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WELCOME

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TO THE NEW YEAR AND 10TH ANNIVERSARY BUMPER EDITION!

Bite Sized News

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Managing Child Worries

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Winter Days Out

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Birthday Shout Outs

What a difference 10 years makes.

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Balancing Work, Life

In 2009, I wasn't happy with my job. Like many new parents, I had started to resent the long hours I was working - I was only seeing my babies at the weekends. We had two under 2 years and I wanted to be there with them as they grew. I knew something had to change.

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Perhaps irresponsibly, I had quit my job without a clear idea of what I was going to do. My wife Ruth was looking after the children full time, so the pressure was now on for me to get something going.

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It was Ruth who came up with the idea to start the magazine you are holding now. She had spent several weeks researching and putting together a list of all the groups and classes running in our area, ordered Monday to Sunday, and it wasn't long before her friends were all asking for a photocopy of her list! (It's come on since then - see p.26+)

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I took the leap to resign and start my own business. It was a big and terrifying decision - at least, it was before I actually handed my notice in. Afterwards, I wondered what had taken me so long!

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A few months later, in January 2010, we launched the first edition of Toddle About. We received amazing feedback from parents and we've never looked back. Yes, it's been hard work, but I have been able to be there with the kids as they grew, and for that I am eternally grateful.

This 10th Anniversary edition is extra special for us as it sees the launch of our new website (check it out!) and also the Toddle About Magazine franchise, which will allow other parents to do what we have done.

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Bite SIZED NEWS Free Trials with Musical Minis

Intergenerational Dance Fun Go along and try this fun, friendly group for FREE this term. With lots of action songs, props, puppets and instrument free-play there's plenty for children from birth to age 4 to enjoy and explore. The sessions also help with key developmental stages, supporting co-ordination, language, listening, sharing and helping to grow creative minds. Above all, it’s fun for everyone, so get to a Musical Minis class near you!

Claim your Free Trial with the voucher in our special offers section.

Visit www.musicalminis.co.uk. See P.28

diddi dance Oxford & Surrounding have launched new intergenerational classes near Abingdon.

You can take advantage of discounted prices for regular bookings at £3 per class, or pay-as-you-go for £4 per class. The diddi dancers are dancing every Wednesday at Stowford House Care Home.

The classes are structured but relaxed, and are fantastic for building your little one’s confidence.

Toddle About readers can get 10% off their first half-term booking on any class (exc. intergenerational sessions).

Email tatiana.savine@diddidance.com or visit www.diddidance.com. See P.33

Upcoming Mum2Mum Markets Mum2mum Market nearly new sales are a great place to buy and sell high quality, pre-loved maternity, baby and children’s clothes (0-6 years), toys and equipment. Entry is £2.

Oxford: 1 Feb & 28 Mar, 10:30-12:30, St Gregory the Great Catholic School, OX4 3DR Witney: 29 Feb, 2:30-4:30pm, Madley Park Hall, OX28 1UE For info about the Oxford and Witney events, email nicola@mum2mummarket.co.uk Find out more at www.mum2mummarket.co.uk.

Top Awards for Family Holidays North Hayne Farm cottages in North Devon were thrilled to receive two Gold Awards from Visit Devon in December - plus the prestigious Winner of Winners award for both the quality of self catering holidays they provide for families with young children and their commitment to children with Autism and other additional needs.

The awards follow yet more improvements to their onsite facilities including a brand new treatment room offering parents that much needed 'me time' and pampering. In short, it's definitely worth checking them out for your stay-cation this year!

Visit www.NorthHayneFarmCottages.co.uk. See P.7 4 Jan-Mar 2020 Toddle About

Bouncing's Not Just For Tiggers Making your child's birthday party special is easy - just get a bouncy castle with a slide! Bouncing the day away is super fun and exciting for children of all ages and local firm Cheeky Chimps Bouncy Castle Hire are a fullyinsured, family-run business that would be only too happy to provide you with a bouncy castle for your party, or any other children’s event.

Toddle About readers get a 10% discount on hires made before 30th April 2020.

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BABY MASSAGE - The gift of touch

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Practical techniques to help manage children’s worries Anxiety and worries are on the increase in young children and it’s reported that even those as young as 4 years old are starting to display signs of panic attacks.

by Alicia Eaton

2. Let’s pretend…

Discuss situations such as a doctor’s visit in advance, rather than taking your child by surprise. From the age of two years, you can start using dolls, teddy bears and story-telling to help explain what the visit will entail. Take turns at playing ‘Doctors’ by giving a favourite teddy an injection or a dental examination.

By using the following simple strategies from an early age parents can help their children manage feelings of anxiety and ensure they have tools to call on whenever they are worried or anxious.

Older children might have a favourite TV character or super-hero and you could ask them to think about what they think this character would do if faced with the same challenging situation that they’re in at the moment.

1. And breathe…

When we’re feeling anxious, our breathing becomes shallower and this can create the sensation that it’s a struggle to breathe. A common misconception is that the solution is to ‘take a nice deep breath’.

In fact, doing the opposite – blowing the excess air out – helps to calm things down.

3. Mindfulness made easy We often hear that living in the moment or ‘Mindfulness’ can reduce stress and greatly enhance the quality of our lives – it’s an excellent way of reducing your child’s feelings of anxiety.

Practice this with your children in advance of a problem to ensure they know what to do should feelings of panic strike.

Young children are rarely still and quiet nowadays and it’s becoming harder for them to keep a lid on their emotions and think before they act. Achieving a state of complete silence, peace and calm is difficult for most children but a Mindfulness Jar is a useful way of teaching them how to be still:

Toys and games can help children to do this and some examples are: • a hand-held windmill toy with sails

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• some bubble mixture to blow through a wand

1. Ask your child to fill an empty jar (the larger the better) almost to the brim with water and then tip in some glitter and close the lid tightly shut.

• blowing balloons • blowing bubbles in a drink through a straw

2. Vigorously shake the jar to spin the glitter pieces around and then sit calmly to watch the glitter pieces swirl around and eventually settle.

• blow football • blow a feather from one side of the table to another

3. Count to see how long it takes – or use a stopwatch or clock and record the length of time in a notebook. Keeping a record will make it more interesting – next time will the pieces take longer to come to a complete standstill, or will it be quicker?

• You can also ask your child to scrunch up their hand and simply imagine that they’re blowing up a balloon or paper bag – long, slow breathing out is what’s required.

This activity can also be used as a time-out exercise – so much better than the use of a ‘naughty step’!

Alicia Eaton is a children’s emotional wellbeing specialist based in Harley Street and author of First Aid for your Child’s Mind available on Amazon priced £12.99. To find out more go to: aliciaeaton.co.uk 6 Jan-Mar 2020 Toddle About

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

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

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12 SPRING HALF TERM FUN

Alphabet ‘I Spy’ in the gardens - family fun

Snowdrop season

15th - 23rd February. £2.50 per child, children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the garden entrance fee applies.

With more than 60 different snowdrop varieties carpeting the ornamental gardens over the season, normal garden entrance fee applies – not forgetting Mum’s get free garden entrance on Mothering Sunday – 22 March!

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ABINGDON on Monday all day SUMMERTOWN on Monday mornings THAME on Tuesday mornings MILLETS FARM CENTRE on Wednesday all day HEADINGTON on Wednesday mornings NORTH OXFORD on Thursday mornings NORTH OXFORD on Friday all day

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8 acres of ornamental gardens, a museum and a Teashop selling some of the best cakes in the county!

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Why won’t baby sleep?

STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT 85% OF BABIES AGED 6 - 18 MONTHS WAKE UP 1-3 TIMES A NIGHT. So night-time waking is pretty normal - but that doesn’t make it any less exhausting. And when you’re tired all the time, everything gets harder.

It’s harder to concentrate, harder to make good decisions - and harder to be patient. It can start to feel like you’re rubbish at everything!

The good new is, in most cases, it is possible to improve the sleep of a baby aged 6 months or older.

To find out more about how we can help, contact Savoy Parenting for an information pack on

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WINTER Days Out

13 JAN, 10 FEB & 9 MARCH

MINI MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM

Vale & Downland Museum, 10 - 10:30am

Bring along your little ones (under 5 years) to this fun and friendly music session, run by talented Museum volunteers, Sem, Maureen and Hazel.

Join in with traditional songs and rhymes.

Accompanied by live music on instruments such as guitar, flute, clarinet, accordion and more.

Church Street, Wantage OX12 8BL. Tel: 01235 771447 valeanddownlandmuseum

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Banbury Museum, 10.30 - 11.15am

www.valeanddownlandmuseum.org.uk

This is a sensory session with coloured lights and props. Lead by a teacher who uses music, poems, stories and familiar nursery rhymes to support your little ones as they explore the sensory surroundings.

The 40 minute session is very relaxed and participants are encouraged to join in as little or as much as they want to. Suitable for 0-3-year olds.

Banbury Museum,Castle Quay Shopping Centre, OX16 2PQ. Tel: 01295 236165 banburymuseum

Cost: Free (suggested donation £1 per child).

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Cost: £5 per child. Please see the website for dates and details.

FEB ALPHABET I SPY 15-23 Waterperry Gardens, 10am - 5pm

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Didcot Railway Centre, from 10.30am.

www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

On these Steam Days you will be able to view the full collection of locomotives, coaches and wagons.

Ride in carriages from the 1930s behind one of the Great Western Railway locomotives (you can ride as many times as you like). Explore the rest of the centre, complete the Archie Trail and play on the railway themed play park.

Didcot Railway Centre, Didcot, Oxford, OX11 7NJ. Tel: 01235 817200 DidcotRailwayCentre

Cost: £2.50 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Garden entrance fee applies (£8.50 per adult).

Cost: See website for prices.

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Come along for some family fun at this children's event. Play Alphabet ‘I Spy’ in the Gardens - Spy the whole alphabet and win a treat for every completed sheet.

With 8 acres of inspirational gardens, an outdoor play area, plant centre and cafe.

Waterperry, Near Wheatley, Oxford OX33 1LA Tel: 01844 339254 WaterperryGardens

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FEB 8 APR 19

LAMBING

Cotswold Farm Park, 10.30am- 5.00pm

Cotswold Farm Park re-opens on the 8th Feb. The season begins with one of the highlights of the year: Lambing.

Settle yourself down in the Animal Barn and keep your eyes peeled and your ears pricked for the first bleats of the new arrivals.

Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5FL Tel: 01451 850307 CotswoldFarmParkLtd www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk Cost: See website for details.

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FEB SUPERHEROES WEEK 15-23 Fairytale Farm, 2 - 5pm Enjoy superhero-themed activities through halfterm. Gain super powers with the Enchanted Players who bring two legendary superheroes to guide you through fun, games, and superhero training. Go dressed up as your favourite superhero and receive a sweet treat. Join in with Super Cookie Decorating, spot the Super Power along the Enchanted Walk and enjoy crafts including superhero mask-making.

Southcombe, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH Tel: 01608 238014 FairytaleFarm www.fairytalefarm.co.uk Cost: Adults £7.25, Children/Seniors: £7.

Details are correct at time of printing but may change. Please check with the event host for prices, times and dates.Toddle About Oxfordshire 9 Jan-Mar 2020

HAPPY BIRTHDA!Y TO YOU

Birthday SHOUTOUT

BIRTHDAY COMPETITION WINNER

Happy Birthday to all the lovely littlies below who will be turning a year older this issue!

All were entered into a prize draw to win a £40 Build-A-Bear workshop® Gift Voucher and we’re thrilled to announce that Matteson, turning 4 in February, is our winner. www.buildabear.co.uk Want to see your child here in our next issue?

If their birthday is from April - June, send us their photo at www.toddle.fun/birthday

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Adora Luna Solomon, turning 2 years old

Annabel Rose Wiffen, turning 5 years old

Callie Wooloff, turning 5 years old

Chloe Dow, turning 4 years old

Eliska, turning 4 years old

Ella Gurney, turning 3 years old

Elsie & Freddie Bartlett, turning 4 years old

Emilio Gibson, turning 2 years old

George Whyte, turning 1 year old

Isabella Pritchard, turning 5 years old

Joseph Watmore, turning 3 years old

Khamari Douglas, turning 1 year old

Lilith Patmore, turning 3 years old

Lucas Nyberg, turning 1 year old

Madison Bettles, turning 5 years old

Megan David, turning 3 years old

Myles Gibbard, turning 3 years old

Pippa Frances O’Brien, turning 1 year old

Ronan James, turning 3 years old

Ruby Margaret Shelton, turning 4 years old

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WIN A £100 GIFT CARD FOR THE ENTERTAINER TOY SHOP Enter your name into our BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUT competition to win a £100 Gift Card at The Entertainer Toy Shop to help you celebrate your little one’s big day.

HOW TO ENTER: If your child’s birthday falls in April, May or June, simply send us a picture of them with the date of their birthday, and we will pop as many entries as possible in the next magazine to wish them a happy birthday!

We will put every birthday boy or girl’s name in a hat and one child will win a £100 Gift Card at The Entertainer Toy Shop.

Submit your photo by Sunday 1st March 2020.

www.toddle.fun/bigbirthday T & C ’ s apply - all online at www.toddleabout.co.uk/ birthday/ . T he winner will be decided

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THE PRIZE: A £100 Gift Card for The Entertainer Toy Shop which can be used online or in-store.

The Entertainer Ltd. is the UK’s largest independent toy retailer, which operates 170 stores. The company was founded by the husband and wife team Catherine and Gary Grant in 1981, when they purchased a local toy shop in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. The Entertainer’s vision is that every childhood should be filled with wonder. Their mission is to be the best-loved toyshop - one child, one community at a time. www.thetoyshop.com

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Finding Balance Could going self-employed be your answer to finding the right work-life balance?

When kids come along, for the majority of parents, the priorities change. Perhaps a once career-focused Mum opts to spend more time at home with the kids. Maybe Dad, who previously enjoyed travel with his job now keeps business trips to a minimum. Or possibly, an ‘old’ job simply doesn’t work around new commitments.

There are a number of considerations to weigh up when going out alone.

Initially, you may worry that your regular wage is no longer coming in. Start by dipping your toe, working alongside your existing job in the evenings and on weekends. Or look at contracting to give you a degree of security whilst you get your head around your finances.

It’s a dilemma facing all parents; how best to balance work and family?

If this sounds familiar, the idea of quitting your job may seem like the only option. The frightening thought though is losing your income.

You may need some money to start up. Prepare a business plan and approach your bank to understand what loans may be available to help you get started.

You won’t receive any employment benefits such as a private pension, maternity or holiday pay. Look for a pension plan that you can pay into, and try to work your holiday allowance into your salary.

So what’s the answer?

Whilst risky, and certainly not the ‘easy’ choice, self-employment is an often overlooked as a solution. Lots of professions lend themselves to becoming your own boss however.

Nobody will be there to motivate you, and the hours may be longer at times. Avoid feeling isolated by attending networking events or using shared workspaces, and seek support from family and friends.

You could go freelance or mobile with your current job e.g. mobile hairdressing, bookkeeping or marketing consultancy. Franchising is another way of buying into an established idea with the support of the overall brand, such as starting up a new baby class. Platforms like Etsy offer a place to sell handmade goods that could be run alongside building up local custom. Babysitting or childminding might fit best around your family, providing you are able to obtain the relevant qualifications. You could even go down the animal route, dog walking or housesitting animals, or becoming a groomer.

The major benefit however, is that you can choose your own hours.

Early mornings, nap times and evenings might become part of your working day, but you’ll be able to fit it around the kids. You can do the school run, go to sports day and watch the nativity play without asking anyone’s permission. You can accommodate school holidays or kids’ sick days, and even turn work down if it doesn’t suit you (and can afford to).

Effectively, if you are good at something that is in demand and have a level of resilience, there are lots of ways that you can make it work. Pursuing an idea to have your own business could just provide the flexibility that you’re looking for.

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Make the new year your opportunity for a fresh start.

Rhian Harris is a freelance digital marketing and content specialist - helping lifestyle and parenting businesses to be great online. She has been self-employed since 2012, working flexibly with clients around her 2 young children. Find out more at sparklycontent.com 12 Jan-Mar 2020 Toddle About

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Delicious and healthy homemade pink pancakes that are perfect to make for breakfast this Pancake Day or indeed any day of the year if you love pink!

Ingredients:

• 175 g plain flour • 1 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch) • 1/2 tsp baking powder • 1 beetroot cooked, not in vinegar • 300 ml dairy-free milk (I used oat)

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

- plus more for frying

• 1 tbsp maple syrup • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar • 1 tsp vanilla extract

1 Place all the ingredients in a blender and whizz until smooth.

4 Turn the pancake over with a spatula and repeat on the other side. Don’t be tempted to turn the heat up or your pancakes will turn brown.

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2 Heat a little oil in a frying pan over a low-medium heat and add a spoonful of the batter. Tilt the pan to allow the batter to spread out a little until you have the size and shape that you want.

5 Keep warm in a low oven while you repeat with the remaining pancakes.

3 Cook for a couple of minutes until you can see bubbles appear on the surface of the pancake.

6 Serve with maple syrup, fresh raspberries and yoghurt, or your favourite toppings.

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Postnatal Depression:

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More than 10% of new mothers suffer from postnatal depression, and yet it is poorly understood by many of us.

Even mums that are suffering might not realise they are experiencing something more than the ‘baby blues’.

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How could this be happening to me? I had worked with children since the age of 16, and my dream in life was to be a wife and mother. At the age of 30, I was recently married and pregnant soon after, so why did I feel like life was throwing me a rough deal?

Why did no one understand how I was feeling?

my husband and family, but they didn’t understand how I felt. After five weeks in hospital, my daughter was strong enough to come home but I wasn’t ready. How would I cope?

I hoped that when it came to the time our baby should have been born, 12 weeks later, I would have a wonderful bonding experience, but that didn’t happen, and after a phone call with my health visitor, I burst into tears. It was arranged that I would have a volunteer come to the house once per week for a couple of hours. The lady who visited was amazing; she would sit and listen to me, or help around the house, and she understood how I was feeling because she had also had postnatal depression. The sessions lasted for a couple of months, and they helped so much. There were still tears, but I could eventually see the light at the end of the tunnel. It took about nine months before I began to enjoy seeing my baby’s progress.

From start to a much earlier finish than expected, I didn’t enjoy my pregnancy. I had a few hiccoughs during it along with work stresses, so I began maternity leave 12 weeks before my due date, and during my last week at work, my waters broke. I spent the night in hospital and, after an internal exploration, a doctor discovered I had a cord prolapse. Within 30 minutes, my daughter was born by emergency caesarean section.

I woke up from general anaesthetic and was told the baby was a girl. She weighed 2lb 14oz, and was being ventilated, but doing well. I was in a side room by myself on the antenatal ward with just one photo of our baby. I felt sorry for myself with stitches, drips and drains, and this was where the negative feelings took hold. That evening, I was taken in a wheelchair to see my baby in the SCBU. My husband pushed me up to the open incubator but, seeing her for the first time, I felt absolutely nothing. I pretended I was delighted to see her.

After four years, I was ready to try for another baby.

He was only three weeks early, and I had two days of the ‘Baby Blues’. My family was complete.

After six days in hospital, I was allowed home. I made myself visit the hospital every day to see our baby, even though I didn’t want to go. I tried talking to

If you think you may be suffering from postnatal depression, it’s important to tell your midwife, health visitor or doctor how you feel. They won’t judge you – they understand that depression is a mental health condition and can help you to get the right treatment and support.

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WHAT’S THAT NOISE?

MR BROWN’S BAD DAY

BY NAOMI HOWARTH

BY LOU PEACOCK & ALISON FRIEND

A delightful and atmospheric picture book with an Arctic setting. Magnus the Arctic seal wakes up one morning, puzzled by a strange sound. What’s that noise? Hare, Owl, Fox and Bear don’t have any idea, but Walrus has a good suggestion... With one puzzle solved the friends all settle down to sleep, but suddenly there’s another rumbling sound. What’s that noise?! A great story to read-aloud.

Cost: £11.99. Available from www.amazon.co.uk

Mr Brown is a Very Important Tiger who works in a Very Important Office. He carries a Very Important Briefcase and does Very Important Things all day long. But when his Very Important Briefcase goes missing, Mr Brown’s world is turned upside down.

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The wishing stars burn bright tonight, the air is thick with dreams, and a deeply sleeping dinosaur is waking up, it seems.

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Don’t tickle the hippo! You might make it snort… Little ones just won’t be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the animals being noisy at once. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers.

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WHERE’S MY BUTT

BY DONALD BUDGE

Do you know where your butt is? Morty the penguin has no idea! He’s pretty sure he has one, but where IS it? So he does what any reasonable penguin would do: ask. But no one in the South Pole can help - not the other penguins, not the polar bear who shouldn’t be there, and definitely not the seal who wants to eat him for dinner. So Morty goes on a wild trip - from his frozen home to the steamy South American jungle and finally to outer space—to find the answer. And Morty finally does . . . in the most unexpected way. His crazy adventures will make kids laugh their butts off! Cost: £6.99. Available from www.amazon.co.uk

HIDE-AND-SEEK AT THE CONSTRUCTION SITE FROM HIGHLIGHTS

This oversized board book with 40 flaps to lift and 40 Hidden Pictures® puzzles to find is also a fun story all about work on a construction site. Follow busy workers and noisy machines, including a dump truck, cement truck, excavator and more, as they build a brand-new school. Every illustrated scene includes eight easy-to-lift flaps which reveal Hidden Pictures® clues. Each puzzle is specially created for younger children to help develop early skills in vocabulary, concentration, and attention to detail.

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MY LITTLE STAR

BY JENNY COPPER

BY JOHN CONDON & MATT HUNT

Tom has a VERY important job; every day he climbs to the top of the hill and watches for pirate ships.

But when he rings his bell and shouts “PIRATES!” a few too many times – and there’s NO pirate ship – the villagers begin to get tired of hiding. So what will happen when the pirates really DO show up?

A hilarious retelling of The Boy Who Cried Wolf from rising star John Condon with witty rhyming text perfect for young adventurers – with a twist that will keep everyone guessing!

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ASTRID LINDGREN

BY MA. ISABEL SÁNCHEZ VEGARA

A gentle, rhyming story book that is perfect for reading at bedtime, with a glittery star to shake, shimmer and sparkle.

Shake the book to create a colourful cascade of glitter and foil shapes inside the star, which is secured to the inside of the book so you can make the star shake, shimmer and sparkle on each page.

The gentle, rhyming story, swirling glitter foil stars and cute illustrations will calm and reassure little ones before they go to sleep.

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MONDAY PARENTS & TOTS Adderbury Baby and Toddler Group

Lucy Plackett Activity Centre, Round Close Road, Adderbury, OX17 3EP.

Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 30 Mar.

Happy Mondays Tots Group

Duns Tew Village Hall, Middle Barton Road, Duns Tew, Bicester, OX25 6JR. 07796 262586.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 4 yrs.

Cost: £2 (drop in).

Dates: 6 Jan - 30 Mar.

Lisa Valentine Yoga

The Core Zone, Stone Barn, Burgess Farm, Farthinghoe Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2NE. 07957 215495. www.lisavalentineyoga.co.uk.

Vinyasa Flow All Levels: 10:00 - 11:00.

Beginners/Slow Flow: 11:15 - 12:15 Cost: £9.50 Yin Yoga: 20:35 - 21:25. Cost: £8.75 Mums n Bubs/Wrigglers: 12:30 - 13:30. £8.50 Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb. (Booking essential).

TUESDAY PARENTS & TOTS

Shutford Baby and Toddler Group

Acorn Toddlers

Times: 12:30 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2.50 (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 30 Mar.

Times: 10:30 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £1 (booking essential).

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar.

The Village Hall, Banbury Road, Shutford, Banbury, OX15 6JD. 01295 780937.

Rugrats & Half Pints

Rugrats & Halfpints, Beaumont Road, Banbury, OX16 1QY. www.rugratsandhalfpints.com.

Mum Meet Mondays: 9:30 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 1½ yrs. Cost: £1.50 (drop in).

Dates: 6 Jan - 30 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING Musical Minis Oxfordshire

Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane, OX26 6JQ. 07760 226209. oxford.musicalminis.co.uk.

Times: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 30 Mar.

Bicester Methodist Church, Sheep St. OX26 6JQ. 01869 323030. www.bicestermethodist.org.uk.

Kings Sutton Mums and Tots

Millenium Hall, Astrop Road, Kings Sutton, Banbury, OX17 3PG. 07825 999105.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £2 (drop in).

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 24 Mar.

Little Lambs Playgroup

Depuis Centre, St John’s Church, 25 South Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 9AF. 01295 262073.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1 (drop in).

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar.

Ma Mites Mums & Tots Group

Middleton Cheney Village Hall, Main Rd, OX17 2LT.

PHYSICAL FUN

Times: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £1.50 (drop in). Dates: 7 Jan - 31 Mar.

Ride On Time

Tackley Toddler Group

Ride On Time Bicester, Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ. 07786159552. www.rideontimehire.com.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 30 Mar.

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Tackley Village Hall, Tackley, OX5 3AH.

Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1.50 (drop in). Dates: 7 Jan - 31 Mar.

The Sunshine Centre

The Sunshine Centre, Edmunds Road, Banbury, OX16 0PJ. 01295 276769.

Sensory Baby: 13:30 - 14:45.

Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 7 Jan - 31 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING Banbury Library

Marlborough Road, Banbury, OX16 5DB. 01295 262282. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

Rhymetime: 10:00 - 10:30.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 7 Jan - 31 Mar.

Musical Minis Oxfordshire

Aynho Village Hall, Croughton Road (opposite Cartwright Hotel), Aynho, OX17 3AP. 07760 226209. oxford.musicalminis.co.uk.

Times: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £5 (booking essential).

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby Sensory

Banbury Rugby Club, Oxford Road, Banbury, OX15 4AF. 07714 205380. www.babysensory.com.

Times: 10:15 - 11:15, 11:30 - 12:30, 13:00 14:00 & 14:15 - 15:15. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs 1 mths.

Cost: £7.25 (booking essential).

Dates: 7 Jan - 31 Mar.

Banbury Museum

Banbury Museum, Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 2PQ. 01295 236165. www.banburymuseum.org.

Glo-Babies: 10:30 - 11:15.

Sensory session with coloured lights and props Ages: 0 - 3 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Feb & 24 Mar.

CREATIVE Little Lambs Playgroup

Depuis Centre, St John’s Church, 25 South Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 9AF. 01295 262073.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar.

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

CHERWELL CHERWELL DISTRICT DISTRICT AREA AREA

DANCE & DRAMA Rugrats & Half Pints Children’s Activity Centre

ALL ABOARD! FOR A SPECIAL CELEBRATION WITH THOMAS & FRIENDS™

Rugrats & Halfpints, Beaumont Road, Banbury, OX16 1QY. www.rugratsandhalfpints.com.

Baby Ballet: 10:30 - 11:00.

Ages: 1 - 4 yrs. Cost: £3.50 (drop in).

Dates: 7 Jan - 31 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN Lisa Valentine Yoga

The Core Zone, Stone Barn, Burgess Farm, Farthinghoe Rd, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2NE. 07957 215495. www.lisavalentineyoga.co.uk.

Vinyasa Flow: 19:30 - 20:30.

Cost: £9.50 (booking essential).

Hatha/Hatha Flow: 9:30 - 10:30.

Yin Yoga: 20:35 - 21:25.

Cost: £8.75 (booking essential).

Mums n Bubs/Wrigglers: 10:45 - 11:45.

Cost: £8.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb. Drop in Classes: 20:35 - 21:25.

Cost: £11 (drop in).

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb.

SWIMMING Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Frank Wise School, Homebeam Close, Banbury, OX16 9RL. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk.

Times: 12:00 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £16.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 7 Jan - 4 Feb.

PREGNANCY Lisa Valentine Yoga

7 MARCH – 8 MARCH

The Core Zone, Stone Barn, Burgess Farm, Farthinghoe Rd, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2NE. 07957 215495. www.lisavalentineyoga.co.uk.

DIDCOT RAILWAY CENTRE

FOR TICKETS

Pre-Natal Yoga Flow: 18:30 - 19:20.

Cost: £8.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb.

WEDNESDAY PARENTS & TOTS Adderbury Tots Group

Lucy Plackett Activity Centre, Round Close Road, Adderbury, OX17 3EP.

Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 8 Jan - 1 Apr.

Bodicote Toddler Group

Bodiclte Village Hall, White Post Road, Bodicote, Banbury, OX15 4BN. 01295 268815.

Times: 9:45 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £1 (drop in).

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 25 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING Middleton Cheney Library

Main Road, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2PD. 0300 126 1000.

Rhymetime: 10:15 - 10:45.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 1 Jan - 1 Apr.

Visit: dayoutwiththomas.co.uk

Monkey Music

West Bicester Community Centre, Shakespeare Drive, Bicester, OX26 2GJ. 01865 428420. monkeymusic.co.uk.

Monkey Music Free Taster Sessions Times: 9:45 - 10:45. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Times: 10:45 - 11:45. Ages: 1 - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 8 Jan. Monkey Music Classes Times: 10:20 - 10:50. Ages: 2 yrs - 4 yrs.

Times: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Times: 12:00 - 12:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Cost: £7 (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Ease Baby Massage

Ashcroft Therapy Centre, Hudson Street, Deddington, Banbury, OX15 0SW. 07751 684693. www.easemassagetherapies.co.uk.

Baby Massage: 10:00 - 11:30 & 13:00 - 14:30.

Massage classes for babies 8 weeks plus Ages: 2 mths - 2 yrs. Cost: £8 (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb.

CREATIVE The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army, Hart Place, Bicester, OX26 4FR. 01869 369 160. www.salvationarmy.org.uk.

Messy Monkeys: 21:30 - 23:00.

Messy play, creating, painting & sticking Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1.50 (drop in).

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

DANCE & DRAMA Rugrats & Half Pints Children’s Activity Centre Beaumont Road, Banbury, OX16 1QY. www.rugratsandhalfpints.com.

Baby Ballet: 10:30 - 11:00.

Ages: 1 - 4 yrs. Cost: £3.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 8 Jan - 1 Apr.

PHYSICAL FUN Ride On Time

The Paddocks, Yarnton, OX5 1TE. 07786159552. www.rideontimehire.com.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan - 1 Apr.

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CHERWELL DISTRICT AREA

FRIDAY

Lisa Valentine Yoga

The Core Zone, Stone Barn, Burgess Farm, Farthinghoe Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2NE. 07957 215495. www.lisavalentineyoga.co.uk.

PARENTS & TOTS Deddington Baby and Toddler Group

Hatha/Hatha Flow: 9:30 - 10:30.

Cost: £9.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 1 Jan - 15 Jan.

Windmill Community Centre, Hempton Road, Deddington, OX15 0QH. 07825 085742.

THURSDAY PARENTS & TOTS Mollington Diddy Dots

Mollington Village Hall, Chestnut Rd OX17 1BG.

Times: 9:00 - 11:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in).

Dates: 9 Jan - 2 Apr.

NCT Bicester

Emmanuel Church, Bure Park, Bicester, OX26 3HA. www.nct.org.uk.

If you are looking for a relaxed, friendly, small-group activity in which you can watch your child develop through the enjoyment of music then come and join us at one of the Oxfordshire classes!

Times: 9:00 - 11:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 4 yrs. Cost: £2.50 (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

Sibford Tots and Babes

Sibford Village Hall, Sibford Gower, Banbury, OX15 5RW. 01295 788537. thesibfords.uk.

www.musicalminis.co.uk/oxford

MUSIC & SIGNING

Middleton Cheney Village Hall, Main Road, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2LR.

Times: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £1.50 (drop in). Dates: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 27 Feb, 12 Mar & 26 Mar.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Banbury Museum

Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 2PQ. 01295 236165. www.banburymuseum.org.

Mini Builders: 10:30 - 11:30.

Ages: 1 - 4 yrs. Cost: £3 (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 12 Mar & 2 Apr.

PHYSICAL FUN Matt Fiddes Martial Arts

Kingsmere Community Centre, Whitelands Way, Bicester, OX26 1EG. 0800 0350415. www.mattfiddes.com.

Mighty Matts: 16:45 - 17:30.

Ages: 3 yrs - 6 yrs 11 mths.

Junior and Family: 17:45 - 18:45.

Ages: 7 - 99 yrs.

Ladies Only: 19:00 - 20:00.

Ages: 14 - 99 yrs.

Adults Only: 20:00 - 21:00.

Ages: 16 - 99 yrs.

Dates: 9 Jan - 2 Apr.

Lisa Valentine Yoga

The Core Zone, Stone Barn, Burgess Farm, Farthinghoe Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2NE. 07957 215495. www.lisavalentineyoga.co.uk.

Beginners/Slow Flow Times: 10:00 - 11:00. Cost: £9.50 Times: 20:10 - 21:00. Cost: £8.75 Mums n Bubs/Wrigglers: 11:15 - 12:15.

Cost: £8.50 Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb. Booking Essential.

Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga: 19:00 - 20:00.

Cost: £9.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb.

PREGNANCY Lisa Valentine Yoga

The Core Zone, Stone Barn, Burgess Farm, Farthinghoe Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2NE. 07957 215495. www.lisavalentineyoga.co.uk.

Pre-Natal Yoga Flow: 18:00 - 18:50.

Cost: £8.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb.

28 Jan-Mar 2020 Toddle About

Kirtlington Village Hall, Kirtlington, OX5 3HJ. 07946 708069.

Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

Funky Munkys

Junior Ballet: 4:00 - 4:30.

Ages: 4 - 8 yrs.

Rhythm and Dance: 11:00 - 11:45.

Ages: 1 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £3.50 (drop in).

Dates: 9 Jan - 2 Apr.

Kirtlington Busy Bees

To book and for more information please contact hayley@musicalminis.co.uk or call 07760 226209

MUSIC & SIGNING

Beaumont Road, Banbury, OX16 1QY. www.rugratsandhalfpints.com.

Times: 9:45 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

structured session that encourages cognitive, physical and emotional development.

The Sunshine Centre, Edmunds Road, Banbury, OX16 0PJ. 01295 276769.

Rugrats & Half Pints Children’s Activity Centre

St. Andrew’s Church, Church Close, East Hagbourne, OX11 9ND.

action songs, instrument free-play, puppets, props, stories and more!

The Sunshine Centre

DANCE & DRAMA

Hagbourne Baby and Toddler Group

45 minutes of educational fun for you and your child.

Bumps and Babies: 10:00 - 11:30.

Everyone welcome!

Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

Come & Play: 9:30 - 11:15.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in).

Health Visitor Clinic: 10:00 - 11:00.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Sunshine Explorers: 13:30 - 14:45.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in).

Dates: 9 Jan - 2 Apr.

Times: 9:30 - 10:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 4 yrs. Cost: £3 (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 27 Mar.

Monkey Music

Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 1AB. 01865 428420. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Free Taster Sessions. Open Morning Times: 9:45 - 10:45. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Times: 10:45 - 11:45. Ages: 1 - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential).Dates: 10 Jan. Monkey Music Classes Baby and Toddler Music Class Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 10:40 - 11:10. Ages: 2 yrs - 3 yrs 11 mths.

Times: 11:20 - 11:50. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £7 (booking essential).

Dates: 17 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

Musical Minis Oxfordshire

Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ. 07760 226209. oxford.musicalminis.co.uk.

Times: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £5 (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Banbury Museum

Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 2PQ. 01295 236165. www.banburymuseum.org.

Mini Makers Art Club: 10:30 - 11:30.

Ages: 3 - 4 yrs. Cost: £4 (booking essential).

Dates: 24 Jan, 14 Feb & 20 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN Lisa Valentine Yoga

The Core Zone, Stone Barn, Burgess Farm, Farthinghoe Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2NE. 07957 215495. www.lisavalentineyoga.co.uk.

Vinyasa Flow All Levels: 10:00 - 11:00.

Cost: £9.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 10 Jan - 14 Feb.

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

CHERWELL DISTRICT AREA

SATURDAY PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers

Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre, Oxford Rd, Kidlington, OX5 2NU. 07503 142496. www. littlekickers.co.uk.

Times: 10:10 - 12:30. Ages: 1½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7.85 (booking essential).

Dates: 4 Jan - 28 Mar.

Lisa Valentine Yoga

The Core Zone, Stone Barn, Burgess Farm, Farthinghoe Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2NE. 07957 215495. www.lisavalentineyoga.co.uk.

Hatha/Hatha Flow: 9:30 - 10:30.

Cost: £9.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 4 Jan - 15 Feb. Family Yoga : 14:00 - 15:15.

Cost: £16 (booking essential). Dates: 1 Feb.

SUNDAY CREATIVE Messy Church @ SREC

Southam Road Evangelical Church, 3 Cope Road, Banbury, OX16 2EJ. 01295 758560. www. srechurch.co.uk.

Times: 16:00 - 18:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 12 Jan - 29 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN

Matt Fiddes Martial Arts

Arncott Village Hall, Murcott Road, Upper Arncott, Bicester, OX25 1QH. 0800 0350415. www.mattfiddes.com.

Rugbytots

Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way, Banbury, OX16 1ER. 0345 313 0286. www. rugbytots.co.uk.

Mighty Matts: 9:00 - 9:45.

Ages: 3 yrs - 6 yrs 11 mths.

Junior and Family: 10:00 - 11:00.

Ages: 7 - 99 yrs. Dates: 18 Jan - 28 Mar.

Times: 9:00 - 9:30, 9:35 - 10:20, 10:25 - 10:55 & 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 2 - 7 yrs. Cost: £7 (booking essential). Dates: 5 Jan - 29 Mar.

WEST OXFORD AREA

MONDAY

ACE Centre Charity Family Service

PARENTS & TOTS

Baby Massage: 13:00 - 14:00.

Ages: 2 - 7 mths. Cost: £15 (booking essential).

Sensory Stay and Play: 14:00 - 15:00.

Ages: 0 - 1½ yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in).

Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 30 Mar.

Noah’s Ark

Congregational Church, 4 Welch Way, Witney, OX28 6JF. 01993 709992.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 23 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING

Burford Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440. www.ace-chipping-norton.co.uk.

PHYSICAL FUN

Carterton Library Rhymetime

Carterton Leisure Centre

Times: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 30 Mar.

Soft Play: 9:00 - 17:00.

Ages: 4 mths - 11 yrs. Dates: 6 Jan - 30 Mar.

6 Alvescot Road, Carterton, Witney, OX18 3JH. 01993 841492. www2.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

Eynsham Library

30 Mill Street, Eynsham, OX29 4JS. www2.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

Rhymetime: 14:00 - 14:30.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 6 Jan - 30 Mar.

Tots Music

High Street Methodist Church, 40 High Street, Witney, OX28 6HG. 07957185753.

Times: 10:00 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £4 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 2 Mar & 16 Mar.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College West Oxfordshire

The Yoga Room, Balance Studios, 32 Bridge Street, Witney, OX28 1HY.

Juniors Class: 9:30 - 10:15.

Toddlers Class: 10:30 - 11:15.

Infants Class: 11:30 - 12:15.

Cost: £7.75 (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 30 Mar.

Baby Sensory

Carterton Community Centre, Marigold Square, Shilton Park, Carterton, OX18 1AX. 07717 757007. www.babysensory.com.

Times: 9:30 - 10:30, 10:45 - 11:45, 12:00 - 13:00 & 13:30 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs 1 mths. Cost: £8 (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 30 Mar.

Broadshires Way, Carterton, OX18 1AA. 01993 840933. www.better.org.uk.

Windrush Leisure Centre

Witan Way, Witney, OX28 4YA. 01993 202020. www.better.org.uk.

Soft Play: 12:00 - 18:00. Ages: 6 mths - 4 yrs.

Cost: £3.10 (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 30 Mar.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

Lincoln Farm Park, High Street, Standlake, Witney, OX29 7RH. 07870 662483. www. oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

Baby & Preschool Classes: 9:30 - 11:30.

30 min lessons. Free trials available.

Ages: 3 mths - 10 yrs.

Mainstream Classes: 16:00 - 18:30.

Ages: 4 - 13 yrs.

Cost: £11 (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 30 Mar.

Windrush Leisure Centre

Windrush Leisure Centre, Witan Way, Witney, OX28 4YA. 01993 202020. www.better.org.uk.

Adult and Infant Swimming Lessons: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 3 mths - 2 yrs.

Adult and Toddler Swimming Lessons: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Preschool Swimming Lessons: 13:30 - 14:30. Ages: 3 yrs - 4 yrs 11 mths.

Dates: 6 Jan - 30 Mar.

TUESDAY PARENTS & TOTS ACE Centre Charity Family Service

Burford Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440. www.ace-chipping-norton.co.uk.

Young Parents (16-25yrs) Group: 9:30 - 11:00.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music

Burwell Hall, 357 Thorney Leys, Witney, OX28 5NP. 01865 428420. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Monkey Music Free Taster Sessions Times: 9:45 - 10:45. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Times: 10:45 - 11:45. Ages: 1 - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 7 Jan. Monkey Music Classes Baby and Toddler Music Class Times: 9:45 - 10:15. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 10:25 - 10:55. Ages: 2 yrs - 3 yrs 11m.

Times: 11:05 - 11:35. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yr.

Cost: £7 (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN Carterton Leisure Centre

Broadshires Way, Carterton, OX18 1AA. 01993 840933. www.better.org.uk.

Soft Play: 9:00 - 17:00.

Ages: 4 mths - 11 yrs. Dates: 7 Jan - 31 Mar.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

Lincoln Farm Park, High St, Standlake, Witney, OX29 7RH. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

Baby & Preschool Classes: 9:30 - 11:30.

30 min lessons. Free trials available.

Ages: 3 mths - 10 yrs.

Mainstream Classes: 16:00 - 19:30.

Ages: 4 - 13 yrs.

Cost: £11 (booking essential).

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar.

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WEST OXFORDSHIRE AREA Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire

Shilton Pool, The Hill, Shilton, Burford, OX18 4AG. 01666577377. www.puddleducks.com.

Puddle DucksSwimming Lessons Your child has the potential and we have the expertise.

Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 2½ yrs - 4 yrs.

Times: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yr 3 mths.

Times: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 1 yr 3 mths - 2½ yrs.

Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Cost: £14 (booking essential).

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar.

Windrush Leisure Centre

Windrush Leisure Centre, Witan Way, Witney, OX28 4YA. 01993 202020. www.better.org.uk.

Adult and Toddler Swimming Lessons: 10:30 - 14:00. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Soft Play: 12:00 - 18:00.

Ages: 6 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £3.10 (drop in).

Preschool Swimming Lessons: 11:00 - 12:30. Ages: 3 yrs - 4 yrs 11 mths.

Dates: 7 Jan - 31 Mar.

WEDNESDAY PARENTS & TOTS ACE Centre Charity Family Service

The ACE Centre, Burford Rd, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440. ace-chipping-norton.co.uk.

Health Visitor Drop In Clinic: 13:00 - 14:00.

Ages: 0 - 2 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 8 Jan - 1 Apr.

Bladon Baby and Toddler Group

Church Room (Next to Bladon Church), Church Street, Bladon, OX20 1RS. 01993 812651.

Times: 9:45 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 3 yrs.

Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 8 Jan - 25 Mar.

Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group

Eynsham Baptist Church Hall, Lombard Street, Eynsham, Witney, OX29 4HT. 07800 818625.

Times: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

Finstock Toddler Group

Finstock Village Hall, Well Hill, Finstock, OX7 3BU.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £2 (drop in).

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

MUSIC & SIGNING Woodstock Library

The Oxfordshire Museum, Park Street, Fletchers House, Woodstock, OX20 1SN. 01993 814124. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

Rhymetime: 10:00 - 10:30.

Ages: 0 - 3 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 8 Jan - 1 Apr.

CREATIVE

MUSIC & SIGNING

Clanfield Toddler Group

Carterton Library Rhymetime

Carter Institute, The Green, Clanfield, OX18 2SR.

Times: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £2.50 (drop in).

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

PHYSICAL FUN Carterton Leisure Centre

Carterton Leisure Centre, Broadshires Way, Carterton, OX18 1AA. 01993 840933. www.better.org.uk.

Soft Play: 13:00 - 19:00.

Ages: 4 mths - 11 yrs. Dates: 8 Jan - 1 Apr.

Windrush Leisure Centre

Windrush Leisure Centre, Witan Way, Witney, OX28 4YA. 01993 202020. www.better.org.uk.

Soft Play: 13:30 - 18:00.

Ages: 6 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £3.10 (drop in).

Dates: 8 Jan - 1 Apr.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

Lincoln Farm Park, High Street, Standlake, Witney, OX29 7RH. 07870 662483. www. oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

Baby & Preschool Classes: 9:30 - 11:30.

30 min lessons. Free trials available.

Ages: 3 mths - 10 yrs.

Mainstream Classes: 16:00 - 19:30.

Ages: 4 - 13 yrs.

Cost: £11 (booking essential).

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

THURSDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

ACE Centre Charity Family Service

The ACE Centre, Burford Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DZ. 01608 644440. www.ace-chipping-norton.co.uk.

Soft Play: 11:30 - 13:00.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

Enstone Toddlers Babes and Bumps

Parish Hall, Enstone, Chipping Norton, OX7 4NR.

Times: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 9 Jan - 2 Apr.

Mini Multiples

Davenport Road Methodist Church, Davenport Road, Witney, OX28 6EL.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 9 Jan - 2 Apr.

St Mary’s Cogglets

Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane Madley Park, Witney, OX28 1UE. 01993 779613.

6 Alvescot Road, Carterton, Witney, OX18 3JH. 01993 841492. www2.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

Times: 10:30 - 11:00.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

PHYSICAL FUN Carterton Leisure Centre

Carterton Leisure Centre, Broadshires Way, Carterton, OX18 1AA. 01993 840933. www. better.org.uk.

Soft Play: 9:00 - 17:00. Ages: 4 mths - 11 yrs.

Trampoline Park: 16:00 - 20:00.

Ages: 1½ yrs - 16 yrs. Dates: 9 Jan - 2 Apr.

Little Kickers

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 07503142496. www. littlekickers.co.uk.

Times: 15:30 - 17:45. Ages: 1½ yrs - 7 yrs.

Cost: £7.85 (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Feb - 2 Apr.

Windrush Leisure Centre

Windrush Leisure Centre, Witan Way, Witney, OX28 4YA. 01993 202020. www.better.org.uk.

Soft Play: 9:00 - 18:00.

Ages: 6 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £3.10 (drop in).

Dates: 9 Jan - 2 Apr.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

Lincoln Farm Park, High Street, Standlake, Witney, OX29 7RH. 07870 662483. www. oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

Baby & Preschool Classes: 13:30 - 14:30.

30 min lessons. Free trials available.

Ages: 3 mths - 10 yrs.

Cost: £11 (booking essential).

Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

Windrush Leisure Centre

Windrush Leisure Centre, Witan Way, Witney, OX28 4YA. 01993 202020. www.better.org.uk.

Adult and Toddler Swimming Lessons: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Preschool Swimming Lessons: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 yrs - 4 yrs 11 mths.

Dates: 9 Jan - 2 Apr.

FRIDAY PARENTS & TOTS Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group

Eynsham Baptist Church Hall, Lombard Street, Eynsham, Witney, OX29 4HT. 07800 818625.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

Times: 13:15 - 14:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 9 Jan - 2 Apr.

Baby College West Oxfordshire

Times: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

Stonesfield Baby & Toddler Group

Leafield Little Uns

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1.50 (drop in).

Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 26 Mar.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 4 yrs.

Cost: £2 (drop in).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

The High Street Methodist Church, 40 High Street, Witney, OX28 6HG.

Juniors Class: 9:30 - 10:15.

Toddlers Class: 10:30 - 11:15.

Infants Class: 11:30 - 12:15.

Cost: £7.75 (booking essential).

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

Stonesfield Village Hall, Field Close, Stonesfield, OX29 8EF. 01993 898212.

Woodstock Library

The Oxfordshire Museum, Park Street, Fletchers House, Woodstock, OX20 1SN. 01993 814124. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

Stay, Play & Learn: 10:15 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 9 Jan - 2 Apr.

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Leafield Village Hall, Lower End, Witney, OX29 9QJ. 01993 878150. www.leafieldvillage.co.uk.

Minster Lovell Baby & Toddler Group

The Village Hall, Brize Norton Road, Minster Lovell, Witney, OX29 0SP. 07917 768122.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 4 yrs.

Cost: £2.50 (drop in).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

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

WEST OXFORDSHIRE AREA

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There’s something for everyone in our Witney studio!

off baby & child prints* and pottery painting in our Witney studio! *EXCLUDING SILVER

48 High Street, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6HQ 01993 704234

At The Pottery Place we welcome artists of all ages.

www.thepotteryplace.co.uk

North Leigh Baby & Toddler Group

Turner Hall, Church Road, North Leigh, Witney, OX29 6TX. 07980 750133.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 27 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING Musical Minis Oxfordshire

Woodstock Youth Centre, Recreation Road, Woodstock, OX20 1NY. 07760 226209. www.oxford.musicalminis.co.uk.

Times: 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £5 (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College West Oxfordshire

Chipping Norton Leisure Centre, Glyme Hall, Burford Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5EF.

Juniors Class: 9:45 - 10:30.

Toddlers Class: 10:45 - 11:30.

Infants Class: 11:45 - 12:30.

Cost: £7.75 (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN Carterton Leisure Centre

Broadshires Way, Carterton, OX18 1AA. 01993 840933. www.better.org.uk.

Soft Play: 9:00 - 17:00. Ages: 4 mths - 11 yrs.

Trampoline Park: 16:00 - 20:00.

Ages: 1½ - 16 yrs.

Dates: 10 Jan - 27 Mar.

Ride On Time

Ride On Time Witney, Madley Park Hall, Northfield Farm Lane, Witney, OX28 1UE. 07786 159552. www.rideontimehire.com.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 6 Mar & 20 Mar.

SWIMMING

Oxford Swimming Academy

Baby & Preschool Classes: 12:00 - 13:30.

30 min lessons. Free trials available.

Ages: 3 mths - 10 yrs.

Mainstream Classes: 16:00 - 17:30.

Ages: 4 - 13 yrs.

Cost: £11 (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

Mainstream Classes: 9:00 - 12:30.

30 min lessons. Free trials available.

Ages: 4 - 13 yrs. Cost: £11 (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Jan - 15 Feb & 29 Feb - 28 Mar.

Lincoln Farm Park, High Street, Standlake, Witney, OX29 7RH. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire

Minster Lovell Pool, Lovells, Windrush Farm, Old Minster Lovell, OX29 0RN. 01666577377. www.puddleducks.com.

Puddle Ducks Your child has the potential and we have the expertise.

Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 2½ yrs - 4 yrs.

Times: 10:30 - 11:00 & 11:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 1 yrs 3 mths - 2½ yrs.

Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 3 mths.

Times: 12:00 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Cost: £14 (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

Windrush Leisure Centre

Windrush Leisure Centre, Witan Way, Witney, OX28 4YA. 01993 202020. www.better.org.uk.

Adult and Toddler Swimming Lessons: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Preschool Swimming Lessons: 11:00 14:30. Ages: 3 yrs - 4 yrs 11 mths.

Dates: 10 Jan - 27 Mar.

SATURDAY PHYSICAL FUN

Windrush Leisure Centre

Carterton Leisure Centre

Soft Play: 15:00 - 18:00.

Ages: 6 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £3.10 (drop in).

Dates: 10 Jan - 27 Mar.

Soft Play: 9:00 - 17:00. Ages: 4 mths - 11 yrs.

Trampoline Park: 9:00 - 17:00.

Ages: 1½ yrs - 16 yrs.

Dates: 11 Jan - 28 Mar.

Windrush Leisure Centre, Witan Way, Witney, OX28 4YA. 01993 202020. www.better.org.uk.

SWIMMING

Oxford Swimming Academy

Broadshires Way, Carterton, OX18 1AA. 01993 840933. www.better.org.uk.

Lincoln Farm Park, High Street, Standlake, Witney, OX29 7RH. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

SUNDAY PHYSICAL FUN Carterton Leisure Centre

Broadshires Way, Carterton, OX18 1AA. 01993 840933. www.better.org.uk.

Soft Play: 9:00 - 16:00. Ages: 4 mths - 11 yrs.

Trampoline Park: 9:00 - 16:00.

Ages: 1½ yrs - 16 yrs.

Dates: 12 Jan - 29 Mar.

Little Kickers

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Times: 9:15 - 11:40. Ages: 1½ yrs - 7 yrs.

Cost: £7.85 (booking essential).

Dates: 5 Jan - 29 Mar.

Little Kickers

Bartholomew Sports Centre, Witney Road, Eynsham, OX29 4AP. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Times: 9:00 - 12:00. Ages: 1½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7.85 (booking essential).

Dates: 2 Feb - 29 Mar.

SWIMMING Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire

Oxford Witney Hotel, Ducklington Lane, Witney, OX28 4EX. 01666 577377. puddleducks.com.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons Your child has the potential & we have the expertise.

Times: 12:00 - 12:30. Ages: 1yrs 3mths - 2½ yrs.

Times: 12:30 - 13:00. Ages: 2½ yrs - 4 yrs.

Times: 13:00 - 13:30. Ages: 6 m - 1 yr 3 mths.

Cost: £14 (booking essential).

Dates: 12 Jan - 16 Feb & 1 Mar - 29 Mar.

Little Kickers

Witney Community Primary School, Hailey Road, Witney, OX28 1HL. 07503142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Times: 8:40 - 11:05. Ages: 1½ yrs - 7 yrs.

Cost: £7.85 (booking essential).

Dates: 4 Jan - 28 Mar.

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MONDAY PARENTS & TOTS BabyMania

St. Luke’s Church, Canning Crescent, Oxford, OX1 4XB.

Times: 10:00 - 13:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £0.50 (drop in).

Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 30 Mar.

South Oxford Family Room

Grandpont Nursery School & Childcare, South Oxford Family Room, 47, Whitehouse Road, Oxford, OX1 4QH. 01865 254875. www.grandpontnurseryschool.co.uk.

Stay and Play with Story Time: 9:30 12:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.

Dates: 6 Jan - 23 Mar. SEN Session: 12:30 - 14:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Dates: 20 Jan, 17 Feb & 16 Mar. Cost: £1.50 (drop in).

Toddle-In at St Aldates Church

St Aldates Church, St Aldates St, Oxford, OX1 1BP. 01865 254 800.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 30 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING Clockwork Music

Risinghurst United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, Oxford, OX3 8HH. 07757 011539. www.clockworkmusic.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs.

Dates: 13 Jan - 20 Jan & 3 Feb - 30 Mar. Times: 10:10 - 10:40, 10:50 - 11:20 & 11:30 - 12:00.

Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Dates: 13 Jan - 30 Mar. Cost: £5.50 (booking essential).

Monkey Music Oxford

NOA Community Centre, Diamond Place, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DP. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Monkey Music Classes Award-winning preschool music classes Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Times: 11:20 - 11:50. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Times: 12:00 - 12:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 30 Mar.

Oxford County Library

Oxford County Library, Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

Rhymetime: 11:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 6 Jan - 30 Mar.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College Oxford

Oxford University Sport, Jackdaw Lane, Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EQ. 01865 421879. www.babycollege.co.uk.

Toddler Class: 10:45 - 11:30.

Ages: 9 mths - 1½ yrs.

Infant Class: 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 9 mths.

Cost: £7.75 (booking essential).

Dates: 13 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 30 Mar. Baby Massage: 13:15 - 14:15.

Ages: 0 - 6 mths. Cost: £9 (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jan - 3 Feb & 24 Feb 16 Mar. 32 Jan-Mar 2020 Toddle About

PHYSICAL FUN

MUSIC & SIGNING

Little Kickers

Clockwork Music

Times: 9:15 - 11:45. Ages: 1½ yrs - 7 yrs.

Cost: £7.85 (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Jan - 30 Mar.

Times: 11:00 - 11:12. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs.

Cost: £5.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Jan - 31 Mar.

Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane Marston, Oxford, OX3 0NQ. 07503142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

TUESDAY PARENTS & TOTS Dandelions Baby and Toddler Group Baptist Church Hall, Godstow Road, Lower Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8NY.

Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar.

Family Fun

The Kings Centre, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0ES. 01865 297400. www.oxford.occ.org.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £1.50 (drop in).

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar.

Small Talk

St Ebbes, Lime Walk, Oxford, OX3 7AE. 01865 761236.

Times: 15:00 - 16:30. Ages: 0 - 2 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 24 Mar.

South Oxford Family Room

Grandpont Nursery School & Childcare, 47 Whitehouse Road, Oxford, OX1 4QH. 01865 254875. www.grandpontnurseryschool.co.uk.

Breastfeeding Support: 10:00 - 12:00.

Ages: Pregnancy - 2 yrs. Cost: £1.50 (drop in).

Dates: 7 Jan - 31 Mar.

St Michael’s Baby & Toddler Group

St Michael & All Angels Church, Lonsdale Road, Summertown, OX2 7ES. www.stmichaels-summertown.org.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1.50 (drop in). Dates: 7 Jan - 31 Mar.

Sunflowers Groups

The Comfort Trust, c/o Old Schoolhouse, Hertford Street, Oxford, OX4 3AJ.

Sunflowers Baby and Toddler Drop-in: 10:00 - 12:00.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College Oxford

West Oxford Community Association, Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0BT. 01865 421879. www.babycollege.co.uk.

Junior Class: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 1½ - 3 yrs.

Toddler Class: 10:45 - 11:30.

Ages: 9 mths - 1½ yrs.

Infant Class: 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 9 mths.

Cost: £7.75 (booking essential).

Dates: 14 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar. Baby Massage: 13:00 - 14:00.

Ages: 0 - 6 mths. Cost: £9 (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jan - 4 Feb.

Woodstock Road Baptist Church, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7NQ. 07757 011539. www.clockworkmusic.co.uk.

DANCE & DRAMA diddi dance Oxford & Surrounding

Party Man World, 3A-3B Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP. 07922668740. www.diddidance.com.

Times: 9:55 - 10:40.

Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £7 (drop in).

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN Matt Fiddes Martial Arts

New Marston Primary School, Copse Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 0EJ. 0800 0350415. www.mattfiddes.com.

Mighty Matts: 17:00 - 17:45.

Ages: 3 yrs - 6 yrs 11 mths.

Junior and Family: 18:00 - 19:00.

Ages: 7 - 99 yrs.

Dates: 7 Jan - 31 Mar.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Jeneration Fitness

All Saints Church House, New High Street, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7AL. 07779 809299. www.jenerationfitness.co.uk.

HIIT Class: 9:15 - 10:00. Cost: £5.50 (drop in).

Back to Fit Classes: 10:15 - 11:00.

Cost: £6 (drop in).

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar.

WEDNESDAY PARENTS & TOTS Rainbow House Cafe and Play

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, OX2 9HY. 01865 243216. www.wesleymem.org.uk.

Times: 10:30 - 14:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 8 Jan - 25 Mar.

Splat

St Ebbes, Lime Walk, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7AE. 01865 453226.

Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 8 Jan - 1 Apr.

St Nicholas School

St Nicholas Primary School, Raymund Road, Old Marston, Oxford, OX3 0PJ. 01865 242838.

Daisy Class Stay & Play: 9:00 - 10:30.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

Sunnymead Minnows

Cutteslowe Community Centre, 31 Wren Road, Cutteslowe, Oxford, OX2 7SX. 07725 804458.

Bumps to Babies: 10:30 - 12:00.

Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 8 Jan - 25 Mar.

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

OXFORD CITY AREA

Fun development classes for parents and their 0-3 years old

Development Classes

Inspiring Play Together

Play

Move

Learn

Contact Bea or Donna 07986 990024 Book online at www.babycollege.co.uk Toddler Time

Summertown URC, 294A Banbury Rd, Oxford, OX2 7HN. www.summertownurc.org. Times: 10:30

- 12:00. Ages: 0 - 3 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 25 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING Clockwork Music

Woodstock Road Baptist Church, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7NQ. 07757011539. www.clockworkmusic.co.uk.

Times: 10:20 - 10:50 & 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £5.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Jan - 1 Apr.

Cowley Library

Temple Road, Cowley, OX4 2EZ. 01865 770403.

Rhymetime & Playtime: 10:30 - 12:00.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 8 Jan - 25 Mar.

Monkey Music Oxford

The Coach House, Quarry Road, Headington, OX3 8NU. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Monkey Music Classes Award-winning preschool music classes Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 10:40 - 11:10. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Times: 11:20 - 11:50. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

Headington School, Headington Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7TD. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

Mainstream Classes: 18:15 - 19:15.

30 min lessons. Free trials available.

Ages: 4 - 13 yrs. Cost: £11 (booking essential).

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire

Oxford Thames Hotel, Henley Rd, Sandford-on-Thames, OX4 4GX. 01666 577377. www.puddleducks.com.

Puddle Ducks Your child has the potential & we have the expertise.

Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Times: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 6 m - 1 yr 3 mths.

Times: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 2½ yrs - 4 yrs.

Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 1 yr 3 m - 2½ yrs.

Cost: £14 (booking essential).

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

THURSDAY PARENTS & TOTS Dandelions Baby and Toddler Group Baptist Church Hall, Godstow Road, Lower Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8NY.

Oxford County Library

Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £2 (drop in).

Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

Rhymetime: 11:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 8 Jan - 1 Apr.

Japanese Toddler Group

Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College Oxford

North Oxford Association, Diamond Place, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DP. 01865 421879. www.babycollege.co.uk.

Baby Massage: 1:00 - 2:00. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Cost: £9 (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Jan - 5 Feb. Toddler Class: 10:45 - 11:30.

Ages: 9 mths - 1½ yrs.

Infant Class: 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 9 mths.

Junior Class: 21:45 - 22:30.

Ages: 1½ yrs - 3 yrs.

Cost: £7.75 (booking essential).

Dates: 15 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

Risinghurst Community Centre, Kiln Lane, Risinghurst, Oxford, OX3 8EZ. 07884 063930.

Times: 10:30 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £1.50 (drop in).

Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

NCT Oxford

Florence Park Community Centre, Cornwallis Rd, Florence Park, Oxford, OX4 3NH. www.nct.org.uk.

Florence Park Baby Coffee Group: 10:30 - 12:30. AKA Cake Club!

Ages: Pregnancy - 9 mths. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

Oxford Sling Library

West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0BT. www.oxfordslinglibrary.co.uk.

Times: 10:30 - 12:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 9 Jan - 26 Mar.

Rainbow House Cafe and Play

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, OX2 9HY. 01865 243216. www.wesleymem.org.uk.

Times: 10:30 - 14:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 9 Jan - 26 Mar.

St Clements Church Baby and Toddler Group

St Clement’s Centre, Cross Street, Oxford, OX4 1DA. 01865 246674. www.stclements.org.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

Sunflowers Groups

The Comfort Trust, c/o Old Schoolhouse, Hertford Street, Oxford, OX4 3AJ.

Buttercup Music: 9:45 - 10:45 & 10:45 - 11:45.

A relaxed, friendly sing-along Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £3 (drop in).

Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

Sunnymead Minnows

Sunnymead Minnows, Cutteslowe Community Centre, 31 Wren Road, Cutteslowe, Oxford, OX2 7SX. 07725 804458.

Rhyme Time: 9:00 - 9:45. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Stay and Play: 9:45 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 9 Jan - 26 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Oxford

St. Margaret’s Institute, Polstead Road, Oxford, OX2 6TN. 01235 519806. monkeymusic.co.uk.

Monkey Music Classes Award-winning preschool music classes Times: 9:40 - 10:10. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 10:20 - 15:20. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Times: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Times: 11:40 - 12:10. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby College Oxford

All Saints Church House, 39-41 New High Street, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7AL. 01865 421879. www.babycollege.co.uk.

Junior Class: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 1½ - 3 yrs.

Toddler Class: 10:45 - 11:30.

Ages: 9 mths - 1½ yrs.

Infant Class: 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 9 mths.

Cost: £7.75 (booking essential).

Dates: 16 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

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DANCE & DRAMA diddi dance Oxford & Surrounding

Cutteslowe Pavillion, Cutteslowe Park, Oxford, OX2 8ES. 07922 668740. www.diddidance.com.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers

For Music classes with a difference, come to Musicland O x ford ( Risinghurst) Ages 2 - 8 .

T ransform the w ay your child learns music!

Times: 9:55 - 10:40. Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £6 (drop in).

Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

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PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers

Cherwell School (South Site Gym), Marston Ferry Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7EE. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Times: 16:30 - 18:00. Ages: 1½ yrs - 7 yrs.

Cost: £7.85 (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Feb - 2 Apr.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

Jurys Inn, Godstow Road, Oxford, OX2 8AL. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

Private Swimming Classes: 13:30 - 14:00 & 14:00 - 14:30.

30 min lessons. Free trials available.

Ages: 2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £11 (booking essential).

Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

FRIDAY PARENTS & TOTS Rainbow House Cafe and Play

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, OX2 9HY. 01865 243216. www.wesleymem.org.uk.

Times: 10:30 - 14:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 27 Mar.

South Oxford Family Room

Grandpont Nursery School & Childcare, 47, Whitehouse Rd, Oxford, OX1 4QH. 01865 254875. www.grandpontnurseryschool.co.uk.

MUSIC & SIGNING Monkey Music Oxford

St. Margaret’s Institute, Polseatd Road, Oxford, OX2 6TN. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Monkey Music Classes Award-winning preschool music classes Times: 9:20 - 9:50, 10:00 - 10:30 & 15:00 - 15:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 10:40 - 11:10 & 15:40 - 16:10.

Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Times: 11:20 - 11:50. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Times: 13:30 - 14:00 & 14:15 - 14:45.

Ages: 3 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

Messy Minnows: 10:00 - 12:00.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 10 Jan - 27 Mar.

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Times: 8:40 - 12:00. Ages: 1½ yrs - 7 yrs.

Cost: £7.85 (booking essential).

Dates: 4 Jan - 28 Mar.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

Headington School, Headington Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7TD. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

SUNDAY

SATURDAY

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

PARENTS & TOTS

Oxford University Sport, Jackdaw Lane, Iffley Rd, Oxford, OX4 1EQ. 01865 421879. www.babycollege.co.uk.

Sunflowers Groups

The Comfort Trust, c/o Old Schoolhouse, Hertford Street, Oxford, OX4 3AJ.

1st Saturday: 10:00 - 12:00.

Enjoy toys, a bouncy castle, toast and drinks Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in).

Dates: 4 Jan, 1 Feb & 7 Mar.

Sunnymead Minnows

Musicland Oxfordshire

Cutteslowe Pavilion, Cutteslowe Park, Oxford, OX2 8ES. 07725 804458.

Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane Marston, Oxford, OX3 0NQ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Rhymetime: 11:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 10 Jan - 27 Mar.

Oxford County Library, Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1DJ. 01865 815509. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

St Nicholas School

Sunnymead Minnows

Little Kickers

Mainstream Classes: 14:00 - 18:00.

30 min lessons. Free trials available.

Ages: 4 - 13 yrs. Cost: £11 (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Jan - 15 Feb & 29 Feb - 28 Mar.

Sunnymead Minnows, Cutteslowe Community Centre, 31 Wren Road, Cutteslowe, Oxford, OX2 7SX. 07725 804458.

Daisy Class Stay & Play: 9:00 - 10:30.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

Times: 9:25 - 11:40.

Ages: 1½ yrs - 7 yrs. Cost: £7.85 (booking essential). Dates: 4 Jan - 28 Mar.

Oxford County Library

Stay and Play with Story Time: 9:30 - 12:00.

Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.

Dates: 10 Jan - 27 Mar. SOFR Generation Cafe and Play: 12:30 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Dates: 17 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 6 Mar & 20 Mar. Cost: £1.50 (drop in).

St Nicholas Primary School, Raymund Road, Old Marston, Oxford, OX3 0PJ. 01865 242838.

Cherwell School (South Site Gym), Marston Ferry Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7EE. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Family Fun : 10:00 - 12:00.

Ages: 0 - 11 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 18 Jan, 18 Feb & 18 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING Risinghurst Community Centre, Kiln Lane, Oxford, OX3 8HA. 07979 813252. www.playmusicland. com.

Scutterbugs: 9:40 - 10:10. Ages: 2 - 5 yrs.

Infant Singing & Rhythm: 10:15 - 10:45.

Ages: 0 - 2 yrs.

Junior Singing & Rhythm: 10:45 - 11:15.

Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

Junior Ensemble: 11:15 - 11:45.

Ages: 5 - 18 yrs.

Cost: £6 (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 29 Feb - 28 Mar.

Baby College Oxford

Junior Class: 21:45 - 22:30.

Ages: 1½ yrs - 3 yrs. Cost: £7.75 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jan - 9 Feb & 23 Feb - 29 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers

Sandhills Community Primary School, Terrett Avenue, Sandhills, Headington, OX3 8FN. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Times: 8:40 - 10:55. Ages: 3½ yrs - 7 yrs.

Dates: 5 Jan - 29 Mar.

Little Kickers

Wheatley Park School, Holton, Wheatley, OX33 1QZ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 1½ - 3½ yrs.

Cost: £7.85 (booking essential).

Dates: 5 Jan - 29 Mar.

Little Kickers

Oxsrad Ltd Leisure Centre Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane Marston, Oxford, OX3 0NQ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Times: 9:15 - 11:00. Ages: 1½ yrs - 7 yrs.

Cost: £7.85 (booking essential).

Dates: 5 Jan - 29 Mar.

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

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Monkey Music Oxford

Crown and Thistle, Bridge Street, Abingdon, OX14 3HS. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

PARENTS & TOTS

Monkey Music Classes Award-winning preschool music classes Times: 9:20 - 9:50, 10:00 - 10:30 & 15:10 - 15:40. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 10:40 - 11:10 & 15:50 - 16:20.

Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Times: 11:20 - 11:50. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs.

Times: 12:15 - 12:45 & 14:30 - 15:00.

Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 30 Mar.

Abbey Toddlers

Abbey Baptist Church, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB. 01235 797948. www.abbey-baptist-church.org.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 30 Mar.

The Green Bean Baby & Toddler Group

The King Alfred Scout Hall, Springfield Road, Wantage, OX12 8ES. 07971 674110. www.the-green-bean.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £3.50 (drop in).

Dates: 6 Jan - 30 Mar.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

Didcot Sling Library

Mini Professors Oxford South

Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road, Didcot, OX11 0BS. 07808 535203.

Wallingford Sports Park, Hithercroft Road, Wallingford, OX10 9RB. 07754 016612. www.miniprofessors.com.

Times: 12:30 - 14:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar & 30 Mar.

Mini Professors Times: 10:00 - 10:40.

Ages: 2 yrs - 3½ yrs.

Times: 11:10 - 11:50.

Ages: 2 yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7 (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb 30 Mar.

First Steps Chalgrove and Watlington Family Hub High Street, Chalgrove, OX44 7ST. 01865 400234. www.firststepshub.org.uk.

Messy Mondays: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb 30 Mar.

GroW Families

Wantage Library, Stirlings Road, Wantage, OX12 7BB. 01235 376037. www.growfamilies.co.uk.

Stories and Singing: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 6 Jan - 30 Mar.

GroW Families

The Beacon, Portway, Wantage, OX12 9BX. 01235 376037. www.growfamilies.co.uk.

Bumps and Babies: 13:00 - 14:30.

Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs 2 mths.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 30 Mar.

Horspath Toddler Group

Horspath Village Hall, Oxford Road, OX33 1RT.

Times: 9:15 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1.50 (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 30 Mar.

Long Furlong Buggy Club

Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive, Abingdon, OX14 1XP.

Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 23 Mar.

Red Kite Family Centre

Station Road, Chinnor, OX39 4PU. 01844 261163. redkitefamilycentre.org.

Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 30 Mar.

St Helen’s Baby & Toddler Group

St Helen’s Church Centre, Helen’s St, Abingdon, OX14 5BS. 01235 521039.

Times: 9:30 - 10:45 & 11:00 - 12:15.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £1 (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 30 Mar.

DANCE & DRAMA Boogie Beat South Oxfordshire

The Berin Centre

Wimblestraw Road, Berinsfield, OX10 7LZ. 01865 341944. www.theberincentre.co.uk.

Stay and Play: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Bumps and Babies: 13:15 - 14:45.

Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 30 Mar.

The Happy Hub - Cholsey Children’s Centre

The Pavilion, Station Road Cholsey, The Pavilion, Station Road, Cholsey, OX10 9PT. 07754 081674.

Stay & Play: 9:15 - 11:30.

With messy play and activities Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in).

Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 30 Mar.

The Maple Tree Children’s Centre

Maple Tree Children’s Centre, 20 Littleworth Road, Wheatley, OX33 1PH. 01865 236700.

Wheatley Babies & Toddlers: 9:30 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 3 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in).

Dates: 6 Jan - 30 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING Chinnor Library

Station Road, Chinnor, OX39 4PU. 01844 351721.

Rhyme Time: 11:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 6 Jan, 3 Feb & 2 Mar.

Thame Library

3 North Street, Thame, OX9 3BH. 01844 212288.

Rhymetime: 11:00 - 11:30.

Join in with fun rhymes & songs with puppets Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 6 Jan - 30 Mar.

Grove Village Hall, Main Street, Grove, OX12 7JY. 07787 121628. www.boogiebeat.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £5.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 30 Mar.

Boogie Beat South Oxfordshire

Northern Neighbourhood Community Centre, Great Western Park, Dan Read Parade, Didcot, OX11 6BD. 07787 121628. www.boogiebeat.co.uk.

Times: 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £5.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 30 Mar.

diddi dance Oxford & Surrounding

Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road, Abingdon, OX14 3YH. 07922 668740. www.diddidance.com.

Times: 9:55 - 10:40. Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7 (drop in). Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 30 Mar.

SWIMMING Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire

Radley College Sports Centre, Kennington Road, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 2HR. 01666 577377. www.puddleducks.com.

Puddle Ducks Your child has the potential and we have the expertise.

Times: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 2½ - 4 yrs.

Times: 10:00 - 10:30.

Ages: 1 yrs 3 mths - 2½ yrs.

Times: 10:30 - 11:00.

Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 3 mths.

Cost: £14 (booking essential).

Dates: 6 Jan - 10 Feb & 24 Feb - 30 Mar.

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Baby Sensory Multi Award Winning Baby Classes

Wallingford, Abingdon, Didcot and Oxford

Our wonderful classes will introduce your baby to an amazing world of sensory delights!

At Mini Professors we aim to introduce toddlers and pre-school children to the wondrous world of science.

To find your nearest class: Call: Emily on: 07717 757007 Email: wantage@babysensory.co.uk www.babysensory.com

We want to show children how science can be related to everyday objects and everything we do using fun, interactive experiments, singing & story telling.

Call Lucy on 07754 016612 or email: oxfordsouth@miniprofessors.co.uk

TUESDAY PARENTS & TOTS First Steps Family Hub

High Street, Chalgrove, OX44 7ST. 01865 400234. firststepshub.org.uk.

Tuneful Tots: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar.

GroW Families

St Johns Church, Main Street, Grove, OX12 7LQ. 01235 376037. www.growfamilies.co.uk.

Stay and Play: 9:30 - 11:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 7 Jan - 31 Mar.

Steppingstones Tots Group

Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road, Didcot, OX11 OBS.

Toddler Group: 9:30 - 11:15.

Ages: 1 - 3 yrs. Cost: £2.50 (drop in).

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar.

The Berin Centre

The Berin Centre, Wimblestraw Road, Berinsfield, OX10 7LZ. 01865 341944. theberincentre.co.uk.

Henley Library

Ravenscroft Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2DH. 01865 815278.

Rhymetime: 9:30 - 10:00.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 7 Jan - 31 Mar.

Monkey Music Oxford

Girl Guide HQ, Southern Road, Thame, OX9 2EE. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Monkey Music Classes Award-winning preschool music classes Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar. Times: 10:40 - 11:10. Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Times: 11:20 - 11:50. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 7 Jan - 31 Mar.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

The Stewart Village Hall, West End, BrightwellCum-Sotwell, OX10 0RT.

20 Littleworth Road, Wheatley, OX33 1PH. 01865 236700.

St Mary’s Church, Church Rd, Thame, OX9 3AJ.

Jigsaw Toddler Group: 9:30 - 12:30.

Cost: £1.50 (drop in). Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar.

MUSIC & SIGNING The Maple Tree Children’s Centre 20 Littleworth Road, Wheatley, OX33 1PH. 01865 236700.

Once Upon A Rhymetime: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in).

Dates: 7 Jan - 31 Mar.

Clockwork Music

Thame Barns Centre, Church Road, Thame, OX9 3AJ. 07757 011539. www.clockworkmusic.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 10:00, 10:10 - 10:40, 10:50 - 11:20 & 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £5.50 (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jan - 31 Mar.

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Puddle Ducks Your child has the potential and we have the expertise.

Times: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 2½ yrs - 4 yrs.

Times: 10:00 - 10:30 & 11:30 - 12:00.

Ages: 1 yrs 3 mths - 2½ yrs.

Times: 10:30 - 11:00 & 11:30 - 12:00.

Ages: 6 mths - 1 yrs 3 mths.

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar. Times: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 24 Mar. Cost: £14 (booking essential).

Times: 10:00 - 11:00 & 11:15 - 12:15.

Ages: 0 - 1 yrs 1 mths. Cost: £8 (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar.

The Happy Hub - Cholsey Children’s Centre

Grace Church Thame

Radley College Sports Centre, Kennington Rd, Abingdon, OX14 2HR. 01666 577377. www.puddleducks.com.

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CREATIVE

Stay & Play: 9:15 - 11:30.

With messy play and activities Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in).

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar.

Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire

Baby Sensory

The Pump House Project, Swan Lane, Faringdon, SN7 7AF. 07717 757007. www.babysensory.com.

Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 7 Jan - 31 Mar.

The Pavilion, Station Road Cholsey, The Pavilion, Station Road, Cholsey, OX10 9PT. 07754 081674.

SWIMMING

The Maple Tree Children’s Centre Children’s Cooking Group: 13:00 - 14:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential).

Dates: 7 Jan - 28 Jan & 25 Feb - 17 Mar.

DANCE & DRAMA Boogie Beat South Oxfordshire

Snakes and Ladders, Audlett Drive, Abingdon, OX14 3NJ. 07787 121628. www.boogiebeat.co.uk.

Times: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free with standard entry (drop in).

Dates: 7 Jan - 11 Feb & 25 Feb - 31 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers

Chinnor Village Hall, Church Rd, Chinnor, OX39 4PQ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Times: 15:15 - 17:30. Ages: 1½ - 5 yrs. Cost: £7.85 (booking essential). Dates: 7 Jan - 31 Mar.

Ride On Time

Wootton & Dry Sandford Community Hall, Lamborough Hill, Abingdon, OX13 6DA. 07786 159552. www.rideontimehire.com.

Times: 10:30 - 11:30. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5 (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jan, 11 Feb & 10 Mar.

PARENTS & TOTS Brightwell Toddlers

Times: 9:15 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2.50 (drop in). Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

Childrey Little Ducks Group

Childrey Methodist Church, Chapel Way, Childrey, OX12 9UU. 07825 241 395. childreylittleducks.org.

Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2.20 (drop in). Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

First Steps Family Hub

High Street, Chalgrove, OX44 7ST. 01865 400234. www.firststepshub.org.uk.

Play Days: 9:30 - 11:30. For families in area.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

Red Kite Family Centre

99 Southern Road, Thame, OX9 2DY. 01844 261163. www.redkitefamilycentre.org.

Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr. Starting from a Story: 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Dates: 15 Jan - 29 Jan, 12 Feb - 26 Feb & 11 Mar - 25 Mar. Cost: Free (drop in).

Slingsbee

Wallingford Family Centre 96a Wilding Road, Wallingford, OX10 8JA. 07534 474104. www.slingsbee.co.uk.

Sling Library: 10:00 - 11:30.

Try out, hire and get advice on slings Ages: Pregnancy - 2 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 8 Jan - 1 Apr.

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

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To reserve a place, please get in touch! bettybloomdance@gmail.com 07785 232862 www.bettybloomdance.co.uk St John’s Toddlers

Grove Parish Church, Main Street, Grove, Wantage, OX12 7LQ. 01235 771479.

Times: 9:15 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 3 yrs.

Cost: £1.50 (drop in). Dates: 8 Jan - 1 Apr.

St Mary’s Church BATs

St. Mary’s Church, Hart Street, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2AU. 07768 610213.

Times: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 8 Jan - 1 Apr.

Steppingstones Toddler & Baby Group

Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road, OX11 OBS.

Toddler Group: 9:30 - 11:15. Ages: 1 - 3 yrs.

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr. Baby Group: 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 2 yrs.

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 25 Mar. Cost: £2.50 (drop in).

The Happy Hub

The Pavilion, Station Road Cholsey, The Pavilion, Station Road, Cholsey, OX10 9PT. 07754 081674.

Stay & Play: 9:15 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in).

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

The Maple Tree Children’s Centre 20 Littleworth Road, Wheatley, OX33 1PH. 01865 236700.

Bumps, Babies and Beyond: 9:30 - 11:00.

Ages: Pregnancy - 3 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in).

Well Baby Clinic: 9:30 - 10:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 8 Jan - 1 Apr.

Willow Village

Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road, Abingdon, OX14 3YH. Times: 10:00 - 12:00.

Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in).

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

MUSIC & SIGNING Abingdon Library

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Mini Professors Oxford South

Abingdon Library, The Charter, Abingdon, OX14 3LY. 01235 520374. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

Christ Church, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PL. 07754 016612. www.miniprofessors.com.

Rhymetime: 9:30 - 10:00 & 11:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 8 Jan - 1 Apr.

Mini Professors: 13:15 - 13:55.

Ages: 2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £7 (booking essential).

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

Berinsfield Library

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust

Green Furlong, Berinsfield, OX10 7NR. 01865 340771. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

Rhymetime: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Story Time: 15:45 - 16:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 8 Jan - 1 Apr.

Monkey Music Oxford

Girl Guide HQ, Southern Road, Thame, OX9 2EE. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Monkey Music Classes: 9:15 - 9:45.

Award-winning preschool music classes Ages: 3 - 4 yrs. Cost: £7.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

Monkey Music Oxford

Sprouts Play Barn, Millets Farm Centre, Frilford, Abingdon, OX13 5HB. 01235 519806. www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Monkey Music Classes Award-winning preschool music classes Times: 9:40 - 10:10. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs.

Times: 10:30 - 11:00 & 11:50 - 12:20.

Ages: 2 - 3 yrs.

Times: 11:10 - 11:40, 15:10 - 15:40 & 15:50 - 16:20. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs.

Times: 14:30 - 15:00. Ages: 3 mths - 1 yrs.

Cost: £7.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Abingdon, OX14 4TE. 01235 862024. www.bbowt.org.uk.

Nature Tots: 9:30 - 11:30.

Outdoor nature play, crafts and stories.

Ages: 1½ yrs - 4 yrs. Cost: £7 (booking essential). Dates: 22 Jan - 24 Jan, 26 Feb - 28 Feb, 18 Mar - 20 Mar, 22 Jan, 26 Feb & 18 Mar.

DANCE & DRAMA Boogie Beat South Oxfordshire

Harwell Village Hall, Orchard Hall, High St, Harwell, OX11 0EX. 07787 121628. www.boogiebeat.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £5.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

Boogie Beat South Oxfordshire

Charlton Holy Trinity Church Hall, Charlton Village Road, Wantage, OX12 7HW. 07787 121628. www.boogiebeat.co.uk.

Times: 11:30 - 12:15. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £5.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

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Grace Notes & Semi Quavers

Thame Barns Centre, Church Road, Thame, OX9 3AJ. 01844 218841.

Stowford House Care Home, Faringdon Rd, Shippon, OX13 6 Ln. 07922 668740. www.diddidance.com.

Times: 9:45 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs.

Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

Intergenerational Class: 10:30 - 11:15.

Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 5 yrs. Cost: £4 (drop in). Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby Sensory

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

Radley College Pool, Kennington Road, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 2HR. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

Vici on: 07787 121628 or vici@boogiebeat.co.uk

Baby & Preschool Classes: 9:30 - 12:00.

30 min lessons. Free trials available.

Ages: 4 mths - 4 yrs 9 mths. Cost: £11 (booking essential). Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire

East Hanney Pool, Steventon Road, East Hanney, Wantage, OX12 0HS. 01666 577377. www.puddleducks.com.

Puddle Ducks Your child has the potential and we have the expertise.

Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yr 3 mths.

Times: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Times: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 1 yrs 3 mths - 2½ yrs.

Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 2½ yrs - 4 yrs.

Cost: £14 (booking essential).

Dates: 8 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 1 Apr.

PREGNANCY Baby Lunchbox Mably Way

Health Centre Mably Way, Mably Way, Wantage, OX12 9BN. 01235 774545.

Times: 9:30 - 10:45. Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 8 Jan - 1 Apr.

THURSDAY PARENTS & TOTS First Steps Family Hub

High Street, Chalgrove, OX44 7ST. 01865 400234. www.firststepshub.org.uk.

Tea & Tinies: 10:00 - 11:30.

With sensory play, music and toys.

Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

GroW Families

Red Kite Family Centre

Red Kite Family Centre, 99 Southern Road, Thame, OX9 2DY. 01844 261163. www.redkitefamilycentre.org.

PHYSICAL FUN

Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road, Didcot, OX11 OBS.

Toddler Group: 9:30 - 11:15.

Ages: 1 - 3 yrs. Cost: £2.50 (drop in).

Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

The Berin Centre

The Berin Centre, Wimblestraw Road, Berinsfield, OX10 7LZ. 01865 341944. theberincentre.co.uk.

Themed Thursday: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential).

Dates: 9 Jan - 2 Apr.

The Happy Hub - Cholsey Children’s Centre The Great Hall, Cholsey Meadows, Fair Mile, Wallingford, OX10 9GW. 07754 081674.

Happy Hub Stay & Play: 9:45 - 11:15.

Run some energy off in the Great Hall Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in).

Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

The Maple Tree Children’s Centre

Maple Tree Children’s Centre, 20 Littleworth Road, Wheatley, OX33 1PH. 01865 236700.

Stay and Play: 9:15 - 11:40. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Maple Babies: 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 9 Jan - 2 Apr.

Faringdon Baby & Toddler Playgroup United Church, Coxwell St, Faringdon, SN7 7HA.

Times: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 2 Jan - 2 Apr.

Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 9 Jan - 2 Apr.

Bumps and Babies: 13:00 - 14:30.

Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs 2 mths.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 2 Jan - 2 Apr.

Clockwork Music

Oakley Village Hall, Oxford Rd, Oakley, HP18 9RD.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr. 38 Jan-Mar 2020 Toddle About

Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, OX14 4TE. 01235 862024. www.bbowt.org.uk.

Steppingstones Toddler and Baby Group

GroW Families

Oakley Baby and Toddler Group

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust

Nature Tots: 9:30 - 11:30.

Outdoor nature play, crafts and stories.

Ages: 1½ yrs - 4 yrs. Cost: £7 (booking essential). Dates: 23 Jan, 27 Feb & 19 Mar.

Wallingford Baby Bar

St Johns Church, Main Street, Grove, OX12 7LQ. 01235 376037. www.growfamilies.co.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 11:00 & 11:15 - 12:15.

Ages: 0 - 1 yrs 1 mths. Cost: £8 (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

Sensory Explorers: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Baby Bar: 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

East Challow Village Hall, Main Street, East Challow, OX12 9SR. 01235 376037. www. growfamilies.co.uk.

Stay and Play: 9:45 - 11:15.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 2 Jan - 2 Apr.

St John Vianny Church Hall, 4 Charlton Road, Wantage, OX12 8ER. 07717 757007. www.babysensory.com.

Ridgeway Community Church, 21b & 22 St. Mary’s Street, Wallingford, OX10 0EW. www.wallingfordbabybar.wordpress.com.

MUSIC & SIGNING The Manor Prep. School, Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX13 6LN. 07757011539. www. clockworkmusic.co.uk.

Times: 9:30 - 10:00, 10:10 - 10:40, 10:50 - 11:20 & 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £5.50 (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jan - 2 Apr.

Little Kickers

John Hampden Primary School, Park St, Thame, OX9 3HU. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Times: 15:45 - 17:30. Ages: 3 - 7 yrs. Cost: £7.85 (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 2 Apr.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

Radley College Pool, Kennington Road, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 2HR. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

Baby & Preschool Classes: 9:30 - 12:00.

30 min lessons. Free trials available.

Ages: 4 mths - 4 yrs 9 mths. Cost: £11 (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

Oxford Swimming Academy

Harwell School, The Styles, Harwell, OX11 0HX. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

Times: 16:00 - 18:00. Ages: 2 yrs 5 mths - 8 yrs.

Cost: £11 (booking essential). Dates: 9 Jan 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire

East Hanney Pool, Steventon Road, East Hanney, Wantage, OX12 0HS. 01666 577377. www.puddleducks.com.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons Times: 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 6 mths - 1 yr 3 mths.

Times: 11:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 6 mths.

Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 1 yrs 3 mths - 2½ yrs.

Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 2½ yrs - 4 yrs.

Cost: £14 (booking essential).

Dates: 9 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 2 Apr.

FRIDAY PARENTS & TOTS Chilton Baby & Toddler Group

Chilton Village Hall, Chilton, Didcot, OX11 0SH. 07876 583191. Times: 9:30 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3 (drop in).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

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

SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE & VALE OF WHITE HORSE AREA First Steps Family Hub

High Street, Chalgrove, OX44 7ST. 01865 400234. www.firststepshub.org.uk.

Room to Zoom: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

Red Kite Family Centre

Red Kite Family Centre, 99 Southern Road, Thame, OX9 2DY. 01844 261163. www. redkitefamilycentre.org.

Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

Ridgeway Toddlers

Ridgeway Community Church, 21b-22 St Mary’s Street, Wallingford, OX10 0EW. 01491 832718.

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust

Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, OX14 4TE. 01235 862024. www.bbowt.org.uk.

Nature Tots: 9:30 - 11:30.

Outdoor nature play, crafts and stories.

Ages: 1½ yrs - 4 yrs. Cost: £7 (booking essential). Dates: 24 Jan, 28 Feb & 20 Mar.

DANCE & DRAMA Boogie Beat South Oxfordshire

Abingdon, Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive, Abingdon, OX14 1XP. 07787 121628. www.boogiebeat.co.uk.

Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 27 Mar.

Times: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 6 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £5.50 (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

St. Edmund’s Baby & Toddler Group

diddi dance Oxford & Surrounding

St. Edmund’s Parish Centre, 1 Oxford Road, Abingdon, OX14 3PL. 07818 443592.

Times: 9:30 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs.

Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

The Berin Centre

Wimblestraw Road, Berinsfield, OX10 7LZ. 01865 341944. www.theberincentre.co.uk.

Sensory Impaired Group: 10:00 - 12:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).

Dates: 10 Jan - 27 Mar.

The Happy Hub - Cholsey Children’s Centre

The Pavilion, Station Road Cholsey, The Pavilion, Station Road, Cholsey, OX10 9PT. 07754 081674.

Stay & Play: 9:15 - 11:30.

With messy play and activities Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar. Baby Group: 11:00 - 13:00.

Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs.

Dates: 10 Jan - 27 Mar. Cost: £2 (drop in).

The Maple Tree Children’s Centre

Maple Tree Children’s Centre, 20 Littleworth Road, Wheatley, OX33 1PH. 01865 236700.

Stay and Play Outside and Inside: 10:00 - 12:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Dates: 10 Jan - 27 Mar. Saturdads: 10:00 - 12:00.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Dates: 17 Jan, 31 Jan & 20 Mar. Cost: £2 (drop in).

MUSIC & SIGNING Didcot Library

Didcot Library, 197 Broadway, Didcot, OX11 8RU. 01235 813103. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

Rhymetime: 9:30 - 10:00 & 10:30 - 11:00.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Dates: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 13 Mar & 27 Mar. Stay, Play & Learn: 9:30 - 11:00.

Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Dates: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 6 Mar & 20 Mar. Cost: Free (drop in).

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby Sensory

Grove Village Hall, Main Street, Grove, Wantage, OX12 7JY. 07717 757007. www.babysensory.com.

Times: 10:00 - 11:00 & 11:15 - 12:15. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs 1 mths. Cost: £8 (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road, Abingdon, OX14 3YH. 07922 668740. www.diddidance.com.

Times: 9:55 - 10:40. Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7 (drop in).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN Matt Fiddes Martial Arts

Wheatley CofE Primary School, Littleworth Road, Wheatley, OX33 1NN. 0800 0350415. www.mattfiddes.com.

Mighty Matts: 17:00 - 17:45. Ages: 3 - 7 yrs.

Junior & Family: 18:00 - 19:00. Ages: 7yrs+.

Ladies Only: 19:15 - 20:15. Ages: 14 - 99 yrs.

Dates: 10 Jan - 27 Mar.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

Kingfisher School, Radley Road, Abingdon, OX14 3RR. 07870 662483. www. oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

Mainstream Classes: 17:30 - 20:00.

30 min lessons. Free trials available.

Ages: 3 - 10 yrs. Cost: £11 (booking essential). Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb, 28 Feb - 27 Mar & 10 Jan - 27 Mar.

Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire

Radley College Sports Centre, Kennington Road, OX14 2HR. 01666577377. www.puddleducks.com.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons Times: 9:30 - 10:00 & 10:30 - 11:00.

Ages: 2½ yrs - 4 yrs.

Times: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 1 yrs 3 mths - 2½ yrs.

Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 6 mths - 15mths.

Cost: £14 (booking essential).

Dates: 10 Jan - 14 Feb & 28 Feb - 27 Mar.

SATURDAY PARENTS & TOTS The Happy Hub

The Pavilion, Station Road Cholsey, The Pavilion, Station Road, Cholsey, OX10 9PT. 07754 081674.

Stay & Play: 10:00 - 11:30.

Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in).

Dates: 11 Jan - 28 Mar.

Abingdon Library

The Charter, Abingdon, OX14 3LY. 01235 520374. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

DANCE & DRAMA Stagecoach Theatre Arts School

Valley Road Primary School, Valley Road, Henley on Thames, RG9 1RR. 01494 533203. www.stagecoach.co.uk.

Mini Stages: 9:15 - 10:00.

Theme-based drama, singing & movement Ages: 2 - 4 yrs. Cost: £7 (booking essential).

Theatre School: 9:30 - 11:00 & 11:15 - 12:45.

30 mins each of singing, dance and drama per week.

Ages: 4 - 6 yrs. Cost: £14 (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Jan - 8 Feb & 22 Feb - 28 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers

Lord William’s School, Oxford Road, Thame, OX9 2AQ. 07503142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Times: 8:40 - 11:45. Ages: 1½ yrs - 7 yrs.

Cost: £7.85 (booking essential).

Dates: 4 Jan - 28 Mar.

SWIMMING Oxford Swimming Academy

Harwell School, The Styles, Harwell, OX11 0HX. 07870 662483. www.oxfordswimmingacademy.co.uk.

Times: 9:00 - 12:00. Ages: 2 yrs 5 mths - 8 yrs.

Cost: £11 (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Jan - 15 Feb & 29 Feb - 28 Mar.

Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire

Radley College Sports Centre, Kennington Road, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 2HR. 01666 577377. www.puddleducks.com.

Puddle Ducks: 11:00 - 11:30, 11:30 - 12:00 & 12:30 - 13:00.

Your child has the potential and we have the expertise.

Ages: 2½ yrs - 4 yrs. Cost: £14 (booking essential).

Dates: 11 Jan - 15 Feb & 29 Feb - 28 Mar.

SUNDAY DANCE & DRAMA diddi dance Oxford & Surrounding

Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road, Abingdon, OX14 3YH. 07922 668740. www.diddidance.com.

Times: 9:55 - 10:40. Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7 (drop in).

Dates: 12 Jan - 16 Feb & 1 Mar - 29 Mar.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers

Lord William’s School, Oxford Road, Thame, OX9 2AQ. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Times: 8:45 - 11:00. Ages: 1½ yrs - 7 yrs.

Cost: £7.85 (booking essential).

Dates: 5 Jan - 29 Mar.

Little Kickers

Faringdon Leisure Centre, Fernham Road, Faringdon, SN7 7LB. 07503 142496. www.littlekickers.co.uk.

Times: 8:40 - 11:00. Ages: 1½ yrs - 5 yrs.

Cost: £7.85 (booking essential).

Dates: 5 Jan - 29 Mar.

Story Time: 14:30 - 15:00. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.

Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 11 Jan - 28 Mar.

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