Lots for Tots Derby Issue 04

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Issue 4

Oct– Dec 2008

How to survive with the under fives

WIN a family pass to ALTON TOWERS SCAREFEST Halloween & Christmas fun WHAT'S ON in Derby Cover Star Competition Weekly groups in your area

DERBY www.lots-for-tots.net

Distributing directly to 5500 of the under fives & their carers in South Derbyshire

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Welcome to Issue 4 of Lots for Tots...

Hi, my Name is Nadine & I am your new Editor of Lots for Tots. I live in Allestree with my Husband & two girls aged 3½ (that's her on the front cover!) & 18 months.

I have taken over the publication of Lots for Tots from Karen & Lynne who have done an amazing job getting the magazine up, running & well established. I’m very excited to bring you my first edition & I look forward to hearing your feedback, ideas & information to be included in the next issue.

Inside, you will find a comprehensive Lots on Weekly guide to clubs & classes in your area– perfect for pulling out & sticking on the fridge. There are yummy treats that you can make with your little ones for Halloween & Christmas. You’ll find a Lots on Local guide to events over the next three months that you and your tots will enjoy. Also, don't forget to visit the brand new website for lots more information :

www.lots-for-tots.net Finally, please don’t forget to mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser– it helps to keep this magazine running.

Happy reading!

Nadine x

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Your Top East Midlands Shop for MOUNTAIN BIKES, HYBRID, ROAD & ELECTRIC BIKES

Now fully stocked for Christmas  Extensive range of bikes, trikes & trailers for the under fives  Delivery Available  One of the East Midlands Largest Stockists of 

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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser A structured swimming programme for all ages and abilities

 ASA affiliated swim school  Teachers in water  Max. 3 children per class for

Beginner/Improver/Advanced Classes

 Sharky’s Little Swimmers (3 mth–3 yrs)  Pre-club/Rookie Life Guard sessions Lessons held at: Woodlands Pool, Allestree and Cloudside Junior School, Sandiacre

For more information contact: Anna Bentley on 07773 720718 www.sharkys-swimmers.co.uk

rn a B s e i d Kid Activity Toy Centre of Excellence

Large Play Area with Wooden & Metal frames, Swings, Goals, Trampolines, Sandpits & much, much more to

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY! DELIVERY & FULL BUILD SERVICE Extensive range of TP products & parts • Year-round display • Technical advice • Lifetime rust failure Guarantee

01332 673924 For a free brochure or to arrange a visit email: rosemary@kiddiesbarn.co.uk www.kiddiesbarn.co.uk Brunswood Farm, Locko Road, Spondon, Derby DE21 7BU

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Lots to Read...

If you go down to the library today You’re sure of a big surprise! If you have a baby of 18 months or under, you can enjoy a free group at Blagreaves Library, Littleover.

The Cradle Club runs every Wednesday, all year round from 10am-11.30am. Older siblings are welcome to join in as long as they are under School age. There is lots for your baby to do including activities, rhyme time and of course, story time. The group encourages little ones to choose a new book every week to take home & bring back the following week.

Watch this space for more Cradle Clubs in your area.

For more details contact The Children’s Service Resource Centre on 01332 255411

Night Monkey, Day Monkey

St Edmund’s Preschool Playgroup Church Hall, Kingscroft, Allestree

NOW OPEN ALL DAY THURSDAYS A non-profit making playgroup run by qualified staff for the over 2’s Now open Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri 9.15am-3.00pm Tues Mornings 8.45am-11.15am Parent & Toddler group Fridays 12.30-3pm Call Donna on 07931 669199/ 07939 666053 or just drop in with your child to look around

Night Monkey and Day Monkey's worlds are as different as night and day.

When they spend time in each other's opposite worlds, they learn a lot. In laughing at each other's misunderstandings they learn to be the best of friends. Lots for Tots loves Julia Donaldson & we heartily recommend this charming story for your under fives.

Story Corner At the beginning of the world, it was dark. There was no sun, no moon and all the creatures were cold and hungry. The biggest and fiercest of them all was Dragon. He was moaning and groaning – he had a poorly tooth! “Can anyone help?” he asked. Well Crow of the fields came and pulled and pulled but it was no good. “Caw! Caw!” Then Tiger of the jungle pulled and pulled but it was no good. “Roar! Roar!” Then Snake of the desert pulled and pulled but it was still no good. “Hiss! Hiss!” Then came Little Hedgehog. He was spurned by the other animals – he was spiny and prickly. But Dragon didn’t flinch at all. With his delicate paws, Hedgehog climbed in, gently rocked the tooth and out it came! “Oh that’s so better!” said Dragon, and heaved a huge sigh of relief. With that sigh, came a long blast of flame. It shot up into the sky, spinning fast, till at last it found a resting place high over the earth, giving light and warmth to the whole world and all its creatures. And that was how the sun came into being.

By Sophie Snell. Sophie is a writer and storyteller based in Quarndon, performing at schools, preschools, museums, libraries and festivals. Her website is www.sophiesnell.co.uk Email robandsophie@hotmail.com

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Library Story Time Story time is fun & it’s FREE so why not join in?

Allestree Library

2.30-3

Tue

Alvaston Library

2.30-3

Mon

Blagreaves Library 10.30-11 Cradle Club 10-11.30 Central Library

10.30-11 2-2.30

Chaddesden Library 2.15-2.45 Derwent Library

Tue Wed Mon/ Thu Sat Tue

12-12.30

Mon

Mickleover Library 11-11.30

Mon/ Fri

Pear Tree Library 2-2.30

Wed/ Sat

Sinfin Library

Mon/ Sat

2.30-3

Spondon Library

11-11.30 2-2.30 Baby Rhyme Time 10-10.30 (up to 3y)

Tue Sat 1st Fri of month

Magical Music & Movement Classes Suitable for Babies, Toddlers & Pre -School children

Themed programs- Special Events- Pay as you Go Hilton, Chellaston, Allestree, Mickleover, Melbourne

Find out more… Classes, Parties, Events Tel- Tracey 01332 863519 www.musictime.uk.com

CASTLE NURSERY SCHOOL Copeland Street, Derby DE1 2PU 01332 347388 In the city opposite Westfield Centre We offer flexible placements for 3-5 year olds with excellent facilities provided by professionally qualified nursery staff Breakfast club Holiday play scheme

After school club Toddler group

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Open day 11th Oct! Childcare, Activity Club, Holiday Club, Before & After School Care for 3-12 yr olds

Mon-Fri 7.30am-6pm Toys for all ages, PCs, Wii, PS2, Football Tables, Pool Table, Table Tennis, TV room, Quiet/ homework room, Art area, 3 meals a day during holidays Heage Lane, Etwall (next to Seven Wells) Contact Zoe: 07525 834962 or Elly: 07817 927679

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Lots Online...

A new & exciting website bringing you LOTS more...

When it came to re-designing Lots for Tots I found that I ran out of space for all the information that you need to entertain your tots in South Derbyshire. The solution? May I proudly present to you...

www.lots-for-tots.net Your brand new website is cram packed full of information of what to do, where to go & what's on when for you & your young family. You'll find everything from your favourite What's on magazine and more. The Lots on Weekly list of the groups & clubs in your area is bigger than ever and easy to navigate. Your Lots on Local page has more on offer over the coming Halloween, Bonfire & Christmas periods. There is also a Lots to Do page where you will find a classifieds section with services, shops, nurseries, groups, dance schools, music classes, soft play centres, activities, farms, libraries, photographers, restaurants…. and stuff for the grown ups too!

If there is anything you would like to see on the website such as your weekly toddler group or an event for the under fives, or if you would like to advertise your classes or place a classified for your services or shop etc… drop me an e-mail at info@lots-fortots.net.

Happy surfing!!

Emily Rose School of Dance Est. 2000 Dancing!

Singing!

Performing!

Enjoying!

Be part of the Emily Rose Team and take part in…………

Christmas show IDTA Exams: Ballet - Tap - Modern Cheerleading Singing Funky Dance Street Dance Emily Rose prides itself on providing classes in a fun and Professional environment.

Based In Allestree and Quarndon For Details Call 07725 972781 or e-mail: emile_888@hotmail.com All Teaching staff are professionally trained and CRB Checked.

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Lots for Halloween...

Witches Hats Ingredients 12 ice cream cones (chocolate flavour) 12 chocolate chip cookies (measuring 13cm across) 1 cup icing Purple food colouring 6 tubes of Smarties

Lots of Mess….

Prepare icing & colour purple Fill pastry bag & use a decorating tip Pour 1 tbsp of Smarties into each cone Pipe icing around the edge & top with a cookie Flip it upside down to rest on the cookie Pipe more icing & decorate with Smarties Tip: You probably don’t NEED 6 tubes of Smarties but little fingers might have other ideas!

Halloween Party!

Friday 31st October 5-7pm All ages welcome Tickets £1.50

Music, Snacks, Prize for best Fancy Dress Brookfields Business Park, Heage Lane, Etwall (next to Seven Wells) Contact Zoe: 07525 834962 or Elly: 07817 927679

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Days and Nights of Family Frights at the Alton Towers S C A R E F E S T 17th October – 2nd November, 2008 Escape to the Alton Towers Resort this Halloween & share in the season of spooktacular fun! Be rattled, spooked, chilled and thrilled by the spine-tingling combination of tricks and treats for all the family.

There’s a bubbling cauldron of activities especially for little terrors to enjoy, plus a whole host of spooky shows & adventures to celebrate Scarefest.

The fun continues into the evening over at the two Resort Hotels, with spooks & scares to suit all ages. Check into the new Trick or Treat rooms in the Alton Towers Hotel. Book early to avoid disappointment on 0871 222 1644.

Youngsters can join Pirate Bill on his ghost hunt and enjoy a fun-filled disco adventure in the Splash Voodoo party, before joining one of the Scarefest characters for breakfast.

Park entrance tickets start at £28 for adults & £21 for kids under 12, or £78 for a family of four when booked in advance online at www.altontowers.com. Ensure you experience all the Resort has to offer & stayover from just £41.50 pppn based on four sharing a family room.

Trick or Treat rooms carry a £50 supplement. Call 0871 222 1644 to book.

Win a Family Pass to Alton Towers S C A R E F E S T You could win a family pass to the value of up to £78.00 but hurry, it must be used at the SCAREFEST between 17th October & 2nd November. Just answer this question:

Q: Who is leading the youngsters on a ghost hunt at the Scarefest?

Email your answer to info@lots-for-tots.net with your full name, address & contact telephone number before 12th October 2008.

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Most classes are term-time only

Lots on Weekly...

Allestree Little Acorns P&T 9.15-11.15 Mon/ Wed/ Fri Woodlands Evangelical Church, Blenheim Parade Boogie Woogie Babes 10.15-11.15 St Johns Methodist Church, Park Farm

Wed/ Fri

Music Time 9.45-10.45/ 11-12 St Nicholas Church Hall, Allestree Lane

Wed

MiniMusic 1.30-2.15 (18m-3y), 2.30-3.15 (0-18m) Derby City Mission, Wellbeck Grove

Thu

Emily Rose Ballet, Tap & Modern Dance (3+) 4-5pm, Evergreen Hall, Cornhill

Thu

St Eds P&T 12.30-3 St Edmunds’ Church Hall, Kingscroft

Fri

Sharky's Swimmers 8.45-3.15 Sun (Adult & Child) 1.45. 2.15 & 2.45 Woodlands Pool, Woodlands Community School Alvaston Alvaston Toddler grp 1.30-3 Mon/ Thur St Michael’s Church Hall, Elvaston Lane Toddler Group 10-12 Boulton Lane Baptist Church, Boulton Lane

Mon

Little Rockers 9.30-11 Methodist Church Hall, London Rd Belper MiniMusic 9.45-10.30 (0-18m), 11-11.45 (18m-3y), 2-2.45 (3-4.5y) Fleet Arts Centre, The Fleet

Tue

Mon

Jack in a Box P&T 10.30-12 Belper Central Methodist Church Hall 123 Fun Club 9.30-11.30 Belper Community Hall, Bridge St

Mon Tue/ Thu

Pre-school Play 10-3.30 Chucklebutties, Riverside Centre, Belper Mills Artful Splodgers (18m-5y) 9.45-10.45 9.45-10.45/ 1.30-2.30 Tiny Splodgers (9-18m) 11.15-12 11.15-12 Fleet Arts Centre, The Fleet Fleet Arts P&T 10.30-12 Fleet Arts Centre, The Fleet Borrowash Mother & Toddler Grp 1.30-3 Methodist Church Hall

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Tue

Full listing on website Breadsall 4Strokes Swimming Academy 3-6 9-12/ 3-6 Breadsall Priory Health & Fitness Club

Mon-Fri Sat

Parent & Toddler 1.30-3 Breadsall Memorial Hall Chaddesden Cheeky Monkeys 9.30-11.30 Derwent Community School, St Marks Rd

Tue

Parent & Toddler 9.15-11 Methodist Church, Mayfield Rd Chellaston Music Time 9.45-10.45/ 11-12 The Golden Hour Hall, Maple Drive

Thu

Toddler Group 9-12 St Peter's Church Hall, High St Chester Green Parent & Toddler 10-12 Methodist Church Hall, Mansfield St Messy Play St Paul’s Church

10-11.30

Tue

Tues Mon- Fri

Mon Tue

Boogie Woogie Babes 1-2 Fri Methodist Church Hall, Mansfield St Congerstone Tindles Ballet & Tap 2-3/ 3.45-4.45 Mon Congerstone Village Hall, Main St Darley Abbey Parent & Toddler 9.15-11.15 Wed Darley Abbey Village Hall Derby Art & Craft session 10.30-11.30 Mon/ Thu Under 5's Bake It or Make It 10.30 Wed Bumpi’s Big Adventure, Ascot Dr, Pride Park Central Playgroup 9.15-11.15 Mon/ Tue Derby Signing Families 12.45-2.45 Tue PEEP Babies 1-3 Wed Stay & Play 8.55-11.25 Wed/ Fri 12.55-3.25 Mon/Wed/ Fri Peep Ones 9.15-11.15 Thu Peep Twos 1-3 Thu Central Community Nursery, Nuns St Barney’s Beanies 10-12 St Barnabas Church Hall, Radbourne St

Tue

Broadway Playgroup 9.45-11.15 Broadway Baptist Church, Broadway

Tue

First Friends Toddler Group 10-11.30 Tue Ashbourne Rd Methodist Church, Ashbourne Rd

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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser Jo Jingles (0-2y) 9.45-10.30 (2-3y) 10.45-11.30 JJB Soccer Dome, Pride Park

Wed

Little Nippers 10-12.45 St Alkmund’s Church, Kedleston Rd

Wed

Barney’s Ark 2-3 St Barnabas Church Hall, Radbourne St Castle Nursery Toddler Group Copeland St Mini Movers (2-4yr) Tadpoles (4yr) Déda, Chapel St

9-11

Thu Fri

9.30-10.15/ 10.30-11.15 Fri 11.45-12.30 Sat

MiniMusic 9.45-10.30 (0-18m), 11-11.45 (18m-3y) The Voicebox, Foreman St

Fri

Little Dippers baby swim (pre-book) 4-4.30 Fri Derby Royal Infirmary 9.30-10 Sat/ Sun Duffield Duffield Methodist Church P&T 9.30-11 Wed King St Hilton Music Time 9.45-10.45/ 11-12 Mon 1.45-2.45 Wed/ Thu Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane 4 Strokes Swimming Academy 4-7 Hilton Primary School, Peacroft Lane Tindles Baby Ballet & Tap 7-8 Pre-School Ballet & Tap 2-3 Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap 3.45-4.45 Pre-School Drama 1-1.30 Pre-School Ballet & Tap 1.30-2.30 Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane Mother & Toddler 1.45-3.15 Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane Littleover/ Heatherton Cradle Club 10-11.30 Blagreaves Library

Mon-Fri Mon Tue Thu

Thu

Wed

Little Angels P&T 1.30-3 St Andrew’s Church, Blagreaves Lane Melbourne Tindles Pre- Primary Ballet & Tap 4-5 Pre-School Ballet & Tap 10-11 Wesley Hall, Potter St Music Time 9.30-10.30/ 10.45-11.45 Wesley Hall, Potter St

Wed

Mon Wed Fri

Mickleover Boogie Woogie Babes 10-11 All Saints Church Hall Music Time 11-12 Community Centre, Uttoxeter Rd

Mon Wed

Music Time 9.45-10-45/ 11-12 Thu Vicarage Park Pavilion, Vicarage Rd Normanton Parent & Toddler 10-11.30 Tue Tiny Treasures 9.30-11.30 Wed New Life Christian Centre, Holmes St Oakwood Parent & Toddler 1.30-3 Wed Oakwood Community Centre, Springwood Dr Jo Jingles (1-2y) 9.45-10.30 Fri (2-3y) 10.45-11.30 Oakwood Community Centre, Springwood Dr Quarndon Quarndon Toddlers 9.30-11.30 Fri St Paul’s Church Hall (0-crawling) Sandiacre Sharky's Swimmers 4-5.30 Wed (Adult & Child) 10.15-10.45 Fri 9.30-12.30 Sat Cloudside Junior School Sinfin Messy Tots 10-11 Tue St Peters Church Scillies Toddler Group 1-3 Tue/ Wed SCILLS Community Centre, Swallowdale Rd Spondon Spondon under 5's 9.30- 11.15 Thu Spondon Village Hall, Sitwell St Swadlincote/ Moira Tindles Pre-School Ballet & Tap 9.15-10.15 Sat Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap 10.15-11.15 Moira Village Hall, Ashby Rd Willington Boogie Woogie Babes 1.30-2.30 Mon Willington Village Hall (see p.3) Wirksworth MiniMusic Wed 9.45-10.30 (0-18m), 11-11.45 (18m-3y) Club Room, Town Hall Woodville Tindles Baby Ballet & Tap 1.30-2.30 Mon Hudy’s Play Barn, High St 4.15-5.15 Tue

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Lots for Lunch…

Great food from the Café at the Top of Town!

Cube café|bar at Déda has an exciting new collaboration with thisiswherewecook.co.uk to develop the food on offer.

Every dish is now home-made, making good use of local, regional and organic ingredients. With menus that change each week and daily specials, the CUBE café|bar is now offering a combination of some of the tastiest, healthiest and best value food in Derby.

Apart from the high quality, locally produced, value for money menu, what is equally impressive is it’s child friendly approach. There are no steps at the entrance & the café is on one level- a delight for us buggy-users! There are highchairs available, books & toys for children to keep tantrums to a minimum & the baby changing facilities are accessible by lift.

CUBE café|bar is open Mon– Fri from 11am & on Saturdays from 9.30am during term time. See the latest menu at www.deda.uk.com/cube.

For the grown-ups, as well as offering a wide range of food & drink, & some of the best coffee in town, CUBE café|bar is a sub-venue within Déda. Their live programme includes monthly Jazz events, alongside regular Absolute Salsa nights & a programme of live literature. The bar is open from 7pm for events. For a full list of Déda performances visit www.deda.uk.com Déda is a 5 minute walk from the Cathedral on Chapel St. Parking is available in the car park opposite. For more information contact 01332 370911 or visit www.thisiswherewecook.co.uk

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NAPPICAKE

Surprise new parents with a unique gift of a NAPPICAKE filled with all the ingredients parents need for new baby Our NAPPICAKES are a beautiful alternative to a bouquet of flowers which are no longer allowed in maternity wards for health reasons The nappies look just like layered cakes but are definitely not edible. The entire cake can be taken apart and all the items utilized and are available in any colour to suit your requirements; blue , pink or something neutral for a happy surprise

SO CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF A NEW BABY WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL GIFT OR A WONDERFUL CENTREPIECE FOR A BABY SHOWER PRICES START FROM ÂŁ35.00 Contact karen on Tel 01332 230125 / 0115 9656080 Mobile 07949 681260

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Lots for Christmas...

Meringue Snowmen Ingredients 2 large lion brand egg whites 100g (4oz) caster sugar 75g (3oz) milk chocolate drops Tartan ribbon & icing sugar

Lots of Mess….

Preheat oven to 140C, 275F. Grease a large baking sheet and line with baking parchment. Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add around a third of the sugar and whisk again until egg whites are stiff and shiny. Add remaining sugar in two more batches and whisk again. Use a dessertspoon to place five round heaps of meringue on the tray around 6 cm (3 in) in diameter for bodies then use a teaspoon to make five smaller heaps for heads. Bake for one hour until crisp. Cool. Put aside 10 chocolate drops for eyes and melt remaining chocolate and use to stick on heads, attach chocolate eyes and paint on smiles. Wrap ribbon around necks of snowmen and glue ends with chocolate. Dust with icing sugar.

I’m dreaming

GREEN

of a

Christmas...

5 ways to recycle your wrapping Paper 1. Put it through the shredder to make pretty stuffing for boxed gifts 2. Cut it into small pieces for the children to make collage Christmas cards & tags 3. Wind it around old toilet paper tubes & fill with sweets 4. Cut metallic paper into ribbons to create bows for next year’s gifts 5. Crumple up & use to clean your windows… it leaves no streak!

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Studio in the Park Combines the tranquillity of the Park with a fantastic collection of beautiful gifts at reasonable prices for adults and children.

Browse without the hassle of the high street.

Christmas Decorations now in store Christmas Shopping Nights in November

Markeaton Park Craft Village Markeaton Lane, Derby Shop Tel: 01332 298 274 Mobile: 07920 51 52 54 11am- 4pm ,Wed- Sunday

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Lots for Grown Ups...

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We can help you:

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Tel: 01332 210188 Fixed fees Evening & weekend appointments available

Have fun AND earn money working from home!!

Generous commission and bonuses Flexible hours to fit round family Fun, interactive books, toys & games for 0-12+ yr Great training, support & fun!!

We’re growing fast and looking for new associates in all areas…interested?

Want to earn some money in time for Christmas?

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Lots on Local...

October 2008 4th Oct 11am-12.30pm (NCT members10.45) NCT Nearly New Sale– Belper Belper Community Hall, Bridge St 50p entry 4th Oct 20p admission Sandiacre Childminders Jumble Sale 2-3.30pm Sandiacre Methodist Church, Butt St, NG10 A Jumble Sale to raise money for a Christmas Party for the children the Sandiacre Childminders look after. Cake stall and refreshments.

11th Oct 1-4pm Ezeez Kids Club Open Day Heage Lane, Etwall (next to Seven Wells) Childcare & pre/ after School Club for 3-12 year olds. Come along & see for yourself. Contact Zoe: 07525 834962 or Elly: 07817 927679 for further details 12th Oct 9.30am– 4.30pm £4.50 East Midlands Baby & Toddler Show East Midlands Conference Centre University Park, Beeston, Nottingham NG7 2RJ A definite must for new and expectant parents, offering a one-stop shop for all maternity, baby and family related products and services.

17th Oct– 2nd Nov Alton Towers Scarefest Halloween fun for the family when staying at the Resort Hotels. From £41.40 pppn based on family of 4 sharing.

0871 222 1644 www.altontowers.com

Hollybrook Way, Littleover Discover exotic animals with a workshop from Zoolab (www.zoolabuk.com) & join in an activity afternoon. Tel: 01332 518888 for details 29th Oct 11-3 Halloween Family Activity Day Kedleston Hall Normal admission charges apply. Kids £1.50 Drop in to enjoy a spooky trail & craft activities in the gardens 31st Oct 4.30-7pm £9.99 per child Halloween Party Chucklebutties, Belper Mills, Belper Apple bobbing, trick or treat, glow-in-the-dark face painting, potion making, scary food, spooky disco, fancy dress competition... and more!

31st Oct 5-7pm £1.50 Halloween Party EZeez Kids Club, Heage Lane, Etwall Music & snacks. A prize for the best Fancy Dress! For more information contact Zoe: 07525 834962 or Elly: 07817 927679

18th Oct 10am-12pm (NCT Members 9.45) NCT Nearly New Sale– Mickleover Methodist Church Hall, Station Rd 24th-31st Oct Half Term Fun at Bumpi's Indoor Play & Party Centre Check out the Halloween crafts, entertainment & apple bobbing all week. Half Term Discos on Friday 24th & 31st from 3.30pm. All ages welcome.

For a schedule of events Tel 01332 204292 or email enquiries@bumpi.co.uk 28th Oct Busy Bees Open Afternoon

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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser November 2008 1st Nov Derby City Bonfire– Markeaton Park– FREE 5pm Ram FM Roadshow 6.45pm Lighting of the bonfire 7pm Firework Display 15th Nov Switching on of Derby Christmas Lights 5.15 22nd Nov 10am-12pm (NCT Members 9.45) NCT Nearly New Sale– Allestree Woodlands Evangelical Church, Blenheim Prd 21st Nov– 4th Jan opens 5pm 21st Nov Market Place Open Air Ice Rink 10am-late £7 adult, £5 child, £3 under 3, £20 family.

9th/17th Dec 10.30-12.30 11th Dec 12.30-2.30 Pre-Schooler Christmas Parties Chucklebutties, Belper Mills, Belper Christmas Meal, crackers & a visit & present from Santa.

10th-13th Dec 7.30pm (Sat matinee 2.30pm) Aladdin’s Christmas Wish 3D Theatre Company. Déda Theatre, Chapel St A brand new show featuring all your favourite characters, three wishes & a magic lamp. Expect songs, festive magic & lots of audience participation! Presented in British Sign Language with voiceover £6 (£4 concessions) tel: 01332 370911

29th Nov-24th Jan Peter Pan– Derby Playhouse

Derby Playhouse re-opens in October!

Wonderful news for the community & a great opportunity to get behind your local Theatre & show your support. Take your children to Neverland, where Wendy & her brothers join Peter, the lost boys, Tinkerbell, redskins, pirates & of course Captain Hook in a beautiful retelling of the 100 year old story.

Contact the Box Office on 01332 363275 December 2008 6th Dec 10-2pm Busy Bees Heatherton Christmas Fayre Hollybrook Way, Littleover Stalls, refreshments, activities & Disco. Everyone welcome. Tel: 01332 518888 for details 6th Dec 11-2pm Busy Bees Oakwood Christmas Fayre Smalley Drive, Oakwood Stalls, refreshments, Disco & of course Santa.

6th-7th Dec 2pm & 7.30pm When Santa Lost His Beard Class Act Theatre Company. Déda Theatre, Chapel St Santa has lost his beard due to the stress of his elves going on strike, coupled with the overwhelming demands of Christmas.

A magical & comedic modern tale for all the family. All proceeds to Save the Children. £7.50 tel: 01332 370911

22nd-23rd & 29th-30th Dec Tindles Christmas Creative Arts Workshops Hilton Village Hall & Hudy's Playbarn, Woodville Join Tindles in Hilton & Woodville for magical Christmas workshops. Get creative & messy!

9.30-12.30 & 1-4pm. Half or full day. £15 per session, £25 full day inc. Materials. For 3yrs+ Tel: 07917 408131

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Lots of info...

Competition DO you have a cover girl or boy in the making?

Send in your photos of your tots* to

info@lots-for-tots.net and they could star on the front cover of the next issue *(must be under 5yrs)

Top photo tips:  Make it interesting- use eye contact, props, perspective (shoot from high or low) , colour, make it seasonal, silly or fun  Get close up- keep it clear & simple  Shoot candidly- natural not posed  Take a series of shots- switching your camera to burst is a great way to capture children Provided by Alison Thomas Taylor-Made Photography - See page 10 for details

So You Think You Can Sing?

Want to be the Last Choir Standing?

A Fresh & Fun new Choir is coming to Derby SINGERS- MALE & FEMALE As long as you can hold a tune & enjoy singing, everyone is welcome!!

PIANIST WANTED Must be available Wednesday evenings & willing to commit to the cause!

Wednesdays 8pm, Evergreen Hall, Allestree from 8th October

To find out more tel: 01332 552248 sing4yoursupper@hotmail.com Or visit our Facebook group Lots of Thanks…A huge thank you for all your help to Andrew- Mercia Image Print & Design, Diana & Andrew- ABC Studio, Carole- Arrow Cycles, Holly- Project Paperclip, Dawn- Artful Splodgers, Shelagh- Boogie Woogie Babes, Rachel- Lifestyle Management UK, Karen & Lynne, my long suffering Husband & my girls… you can have your Mummy back now!

Issue 3 Competition Winners

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Clearly Herbal Competition: Answer Eczema & Nappy Rash. Winners: Rachel Cornfield, Sarah Atwal, Jane Youngs, Shelley Gent, Amy Evans, Lisa Martin, Susan Ellis, Alison Neal, Sophie McMahon, Emma Gibson.

Breastfeeding Network Support 0870 900 8787 Derby City Children’s Information 01332 716 381 Services Children’s Emergency Department 01332 786 808 (Derby City Hospital) NHS Direct 0845 4647 National Childbirth Trust (NCT) 0870 444 8708 Call Derbyshire 08456 058 058

Puddle Jumpers Competition: Answer Splasheroos. Winner: Shelley Gent

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