Issue 21 Spring 2019
How to survive
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Spring is certainly all around us in all it’s glory with a splash of colour and an air of anticipation it’s time to embrace Derbyshire at it’s best... In this edition we have a whole host of events and classes to share with you and your family to enjoy over the next few months. Shout out to Jane-Louise who has supplied us with a corker of a front cover, and you can read all about her and what she has to offer on pg. 19. Like Jane-Louise many of our advertisers are local Mums who have started businesses to fit in with their family life, and I am proud to support them through the magazine, there are certainly some very talented ladies in our region! If you are local to Rowsley and your little one is interested in dance the lovely Clare runs a fab dance school with excellent facilities. Helen at Tiny Talk continues to teach babies and toddlers those valuable skills to aide communication whilst having fun and Samantha shares her first aid workshops across Derbyshire passing on those essential life skills. There are many others of course including Rachel who we welcome, delivering yoga to children in Rowsley, Chesterfield & Edale and of course Miss Lucie at Babyballet Derbyshire, Michelle at Little Learners and Manda at Move with Mumma who continue to run their ever popular and sought after classes...Well done ladies! Don’t forget to pay a visit to the glorious Buxton Opera House with their delightful performances of Milkshake Live and Puss in Boots. Enjoy a fun packed Spring and I’ll see you in the Summer!
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Teresa Hudson, Editor North Derbyshire Lots for Tots
Issue 21
Spring 2019
r five s How to survive with the un de
Lots on Local
with family events across North Derbyshire
Lots on Weekly
Find local groups, activities & classes in your area
Lots for
Easter, Half term, Father’s Day & much more
FREE
North Derbyshire
Distributing directly
to 12,000 families in Chesterfield, The Peak District, Buxton, North East Derbyshire, Bolsover District & Alfreton
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Lots on Local... April Sun 7th April 10am-4pm
Tue 16th-Wed 17th April
Wirksworth Big Book Day
Claire Dobinson School of Dance
Wirksworth Town Centre Wirksworth Book Festival is back for 2019! Highlights include the launch celebrating local talent; the family film on Saturday morning; the crime slot; the unmissable Big Book Quiz and Sunday’s Big Book Day. 01629 820191
Buxton Opera House The Claire Dobinson School of Dancing presents a performance of ballet, tap, modern, contemporary, street and gymnastic dance. www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
13th- Sun 28th April
Easter Bunny Hunt
Carsington Water, DE6 1ST Collect a trail leaflet from the Visitors Centre and follow the clues that lead to the missing bunny, £2 each and a prize for every entry. www.visitcarsington.co.uk/events Sat 13th April 10.30am-12pm
Family Forest School
Millfield’s, Carsington Water, Big Lane, Carsington Water, DE6 3JL In sessions you will explore the woods and activities may include learning to build dens, taking part in imaginative play, arts and crafts as well as using tools to make craft items or learning how to light fires and cook on them. Costs:.£4 child, £2 per adult. 01773 881188 Mon 15th April
Milkshake! LIVE
Buxton Opera House Milkshake Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical for you all! But when stage fright hits, his favourite Milkshake friends come to help, creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen! Duration:1hr 30mins Price: Adults £18, Children £17 Family tickets available. Babes in arms (under 12 months) Free Toddlers 12 mths – 2 yrs: £6 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
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Tue 16th-Wed 17th April
Easter Family Yoga
Pavillion Arts Cenre, Buxton Join us for a fun family yoga session for little ones and their grown-up! We will explore postures through partner work, stories and yoga games which are guaranteed to put a smile on your face! Mats are provided. www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Wed 17th April 1-3pm
Wild Wedneday- Easter Eggs Carsington Water, DE6 1ST Easter Fun! At Carsington Water we will have wild play activities, crafts and trails for families to join in with together. Sessions can include - pond dipping to making mini dens, sweep netting to cooking on the camp fire, there is plenty to keep the kids outdoors, interested and wild. 01773 881188 Thu 18th April
Family Spring Crafts National Tramway Museum, Crich, DE4 5DP Bring the family and enjoy a variety of craft activities as well as riding the vintage trams! Lots of family fun to be had on this day out. www.tramway.co.uk
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Lots on Local... Fri 19th-Mon 22nd April 11am-4pm
Cadbury’s Easter Egg Hunt
Hardwick Hall, Hardwick, Doe Lea, S44 5QJ Join in our Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt across the Hardwick Estate looking for clues to receive your chocolatety reward. A small charge per person taking part applies plus normal admission charges for the venue. 01246 850430 Sun 21st April 1am-2pm
Easter Sunday Reptile & Exotic Animal Encounter
April book. Additional cost of £1.50 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Sat 27th- Sun 28th April
Bakewell Food Festival
Across Bakewell town centre Approximately 100 stalls with the focus being on food and drink the Bakewell Food Festival will once be celebrating the wealth of excellent local produce that the Peak District has to offer. With free entry and a host of entertainment including Disney characters, Face Painting, children’s rides, James Mckay and his owls of Harry Potter fame, elf mills carriages, craft and gift fairs, entertainment in the marquee. www.whatsonbakewell.co.uk
Matlock Farm Park, DE4 5LH Ever met a blue tongued skink, a bearded dragon, chameleon, spikey tenrec or furry skunk? Now’s your chance! These, and an array of other very special creatures, will be joining us for you get up close with and handle under expert guidance. Mon 29th April 10.30am-12pm www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk Nature Tots Whilstestop Discovery Centre, Matlock Bath Mon 22nd April 11am-2,30pm Railway Station, DE4 3PT Easter Monday Circus Skills Come along to our toddler playgroup with Matlock Farm Park, DE4 5LH a difference, with a different wildlife theme for every session - life cycles. Nature Tots Come and see the VERY tall Ringmaster encourages parents and children to get stilt walk as he makes balloon models in outside to learn and play together. Sessions abundance for our young visitors. There’ll be include a story, outdoor activities, crafts and an expert on hand to help the children with a snack and a drink. plate spinning, diablo, juggling, devil sticks 01773 881188 and even stilt walking on a mini scale! Free with park entry www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk Sat 30th-Sun 28th April 10am-3.30pm Tue 23rd April 10.30am-2.30pm
Easter Nature Trail
Wyver Lane, Belper, DE56 2EF Come and join us for our Easter trail for all the family! www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk Thu 25th April 11am-3pm
Making Seed Balls
Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire, DE22 5JH Make a seed ball to take home and watch burst into colour this spring. No need to
Spring Chicks- Family Trail
Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors Spring’s here, and we are celebrating nature! Listen out for chirping chicks and spot signs of spring around the estate. Find out about where birds make their homes, including some who nest on the ground and need our protection. You’ll also receive a special gift for wildlife to take home. £2 additional fee. 01773 881188
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June Lots on Local... May Fri 3rd May 2.30pm & 4.30pm
Puss In Boots
Buxton Opera House Puss in Boots is no ordinary cat. Clever and charming, he takes life in his stride and befriends everyone he meets. Bringing this much-loved children’s story to life, Puss in Boots is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre. Northern Ballet’s productions for children are not to be missed. Book now for this purr-fect family treat! www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Fri 3rd-Mon 6th May
Dronfield Arts Festival
Dronfield Hall Barn The weekend brings some of the best regional and national arts including: music, drama, poetry, visual art, dance, crafts, food, talks, literature and much more. The festival is designed to appeal to all ages and tastes; to local residents and to visitors to our vibrant town. www.dronfieldartsfestival.co.uk Fri 3rd-Mon 6th May
Dronfield Arts Festival
Dronfield Hall Barn The weekend brings some of the best regional and national arts including: music, drama, poetry, visual art, dance, crafts, food, talks, literature and much more. The festival is designed to appeal to all ages and tastes; to local residents and to visitors to our vibrant town. www.dronfieldartsfestival.co.uk Sat 4th May 10am-4pm
The Bump to Five Derby Show
Market Place, Derby Join us for a fantastic, fun-filled family show where you can discover what’s on for your little ones in and around Derby. It’s our 10th birthday and we’re celebrating by bringing our show to the very heart of 6
Derby; with Rey & a Jedi Knight from Star Wars, Buzz Lightyear, toddler inflatable fun, activity sessions, make and do crafts, entertainment, rides, freebies, demo’s and so much more. All for families with bumps, babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers aged bump to five years old. We’ll have lots of stalls for you to enjoy, bringing you the best that Derbyshire has to offer parents, from education, photographers, baby & toddler classes, gifts, clothing, maternity, advice & support, health & fitness, entertainment, parties and more. There’s even a pop up changing & feeding room! Don’t miss our super-sized, super fun family day out… It’s how to survive from Bump to Five! Brought to you by Lots for Tots Sponsored by Old Vicarage School, Derby Sat 4th May 11am-12.30pm
NCT Nearly New Sale
Hasland Village Hall, S41 0AY High quality preloved baby, and children’s toys, clothing, maternity wear and nursery equipment. www.nct.org.uk/branches/chesterfield Mon 6th May 10.30am-12pm
Nature Tots- Peek in the Pond
Carsington Water, DE6 1ST Come along to our playgroup with a difference - Peek in the pond! Nature Tots encourages parents and children to get outside to learn and play together. Sessions include a story, outdoor activities, crafts and a snack and a drink. 01773 881188 Mon 6th May
Tricksy the Dinosaur! Matlock Farm Park, DE4 5LH TRICKSY THE DINOSAUR is the UK’s first female animatronic T-Rex! At an incredible 6ft tall and over 10ft long, Tricksy the Dinosaur blinks, roars and walks like a real dinosaur. She will be with us at Matlock Farm Park for around 3 hrs. www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk
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Lots on Local... May-July Mon 27th May 11am-4pm
Sat 15th June 1pm-10pm
The BIG Bubbleman
Wildside Festival
Matlock Farm Park, DE4 5LH The Big Bubbleman, his bubble mill, wands and special potions make the most AMAZING bubbles! Whether it’s monster bubbles the size of a CAR, or swirling clouds of smaller bubbles being chased by crowds of happy children, this is pure joy! Children can also make their own big bubbles with scaled-down monster versions or create smaller multi-coloured bubbles with hoops and trays of bubble liquid. www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk
Woodside Farm , Shipley , Ilkeston, Derbyshire , DE75 7JL Wildside Festival is a day of live music, art, wild activities and good food and drink; all in support of local wildlife. Price: Adult ticket £17 Family ticket £39 Child’s ticket £5 Under 3’s free Parking £3 01773 88118
Sat 1st-Sun 2nd June 10am-5pm
SPECTRUM
Lea Green, Main Rd, DE4 5GJ Autism Friendly Festival. Adults £12.50, children £7.50, under 3s free. www.peaksGO.com Sat 8th - Sun 9th June
Matlock Food and Drink Festival Hall Leys Park, Matlock Celebrating the very best in local food and drink. The summer food and drink festival in this area taking place on Hall Leys Park. Incorporating the most delicious cakes, award winning food and drink to suit all tastes, whether it be the fizz from the Prosecco or the smooth notes of Gin there will be something for everyone, include crafts and live music. www.madhattersevents.com Sun 9th June
Sun 23rd June 8am-5.30pm
The Derbyshire County Show
The Showground, Borrowash Rd, Elvaston With lots to see and do it is a great family day out, many attractions of a traditional county show showcasing Derbyshire’s best. www.derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk Sat 6th July 12-4pm
Grassmoor Funday
Barnes Park, Grassmoor Annual Event run in Grassmoor, attractions will include petting zoo, bouncy castles, fairground, stalls, marching abnd and much much more... Sun 7th July 11am-4pm
The Big Chesterfield Teddy Bear’s Picnic The Revolution House, Old Whittington Bring your teddy, your family and your picnic, and join in the fun at Revolution House. Create your very own fruit smoothie with our amazing smoothie bike and enjoy garden games on the lawn. Donations are welcome. 01246 345727
Open Farm Sunday Various locations Take a look at LEAF’s website to find your nearest farm that will be opening their doors to the public. www.farmsunday.org
Event details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.
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Central Derbyshire
Most classes are Term-Time only
Alfreton
Play & Praise 10am-11.30am Mon (0-3 yrs) Watchorn Church, Alfreton
TinyTalk Baby Signing & Toddler Talking Tue
10.15am Babies (0-18mths) Trial Class Available Alfreton Community Hall, Mansfi eld Rd, DE55 7JJ
Child Health Clinic
Wed, (1st & 3rd) 1-2.30pm Alfreton Primary Care Centre
Ambergate Baby & Toddler Group
9.45-11.45am Mon, St Anne’s Church
Groovers (4-6yrs) 4.30-5.05pm Tappers 5.10-5.25pm Genesis Centre, 32-46 King Street, Alfreton, DE55 7DQ Sat: 9.25-10.am Tinies (18mths-3yrs) 10.10-10.45am Movers (3&4yrs) 10.50-11.05am Tappers (3&4yrs) 11.15-11.45am Tots (6-18 months) Genesis Centre, 32-46 King Street, Alfreton, DE55 7DQ
Twistin Tikes Half Price Taster
Carry Together Sling Library 1-2.30pm alt Thu, Genesis Play Centre
BEARs
12.30-2.30pm, Thu (0-5yrs) Genesis Centre (Upstairs)
Twistin Tinies 3 Trial Classes for
TinyTalk Baby Signing & Toddler Talking Tue
10am-11.00am Toddlers (walking-4yr) 11.15am-12.15pm Babies (0-18m) Trial Class Available The Fit Pit Gym, The East Mill, Bridgefoot
BabyBallet Thu
9.30am Tinies (18 mths - 3 years) 10.15am Movers (3 & 4 yrs) 10.50am Tappers ( 3 & 4 yrs) Vanessas School of Dance, Derwent Street, DE56 1UQ
1-3pm, The Bungalow, Belper School, John O’Gaunts Way
Blackwell Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am Wed 1-3pm Fri, Community Ctr
Clay Cross Stepping Stones Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Mon 8
9.30-10.30 Mon The Hub @ Gladstone Building 1-2.30pm Tue/Wed 10.30-12pm Thu
9.45-11.30am Mon (0-5yr) Gymnastics Tue 4.15-5pm Belper Community Hall, Bridge St Beginners Wed 4-4.45pm / 4.45-5.30pm Twistin Tots Half Price Taster Beginners 9.45-11.45am Tue (0-5yr) PAYG Belper Community Hall, Bridge St Sat 9-9.45am Beginners
Watchorn Tots 10-11.45am Wed Derbyshire Toy Library Thu Watchorn Church Hall, Derby Rd
Stay & Play
Otter Tots Swimming
Belper
£15 Babyballet 10-10.35am Wed 1.30-2.40pm Tue (0-18mth) Tinies (18mths-3yrs) Booking essential. Harlequin School of Dance, 36-48 Belper Community Hall, Bridge St High St, Alfreton DE55 7BL
Babyballet Wed
Clay Cross Christian Fellowship
Tiny Tumblers Wed
9.30-10.15am (Under 3 years) 10.30-11.15am (Mixed ages) 11.30am-12.15pm (Mixed ages)
Otter Pups Swimming
(10mth-3yrs) 10-10.30am Wed/Thu Sharley Park Leisure Centre
Rainbow Toddlers 10-11.30am Wed, Holmgate Evangelical Church
Twistin Tots
1.30-2.30pm, last Thu of mth FREE intergenerational Music session, mixing elderly residents and babies/toddlers. Smithybrook View, Market St
Holmgate Toddler Group 9.15-11.30am Fri Holmgate Primary School,
Little Gems 9.15-11.30am Fri Community of Christ
Crich Toy Library 9.30-11.30am Mon Crich Glebe Field Centre
Popalong Baby & Toddler
9.30-11.30am Fri Crich Wesley Methodist Church
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Library Sessions Story & Rhyme Alfreton Bakewell Bolsover Bolsover Chapel-en-le-Frith Clay Cross Clowne Dronfi eld Eckington Holmewood Killamarsh Matlock Shirebrook Staveley Wirksworth
10-10.30 Wed 10-10.30 Wed 10.30-11 Wed 10.30-11 Fri 2.15-2.45 1st Thu 10.30-11 Tue 10-10.30 Tue 10.45-11.15 2nd Mon 10.30-11.30 Fri 10.30-11 Thu 2-2.30 1st & 3rd Mon 11-11.30 Thu 10-10.30 Thu 10.30-11 Mon 2.15-3.00 Alt Thu
Toddler Time Chesterfi eld
11-11.30
Bolsover Brimington Chesterfi eld Dronfi eld
10.30-11 Mon 10.30-11 Tue 10-10.30 Tue 10-10.30 2nd Mon
Brimington Buxton Chesterfi eld Dronfi eld Newbold New Mills Shirebrook South Normanton Whaley Bridge Whitwell
10.30-11 2.15-2.45 10.30-11 2-2.45 10.30-11 2.15-2.45 10.30-11.30 2.45 2.30-3 10-11
Baby Rhyme Time
Storytime
Tue
Thu Thu Wed Wed Tue Fri Mon Thu 1st Mon Wed
Please note some sessions may be term time only, please check with your local library in case of changes
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Central Derbyshire
Most classes are Term-Time only
Fritchley
Toy library Thu, 9.30-11.30am
Fritchley Primary School Activity Room - Church St
Morton
Morton Monkeys Thu 9.30 - 11.30am Morton Village Hall
Newton Newton Toddler Group
Thu 1pm-3pm Newton Community Centre
Riddings
Dizzy Days Playgroup 10-
11.30am, Mon, Church of Christ
Shirland Village Hall Half price taster
Stretton Baby Group
1.30pm Fri (0-12 months) Tiddlers Day Nursery, Main Road
Somercotes
Baby Ballet Fri
9.30-10.05 Tinies (18m- 3yrs) 10.15-10.50am Movers (3&4 yrs) 10.50-11.05 Tappers (3&4 yrs) Amber Valley Fitness Centre, Nottingham Rd,
South Normanton Mini Roarers
9.45am-11.15am (0-3yrs) Tue Junction 28 church, South Normanton
Toddler Group 9am-11am Thu Zion Methodist Church
Tibshelf
Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon, Tue & Fri, Tibshelf Village Hall
Tibshelf Tots 9.15-11.15am Wed Tibshelf Village Hall, 110 High St
Baby Ballet Wed
1-1.35pm Movers (3&4 yrs) 1.35-1.50pm Tappers (3&4 yrs) 2.-2.35pm Tinies (18mths-3yrs) Tibshelf Village Hall, DE55 5NU
Ripley
Baby Ballet Mon
9.30-10.05am Tinies (18mths3yrs) 10.15-10.50am Movers (3&4yrs) 10.50-11.05am Tappers (3&4yrs) JL Dance & Performing Arts Academy, Whiteley Rd, DE5 3QL
TinyTalk Baby Signing & Toddler Talking Thu 10.15am Toddlers (walking-4yrs) 11.30am Babies (0-18mths) Trial Class Available Waingroves Methodist Church, DE5 9TB
BEARs 1st&3rd Thu of the mth 1-2.pm Ripley Methodist Church (Followed by baby weigh clinic)
Twistin Tots 9.40am & 11am Fri Planet Happy, Heage Rd Ind Est Free play after class
Shirland
Shirland Sunflowers 12.302.30pm Mon, (0-4yrs) Shirland Village Hall
Twistin Tots (0-5yrs) 9.45am10.45am Fri 10
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North East Derbyshire
Most classes are Term-Time only
Barlborough Little Birds Playgroup
Mon 9.15-10.45am Barlborough Hall School
Bolsover Turning 2s (18mths-30mths) 9.30-11am Tue Bolsover Children’s Centre
Dinky Dots Toddler Group 1:00pm-3:00pm Wed For parents under 25yrs Bolsover Methodist Church
Story & Rhyme Time
10.30-11am, Wed, Bolsover Library
Chesterfield Sling Library
2nd Wed of the mth 10am-12pm Bainbridge Hall
Child’s Health Clinic
9.30-11am Thu Welbeck Rd Health Clinic
Chesterfield Sling Library
10am-12:00pm 2nd Fri of mth Wacky World Soft Play and Party Centre, Carr Vale, S44 6JF
Little Explorers
1-2.30pm Tue 1.30-3pm Thu 9.30-11am Fri Bolsover Children’s Centre
Clowne Tots & Carers 9.30am Mon
The Salvation Army, Church St
Book Worms (3-8yrs) Thu 3.30-4.30pm Clowne Library
Doe Lea Doe Lea Ducklings 1-2.30pm Wed
Health Visitor 1st Wed of mth Doe Lea Ctr
Dronfield
Eckington Children’s Centre
Baby & Toddler Group
Ridgeway Toddler Group
10-11.50am Mon Gosforth Lodge, Cliffe Park
Gymnastics
Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat 4-4.45pm Beginners Dronfield Sports Centre
Tiny Tumblers Mon
9.30-10.15am (Under 3yrs) 10.15-11am (3-5yrs) 11-11.45pm (Mixed Age) Fri 12.45-1.30pm (Under 3yrs) 1.30-2.15pm (Mixed Age) 2.15-3pm (3-5yrs) Dronfield Sports Centre Rhythm Time (0-5yrs) Tue Various class times between 9.30am-2pm Dronfield Civic Centre
Toddlers Open Play Tue
1.30-2.15pm (Mixed ages) Dronfield Sports Centre Little Learners Wed 10-11am Scout Hut
10.30am-12.30pm Wed&Fri St John’s Church, Ridgeway Moor, Ridgeway
Otter Tots Swimming
Various session times available on Tue/WedFr/Sat Eckington Swimming Pool
Mosborough Rhythm Time Wed (0-5yrs) Various sessions available between 10am-12pm Joseph Stone Centre
Mastin Moor Little Monsters Playgroup
9.15-11.15am Tue Mastin Moor Community Centre, Worksop Rd Mini Monkeys 1.30-3pm, Wed Eventide Rest Rooms, Cherry Tree Grove, S43 3AB
Dronfield M.U.M.S Breastfeeding Group Alt Thu 1-2.30pm The Peel Centre
Otter Pups Swimming Tue/ Wed/Thu Various sessions available between 9.30-3pm (10mth-3yrs) Tiny Tumblers Fri 12.45-1.30pm (Under 3) 1.30-2.15pm (Mixed Ages) 2.15-3pm (3-5 years) Dronfield Sports Centre
Eckington Turning 2s 9.30-11.30am Mon Child Health Clinic
1.30-3.15pm, 1st & 3rd Mon each mth
Staveley Little Spikes 9.30-11am Mon Poolsbrook Social Club
Stay & Play
9.30-11am Mon Staveley Children’s Centre
Little Tumblers Gymnastics (2-3yrs) 1-1.45pm Mon, The
Healthy Living Centre, Barlow Rd
Toy Library, Little Treasures 9.30-11.30am Tue Staveley & Barrow Hill Community Rms, 47 High St
Twinkle Tots 9-11am Thu Calver Crescent, S43 3LY
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Buxton and High Peak
Most classes are Term-Time only
Buxton Weigh, Stay, Play 9.30-11am
Chapel-En-Le-Frith Bounce Fitness Classes
1-2.15pm Tue Fairfield Children’s Centre
Mon 8.30-9.30pm Bounce Wed 7.15-8.15pm Bounce 8.15-9pm Beats Thu 8.30-9.15pm Bootcamp Sun 9.15-10am Blast (Child friendly session) Chapel Leisure Centre
Little Learners 10-11.30am Thu
The Ark Parent and Toddler Group 9am-12pm Mon
Bloom Baby Classes Tue
Well Baby Weigh, Stay & Play 9.30-11am Tues (Every 4th)
St George’s Play Group
Methodist Church, Market St
9.30-11.30am Wed St George’s Parish Hall, Church Lane
Mon & Wed 1pm Babies (0-18mths) 1.45pm Toddlers (18mths-4yrs) Trinity Church
Rainbow Parent & Toddlers
Derbyshire Toy Library
Puddleducks (Parent & Toddler Group) 9.30-11am, Tue
Snowflakes Baby & Toddler Group
Every other Mon, Buxton Library
NCT Playgroup 9.30-11.30 Mon Buxton Scout Hut
Tiny Talk New Tue
10.15am Toddler Talking. 11.30am Baby Signing Trial Class Available United Reform Church, Silverlands Park, Buxton
Bloom Baby Classes Wed 10.15am Busy Bees 11.15 Caterpillar Club Buxton Parish Office
Little Music Monsters
Buxton Community Church
NCT Bumps and Babes (Plus on the 1st Wed a mth NCT Sling library)
10.30am-12pm Wed, Victoria Rd, Sure Start Centre
Breastmates Cafe
10.30am-12pm 1st Thu of the mth Pizza Express, Buxton
Breastmates Cafe
3rd Thu of the mth 10.30am-12pm Buxton Museum
Baby Days 10-11.30am Fri
9am-3pm Tue Chapel-en-le-Frith Methodist Church, Market St
9.30am-3pm Wed St Thomas Becket Parish Church, Market Place
Hayfield
Hayfield Baby & Toddler 9.3011.30am Fri Hayfield Primary School
Fairfield FUNdamentals 10-11am
Mon, Fairfield Youth Centre
Parentcraft Antenatal
7-9pm, Mon Fairfield Children’s Centre
Toddler Group 10am-12pm Fri
Weigh, Stay and Play
9.am-12pm Tue (alternate weeks) Fairfield Children’s Centre
Talking Toddlers 12
New Mills Breast Feeding Group
9.30-11am Mon Jungle Monkey Play Centre Pulse Cafe 10.15am : Busy Bees: 11.15: Caterpillar Club: New Mills Town Hall
9.15 -10.30am Thu St George’s C of E School, Church Lane
Whaley Bridge
Bloom Baby Classes Mon 9-11am Thu, Chapel-En-Le-Frith C 10.15am Busy Bees of E Primary Sch 11.15am Caterpillar Club Uniting Church
Fairfield Childrens Centre
Buxton Methodist Church
Fairfield Children’s Centre
Taxal & Fernilee School Under 5’s Group 9.30-11am Mon Taxal & Fernilee School
Stay, Play and Weigh
1.45-3.30pm Tue (every 4th) Uniting Church
Parent & Toddler Group
10-11.30am Weds Village Hall
Tiny Talk Wed New
9.30am Baby Signing 10.45am Toddler Talking Trial Class Available Uniting Church, Buxton Road
Bump, Baby & Toddler Group
9.30-11am Fri, Uniting Church
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Chesterfield
Most classes are Term-Time only
Brampton Tots Café 9.45-11.30am Mon St Thomas’ Centre
Totstop 10am - 12pm Wed
Lifehouse Church Chatsworth Rd
Stay & Play 10-11am Wed Story Reading 10.30-11.15am Fri Monkey Park Community Hub, Chester St
Toddler Group 9-11am Thu St. Mark’s St. Mark’s Rd.
Little Explorers 10-11.30am Fri Chesterfield Library
Brimington Parent and Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am Mon Hollingwood Community Rooms, Laburnum Street
Little Bees 9.30-11am Fri
St Michael’s Ch Hall, Church St
Calow Parent & Toddler Group 9.1511.15am Wed Calow Comm Ctr, Allpits Ln
Chesterfield Gymnastics Mon & Thu
Little Tumblers (Pre-sch) 9.3010.15am Tiny Tumblers (2-3yrs) 10.15-11am Dinky Tumblers (Crawl-2yrs) 11-11.45am Queen’s Park Sports Central
Children’s Yoga Tue 3.45-4.30pm (3-7yrs) 4.30-5.15pm (8-12yrs)) St Leonard’s Mission Church, Spital
Movers & Shakers
10-11am Mon/Wed/Fri (3mths-5yrs) Chesterfield Studios, Rose Hill, Chesterfield S40 1LW
Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross St
Duckmanton Little Learners 10am Mon
Sands Monthly Support Sessions
1st Tue of month, 7-9pm Chesterfield Com.Fire Station, behind B&Q
Annunciation Toddler Group
9.30-11.30am Thu Annunciation Church, 2 Spencer Street
Preschool swimming lessons Thu 9.30am onwards (3mths+) Queen’s Park Sports Centre
Kids Yoga Thu
3,45-4.30pm (3-7yrs) 4.30- 5.15pm (8-12yrs) Holy Cow Yoga
Central Methodist Toddlers 10-11.30am Thu Central Methodist Church, Saltergate
Nurture Fitness (Post Natal
Exercise & Baby massage) 12.45pm Thu The Parish Centre, Stonegravels
Feeding Together -Breastfeeding Support Group
1-2.30pm Thu, The Hub, East Stand Proact Stadium
Dance Classes Fri
4pm – 4.30pm (Mini Movers) 4.30pm-5.30pm (Beat Busters) Queen’s Park Leisure Centre
Stay & Play Fri 1-3pm Birdholme Children’s Centre
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First Little Steps 1-2.30pm Fri
Studio 44, M1 Commerce Park, Markham Lane
Hasland GOO Play 10.30am-12pm Mon Ikon Church, Chesterfield
Move with Mumma
Pre & Post Natal Exercise 1pm, Mon Ikon Church, Chesterfield
Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Tue Hasland Youth Centre, Hasland Hall School
Buggy Fitness 10.30am
Mon/10am Thu/10.30am Fri Eastwood Park www.movewithmumma.co.uk/ buggy-fitness
Chesterfield Sling Library
3rd Fri of the mth 10am-12pm Hasland Village Hall
Holme Hall Future Builders Toddlers 9.3011.30am 1st/3rd Mon Holmebrook Valley Family Centre
Parent & Toddler 9-11am Fri Loundsley Green Community Centre
Messy Monkeys
1.30-2.45pm Thu Holme Hall Children’s Centre
Chesterfield Sling Library
1st Fri of the mth 10am-12pm Children’s Centre
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Calmer Kinder Cooler Kids Children’s Yoga with Rachel Regular classes in Sheeeld, Chesterfield, Rowsley & Eyam Yoga for girls & boys aged 3 - 12
Preschool lessons • Swimming lessons from 3 months of age • Preschool gymnastics from crawling • Dance from 4 years of age
07970 174 250 www.wayyoga.co.uk
Join at any tim e
To book or for more information contact Rebecca Truman on 01246 345555 Queen’s Park Sports Centre, Boythorpe Road, Chesterfield S40 2ND www.chesterfield.gov.uk/queenspark
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Chesterfield
Most classes are Term-Time only
Holmewood
Tupton
Kanga & Roo Parent & Toddler Group
Tupton Tiddlers (Walkers & Talkers) 0-5yrs
Abundant Life Church
New Tupton Toddler Group 9-11am Wed
9.15-11am Tue
Holymoorside Tiger Tots 1.30-3pm Tue
Holymoorside Village Hall
Newbold Little Learners 10-11am Fri
Hall on the Green, Newbold
Church Parent & Toddler 9-11am Tue Eagle Club, Littlemoor
Jellybeans 9.30-11.30am Wed
St Andrews Church Hall, 187 Newbold Road
New Whittington Chesterfield Sling Library 1st Mon of the mth 12-2pm, St..Patricks Church Hall
North Wingfield Little Explorers 10am-12pm Mon Child Health Clinic 1.30-3.15pm Every 3rd Tue Pathway to Nursery (340mths) 9-11am Tue
9-10.30am Tue Tupton Village Hall Tupton Evangelical Church
Twistin Tots1.30-2.30pm Wed
Tupton Village Hall, Green Ln, New Tupton Free taster with online voucher
Tupton Tiddlers- Baby Time (0-2yrs) Thu 11am12pm Free
St John’s Mother & Toddler Group 9-11am Fri St John’s Church, Tupton
Tupton Tiddlers- Messy Tots 1-3pm Fri
Tupton Village Hall, Tupton
Walton Tiger-Mama Baby Massage with Nicola Marsh 10.45-11.45am Tue 10.30-11.30am Wed 10.30-11.30am Fri St John’s Church, Walton Booking Essential 07869 100 947
Little Fishes 10-11.30am Thu
St John’s Church, Walton Back Lane.
Wingerworth Tots & Toddlers 1-2.30pm Tue Parish Rooms, New Road
First Steps Baby & Toddler Group 9-10.30am Tue, All Saints Church Vestry, Longedge Lane
Postnatal Group 10.30am-12pm Fri Alice’s View Children’s Centre
Small Wonders Song & Rhyme 9.45-11.15am Tue
Small Wonders Stay & Play
9.45-11.15am Thu Hepthorne Lane Community Ctr, New Street
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www.chesterfieldchildcare.co.uk
Look at our great Ofsted reports
Music, Dance and Instruments for 0-4 years Classes on Mon/Wed/Fri 10.00am during term-time £5 per class no need to book Chesterfield Studios, Eastwood Buildings, Rose Hill, Chesterfield, S40 1LW
www.chesterfieldstudios.co.uk 01246 271540 @MoversAndShakersChesterfield moversandshakerschesterfield
Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.
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The Peak District
Most classes are Term-Time only
Ashford
in the water
Ashford Playgroup
9.30am Tues Ashford War Memorial Hal
Ashover Ashover Tots and Tinies
9.30am-11.30am Wed Ashover Parish Hall, Milken Lane
Bakewell
Crafty Kids Club 10am-12pm
Tue Medway Community Ctr, New St
All Saints’ Tots & Teds
1.30-2.45pm 3rd Tue of month. All Saints Church, Church Street
Child Health Clinic
2nd & 4th Wed each mth 9.30-11am Bakewell Medical Centre Butts Road Bakewell DE45 1ED
Rhythm Time (0-5 yrs) Wed Various sessions available between 10am-12pm The Medway Centre
Toddler Group 10-11.45am Thu
South Darley Village Hall, Cross Green, South Darley
Matlock Multiples
10am-12pm 1st & 3rd Fri South Darley Village Hall, Cross Green, Darley Bridge, DE4 2JT
Matlock Parent& Toddler Swim (up to 5yrs)
9.30-11.15 Mon, Arc Leisure
Breastmates Feeding Support 1-2.30pm Mon
Carry Together Sling Library 1-2.30pm Alt Mon Matlock Children’s Centre
Breastmates Breastfeeding Support 10-11am 1st, 3rd & 4th Tue of month Imperial Rd Clinic
Totzone
10-11.30am Tue The Lime Tree, Lime Tree Rd
Parents & Toddlers
10am-12pm Tue Methodist & United Reform Church, Oak Rd
Carry Together Sling Library 6.30- 7.30pm Tue , M&S Cafe
Bakewell Methodist Church Hall
Twistin Tots 9.45-10.45am Wed
Bakewell Elim Pentecosta Church, 2A Station Yard
Baby & Toddler 1.30-3pm Wed
Little Sparkles 1.15-2.45pm Thu
Baslow Mother & Toddler
10am-12pm Mon Church Rooms Church Lane Church, 2A Station Yard
Darley Dale Parent & Toddler Morning
Imperial Rooms, Imperial Road All Saints Infant School
Tiny Talk Thu
11am Baby Signing Trial Class Available The Community Room, The Arc Leisure Centre
Stay and Play
12.30-2pm, Thu Community Room, The Arc
Derbyshire Toy Library
Little Explorer’s Club
9.15-11.15am Fri Castle View Primary School, School Road
South Darley Toddler Group
Breastmates Breastfeeding Support 1-3pm Fri Matlock
10-11.30am Mon-Fri
11.30am-12.30pm Wed Matlock Farm Park 10am-12pm Wed, 18
Matlock Cycling Club 9.3010.45am alt Sat Whitworth Park, Darley Dale
Middleton Tots & Tea Baby & Toddler Group
9.30-11am Wed, Village Hall
Rowsley Claire Dobinson School of Dancing
Mon 4.45-5.15pm Preliminary Modern 5.15-5.45pm Preliminary Gymnastic Dance Tue 1.30-2pm & 2.15-2.45pm Nursery Ballet Sat 10-10.30am Preliminary Ballet 10.30-11am Preliminary Tap Peak Shopping Village, DE4 2JE
Carry Together Sling Library 10.30am-12pm, Thu Peak Adventure
Wirksworth
Beanies 9.45-11am Mon, Methodist Church (downstairs), Wood Lane
Derbyshire Toy Library 9.30-
11.30am Tue Wirksworth Infant School, Harrison Drive, Cemetery Lane, Wirksworth
Stay & Play Baby & Toddler Group 9.45- 11.45am Thu Wirksworth Memorial Hall, St Johns Street
Totstars 2.15-2.45pm Alt Thu Wirksworth Library, Town Hall
Winster Parent/ Toddler Stay & Play 9.30am-11am Thu, The Burton Institute
Meadows, Snitterton Rd
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Changing the Game #YourShootYourWay An article written by Jane- Louise Stevens - creator of our vibrant front cover. My vision for the business was to family friendly and affordable. As a mum of twin girls (see cover photo) life can be expensive and I felt there was a gap in the market. I am described as bubbly, friendly and patient and these traits are crucial to working with people and children. I have a degree in psychology and counselling of which I learned child psychology. I apply this to my career by being patient, understanding , caring, fun and exciting. As well as being a mum to two four year old there is no tantrum I haven’t seen so please don’t worry when you bring your child(ren) to me. Why Me? When working with children you have to go with their flow. I do photography differently because I focus on Capturing emotion through play and interaction. I purposely try to be unique with my approach and my shoots and I am constantly working on new ideas. I offer a turnaround time of three working days for your images and my packages start from £25 including digital images with no hidden fees. I have a lot of repeat custom and I am highly recommended with over 130 5* reviews I let the customers speak for themselves. What Services Do I Offer? I specialise in children and families but also photograph newborns and weddings. From sitter shoots to cake smashes I cover all aspect of children photography. I have recently moved to a fully refurbished large studio on the high street at Clay Cross. I share the space with Bespoke Keepsakes & Castings
which do personalised and handmade gifts plus 3D castings. What should I look for when choosing a photographer? The first thing I always say is check their portfolio to see if it matches what you want. Photography is a personal service and photographers are unique with their own approaches. My shoots are based on play and genuine laughter with some posed images. Other photographers focus on posed images and its down to personal preference. The next thing is check what you’re getting with your package. Some photographers you pay a sitters fee and then prints or digitals on top. Mumtrepenuers A large part of what I do is to connect and work with other working mums. I am a admin of the mumtrepeneurs of Chesterfield where we support, network and inspire one another. Having a support networking is crucial and I love working with other businesses and building each other up. I was awarded The Derbyshire Times Judges Choice Award 2018 and I have been asked to be apply to be a Princes Trust Ambassador. Facebook & Instagram Jane-Louise Photography UK www.janelouisephotography.co.uk
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Calling all young
Just
swimmers!
£4.95 per lesson
Paid in blocks of 6 (online) 12 and 18 weeks.
We currently have swimming lessons available for pre-school youngsters at Sharley Park Leisure Centre, Eckington Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre and Dronfield Sports Centre. (There are also limited spaces available on our junior swimming lesson programme)
The ‘Ott er’ cour ses are fun and frie ndly – an ideal introduc tion to the w ater for v ery young c hildren.
Dronfield Sports Centre Tel: 01246 217217 Eckington Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre Tel: 01246 217481 Sharley Park Leisure Centre Tel: 01246 217277 www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure
@nedDCswimstars