua yoga class.

Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes: 10:30-15:30TH; 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.

19:30-21:00T at Cawston Community Hall, Scholar’s Drive CV22 7GU. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £10 per class (please book). £13 drop in (space permitting). Ages: 16+.

NCT Yoga for Pregnancy

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

Swim Works Swim Centre

Baby Group

9:30-10:30T at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; For 0s, £1 (drop in). Non Walkers. £1 donation.

Rugby

The Salvation Army Sunbeams Toddler Group

9:00-11:00T at The Salvation Army, Bennfield Road CV21 2AS. 01788 542347; For 0 - 3s, £1 per child (drop in).

Health Visitor Clinic

at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028.

9:15-10:30TH at Oakfield Children’s Centre at, Christian Life Centre CV21 2JE. 01788 547368; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Coventry

Long Lawford

Little Kickers

14:00-15:30T at Water Babies, Holiday Inn Coventry, M6 Junction 2, Hinckley Road CV2 2HP. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Funfilled progressive swimming lessons with the most qualified teachers in the world.

9:30-11:35T at Long Lawford Memorial Hall, 9 Railway Street CV23 9BA. 07732 410118; For 0 - 5s, £6 per child (please book). Classes: 9.30-10.20am (15mth-5yr) & 10.50-11.35am (5mth-14mth).

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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Harborough Magna Mother & Toddlers

9:15-11:30T at The Old School, Main Street CV23 0HS. 01788 833559; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Parents meet up & children play safely.

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The Creation Station

Stay & Play

13:30-15:00TH at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9AL. For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (donation).

Call to ensure group is running.

In the Water

9:25-12:00TH at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. 01327 700153; For 1 - 4s, per child (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Oakfield Children’s Centre

Stay & Play: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). £1 donation.

Baby Group: 13:30-15:00T; For 0s, £1 (drop in). For Non Walkers.£1.00 donation.

at Oakfield Children’s Centre, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. 01788 547368.

NCT Family Park Walk

10:30-11:30TH at Caldecott Park, Evreux Way CV21 2DT. Rugby@nct.org.uk; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Tues.

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Thursday

Stay & Play

13:30-15:00TH at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (donation). Call centre to ensure group on.

Bilton

Little Kickers

16:30-18:10TH at Rugby High School, Longrood Road CV22 7RE. 01327 700153; For 18m - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes.

Wednesday Barby

Brandon

Chatterbox

Nature Tots

9:30-11:30T at Barby Village Hall, Barby CV23 8. 01788 891483; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

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

Bilton

Bilton Evangelical Parent & Toddler Group

Brownsover

Kangas ‘n’ Roos Toddlers Group

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

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

Cawston

Toddle Time

Cawston Grange Children’s Centre

9:30-11:00T at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; For 1 - 3s, £1 per family (drop in). Walking-Under 3. Call to ensure running.

Health Visitor Clinic: 9:15-10:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Breastfeeding Support Group: 10:3011:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

at Cawston Grange Children’s Centre, Cawston Grange Primary School, CV22 7GU. 01788 817723.

Cawston

Call before attending to check times.

Lionhearts Toddler Group

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

Coventry

Water Babies

15:30-16:30T at Water Babies, RNIB Pears Centre CV7 9RA. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with the most qualified teachers in the world.

Hillmorton

Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes

13:00-15:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

St George’s Magic Dragon Parent & Toddler Group

Rugby

Dandy Development Classes

9:15-10:45T at St Matthew and St Oswald’s Church, Lawford Road CV22 7BE. 01788 330440; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family.

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

St Maries Little Angels

Coventry

Rhyme Time

10:00-12:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Coffee Break

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.

9:30-11:30T at Rugby Library, Little Elborow Street CV21 3BZ. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Sessions at 9.30-10am & 11-11.30am.

Songs and Stories

10:00-11:15T at St Andrews Church, Church Street CV21 3PT. For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per session (donation). Music & story fun.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Water Babies

15:45-18:45T at Water Babies, Sherbourne Fields School CV6 1PR. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with the most qualified teachers in the world.

Hillmorton

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.

Kidz Love Yoga

Long Lawford

at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. 07738 630862.

9:30-12:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

Baby Group - Non Walkers

Inner Peace Hatha Yoga

Wolston

Newbold

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

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

Stay & Play

9:30-11:00TH at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9AL. For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (donation).

Call to ensure group is running.

Newbold

Health Visitor Clinic

13:15-14:45TH at Newbold Riverside Children’s Centre, Newbold Riverside Primary School CV21 1EH. 01788 568554; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). £1 Donation.

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Parent and Toddler Yoga: 12:30-13:15TH; For 0 - 2s. For babies on the move & toddlers.

Babies Love Yoga Classes: 13:30-14:30T; For 0 - 1s. For babies from 8 weeks to crawling.

13:30-15:00T at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488; For 0s, £1 per family (donation).

Call centre to check group on.

Rhyme Time

Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes

19:30-21:00T at St. George’s Church Hall, Hillmorton CV22 5HR. Leigh: 0794 127 9343; £10 (drop in). £13 drop in (space permitting). Ages: 16+.

Little Stars

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Rugby

Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga

19:30-21:00T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Leigh: 0794 1279343; £10 per class (book by term). £13 drop in (space permitting). From 14 wks-birth.

Rugby Classes Tuesday & Saturday Mornings Call Antony / Lynne on 01327 700153 lnewbould@littlekickers.co.uk

Rugby

Messy Matters

9:30-11:00T at Dixon Hall, Vicarage Road CV22 7AJ. 01788 547368; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation).

Call centre to ensure group is on.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Claremont Children’s Centre

Fun football training from 18 months - 7th birthday - www.littlekickers.co.uk

Toddle Time: 9:30-11:00T; For 1 - 3s, (drop in). Walking-under 3s. £1 donation.

Health Visitor Clinic: 13:3015:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Breastfeeding Support Group: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Water Babies

10:00-11:00T at Water Babies, Rugby School, Horton Crescent CV22 5DJ. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per session (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with the most qualified teachers in the world.

Coventry

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 10:30-14:30TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Tadpoles

Dunchurch

10:00-11:00T at St Andrews Church, Church Street CV21 3PT. For 0 - 1s, £1 (donation). Babies & non-walkers.

Boogie Beanies

BilinguaSing Spanish Class

10:15-12:00T at Overslade Community Centre, 68 Buchanan Road CV22 6AY. Mel: 07815 149877; For 1 - 4s, (please book).

First class is free of charge.

Health Visitor Clinic

13:30-15:00TH at Oakfield Children’s Centre, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please call centre to ensure group is on.

Brownsover Stay & Play

9:30-11:00TH at Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherell Way CV21 1LT. 01788 570347; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Call to check session running.

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

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Hillmorton

Little Acorns Baby & Toddler Group

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

Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes

Friday

Cawston

11:00-12:00TH at Dunchurch Sportsfield & Village Hall, Rugby Road CV22 6PN. Amanda: 0776 673 1542; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Entertainment show & cake!

13:00-15:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

Long Lawford

Stay & Play Under 1s

13:30-15:00TH at Long Lawford Children’s Centre, Long Lawford Primary School CV23 9AL. For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Call to ensure group is running. £1.00 Donation.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

9:00-12:00T at Oakfield School, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. Jo: 01788 288028; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Stay & Play

9:30-11:00TH at Claremont Children’s Centre, Claremont Rd CV21 3LU. 01788 579488; For 0 5s, £1 per family (donation). Call centre to ensure group on.

Rhyme Time

11:00-11:30T at Rugby Library, Little Elborow Street CV21 3BZ. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Kidz Love Yoga and Movement

12:30-13:10T at Cawston Community Hall, Scholars Drive CV22 7GU. Natalie: 07738 630862; For 2 - 5s.

Saturday Bilton

Little Kickers

8:30-12:15TH at Rugby High School, Longrood Road CV22 7RE. 01327 700153; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Coventry

Water Babies Swimming Classes 8:30-13:00T at Water Babies, Foxford Leisure Centre, Ansell Drive CV6 6BB. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with the most qualified teachers in the world.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-9:30T at Water Babies, Holiday Inn Coventry, M6 Junction 2, Hinckley Road CV2 2HP. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Funfilled progressive swimming lessons with the most qualified teachers in the world.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:00-11:00TH at Hilton Hotel, Walsgrave Triangle CV2 2ST. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Water Babies

14:30-16:00T at Water Babies, RNIB Pears Centre CV7 9RA. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with the most qualified teachers in the world.

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Hillmorton

Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes 9:00-13:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

Rugby

Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days 8:45-10:30T at Whitehall Rec, Bruce Williams Way CV22 5LJ. For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (please book). Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk. 1st Sat of month.

Rugbytots

9:00-11:00TH at Lawrence Sheriff School, Clifton Road CV21 3AG. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 6s, £6.50 (please book).

Rugby-based Classes for ages 2 - 6 years.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

9:00-12:00T at Oakfield School, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. Jo: 01788 288028; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Sunday Coventry

Water Babies Swimming Classes

8:30-11:30T at Water Babies, Holiday Inn Coventry, M6 Junction 2, Hinckley Road CV2 2HP. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Funfilled progressive swimming lessons with the most qualified teachers in the world.

Water Babies Swimming Classes 10:00-12:30T at Water Babies, Foxford Leisure Centre, Ansell Drive CV6 6BB. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with the most qualified teachers in the world.

Dunchurch

Scrumkids Classes

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.

Hillmorton

Swim Works Preschool Swimming Classes 9:00-13:00TH at Swim Works, High Street CV21 4EE. 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Learn ‘water parenting’ skills and techniques.

Rugby

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

9:00-12:00T at Oakfield School, Oakfield Road CV22 6AU. Jo: 01788 288028; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

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Monday

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

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

Alcester

Alcester Children’s Centre

Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Twins and Multiple Birth: 13:3015:00TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ C of E Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093.

Alveston

Monkey Music

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

Bishops Itchington

Stay & Play with Focused Activity

13:30-15:00T at Run by Southam CC at Blue Butterfly Centre & Cafe, Ladbroke Road CV47 2RN. 01926 810028; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Claverdon

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

Harbury

Harbury Toddler Group

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.

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Kineton

Kineton Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Kineton Village Hall, Mill Lane CV35 0LB. Rachel: 07772 035952; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). £1.50 for 1st paying adult, 50p per child/additional adult, under 6mths free.

Snitterfield

Snitterfield Rag Tag Toddler Group

9:45-11:45T at Snitterfield Village Hall, Bearley Road CV37 0JH. Hilary: 01789 731246; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p per each extra child.

Lighthorne Heath

Southam

10:00-11:30TH at Lighthorne Heath Childrens’ Centre, Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Check group is running before attending.

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

Boogie Tots

Priors Marston

Priors Marston Mums & Tots Group

9:00-11:00T at St Leonard’s Church CV47 7RR. Shirley: 01327 260915; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Napton Playgroup

Baby Ballet Class

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

Jolly J’s

Badger Valley Children’s Centre

10:00-11:30TH at St James Church, Park Lane CV47 0JA. 07827 888297; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Play, songs, drink, chat & relax.

at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664259.

16:00-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for lesson times & bookings.

Shipston-on-Stour

Toy Library: 9:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Come & borrow some toys.

Baby Massage: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0s, (please book). 2-6mth.Call to book.

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

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

at Southam & District Children’s Centre, Arundel House CV47 0EP. 01926 810028.

Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford Children’s Centre

Rosebird Baby Weigh & Play: 9:3011:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). 2nd & 4th Monday of month.

Baby Massage: 13:00-14:30T; For 0s, £10 per course (please book).

Inbetweenies

10:00-11:00T at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016; For 0s, £1.50 per family (donation).

Babies aged 6-9 mths. Call Centre for dates & further info.

Everyone Active Stratford Leisure Centre

Swimming lessons: 9:00-18:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book).

Various lessons available,please call to book.

Active Antz: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £3.85 per session (drop in).

Mini Gymnastics: 16:00-17:00T; For 3 - 5s, £6.50 per child (please book).

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

Tuesday

at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:45-11:15T at St Gregory’s RC School, Avenue Road CV37 6UZ. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Meet & Play

10:00-11:30TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (donation). Fun play for under 5 years.

Alderminster Tots

10:00-11:30T at Alderminster Village Hall, New Road CV37 8PE. For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per child (drop in). New activity each week.

Toys, crafts, story time & stickers!

Early Pregnancy Antenatal Classes 19:00-21:00T at Bump2baby Reality, 23 Bridgetown Road CV37 7JH. Helen: 01926 732143; For bump, FREE (please book).

Info at www.bump2babyreality.co.uk.

Alcester

Talk and Play

15:00-18:00T at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Various times available, call centre, holiday times vary.

Baby Chatter Matters

10:00-11:00T at Lighthorne Heath Childrens’ Centre, Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105; For 4 - 8mths, £10 per course (please book).

Shipston-on-Stour

Badger Valley Children’s Centre

Toy Library: 9:00-15:00TH; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Come & borrow some toys.

Health Visitor Clinic: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). See your HV for advice, weigh & B/Support.

Stay and Play: 13:30-15:00T; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). £1.50 donation.

at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664259.

Shipston Rhyme Time

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

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

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

Southam

Health Visitors Clinic with Baby Play

9:30-11:30TH at Southam & District Children’s Centre, Arundel House CV47 0EP. 01926 810028; For 0 - 1s, (drop in).

2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month.

10:30-12:00TH at Alcester Children’s Centre at Bidford Church Rooms, Church Street B50 4DA. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Barford

Dandy Development Class

Health Visitor Clinic with Baby Play

Rhyme Time & Story Stomp

11:00-11:30T at Unit 9, Brewster’s Corner CV47 1PN. 01926 812 523; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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!

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

Bishops Itchington

Love Ballet Dance Company

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

Ettington

Cheeky Chimps Toddler Group

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

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

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.

10:00-11:30T at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Bump Info Evening

Studley

Bumps and Bundles

Lighthorne Heath

GO4GOALS football sessions cover the following age groups; Age 2-11, Boys & Girls • 9.00am - 9.40am Leamington Spa Nursery & Pre School • 10.00am - 11.00am Leamington Spa Primary School • 10.30am - 11.30am Stratford Upon Avon Primary School • 11.40am - 12.20pm Stratford Upon Avon Nursery & Pre School Age 5-11, Boys & Girls (After school clubs, private sessions, birthday parties and school holiday camps)

at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

Harbury

Free

Trial Class

Baby Massage: 10:00-11:00T; For 0s, £10 per course (please book). For under 1 years.

Baby Play: 13:00-14:30T; For 0 - 1s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

13:30-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for lesson times & bookings.

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: 16:0016:30TH; For 3 - 4s, (book by term). Fun introduction to ballet. Free trials.

Pre-Syllabus Ballet Classes: 16:30-17:15TH; For 5s, (book by term). Free trial available.

at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Stratford-upon-Avon

Aqua Beans Swimming Classes

9:30-11:30T at Croft House Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

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Stratford-upon-Avon

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

Baby Play: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 1s, £1.50 per family (donation). Runs 2nd & 4th Weds,call for dates.

Cook Together: 13:00-14:30T; For 1 - 5s, £10 (please book). £10 per course,call to check dates & book.

11:30-12:30TH at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0 - 1s, £10 (book by 6-week term). £10 for 6wks, call to book.

Everyone Active Stratford Leisure Centre

Swimming lessons: 9:00-18:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book). Various lessons available,please call to book.

Active Antz: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £3.85 per session (drop in).

Mini Dribblers: 13:30-14:30T; For 3 - 5s, £6.50 per child (please book). Call centre to book.

at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.

Baby and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Stratford-upon-Avon Methodist Church, Family Room CV37 6BG. For 0 - 2s. Check group on before attending.

13:00-15:00TH at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ CofE Primary School B49 6AG. 01789 764093; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). H/V from 1.30pm.

Health Visitor Clinic & Baby Play

Fenny Compton

Fenny Compton Tots and Toddler Group

9:45-11:45T at Fenny Compton Village Hall, Memorial Road. 01295 770587; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). £2 adult & child, 50p additional child. First time free.

Baby Weigh & Play & Breastfeeding Support: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0s, £1.50 per family (donation). Runs 1st & 3rd Weds of month.

Introduction to Solid Foods: 11:15-12:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (please book). Runs 1st Weds.

Lighthorne Heath

13:30-15:00TH at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Stratford Healthcare Centre CV37 6NQ. 01789 414016; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of the month.

Studley

Child Health Clinic with Stay & Play

13:00-15:00TH at Studley Children’s Centre, High Street B80 7HJ. 01527 850136; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stay & Play is term time only.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book).

Various times available, call centre, holiday times vary.

Wellesbourne Monkey Music

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

Wednesday Alcester

Alcester Library Rhyme Time

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

Swimming lessons

10:00-11:30TH at Studley Children’s Centre at Henley Hub B95 6AF. 01527 850136; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Stay & Play is term time only.

The Croft Toddler Group

Health Visitors Clinic (0-5yr)

at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624.

Henley in Arden

Child Health Clinic with Stay & Play

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.

Stratford Children’s Centre

9:00-18:30TH at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book). Various lessons available,please call to book.

Baby Play

10:30-11:30TH at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Clopton Road CV37 6TE. 01789 414016; For 0s, £1.50 per family (donation). Sensory activities & singing.

16:00-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for lesson times & bookings.

Baby Massage

10:00-11:30T at Lighthorne Heath Childrens’ Centre, Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105; For 0s, £10 (please book). 8weeks-crawling.£10 per course,call centre to book.

Long Itchington

Long Itchington Baby & Toddler Group

Stratford Children’s Centre

at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624.

Monkey Music

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

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).

9:30-11:00T at Long Itchington Primary School, Stockton Road CV47 9QP. Suzanne: 07801 534834; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (donation). Tea/coffee, crafts, healthy snacks & songs.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Shipston-on-Stour

BilinguaSing Spanish Class

Toy Library

9:00-15:00TH at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664259; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Come & borrow some toys.

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

9:30-18:00T at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Various times,call for more info & to book.

Southam

Mini Movers

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

Stay & Play

9:30-11:00TH at Southam & District Children’s Centre, Arundel House CV47 0EP. 01926 810028; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Toys, crafts & singing.

9:45-11:15T at St Gregory’s RC School, Avenue Road CV37 6UZ. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

10:00-11:45T at Stratford Garden Centre, Campden Road CV37 8LW. Mel: 07815 149877; For 1 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge.

Baby Sensory

13:30-15:45TH 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).

Studley

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

15:00-18:00T at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book).

Various times available, call centre, holiday times vary.

Wellesbourne Story Stomp

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

Messy Explorers

9:30-11:00TH at The Link, Lindsay Walk CV47 2UH. 01926 691105; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Pls call to check running.

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Stratford-upon-Avon Baby Chatter Matters

10:00-11:00H at Stratford Children’s Centre, Drayton Avenue CV37 9PB. 01789 266624; For 0 - 1s, £10 per course (please book). Under 18mths. Call for dates & to book.

Alcester

Open Doors Toddler Group

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

1st session free.

Everyone Active Stratford Leisure Centre

Swimming lessons: 9:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book).

Various lessons available.

Active Antz: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 4s, £3.85 per session (drop in).

Bop Tots

10:00-11:00TH at Alcester Children’s Centre, St. Nicholas’ Church House B49 5AL. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826.

Alveston

Stay and Play

Monkey Music

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

10:00-11:30T at Clopton and District Children’s Centre, Tyler House CV37 6TY. 01789 414016; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (donation). Fun activities,snacks & singing.

Barford

Trinity Tots

13:30-15:00T at Holy Trinity Parish Center, Old Town CV37 6BG. 01789 266316; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Free play, storytelling, rhyme time, crafts & snacks.

Aqua Beans Swimming Classes

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

Playbox Theatre Training

Bishops Itchington

Bishops Itchington Baby and Toddler Group

Shipston Library Story Stomp

10:00-11:30T at Memorial Hall, Fisher Road CV47 2RE. For bump - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). Friendly Group with toys, crafty table, song time & refreshments.

Evesham

Salford Priors Group

10:00-11:30T at Alcester Children’s Centre at The Other Place, Topps Building, School Avenue WR11 8XB. 01789 764093; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Health visitors and play acitivities.

Lighthorne Heath Messy Explorers

9:30-11:00TH at Lighthorne Heath Childrens’ Centre, Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Please call to check running.

Badger Valley Children’s Centre

Southam Congregational Church Parent & Toddler Group

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

Aqua Beans Aquanatal Classes

18:00-19:30T at Croft House Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Claire: 07984 620246; For bump. From 14 weeks pregnant onwards.

Studley

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

Baby Chatter Matters

10:00-18:30T at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Various times available, call centre, holiday times vary.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

Messy Play: 13:30-15:00TH; For 1 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). 1½-5yr olds.Call centre before attending to check times.

Speech & Language Drop Iin: 13:30-14:30TH; For 2 - 5s, (drop in). Call centre before attending to check times.

10:00-11:00T at Southam & District Children’s Centre, Arundel House CV47 0EP. 01926 810028; For 0s, £10 (please book). For under 1 years.£10 per course,call centre to book.

Studley Children’s Centre

at Studley Children’s Centre, High Street B80 7HJ. 01527 850136.

Friday

Love Ballet Dance Company

Toy Library: 9:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Come & borrow some toys.

Chatter Matters: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 6mths-1year.

Baby Play: 14:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). For under 2’s.

Funky Dance Classes: 16:00-16:30TH; For 3 5s, (book by term). A lively, fun and energetic class.

Gymnastics Classes: 16:30-17:00TH; For 3 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more.

Love Ballet Boys Street Dance: 17:4518:30TH; For 3 - 5s, per class (book by term).

Lively, fun and energetic class.£34 a term.

at Badger Valley Children’s Centre, Tilemans Lane CV36 4HP. 01608 664259.

9:30-18:00T at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Various times, call for more info & to book.

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

Southam

13:30-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for lesson times & bookings.

Shipston-on-Stour

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

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

16:30-17:30T at Playbox Theatre at The ArtHouse, 14 Rother Street CV37 6LU. 01926 419555; For 5s, £100 (book by term).

at Love Ballet Studios, Insight Park CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Lighthorne Heath Baby Play

9:30-11:30T at Lighthorne Heath Childrens’ Centre, Stratford Road CV33 9TW. 01926 691105; For bump - 1s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Expectant parents & parents of babies birth to 1.

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Pre-school Swimming Lessons

9:30-18:00T at Shipston Leisure Centre, Darlingscote Road CV36 4DY. 01608 662354; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Various times, call for more info & to book.

Southam

NCT Mother and Baby Yoga

10:00-11:00T at The Graham Adams Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 07855 817860; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (please book).

Love Ballet Dance Company

Mini Movers: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (please book). A really fun, lively musical dance class.

Little Tappers Dance Classes: 16:00-16:30T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun introduction to tap dancing.

at Love Ballet Studios, Welsh Road East CV47 1NE. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

NCT Southam Bumps & Babies

11:00-12:00TH at NCT Southam, Graham Adams Centre CV47 0LY. For bump - 0s, FREE. All welcome inc non NCT members.

Story Stomp

11:00-11:30T at Unit 9, Brewster’s Corner CV47 1PN. 01926 812 523; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

11:30-18:00TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for lesson times & bookings.

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

Aqua Beans Swimming Classes

13:30-15:30T at Croft House Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

Swimming lessons

9:00-18:00TH at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book). Various lessons available.

Tiny Trotters - Art and Play

9:30-11:00T at The Old Slaughterhouse, The Yard CV37 6EE. 07462477577; For 0 - 5s, £4 per session (please book). £4 per child, £2 additional sibling.

Grown Up and Wigglers

9:30-10:30T at Tyler House, Tyler Street CV37 6TY. 07946 585978; For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per session (drop in). Fun creative movement classes.

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

9:30-12:10TH at St Peter’s Mission, Manor Rd CV37 7EA. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £4.90 per class (please book).

Classes:9.30 Toddler,10.10 Preschool, 10.50 Toddler & 11.40 Baby, contact for holiday dates & times.

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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

9:45-11:15T at St Gregory’s RC School, Avenue Road CV37 6UZ. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Studley

Studley Children’s Centre

Baby Chatter Matters: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0s, £10 (please book). Call centre before attending to check times. £10 per course.

Baby Play: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Call centre before attending to check times.

Baby Massage: 13:30-14:30T; For 0s, (drop in). Call centre before attending to check times.

at Studley Children’s Centre, High Street B80 7HJ. 01527 850136.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

15:00-17:30T at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book).

Various times available,call centre,holiday times vary.

Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

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

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

Mini Movers Street Dance Class: 17:1517:45T; For 1 - 3s, (please book).

at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy, Studley Village Hall B80 7HJ. Krystle: 07791 852891.

Wellesbourne

Rhyme Time - Wellesbourne Library

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

Saturday

LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap Classes

9:00-10:45T at The Graham Adams Centre, St James Road CV47 0LY. 01926 887780; For 3 - 4s, £4 (book by term). Call for times/ages.

Musical Theatre

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

Stratford-upon-Avon Swimming lessons

8:00-13:00TH at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot CV37 6YY. 01789 268826; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book). Various lessons available,please call to book.

Playbox Theatre Training

9:30-10:30T at Playbox Theatre at The ArtHouse, 14 Rother Street CV37 6LU. 01926 419555; For 5s, £100 (book by term).

Go 4 Goals Football Classes

10:30-12:20TH at Stratford High School, Alcester Road CV37 7RL. Jason: 07747 562469; For 2 - 5s, £4 per child (book by term). Football coaching class for little & big ones.

Studley

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

9:00-12:30T at Studley Leisure Centre, Poole Road B80 7QU. 01527 857161; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book).

Various times available, call centre, holiday times vary.

Sunday Priors Marston 9 o’clock Club

9:00-10:00T at St Leonard’s Church CV47 7RR. Shirley: 01327 260915; For 3 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Barford

Southam

11:00-13:00T at Glebe Hotel, Church Street CV35 8BS. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

8:00-12:30TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for lesson times & bookings.

Aqua Beans Swimming Classes

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

Shipston-on-Stour

Stratford-upon-Avon

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

8:30-12:30TH at Meon Vale Leisure Centre, Bailey Avenue CV37 8QR. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book). For ages 2 - 6 years.

Pre-school Swimming Lessons

Southam

Pre-School Swimming Lessons

8:00-12:30TH at Southam Leisure Centre, Welsh Road West CV47 0JW. 01926 817788; For 3 - 4s, £4.91 per class (please book). Call for lesson times & bookings.

Rugbytots

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

13:00-15:00T at Croft House and Pool, Banbury Road CV37 7NF. Jo:01788 288028; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

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Monday Coventry

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

12:00-13:45T at Baginton Fields School, Sedgemoor Rd CV3 4EA. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Cubbington

Castle Gymnastics Club

9:30-11:45T at Cubbington Methodist Church Hall, Queen Street CV32 7NA. For 2 - 4s, £6 per class (book by term).

Contact for bookings and class times.

Kenilworth Water Babies

9:45-11:45T at Water Babies, The Swim Space CV8 7LG. 01926 940727; For 0 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with the most qualified teachers in the world.

Save a Baby’s Life

10:00-12:00T at St Johns Children’s Centre at, Kenilworth Children’s Centre CV8 1JP. 01926 856397; £1 per family (please book). 2nd Mon of month.Call to book & check dates.

Leamington Spa

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

9:30-12:50T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £4.90 per class (please book).

30min age appropriate sessions.

Monkey Music

9:30-12:10T at The Octagon, St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Vicarage Road CV32 7RH. 01789 720289; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Various classes, call for more info.

Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa

Level 6 - Our Logical Thinkers: 9:3010:15TH; For 21/2 - 4s (please book).

Level 4 - Our Problem Solvers: 10:30-11:15 & 15:00-15:45TH; For 16 - 22mths, (please book) Level 5 - Our Creative Thinkers: 11:30-12:15 & 12:30-13:15TH; For 22mths - 21/2yrs.

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

Level 3 - Our Little Communicators: 14:0014:45; For 10 - 16mths, (please book).

at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials & discounts available.

Arty Splats

10:15-12:00TH at The Family Tree, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. Jenna: 07889 211362; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book). Classes: 10.15-11am & 11.15am12pm.

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Aqua Beans Swimming Classes

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

BilinguaSing Spanish Class

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

LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap Classes

13:30-14:45T at Polish Centre, High Street CV31 3AW. 01926 887780; For 2 - 5s, £4 (book by term). Ballet & Tap classes from 2yrs +.

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LWAD Reception Tap & Ballet Class

16:00-16:30T at Lillington Community Centre, Mason Ave CV32 7QE. 01926 887780; For 4 - 5s, £4 (book by term).

Ballet & Tap Dance Class 4-6yrs. Monday class starts September.

Early Pregnancy Antenatal Classes 19:00-21:00T at Leamington Spa Baptist Church, Chandos Street CV32 4RN. 01926 731621; For bump, FREE (please book). www.birthandbabyreality.co.uk.

Lillington

Lillington Library Rhyme Time

10:30-11:00TH at Lillington Library, Valley Road CV32 7SJ. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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Whitnash

Yogabellies

Rhyme Time and Story Stomp

Baby Massage: 9:00-9:45TH; For 0s, (please book).

YogaBellies Yoga for Mum and Baby: 10:00-11:00T; For 0s, (please book).

11:15-11:45TH at Whitnash Library & Information Centre, Franklin Road CV31 2JH. For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Story Stomp: Mon & Rhyme Time: Fri.

at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. 07397 754329.

Baby Time

13:30-14:30TH at Whitnash Children’s Centre, Nursery Lane CV31 2PW. 01926 315586; For 0 1s, FREE. Upto 1 year.

Child Health Clinic

9:30-11:30TH at Newburgh Children’s Centre, Kipling Avenue CV34 6LD. 01926 490629; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st Mon of month.

Bring your red bk.

Tuesday

GymStars

9:30-11:45T at Warwick Gates Community Centre CV34 6DZ. Abby: 07795 516 367; For 1 - 4s, (please book). 9.30am crawling3yrs,10.15am 3-4yrs,11am 3-4yrs.

Baginton

Baginton Parent and Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Baginton Village Hall, Frances Road CV8 3AB. Steph: 07919 263226; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p for babies, £1 for siblings over 12mths.

Warwick Library Story Stomp

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

Cubbington

Little Saints

9:45-10:45T at All Saints Church, Vicarage Green CV34 5NJ. For 0 - 3s, FREE (donation). Activities & sing-song session. Donations welcome.

BilinguaSing French Class

Tiddlers Mother and Baby Group

Kenilworth

10:00-12:00T at Castle Hill Baptist Church, Castle Hill CV34 4EX. Liz: 01926 400368; For bump - 1s, £0.50 (drop in). Join us for tea, coffee, chat & play. B/feeding Counsellor: Mon 10.30-11.30am.

Arty Tots get Messy With their Grandparents!

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

10:30-12:15T at Cubbington Village Hall, Broadway CV32 7JS. Mel: 07815 149877; For 0 - 4s, (please book). First class is free.

Little Stars Christian Preschool ………where every child matters  Qualified, caring, experienced staff  Friendly, welcoming atmosphere

 Open to children of all faiths & backgrounds  Morning, lunch & afternoon sessions

 Free entitlement for 2,3,& 4 year olds

Grown Up and Wigglers

10:00-11:00T at St Pauls Church, Friars Street CV34 6HA. 07946 585978; For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per session (drop in). Fun creative movement classes.

Little Fishes Baby and Toddler Group

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

NCT Breastfeeding Drop In

10:30-11:30T at Castle Hill Baptist Church, Castle Hill CV32 4EX. 07946 375911; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Water Babies

12:30-13:00T at Water Babies, Freedom Fitness CV34 5PZ. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with the most qualified teachers in the world.

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Tiny Treasures

12:30-14:30TH at Westgate Children’s Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). Antenatal - 18 months.

LWAD Stay & Dance Classes

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

Krystle Jayne Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap

17:00-17:45T at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy at, Claverdon Church Centre CV35 8PD. Krystle: 07791 852891; For 4 5s, (please book).

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

9:30-11:30T at The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 3s, £4.90 per class (please book).

Classes: 9.30am Toddler: 10.10am & 11am: Baby. Contact for holiday dates & times.

Castle Gymnastics Club

9:30-11:45T at Kenilworth Methodist Church Hall, Priory Road CV8 1LQ. For 2 - 4s, £6 per class (book by term). Contact for bookings and class times.

Water Babies

10:00-12:00T at Water Babies, Thorns Infant School CV8 2DS. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with the most qualified teachers in the world.

Movers and Shakers

10:00-11:15TH at Held at Kenilworth Children’s Centre, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 856397; For 0 - 1s, £1 per family.

Parents with Babies 8 - 20months.

Cradle Club

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

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 11:00-13:00T at Chesford Grange CV8 2LD. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

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Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa

Level 4 - Our Problem Solvers: 9:30-10:15TH; For 16 - 22mths (please book).

Level 3 - Our Little Communicators: 10:3011:15; For 10 - 16mths, (please book).

Level 5/6 - Our Logical and Creative Thinkers: 11:30-12:15TH; For 22m - 4yrs, (please book).

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

Gymboree Music I: 13:45-14:30TH; For 4 12mths, £6.50 (book by 7-week term). Fun and playful music classes.

at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials & discounts available.

Dandy Development Class

10:00-11:45T at Radford Road Church, CV31 1NF. Nikki - 07890 241301; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per session (please book). Combines baby sign, music and sensory fun!

Baby Sensory

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

Story Stomp

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

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12:30-15:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Kingsway Sure Start Children’s Centre (Leamington Spa)

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

Speech and Language Drop-In: 13:0014:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE. 1st Tues of month: 4/4,2/5,6/6,4/7.

at Kingsway Children’s Centre, Baker Avenue CV31 3HB. 01926 336793.

Leek Wootton

Twins Baby and Toddler Group

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

Warwick

Child Well-Being Clinic

9:15-11:15TH at Warwick Children’s Centre, Coventry Rd CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 4th Tues of month.

Play Together at Newburgh Primary School

9:30-11:00T at Newburgh Children’s Centre at, Newburgh Primary School CV34 6LD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 4s, FREE. Lots of activities inc singing /story time.

Emscote Toddler Group

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

Hampton Magna Toddler Group

Lillington Library Rhyme Time

9:30-11:30T at Hampton Magna Community Centre, Field Barn Road CV35 8RT. 07506 713277; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). 50p per extra child over 6mths.

Radford Semele

10:00-12:00T at Castle Hill Baptist Church, Castle Hill CV34 4EX. Liz: 01926 400368; For bump - 1s, £0.50 (drop in). Join us for tea, coffee, chat & play. B/feeding Counsellor: Mon 10.30-11.30am.

Lillington

14:00-14:30TH at Lillington Library, Valley Road CV32 7SJ. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Rhyme Time: Mon & Story Stomp: Tues.

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.

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Tiddlers Mother and Baby Group

Monkey Music

10:10-12:10T at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close CV34 6DZ. 01789 720289; For 1 - 4s, (please book). Various classes, call for more info.

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Playbox Theatre

Circus Club: 15:45-16:30T; For 3 4s, £100 (book by term).

Little Apple Circus: 16:30-17:30T; For 5s, £100 (book by term).

at Playbox Theatre, The Dream Factory CV34 6LE. 01926 419555.

Aqua Beans Swimming Classes

16:00-17:00T at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. Claire: 07984 620246; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Themed swimming lessons to capture active imaginations.

Learning Mandarin and music through singing, chanting and moving to nursery rhymes in Mandarin.

Suitable from 3 months to 5 years old.

Classes are now taking place in Kenilworth and Warwick.

Whitnash

Toddler Time

Tel: 07870 1651 55 Email: edith1120@gmail.com

www.mmmusicians.com

9:30-11:00TH at Whitnash Children’s Centre, Nursery Lane CV31 2PW. 01926 315586; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Little Windmills Toddler Group

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

Wednesday Balsall Common Rugbytots

15:40-16:25TH at Balsall Common Primary School, Balsall Street East CV7 7FS. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 (please book). Rugby classes for 2-7 years.

Burton Green

Dandy Development Class

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!

Kenilworth

Baby and Child Health drop in

10:00-11:30TH at St Johns Children’s Centre at, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. 01926 856397; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Venue does change please call centre before attending.

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!

NCT Breastfeeding Drop In

10:30-11:30TH at Kenilworth Children’s Centre, Bertie Road CV8 1JP. Louise: 07946 375911; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs alternate Weds, please call to check.

NCT Breastfeeding Drop In

10:30-11:30TH at St John’s Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. Louise: 07946 375911; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Runs alternate Weds,please call to check.

Kenilworth Library Rhyme Time 11:00-11:30TH at Kenilworth Library & Information Centre, Smalley Place, CV8 1QG. 0300 5558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

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Leamington Spa Baby Clinic

9:30-11:30TH at Kingsway Children’s Centre, Baker Avenue CV31 3HB. 01926 336793; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in).

Leamington Reach Area Only.2nd & 4th Wed of month.

Lillingtots and Baby Cafe

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

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

9:30-12:50T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £4.90 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions.

Cubbington Parent and Toddler Group

9:30-11:15T at Cubbington Methodist Church, Queen Street CV32 7NA. For 0 4s, £1 per session (drop in). Friendly group Weekly crafts, refreshments.

Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa

Level 2 - Our Little Doers: 9:30-10:15TH; For 6 - 10mths, (please book).

Level 4 - Our Problem Solvers: 10:3011:15TH; For 16 - 22mths, (please book).

Level 5 - Our Creative Thinkers: 11:3012:15TH; For 22mths - 21/2yrs, (please book).

Open Gym: 12:30-13:30 & 16:00-16:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only.

Level 1 - Sensory Baby Play: 14:00-14:45TH; For 0 - 6mths, (please book).

Level 3 - Our Little Communicators: 15:0015:45; For 10 - 16mths, (please book).

at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials & discounts available.

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). Offering a range of cloth nappies,slings,carriers & more.

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 Wednesday of the month.

LWAD Pre-School Ballet & Tap Classes 13:30-16:30T at Polish Centre, High Street CV31 3AW. 01926 887780; For 2 - 5s, £4 (book by term). Ballet & Tap classes from 2yrs +.

Tiny Stars Toddler Group

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

LWAD Reception Tap & Ballet Class

15:45-16:30T at Lillington Community Centre, Mason Ave CV32 7QE. 01926 887780; For 4 - 5s, £4 (book by term). Ballet & Tap Dance Class 4-6yrs. Monday class starts September.

Warwick

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).

Crafts,sensory/role play,books & singing.

Stay & Play

9:30-11:00TH at Westgate Children’s Centre at, The Gap CV34 5TD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Child Well-Being Clinic

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

2nd Weds of mth.

St Nicholas Parent & Toddler Group

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

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

Tiny Tots Baby & Toddler Group

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

Early Stagers Acting

13:45-14:45T at Playbox Theatre, The Dream Factory, Stratford Road CV34 6LE. 01926 419555; For 3 - 4s, £100 (book by term). Friday sessions: 11am-12pm & 1.30-2.30pm.

Thursday Barford

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 13:00-15:00TH at The Glebe Hotel CV35 8BS. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (book by 10-week term). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

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Burton Green Parent and 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.

Chase Meadow

Reception Dance (Tap & Ballet)

15:45-16:15T at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Chase Meadow CV34 6BT. 01926 887780; For 4 - 5s, £4 per session (please book). Reception Dance (Tap & Ballet) age 4-5.

Cubbington

9:30-11:45T at Cubbington Methodist Church Hall, Queen Street CV32 7NA. For 2 - 4s, £6 per class (book by term). Contact for bookings and class times.

Kenilworth

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:00-11:00T at Chesford Grange CV8 2LD. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Buggy Breakfast: 9:00-10:00T; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Childminders Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Registered Childminders.

at St Johns Children’s Centre, Mortimer Road CV8 1FS. 01926 856397.

9:30-12:10T at Kenilworth Youth Centre, Abbey End Car Park CV8 1QJ. 01789 720289; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Various classes, call for more info.

Water Babies

9:45-11:45T at Water Babies, The Swim Space CV8 7LG. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with the most qualified teachers in the world.

St John’s Toddlers

10:00-11:30T at St. John’s Church Hall, Warwick Road CV8 1HY. 01926 855344; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). All welcome.

Leamington Spa

Castle Gymnastics Club

St John’s Children’s Centre

Monkey Music

Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa

Level 5 - Our Creative Thinkers: 9:3010:15TH; For 22mths - 21/2yrs, (please book).

Gymboree Music I: 10:00-10:45TH; For 4 12mths, £6.50 (book by 7-week term). Fun and playful music classes.

Level 3 - Our Little Communicators: 10:3011:15; For 10 - 16mths, (please book).

Level 6 - Our Logical Thinkers: 11:30-12:15TH; For 21/2 - 4s, (please book).

Level 2 - Our Little Doers: 14:00-14:45TH; For 6 - 10mths, (please book).

Level 4 - Our Problem Solvers: 15:0015:45TH; For 16 - 22mths, (please book).

Open Gym: 16:00-16:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only.

at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials & discounts available.

Baby Clinic

9:15-10:45TH at The Dale Street Children’s Centre, Dale Street CV32 5HL. 01926 336793; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in).

Leamington reach area only. 1st & 3rd Thursday of month.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

Dandy Development Class

9:30-12:10T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £4.90 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions.

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!

Tachbrook Tinies

Octotots Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at St Chads Centre, Mallory Road CV33 9QX. Emma: 07792 067936; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). £1.50 per adult, 50p per child.

9:30-12:00T at Oddfellows, Warwick St CV32 5LD. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

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.

FREE

DANCE CLASS* SEE VOUCHER FOR DETAILS

Modern & Ballet, Tap, s for children e classe Street Danc

Claverdon, Classes in on Wawen t t o o W & y Studle 2½ years Baby Ballet ce 5+ years Street Dan

For more information call 07791 852891 or email: krystlejaynedance@gmail.com www.krystlejaynedanceacademy.co.uk IDTA & RAD Exams. Shows & Competitions Fully qualified & experienced staff.

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Breastfeeding Support

13:30-14:30TH at The Family Tree Club, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. Louise: 07946 375911; For 0s, (drop in). Check on before attending.

Stay and Play

13:30-15:00T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. 01926 432348; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). £1 per family inc refreshments,families asked to bring piece of fruit to share.

Leek Wootton

Toddlers at Leek Wootton Village Hall

Jumping, climbing, rolling - your children are already natural born gymnasts. Help them gain confidence in these skills at Castle Gymnastics Club.

PARENT & TODDLER CLASS, 2-3yrs

INDEPENDENT

10:00-11:20T at Kenilworth Methodist Church, Priory Rd CV8 1LQ. 01926 712652; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Inc. drink & biscuit for carer & child.

Stay & Play

Email us to book a TRIAL castlegymnastics@outlook.com

Arty Splats

www.castlegymnasticsclub.co.uk

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

Leamington Spa

Rhythm Time - Quality Music Classes

9:30-12:10T at St Mark’s Church, Rugby Rd CV32 6DL. Rachel: 07469 186042; For 0 - 5s, £4.90 per class (please book). 30min age appropriate sessions.

Warwick Library Rhyme Time

9:30-11:30TH at Warwick Library, Shire Hall CV34 4UB. 03005 558171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 2 sessions: 9.30am & 11.00am.

Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa

Level 5/6 - Our Logical and Creative Thinkers: 9:30-10:15TH; For 22mths 4yrs, (please book).

Level 3 - Our Little Communicators: 10:30-11:15; For 10 - 16mths, (please book).

Level 4 - Our Problem Solvers: 11:3012:15TH; For 16 - 22mths, (please book).

Level 2 - Our Little Doers: 12:3013:15TH; For 6 - 10mths, (please book).

Level 6 - Our Logical Thinkers: 14:0014:45TH; For 21/2 - 4s, (please book).

Open Gym: 15:00-16:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only.

Baby Sensory Classes

10:15-12:30TH 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

Playbox Theatre

Dinky Designers: 11:15-12:15T; For 3 - 4s, £100 (book by term).

Magic Carpet: 12:30-13:15T; For 2 - 4s, £7.50 per child (drop in).

Early Stagers Acting: 13:30-14:30T; For 3 - 4s, £100 (book by term).

Playbox Theatre Training: 16:30-17:30T; For 5s, £100 (book by term).

at Playbox Theatre, The Dream Factory CV34 6LE. 01926 419555.

12:30-13:30T at Water Babies, Freedom Fitness CV34 5PZ. 01926 940727; For 0 - 4s, £15.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun-filled progressive swimming lessons with the most qualified teachers in the world.

10:15-12:00TH at Abbey Hill United Reformed Church Hall, Abbey Hill CV8 1LW. Jenna: 07889 211362; For 0 - 5s, £6 per session (please book).

Classes: 10.15-11am / 11.15am12pm.

17:00-18:00T at Playbox Theatre at St Nicholas School, The Blundells CV8 2PE. 01926 419555; For 5s, £100 (book by term).

Stay & Play - Woodies

10:15-12:00TH at Chase Meadow Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow CV34 6DR. Jenna: 07889 211362; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (please book).

Classes: 10.15-11am / 11.15am12pm.

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

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Kenilworth Methodist Church Toddler Group

CLASS, 3-4yrs Mon & Thurs: Cubbington Tues: Kenilworth.

10:00-11:30T at The Village Hall, Warwick Road CV35 7RB. Janet: 01926 258264; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). All welcome. Outdoor play, snack & singing.

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Tiny Twins

12:45-14:30TH at Westgate Children’s Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Yogabellies Warwickshire Central

Pregnancy Yoga & Birth Preparation Classes: 19:00-20:15T; For bump, (please book).

Yogabelles: 20:30-21:30TH; For mumss, (please book). Yoga for ALL women.

at Hatton Park Village Hall, Barcheston Drive CV35 7TR. 07397 754329.

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Coventry

at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials & discounts available.

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

Mummy & Me Dance Class

9:30-10:15T at Jaykays Dance Company, St Joseph’s Centre, Whitnash CV31 2JJ. 07738 954258; For 18m - 3s, £6 per child (drop in). Mummy & Me Dance Class.

BilinguaSing French Class

10:30-11:15T at St Barbara’s Church, 22 Rochester Rd CV5 6AG. Mel: 07815 149877; For 0 - 4s, (please book). First class is free of charge.

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You’re never too young enjoy creating props, costumes and stage scenery!

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Love Ballet Mini Movers Class

10:00-11:00T at LoveBallet Dance Company, St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Rd CV31 1JW. Claire: 07774 518949; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (drop in). Pay as You Go class - really fun & lively.

Emmanuel Toddler Group

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

Dandy Development Class

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

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.

The Ups of Downs Group

Toy Library

Little Rascals Dance & Movement Classes

Playbox Theatre

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

13:15-14:45T at Jaykays Dance Company, Milverton Primary School CV32 6ES. 07738 954258; For 2 - 4s, (book by term).

Dance & Movement.Friday Classes 1.15 & 2.00pm.

Warwick

Drop in & chat

9:00-10:00TH at Westgate Children’s Centre at:, Packmore Community Centre CV34 5EP. 01926 490629; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Dates: 7/7, 4/8, 1/9, 6/10, 3/11 & 1/12.

Play Together (St Paul’s)

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

Rhymetime and Story Stomp

Monkey Music

Baby Sensory

Mini Mandarin Musicians

10:30-11:00TH at Leamington Spa Library, Royal Pump Rooms CV32 4AA. 0300 555 8171; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Story Stomp: Tues & Rhyme Time: Fri. 10:30-12:45TH at Dale Street Methodist Church (Main Hall), Dale Street CV32 5HL. Gemma: 07989 502712; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Awardwinning class for 0-13mths.Free trials.

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9:30-13:10T at Chase Meadow Community Hall CV34 6BT. 01789 720289; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Various classes, call for more info.

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

Early Stagers Acting: 11:00-14:30T; For 3 - 4s, £100 (book by term). Friday sessions: 11am12pm & 1.30-2.30pm.

Magic Carpet: 12:30-13:15T; For 2 - 4s, £7.50 per child (drop in).

Playbox Theatre Training: 17:00-18:00T; For 5s, £100 (book by term). Sat classes: 9-10am: 5-7yrs & 10-11am: 7-8yrs.

at Playbox Theatre, The Dream Factory, Stratford Road CV34 6LE. 01926 419555.

Stay and Play

13:00-14:30T at Warwick Nursery School, Coventry Road CV34 4LJ. 01926 492701; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per session (drop in). A friendly drop in session all welcome.

Whitnash

Rhyme Time and Story Stomp

11:15-11:45TH at Whitnash Library & Information Centre, Franklin Road CV31 2JH. For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Story Stomp: Mon & Rhyme Time: Fri.

10:00-10:45TH at The Gap Community Centre, 39 Oakwood Grove CV34 5TD. 07870 165155; For 1 - 3s, £5 per child (please book). 18mth-3yrs.

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Saturday Barford

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 11:00-13:00TH at The Glebe Hotel CV35 8BS. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (book by 10-week term). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas & Little Tappers: 9:00-9:45T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun introduction to ballet & tap.

Gymnastics Classes: 10:30-11:00T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more.

Funky Dance Classes: 11:00-11:30T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Lively & fun class with dance routines.

at Barford Memorial Hall, Church Street CV35 8EN. Claire: 07774 518949.

Coventry

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

Playbox Theatre Training

10:00-11:00T at Playbox Theatre at St Nicholas School, The Blundells CV8 2PE. 01926 419555; For 5s, £100 (book by term).

Mini Mandarin Musicians

10:00-11:45TH at Class held at instructors home studio in CV8 2HY. 07870 165155; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (please book).

6m-2yr: 10-10.45am / 3-5yrs: 11-11.45am.

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,call centre for dates.

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). Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk. Runs 2nd & 4th Sat.

Jaykays Dance Company

Little Rascals Pre-School Dance & Movement Classes: 9:00-11:15T; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Classes at 9.00, 9.45 & 10.30am.

Preparatory Ballet, Tap & Freestyle: 9:0010:30T; For 4 - 5s, (book by term). IDTA Syllabus Work.

Baby Freestyle & Acrobatics: 10:30-12:00T; For 4 - 5s, (book by term). Ages 4-7yrs.

at Jaykays Dance Company, St. Mark’s Church Hall CV32 6DD. 07738 954258.

Go 4 Goals Football Classes

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

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Little Rascals Dance & Movement Classes

9:00-9:45T at Jaykays Dance Company, Milverton Primary School CV32 6ES. 07738 954258; For 2 - 4s, (book by term). Dance & Movement classes.

French Playgroup

9:45-11:45T at La Petite Ecole de Marianne, 15-17 Kenilworth Road CV32 5TW. 07516 402540; For 0 - 5s, £6 per child (drop in).

Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa

Level 5/6 - Our Logical and Creative Thinkers: 9:30-10:15TH; For 22mths - 4yrs, (please book).

Level 4 - Our Problem Solvers: 10:3011:15TH; For 16 - 22mths, (please book).

Level 2/3 - Our little Communicators and Doers: 11:30-12:15TH; For 6 - 16mths, (please book).

Open Gym: 12:30-13:15TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Members only.

at Gymboree Warwick & Leamington Spa, 1st Floor, 14 Kenilworth Street CV32 4QS. 07881 892686. *Free Trials & discounts available.

Dad’s and Tots Club

9:30-11:30TH at 46/Community Room, Dale Street Methodist Church CV32 5HL. 01926 612832 / 07742 764851; For 1 - 5s, £2 per session (donation). Donations are invited to cover the costs.

Baby Freestyle & Acrobatics

9:45-11:15T at Jaykays Dance Company, The Brunswick Healthy Living Centre CV31 3BD. 07738 954258; For 4 - 7s, (book by term).

Playbox Theatre Training

10:00-11:00T at Playbox Theatre at Motionhouse Dance Studio, Spencer Yard CV31 3SY. 01926 419555; For 5s, £100 (book by term).

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

Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

8:45-10:30TH at St Nicholas Park, Banbury Road CV34 4QY. For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (please book). Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk. 1st & 3rd Sat.

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:00-16:30T at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. Jo: 01788 288028; 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+.

Playbox Theatre Training

9:00-11:00T at The Dream Factory, Stratford Road CV34 6LE. 01926 419555; For 5-8s, £100 (book by term). Sat classes: 9-10am: 5-7yrs & 10-11am: 7-8yrs.

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: 9:30am.

Make and Create

10:00-12:00T at Market Hall Museum, Market Place CV34 4SA. 01926 412500; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). 1st Sat of month.

Dad’s Aloud Warwick

10:00-12:00TH at Westgate Children’s Centre, Bowling Green St CV34 4DD. 01926 490629; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

A group for Dads/Grandads/Male Carers.

Call for dates.

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.

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Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy

Baby Ballet Classes: 10:00-10:30T; For 2 - 3s, (book by term).

Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap: 10:30-11:15T; For 4 - 5s, (book by term).

Mini Movers Street Dance Class: 11:1511:45T; For 1 - 3s, (please book).

at Krystle Jayne’s Dance Academy at, Wootton Wawen Village Hall 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 for 2-7 yrs.

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: 10:00-10:30T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Learn handstands, rolls, splits & more.

Intro to Ballet Classes: 10:30-11:00T; For 5s, (book by term). Free trial available.£28 per term.

at Shrewley Village Hall CV35 7AN. Claire: 07774518949.

Warwick

Little Splashers Swimming Classes 9:00-16:30T at Ridgeway School, Deansway CV34 5DF. Jo: 01788 288028; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun, progressive baby swimming lessons.

Rugbytots

9:00-12:00TH at Warwick School, Myton Road CV34 6PP. Jim: 0845 313 6715; For 2 - 6s, £6.50 per session (please book).

Rugby classes for 2 - 6 years.

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