West Notts/Newark & Southwell Family Grapevine Spring 2020 by Family Grapevine

Front Cover

Win!

ty tic Socie n Operparesent

proudly

MARCH - JUNE 20

INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES IN NOTTS: 0-TEENS

A FAMILY WEEKEND PASS FOR THE GLOWORM FESTIVAL

£50 VOUCHER FOR

by d Lyrics ire a dsay-Ab

Inside!

THE LITTLE SHOE COMPANY

y Music b ri Teso Jeanine

n Road 6 Wollato R NG9 2N Beeston.

oes aﬀ

ren’s sh

34 0115 922

ild ﬁtted ch

FAMILY TICKET TO SEE SHREK THE MUSICAL

st Quality trained n Road 30 Gordo ord. NG2 5LN Specially arly teens gf ne to West Brid rs ke 2698 First wal 0115 981 am-5pm o.uk es-Sat 10 Open Tu leshoecompany.c itt www.thel

SPRING WHAT’S ON THINGS TO DO PLACES TO GO KID’S ACTIVITIES & MORE...

2020OF 5 PLAY PASSES ay ONE M h t 0 3 th –

ay by on Broadw Productions produced reet Originally icals and Neal St tion Picture tr Mo orks Thea eamWorks AnimatimonSteig DreamW llia (Europe). rnational on the Dr ok by Wi Based

FOR PIRATES PLAY, PARTY & LASER CENTRE

and the bo

Inte .uk sic Theatrewww.mtishows.co nt with Mu ope arrangeme by MTI Eur sented byare also supplied tion is pre ur producformance materials This amate per d ise All author

£££ Saving

FAMILY TICKET TO NEW YOUTH THEATRE What’s On

! EE FR

WEST NOTTS / NEWARK & SOUTHWELL

●

Childcare

●

Education

●

Parties

VOUCHERS!!

●

Activities & Groups

●

Support

●

and more...

Bringing local families and businesses together

Hello and welcome to our Spring magazine which we hope you will enjoy and find useful over the coming months. As usual it is packed to bursting with things to do, moneysaving vouchers and offers, family activities, competitions with great prizes to be won and lots, lots more! Cathy has found masses of local family events and is constantly adding more to our websites...please take a look and you’ll find even more things for you and your family to do! For day to day information please follow us on Facebook or visit us on Pinterest if you are looking for crafty ideas and inspiration. None of this would be possible without our amazing advertisers...thank you so much! Please support our local businesses and please tell them you saw them in the Family Grapevine when you get in touch. And another thank you goes to our distributors and you, our readers, for supporting us and taking the time to get in touch...yet again you have blown us away with your comments. Here are just a few! The whole magazine is just brilliant. Find it so useful to have so much local info on what’s on in one magazine. Use the vouchers for treats / days out... Have found out about groups and activities that I don’t think I would ever have known about without reading the family grapevine. Joanna

In This Issue Activities & Classes for Children Under 5yrs............................................11 Activities & Classes for 5yrs-Teen.15 Antenatal & Postnatal........................9 Baby & Toddler Groups....................10 Childcare ..............................................23 Children’s Centres .............................10 Daycare Nurseries.............................24 Families with Additional Needs..... 9 Family Health ....................................... 8 Family Support & Advice..................6 Independent Schools.......................25 Libraries & Leisure Centres...............3

VOUCHERS!! Saving you £££’s with more on page 11

Dressing Up & Role Play 6 reasons why it’s good for kids

We publish two magazines for families of all ages in Notts and distribute 40000+ copies three times a year Offer affordable and effective advertising And promote our display advertisers in print l online l on Facebook For more information please download our media pack on either of our websites or contact Shirley on:

T: 0115 938 2910 E: shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

I like the easy to follow events pages. You can see what is on when, without trawling through loads of websites.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU!

I particularly liked the festive craft ideas and the advertisements for local things the children can take part in.

thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/east-south-notts

Charlotte

Machaela

ey & Shirl yx Cath

Now with over 1500 contacts!

Shirley Towle - Editor & Advertising

Local Services & Community........... 3

0115 938 2910 shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

Out of School Care............................25

Cathy Phillips - Events & Accounts

Parties....................................................27 Places to Go .....................See website Play Centres.........................................27 Preschools & Playgroups.................24 Schools & Colleges.........See website Tutoring ...............................................25 What’s On.............................................30 Young People...................See website

Features 12 Cooking with Kids

ADVERTISE WITH US!

Oreo Truffles are just too good!

Spring & Easter Fun Activities for all the family

Publication Dates: 1st week in March, July and November

cathy@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

ADVERTISE FROM JUST

£35

A YEAR!!

Winners!

Congratulations to all our competition winners in our Autumn/Winter 19/20 issue: Patricia Bell won the Year Family Pass to White Post Farm Dan Robinson won the £50 voucher for Freestyle Trampoline Park, Kirkby Helen Romanko, Louise Wallis, Natalie Barsby and Geoffrey Cudworth won family tickets for 4 to see Footloose the Musical performed by the New Youth Theatre at Mansfield Palace Theatre Thank you to everyone who entered our competitions, sorry you couldn’t all win!

School Holidays 2020

Easter Half Term Summer Half Term

6th - 17th April 25th - 29th May 27th July - 1st September 19th - 30th October

For inset days & Bank Holiday dates contact your school. Independent schools & other counties may vary.

Have you visited us online yet?

Find our complete listings & updated events, enter competitions, order postal copies & more www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

POSTAL COPIES

£6

PER YEAR

Disclaimer: The Family Grapevine Nottinghamshire is independently owned and part of The Family Grapevine Group operated by Grapevine Magazines Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, either wholly or in part, without the prior permission of the publisher. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of the printed material and to ensure the accuracy of its content, no warranty is given as to its correctness. All adverts are submitted and approved by the advertiser and this does not imply a recommendation or necessarily the views of the publisher. You should make your own enquiries and comparisons as with any other form of advertising. I accept no liability for loss, damage or difficulties resulting from contacts made through the directory, from errors or omissions, from claims made by advertisers or from omissions or inaccuracies relating to an advertisement or other entry, regardless of how caused.

NG8 • NG9 • NG10 • NG15 • NG16 • NG17 • NG18 • NG19 • Edwinstowe • Newark & Southwell

Local Services • Community Please mention the

Registration & Naming Eastwood Registration Office,Town Council Office, Nottm Rd, Tues & Wed 9-4.30 appt only, T:0300 500 8080 Hucknall Registration Office, Hucknall District Council Offices, Watnall Road, T:0300 500 8080

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

Bilborough Library, Bracebridge Dr, Mon/Tue/Thur 9-6pm, Fri & Sat 9-1pm, T:0115 915 2820

Eastwood Library, Wellington Place, M/Th 9-6, T/Sat 9-1, Fri 9-2, T:01623 677 200

Balderton Library, Main St,M&Th 9-5, Tue 2-5, F&S 9-12.30, T:01623 677 200 Beeston Library, Foster Ave, M/W/Th/F 9-6, Tues 9-7, Sat 9-4, T:01623 677 200

Edgewood Leisure Centre, Christchurch Rd, Hucknall, NG15 6HX T:0115 956 8790

Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Hodgkinson Rd, Kirkby in Ashfield, NG17 7DJ T:01623 457101

Farnsfield Library, New Hill, M/W 9-12.30, F 2-6, Sat 9-1, T:01623 677 200

Selston Library, Tin Hat Centre, Chapel Road,, M/T 9.30-5, W 1-6, F 9.30-12, T:01623 677 200

Greasley Sports & Community Centre, Dovecote Rd, Newthorpe, Newly Refurbished NG16 3QN T:01773 760072

Forest Town Library, Clipstone Rd West, Mon/Sat 9.30-12.30, Tue/Thurs 9.30-5.30 T:01623 677 200

Southwell Library, The Bramley Centre, King St, M 9-6, T/W/F 9-5, Th 9-1, Sat 9-3, Sun 113, T:01636 677 200

Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Wigan Rd, Bilborough, NG8 4PB T:0115 876 1600

Hucknall Library, South Street, M/T/Th/F 9.6, Wed 9-12, Sat 9-4, T:01623 677 200

Stapleford Library, Church St, Mon/Thur 9.30-6, Tues/Fri/Sat 9-1, T:01623 677 200

Huthwaite Library, Sutton Road, M/W/S 9.30-12.30, Fri 2-5.30, T:01623 677 200

Strelley Road Library, Aspley. Mon/Wed/Fri 9-6pm. Tue/Sat 9-1pm T:0115 915 2880

Inham Nook Library, Barn Croft, Chilwell, Th 10-12.30 & 2-4.30, Sat 10-1, T:01623 677 200

Sutton in Ashfield Library, Idlewells Shopping Centre, M/T/Th/F 9-5.30, Wed 9-6, Sat 9-3, T:01623 677 200

Stapleford Registration Office, Stapleford Library, Church Street, M-F 9-4.30, T:0300 500 8080

Aspley Library, Nuthall Rd, Mon/Tu/Wed/Fri 9-6pm, Thur & Sat 9-1pm, T:0115 915 2802

Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Bye pass Rd, NG9 5HR T:0115 917 3333

Ravenshead Library, Milton Court, T/ Th/F/S 9-12.30, T/Th 1.30-6, Fri 1.30-5.30, T:01623 677 200

Edwinstowe Library, High St, Tu 9.306, Th 9.30-1, Fri 9.30-5.30, Sat 10-1, T:01623 677 200

Annesley Woodhouse Library, Acacia Centre, Acacia Avenue, Tues 2-6, Sat 9-1, T:01623 677 200

Bramcote Leisure Centre, Derby Rd, NG9 3GF T:0115 917 3000

Ellis Guilford Sports Centre, Bar lane Nottingham NG6 0HT T:0800 228 9642

Mansfield District Register Office, County House, 100 Chesterfield Rd South, T:0300 500 80 80

Libraries

Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Church St, M 9.30-12.30, T/Th 9.30-6.30, Fri 9.30-4, Sat 9.30-1, T:01623 677 200

Leisure Centres

Newark Library, Baldertongate, M/W 9-6.30, T/Th/F 9-6, Sat 9-4, T:01623 677 200

Edgewood Library, Christchurch Rd, Hucknall, Wed & Fri 12-4.45, T:01623 677 200

The Gilstrap Registration Office and ceremony venue, Newark T:0300 500 8080

Mansfield Library, Westgate, Mansfield, Mon-Fri 8.30-5.30, Sat 9-4, Sun 11-3, T:01623 677 200

Central Library, Angel Row, Nottingham. Mon-Fri 8.30-7pm, Sat 9-4pm, T:0115 915 2828

Long Eaton Registration Office, Town Hall, Weds, Booked Through Ilkeston, T:01629 531382

Sutton in Ashfield Registration Office, Sutton Library, M-Thurs 9-4.30, Fri 9-4, T:0300 500 80 80

Long Eaton Library, Tamworth Rd, M/Tu 9-5, W/Th/F 9-7, Sat 9-4, T:01629 531 470

Jacksdale Library, The Dale Club, Mon & Wed 1-5, Sat 9-12, T:01623 677 200

Toton Library, Stapleford Lane, M 1.30-5, W/ F 9.30-1 & 2-5, Sat 9.30-1, T:01623 677 200

Kimberley Library, Main Street, M/F 9-5, Wed & Sat 9-1, T:01623 677 200 Kirkby in Ashfield Library, Ashfield Precinct, M-F 9-5, Sat 9-1, T:01623 677 200 Ladybrook Library, Ladybrook Lane, Mansfield, Tu/Th 9.30-1 & 1.30-5, Sat 9-12.30, T:01623 677 200

FamilyGrapevineNotts

Wollaton Library, Bramcote Lane, Mon/ Fri 9-6, Tue/Thurs 9-7, Wed/Sat 9-1, T:0115 915 2809

Hucknall Leisure Centre, Linby Rd, Hucknall. NG15 7TX T:0115 956 8750 Kimberley Leisure Centre, Newdigate St, NG16 2NJ T:0115 917 3366 Lammas Leisure Centre, Lammas Rd, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2AD T:01623 511177 Manor Sport & Recreation Centre, Kingsley Avenue, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8JY T:01623 425116 Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Bowbridge Rd, Newark, NG24 4DH T:01636 655780 Nottingham Tennis Centre, University Boulevard, NG7 2QH T:0115 876 1600 Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Jubilee Way South, Mansfield, NG18 3RT T:0345 0000 231

www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Local Services • Community Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

Try a FREE Perform drama class Perform is a unique children’s drama school with a special emphasis on child development. We use a mix of drama, dance and singing to bring out every child’s true potential. Run by professional actors, Perform classes focus on developing the 4 Cs: confidence, communication, coordination and concentration. The Perform curriculum ensures plenty of fun, using a mix of energetic games, catchy songs and funky dances. All class materials are written by Perform, with apps, downloads and videos for the children to play at home. Our small class sizes - run by two teachers – ensure plenty of individual attention, plus each child receives a progress report every 10 weeks. Book a no-obligation FREE trial at perform.org.uk/try Classes are available for ages 4-7 and 7-12 with a new creative theme each term. Venues: Wednesdays in West Bridgford Thursdays in Wollaton West Bridgford Methodist Church Kingswood Methodist Church 4pm 4-7s 4pm 4-7s 5pm 7-12s 5pm 7-12s Contact:

T: 020 7255 9120 / enquiries@perform.org.uk

at The Little Shoe Company 6 Wollaton Road Beeston. NG9 2NR

HOME-START MANSFIELD Charity shop is now open! Good quality second-hand children's clothes and toys, plus a schoolwear department and a section for maternity clothes and baby equipment. DONATIONS NEEDED! 27 Albert Street, Mansfield NG18 1EA For more details about sending in donations, volunteering in the shop or being a home-visiting volunteer please contact : Home-Start Mansfield on 01623 653391 Shelley 07765 407915 or Hazel 07792 452775 homestart.mansfield@gmail.com www.home-start.org.uk/home-start-mansfield

0115 922 3456

www.thelittleshoecompany.co.uk Professional shoe ﬁtting Quality shoes Children’s activities

Services with a price to smile for, a general repair or just a bit of advice. Few people realise that putting a child in ill-fitting shoes can damage their health in later life. If we walk to avoid pain then it wears out other joints and tendons in the body and that is why so many people get problem knees, leg, hip, back, shoulder and neck pain. The bones in our feet are hugely delicate in childhood and can be misshapen, it is vital to: a. Have your children regularly fitted by a QUALIFIED SHOE FITTER. b. Bear in mind the Gauge is merely a guide, there is no standardisation of shoe sizing. c. Buy footwear made of leather or other natural materials. d. Wear the right shoe for the right occasion. e. If you are in doubt about the fitting of shoes, ask to have the fit checked. f. If ‘baby-grows’ still fit in the body but are tight over the toes – cut the toes out and use socks to keep feet warm. g. Check toe seams of socks for casting off knots. h. Keep feet clean and toe nails trimmed (cut nails straight across do not shape them).

MOT only £39.95 with this voucher

Leisure Centres Contd.

Voluntary Work

Ravenshead Leisure Centre, Longdale Lane, Ravenshead, NG15 9AJ T:01623 491522

Ashfield Voluntary Action, Portland St, Kirkby, Volunteering, Group Support, T:01623 555551

Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre, Mansfield, NG19 7BZ T:0345 0000230 River Maun Recreation Centre, Barringer Rd, Mansfield, NG18 2DF T:0345 0000 233 South Forest Leisure Complex, Clipston Rd, Edwinstowe, NG21 9JF T:01623 823866 Southwell Leisure Centre, Nottingham Rd, NG25 0LG T:01636 813 000 Two Counties Leisure Centre, Chapel Rd, Selston. NG16 6BW T:01773 781800

Bells Lane Community Centre Aspley. Play & Staffing volunteers needed, full training & support T:0115 915 7605 British Red Cross, First Aid Trainers & Community Educators,W:redcross.org.uk Broxtowe Volunteer Centre, Beeston, Var Opportunities,16yrs+ T:0115 917 8080 Broxtowe Women’s Project, Recruiting volunteers & trustees T:01773 718555

Water Meadows, Titchfield Park, Bath St, Mansfield, NG18 1BA T:0345 0000232

Carers Trust Volunteer Service, Community befriending for carers & their loved ones T:0115 824 6666

West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, NG10 4AA T:0115 946 1400

Eastwood Volunteer Bureau, Wellington Place, T:01773 535255

TO ADVERTISE E: shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk T: 0115 938 2910

Local Services • Community Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

All children, young people and their families have the right to a positive life experience. We provide free confidential advice, support and information around children and young people’s special educational needs and disabilities. We offer: Signposting to specialist services or agencies Telephone helpline advice Face to face support for more complex issues.

F0266

0800 121 7772 | askus@futuresforyou.com askusnotts.org.uk

FOR YOU

F0266 ASK US FAMILY GRAPEVINE ADVERT HALF PAGE LANDSCAPE.indd 1

06/02/2020 11:23

The Helpful Bureau, Stapleford, T:0115 949 1175 Under One Roof, Community Resources, 3A Vine Terrace, 16yrs+, T:0115 952 1236.

Family life can be tough but having fun together can be a beautiful thing!

Volunteer Counsellors needed at Childline Nottingham!, T:02075 396016

Food for Families Contact Kate Warren to ﬁnd out how we can support you to become a more active family and enjoy quality family time together. Please email KateW@familylives.org.uk or call 07715 375342 www.familylives.org.uk

We build better family lives together © Family Lives | Reg company number: 3817762 | Reg charity number: 1077722 Reg’d in England and Wales.. 15-17 The Broadway, Hatﬁeld, Hertfordshire, AL9 5HZ

www.familylives.org.uk

@FamilyLives

Family Lives: Volunteers needed to help motivate local families become active, healthier & more confident T:07715 375342

Beeston Farmers Market, The Square, 3rd Sat monthly, Brooke Farm Shop, Linby, Wide Variety of Locally Grown Produce, Come and Visit our Fantastic Shop! T:0115 963 2638 Newark Farmers Market, Market Place, 1st Wed Monthly Out of This World, Villa St, Beeston, Organic Foods Ethically Traded, W:ootw.co.uk T:0115 943 1311 Parsnips and Pears, We grow vegetables on the farm and deliver as a veg box each week T:0115 822 8622 Riverford Organic, T:01803 227227

Help primary school children with their literacy with Literacy Volunteers T:0115 876 5474

Trinity Farm Organics, Cossall, Local Produce/Organic/Biodynamic, T:0115 944 2545

Home-Start Mansfield, Volunteers Needed to Support Families with Under 5’s, T:01623 653391

Watnall Farm Shop, Narrow Lane, Home Produced Meat, Veg Produce & Farm Bakery, T:0115 938 5741

Home-Start Nottingham, Volunteers Needed to Support Families with Under 5’s, T:0115 962 4262

Family Friendly Cafes & Pubs

Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, Help With Fundraising Events, T:0115 254 8469 Mansfield Volunteer Centre, Wood Street, Various Opportunities, T:01623 392 444 St John Ambulance, County HQ,Training Enquiries, T:0844 770 4800

Café Sobar, Friar Lane, alcohol-free bar/ cafe/venue with children’s menu/corner T:0115 824 0364 Coffee & Chill, Diamond Community Hub, Kirkby. Mon 9-11.30am Term Time, Toys avail. T:01623 880258

FamilyGrapevineNotts

www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Local Services • Community • Family Support Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

“Who will care for my kids if I die without a Will?” NEW! Home visits

Tel: 0115 882 0552

available for families and elderly customers in need of comfort footwear.

Discuss writing a Will and appointing a guardian with one of our solicitors

We are footwear specialists and sell quality ﬁtted shoes for ladies & children

Helping People, Solving Problems

Baby and kids nearly new sales

6 Wollaton Road Beeston. NG9 2NR

Call in for professional shoe ﬁtting & children’s activities w/c Friday 3rd April 2020

NOTTINGHAM TENNIS CENTRE University Boulevard, Notts, NG7 2QH

0115 922 3456

Sunday 29th Mar 10-12pm Sunday 27th Sept 10-12pm

Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm

ST LEONARD’S COMMUNITY CENTRE - WOLLATON Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, Notts, NG8 2ND

www.thelittleshoecompany.co.uk southnotts@ mum2mummarket.co.uk mum2mum-marketEast-Midlands

Win a £50 voucher to spend in our Beeston shop

For your chance to win please let us know how many images of these shoes you can ﬁnd hidden in the magazine! Please enter online, giving contact details, full address and postcode at www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts or post your answer, name, address and contact number to Family Grapevine Nottinghamshire, 11 Chilton Drive, Watnall, Nottingham NG16 1HL Closing date: Sunday 19th April 2020 To view full T&C’s please visit the Family Grapevine website above

Family Friendly Cafes & Pubs Contd. Hungry Caterpillar Café, Market Place, Long Eaton. T:0115 874 5689 Mulberry Tree Café, Strelley Hall, Open daily 9.30-4pm T:0115 906 1305

Family Finances & Law Ellis-Fermor & Negus, Beeston & Long Eaton. Approachable solicitors. T:0115 922 1591 Hopkins Solicitors for Collaborative Family Law & legal Expertise, T:0115 9068 078 Sills & Betteridge Solicitors, Conveyancing, Employment, Family, Wills, T: 0115 941 1469 Step Change Debt Charity, Free Debt Advice & Help, T:0800 138 1111

Use Notts Mediation: Resolve Separation & Divorce Amicably, T:0115 9068 078

Childrenswear, Furniture & Equipment Bibbles Bandana Bibs, the Practical & Stylish Baby Bibs, W:bandana-bibs.co.uk Bristols Early Days, Sutton-in-Ashfield, The Nursery & Toy Specialist, T:01623 554227

Saturday 2nd May 10-12pm Saturday 11th July 10-12pm For stall booking and more information visit www.mum

2mummarket.co.uk

The Little Shoe Company. Wollaton Rd, Beeston, Quality Fitting & Shoes for Kids & Ladies, T:0115 922 3456

Books, Toys and Gifts Butterfly Boutique at Hungry Caterpillar Café, Market Place, Long Eaton. T:0115 874 5689 Buzz Ceramics, Kimberley, Hand Painted Personalised Gifts, Baby Foot & Hand Prints, T:0115 875 3664 Kiddicone, themed gifts for children. First Day At School.W:kiddicone.co.uk Lemondrop Kids, Handmade Baby & Children’s Accessories, T:07486 383721 Pot N Kettle Paint Your Own Pottery, Beeston, Commissions/Create Your Own Unique Gift! T:0115 922 8029 Wood & Toys, Chain Lane, Newark. Traditional & Educational Wooden Toys T:01636 613131 Woodlanders, King St, Southwell, Books, Gifts &Traditional Wooden Toys, T:01636 815 172

Play Forums, Craft Stores & Toy Libraries Ashfield Play Forum, Sutton, Craft Store & Toy Hire, Mon-Thurs 9-12 T:01623 441168

JoJo Maman Bebe, The Poultry & West Bridgford, Childrenswear 0-6yrs T:01159 586610

Broxtowe Play Forum, Stapleford, Craft resources for families & groups. W 10-2 & Thur 10-3.30, T:0115 949 1497

Label Traders Factory Shop, Sutton, T:01623 554026

Mansfield Play Forum, 31 Hickling Court, Resource Centre/Toy Library/Equipment Hire & Workshops T:01623 421149

Mamas & Papas, Giltbrook, T:0345 268 2000 RELoved Boutique, Newark. Nearly-new designer clothing 0-16yrs/Traditional toys/ Maternity wear T:01636 918746

www.ellis-fermor.co.uk

2 Devonshire Ave, Beeston • 35 Derby Road, Long Eaton

Resources for Groups & Schools Blakeley Lane Campsite,.W:blakeleylanecam psite.co.uk T:07477 372 563 Bricks 4 Kidz, Learn, Build, Play with LEGO® Bricks. School clubs/Preschool classes. T:0115 882 4288 British Red Cross, First Aid Courses to Suit Your Needs, W:redcross.org.uk Emotions Toolkit - A valuable resource to support young minds in learning to regulate their emotions T:07982 246072 Empower Education. Emotional Resilience & Empowerment Programmes for Schools T:07982 246072 Hands on History, history & archaeology workshops by a real archaeologist! T:0115 914 5520 Patchings Art Centre, Nr Calverton, Art and craft workshops T:0115 965 3479 Positively Empowered Kids CIC. Independent emotional & physical wellbeing specialists supporting families & schools T:07982 246072

Child & Family Welfare Action for Young Carers, Support for Young Carers & Families T:0115 629 310 Al-Anon Family Groups, Supports Family/ Friends of Alcoholics T:0800 0086 811 Alateen, Supports Young People Affected by Alcoholism, 12-17 T:020 74593 2070 Broxtowe Women’s Project, Domestic Abuse & Children’s services helpline, Free Legal Surgery & Courses T:01773 719111 Child Exploitation & Online Protection, Report Online Abuse, W:ceop.police.uk CHILDLINE, Free & Confidential National Helpline & Advice for Children, T:0800 1111 Childnet International, Adv on Keeping Children Safe Online, W:childnet.com, Children’s Society, Help & Understanding for Children, W:childrenssociety.org.uk FAME, Family Mediation Service, Help in Family Disputes, T:0115 985 8855 Families Anonymous, Families Affected by Drug Use Helpline, T:0207 498 4680 Home-Start Mansfield, Free Confidential Family Support for Families with Under 5’s, T:01623 653391

TO ADVERTISE E: shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk T: 0115 938 2910

Family Support Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

Wedding ceremonies and overnight accommodation

Other Birchover apartments shown

Visit: www.celebrateinnottinghamshire.co.uk Call: 0300 500 80 80 in partnership with

Home-Start Nottingham, Free Family Support for Families with Under 5’s, T:0115 962 4262

Family Lives - Helpline & Listening for Parents, Mon-Fri 9-8pm & Weekends10-3pm T:0808 800 2222 FREE

Kidscape, for parents, concerned relatives, friends of bullied children, T:0207 7823 5430

NCT Antenatal Classes, Postnatal classes & Introducing Solid Food workshops W:nct. org.uk T:0300 330 0700

Midlands Women’s Aid, (Domestic Violence Helpline), T:077 485 35203

One Parent Families

Missing People 24hr Helpline, Support/ Sightings & to Report, T:Freefone 116 000

National Council for the Divorced, Separated & Widowed, Phoenix Clubs, W:ncdsw.org.uk

Missing People’s Message Home, Confidential Help/Adv, T:Freefone 116 000 Nottinghamshire Family Information Service, T:0300 500 80 80 Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid, Domestic Abuse, W:nottswa.org, T:0808 800 0340 NottinghamTwins & Triplets Club, Meetings at various venues W:nottinghamtwins.org.uk NSPCC, Nat. Soc. for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, T:0800 800 5000 Relate, Relationship CounsellingIndividuals/Couples/Families T:0115 584 278 Samaritans, 24 hr Support for Distress or Suicidal Despair, T:116 123

Dads Support Families Need Fathers, Keeping Parents & Children in Contact, T:0300 0300 363

Fostering & Adoption Adopt Together, Adoption Service of Faith in Families: www.faithinfamilies.org T:0115 955 8811 Adoption East Midlands: Enquiries & Discussion About Adoption, T:0115 804 4567 Fostering in Nottinghamshire, for Enquiries & Information T:0300 500 8080

Stop it Now! Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse-Adult Helpline T:0808 1000 900

Nottingham City Council Fostering & Adoption. Information events monthly T:0115 876 335

The Family Service Help & Support for Children, Young People & Families in Notts, T:0115 804 1248

Bereaved Parents

Women’s Aid, National Domestic Abuse Free 24hr Helpline, T:0808 2000 247

Parenting Courses & Support Empowered Parenting; accessible sessions for parents explaining childhood brain development, T:07929 312377

Child Death Helpline, All Affected by the Death of a Child, T:0808 800 6019 Compassionate Friends, Supporting Bereaved Parents & Families, T:0845 123 2304 Cruse Bereavement Care, National Helpline for Bereavement Support, T:0808 808 1677 SANDS Helpline, Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support, T:0808 164 3332

FamilyGrapevineNotts

www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Family Support • Family Health Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers Bereaved Parents Contd. The Miscarriage Assoc. Support & Advice Helpline, T:01924 200799

Additional Needs Support APTCOO, Mansfield, Support & More for Disabled Children and their Families, T:01623 629902 NCT Charity Nearly New Sales represent the best

St Jude’s Church

Ashley Andrews, Speech & Language sales of high-quality, used baby children’s 405and Woodborough Rd, Therapist, 1 to 1 at Home/School. NG3 5HE items. Sell your surplus items toMapperley, get some extra T:07926 008752

money, or bag some bargains Saturday and help raise14th money March

Ask Us Nottinghamshire,Info/Support to support the charity’s work 10.00-11.30 Education Issues for Notts & Nottm City, Early 9.45am entry for NCT members T:0800 121 7772 Saturday 14 July, 10.00-11.30am

£1 entry per adult, children free

Autism East Midlands, Info/Support/Adv The Pearsonfor Centre for People, please contact ForYoung further information People Affected by Autism, T:01909 506 678 NNS.nottingham@nct.org.uk

2 Nuart Rd, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2NH

Bibble Plus, Clothing Protectors for Older Kids & Adults, W:bibblesplus.co.uk NCT members gain early entry from 9.45am Scope Family Services, £1 entry per adult, children get free entrySupports Parents of Clip Clop Pony Rides, Assisted Therapy with Disabilities, T:0844 800 3333 sell your used items (0-8 Children years), volunteer, advertise Ponies/donkeys forTohospices/care homes/ hospitals etc. T:07985 430176 or for any further information, please email.

Family Health & Wellbeing

Disability Nottinghamshire, Free NNS.Nottingham@nct.org.uk NCT Nottingham Impartial & Confidential Advice, 16yrs+, T:01623 625 891 Alcoholics Anonymous, Adv/Help/Support Dyslexia Association for all ages, to Give Up Alchohol T:0800 9177 650 Screening, Assessment & Tuiton Available, Bliss, Premature & Sick Babies, Support/ T:0115 924 6888 Advice,W:bliss.org.uk Footprints Conductive Education Centre, Breast Cancer Care, Info/Support for Empowering families with disabled Anyone Affected by Breast Cancer, children, W:footprintscec.org T:0808 800 6000 Kids Pony Parties, Assisted Therapy Ponies Breathe Easy, Support Group for All available T:07562 936269 Affected by Lung Disease T:03000 030 555 Listening Books. Free memberships to Cancer Journey Nottm & Derbys, Village audiobook library available for anyone with Hotel Chilwell, Self Help & Support, see SEND from KS2. W:listening-books.org.uk Facebook, Mencap, Service for Children/Adults with Empower Education. Emotional Resilience Learning Disabilities & their Families, & Empowerment Programmes for Schools & T:0115 920 9524 Families T:07982 246072 My Sight Nottinghamshire, Info/Adv Healthwatch Nottingham & for Visually Impaired Children & Adults, Nottinghamshire - the watchdog for health T:0115 9706 806 and social care. T:0115 956 5313 National Autistic Society helpline MonMacmillan Cancer Support, Living with Thurs 10-4 & Fri 9-3 T:0808 800 4104 Cancer - Emotional & Financial Support, Rumbletums Cafe, Kimberley. Work Exp & T:0808 808 00 00 Training for Young People with Learning Meningitis Now, Info/Support/Counselling Disabilities, 16-30yrs T:0115 938 4953 Helpline, T:0808 80 10 388 SCOPE, Support/Info- Children and Adults Nottingham Support Group for with Cerebal Palsy, T:0808 800 3333 Carers of Children with Eczema, SENAD, Specialist Schools for children and W:nottinghameczema.org.uk young people with Autism and complex PASIC, Parents Assoc for Children needs T:01332 378 840 Diagnosed with Cancer, T:0787 422 3462 Special Needs Dental Service, The Anaphylaxis Campaign, Extreme W:nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ Allergic Reaction Helpline T:01252 542029 salarieddentalservice Tranquility Holistic Therapy Centre & Studio, Thalamus Therapy. Occupational therapy Chilwell. T:07740 196289 for children with sensory, motor & learning difficulties T:07515 414244 Yoga & Meditation, Back Problems/Asthma/ Stress & Anxiety, Attenborough & Beeston, T:07966 245417 A-Maze-ing, Parents Supporting Parents, Diamond Community Hub, Kirkby, Thurs 10am T:01623 880258 Beeston Clinic, Wollaton Rd, T:0115 883 5500 Autism East Midlands, Courses/Support/ Counselling, T:01909 506 678 Kimberley Clinic, Newdigate St,

Carers Support

Health Centres

Carers council- allies in mental health, self help & lobbying group for carers of those with mental health problems. T:0115 963 1916. Carers Direct, Free Info/Advice/Support for People who Care for Someone Else, T:0300 123 1053 Carers Trust East Midlands, Care/Support/ Respite for Carers, T:0115 962 8920 Rainbow Parents Carers Forum, Support for Parents/Carers of Children with Disabilities +Play Session T:0115 786 0211

T:0115 916 3301

Long Eaton Health Centre, Midland St, Long Eaton, T:0115 855 4000 Newark Health Centre, Portland St, T:01636 652500 Oak Tree Lane Surgery, Jubilee Way South, Mansfield, T:01623 649991 Oates Hill Health Centre, Forest St, Sutton, T:01623 5577136 Selston Health Centre, Nottingham Rd, T:01773 810245

TO ADVERTISE E: shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk T: 0115 938 2910

Family Health • Antenatal & Postnatal Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

Participate in behaviour and language research! Contact Dr Rachael Lawrence

Email: msxrl15@nottingham.ac.uk Or call: 0115 823 2612

Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, 113 The Ropewalk, Nottingham. NG1 5DU

Is your child…

Or is your child…

Aged 6 months - 6 years old With no hearing problems or concerns With English as their ﬁrst language

Aged 4 - 6 years old A bilateral cochlear implant user With English as their ﬁrst language

Please take part in our study that examines how your child’s brain responses relate to their behaviour and language ability.

Your child will receive a voucher

Version 1.0 – 15/08/2019 IRAS ID 257177 Pilot Normally-Hearing Group

Version 1.0 – 15/08/2019 IRAS ID 257177 Pilot CI Group

If so…

For your time…

As an NHS organisation we use personally-identifiable information to conduct research to improve health, care and services. As a publicly-funded organisation, we have to ensure that it is in the public interest when we use personally-identifiable information from people who have agreed to take part in research. This means that when you agree to take part in a research study, we will use your data in the ways needed to conduct and analyse the research study. Your rights to access, change or move your information are limited, as we need to manage your information in specific ways in order for the research to be reliable and accurate. If you withdraw from the study, we will keep the information about you that we have already obtained only with your consent. To safeguard your rights, we will use the minimum personally-identifiable information possible. Health and care research should serve the public interest, which means that we have to demonstrate that our research serves the interests of society as a whole. We do this by following the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research. If you wish to raise a complaint on how we have handled your personal data, you can contact our Data Protection Officer who will investigate the matter. If you are not satisfied with our response or believe we are processing your personal data in a way that is not lawful you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Our Data Protection Officer is Rory King and you can contact him at rory.king@nuh.nhs.uk.

Wollaton Vale Health Centre, Wollaton T:0115 9282216

First Aid Training for Parents & Carers British Red Cross, Courses Held at Various Venues,W:redcross.org.uk Mini First Aid, Paediatric First Aid Trainers T:07392 099317 St John Ambulance, County HQ, Training Enquiries, T:0844 770 4800

Antenatal Services & Support Action on Pre Eclampsia, Support & Information Helpline, T:01386 761848

Yoga Classes

Infertlity Network UK, Families After Assisted Conception T:01424 732 361 NCT, Helping to Prepare for Birth and Parenthood W:nct.org.uk T:0300 330 0700 Window to the Womb, Bramcote, 3D/4D Baby Bonding Scans, Early Sexing from 16wks, T:0115 877 6945

Antenatal & Postnatal Wellbeing Antenatal & Doula Care, Newark, Individual Antenatal Classes, Doula & Breastfeeding Support T:07508 553490 Bramcote Leisure Centre, Aqua Natal Swim & Bring Baby Swim, Thurs 9.00-9.45am T:0115 917 3000 Bramcote Leisure Centre, Bring Baby - Spin Class Fri 10.45-11.30am T:0115 917 3000

Turtle Tums. Aquanatal yoga, Sun pm at Hilton Hotel, Junction 24 T:07399 150827

t: 0793 2877041 www.yoganatal.co.uk e: annwilliamsyoga@yahoo.co.uk

Yogabellies West Notts, pre and postnatal yoga classes in the NG16 area T:07800 539567

Daisy Birthing & Baby - antenatal yoga & baby massage in Southwell & Newark T:07900 375619

YogaNatal, Antenatal & Postnatal Yoga Classes, Burton Joyce & Maplebeck T:0793 2877041

Daisy Birthing Active Antenatal classes with Yoga & Birth Hypnosis, Toton Fri 7.15pm, T:07807 773699

TAMBA, Info & Support for Parents of Twins & Multiples, W:tamba.org.uk

Breastfeeding & Weaning Support Mama Jewels Nursing Necklaces & Bracelets for Yummy Mummys, T:07720 890552 National Breastfeeding Helpline, T:0300 100 0212 Yummy Mummies Breastfeeding Support Group, Long Eaton Child Centre, Mon 1011.30am, T:07825 906 559

Midwives & Doulas Taylormaid Doulas, Support for New Mums, Breast Feeding Support & Night Nanny, T:0115 981 7175 Wendy Coe, Birth Doula, former Nurse Midwife, Believe in your Body’s Ability to Birth, T:0115 925 1938

Fit Bumps Fit Mums, Buggy Push, Ravenshead, Fri 11am T:07877 083101 MamaBabyBliss, Pregnancy stretch & relax, Hucknall T:07562 321995 Mother & Baby fitness courses, Mansfield. Indoor and outdoor classes Please book T:07940 483803 Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Aqua Natal Wed 3.10pm & Active Aqua Mon 8.15pm T:01636 655 780 Nottingham Road Clinic, Mansfield, Acupuncture to Help with Pregnancy, T:01623 624137

Postnatal Services & Support Association of Post-Natal Illness, Depression/Anxiety Helpline, T:020 7386 0868 Bliss, Premature & Sick Babies, Free Support/Adv, W:bliss.org.uk Cry-sis, Support for Families with Excessively Crying Babies, T:08451 228 669

Pilates Bring Baby, Beeston Hocus Pocus, Thurs 1.45pm T:07531 813624 Radiance Yoga, New Sawley Methodist Church, Long Eaton, Pregnancy Yoga, Tues 7-8.15pm T:07877 489946

FamilyGrapevineNotts

Radiance Yoga, New Stapleford Community Centre, Pregnancy Yoga, Mon 7.15-8.30pm T:07877 489946 The Bay Tree Holistic Therapy, Massage in your own Home & Courses Available T:07562 321995

To relax, strengthen & tone your body before and after birth

Fit Bumps Fit Mums Antenatal Classes, Kirkby & Mansfield T:07877 083101

East Midlands 4D Babyscanning, Nottingham Rd Clinic, Mansfield, T:01623 624137

Antenatal & Postnatal

Infertlity Network UK, Families After Assisted Conception T:01424 732 361

www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/ west-notts & east-south-notts Our basic listings & event entries are free!

But now you can stand out from the crowd for just £35 a year with our NEW Enhanced Listing or £50 a year with a Super Listing

Nottm Trent Twins & Multiple Birth Club, W:nottinghamtwins.org.uk

For more information please visit our websites or contact us on

Open House, Postnatal Depression & Anxiety Support W:openhouse-notts.org

shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

0115 938 2910

www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Children’s Centres • Baby & Toddler Groups Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

Find the 7differences!

Twins & Multiple Births Support Group, 2nd Mon monthly 10-11.30, St Leonard’s Community Centre. wollaton@ nottinghamtwins.org.uk

Eastwood, Greasley & Brinsley Greasley Baby & Toddler Group, St Mary’s Church Hall, Greasley, Mon 9.30-11.30, Greasley Toddlers, Greasley Sports & Community Centre, Thurs 9.30-11.30am, T:01773 760072 Tots Time Stay & Play. Brinsley Parish Hall. Thursdays 9:30am-11am (term time only)

Hucknall, Ravenshead & Linby Central Methodist Church Playgroup, Baker St, Hucknall, Tues 9.30-11.15; 1-2.45, T:0115 953 9545 Friday Tots, St Peters & St Pauls Church Hall, Hucknall, Fri 8.30-11am, 0-4yrs, T:0785 176 9673

Answers on page 35 Kirkby East Children’s Centre, Summit Centre, Pavillion Rd, T:01623 723232 Ladybrook & Pleasley Children’s Centre, Somersall Street, Mansfield, T:01623 410090 Long Eaton Children’s Centre, Lime Grove, Long Eaton, T:01629 532625 Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre, Swan Lane, Mansfield, T:01623 666370 New Woods Children’s Centre, Barker Ave, Skegby T:01623 444670 Newark NCFP Surestart Bridge Children’s Centre, Lincoln Rd, Newark, NG24 2DQ T:01636 593520 Newark NCFP Surestart Children’s Centre, Oliver Quibell Site, Bowbridge Road NG24 4EG T:01636 593580 Newstead & Rural Families Children’s Centre, c/o Kirkby Children’s Centre T:01623 723232 Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way North, Mansfield T:01623 663220 Ravensdale & Forest Town Children’s Centre, Sanders Ave, Mansfield, T:01623 486982

Children’s Centres

Stapleford Sure Start Children’s Centre, Albany Sch, Grenville Drive, T:0115 993 5780

Aspley Children’s Centre, Minver Crescent, T:0115 876 3777

Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd, Sutton T:01623 510946

Basford Children’s Centre, Whitemoor Primary School, T:0115 883 3540

Titchfield & Oakham Children’s Centre, Princes St, Mansfield T:01623 421880

Beeston Central Children’s Centre, Trevor Rd, T:0115 993 5780

Wollaton Children’s Centre, Arleston Drive, Wollaton, Open part time T:0115 876 1320

Beeston North & Lenton Abbey Children’s Centre, Beeston Fields School, T:0115 993 5780 Bellamy Children’s Centre, c/o Sure Start Oak Tree, Mansfield, T:01623 663220

Baby & Toddler Groups in Beeston, Chilwell & Attenborough

Oceans of Fun Play Centre, Hucknall. MonFri 9.30-11.30am T:0115 963 3961 Little Acorns Toddler Group, Beeston Meth Ch, Chilwell Rd, Mon 9-11am, T:0115 925 4216

Sensory Room, Hucknall Children’s Centre, Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm - £1.50 per family per hour T:0115 948 8910

Rainbow Club, Rylands Methodist Church, Wed 10-11.30am, www. therylandsmethodistchurch.co.uk

Squiggles Playden, Hucknall. Mon-Thurs, 9.30-3pm, Term Time T:0115 963 3554

Rylands Rascals Parent &Toddler Group, Victory Rd Meth Ch, All welcome. Fri 9.3011.15am, T:01159256171 Toddlers’ University, The City, Beeston, Parent & Toddler Group, Private Room & Play Area, Fri 9.15-11am 0-3yrs, T:0115 967 8602 Under 5’s, Beeston Free Evangelical Ch, Broadgate Mon 9.45-11.45am, T:0115 925 8909

Bramcote, Wollaton, Bilborough & Aspley

Kimberley, Nuthall & Watnall Aspley Evangelical Church P&T Group, Aspley Lane, Wed 10-11.30am, T:0115 929 3476 Horsendale Toddlers, Assarts Road, Nuthall, Thurs 10.30am, Just Come Along! T:07534 765 500 Kimberley P&T, Rumbletum’s Café,.Thurs 9.30-11am, T: 07525 350774 Nuthall Methodist Church, Nuthall, Toddler Group, Wed 1.30-3pm, T:0115 977 1791

Dad’s & Kids, St Michael’s Church Centre, Bramcote, 2nd Sat of month 10-12, T:0115 918 8668

Rumbletumstots Toddler Group, at Rumbletums, Kimberley, Tues 1-3pm Term Time T:0115 938 4953

Grangewood Carer & Toddler Group, Wollaton. Tues 1.30-3pm, www. grangewoodmethodist.org.uk

Long Eaton

Kingswood Toddler Group, Lambourne Dr, Wollaton, Wed &Thurs 10-11.30am, T:0115 928 4086 Little Angel’s Parent & Toddler Group, St. Michael’s Church Centre, Bramcote. Thurs 9.30-11.30, T:0115 9430137 Little Sparks, St Margaret’s Church, Aspley, Tues 10-11:30am, 0-4 yr olds, Term time T:07512301329 Little Sparks@St John’s Bilborough NG8 4FD. Pre-schoolers. Thursdays 10-11:30am T:07821 581793

Cyril’s Nut Hut, Long Eaton, P&T Mon-Fri 103pm, Free Juice, Term Time. T:0115 973 6532 NCT Bumps & Babies, Thurs 11:45-12:45pm, Hungry Caterpillar Café, E: parentsupport. nottingham@nct.org.uk Oasis Toddlertime, Derby Rd, Long Eaton, M-F 9.45-11.45, T:0115 946 0463

Mansfield & Edwinstowe 776 Gymnastics Mansfield, Baby & Me, Thurs 9.30-10,30am T:01623 620803

Pebbles Plus Toddler Group, Hanley Ave Scout Hut, Bramcote. Wed 10-11.30, T:07340 774 684

Bridge Street Toddlers at the Stanhope Centre NG18 2HA. Mondays 9.30-11am, term time.

Pippins Toddler Group, Wollaton Vale C C. Friday 10-11.30am, www. christchurchwollaton.com

i-jump Trampoline Park, Mansfield. i-tots Daily 10-11am weekly. M/W/F 1.30-2.30pm Term Time. T:01623 705 909

Beeston Methodist Church P&T group, Tues & Wed 9.30-11.15am, T:0115 922 5161

St. Leonard’s Dad & Toddlers Group, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, 3rd Sat of month 10-12am, T:0115 837 2420

Jango’s Indoor Play Centre, Forest Town, P&T Tues & Thurs 9.30am-2.30pm, Term Time T:01623 621485

Hucknall Children’s Centre, Broomhill Road, T:0115 948 8910

Company Parent & Toddler, Beeston Youth & Community Centre, Mon 9.45-11.15am T:0115 9935780

St. Leonard’s P&T Group, Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, Thurs 9.45-11.15am & 1.30-3pm, T:0115 837 2420

Little Explorers, Mansfield Baptist Ch, 0-4yrs Wed 9.15-11.15, Term Time, T:01623 633 778

Huthwaite Children’s Centre, All Saints Centre, Common Rd, T:01623 516592

Happy Tots P & T Group, Christ Church Hall, Chilwell, Thurs 10-11.30am, T:0115 922 2809

Bilborough Children’s Centre, Wigman Road, Bilborough. T:0115 915 7777 Broxtowe Children’s Centre, Corner House, Strelley Rd, T:0115 876 3888 Chilwell & Attenborough Children’s Centre, Hoggett Drive, Inham Nook, T:0115 993 5780 Eastwood Sure Start Children’s Centre, Chewton St, T:0115 993 5750

Attenborough Church Pre-School Baby & Toddler Group, Village Hall, Fri 9.30-11am, T:07714 577171 Barney’s Baby & Toddler Group, St Barnabas Church, Barn Croft, Chilwell, Mon 9.3011.15am,

Little Oaks Playgroup Stay & Play, Edwinstowe Village Hall, Tues & Fri 9.3011am, Term Time T:07703 593688

TO ADVERTISE E: shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk T: 0115 938 2910

Baby & Toddler Groups • Weekly Activities for Under 5’s Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

Mansfield Baptist Church, Toddlers, Rosemary St, Tues 10-12, Term Time T:01623 633 778

Tuesday Break, 9.30-11am, St Helen’s Church, Frederick Rd, Stapleford, T:0115 939 9958

Playmania Indoor Playcentre, Mansfield, Mon-Thurs, 9.30-3pm, Term Time T:01623 644443

Sutton, Kirkby & Huthwaite

Sqoshis Playcentre, Clipstone. P&T sessions Tue/Wed/Thurs 9-11am Term Time T:07427 312645

Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, Seesaw Toddler Group, Tues/Fri 9.30-11.15am, Term time. T:07801949373

St Peter’s Mums and Tots Group, St. Peter’s Centre, Mansfield, alt Fri 9.30-11.30, Term Time, T:01623 631366

Funtimez @ Bizzy Beans Play & Party Centre, Huthwaite, P&T Sessions Mon & Thurs, 9.303, Term time T:01623 555994

St. Mark’s Toddlers Group, Nottm Rd, Mansfield, Tues 1.30-3pm, All Welcome, T:07984 545876

Funtimez @ Jimmy Beans, Play & Party Centre, Sutton, P&T Sessions T/W/F, 9.302.30, Term time T:01623 550333

Trinity Toddler Group, Methodist Church, Mansfield Woodhouse, Wed 9-11am, Just drop in!

Kirkby Woodhouse Baby & Toddler Group, Primary School Community Room, Th 9-11, T:01623 486158

Newark & Southwell

St John’s Parent &Toddler Group, Titchfield Ln, Sutton,Tue 9-11.15am, Term Time, T:01623 550471

776 Gymnastics, Newark. Parent & Toddlers, Mon 9.30-10.15am T:01636 640426 Farnsfield Pre-School, Babies & Toddlers, Village Centre, Thurs 9-11, T:01623 88499

The Hill Mothers & Toddlers Group, The Hill Methodist Church, Kirkby, Wed 1011.30am, T:01623 758242

Jolly Jungle Soft play, Newark. Jungle Tots Mon-Fri 10-3pm, Caterpillar Music Mon 11am & ToddleTalk Fri 10am T:01636 613311 Kids & Co, Riverside Church Centre, Southwell, Fri 9.30-11.30, T:01636 814 576 Leo’s Playcentre, Newark, Childminders session Mon/Thur 10.30-12.30, Must register, Term Time T:01636 611 122 Leo’s Playcentre, Northgate, Newark, Wed & Fri Carers & Toddler Sessions 10-12pm, Term Time T:01636 611 122 Playtime at Southwell Baptist Church. Term time Mon 9-11am, T:01636 814064

Selston, Annesley, Jacksdale & Underwood All Saints Playgroup, Annesley. Tue 10.1511.45am, Term Time. Food/drink incl. T:01623 757532 Babbles, Tums to Tots, Tin Hat Centre, Selston, Tue 10-11.30am, 0-12m, Term Time T:01623 516592 Jacksdale P T Group, The Dale Club, Mon,Thurs & Fri 9.30-11.30am, Just Come Along! Little Stars, St Helen’s Church, Selston, Mon 1-2.30 term time, www.sthelensandstmarys. co.uk Mother & Toddler Group at The Acacia Centre, Annesley, Mon & Fri 9.30-11.30, Term Time T:01623 721056 Toddler Group, Annesley Primary School. Mon 1.30-3, T:01623 468806 Westwood Toddler Group, URC Church Palmerston St, Fri 9.30-11.30am, T:01773 606 135

Stapleford, Toton & Trowell Early Years Playgroup & Pre-School, Stapleford, Toddler group in School Hols, Tues 9.30-11.30, 0-6yrs T:0115 939 5842 Mainly Music Parents & Tots, Salv Army, Albert Ave, Stapleford, Mon 9.30-11am, T:0115 949 7059

Baby Massage, Yoga & Mindfulness Baby Sensory Nottingham North, Hucknall & David Lloyd, Aspley. 0-13m T:07445 324633 Baby Sensory, Beeston, 0-13m, T:07779 256090 Baby Sparks Sensory classes, across Notts. 6 weeks to 13 months, various venues T:07760 663689 Daisy Birthing & Baby - antenatal yoga & baby massage in Southwell & Newark T:07900 375619 Little Legs Ltd, Baby Massage, Family & Baby Yoga West Bridgford/Long Eaton T:07957 234474 MamaBabyBliss, Baby Massage & Yoga in Hucknall T:07562 321995 Pregnancy, Baby & Toddler Massage & Yoga with MAMA BABY BLISS Across Notts T:07561 303780 Rub a Dub, Enjoy Your Early Months with Baby Massage at Wollaton T:0115 956 1158 Samye Centre, Newark. Yoga for Babies, Toddlers & Pre-school Children, T:07578 177 445

Baby Signing

Paintbox Toddlers, Salv Army, Albert Ave, Stapleford, Wed 9.30-11am, T:0115 949 7059

Little Signers Club Baby Signing - Hucknall, Nuthall, Ravenshead, Daybrook & Mansfield T:07856 021527

St Helens Tuesday Break, P&T Group, Stapleford, Tues 9.30-11.00am, T:0115 939 9958

Sing and Sign - Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech. Stop the frustration! T:07739 009442

FamilyGrapevineNotts

www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Weekly Activities for Under 5’s Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

COOKING WITH

KIDS

Oreo Truffles

An easy recipe for a special treat at Easter (or any time really!!) Great for making with the kids INGREDIENTS: Makes 20 (ish!) l l l l l l

200g Oreo Biscuits 100g Cream cheese 200g Chocolate Vanilla extract Sprinkles/decorations And/or tubes of icing

METHOD

Decorated by a 4 yea r old who loves sprinkles!!

Either put the Oreo biscuits into a strong food bag and bash them with a rolling pin or blitz in a food processor until fine crumbs.

Put the cream cheese in a large bowl and add a generous splash of vanilla extract and mix well OR add to the crumbs in the food processor and blitz again.

If mixing in a bowl add the Oreo crumbs gradually to the cream cheese and vanilla mix and stir thoroughly. It will become harder to mix but ensure you add most of it. (If you have crumbs left over, it’s a perfect topping for the truffles once they’ve been coated in chocolate).

Take a teaspoon of the Oreo mixture and if the mixture is quite firm roll into a ball and place on greaseproof paper (if too sticky shape into balls when the mixture has been chilled). When all the truffles are done place in the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours, they will become harder and less sticky which will make applying the chocolate easier.

5. When the truffles are chilled, break the chocolate up, place in a bowl and melt either carefully in the microwave or over a pan of boiling water. Using a fork, spear the truffles and dip into the melted chocolate. Let the excess chocolate drop back into the bowl and ease the truffle back onto the greaseproof paper using a second fork. 6.

Decorate with sprinkles, decorations or dust with the left over Oreo crumbs while still wet and chill again in the fridge until set OR chill until the chocolate is set then decorate with the tubes of icing and leave to set again...Enjoy!! Adapted from a recipe on bbcgoodfood.com

Our basic listings & event entries are free. But now you can stand out from the crowd for just £35 a year with our NEW Enhanced Listing or £50 a year with a Super Listing! Or why not try our display advertising from just £42.75 per issue including online and Facebook promotion? For more information please visit our websites or contact us on

0115 938 2910

shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts or east-south-notts

Baby Signing Contd. TinyTalk Baby Signing Newark, Monday 10-11am Newark, Tuesday 10-11am Balderton, 0-2yrs www.tinytalk.co.uk/ hannahh FB:TinyTalk Baby Signing Newark T:07816 752190 TinyTalk, Babies & Toddlers, Mansfield Mon am, Southwell Wed & Fri am T:07899 966926 Toddle Talk Baby Signing. Newark/Lincoln. BSL signs, singing & sensory props. 5m-3yrs T:07746 349931

Mess Around Nottingham - Messy Play events for 6mths-5yrs across Notts T:07704 926336 New Art Exchange, Hyson Green. Saturday Art Club, Families, Drop in & Soft Play, 10.30-12.30 Free T:0115 924 8630 Stay & Play, Tin Hat Centre, Selston, Wed 1-3pm, Term Time T:01623 516592 The Glazey Place, Leeming St, Mansfield, Paint Your Own Pot, Hand & Foot prints, T:01623 620781

Baby Swimming

Tilly Pots, Ravenshead. Various crafts including handprints and gifts T:01623 792768

EMSA Babies, Shirebrook/Alfreton/ Ravenshead/Sutton, Small Friendly Classes in Warm Pools. T:01623 430093

Tots at the Top, Wollaton, Themed Art & Craft Classes with Puppets/Songs/Stories & Play too! T:07773 247628

Puddle Ducks: the perfect introDUCKtion to swimming from newborn to 10 yrs in Edwinstowe, Newark & Little Carlton T:01949 831322 www.puddleducks.com Turtle Tots Swim classes for 3m+ Fri/Sat/Sun at Portland Centre/Jury’s Inn/Hilton Hotel T:07399 150827 Water Babies, Swimming Classes for U24m, Various Venues, W.waterbabies.co.uk

Under 5’s Art, Crafts & Messy Play ARTventurers Newark, Classes in Balderton & Long Bennington, 6m-4yrs T:07886 829465 ARTventurers, Mansfield, Southwell and Sutton-In-Ashfield 6m-18m & 18m-4yrs T:07789 460153 Go Bake - Cookery Classes for U5’s & U8’s T:07817 583705

Under 5’s Dance & Drama Affinity Dance School, Bramcote & Chilwell, 2-4yrs+ T:07557 901 909 Alexandra’s School of Dance & Theatre, Sandiacre, Musicality/Theatre/Street Dance/ Ballet/Tap, 2yrs+ T:07926 057 201 Babyballet, Classes in Mansfield, Arnold & Sherwood, 6m+, T:07776 206669 BW Dance, Chilwell, Ballroom/Latin/ Freestyle/Street, 4yrs+ T:07940 783159 Christine March School of Dance & Performing Arts. Kirkby in Ashfield. Classes from 1 yr. www.christinemarchdance.co.uk. Follow us on Facebook T:07809776276 Christine March School of Dance, Kirkby, Tiny Tu Tus, 1-3 yrs, Ballet, Tap & Acro Tots 3-5yrs www.christinemarchdance. co.uk T:07809 776276

TO ADVERTISE E: shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk T: 0115 938 2910

Weekly Activities for Under 5’s Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

The springboard to confidence for your child Tumble Tots is the UK’s leading national active physical play programme for children from 6 months to school age.

Classes in West Bridgford, Wollaton, Long Eaton, Beeston, Arnold, Bingham Giltbrook, Gamston & Ravenshead

Contact Gaynor on 07720 896292

gaynor.jojingles@hotmail.co.uk

Copper Studios, Old Basford.Theatre/Ballet/ Street Tots T:07496 605314 Dance Dynamics, Ballet/Tap/ Jazz/ Acrobatic, Nuthall & Stapleford, 3yrs+, T:0777 606 7902 Devas School of Dance Drama and Fitness, Ashfield Academy, Classes from age 3yrs www.devasdance.co.uk Follow us on Facebook T:07800 505535 East Midlands Performing Arts Academy, Mansfield. 3yrs+ T:07787 558546 Footlights Theatre, Alderman White School, Bramcote. Act, Sing & Dance Sat 9.30-11am, 3-6yrs T:07914 937060 Glow, Nottingham Playhouse, Mon 10-11.15 am, Age 2-5yrs,Term Time, T:0115 941 9419 Julie Shacklock School of Dancing, Sutton, All Styles, Mon, Tues & Wed pm & Sat am, 2yrs+ T:01623 559084 Kitchen Dancing Teenyboppers, fun family dance. Beeston. Wed 10.45am T:07776 241683

Early Years Music Groups Fun & learning for babies & toddlers 6m up to 3yrs with parents or carers, in Beeston on Tuesdays and Fridays

Marcia Jones School of Dance, Beeston & Mapperley, Baby & Pre-Primary Ballet/ Street/Tap T:07930 530043 New Youth Theatre Tiny Tots, Hucknall, Mansfield & Kirkby, 30mins of Music, Dance & Song, 3-5yrs, T:01623 406284 Ogando School of Dance, Wollaton, Baby Ballet 2½yrs, RAD Pre Primary Ballet 3yrs+, IDTA Modern Jazz 4yrs+ T:07753 672862 Redhead-Scott School of Dancing, Beeston, Movement & Dance with Stories,3-5yrs, T:07453 277662 Southwell Dance School, Early Years/Preprimary Ballet, Farnsfield, Wed & Sat 3-5yrs, T:01623 884313 Stagecoach Performing Arts, Long Eaton School. Sing, dance & act, Sat 9.30-11am, 4-6 yrs T:0115 851 0352 Stagecoach Performing Arts, Nottingham, Bluecoat School, Aspley, 4-18yrs, Sat am & pm T:07845 586771 The Sarah Adamson School of Dancing, Hucknall, Baby Ballet & Tap, Thurs 4.15pm, 3-5yrs T:07923 013218 Tozer Dance Studios, Hockerwood Park nr Southwell. Ballet Sat am, 3yrs+ T:01636 814007 Train Withe Us, Kimberley/Nuthall. Dancing, Singing & Acting. Mon/Fri/Sat 3yrs+ T:07940 755457 Unity School of Dance, Contemporary & Freestyle+ Calverton/Kimberley/Mansfield 3-18yrs+ T:07708 800824 VJSD, dance classes, Awsworth & Underwood, 3yrs+ T:07950 583 332

Gamston • Uni of Nottingham • Radcliffe • West Bridgford North Hykeham • Mansfield • Newark • Southwell

Wendy Prevezer Text: 07791 053766

www.eymg.co.uk Under 5’s Music & Movement Affinity Dance School, Bramcote. Birth+ T:07557 901 909

Baby Bops Music & Movement, Farnsfield Methodist Church, Wed 10am, 0-12m, Just Come Along! Baby Sensory, Mansfield & Ollerton T:07590 472569 Beeston Mums’ Choir, For Mums with Young Children, Mon 10am The Oasis Centre,

Little Drivers Soft Play, Stapleford, Disco Tots Fri am T:0115 939 2211

Caterpillar Music, Newark/Southwell/ Coddington/Fernwood & Bassingham, T:07443 536758

For classes, parties & other enquiries: www.tumbletots.com

(full contact details available via the website) Hands-on

Early Years Music Groups, Fun & Learning for Babies & Toddlers 6m-3yrs, Tues & Fri in Beeston. Text: 07791 053766 Escape FEC, Giltbrook. Messy Play/SEND Inclusive Play/Toddler Time/Jo Jingles T:0115 938 6206

AS SEEN ON

for 2-7 years

Nursery and school sessions

Hungry Caterpillar Café, Market Place, Long Eaton. Sensory Room Mon-Sat T:0115 874 5689

Fun science parties £95 for 12 children

Call Nina on 07814

435381

Rockabillies Music Groups at Rumbletums, Kimberley, Tues 10am PAYG. Instruments/ Singing/Dancing & Lots of Fun! T:0774 7013597 www.rockabillies.co.uk

Jiggy Wrigglers, dance & movement, FB: Jiggy Wrigglers Nottinghamshire Jo Jingles, Music/Singing/Movement Classes. Covering the whole of Nottingham T:07720 896292 Little Boppers 2-4yrs, Dance movement & play, Wed am, Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield T:0345 000 231 Little Legs Ltd, Zumbini, Sherwood/ West Bridgford/Keyworth/Mansfield T:07957 234474 Little Movers Ravenshead 0-5 yrs themed weekly sessions. Tuesday & Friday 10am. T:07738 286960 Mini Movers, St Lawrence Church Hall, Mansfield. Sat 9.45am, 18m-4yrs, please book T:07940 483803 Oceans of Fun Play Centre, Hucknall, Movers & Shakers Fri 10-11am, £2.50 per child incl soft play T:0115 963 3961 Razzamataz, Razz Tots, Mansfield, Parent Assisted Melody & Movement Classes, 2-3yrs, T:07402 179892

FamilyGrapevineNotts

Science

Weekend sessions: Long Eaton, Watnall & Sherwood

Hocus Pocus Playcentre, Beeston, Exciting sessions weekely, see website for details, T:0115 925 5007

Wiggly Feet Dance Academy, Long Eaton/ Toton/Stapleford, T:07759 253091

Using our specifically designed colourful equipment your child will learn agility, balance, climbing and co-ordination skills, appropriate to their age.

www.jojingles.com/nottingham

Rockabillies Music Groups, Long Eaton Mon-Fri for 6m-5yrs. Instruments, Singing, Dancing, Puppets & Lots of Fun! T:0774 7013597 www.rockabillies.co.uk Sparks Sensory, Toddler Sensory classes, across Notts. 6 months to 36 months, various venues T:07760 663689 Speech Sign & Song Club, Beeston, for U5’s with Communication Difficulties, W:speechsignsong.co.uk Strelley Road Library, Aspley. Totstime, Wed 9.30-10am T:0115 915 2880 Wiggle & Giggle Music & Movement, Sherwood/West Bridgford/Hucknall/ Beeston/Nuthall 0-4yrs T:07970 805141

Under 5’s Science

MAKE MAKEYOUR YOURCHILD’S CHILD’SDEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENTMORE MOREFUN! FUN!

TRY RUGBYTOTS Our weekly play sessions enable boys Ourdynamic dynamic weekly play sessions and girls aged to develop their social enable boys2–7 and girls aged 2–7and physical skills in a fun, positive environment. to develop their social and physical For more call or email. skills indetails, a fun,just positive environment.

0345 0345 313 3130806 0806

nottingham@rugbytots.co.uk nottingham@rugbytots.co.uk

rugbytots.co.uk

The world’s favourite rugby play programme

Under 5’s Sport, Play & Swimming 776 Gymnastics Mansfield, Preschoolers M/W/Th/F/Sat various times, 3yrs+ T:01623 620803 776 Gymnastics, Newark. Preschoolers M/W/F various times & Sat 9am, 3yrs+ T:01636 640426

Mini Professors. Fun & interactive science classes for 2-5 yrs. Beeston/West Bridgford/ Sneinton T:07368 312325

Bramcote Leisure Centre, Parent & Toddler Swimming, Various Sessions, T:0115 917 3000

Science Tots, fun/interactive for 2-7 yrs. School, nursery and public sessions T:07814 435381

Bramcote Leisure Centre, Swimming Lessons, Daily, Various Times, 0-5yrs, T:0115 917 3000

www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Weekly Activities for Under 5’s Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

Championing Teamwork, Fair Play and Fun

Great News...

“Little Wickets is brilliant! There are lots of awesome games and the coaches are fun!”

idlands Swimming Academy East M SA Babies The d LEARN TO SWIM an EM swimming lessons at g n i d i v e pro at a pool near you will b th Forest, Shirebrook, Alfret on & Ra Sou venshe ad For more information: Oﬃce: 01623 430093 Email: oﬃce@em-sa.co.uk www.em-sa.co.uk Facebook (Emsa Sally)

Evie Byng, Aged 7 Started Little Wickets at 3

Cricket Fun for Kids and Toddlers For Girls and Boys Of All Abilities

Developing Kids’ Physical & Social Skills to Create Team Players For Life. • • •

For Pre-Schoolers & Primary School Children Separate sessions for pre-schoolers from 2 1/2 Year-round, term-time, weekly, indoor sessions

Find a session near you call 0115 671 0565 or visit www.littlewickets.com

Under 5’s Sport, Play & Swimming Contd. Chilwell Olympia Karate School, Shotokan Karate, Chilwell, 4-6yrs, T:07789 095467 Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Little Leapers, Sat 9.30-11.15am, 3-5yrs T:0115 917 3333 Edgewood Leisure Centre, Hucknall, Parent & Toddler Swim, Mon 9.30-11.00am & Thurs 11.00-12.30pm T:0115 956 8790 EMSA Babies, Small Friendly Classes/ Warm Pools. Prep for EMSA Swim School. T:01623 430093 Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby, Active Antz, Bouncy Castle, Soft Play & Toys, Tues/ Thurs 1.30pm T:01623 457101 Freestyle Trampoline Park, Kirkby. Mon-Fri 9.30-4pm, Timetabled sessions for 1-5yrs Term Time T:01623 709510 Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Bilborough, Aqua Babies & Pre- School Swim, 3-5yrs, T:0115 876 1600 Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Notts Gym Tots, Tue/Thurs, 0-3yrs & 3-5yrs, T:0115 876 1600 Hucknall Leisure Centre, Active Antz & Soft Play, Wed/Fri 9-11am, Wed only in sch hols T:0115 956 8750

Kimberley Leisure Centre, Newdigate St, Pre School Gymnastics, Mon 1.30-2.15pm or 2.15-3.00pm, 3-4yrs T:0115 917 3366 Lammas Leisure Centre, Active Antz, Bouncy Castle & Soft Play Fun, Wed 9.3011.30am, Term Time T:01623 511177 Lammas Leisure Centre, Kixx Mansfield Football, Sat 8.45am, 4yrs+, T:01623 511177 Lammas Leisure Centre, Polar Cubs Ice Skating, T/F/S/S Various times, T:01623 511177 Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton, Parent & Toddler Swim, Mon/Tues/Fri Various Times, T:01623 511177 Little Drivers Soft Play, Stapleford, Gymtots, Wed am, No Extra Charge, T:0115 939 2211 Little Warriors, Fun & Safe Fitness Training Programme, Beeston & West Bridgford, 3-5yrs T:0115 9226 182 Little Wickets Cricket Fun & Games. Girls & Boys 2½-7yrs. Championing Team Work, Fair Play & FUN. Pre-School Sessions T:0115 671 0565 Mini Athletics. NEW! Exciting classes at Wollaton 2-3½yrs, 3½-5yrs & 5-7yrs T:07960 858658 National Ice Centre, P&T skating sessions various times, T:0843 373 3000 Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Active Mini’s Gymnastics, Mon/Wed/Sat Various times from 2yrs T:01636 655 780

Nottingham Tennis Centre, University Boulevard, Tots Tennis, T/W/F/Sat, 3-5yrs & Gym Tots M/W/F, 0-3 & 3-5yrs T:0115 876 1600 Planet Tots, Planet Bounce Inflatable Park, Huntingdon St, see website for times T:01159 881745 Playmania Indoor Playcentre, Mansfield, Toddler Gymnastics, Tues 10.30-11.15am Term time T:01623 644443 Puddle Ducks: the perfect introDUCKtion to swimming from newborn to 10 yrs in Edwinstowe, Newark & Little Carlton T:01949 831322 www.puddleducks.com

Water Meadows, Mansfield, Parent & Toddler Swimming M-Th & Lessons daily, Various times T:0345 0000232 West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Fun Tots Bouncy Castle & Soft Play, W/F 1011.30am, T:0115 946 1400 West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Splash Tots & Lessons daily, various times T:0115 946 1400

Under 5’s Story & Rhyme Aspley Library, Nuthall Rd, Tuesday Tots & Tots Time, Fri 2-2.30, T:0115 915 2802

Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre, Mansfield, Swimming lessons daily, 3m+ T:0345 0000230

Balderton Library, Main Street, Rattle, Rhyme & Roll, Thurs 2.15-2.45pm, TermTime, T:01623 677 200

RedKangaroo Trampoline Park, Bulwell. Kanga Tots bounce sessions designed for 1-5yr olds! T:03333 445933

Beeston Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Wed, 10 & 11am, T:01623 677 200

River Maun Recreation Centre, Mansfield, Football Kixx, Thurs 5-6pm, Fri 9.30-10.30am & 4.30-6pm, T:0345 0000 233 Rugbytots, FUN & ENERGETIC rugby play programme West Bridgford/Newark/ Beeston, 2-7yrs T:0345 313 0806 Southwell Leisure Centre, Mini Gymnastics, Mon/Wed 2.15pm 3-4yrs, Wed 4pm & Sun 9.45am, 4-5 yrs T:01636 813 000 Squiggles Playden, Hucknall. Toddler Gymnastics Wed 10-10.45am, Term Time only T:0115 963 3554 The Depot, Nottingham. Rock Tots 1-4yrs & Rock Kids 3-6yrs, Mon/Fri/Sat various times T:0115 958 9214

Bilborough Library, Bracebridge Dr,Tots Time, Thur 2-2.30. 0-5yrs, T:0115 915 2820 Eastwood Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Tues 10-10.30, T:01623 677 200 Edwinstowe Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Fri 2pm Term Time, T:01623 677 200 Kimberley Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Mon, 10-10.30am 0-3yrs & 11-11.30 under 1 only, T:01623 677 200 Kirkby Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, M10.30, Term Time, T:01623 677 200 Long Eaton Library, Story Time, Songs, Stories & Rhyme W-11-11.30, T:01629 531 470 Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Fri 10am, T:01623 677 200

Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Active Tots Tennis, Sun 9.00am, 2-4yrs T:01636 655 780

Tumble Tots, Mansfield, Newark, Southwell & North Hykeham for Walking-2’s, 2-3yrs, 3-5yrs, T:07805 178852

Newark Library, Baldertongate, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, M&F 10-10.30am, T:01623 677 200

Kimberley Leisure Centre, Adult & Baby + Adult & Child Swimming Lessons for 6wks4yrs T:0115 917 3366

Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Aqua Babes swim lessons, Mon-Thurs am, 3m-4yrs, Sat am 4yrs+, Sun am 3yrs+ T:01636 655 780

Tumble Tots, Uni of Nottingham/Radcliffe on Trent & West Bridgford, Babies 6m-5 yrs T:07429 845132

Ravenshead Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, 2nd & 4th Tues Monthly10.30am-11.00am , T:01623 677 200

Kimberley Leisure Centre, Newdigate St, Parent & Toddler Swimming Daily T:0115 917 3366

Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Parents & Toddler Swim, Daily, Various times T:01636 655 780

Vicky’s Swim School, DW Sports Pride Park & Long eaton, Babies/Preschoolers/ Improvers, Sat /Sun T:07876 212 408

SingSongStories, Long Eaton. Sing. Listen. Play. Tues 10am U2’s & 11am 2yrs+ T:07871 450140

Hucknall Leisure Centre, Linby Rd, P&T Swim, Fri 10.45-11.45am, T:0115 956 8750

TO ADVERTISE E: shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk T: 0115 938 2910

Weekly Activities for 5yrs - Teens Please mention the

Southwell Library, The Bramley Centre, Rattle, Rhyme & Roll, Mon & Fri 9.30-10am, T:01636 677 200 Southwell Library, The Bramley Centre, Storyhullabaloo, Thurs 10-10.30am, T:01636 677 200 Stapleford Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, 1st & 3rd Thurs, 11.15am & last Mon 2.15pm Monthly T:01623 677 200 Sutton in Ashfield Library, Storyhullabaloo, Stories & Crafts, Wed 10-10.45am, 0-5yrs, T:01623 677 200 Sutton Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Musical Instruments & Rhymes, Mon 10-10.30, Tues 10-10.30am, 0-3yrs T:01623 677 200 Wollaton Library, Toddler Story & Rhyme Tue 10.30-11 & 2.30-3.00pm, Term Time, T:0115 915 2809

Weekly Activities & classes for

5yrs-Teens FOLLOW US

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

Archery Beeston Rylands Archers,13yrs+W:sites. google.com/site/beestonrylandsarchers Kimberley Leisure Centre, Fri 7.30-8.30pm, Competent archers 11yrs+ for beginners courses please contact reception T:0115 917 3366

Art and Crafts Aspley Library, Nuthall Rd, Craft Club. Children’s Drop in, Sat 9.30-12, T:0115 915 2802

Sporting and leisure facilities for all the family

Create, West Notts College, Mansfield, Sat. Art Workshops, 10-12pm, 7-11yrs. Term Time T:01623 413363 New Art Exchange, Hyson Green. Saturday Art Club, Families all ages, 10.30-12.30 Free T:0115 924 8630 OWN Art Club, Every Wed, 5pm-7pm 12-16yrs, New Art Exchange. Free T:0115 924 8630 Patchings Art Centre, Nr Calverton, Saturday Club 6-12 yrs & Summer School 8-16 yrs T:0115 965 3479 Pot N Kettle Paint Your Own Pottery, High Rd, Beeston, Drop in Fun for All Ages! T:0115 922 8029 The Glazey Place, Leeming St, Mansfield, Paint Your Own Pot, Babies to Adults, T:01623 620781 Tilly Pots, Ravenshead. Range of crafts incl. slime making, pottery/fabric painting & more. 4yrs+ T:01623 792768

Astronomy Mansfield & Sutton Astronomical Society, Sherwood Observatory, Sutton-in-Ashfield, W:sherwood-observatory.org.uk

FamilyGrapevineNotts

www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Weekly Activities for 5yrs - Teens Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

We perform 3 shows a year! To be performed at the Palace Theatre (Mansfield Centre)

Rehearsals held in Mansfield

ASK ABOUT OUR TWO WEEK TRIAL

Rehearsals in Mansfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Hucknall or West Bridgford To be performed at the Bonington Theatre Arnold (all centres)

Where children become everything they can be Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 18 year-olds

Bookings now being taken for our Matilda inspired Summer Camps “Revolting Children” (12th - 14th August West Bridgford & 19th - 21st August in Mansfield) www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/mansfield www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/nottingham New Youth Theatre is extremely pleased to announce that their next senior production will be a “We Will Rock You”. Rehearsals will begin in April and the show will be staged at the Palace Theatre Mansfield on the 16th & 17th June 2020. Featuring chart-topping Queen songs including “Another One Bites the Dust”, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Killer Queen”, “We Will Rock you”, “Somebody to Love”, “We are the Champions” , and many more, this show follows two young rebels as they restore rock ‘n’ roll to “the iPlanet” in a post-apocalyptic world. We Will Rock You is a musical for our time: a fist-pumping, foot-stomping anthem to individuality. The New Youth Theatre concept is simple. Children between the ages of 3-17 years are taught how to develop and improve their performing arts skills whilst rehearsing for a fully staged musical each term. Taster sessions are available. To join the energetic cast in this and future productions call:

01623 406284

Or visit www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/mansfield Or www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/nottingham

Four family tickets to be won to see We Will Rock You Mansfield Palace Theatre on 16th & 17th June 2020 For your chance to win a family ticket for 4 please answer this question;

Who wrote “We Will Rock You” a) Ben Aﬄeck b) Ben Elton c) Ben Kingsley Please enter online at www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts or post your answer, name, address, postcode and contact number to Family Grapevine Nottinghamshire, 11 Chilton Drive, Watnall, Nottingham NG16 1HL Closing date: Friday 8th May 2020 To view full T&C’s please visit one of the Family Grapevine websites above

MANSFIELD 01623 371294 stagecoach.co.uk/mansfield

NOTTINGHAM 07845 586771 stagecoach.co.uk/nottingham

Gade ValleyJMI Nursery School, HP1 3DT Stagecoach Performing Arts is the trading name of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Limited. Stagecoach Theatre Arts schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals. Stagecoach and Creative Courage For Life are registered trademarks of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Limited.

Athletics

Beavers and Cubs

Newark Academy, Indoor Athletics Tues 4.00pm, 5-10yrs T:01636 655 780

Nottinghamshire Scouts, Activities for Young People 6-10yrs, T:0115 952 3617

Sutton in Ashfield Harriers, Ashfield Sch, 9yrs+, W:sutton-in-ashfield-harriers.com

Bowling and Skittles

The Pearson Centre for Young People, Beeston, Athletics Mon 4.30, 5yrs-Sch Yr 6, Term Time, T:0115 925 4112

Chilwell Bowls Club, Inham Nook Rec Ground, All Ages Welcome, T:0115 919 4512

Badminton

Mansfield Superbowl, Stockwell Gate, Open all week, 9am-late, For price & offers please see website T:01623 462000

Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Juniors Club Sat 9-12pm, 7yrs+, T:0115 917 3333

Tenpin Nottingham, Clifton Blvd, Redfield Way, Lenton T:0871 222 3675

Chilwell Olympians Junior Badminton Club, 7-18yrs, Sat am, T:0783 1753 902

Cards and Board Games

Edgewood Leisure Centre, Hucknall, Badminton & Table Tennis Availble for Hire, T:0115 956 8790 Manor Sports Centre, Mansfield Woodhouse, Junior badminton Fri, 6-10pm T:01623 425116 Newark Academy, Junior Badminton,Tues 6pm, 7-18yrs T:01636 655 780 Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, No Strings, Sat 9-11am, 6-16yrs, T:0345 0000 231 Southwell Junior Badminton Club, Southwell Leisure Centre, Sat 9 -12 noon, 7-17yrs, T:01949 20417 Southwell Leisure Centre, Thurs from 3.45pm 5yrs+ T:01636 813 000

Basketball Chilwell Comets Basketball Club, Chilwell Olympia, 6-18yrs, T:0115 925 9413 Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Junior Coaching Sat 11-12am, 6-12yrs, T:0345 0000 231

Ashfield Chess Club, Coronation Social Club, Kirkby, W:ashfieldchessclub.org.uk Lets Xcape Together, Newark. Board game café for all ages, Fri/Sat 10-8pm & Sun 118pm T:07539 724563 West Nottm Chess Club, Bramcote, 5yrs+, W:westnottinghamchess.org

Climbing Clip ‘n Climb, Phoenix Park. Term Time: T-F 1-8pm, S/S 9.30-8pm, Hols: Daily 9.30-8pm, 4yrs-Adult T:0115 822 7120 Nottingham Climbing Centre, Noel St, Kids Sessions, 5-7yrs & 7-16yrs, T:0115 998 8233 The Depot, Nottingham. Climbing/ Bouldering, Kids Club Mon-Fri from 5 or 6pm, Sat/Sun 2-3.30pm. 7-14yrs T:0115 958 9214

Conservation and Wildlife Ashplorers, RSPB, Ashfield, for 8-12yrs, W:rspb.org.uk/groups/ashplorers

TO ADVERTISE E: shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk T: 0115 938 2910

Weekly Activities for 5yrs - Teens Please mention the

2 MP A RC

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

0 02

First class is FREE!

I’M A BELIEVER !

STE EA

INSPIRED BY

Dance and Musical Classes in Kimberley Theatre classes and Nuthall for all ages!

THE MUSICAL

NEWARK 17th & 18th APRIL 6-14 YRS THE PALACE THEATRE • BOOK AT OUR WEBSITE NEWYOUTHTHEATRE.CO.UK/EASTER2020

A NEW PRODUCTION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 3-5 & 6-12 YRS TO BE PERFORMED THE THE PALACE THEATRE

REHEARSALS COMMENCE APRIL 2020



BALLET



Jazz



Tap



Acro



Singing



acting



BOOK YOUR PLACE IN THE CAST TODAY ONLINE OR CONTACT US FOR DETAILS 01522 244365 NEWYOUTHTHEATRE.CO.UK/NEWARK

NYTNEWARK 

Conservation and Wildlife Contd.

Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club, Girls/ Boys, W:arnold.play-cricket.com

Notts Wildlife Trust Ashfield, Volunteers, Walks & Talks, T:0115 958 8242 Notts Wildlife Trust, Beeston, Walks & Talks, T:0115 958 8242 Young Falconer’s Club, 8yrs+, Wed eve, T:01427 849 281

Cookery Sushi class for parents and children in Toton. Also catering.W:japaneseideas.co.uk T:07749 226274 The Pearson Centre for Young People, Beeston, Cookery Club, Tues 4-5pm, 5yrsSch Yr 6, Term Time, T:0115 925 4112

Modern theatre STREET

Kimberley Parish Hall and The Temple Centre

Cycling Asylum Skatepark, Sutton. Skatepark, BMX & Scooters, 5yrs+. Bring Own Helmet! T:01623 559494 Erewash Valley Cycling Club, Stapleford, Sun 9.00, All Ages, T:0115 939 7060 Explore Nottingham guided cycle rides. All welcome, W:ridewise.org.uk Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Bilborough, Cycle Track open daily T:0115 876 1600 Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Edwinstowe, Cycle Hire & Trails T:0300 067 4340

Christine March School of Dance, Kirkby. Lyrical /Jazz/Commercial, 5yrs-Teens T:07809 776276 W:.christinemarchdance. co.uk. Copper Studios, Old Basford. 3yrs+ T:07496 605314 Dance Dynamics, Ballet/Tap/Jazz/Acrobatic, Nuthall & Stapleford, 3yrs+, T:0777 606 7902 Devas School of Dance Drama and Fitness, Ashfield Academy, www.devasdance.co.uk T:07800 505535 East Midlands Performing Arts Academy, Mansfield. 3 yrs+ T:07787 558546

Dance and Drama

Attenborough Cricket Club, The Strand, Boys & Girls 9yrs+, W:attenborough-cc.org

Affinity Dance School, Bramcote & Chilwell, 2yrs-Adult T:07557 901 909

Excelsior School of Dance + Musical Theatre, Mansfield Woodhouse, 2½yrs+, T:01623 479467

AGF Performing Arts, College Street Centre, Nottm, Drama & Musical Theatre for 5-21yrs, T:01636 525107

Footlights Theatre, Alderman White School, Bramcote. Act, Sing & Dance Sat 9.45-1pm, 6-18yrs T:07914 937060

Alexandra’s School of Dance & Theatre, Sandiacre, Ballet/Street Dance/Tap & Musical Theatre, 2yrs+ T:07926 057 201

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, Kimberley/ Long Eaton/Wollaton/Hucknall/Skegby, 4-18yrs T:0845 603 7220

Awsworth Village Hall, Team Revolution Childrens Contemporary Dance, Thursday 5pm, 3yrs+ T:07916 567600

Julie Shacklock School of Dancing, Sutton in Ashfield, All Styles, 2yrs - Adult, T:01623 559084

Awsworth Village Hall, Vanessa Jay School of dance, Ballet & Street, Fri 4- 7pm T:07950 583332

Kitchen Dancing Family Boogie, fun family dance.Tesco Toton.Tues 6.10pm, 5yrs+ T:07776 241683

Bramcote Cricket Club, Bramcote Park,W:bramcote.play-cricket.com Eastwood Cricket Club, Greenhills Rd, 7yrs+W:eastwoodtown.play-cricket.com Kimberley Institute Cricket Club, 7yrs to Premier League, W:kimberley.play-cricket. com Kirkby Portland Cricket Club, Nuncagate, 7yrs+,W:kirkbyportlandcc.co.uk Little Wickets Cricket Fun & Games. Girls and Boys 2½-7yrs. Championing Team Work, Fair Play & FUN. Separate PreSchool Sessions www.littlewickets.com T:0115 671 0565

TRAIN WITHE US trainwitheus@gmail.com

Stapleford Cricket Club, Hickings Ln, Juniors Welcome,W:sncricketleague.co.uk

Cricket Beeston & Toton Sycamore Cricket Club, All welcome,W:totonsycamorecc.play-cricket. com

07940755457

BW Dance, Chilwell. Ballroom/Latin/ Freestyle/Street, 4yrs+ Fully qualified teachers/DBS checked. Freestyle vocational exams Level 3, T:07940  783159 www.bwdance.co.uk

FamilyGrapevineNotts

Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Street Dance, Wed from 4pm & Ballet, Sat from 9.30am, 4yrs+ T:01636 655 780 Nottingham Playhouse, Young Company 5-18, various sessions, T:0115 941 9419 Nottingham Swing Dance Soc, Boat & Horses, Beeston,14yrs+, T:07050 602719 Nottingham West Music & Drama Group (NOWMADS), Kimberley Comp, T:0115 919 4322 Ogando School of Dance, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton, RAD Ballet & IDTA Modern Jazz. Mon-Fri evenings, 2½yrs-Adult, T:07753 672862 www.ogandodance.co.uk Razzamataz, West Notts College, Mansfield, Dance, Drama & Singing, 4-18yrs, T:07402 179892 Redhead-Scott School of Dancing, Beeston, Ballet/Tap/Mod Jazz, 3yrs-Adults, T:07453 277662 Sharon Boyden School of Dancing, Nuthall. Ballroom/Latin, Fri pm, 4-18 yrs T:07899 792682 Southwell Dance School, at Southwell/ Farnsfield/Edingley, Ballet/Modern Jazz/ Tap, 3yrs-adult, T:01623 884313

Marcia Jones School of Dance - Beeston & Mapperley, All Ages. T:07930 530043

Southwell Leisure Centre, XP Street Fusion Tues from 4pm, 5-8yrs & 9yrs+ T:01636 813 000

New Youth Theatre, Hucknall, Mansfield & Kirkby, Musicals for Kids (3-17yr) T:01623 406284

SPROUTS, Drama for 4-13s. Games & stories, dances & songs, Venues across Notts, T:07813 806778

www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Weekly Activities for 5yrs - Teens Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

Fitness and Exercise Bramcote Leisure Centre, Junior SwimFit for Confident Swimmers,Tues 5.30-6.30pm, 7-15yrs, T:0115 917 3000

Dance and Drama Contd.

Tozer Dance Studios, Hockerwood Ln, Southwell. Dance/Singing/Musical Theatre, 3-18yrs T:01636 814007

StageAhead Theatre school, Newark. Free trials available every Saturday, 4-18 years. T:01777 228978

Train Withe Us, Kimberley/Nuthall. Dancing, Singing & Acting. Mon/Fri/Sat 3yrs+ T:07940 755457

Stagecoach Performing Arts Long Eaton, Long Eaton School, Sing, dance and act, Sat 10-1pm, 6-18yrs, www.stagecoach. co.uk/longeaton T:0115 851 0352 Stagecoach Performing Arts, Mansfield, 4-6 & 6-18yrs, T:01623 371294 Stagecoach Performing Arts, Nottingham, Bluecoat School, Aspley, 4-18yrs, Sat am & pm T:07845 586771 Starlight Theatre Academy Performing Arts for 4-15s. Singing Dancing Drama Laughter! Weekends, Balderton & Newark. T:07596  959326 info@starlighttheatreacademy.co.uk Team Revolution, Brinsley. Freestyle beginners, Saturday 12-1pm, 5-16yrs T:07916 567600 The Sarah Adamson School of Dancing, Hucknall, Ballet, Modern Theatre, Jazz & Tap, 5yrs+ T:07923 013218 tHEATRE aRTS wORKHOP: DRAMAJAM, Youth Theatre, Beeston/Attenborough/ Chilwell, T:07504 530986 Tiger Cheerleading, Diamond Community Hub, Kirkby. Mon 4.45-5.45pm, 6-11yrs T:01623 880258

Two Counties Leisure Centre, Selston. Cheerleading Tues 4.15pm, 7yrs+ T:01773 781800 Unity School of Dance, Contemporary & Freestyle+ Calverton/Kimberley/Mansfield 3-18yrs+ T:07708 800824

Bramcote Leisure Centre, Youth Gym Sessions Daily, Various Times, 11-15yrs T:0115 917 3000 Gentle Yoga,Tesco Community Room Toton. Mon/Tue & Fri mornings T:07877 489946 Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Bilborough, Gym/Aqua Fit/Zumba & more 14yrs+ (1415yrs accomp.) T:0115 876 1600 Kimberley Leisure Centre, iGym Youth Fitness Gym, Mon-Thurs 3:15-7:15pm & Sat 9am-12pm 8-15yrs T:0115 917 3366

VJSD, dance classes, Awsworth & Underwood, 3yrs+ T:07950 583 332

Kimberley Leisure Centre, Teen Fitness sessions 13-15yrs, Mon-Fri 3.15-4:30pm & Sat 2-4pm T:0115 917 3366

YARD Youth Theatre, Every Tue 8-11yrs & Wed Eve 12-16yrs, New Art Exchange. Free. Term Time T:0115 924 8630

Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton, Gym Active Daily various times, 11-15yrs, T:01623 511177

Dodgeball

Manor Sports Centre, Mansfield Woodhouse, Gym daily 12yrs+ T:01623 425116

The Pearson Centre for Young People, Beeston, Dodgeball, Wed 4-5pm 5yrs-Sch Yr6, Term Time T:0115 925 4112

Fencing Chilwell Blades Fencing Club, Chilwell Olympia, 10yrs+,W:chilwellblades.co.uk, Mansfield Fencing Club, Samworth Academy Mansfield. See Fb

First Aid & Life Skills Mini First Aid Classes T:07392 099317 St John Ambulance, County HQ, Training Enquiries, T:0844 770 4800

Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Junior Fitness, Mon-Fri 3.30-5.30pm, Sat/Sun 11.30-1pm, 8-15yrs, T:01636 655 780 Nottingham Dance & Fitness + Cheerleading in NG9 & NG16, 12yrs+, T:07714 123431 Nottingham Tennis Centre, Gym Daily 14yrs+ (14-15yrs accompanied) T:0115 876 1600 Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre, Mansfield, Junior Gym, 12-13yrs Accompanied & 14-15yrs with Instructor T:0345 0000230

Southwell Leisure Centre, Junior Gym daily various times, 14-15yrs T:01636 813 000 The Pearson Centre for Young People, Beeston, Youth Gym: Thurs 4.30-5.30 pm, Sch Yr 6 to16 yrs T:0115 925 4112 Two Counties Leisure Centre, Selston. Junior Gym, After School & Weekends, 11-15yrs, T:01773 781800 West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Junior Gym, M-W 3-5pm, S/S 10-12, 1115yrs unaccompanied T:0115 946 1400

Football Brazilian Soccer Schools, Bramcote/West Bridgford, 5-13yrs, T:07964 865432 Erewash Eagles FC, Long Eaton based, 4-14yrs, W:erewashfc.com. T:07732 870936 Greasley Sports & Community Centre, Newthorpe, Children’s Coaching, Sat 9-11am, 4yrs+ T:01773 760072 Greasley Sports & Community Centre, Newthorpe, MUGA Floodlit 5 a side for hire, T:01773 760072 Hucknall Warriors FC, Youth Football 7-14yrs,W:hucknallwarriors.co.uk Lammas Leisure Centre, Kixx Mansfield Junior Coaching, Sat 9.30-12pm, 4-8yrs T:01623 511177 Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Active Football, Fri/Sat Various times, 4-9yrs T:01636 655 780 Pegasus Youth Football Club, Stapleford, Boys & Girls 5yrs+W:pegasusyfc.co.uk Priory Celtic Football Club,Kimberley, W:priorycelticfc.co.uk Southwell Leisure Centre, Training, Mon & Sat Various times, 5yrs+ T:01636 813 000

TO ADVERTISE E: shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk T: 0115 938 2910

Weekly Activities for 5yrs - Teens Please mention the

Underwood Villa FC, Bracken Park, Boys & Girls 7yrs+, T:07782 140007

Gardening Dig In Community Allotment Project, Stapleford, All Ages, T:0794 3700 302

Golf Ballers and Hackers, Wigwam Lane, Hucknall, Group & Individual Sessions for 5yrs+, T:0115 964 2037 Beeston Fields Golf Club, Wollaton Road, Juniors 8-18yrs, T:0115 925 7062 Chilwell Manor Golf Club, Meadow Lane, Juniors & All Ages, T:0115 925 8958 Danny Bursztyn, Golf Lessons Nottingham, Trent Lock & Edwalton, 5yrs+ T:078111 52698

Guiding Girlguiding Notts, Exciting Fun Activities for All Girls 5yrs+ T:0115 987 7220

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

Christine March School of Dance, Kirkby, Acrobatics for Beginners/Advanced T:07809 776276 Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby, Gymnastics, Starters Fri 4pm & Sat 12.30pm & Improvers Fri 5pm, 4yrs+, Please Book, T:01623 457101 Freestyle Trampoline Park, Kirkby. Trampolines & Activities for ALL AGES! T:01623 709510 Greasley Sports & Community Centre, Newthorpe, Gymnastics Wed 4-8pm, 4yrs+ T:01773 760072 Hucknall Leisure Centre, Linby Rd, Gymnastics, Sat 8.30-11.30am, 4-11yrs T:0115 956 8750 i-jump Trampoline Park, Mansfield. Open Jump Sessions 3yrs+ Check Website for details T:01623 705 909 Inspire Gymnastics Academy, Charles Way, Cinderhill. T/W/F/S/S, Recpt-Yr6+ T:0115 837 4730

776 Gymnastics Mansfield, Gymnastics for all ages & abilities Mon-Sat @ various times T:01623 620803

Mansfield Olympic Gymnastics Club, Sessions Novice-Elite, 4yrs+, T:01623 662 828

776 Gymnastics, Newark. Gymnastics for all ages and abilities, daily @ various times T:01636 640426

Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Gymnastics, Mon-Sat, Various times, 3-18yrs T:01636 655 780

Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Bye pass Rd, Gymnastics Wed & Fri 5-7pm, 5yrs+, T:0115 917 3333

Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Trampolining Tue/Wed/Sat Various times, 3-18yrs T:01636 655 780

Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Trampoline, All Abilities, Mon/Thur from 5pm, 5yrs+, T:0115 917 3333

Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Gymnastics Mon-Fri various times, 4yrs+ T:0345 0000 231

FamilyGrapevineNotts

MONDAY TO THURSDAY

ts &s o T I f Of en Jump Op

Lammas Leisure Centre, Gymnastics Mon from 4pm 4-13yrs & Fri 4-8pm Intermediate/Adv. T:01623 511177

Gymnastics and Trampoline

™

k Par line o p se, Tram hou mp ane, i-Ju Mill L Wood Old field 9 * Mans 9AL 705 90ts 9 23 1 pe r G a N : 016 ited C 0 Tel t To Un 202

k co.u0 . p i-JumRINGJu2ly e n i onl ode SvaPlid until 31st y own k o Bo sing c *Code ld’s ver e Park u lin ie

x (Ne s) ed &B

sf po Man Tram

www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Weekly Activities for 5yrs - Teens Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

2 FREE Chilwell Olympia INTRODUCTORY Karate School SESSIONS

Classes for 4-6yrs (Tigers), 7-13yrs & 14yrs+

Hart TKD, Taekwon-Do Classes, Wollaton M/T/W, from 5pm, 4-7yrs & 7yrs+, T:01773 785988

For more information contact: 07789095467 www.chilwell-karate.co.uk info@chilwell-karate.co.uk

Kimberley TAGB TaeKwon-Do, Temple Centre, Nuthall, Wed 7-9& Sun 6-7pm, 8yrs+ T:077 607 68367

Nottingham Hockey Club, W:nottinghamhockeyclub.com

Horseriding Kirkfields Equestrian Centre, Blidworth, Lessons, hacks & pony club T:01623 794831 Lower Portland Liveries Riding School, Park Lane, Kirkby in Ashfield, T:01623 755505 Selston Equestrian Centre, Hillbank Farm, Selston, T:01773 813817

A unique, inspiring musical programme for 4-7 yr olds - classes held in Bramcote

Contact Sue Lake at slakemusicmakers@gmail.com

www.childrensmusicmakers.co.uk

Gymnastics and Trampoline Contd.

St Leonards Riding School, Nottm Rd, Toton, All Ages, T:0115 973 2753 Twinkle Toes Pony Parties, Sawley, Private Lessons for 3-8yrs, T:07952 173739

Ice Sports Ice skating sessions every day and skating lessons at the National Ice Centre T:0843 373 3000

Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Trampolining, Tue/Thur, 5 & 6pm, 6yrs+ T:0345 0000 231

Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton, Polar Cubs/ Polar Bears/Fun Skate, Various times & Teen Disco Fri 8pm T:01623 511177

RedKangaroo Trampoline Park, Bulwell. Full of bouncing fun & super springy somersaults T:03333 445933

Karting

Southwell Leisure Centre, Gymnastics Mon & Fri from 4pm, & Sun from 9.45am, 5yrs+ T:01636 813 000 Southwell Leisure Centre, Trampoline Mon/Wed/Fri, Various times 5yrs+ T:01636 813 000 Tumble Tots, Uni of Nottingham/Radcliffe on Trent & West Bridgford, up to 7yrs T:07429 845132 Two Counties Leisure Centre, Selston. Gymnastics Mon 5-8pm, 5yrs+, T:01773 781800

History Archaeology and Genealogy Nottingham Young Archaeologists Club, University of Nottingham Museum, Meet 1 Sat monthly, 8-16yrs T:0115 748 4950 Nottinghamshire Archives, Nottm, Family & County History, T:0115 958 1634 Rockwatch, Geology for the Young! Magazine & Events, W:rockwatch.org.uk T:020 7734 5398

Edgewood Judo Club, Hucknall, Under 7’s+, T:0115 952 1346

Our Karate School has been running since 1974. We teach Shotokan Karate at Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre and oﬀer structured classes for children and adults, from beginners to black belts.

Manor Sports Centre, Mansfield Woodhouse, North Notts Junior Hockey, Wed 6.30pm & Sun 10.30am, 6yrs+ T:01623 425116

Singing Puppets Live Music Instruments Notation Games Listening Games Rhythm/Pulse Activities Composers & their music Circle Songs & Movement Exclusive ‘Musicland’ Stories Qualiﬁed Music Teacher - DBS Checked

Eastwood TAGB TaeKwon-Do, Greasley Sports Centre, Fri 6-7pm, 8yrs+ T:077 607 68367

ELK Motorsport, Winthorpe, Newark. Mega Karting Experience 8-80yrs! T:01636 673322 Team Sport Indoor Go Karting, Victoria Retail Park, Family Race Sessions 8yrs+ T:01252 732 300

Martial Arts Acacia Centre, Annesley, Karate, Wed 7-8.30pm 6yrs+ T:01623 721056 Ashfield 3 Counties Shotokan Karate, Sutton Community Academy & Oak Tree Leisure Centre. 5-65yrs! T:07989 449817 Awsworth Village Hall, Ilkeston Shotokan Karate Club, Tue 6.30-8pm, 6yrs+ T:07920 234717 Bells Lane Community Centre, Aspley, Ju Jitsu, Tue 7-9pm, 14yrs+ T:0115 915 7605 Bells Lane Community Centre, Aspley, Kung Fu, Wed/Thurs 6.30-8.30pm, 6yrs+ T:0115 915 7605 Chilwell Olympia Karate School, Shotokan Karate, Chilwell 4-6yrs, 7-13yrs & 14yrs+, T:07789 095467

Heart of England ITF, Junior Tae Kwondo at venues across Notts, 4yrs+, W:heartofengland-itf.org.uk Hilltop Judo Club, RC Social Hall, Eastwood, All Ages & Abilities, T:0115 938 6281

Manor Sport & Recreation Centre, Junior Karate, Tues 5-6pm 4-7yrs + Beginners & 6-7pm 8yrs+ T:01623 425116 Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Dragon Freestyle Kick Boxing, Mon 4.30pm & Sat 9.30am, 6-12yrs, T:07976 890887 Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, ITF Taekwon-Do, Sun from 10am, 4yrs+ T:01623 650770 Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Judo, Wed 6pm, 6yrs+ T:0345 0000 231 Sutton TAGB Tae Kwon Do, Lammas Leisure Centre, 5yrs+ W:nmtkd.org.uk Taekwondo, Diamond Community Hub, Kirkby. Tues 7-8pm, 9yrs+ T:01623 880258 Tek Kickboxing, Beeston & Wollaton 4yrs+ W:teamelitekickboxing.org T:07766 836153 The Dojo, The Humber Works, Beeston, Karate, All Ages & Abilities, T:0115 875 4212 Two Counties Leisure Centre, Selston. Taekwondo, Tues 6.30-7.30pm 7yrs+ T:01773 781800 Warrior Martial Arts, Classes for all Ages & Abilities, Beeston/West Bridgford, 5-17yrs & Adults T:0115 9226 182

Multi Sports & Activities Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Family Court Frenzy, School Hols Mon-Fri, 9-4 T:0115 917 3333 Laser Tag Nottingham, Cranbrooke St, Nottingham’s largest indoor laser game centre, 8yrs+ T:0115 958 9178 Logiclock, Nottingham. Puzzle-based live escape game. Families & 16yrs-Adult T:07950 205 499 Manor Sports Centre, Mansfield Woodhouse, Holiday Activities, School Hols Only, 6-12yrs, For details T:01623 425116

Music & Singing Teachers Beginner’s Drum lessons, Arnold. T:07368 291333 Bronia Smith-Wilson B.Sc. (Hons) Piano/ keyboard & Recorder, Long Eaton. All Ages. T:0115 752 3209 Derek Hartwell, Sutton in Ashfield, Piano/ Classical Organ, T:01623 555360 Elaine Wilson, Annesley, Clarinet, Piano, Recorder, Music Theory. All welcome, T:01623 403379 Guitar lessons with Scott Wilcoxson BA, tailored lessons in Heanor studio, all ages T:07951 098984 Julia Gaunt, Private Tuition, Singing, Piano, Musical Theatre, Workshops, T:07712 624083 Katie’s Piano Lessons, Arnold. All abilities T:07870 576293 Lee Brookes, Chilwell, Learn to Play the Drums, Beginners-Advanced, T:0115 877 8200 Piano teacher Chilwell. All ages & styles, learn to read/improvise. Mike Giddins, T:0115 943 1982 Private music tuition, Awsworth. Violin lessons, ZeckserOwen Suzuki, for Erika T:07817 965839 Vince Bartley, Piano Tuition, All Ages & Abilities Welcome, T:0115 952 4533 Violin teacher, Chilwell. Children & adult beginners. Jane Giddins, T:0115 943 1982 Wendy’s Playful Piano - A Fun Approach for Young Children 3-7yrs, 1-to-1 sessions in Beeston. Text: 07791 053766

Netball Bramcote Netball Club, Bilborough College, Juniors & Adults, T:07963 406883. Stapleford Netball Club, George Spencer Academy, Juniors Sat 9.30-11am, T:07940 647964

Orienteering Notts Orienteering Club, Various Locations, Families Welcome, T:01623 792336

Outdoor Pursuits Nottingham Off Road Events, Farnsfield, Quads, 4x4’s, Rifles, Team Building & Archery 6yrs+, T:0115 953 9865

Photography

Music Groups

Beeston Camera Club, Station Rd, All Welcome, W:beestoncameraclub.co.uk

Music for Everyone, East Mids Youth String Orchestra, W:music-for-everyone.org, T:0115 958 9312

Eastwood Photographic Soc, Church St (Children accompanied), W:epsnotts.org

MUSIC MAKERS-classes in Nottingham. Songs/games/instruments, 4-7yrs, T:07902 312353 Nottingham Youth Band, Beeston,W:musicfor-everyone.org Nottingham Youth Orchestra, for Young Musicians in East Midlands, T:07814 637 571 Notts Youth Jazz Orchestra for Young Musicians in Notts, W:nottsnyjo.co.uk

Hockey

Dragon River, Learn TAI CHI! Classes in Daybrook, Ravenshead & Mansfield T:07981488890

Rockabillies 5+ music groups, Long Eaton, Tuesdays 4.30pm. Developing musical knowledge/singing/pulse/rhythm through the KODALY approach T:0774 7013597

Beeston Hockey Club, Highfields, Boys & Girls 6yrs+, W:beestonhockeyclub.com

Eastwood Tae Kwon Do Club, Plumptre Hall, 6yrs-Adult W:tkd.co.uk

Rockabillies, Long Eaton. Adult Rock Choir Wed 8-9.30pm T:0774 7013597

Rockabillies, Long Eaton. Children’s Choir, Tues 5.45pm, 7-11yrs T:0774 7013597

James Maude Camera Club, Mansfield, (Children Accompanied W:jamesmaude. org.uk

Rainbows and Brownies Girlguiding Notts, Exciting Fun Activities for All Girls 5yrs+, T:0115 987 7220

Rollerskates and Skateboards Asylum Skatepark, Sutton. Skatepark, BMX & Scooters, 5yrs+. Bring Own Helmet! T:01623 559494 Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby, Family Roller Skating, Sun 5-6.30pm & Over 8’s 7.15-8.45pm T:01623 457101

TO ADVERTISE E: shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk T: 0115 938 2910

Weekly Activities for 5yrs - Teens Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers Help the Easter bunny get to the basket of eggs. And how many eggs can you find on the picture? Answers on page 35

Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby. Roller skating coaching Tue 4-4.45pm advanced & 4.45-5.15pm starters T:01623 457101

Edgewood Leisure Centre, Hucknall, Swimming Lessons Daily 5m+, T:0115 956 8790

Hucknall Leisure Centre, Linby Rd, Family Roller Skating DISCO, Sat 7.00-8.30pm All Ages T:0115 956 8750

EMSA, Shirebrook/Alfreton/Rainworth, Classes max of 4, Teacher in water, 4yrs+ T:01623 430093

Jazzy Rollerskating, Diamond Community Hub, Kirkby. Sat 10-11am, 3-11yrs T:01623 880258 Skateland, Lenton. Premier Roller Rink. Wed-Sun, various times T:07519 638514

Everyone Active award-winning swimming lessons. Edgewood Leisure Centre, Hucknall Leisure Centre, Lammas Leisure Centre. From 4 months old, www.everyoneactive.com/swim-lessons

Rugby

Falcon Amateur Swimming Club, Hucknall Leisure Centre, 6yrs+, www.falconasc.co.uk

Ashfield Rugby Club, Boys & Girls U7’s19yrs, T:07763 326135

Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Bilborough, Nottingham Swim School, 3-16yrs T:0115 876 1600

Long Eaton RFC, West Park Leisure Centre, W:longeatonrfc.co.uk, Newark Academy, Active Tag Rugby Tues 5pm, 5-10yrs T:01636 655 780 Nottingham Casuals Rugby Union Club, Beeston Rylands, U6’s-U13’s, Thurs eve or Sun am, T:07713 149399 Rugbytots, FUN & ENERGETIC rugby play programme, Newark, West Bridgford & Beeston, 2-7yrs. E: nottingham@rugbytots.co.uk T:0345 313 0806 www.rugbytots.co.uk

Sailing Attenborough Sailing Club, Att Nature Reserve,7yrs+ W:attenboroughsc.org.uk Sutton in Ashfield Sailing Club, Kings Mill Res, 7yrs+, T:01623 368 318

Scouts and Explorer Scouts Nottinghamshire Scouts, Activities for Young People 10-18yrs, T:0115 952 3617

Squash Advance Squash Coaching, Mini 4-10yrs/ Junior 11-18yrs, Sutton & Hucknall, T:07919 026344 Hucknall Leisure Centre, Linby Rd, Junior Squash, Tue 4.30-6pm T:0115 956 8750 Trent Vale Squash Club, All Ages & All Abilities,W:trentvale.org.uk

Swimming Bramcote Leisure Centre, Family Swim & Lessons Various Times, T:0115 917 3000 Bramcote Swimming Club, Bramcote Leisure Centre, 5yrs-adults, Must Swim 20m+ T:07498 604991 BSC Aquastars Synchro, Bramcote Leisure Centre, 6-9yrs, must swim 20m T:07896 566767

Ilkeston & Kimberley Sub Aqua Club, Families Welcome W:iksac.co.uk, Kimberley Swimming Club, Kimberley LC, 3yrs+ www.kimberleyasc.co.uk Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton, Swimming Lessons daily, various times, all ages T:01623 511177 Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Lessons Daily, Various times, 3months -18yrs T:01636 655 780 Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre, Mansfield, Family Fun + Floats, Sun 9-10am, U8’s T:0345 0000230 Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre, Mansfield, Swimming Lessons All Ages & Abilities, Please Book, T:0345 0000230 Southwell Leisure Centre, Sessions/ lessons/Float Fun daily, Inflatables Wed/ Fri 8-13yrs & Family Swim, Sun 10-12noon, T:01636 813 000 Swim Academy: Developing a natural & smooth swimming style in the right technique for 4-10yrs. Edwinstowe, Newark & Little Carlton T:01949  831322 www.puddleducks.com Vicky’s Swim School, DW Sports Pride Park & Long Eaton, Daily Classes, 3yrs+ T:07876 212 408

Eastwood Tennis Club, Church Walk, Coaching, match play & social, 5yrs+ T:07713861134

West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Fun Splash Time, Daily for U8’s, Various times T:0115 946 1400 West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Swimming Lessons Mon-Sat, 5m-Adult, T:0115 946 1400

Leisure & Sport for Children with Additional Needs

Triathlon

The Boys Brigade, Various Venues, 5-18yrs, W:boys-brigade.org.uk

Walking Broxtowe Ramblers, All Welcome, W.broxtoweramblers.co.uk

Long Eaton Rambling Club, new members welcome, W:.longeatonramblingclub.org.uk

Divemaster Scuba, Beechdale & Ken Martin Pools, 8yrs+, T:0115 929 0707 Dolphins Swimming Club, Hucknall Leisure Centre, Swimmers 6yr+, W:hucknallandlinbydolphins.org.uk

River Maun Recreation Centre, Mansfield, Family Table Tennis Club, Thurs 7pm T:0345 0000 233

Ann Williams Beginners Yoga, 14yrs-Adults, Burton Joyce & Southwell T:0793 2877041

Nottingham Tennis Centre, University Boulevard, Daily Sessions, 5-8yrs, 8yrs+ & 16yrs+, T:0115 876 1600

Broxtowe Walk & Talk, U14’s Accompanied W:broxtowe-walkandtalk.com

Table Tennis

Yoga Inspired Activities Earth Kids, Sutton. Children’s Yoga Classes 5-8 years & 8-12 years. T:07930 151699

RAF Air Cadets, W:centraleast-atc.org.uk

Water Meadows, Mansfield, Wave Rave, Fri 7-9pm T:0345 0000232

Spring Lakes Water Sports Centre, Long Eaton. Wake Boarding/Open Swim/Beach & more! T:0115 837 2400

Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Active Mini Tennis, Sun 9.30am 5-9yrs T:01636 655 780

Uniformed Groups

Water Meadows, Mansfield, Swimming Lessons, Daily at Various times T:0345 0000232

FamilyGrapevineNotts

Attenborough Tennis Club, Shady Lane,W:attenboroughtennis.org.uk

Absolute Triathlon Club, Swim, Bike, Run 8-14yrs & Adults, T:0115 960 7912

Edgewood Leisure Centre, Hucknall, Badminton & Table Tennis Availble for Hire, T:0115 956 8790

Tennis

Sutton Ashfield Rambling Club, (Children accompanied), W:suttonramblingclub.com

Watersports National Water Sports Centre. Holme Pierrepont. All Ages T:0115 982 1212

Bramcote Leisure Centre, Inclusive Swim Lessons, All Ages & Abilities, T:0115 917 3000 Broadway Cinema, Hockley, Autism Friendly Screening, T:0115 952 6611 Hucknall Leisure Centre, Rehabilitation/ Disabled Swim, Tues 6-7pm, T:0115 956 8750 Jigsaw Youth Club, Lenton, Activities for Young People with Aspergers/Autism, 1025yrs, T:0776 2207532 Lanky Bill’s Fun Shack, Langley Mill, Sessions for Children with Autistim/ADHD/ Aspergers, Tue 4-5.30 T:01773 767050 Papplewick RDA, 151 Mansfield Rd, Papplewick, T:0115 963 6917 Phab Nottm, Activities & Fun Days Out , W:phabnottingham.com Speech Sign & Song Club, Beeston, for U5’s with Communication Difficulties, W:speechsignsong.co.uk

www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

LOVES TO LEARN A LIFE SKILL

JOIN EVERYONE ACTIVE

SWIMMING LESSONS Spaces always available

Available up to seven days a week

Lessons from 4 months old through to adult courses

All teachers are Swim England or equivalent qualified

facebook.com/everyoneactive

Everyone Active manages these facilities in partnership with Ashfield District Council.

@everyoneactive

Childcare • Nurseries Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

The Secret Garden

Attenborough Day Nursery & Pre-School      

Quality childcare and affordable fees Fully qualiﬁed & caring staff For children aged 6 weeks to 5 years Government Grant Funded places available All Nursery Vouchers accepted Secure outside play area and garden

First Choice Nanny Agency Ltd

We specialise in supplying nannies, au-pairs, mother’s helps and babysitters for full time, part time, holiday and emergency cover. We oﬀer a friendly service and free registration. We also oﬀer Event Nannies from one nanny to a fully supervised creche at special occasions such as weddings, corporate or sporting events.

235 Attenborough Lane, Attenborough NG9 6AL & The Strand, Attenborough, NG9 6AU

www.attenboroughdn.co.uk Call Sarah on 0115 922 5723 or email sylvia@secret-garden-childcare.co.uk

www.firstchoicenanny.co.uk

Email: bookings@firstchoicenanny.co.uk

Tel: 01509 670758 Mobile: 07824 893094

Childcare & Education Childcare & Childcare Advice East Midlands Nannies and Au Pairs, Childcare agency T:0800 1777 618 East Midlands Night Nanny & Baby Sitter, Enhanced DBS, 15yrs+ Childcare Experience, T:07738 567097 First Choice Nanny Agency for Nannies, Au Pairs, Baby Sitters & Event Creches, T:01509 670758

Notts County Council, Early Years & Childcare Services, T:0300 500 8080 Ofsted, Info on Education & Children’s Services T:0300 123 1231 Penguins Childcare Agency, NEW! Free reg. for nannies & families needing a nanny T:07912 219299 SafeCircle Sitters. Evening babysitting www. safecirclesitters.com

Nurseries NG8, 9 & 10 Alphabet House Day Nursery & Forest School, Nottm Rd, Long Eaton, 3m-5yrs, T:0115 973 4442 Alphabet House Day Nursery, Attenborough Lane, Chilwell, 3m-5yrs, Funded places T:0115 922 4204 Alphabet House Day Nursery, Chilwell Rd, Beeston, 6wks-5yrs, T:0115 943 6220 Attenborough Day Nursery, Small Homely & Friendly, M-F 7.30-6pm, 0-5 yrs T:0115 922 5723 Banana Moon Day Nursery, Wollaton. MonFri 7.30-6.30pm, 3m-5yrs T:01159 133 331 Beeston Nursery, Station Rd, Beeston, MonFri 7.15-6.00pm, 6wks-5yrs, T:0115 967 7677 Bizzy Kidz, Queens Rd, Beeston, 6wks-5yrs, Funded places T:0115 925 7735 Bramcote Day Nursery, Chapel Street, Bramcote, 6wks-12yrs, Funded places T:0115 922 2454 Busy Bees Day Nursery, Wilsthorpe Rd, Long Eaton, 0-5yrs, Funded places T:0115 946 3003

Children 1st @ Derby Road, Long Eaton, 6wks-12yrs, T:0115 973 3613 Children 1st @ Main Street, Long Eaton, 6wks-12yrs, T:0115 946 8732 Children1st@Breedon House, Banks Rd, Toton, 6wks-12yrs, T:0115 972 1113 Church House Nursery, Nether St. Beeston, 0-5yrs, Funded Places T:0115 967 7684 Creative Hands Childcare, Wadsworth Rd, Stapleford. Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, 0-12yrs. Funded Places T:07504 910785

Nottinghamshire Family Information Service, T:0300 500 80 80

Busy Bees Nursery, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, 0-8yrs, Funded places T:0115 928 0508

Children 1st @ Bilborough, Beechdale Rd, Mon-Fri 7.30-6pm, 0-5yrs T:0115 849 4991

Greenfields Day Nursery, Bilborough Children’s Centre, Wigman Rd, MonFri 8-4.30pm 2-5yrs, Term Time T:0115 942 5283 Jelly Beans Day Nursery, Chilwell Lane, Bramcote. Open 06:30 to 18:30. Funding accepted. E: jellybeanschildcare@yahoo. co.uk T:0115 925 6677 Klever Kids Day Nursery, Aspley Lane, Aspley, Mon-Fri 7.30-6pm, 6wks-12yrs, T:0115 822 8216 Little Stars 2 Day Nursey, Minver Cres, Aspley. Mon-Fri Term Time for Funded 2yr olds T:0115 929 7957 Little Stars Day Nursey, The Corner House, Strelley Rd, Broxtowe, 2-5yrs, T:0115 929 1314 My Start Day 2 Nursery, Amesbury Circus, Aspley. Mon-Fri Term Time, for funded 2yr olds T:0115 9519100 My Start Day Nursery, Minver Cres, Aspley. 6m-5yrs T:0115 970 5152

The Village Nursery, Town St, Bramcote, Woodland Area/Sand & Water play, 6wks5yrs, T:0115 943 0053

Brooklyn Day Nursery & Forest School, Annesley, A Home from Home for 0-7yrs, T:01623 752092

Toddlers’ University, The City, Beeston, 3m-8yrs, T:0115 967 8602

Cherubs Day Nursery, High St, Kimberley, 6wks-5yrs, T:0115 938 9090

Treetops Nursery, Minton Close,Toton, 6wks-5yrs, Funded places available, T:0115 973 2311

Cherubs Longdale, Longdale Ln, Ravenshead, 6wks-14yrs, T:01623 491919

My Start Nursery, Minver Cres, 6mths-8yrs, T:0115 970 5152

Wollaton House Day Nursery & PreSchool, Bridge Rd, Wollaton, 6wks-5yrs, T:0115 928 1181

Nottingham Asquith Day Nursery, David Lloyd Club, Aspley Lane, 12wks-5yrs, Limited Funded Places T:0333 230 4478

Wollaton Village Day Nursery, Wollaton Rd, Wollaton, 6wks-5yrs T:0115 928 2239

Phoenix Park Nursery, Cinderhill. Mon-Fri 7.30-6.30pm, 6wks-5yrs, Funded places T:0115 977 1193 Stapleford Day Nursery, Derby Rd, Stapleford, 3m-11yrs, Funded Places T:0115 949 9090 The Orchard Day Nursery, Nether St, Beeston, 0-5yrs, T:0115 922 7955

FamilyGrapevineNotts

Young Rascals, City Rd, Beeston, 6wks-8yrs, Hol care, Funded places T:0115 967 7951

Nurseries NG15 & 16

Discovery Day Nursery & Kids Club, Smithurst Rd, Giltbrook, 0-11yrs, T:0115 938 4805 Eastwood Day Nursery & After Sch Club, Church St, 6wks-14yrs, Funded Places T:01773 711721 Happy Days Childcare Services, Hucknall. Home from home for 0-12yrs T: 0115 956 9419

Applegarth Day Nursery, Robey Close, Linby, 6wks-14yrs T:0115 963 1296

Hucknall Day Nursery, Nottingham Rd, 6wks-5yrs, Funded Places Available, T:0115 968 0797

Awsworth Schoolhouse Day Nursery, The Lane, 0-11yrs, Funded places & School Pick Up T:0115 944 4114

Little Beans Day Nursery, High Leys Rd, Hucknall. Mon-Fri 7.30am-6pm, 6wks-5 yrs T:07510 745104

www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Nurseries • Preschools & Playgroups Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers Monday-Friday

44 Frederick Rd, Stapleford NG9 8FN

9am-3pm Term time

Early Early Years Years Playgroup Playgroup

A family run, friendly, flexible nursery passionate about delivering OUTSTANDING childcare Forest School sessions, Funded sessions,

&& Pre-School Pre-School

FUNDED PLACES FOR 2, 3 & 4 YEAR OLDS

FREE Stay and Play sessions

30 HOUR FUNDED PLACES AVAILABLE

Call to book your FREE session t: 01636 378025 e: admin@chsouthwell.co.uk www.childrenshousesouthwell.co.uk The Old Mill House, Station Road, Southwell, NG25 0ET

Themed activity days including crafts, baking and woodwork Call in anytime to have a look around PRE-SCHOOL PLACES AVAILABLE

0115 9395842

Nurseries NG15 & 16 Contd.

Little Plums Day Nursery, Bath St, Mansfield. 6wks-11yrs. Flexi Free Funded Places T:01623 272730

Little Oaks Nursery, High St, Kimberley, 0-5yrs, T:0115 938 2022

Papermoon Day Nursery, Fulnar Close, Forest Town, Mansfield, 6wks-U8’s, T:01623 657570

Little Wrens Day Nursery, Nottingham Rd, Selston. 0-8yrs, funded places avail. T:01773 810033 Oceans Day Nursery, Spring St, Hucknall, 6wks-5yrs, Free Places for 2, 3 & 4yrs, T:0115 963 5651 Rocking Horse Childcare Centre, Broomhill Rd, Hucknall, 6wks-11yrs, T:0115 837 0509 The Orange Tree Day Nursery, Beardall St, Hucknall, M-F 7.30-6pm, 6wks-8yrs, T:0115 964 0001

Nurseries NG17, 18, 19 & Edwinstowe Ashfield Plaza Day Nursery, Sutton Rd, Kirkby, 0-8yrs, Funded Places T:01623 455003 Bright Sparks Nursery, Derby Rd, Mansfield, 3m-5yrs, Funded Places 2,3 & 4yrs, T:01623 652220 Cedar House Nursery, Ransom Wood, Mansfield. Superb Woodland Setting, 0-5yrs, T:01623 627035 Cherub’s Childcare Centre, Pleasley Land Mark, Mansfield, 6wks-8yrs, T:01623 811166 Cherubs Childcare Centre, Somersall St, Ladybrook, Mansfield, 6wks-5yrs, T:01623 662792 Cherubs Childcare Centre, Welbeck Rd, Mansfield Woodhouse, 6wks-13yrs, T:01623 420940 Cherubs Children’s Centre, Wynndale Dr Primary Sch, Mansfield, 6wks-13yrs, T:01623 644069 Cherubs Sutton in Ashfield Day Nursery, Douglas Rd, Sutton, 6wks-5yrs, T:01623 440624 Cherubs, Edwinstowe, 6wks-11yrs, Funded places T:01623 822440 Hilltop Day Nursery, Crow Hill Drive, Mansfield. 0-5yrs + Before/After Sch & Hol Care, 0-11yrs T:01623 631385 Learning Tree Nursery, Alfreton Rd, Sutton, 0-8yrs, Funded Places 2,3 & 4yrs, T:01623 512324 Learning Tree Nursery, Kirkby Rd, Sutton, 8wks-8yrs, Funded places 2,3 & 4yrs T:01623 552144

Papermoon Day Nursery, Mansfield Rd, Sutton, 6wks-5yrs, Free Funded Places, T:01623 440011 Rocking Horse Nursery, Kingsway, Kirkby, 0-11yrs, Free Hours Avail for 2, 3 & 4yrs, T:01623 408330 Safe Haven Nursery & The Den, Mansfield Woodhouse, M-F 7.30-6pm, 6wks-5yrs & 5-14yrs, T:01623 480554 Shaping Futures Day Nursery, Mansfield, 6wk-11yrs, 2,3 &4yrs Funded Places T:01623 600638 Smarties Private Day Nursery, Nottingham Rd, Mansfield, 0-5yrs, 2,3 & 4yr Funded Places, T:01623 636100 Sunnydale Nursery, Northfield Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, 6wks-12yrs T:01623 652310 Tiny World, Layton Ave, Mansfield, 6wks-11yrs, Incl after Sch/Hol Care T:01623 420600 Treetops Vicar Water Day Nursery, Clipstone, 3m-5yrs, Funded places, T:01623 660555

Nurseries in Newark & Southwell Appleton Day Nursery, 73 Appleton Gate, Newark, M-F 7.30-6pm, 0-11yrs Before/After Sch & Hol Club T:01636 613 833 Balderton Village Day Nursery, London Rd, 6wks-5yrs, M-F 7.30am-6pm, Funded places T:01636 704708 Beacon Hill Day Nursery, Beacon Hill Rd, Newark, M-F 7.30am-6pm, 6wks-8yrs T:01636 704 823 Bullpit Road Nursery, Balderton, Mon-Fri 8-6pm, 6wks-11yrs, Before/After Sch & Hol Club T:01636 672 660 Busy Bees Southwell, Allenby Road. M-F 7.30am-6pm, 0-5yrs, T:01636 816606 Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery, Whitfield St, Newark, M-F 8-6, 0-5yrs, T:01636 707 819 Children 1st @ Newark Town, Appletongate. 6wks-11yrs, T:01636 706 949 Children 1st @ Newark, Muskham Rd, 0-11yrs, T:01636 611 914

manager@earlyyearsplagroup.co.uk

Pre-School for children

from 2 yrs old

in a safe, secure & fun learning environment. With a fantastic garden!

Monday - Friday 9.15 - 3.15 (term time) Rising 4’s sessions available

Hi Shirley

Funded places available for 2, 3 & 4yr olds Ofsted inspected ‘good’ grade - Newed, logoexperienced with reg charityand number  Qualiﬁ caring staﬀ team - Take out 30 hours yellow piece  Forest Schools activities  Baby & Toddler Group - Fridays 9.30-11.00 We need the red lines: 

Can you make the following changes please: 

Mon-Fri 9.15-3.15 (term time) Rising 4’s sessions available

Tel: 0771 4577 171

Lucy & Vincent Brown Village Hall, Lane, Attenborough

Black points: Attenborough

www.attenboroughchurchpreschool.com

Funding places available for 2,3 & 4yr olds Keep Ofsted line Keep qualified staff line

Kimberley Pre-School

Forest Schools activities Take out: EYFS line

P la ygroup

Kettlebrook Lodge, Eastwood Rd

Kimberley Pre-School Playgroup, Kettlebrook Lodge, Mon-Fri 9.30-3.pm T:0115 938 9205 Learning Ladder Childcare, Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Mansfield, 2-5yrs, M-F 8-3.15pm, Funded Places T:01623 631852 Muskham Playgroup, North Muskham, Tue to Fri 8.30-4pm, 2-4yrs T:07714 799408 Noah’s Ark Playgroup, Kimberley, Mon-Fri 9-3pm, 2-4yrs, T:07816 465633 Papplewick Preschool, Village Hall, M/W/Th 9-3pm, Tues/Fri 9-2pm, 2-5yrs T:0115 963 4913 Park View PreSchool, Pearson Ave, Chilwell. M-F 8.30-2.30pm, funded places T:07583 749956 Prebend Pre-School, New Methodist Church Hall, Southwell, M-F 7.30-5.30pm + Hol Club, 2-8yrs, T:07743 781438 Pre-School 345, 5 Middle St, Beeston, MonFri 9-3pm, Early Start & late Finish available. T:07816 376726 Ravenshead Pre-school Playgroup, Ravenshead Primary Sch, M-F 9-3.15pm, 2-5yrs, T:01623 490707 Robert Shaw Pre-School, Southfield Rd, Nottm, T:0115 915 5765 Saville House School, Mansfield Woodhouse, Kindergarten 3-4yrs, Funded places avail. T:01623 625068 Springfield Pre-School, Sandiacre, M-F 9.15-3.45,Lunch club 12.15-12.45, 2-5yrs, T:07960 983423 Sutton Centre Under 5’s Preschool, MonFri 9-12pm & 12.45-3.45pm, 2-4½yrs, T:01623 457613

Trowell Preschool, St Helens Church Hall, Friendly, fun & caring environment If you could send us ayour couple little of drafts ones with what you can do in different colours? Rd, Mon-Fri 9-12am & Mon 12.15Nottm for Mon-Fri 9am-3pm + them plus The chair person would like to see too.lunch

club

Funding available for 2, 3 & 4 year olds + 30 hours for 3 & 4 years

3.15pm, 2½-5yrs, T:07842 212672

Watnall Pre-School, Main Rd, M/T/Th 9-3pm,

9-12,not2-5yrs, Unbelievably I’m off sick again, been to docs, it’s the flu! So sorry if thisW/F is jumbled, thinking T:0115 945 8574 straight.

0115 938 9205

But you can get me via email or phone still.

Rainbow Day Nursery, Castle Station, Newark, 0-8yrs, Funded Places for 2, 3 & 4yrs, incl 30hrs T:01636 611 603 Serendipity’s Day Nursery Balderton, 52, London Rd, M-F 8-6, 0-5yrs, T:01636 679 050

Wollaton Park Pre-school, Lambourne Dr, Flexible Sessions, Mon-Fri 8.15-12, 12-3 & 8.15-3, 2yrs+ T:0115 837 6420

Preschools & Playgroups (All Year)

Serendipity’s Day Nursery Newark, 79 Appleton Gate, 6wks-8yrs, T:01636 613 829

Attenborough Day Nursery Pre-school, The Strand, Free Sessions Available, 2½-5yrs, T:0115 922 5723

Preschools & Playgroups (Term Time)

Balderton Pre-School, Chuter Ede Prim Sch, M-F 7.30-6, Incl. Wraparound Care, 2-11yrs, T:07946 176694

Allsorts Pre-School, Community Centre, Church Lane, Underwood, M-F 9am-12, 2-5yrs T:07858 778603 Attenborough Church Pre-School, Village Hall, Mon-Fri, 9.15-3.15pm, 2-5yrs T:07714 577171 Bramcote Pre-School Playgroup, Memorial Hall, Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, 2-5yrs, T:07754 140325 Carousel Under 5’s Preschool, Lammas Rd, Sutton, 8.30-11.30am & 12.30-3.30pm MonFri, 2-5yrs, T:07926 308289

Little Lambs Day Nursery, Diamond Community Hub, Kirkby, 0-5yrs, T:01623 232880

Children’s House Day Nursery, Southwell, 0-11yrs. Forest School sessions & FREE Stay & Play Sessions, Please Book, T:01636 814738

Little Lambs Day Nursery, Main St Huthwaite, 0-8yrs, Funded places T:01623 230357

Country Kids Day Nursery, Lincoln Rd, Newark. M-F 7am-6pm, Sat/Sun 8am-4pm T:01636 370 822

Early Years Playgroup & Pre-School, Frederick Rd, Stapleford, M-F 9am-3pm, 2-5yrs, T:0115 939 5842

Little Millers Day Nursery, Mansfield Rd (nr Kings Mill Hosp), Sutton, 6wks-5yrs T:01623 622515

Highfields School & Day Nursery, Newark, ISI Rated Excellent, Term Time Only, 2yrs+, Funded places Available T:01636 704 103

Horsendale Pre-School Playgroup, Nuthall, M/T/W/F am, M/W/F pm, 2½-5yrs, T:07534 765 500

Hucknall Pre-School Playgroup, Watnall Rd, Mon-Fri am, M/T/F pm, 2-5yrs, T:0754 451 0610

Christ Church Hall Pre-school, Lime Grove Ave, Chilwell, M/T/W/F 9am-3.15pm incl Lunch Club T:0750 4119 202

Brinsley Childcare, Brinsley Primary School, Mon-Fri, 7.45am-6pm, 6wks-11yrs T:07500 934874 Greasley Beauvale Childcare, Greasley Primary Sch, Newthorpe, M-F 7.30-6pm, 2-11yrs T:07984 618855 Leen Mills Pre School Playgroup, Carlingford Rd, Hucknall, M-F 8-4pm, 2½4yrs, T:0115 964 2725 Selston Childcare, Holly Hill Sch, Full Daycare, 7.30am-6.00pm, 2-5yrs, Funded Places T:07908 649121 St Laurence Pre-School, Nursery & Playgroup, Broad St, Long Eaton, M-F All day, 2-5yrs, T:0115 972 1405 The Elms, Nursery to Trent College, Long Eaton, 6wks-4yrs, T:0115 849 4942 The Lime Trees Nursery, Forest Town, M-F 9-3pm term time, T-Th 9-3pm in school hols T:01623 427992 Tiny Tots Preschool, John Godber Centre, Hucknall, M-F 9-3pm, 2-5yrs T:07963 962517

TO ADVERTISE E: shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk T: 0115 938 2910

Independent Schools • Tutoring • Out of School Care Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers Independent Schools Inspectorate

Highfields is an ‘excellent’ school ISI Inspection June 2019

Highfields OPEN MORNING SATURDAY 2nd MAY 2020 10am until 12 noon

For more information please contact the Admissions Registrar on 01636 704103 email admissions@highfieldsschool.co.uk or visit www.highfieldsschool.co.uk

HIGHFIELDS INDEPENDENT PREP SCHOOL & DAY NURSERY FOR GIRLS AND BOYS AGED 2-11 YEARS William Gladstone Childcare, Gladstone Road, Newark, 0-5yrs, Funded Places. T:07930 738 170

Independent Schools Highfields Independent School & Day Nursery, London Rd, Newark, Non-selective, Co-ed, 2-11yrs, T:01636 704 103 Hollygirt School, Elm Avenue, Nottm, Coed for 3-16yrs, T:0115 958 0596 Jubilee House School, Eastwood. Christian school, full & part-time education for 3-16 yrs T:01773 688100 Nottingham Girls’ High School, Arboretum St, Nottingham, 4-18yrs, T:0115 941 7663 Nottingham High School, Co-ed 4-18yrs T:0115 978 6056 Salterford House Preparatory School, Calverton, Pre Prep to Yr 6, T:0115 965 2127 Saville House School, Mansfield Woodhouse, 3-11yrs, T:01623 625068 St Joseph’s School, Derby Rd, Nottingham, 12m-11yrs, T:0115 941 8356 The Elms, Nursery & Primary School to Trent College, Long Eaton, 6wks-11yrs, T:0115 849 4942 The Iona School, Steiner Waldorf Education, Sneinton Dale, Sneinton, 3-11yrs, T:0115 941 5295 The Lammas School, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Affordable Co-Education 5-19yrs, T:0208 424 8475 Trent College, Long Eaton, Boarding / Day, Co-ed 11-18yrs, T:0115 849 4949 Wellow House School, Wellow, Co-ed, PrePrep 3-6yrs, Prep 7-13yrs, T:01623 861054

London Road, Newark Notts NG24 3AL

Tutoring Biology Tutor. Chilwell. GCSE level. Near Tram/Bus Stop. Dr Jane Giddins. T:0115 943 1982

www.highfieldsschool.co.uk

Empirical Science, University Blvd. Physics, Chemistry & Maths GCSE/A Level, 1-2-1 & Group Tution, T:07720 785 006 Estelle Makin, Beeston, Maths & English up to GSCE. Entrance & SEN T:0115 925 4084 Explore Learning, Beeston. Maths & English, free session available, 4-14yrs T:0115 784 2748 Grade A Tutoring, English, Maths, Science & Prep for 11+, Nottingham & Wollaton. T:07552 681851 Integral Tutoring: Newark, Southwell & Bingham 1-1, small group & 11+ Tuition, 7-16 yrs T:01636 526042 Katie Ward Tuition, Newark. Primary subjects, 11+ and English GCSE & A Level T:07714 753642 Kip McGrath Long Eaton, OFSTED registered Maths and English Tuition. Superb tuition and a caring approach. 6-16yrs www.kipmcgrath.co.uk/long-eaton T:0115 871 9949 Kip McGrath Mansfield & Bolsover, Pleasley Vale Business Park, Maths & English Tuition, 5-17yrs, T:01623 811595 Kip McGrath, Wollaton, OFSTED registered Maths and English Tuition, T:0115 928 0202 Kumon Maths & English Tuition, Chilwell Rd Methodist Church, Beeston, 4yrs+ T:0115 919 3578 Kumon Maths & English Tuition, St Mary’s Church, Wollaton Park, Mon & Tues, 3yrsAdult, T:0115 923 4914

FamilyGrapevineNotts

Kumon Maths & English Tuition, West Park Long Eaton, Tue, Fri & Sat T:0115 727 0222 Kumon Maths & English, Ravenshead. Thurs 4-5.30pm & Sat 9.15-11am, T:01623 490866 MagiKats Maths & English Tuition Centres: Beeston, Chilwell & West Bridgford. 4-16yrs. Based on UK curriculum. www.magikats.co.uk/nottingham T:0115 945 9941 Maths teacher Chilwell. All stages to A’ Level. Near tram/bus stop. Mike Giddins, T:0115 943 1982 Mike the Maths Teacher, Beeston, Maths Specialist Key Stage 2 & 3, GCSE/A Levels, T:0794 6653 771 Pat Satterly, Mansfield, Maths & English, All Ages to GCSE, T:01623 652228 PRIVATE TUTORS NOTTINGHAM - English/ Maths/Science & Languages. All Levels, DBS Reg, T:0115 928 6646 Shining Rainbows Tuition, qualified primary teacher. Beeston & surrounding areas. KS1/2 T:07572 422 974 Susan McEntee, Kimberley. Experienced maths tutor, 1-to-1 tuition in Basic/GCSE/A Level T:075806 74513

Out of School & Holiday Clubs NG8, 9, 10, 15 & 16 Alphabet House @ Grange School, Long Eaton, Before/After Sch & Hols 4-11yrs, T:07716 443053

@HighfieldsNG24 MP Applegarth the Zone, Linby, Before/After Sch, Pick Ups, Holiday Club, to 14yrs, T:0115 963 1296 Aspley Library, Nuthall Rd, Homework Club, Wed 3.30-5.30pm, Term Time, T:0115 915 2802 Beeston Nursery, Before/After Sch for Trent Vale Infants & Beeston Rylands Juniors, Up to 12yrs, T:0115 967 7677 Bells Lane Community Centre, Aspley, School Holiday Playschemes (except Xmas) M-F 10-1pm, 5-15yrs T:0115 915 7605 Bilborough Library, Bracebridge Dr, Homework Club, Tues 3.30-5.30, Term Time, 8-18yrs, T:0115 915 2820 Bizzy Kidz, Bispham Dr School, Toton, Before & After Sch, 4-12yrs T:0115 925 7735 Brinsley Childcare, Brinsley Primary School, Wraparound & Hol Care 6wks-11yrs, T:07500 934874 Dovedale Primary Wrap Around Club, Long Eaton. 3-11yrs, T:0115 973 5984 Early Years Playgroup & Pre-School, Stapleford, Holiday Club for Selected days in School Hols, 2-6yrs, T:0115 939 5842 Footlights Theatre, Alderman White School, Bramcote. Themed Holiday Clubs T:07914 937060 Horsendale Club, Assarts Rd, Nuthall, 7.308.50 / 3.35-6.00, T:07534 765500 Hucknall leisure Centre, Linby Rd, Holiday Activity Camp, Mon-Fri 8:30-6pm School Holidays T:0115 956 8750

www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Action-packed summer holiday fun!

At Camp Williams, children learn exciting skills, make new friends and create everlasting memories! Campers take part in a variety of indoor and outdoor sports, swimming, games, arts projects and camp rallies. Plus, 8-15 year olds on our full programme can take part in Skill Clinics, exciting skill based sessions which range from archery to climbing, game design to mountain biking.

offer we fin supp ancial ort

book for thethe May YouYou cancan book nownow for Easter, May half-termand & summer holidays. half-term summer holidays.

Search YMCA Camp Williams

Book now by calling 0115 697 2227 Use code GRAPEVINE when booking for a FREE Camp Williams t-shirt and snap-back cap for your child

Play Centres • Parties Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

Non-stop Fun for 0 - 11 Years YOUR FRIENDLY PLAYCENTRE!

PARTY PARTY!

Hucknall National Out of Sch/Holiday Club, Montague Rd, 5-11yrs, T:07923 496208 Little Oaks Cool Kids Club, Larkfields Sch Nuthall, Before/After Sch & Hols, 4-11yrs, T:07989 392633 Oceans Day Nursery, Spring St, Hucknall, Before/After Sch & Hol Club, 4-13yrs, T:0115 963 5651 Pastures Community Church, Stapleford, Mon 4-6, Recpt-Yr6, T:0115 833 5349 Selston Childcare, Holly Hill Sch, Before/ After Sch, Up to 11yrs, T:07908 649121 St Laurence Pre-School, Long Eaton, Before/After Sch/ Hols & Inset Days, 2-12yrs T:0115 972 1405 Step Ahead Kids Club, Cherubs Nursery, Kimberley, After School & Hol Care, 4-12yrs, T:0115 938 9090 Strelley Road Library, Aspley. Homework Help & Games, 7yrs+, Mon 3.30-5.30pm T:0115 915 2880

Out of School NG17, 18, 19, Edwinstowe, Newark & Southwell Ashfield Playcare Scheme, Lammas 4-11yrs, T:01623 550986 Learning Ladder Childcare, Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Mansfield, Holiday care M-F 8-6pm, 3-11yrs T:01623 631852 Papermoon Day Nursery, Forest Town, Holiday Club for U8’s, T:01623 657570 Southwell After School & Holiday Club, Lowes Wong Jun Sch, 4-11, T:07801 950014 Step Ahead Kids Club, Mansfield Woodhouse, 4-13yrs, T:01623 420940 Step Ahead Kids Club, Wynndale Dr Primary Sch, Mansfield, Before/After Sch & Hol Care, 3-13yrs, T:01623 664069 The Bubble Wrap, Southwell, wrap-around & holiday care, 4-11yrs. T:07961 040220

Play Centres & Parties FOLLOW US

Soft play • Make a Bear • Laser • Private Hire Slime & Bath Bomb Making From £5 per head Book online to get FREE downloadable invites

Play & Party Centres Cyril’s Nut Hut, Indoor Adventure Play Centre, Acton Rd, Long Eaton, Up to 11yrs/4’11” T:0115 973 6532

Wed & Fri 10am - 11am Dancing & sing-a-long

AFTER SCHOOL Mon-Fri (term time) £6 incl. soft play, children’s meal, juice & ice cream

TODDLER TIME

Eden Softplay, St Saviours Gardens, The Meadows, Soft Play near City Centre for U10’s! T:0115 986 4118 Escape FEC, Giltbrook. Indoor Soft Play & Parties T:0115 938 6206 Funtimez @ Bizzy Beans Play & Party Centre, Huthwaite, Baby Area 0-4yrs & Centre 4-12yrs, T:01623 555994 Funtimez @ Jimmy Beans Play & Party Centre, Sutton, Baby Area 0-4yrs & Centre 4-12yrs, T:01623 550333 Hocus Pocus Playcentre, Beeston, 4 Tier playframe, Sep toddler area for U3’s, T:0115 925 5007

Mon-Fri 9.30-11.30 (Term Time) Dress up clothes, crafts & treasure hunt Only £2.50 admission includes biscuit & juice

CAFE

Serving freshly cooked food, fresh bean coffees & cold drinks

10 PLAYS FOR £15* Can be used anytime

*T&C’s apply, phone for details or check our website

Spring Street, Hucknall NG15 7BZ tel: 0115 963 3961 email: oceansoffun@btconnect.com

www.oceansoffun.co.uk

Jolly Jungle Soft Play, Newark.10-6pm, Closed Tues. Outdoor area, Babies-11yrs T:01636 613311

AFTE

Jungletastic, Nottingham Rd, Nuthall, Wacky Wednesday, £2.95 play all day! Term Time T:0115 975 1113 Lanky Bill’s Fun Shack, Cromford Rd Ind Est, Langley Mill, T:01773 767050 Leo’s Playcentre, Malt Park, Northgate, Newark, 0-18yrs. Saver Offers available. T:01636 611 122 Little Drivers Soft Play, Stapleford, Thurs Kids for a Quid! Toddlers 9.30-1pm, Kids 3-6pm, Term Time, T:0115 939 2211 Monkey Village, Station St, Kirkby. For U’10’s, especially little ones T:01623 368177 Mouse Trap Soft Play, Main St, Bulwell, 1-11yrs, Open Daily. Term Time Offers MonFri T:0115 975 2880 Oceans of Fun Play Centre, Hucknall, Indoor/Outdoor Play Areas & Private Hire, T:0115 963 3961 Ollie’s Fun Shack, Sherwood Energy Village, New Ollerton, 0-10yrs T:01623 860842 Pirates Play Centre, Sherwood, Up to 10yrs, Different classes everyday! T:01159 603 363 Playmania Indoor Playcentre, Mansfield, Mon-Fri 9.30-7pm Sat/Sun 10-5.30pm T:01623 644443 Southwell Leisure Centre, Indoor soft Play, Daily various times, U6’s T:01636 813 000

Fabulous Part y Offers, check out our website & facebook page for more details

Mo C £ R SCH2.00 entrRAZY DAn to Fri: y O O 1 £ 3 E n L MA 0 YS – tr y O DNESam-3pm R £4.9 S – 5 Me al De al

PARTIES at...

Tel: 01159752880 Mousetrap Soft Play Ltd, 156 Main Street, Bulwell, NG6 8ET (next to Tesco Extra) Tumbletown Play Centre, High St, Arnold, Indoor Play for U8’s & Play Area for U18m, T:0115 967 1161 Water Meadows, Mansfield, Soft Play Area for U10’s Mon-Thur 9.30-5pm + Fri -Sun 9-30-4pm T:0345 0000232 West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Soft play M-F 9.30-6pm, Sat 9-1pm & Sun 101pm, U6’s T:0115 946 1400

Sqoshis Playcentre, Church Rd, Clipstone. Open daily, all welcome T:07427 312645

Family Entertainment Centres

Squiggles Playden, Aerial Way, Hucknall Mon-Fri 9.30-7pm Sat/Sun 10-5.30pm T:0115 963 3554

Freestyle Trampoline Park, Kirkby. Trampolines & Activities for ALL AGES! T:01623 709510

The Beekeeper Wacky Warehouse, Meadow Lane, Beeston. Children up to 4’3” T:0115 9436184

i-jump Trampoline Park, Old Mill Lane, Mansfield. Mon-Sat 10-8pm, Sun 10-6pm T:01623 705 909

FamilyGrapevineNotts

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Let us deal with the mess and stress and have your child’s birthday party at Mousetrap

Book online today: www.mousetrapsoftplay.co.uk RedKangaroo Trampoline Park, Bulwell. T:03333 445933 Si5 Spy Missions Nottingham. A fantastic spy adventure for all the family! T:01954 789134

Rooms & Private Hire Acacia Centre, Annesley, Children’s Parties, Bouncy Castle/Disco/Room Hire, T:01623  721056 Ashfield Play Forum, Sutton, Main Hall for up to 50 people, T:01623 441168 Awsworth Village Hall. Available to hire for up to 100 people T:07504 556174 Bells Lane Community Centre, Aspley, T:0115 915 7605 Christ Church Hall, Lime Grove Ave, Chilwell, Beeston T:0115 922 2809

www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Play Centres • Parties Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

Birthdays * Kids Clubs * Events * School Visits Fundraisers * Education * Residential Homes Workshops * Photo Shoots * PetBoarding

www.zoespartyanimals.co.uk

Fully Insured * Enhanced DBS Checks * Qualiﬁed Friendly Staff

info@zoespartyanimals.co.uk

07983 600879

Zoe’s Party Animals

“

Thank you for making my little boys birthday so special, the adults enjoyed it as much as the kids!

“

Quote ‘Animal Party’ when you book

WIN! one of 5 play passes

Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Outdoor Activity Parties, 8yrs+ T:0115 982 1212

(to be used week days only)

Ice skating birthday party packages for 10-20 children at the National Ice Centre T:0843 373 3000

Hucknall Leisure Centre, Linby Rd, Sports/ Pool/Castle/ Disco/Roller Skating Parties, T:0115 956 8750

to Pirates Play, Party & Laser Centre in Sherwood

For your chance to win please answer the following question... Pirates have a newly refurbished bigger baby area but what is NEW?

a) rope bridge b) ball pit c) sports area with footballs Please enter online, giving contact details, full address and postcode at www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts or east-south-notts or post your answer, name, address and contact number to Family Grapevine Nottinghamshire, 11 Chilton Drive, Watnall, Nottingham NG16 1HL Closing date: Friday 24th April 2020 To view full T&C’s please visit one of the Family Grapevine websites above Diamond Community Hub, Kirkby. Rooms available for all functions T:01623 880258

Party Entertainers

Greasley Church Hall, Moorgreen, Hall for Groups, Celebrations & Functions, T:07763 865 716

Childrens Entertainer Joey, Kids discos/ Bouncy Castles/Magic Shows & More T:07944 443844

John Godber Centre, Ogle St, Hucknall, Party Packages & Hall Hire T:0115 963 9633

Glewy the Alien is a quality muppet like Elmo. Kids love him. Perfect for a party or event T:07775 715879

Asylum Skatepark, Sutton, Party Packages Available 5yrs+ T:01623 559494 Bramcote Leisure Centre, Swimming/ Football/Room Hire, T:0115 917 3000 Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Trampoline, Bouncy Castle & Sports Parties, Weekends & Sch Hols, 5yrs+ T:0115 917 3333 Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Tumbling Teddies Soft Play Parties for U5’s T:0115 917 3333 Clip ‘n Climb, Phoenix Park. Climbing-based activities & Party food for 10-30 children 4yrs+ T:0115 822 7120

i-Jump Trampoline Park, Mansfield. i-Parties - multiple party packages for an unforgettable experience! 3yrs+ from £13 pp. www.i-jump.co.uk T:01623 705 909 Kimberley Leisure Centre, Parties:- Mermaid & Shark/Football/Disco Dance/Pool Inflatable/Toddler Pool/Bouncy Castle T:0115 917 3366 Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton, wide range of party options T:01623 511177 Laser Tag Nottingham, Cranbrooke St, Nottingham, Party packages from £11.50 per head, 8yrs+, T:0115 958 9178 MAKE YOUR CHILD’S SPECIAL CELEBRATION MORE FUN with a Rugbytots party! T:0345 313 0806

Edgewood Leisure Centre, Hucknall, Bouncy Castle/Pool/ Pool Package Parties, Sat only T:0115 956 8790

SUPER SPARKLE PARTIES, Enchanting ANY theme parties for every little Princess/ Pirate/Superhero/Fairy! T:07580 533499

Manor Sports Centre, Mansfield Woodhouse, Bouncy Castle/Soft Play/Football Parties & Room Hire T:01623 425116

Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby, Bouncy Castle/Roller Disco or Both & U5’s Active Antz, T:01623 457101

Mansfield Superbowl, Bowling Parties + Meal/Gift/Certificate & Free Game each child + Teen Options T:01623 462000

Active & Sports Parties

Freestyle Trampoline Park, Kirkby. Party packages available. All ages T:01623 709510

Mansfield Town FITC, football birthday parties, prices from £100 T:01623 656920

The Pearson Centre for Young People, Beeston, Rooms & Hall f T:0115 925 4112

Adams Football Parties, FA qualified/DBS checked. Party at your own venue, 4-10yrs T:07763 229661

Go Ape! Canopy exploring, trail blazing and obstacles. 4-12yrs T:01603 895 500

Mr Mulligan’s Pirate Golf, Calverton, Parties from £15, 5yrs+ T:0115 9655 600

The Tin Hat Centre, Selston, Rooms for Hire, Competitive Rates, T:01773 864510

Adrenalin Jungle Activity Centre, Sherwood Forest, 8yrs+ T:01623 883 980

Greasley Sports & Community Centre, Newthorpe, Bouncy Castle/ Football Party/ MUGA & Hall Hire T:01773 760072

Nottingham Climbing Centre, New Basford, Kids/Adults Groups & Parties, 4yrs+, T:0115 924 8233

Nuthall Temple Centre. Party Room, Hire only or Specialist Party Packages, for up to 100! T:0115 951 9717 Ravenshead Leisure Centre, Longdale Lane, Parties/Functions T:01623 491522 Ravenshead Village Hall, Room/ Kitchen/Bar Avail Fri/Sat Evenings, T:01623 792 148

TO ADVERTISE E: shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk T: 0115 938 2910

Parties Please mention the

COMBAT PARTIES FOR KIDS!

ONLY £99 incl hot buffet Choice of 3 activities

• MONKEY TRAIL •TUG OF WAR • MOUNTAIN FLAG RACE •BLINDFOLD LIMBO and more!

Try our Family 4x4 GPS Challenge - half day event for

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

JUNIOR MOTOR DAY THURSDAY 16th APRIL Quads Karts/4x4/Trek & mission. £65 incl lunch 8-14yrs JUNIOR ACTIVITY DAY FRIDAY 17th APRIL Combat games, lunch, quads riﬂes, water gun skirmish £45 per child 8-14yrs

Bushcraft Birthday Parties at Sherwood Pines

up to 4 people - £195

Choose from a range of activities, including:

0115 953 9865

www.nottinghamoffroadevents.co.uk email: info@nottsoffroad.co.uk Lockwell Hill Activity Centre, Kirklington Rd, Farnsfield, Notts. NG22 8BP

Pukka Parties, Indoor/Outdoor Football Zorbing, approx 5-14yrs T:0739 6388014 Rebecca Adlington Centre, Mansfield, Swim & Floats Parties, Teaching Pool, Sun 1-2pm, T:0345 0000230 RedKangaroo Trampoline Park, Bulwell. Gravity defying parties, T:03333 445933 River Maun Recreation Centre, Mansfield, Inflatable Super Slider/bouncy castle & disco/sports T:0345 0000 233

White Post Farm Centre, Farnsfield for Free Range Children’s Parties & Farmer Days, T:01623 882977 Zoe’s Party Animals, mobile petting farm and excellent party idea! T:07983 600879

Art, Craft & Cookery Parties ARTventurers Nottingham, Arty parties, for all ages, babies to adults! T:07888 700 480

Skateland, Lenton. Roller Skating Birthday Parties T:07519 638514

ARTventurers, Mansfield, Southwell & Sutton-In-Ashfield. T:07789 460153

Southwell Leisure Centre, Pool/Bouncy Castle & Soft Play/Mixed Sports/Football/ Disco & Roller Disco Parties T:01636 813000

Buzz Ceramics, Mobile Pottery Painting Studio, T:0115 875 3664

The Depot, Nottingham. Kids Climbing wall Parties 7yrs+ T:0115 958 9214 Tumble Tots, Active Physical Play Parties, 6months-7yrs T:07429 845132 Two Counties Leisure Centre, Selston. Sports/Bouncy Castle Disco/Bounce & Skate/Roller Disco T:01773 781800 Water Meadows, Mansfield, Soft Play Fri-Sun 4.30-6pm, Aqua Challenge Sun 3.45 & Pool Hire 7-8pm Weekends only T:0345 0000232 West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Adventure/Happy Hour/Soft Play S/S & Pool parties Sat only after 5.30pm T:0115 946 1400

Animal & Farm Parties Attenborough Nature Centre Children’s Parties. Minibeasts, pond-dipping and more! 4yrs+ T:0115 972 1777 Clip Clop Pony Rides, Child-Friendly Ponies/ Unicorns for Parties & Events/Weddings, 2-12yrs T:07985 430176 Ferry Farm Country Park, Hoveringham, All day parties from £12 per child, min 10 children T:0115 966 4512 Floralands Farm Park, Lambley, Parties in The Party Barn/Animal Cuddles T:07477 924708 Fudge and Co. Exotic animal encounters for all events! We bring the zoo to you! T:07396 322470

Shelter building Fire lighting Water purifying Tool use Whittling Assault course Woodland crafts

forestryengland.uk/sherwood-bushcraft

ARTventurers Newark, T:07886 829465

Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Bushcraft birthday parties. 6yrs+ T:0300 067 4340

Squiggles Playden, Hucknall. Soft Play & Themed Parties, 0-12yrs, Up to 36 Children! T:0115 963 3554

• • • • • • •

To ﬁnd out more or to book a visit please contact Emily on 0300 067 4255 or email emily.butt@forestryengland.uk

Creation Station Nottingham North West, Award-winning creative party fun! All ages T:07305 890904 Hungry Caterpillar Café, Market Place, Long Eaton. Messy Play/Pizza Making & Soft Play T:0115 874 5689 Pot N Kettle Paint Your Own Pottery, High Rd Beeston, Fun for All Ages from £9.50 per head T:0115 922 8029 Sticky Fingers Cookery Parties, East Mids. 4-11 years T:07710 980570 The Glazey Place, Leeming St, Mansfield, Paint a Pot,Teddy Bears & Slime Parties, 3yrs-Adult, T:01623 620781 Tilly Pots, Ravenshead. Creative craft parties, slime making & more! 4yrs+ T:01623 792768

Starlight Theatre Academy Performing Arts, Newark. Unique birthday parties, 4-15yrs. T:07596 959326

Face Painting, Makeover & Pamper Parties East Midlands Face Painting: Festival Glitter/ gems/face painting at childrens parties, events & festivals. T:07824 893094 Helen’s Face Painting, DBS Checked, T:07957 785801 Pip-A-Roo, Face Painting, Henna & Glitter Tattoos, Balloon Modelling T:01623 401037

Dance, Drama & Music Parties Jo Jingles, Music, Singing and Movement Parties for 3m-5yrs, T:07720 896292

Mainly Magic Parties Dizzy Daisy the Magician, Children’s party packages to suit all your needs. T:07548 227533 Freddie Magical Entertainer, Amazing Magic for All the Family! T:07792 146312

Kitchen Dancing Birthday Boogie. Fun themed dance parties for children aged 5yrs+. T:07776 241683 Magical Movers, Music & Dance Parties for the Under 5’s, 1 or 2 hrs, T:07954 991963 New Youth Theatre, Mansfield, Hucknall & West Bridgford, Musical Birthday Parties, 3-17yrs, T:01623 406284 Nottingham Dance & Fitness, Cheer/Pop/ Street Dance Parties, T:07714 123431 Razz Performance Parties, Theme of your Choice, Fun-Filled Dance, Drama & Singing, 4yrs+ T:07402 179892

Peter Presto, Very funny Children’s Magic Shows with Cute, Clever Puppets! Visit Website. T:0115 981 6407

Other Exciting Parties Bricks 4 Kidz, Have a party with a difference with LEGO® Bricks. T:0115 882 4288 City of Caves, Broadmarsh, host the coolest birthday party in your class! T:0115 988 1955

Kids Pony Parties. T:07562 936269

SPROUTS- Games, Drama Adventures & Music 4-9yrs T:07976 824979

Creswell Crags, Nr Worksop, Go back to the Ice Age!, Party/Cave Tour & More! T:01909 720378

Twinkle Toes Pony Parties, Miniature ponies for birthday parties/occasions & more! T:07952 173739

Stagecoach Performing Arts, Mansfield, Fabulous make-believe themed parties T:01623 371294

Gizmo’s Science Lab, Bespoke Exciting Children’s Science Parties, 4yrs+ T:07505 862 415

Hope House School, Newark. Pet handling parties 5yrs+ T:01636 700380

FamilyGrapevineNotts

Amazing magic shows for all ages & occasions Call Freddie on

07792 146312

www.freddiewilkinson.co.uk

10% off all bookings just quote ‘Grapevine’

Go-Kart Party, Nottingham North. Indoor/ Outdoor driving parties/events 3-10yrs T:07486 569 253 Hands on History, parties with old fashioned toys & games for indoors/ outdoors. Great fun! T:0115 914 5520 Mess Around Nottingham - Messy Play super fun party packages for 6mths-5yrs! T:07704 926336 National Justice Museum, meet historical characters/games T:0115 952 0555 Nottingham Off Road Events, Farnsfield, 4x4 Family Ride, Quad, Archery, Rifle & Combat Parties, 6yrs+, T:0115 953 9865 Science Tots, interactive fun experiments for 2-7 years, £95 for 12 children T:07814 435381 Si5 Spy Missions Nottingham. A fantastic spy adventure with hot party food to follow! T:01954 789134 Slot Carz R Uz, Digital Scalextric/Outdoor Games Specialists,W.slot-cars-r-us.co.uk

www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

What’s On & Days Out! For MORE events visit our websites or follow us on Facebook www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts OR east-south-notts Please check with the venue before travelling as details may change. For great craft and activity ideas visit our Pinterest page

Regular Venues Contact Details Attenborough Nature Reserve T: 0115 972 1777. W:attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk Chatsworth House W: chatsworth.org Clumber Park T: 01909476592. W:nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park Creswell Crags Museum & Heritage Centre T: 01909 720378. Crich Tramway Village T. 01773 854321 W. tramway.co.uk Erewash Museum T: 0115 907 1141 W: erewashmuseum. co.uk Idle Valley Nature Reserve T: 01777 858 245 Lakeside Arts Centre T: 0115 846 7777 W: lakesidearts.org.uk Mansfield Library T: 01623 677 200. Mansfield Palace Theatre T: 01623 633133 W: mansfield.gov.uk/ palacetheatre Newstead Abbey T: 0115 876 3100 W: newsteadabbey. org.uk Nottingham Playhouse T: 0115 941 9419. W: nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk Nottingham Royal Concert Hall T: 0115 989 5555. W: trch.co.uk Palace Theatre Newark T: 01636 655755 W: palacenewark.com Rufford Abbey T: 01623 821 338 Sherwood Forest Country Park W: visitsherwood.co.uk Sherwood Pines T: 0300 0675463 Wollaton Hall T: 0115 876 3100 W: wollatonhall.org.uk

Family Theatre Sun 1st March: 1.30-2.30pm. JAMES CAMPBELL: THE FUNNY WORLD OF… at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 6-11 Hold onto your socks, take the banana out of your ears and enjoy the best comedy for kids from the man who invented Comedy 4 Kids. Story Explorers: Into the Jungle at Notts Libraries Ages 2-5 Grab your adventure boots and come with us into the jungle. Little Owl meets some of his most amazing friends yet as he finds out all about the life, sounds and drama of the jungle. £2.00 per child | Accompanying adults free T-01623 677 200 Wed 11th March:10.30am Kirkby-inAshfield Library Wed 11th March: 2pm Sutton in Ashfield Library Thurs 12th March 2pm Beeston Library Fri 13th March: 10.30am Hucknall Library

Family Grapevine Notts Family Grapevine Notts

Wed 18th March: 2pm Newark Library Fri 20th March 10.30am Mansfield Library Fri 20th March 2p, Southwell Library

Carlton Operatic Society proudly present

Sun 15th March: 1.30 & 4pm. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 8+ Shakespeare’s most controversial play is relocated to the modern-day Goose Fair. Greed, poverty and personal vendettas collide in a production full of music, energy and no-nonsense Nottingham spirit. Fri 27th March -Sat 11th April: PRIVATE PEACEFUL at Nottingham Playhouse Michael Morpurgo’s classic story for children and young adults. It tells the story of a country lad fighting a war he doesn’t understand for people he cannot respect.

Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire

Sat 4th-Sun 5th April: Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever at the Theatre Royal Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a special day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig – it’s going to be her best day ever! Tues 7th April: The Bear at Palace Theatre Newark The story of a little girl who befriends a mischievous polar bear, this playful, funny and heart-warming tale from the brilliant Raymond Briggs is one of imagination and growing up

Sat 18th-Sun 19th April: LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 3+ Sat 1pm & 3.30pm Sun 11am & 1.30pm. It’s Christmas Eve and Grandma is not feeling too well… luckily, Little Red has a basket of supplies to save the day. Just keep to the path, don’t stop to pick the flowers, don’t talk to strangers and don’t mention Grandma’s whiskers Sun 19th April: The Wizard of Oz Easter Panto at Mansfield Palace Theatre A fantastic all-new Easter pantomime version of The Wizard of Oz – with star cast Sun 19th April: Rapunzel at Palace Theatre Newark Featuring an original book, music and lyrics, high energy choreography, loveable characters, colourful set and costumes and an opportunity for the audience to meet the characters after the show, this production promises to be an entertaining treat for all the family!

Music by Jeanine Tesori

26th – 30th May 2020

Beanbag Music Club at the Royal Concert Hall Sat 11th April: from 12.45pm. Katie's Allsorts Trio Sat 9th May: from 12.45pm Musical Balloon Band Mon 13th April: Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Pantomime at Thoresby Park Help Goldilocks and her mum, Dame Dolly Donut, save their circus and rescue the three bears from the evil ringmaster. It’s the big top family panto extravaganza featuring pop songs, magic and puppets.T.01623 822009. Adult £12 | Concession £10 | Child £8 | Family £35

If you are planning a family event and would like it to appear in our next magazine please email the details to: cathy@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk

Win a family matinee ticket (1 adult/3children or 2 adults/2children) to the Theatre Royal Nottingham on either Weds 27th May 2020 or Thurs 28th May 2020 (2pm matinee performance)

For your chance to win please let us know what type of creature is Shrek?

A: Dragon

B: Donkey

C: Ogre

Please enter online, giving contact details, full address and postcode at www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts or /east-south-notts or post your answer, name, address and contact number to Family Grapevine Nottinghamshire, 11 Chilton Drive, Watnall, Nottingham NG16 1HL. Closing date: Sunday 10th May 2020 To view full T&C’s please visit one of the Family Grapevine websites above

Thurs 23rd-Fri 24thApril: THE TWISTED TALE OF HANSEL AND GRETEL at Nottingham Playhouse Come along and meet the wicked witch and her really rather eccentric chef in this truly imaginative version of Hansel and Gretel. Live music, hilarious performance and a mesmerising design ensures that this play will entertain and amuse the entire family

Sat 25th April: 11am & 1pm. MARGO AND MR WHATSIT at Nottingham Playhouse Age 4+ Sophia’s imaginary friend is called Mr Whatsit. No matter where Sophia finds herself living, he’s always there Tues 12th May: Little Red Riding Hood Ballet at Mansfield Palace Theatre Retelling the classic fairy tale with a Northern Ballet twist, perfect for your little ones to enjoy live ballet.

Sun 17th May: 1.30 & 3.30PM. BIG UP! at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 4+ Big Up! is perfect for Little people who want to be Big, and Big people who … just might have forgotten how to play. Sat 23rd-Sun 24th May: 1.30 & 3.30pm. THE STORM WHALE at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 4+ Noi lives with his Dad and six cats by the sea. One summer, while his Dad was busy at work, Noi rescued a little whale that washed up on the beach. A friendship began that changed their lives forever. Plus, POP UP LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP Sat 23rd 2.15-3.15pm. Booking required Tues 26th-Sat 30th May: Carlton Operatic Society: Shrek - The Musical at the Theatre Royal This hilarious and spectacular production turns the world of fairy tales upside down in an all-singing, alldancing must-see musical comedy. Sat 6 -Sun 7 June: In The Night Garden Live at the Theatre Royal Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, MakkaPakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all! th

Mon 8 -Sun 14 June: THE WOLVES IN THE WALL at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 7+ and their scared families When Lucy hears noises from behind the walls, she tries to warn her family that there are wolves lurking inside their house. Her family doesn’t believe her, but one day the wolves do come out, evicting the family to the bottom of the garden. th

Wed 10th-Sun 14th June. Billionaire Boy at the Theatre Royal From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny and Awful Auntie comes this amazing new production of David Walliams’ bestselling story!

Holiday Clubs Mon 6th-Thurs 9th,Tues 14th-Fri 17th April & Tues 26th-Fri 29th May: YMCA Wollaton Holiday Club at Middleton Primary School £38 per day/£125 per week W.nottsymca.com Mon 6th-Fri 17th April & Tues 26th-Fri 29th May: 7.30am-6pm. Little Oaks Cool Kids Club-Holiday Club Fun activities for children ReceptionYear 6 T.07989 392633 E. info@ coolkidsclub.uk Mon 6th-Fri 17th April & Tues 26th-Fri 29th May: The Mill Adventure Base Holiday Club 8 - 12 years £27 per day W.nottsoutdoors.cinolla.com/ nottsoutdoors/courses/the-milladventure-base---holiday-club Mon 6th-Fri 17th April &Tues 26th-Fri 29th May : Easter Holiday Club at the Pearson Centre for Young People For children aged 6 yrs to end of year 8. £15 per day £22 Tuesday, extended hours available.T.0115 925 4112 E. enquiries@thepearsoncentre.org.uk Tues 7th & Thurs 16 April: 11-1pm & 2-4pm Attenborough Easter Holiday Club Age 4-11 Try something new in the school holidays with our sessions themed around nature's calendar. T.0115 972 1777 th

Tues 14th-Sat 18th April:10-4pm Easter School Workshop - We Love Musicals at Nottingham Arts Theatre Children will learn Dance skills, singing techniques, build on confidence, make new friends, and much more. At the end of the week there will be a performance to family and friends in our Main Theatre at 7pm, Cost £90 T.0115 947 6096

Holiday Clubs The Pearson Centre for Young People 2 Nuart Road, Beeston NG9 2NH

Easter

Mon 6th to Thurs 9th April Tues 14th to Fri 17th April

May Half Term

Tues 26th to Fri 29th May

9-4.30 pm extended hours available £15 per day Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri £22 for Tuesdays Open to children aged 6 years to end of school year 8 Further details can be obtained from the Centre or

0115 9254112

enquiries@thepearsoncentre.org.uk

Wed 15th April: 10-4pm. WIRE SCULPTURE at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 8-12 Learn how to use wire and other materials to make a sculpture of your choice – the limit is your imagination. £20. Cannot be booked online T.0115 846 7777 Fri 17th-Sat 18th April: 10-4pm New Youth Theatre Newark- Easter Camp Age 6-14 Cost £40.00 A holiday camp inspired by Shrek the musical A fun packed two day mini-Easter camp for young performers. The workshop will include classes in acting, singing and dancing.W.newark. newyouththeatre.co.uk

INCLUDING FAIRGROUND RIDES, PONY RIDES & LET IT GO INTERACTIVE STAGE SHOW PLUS MUCH MORE

southwell-racecourse.co.uk Ter ms a n d co n ditio n s a pply. Fo r fu l l ter ms a n d co n ditio n s pl ea s e vis it o u r websi te.

Events in March Thurs 5th: Peter Rabbit Picnic at Leo's Playcentre, Newark Pre book only £6 per child incl food. T.01636 611 122 Fri 6th: Harlem Globetrotters at the Motorpoint Arena The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the most electrifying athletes on the planet, are bringing their spectacular show to the UK as part of their 2020 Pushing the Limits World Tour. www. motorpointarenanottingham.com Sat 7th & Sun 15th, Sat 28th:11am & 2pm Bug Hunting at Rufford Abbey Country Park Age 5+ Blow off the cobwebs and come and have a woodland adventure. £5 Per Adult / £3 Per Child / £12.50 Family or Group of 4 Sat 7th: 9.30-12. Open Morning at The Elms, Nursery and Junior School T.0115 849 4942 W.www.elmsschool.net Sat 7th: 9.30-12. Open Morning at Trent College T.0115 849 4949 W.www.trentschools. net Sat 7th: 10-12.30. Open Day at St Peter & St Paul School, Chesterfield T.01246 278522 Sat 7th:10.30-12.30 Mansfield & Ashfield Wildlife Watch: The Night Shift Outdoor activities for 8-13-year olds. Creatures of the night – the wildlife we miss when we’re asleep! T.07885 169111 Sat 7th:11-3PM. Science Day at the Erewash Museum Enjoy science displays and activities at the museum to celebrate British Science Week. Free admission no need to book Sat 7th: 11.30am at Sutton in Ashfield Library & Sat 28th: 2pm at Mansfield Library MOVIE MUSIC MAYHEM Age 5-11 Booking advised. Our orchestral band, the hubs, present a family concert packed with Hollywood’s greatest musical hits.W.inspireculture.org

Sat 7th, Sat 4th April, Sat 2nd May & Sat 6th June : 12-4pm. Sensory Saturdays at Southwell Workhouse Explore and discover The Workhouse kitchen garden and take part in special sensory activities. Free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.T.01636 817260 Sat 7th:5.30-8pm. SHERWOOD FOREST STAR PARTY Age 8+ Join us on a journey of discovery about our night sky! Members of Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society will explore topics include meteorites and constellations. If conditions are clear, we will venture outdoors to have a tour of the night sky. Refreshments provided. This event will take place whatever the weather! Please book in advance via EventBrite (booking fee applicable) or in person in the Visitor Centre. Sat 7th-Sun 8th:12-4pm.International Women's weekend at Newstead Abbey Join us in the House where costumed Volunteers will be telling tales of the famous or infamous women of Newstead. Join Dr Sophie Hollinshead at 2pm each day for a talk in our Orangery- £ 5.00 W.gigantic.com/venue/ ravenshead/newstead-abbey Sun 8th & Sat 14th & Sun 29th: 11am & 2pm Build a Bird Box at Rufford Abbey Country Park Age 5+ You will get hands on and learn about what feathery friends it might attract. Materials and tools provided, but please come dressed for the outdoors. All children must be accompanied by an adult £10 per box made Fri 13th:5-6.30pm. Sport Relief Fun Run at Bramcote Hills Park Run, raise money and dress up, walk, jog or run a 3k course and 100% of all donations will go directly to Sports Relief. W.lleisure.co.uk Fri 13th-Sat 14th: ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships® at the Motorpoint Arena W.wjsysc2020.com

Fri 13th:7.30-9.30pm. Star Party at Sherwood Pines Age 8-16 The brilliant planet Venus will be enticingly well placed in the western sky for our spring star party. Powerful telescopes will be trained on these wonders along with far more distant star clusters and vast galaxies. £10 per adult, £6.50 per child. E. lindsey. mcculloch-howe@forestryengland.uk T.0300 0675 467 Sat 14th: 10.30-11.30am Rumble in the Jungle – Messy Play Wollaton Jungle-themed messy play event for children from 6 months to 5 years old. Come along, have a roarsome time and leave the cleaning up to us here at Mess Around Nottingham! Pre-booking essential via our website.W.messarounduk.com/ nottingham Sat 14th: Hammerhead Show at Newark Showground Two Great Spaces Full of Fantastic Games! Top Manufacturers / Traders and up to 70 Participation Games and Activities. Wargames Illustrated Painting Competition! W.newarkshowground. com Sat 14th: The Magical Music of Harry Potter at the Royal Concert Hall Bring your own wands, just in case a quick spell is necessary. Remember, swish and flick! ‘Wingardium Leviosa!’ Sun 15th: 11-3pm. Family Dog Show at Clumber Park Enjoy an afternoon full of everything canine related in this fun-filled dog show at Clumber Park. This is a free event to attend, there is a charge of £1 per dog per class, registration opens at 11am with a canine first aid demonstration at 1.30pm. Tues 17th-Wed 18th: New Youth Theatre present Footloose at Mansfield Palace Theatre Footloose is a classic tale of teen rebellion and repression

W und! E N o

gr y a Pl

Farmyard animals Please mention Family Grapevine Largethe indoor soft play Large pets corner Activity playground Assault course Bottle feeding lambs Restaurant Wildlife pond Trampolines Go karts School trips Classroom Birthday parties Park & Restaurant Large sandpit www.ferryfarm.co.uk Climbing wall 0115 9664512 07891849364

Ferry Farm LAR G

E IN

DOO R SO FT P

T URAN ESTA R Y L LAY GO KARTING FAMI

Ferry Farm Park, Boat Lane, Hoveringham NG14 7JP Open 10am-5pm March Thurs-Sun & from April Tues-Sun

Newark Town Town Hall Hall Newark Museum & & Art Art Gallery Gallery Museum FREE entry & no need to book Open Mon-Sat 10.30am - 3.30pm (closed Bank Holidays)

Family Workshops Workshops Family

1-3pm in the Town Hall Ballroom £1 per head - All materials provided

Sat. 4th April Easter activities

Wed. 27th May

Summer based workshop

Wed. 19th August A book activity

01636 680333

Newark Town Hall Museum & Art Gallery Market Place, NG24 1DU

www.newarktownhallmuseum.co.uk

Wed 18th: New Youth Theatre Newark present The Sound Of Music Jnr at Palace Theatre Newark Now this classic family tale, filled with fantastic songs like Climb Ev'ry Mountain, Do-Re-Mi, My Favourite Things and So Long, Farewell, is brought to life by the junior members of Newark's New Youth Theatre. W.palacenewarktickets.com Fri 20th: 6-8pm. Public Nerf Event at Leo's Playcentre, Newark Pre book only £7 or £10 with food.T.01636 611 122 Sat 21 : 10-11am. Science Tots Fabulous Forces at Watnall Women's Institute Age 3-6 £6.50 for one, siblings £3.50. Book in advance on Facebook @ sciencetotsnottingham, or text Nina 0781443538 st

Sat 21st:3.30pm. Messy Church at St Barnabas, Inham Nook With a meal together at 5pm. All welcome. Free T.01159222809

Thurs 26th: Mickey & Minnie's Munch Sat 4th-Sun 5th: 11-5pm. Robin Hood Out at Leo's Playcentre, Newark Live at Newstead Abbey 11-1pm & 4-6pm. Pre book only £7 per This unique immersive experience childwhen incl food. T.01636 611 122 contacting our advertiserswill take you back to 12th Century Nottingham to witness the epic struggle Thurs 26th: 7-9pm. To the stars at between the Sheriff of Nottingham and Chatsworth House Age 5+ Robin Hood. Choose Your Side. Adult £6. Enjoy refreshments on arrival and £12.50 Children £10.50 Family £35.00 explore the night sky with an expert (up to 2 adults and 3 children) astronomer including a short film about the moon landing. Children must be Sun 5th: 10-11am. Science Tots Disney accompanied by an adult. Science at Watnall Women's Institute Age 3-6 th Fri 27 : 6-8pm. After School Disco at £6.50 for one, siblings £3.50. Leo's Playcentre. Newark Age 6+ Book in advance on Facebook @ £7 T.01636 611 122 sciencetotsnottingham, or text Nina 07814435381. th Fri 27 : 6-9pm. Wildlife Superheroes at Attenborough Nature Reserve Sat 4th-Sat 18th: 10.30-5pm. Easter Age 4+ Family Activities at Southwell Come along to Attenborough dressed Workhouse up as your favourite superhero Come play as we experiment with some (optional!) and use your special senses natural play in some of our outdoor to learn about the superhero powers of areas. This event is free, but normal our native wildlife. There will be tons of admission charges apply for the venue. activities inside and out all night T.01636 817260

Sat 21st: 11-1pm. Mum2mum market at The Ashfield School Nearly new baby and children's clothes, used toys and baby equipment at bargain prices, direct from the previous owner at our live events all over the |UK. W.mum2mummarket.co.uk Sat 21st: 1-4pm Bramcote Old Church Tower Trust "Mothers' Day Crafts" Arts and crafts enthusiasts help children to make Mothers' Day Gifts. Children should be accompanied by Adults. Small charges apply to some activities. Refreshments will be available. Sat 21st: 7.30pm Nottingham Concert Band: 'Round Britain Whizz' at Beeston Parish Church In aid of Emmanuel House. Tickets are £10/£8 (accompanied children free): call Chris/Steph on 0115 925 8494 Sat 21st-Sun 22nd: 12-5pm Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at Clumber Park Booking details T.01909 544929 Sun 22nd: Mother's Day Afternoon Teas at Newstead Abbey £15 per person | £20 per person including a glass of prosecco. £7.50 – Child Normal car parking charges apply. Sun 22nd: Mothering Sunday Afternoon Tea at Matlock Farm Park With an afternoon tea booking, MUMS ALSO HAVE FREE ENTRY into the farm park! Served in our cosy, specially decorated private cafe room T.01246 590200 or E.samantha@ matlockfarmpark.co.uk Tues 24th-Sat 4th April: MAMMA MIA! at the Royal Concert Hall Whatever age you are, you can’t help but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA! Wed 25th-Sun 29th: BEESTON FILM FESTIVAL Over 5 days, in 3 venues, more than 150 films from 30 plus countries, across every continent, will excite an East Midlands audience. W.beestonfilm.com

Fri 27th-Sun 29th: Eventing Spring Carnival at Thoresby Park A great family day out, including: Over 100 shops/ Street food festival/ World class equestrian sport (dressage, cross country and show jumping) Children’s entertainment/ Dog agility/ Live music W. bede.ticketsrv.co.uk Sat 28th: From 6.45pm. Sherwood Observatory Open Evening We do not have a specific finish time. We will continue to accept new visitors and run all our activities and displays until the last people arrive and depart. E-events@sherwood-observatory.org.uk W.sherwood-observatory.org.uk Sun 29th: Hey Duggee at White Post Farm Duggee will be making personal appearances at intervals throughout the day, as well as performing some super songs so bring your dancing shoes! There will also be a full timetable of interactive farm activities and Farmer Ant and Farmer George hosting the free-range fun. W.whitepostfarm.co.uk Mon 30th-Thurs 9th April: 10-5pm. Fitness, Food & Fun Festival at Mansfield Museum. Free We aim to offer you the chance to find out more about physical activity, diet, creativity, community groups and charities. We will have various fun activities for children and adults and be able to point you in the direction of individuals and organisations who can help you find out more about areas of particular interest to you.

Events in April Sat 4 : 10-11am. Eggstravaganza – Messy Play Mansfield 6mths-5yrs Easter-themed messy play event. Come along, play and leave the cleaning up to us here at Mess Around Nottingham! Pre-booking essential via our website.W.messarounduk.com/ Nottingham th

Sat 4th: 10-12.30. Mansfield & Ashfield Wildlife Watch: Hopping Mad Outdoor activities for 8-13-year olds. Go wild for ponds and sneak a peek at pond life.T.07885 169111 Sat 4th: 10-1pm. Easter Fair at Country Kids Day Nursery, Newark Free Entry, crafts, baking, refreshments, activities & more T.01636 370 822 Sat 4th: 1-3pm. Easter activities at Newark Town Hall Museum £1 per head. All materials provided T.01636-680333 Sat 4th: 1-3pm: Explore the ParksBurntstump Country Park Nottinghamshire Orienteering Club family friendly event W.noc-uk.org

Sat 4th-Sun 19th: Easter Mystery Egg Hunt at Attenborough Nature Reserve Collect your egg hunt trail pack from Reception, search our reserve for clues and return to claim your prize! £5 per child Sat 4th-Sun 19th: EASTER ADVENTURE QUEST at Bolsover Castle Crack the clues as you and your family follow the trail through the gardens. Intrepid adventurers who track down the dragon egg will get a certificate and delicious treats from Hotel Chocolat! £1 per child, and there’s no need to book.T.01246 822844 Mon 6th: 10-3pm. Whittling in the Woods at Sherwood Pines Age 8+ Join us for a family day at our secluded bushcraft camp learning traditional woodworking skills. £15 per person. Booking and payment in advance essential. E.Karina.thornton@ forestryengland.uk T.0300 067 5463 Mon 6th & Mon 13th: 1-3pm. Free Family Skate & Bounce at Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby Please book in the centre or T.01623 457101 Mon 6th-Fri 17th: Spring Festival at White Post Farm W.whitepostfarm.co.uk Mon 6th-Thurs 9th: EASTER FAMILY FEST at Nottingham Playhouse A host of activities for children and their families.W.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk T. 0115 941 9419 Mon 6th-Thurs 9th:12-3.30pm. Make-do-and-Mend at Crich Tramway Village As well as rides on our vintage trams, visits to the exhibitions and a walk along the Woodland Walk and Sculpture Trail you can take part in Make-do-and-Mend activities in the Learning Centre. Small charge for materials – children must be accompanied by an adult Tues 7th-Thurs 9th: Egg-tastic Easter Egg Decorating at the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum During the course of the workshop you will get the chance to try traditional egg blowing and will decorate three eggs to take home. Sessions are for 1 hour and run at 10.30am and 2pm each day. £2.50 per child with one accompanying adult and younger siblings (under 3’s) can help older siblings as well. W.lleisure. co.uk Wed 8th: 11-2pm. Ashfield Play Forum Play Day at Sutton Lawn Park All activities are free, free entry. All children to be accompanied to be accompanied by a responsible adult. T.01623 441168

Wed 8th, Wed 15th & Wed 27th May: Wed 15th-Sun 19th: CIRQUE DU 12-4pm. Workhouse Live at Southwell SOLEIL BRINGS 'CRYSTAL' TO THE Workhouse MOTORPOINT ARENA Go back to school at The Workhouse, Please Featuring a multitude mention the of ice-skating write on a slate, learn to count but styles from extreme and freelance don't even think about misbehaving! to figure skating, audiences journey This event is free, but normal admission into the wonderful world of Crystal charges apply for the venue. T-01636 in a unique show that's set to capture 817260 imaginations across the UK for the very first time. Wed 8th, Fri 10th, Wed 15th, Fri 17th: 1-3pm. Family Skate & Bounce at Thurs 16th: JUNIOR MOTOR DAY at Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby Nottingham Off Road Events Age 8-14 £2.75 + £1 skate hire. Please book in the Quads Karts/4x4/Trek & mission. centre or T. 01623 457101 £65 incl lunch. T. 0115 953 9865 W.nottinghamoffroadevents.co.uk Fri 10th & Fri 17th: 12-4pm. 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4 at Fri 17th: JUNIOR ACTIVITY DAY at Southwell Workhouse Nottingham Off Road Events Age 8-14 Discover some of the wild creatures Combat games, lunch, quads rifles, roaming around our outdoors areas water gun skirmish £45 per child. T.0115 and make a clay creature to take away. 953 9865 W.nottinghamoffroadevents. Suggested donation £3 per person. co.uk T-01636 817260 Sat 18th: 1-3pm. Explore the ParksFri 10th & Mon 13th: 5-7pm. Easter Bramcote Hills Park Disco at Leo's Playcentre, Newark Nottinghamshire Orienteering Club £10 per child incl food.T.01636 611122 family friendly event. W.noc-uk.org

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers

Sat 11th: 10.30-12.30. Idle Valley Wildlife Watch Group: April Flowers Outdoor fun for 8-12-year olds. £3, booking required E.idlewatch@nottswt. co.uk Sat 11th:2-4pm. Family Easter Fun at Christ Church Chilwell FREE, with egg hunt. All welcome.T.01159222809 Sun 12th: Easter Family Fun Day at Southwell Racecourse Join Southwell Racecourse for their Easter Sunday Fun Day, our big family raceday of the year, with lots of activities for the kids.T.01636 814481 W.southwell-racecourse.co.uk Sun 12th-Mon 13th: 10-5.30pm. World War II Home Front at Crich Tramway Village Take a trip back to the early 1940’s Britain on the Home Front, with reenactors, live music and vehicles from pre-1946 mingling with vintage trams and taking you back to the World War II era. Papplewick Pumping Station Steam Events Sun 12th-Mon 13th April: 11-5pm Easter (Model Subs & Spring Fair) Sat 9th-Sun 10th May: 11-5pm May Bank (Classic & Vintage Vehicles) Sun 24th-Mon 25th May: 11-5pm Spring Bank (Craft Fair) Steam day admissions with unlimited 12-month entry: Adult Senior £10 / Student £8.50 Children aged 16yrs and below receive FREE admission.W.papple wickpumpingstation.org.uk Tues 14th: 11-4pm. CLAY MASK MAKING at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 5+ Learn about the drama of Roman theatre masks and other fascinating faces from the past and then make your own clay mask to take home. Free, just drop in. Tues 14th-Fri 17th: Easter Events at Mansfield Museum ArtBeat! Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Sessions are suitable for ages 14 and. Please wear appropriate clothing. Cost: £1.50 T. 01623 463088 Wed 15th: 10-11am. Science Tots Sensational Senses at The Hungry Caterpillar Café in Long Eaton Age 2-6 £6.50 for one, siblings £3.50. Book in advance on Facebook@ sciencetotsnottingham, or text Nina 07814435381 Wed 15th: Kidz Bop at the Royal Concert Hall Kidz Bop, the number 1 music brand for kids, is bringing the Kidz Bop World Tour back to the UK

Sat 18th: 1-3.30pm. Home Cooked Heritage Tasting Day at the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum FREE The final day of the exhibition, the cooking gets serious! A local professional baker has agreed to create some of the sweet treats featured in the exhibition so we can discover exactly how these recipes are supposed to taste! Come along to taste a little bit of Nottinghamshire history! W.lleisure. co.uk Sun 19th: Sing-a-long-a The Greatest Showman at the Royal Concert Hall Cheer on Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron as you experience The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible – with lyrics on the screen so you can join in as loud as you want. Fri 24th & Thurs 14th May: 6-8pm. Public Nerf Event at Leo's Playcentre Pre book only £7 or £10 with food.T..01636 611 122 Sat 25th:10-11am. Eggstravaganza – Messy Play Sawley Age 6mths-5yrs Easter-themed messy play event for children, come along, play and leave the cleaning up to us here at Mess Around Nottingham! Pre-booking essential via our website. W.messarounduk.com/ nottingham Sat 25th: 10-11am. Science Tots Minibeasts at The Hungry Caterpillar Café in Long Eaton Age 2-6 £6.50 for one, siblings £3.50. Book in advance on Facebook@ sciencetotsnottingham, or text Nina 07814435381 Sat 25th & Sat 6th June: 10-1pm. One tree at a time at Chatsworth House Age 5+ £6 per person These interactive sessions are designed to help you see the tree from the wood. From providing homes for animals and plants to regulating the climate, trees are life support systems for many things. Each session is based on a different tree in Stand Wood and you will leave with a love for every last bit of root, bark, trunk, branch, twig and leaf! Sat 25th: 8.30-10.30pm Forest of Light Run at Sherwood Pines The Forest of Light Run is a night run through Sherwood Pines. This run will have you looking in wonderment as you pass through this enchanted sparkling forest. 2.5k lap course complete as many as you can! Adult £26, Junior (11-16 years) £16 Medals and prizes, Food, drink and music W.forestryengland.uk/ forest-event/events-sherwood-pines/ forest-light-run Sat 25th-Sun 26th: All About Animals with Fern & Rory at White Post Farm W.whitepostfarm.co.uk

meaREmoRiEs wait ing Featuring: Treetop Challenge, Treetop Adventure, Treetop Adventure plus, Forest Segway and Nets Adventure

AVAILABLE AT

SHERwOOD

BOOK AT

goape.co.uk

Participation and supervision ratios apply please see our website.

Sun 26th: 10-12.30pm. TRACKS, TRAILS & SIGNS at Sherwood Forest Country Park FREE Learn to identify the signs left behind by wildlife, from badgers and bats to dogs and deer. A gentle stroll for all the family; excellent for young children but under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.W.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tracks-trailssigns-tickets-91757383805 Wed 29th-Sun 17th May: The Magnificent Spiegeltent in the Old Market Square Show highlights include The Gilded Merkin Burlesque and Cabaret – Nottingham’s biggest Burlesque show, sing along spectacular Bamalamasingsong, plus comedian Matt Forde for a homecoming show, genre spanning band Hope and Social, and much more. Plus, a varied programme of events for children and families.

Events in May Fri 1st: 7pm. Disney The Lion King Outdoor Cinema at Newark Showground Immerse yourself in the live action world of The Lion King with all of the classic songs and the story of how Simba became king of Pride Rock. Plus: Food, Snacks, Bar and Music before the film starts. Gates open 7pm, film starts shortly after sunset.W.adventurecinema. co.uk/venues/newark-showground Sat 2nd: 10-12. Highfields School Open Morning For more information please T.01636 704103 E.admissions@highfieldsschool. co.uk or visit W.highfieldsschool.co.uk Sat 2nd: 10-12. Mum2mum nearly new baby & toddler market - St Leonard's Community Centre, Wollaton Admission £2, kids free, E.southnotts@ mum2mummarket.co.uk

@goapesherwood #goapesherwood #Feel50ftTall

Sat 2nd & Sat 20th June: 10.30-12.30. Woodland creatures at Chatsworth House for Under 5s Grab a bug pack and a magnifying glass and travel into the woods with our Woodlands explorer on this guided walk, finishing in the Dell with a story and a snack. £6 per child and £6 per adult Sat 2nd: 7.30-9.30pm. It's A Trap The Improvised Star Wars Show at Nottingham Playhouse £9 full (£7 concessions It's A Trap explores untold stories of the Star Wars universe. A handful of audience suggestions creates a unique episode before your eyes – complementing and breaking the canon in unexpected and ingenious ways! Truly geeky, hilarious entertainment – this IS the show you're looking for. May the Second Be With You… Sat 2nd-Sun 3rd: Em-Con at the Motorpoint Arena EM-Con, the largest film and television convention in the East Midlands. W.motorpointarenanottingham.com Sun 3rd: Classicwise Collection Notts Classic Car & Motorcycle Show at Thoresby Park This family-friendly event will feature 600+ display vehicles. W.whatsonatthoresby.co.uk Fri 8th: 12-4pm Story Crafting at Southwell Workhouse Create your own story and craft of a Workhouse character - for children of primary school age. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.T-01636 817260 Fri 8th-Sun 10th: 10-4pm VE Day Celebration at Thoresby Park Come and join us for our three day, VE Day Celebration! Performances from Miss Sarah-Jane: The 1940s Vocalist, Re-enactment, military vehicles, museum displays & afternoon teas.W.whatsonatthoresby.co.uk

WIN! a weekend family pass to the Gloworm Festival (2 adults & 2 children, excluding camping) For your chance to win please answer the following question...

Who are appearing with Andy at Gloworm? a) the Bluesocks b) the Oddsocks or c) the Stinkysocks Please check Gloworm’s advert for your answer and enter online at www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts or /east-south-notts or post to Family Grapevine Nottinghamshire, 11 Chilton Drive, Watnall, Nottingham NG16 1HL Closing date: Sunday 7th June 2020 Competition run in both editions of Family Grapevine Notts, to view full T&C’s please visit one of our FG websites.

Fri 15th-Sun 14th June. Nottingham Puppet Festival Local, national and international artists, both upcoming and old-hands, will be bringing their talents and demonstrating their skills at locations across the city, with a medley of free street theatre, shows, workshops and music and plenty more spectacular sights and sounds taking place W.nottinghampuppetfestival.co.uk Sat 16th: 10-2pm Spring Fair at All Saint's Church, Annesley Stalls, refreshments/lunches, activities. Free entry All welcome T.01623 757532 Sat 16th: 11-1pm. Mum2mum market at The Ashfield School BUY nearly new baby and children's clothes, used toys and baby equipment at bargain prices, direct from the previous owner W.mum2mummarket. co.uk

Whether it’s a sponsored swim, yogathon or just getting your kit on, there are loads of ways to fundraise to help provide people with a safe place they can call home. Order your free fundraising pack now at sportrelief.com Fundraise | Donate | Watch

Sport Relief is an initiative of Comic Relief which is the trading name of Charity Projects, a registered charity in England and Wales (326568) and Scotland (SC039730). SR20_149

Fri 8th-Sun 10th: 10-5.30pm VE Day Beer and Bands at Crich Tramway Village Saturday and Sunday the music will include a range of brass bands, folk, pop and jazz. On Sunday you can have a go at Maypole dancing with ‘Maypole Movers’ between 12pm and 4pm. Sat 9 -Sun 10 : Nottinghamshire County Show at Newark Showground All children 16 and under go free T.01636 705796 E.show@ newarkshowground.com th

Tues 12 -Wed 13 : Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals at the Royal Concert Hall Don’t miss these amazing dancers as they bring the world’s finest moves to a venue near you, in what promises to be a Strictly fab-u-lous occasion. th

Wed 13 & Sat June 20th : 11-4pm. Horse Tram Day at Crich Tramway Village This horse tram was built in 1874 and is one of the oldest exhibits at Crich Tramway Village. If you wish to ride on the horse tram, there is a small cost of £1.00 per person payable at the tram stop. th

Fri 15th-Sun 17th: Dodson & Horrell Chatsworth International Horse Trials There's a range of entertainment and activities for the whole family including a have-a-go dog agility plus a family fun dog show. Browse our shopping village with over 100 high-quality trade stands with a fine food walk and refuel at one of our many catering outlets fit for any appetite. Dogs on leads are welcome at the horse trials. The house, garden, farmyard and playground are open as usual during the horse trials.

Sun 17th: 10-11am. Science Tots Detectives at Watnall Women's Institute Age 3-6 £6.50 for one, siblings £3.50. Book in advance on Facebook @ sciencetotsnottingham, or text Nina 07814435381.

Sat 23rd-Sun 31st: 11-5pm. ZOOLAB at Bolsover Castle Join the ZooLab ranger for an exciting animal handling experience at Bolsover Castle. Meet some amazing exotic reptiles. And don’t forget to discover some fantastic new friends along our critter trail. T.01246 822844 Sun 24th-Mon 25th: 11-4pm. Spring Bank Holiday Craft and Gift Fair at Newstead Abbey FREE ENTRY Pick out some truly unique gifts from our local craft makers and traders Mon 25th: 10-4pm. Pawsby Dog Show at Thoresby Park Demonstrations, Have a go activities, Fun dog show, Food & drink stalls, Face painting, Stalls, Advice from the professionals, W.whatsonatthoresby. co.uk Tues 26th-Fri 29th: Witchcraft & Wizardry Week at White Post Farm W.whitepostfarm.co.uk Wed 27th-Sat 30th: CIRQUE BERSERK! at Nottingham Playhouse A range of thrilling acts, from old favourites to stunning new ones, all created especially for theatre.

Thurs 21st: 7.30-9.30pm Bat walk at Chatsworth House Age 5+ £6 Begin the evening with refreshments and learn more about these fascinating creatures and how to use a bat detector. Then explore Stand Wood with experts searching for our resident bats. Bring a torch!

Wed 27th: 10-3pm. Bushcraft for Families at Sherwood Pines Age 6+ Join the rangers for a day of bushcraft activities. Build survival shelters, light fires and find out how to use a knife safely. £15. Booking and payment in advance essential. E.Karina.thornton@ forestryengland.uk T.0300 067 5463

Sat 23rd: 10-11am. Science Tots Wonderful Weather at The Hungry Caterpillar Café in Long Eaton Age 2-6 £6.50 for one, siblings £3.50. Book in advance on Facebook@ sciencetotsnottingham, or text Nina 07814435381

Wed 27th: 1-3pm Summer themed activities at Newark Town Hall Museum £1 per head. All materials provided. T.01636-680333

Outdoor Cinema at Newstead Abbey Sat 23rd: 8pm. The Lion King Sun 24th: 8pm The Rocky Horror Picture Show (15) Food, Snacks, Bar and Music before the film starts. Gates open 8pm, film starts shortly after sunset.W.adventurecinema. co.uk/venues/newstead-abbey Sat 23rd-Sun 31st: 10-5pm. Beside the Seaside at Crich Tramway Village Nine days of traditional British Seaside fun for all the family. Let the children loose in the mini beach. Enjoy traditional games such as bingo, and be entertained with Punch and Judy and the flea circus. Vintage tram rides into the countryside. Funfair rides (at additional cost). Sat 23rd-Sat 30th: WORLD PREMIERE LUMINARIUM 2020 at Highfields Park £4, Priority Entry £5, Under 18 months free. Suitable for all, under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult. Part of Whee! festival at Lakeside Arts

Fri 29th: 1.30-5.30pm. Chatsworth young farmers Age 6-11 Join our farmyard team to help with their daily jobs. This is a chance for hands-on involvement in caring for the Chatsworth farmyard animals. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sat 30th-Sun 31st: Newark Royal Market Food and Craft Carnival Over 70 trading stalls, plus entertainment for all ages including local musicians and food demonstrations.W.newark.gov.uk/ Newark-Market.aspx Sat 30th-Sun 31st: WHEEE! FREE FAMILY WEEKEND at Highfields Park Free (with the exception of Architects of Air Luminarium), just drop in Suitable for all. Fabulous arts and crafts and a great series of live performance events to thrill children of all ages over two days. W.lakesidearts.org.uk

Please check before setting off as details may have changed since going to print For more events please visit www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Part of the University of Nottingham

WHEEE! Lakeside’s International Children’s Theatre and Dance Festival Saturday 23 May – Sunday 31 May

Including: Free Family Weekend, 30-31 May Architects of Air's World Premiere Luminarium 2020

lakesidearts.org.uk/wheee | 0115 846 7777 #Wheee20 Join the conversation @lakesidearts

Events in June Mon 1st: 7-9.30pm. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM at Sherwood Forest Country Park Join Shakespeare’s Globe on Tour for a magical evening at the Major Oak. Please bring picnic blankets and dress for an outdoor performance.W.shakespearesglobe. com/seasons/globe-on-tour2020/#plays Thurs 4th-Sun 7th: Gate to Southwell Festival at Southwell Racecourse Amazing international music festival on the edge of Southwell, Nottinghamshire. Over 50 artists performing over 4 days on 4 main stages, on-site camping, kids’ activities, street theatre, comedy, spoken word and lots more.W.gtsf.uk Thurs 4th-Sun 7th: The Major Oak Woodland Festival at Sherwood Forest The Major Oak Woodland Festival celebrates Britain’s heart of oak! Sat 6th: 10.30-11.30am Life’s a Beach – Messy Play Wollaton Age 6mths-5yrs Summer-themed messy play event. Come along, play and leave the cleaning up to us here at Mess Around Nottingham! Pre-booking essential via our website.W.messarounduk.com/ Nottingham Sun 7th: 10-4pm. Steampunk – Circus of Time at the Museum of Timekeeping, Newark A Steampunk extravaganza, in partnership with Newark Steampunk Society, including:-live music from Alice’s Night Circus-fashion show featuring creations from local Steampunk groups-garden games and archery-circus workshop and circus entertainers from Earthbound Misfits-and a wide variety of stalls. W.museumoftimekeeping.org.uk

Mon 8th-Sun 14th: 12-4pm. Pesky Pests trail at Southwell Workhouse Discover the impact pesky pests have on The Workhouse and how the conservation team work to combat this via an informative children’s trail.T.01636 817260 Sun 14th: 11-4pm. Boxer Dog Rescue Fun Day at The Acacia Centre, Annesley Stalls, fair, refreshments & more. Free entry.T.01623 721056 Sun 14th: 11-4pm. Science Fiction Day at Papplewick Pumping Station Admission: £8.00 per adult, children under 16 FREE. We have: Star Wars re-enactors, The Whiterose Ghostbusters team, Judge Dredd law enforcers, a large model exhibition plus public appearances by Norman Lovett (Red Dwarf fame) and Colin Baker (Dr Who in the mid-1980s). W.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk Tues 16th-Wed 17th: New Youth Theatre present We Will Rock You at Mansfield Palace Theatre Show tickets available online or the Box Office on 01623 633133 Sat 20th: 10-12. Mum2mum market at Mansfield Turner Community Hall BUY nearly new baby and children's clothes, used toys and baby equipment at bargain prices, direct from the previous owner W.mum2mummarket. co.uk Sat 20th: 12-2pm. Southwell Funday on The Burgage Southwell’s annual community event organised by Southwell Town Council with Fun stalls, children’s activities, live music and refreshments Free entry!

Sat 20th: 12-4pm. 7TH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY FESTIVAL at Lakeside Arts Centre Free, just drop in. Suitable for everyone including those with a general interest, people taking part in historical and archaeological work, and anyone wanting to escape into the past for a day. Sat 20th-Sun 21st: 10.30-3.30pm. Indoor Pop Up Craft Market at Rufford Abbey Country Park Enjoy a variety of local craft stalls inside our Art Gallery! Free entry, car parking charges apply. Sat 20th-Sun 28th: Wollaton Arts Festival From art workshops for adults and children, community events around Wollaton and local tours to drama, music, singing and much more. Come along and get involved at Wollaton! W.facebook.com/WollatonArtsFestival Thurs 25th: 6pm. The Drivetime Concert &amp; Choir at the Royal Concert Hall The concert style is informal and fun, and our presenter, Tom Redmond, will introduce the pieces from the stage so it’s ideal for families too.

Papplewick Pumping Station

Science Fiction Day

Sunday June 14th 11am - 4pm

£8.00 per adult, children under 16 FREE

Star Wars re-enactors, The Whiterose Ghostbusters team, Judge Dredd law enforcers, a large model exhibition plus appearances by Norman Lovett (Red Dwarf) and Colin Baker (Dr Who in the mid-1980s)

0115 9632938

Rigg Lane, Ravenshead, Notts. NG15 9AJ www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk

Sat 27th-Sun 28th: 10-5.30pm Vintage Weekend – 1950s – 1960s at Crich Tramway Village Music and fun for all the family.

Puzzle Answers Here is how the Easter Bunny got to the basket of eggs on page 21

Fri 26th-Sun 28th: Forest Live Festival at Sherwood Pines For 2020 Forest Live is proud to invite Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds on Friday 26 June, while on Sunday 28 June you can see James Morrison and Will Young perform W.viagogo.co.uk Sat 27th-Sun 28th: Retro-Fest at Newstead Abbey The main aim of RetroFest Time is to host a friendly two-day event that is retro inspired. All our events are dog friendly; have free parking and under 15s are FREE when with a paying adult.W.eventbrite.co.uk/e/its-retrofesttime-newstead-abbey-tickets

And we spotted 20 eggs...hope you did too!!

Here are the 7 differences on our puzzle on page 10

We are notified of events after we have gone to print and regularly update our website For more events please visit www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

WPF Events Calendar 2020 Come and meet the gang.. March 29th April 6th-17th

Spring Festival (featuring Compostâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Easter Quest)

April 25th-26th

All About Animals with Fern & Rory

May 26th-29th July 25thAugust 7th

Hey Duggee

Witchcraft & Wizardry Week Beside the Seaside

August 10th-14th August 17th - 21st

Jurassic Farm Park

August 25th - 27th

Roll Up, Roll Up:The Circus at WPF (featuring The National Festival Circus)

Toy Adventures

More exciting events will be announced throughout the year!