Lots for Tots Nottingham Issue 7

Issue 07 Jan-Mar 2015

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FEBRUARY HALF TERM Lots of fun activities to keep your little ones entertained LOTS on LOCAL...

A monthly guide to what’s on in Nottingham LOTS on WEEKLY...

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Happy New Year and Welcome to Issue 7

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Thank you to Beverley Perkins for the photo. www.beverleyperkinsphotographer.com

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ello and Happy New Year! I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed the Boxing Day snow. As you can see from the picture above myself and my children certainly did!

I’m your new editor for the Nottingham Lots For Tots magazine. My 2015 has started very well as I have survived getting this, my first ever issue, ready for you! I have really enjoyed researching all the events and activities that are happening in and around Nottingham over the coming weeks. The Lots On Local section has plenty to keep you and your little ones amused during Half Term, with Pancake Day, Chinese New Year and Mother’s Day also coming up there is lots to choose from.

If you visit any of the places we feature, book onto any classes or purchase anything from our advertisers, please tell them you saw it in Lots for Tots.

And finally, please keep us up to date with new baby and toddler groups, classes and events around Nottinghamshire so we can share them in our next issue, on our wesite and facebook page. Thank you, enjoy!

Alex x

Alex Russell-Jones - Editor

Lots on Local... January - February Mon 5th Jan-Fri 13th Feb Free Weekday Car Parking Newstead Abbey Enjoy free car parking on weekdays.

Cafe is open 10am - 4pm.

Sat 24th January, 10am-12pm RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch Stonebridge City Farm , NG3 2FR Guided bird spotting walk around the farm with RSPB expert.

Free entry.

Sat 24th Jan 10am - 4pm Wacky Science Green’s Windmill, Sneinton Keep the kids entertained with wacky science experiments. £4 pp.

Age 4+. Just drop in.

Sat 24th January 11am–1.30pm A Winter’s Tale Charnwood Museum, Granby St, Loughborough, LE11 3DU A winter themed story telling event for children and families. Pre- booking advised 01509 233754 Free event Sat 31st January, 11am - 3pm Heritage Open Day Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston A wonderful opportunity to meet representatives and see displays and information presented by local heritage, historical and community groups.

Free event for all the family.

Sat 31st January Opening of New Avairy Stonebridge CIty Farm, NG3 2FR Details TBC, please check website

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Mon 3rd - Sat 14th February Barnum Theatre Royal, NG1 5ND An exhilarating musical following the life of Phineas T Barnum as he creates the famous circus - the greatest show on earth.

Various times please see website for details www.trch.co.uk Mon 9th - Fri 13th February Storybook Week Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston Themed crafts and games. Traditional games on Friday in story corner.

Ages 3+. Free event.

Sun 15th February 1pm & 3.30pm Three Wise Monkeys Lakeside Arts Centre, University, Park, NG7 2RD Bringing this Japanese proverb to life with storytelling, puppetry & music.

Suitable for litle monkeys 3+. Tickets £7.50 plus free ‘make your own monkey’ Booking on 0115 846 7777 From Mon 16th – Fri 20th February Holiday Activities for Kids Venues: Bramcote C of E School, Bramcote Fairfield Primary Academy, Stapleford St Patrick’s Catholic Primary Sch, Wilford

Activity day camps for children aged 5+.

Sports, crafts, games and competitions.

For full list of activities, see opposite page.

Book now at: www.ha4k.co.uk or phone 0115 943 6210

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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser EREWASH MUSEUM Heritage Open Day (Museum) Sat 31st January, 11am - 3pm

Displays and information presented by local heritage, historical & community groups.

Storybook Week (Museum) Mon 9th - Fri 13th February

Themed crafts and games. Traditional tales on Friday in the story corner. Free, must book. Ages 3+

Chinese New Year (Museum) Sat 21st February, 10.30am - 3.30pm

Lantern making and crafts. Free Admission, £1.50 for craft activities. Chinese Lantern Procession at 5 - 6pm with music and dance performances and a lantern procession to the town.

Chinese New Year (Long Eaton Market Place) Sat 21st February, 11am - 1pm Chinese craft activities. 1 – 1.30pm watch a performance to celebrate Chinese New Year.

High Street, Ilkeston DE7 5JA Tel: 0115 907 1141

www.erewashmuseum.co.uk

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F irfi Fa f eld Pri fi r mary ri r Academy, ry y y, T ton Lane, Staplefo To f rd fo r , Nott t ingham, NG9 7HB tt

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Lots on Local... February & March Mon 16th February, 10am Ancient Creepy Crawlies Wollaton Hall, NG8 2AE Find the mini beasts that have found their way round the Hall and try your hand at making fossils, masks and other creepy crawlies crafts. £1 pp for the trial £2 pp for the crafts Mon 16th - Fri 20th February Meet the Animals Stonebridge CIty Farm, NG3 2FR An urban farm right in the heart of the city. Come down and see the animals you don’t normally get to meet!

Cafe, shop & play park.

Free event Mon 16th - Fri 20th February Animal Workshops Stonebridge City Farm, NG3 2FR Mon - Keeping Small Animals Tues - Pony Grooming Weds - Small Birds Thurs - Meet the Gardener Fri - Bee Keeping Check website for details www.stonebridgecityfarm.com Free event Mon 16th - 20th Feb, 11am - 4pm Family Half Term Fun Belton House, Grantham, Daily activity program including craft activities, map reading and signalling and wildlife discoveries Normal National Trust fees apply Events free.

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Tues 17th February Pancake Day Don’t forget your eggs, flour, milk and all your favourite toppings for a flipping good pancake day!

Weds 18th Feb, 10.15am or 11.45am Splish, Splash, Bathing Belles & Boys Charnwood Museum, Granby St, Loughborough, LE11 3DU Craft workshop, design your own splish splash swimmers and send them swimming in a paper pool! Take one home and display one in the museum.

3yrs+ £2.50 Pre-booking advisable Fri 20th Feb, 10.15am or 11.45am Splish, Splash, Fabulous Fishes Charnwood Museum, Granby St, Loughborough, LE11 3DU Craft workshop, make your very own aquarium of fish and fit it into a paper plate so you can hang it on your wall.

3yrs+ £2.50 Pre-booking advisable Sat 21st Feb, 10.30am onwards Chinese New Year Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston, Lantern making and craft activities.

Lantern procession into town at 5pm with music and dance performances.

Free admission. £1.50 for crafts Sat 21st Feb, 11am - 1pm Chinese New Year Long Eaton Market Place, Chinese craft activities.

1-1.30pm watch a performance to celebrate the New Year

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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser Sat 21st February, 1pm Chinese Lanterns & Dragons Arnot Hill Park, Arnold Create lanterns and costumes, hear chinese tales then take part in a lantern parade around the lake. Free event Sat 14th March Bean Bag Music Club The Theatre Royal, NG1 5ND Magical musical adventures for the under 6s and their families.

Various times Box Office 0115 989 5555 www.trch.co.uk Sun 15th March Mother’s Day Relax, enjoy yourself and don’t forget to spoil your lovely mum’s!

Sun 15th March 2pm - 4pm Mother’s Day Vintage Afternoon Tea Wollaton Hall, NG8 2AE Treat your mother to a special afternoon tea served by the Lazy Daisy Afternoon Tea Party. Booking for this event is essential. £15 pp. To book contact Lazy Daisy on 07931 802 679 or email lazydaisysafternoontea@gmail.com

Advertise here from £40 for 3 months inc. magazine advert, website wlisting, class or event listing.

Now taking bookings for April - June 2015

J A A A Accounting Ltd Understanding, flexible Accountant

I’m Jenny, a like-minded business Mummy who understands the difficulties of getting things sorted whilst bringing up your babies, so I offer to meet at a venue and at a time that is convenient for you, with or without your little one.

Self Assessments l Book Keeping l Accounts My services can be tailored to meet your specific requirements and are always at an affordable rate.

Contact me and we can meet over a coffee and cake!

07989 969409 l Jenny@jaaa.co.uk l www.jaaa.co.uk

Sat 21st March, 11am - 3pm Science in the Park Wollaton Hall, NG8 2AE Nottinghamshire British Science Association will be hosting free interactive activities and live demonstrations for the whole family.

Sat 28th - Sun 29th Mar One Finger, One Thumb Lakeside Arts Centre, University, Park, NG7 2RD Inspired by and including the well-loved song, this great new piece will have everyone singing along. Suitable for 2-4 years and their families Various times Booking on 0115 846 7777 The End of March Feed the Newborn Lambs Stonebridge City Farm, NG3 2FR Newborn lambs expected around this time come and bottle feed orphaned lambs (TBC on the day!)

While every attempt 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 our website www.lotsfortots.co.uk/notingham

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The Elms

The best possible start ...

Nestled in 45 acres of beautiful grounds, The Elms Junior School and Nursery is part of the wider Trent College family. The Elms is a caring and friendly community of girls and boys aged 6 weeks to 11 years. We recognise children as individuals and give them a wealth of opportunities to grow and develop; through specialist teaching, first class facilities and a warm, friendly atmosphere.

At The Elms we understand that your child’s happiness and the quality of their education is your top priority. We aim to meet your highest expectations, helping you give your child the best possible start in life. For more information see www.elmsschool.net

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Lots for Parties

Lots of party ideas for you and your children. Gifts, softplay, cards, discos, toys, candles, balloons, teddies, party bag fillers and even princesses and superheros ... we’ve got them all!

Advertise your party business HERE for only ÂŁ40 for 3 months (no VAT)

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17 Gordon Road West Bridgford Nottingham NG2 5LL

for 2 to 7 year olds Fun filled and inspirational parties to capture every child’s imagination!

0115 846 5240

info@rainbowsandlemondrops.co.uk cards • toys • baby gifts • stationery jewellery • candles • homewares locally made items

07741 482881

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Bouncy Castle and Sweet Cart now available for hire

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FREE Childcare For 2 Year Olds Your child may be entitled to 15 hours of FREE childcare per week.

Early Learning places are with Ofsted-registered nurseries, playgroups and childminders in Nottingham.

To qualify for a free place your family must receive certain benefits, such as Income Support or Disability Living Allowance.

Check your eligibility by contacting the Families Information Service using their FREE phone number:

0800 458 4114 Or visit the website

www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/fis

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Come and see our lovely new garden and veranda!

FREE places available for eligible 2 year olds and 3 & 4 year olds

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Beeston Nursery

Nurturing childcare in the heart of the community

We are a small, friendly and professional nursery. Our well-trained staff give personal, individual care to all our babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

T: 0115 967 7677 E: info@beestonnursery.co.uk www.facebook.com/BeestonNursery

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Water Babies Swimming Never too early to start ...

Water Babies classes are a great way to give your little one confidence in the water. And the good news is that there’s no minimum age to start your baby swimming. They don’t need to have had any immunisations before they go.

“Just half an hour’s swimming will provide your baby or toddler with a complete work out,” says Marie Smith who runs Water Babies classes across the Nottinghamshire area. “They’ll be exercising muscles they’d never even find on land! Swimming is great for enhancing their confidence and awareness, as well as helping to improve eating and sleeping patterns - a definite bonus! Swimming with your baby is a great way to play and is fantastic for strengthening the bond between the two of you. It will also introduce them to a lifelong love of staying healthy and fit, whilst having a great time too!”

For more information call Marie and the Water Babies team on 01636 815567 or email hoopswim@waterbabies.co.uk.

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Celebrate a new addition to your family A naming ceremony is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the birth of a child and offers an alternative to a religious service.

We will help you to create your own personalised ceremony and we can make suggestions about readings, music and parents’ promises if you wish.

If you would like to find out more visit

nottinghamshire.gov.uk/registrars or phone 0300 500 80 80

Lots on Weekly...

Basford Clifton

Parent & Toddler 1.30-3 Thu Bulwell United Reform Church, Broomhill Road, Highbury Vale

St Leo’s Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Wed St Leos Ch Hall Nottingham Rd

Sprigg’s Sproggs 9-11.15am Mon Highbank Primary School, Winscombe Mount

Messy Play Session 10.30-11.30am Thu Basford Library, Vernon Road

Bestwood

Bubbles Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Fri Hope Church, Farnborough Rd

Affinity Theatre Mon FREE Dance (1-3yrs) 2-3pm Drama (4-6yrs) 3.30-4.30pm Leen Valley Comm Cen

Colwick

Rainbow Stripes 2-3pm Tue Leen Valley Comm Cen FREE

Lenton

Stay & Play 1-3pm Wed Glade Hill Primary School,

Baby Cafe (under 1’s) 10am12pm Mon Thomas Helwys Baptist Church, Church Street

New Youth Theatre Wed Tiny Tots (3-5yr) 4.45-5.15pm Juniors (6-12yr) 5.15-7.15pm Bestwood Village CC, Moor Rd

Baby & Toddler 10-11.30am Tue Thomas Helwys Baptist Church,

Bilborough

Little Fishes Baby & Toddler 10am-12pm Thu Glaisdale Gospel Hall, Glaisdale Dr

Musical Moments 9.30-11am Wed Edna G Olds Primary, Church Street

Twinkle Stars 10-11.30am Fri Sheila Russell Comm Cen St Martin’s Rd

Tots and Toys 9.45-11.30am Thu Cornerstone Church, Castle Boulevard

Water Babies Swimming 12pm-4pm Sat Beechdale Pool,

St Andrew’s Parent & Toddler 1-3pm Tue St Andrew’s Church Hall, Chestnut Grove Bumps, Babies & Toddlers 10am - 12pm Thu Mapperley Methodist Church Westdale Lane Toddler 9-11.30am Fri Comm Cen, Westdale Lane

Nottingham City

Water Babies Swimming Mon & Wed, Hilton Htl, Milton St Water Babies Swimming Mon/ Thu/ Sat Victoria Les Cen, Gedling St Notts Mama Sling Walks 12-2pm Wed (fortnightly) Various locations Nottingham Sling Meet 10am-12pm 2nd Thu of month The Corner, Stoney Street Mums & Tots 10am-11.30am Fri Grace Church, Castle Boul

Who Let The Dads Out Bumps to Babies 2-3.30pm Thu 10am - 12pm 3rd Sat of month Trent Vineyard Church, Lenton Lane St Nics Ch, Maid Marion Way

Crazy Tuesdays @ Mousetrap 10-2pm Tue £2 per child for 2 hours play Mousetrap Soft Play, Main Street

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Bump to Baby 10-12pm Mon Bread & Bitter, Woodthorpe Dr

Tiny Tots 9.15-11.15am Tue (0-3yr) Jo Jingles Fri 9.30 (over 2 years) Colwick Comm Cen, Vale Rd 10.30 (3 months - 2 yrs) Lindsey Morgan Hall, Bumps & Tweenies Marshall Hill Dr 1.30-3.30pm Wed (all year) St John’s Church, Vale Road

Tiny Tots 9-10.45am Tue Glade Hill Primary School,

Bulwell

Nottingham

Mapperley

TinyTalk Baby Signing 10am & 11.30am Mon St Jude’s Ch, Woodborough Rd Free Trial Class

Sherwood

TinyTalk Baby Signing 11.45am-12.45pm Tue Sherwood Meth Church, Devon Dr Free Trial Class

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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser Mother & Baby 10am-12pm Wed (0-6 mth) Sherwood Health Centre Forest Kids Nottingham 10am-12pm Thu FREE Woodthorpe Park, Mansfield Road meet at gates Busy Feet 1-2pm Thu (20 mth+)

United Reform Church, EdwardsLane

TinyTalk Baby Signing 1.45-2.45pm Thu Pirates Play Centre, Rowley Drive

Sneinton

Iona School Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Tue Iona School, Sneinton Dale

Magical Musical Club 4.30pm (3-5 yrs) Tue 10am (5-7 yrs) Sun 110 Sneinton Boulevard Booking essential

Wollaton Twins & Multiple Births Group 10-12pm 2nd & 4th Mon of mon All year exc. Bank Holidays St Leonard’s Community Centre

Edge City Tots 10.30am12.30pm Wed The Edge, Outreach Church,

Jo Jingles Fri 9.30am (3-5 yr) 10.30am (2 yr+) 11.30am (Walking-2 yr) 1pm (3-5 yr) 2pm (3 mth-Walking) Wollaton Park Comm Cen, Harrow Road

Wollaton

Jo Jingles Mon 9.30am (2 yr+) 10.30am (Walking-2 yr) 11.30am (3 mth-walking) Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Road Harrow Road Toddler 9.45-11.15am Mon Wollaton Park Com Cen, Harrow Road

St Leonard’s Dads & Kids Club (0-11 yr) 10am-12pm 3rd Sat of month St Leonard’s Community Centre

Does your child know the magic of music?

First lesson free

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Beeston Little Acorns 9.15-11am Mon Wollaton Road Methodist Ch

Under Fives 9.45-11.45am Mon Beeston Free Ch, Salthouse Ln Beeston Mums Choir 10.11.30am Mon Assumption Ch Hall, Foster Av Early Years Music Group Tue (6mth-3yr) Queen’s Rd Methodist Church Booking essential

Giltbrook

TinyTalk Baby Signing 10am & 11.15am Fri Queens Road Methodist Church Jo Jingles Thu 9.45am (Over 2 years) FREE trial class 10.45am (Under 2 years) Escape Play, Ikea Retail Park Little Lions Stay & Play (Call direct - 0115 9386206) 10.30am-12.15pm Fri White Lion Bar & Kitchen, Middle Street Greasley Toddlers 9.30-11.30am Mon St Mary’s Church Hall Pebbles Plus (Emmanuel Church) 10-11.30am Wed (Under 5’s) Kimberley Parent & Toddler Scout Hut, Hanley Avenue 9.30-11am Thu Parish Hall, Newdigate St Michael’s Parent & Toddler 9.45-11.30am Thu Rockabillies St Michaels & All Angels Church Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, various Hall, times Sat Ukulele Club Dads and Kids 10am-12pm 2nd Sat of month Jo Jingles Tues, 9.30am (walking - 2 yrs) St Michael’s Church Hall, 10.30am (over 2 yrs) Church St 11.30am (3 months - walking)

Greasley

Bramcote

Kimberley

Long Eaton

NCT Beeston Bumps & Babies (0-9 months) 9.30-11.30am Wed Chilwell Road Methodist Ch Jo Jingles Wed 9.45am 2 years+ 10.45am Walking - 2years 11.45am 3 months-walking Denz Play Centre, Queens Rd Speech, Sign & Song Club Wed (2-5 years) Beeston Library, Foster Avenue Booking essential Dagfa Nursery Stay & Play 10-11.30am Wed Dagfa School, Broadgate Open House Beeston 9.30-11.30am Thu Beeston Central Children’s Centre, Trevor Road Early Years Music Group Fri (6 mth-3yr) Booking essential Assumption Community Centre

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Broxtowe

Broxtowe

German Speaking Parent & Toddler 3-5pm 1st & 3rd Fri of month St Marth’s Church, 135 Frinton Rd

Chilwell

Barney’s Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.15am Mon & Fri St Barnabus’ Church, Inham Rd Water Babies 9-10.30am Fri De Vere Village Hotel Play & Praise 1.30-3pm Fri Toton Methodist Church, Stapleford Lane

Nuthall

Nuthall Babies & Toddlers 10-11.30am Tue Oldmoor Lodge, Mornington Crescent TinyTalk Baby Signing 10.15am Thu St Patrick’s Church Hall, Kimberley Road FREE trial class

Stapleford

Toddler Time 9.15-11.15am Fri Stapleford Baptist Ch, Albert St Saturdads 9.30-11am 4th Sat of month St Helen’s Church Hall

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West Bridgford, Ruddington & Gamston Clairebr@tinytalk.co.uk Beeston & Nuthall Aliciae@tinytalk.co.uk Mapperley, Sherwood & Woodthorpe Claireba@tinytalk.co.uk Bingham & Gedling Emmaw@tinytalk.co.uk Contact us now for your FREE TRIAL CLASS!

Music for young children in Beeston Fun and learning for babies and toddlers age 6 months to 3 years Tuesdays & Fridays in Beeston

www.eymg.co.uk Individual sessions at and around the piano for young children 3 to 7 years

www.wendysplayfulpiano.co.uk The Speech, Sign and Song Club

A small friendly music group for pre-school children 2 to 5 years, who need extra help with social & communication skills (Symbols above reproduced with permission from The Makaton Charity www.makaton.org.)

www.speechsignsong.co.uk

Contact Wendy 0115 922 1318 wendy@eymg.co.uk

Music groups for the under 5s

All Live instruments, original & traditional songs, world music, themed sessions, puppets, disco!

Rockabillies Choir Rock, pop, funk, disco!

email@rockabillies.co.uk www.rockabillies.co.uk 0774 701 3597 Westend Mills, Leopold Street, Long Eaton NG10 4QD Contact Rockabillies about parties, nursery sessions, one off workshops

Advertise your classes HERE for only ÂŁ40 for 3 months (no VAT)

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Bingham Edwalton TinyTalk Baby Signing 10-11am Mon (0-2 years) Church House, East Street FREE trial class

Toddles 10-11.30am Thu West Bridgford Pentacostal Church, Wellin Lane

Jo Jingles Tue 9.30am & 10.30am (2 yr+) 11.30am (3 mth-2 yr) Church House, East Street

Tumble Tots Mon various times (6mth-7yr) Gamston Community Centre

Gamston

Stay & Play 10-11.30am Tue Rugby Club, Brendon Grove Bumps & Babies 10.30am-12pm Wed Bingham Children’s Centre Bingham Baby & Toddler 10am-12pm Thu & Fri Church House, East Street

Cotgrave

Ruddington Pebbles Toddler Group 1.15-2.45pm Mon (2-4 yr) St Peter’s Church, Wilford Road

West Bridgford

Keyworth

Bumps & Babies 10-11.30am Mon Cotgrave C of E School Cotgrave Parent & Toddler 1.30-3pm Mon (2-4 yr) Serendipity’s Day Nursery Crawlers & Walkers 9.45-11.15am Tue Cotgrave Kids Club Young Explorers 10-11am Thu Cotgrave C of E School Cotgrave Parent & Toddler 1.30-3pm Fri (0-2 yr) Serendipity’s Day Nursery

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Parent & Toddler 9.30-11am Fri St Mary’s Ch Hall, Vicarage Ln

Nappuccino TinyTalk Baby Signing 10am-12pm Tue 9.45-10.45am & 11am-12pm Tue The Hub, Musters Road (0-18 months) FREE trial class Old Village Hall, Old TinyTalk Baby Signing Thu Tollerton Rd 10-11am (18 mth-3 yr) 11.30-12.30pm (0-18 mth) Jo Jingles Fri Village Hall, Wilford Road 9.30am (Walking-2 yr) FREE trial class 10.30am (2 yr+) 11.30am (3 mth-walking) Gamston Community Centre, Lady Bay Parent & Toddler 9.45-11.45am Mon & Fri All Hallows Church Hall Mini Music Makers 10-11.45am Mon (0-5 yr) Jo Jingles Mon Gotham Memorial Hall 9.30am & 10.30am (2 yr+) 11.30am (Walking-2 yr) 1pm (3-5yr) with music theory Keyworth Baby & Toddler 2pm (3 mth-walking) 10-11.30am Mon Sports Pavilion, West Park Parochial Hall, Selby Lane East Midlands Swimming Academy Mon, Wed, Fri 6wks-adult Little Fishes West Bridgford School 9.30-11.30am Wed Wellspring Ch, NCT Bumps, Babies & Westminster Dr Toddlers 3-4.30pm Mon (Bump-2 yr) Parent & Toddler West Bridgford Methodist 9.15-11am Wed Church, Patrick Road Radcliffe Methodist Church, Shelford Rd Parent & Toddler Crafts 9-10.30am Tue & Thu Tumble Tots Pierrepont Gamston School Thurs - various times from 6 months - 7 years The Grange, Vicarage Lane

Gotham

Young Explorers 2-3pm Thu Rugby Club, Brendon Grove

Rushcliffe

Radcliffe on Trent

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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser New Youth Theatre Tue Tiny Tots (3-5yr) 4.45-5.15pm Juniors (6-12yr) 5.15-7.15pm Methodist Church Centre, Musters Rd

TinyTalk Baby Signing Fri 10-11am (0-18 mth) 11.30-12.30pm (18 mth-3 yr) Holy Spirit Church, Victoria Road FREE trial class

WB Methodist Church Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am/1.30-3pm Wed, Patrick Road

Tumble Tots Fri-various times (6mth-7yr) Sir Julien Cahn Pavilion, Loughborough Road

WB Twins & Multiple Births 10am-12pm 1st/3rd Fri of mth West Bridgford Baptist Church, Melton Road Water Babies Swimming 1-3pm Sun West Bridgford School, Loughborough Road

WB Baptist Church Parent & Toddler 10-11.30am Wed, Melton Rd

LEARN TO SWIM

St Giles Tiddlers 10-11.30am Thu St. Giles Ch Hall, Stratford Rd

We look forward to taking your call.

EST 1998

EAST MIDLANDS SWIMMING ACADEMY

www.em-sa.co.uk

Holy Spirit Toddler Group 10-11.30am Thu, Melton Road/ Victoria Road

Office: 01773 744899 Mobile: 07813 892108 Email: sally@em-sa.co.uk

Swimming Lessons for babies age 6 weeks to 3 years. www.emsababies.co.uk

Emsa 1/8th pages Feb 13.indd The springboard to confidence for your child

Tumble Tots is Britain's leading National Active Physical Play Programme for children from 6 months to 7 years Using specifically designed equipment your child will learn agility, balance, climbing and co-ordination skills, appropriate to their age, in a structured and supervised enviroment.

Babies

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Give your baby a head start in life!

Gymbabes classes are tailor made for babies from sitting (6 months) to walking A fun filled session of exploration in a safe, secure and caring environment. Exercises and colourful equipment to encourage your baby to sit, crawl, stand and eventually walk!

For classes, parties & other enquiries contact Fiona M: 07429 845132 E: fiona.tumbletots@gmail.com W: www.tumbletots.com/nottingham FB: www.facebook.com/tumbletotsnottingham

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Arnold

Gedling & Ashfield

Central Stay & Play 12.30-2pm Fri (all year) Carlton Sure Start Centre, Church View, Main Road Booking essential

Arnold Methodist Playgroup 9.45-11.45am Tue & Fri Arnold Meth Ch,Front St

Gedling

Toddler Church 2pm Tue St Mary’s Church, Church Lane

Little Treasures Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Tue (all year) Stanhope Children’s Centre, Keyworth Road

Tumble Tots New centre opening All Hallows Parent & Spring 2015 Toddler Tues various times (6mths-7yrs) 9.30-11am Tue Please check website for details Memorial Hall, Main Road Tim’s Tinies 9.30-11am Wed St Timothy’s Church Swinburne Way, Daybrook Beetroot Buggies 10.45-11.45am Fri Fitness for postnatal mums Arnot Hill Park

TinyTalk Baby Signing 10-11am Fri (0-2 yr) Memorial Hall, Main Road FREE trial class

Hucknall

Annie Holgate Toddlers 9.30-11am Mon High Leys Children’s Centre

Burton Joyce St Helen’s Baby & Toddler 9.30-11am Mon & Thu St Helen’s Old Church Hall,

Calverton

NCT Hucknall Bumps & Babies 10am-12pm Fri Watnall Road Community Ctr

Sat Tots 9.30-11am Sat (all year) Baptist Church Hall, The Nook

Friday Tots 9-11am Fri (0-4 yr) St Peters & St Pauls Church Hall, Ruffs Drive

Carlton

Netherfield

Toy Library 9.30-11.30am Mon Pentacostal Church, Station Rd Toddler Time 9.30-11.30am Tue Pentacostal Church, Station Rd Chatterbox Toddlers 9am-12pm Thu Carlton Community Church

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Carol Saunders Swim School/ Toddlers Academy 5.30pm (Begin/Improve) Mon 2pm (0-18mth inc parents) Sat 2.30pm (18-36mth inc parent) 3pm (beginners) Sat 3.30pm (Improvers) Sat DW Fitness, Victoria Park

St George’s Centre Toddler 9.30-11am Mon Netherfield Infant School, Chandos Street Netherfield Parent & Toddler 9.15-11.15am Wed/Thu Bethesda Ministeries Ch Hall

Ravenshead Jo Jingles Thu 9.30am (2 yr+) 10.30am (Walking-2 yr) 11.30am (3 mth-walking) Village Hall, Vernon Crescent

Woodthorpe Beetroot in the Park Fitness Mon/Wed/Fri 9.15am Arno Vale Recreation Ground TinyTalk Baby Signing 9.30-10.30am Tue The Nottingham Craft Centre, Somersby Road FREE trial class 18 Month Club 1-2.30pm Wed (18 mth-3 yr) Good Shepherd Preschool, Scout Hut, Weaverthorpe Road Explore a Story 10-11am Thu (2 yr +) St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gdns Little Lambs Mother & Baby Group 2-4pm Fri Good Shepherd Parish Centre, Thackerays Lane While every attempt 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 our website www. lotsfortots.co.uk/notingham

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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

SWIMMING LESSONS Beginners, Improvers , Advanced & 1:1 From Baby & Preschool to Adult lessons

DW SPORT NOTTINGHAM

Victoria Park NG4 2PA Non-Members Welcome

SPRING TERM Mon 5th Jan- Sat 28th Mar 2015

M 07803 749623 I 07793 370782 T 01757 709703 I 01904 236366 hannah@carolsaundersswimschool.co.uk

www.carolsaundersswimschool.co.uk

Library Story Times Rattle, Rhyme and Roll -Babies & Toddlers Arnold Beeston Bingham Burton Joyce Calverton Carlton Carlton Hill Cotgrave East Leake Eastwood Gedling Hucknall Keyworth Kimberley Lowdham Mapperley Radcliffe on Trent Ruddington

10.30-11 10 and 11 10.30-11 10.30-11 9.30-10 10-10.30 10-10.30 2.30-3 2.30-3 10-10.30 2.15-2.45 10.30-11 2.30-3 10-10.30 1.30-2 10-10.30 10.30-11 11-11.30

Tue & Thu Alt Tue & Wed Mon Alt Wed Mon Tue Alt Fri Wed 4th Fri/month Alt Tue Thu Thu 2nd Tue/month Alt Mon Alt Thu Thu 2nd/4th Mon/month 2nd Tue/month

Some library sessions run term-time only please check with your local library www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/findalibrary www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/learning/libraries

Totstime for under 5’s

Aspley 10-11.30* Mon Bakersfield 10.30-11 Wed Basford 10.30-11 Tue Bilborough 2-2.30 Mon Bulwell Riverside 10.30-11 Mon Clifton 10-10.30 Tue Hyson Green 10.30-11 Fri Meadows 2-3* Wed Nottm Central 10.45-11.15 Thu Radford/Lenton 2-2.30 Mon Sherwood 11.15-11.45 Fri Sneinton 2.15-2.45 Mon Southglade Park 2-2.30 Mon St Ann’s Valley 11.15-11.45 Tue Strelley Road 9.30-11* Wed Wollaton 2.30-3 Tue * indicates Totstime included in Sure Start session

Storyhullabaloo for under 5’s Beeston Bingham East Leake Hucknall Kimberley Mapperley Radcliffe on Trent West Bridgford

11-11.30 10.30-11 2.30-3pm 10.30-11 10.30-11 10-10.30 2.30-3pm 10-10.30

4 sessions/year Tue 2nd Mon/month Tue Alt Mon Thu 3rd Mon/month Tue

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Hollies Day Nursery 2 Private Road, Sherwood NG5 4DB

0115 960 6388 carly@holliesdaynurseries.co.uk

Hollies Country Park 11 Woodchurch Road, Arnold NG5 8NJ

0115 920 1826 lizzy@holliesdaynurseries.co.uk

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