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Autumn/Winter 2016
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Lots for Halloween & Christmas
Events, Gifts and more
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Family friendly events in your area
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Welcome to Issue 11... Well now that the summer seems like a distant memory, and the weather is getting colder by the day, its time to look ahead to Autumn here in North Derbyshire! The year might be almost over but there is plenty left to pack in, from October Half Term, Halloween, Bonfire Night and of course Christmas. Our events pages are jam packed with all the best events and days out for your under fives. This issue we shine a light on some more local companies. We have a feature on Excellence in Childcare Nursery Group on page 7, everything you need to know about Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Buxton Opera House on page 17, and details of the seasonal events in store at Chuckles Indoor Play Centre (p.11) and Matlock Farm Park (p.21). I hope you have a fab autumn out and about exploring the best of our region, and of course a very Merry Christmas. I will speak to you again in 2017!
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Issue 11
Autumn/ Winter
2016
How to survive with the un d
er five s
Lots for Halloween & Christmas
Events, Gifts and
more
Lots on Local
Family friendly events in your area
Lots on Weekly
Find your nearest toddler groups & classes
FREE
North Derbyshire
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to 13,000 families in Chesterfield, The Peak District, Buxton, North East Derbyshire, Bolsover District & Alfreton
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September
Looking for Santa this Christmas? Want to ďŹ nd the best Festive Fun in North Derbyshire? Why not start here?
Denby Pottery Village
Santa Experience Booking lines open on 17th October Tel: 01773 740799 www.denbypotteryvillage.co.uk
Chuckles Indoor Play Centre Christmas Party
Join the fun on 19th December 4pm6.30pm. Ticket includes a visit from Santa, with a gift for each child. To book or for more details, call 01246 860049
Matlock Farm Park - Christmas on The Farm
Weekends through December (3rd/4th, 10th/11th, 17th/18th) Meet Santa in his grotto and receive a gift (ÂŁ5), Christmas crafts and pony rides. www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk
August
Promises Nursery Christmas Fair
Saturday 3rd December 11am - 3pm Free entry, Santas grotto, food available. Stalls for hire £10 Promises Nursery, Wardgate Way, Holme Hall, Chesterfield S40 4SL 01246 221184
StraightCurves Christmas Fair
Saturday 3rd December 10.30am 2.30pm. 104 Saltergate, Chesterfield Pop along for a cuppa, mince pie and a chance to browse our handmade gifts for sale from local craftspeople. We will be making tree decorations in Jumping Clay too for just £2 a go! Christmas Holiday Activity listings will be coming soon… Please see website at www.straightcurves.co.uk for details. For other Christmas Listings please see Lots on Local for December (Pages 16-20)
Lots on Local... October Sat 15th Oct 10 - 11.30am
Family Forest School
Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water Visitor Centre, DE6 1ST Come and join us for our monthly Family Forest School sessions in the woods at Millfields. During our sessions we will explore the woods and activities will include learning to build dens, taking part in imaginative play, arts and crafts as well as using tools and learning how to light fires so we can cook on them. Wear suitable clothing for the weather. Booking is essential as numbers are limited. Tel 01773 881188 Sat 15th Oct 10.30am - 12.30pm
NCT Chesterfield Branch Nearly New Sale Hasland Village Hall, Eastwood Park, S41 0AY Top quality baby, toddler & children’s toys, books, clothing, maternity, nursery items and equipment. Admission £1 (in aid of charity). Refreshments available. nnsnctchesterfield@googlemail.com Mon 17th Oct 10.30am - 12pm
Nature Tots
Whistlestop Centre, Matlock Bath Railway Station, DE4 3PT Children aged 3-5 are invited to bring their adults along to this fun playgroup session. Sessions tend to include a story, outdoor activities, crafts and a snack and drink. Booking is essential as numbers are limited. Tel 01773 881188 Tue 18th Oct 9.30 - 11am
Children’s Harvest Festival
Promises Nursery, Wardgate Way, Holme Hall, Chesterfield, S40 4SL Age 0-5s. Free www.promisesnursery.co.uk Sat 22nd Oct 6 - 11pm
Fireworks Festival
Clumber Park, Worksop, Notts Enjoy a night of family-friendly fun with spectacular ‘Around the World’ themed 6
firework displays expertly choreographed to music from across the globe. Plus, live music, dancing, entertainment and a variety of food & drink stalls! www.nationaltrust.org.uk Sat 22nd - Fri 28th Oct 11am - 4pm
Tricks And Tonics
Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover Thrilling tricks and tasty treats await at creepy Bolsover Castle this half term! BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Join the potion master and weave your magic as you make your very own potion to take home - just remember...don’t eat the bottle! Show off your spooktacular costumes and frighten our fearless staff - will you win the fancy dress competition? A perfect day out for the family this Shocktober half term! www.english-heritage.org.uk Sat 22nd - Sat 29th Oct (not Sun 23rd) from 10am
Scare Trek
Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton Follow the witches’ trail on a self-guided journey through the Pavillion Gardens. Just collect a map from the Box Office and begin. £2 per person. www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Sat 22nd - Sun 30th Oct 11am - 4pm
Half Term Fun At Hardwick Hall
Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield Collect your paper bag at Visitor Reception and go off and explore the garden or park to collect fallen leaves, seeds and sticks to create some wild art together under the shelter of the Cart Shed in the Stableyard. We also need your creative skills this October... Help us to get ready for Christmas by making some of the willow stars that will decorate our gardens and draw a picture of what you think our traditional Gingerbread house should look like. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Excellence In Childcare Group Local Nursery Group continues to grow, as Nursery number 5 opens this Autumn! Excellence in Childcare was founded in 2009 by Natalie Johnson when she opened her first private day nursery, Cheeky Monkeys Since then the group has expanded with nurseries around Chesterfield and they will soon be opening their fifth, Tiny Tigers in North Wingfield. With Natalie’s hard work, passion and dedication, she has developed a reputation that has parents delighted with the care that is provided to
Clever Crocs opened its doors in March 2016, in a former church building on Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield. It offers fantastic facilities to give little ones the best start to their learning journey. Call 01246 206994 or email clevercrocs@eic-group.co.uk for details.
their children. They flourish in their learning journey, thanks to a team of compassionate, knowledgeable staff that provide Outstanding care and use the highest quality teaching strategies to ensure that every child develops and reaches their full potential. Natalie and her team would love the opportunity to meet you and be delighted for you to come and see one of their nurseries for yourself. Visit www.eic-group.co.uk for details.
Excellence In Childcare are pleased to announce that their brand new nursery in the heart of North Wingfield, Tiny Tigers, will be opening later this Autumn. For more information please contact Dawn on 07704 078158 or email tinytigers@eic-group.co.uk
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Lots on Local... October Sat 22nd - Sun 30th Oct 11am - 4pm
Sat 22nd - Mon 31st Oct 10am-5pm
Spooky Trail at Ilam Park
Halloween Spooktacular!
Ilam Park, Ashbourne, DE6 2AZ Take a walk through the spooky woods with our self led spooky trail for families. Hunt for hidden clues and collect a spooky biscuit at the end. Collect a trail map from the shop for £1. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Tropical Butterfly House, Woodsetts Rd, North Anston, Sheffield. Encounter the exotic and the scary! Visit the new Witch’s Cottage and the Haunted House... Brave the ghoulish tractor trailer ride through the Freaky Forest and come face to face with ghosts and monsters! Carve a pumpkin and join in spooky crafts and activities, suitable for children of all ages Daily children’s fancy dress competition and unforgettable Animal Encounters with Lemurs, Meerkats, Otters, Birds of Prey, Snakes and Creepy-Crawlies. www.butterflyhouse.co.uk
Sat 22nd - Sun 30th Oct 10.30am3.30pm
Hallowe’en Family Trail - Wild Wood Trail
Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire Discover creepy creatures and hidden homes in the Wild Woods. Includes a spooky treat from the tea room on return! £1 per child. Pick up a trail map from the Visitor Centre. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Sat 22nd - Sun 30th Oct
Half Term Halloween Hoot
Chatsworth House, Bakewell, DE45 1PP Frighteningly good fun around every corner ... join us if you dare. Experience fearful fun on a ghoulish trail through the house, find hidden pumpkins, dare to enter the abandoned tunnel and listen to spine-tingling storytelling in the garden. Bring your little monsters to the farmyard to meet the witching web weaver and join in with creepy crafts and reptile handling. If you’re feeling really brave, dare to ride the Fright flight into Warlock Wood, where we need your help taking care of a dastardly array of characters… www.chatsworth.org Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd & Sat 29th - Sun 30th Oct 10am-4pm
Pumpkin Trail
Clumber Park, Worksop, Notts Pumpkin trail in the Walled Kitchen Garden. Find the pumpkins, squashes and gourds hidden in the garden. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 8
Sun 23rd Oct 11am - 3.30pm
Wild Wood Experience
Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire A special day of woodland magic for kids and adults, threading through the wild woods and secret places of Longshaw. Guided by a map and markers, track down the activities and challenges, try out new woodland skills, join in campfire sessions and take home your creations. Build dens, have a go at pole-lathing, make nettle string, and find out about Forest Schools, learn how to give nature a home, and complete fun and tricky outdoor challenges with your family and friends! Learn about Longshaw’s beautiful woodland habitats. £5 per person. Please note there will be some rough terrain. Meet in Longshaw main car park (woodcroft) www.nationaltrust.org.uk Mon 24th - Fri 28th October
Spooky Half Term at StraightCurves 104 Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 1NE Half term spooky activities for age 2yrs and over, from spooky parties to cupcake decorating or making a felt ghost, there is something for everyone. Starting at just £3.50 check out the website for more information. www.straightcurves.co.uk or give us a call on 01246 807575
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Westbourne Pre-School
Wardgate Way, Holme Hall, Chesterfield, S40 4SL Contact 01246 221184
Educating girls and boys for life Indoor and Outdoor classroom Open 42 weeks per year Available 07.45—17.45
FREE
CHILD CARE PLACES**
Purpose built play area French, Music and PE* Home cooked lunches
manager@promisesnursery.co.uk
At Promises Day Nursery, we offer high quality care and education - 3 mths to 5 yrs - Excellent provision for babies - Creative outdoor play spaces - Highly qualified & caring staff - Open 7.30am-6pm 51 weeks a year - Holiday Clubs for older children
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619 Sheffield Rd, Sheepbridge, Chesterfield, S41 9DX Tel: 01246 450354 nrhymes1@uwclub.net
Excellent facilities *Taught by specialists ** Gov free 15 hour scheme
For further details contact: 60 Westbourne Road, Broomhill, Sheffield, S10 2QT Tel: 0114 2660374 www.westbourneschool.co.uk
Places available now!
•Quality care & education for children aged 3mths - 5yrs •Dedicated highly qualified staff •Open Mon-Fri 8–5.30, 51 weeks per year •Established for over 20 years by professional caring owners
Contact Nursery to book your visit or request a brochure Find us at the end of Spring Gardens in Buxton, under the viaduct. Easy parking available in Sylvan car park just opposite, near The Railway pub, or by Ashwood Park on A6.
little blessings
for bump, baby & beyond Chesterfield Sands offers support to any parents/ family/friends affected by the loss of a baby, at any stage of pregnancy, before, during or after birth and however recent or long ago the loss. You can contact our trained support team on 07432387725 or email chesterfieldsands@gmail.com
All our support is given by Sands trained bereaved parents who give their time voluntarily.
A local charity providing quality, nearly new: Maternity and children’s wear Nursery and baby equipment Pushchairs, toys, books Donated items always welcome pt o acce We als sell on to items alf on an eh your b asis (50% yb agenc 50% to our , u for yo arity) ch
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Lots on Local... October Mon 24th - Fri 28th Oct 11am, 1pm & 2.30pm
Denby Pottery Tomb of Doom Halloween Discovery
Denby Visitor Centre, Derby Road, Denby Join Abu Ramu and Sillymu as they make their way to the terrifying Tomb of Doom. After the terrifying journey join in a fun craft session, rolling and moulding clay to take home home and paint when dry. For an additional charge have a go at painting a masterpiece fired to take home. Join in the fun and you can come dressed as your favourite Egyptian. Children 4+ £7, under 4’s free and adults £3. Booking advisable: 01773 740799 www.denbyvisitorcentre.co.uk Wed 26th & Sat 29th Oct
Fun and Games with Paww Patrol Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, DE4 5LH Come down to Matlock Farm Park to meet the characters and enjoy some playtime at 11.30am and 2.00pm. www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk Thu 27th Oct 10am - 12pm
Ranger Tots - October
Barbrook Cottage, Nr Owler Bar, Baslow Rd Pre-school children and their accompanying adults can get involved in nature crafts, wildlife themed activities and outdoor adventures. Collect stamps for every session and gain rewards! First child costs £4 per session, additional children £3, which includes a snack and a drink. Booking is essential as places are limited. Call 0114 2891543 for more info Fri 28th Oct 10.30am - 12pm
Wild Play Friday: Batty about Bats Whistlestop Centre, Matlock Bath Railway Station, DE4 3PT It’s Wild About Gardens Week and we are going batty about bats! Join us to learn more about these nocturnal creatures. Make your own bat box to take home. To book phone 01773 881188 10
Fri 28th Oct 11am & 2pm
Children’s Craft Workshops
Chesterfield Museum, St Mary’s Gate Get creative and have some hands on fun at Chesterfield Museum. Ages 3-5 years. Free. www.chesterfieldmusueum.co.uk Fri 28th Oct 4 - 6.30pm
Chuckles Halloween Party Bridge Street, Clay Cross Spooky fun at our Halloween Party, with disco, games and crafts; plus a hot and cold mixed buffet and free Goodie bag. To book or for details call 01246 860049 Thu 29th Oct 10am - 12pm
Ranger Tots - December
Barbrook Cottage, Nr Owler Bar, Baslow Rd Pre-school children and their accompanying adults can get involved in nature crafts, wildlife themed activities and outdoor adventures. Collect stamps for every session and gain rewards! First child costs £4 per session, additional children £3, which includes a snack and a drink. Booking is essential as places are limited. 0114 2891543 Sat 29th - Sun 30th Oct 10am - 4pm
Discovery Days Cromford Weekend
Cromford Mills, Cromford Lots of fun and activities for all the family! Fancy dress competition, Spooky Pumpkin Trail (£1), Facepaining, traditional games, crafts, Then head to Arkwright’s Cafe for a warming bowl of Pumpkin Soup and a selection of Halloween cakes and biscuits. www.cromfordmills.org.uk Sat 30th Oct 11.30am & 2pm
Monster Mash at Matlock Farm Park Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, DE4 5LH Come and help Dr Frankenstein make a funny party Monster, so he has someone to take to a Spooktacular Halloween party! – shows at 11.30am and 2.00pm. www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk
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Bring the children down to Chuckles Indoor Play Centre, Bridge Street, Clay Cross this Autumn for lots of festive fun!
Halloween Party!!
On 28th October, from 4 - 6.30pm there will be spooky fun at the Halloween Party, with disco, games and crafts; plus a hot and cold mixed buffet and free Goodie bag. And celebrate Christmas on 19th December, at the Chuckles Christmas Party, 4 - 6.30pm. Santa will be there with a gift for each child! Plus weekly toddler sessions, story time and sing a - long sessions and a once a month special needs session too! You won’t want to miss out! To book any special events or for more information call 01246 860049
Come & join us for Fun & Games. Disco, Games, Crafts Hot & Cold Mixed Buffet
Free Goodie Bag!
28th Oct 4-6.30pm Stor y Time First Tuesday of the month. Co me an d listen to a stor y an d jo in in a craft
Bridge St, Clay Cross 01246 860049
www.chucklesplaycentre.info
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SESSIONS RUN: 11AM, 1PM AND 2.30PM
SANTA EXPERIENCE B BOOKING OOKING OK ING LI LINES NES S OPEN SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER DENBY POTTERY VILLAGE DERBY ROAD, DENBY, DERBYSHIRE DE5 8NX. TEL: 01773 740 799 POTTERY.VILLAGE@DENBY.CO.UK
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CHILDREN 3+ £7 UNDER 3’S FREE ADULTS £3 Booking advisable: call 01773 740799
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Lots on Local... November Thu 3rd Nov 10.30 - 11.30am
Melody Makers Music Group
Promises Nursery, Wardgate Way, Holme Hall, Chesterfield, S40 4SL Age 0-5. £2 per family www.promisesnursery.co.uk Sat 5th Nov 11am & 2pm
Story Telling: Toy Shop Tales Chesterfield Museum, St Mary’s Gate Bring your children along to enjoy some stories and to handle and talk about objects from the musuem collection. Suitable for children aged 4 - 7years. Free Entry. www.chesterfieldmuseum.co.uk Sat 5th Nov 5 - 10pm
Chesterfield Fireworks Extravaganza Stand Road Park, Whittington Moor Official times to be confirmed closer to the date. The gates usually open at 5pm with a fun fair and a wide choice of different catering vans and sweet stalls. Entry is only £1, free for under 5s. tourism@chesterfield.gov.uk Sat 5th November 10am-2.30pm
East Midlands Baby & Toddler Show Trent Vineyard Conference Centre, Lenton Lane, Nottingham NG7 2PX Fantastic event for families! Lots of stands to browse, free class taster sessions, free activity zone, free baby soft play and free face painting. Mascot appearance from Marshall from Paw Patrol! Ample free parking and easy public transport access. FREE ENTRY if you pre-register or £3.50 on the door. VIP Goodie Bag tickets £3.50 in advance only. Children go free. eastmidlandsbabyandtoddlershow.co.uk Sat 5th Nov onwards
Christmas in the Farmyard Chatsworth House, Bakewell, DE45 1PP Join us in the farmyard for a bit of festive fun for the whole family. We have a whole host 12
of things to do this Christmas as well as our daily demonstrations and activities. www.chatsworth.org Sat 5th - Sun 6th Nov
Bonfire and Fireworks
Chatsworth House, Bakewell, DE45 1PP With a blazing Bonfire and two dazzling firework demonstrations throughout the evening. The first display will be centred on a ‘Frozen’ theme more suitable for children. Alongside an array of traditional bonfire food and drink, and entertainment www.chatsworth.org Mon 7th Nov 10.30am - 12pm & 12.45 - 2.15pm
Nature Tots
Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water Visitor Centre DE6 1ST Children aged 3-5 are invited to bring their adults along to this fun playgroup session. Nature Tots has a different wildlife theme for every session and encourages tots and parents to get outdoors to learn together. Sessions tend to include a story, outdoor activities, crafts and a snack and drink. Booking is essential as numbers are limited. Tel 01773 881188 Thu 10th Nov 10.30-11.30am
Melody Makers Music Group
Promises Nursery, Wardgate Way, Holme Hall, Chesterfield, S40 4SL Age 1-5. £2 per family www.promisesnursery.co.uk Sat 12th Nov 10.30am - 12pm
NCT Amber Valley Nearly New Sale Belper Leisure Centre, John O’Gaunts Way New location! There will be excellent quality baby and children’s clothes, toys and books, and all the baby equipment you will ever need! Credit and debit cards are now taken. Once you have shopped until you’ve dropped you can relax with a hot cuppa and a slice of homemade cake. NCT members can gain entry quarter of an hour earlier. www.nct.org.uk/branches/amber-valley
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The next issue of Lots for Tots North Derbyshire will be distributed in early January 2017. Advertise here from £40 for 3 months inc. magazine advert, website listing, class or event listing. Now taking bookings for January to March 2017 Email northderbyshire@ lotsfortots.co.uk for details
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Top quality baby and children’s clothes & equipment at bargain prices. ***NEW VENUE*** St Thomas Moores Sports Hall, Palace Rd, Buxton £1 admission Want to sell your stuff? Registration opens on 1st Oct online at www.nct.org.uk/branches/high-peak Interested in helping out? Email us at nns.highpeak@nct.org.uk
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November
Sun 13th Nov 10am - 12.30pm
Muck In Day - Live Willow Screens Meet at Shillito Wood car park. Free event. (£3 per wreath you choose to take home with you.) Just turn up. Everyone welcome. www.visit-eastern-moors.org.uk Sun 13th Nov 1 - 2pm
NCT High Peak Nearly New Sale St Thomas More School, Palace Fields, Buxton, SK17 6AF Top quality baby, toddler & children’s toys, books, clothing, maternity, nursery items and equipment. Admission £1. Members entry from 12.40. nns.highpeak@nct.org.uk Sat 19th Nov 10 - 11.30am
Family Forest School
Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water Visitor Centre DE6 1ST Come and join our monthly Family Forest School sessions. During sessions we will explore the woods & activities will include learning to build dens, taking part in imaginative play, arts and crafts as well as using tools and learning how to light fires so we can cook on them. Wear suitable clothing for the weather. Booking is essential as numbers are limited. Tel 01773 881188 Fri 18th Nov 2 - 8pm
Grand Bazaar and Buxton Christmas Lights Switch On
Spire’ Church to see a variety of Christmas trees all decorated by different people and groups within the community. Last year over 90 Christmas trees were displayed in spectacular glory. This year there will be more! www.chesterfieldparishchurch.org.uk Sat 19th Nov 10am - 12pm
Family Fun: Treasures of the Peak Chapel-en-le-Frith Library, Market Street SK23 0HP Inspired by the star objects from the Wonders of the Peak gallery, we’ll make our own treasures using card, felt, clay and imagination! Then we’ll add them to our treasure chests with maps and more. For information email: buxton.museum@ derbyshire.gov.uk or tel: 01629 533540 Sat 19th Nov 1.30 - 3.30pm
Family Fun: Treasures of the Peak Buxton Library, Kents Bank Road ,SK17 9HW Inspired by the star objects from the Wonders of the Peak gallery, we’ll make our own treasures using card, felt, clay and imagination! Then we’ll add them to our treasure chests with maps and more. For information email: buxton.museum@ derbyshire.gov.uk or tel: 01629 533540 Mon 21st Nov 10.30am - 12pm
Nature Tots
Pavilion Gardens, Buxton Taking place outdoors in the grounds, the promenade and in the Gardens Marquee. Shopping available from 2pm. Santa and entertainment from 4pm. www.paviliongardens.co.uk
Whistlestop Centre, Matlock Bath Railway Station, DE4 3PT Children aged 3-5 are invited to bring their adults along to this fun playgroup session. Sessions tend to include a story, outdoor activities, crafts and a snack and drink. Booking is essential as numbers are limited. Tel 01773 881188
Fri 18th - Mon 21st & Sat 26th - Sun 27th Nov 10am - 6pm
Ranger Tots - November
Festival of Christmas Trees
The Parish Church of St Mary & All Saints (Crooked Spire), Chesterfield A fantastic celebratory event for local residents. Go along to the famous ‘Crooked 14
Thu 24th Nov 10am - 12pm
Barbrook Cottage, Nr Owler Bar, Baslow Rd Pre-school children and their accompanying adults can get involved in nature crafts, wildlife themed activities and outdoor adventures. Collect stamps for every
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Lots on Local... November session and gain rewards! First child costs £4 per session, additional children £3, which includes a snack and a drink. Booking is essential as places are limited. 0114 2891543 Fri 25th Nov 11am & 2pm
Children’s Craft Workshops
Chesterfield Museum, St Mary’s Gate Get creative and have some hands on fun at Chesterfi eld Museum. Ages 3-5 years. Free. www.chesterfi eldmusueum.co.uk Sat 26th 9am - 6pm, Sun 27th Nov 9am - 5pm
Bakewell Christmas Market Weekend
Market Street Bakewell The Big Switch on of the Christmas Tree lights is Sat 4.45pm in Bath Gardens. A packed programme of live music and street entertainment continues throughout the weekend including our quintessentially English Christmas Market.
bakewellchristmasmarket@btinternet.com Sat 26th Nov 10.30am - 3.30pm
Christmas Bazaar
Derbys. Wildlife Trust, Middleton, DE4 4LR Come to our fantastic Christmas Bazaar and have a cheeky mince pie with us. Join us for a spectacular Christmas Bazaar. Stalls of Christmas goodies, wreath making, mulled wine, mince pies and more. Free entry enquiries@derbyshirewt.co.uk Sat 26th - Sun 27th Nov 10.30am3.30pm
An Audience With Father Christmas
Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover Meet Father Christmas as he tells tales of Christmas past. £4 per child. Small present included. Pre-booking essential. Sessions last approx 25 minutes and include group storytelling from Father Christmas to the children. www.english-heritage.org.uk
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Lots on Local... December Weekends through Dec 10.30am3.30pm
An Audience With Father Christmas
Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover Join in the festive fun with the man himself at Bolsover Castle this Christmas. Meet Father Christmas as he tells tales of Christmas past amidst the yuletide decorations. Lucky visitors will even get a festive treat! Additional charge of £4 applies to see Father Christmas for all children aged 0+ (subject to availability). Small present included. Pre-booking essential. Sessions last approx 25 minutes and include group storytelling from Father Christmas to the children. www.english-heritage.org.uk Weekends in Dec & Wed 21st - Sat 24th Dec
Santa Special on Chesterfield Canal
Tapton Lock, Chesterfield Our tripboat, John Varley, will be doing Santa Special trips. All leave from Tapton Lock, on the Tesco roundabout in Chesterfield, S41 7JB. A present for every child, a drink and a mince pie for every adult. £7 per person. To book, ring 01629 533020. Fri 2nd Dec 10am-6pm, Sat 3rd Dec 9.30am - 7pm, Sun 4th Dec 9.30am - 6pm
Matlock Christmas Weekend and Lights Switch on.
Hall Leys Park, Matlock Victorian Christmas Weekend. Over 150 stalls in two marquees including a craft section, plus a local produce marquee. Seasonal food, Santa’s Grotto, Fun Fair, Christmas Parade, Fireworks, Local Celebrity Lights Switch-On and much more! www.matlock.gov.uk Sat 3rd Dec 10.30am - 12.30pm
minute bargains and browse for unique gifts. Admission £1 (in aid of charity). Refreshments available. nnsnctchesterfield@googlemail.com Sat 3rd Dec 11am & 2pm
Story Telling: Grandma’s Christmas Chesterfield Museum, St Mary’s Gate Bring your children along to enjoy some stories and to handle and talk about objects from the musuem collection. Suitable for children aged 4-7years. Free Entry. www.chesterfieldmuseum.co.uk Sat 3rd - Sun 4th Dec 10.30am 3.30pm
Christmas Tree Crafts
Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire Make some beautiful and unusual Christmas Tree crafts to get you in the festive spirit. £3 for activities. Activities at the Moorland Discovery Centre. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Various Dates and times from Sat 3rd Fri 23rd Dec
Woodland Tales with Father Christmas
Clumber Park, Worksop, Notts Settle down and hear a festive woodland tale told by Father Christmas himself, right here in Clumber Park. A perfect way for the whole family to enjoy a Christmas activity. You will be welcomed by Father Christmas’s helpers and invited to take a seat for a group story. Once settled Father Christmas will read a wintery woodland tale to get you in the Christmas spirit. Once the story has finished all children will receive a small gift from Father Christmas. Midweek preschool only dates available. £8 per child www.nationaltrust.org.uk
NCT Chesterfield Branch Nearly New Sale Hasland Village Hall, Eastwood Park, S41 0AY NCT Chesterfield are holding a Nearly New Toy Sale & Craft Sale. Purchase some last 16
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Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Come and join in all the fun of the pantomime this December at Buxton Opera House There is a festive treat in store for all the family at the annual Buxton Opera House pantomime. This year’s show stars James Holmes back by popular demand to play the role of the dame, and Lucy Dixon making her debut appearance as Snow White. Last year he was acclaimed by press and public alike for his performance as Widow Twankey in Aladdin. This year James takes the helm as Dame Brenda Bakewell, who works as a longsuffering palace cook for the wicked Queen Belladonna. Also performing at Buxton Opera House this Christmas will be the gorgeous Lucy Dixon, who is well known for her many telly roles including Hollyoaks and Waterloo Road. 2016 marks the 25th year that writer/ director Philip Dart and his company have produced the pantomime at Buxton Opera House. The anniversary year with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Philip assures us, will be better than ever, “a real blockbuster of a family show, to celebrate the anniversary in style.” The critics tend to agree last year The Stage called the show “a delightful traditional pantomime
with some innovative tweaks.” Whilst Manchester Theatre Awards hailed it as “a thoroughly entertaining and colourful panto.” Book soon as tickets are already selling well! Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs runs from Sat 10th Dec to Sun 1st Jan. Tickets from £15.50. Discounts & group rates available. Contact the Box Office on 01298 72190 or visit www.boh.org.uk for details or to book. CTP Pantomimes and Buxton Opera House present
JAMES HOLMES (‘Clive’ from Miranda) Returning by public demand
LUCY DIXON (‘Danielle Harker’ from Waterloo Road ‘Tilly Evans’ from Hollyoaks)
Saturday 10 December Sunday 1 January
Tickets from £15.50 Call our friendly Box Office team on
01298 72190 Or visit
buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
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Written and directed by
PHILIP DART Musical direction & arrangements by
MATT PALLANT Assistant Director/Choreographer
SALLY BROOKS
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Santa, Elves and Sleigh Bells
Tropical Butterfly House, Woodsetts Rd, North Anston, Sheffield. Experience a classic family Christmas: Meet Santa in his new Grotto Take a magical sleigh ride through the wintery woods See the Farm Barn Nativity Scene and take part in animal encounters Visit the Elf Workshop for Christmas Crafts www.butterflyhouse.co.uk Sat 3rd, 10th, 17th Dec 6pm
Evening Nativities in the Farmyard Chatsworth House, Bakewell, DE45 1PP Bring the whole family along to our famous farmyard nativity plays, starring our own farm animals. Children can dress up as we all join in with well-known Christmas songs. Be sure to book your tickets in advance for these extremely popular evening shows. Enter the farmyard with your ticket from 4.30pm, where there will be Christmas Crafts and light refreshment on offer. www.chatsworth.org Mon 5th Dec 10.30am - 12pm
Nature Tots Winter Wander
Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water Visitor Centre DE6 1ST Come and get ready for Christmas in the Wildlife Discovery Room. Come along to our playgroup with a difference, with a different wildlife theme for every session. Nature tots encourages parents and children to get outside to learn and pay together. Sessions include a story, outdoor activities, crafts and a snack and drink. Suitable for ages 3-5 Booking is essential as numbers are limited. Tel 01773 881188 Sat 10th & Sun 11th Dec 10am - 5pm
Cromford Mills Christmas Weekend
Cromford Mills, Mill Lane, Cromford A Christmas weekend for all the family. Why not come dressed as one of Santa’s elves or 18
another Christmas character to be entered into a free prize draw. Meet Santa (1-3pm), Christmas Tree Trail, Artisan Market, Donkey rides, Christmas crafts, Carol Singing and more! www.cromfordmills.org.uk Sat 10th & Sun 11th Dec 10am - 5pm
Christmas Fair
Pavilion Gardens, Buxton The Christmas Fair at the Pavilion Gardens is the perfect place to get festive for Christmas! Our Gardens Marquee is full of stalls who can offer some unique and thoughtful gifts for your loved ones. During the event, Santa Claus himself will also be paying us a visit and you’ll be able to go and see him in his Grotto, situated in the restaurant. www.paviliongardens.co.uk Sat 10th Dec 10 - 11.30am
Family Forest School
Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water Visitor Centre DE6 1ST Come and join us for our monthly Family Forest School sessions in the woods at Millfields. During our sessions we will explore the woods and activities will include learning to build dens, taking part in imaginative play, arts and crafts as well as using tools and learning how to light fires so we can cook on them. Wear suitable clothing for the weather. Booking is essential as numbers are limited. Tel 01773 881188 Sat 10th Dec 10am - 12pm
Forest Father Christmas
Hope Cement, Social Club/Golf Club car park, Hope, S33 6RP Come and join us for our special Christmas Family Forest School sessions at Hope. We will be making woodland christmas decorations for you to take home and there may well be a special guest visiting the woods too! Booking is essential as numbers are limited.
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Christmas Carol Singing at Longshaw Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire Join us as we gather at the Moorland Discovery Centre for a festive evening of carol singing, followed by a hot drink and a mince pie. Adults £5, Children £3. Meet outside the Moorland Discovery Centre (or inside if the weather is poor). Wrap up warm and bring your best singing voice. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Sat 10th Dec 6.30pm
Carol Concert
Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover Join in the Christmas celebrations at Bolsover Castle with carols sung by the Fishpond Choir in the stunning surroundings of the Riding House. A glass of wine or soft drink is included in the ticket price. Make sure to wrap up warm as you get into the festive spirit with us and join in with a singsong! Stop by our gift shop for some Christmas shopping and treat your loved ones to something from our unique gift range. www.english-heritage.org.uk Sat 10th Dec - Sun 1st Jan
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton Hi ho, hi ho – away we go with a blockbuster of a show that’s sure to get you laughing, singing along and joining in with all the seasonal fun you’ve come to expect from a Buxton Opera House pantomime. Bring all the family along to enjoy the magical story of Snow White, rescued from the clutches of her wicked stepmother by seven very special little friends. As usual, there’s extra help from a bunch of daft characters, including the palace cook and her goodfor-nothing son. Just as well there’s also a dashing prince on his way to ensure a happy ending! www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
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Sun 11th Dec 10am - 12.30pm
Muck In Day - Festive Wreaths for the Birds Meet at Shillito Wood car park. Free event. (£3 per wreath you choose to take home with you.) Just turn up. Everyone welcome. www.visit-eastern-moors.org.uk Sun 11th Dec 11am - 4pm
Christmas Tree Sales at Ilam Park Ilam Park, Ashbourne, DE6 2AZ Buy a British sustainably grown tree from the National Trust to help support conservation work in the Peak District. A range of varieties, sizes, cut and potted available. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Sun 11th Dec 11am - 4pm
Countryside Christmas at Ilam Park Ilam Park, Ashbourne, DE6 2AZ Come along to Ilam Park to take part in festive outdoor activities - build a wooden reindeer, make bird food, meet Father Christmas, toast giant marshmallows, decorate a biscuit and make a pomander. Free entry, small charge for some activities. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Mon 19th Dec 10.30am - 12pm
Nature Tots: Winter Wildlife
Whistlestop Centre, Matlock Bath Railway Station, DE4 3PT Children aged 3-5 are invited to bring their adults along to this fun winter themed playgroup session. Sessions tend to include a story, outdoor activities, crafts and a snack and drink. Booking is essential as numbers are limited. Tel 01773 881188 Fri 30th Dec 11am & 2pm
Children’s Craft Workshops
Chesterfield Museum, St Mary’s Gate Get creative and have some hands on fun at Chesterfield Museum. Ages 3-5 years. Free. www.chesterfieldmusueum.co.uk
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Fun on the Farm this Autumn
There are a host of events and activities on at Matlock Farm Park this Autumn Why not head on down to Matlock Farm Park this Autumn and see what fun and games they have in store for you! The fantastic ‘Kids Go Free’ offer will run through until February Half Term (see website for terms and conditions) allowing one child to go free with each paying adult. The park is open every day through winter, but from November 1st until Feb Half Term the cafe will be closed on Tuesdays
and Wednesdays. The usual daily activities of Meerkat Feeding, Ferret Racing, Reptile Encounters and hand feeding of animals are available every day. Check the Lots on Local pages for details of special events for October Half Term, Halloween and Christmas. For information on events & offers visit www.matlockfarmpark. co.uk, find Matlock Farm Park on Facebook or call 01246 590 200
The next issue of Lots for Tots North Derbyshire will be distributed in early January 2017. Advertise here from £40 for 3 months inc. magazine advert, website listing, class or event listing. Now taking bookings for January to March 2017 Email northderbyshire@ lotsfortots.co.uk for details T: 08456 436 839 E: northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk
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The Peak District
Most classes are Term-Time only
Ashford
in the Water
Toddles 10.30-12pm Wed Ashford Old School Community Room
Ashover Baby & Toddlers
10-12pm Wed Ashover Parish Hall, Milken Lane
Bakewell Messy Madness 10.30am - 12pm Mon Pilsley
Scout Hut Pilsley
Carry Together Sling Library
10 - 11am First Tuesday of the month Hassop Station Cafe, Hassop Road
Crafty Kids Club
10am-12pm Tue Medway Community Centre, New Street
All Saints’ Tots & Teds
1.30-2.45pm 3rd Tue of month. All Saints Church, Church Street
Toddler Group 10-11.45am Thu Bakewell Methodist Church Hall Little Sparkles 1.15-2.45pm Thu. Bakewell Elim Pentecostal Church, 2A Station Yard.
Baslow Mother & Toddler 10am-12pm Mon. Church Rooms Church Lane
Beeley Puddle Tots
10-10.45am Tue Cavendish Village Hall. Indoor & Outdoor fun for children and parents karen@puddletots.co.uk
Cromford Cromford Toddler Group
10-11.30am Mon. Millpond Community Hall, Cromford Methodist Church
Darley Bridge Parent & Toddler Group
10-11.30am Wed Village Hall
Darley Dale Toddlers
9.30-11.30am Mon Dale Rd Methodist Ch, Dale Rd
St Helens’ Wednesday Group
9.30-11.30am Wed St Helens’ Church, Church Rd, Churchtown
Matlock Mums & Toddlers Coffee Mornings Mon-Fri
10am-12pm £6 entry inc. 2 toddlers & free hot drink, Matlock Farm Park
Breastmates Breastfeeding Support 12.30-1.30pm Mon Matlock Children’s Centre
Carry Together Sling Library 1 - 2.30pm Alternate Mondays Matlock Children’s Centre
Tin Hut Tots 1.30-3pm Mon
The Tin Hut, 205 Smedley Street
A mix of indoor & outdoor fun, for children & parents. Singing, crafts, messy play & activities with a focus on the great outdoors Tuesdays 10-10.45 Cavendish Village Hall, Beeley, DE4 2NU
Breastmates Breastfeeding Support 10-11am 1st, 3rd & 4th Tue of month. Imperial Rd Clinic
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Totzone 10-11.30am and 1-2.30pm Tue
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See & Know Toddler Group
9.45-11.30am Tue. Holy Trinity Church, Matlock Bath
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The Peak District
Most classes are Term-Time only
Starkholmes
St Joseph’s Church Hall, Bank Rd
Parents & Toddlers 10am-12pm Tue Methodist & United Reform Church, Oak Rd
Twistin Tots 9.45-10.45am Wed Little Explorers 11.30am Wed. Get involved in
weely nature activities. Matlock Farm Park (Term Time Only)
Baby & Toddler 1.30-3pm Wed All Saints Infant
Sch, Dimple Rd
Toddler Activity Morning 10-11am Thu Cafe in The Park, Hall Leys Park
Matlock Multiples 1-3pm Thu. Tree Top Tumble, Masson Mills Shopping Village Thursday Playgroup 1.30-3pm Thu. ARC Leisure,
Bakewell Rd
9.30-11.30am Mon. Rowsley Methodist Church, School Room
Library Sessions
Chesterfield
1.30-3.30pm Tue Community Ch Hall, Church St
Wirksworth Toy Library
9.30-11.30am Tue Wirksworth Children’s Centre Stay & Play 9.45-11.15am Thu Wirksworth Children’s Centre, Memorial Hall
Totstars 2.15-2.45pm Thu
Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.
Rowsley Toddler Group
Toddler Time
Tansley Tots
Wirksworth Library, Town Hall
Rowsley
Alfreton Bakewell Bolsover Bolsover Chapel-en-le-Frith Clay Cross Clowne Dronfield Holmewood Killamarsh Matlock Shirebrook Staveley Wirksworth
1.30-3.30pm Fri. Starkholmes Village Hall
Tansley
Imperial Rooms, Imperial Road
Story & Rhyme
Mother & Toddlers
10-10.30 10-10.30 10.30-11 2.15-2.45 2.15-2.45 10.30-11 10-10.30 10.45-11.15 10.30-11 2-2.30 11-11.30 10-10.30 10.30-11 2.15-2.45 11-11.30
Baby Rhyme Time
Wed Wed Wed Thu 1st Thu Tue Tue 2ndMon Thu 1st&3rd Mon Thu Thu Mon Thu Tue
Bolsover Brimington Chesterfield Dronfield
10.30-11 Mon 10.30-11 Tue 10-10.30 Tue 10-10.30 2nd Mon
Storytime
Brimington 10.30-11 Thu Buxton 2.15-2.45 Thu Chesterfield 10.30-11 Wed Dronfield 2-2.45 Wed Newbold 10.30-11 Tue New Mills 2.15-2.45 Fri Shirebrook 10.30-11.30 Mon South Normanton 10.30-11 Tue Whaley Bridge 2.30-3 1st Mon Whitwell 10-11 Wed Please note some sessions may be term time only. Please check with your local library. Details correct at time of going to print.
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Central Derbyshire
Most classes are Term-Time only
Alfreton BEARs
10-11.30am Mon (Breastfeeding support) Alfreton Children’s Centre
Twistin Tots (Starts 1st Nov)
9.45-11.30am Wed Music & Play - 45 mins musical fun for ages 0-5, followed by play with toys & ride ons. (Free Tasters available see website for details)
Watchorn Tots
10-11.45am Wed Watchorn Church Hall, Derby Rd
Belper Twistin Tots 9.45-11.30am Mon 9.45-11.45am Tue
Twistin Tinies 1.30-2.40pm Tue Belper Comm Hall, Bridge St
Twistin Tikes 1.45-2.45pm Thu
The Fit Pit, East Mill, Bridge Foot
Blackwell Toddler Group
9.15-11.15 Wed & 1-3pm Fri Blackwell Com. Ctr.
Clay Cross Toddler Sessions @ Chuckles
9.30am-12pm Mon & Fri 12.30pm-3pm Wed Chuckles Indoor Play Centre, Bridge Street
Bumpalicious Fitness Fit Mums
10 - 11am Mon & Thu Chesterfi eld Amateur Boxing Club, Pilsley Rd, Clay Cross
Tiny Tumblers Wed
9.30-10.15am Under 3 years 10.30-11.15am 3-5 years 11.30am-12.15pm Mixed ages
Otter Pups Swimming
Wed 10am, Thu 10am 10months to 3 years. Sharley Park Leisure Centre
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Rainbow Toddlers
10-11.30am Wed. Holmgate Evangelical Church, Valley Road
Story Time and Craft
First Wed of the month 1-3pm Chuckles Indoor Play Centre, Bridge Street
Lillley Pond Singalong
Third Wed of month 1.30pm Chuckles Indoor Play Centre, Bridge Street
Crich Toy Library 9.30-11.30am Mon Crich Glebe Field Centre
Popalong Baby/Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Fri Crich Wesley Methodist Church, Chapel Lane
South Normanton Mini Messy Monsters
1.15-2.15pm Mon Messy play sessions for ages 6m-5yrs . Contact 07775 866610 to book South Normanton Scout Hut
Swanwick Mini Messy Monsters
10.30 - 11.30am Wed Messy play sessions for ages 6m-5yrs . Contact 07775 866610 to book Swanwick Centenary Centre
Tibshelf Tibshelf Tots
9.15-11.15am Wed Tibshelf Village Hall, 110 High St
Wessington Wessington Baby & Toddler Group
9.30-11.30am Tue. £2.50 per family including snack and drink. Wessington Church
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Otter Pups
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Our Otter Pups classes are aimed at children aged from 10mths to 3yrs of age, accompanied in the water by a parent or carer.
Tiny S c Tumblers h o o l Fun Babies are introduced to the water in a safe, calm environment to help them build confidence while having fun.
Wednesdays Sharley Park Leisure Centre: 10am
Thursdays
A pre-school gymnastic programme for children aged 18mths to 5yrs, designed to improve your child’s co-ordination and balance.
Dronfield Sports Centre: 9.30am, 10am, 10.30am, 11am Sharley Park Leisure Centre: 10am
Mondays at Dronfield Sports Centre 11am to 11.45am - mixed age group 12.45pm to 1.30pm - under 3yrs 1.30pm to 2.15pm - 3-5yrs 2.15pm to 3pm - mixed age group
Wednesdays at Sharley Park Leisure Centre 9.30am to 10.15am - under 3yrs 10.30am to 11.15am - 3-5yrs 11.30am to 12.15pm - mixed age group
Fridays at Dronfield Sports Centre 12.45pm to 1.30pm - under 3yrs 1.30pm to 2.15pm - mixed age group 2.15pm to 3pm - 3-5yrs Parent participation is required
Find out more at www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk DRONFIELD SPORTS CENTRE Tel: 01246 217217 SHARLEY PARK LEISURE CENTRE Tel: 01246 217277 LFT250816
Leisure and Cultural Service
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North East Derbyshire
Most classes are Term-Time only
Barlborough Little Birds at Barlborough
Wed 1-2.30pm. Barlborough Hall School Nursery.
Bolsover Bainbridge Hall Tots & Toddlers 10-11.30am
Tue. Bainbridge Hall Learn through play 0-5. Free
Toy Library 3-3.45pm Thu
Bolsover Infant & Nursery School, Wellbeck Rd
Clowne Mini Dribblers
Mini Dribblers is a fun football based session for age 2.5-4 years Mon 9.30-10.15 Clowne Sports Centre
Little Wickets Cricket Fun
Wed 2-2.45pm 1st Innings (2-5yrs) Wed 4-4.45pm 2nd Innings (4-7yrs) Clowne Sports Centre
Open Play 9.15-11.15am Thu.
9 - 10am & 11am - 12pm Wed. Open play sessions 18m-4yrs. Clowne Sports Centre
Balanceability
Balanceability is the UK’s first and only progressive accredited ‘learn to cycle’ programme for children between 3 and 6 years. Sun am (Thu 5-6pm from Nov.). Clowne Sports Centre.
Doe Lea Doe Lea Ducklings
1.30-3pm Wed The Doe Lea Centre
Dronfield Baby Massage Dronfield
Dronfield Hall Barn. please contact Kate 07536015830 for details of next course
Baby & Toddler Group
10-11.50am Mon Gosforth Lodge, Cliffe Park.
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Tiny Tumblers
Mon 11-11.45am Mixed Ages 12.45-1.30pm Under 3 years 1.30-2.15pm 3-5 years 2.15-3pm Mixed Ages Otter Pups Swimming Thu 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11am 10months to 3 years.
Tiny Tumblers
Fri 12.45-1.30pm Under 3 1.30-2.15pm Mixed Ages 2.15-3pm 3-5 years Dronfield Sports Centre
Mastin Moor Little Monsters Playgroup
9.15-11.15am Tue Mastin Moor Community Centre, Worksop Rd
Staveley Weekly Swimming Lessons for Babies and Toddlers
Little Fishes (classes for 3-12m, 12-24m and 24-36m) Ducklings (3-5 years) Various days and times. The Healthy Living Centre
Little Spikes
9.30-11am Mon Poolsbrook Social Club, Cottage Close
Toy Library
9.30-11.30am Tue Staveley & Barrow Hill Comunity Rooms, High St
Little Treasures 9.30-11am Tue
Staveley & Barrow Hill Community Rms, 47 High St
Postnatal Studio Class: Bring your Baby 1-1.45pm Wed The Healthy Living Centre
St Joseph’s Parent & Toddler
9-11am Thu, St Joseph’s Primary School, Calver Crescent
Toy Library 9-10.30am Fri Inkersall Primary School, Green Rd, Inkersall
Aqua Natal 6.30-7.15pm Fri The Healthy Living Centre
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Come and enjoy learning the skills to massage your baby with Baby Massage Dronfield
Dronfield, Sheffield, Chesterfield & Hope Valley Enjoy benefits for you & baby including; - Increased attachment & bonding - Improved sleep patterns - Eases discomfort - Improved relaxation & wellbeing - A chance to make friends for both baby & you Contact Kate: 07536015830 or find Baby Massage Dronfield on Facebook for details!
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Chesterfield
Most classes are Term-Time only
Brampton Tots Café
Mon 9.45 - 11.30am. St Thomas’ Centre. An informal get together for parents/carers.
Totstop
9.30-11am Wed Lifehouse Church, Chatsworth Road
Clever Crocs Nursery Parent and Toddler Group 9.30 - 11am Thu
£2.50 per family including snack and drink. Clever Crocs Day Nursery, Chatsworth Road
Brimington Parent and Toddler Group
9.15 - 11.15am Mon Hollingwood Community Rooms, Laburnum Street
Little Starlets
10-11.30am Tue (0-3 yr) Manor Centre, Manor Rd
Calow Parent & Toddler
9.15-11.15am Wed Calow Comm Ctr, Allpits Ln
Chesterfield Little Creatives
9.45am-11am Mon & Fri £5 including drinks and materials. For preschool children (2-4yrs) and their parents. Arts, crafts and stories! StraightCurves, 104 Saltergate
Weekly Swimming Lessons for Babies and Toddlers Little Fishes (classes for 3-12m, 12-24m and 2436m). Ducklings (3-5 years) Various days and times. Queens Park Sports Centre
Tiny Tumblers (crawling-3yrs) 10.15-11am & 11-11.45am Mon Queens Park Sports Centre
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Little Tumblers (3-5yrs)
9.30-10.15am Mon 9.30-10.15, 10.15-11, 11-11.45 Thu Queens Park Sports Centre
Buggy Walk 10.30am Mon.
Meet at Children’s Centre 10.15am Walk around Queen’s Park followed by QPSC cafe
Pregnancy Yoga
5-6.15pm Mon Queens Park Sports Centre
Sands Monthly Support Sessions
1st Tue of month, 7-9pm Chesterfield Com.Fire Station, behine B&Q
Tiger-Mama Baby Massage with Nicola Marsh Tue 10.45-11.45 & Fri 10.30-11.30 St John’s Church, Walton Booking Essential 07869 100 947
Aqua Natal 6.45 - 7.30pm Tue. Queens Park Sports Centre Little Stars
9.30 - 11am Wed - Free to attend Chesterfield Church in the Peak, New Street Centre, off Park Road
Annunciation Toddler Group
9.30-11.30am Thu Annunciation Church, 2 Spencer Street
Central Methodist Toddlers
10-11.30am Thu Central Methodist Church, Saltergate
Sling Library 9.15-11am Fri Holme Hall Children’s Centre, Taddington Rd First Little Steps
1-2.30pm Fri Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross St
Dunston StraightCurves Toddler Group
10am, 10.30am & 11am Tue. 2-5 year olds get involved in mini makes each week for just £2 a go. Sessions bookable - text 07557 738286 Dunston Hall Garden Centre, Dunston Road
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Arty and crafty workshops for all ages and abilities. From 2 to 102 we have something for everyone!
www.straightcurves.co.uk 104 Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 1NE 01246 807575
Tiger-Mama Baby Massage with Nicola Marsh 6 week courses in ChesterďŹ eld One to One Private Tuition Check my Facebook page for details, course dates and venues Facebook: Nurture MeComplementary Therapies with Nicola Marsh Email: tmbm44@hotmail.com 07869100947
Would you like to see your class or session listed here? Contact Jo at northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk
to find out how to be included for 2017. From just ÂŁ40 for 3 months including magazine advert, website listing, class/event listing.
MONDAY & TUESDAYS - Belper WEDNESDAYS Matlock, Alfreton &
Now taking bookings for January to March 2017
Wingerworth FRIDAYS - Ripley
T: 08456 436 839 E: northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk
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Lots on Weekly... Most classes are Term-Time only
Hasland JungleFit
2pm Mon Hasland Methodist Church Fun Animal Themed Workout for Parents and Toddlers Contact Nic 07794 016966
Messy Monkeys
1-3pm (1-5yr) Wed. Alice’s View Children’s Ctr
Baby Group
10.30am-12pm Fri Alice’s View Children’s Centre
Walton Little Fishes
GOO Play
10-12pm Mon Christian Life Church., Britannia Rd
Mums/Carers & Tinies
9.15 - 11.15am Thu Hasland Youth Centre, Hasland Hall School,
Holymoorside Tiger Tots
1.30-3pm Tue Holymoorside Village Hall
Loundsley Green Parent & Toddler
9 to 11am Fri. Loundsley Green Community Centre.
Newbold Church Parent/Toddler
9-11am Tue Eagle Club, Littlemoor
Jellybeans
Wed 9.30 - 11.30am St Andrews Church Hall, 187 Newbold road
Parent & Toddler
10 - 11.30am Thu St John’s Church, Walton Back Lane. Please note there is a waiting list for this group. Contact 01246 566205 to register your interest.
Wingerworth JungleFit
9.30am Fri Wingerworth Church Centre Fun Animal Themed Workout for Parents and Toddlers Contact Nic 07794 016966
All Saints Toddlers
9.30-11.30am Mon Church Ctr, Longedge Lane
Tots & Toddlers
1-2.30pm Tue Parish Rooms, New Road
Twistin Tots (Starts 1st Nov)
1.30-2.30pm Wed Wingerworth Parish Rooms, New Rd. Musical fun for ages 0-5. Free Tasters available see website for details.
9-11am Fri Loundsley Green Com. Centre
North Wingfield Small Wonders Baby & Toddlers
9.45 - 11.15am Tue Song & Rhyme Time/Games 9.34 - 11.15am Thu Stay & Play Helpthorne Lane Community Centre, New Street 30
Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.
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Lots on Weekly...
Buxton and High Peak
Most classes are Term-Time only
Buxton Weigh, Stay and Play
9.30-11am Mon (alternate weeks). Buxton Library
NCT Playgroup
9.30-11.30am Mon. Buxton Scout Hut, junction of Peveril Road and Clifton Road
Mini Movers & Groovers 10-10.45am Mon. Pavillion Arts Centre
Messy Play
1-2.15pm Mon. Fairfield Children’s Centre
Weigh, Stay and Play
9.30-11am Tue (alternate weeks) Fairfield Children’s Centre
Twins Group (for parents of twins/multiples) 10am-12pm Tue. Harpur Hill Children’s Centre
NCT Bumps and Babes
10.30am-12pm Wed (various locations - contact highpeak@nct.org.uk to be added to the weekly email)
Parent, Baby and Toddler Group 1-3pm Wed. Harpur Hill Children’s Centre
NCT Baby Express
10.30am-12pm 1st Thu of month. Pizza Express, Buxton. Non mobile babies only.
Weigh, Stay and Play
1.30-3pm Thu, once per month Harpur Hill Children’s Centre
Musical Steps
10.20-10.50am (Baby Band) & 11-11.40am (Toddler Troupe) Fri. Buxton URC
Toddler Group
10am-12pm Fri Buxton Methodist Church
Messy Play
2-3.15pm Fri. Harpur Hill Children’s Centre
Chapel-En-Le-Frith The Ark Parent and Toddler Group
9am-12pm Mon and 9am-3pm Tue Chapel-en-le-Frith Methodist Church, Market Street
Stay, Play and Weigh
9.30-11.30am 4th Wed of month Children’s Centre, Warmbrook Road
Rainbow Parent & Toddlers
9.30am-3pm Wed. The Becket Room, St Thomas Becket Parish Church, Market Place
Hayfield Hayfield Baby and Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Fri, Hayfield Primary School
New Mills Stay Play and Weigh
9.30-11.30am Third Tue of Month New Mills Children’s Centre
Messy Play
2-3pm Tue. New Mills Children’s Ctr
St George’s Play Group
9.30-11.30am Wed. St George’s Parish Hall, Church Lane
Breast Feeding Group
10.30-11.30am 4th Thursday of the month. Pulse Cafe, Union Road
Whaley Bridge Taxal and Fernilee School Under 5’s Group
9.30 - 11am Mon £1 with free tea, coffee, juice and biscuits. Lots of craft activities, toys, games, singing and friendly chat.
Stay, Play and Weigh
1.45-3.30pm Tue. Uniting Church (once per month)
Bump, Baby & Toddler Group
9.30-11am Fri Uniting Church, Whaley Bridge
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