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Welcome to Issue 3 of Lots for Tots Burton-Ashby! About Lots for Tots
Spring is Sprung & we are in the mood for a party! ...and it seems everyone else it too. We’ve got Easter parties, Royal Wedding Parties & of course the biggest party of all- our very own Bump to Five Show! Register online for free entry to the show which is bigger & better than before. Bring your bumps, babies, toddlers & Pre-Schoolers for a day of fun at the University of Derby. Read all about it on page 10. A big thank you to Karen who co-organises the Bump to Five Show with me (that’s her on the right in the picture). What a team we are! The party continues through the book with vouchers, discounts & fantastic local businesses. So what ever you do this Easter, make sure you take Lots for Tots with you for great discounts, offers, events & fun for the family. Happy Easter!
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Front Cover From the Bump to Five Show 2010 Photography by Photopiece Photography www.photopiece.co.uk
29,500 copies of Lots for Tots in 2 editions distributed from 4th April 2011 in Derby, Amber Valley, Erewash, South Derbyshire, East Staffordshire & North-West Leicestershire. Lots for Tots Burton-Ashby is distributed to Burton-on-Trent, Rolleston, Tutbury, Hatton, Tatenhill, Stapenhill, Barton u Needwood, Yoxall, Swadlincote, Ticknall, Breedon, Woodville, Newhall, Hartshorne, Bretby, Rosliston, Overseal, Coton in the Elms, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Moira, Blackfordby, Donisthorpe, Packington, Measham, Appleby, Coalville, Ellistown, Ibstock, Stanton, Swannington, Thringstone, Whitick, Coleorton, Worthington & other surrounding villages. Lots for Tots is designed by Nadine Peatfield- Editor of Lots for Tots. For advertising, artwork & commissions please contact burtonashby@lotsfortots.co.uk.
ANN SUMMERS
Earn £60-£80 ave per night as a Party Organiser Work around the kids, doing as much or as little as you want No start-up costs, car not essential Also taking party bookings for our new Summer catalogue
Call Helen on 01283 534321 or 07792 662505 Advertisements in this directory are not necessarily recommended or endorsed by Lots for Tots. Lots for Tots cannot be held liable for any inaccuracies in advertisements or issues arising with goods and services advertised and sold through the directory. All artwork is accepted on the condition that permission has been given for use in the publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions are fair and accurate. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without prior consent from Lots for Tots.
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Lots on Local.. April Thu 7th April 11am-12pm Breastfeeding Group Lichfield Guildhall, NW Leics
Sat 9th April 12-5pm Hilton Spring Fair Hilton Village Hall, Hilton, Derbyshire 2 halls of quality crafts including leather work & ceramics. FREE ENTRY & tea & coffee in aid of Cancer Research UK. Lunches can be purchased from the Mr Spud van. Sat 9th-Mon 25th April Easter at Trentham Estate Stone Rd, Trentham, Stoke on Trent Follow the Easter Nature Trail around Trentham Gardens and lake. At the Monkey Forest there will be Themed Plays on selected days and you can help the bunnies to meet the monkeys, by completing the Easter Trail.www.trentham.co.uk Mon 11th-Fri 15th April SoccerStarsUK Easter Holiday Course William Shresbury Primary School, Stretton, Staffs Places limited. To book contact www.soccerstarsuk.co.uk 01332 368000 Tue 12th April 9.30-11.30am/ 1-3pm Stay and Play Activity Day Stretton Pre-School Playgroup Springs Childrens Centre, Stretton £4 per child per session (under 12 months free age range 0 -13). A chance to come along and spend some quality time with your child enjoying arts and crafts, outdoor play and much more. Snack and drink included for child. refreshments available to purchase for adults. To book place call Stretton Pre-School on 01283 239708.
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Tue 12th April Kids Food is Fun Day Brown & Green, Trentham Estate Stone Rd, Trentham, Stoke on Trent Tastings, hands on activities, quizzes and competitions courtesy of Brown and Green. Join us for a fun and informative day. All activities are free, bookings for some activities required. For info and bookings call 01782 641976
Sat 16th April 8.30am-12.30pm Demonstration and Craft Day Betty’s Farm, The Castle Way, Willington, Derbyshire Local home produce available too. Bettys Farm is a purpose built commercial Free Range Egg Unit where you can come and see our chickens laying their eggs before they go off to the supermarket. However you can buy your eggs direct from us to save you the trip. I am sure you will be surprised by the range of eggs we have; an egg is not just an egg when it’s a Bettys Egg. We also have a wind turbine now to help us create our own power, which is a good landmark to spot when looking out for us off the A38. www.bettysfarm.co.uk Sat 16th-Sun 1st May Easter at Little Rascals Bretby Business Park, Ashby Rd, Bretby, S Derbyshire Little Rascals celebrates the Easter Holidays with an Easter Egg Colouring Competition & an Easter Raffle. Open all Easter Weekend including Easter Sunday. 01283 227785 www.littlerascalsltd.com
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Mon 18th April 10am-12pm Melbourne Nappuccino Melbourne Leisure Centre, Derbyshire In conjunction with Derbyshire County Council Pop along for free, impartial nappy advice on using or changing to cloth nappies as well as a friendly chat and a cuppa! Lovely child friendly room, all children welcome. Large selection of cloth nappies on display as well as a supply of stock should you wish to stock up on essentials. FREE parking outside. Pushchair friendly. Contact Helen White 01283 563254 helen@burtonrealnappies.co.uk Mon 18th-Thu 21st April SoccerStarsUK Easter Holiday Course John of Rolleston Primary School, Rolleston on Dove, Burton, Staffs Places limited. To book contact www.soccerstarsuk.co.uk 01332 368000 Fri 22nd-Sun 24th April 11am-3.30pm Easter Trail at Calke Abbey Ticknall, Derbyshire DE73 7LE Follow the Easter Egg Trail that leads to your Easter prize. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £2.50 per child. Garden ticket required. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Fri 22nd-Mon 25th April 12-4pm Easter Egg Hunt at Sudbury Hall Sudbury, Derbyshire DE6 5HT Explore our Easter trail around the gardens & be rewarded at the end. Children £1.50 (normal admission fees apply). www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sudbury Sat 23rd April Easter Egg Event at Betty’s Farm The Castle Way, Willington, Derbyshire Eggs from a £1/doz – way cheaper than the supermarkets Free Range eggs and at Bettys you even get to see the hens! Come down
and visit we are just off the A38 Willington turn – spot the wind turbine! www.bettysfarm.co.uk Sat 30th April-Mon 2nd May Willington Arts Festival Willington Village, Derbyshire Follow the Arts Festival Trail. Park at Betty’s Farm & walk into the village along the canal. Farm open Friday & Saturday with Arts & Crafts available. Sat 30th April-Mon 2nd May Calke Abbey Craft Show 10am-5pm Ticknall, Derbyshire, DE73 7LE Fine crafts, quality goods, demonstrations & free children’s entertainment. Adults £3.50 Children £1. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke While every effort is made to ensure details are correct at the tme of going to print, times & dates are subject to change. Please check before you set off.
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Lots on Local.. May Mon 2nd-Sat 7th May Beauty & the Beast Loughborough Town Hall, Market Pl Christchurch Theatre Club are proud to present one of the most popular and enchantingly romantic stories ever told in Disney’s multi-award winning musical. Seen by over 25 million people, one of the biggest musicals of all time brings to life the beloved “tale as old as time” with a burst of theatrical magic. Tickets from £11. Box Office 01509 231914 www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk Thu 5th May 11am-12pm Breastfeeding Group Lichfield Guildhall Sat 7th May 10am-1pm Car Boot & Plant Sale William Shrewsbury Primary School, Church Rd, Stretton, Burton Association of friends of William shrewsbury primary school are having a car boot and plant sale. Plants must be pre-ordered and car boot pitches pre-booked. Pitches cost £7. Set up from 8.45 am. Forms available by emailing kaybentley@sky.com or calling 07887950119 Sat 7th May 10am-4pm Melbourne Arts & Crafts Market Melbourne Leisure Centre, High St, Melbourne, South Derbyshire 1st Saturday of every month. Lots of unique & individual handmade crafts, jewellery, accesories, felting, quilting, home made cakes, plants etc.
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Sun 8th May 10am-3pm The Bump to Five Show University of Derby, Kedleston Rd, Derby DE22 1GB A fantastic family day out & FREE if you register online www.bumptofive.co.uk. £2 entry on the door. Bigger & better than the very succesful 2010 show, Lots for Tots comes to life, bringing you the best Derbyshire has to offer from Pregnancy to Pre-School. It’s Lots for Tots on legs! Stalls, demonstrations, Activity Zone, Kidz Bus, Face Painting, Refreshments & Lunch available, competitions, prizes & freebies galore. 08456 436 848 info@bumptofive.co.uk www.bumptofive.co.uk Tue 10th May 10am-12pm Lichfield Baby Bounce Lichfield Library Sat 14th May Craft Weekend at Betty’s Farm The Castle Way, Willington Visit the website or Facebook page for more details www.bettysfarm.co.uk Saturday 14th May 1–5.30pm Findern Primary School PTA Fayre Buckford Lane, Findern, DE65 6AR. Lots of stalls, activities, fun and games for the children, cream teas, bouncy castle, stalls, penalty shoot out. Everybody welcome, and it is free entry for all. Come along and join in the fun! Stallholders welcome please contact Catherine.harrison@hp.com.
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Sat 14th May 2-4pm Children’s Nearly New Sale Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton DE65 5GH Quality Baby and Children’s Clothing, Toys, Nursery Equipment and more.. Homemade Cakes, Free Parking. Admission 50p, kids free, Sellers only £7 per table, sell as many items as you like. For more details 07983 754 366 www.totstabletop.co.uk or email : info@totstabletop.co.uk Tue 17th May 10.15-10.45am Burton on Trent Baby Bounce Burton Library 17th May 2.30-5.30pm Well Families Clinic - Ravenstone Ravenstone Institute Leicester Road Free health screeingings inc. diabetes, cholestorol, blood pressure as well as information & advice on healthy eating, free healthy snacks & fruit juices to try. Tue 17th-Sat 21st May Little Shop of Horrors The Brewhouse Arts Centre, Burton Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at a flower shop in urban Skid Row. One day he finds a very mysterious unidentified plant which grows to monstrous proportions and develops a blood thirsty appetite and soon begins to sing for its supper. Box Office 01283 508100 www.mellow-dramatics.org Saturday 21st May 2-4pm Glebe Pre-School Spring Fair Stanton rd, Stapenhill, Burton There will be a variety of stalls with fun activities for children and refreshments. For all stall enquiries Contact The Glebe Pre School on 07989036843.
Sat 28th May Craft Weekend at Betty’s Farm The Castle Way, Willington Visit the website or Facebook page for more details www.bettysfarm.co.uk Tue 31st May-Fri 3rd June 12-4pm Pirates, Parrots & Pieces of Eight Sudbury Hall, Sudbury DE6 5HT Half Term Craft activities with a pirate theme. Come along dressed as a pirate, parrot or even a mermaid! Children £1 (normal admission fees apply) www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sudbury While every effort is made to ensure details are correct at the tme of going to print, times & dates are subject to change. Please check before you set off.
5 The Green, Willington, Derby DE65 6BP Tel: 07745 305090 01283 704301 www.stickyfingerscookeryparties.co.uk The ever popular children’s party idea, brought to you by
Willington Green Delicatessen
The party group will weigh, mix & prepare a choice of cupcakes, candies or pizza Includes chef’s hat, party tea, aprons, birthday card, ‘Mini Chef’ Certificate & sample of your cooking to take home Parties can be held at the Deli, in your own home or at a convenient local venue We make Birthday Cakes too!
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Wed 1st June 3pm The Wind in the Willows Loughborough Town Hall, Market Pl This new adaptation captures all the wit and bonhomie of Kenneth Grahame’s original novel, and aims to bring the delights of this literary classic to yet another generation of children and a touch of showbiz to the Riverbank! Suitable Age 4+ Duration: 90 mins including interval. Box Office 01509 231914 www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk Sat 4th June 10am-4pm Melbourne Arts & Crafts Market Melbourne Leisure Centre, High St 1st Saturday of every month. Lots of unique & individual handmade crafts, jewellery, accesories, felting, quilting, home made cakes, plants etc. Sat 4th June Puddle Ducks Underwater Photo Shoot Thistle Hotel, East Midlands Airport Open to existing Puddle Ducks customers. For class details call 01332 605729 derbyshire@puddleducks.com Sat 9th July 2pm-5pm Stretton Community Day St Marys Church Hall and Field, Hillfield Lane, Stretton Burton on Trent Childrens entertainment free inc. childrens entertainer and inflatables. Entertainment and music all afternoon. Selection of stalls and games hosted by local groups and organisations. Refreshments available. Any one wishing to have a stall or for more details please contact Sarah Evans on 01283 511201.
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Sat 11th & 25th June Craft Weekend at Betty’s Farm The Castle Way, Willington Visit the website or Facebook page for more details www.bettysfarm.co.uk
Sat 11th-Sun 12th Jun Peppa Pig’s Party Loughborough Town Hall, Market Pl Today it’s a bright and sunny day. It’s a very special day. It’s Peppa Pig’s birthday. Come and join the fun with Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and emily Elephant. A charming, original and imaginative show, full of brand new songs, muddy puddles and oinks! This BAFTA award-winning children’s TV show is recreated live on stage featuring beautifully true-to-life puppets, for the first time, from the producers of LazyTown Live! and Roald Dahl’s The BFG. Box Office 01509 231914 www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk Sun 19th June Alton Towers Live Alton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffs The Alton Towers Resort is to stage an amazing music extravaganza featuring some of the biggest names in pop. JLS, McFly, The Saturdays, and Eliza Doolittle take to the stage in the massive concert to at the UK’s favourite theme park. Offering guests the chance to escape for a great day of family fun and adrenalinpumping rides such as TH13TEEN and Oblivion, with a spectacular concert, the event is a sensational addition to the Resort’s theme park season. Tickets are £55 & include entrance to the UK’s number one theme park, the amazing concert and parking at the Resort. www.altontowers.com burtonashby@lotsfortots.co.uk
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Sat 25th June Heart of the Forest Festival Measham Leisure Centre, off High Street, Measham This year’s theme is ‘Bygone Days’ so look out for a historical parade. Highlights include the famous Desford Colliery Band & the Vander Space Wheel- breathtaking performances on top of an extremely high spinning wheel. Sat 25-Sun 26th June Swadlincote Festival of Leisure Memorial Park, Swadlincote Craft & gift show for all the family Sun 26th June from 8am Derbyshire County Show The Showground, opp Elvaston Castle, Borrowash Rd, Elvaston DE72 3EP Main ring attractions for 2011 will be the J.C. Balls & Sons Digger Dance Team & Rockin Horse- The Show. New for this year- Farrier Competition & the Daily Mail & ITV Presenters ‘Gardening Question Time’. 01332 793068 Tickets available from various outlets. Under 5’s FREE. Visit the website for more details & info on Free Bus Service. www.derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk
Tue 28th June 2.30-5.30pm
Well Families Clinic - Thringstone Thringstone Members Club, Loughbrough Rd Free health screeingings inc. diabetes, cholestorol, blood pressure as well as information & advice on healthy eating, free healthy snacks & fruit juices to try.
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The Bump to Five Show Lots for Tots welcomes you to the Bump to Five Show 2011, sponsored by Westfield Derby. Our second show bringing parents, pre-schoolers, toddlers, babies & parents-to-be the absolute best that the East Midlands has to offer families. Entrance is FREE when you register online. Then just print out your email & bring it with you. 1 registration per family. Without Pre-registering, entrance will be ÂŁ2 on the door with ÂŁ1 going to our chosen charity, The Isabella Peatfield Fund.
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This year we are BIGGER and BETTER with 100 stalls, an Activity Zone with lots of fun for children, a large demonstration area with plenty of room to watch or join in, lunch & coffee available, a Chill Out Zone away from the bustle, clear signage around the venue & added space to spread out & room to manoeuvre those pushchairs. Visit www.bumptofive.co.uk for full details & FREE entry registration.
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Meet Harry the Double Decker Bus!
Harry will travel to your party or special occasion and will park outside your home (location permitting). Full of toys, slides and ballpits, offering a variety of party packages to suit 3 to 10 years for up to 20 children. From one hour to two hour parties, tailored to suit your requirements. Goodie bags, face painting and karaeoke also available!
Book a 2 hour party for only £160 quote LfT Valid until 30/06/11
Also available for hire for fun days or events
Call 0845 095 4000 www.kidz-bus.co.uk Harry is not your every day big red Double Decker Bus, this one is every kids dream and a lot of Dads too, full of soft play toys with sides, and a ball-pit, that comes to your house or venue. If it’s a party with the wow factor your looking for then Harry is for you, the Kidz Bus Team will turn up with two fully trained staff and your party venue is ready. All the kids jump on and you can sit back and relax, you can also add Face Painting and Karaoke for £20 per item, Goodie Bags at £3 per bag.
from one to two hours. For more photos and special offers please see our web site www.kidz-bus.co.uk you can also hire harry for fun days, weddings & longer durations please contact us on 0845 095 4000 or andy@kidz-bus.co.uk for further information or to tailor your party. Harry will be joining the fun at the Bump to Five show at Derby University on Sunday 8th May. Come along, and give the children a test run.Gates open at 10am.
Harry lives in Swadlincote and will travel 20 miles with parties available Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)
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Lots on Weekly... East Most classes are Term-Time only
Barton under Needwood
Parent & Toddler Group 10.45am-12pm Mon Christadelphian Ch, 1 Park Rd St James’ Parent & Toddler 9-11am Tue/Thu St James’ Church Hall
Staffs
Creative Little People (3-5yr) 9.30-10.15am Wed (9mth-2yr) 10.30-11.15am Wed (6-11yr 1/2 term & hols only) 11.30am-12.15pm Wed Methodist Hall, Crowberry Lane
Burton on Trent
Boogie Woogie Babes 1.30-2.30pm Wed Methodist Hall, Crowberry Lane
All Saints Church P&T 9.30-11.30am Mon All Saints Ch Hall, Branston Rd
Swimming Made Easy Mon-Sun, call to book DW Sports Fitness, Middleway Retail Park DE14 1JS
Baby Sensory 9.45-10.45am Baby Sensory 10-11am 11am-12pm/ 12.30-1.30pm Thu Shobnall Community Centre Barton u Needwood Village Hall Play & Stay 10.15-11.45am Baby Bounce & Rhyme 2nd Wed of month (under 3’s) FREE Barton under Needwood Library Branston Parent & Toddler 10.15-10.45am Tue/ FREE (booking essential) 11.15-11.45am Fri 9.45-11.15am Tue Burton on Trent Library Branston Village Hall, Clays Ln
Branston
Theatre Kittens for 1-4 year olds Themed Classes designed for pre-school children Confidence Building - Social Interaction Early participation in drama and the performing arts develops imagination, confidence, creativity and communication skills Free parking Free refreshments Weekly classes are held in Stretton, Burton on Trent Come and try us for free
Visit www.theatrecats.co.uk or call 01283 531635
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Sign of the Times... When can I begin signing with my child? You can start as early as three months old, they will soon make the association between the signs they see and what they want or need. Why is signing to hearing children beneficial? It opens the window into their world and gives us an insight into what they have got to say. Signing gives your child confidence to communicate their needs and feelings. Avoiding tantrums really can make life easier for you and your little one. Not only is this class educational it is fun and a good way to socialise for mum and child.
How Does Signing Work? In each class you learn around seven signs including things like milk, nappy etc. These are then practised by adding them into nursery rhymes and songs based around a different theme each week. The signing part of the class is half an hour with lots of interation and fun, so you don’t have to worry about keeping you little one still and attentive. Then we have a drink and a biscuit and chance for your little ones to play. What do I do next? You can start a class at anytime you do not have to wait for a term to start. The weekly themes are run on a rolling basis so you can learn different signs each week.
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Spaces are limited, for more information and to book your first Free lesson please register your interest by calling or emailing......
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Teach your tots to sign & find out what they have got to say!
Tots Sign Time teaches you basic British Sign Language and Makaton to help you communicate with your child. Our signing puppet Sally will teach you how to sign to your child using music, rhymes, games & stories. Join in the fun, meet other mums & enjoy a well deserved cuppa! HOW MUCH IS IT?...YOUR FIRST TASTER SESSION IS FREE! Term Fees: £24 (6 wks) or £30 (6 wks-per family inclu 2 siblings) WHEN & WHERE?...Courses will be held on: Mondays 10-11am at Jangala Ltd, Unit 1a Hilton Business Park, Hilton, Derbyshire DE65 5FJ. (Not suitable for satnav) & Fridays 10-11am at Stretton Springs Children’s Centre, Bitham Lane, Stretton, Burton upon Trent DE13 0HB. Look out for other venues coming soon...
Derby & Burton
To book a FREE TRIAL SESSION or for further information please contact Karen Duffill T: 07929 345809 E: karenduffill@gmail.com and online at www.totssigntime.co.uk
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Most classes are Term-Time only
Toddler Time 9.45-10.30am Wed Burton on Trent Library
Twins Group 10-11.30am Mon Hill St Health Centre, Hill St
Toddler Time 1-2.30pm Tue Tummies to Tots 1-2.30pm Wed Queen St Community Centre
Kiddie Winks Mother & Toddler 10am-12pm Tue/Fri Hill St Health Centre, Hill St
Harvey Girls 7-8.30pm Tue 12-2pm Thu (Under 21’s Mums) Riverside Church Hall, High St St Mary’s & St Mowden’s Toddler 10am-12pm Wed Church Hall, Guild St Anslow Parent & Toddler 1.30-3.15pm Thu Anslow Village Hall, Anslow
First Steps 9.30-11.15am Wed Hill St Health Centre, Hill St SoccerStars UK 9-9.45am Sat Robert Sutton Sports College, Bluestone Lane
Stretton
Creative Little People (3-5yr) 1.30-2.15pm Wed (9mth-2yr) 2.30-3.15pm Wed (6-11yr 1/2 term & hols only) 3.30-4.15pm Wed Tutbury Village Hall, Monk St
Walton on Trent
Walton Parent & Toddler 2-3pm Fri, Walton on Trent C of E Primary School, Coton Rd
Winshill
Umbrella Club 9.30-11.15am Mon, Winshill Resource Ctr, Canterbury Rd
Stretton Baby & Toddler 9.30-11am Tue/Fri St Mary’s Church Hall, Hillfield Ln
Tums to Tots drop in 9.30-11.30am Tue Methodist Church, High Bank Rd
Playgroup 10-11.30am Tue/Fri Methodist Chapel, Chapel Ln
Stretton Pram Club 1.30-3pm Tue Main St, Stretton
Baby Sensory 10-11am Wed St Joseph’s Church Hall
Rolleston In-Betweenies (2.5-3.5yr) 10-11.30am Thu Methodist Chapel, Chapel Ln
Theatre Kittens (2-4yr) 10-11.30am Wed The Priory Centre
Rolleston on Dove
Lichfield
Baby Sensory 10-11am Fri 11.15am-12.15pm Fri 12.45-1.45pm Fri Curborough Community Centre, Reynolds Close
Stapenhill
Jump for Joy 9.30-11.30am Mon Glebe School Rooms, St Peter’s Church, Stanton Rd
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Tots Sign Time 10-11am Fri Stretton Spring’s Children’s Centre, Bitham Lane
Tutbury Tutbury Toddlers 1-2.30pm Mon Tutbury Pre-School, Cornmill Ln
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Winshill Mini Fun Factory 10-11.30am Wed, Winshill Methodist Church, High Bank Rd Tots n Dots 9.15-11am Thu Gospel Hall, Hawfield Lane Little Gems 1-3pm Fri Winshill Children’s Ctr, Brough Rd 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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New group brings Creative Little People together... What do milk bottle tops, sticky backed plastic, a knitted Scarecrow and great company have in common? They can all be found at Creative Little People sessions in South Derbyshire and East Staffordshire. Launched in January this year, Creative Little People offers interactive play sessions for children and adults run by owner and founder, Sarah Bittner. Throughout the year, Sarah runs fully interactive, 45-minute sessions with a mix of games, music, stories, arts and crafts that are themed weekly for
children from nine months to 11 years. Sarah explains, “We let grown ups and their little ones create together, laugh together, play together and then leave the mess to us!� For more information, call Sarah on 07784 613400 or visit www.creativelittlepeople.co.uk. To see what Creative Little People get up to view the Gallery page on the website or follow Creative Little People on Facebook.
Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)
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Bretby
Little Rascals Toddler Sessions 9.30am-3pm Mon-Fri Messy Play 10am-12.30pm Wed Rascals with Rhythm 10.15-11 Fri Little Rascals Soft Play, Ashby Rd
Church Gresley Salvation Army Mums & Tots 9.30-11.30am Wed Salvation Army Hall, Wilmot Rd
South Derbyshire
Linton
Little Monkeys 12.30-2.30pm Tue/Fri Village Hall, Winchester Dr
Midway
Elmsleigh Toddler Group 9-11am Tue Elmsleigh Infant School, Queens Dr, Midway
Ducks & Ducklings 1.30-3pm Tue Dethick Hall, Manchester Ln Soft Play 9.30-12.30pm Wed/Fri Green Bank Leisure Ctr, Civic Wy The Creation Station 10.10-11am Wed Hill St Baptist Church, Hill St
Netherseal
Ticknall
Alpha Tots 9.30-11.15am Wed Church Hall, Hartshorne
Seale Pups 2.15-3.15pm Tue Netherseal St Peter’s Primary School
Hilton
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Woodville
Hartshorne
Music Time 9.45-10.45am/ 11-12pm Mon 1.45-2.45pm Wed Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane Tindles Dance Ballet & Tap 2-3/ 3.45-4.45pm Tue 1.30-2.30pm Thu/ 4-5pm Fri Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane Mother & Toddler Group 1.45-3.15pm Thu Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane Tots Sign Time 10-11am Mon Cheeky Chefs 1.15-2pm Mon Jo Jingles (3mth-walk) 9.45-10.30 Tue (1.5- 2.5 yrs) 10.45-11.30am Tue Baby Yoga (12 wk-crawl) 9.30-10.30am Wed (crawl-walk) 10.40-11.40am Wed Baby Massage 10-11am Fri Jangala Soft Play Centre, Hilton Business Park
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Tots Club 9.20-11.15am Mon/ Wed Newhall Methodist Ch, Chapel St Little Stars 9-11am Wed Old Post Centre, High St, Newhall Tidgy Tots Special Needs 1-2.30pm Thu (FREE) Newhall Day Care Centre, Meadow Lane, Newhall Funky Monkey Music Time 9-10am Fri Newhall Infants School
Ticknall Toddlers 10am-12pm Wed/ Thu Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane Bubbles Music & Fun Time 1.45-2.30pm Tue (FREE) Woodville Methodist Church Hall
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
Rosliston
Walking with Wheels 10.30-11.30am Tue Coffee Shop, Rosliston Forestry Ctr
Swadlincote Hill St Mums n Tots 9.30-11am Tue Hill St Baptist Ch, Hill St
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You know it Makes Sense... Parents and their babies (birth to 13 months) can now enjoy award winning Baby Sensory classes in Burton upon Trent, Barton under Needwood, Swadlincote and Lichfield thanks to Laura Bolger and Debbie Edwards. Baby Sensory, written by Dr. Lin Day (PhD Dip. Ed. BSc. PGCE. M. Phil), has been specifically designed for babies and consists of hundreds of different activities for you and your baby to experience. Activities incorporate every possible sensory experience including sign language, fibre optic light shows, amazing bouncy light balls, rainbows, bubbles, bells, holistic massage and much more. Baby Sensory is designed to encourage early development.
The joy and sense of awe from seeing your baby learn, communicate and develop is worth the effort of squeezing it into your schedule. We are confident you will love Baby Sensory and we offer the first fun session as no obligation trial. Parents can join at any time and activities are suitable for all babies. For Burton and Swadlincote classes please contact Debbie on 07815 060888 or Burtonsouth@babysensory.co.uk For classes in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield please contact Laura on 07956 255280 or Lichfield@babysensory.co.uk
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Lots on Weekly... Most classes are Term-Time only
Ashby de la
Big Blue Bus 12.30-2pm Mon Belgrave Close, Agar Nook
Zouch
Trinity Tiny Tots 2pm Mon Trinity Church, Kilwardby St
Markfield Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Tue Markfield Community Ctr, Mayflower Cl, Markfield
The Creation Station 1.10-2pm Tue Hood Park Leisure Centre Big Blue Bus 12.30-2pm Wed Westfields, Abbey Dr Seasons Playgroup 1.45-3pm Wed Congregational Ch, Kilwardby St Tiny Tots 10-11.30am Fri Ashby Methodist Ch, Burton Rd Wriggly Readers FREE 10.30-11.30am Fri, Ashby Library
Blackfordby Blackfordby Soft Play 1-3pm Tue Blackfordby Village Hall, Sandtop Ln
Noah’s Ark Parent & Toddler 10am-12pm Tue The Full Gospel Mission, James St
Ellistown
Ellistown Toddlers Group 1.30-3pm Tue Ellistown Community Ctr, Whitehill Rd
Wriggly Readers FREE 10-10.30am Thu, Ibstock Library
Bubbles 10.30am-12pm Tue The Palace Community Centre, 57 High St
Measham
Measham Mums & Tots Sunshine Toddlers 9.30-11.30am Mon/Wed 10.30am-12pm Thu St Lawrence’s Ch Hall, High St Christchurch Hall, London Rd
Big Blue Bus 12.30-2pm Thu Opp Community Shop, Greenhill
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Viscount Beaumont Toddlers 1.30-3pm Wed Viscount Beaumont School
Agar Nook Mother & Toddler 12.30-2.30pm Wed Agar Nook Community Centre
Big Blue Bus 10.15-11.45 Mon Bosworth Road Puddle Ducks Swimming 9.30am-12pm Tue Thistle Hotel, E. Midlands Airport Little Dragon’s Den Soft Play 9.30am-12.30pm Mon 10.30am-2pm Fri Marlene Reid Centre, Belvoir Rd
Big Blue Bus 12.30-2pm Tue School Lane (layby) Newbold
Ibstock
Wriggly Readers FREE 10.30-11am Thu, Coalville Library
Coalville
Coleorton
Toy Library 10am-12pm Tue 5-7pm Wed 10am-12pm/ 1-3pm Thu Marlene Reid Centre, Belvoir Rd
Castle
Donington
North West Leics
Jo Jingles (under 2) 1-1.45pm Thu (over 2) 2-2.45pm Thu Marlene Reid Centre, Belvoir Rd Hall Lane Methodist Church Toddlers 10am-12pm Fri Hall Lane Church
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Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Tue/Fri Baptist Church, Chapel St Wriggly Readers FREE 10.30-11 2nd Tue of month Measham Library
Moira
Big Blue Bus 10.30am-12pm Tue Moira Norris Hill Baby Sensory 10-11am Thu Moira Village Hall
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Jo Jingles is Back! Fun Music, Singing & Movement Classes for children aged 3 months to 5 years
NO JOINING FEE!
For details on Classes in: Loughborough, Coalville, Shepshed, East Leake & Mountsorrel Call Laura on 0844 381 4325 jojingles-loughborough@hotmail.co.uk www.jojingles.com/loughborougharea
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Oakthorpe
Oakthorpe Toddler Group 12.30-2.30pm Wed Oakthorpe Leisure Centre, Measham Rd
Loughborough
NCT Bumps & Babies 10.30am-12pm Tue Gorse Covert Community Centre, Maxwell Dr Jo Jingles (under 2) 9.30-10.15am Wed (over 2) 10.30-11.15am Wed (Babies) 11.30am-12.15pm Wed Ronald West Court, Langdale Ave
Ravenstone
Ravenstone Toddler Group 10-11.30am Wed The Pavillion, Ravenslea
Whitick
Little Angels Baby & Toddlers 1-2.30pm Fri, Methodist Church, Hall Lane
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
Advertise here from as little as ÂŁ40 for 3 months inc. free listings for classes & events (VAT FREE!)
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Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)
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Bring this voucher with you for your Discounted entry
Adults £15 (ex VAT) Children £10.83 (ex VAT)
Plus £3 VAT - You Pay £18 Plus £2.17 VAT - You Pay £13
Vouchers admit a maximum of two adults and two children (aged 4-11 years). Guests under 4 are free every day.
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1.By using this Voucher you accept these Terms and Conditions and are bound by the Regulations currently in force at Alton Towers (“Alton”), copies of which are available on request. 2. This Voucher entitles the bearer to a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children, £18 Adult entry and £13 Child entry to Alton. 2nd day tickets must be consecutive to the 1st day. Only one Voucher can be redeemed per person per transaction. 3.Visitors under 4 years of age enter Alton free of charge. Visitors under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a person 18 years of age or over. 4.This Voucher is non-transferable, cannot be sold and no cash alternative will be offered. The exchange price of this Voucher is £0.0001. Admission prices are subject to change. 5. This Voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other voucher, offer, any discounted or concessionary rates, annual or family passes, inclusive travel packages, pre-booked or timed tickets. 6. Amended, defaced or photocopied vouchers will not be accepted. 7.This Voucher is valid from 26.03.2011 until 24.07.11. Excluding 19th & 29th June, 4th-8th, 11th – 15th & 18th-22nd July. All dates are for 2011. Dates are subject to change - please check opening dates before your visit. This Voucher must be used at the time of entry and is not valid when making advance credit card bookings or for the purchase of timed tickets or Family tickets.8.Alton reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to refuse entry and to close and/or alter all or any part of the facilities including closure of rides and/or attractions for technical, operational, health and safety or other reasons including over capacity. 9.Size height and age restrictions and medical warnings apply to certain rides and attractions. 10.Exchange or sale of this Voucher for profit is prohibited. For further information on opening times & dates/ride availability visit www.altontowers.com
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