Lots for Tots Burton-Ashby Issue 06

Issue 06 Jan-Mar 2012

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Front Cover Joseph from near Burton on Trent Photography by PicNic Photography www.picnicphotography.co.uk

About Lots for Tots 28,000 copies of Lots for Tots in 2 editions distributed quarterly in October, January, Easter & July in Derby, Amber Valley, Erewash, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire Dales, East Staffordshire & North-West Leicestershire.

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Lots on Local... January Tue 17th January Early Years Creative Movement Classes The Herbert Museum, Coventry CV1 5QP 10.30am – 11.15am & 11.30am – 12.15pm FREE EVENT: A playful movement class for children aged 2-5 years and their carers, encouraging children’s individuality and creativity to develop. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited.

Please call reception on 024 7629 4774 to secure your place. www.theherbert.org Tue 17th - Sat 21st January 7.30pm A Christmas Carol: The Musical Brewhouse Arts Centre, Burton on Trent Sat matinee 2.30pm. Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by three spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Will Scrooge manage to alter his future in time to enjoy Christmas Day? Wed 18th January 6.30 - 9.30pm Damsels in Success The Royal Hotel, Station Rd, Ashby Our monthly events provide fabulous, feminine women with an infusion of energy, inspirational speakers, fantastic strategies for living & that all important time for themselves. Join in to enjoy the support & encouragement of other fabulous women, leaving you energised & inspired to live the life you WANT, the way YOU want it! For a free guest place & to find out details go to www.damselsinsuccess.co.uk/burtonontrent Fri 20th - Sat 28th January 7.30pm Cinderella Thringstone Community Centre (excluding Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th) Matinee performances are on Saturday 21st, Sunday 22nd and Saturday 28th at 2.15pm.

Tickets are only £6 to £8 with block bookings available. Just email tickets@tpads.org.uk or ring 01530834575.

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Fri 20th - Sun 22nd January & Fri 27th - Sun Sun 29th January Ice Skating Weekend Trentham Estate, ST4 8AX Go for an exhilarating whirl around the real Ice Rink, in a magical lakeside setting. www.trentham.co.uk

Sat 21st January 9am - 2pm Ashby Farmer’s Market Manor House School, South St, Ashby Ashby de la Zouch Farmer’s Market takes place every third Saturday of each month from 9.00am - 2.00pm. Fresh vegetables, meats, cheeses, cakes and lots more locally produced items on sale every month.

Sat 21st January 1.30pm The Elves & the Shoemaker Century Theatre, Snibston Museum, Ashby Rd, Coalville Puppet Show. Tickets in advance £5 Family £17.

Tel:- 01530 278444.

Wed 25th January 6pm Hansel & Gretel Sir John Moore Foundation, Appleby Magna also on Fri 27th January 7.30pm The Palace Community Centre, Ibstock Northumberland Theatre Company present a fabulous new telling of a clasic tale. Hansel and Gretel are staving, living in a house where there’s nothing to eat. However they soon find themselves living in a house where everything is to eat (including the house itself) buy they themselves are the main thing in the menu! See them fall out of the frying pan and then climb out of the fire in a funny, scary and delightful show for children age 6+ and families. Box Office: 01530 273629 Sat 28th January Get Up and Get Creative The Herbert Museum, Coventry CV1 5QP Drop in any time between 12.00pm – 4.00pm

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FREE EVENT: A perfect antidote to the January blues, we’ll provide plenty of making activities and opportunities to explore the Herbert.

Content suitable for 4+ but all are welcome. www.theherbert.org Sat 28th January 10.30am- 12pm Story Weaving at Coalville Library Celebrate the start of National Story Telling Week by creating a story in a group followed by crafts inspired by the story we make together. 5 - 12 years. FREE. Sat 28th January 12 - 4pm Children’s Plasticine Play Workshop Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West St, Swadlincote FREE EVENT: Plasticine Play- pop in and make a sculpture. Have a photograph taken with your masterpiece and then return to the museum and look at your displayed work. This is a free workshop. No need to book just drop in & have a go. Refreshments available. Entry to the Museum, at any time, is FREE OF2:49:52 CHARGE! Jelly Tot’s 100001438 Front.pdf 1 10/20/2011 PM

Cookery Parties for Children age 3 upwards Fun, sticky & educational!

Choose from Cup Cakes, Candies or Pizza Chef’s Hat, Apron & party tea included Take home a sample of your cooking & a ‘Junior Chef’ achievement certificate Parties can be held in your home or village hall

New for this springMINI CHEF Parties for 3-5 year olds Earn money running your own parties on a part-time basis

www.stickyfingerscookeryparties.co.uk

Call Janet on 07745 305090 Visit us on Twitter @stickycookery

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* Parent & Toddler Group 10-11.30 Thursday Term Time only £1.50pp- under 6 months free

* Open 10-5 Mon-Sat Farm entry £4.50 for 2 yrs & over.

* Parent & Toddler Days every Tues (Term Time only) £1.50pp Heage Lane, Etwall, Derby DE65 6LS 01283 735063

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Lots on Local... February Fri 3rd - Sat 4th February Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt Loughborough Town Hall Peppa, George and Danny Dog are up to fun and games on a day out on Grandad Dog’s boat. Help them, with Pedro Pony, Polly Parrot and Zoe Zebra to follow the clues and find their treasure as they all enjoy a day of adventure.

Following the incredible sell-out success of Peppa Pig’s Party, Peppa is back with a brand new show featuring true to life puppets, perfect singalong songs and a new story that will charm and delight all her fans. Box Office 01509 231914 www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

Sat 4th February 10am - 12pm/ 1 - 3pm Kids’ History Club Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum, North St Free family fun day on 1st Saturday of the month.

February theme: The ROMANS. Open to all children of primary school age.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Prebooking advisable, phone 01530 560090 or call in at the Museum or email: education@hastyngs.plus.com Sat 11th - Sun 12th February 1 - 3pm Outdoor Play Weekends Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood, Sudbury DE6 5HT Get outdoors and have a go at our play area challenges and scavenger hunts with our Playworker. Weather permitting. No additional charges. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sudbury Sat 11th - Sun 19th February 11am - 4pm Half Term Family Fun Days Calke Abbey, Ticknall, S. Derbyshire Join us for some half term natural play & fun in Squirt’s Stables. Free event. Parking admission charges apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Mon 13th - Fri 17th February Landscapes and Cityscapes The Herbert Museum, Coventry CV1 5QP

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10.30am – 12.30pm/ 1.30pm – 3.30pm FREE EVENT: Join us for a week exploring our landscapes and cities, and learn to look at your environment with a new perspective. Suitable for 4+ but all are welcome. At busy times you may be asked to wait. Please see our website nearer the time. www.theherbert.org Tue 14th February Early Years Creative Movement The Herbert Museum, Coventry CV1 5QP 10.30am – 11.15am & 11.30am – 12.15pm FREE EVENT: A playful movement class for children aged 2-5 years and their carers, encouraging children’s individuality and creativity to develop. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited.

Please call reception on 024 7629 4774 to secure your place. www.theherbert.org Tue 14th - Sat 18th February 7.30pm Beauty & the Beast Brewhouse Arts Centre Saturday matinee 2.30pm. Box Office 01283 508100 www.base-panto/com

Wed 15th February 2pm 3 Bears Loughborough Town Hall Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre’s marvellously entertaining show is imaginatively performed with objects found in the kitchen.

The metal world of Goldilicks meets the lovely natural wooden world of 3 BEARS – the result, a very sticky adventure as they become friends and cook up the most wonderful porridgey recipe together.

The cook Steve, bakes in the kitchen and finds time to tell a wonderful warm story using kitchen implements in a very intriguing and unusual way. Suitable 3-7 years. Duration 1 hour Box Office 01509 231914 www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

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Wed 15th February 6.30 - 9.30pm Damsels in Success The Royal Hotel, Station Rd, Ashby Our monthly events provide fabulous, feminine women with an infusion of energy, inspirational speakers, fantastic strategies for living & that all important time for themselves.

Join in to enjoy the support & encouragement of other fabulous women, leaving you energised & inspired to live the life you WANT, the way YOU want it! For a free guest place & to find out details go to www.damselsinsuccess.co.uk/burtonontrent Wed 15th - Fri 17th February 12 - 4pm Half Term Craft Activities Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood, Sudbury DE6 5HT Craft activities in the Museum for all the family.

Create characters from Sudbury Hall’s Past, including Lords, Ladies and Chimney Sweeps.

Children £1 plus normal musuem admission prices apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ sudbury Fri 17th - Sat 18th February Creaky Knee Story Extravaganza Loughborough Town Hall Story telling Session Suitable for 2+ Storytelling Workshop for 6yrs+ & 9yrs+ The storytelling power of Andy Hawkins will whisk children to another world - a world of genies, giants, unicorns, and talking raindrops.

Whether you are four or ninety-four Andy has a tale for you. Andy Hawkins is a storyteller and Poet, working with a vast repertoire of exciting traditional stories and poems from many different sources. Andy’s workshops create immersive learning experiences that inspire children to create and perform their own stories. Box Office 01509 231914 www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk Sat 18th February 9am - 2pm Ashby Farmer’s Market Manor House School, South St, Ashby Fresh vegetables, meats, cheeses, cakes and lots more locally produced items on sale every month.

Sat 18th - Sun 19th February 1 - 3pm Outdoor Play Weekends Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood, Sudbury DE6 5HT Get outdoors and have a go at our play area challenges and scavenger hunts with our Playworker. Weather permitting. No additional charges. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sudbury Mon 20th - Fri 24th February 11 - 4pm February Half Term Fun at the Farm Shugborough Estate, Milford nr Stafford A special opening of the Shugborough farm midweek Monday to Friday. Adult £5, Children & Concessions £4. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ shugborough

While every effort is made to ensure details are correct at the time of going to print, times & dates are subject to change. Please check before you set off.

Are you a woman who wants MORE? But need the time, strategy and space to make it happen??

Then be a Damsel in Success And have SUCCESS without the stress!

We meet 6.30 pm 18 January, 15 February & 21 March in Ashby de la Zouch Get a FREE guest place when you register on-line at: www.damselsinsuccess.co.uk/burtonontrent sandie@damselsinsuccess.co.uk 07921 494363

To advertise call 08456 436 848 (local rate)

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Lots on Local... March Sat 3rd March 11am - 1pm NCT Nearly New Sale Burleigh College, Thorpe Hill, Loughborough At NCT Nearly New Sales, you can pick up nearly new baby and children’s clothes, toys and equipment at a quarter to a third of the price you would pay on the high street. And for your peace of mind, every item is quality and safety checked to NCT’s exacting standards by our dedicated local volunteers.

Sat 3rd March Melbourne Arts & Craft Market Melbourne Leisure Centre DE73 8GF Every 1st Saturday of the month. Bringing together the vibrant community spirit of local artists & makers and giving the opportunity to promote & sell their individually designed & hand crafted products. For stall booking information please contact Jill Tivey 01332 863509, jill.tivey@hotmail.com.

Sat 3rd - Sun 4th March The Gruffalo Loughborough Town Hall Follow the quick-thinking Mouse into the deep, dark wood in this magical and musical modern classic. Discover what happens when he comes face to face with wheeler-dealer Fox, an eccentric old Owl and a maracashaking Snake, and, of course the very creature he imagined…..The Gruffalo! Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 2+ and their families. Duration 55mins.

Box Office 01509 231914 www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk Sat 3rd - Sun 4th March Robots Live Hermitage Leisure Centre Silver St, Whitick, Leics LE67 5EU Machines from TVs Robot Wars will be fighting it out live! See heavyweight veterans such as Big Brother, Dantomkia and Robot Wars World Champions Storm 2 all fighting to be crowned Robots Live Champion. There will also be the

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smaller featherweights with up to 20 robots in a fight! Watching them will be own very own House robot ‘Battleaxe’! Between fights there will be the unique chance to see mechanoids and even be exterminated by a Dalek!

Tel: 01530 454545

Sun 4th March 11am - 4pm Spring Craft Fair Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Ln, Ticknall A selection of local crafts & gifts. Free parking, refreshments available.

Sat 10th March Charity Funday for St Giles Hospice Bolehall Swifts, Rene Rd, Bolehall, Tamworth Giant Bouncy Castle, face painting, tombola, raffle, name the bear, stalls to include cupcakes/cakes, medium, handmade soft toys, new toy sale, handmade jewellery, rekki, indian head massage plus more.

Wed 21st March 6.30 - 9.30pm Damsels in Success The Royal Hotel, Station Rd, Ashby Our monthly events provide fabulous, feminine women with an infusion of energy, inspirational speakers, fantastic strategies for living & that all important time for themselves.

Join in to enjoy the support & encouragement of other fabulous women, leaving you energised & inspired to live the life you WANT, the way YOU want it! For a free guest place & to find out details go to www.damselsinsuccess.co.uk/burtonontrent Tue 3rd April 2pm Aladdin Loughborough Town Hall Using incredibly imaginative shadow puppets the story unfolds as a poor street boy falls hopelessly in love with a Royal Princess.

Follow Aladdin’s wild and dangerous adventures as he gets caught up in excitement way beyond his control. Suitable 4 years +

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Celebrate your Child’s Birthday with a Party at The Little Dragon’s Den

Little Dragon’s Den Parties at The Marlene Reid Centre, Coalville

Book your children’s party & enjoy space for up to 30 children, a bouncy castle, soft play equipment & a kitchen to prepare your food!

£80 for a 2 hour party (plus time to decorate & clear away)

Call Ann on 01530 510515 or email acave@mrc.uk.net for more info

(Book by 29.02.2012 & receive FREE invitations & www.mrc.uk.net

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ow we are into 2012, it may be time to make some plans for the year ahead and think about where to hold your child’s birthday party.

The Little Dragon’s Den Children’s Parties based at The Marlene Reid Centre in Coalville, has everything you need to give your child a birthday party they will love!

With two hour parties for just £80, your child and their friends can have fun on the bouncy castle and soft play equipment. You may bring your own food into our kitchen, or we can arrange catering…just ask us for our menu. We can also organise themed activity parties…give us a call to find out more.

If you have any questions or would like to book, please contact Ann Cave on 01530 510515 or acave@mrc.uk.net.

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Lots on Weekly... East Staffordshire Most classes are Term-Time only

Barton u Needwood Parent & Toddler Group 10.45am-12pm Mon Christadelphian Ch, 1 Park Rd

St James’ Parent & Toddler 9-11am Tue/Thu St James’ Church Hall Play & Stay 10.15-11.45am 2nd Wed of month Barton under Needwood Library FREE (booking essential) Creative Little People (3-5yr) 9.30-10.15am Wed (6-11yr 1/2 term) (9mth-2yr) 10.30-11.15am Wed Methodist Hall, Crowberry Lane

Branston

Branston Parent & Toddler 9.45-11.15am Tue Branston Village Hall, Clays Ln

Burton

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All Saints Church Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Mon All Saints Ch Hall, Branston Rd Baby Sensory 10-11am Shobnall Community Centre Baby Bounce & Rhyme (under 3’s) FREE 10.15-10.45am Tue 11.15-11.45am Fri Burton on Trent Library Toddler Time 9.45-10.30am Wed Burton on Trent Library

Harvey Girls (Under 21’s Mums) 6-7.30pm Tue, 12-2pm Thu Riverside Church Hall, High St Harvey Girls 3.30-5.30pm Wed Queen St Community Centre St Mary’s & St Mowden’s Toddler 10am-12pm Wed Church Hall, Guild St

Playgroup 10-11.30am Tue/Fri Methodist Chapel, Chapel Ln Rolleston In-Betweenies (2.5-3.5yr) 10-11.30am Thu Methodist Chapel, Chapel Ln

Stapenhill

Jump for Joy 9.30-11.30am Mon Glebe School Rooms, St Peter’s Church, Stanton Rd

Up Beat Music & Movement 1.15-2.45pm Thu Hill St Health & Well-Being Centre Twins Group 10-11.30am Mon Hill St Health Centre, Hill St Anslow Parent & Toddler 1.30-3.15pm Thu Anslow Village Hall, Anslow

Draycott

in the Clay

Tots Corner Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Wed Draycott-in-the-Clay Village Hall

Harvey Girls (Under 21’s Mums) 12-2pm Mon Hill St Medical Centre Kiddie Winks Mother & Toddler 10am-12pm Tue/Fri Hill St Health Centre, Hill St

Fradley

First Steps 9.30-11.15am Wed Jo Jingles 9.45-10.45am/ Hill St Health Centre, Hill St 10.45-11.45am Fri Fradley Village Hall, Hay End Lane SoccerStars UK 9-9.45am Sat Robert Sutton Sports College, Lichfield Bluestone Lane Jo Jingles 9.45-10.45am/ 10.45-11.45am Mon Stretton Martin Heath Hall, Christchurch Ln Harvey Girls (Under 21’s Mums) 9.45-10.45am/ 10.45-11.45am Tue 3.30-5.30pm Mon Esporta, Birmingham Rd, Wall Stretton Springs Children’s Centre Island Stretton Baby & Toddler Baby Sensory 9.30-11am Tue/Fri 10-11am, 11.15am-12.15pm, St Mary’s Church Hall, Hillfield Ln 12.45-1.45pm Fri Curborough Community Centre, Stretton Pram Club Reynolds Close 1.30-3pm Tue Main St, Stretton

Rolleston

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Tumble Tots Tue Jo Jingles 9.45-10.45am/ 10.45Toddler Time 1-2.30pm Tue 10am Gymbabes, 1am Walk-2 yrs 11.45am Thu Tummies to Tots 1-2.30pm Wed 11.55am/ 1.10pm 2-3 yrs The Priory Centre, Church Rd Queen St Community Centre Rolleston Scout HQ, Station Rd

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Walton

Music Time 1.15-2.15pm Fri The Priory Centre, Church Road

on Trent

Walton Parent & Toddler 2-3pm Fri, Walton on Trent C of E Primary School, Coton Rd

Tatenhill

Winshill

Baby Sensory 1st class free 10-11am, Tatenhill Village Hall

Umbrella Club 9.30-11.15am Mon Winshill Resource Ctr, Canterbury Rd Tums to Tots drop in 9.30-11.30am Tue Methodist Church, High Bank Rd

Tutbury

Creative Little People (3-5yr) 1.30-2.15pm Wed (6-11yr 1/2 term) (9mth-2yr) 2.30-3.15pm Wed Tutbury Village Hall, Monk St

Baby Sensory 10-11am Wed St Joseph’s Church Hall Winshill Mini Fun Factory 10-11.30am Wed, Winshill Methodist Church, High Bank Rd Tots n Dots 9.15-11am Thu Gospel Hall, Hawfield Lane Little Gems 1-3pm Fri Winshill Children’s Ctr, Brough Rd

Harvey Girls (Under 21’s Mums) 11am-1pm Tue/ Fri Winshill Resource Ctr, Canterbury Rd

Tutbury Toddlers 9.30-11am Fri Tutbury Pre-School, Cornmill Ln Your first class is a free trial session so why not come and see what its all about!

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Award Winning Baby Development Classes for babies from Birth to 13 Months!

Classes held in: Burton upon Trent – Tuesdays Winshill - Wednesdays Tatenhill - Thursdays Swadlincote – Thursdays Lichfield - Fridays

Activities include fibre optic light shows to glowing bouncy balls, rainbows, tickly feathers, puppets, silky scarves and water play. You and your baby will enjoy discovering something new every week.

For details of classes in Burton and Swadlincote, please contact Debbie: Tel: 07815 060888 / 01283 561895 E-mail: burtonsouth@babysensory.co.uk Or for classes in Tatenhill and Lichfield contact Laura: Tel: 07976 255280 E-mail: lichfield@babysensory.co.uk To advertise call 08456 436 848 (local rate)

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Lots on Weekly... NW Leicestershire

Most classes are Term-Time only

Ashby de la Zouch

Trinity Tiny Tots 2pm Mon Trinity Church, Kilwardby St

Big Blue Bus 12.30-2pm Mon Belgrave Close, Agar Nook

Kip McGrath Education 4-8pm Mon-Thu, 8am-12pm Sat Advanced Learning Centre, Huntingdon House, 87 Market St

Markfield Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Tue Markfield Community Ctr, Mayflower Cl, Markfield

Big Blue Bus 12.30-2pm Wed Westfields, Abbey Dr

Noah’s Ark Parent & Toddler 10am-12pm Tue The Full Gospel Mission, James St

Seasons Playgroup 1.45-3pm Wed Congregational Ch, Kilwardby St TinyTalk 9.30-10.30am Ashby Methodist Ch, Burton Rd Tumble Tots Fri 9.45am Walk-2yrs, 10.40am 2-3 yrs 11.30am Gymbabes 12.45/ 1.35pm 3+ Hood Park Leisure Ctr, North St Tiny Tots 10-11.30am Fri Ashby Methodist Ch, Burton Rd

Toy Library 10am-12pm Tue, 5-7pm Wed 10am-12pm/ 1-3pm Thu Marlene Reid Centre, Belvoir Rd Agar Nook Mother & Toddler 12.30-2.30pm Wed, Agar Nook Community Centre Jo Jingles Under 2’s 1.30-2.15pm Over 2’s 2.30-3.15pm Wed TC’s Adventure, North Street

Coleorton

Big Blue Bus 12.30-2pm Tue School Lane (layby) Newbold Viscount Beaumont Toddlers 1.30-3pm Wed, Viscount Beaumont School

Ellistown

Ellistown Toddlers Group 1.30-3pm Tue Community Ctr, Whitehill Rd

Ibstock

Bubbles 10.30am-12pm Tue The Palace Community Centre, 57 High St Wriggly Readers FREE 10-10.30am Thu, Ibstock Library

Measham

Measham Mums & Tots 9.30-11.30am Mon/Wed St Lawrence’s Ch Hall, High St

Wriggly Readers FREE 10.30-11.30am Fri, Ashby Library

Sunshine Toddlers 10.30am-12pm Thu Christchurch Hall, London Rd

Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Tue/Fri Baptist Church, Chapel St

Blackfordby

Wriggly Readers FREE 10.30-11am Thu, Coalville Library

Wriggly Readers FREE, 10.30-11 2nd Tue of month Measham Library

Blackfordby Soft Play

1-3pm Tue, Blackfordby Village Hall, Sandtop Ln

Castle Donington Big Blue Bus 10.15-11.45 Mon Bosworth Road

Coalville

Little Dragon’s Den Soft Play 9.30am-12.30pm Mon 10.30am-2pm Fri Marlene Reid Centre, Belvoir Rd

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Big Blue Bus 12.30-2pm Thu Opp Community Shop, Greenhill Jo Jingles Coming soon-call to book Marlene Reid Centre, Belvoir Rd Hall Lane Methodist Church Toddlers 10am-12pm Fri, Hall Lane Church

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Moira

Big Blue Bus 10.30am-12pm Tue Moira Norris Hill Baby Sensory 10-11am Thu Moira Village Hall

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The springboard to confidence for your child Help your child develop the vital physical skills and confidence needed for life with Tumble Tots, the leading active physical play programme fro children from 6 months through to 7 years old With sessions at Mountsorrel, Rolleston on Dove, Whitwick, Loughborough and Ashby Call Sarah for more information about a free trial session on

01163322468 07889444221

Sarah.Jones@tumbletots.com www.tumbletots.com/Loughborough

Sing Along with Jo Jingles!

Fun Music, Singing & Movement Classes for children aged 3 months to 5 years Develop your child’s

• Co-ordination • Confidence • Imagination • Listening Skills • Social Skills • Language Children’s Parties & Nursery Sessions also available!

*Class Teacher required*

For classes in Hilton, Mickleover, Oakwood & Stretton Call Mari-Vic on 01283 791067 mv@jo-jingles.freeserve.co.uk www.jojingles.com/derbystaffsarea

For classes in Loughborough, Shepshed, Mountsorrel & Coalville Call Laura on 0844 381 4325 jojingles-loughborough@hotmail.co.uk www.jojingles.com/loughborougharea

To advertise call 08456 436 848 (local rate)

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NW Leicestershire...

Mountsorrel

Jo Jingles Wed (under 2) 9.30-10.15am, (over 2) 10.30-11.15am (Babies) 11.30am-12.15pm Ronald West Court, Langdale Ave

Jo Jingles Fri (Under 2s) 1-2pm, (Over 2’s) 2-3pm The Scout Hut, The Green

Tumble Tots Thu 9.15am Gymbabes, 10.10/ 11am Walk-2yrs, 10.45am 2-3 yrs, 11.45am 3+ Charnwood Leisure Ctr, Browns Ln

Musical Bumps Mon Babies 9.30am, 1-3yrs 10.30am Stonehurst Farm, Brook Lane

Oakthorpe

Oakthorpe Toddler Group 12.30-2.30pm Wed, Oakthorpe Leisure Centre, Measham Rd

Loughborough

NCT Bumps & Babies 10.30am-12pm Tue Gorse Covert Community Centre, Maxwell Dr

Shepshed

Jo Jingles Tue (under 2) 9.30-10.30am, (Over 2) 10.30-11.30am (Babies) 11.30am-12.30pm Charnwood Rd Community Centre Musical Bumps Fri Age 1+ 12.30pm, Age 2+ 1.30pm Age 3+ 2.30pm The Glenmore Community Centre

Musical Bumps Thu Whitick Babies 9.30am, Age 1+ 10.30am Tumble Tots Wed Age 2+ 11.30am, Age 3+ 12.15pm Beacon Christian Centre, Park Road 9.45am Walk-2 yr, 10.45am 2-3 yr 11.45am 3+ Hermitage Leisure Ctr, Silver St Ravenstone Ravenstone Toddler Group Little Angels Baby & Toddlers 10-11.30am Wed 1-2.30pm Fri, The Pavillion, Ravenslea Methodist Church, Hall Lane

Ever wish your baby could talk?

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ow, thanks to a local mum, perhaps they can. In a manner of speaking.

Mum-of-two Bernadette, is now running TinyTalk baby signing classes in Ashby de-laZouch and Overseal, South Derbyshire, with a new class starting in Swadlincote. She’s keen to see lots of mums and dads coming along with their babies.

“I first went to TinyTalk classes myself when my son William was four months old and I really enjoyed them,” says Bernadette. “I loved getting to know the signs and nursery rhymes and it was very nice to make friends with other mums who went along. The hot drink and biscuit was also very welcome!”

Little ones can benefit from signing from as young as six months right up to toddlerhood, and parents who come to classes say it has really helped them communicate and bond with their babies.

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07786360873 Classes in Overseal, Swadlincote & Ashby

Lots on Weekly... South Derbyshire Church Gresley

Tiddlers Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Tue Melbourne Baptist Ch, Chapel St

Hartshorne

Tindles Dance Pre-School Ballet & Tap 10-11 Wed, Wesley Hall, Potter St 9-10am Sat, Bill Shone Leisure Centre, High Street

Salvation Army Mums & Tots 9.30-11.30am Wed Salvation Army Hall, Wilmot Rd Alpha Tots 9.30-11.15am Wed Church Hall, Hartshorne

Hilton

Jo Jingles (3mth-walk) 9.45-10.30 (1.5- 2.5yr) 10.45-11.30 Tue Baby Sensory 10-11am/ 11.15am-12.15pm Thu Jangala Soft Play Centre, Hilton Business Park Music Time 9.45-10.45am/ 11am-12pm Mon 1.45-2.45pm Wed NEW Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane Mums & Tots 1.30-3pm Mon Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane Tindles Dance Pre-School Ballet & Tap 2-3pm Tue/ 1.30-2.30pm Thu Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap 3.45-4.45pm Tue/ 4-5pm Fri Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane Mother & Toddler 1.45-3.15pm Thu, Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Ln

Linton

Little Monkeys 12.30-2.30pm Tue/Fri Village Hall, Winchester Dr

Melbourne

Tiddlywinks 10-11.30 Mon Babies Group 9.30-11.30 Tue Wesley Hall, Potter St

Creative Little People (3-5yr) 9.30-10.15am Thu (9mth-2yr) 10.30-11.15am Thu (6-11 yr hols & 1/2 term only) 11.30am-12.15pm Thu Bill Shone Leisure Ctr, High St Baby Sensory 10-11am Thu St Mary’s Ch Hall, Church St Music Time 9.30-10.30/10.45-11.45am Fri Wesley Hall, Potter St

Midway

Elmsleigh Toddler Group 9-11am Tue Elmsleigh Inf School, Queens Dr

Netherseal

Seale Pups 2.15-3.15pm Tue St Peter’s Primary School

Newhall

Tots Club 9.20-11.15am Mon/ Wed, Newhall Methodist Ch, Chapel St Little Stars 9-11am Wed Old Post Centre, High St Tidgy Tots Special Needs 1-2.30pm Thu Newhall Day Care Centre, Meadow Lane (FREE) Funky Monkey Music Time 9-10am Fri Newhall Infants School

Overseal

TinyTalk 9.30-10.30am 10.45-11.45am Mon St Matthew’s Church Hall Overseal Pushchair Walk 12-1pm Fri Navigation Inn, Spring Cottage Rd

Rosliston

Walking with Wheels 10.30-11.30am Tue Coffee Shop, Rosliston Forestry Ctr

Swadlincote Hill St Mums n Tots 9.30-11am Tue Hill St Baptist Ch, Hill St

Ducks & Ducklings 1.30-3pm Tue Dethick Hall, Manchester Ln TinyTalk 9.30-10.30am Wed Sharpe’s Pottery Museum Soft Play 9.30-12.30pm Wed/Fri Green Bank Leisure Ctr, Civic Wy

Ticknall

Ticknall Toddlers 10am-12pm Wed/ Thu Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Ln

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