Bubele top pick: Jolly Babies & Music with Mummy
Take your child on a musical journey with these lively, fun classes full of singing, movement and percussion. Jolly Babies (0-1) is the start of the musical journey, and involves waving, clapping, singing, dancing and bubbles. The fun continues after baby’s first birthday with Music with Mummy (1-3) sessions, which introduce listening skills, rhythm through movement and social skills, fun songs, games and percussion.
Special offer! Nab a 30% discount when booking through Bubele. Only £3.50/session!
The Old Fire Station, 61 Leswin Road, N16 7NX (term time only – book now for next week!):
Jolly Babies Thursday 10am: Book class
Music with Mummy Thursday 10.45am: Book class
That Place on the Corner, 1-3 Green Lanes, N16 9BS (runs throughout half term – hurrah!):
Jolly Babies, Thursday 12.15am: Book class
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