Lots for Tots Derby Issue 11

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Issue 11, July- Sept 2010

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Welcome to Issue 11

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Bring on the sunshine !

Here we are again, getting you ready for the summer with 48 pages of fun for your family‌ We've got discounts, vouchers, competitions, free days out, budgeting ideas & all the usual clubs, classes & toddler groups. Many groups won't be running over the holidays but will be back in September so please try to contact them before you set off.

I hope you enjoy the new features- Lots of News brings you what's "Hot for Tots" around Derbyshire & Lots of Savings gives you fresh ideas for families on a budget.

I'm always looking for new places to deliver Lots for Tots to, so if you want to take copies for your local Toddler Group or Pre-School, just give me a call or send me an email- I'd love to hear from you!

Have a great summer & don't forget to mention Lots for Tots when you're out & about!

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Issue 10 competition winners‌ 4 lucky families won tickets to the Derbyshire County Show in June. They were Anita Eady of Uttoxeter, Claire Sharp of Derby , Yvonne Stevens of Mickleover & Pia Judson of Smalley

In this issue...

Lots of News

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Lots on Local

Days out & local family events July 8 August 14 Septenber 22

Lots of Savings

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Lots for You

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Lots for Baby

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Lots for Little Minds

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Lots on Weekly

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Business Directory

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Ideas for saving money & earning it

For you, family & special occasions

Everything from bump to baby

Nurseries, Pre-Schools & holiday clubs

Weekly guide to classes & groups

Front Cover Model: Winner of Tot of the Year 2009, Katie-May from Sinfin.

Photography by Rob Bird Photography Design by Hello Paperclip hollyhowson@hotmail.com

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Lots of News... £900 raised by Lots for Tots Show

Over 1800 parents (plus children!) & parents-to-be visited the Bump to Five Show on Saturday 8th May 2010 & although the weather was wet & cold, inside the atmosphere was warm & welcoming!

The show, sponsored by Westfield Derby was a fantastic success for visitors & stall holders alike & children l o v e d t h e m a n y a c t iv it ie s & entertainment on offer from craft workshops, messy play, baby signing, planting, chocolate fountain, ice cream, face painting, dance & theatre demos & much more.

Many lucky winners received some fantastic prizes from our raffle in aid of The Lewis Mighty Fund & in total we raised £900 for the fund on the day which is fantastic. Lewis even received a special Spiderman toy box from Amanda Skerritt Designs with "The Mighty Lewis" on it.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, donated & enjoyed the show.

Your feedback has been appreciated & we will be working hard to bring you an even bigger & better show next year.

We can't wait to welcome you again!

Mummys making the most of morning fun

A brand new toddler club has been launched at Westfield Derby, giving mums (and dads) the chance to meet, chat and be spoilt rotten with their children twice a month.

Mummy Mornings are designed for parents to enjoy some special „me-time‟ with other mums, dads and carers over a free cup of coffee, and kids are always welcome!

The event is hosted at Spur Steak & Grill in Eat Central on the first and third Wednesday of every month and the venue has a lovely soft play area, free craft activities and a goody bag to take away every week.

Each morning is themed, from style and beauty sessions, to advice on relaxation and well being, with free samples, taster sessions and exclusive offers from retailers.

Liz Hollingshead from Design 4 Education, who runs the Mummy Mornings said: “When you‟re a mum it‟s so rare that you get chance to sit and have a natter, and the beauty of the event is that it gives Mums time to relax in a safe and welcoming environment for the kids."

For more information visit westfield.com/derby or turn up on the day at 9.30am on the first and third Wednesday of every month.

For details & photos visit www.bumptofive.co.uk

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The 2010 National Forest Maize Maze

Loose yourself this summer in an unforgettable family day out at one of the largest mazes in Europe.

The National Forest Maize Maze at Burton on Trent offers hours of fun in acres of space!

The maze has opened every summer since 2004 and has quickly become one of the largest seasonal summer attractions in the Midlands. Each year the maze opens with a new theme and a brand new design, which ensures that no two mazes are the same. So even if you have visited before, the challenge will be totally different.

The maze is sculpted from a crop of forage maize which grows taller than 8ft! The challenge is to navigate your way around the maze along the pathways, crossing bridges and climbing towers along the way. There is also a fun quiz trail hidden along the maze pathways and everyone who completes it is entered into the prize draw.

Once you have conquered the maze there is still plenty to keep you entertained.

The Fun Field play area is included in the entry price and includes tractor and trailer rides, go-cart grand prix, giant inflatables, Wild West water shoot out, barrel train and lots more. See page 12 to win a family ticket!

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A big splash of cash for charity

Tommy’s is calling for babies, toddlers and young children across the country to make a big splash for cash this summer, by getting involved in Tommy‟s Splashathon 2010.

Young „splashers‟ are encouraged to ask friends and family to sponsor them to have a splash in aid of Tommy‟s, which funds research into pregnancy complications.

With approximately 300 pools across the country taking part from June to August, little ones can be sponsored to „splash‟ the length or width of their local pool during the free event, or can incorporate their own „splashathon‟ into a normal lesson or swimming fun day.

Tommy‟s is offering a range of fantastic prizes for all those taking part. Every little „splasher‟ to raise over £50 and return their sponsorship form by 31 August 2010 will receive a special Tommy‟s prize. As a special thank you, the top fundraising „splasher‟ will receive a prize pack from Splash About, full of goodies worth £200 including a float jacket, UV goggles and swimwear.

Getting involved couldn‟t be simpler: call the sponsorship hotline on 020 7398 3482 or visit www.splashathon.org to find out if your local pool is participating. Or simply get your little one splashing in your own pool / bath – every splash counts! info@lotsfortots.co.uk

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Twycross Zoo Competition

To celebrate the newly opened £3m Himalaya attraction, Twycross Zoo are offering one lucky Lots for Tots reader a free family ticket.

Himalaya is a visitor attraction in itself that will put Twycross Zoo up in the top tier of British Zoos.

The building has been designed to be an attractive central feature within the zoo, it is a single storey, grassroofed building which blends in sympathetically with the natural local surroundings. Himalaya is free to enter 364 days a year, it is an ideal venue for visitors who wish to enjoy lunch with the snow leopards but do not have time to visit the Zoo. The new entrance will speed up access to the zoo for visitors and the Tourist Information Centre within the building is a gateway to the National Forest.

Incorporated within the building is a spacious 300 seat all-day restaurant with v iews overlooking onto a Himalayan landscape themed Snow Leopard enclosure.

Visitors can enjoy their delicious meal whilst mesmerized by these fascinating big cats.

To enter the competition answer this simple question: Which endangered big cat can you visit at the new Himalaya attraction?

Send your name & address to PO Box 7769, Derby DE1 0SN or email info@lotsfortots.co.uk with the title "Twycross Competition". C l o s i n g d at e 23/07/10

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Bluebells prepare for a Busy Summer

Bluebells at Brunswood Farm in Spondon, Derbyshire, are preparing for a busy Summer period. Bluebells have a variety of activities planned for children, adults and their regular café customers throughout the Summer season.

The star attraction will be a Maize Megamaze that the Brown family have been planting and preparing over the past months to entertain families visiting the farm.

The Maize Megamaze has been developed with a circus theme and incorporates the Bluebells logo within the design. Children and adults have been invited to work their way through the Maize Megamaze and try to find the crafty clowns who were mistakenly (or perhaps not!) left behind by the circus.

The Brown family have asked for help to rescue the farm from the clowns and send them back to the circus! Quiz sheets are given to every person entering the Maize Megamaze.

Bluebells have created this green tourist attraction to extend their café and farm shop area; ensuring that the café area is large enough to comfortably accommodate regular customers and families during the busy Summer holiday period. The Maize Megamaze has been grown on a 5 acre field and the maize will be harvested for use as cattle fodder when the Summer season ends leaving no trace of the Summer activity.

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Cube launches Treats and Tots Programme

Cube café/bar in Derby’s Cathedral Quarter is launching a weekly pamper programme for mums of young children and pregnant women.

Treats and Tots sessions will be held every Tuesday morning from 11am onwards at Cube which is part of Déda (formerly known as Derby Dance) in Chapel Street.

Customers can sit back and enjoy the new summer lunch menu as well as free manicures and massages courtesy of students from East Midlands School of Beauty while their children play in the café‟s child-friendly area..

Déda Catering Manager Catherine Ward explained: “We are extremely popular with young families who appreciate the child-friendly space available and the easy access for prams and buggies.

“The Treats and Tots programme is therefore to thank existing customers for their loyalty to us and also to encourage other mums and mums to be to join in the fun, meet new people and enjoy a spot of well deserved pampering.”

For more information, contact Cube on 370911 or visit the website www.deda.uk.com/cube

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It's Big..

It's Bold..

It's Back...

Derby's spectacular FREE festivalDerby Festé returns on 24th-26th September.

Already recognised as one of the most spectacular weekend festivals of its kind, this year‟s Derby Festé promises to bring some of the very best outdoors acts in the world to the streets of Derby. The three-day festival will bring a variety of international and local artists together for a feast of eyepopping live performances which will both “stimulate the senses, and take your breath away”.

Since Derby Festé first appeared, we‟ve seen fire-breathing dragons roaming the streets, daring aerial acrobatics, and the entire city centre brought to life by street parties and live bands.

The theme for this year is “Colour & Light” and will get under way on Friday 24 th with a magnificent Luminarium on the recently landscaped Cathedral Green and an outdoor disco in the city‟s market place.

The undoubted highlight will be the internationally acclaimed percussion and pyrotechnics act, Les Commandos Percu, who will help to make the city rock with a choreographed performance in front of thousands in the Bass Recreation Ground on Saturday 25th. Join them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter for the latest news, offers and announcements. www.derbyfeste.com info@lotsfortots.co.uk

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Lots on Local... July

There is so much to do around Derbyshire over the summer holidays. So what are you waiting for? . . . Get doing!

Thu 8th July 9.30am-4.30pm The Antiques Roadshow visits Chatsworth Chatsworth House, Chatsworth, Derbyshire Sat 10th July from 1.30pm Melbourne Fete & Carnival School Playing Fields, Packhorse Rd, Melbourne Transport themed fete from trains & planes to automobiles. Entrance £2.50, under 16s with adult free. www.melbournecarnival.co.uk 01332 835422 Sat 10th- Thu 15th July 12-7pm Belper Well Dressing Sat 10th - Sat 17th July Flower Festival St Mary's Church, Crich, Amber Valley Sun 11th July 2-4pm Borrowash Pre-School Playgroup Garden Party 28 Kimberley Rd, Borrowash Refreshments, games, face painting, raffle, cakes, tombola, table top sale, phoenix cards.

Sun 11th July 12-5pm Oakwood Gala Oakwood Park, Springwood Drive, Oakwood, Derby 40 stalls, dance groups, wishing tree, bouncy castle, refreshments, climbing wall, dog show, fancy dress competition for all ages.

Mon 12th- Wed 14th July 7.30pm Wed matinee 2.30pm Mum's The Word Derby Theatre, Theatre Walk, Westfield, Derby Liberating, enlightening & educating, but mainly just washing the secret, funny, dirty laundry of motherhood in public for the very first time. Starring Tracy Shaw, Gillian Taylforth & Sally Ann Matthews.

Box office 01332 255800 www.derbylive.co.uk Wed 14th July Grand Opening of the Bluebells Maize Megamaze Brunswood Farm, Locko Rd, Spondon DE21 7BU Circus themed maze. Rescue the farm from the clowns & send them back to the circus. Plus space hopper

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racing, outdoor games, swings, climbing frames & play area, café with home-made ice cream & lunches & farm shop. Adults £5, children & senior citizens £4.25, under 3's free, family ticket (2+2) £17,www.bluebelldairy.co.uk Thu 15th- Sat 17th July Sat 17th July 10am-12pm Alvaston Infant & Nursery School Summer Fair Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, Derby Raffle, tombolas, bouncy castle, refreshments, bacon & sausage baps, games & fun for all. Meet Swampy!

01332 571704 Sat 17th July 10.30-6pm Grand Opening of the National Forest Maize Maze Postern House Farm, Tatenhill, Burton on Trent DE13 9SJ A day of adventure in a giant corn maze plus: Tractor/ Trailer rides, giant inflatables, barrel train, go cart grand prix, splash zone, beach volleyball. www.nationalforestmaze.co.uk Sat 17th July Hatton Village Carnival Hatton Playing Fields, Scropton Rd, Hatton Parade of Floats , entertainment & stalls at this year's Carnival. Visit www.hattoncarnival.co.uk Sat 17th- Sun 18th July Derby Caribbean Carnival A procession through the city on Sat 17th & at Osmaston Park on Sun 18th July.

Sat 17th- Sun 18th July 11am-4pm Heage Windmill Well Dressing Sat 17th- Thu 22nd July 9am-7pm Aston on Trent Well Dressing Sun 18th July 10am- 4pm Belper Food & Real Ale Festival Belper Town Centre Buffalo burgers, wines, cheeses, chocolates, entertainment, live music & dance. Opening at 10am

by Martin Platt of Coronation Street. Craft stalls in Memorial Gardens, Hog Roast at the Black Swan in the Market Place.

Sun 18th July 11am-3pm Friends of Darley Open Spaces Gala Day Darley Park, Darley Abbey Summer music with the Bearcats Blues Band, Raffle, Stalls, Games & more.

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Sun 18th July Ashbourne Highland Gathering The Recreation Ground, Cockayne Ave, Ashbourne DE6 Including The Sheep Show, X-treme Trials Display Team, Massed Pipe Bands, Tug of War, Caber Tossing, annual Hill Race & a grand parade through Ashbourne. www.ashbournegathering.com Sun 18th July 11am-3.30pm Calke Abbey Fine Food Fair Ticknall, Derbyshire DE73 7LE Local food & produce from within a 30 mile radius, Demonstrations, tastings & local food to buy.

Sun 18th July 10.30am-1pm Race for Life at Kedleston Hall Nr Quarndon, Derby DE22 5JH Women only 5/10k event raising money for Cancer Research UK. Walk, jog or run the course. www.cancerresearchuk.org www.raceforlife.org 0871 641 1111 Mon 19th July Also 26th July, 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd Aug Monday Giveaway at Jangala Soft Play Centre Hilton Business Park, Hilton DE65 5FJ Every Monday from 19th July - 23rd August.

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Tots. Free prize draw for complimentary return passes. www.jangala.org Tue 20th July Beach Party at Planet Happy Heage Rd Ind Est, Ripley DE5 3GH To celebrate their 8th Anniversary! Fun, organised games & activities. Includes a mixed buffet. ÂŁ5 tickets on sale or book online www.planethappy.info 01773 748600 Tue 20th July 1-3pm Real Nappies- Nappuccino Belper Sure Start Children's Centre, Alder Rd, Belper See, feel & find out about real nappies. There will be a nappy advisor on hand who can offer impartial, practical advice on the different types available. www.derbyshire.gov.uk/environment Thu 22nd July Themed Thursdays at Jangala Soft Play Centre Hilton Business Park, Hilton DE65 5FJ "Super Heroes". Free helium balloon to anyone in fancy dress. Colouring Competition. www.jangala.org

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Thu 22nd- Fri 23rd July 11am-3.30pm A Calke Bear Hunt Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derbyshire DE73 7LE Follow the trail to the hiding place of Calke Bear.

Bring along your own bear & an adult. Garden ticket required. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Thu 22nd July 10-11am Also 29th July & 26th August TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes Marlpool United Reform Church, Chapel St, Heanor Email trishw@tinytalk.co.uk 077955 543 75 Fri 23rd July 10-11am Also 30th July & 27th August TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes Somerlea Park Centre, Sherwood St, Leabrooks Email trishw@tinytalk.co.uk 077955 543 75

Come & join us this Summer with our weekly sessions for 1-11 year olds  Explore Ideas  Discover what happens when…  Develop important skills Mickleover Community Centre 9.35-10.35am Tuesdays - 27th July, 3rd, 10th & 17th August

0845 302 5891 / 07737 467478 lucy@thecreationstation.co.uk

Mon 26th- Fri 30th July 12-4pm WILD CHILD- 'Sussed out for Summer' Go Crazy with Clay at Sudbury Hall Sudbury, Ashbourne, DE6 5HT Family activities involving fun, creativity & dexterity. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Tue 27th July 9.35-10.35am Fri 23rd July 12.30-2.30pm Also 3rd, 10th & 17th August Teddy Bear's Picnic at Planet Happy The Creation Station Holiday Sessions Heage Rd Ind Est, Ripley DE5 3GH Mickleover Community Centre, Uttoxeter Rd Fun, games & organised activities. Includes special 50 minute exploration arts & crafts classes that can picnic lunch for each child. Bring along your favourite inspire your child's own journey of discovery & teddy! £5 tickets now on sale or book online learning. Age 1-11 years, book 3 sessions get 1 free www.planethappy.info 01773 748600 (sessions £4.50). Call 0845 302 5891/ 07737 467478 or email lucy@thecreationstation.co.uk Sat 24th July Bluebells Summer Food Tasting Tue 27th July 1pm & 3.30pm Brunswood Farm, Locko Rd, Spondon, DE21 7BU Postman Pat: A Very Royal Mission See www.bluebellsdairy.co.uk for full details Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby Get ready for takeoff & join Pat & his friends for 90 Sat 24th July 9.30am-12pm minutes of fun & participation, & remember no job is Belper Fun Morning too big- the special delivery always gets through!

Belper Community Hall, Behind Library, Bridge St Box Office 01332 255800 www.derbylive.co.uk A fun morning for all the family with dance, pampering, baby massage, cosmetics, fingerprint Wed 28th July 11.30am-2pm keepsakes, Usborne Books, toys & much more. £2 per Real Nappies- Nappuccino person, 50p for children inc. cup of squash for child.

Queens Leisure Centre, Cathedral Rd, Derby derbyshiremums@hotmail.co.uk 07807 171231 See, feel & find out about real nappies. There will be a nappy advisor on hand who can offer Sat 24th July 12-4pm impartial, practical advice on the different types Mickleover Community Fun Day available. £25 cashback scheme available.

Vicarage Park, Mickleover, Derby www.derby.gov.uk/recycling Stalls, bouncy castle, super slide, sumo wrestling (kids & adult), face painting, gymnastic display, singing & Wed 28th July 2.30-3.30pm dancing, advice teams, fire engines. A fun day for all Also 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th August 07812 300945 for stall enquiries Mini Munchers at Pickfords House Museum 41 Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1DA Mon 26th July 11am-12.15pm Make a bug viewer & discover the creepy crawlies Also 2nd August in the garden. Free of charge, no need to book.

Cheerleading at Planet Happy Heage Rd Ind Est, Ripley, DE5 3GH Thu 29th July 10-11am Fun moves to music & of course lots of pom poms!

Also 26th August FREE ACTIVITY. Normal entry fee of £4.80 applies.

TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes See ad on the back page for 2 for 1 voucher!

Marlpool United Reform Church, Chapel St, Heanor www.planethappy.info 01773 748600 Email trishw@tinytalk.co.uk 077955 543 75

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Thu 29th July Themed Thursdays at Jangala Soft Play Centre Hilton Business Park, Hilton DE65 5FJ "Pirates & Princesses". Free helium balloon to anyone in fancy dress. Colouring Competition. www.jangala.org Fri 30th July 9.30-11.30am Also 27th August Splodgers Creative & Messy Play Extravaganza Fleet Arts Centre, Belper DE56 1NU Suitable for 0-11 yr olds. A medley of our favourite activities in a super long session. Crafting, painting, water play & many other activities. Booking recommended- limited space. £4.50 1 child, £7.50 2 children, £10 3 children. www.splodgers.co.uk getmessy@splodgers.co.uk 0845 643 2606 Fri 30th July 10-11am Also 27th August TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes Somerlea Park Centre, Sherwood St, Leabrooks Email trishw@tinytalk.co.uk 077955 543 75 Fri 30th July 11am-3pm Butterfly Bounty at Pickfords House Museum 41 Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1DA Discover a creature with a tongue as long as it's body & taste buds on it's legs! Make a butterfly feeder to attract them into your garden. Free of charge. No need to book.

Fri 30th July 11am-3pm Also 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th August Family Activity Fridays at Kedleston Hall Nr Quarndon, Derby DE22 5JH Trails & craft activities themed around wildlife. All materials provided. £1.50 per child.

Fri 30th July 7pm-11pm Summer Evening Barn Dance White Post Farm, Farnsfield, Notts NG212 8HL A great local Ceilidh band, hog roast & bar. Over 18's only! £12 a ticket for dance & supper.

01623 882977 www.whitepostfarm.co.uk Sat 31st July 11am- 5pm Folk Legends & Fairy Tales at Nottingham Castle Nottingham Castle, Nottingham NG1 6EL Party of the Children's Festival. Story telling, puppet shows, theatre & participatory games & activities on the theme of folk legends.

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.

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All the old favourites plus this Summer...

Bigger Farm Shop & Tea Room with play area Family friendly gated areas & excellent hand wash facilities provided by Vital Earth Tractor & Trailer rides Saturdays & holidays Rare breeds & Emus Crazy Golf!

A truly unique open farm experience for all ages

Open 10-5 Mon-Sat £3.50 for 2 yrs & over Heage Lane Etwall, Derby DE65 6LS www.highfieldshappyhens.co.uk

Win a family ticket to The National Forest Maize Maze It's easy! Just answer this simple question to be in with a chance of winning a family ticket for four (2 adults, 2 children).

Q: What year did the National Forest Maize Maze first open?

Send your answer by email with the title "Maize Maize Competition" to info@lotsfortots.co.uk or by post to: Lots for Tots, PO Box 7769 Derby DE1 0SN Closing date 23rd July 2010

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Lots on Local... August Mon 2nd August Also 9th 16th & 23rd August Monday Giveaway at Jangala Hilton Business Park, Hilton DE65 5FJ Every Monday from 19th July - 23rd August.

Free cup of squash & a biscuit with a copy of Lots for Tots. Free prize draw for complimentary return passes. www.jangala.org

Mon 2nd August 11am-12.15pm Cheerleading at Planet Happy Heage Rd Ind Est, Ripley, DE5 3GH Fun moves to music & of course lots of pom poms!

FREE ACTIVITY. Normal entry fee of £4.80 applies.

See ad on the back page for 2 for 1 voucher! www.planethappy.info 01773 748600

Mon 2nd - Wed 4th August Hilary L'raine Summer Dance Workshop St Matthews Church Hall, Darley Abbey For age 3+. Call 01332 556543/ 07986 216984 email: hilaryzoc@aol.com

Mon 2nd- Fri 6th August 12-4pm WILD CHILD- 'Sussed out for Summer' Pursue the Prehistoric at Sudbury Hall Sudbury, Ashbourne, DE6 5HT Family activities involving fun, creativity & dexterity. £1 per activity. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Mon 2nd August 9am-12pm / 12pm- 3pm Also 9th, 16th & 23rd August Tindles Expressive Arts Workshops Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton 9am-12pm/ 12-3pm age 2-5 yrs/ 6-8 yrs 3-6pm 9-12 yrs & 12-16 yrs £12 per 3 session or £20 for double session (9am3pm). Call 020 7610 0363/ 0791 7408131 tindlesdance@btinternet.com

Tue 3rd August 9.35-10.35am Also 10th & 17th August The Creation Station Holiday Sessions Mickleover Community Centre, Uttoxeter Rd 50 minute exploration arts & crafts classes that can inspire your child's own journey of discovery & learning. Age 1-11 years, book 3 sessions get 1 free (sessions £4.50). Call 0845 302 5891/ 07737 467478 or email lucy@thecreationstation.co.uk

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Tue 3rd August 11am-4pm Games People Played at Calke Abbey Ticknall, Derbyshire DE73 7LE www.nationaltrust.org.uk Tue 3rd August 1-2pm/ 2.15-3.15pm Also 10th, 17th & 24th August Tiny Talk Baby & Toddler Signing St Michael's Church Hall, Elvaston Lane DE24 0PX Birth-18 months 1-2pm, 18m-3 yrs 2.15-3pm Email carolines@tinytalk.co.uk 07739 551018 Wed 4th August 9.30-10.30/10.45-11.45am Also 11th, 18th & 25th August Tiny Talk Baby & Toddler Signing St John's Church Hall, College St, Long Eaton Birth-18 months 10.45-11.45, 18m-3 yrs 9.30-10.30 Email carolines@tinytalk.co.uk 07739 551018 Wed 4th August 10am-12pm/ 2-4pm Also 10th August Arts & Crafts with Junky Monkey Attenborough Nature Reserve, Nottingham Get creative with Junky Monkey, foraging for natural materials then making them into pieces of art.

10am-12pm age 0-6 years, 2-4pm age 6-11 years. £6 per child. For info & bookings contact Emma Parkins 01773 821154/ 07779 592437 www.junkymonkey.co.uk

Wed 4th August 11-3pm Play Day at Osmaston Park & Moorways Sport Centre Moor Lane, Allenton, Derby DE24 9HY Enjoy a free play day & choose your activities. Arts, crafts, music, climbing wall, penalty shoot outs, traditional games, competitions & more. For all ages.

Wed 4th August 12-4pm Ashbourne Play Day Sudbury Hall, Sudbury, Ashbourne DE6 5HT A dinosaur themed day, with arts & crafts, giant games, relay races & much more. 01283 585337 Wed 4th August 12-4pm Swadlincote Play Day Maurice Lea Memorial Park, York Rd, Church Gresley, Swadlincote Come & try South Derbyshire District Council's play activities- Sports & play mobile, healthier lifestyle advice, youth bus service., bouncy castle, laser storm games, arts & crafts & giant games. marc.scott@south-derbys.gov.uk 01283 228752

Open Farm • Tea Rooms • Farm Shop  Put your wellies on & come & see a real working farm in action  Feed the animals & play on the toy tractors  Sample delicious home made food & fun children's menu in our Tea Rooms  Browse in the Farm Shop where you'll find our own farm reared meat, home made pies & fresh local produce  New organic, eco-friendly & Fair Trade products now in stock

Farm entrance £1 Free Parking

The Farm by the Park Open 7 days a week Farm Shop 10am-5pm : Tea Rooms 8am-5pm

Markeaton Lane, Markeaton Village, Derby DE22 4NH Tel: 01332 343689 www.lotsfortots.co.uk

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Wed 4th- Thu 5th August The Bakewell Show Old Showground, Bakewell Royal Artillery Motorcycle Display Team, stalls. For the children- plant a shoe & decorate a sunflower head- £5 prize for the winners. Scarecrow competition.

Wed 4th August 6-8pm Summer Disco & BBQ at Jangala Soft Play Centre Hilton Business Park, Hilton DE65 5FJ Disco, food, soft play & kid's goody bag all included. Face painting, games etc. Pre-booking essential. £10 adult, £6 child, £30 family of 4 (2 adult, 2 child). Call 01283 736199 or pop in.

Thu 5th August Themed Thursdays at Jangala Soft Play Centre Hilton Business Park, Hilton DE65 5FJ "Hawaiian Beach Party". Free helium balloon to anyone in fancy dress. Colouring Competition. www.jangala.org Fri 6th August 11am-3pm Also 13th, 20th & 27th August Family Activity Fridays at Kedleston Hall Nr Quarndon, Derby DE22 5JH Trails & craft activities themed around wildlife. All materials provided. £1.50 per child.

Sat 7th August 10am-2pm Healthier South Derbyshire Event Etwall Leisure Centre, Hilton Rd, Etwall Come & find out about all your local sports & physical activity opportunities. Loads of fun, games, taster sessions & activities. 01283 595776

3pm). Call 020 7610 0363/ 0791 7408131 tindlesdance@btinternet.com Mon 9th August 3.30-5.30pm Sublime Science Workshop at Planet Happy Heage Rd Ind Est, Ripley DE5 3GH Back by popular demand. Mad Marc will guide the children through some crazy experiments. Very entertaining for both children & adults. Includes play, workshop & a mixed buffet. "Not to be missed"! £9.99 Tickets now on sale or book online www.planethappy.info 01773 748600 Mon 9th Aug- Fri 3rd September Milkshake Workout at Alton Towers Alton, Staffordshire Kick start the summer with Milkshake presenters Derek & Amy, joined by Fifi & Bumble, Noddy & Tessie Bear, Mr Bump & Little Miss Daredevil in a show that will have children enthralled, engrossed & energised! Every weekday, twice a day at the Cloud Cuckoo Land Theatre. The fun extends over at the Alton Towers Hotel during the evenings too. www.altontowers.com Mon 9th- Mon 16th August Annual Fun Fair South Avenue Recreational Ground Mon 9th- Fri 13th August 12-4pm WILD CHILD- 'Sussed out for Summer' Transform a Tube at Sudbury Hall Sudbury, Ashbourne, DE6 5HT Family activities involving fun, creativity & dexterity. £1 per activity. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Tue 10th August 9.35-10.35am Sat 7th August 2-4pm Also 17th August Derby Fun Afternoon The Creation Station Holiday Sessions Heatherton Community Hall, Heatherton, Derby Mickleover Community Centre, Uttoxeter Rd A fun afternoon for all the family inc. Yoga, TinyTalk 50 minute exploration arts & crafts classes that can Baby Signing, Jewellery, Toys, Usborne Books, inspire your child's own journey of discovery & Cards, plus refreshments. Adults £2, Children 50p learning. Age 1-11 years, book 3 sessions get 1 free 07807 171231 derbyshiremums@hotmail.co.uk (sessions £4.50). Call 0845 302 5891/ 07737 467478 or email lucy@thecreationstation.co.uk Sat 7th August Save a Life Child & Baby First Aid Course Wed 10th August 10am-12pm/ 2-4pm British Red Cross, Liversage St, Derby DE1 2LD Arts & Crafts with Junky Monkey 0844 412 2808 www.redcrossfirstaidtraining.co.uk Attenborough Nature Reserve, Nottingham Get creative with Junky Monkey, foraging for Mon 9th August 9am-12pm / 12pm- 3pm natural materials then making them into art.

Also 16th & 23rd August 10am-12pm age 0-6 years, 2-4pm age 6-11 years.

Tindles Expressive Arts Workshops £6 per child. For info & bookings contact Emma Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton Parkins 01773 821154/ 07779 592437 9am-12pm/ 12-3pm age 2-5 yrs/ 6-8 yrs www.junkymonkey.co.uk 3-6pm 9-12 yrs & 12-16 yrs £12 per 3 session or £20 for double session (9am-

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Thu 12th August 123 Fun Club 9.30-11.30 Splitz Dance Centre, Queen St, Belper Open Thursdays & Fridays until 3rd September.

Tuesday opening continues from 7th September.

01773 823873/ 01773 828093 Thu 12th August Themed Thursdays at Jangala Soft Play Centre Hilton Business Park, Hilton DE65 5FJ "Football & Sports". Free helium balloon to anyone in fancy dress. Colouring Competition. www.jangala.org Fri 13th- Sun 15th August Holloway Well Dressing Sat 14th August 2pm-4.30pm Children's Nearly New Sale Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton DE65 5GH Quality baby & children's clothing, toys, nursery equipment & more. Refreshments, cakes, children's park, free parking. Admission 50p, kids free.

Wheelchair & pushchair friendly, changing facilities.

Sellers £5 per table contact 07884 312190 elainenewbold@yahoo.co.uk Sun 15th August 11am-5pm Children's Picnic at Wollaton Park Wollaton Park, Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2AE A fun filled day of activities, Rides, music making, story telling, theatre, best dressed teddy competition Mon 16th August 9am-12pm / 12pm- 3pm Also 23rd August Tindles Expressive Arts Workshops Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton 9am-12pm/ 12-3pm age 2-5 yrs/ 6-8 yrs 3-6pm 9-12 yrs & 12-16 yrs £12 per 3 session or £20 for double session (9am3pm). Call 020 7610 0363/ 0791 7408131 tindlesdance@btinternet.com Mon 16th- Fri 20th August 12-4pm WILD CHILD- 'Sussed out for Summer' Play with Plasticine at Sudbury Hall Sudbury, Ashbourne, DE6 5HT Family activities involving fun, creativity & dexterity. £1 per activity. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Tue 17th August 1-3pm Real Nappies- Nappuccino Belper Sure Start Children's Centre,, Belper See, feel & find out about real nappies. There will be a nappy advisor on hand who can offer impartial, practical advice on the different types available. www.derbyshire.gov.uk/environment Thu 19th August Themed Thursdays at Jangala Soft Play Centre Hilton Business Park, Hilton DE65 5FJ "Animals". Free helium balloon to anyone in fancy dress. Colouring Competition. www.jangala.org Fri 20th August 7-10pm Time Out Ladies Pamper Evening Sawley Memorial Hall, Draycott Rd, Sawley Sample beauty treatments, shopping & fun. Charity raffle for Breast Cancer Campaign. Tickets £2.

Complimentary glass of wine & prize draw entry.

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Sat 21st August 12-3pm Tue 17th August 9.35-10.35am Derby Fun Afternoon at Tubby Bears The Creation Station Holiday Sessions Tubby Bear's Play Den, Great Northern Rd, Derby Mickleover Community Centre, Uttoxeter Rd A fun afternoon for all the family inc. TinyTalk Baby 50 minute exploration arts & crafts classes that can Signing, Mini pamper sessions, face painting, inspire your child's own journey of discovery & DanceBeats, Hand & finger casting, Memory Boxes, learning. Age 1-11 years, book 3 sessions get 1 free Shots of You Photography, Toys, Usborne Books, plus (sessions £4.50). Call 0845 302 5891/ 07737 refreshments. Adults £2, Children 50p 467478 or email lucy@thecreationstation.co.uk 07807 171231 derbyshiremums@hotmail.co.uk

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Mon 23rd August 9am-12pm / 12pm- 3pm Tindles Expressive Arts Workshops Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton 9am-12pm/ 12-3pm age 2-5 yrs/ 6-8 yrs 3-6pm 9-12 yrs & 12-16 yrs £12 per 3 session or £20 for double session (9am3pm). Call 020 7610 0363/ 0791 7408131 tindlesdance@btinternet.com Mon 23rd- Fri 27th August 12-4pm WILD CHILD- 'Sussed out for Summer' Make a Mask at Sudbury Hall Sudbury, Ashbourne, DE6 5HT Family activities involving fun, creativity & dexterity. £1 per activity. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Thu 26th August Themed Thursdays at Jangala Soft Play Centre Hilton Business Park, Hilton DE65 5FJ "Back to School (Uniform)". Free helium balloon to anyone in fancy dress. Colouring Competition. www.jangala.org Thu 26th August 10-11am TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes Marlpool United Reform Church, Chapel St, Heanor Email trishw@tinytalk.co.uk 077955 543 75 Fri 27th August 9.30-11.30am Splodgers Creative & Messy Play Extravaganza Fleet Arts Centre, Belper DE56 1NU Suitable for 0-11 yr olds. A medley of our favourite activities in a super long session. Crafting, painting, water play & many other activities. Booking recommended- limited space. £4.50 1 child, £7.50 2 children, £10 3 children. www.splodgers.co.uk getmessy@splodgers.co.uk 0845 643 2606 Fri 27th August 10-11am TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes Somerlea Park Centre, Sherwood St, Leabrooks Email trishw@tinytalk.co.uk 077955 543 75 Fri 27th August 10am-2.30pm Real Nappies- Nappuccino Market Place, Derby See, feel & find out about real nappies. There will be a nappy advisor on hand who can offer impartial, practical advice on the different types available. £25 cashback scheme for Derby City Residents. www.derby.gov.uk/recycling

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Sat 28th August 9.30am-12pm Belper Fun Morning Belper Community Hall, Bridge St, Belper A fun morning for all the family. Portrait photographs, mini pampering sessions, Studio 86 dance class demo, face painting, raffle, Usborne books, toys & more. £2 per person, 50p for children inc. cup of squash for child. 07807 171231derbyshiremums@hotmail.co.uk Sun 29th August 11am-3pm Dogs Day Out & fun Dog Show Darley Park, Darley Abbey, Derby In aid of Ashbourne Animal Welfare Sun 29th August Erewash Waterside Festival Gallows Inn Playing Field, Nottingham Rd, Ilkeston Fun fair, stalls & entertainment including cheerleading & a falcon display. Free event.

Tue 31st- Fri 3rd September 12-4pm WILD CHILD- 'Sussed out for Summer' Jazz up Junk at Sudbury Hall Sudbury, Ashbourne, DE6 5HT Family activities involving fun, creativity & dexterity. £1 per activity. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Lots on Local... September

Fri 3rd- Sun 5th September Chatsworth Country Fair Chatsworth House, Chatsworth, Derbyshire Sample superb local produce, exquisite crafts, spend the weekend enjoying a host of family activities, displays & performances.

Sat 11th September Spondon Carnival Asterdale Sports Ground, Spondon, Derby Something for everyone from 0-99! Entertainment includes comedian & impressionist Rick Sheehan, Falconry, dance display, carnival band, parrot aid, live local bands stage, inter-pub tug of war, fancy Sat 4th September dress competition, climbing wall, assault course, Festival of Fireworks large inflatables, under fives play area with rides & Catton Park, Catton, Walton on Trent DE12 8LN inflatables, car boot area, food stalls, local caterers, Bring a picnic or on-site catering & enjoy an evening beer tent & youth service advice café. of thrilling pyrotechnics. A special & different family www.spondonvillagefestival.co.uk night out. Gates open at 5pm, display starts at dusk (8.45pm approx). Tickets £23, under 16 £18, Senior Wed 15th - Thu 30th September Citizens £20, family ticket £65, under 5's free.

PPA Schools Challenge at Chucklebutties Advanced discounted tickets available. 01384 Belper Mills, Bridgefoot, Belper 402255 www.festivaloffireworks.co.uk Book your class a free session at Chucklebutties during this period & take part in a pedometer trial Sat 4th- Sun 5th September 11am- 3pm & healthy eating activity session. Prizes are Dragon Tales at The Heights of Abraham available for individual children & whole classes The Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath, DE4 3PT burning the most calories & covering the greatest Derbyshire Story teller & Lots for Tots favourite, distance during their session! Contact 01773 Sophie Snell tells tales of caves, dragons & more!.

880123 or see www.chucklebutties.co.uk for more On the hour, every hour. details.

Sun 5th September Party in the Park Festival Alfreton Park, Alfreton Carnival style event with a range of activities & entertainment for all ages, magicians, pottery, sculpture, fairground, live music featuring local bands & young artists from age 15-30, stalls, tug of war competition & much more. A chance for the people of Alfreton & surrounding community to spend a day outdoors, relaxing & enjoying themselves. For stall enquiries & tug of war application contact Barbara 01773 743221 Sun 5th September from 6pm Darley Park Concert Darley Park, Darley Abbey, Derby Celebrating famous people associated with Derby including Joseph Wright, Florence Nightingale, Samuel Plimsoll, Steve Bloomer & Samuel Johnson.

See if you can work out the musical connections!

Amazing firework finale. Visit Derby LIVE tent for exclusive special offers.

Sat 11th September 10am-12pm NCT Nearly New Sale Mickleover Methodist Church, Station Road, Nearly new baby & children's clothes, equipment & toys. NCT members access at 9.45am

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Thu 16th- Sat 18th September Room on the Broom Theatre Royal, Nottingham A magical, musical delight for children age 3+, key stage 1 & 2. A spellbinding new adventure by the creators of The Gruffalo. Watch a sneak preview online at www.roomonthebroomlive.co.uk Thu- 1.30pm, Fri & Sat 10.30am & 1.30pm. Running time 55 minutes. Box office 0115 989 5555 www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk Sat 18th September - Sun 3rd October British Food Fortnight at Bluebells Brunswood Farm, Locko Rd, Spondon DE21 7PU Free tastings & promotions of some delicious British food available at Bluebells Café & Farm Shop. www.bluebelldairy.co.uk Tue 21st September 1-3pm Real Nappies- Nappuccino Belper Sure Start Children's Centre, Alder Rd, Belper See, feel & find out about real nappies. There will be a nappy advisor on hand who can offer impartial, practical advice on the different types available. www.derbyshire.gov.uk/environment Fri 24th- Sun 26th September Derby Festé Various locations around Derby The very best outdoor acts on the streets of Derby,

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This year's theme of Colour & Light begins with a Luminarium on the Cathedral Green & an outdoor disco in the market place. Les Commandos Percu, percussion & pyrotechnics act will rock the city with a performance in the Bass Recreational Ground on Sat 25th. www.derbyfeste.com

The Lavender Patch

Sat 25th September - Sunday 3rd October British Cheese Week at Bluebells Brunswood Farm, Locko Rd, Spondon DE21 7PU Cheese tastings & a cheese inspired menu at Bluebells Café & Farm Shop. www.bluebelldairy.co.uk

Open Now until 12th December Wed - Sun 10.30am- 5pm

Wed 29th September 11.30am-2pm Real Nappies- Nappuccino Queens Leisure Centre, Cathedral Rd, Derby See, feel & find out about real nappies. There will be a nappy advisor on hand who can offer impartial, practical advice on the different types available. £25 cashback scheme for Derby City Residents. www.derby.gov.uk/recycling

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Pick your own lavender Plants & gifts for sale Light lunches ,homemade cakesSome Gluten Free

Open August Bank Holiday Monday

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16-18 September Tickets £10

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Lots of Savings...

From saving £pennies to earning them, there are lots of ways to beat the budget. . .

Top Tip: Sign up to www.moneysavingexpert.co.uk Expert Martin Lewis keeps on top of the latest savings, offers, financial changes & ways it affects you & emails them to you weekly.

Make money with Usborne Enjoy building an exciting, profitable business selling Usborne’s award-winning children’s books to parents, playgroups and schools.

For more information and to join today, visit my website: www.usborneonline.org/jane Or call Jane on 07971 216994

Start earning from day one

Lots of Savings in Lots for Tots…

Costco Derby: p2.

Free gift when you sign up for membership & show the advert Twycross Zoo: p6.

Win a family ticket for four The Creation Station: p10.

Book 4 sessions get 1 free The National Forest Maize Maize p12: Win a family ticket for four Alton Towers: p17.

2 day family entry voucher 1/2 price White Post Farm: p18.

10% off Entry voucher

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1 free entry when buying a summer pass PLUS Free unlimited hot drinks when booking a party Jangala: p21.

Free cup of squash & biscuit with copy of Lots for Tots every Monday from 19th July- 23rd Aug Carlton Day Nursery: p34.

Save £25 registration fee when you quote Lots for Tots 123 Fun Club: p43.

Free adult & child drink with voucher Planet Happy: p48.

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Parks are a budgeting mums number one summer activity option...

Local parks are an absolute lifeline for all parents for the following 2 reasons: they are free and open all year round …hurray.

Usually empty of big kids on a weekday, they are generally well maintained by the council, safe, they help your little one expend loads and loads of energy and they usually have a bench for you to rest your weary feet.

They are also lots of fun.

Don‟t ever let the weather put you off.

Get wellies and an all in one rain thingy (for baby not for you, you would look really stupid no matter how practical!) and brave it anyway. Children are so much better behaved when they have run off their excess energy and got some fresh air and it will perk you up too if you are having a down day.

Parks are also a good place for them and you to make new friends, pick leaves for pictures, jump in puddles, have races, practice on bikes etc.

Magical. Even if your baby isn‟t yet walking a little swing and a play in the sandpit as well as seeing other children play is great stimulation.

As they get bigger a flask and a book (for you of course!) aren‟t a bad idea.

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Do take action as your local park is going to be a vital part of your life for the next few years!

For more tips on baby budgeting, to read Becky's Blog and more information on the book How to Afford Time off with your Baby

by Becky Goddard-Hill (Vermilion, 2009) visit www.babybudgeting.co.uk

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Designer Kidz - Less Cost

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser Lots for Tots talks to the founder of kidzcatwalk.com.

A 33 year old working Mum, Emma Hill has a 4 year old son & lives in Derbyshire with her family.

As a working mother, I have understand the importance of value labels as I find they the most attention to detail and wear for money and when my little one was a baby we spent a small fortune on designer baby wear which, more often than not was left in the wardrobe for that “special occasion”. By the time Alex had grown out of the item it had only been worn a handful of times, I recognised I was not alone in this situation and that 1000‟s of hardworking families where in the same situation. The price of children‟s designer clothes keeps rising and even though i still love them i cannot bring myself to pay all that money which is why I came up with this idea.

Most of the items I buy/sell are French

really well. The items I purchase are ones that have only been worn a couple of times or new last season items. They are then professionally cleaned, checked and approved for re-sell, retagged and wrapped in tissue/or fully gift wrapped.

I only sell clothes that are of the finest condition and would be happy to see my children in. I only sell the best quality and most desirable brands.

My long term goal is to roll this principle out to Maternity wear, Children‟s nursery furniture and designer travel items, bugaboo etc.

EACH ITEM HAS ITS WEAR STATUS & FINATE CONDITION, ALL OF THE BEST QUALITY & MOST DESIRABLE BRANDS INC: CATIMINI, PAMPOLINA, DKNY, QUICKSILVER, BENCH, ABERCROMBIE & FITCH, GUESS PLUS LOTS MORE ALL AT HIGH STREET PRICES!!

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Lots for You...

For you, for the family or for a special occasion, you'll find something here from "me time" to birthday time. . .

Sing for your Supper choir If you enjoy singing but don't have too much time to commit, come along & try us out. We meet Wednesdays 8-9.45pm to enjoy singing without the pressure of performance. New term begins Wed 8th Sept www.sing4yoursupper.co.uk

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Looking for a Fab Gift?

Call us for a box of freshly made cupcakes There's a flavour for everyone!

Minimum order 6 cakes Delivered to the door T: 07883 107788

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ALLESTREE CLEANING SERVICES LTD For homes, offices & shops Honest reliable cleaners Competitive rates allestreecleaners@hotmail.co.uk

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Wish you could tone up your Mummy Tummy?

Hate going to the gym?

Want to have fun while you get fit?

We know how intimidating a gym or health club can be, especially after having a baby.

That is why The Ladies Club has a totally new approach to figure shaping & weight loss that no other gym provides

A 30 minute workout especially designed to make figure improvements fun and easier than you ever thought possible.  Each programme tailored to suit your age & your needs.  Results in weeks, not months in a friendly female environment

Tel 01332 294555 www.the www.the-ladies ladies-club.co.uk

Vernon House, Venon Street (off Ashbourne Road) Derby DE1 1FR

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Support, advice &

Thurs 10am, 4 wk course The Bridge Centre, Mickleover

ideas to help you

Friendly qualified instructor, CRB checked.

through those early days of parenthood from bump to baby. . .

Small classes please book with:

01773-826845 www.jennyraphael.co.uk

Bumps to Twos (Thu 1-2.30pm) Are you pregnant & looking to meet other mums to be? Do you have a child or children under two? A new group in Alvaston offers a relaxed afternoon while the little ones play in an area specifically for younger ones.

Refreshments provided & regular visits from a qualified councillor for confidential advice.

Contact Nicki: 01332 230950/ 07708 513200

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Classes suitable from 12 wks - 3yrs Belper, Chellaston, Darley Abbey, Hilton, Mickleover, Oakwood, Ashbourne 07886 592804 - yoga@bohemianbaby.co.uk

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Classes in Allestree & Belper

Baby Massage Classes Baby massage is a skill that benefits both mother and baby. Babies who are massaged tend to sleep well & are more settled. Mothers who massage are happier & more likely to bond well with their babies.

Suitable for babies from 6 wks- 8 mth 4 week courses taught by a qualified, friendly teacher in small groups with time to chat and meet other mums.

Pre-booking essential.

For more details:

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Lots for Little Minds...

Portway Infant School are holding open days for those parents whose children are due to start school in September 2011 at 2pm on:

Monday 18th & Thursday 21st October

Portway Infant School Headteacher: Miss Claire Walker

OFSTED judged our school to be ‘good with some outstanding features’.

Personal development and well-being and care, guidance and support both came out as ‘outstanding’.

Quotes from the report include:

 "The success of the school is 

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reflected in the pupils' clear enjoyment of their work & play" "Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school & are extremely positive about their children's experiences" "Teachers work hard to plan consistently effective, high quality lessons & activities that match all pupils' needs & learning styles" "Pupils get on well together & enjoy taking responsibility. All children are made to feel safe & secure

If you require any further information please contact our school office on 01332 550702 or email admin@portwayi.derby.sch.uk www.portwayi.derby.sch.uk w.portwayi.derby.sch.uk

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St Edmund’s Holiday Club - Allestree Run by Qualified, CRB checked staff

Age 2-11 years

Up to 30% off for subsequent children!

Table football Dance mat Indoor bowls

Crafts Activities

Age related DVDs Computer games Table top games

Separate quiet room

...Plus much more St Edmund's Church Hall, Kingscroft, Allestree

Contact Vicky on 07855 495944

Kingfisher Day Nurseries ‘Taking pride in professional child care.’

18 hours free childcare in our Playgroup for 3 and 4 year olds using government funding.

Large outdoor play area with safety surface and sensory garden.

Highly qualified and dedicated staff team.

Flexible times and sessions available.

Holiday club and wrap around care available.

Come and visit us to find out more!

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CASTLE NURSERY SCHOOL Copeland Street, Derby DE1 2PU 01332 347388 Close to the Westfield Centre We offer flexible educational and childcare places for 3-5 year olds.

Excellent facilities provided by professionally qualified nursery staff.

Stimulating, learning environment Free Government Funded Places Full Days & Half Days Toddler group Breakfast club After school club

St Michael’s School Room, Main Street, Breaston

Monday to Friday 9.15am-11.45am Monday, Thursday & Friday 12.45pm-3.15pm

(Lunch Club available on Monday, Thursday & Friday for children over 3)

Ofsted approved

Fully Qualified Staff

Safe and Secure Premises New Outdoor Play area Government funded places available Tel: 01332 874832 during sessions

Visit www.breastonpreschoolplaygroup.co.uk

and more……….

Registered Charity

Nursery Education & Care for 3-5 yr olds 8am-6pm all year round

ALL WELCOME! PEEP Playgroup Stay & Play Holiday Activities West End Toy Library Derby Signing Families Family Learning & Support Enhanced Resource Facility for children with additional needs Central Community Nursery School West End Children's Centre 43 Nun's St, Derby DE1 3LR 01332 342647 admin@central.derby.sch.uk

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"Quality Childcare speaks for itself" Discounted Nursery fees for staff where applicable inc:  University

of Derby  Fire Service  Derbyshire Constabulary NatWest  HSBC  NHS

Large Soft Play Adventure Centres: Open to the public Monday-Friday- drop in any time  Available for private parties 7 days a week with full use of facilities (catered or self-catered) 

" A Passport to your Child's Future" Please visit our website for more information:

www.carlton-nursery.com Contact us at: allestree@carlton-nursery.com

hilton@carlton-nursery.com

Tel: 01332 366223

Tel: 01283 730730

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Lots on Weekly...

Derby & District Allenton

Parent & Toddler Group 10-12 Salvation Army Hall, 24 Chellaston Rd

Alvaston

Toddler Group for visually impaired 10-12 Child minder Group 9.30-11.30 Tue Boulton Lane Baptist Church, Boulton Lane

Mon Tue

Little Angels 1.30-3.30 The Toddler Adventure (walk-3y) 10-12 Tue/ Thu TinyTalk Baby Signing 1-2/ 3.30-4.30 Osmaston Community Centre, Off Moor Lane TinyTalk Toddlers 2.15-3.15 St Michael‟s Church Hall, Elvaston Lane Little Rockers 9.30-11 Little Acorns Toddlers 9.15-11.15 Mon/ Wed/Fri Methodist Church, Brighton Rd Woodlands Evangelical Church, Blenheim Pde

Mon Tue Tue

Boulton Lane Baby & Toddler 9.30-11.30 Quality Touch Toddler Massage (pre-book) Bumps to Twos 1-2.30 Quality Touch Baby Massage (pre-book) Boulton Lane Community Centre, Boulton Lane

Wed Wed Thu Thu

Allestree Water Babies

11.30-1 Mon 9.30-10.30 Tue 10.15-10.45/ 11.15-11.45 Thu Woodlands School, Blenheim Drive

Tots Club 10-12 Tue 10-11.30 Baby Matters 1.30-2.30 Tue Little Flowers Rascals & Angels 1.45-3 Tue English Martyrs Parish Church Hall, London Rd Boogie Woogie Babes 10.15-11.15 Wed/ Fri Squeels on Wheels 1.45-3 St Johns Methodist Church, Park Farm Boulton St Mary's Church Hall, Barrett St St Ed's Parent & Toddler Group 10-11.30 Thu St Edmunds‟ Church Hall, Kingscroft Little Learners 9-11 Puddle Ducks 11.30-1 Tue Chaddesden Park Infant School, Tennessee Rd 10.30-12.30 Fri Woodlands Pool, Blenheim Drive Cheeky Monkeys 10.45-11.45 Revive Healthy Living Centre, Roe Farm Lane St Nick's Chicks 2-3 Tue Music Time 9.45-10.45/ 11-12 Wed Messy Play 10-11 St Nick's Toddler Group 1.15-3 Wed The Gateway Centre, Grandstand Rd The Creation Station 9.45-10.45 Thu St Nicholas Church Hall, Allestree Lane Mayfield Rd Parent & Toddler 9.15-11.15 Mayfield Rd Methodist Church, Mayfield Rd Emily Rose Baby Ballet( 2-3yrs) 2.30-3 Wed 151st Scout HQ, Allestree Lane (behind St Nicks) Baby and Me(2-4yr) 4-4.30 Ballet, Tap & Modern (4-5yrs) 4-5 Thu Anna Michelle Ballet & Tap 4-4.45 Evergreen Hall, Cornhill Ballet, Tap & Freestyle (3+) 10.30-11.15 Waverley Lodge Studios, 88 Nottingham Road Sharky's Swimmers 8.45-3.15 Sun Woodlands School, Blenheim Drive

Chaddesden

Chellaston

Hilary L'raine

A.A.A.D.

School of Acrobatic and Dance

Summer classes running from 3 years old Summer Dance op Worksh ust g u A th -4 2nd Age 3+

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Music Time 9.45-10.45/ 11-12 The Golden Hour Hall, Maple Drive

Tue

Baby Yoga(12 wk-crawl) Fun 4 Tots The Hut, Pit Close Lane

Thu Thu

4-4.30 9.30-12

SoccerStarsUK Tiny Tots 9-9.45/ 10-10.45 Chellaston Secondary School, Swarkestone Rd

Chester Green

Chester Green Chums 10-12 Methodist Church Hall, Mansfield St

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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser Messy Play 10.30-12 Tue Central Playgroup 9.15-11.15/ 1-3 Mon St Paul's Church Hall, Seale St PEEP Babies 1-3 Mon Baby Massage 10-11 Tue Family 1st 10-11.30 Tue 12.30-3 Tue Baby Yoga (crawl-walk) 1.20-2.35 Mon Signing Families Community Day contact for details St Matthew's Church Hall, Church Lane (pre-book) Peep Ones 9.15-11.15 Thu 1-3 Thu Broadway Playgroup 9.45-11.15 Tue Peep Twos 9-11.30/ 1-3 Fri Derby Twins Club 9.45-11.30 2nd Fri of month Stay & Play Little Readers 10-11.30 Thu Central Community Nursery, Nuns St NCT Bumps & Babes 1.30-3.30 Mon Broadway Baptist Church, Broadway Various. 0870 4208651 Parent & Toddler 9.15-11.15 Wed Toddler Group 10-11.30 Tue Darley Abbey Village Hall Tots Acrobatic Class 3.45-4.30 Wed Ashbourne Rd Methodist Church, Ashbourne Rd Tiny Tots Dance 8.45-9.30 Sat Tuesday Tots (Free) 10-12 Tue Hilary L'raine, St Matthew's Church Hall, Church Lane Central United Reform Church, Becketwell Lane Quality Touch Baby Massage (pre book) Fri Jumping Jacks Stay & Play 10-2 Tue Kingfisher Nursery, Duffield Rd Derby City Church, Curzon St (bring packed lunch) Tue SoccerStarsUK Tiny Tots 9-9.45/ 10-10.45 Sat Listen, Love Learn (bump-2yr) 1-4 (for parents under 25) Quad, Market Place St Benedict's Secondary School, Duffield Rd

Darley Abbey

Derby City Centre

Mummy Mornings 9.30 Spur Steak & Grill, Westfield Centre

1st & 3rd Wed

Little Creations 10-11.30 Riverside Centre, Riverside Rd, Pride Park

Mon

Movement to Music (2 yr) 4-4.20 Baby Ballet (3yr) 4.20-4.40 Baby Tap (3 yr) 4.40-5 Baby Modern (3 yr) 5-5.20 Foot Fusion School of Dance, Lonny Wilsoncroft Community Centre, Stepping Lane

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Explore music & movement together with your little one for ages 2-4 years

Pre-School children

New Saturday Classes Ballet Tap & Freestyle from age 3+

Lessons in Ballet, Tap, Theatre Craft, Freestyle, Musical Theatre, Acro, Cheerleading, Boys Hip Hop, Baby & Me Contact Anna Gratton (Principal) AIDTA

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Most classes are term-time only Little Nippers 10-12.45 St Alkmund's Church, Kedleston Rd

Wed

Newmount Babies & Tots 9.30-11 Newmount Methodist Church, Blagreaves Lane

Wed

Starz (free) (Under 21 Mums) Parent & Toddler Group St Peter's Church, St Peter's St

Wed Thu

Little Angels Parent & Toddler 1.30-3 St Andrew‟s Church, Blagreaves Lane

Wed

1-3 10-11.30

Ozzy Road 10-11.30 Thu Osmaston Rd Baptist Church, Os Rd/ Charnwood St Mini Movers (2yrs+)

4.30-5.15 9.30-10.15 Dinky Dancers (4-6yrs) 4.30-6.15 (Modern, Ballet, Tap) 9.30-11.30 First Stage Studios, Jubilee Bus Park off Stores Rd

Thu Sat Thu Sat

Playgroup 10-11.30 Littleover Methodist Church, Constable Dr

Water Babies 12.30-1.30 Thu Ivy House School (Hydrotherapy Pool), Moorway Lane Heatherton Babies (0-2) 10-11.15 Haven Christian Centre, Heatherton SoccerStarsUK Tiny Tots

Castle Nursery Toddler Group 9-11 Copeland St Rompers (6mth-2yr) 9.30-10.15 Stompers (2-4yrs) 10.30-11.15/ 1.30-2.15 Skippers (4-5yrs) 9.30-10.15 Movers & Shakers (4-7yrs) 12.30-1.15 Déda, Chapel St

Littleover

Littleover Parent & Toddler 9.45-11.15 Littleover Baptist Church Hall, Thornhill Road

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Littleover Community School, Pastures Hill

Mackworth

Daisy Chain 11-1 Reigate Primary School, Reigate Drive

Mon

Barney’s Beanies 10-12 Barney’s Ark 2-3 St Barnabas Church Hall, Radbourne St

Tue Thu

Tue Messy Play Toddler Group Brackensdale School

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Normanton Stay n Play 101 Pear Tree Rd

Mickleover

Soft Play 10-12 Mickleover Royal British Legion, Western Rd Boogie Woogie Babes All Saints Church Hall

Wed/Fri

10-11

Mon

1-3

Mon

Arzoo Mother & Child 9.15-11.15 Rosehill Infant School, Reginald St

Tue

Messytots (free) 1-2 Heart of the Park building, Arboretum Park

Tue

Water Babies

4-5.30 4.30-5.30 Royal Derby Hospital Pool, Uttoxeter Rd

Mon 9.30-11.30 Thu Tiny Treasures New Life Christian Centre, Holmes St

La Jolie Ronde French 2-2.20/ 2.30-2.50 The Creation Station 9.45-10.45 Mickleover Community Centre, Uttoxeter Rd

Mon Little Angels Toddler Group Tue St James' Infant School

Baby Yoga (12 wk-crawl) 11.20-12.35 Jenny Raphael Baby Massage (pre-book)10-11 Bridge Centre, Ladybank Rd (pre book)

Tue Parent & Toddler 9.15-11 Thu Oakwood Community Centre, Springwood Drive

Wed

Child minder Group 9.45-11.30 Little Tikes 9.15-11.15 Tue/ Wed Upstairs room, Church on Oakwood, Bishop's Dr Music Time 9.45-10-45/ 11-12 Thu Mickleover Pavilion, Vicarage Park Baby Yoga (pre-book) 1.20-2.35 Oakwood Community Centre, Springwood Drive Puddle Ducks 2-4 Sat Royal Derby Hospital Pool, Uttoxeter Rd Messy Tots (free) 10-11 St Stephen's Church, 331 Sinfin Lane

Thu

Wed

9.30-11.30

Fri

Oakwood

Sinfin

Scillies Toddler Group 1-3 SCILLS Community Centre, Swallowdale Rd

For 3 -5 year olds

2-2.20pm 2.30-2.50pm

Spondon under 5's 9.30- 11.15 Spondon Village Hall, Sitwell St

Austin & Sunnyhill Babe CafĂŠ Homelands House, Browning St

1-3

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Alfreton 2.15-2.45 Fri Allenton 11-11.30 Mon Allestree 2.30-3 Tue Rhyme Time (0-3yr) 10-10.30 Last Tue of month Belper 2-2.30 Mon Borrowash 2.30-3 Wed Central Library 10.30-11 Mon/ Thu 2-2.30 Sat Chaddesden 2.15-2.45 Tue Chellaston 10-11.30 2nd Thu of month Rhyme Time (0-3yr) 1-1.30 Mon Derwent 10.30-11 Mon Cradle Club 10-11.30 Wed Duffield 10.30-11 1st/3rd Fri of month Etwall 3.10-3.40 Thu Heanor 2.30-3 1st Mon of month Ilkeston 10.15-10.45 Fri Long Eaton 2.15-2.45 Mon Melbourne 2-2.30 Fri

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Amber Valley Alfreton

Teenie Weenies 1-3 The Den Day Nursery, Sleetmoor Ln, Somercotes

Mon

Watchorn Tots 10-11.45 Watchorn Church Hall, Derby Rd

Wed

Tiny Talk Baby Signing 10-11 Somerlea Park Ctr, Sherwood St, Leabrooks

Fri

Ambergate

Baby & Toddler Group St Anne's Church, Derby Road

9.45-11.45

NCT Bumps & Babies 10-11.30 Belper Community Hall, Bridge Street Jack in a Box Parent & Child 10.30-12 Belper Central Methodist Church Hall Busy Busy Sessions 11 & 2 Chucklebutties, Riverside Centre, Belper Mills 123 Fun Club 9.30-11.30 Splitz Dance Centre,Queen St

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Time Out 10-11.30 Belper Community Hall, Bridge St

Wed

Little Church St Peter's Church, Church Lane

1.30-3.30

Wed

Fleet Arts Parent & Toddler Fleet Arts Centre, The Fleet

10.30-12

Thu

Water Babies Belper Leisure Centre

1-2.30

Thu

Crich

Belper

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Splodgers 9.30-10.30/10.45-11.45 Fleet Arts Centre, The Fleet

Popalong B & T 9.30-11.30/ 1.30-3.30 Mon Crich Wesley Chapel, Chapel Lane (off Common) Mon Mon-Fri

Denby

Mums & Minis 10-12 Denby Bottles Church, Danesby Cresc

Duffield

Fri

Tue

Babes & Bouncers 10-11.30 Tue/ Thu/ Fri St Alkmund's Church Hall, Church Dr

Mon

Boogie Woogie Babes 1.30-2.30 Weston Centre, Tamworth Street

Tue

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Heanor

Wed

Kilburn

Stay n Play Kilburn Village Hall, Church St

Quarndon

9.15-11.15

Thu

2.15-3.30

Thu

Heanor Weenies 9.40-11.30 Senior Citizen Centre, Wilmot Street

Wed

Busy Bees P & T 9.30-11.30 Stepping Stones Ctr, Community Hall, Ilkeston Rd

Thu

Tiny Talk Baby Signing 10-11 Marlpool Untd Reform Church, Chapel St

Thu

Toddler Sessions 9.30-3 Planet Happy, Heage Rd Ind Est

Loscoe Busy Fingers 10-11.30 Loscoe Toddle Time 1-2.30 St Luke's Church, High St, Loscoe

Thu Thu

Springers Toddler Group 10-11.30 Springs of Living Water Church, 109a Derby Rd

Holbrook

Holbrook Baby & Toddler 9.15-11.15 Holbrook Methodist Chapel, Holbrook

Horsley Woodhouse

Parent & Toddler Group 1.15-2.45 The Singing Bananas 10-11 Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall, Main Street

Fri

Tue Thu

Edward Bear Club Lower Church Hall

Ripley

Mon-Fri Mon

Topsy Turvy Tots 10-11.45 The Salvation Army Corps, 25 Heath Road

Tue

East Midlands Swimming Academy 3.30-6.30 Private pool nr Ripley see ad for details

Tue

Denby & Marehay Toddlers 10-12 Wed Zion Methodist Church, Warmwells Lane, Marehay

South Normanton Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30 Tue/ Wed South Normanton Christian Centre, The Common

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Erewash Borrowash

Mother & Toddler Group Methodist Church Hall

1.30-3

TinyTalk Toddlers 9.30-10.30 Wed Baby Signing 10.45-11.45/ 12-1 Wed Tue St John's Church Hall, College St-corner of Canal St

Turn up & Play football (4-6 yrs) 10am Ashbrook P & T Group 1.15-3.15 Wed/ Fri Rugby Pitch, West Park Ashbrook Infants School, Victoria Ave

Breadsall

Parent & Toddler Breadsall Memorial Hall

Ockbrook

Chatterbox Playgroup 1.30-3

Tue

1.30-3 10-11.30 Inside Tea Rooms/ Post Office, Church St

Risley

Breaston

Breaston Baby & Toddler Group 1.30-3 St Michael's Church Hall, Main St

Tue Risley Parent & Toddler Group 9.15-11.15 Risley Memorial Hall, Derby Rd

Sandiacre

Draycott

Draycott baby & Toddler Group 9.15-11.15 St Mary's Church Hall, Victoria St

Thu

Little Treasures P & T Group 9.15-11 Little Treasures Daycare Centre, 44 Derby Rd

Fri

Ilkeston

Water Babies 9.30-11 Cloudside Junior School, Stanton Rd

Little Eaton

Ready Teddies 1-3 United Reform Church, Alfreton Rd Tinies 1.30-3.30 St Paul's Church Hall, Vicarage Lane

Long Eaton

Toddlertime 1-3 Sawley Baptist Church, Wilne Rd

Mon Fri

Mon

Childsplay Toddler Group

9-12/ 1.15-3 Tue 1.15-3 Thu Community Room, Grange Primary Sch, Station Rd Oasis Toddler Time

10-12 Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 1-3 Tue Oasis Church Hall, 129-131 Derby Rd

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Mon/Tue Mon

Sunshine Group 1.15-3.15 Ladycross Infant School, Victoria Rd

Tue

10.30-12 Tue/ Thu Tiny Tots Toddler Group 10-11.15 Sandiacre Methodist Church, Butt St

Stanley Toddler Group 9.30-11.30 Wed Stanley Meth Church, Belper Rd, Stanley Common

Wed Fri

Puddle Ducks 1-3pm Cloudside Junior School, Stanton Rd

Ladybirds Community Group 12.30-2.30 Mon Charnos Family Support Ctr, Lower Whitworth Rd Sandiacre Baby & Toddler (0-3) 1-3 Memorial Institute, Doncaster Avenue Childminder Support Grp 9.15-11 Tue Flanstead Centre, Albert St Sharky's Swimmers 4-6 (Adult & Child) 10-11 St Mary's Toddler Group 9.45-11.45 Tue/ Thu 9.30-3 The Cantelupe Centre, Market Place Cloudside Junior School, Stanton Rd Jumbo Gym Tots Albion Leisure Centre, East St

Sat

Shardlow

Parent, Baby & Toddler Shardlow Village Hall

1.30-3

Wed Wed Fri Sat Thu

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Tiny Tots Workshop Memorial Hall, Chellaston Lane

2-3.15

Barton u Needlewood

Boogie Woogie Babes 1.30-2.30 Methodist Hall, Crowberry Lane

Castle Donington Big Blue Bus Bosworth Road

10.15-11.45

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Tindles Pre-School Ballet & Tap 9-10 Melbourne Leisure Centre

Sat

Wed

Puddle Ducks 10-11.30 Thistle Hotel, Otium Leisure Centre, DE74 2SH

Wed

Tue

Parents & tots Meditation 11.30-12 Wed Tara Buddhist Centre, Ashe Hall, Ash Lane DE65 6HT SoccerStarsUK Tiny Tots 9-9.45/10-10.45 Etwall Leisure Centre, Hilton Rd

Findern

Findern Kiddiclub Findern Village Hall, Castle Hill

1.30-3

Hilton

Music Time 9.45-10.45/ 11-12 Tindles Pre-School Ballet & Tap 2-3 Tindles Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap 3.45-4.45 Music Time 1.45-2.45 Tindles Pre-School Ballet & Tap 1.30-2.30 Mother & Toddler 1.45-3.15 Tindles Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap 4-5 Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane

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Jo Jingles (0-2yr) 9.45-10.30 Tue (2-3yrs) 10.45-11.30 Tue Baby Yoga (12 wk-crawl) 9.30-10.30 Wed (crawl-walk) 10.40-11.40 Wed Usborne Story Time 2.30 1st Thu of mth Sticky Fingers pottery (pre-book) Last Thu of mth Toddler Session 9.30-11.30 Fri The Creation Station 9.45-10.45 Fri Jangala Soft Play Centre, Hilton Business Park

Melbourne

Tiddlers Toddler Group 9.30-11.30 Melbourne Baptist Church, Chapel St

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Boogie Woogie Babes 10-11 Brookfields Day Nursery, Heage Lane

Ticknall

Ticknall Toddlers 10-12 Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane

East Midland Swimming Academy 3.30-6 Thistle Hotel, East Midlands Airport

Etwall

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Pre-School Ballet & Tap 10-11 Music Time 9.30-10.30/ 10.45-11.45 Wed Wesley Hall, Potter St

Tue

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