Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire Issue 1

Issue 01 Oct-Dec 2014

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About Lots for Tots

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elcome to the first ever issue of Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire!

As a mum myself to a very busy toddler I know how hard it can be to find things to do to keep little ones entertained. My job is to bring you lots of great information about local groups, activities, days out and events, as well as fantastic products, services so you aren’t stuck for ideas!

The East Midlands Baby Show on 29th November in Nottingham is not to be missed! And even better is that this year for the first time ever, if you preregister online, it’s FREE entry! For more details about the show see page 11.

Our next issue will be out in January so if you have an event or not for profit toddler group you would like including then please email me the details.

In the meantime I would like to wish you and your family a wonderful festive season and I hope Santa is kind! .

Sarah x

Sarah Osborne - Editor

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Lots on Local... October Sat 11th October 1.45-3pm NCT Nearly New Sale The Mount School, Newark NG24 1EW Baby and children’s clothes and equipment at bargain prices. £1 entry (n aid of NCT charity).

Sat 23rd October - Sun 2nd November Pumpkin Trail Clumber Park, Worksop S80 3AZ Follow the trail of pumpkins around the Walled Kitchen Garden. Dogs on leads welcome.

Sat 11th October 12-2pm Ellie the Elephant Sutton-In-Ashfield Library, Idlewells Shopping Centre NG17 1BP Meet Ellie the Elephant and the Gulliver’s Kingdom team for some fun activities.

Fri 24th October Children’s Halloween Adventure Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN The Haunted Events UK team have been given exclusive access to parts of the forest for you to go on a ghost hunt and become an investigator.

A ghostly adventure for children in the mysterious surroundings of Sherwood Forest.

Under 2’s go free. Tickets available online www.hauntedeventsuk.com

Sun 12th October 12-4pm Picture a Pauper: Big Draw Day The Workhouse, Southwell NG25 0PT Create your own artwork as part of the Big Draw. Artistic advice from a local expert and enter the drawing competition.

Sat 18th October 2.30pm Red Riding Hood Majestic Theatre, Retford DN22 6DX Stunning costumes, magic, special effects, song and dance. Fun filled show for all the family.

Tickets: 01777 706866 Sat 18th & Sun 19th October Open Cockpit Days South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum, Doncaster DN4 7FB Selected aircraft cockpits not usually open to the public are available to enter with volunteers in attendance. All ages and abilities welcome.

Sat 18th & Sun 19th October 11am-5pm Papplewick In Steam Papplewick Pumping Station, Rigg Lane, Ravenshead NG15 9AJ Part of the 1940’s weekend, the Pumping Station will be in stream with all engines running.

Sat 18th - Sun 19th October Robin Hood Game & Country Show Newark Showground, Newark NG24 2NY Family fun event featuring arena events, dog shows, game and country attractions, and a medieval village. Children go free!

Tickets: 01702 549623

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Sat 25th October Bramley Apple Festival Various venues, Southwell Celebrate the UK’s favourite cooking apple in its hometown! Lots of family activities including a festival of food & drink and live music.

Sat 25th October 6pm Fireworks Spectacular Clumber Park, Worksop, S80 3AZ Spectacular pyromusical fireworks display! Live fire juggling, dancing and breathing, live music, fairground games and inflatable fun.

Tickets: 01909 544917 Sat 25th - Sun 26th October Peppa Pig’s Big Splash Theatre Royal, Nottingham NG1 5ND Peppa and friends live on stage with super cute puppets and brilliant sing-along songs.

Performances at 10am, 1pm and 4pm.

Tickets: 0115 989 5555 Sat 25th - Sun 26th October 10.30am-5pm Robin Hood Pageant Nottingham Castle, Nottingham NG1 6EL Experience the life and times of Nottingham’s famous outlaw, Robin Hood! The grounds of the castle will be transformed into a medieval village encampment. Try archery and jousting, and watch falconry displays and wood carving.

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Sat 25th October - Sun 2nd November Halloween Happenings Belton House, nr Grantham NG32 2LS Wear your spookiest costume and join in the fun! Spooks & Spoofs Trail (Magic Pumpkin Trail for little ones) plus autumnal activities in the Discovery Centre.

Tue 28th October 1pm Milkshake! Party Party Live Mansfield Palace Theatre NG18 1NG Starring some of your Milkshake favourites, this brand new musical spectacular will have children up on their feet and singing at the top of their voices! Tickets: 01623 633133

Sat 25th October - Sun 2nd November The Big Draw Rufford Craft Centre, Ollerton NG22 9DF Lots of fun with poppy based drawings and activities. Add your artwork to the Future Field Exhibition in the gallery.

Tue 28th - Thu 30th October 1-4pm Ghoul School Portland College, Mansfield NG18 4TJ Get your little ones involved in spooky games, arts & crafts and the Little Monsters Ball at Ghoul School. Suitable for ages 3-10 years.

Booking essential: 01623 499197

Sat 25th October - Sun 2nd November Spooky Trail Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN Follow a self-guided trail around the spooky glades of the legendary forest and find out more about its secrets! £1 per trail leaflet.

Sun 26th October 11.30am-4pm Half Term Extravaganza Kelham Hall & Country Park A fun filled family day during October half term including a fun dog show, children’s activities, refreshments, trade stands selling dog toys and treats, Christmas cards, gifts and more.

Sun 26th October Seed Hunt Sunday Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN A gentle guided walk looking at the ancient oak trees. Learn how to grow acorns on at home and then bring the sapling back in a couple of years’ time for replanting.

Mon 27th - Fri 31st October Halloween Activities Making It! Discovery Centre NG18 1AH Join in with some spooky themed crafts this October Half Term!

Mon 27th - Fri 31st October Just For Kids - Ghosts & Ghouls Bolsover Castle S44 6PR Thrilling tricks and tasty treats await. Show off your spooktacular costumes.

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Tue 28th October - Sat 1st November Halloween Hunt Mr Straw’s House, Worksop S81 0JG Visit a house where time stands still and seek out some spooky objects on a haunting Halloween trail. Tel: 01909 482380 Wed 29th October 10-11am Pushabout Clumber Clumber Park, Worksop S80 3AZ A buggy walk around picturesque Clumber Park. Meet at the Clocktower in the visitor facilities area. Tel: 01909 544917 Wed 29th October 1-4pm International Festival of Play North Notts Community Arena S80 1QS Join the team from Bassetlaw Play Forum and taste, touch, smell and experience exciting games and activities from around the world.

Free event.

Fri 31st October 6pm Light Party Christian Centre, Worksop S80 2HJ Great fun for children of all ages with music, dancing, games and face painting.

NB: Please no Halloween costumes.

Fri 31st October 7pm Halloween Party Blackwell Welfare, Primrose Hill DE55 5JF Fun family evening including food, entertainment, games, raffle and disco by Ash’s Disco.

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Lots on Local... October - November Fri 31st October 12-4pm Spooky Tales The Workhouse, Southwell NG25 0PT Listen to spooky tales told by Workhouse characters in an atmospheric setting.

Sat 1st November 11am & 2pm Duck in the Truck Mansfield Library NG18 1NH Join Duck and his friends in their happy adventure, with puppetry and sing along songs. Ideal for ages 3-7 years and families.

Tickets: 01623 651337 Sat 1st November 10am-noon Ladybird Walk Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN Join the Ranger team for this special walk looking at everyone’s favourite insect!

Pre–book your place: 01623 823 202 Sat 1st November 6pm Bonfire & Fireworks Display Rainworth Welfare Ground, NG21 0JY Firework display at 7pm. Enjoy fairground rides and attractions. Disco in Miners Welfare Club after the fireworks. Also family event at Rainworth Village Hall.

Mon 3rd November 2-2.30pm Rhyme Time Creswell Crags, nr Worksop S80 3LH Free, drop in session with rhymes, songs and fun with musical instruments.

Wed 5th November 6pm Fireworks Display Christian Centre, Worksop S80 2HJ Thu 6th - Sun 9th November Dinosaur Zoo Theatre Royal, Nottingham NG1 5ND Direct from the West End, Dinosaur Zoo brings awesome prehistoric creatures to the stage as you’ve never seen them before! Show runs for 50 mins (no interval) followed by a meet and greet with the dinosaurs. Suitable for ages 3+ years. Tickets: 0115 989 5555

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Fri 7th November 7pm & Sat 8th November 2pm Dance Obsession 2014 Mansfield Palace Theatre NG18 1NG Stunning dance show performed by the dancers from the Christine March School of Dance, based in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.

Tickets: 07809 776276 or 01623 414589 Sat 8th, Sat 15th & Sun 16th November 6.30pm All Around The World Majestic Theatre, Retford DN22 6DX A dance spectacular for all the family to enjoy, taking you around the world.

Tickets: 01777 706866 Sat 8th November 10am-noon Winter Bird Walk Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN Join the Rangers and RSPB Conservation Officer and go in search of feathered friends.

Pre–book your place: 01623 823 202 Sat 8th November Firewalk & Fireworks Spectacular Nottingham Castle NG1 6EL Fireworks display against the stunning backdrop of Nottingham Castle. Gates open 7pm, fireworks display 9pm. Also taking place for braver grown ups will be a charity firewalk over hot coals! To register for the firewalk call: 0115 970 6806.

Sat 8th - Sun 9th & Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd November 10am-5pm Winter Gift Market Rufford Abbey Country Park NG22 9DF Browse for that special Christmas gift or just treat yourself! Free entry to the market.

Wed 12th November 10-11am Pushabout Clumber Clumber Park, Worksop S80 3AZ A buggy walk around picturesque Clumber Park. Meet at the Clocktower in the visitor facilities area. Tel: 01909 544917

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Lots on Local... November Sat 15th & Sun 16th November 11am - 4pm Christmas Paint a Pot Rufford Craft Centre, Ollerton NG22 9DF Get creative with glazes and paint your own ceramic mug that will be fired by Rufford for collection in time for Christmas.

Sat 15th November - Sun 21st December (weekends only) & Mon 22nd - Tue 23rd December 11am - 4pm Santa’s Grotto Rufford Abbey Country Park NG22 9DF Visit Santa Claus in his traditional Victorian style grotto at Rufford Mill cottages.

Sun 16th November 12-5pm The Big Switch On Mansfield Town Centre A festive extravaganza with lots of free entertainment for all the family, followed by a spectacular stage show in the Market Place to mark the Christmas lights switch on.

Guest appearance from Mike the Knight!

Mon 17th - Tue 18th November 7.30pm Hairspray the Musical Mansfield Palace Theatre NG18 1NG New Youth Theatre Mansfield present Hairspray the musical. Performed by their seniors and tots this dazzling musical will have you dancing and singing along!

Tickets: 01623 633133 Tue 18th November 8pm Peter Pan Palace Theatre, Newark NG24 1JY New Youth Theatre Newark present Peter Pan, the original story set to a delightful score.

Tickets: 01636 655755 Wed 19th November 8pm Sound of Music Palace Theatre, Newark NG24 1JY New Youth Theatre Newark present their production of the this timeless show.

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Wed 19th November - Sun 4th January Nottingham Winter Wonderland Old Market Sq, Nottingham NG1 2BY A traditional Christmas card scene created in Nottingham’s Old Market Square complete with ice rink, Christmas trees and snow-topped cabins. Attractions include a bandstand, food & drink, craft stalls and seasonal entertainment.

Sat 22nd November - Wed 24th December Santa’s Grotto White Post Farm Centre, Farnsfield NG22 8HL Festive farm fun at White Post! See Santa in his grotto and meet his reindeer! Plus an interactive nativity play. Tel: 01623 882977 Sun 23rd November 10.30am-noon & 1.30-3pm Christmas Reindeer Making Workshop Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN Make your very own Christmas reindeer to for your house or garden using timber from the forest. Hands-on course which the whole family can participate in. Pre–booking essential. Tel: 01623 823 202 Wed 26th November 10-11am Pushabout Clumber Clumber Park, Worksop S80 3AZ A buggy walk around picturesque Clumber Park. Meet at the Clocktower in the visitor facilities area. Tel: 01909 544917 Fri 28th November - Sat 17th January Sleeping Beauty Nottingham Playhouse NG1 5AF The magical tale of a princess cursed by an evil witch. Dazzling costumes, stunning sets and thrilling musical numbers. Relaxed performance available. Tickets: 0115 947 4361 Sat 29th November 11am-5pm Christmas Fayre Rainworth Village Hall NG21 0JY Lots of gift ideas for Christmas for all the family.

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For your chance to win a family ticket for 4 to see “Guys and Dolls” please answer this question; In the 1955 film Guys and Dolls, Nathan Detroit was played by? a) Frank Sinatra b) Frank Bruno c) Frank Skinner

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Lots on Local ... November-December Sat 29th November 12.30-4pm Retford Charity Christmas Fair The Well Baptist Church, Hospital Road, Retford DN22 7BD Craft, card and gift stalls as well as raffles and prize draws. Live entertainment, face painting, games and craft activities. Meet Santa and his elves, and Queen Elsa and Princess Anna from Frozen. In aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Sat 29th November 10am-3pm East Midlands Baby & Toddler Show Trent Vineyard Conference Centre, Easter Park, Lenton Lane NG7 2PX Lots for Tots brings you the 9th annual show and for the first time in it’s history, entry is FREE when you pre-register online! Now on a Saturday and in a fantastic new venue with great parking and local transport links. We have bouncy castle & bouncy slide, face painting, 80 stalls, soft play, cartoon character mascots, a demo stage with free class tasters to join in, freebies, competitions & much more. Visit www. eastmidlandsbabyandtoddlershow.co.uk to register for free entry.

Sat 29th November - Sun 4th January Sleeping Beauty Mansfield Palace Theatre NG18 1NG A magical family pantomime starring Vicky Entwistle. Relaxed and signed performances available. Tickets: 01623 633133 Sun 30th November - Sun 21st December 11am-4pm (weekends only) St Nicholas’ Yuletide Grotto Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN St Nicholas will be in his medieval style grotto each weekend ready to welcome visitors.

Sun 30th November Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs Majestic Theatre, Retford DN22 6DX Performed by the Majestic Theatre School.

Come and see the stars of the future in this well loved story. Tickets: 01777 706866

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Mon 1st December 2-2.30pm Rhyme Time Creswell Crags, nr Worksop S80 3LH Free, drop in session with rhymes, songs and fun with musical instruments.

Fri 5th - Sat 6th December 5-8pm Victorian Workhouse Christmas The Workhouse, Southwell NG25 0PT Celebrate Christmas in the Workhouse. Sing carols with the Pauper choir, listen to stories of life there and enjoy a mince pie & drink.

Booking essential. Tickets: 01626 817260 Fri 5th - Sun 7th December, various times Sparkling Sherwood Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN See Sherwood’s ancient oak trees in a whole new light, literally, as you to take a walk through the illuminated forest – a truly magical start to winter and a memorable experience.

Pre-booking essential. Tel: 01623 823202 Fri 5th - Sun 7th, Fri 12th - Sun 14th & Fri 19th - Sun 21st December 11am-3pm Santa in the Stables Belton House, nr Grantham NG32 2LS Father Christmas and his elves visit Belton House with gifts for good girls and boys. Plus breakfast with Santa. Tel: 01476 566116 Sat 6th - Sun 7th & Sat 13th - Sun 14th December 11am-4pm Crags Christmas Creswell Crags, nr Worksop S80 3LH Join Santa in his cosy Ice Age Grotto where he’ll be waiting to hear all your Christmas wishes. His elves will be on hand with plenty of glue and glitter to make Christmas cards and decorations to take home. Tel: 01909 720378

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Lots on Local ... December - January Sat 6th - Sun 21st December Robin Hood & Babes in the Wood Nottingham Arts Centre NG1 3BE The Evil Sheriff has a cunning plan to dispose of his niece and nephew in Sherwood Forest so he can inherit their fortune. Can Robin Hood save the day and win the heart of Maid Marian.

Tickets: 0115 947 6096 Sat 6th December 11am, 1.15pm & 3pm Beanbag Music Club Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5ND Beanie Bear presents family-friendly concerts in the informal setting of the Royal Concert Hall foyer. Pull up a beanbag and have heaps of fun joining in with the singing and dancing.

After each show there’s the chance to meet the musicians and get up close to the instruments.

Suitable for children under 6yrs and their families. Tickets: 0115 989 5555 Sat 6th December - Sun 11th January Snow White Theatre Royal, Nottingham NG1 5ND Join the cast as they head deep into the forest for this year’s stunning pantomime. A spectacular new production of this classic story magically brought to life with stunning sets, amazing costumes, an abundance of laughter and special effects. Starring Lesley Joseph and Sam Attwater. Tickets: 0115 989 5555 Wed 10th December 10-11am Pushabout Clumber Clumber Park, Worksop S80 3AZ A buggy walk around picturesque Clumber Park. Meet at the Clocktower in the visitor facilities area. Tel: 01909 544917 Wed 10th December - Sat 3rd January Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan Newark Palace Theatre NG24 1JY Entertainer Bernie Clifton stars as Smee, creating even more comedy chaos as he joins the pirates on board The Jolly Roger as sidekick to the cruel and calculating Captain Hook.

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Sat 20th December Family Carol Concert with the Nottingham Harmonic Choir Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5ND Bring the whole family to enjoy Christmas music at these ever popular, child-friendly concerts.

The choir and band lead the audience in well-loved Christmas carols, while the choir provides more peaceful interludes with celestial carol settings, and the Thoresby Colliery Band adds sparkle with its solo items.

Tickets: 0115 989 5555 Sat 20th December 10-10.45am (3-5yrs) & 11.15am-12.15pm (5-8yrs) Christmas Storytelling Mansfield Museum NG18 1NG Share in the magic of Christmas as Paul the Storyteller takes you on a sleigh ride to discover the world of Christmas stories. Places limited.

Tickets: 01623 633133 Wed 24th December, 11am-12.30pm Christmas Eve Walk Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN Enjoy a gentle stroll with a Ranger through the ancient glades of Sherwood, looking for winter wildlife and discover more about this legendary forest. Pre-booking essential: 01623 823202 Wed 31st December 10-11am Pushabout Clumber Clumber Park, Worksop S80 3AZ A buggy walk around picturesque Clumber Park. Meet at the Clocktower in the visitor facilities area. Tel: 01909 544917 Fri 2nd - Tue 6th January 2015 Jack & the Beanstalk Majestic Theatre, Retford DN22 6DX Can Jack beat the giant and win the heart of the Princess? Tickets: 01777 706866 Tell us about your events for the January - March 2015 issue!

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Lots on Weekly... Ashfield & Gedling Annesley Woodhouse Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Mon, Acacia Centre, Acacia Ave.

Toddler Group 1.15-3.15pm Mon, Annesley Primary School, Forest Rd. Toddler Group 10-11.30am 2nd & 4th Sat each month, Annesley Church Hall, Annesley Cutting

Bestwood Village

Baby & Toddler Group 9-11am Tue, St Mark’s Church, School Walk Toddler Group 9-11am Thu, Hawthorne Primary School, School Walk

Hucknall

Toddler Group 9-11am Mon, Holy Cross Primary School, Leen Mills Ln. Wonderful Toddlers (12-24m) 9.30-11am Mon, Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Broomhill Rd. Annie Holgate Toddlers 9.15-10.45am Mon, High Leys Children’s Centre, High Leys Rd. Messy Play 1.15-2.45pm Mon, Hucknall Young People’s Centre, Linby Rd.

Twins Group 1-2.30pm 1st Tue each month, Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Broomhill Rd. Baby Business (0-12m) 1.30-3pm Tue, Hucknall Young People’s Centre, Linby Rd. Toddler Group 1-2.45pm Tue, Central Methodist Church, Baker St. Wonderful Toddlers (12-24m) 9.45-11.15am Thu, High Leys Children’s Centre, High Leys Rd. Story & Rhyme Time 10-10.45am Thu, Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Broomhill Rd.

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Beautiful Beginnings (0-12m) 10-11.30am Mon, Kirkby East Children’s Centre, Summit Centre, Pavilion Rd. Toddlerobics 2-3pm Mon, Ashwood Centre, Portland St. See Saw Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.15am Tue & Fri, Ashwood Centre, Portland St. Messy Play 10-11.30am Tue, Trinity Centre Point, Diamond Av. Jellie Beans to Jellie Babies (bumps - 3yrs) 1-2.30pm Tue, Kirkby Central & West Children’s Centre, Sutton Middle Ln.

Friday Tots 9-11am Fri, St Peter & St Paul’s Community Hall, 1, 2, 3 Group (0-3yrs) 9.30-11am Ruffs Dr. Wed, Kirkby East Children’s Centre, Summit Centre, Pavilion Rd. Terrific Tots 9.30-11am Fri, Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Broomhill Rd.

Huthwaite

Shining Stars 1.30-3pm Mon, Huthwaite Leisure Centre, New St. Little Gems 9.15-11.15am Tue, Huthwaite Leisure Centre, New St.

All Saints Toddler Group Toddler Group 1.30-2.45pm Mon, 9.30-11am Thu, Huthwaite Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s Children’s Centre, Common Rd. Centre, Broomhill Rd. Tums2Tots (0-18m) Messy Play 9.15-10.45am Tue, 10-11.30am Fri, Huthwaite Children’s High Leys Children’s Centre, High Centre, Common Rd. Leys Rd. Baby Business (0-12m) 10-11.30am Tue, Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Broomhill Rd.

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Jacksdale

Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Mon & Thu, Jacksdale Community Centre, Main Rd.

Toddler Group 10-11.30am Wed, The Hill Methodist Church, The Hill Dance Classes: Tiny Tutus (1-3yrs) 10am Wed, Nursery Ballet (3-5yrs) 4.15pm Thu & 9am Sat, Boys Street Dance (3-6yrs) 4.30pm Thu, Groovy Moves (3-5yrs) 9.30am Sat. More classes available for different ages and dance styles.

Christine March School of Dance, The Hall, Beulah Rd. For more information call: 07809 776276 or 01623 414589 Parent & Toddler Drop-In Session 1-3pm Wed, St Thomas Church Hall, St Thomas Av.

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Most classes are Term-Time only What’s In The Box? 9.30-11am Messy Play (0-4yrs) 9.30-11am Thu, New Woods Children’s Centre, Thu, Kirkby Central & West Children’s Centre, Sutton Middle Ln. Barker Av. Ready Teddy Go! 10-11.30am Thu, Kirkby East Children’s Centre, Summit Centre, Pavilion Rd. New Youth Theatre Classes Tiny Tots (3-5yrs) 4.45-5.15pm Thu Junior (6-12yrs) 5.15-7.15pm Thu, Ashfield School, Sutton Rd. Call: 01623 406284 Outdoor Antics 1-2.30pm Fri, Kirkby East Children’s Centre, Summit Centre, Pavilion Rd. Messy Church 10am-noon 1st Sat each month, Trinity Methodist Church, Diamond Av.

Sutton-in-Ashfield

Tums2Tots (0-18m) 9.30-11.30am Mon, Sutton Central Children’s Centre, Westbourne View Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11am Mon, New Cross Community Church, Downing St. Seedlings (for parents under 20yrs) 1.30-3pm Mon, Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd. Water Babies Swim Classes Mon & Fri pm, Sat all day & Sun am, Kings Mill Hospital Hydro Pool, Mansfield Rd. Booking required.

Call 01636 815567

Papplewick & Linby

Under 1’s Group 9.30-11am Tue, Toddler Group 9.30-11.15am Wed, Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd. Hanson House, The Old School, Main St, Linby Krafty Kids (1-2yrs) 9.30-11am Tue, Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd. Toddler Group 9.30-11am Thu, Newstead Centre, Tilford Rd. First Steps 9.15-11.15am Wed, Croft School, Station Rd. Messy Explorers 9.30-11am Thu, Newstead Centre, Tilford Rd. Messy Play 1.30-3pm Thu, Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd. Gardening Club (2yrs+) 3.30-4.30pm Mon, New Woods Fun Friday Drop-In 9.30-11am Fri, Children’s Centre, Barker Av. The Play Forum, Morvern Av.

Newstead Skegby

Totally Tots (0-2yrs) 9.30-11am Tue, New Woods Children’s Centre, Barker Av.

Little Builders 9.30-11.15am Fri, Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd.

Under 1’s Group 1.30-3pm Wed, New Woods Children’s Centre, Barker Av.

Busy Bears 9.30-11.15am Fri, Zion Centre, Mansfield Rd.

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Twins Group 1-2.30pm last Fri of month, Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd. Come Rain or Shine! (2yrs+) 1.30-3pm Mon, Forest School, Mansfield Rd. Water Babies Swim Classes Fri pm, Every Sensation Hydro Pool, Kingsmill Rd West. Booking required Call: 01636 815567

Selston

Little Stars 12.45-2.45pm Mon, St Helen’s Church, Church Ln. Little Fishes Toddler Group 9.30-11am Tue, Selston Church of Christ, Portland Rd. Babbles, Bumps & Babies (0-18m) 9.30-11.30am Tue, Tin Hat Centre, Chapel Rd. Messy Play 1-3pm Wed, Tin Hat Centre, Chapel Rd. Selston Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Thu, Parish Council Hall, Mansfield Rd.

Underwood

St Michael’s Little Angels 1-3pm Tue, Underwood Church, Church Ln.

Westwood

Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Fri, United Reform Church, Palmerston St. 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. Where possible, contact details are available on the website.

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Forest Town

Stay & Play 1-2.30pm Mon, Forest Town Children’s Centre, Clipstone Rd West Baby Group (0-12m) 1-2.30pm Thu, Forest Town Children’s Centre, Clipstone Rd West

Ladybrook Stay & Play 1-3pm Mon, Ladybrook Children’s Centre, Somersall St. Moo Music 1.15pm, Baby Moo (under 1’s) 2.15pm Wed, William Kaye Hall, Ladybrook Ln.

Mansfield Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Mon, Stanhope Centre, Rock Valley

Toddler Group 1.30-3pm Tue, St Mark’s Church, Nottingham Rd. MamaBabyBliss Classes Wed, Oasis Health Club, Portland St. Classes must be pre-booked.

Tel: 07900 550736 Toddler Group 9-11am Thu, Salvation Army, Victoria St.

Krafty Kids 3.30-5pm Mon, Ravensdale Children’s Centre, Sanders Av.

Bellamy Children’s Centre, Trowell Court

Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Mon, Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre, Swan Ln. Stay & Play 1-3pm Wed, Robin Hood School, Oxclose Ln.

What’s On Wednesday 1-3pm Wed, Peafield Lane School, Peafield Ln.

Small Steps, Big Adventures 1.30-3pm Thu, Mansfield W’house Children’s Centre, Swan Ln.

Water Babies Swim Classes Thu & Fri am, Portland College Hydro Pool, Nottingham Rd. Booking required. Call: 01636 815567 Let’s Get 9-11am Mon, Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way Stay & Play 1-3pm Thu, North, Oak Tree Lane Estate Sutton Road School, Moor Ln.

Oak Tree

Baby Sensory Class 10.3011.30am (7-13m) & 11.45am-12.45pm (0-6m) Fri, Mansfield Baptist Church, Rosemary St. Booking required.

Tel: 07854 048013

Under Ones 10-11.30am Fri, Titchfield & Oakham Children’s Belly ‘me’ Babies 10-11.30am Tue, Centre, Princes St. Bellamy Children’s Centre, Trowell Court New Youth Theatre Classes Tiny Tots (3-5yrs) 9.30-10am & 10Titchy Tots 10am-noon Tue, 10.30am, Junior (6-12yrs) 10.30amTitchfield & Oakham Children’s 12.30pm Sat, St John’s Centre, St Centre, Princes St. John’s Rd. Booking required.

Tel: 01623 406284 Moo Music 10.30am Tue, St Peter’s Church Centre, Churchside Razzamataz Theatre School Park Life 1-3pm Tue, various times Sat, Create, Vision Race Course Park, Maltby Rd. West Notts College, Derby Rd. Booking required. Tel: 01623 636171

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Mansfield Woodhouse

Moo Music 9.30am Thu, Bouncing Babies 10-11.30am Thu, St Peter’s Church Centre, Churchside Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre, Swan Ln. Stay & Play 9.30-11am Thu,

Parent & Toddler Swimming Sessions 9.30-10.30am Mon, Tue & Wed, 1.30-2.30pm Thu Stay & Play 9.30-11am Fri, Water Meadows Complex, Ravensdale Children’s Centre, Tichfield Park, Bath St Sanders Av. Crafty Kids 3.30-5pm Mon, Bellamy Children’s Centre, Trowell Court

Mansfield

Crèche (6wks+) 9.15-11.30am Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri, Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Jubilee Way South Pre-School Soccer (3-5yrs) 4.30-5.15pm Mon, Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Jubilee Way South Toddler Dance, Movement & Play Session 10.45-11.30am Little Boppers (2-4yrs) , 3.45-4.30pm Little Movers (4-6yrs) Wed, Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Jubilee Way South Baby Group 2-3pm Wed, Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way North, Oak Tree Lane Estate Sure Stars 1.30-3.30pm Thu, Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way North, Oak Tree Lane Estate Pre-School Gymnastics (under 4yrs) 1.15-2.45pm Fri, Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Jubilee Way South

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Most classes are Term-Time only

Pleasley

Stay & Play 10-11.30am Tue, Crescent School Sports Hall, Booth Cres., Bull Farm Bumps & Babies 1.30-3pm Thu, Crescent School Sports Hall,Booth Cres., Bull Farm Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Fri, Pleasley Hill Children’s Centre, Woburn Ln.

Shirebrook

Water Babies Swim Classes Tues & Fri noon, Stubbins Wood School Hydro Pool, Academy Campus.

Booking required. Tel: 01636 815567

Mobile Soft Play Hire

Warsop

Soft play fun for your little monkeys!

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Mon, Warsop Children’s Centre, Mansfield Rd.

Perfect for under 5’s, we bring soft play to your home or hired venue. Prices from just £60

Wonderful 1’s (under 1’s & non walkers) 9.30-11am Wed, Warsop Children’s Centre, Mansfield Rd.

T: 07786 406032

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Bircotes

Swimming Lessons daily, Bircotes Leisure Centre, Whitehouse Court. Tel: 01302 743979

Carlton-in-Lindrick Stay & Play 1-3pm Thu, The Bungalow, Kingston Park Academy, Long Ln.

Cuckney

Stay & Play 1-3pm Tue, West Bassetlaw Children’s Centre, School Rd. Sure Tots 9.15-10am Thu, Langold Dyscarr Community School, School Rd Bumps & Babes 1.30-3pm Thu, West Bassetlaw Children’s Centre, School Rd.

Cuckney Toddler Group (0-4yrs) 9.15-11am Tue & Wed, Village Hall, Norton Ln.

Parent & Toddler Group 9.1510am Fri, West Bassetlaw Children’s Centre, School Rd.

Harworth

Misterton

Stay & Play 9-11am Tue, Harworth & Bircotes Children’s Centre, Town Hall, Scrooby Rd.

Wobbly Ones (10m-2yrs) 9.1510.45am Mon, Bassetlaw Rural Children’s Centre, High St.

Rainbow Tots (0-4yrs) 10-11am Wed, All Saints Church Hall, Main St.

Sure Babies (4m-walking) 11.15am-noon Mon, Bassetlaw Rural Children’s Centre, High St.

Sure Babies 12.30-1.15pm, Sure Tots (2yrs+) 1-1.45pm, Sure Movers 2-2.45pm Wed, Harworth & Bircotes Children’s Centre, Town Hall, Scrooby Rd.

Bumps ‘n’ Babes 10am-1pm Tue, Bassetlaw Rural Children’s Centre, High St.

Bumps & Babes 1.30-4pm Wed, Harworth & Bircotes Children’s Centre, Town Hall, Scrooby Rd. Saints at SureStart 1.15-2.45pm Thu, Harworth & Bircotes Children’s Centre, Town Hall, Scrooby Rd. Mighty Men & Mini Me’s (stay & play for male carers) 10am-noon 2nd Sat each month, Harworth & Bircotes Children’s Centre, Town Hall, Scrooby Rd.

Langold

Coffee & Kidz (0-4yrs) 9.30-11.30am Mon, Now Church, Doncaster Rd.

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Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Wed & 1-3pm Fri, Bassetlaw Rural Children’s Centre, High St.

North Leverton

Toddler Group 1.15-3.15pm Mon, The Chapel, Sturton Rd. Stay & Play 9-11am Thu, North Leverton Children’s Centre, Main St. Fun on Friday 9-11am Fri, North Leverton Children’s Centre, Main St.

Ordsall

Stay & Play 9.15-10.30am Mon, Ordsall School Treehouse, Ordsall Rd.

Bassetlaw Mother & Toddlers Group 9.30-11am Tue, Ordsall Church Hall, Church Ln.

Rampton

Toddler Group 1.30-3pm Mon, Rampton Primary School, Retford Rd.

Ranby

Ranby Little Rascals 8.45-11.30am Wed, Performing Arts Centre, Ranby House School

Retford

Swimming Lessons daily, Retford Leisure Centre, Old Hall Dr. Tel: 01777 706500 Wobbly Ones (10m-2yrs) 9.15-10.45am Mon, Hallcroft Children’s Centre, Whitaker Close Bumps ‘n’ Babes 10am-1pm Mon, Hallcroft Children’s Centre, Whitaker Close Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Wed, Retford Central Children’s Centre, Arlington Way Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Wed & 1-3pm Fri, Hallcroft Children’s Centre, Whitaker Close Baby Kingfishers (0-3yrs) 9.45-11.30am Tue, The Well, Retford Baptist Church, Hospital Rd Pitter Patter 10-11.30am & 1-2.30pm Tue, New Life Church, Bridgegate Tiny Talk Baby Signing Class 9.30-10.30am Wed, The Well, Retford Baptist Church, Hospital Rd. Booking required. Tel: 07837 701222 ABC Group 1.30-3.15pm Wed, St Saviour’s Church Hall, Lidget Ln.

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Most classes are Term-Time only Bumps & Babes 9.30-11.30am Thu, Retford Central Children’s Centre, Arlington Way Tiny Acorns (0-1yrs) 10am12noon Thu, The Well, Retford Baptist Church, Hospital Rd.

Stay & Play 1-3pm Mon, St John’s Church Hall, Sandy Ln. Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am Tue, St Anne’s Church Hall, Harrington St.

Stay & Play 1-3pm Wed, Farr Centre, Chapel Walk, Westgate, off Newcastle Av. Rugrats (for parents aged 1625yrs) 11.30am-3pm Wed, Centre Place, Abbey St.

Kingfishers (3-5yrs) 4-5pm Thu, The Well, Retford Baptist Church, Hospital Rd.

Sure Movers (crawlingwalking) 9.30-10.15am Tue, Manton Community Centre, Community Way

Toddler Group 9.30-11am Fri, Grove Street Methodist Church, Union St.

Oasis Tots 10am-noon Tue, Oasis Community Centre & Church, Longfellow Dr.

Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Thu, Manton Children’s Centre, Community Way

Sure Tots (1yr+) 10.30-11.15am Tue, Manton Community Centre, Community Way

Busy Bees 1.15-3.15pm Thu, Ryton Park Primary School, Sparken Hill

Stay & Play 12.30-2.30pm Tue, North Worksop Children’s Centre, Raymoth Ln. Booking essential.

Heart For Family Baby & Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am Fri, St John’s Church Hall, Overend Rd.

Tots ‘n’ Toys (0-3yrs) 9-10.30am / 1.30-3pm Wed, Worksop Priory C of E School, Holles St.

Chatterbox (0-4yrs) 9.30-11am Fri, Worksop Christian Centre, Vicars Walk

Shireoaks

Tiddlers Group 9.30-11.30am Thu, Shireoaks Village Hall, Shireoak Rd.

Worksop

Swimming Lessons daily, Worksop Leisure Centre, Valley Rd. Tel: 01909 473937 NCT Busy Bees 9.30-11.30am Mon, Balmoral Community Centre, Princess Anne Rd. Jungle Cubs (2-5yrs) 9-11am Mon, Norbridge Academy, Stanley St. Stay & Play 9-11am Mon, Prospect Kilton Children’s Centre, Longfellow Dr. Thievesdale Toddler Group 9-11am Mon & Thu, Thievesdale Community Centre, Thievesdale Ln. Baby Play 9.30-11.30am Mon, Manton Children’s Centre, Community Way Little Angels 9.45-11.45am Mon, Salvation Army Hall, Newcastle Av.

Stay & Play 9-11am Wed, North Worksop Children’s Centre, Majorie St., Rhodesia Bumps & Babes (bumpwalking) 9.15-11.15am Wed, North Worksop Children’s Centre, Raymoth Ln. Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11am Wed, The Crossing Church & Centre, Newcastle St Parents & Toddlers 9.30-11am Wed, Christ Church, Thievesdale Close Little Palms Stay & Play 9.3011am Wed, Palms Fitness Studio, Grasmere Rd.

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NCT Babes & Jelly Tots 9.1511.15am Thu, Worksop Christian Centre, Vicar’s Walk

Tiny Talk Baby Signing Class 10-11am Fri, Balmoral Community Centre, Sandringham Cres. Booking required. Tel: 07837 701222 Toddler Praise Time 10-11.30am Fri, The Crossing Church & Centre, Newcastle St. Sure Tots (1yr+) 9.15-10.45am Fri, St Augustine’s School Sherwood Hall, Longfellow Dr.

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.

Where possible, contact details are available on the website.

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Balderton

Mums & Toddlers 9.15-10.45am Mon & Thu, St Giles Church Hall, Main St. Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Mon, John Hunt School, London Rd. Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Tue, Balderton Methodist Church Hall, Main St.

Bilsthorpe

Wiggle, Jiggle, Move Group (1-3yrs) 9-10.30am Mon, Bilsthorpe Children’s Centre,Crompton Rd.

Little Friends Family Play Session 9.15-11.15am Thu, Sherwood East Children’s Centre, Braemar Rd.

Collingham

Pyjama Drama (2-5yrs) 2pm Mon, Collingham Community Centre, Low St. Booking required 01636 585280

Edwinstowe

Parent & Toddler Group 9.3011am Tue & Fri, Edwinstowe PreSchool, Village Hall, Mansfield Rd.

Twinkle Toes Play Group 9.15-11am Wed, King Edwin School, Jelly Babies (bumps & babies) 9-10.30am Thu, Bilsthorpe Children’s Fourth Av. Centre, Crompton Rd. Family Play Session 9-10.30am Fri, Bilsthorpe Children’s Centre, Crompton Rd.

Blidworth

Jelly Babies (0-1yrs) 10-11.30am Tue, Blidworth Children’s Centre, Belle Vue Ln.

Stay & Play 1-3pm Wed, Tolney Lane Nursery, Tolney Ln. Jelly Babies (0-1yr) 9.30-11am Wed, Bridge Children’s Centre, Lincoln Rd. Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am & 1-2.30pm Thu, Hawtonville & Balderton Children’s Centre, Bowbridge Rd. Music Tots 9.30-11.30am Thu, Salvation Army Church, Albert St. Young Mums & Dads Group (parents aged 21 or under) 1-3pm Thu, Bridge Children’s Centre, Lincoln Rd.

Farndon

Pyjama Drama (3.5-5yrs) 4pm Thu, Rainbows Energized UK, Northgate House. Booking required.

Tel: 01636 585280

Farnsfield

Under 1’s Stay & Play 9.3011.15am Fri, Hawtonville & Balderton Children’s Centre, Bowbridge Rd.

Stay & Play 9.15-11am Wed, Farndon St Peter’s School, Sandhill Rd.

Tiny Talk Baby Signing 10-11am & 11.15am-12.15pm Mon, The Village Centre, New Hill. Booking required. Tel: 07899 966926 Baby Sensory Class 9.30-10.30am Wobbly Ones (1-2yrs) 1.30-3pm (7-13m) Tue, Ollerton Scout & Guide Tue, Blidworth Children’s Centre, Centre, Back Ln. Booking required.

Belle Vue Ln. Tel: 07854 048013 Baby & Toddler Group Let’s Explore 1-3pm Thu, Blidworth 10-11.30am Mon, Fernwood Village Stay & Play 1-3pm Tue, Ollerton Children’s Centre, Belle Vue Ln. Hall, Rubys Av. & Boughton Children’s Centre, Rhyme Time 2-3.15pm Tue, Whinney Ln. Blidworth Children’s Centre, Belle Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Mon, Baby Group (0-1yrs) 1-2.30pm Vue Ln. Bridge Children’s Centre, Lincoln Rd Thu, Ollerton & Boughton Children’s Centre, Whinney Ln. NCT Coffee & Play Mon & Thu. Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Mon, Times and locations vary - contact Sherwood East Children’s Centre, NCT Newark & Southwell for details.

Lake View Toddler Group Braemar Rd. Fab Families 8.30-10am Tue, 9-11.15am Mon, Sherwood West Jelly Babies (bumps & babies) Bowbridge School, Bailey Rd. Children’s Centre, Water Rd. 10-11.30am Tue, Sherwood East Messy Explorers 1.30-3pm Mon, Python Hill Toddler & Baby Children’s Centre, Braemar Rd. (does not run 2nd Mon each month), Group 9-11am Mon, Python Hill Stay & Play 2-3.30pm Tue, Samuel Hawtonville & Balderton Children’s Primary School, Kirklington Rd. Barlow Primary School, Church Rd. Centre, Bowbridge Rd.

Ollerton

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Rainworth

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Most classes are Term-Time only Busy Feet 1.15-3pm Wed, Sherwood West Children’s Centre, Rainworth Water Rd. Ladybird Toddler Group 9.15-11am Thu, St Simon & St Jude’s Church, Southwell Rd. Wobbly Ones (1-2yrs) 9.30-11am Fri, Sherwood West Children’s Centre, Rainworth Water Rd. Jelly Babies (0-1yrs) 10.30am-noon Fri, Sherwood West Children’s Centre, Rainworth Water Rd.

Southwell

NOW OPEN! • Term time & full time places • Flexible half day sessions • Ad hoc sessions available • Competitively priced • Rural setting, near Southwell • Warm homely atmosphere • Locally sourced freshly cooked meals • Free places for 2, 3 & 4 year olds • OFSTED Registered

www.uptoncrickets.co.uk

Tel: 07970 265460 Email: sue@uptoncrickets.co.uk

Upton Cricket Club, Hockerton Lane, Upton, Southwell NG23 5TG

Tiny Talk Baby Signing Class 10-11am Wed & Fri, The Catholic Church Hall, Wolsey Close.

Booking required. Tel: 07899 966926 Baby Bugs Outdoor Play Group (0-3yrs) 10amnoon Thu, Education Garden, Southwell Minster, Church St Baby Sensory Class 10.30-11.30am (0-13m) Thu, Trebeck Hall, Bishops Dr. Booking required.

Tel: 07854 048013

FIDDLE STICKS Pre-school Music Sessions With a Difference Pre-school - 5 - Small Groups Pre-school ages Ages 3-5 in3 small groups

Interactive Songs, Imaginative Props and

Interactive songs, imaginative props and instruments Instruments Fiddle Sticks concept is to help children a Introduction of Violin (provided forgive sessions) head start in a fun, inspiring way

HostedUnique in Newark areaSticks

by Natasha Dawson, DipRCM, ARCM to Fiddle - Introduction of Violin sessions £50 perViolins Termprovided (10x 40 for minute sessions)

Learning the violin in early years increases brain

Contact Natashaenhancing: on 07769 308066 to arrange a development Cognitive and Motor Skills FREE TASTER SESSION and more information Language and Numeracy Skills

Library Story Times Storyhullabaloo Balderton

2.15pm

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11am 2pm 10.30am 2pm 2pm 10am 2.15pm 10.30am 10.30am

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Toddler Sessions Hucknall Huthwaite 10am Ladybrook 10am Mansfield W’house Misterton Selston

10am Wed Thu 10.30am 2pm 2.30pm 2.15pm

Mon Tue (under 1’s Tue (over 1’s) 1st Tue each mth alternate Fri

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Memory, Confidence and Discipline Sessions held by Natasha Dawson - Qualified experienced musician, trained at the Royal College of Music, London Based in Newark and Grantham

Rattle, Rhyme & Roll

Balderton 2.15pm alternate Thu September 2014 Bilsthorpe £50 PerStarting 10am Wed Term (10 X 40 Minute Sessions) Blidworth For more information 9.30am Mon or to reserve a place, on 07769 308066 Calverton please ring Natasha 9.30am Mon Collingham 10am Fri Farnsfield 2pm Fri Forest Town 9.45am Thu (over 1’s) 10.45am Thu (under 1’s) Hucknall 10.30am Thu Huthwaite 10am Wed Kirkby-in-Ashfield 10.30am Mon Mansfield 10am Tue & Thu Newark 10am Mon & Fri Ollerton 10am Tue Ravenshead 2.30pm 2nd & 4th Tue Retford 10am Wed Southwell 9.30am Mon Sutton-in-Ashfield 10am Tue 2pm Fri Warsop 2pm Fri Worksop 2pm Thu Please note some library sessions are term time only.

t:08456 436 273

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Swimming Lessons Only ÂŁ15 per month!

Our Swim School is available at: Bircotes Leisure Centre 01302 743979 Retford Leisure Centre 01777 706500 Worksop Leisure Centre 01909 473937

Barnsley Premier Leisure @BPLMetrodome

For more information please call the site or visit bpl.org.uk

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Barnsley Premier Leisure Ltd., Queens Ground, Queens Road, Barnsley S71 1AN. Registered Charity Number 1076681.

Registered Company Number 3790143

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-nottinghamshire