Issue 7 July -September 2009
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How to survive with the under fives
Lots for Tots "Tot of the Year" Competition 2009
Go wild this summer Lots for School
Win a family ticket to the National Forest Maize Maze
Clubs and classes in your area What's on over the summer Family days out in Derbyshire Derby Eco-fest 2009
Distributing directly to 12,000 families with young children in South Derbyshire
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Welcome to Issue 7 of (Well we can but hope) Whatever the weather, Lots for Tots is here to guide you through the 6 weeks of holidays, finding fun things to do for your family, places to go, keeping them busy & rainy day ideas. Not forgetting September too whether your little one is starting School or maybe it is time to consider your choices for next year. Look closely at the adverts for special discounts, freebies & even a Peppa Pig™ magazine for Lots for Tots readers. This issue spreads to Ilkeston, Heanor & Swadlincote which means your Lots on Weekly guide is now 4 pages full of clubs, groups and classes in your area. If you know of a toddler group that is not in Lots for Tots let me know at info@lotsfortots.info or call the local rate telephone number 08456 436 848. The website www.lotsfortots.info brings you up to date information that just won't fit in the magazine. Don't forget to mention Lots for Tots if you contact an advertiser- it helps to keep the magazine and website running and FREE of charge for you.
Nadine x Lots for Summer- July Maize Maze Competition Lots for Summer- August Go wild this August Lots for Little Minds Lots on Weekly Lots of Energy Rainy day ideas Family Days out in Derbyshire Tot of the Year Competition Lots on Local- September Go Green at Derby Eco-Fest Lots for School
Lots for Summer... Thu 2nd & Thu 30th Jul 10.30am Story Time at Little Terra 21 Sadlergate, Derby DE1 3NL Explore nature, the outdoors & the seasons through story time with Little Terra. Sessions are free & include juice & a snack. Mon 6th Jul 10am-12pm Nappuchino Event- Belper Community Hall Bridge St, Belper DE56 1AB Chat & find out about modern washable nappies. £25 cashback scheme. Taking place alongside Bumps & Babes Group.
enjoy the fun with RAM FM roadshow, cheerleading, prizes, giveaways, balloons, new menu tasters & a chance for your child to name the new characters. £2 entry per child. www.noahandnellies.co.uk 01332 204292 Sat 11th Jul 11-2pm St Edmund's Pre-School Summer Fete St Edmund's Church Hall, Kingscroft, Allestree Summer fun with stalls, games, car boot sale, cake sale, raffle, jewellery from Rebecca-Louise & Venture Photography competition.
Sat 11th Jul 2-5pm Beach Party with Boogie Babies Disco At Boogie Nights, Flares Nightclub, Becket St, Derby DE1 1HT Sat 11th Jul 10am-6pm Buy one child ticket get one free! Noah & Nellies Re-Launch Day Join Boogie Babies for an afternoon of fun Goodwood Park, Ascot Drive, Derby DE24 8GW disco dancing. £4 in advance or £5 on the Discover brand new frames, go-karts, football door. www.boogie-babies.co.uk pitch, party rooms & toddler area. Come &
The National Forest Maize Maze opens once again this Summer, seven days a week from 18th July until 7th September. This year the maze will be bigger and better than ever. The gigantic puzzle is to be extended into a second field; covering a total of 14 acres, with all the pathways covering a distance of 5km making it one of the largest mazes in Europe. Entry to The Fun Field play area is included in the price and is great fun for all ages but particularly toddlers with a giant sand pit & inflatable pillow. Visit www.nationalforestmaze.co.uk for details of the special calendar of events including: Moonlight Maze Evenings, special entertainments days and the 2009 Agri-lympic Fun Day.
You could win a family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) to The National Forest Maize Maze this summer by answering this question:
What is the total distance of all the pathways around the National Forest Maize Maze’s 2009 Wild West Maize? Send your answer with your name & address to info@lotsfortots.info or by post to Lots for Tots, PO Box 7769, Derby DE1 0SN to claim your reward. Closing date 24th July 2009.
Thursday 6.30pm. Tickets available on the door or from Mugginton Primary School Office the week before. Price £1 Tel: 01335 360261
Sun 12th Jul from 10am Dora the Explorer™ & Diego™ at Twinlakes Park Melton Spinney Rd, Melton Mowbray, Leics, Sat 18th Jul 10.30am-6pm LE14 4SB. 01664 567777 The National Forest Maize Maze Opens www.twinlakespark.co.uk Postern House Farm, Tatenhill, Burton on Trent, DE13 9SJ Sun 12th Jul from 2pm Grand opening of the Maize Maze with lots of Belper River Gardens Well Dressing Festival & extra fun. Go-carts, sand pit, trailer rides, Promenade Concert jumping pillow & much more. Music, Choirs & entertainment all afternoon 07812 333315 www.nationalforestmaze.co.uk with Carlo the Clown at 2pm www.belpernorthmill.org.uk 01773 880474 Sat 18th Jul from 10am Bob the Builder™ & Wendy at Wheelgate Park Mon 13th Jul 11.30am-1pm White Post, Farnsfield, Notts NG22 8HX Teddy Bears Picnic at Bluebells Join Bob the Builder™ & Wendy for the grand £5 per child includes child's picnic & drink of opening of the Pharaoh's Funderdrome. Call squash. Don't forget to bring your Teddy for lots 01623 883559 or go to www.wheelgatepark.com of fun, games & other activities. Prizes for the for full details best dressed teddies. Don't forget to bring your picnic blanket! 01332 673924 Sat 18th Jul 1.30-5.30pm Hatton Carnival Wed 15th- Thu 16th Jul Hatton Sports & Social Field, Scropton Lane. The Pied Piper- The Musical Park. See below for details. Mugginton Village Hall Wednesday 2pm,
Tue 21st Jul10am-11.30am Coffee Morning at Mugginton Primary School All welcome. Card & Jewellery stalls, raffle & tombola, games stalls. Thu 23rd- Fri 24th Jul Summer Days of Dance & Drama at Déda See page 11 for details. For 5-13 yrs. Sun 26th Jul 11-4pm Fabulous Places Summer Fete Blackbrook House, Ashbourne Road, Belper The best of Derbyshire , stalls, BBQ, Craft corner for children. www.fabulousplaces.co.uk Mon 27th- Fri 31st Jul 10am-4pm Expressive Arts Workshop with Tindles Dance Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton. 5 day workshop with drama, song, dance & crafts. £85. 07917 408131 www.tindlesdance.co.uk Wed 29th Jul 11-2 Nappuchino at Queens Leisure Centre Cathedral Road, Derby Twinlakes owners have recently invested £1.5m into Wheelgate to transform it into an all-year, all weather family day out. From July 18th you can experience the incredible new Indoor Venture packed full of awesome challenges and rides with four floors of super high slides, daring tower climbs, multi swings, secret mazes, ball pools and roller waves. Of course the favourites are still there too- Go bouncing mad on trampolines, bouncy castles and the Bouncing bears! Jump on the Pirates Soft Play and get lost in the Great Green Maze. Slash about on the Bumper Boats, pedal like crazy on the Karts, Go wild on the Safari Jeeps, spin till your dizzy on the Jungle Jambo ride! Wheelgate offers a variety of interactive animal antics that the whole family can join in, with hands-on activities including newborn chicks, lambs feeding, bunnies, guinea pigs, kids (as in baby goats!) and piglets. Big Family fun all year - Wheelgate Adventure Park. For venture, variety, value at one inclusive price. What better way to spend this summer with the whole family?
Chat & find out about modern washable nappies. £25 cashback scheme. 01332 255256 realnappies@derby.gov.uk Wed 29th 10.30-11.30 -Thur 30th Jul 2-3 Cheerleading workshops at Planet Happy Heage Rd Ind Est, Ripley, DE5 3GH Join in a series of Cheerleading workshops with Dancebeats at Planet Happy this summer. Also running throughout August- check www.planethappy.info for details. Places limited. Tickets on sale. £1 off with Lots for Tots. Call 01773 748600 Fri 31st Jul- Sun 16th Aug Nottingham Children's Festival 2 weeks of fun packed events at various locations around Nottingham culminating in Children's Picnic at Wollaton Hall on Sunday 16th August with many activities for little ones July Well Dressing 11-16th Aston -on-Trent, 11th-16th Belper, 11th-17th West Hallam, 18-19th Heage Windmill
Lots for Summer...Thu 6th Aug Sat 1st Aug 10am-2pm Children's Fairy Workshop with Tindles Dance Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton Bring out the inner fairy in your daughter with this beautiful fairy workshop. Dance, song & crafts. £20. Booking form downloadable at www.tindlesdance.co.uk or call 07917 408131
Meet & Greet with Peppa Pig™ & George™ Westfield Derby. for details & show times visit www.westfield.com/derby from 27th July Wed 5th & 12th Aug 10-11am/ 11.30-12.30pm Cheerleading workshops at Planet Happy Heage Rd Ind Est, Ripley, DE5 3GH Places limited. Tickets on sale. £1 off with Lots for Tots. www.planethappy.info 01773 748600
Wed 5th Aug 12-4pm National Play Day event- Family Action Derby Sat 1st-Sun 2nd August Arboretum Park, Derby Teddy Bears Picnic at White Post Farm A fun family afternoon with Story Telling, Farnsfield, Notts, NG22 8HL Bouncy Castles & inflatables, Face Painting, Bring your cuddly toys for a day of fun & games. Adults £8.50, Children £7.75, Under 2's Clowns, Music Workshops, Cycle Magic & more. free. Family pass £31. 10% off with Lots for Tots Free for families. www.whitepostfarm.co.uk 01623 882977 Wed 5th- Thu 6th Aug 2-4pm Nature Trail at Bluebells Sat 1st- Sun 9th Aug The Wildlife Trust Little Terras Watching Week Come & have lots of countryside fun following our nature trail around the fields. Bring boots & Collect your watching pack from Little Terra, coats if the weather is wet. £2 per person, Sadlergate, Derby. Details opposite. suitable for toddlers to adults. 01332 673924 Mon 3rd Aug 10am-12pm Thu 6th 2.30-3.30pm & Thu 20th Aug 3-4pm Nappuchino Event- Belper Community Hall Sublime Science at Planet Happy Bridge St, Belper DE56 1AB Heage Rd Ind Estate, Ripley DE5 3GH Chat & find out about modern washable Interactive science workshops with a mix of nappies. £25 cashback scheme. Taking place hands-on activities & amazing demonstrations. alongside Bumps & Babes Group. www.planethappy.info 01773 748600 Tue 4th Aug 1-4pm Thu 6th & Thu 27th Aug 10.30am Wildlife Fun Day- Hilton Gravel Pits Nature Story Time at Little Terra Reserve 21 Sadlergate, Derby DE1 3NL A range of activities including pond dipping, Explore nature, the outdoors & the seasons guided wildlife walks & crafts,. Booking through story time with Little Terra. Sessions necessary for some activities. Contact are free & include juice & a snack. Derbyshire Wildlife Trust on 01773 881188 Wed 5th Aug 10am-6pm National Play Day Event- Make Time! Derby Play Partnership Markeaton Park, Mundy Playground A free day of exciting & fun activities. Get crafty with Derby Play & Recycle Centre. Wed 5th Aug Peppa Pig™ Storytelling sessions Westfield Derby. for details & show times visit www.westfield.com/derby from 27th July
The Lavender Patch Hall Croft Farm, Uttoxeter Rd, Hilton DE65 5FZ Tel: 07815 956626 Open June-Dec 13 Wed-Sun 10.30-5
Pick your own lavender Plants & gifts for sale. Light lunches, homemade cakes
Open August Bank Holiday Monday
www.thelavenderpatch.com
Go wild for free this summer with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust & Little Terra Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has teamed up with specialist children’s outdoor gear company, Little Terra, to organise a fun way of keeping youngsters busy this summer. The Wildlife Trust Little Terras Watching Week will run from Saturday 1 st to Sunday 9th August. Children will be encouraged to get out and about to explore their nearest Derbyshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve, or to take a look around the park or garden, to see what wildlife they can find. Little Terras Watching Packs will be available to provide hints and tips on identifying species. Carolyn Budding from Little Terra said: "“The Watching Week gives families with children of all ages something different to do in the summer holidays and beats the credit crunch because it costs nothing except some fun time outside.” The Little Terras Watching Packs will contain a tick list to be filled in and sent back to the Trust, and each of these will be entered into a prize draw. In addition there will be a drawing and photographic competition, with all prizes supplied by Little Terra. Little Terras Watching Packs will be available from The Little Terra shop in Sadler Gate, Derby, by contacting Derbyshire Wildlife Trust on 01773 881188 or visiting
www.littleterra.co.uk or www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Fri 7th, 17th, 21st & 28th Aug 11am-3pm Family Activity Fridays at Kedleston Hall Outdoor trails & activities for all the family. Normal admission charges apply. £1 for activities per child Sat 8th Aug 2-5pm High School Musical "Schools Out" Summer Ball with Boogie Babies Disco At Boogie Nights, Flares Nightclub, Becket St, Derby DE1 1HT Join Boogie Babies for an afternoon of fun disco dancing. £4 in advance or £5 on the door. www.boogie-babies.co.uk Mon 10th- Fri 14th Aug 10am-4pm Expressive Arts Workshop with Tindles Dance Moira Rd, Donisthorpe, Leicestershire 5 day workshop with drama, song, dance & crafts. £85. 07917 408131 www.tindlesdance.co.uk
Tue 11th-Thu 13th Aug 10am-4pm Lots for Tots Tot of the Year Competition Playtastic Softplay Centre, Amberley Drive, Sinfin, Derby Bring your children along to Playtastic, have their photo taken by Rob Bird Photography & enjoy the Soft play & a coffee! See page 30 for full details of competition. Wed 12th Aug from 10am Postman Pat® & Jess the Cat at Wheelgate Park White Post, Farnsfield, Notts NG22 8HX Appearing in the park at various intervals. Go to www.wheelgatepark.com or call 01623 883559 or for full details Sat 15th Aug 10am-2pm Children's Fairy Workshop with Tindles Dance Moira Rd, Donisthorpe, Leicestershire Bring out the inner fairy in your daughter with this beautiful fairy workshop. Dance, song & crafts. £20. Booking form downloadable at www.tindlesdance.co.uk or call 07917 408131
Get safe 4 summer with Sharky's Swimmers
Sharky's Summer Crash Courses Allestree & Sandiacre
Sat 15th Aug 10.30am-4.30pm Bluebells Summer Fete & Meet our Suppliers Day Plenty of food tasting, fun, outdoor games, stalls, face painting, & much much more. Entry Adults £1, Children 50p 01332 673924 www.bluebelldairy.co.uk Mon 17th Aug 3-5pm Boogie Woogie Babes Summer Disco Willington Village Hall £5 per child, siblings £3.50 inc refreshments for children & tea/ coffee & scones for grown-ups! Party clothes or fancy dress. Call 01332 523445 to reserve places. Thu 20th & 27th Aug 10-11am/ 11.30-12.30pm Cheerleading Workshops at Planet Happy Heage Rd Ind Est, Ripley, DE5 3GH Places limited. Tickets on sale. £1 off with Lots for Tots. www.planethappy.info 01773 748600
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cream parlour & tea rooms serving delicious homemade cream teas, light lunches & snacks • •
Sun 23rd Aug 2-5pm Grand Opening of New Children's Play Area Belper River Gardens Heage Windmillers, Carlo the Clown, Critch Street Organ, Mary Deville Stories, Traditional Children's Games, Raffle, Circus Face Painting. www.belpernorthmill.org.uk 01773 880474 Mon 24th Aug Peppa Pig™ Storytelling sessions Westfield Derby. for details & show times visit www.westfield.com/derby from 27th July Tue 25th Aug Meet & Greet with Peppa Pig™ & George™ Westfield Derby. for details & show times visit www.westfield.com/derby from 27th July Wed 26th Aug 10.30-2.30 Nappuchino at Market Place, Derby Waste Exhibition Vehicle Come along to this information event where you can chat & find out about modern washable nappies. £25 cashback scheme. 01332 255256 realnappies@derby.gov.uk • Real
dairy ice cream made from our own fresh milk with a range of exciting flavours •
Farm shop selling delicious, locally produced food • Children's outdoor play area & full display of TP toys to try before you buy •
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www.bluebelldairy.co.uk Brunswood Farm • Locko Road • Spondon • Derby DE21 7BU •
01332 673924
Lots for Little Minds... Our Children are like sponges at this young age. It is now that we can nurture a love of learning and feed their inquisitive minds
Story Corner We all know a buttercup under your chin will show if you like butter – mine always shines bright yellow! But have you heard this tale of how buttercups came about? Long ago, a crock of gold lay hidden under a rainbow. Though many searched, it was found by one man. Greedy and selfish, he dug it up, his plan to keep it all for himself. That night, taking a bag, he crossed a field to secretly bury the gold. But in that field lived the fairies... They danced unseen in the moonlight, laughing. They saw the man and knew what he was about. They were not happy – they dislike any selfishness. So one fairy crept up. Unseen, he made a hole in the bag. One by one, gold coins fell out – all over the meadow. As the man turned, he found his bag empty - every coin gone! “Let’s put the gold on stalks, for everyone to enjoy!” said the fairies. The man searched, but to his disgust, he saw every coin was now a golden flower. Bouncing in the breeze, the flowers turned the meadow into a cloth of gold. People call them buttercups, but they are really fairy gold lost by a greedy old man! By Sophie Snell. Sophie is a professional storyteller based in Quarndon. Watch out for her family storywalks in Derby’s parks this summer holiday. For more information, her website is www.sophiesnell.co.uk or email robandsophie@hotmail.com.
Library Story Time
Alfreton Allestree Alvaston Ashbourne Belper Blagreaves Cradle Club Borrowash Central Library
2.15-2.45 Wed 2.30-3 Tue 2.30-3 Mon 11-11.30 Thu 2-2.30 Mon10.30-11 Tue 10-11.30 Wed 2.30-3 Wed 10.30-11 Mon/ Thu 2-2.30 Sat Chaddesden 2.15-2.45 Tue Derwent 12-12.30 Mon Cradle Club 10-11.30 Wed Duffield 10.30-11 1st/3rd Fri of month Etwall 3.10-3.40 Thu Heanor 2.30-3 1st Mon of month Ilkeston 10.15-10.45 Fri Long Eaton 2.15-2.45 Mon Melbourne 2-2.30 Fri Mickleover 11-11.30 Mon/ Fri Pear Tree 2-2.30 Wed/ Sat Ripley 2.15-2.45 1st Wed of month Sandiacre 2.30-3 Thu Sinfin 2.30-3 Mon/ Sat Spondon 11-11.30 Tue 2-2.30 Sat Baby Rhyme Time 10-10.30 1st Fri of month (up to 3y) Swadlincote 2-2.30 Mon Wirksworth 2.15-2.45 Thu
Most Story Time sessions are Term Time only. Check with your local Library for extra activities over the holidays
Harrington Nursery School Harrington St Peartree Derby DE23 8PE Telephone 01332 769821
Places available for September Government funding for 3 & 4 year olds,
5 sessions per week in flexible patterns.
Breakfast & Holiday Clubs Excellent support for children with special needs.
Caring, experienced qualified Teachers, Assistants and Bilingual staff.
A stimulating, lively learning environment based on the Early Years Foundation Stage principles
Celebrating 40 Years! St Edmund’s Pre-School Playgroup St Edmund’s Church Hall, Kingscroft, Allestree NOW OPEN ALL DAY THURSDAY
Mon 9.15-3pm Tue 8.45-11.15am Wed 9.15-3pm Thu 9.15-3pm Fri 9.15-3pm Parent & Toddler Group Fridays 12.30-3pm A non-profit making playgroup run by qualified staff. Intake from 2 years old. FREE funded places from 3 years
Call Donna on 01332 552773 st.edmunds.preschool@btconnect.com
For 3 -5 year olds
Songs, games & activities Small classes Develops confidence Visit www.lajolieronde.co.uk to learn more
Mickleover Mondays 2pm & 2.30pm Mickleover Community Centre Contact Liz on 01332 513578
Ambergate & Belper Tuesdays 4.30-4.50pm Sawmills Village Hall, also S. Wingfield, Fritchley, Belper Contact Louise on 01773 852749
A charity that recycles companies' waste products into useable, creative materials for use in educational, voluntary & community groups.
We offer the following services: Scrap store Art & craft workshops Shop with eco-friendly resources Community RePaint scheme Family membership now available at £6.00 per annual year membership fee with a charge of £3.00 per trolley load of craft materials. Open Tuesday & Wednesday 10-3 & Thursdays 10-5
Grass Seed Head Use an old sock or tight Put some grass seeds in the
toe end of the sock and add soil until it makes a ball, the size of your hand. Sew or knot the end of the sock close to the soil. Place toe up on a saucer. Use buttons or beads to make the face. Water each day and watch the grass grow into hair. Grass can be cut with scissors to style
Play and Recycling Centre, 6-10 Werburgh Street, Derby DE22 3QG 01332 299165 derbyparc_uk@yahoo.co.uk www.derbyplayandrecyclingcentre.co.uk
(Ofsted Registered- Top Grade) Before & after school, school holidays, all Est. 1987
Nottingham Road, Spondon Open 7.30am 7.30am-6pm 51 weeks a year Flexible times to suit your lifestyle, from 2.5 hr playgroup to a full week 0-5 years with free funding from 3 years old Long term, fully qualified staff
www.whitehousenurseries.co.uk Call 01332 666414 or email whitehousenurseries@ntlbusiness.com
inset days
Escorted drop-off & pick-up services for Lawn, Portway, Walter Evans, Curzon, Markeaton, St Mary’s, St Benedicts, Ashgate, Emmanuel, Woodlands & Ecclesbourne schools, local nurseries, Kilburn Infants and Junior Schools
We accept all childcare vouchers St John’s Church Hall, Birchover Way, Allestree, Kilburn Infants School, The Flat, Kilburn, Belper (term time & inset days) St Benedict’s School, Duffield Road (school holidays) Over & under 8’s areas, craft/ cookery/ sports & optional trips All staff CRB checked, qualified first-aiders & experienced in childcare
Tel.: 01332 737947 or 07984 908836 www.allestreeschoolsoutclubs.com
CASTLE NURSERY SCHOOL Copeland Street, Derby DE1 2PU 01332 347388 In the city opposite Westfield Centre We offer flexible placements for 3-5 year olds with excellent facilities provided by professionally qualified nursery staff. Free Government Funded Places. Breakfast club After school club Holiday play scheme Toddler group
Lots on Weekly... Tweenies (7-18m) 1.30-3 Mon Peep 1's 9.45-11 Wed Peep 3's 1.30-3 Wed Lord Street Community Nursery School, Lord St Little Acorns Toddlers 9.15-11.15 Mon/ Wed/Fri Natality Baby Massage (pre-book) 1.30-2.30 Wed Woodlands Evangelical Church, Blenheim Parade Tots Club 10-12 Baby Matters 1.30-2.30 Rascals & Angels 1.45-3 Boogie Woogie Babes 10.15-11.15 St Johns Methodist Church, Park Farm
Tue
Wed/ Fri
Music Time 9.45-10.45/ 11-12 St Nick's Toddler Group 1.15-3 St Nick's Chicks 2-3 St Nicholas Church Hall, Allestree Lane
Wed Wed Fri
Mother & Baby 10-11.30 St Ed's Parent &Toddler 12.30-3 St Edmunds’ Church Hall, Kingscroft
Thu Fri
Sarah Bates Swimming 10.15-12.45/ 3.30-5.30 Sat Parent & Baby 12.45-1.15 Woodlands School, Blenheim Dr 3.30-6 Sun Sharky's Swimmers 8.45-3.15 (Adult & Child) 1.45. 2.15 & 2.45 Woodlands School, Blenheim Dr
Sun
Mon Tue
Little Angels 1.45-3.15 St Michael’s Church Hall, Elvaston Lane
Mon Tue
Boulton Lane Baby & Toddler 9.30-11.30 Wed Boulton Lane Community Centre, Boulton Lane St Michael's Toddler grp 1.30-3 St Michael’s Church Hall, Elvaston Lane
Thur
Squeels on Wheels 1.45-3 Boulton St Mary's Church Hall, Barrett St
Thu
La Jolie Ronde Sawmills Village Hall
Tue
4.30-4.50
Tiny Tots Workshop 2-3.15 Memorial Hall, Chellaston Lane
Mon
Jack in a Box Parent & Child 10.30-12 Belper Central Methodist Church Hall
Mon
123 Fun Club 9.30-11.30 Splitz Dance Centre, Queen St
Tue/ Thu/ Fri
Natality Baby Massage (pre-book) 1.30-2.30 Salvation Army Hall, Market Place
Wed
Tue
Artful Splodgers (18m-5y) 9.45-10.45/11-12 Wed 9.45-10.45 Fri Tiny Splodgers (9-18m) 11-12 Fri Fleet Arts Centre, The Fleet Time Out 10-11.30 Belper Community Hall, Bridge St
Wed
Little Church 1.30-3.30 St Peter's Church, Church Lane
Wed
Fleet Arts Parent & Toddler 10.30-12 Fleet Arts Centre, The Fleet
Thu
Mother & Toddler Group Methodist Church Hall
Tue
1.30-3
Ashbrook P & T Group 1.15-3.15 Ashbrook Infants School, Victoria Ave
Wed/ Fri
Brailsford P & T 2-3 Brailsford Institute, Main Rd
Toddler Group for visually impaired 10-12 Childminder's Group 9.30-11.30 Boulton Lane Baptist Church, Boulton Lane
Little Rockers 9.30-11 Methodist Church, Brighton Rd
Bumps & Babes 10-11.30 Belper Community Hall, Bridge Street
4Strokes Swimming Academy 3-6 Breadsall Priory Health Club 9-12/ 3-6
Thu
Mon-Fri Sat
Parent & Toddler 1.30-3 Breadsall Memorial Hall
Tue
Breaston Baby & Toddler Group 1.30-3 St Michael's Church Hall, Main St
Tue
East Midland Swimming Academy 3.30-6 Thistle Hotel, East Midlands Airport
Tue
Little Learners 9-11 Chaddesden Park Infant School, Tennessee Rd
Tue
Cheeky Monkeys 10-11.30 Mayfield Rd Methodist Church, Mayfield Rd
Tue
Messy Play 10-11 The Gateway Centre, Grandstand Rd
Tue
Mayfield Rd Parent & Toddler 9.15-11 Mayfield Rd Methodist Church, Mayfield Rd
Thu
For full details and Sure Start Children's Centre activities visit
Baby and Me 4-4.30 Anna Michelle Ballet & Tap 4-4.45 Waverley Lodge Studios, 88 Nottingham Road
Thu Fri
Music Time 9.45-10.45/ 11-12 The Golden Hour Hall, Maple Drive
Tue
Chellotots 9.30-11.30 The Hut, Pit Close Lane
Thu
Jo Jingles (0-2y) 9.45-10.30 Wed (2-3y) 10.45-11.30 Power League, Pride Park (was JJB Soccer Dome)
Mon
Little Nippers 10-12.45 St Alkmund's Church, Kedleston Rd
Wed
Chester Green Chums 10-12 Methodist Church Hall, Mansfield St
Starz (free) (Under 21 Mums) 1-3 Saint Peter's Church, St Peter's St
Wed
Tue
Messy Play St Paul's Church
10-11.30
Mini Movers (2yr+)
4.30-5.15 Tue 9.30-10.15 Sat First Stage Studios, Jubilee Bus Park off Stores Rd
Parent & Toddler Group St Peter's Church, St Peter's St
Tindles Ballet & Tap 2-3/ 3.45-4.45 Congerstone Village Hall, Main St
Mon
Buggy Babes exercise 2-3/ 3.15-4.15 (Pre-Book) 10.30-11.30 Darley Park Café, Darley Park
Mon Thu
Broadway Playgroup 9.45-11.15 Tue Derby Twins Club 9.45-11.30 2nd Fri of month Broadway Baptist Church, Broadway Parent & Toddler 9.15-11.15 Darley Abbey Village Hall
Wed
Little Creations 10-11.30 Riverside Centre, Riverside Rd, Pride Park
Mon
Parent & Toddler time 10-3 Mon-Fri Art & Craft Session 10.30-11.30 Mon/ Thu Noah & Nellies Soft Play, Ascot Drive, Osmaston Park Central Playgroup Stay & Play
9.15-11.15 12.55-3.25 8.55-11.25 Signing Families 12.30-3 Peep Ones 1-3 PEEP Babies 9.15-11.15 Peep Twos 1-3 Central Community Nursery, Nuns St Bumps & Babes 1.30-3.30 Various. 0870 4208651
Mon/ Tue Mon/Fri Wed/ Fri Tue Wed Thu Thu Mon
Barney’s Beanies 10-12 Barney’s Ark 2-3 St Barnabas Church Hall, Radbourne St
Tue Thu
Toddler Group 10-11.30 Tue Ashbourne Rd Methodist Church, Ashbourne Rd Tuesday Tots (Free) 10-12 Tue Central United Reform Church, Becketwell Lane Jumping Jacks Stay & Play
Derby City Church, Curzon St (bring packed lunch)
10-2
Tue
10-11.30
Thu
Ozzy Road 10-11.30 Thu Osmaston Rd Baptist Church, Os Rd/ Charnwood St Castle Nursery Toddler Group Copeland St
9-11
Fri
Mini Movers (2-4) 9.30-10.15/ 10.30-11.15 Tadpoles (4yr) 11.45-12.30 Déda, Chapel St
Fri Sat
Draycott baby & Toddler Group 9.15-11.15 St Mary's Church Hall, Victoria St
Thu
Little Treasures P & T Group 9.15-11 Little Treasures Daycare Ctr, 44 Derby Rd
Fri
St Alkmund's Mother & Toddler 10.30-12 St Alkmund's Church Hall, Church Dr
Mon
Duffield Parent & Toddler 9.30-11 Duffield Methodist Church, King St
Wed
Ballet, Tap & Melody Bear (2.5-4 yr) 4-4.30 Wed Ballet & Tap (4+) 4.30-5.15 Vision Dance School, Methodist Church Hall, King St Findern Kiddiclub 1.30-3 Findern Village Hall, Castle St
Tue
Busy Bees P & T 9.30-11.30 Thu Stepping Stones Day Ctr, Community Hall,Ilkeston Rd Loscoe Busy Fingers 10-11.30 Loscoe Toddle Time 1-2.30 St Luke's Church, High St, Loscoe 4 Strokes Swimming Academy 4-7 Hilton Primary School, Peacroft Lane Music Time
Thu
Mon-Fri
9.45-10.45/ 11-12 Mon 1.45-2.45 Wed/ Thu Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane
Tindles Baby Ballet & Tap 7-8 Mon Pre-School Ballet & Tap 2-3 Tue Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap 3.45-4.45 Pre-School Drama 1-1.30 Thu Pre-School Ballet & Tap 1.30-2.30 Natality Baby Massage (pre-book) 10.30-11.30 Thu Mother & Toddler 1.45-3.15 Thu Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane Holbrook Baby & Toddler 9.15-11.15 Mon Holbrook Methodist Chapel (opp Newsagents) Parent& Toddler Group 1.156-2.45 Horsley Woodhouse Church Hall, Main Street
Tue
Ladybird's Community Group 12.30-2.30 Mon Charnos Family Support Centre, Lower Whitworth Rd Childminders Support Grp Flanstead Centre, Albert St
9.15-11
Tue
Daisy Chain 11-1 Reigate Primary School, Reigate Drive
Mon
Messy Play 1-3 Toddler Group 1.30-3 Brackensdale School
Tue Thu
Barney's Ark 2-3 St Barnabas Church Hall, Radbourne St
Thu
Tindles Pre- Primary Dance 4-5 Pre-School Dance 10-11 Music Time 9.30-10.30/ 10.45-11.45 Wesley Hall, Potter St
Mon Wed Fri
Tiddlers Toddler Group 9.30-11.30 Melbourne Baptist Church, Chapel St
Tue
Soft Play 9.30-12 Mon/Wed/Fri Mickleover Royal British Legion, Western Rd
St Mary's Toddler Group 9.45-11.45 The Cantelupe Centre, Market Place
Tue/ Thu
Boogie Woogie Babes All Saints Church Hall
Jumbo Gym Tots 10.30-12 Albion Leisure Centre, East St
Tue/ Thu
La Jolie Ronde 2-2.20/ 2.30-2.50 Mickleover Community Centre, Uttoxeter Rd
10-11
Mon Mon
Stanley Toddler Group 9.30-11.30 Wed Stanley Meth Church, Belper Rd, Stanley Common
Sarah Bates Swimming Lonsdale Pool, Chevin Ave
Stay n Play 9.15-11.15 Kilburn Village Hall, Church St
Baby Yoga (pre-book) 9.45-11.15 (12wk-crawl) Tue 11.20-12.50 (crawl-walk) Bridge Centre, Ladybank Rd
Ready Teddies 1.15-3.15 United Reform Church, Alfreton Rd Littleover Parent & Toddler 9.45-11.15 Littleover Baptist Church Hall, Thornhill Road
Thu
Mon
Playgroup 10-11.30 Littleover Methodist Church, Constable Dr Heatherton Babies (0-2) 10-11.15 Haven Christian Centre, Heatherton
Little Tikes 10-11.30 Tue/ Wed Music Time 9.45-10-45/ 11-12 Thu Mickleover Pavilion, Vicarage Park
Tue
Newmount Babies & Tots 9.30-11 Wed Newmount Methodist Church, Blagreaves Lane Little Angels Parent & Toddler 1.30-3 St Andrew’s Church, Blagreaves Lane
4-5 Mon/Tue/Thu 4-5.30 Fri
Wed Thu Fri
Oasis Toddler Time 10-12 Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 1-3 Tue Oasis Church Hall, 129-131 Derby Rd Sarah Bates Swimming 1-6 Sun Trent College pool, Derby Rd
Stay n Play 101 Pear Tree Rd
1-3
Mon
Arzoo Mother & Child 9.15-11.15 Rosehill Infant School, Reginald St
Tue
Tiny Treasures 9.30-11.30 New Life Christian Centre, Holmes St
Wed
Messytots (free) 1-2 Heart of the Park building, Arboretum Park Little Angels Toddler Group 9.30-11.30 St James' Infant School
Tue Fri
Parent & Toddler 9.15-11 Wed Oakwood Community Centre, Springwood Drive Childminder's Group 9.45-11.30 Thu Upstairs room, Church on Oakwood, Bishop's Dr
For full details and Sure Start Children's Centre activities visit
Jo Jingles (1-2y) 9.45-10.30 (2-3y) 10.45-11.30 Oakwood Community Centre, Springwood Dr Chatterbox Playgroup
1.30-3 10-11.30 Inside Tea Rooms/ Post Office, Church St Quarndon Toddlers 9.30-11.30 St Paul’s Church Hall
Fri
Wed Fri
Fri
Walking with Wheels 10.30-11.30 Coffee Shop, Rosliston Forestry Centre
Tue
Boogie Woogie Babes Danceworks U'Ltd Cheerleading Nursery Ballet Edmund Hall, 6a Edmund Rd
1.30-2.30 4.30-5 4-4.30 2.30-3
Tue Tue Wed Thu
Spondon under 5's 9.30- 11.15 Spondon Village Hall, Sitwell St
Thu
Austin & Sunnyhill Babe Café 1-3 Homelands House, Browning St
Thu
Tots Club 9.20-11.15 Mon/Wed Newhall Methodist Church, Chapel St, Newhall
Springers Toddler Group 10-11.30 Mon Springs of Living Water Church, 109a Derby Rd
Tindles Baby Ballet & Tap 1.30-2.30 Jellies, High St, Woodville 4.15-5.15
Mon Tue
Denby & Marehay Toddlers 10-12 Wed Zion Methodist Church, Warmwells Lane, Marehay
Happitots 1.30-3 Old Post Centre, High St, Newhall
Mon
Topsy Turvy Tots 12.15-1.30 The Salvation Army Corps, 25 Heath Road
Elmsleigh Toddler Group 9-11 Elmsleigh Infants School, Queens Drive
Tue
Hill St Mums n Tots 9.30-11 Hill St Baptist Church, Hill St
Tue
Risley Parent & Toddler Group 9.15-11.15 Risley Memorial Hall, Derby Rd Sunshine Group 1.15-3.15 Ladycross Infant School, Victoria Rd
Thu
Wed
Tue
Sandiacre Baby & Toddler (0-3) 1-3 Memorial Institute, Doncaster Avenue
Wed
Sharky's Swimmers 4-6 (Adult & Child) 10-11 (Adult & Child 3-3.30) 9.30-3 Cloudside Junior School, Stanton Rd
Wed Fri Sat
Tiny Tots Toddler Group 10-11.15 Sandiacre Methodist Church, Butt St
Thu
Parent, Baby & Toddler Shardlow Village Hall
Thu
1.30-3
Messy Tots (free) 10-11 St Stephen's Church, 331 Sinfin Lane
Ducks & Ducklings 1.30-3 Dethick Hall, Manchester Lane Soft Play 9.30-12.30 Green Bank Leisure Centre, Civic Way
Tue Wed/ Fri
Alpha Tots 9.30-11.15 Church Hall, Hartshorne
Wed
Salvation Army Mums & Tots 9.30-11.30 Wed Salvation Army Hall, Wilmot Rd, Church Gresley Tidgy Tots Special Needs 1-2.30 Newhall Day Care Ctr, Meadow Ln, Newhall
Thu
Mums n Tots 9-11 Fri St George & Mary Church, Chruch St, Church Gresley Tue
Scillies Toddler Group 1-3 Tue/ Wed SCILLS Community Centre, Swallowdale Rd Gymtime 1-1.45 Pre-School Gymnastics 2-2.45 Gymtime (Under 3's) 9.30-10.45 Pre-School Gymnastics 10.30-11.15 Gymtime (under 3's) 9-9.45 Pre-School Gymnastics 10-10.45 Mickleover Gymnastics Club, Amberley Drive
Monkey Club 12.30-2.30 Tue/ Fri Lintopn Village Hall, Winchester Drive, Linton
Tue Fri Sat
Tindles Pre-School Ballet & Tap 9.15-10.15 Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap 10.15-11.15 Moira Village Hall, Ashby Rd, Moira Ticknall Tots 10-12 Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane
Wed/Thu
Tindles Pre-School Ballet & Tap 11.30-12.30 Tutbury Village Hall, Monk St Boogie Woogie Babes Willington Village Hall
1.30-2.30
Sat
Thu
Mon
Lots of Energy... Check out these fantastic clubs, classes, soft play & days out to get your little ones active, creative (and exhausted!!)...
The enjoyment of dance Pre-School dance & movement classes with Melody Bear (2.5 yrs +) A fun introduction into the world of dance for young children. Promotes co-ordination, physical fitness, agility & early learning curriculum skills
Wednesdays from 4pm, Methodist Church Hall, Duffield
Learn the Routine (8-10 yrs) Learn routines to your favourite shows, films & musicals. ÂŁ3 per session.
9.15-10am Saturdays St John's Church Hall, Park Farm, Allestree www.visiondanceschool.co.uk 01332 842477
Parent, guardian with children up to the age of 8 Moorways Sports Centre, Moor Lane, Allenton Tel 01332 642180 Springtots £3 per session Encourages children to be active and develop fundamental skills for life
Mon 27 Jul, 3, 10, 17, 24 Aug 9.45am- 10.30am: for 9 month to 3 yrs 10.45am-11.30am: for 3 to 4 yrs Must be accompanied by an adult
Queen’s Leisure Centre, Cathedral Road, Derby Tel 01332 641444. Women and toddler swim sessions
Thu – 23, 30 Jul 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug 12- 1.15pm Parent, guardian with children up to the age of 5 Adult and toddler sessions
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri except Mon 31 Aug Starts Fri 24 July to Wed 2 Sep 12- 1.15pm Parent, guardian with children up to the age of 5 Family swim sessions
Mon- Fri except Mon 31 Aug Starts Thu 23 Jul- Wed 2 Sep 1.30 – 3pm
Active Kids - Crèche £2.00 per session Fun time activities to help children to be active and play . 12.30-1.30pm. Age 2-5 yrs.
Tues 28 Jul 4,11,18,25 Aug Fri 31 Jul 7,14,21,28 Aug Only 10 places available per session Springwood Leisure Centre, Springwood Drive, Oakwood Tel: 01332 664433 Activity Sessions £3.20 per session Fun time activities to help children to be active and play. 1.15-2.45pm
Mon 27 Jul 3, 10, 17, 24 Aug for 3 to 5 yrs
Wed 29 Jul , 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug for 9 mth- 3 yrs
Wed 29 Jul 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug Thu 30 Jul 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug for 4 to 6 yrs
Only 12 places available per session Springtots £3 per session Encourage children to be active and develop fundamental skills for life 9.45am to 10.30am Wed 29 Jul, 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug for 3, 4, 5 yrs 10.45am to 11.30am www.bactivederby.com
Now based at Amberley Drive, Sinfin DE24 9RE
Gymnastic Sessions for children age 9 months- adult Gymtime 9 months- 3 years Pre-School Gymnastics 3-4 years Gymnastic Centre Hire available for childrens parties (with airtrack or trampoline) www.mickleoverwww.mickleover-gymnasticsgymnastics-club.co.uk
01332 763793/ 07970 842677
Affordable, Professional Tuition Ballet
Tap
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DANCEWORKS UNLIMITED Nursery Ballet Classes from age 3
Small Groups All ages & levels Accredited Instructors At Thistle Hotel, East Midlands Airport
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Qualified Teacher with 13 years experience Enhanced CRB checked, Air Conditioned Studio Shows & Demonstrations & IDTA Exams
Edmund Hall, 6a Edmund Road SPONDON
Clare Beheshti: 01332 670196
sally@em-sa.co.uk www.em-sa.co.uk 01773 608091/ 07813 892108
Magical Music & Movement Classes Suitable for Babies, Toddlers & Pre-School children
Themed programs- Special Events- Pay as you Go
Lessons in Ballet, Tap, Theatre Craft, Freestyle, Musical Theatre, Acro, Cheerleading, Boys Hip Hop, Baby & Me
Hilton, Chellaston, Allestree, Mickleover, Melbourne
NEW STUDIOS
Find out more… Classes, Parties, Events Tel- Tracey 01332 863519 www.musictime.uk.com Check the website for classes over the School Holiday
Lessons available from 1 year old
Waverley Lodge Studios 88 Nottingham Rd, Chaddesden, Derby
NEW CLASSES AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES
Contact Anna Gratton (Principal) AIDTA
07980 756586 agratton417@btinternet.com
Family days out in Derbyshire It’s a strange fact that when on holiday in a different area or country, we make a concerted effort to find and visit places of interest but rarely explore our local vicinity. We know these places exist but save them up for another day and then never seem to get there. Why not earmark a few ‘days out’ in the next few months to try some of these places out? For those of you that like the outdoors, consider Shipley Country Park near Heanor. You can walk or ride on over 18 miles of footpaths and bridleways through this 600 acre park, with large woodlands and tranquil lakes. They also have a number of other activities such as kite flying or angling throughout the season. Or explore the Shining Cliff Woods, located at Ambergate. There is free parking at the beginning of this woods and a number of marked trails, including one to the Betty Kenny tree where a family were once said to have lived. Other walks could include the Derwent Valley Heritage Way following the path of the river Derwent (www.nationalheritagecorridor.org.uk) or the Cromford Canal, which runs from Cromford to Langley Mill. A free leaflet which details the walk (and breaks the 13 mile journey into shorter sections) is available from local Tourist Information centres. Two other leaflets are also available which detail walks accessible for those with a pushchair, one is the Strutt Walk around Belper and Milford and the other around Riddings. If you like the idea of pedal power, then there are a number of safe traffic free trails in the area and many offer bike hire with all the extras you may need such as cycle trailers, child bike seats and cycle helmets. Carsington Water is a brilliant circular route but can get steep in places and there are a number of on-road parts. Carsington Water Visitor Centre also has a fantastic outdoor adventure playground and some gentle walks for toddlers with exciting things to discover along the way. The High Peak Trail runs for over 17 miles and begins just south of Cromford and there is a 13 mile Tissington Trail at Ashbourne. Free cycle hire leaflets are available from TI centres or email cyclehire@peakdistrict.org. Fancy a taste of the high life? Why not visit one of the stately homes in the area? Chatsworth, near Bakewell has a number of attractions, including the house, gardens, farmyard and adventure playground. They offer a number of family tickets but it’s
worth noting that the farmyard and adventure playground are free for children under the age of 3. The grounds are also free should you fancy a stroll, but take the wellies as it can be wet. For more information call 01246 582204 or visit www.chatsworth.org. Haddon Hall, a Medieval and Tudor manor house is also situated near to Bakewell and also has gardens as well as the house to see. Family tickets are also available (admission is free for children under 5), see www.haddonhall.co.uk or phone 01629 812855. Kedleston Hall, on the outskirts of Derby city is owned by the National Trust and has a number of events for younger visitors, from trails to craft activities. Phone 01332 842191 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk for more details. The Industrial Museum, the Art Gallery and Pickfords House in Derby are all free. For more information on opening times see www.visitderbyshire.co.uk. There is also the Strutt Mill in Belper and the adjoining River Gardens where there are free concerts with a variety of music on most Sunday afternoons from June to August. In Rowsley, near Matlock, the Toys of Yesteryear exhibition will excite your own children but also relive some memories for the adults too, phone 01629 732111 or visit www.toysofyesteryear.co.uk .
Top Tips for making the most of days out! Check out tourist information leaflets for discount vouchers and special offers. Attractions are often free for children under a certain age, so check carefully before you buy tickets and ask if there are any family tickets which include savings on regular admission prices. Consider also becoming a member of The National Trust or English Heritage, you may find that you make the savings in car park fees alone! Take a picnic or drinks and snacks to keep costs down. Children love eating out of doors and there will be no mess to clear up! Freeze cartons of drink to act as ice blocks, they will defrost by lunchtime. Don’t forget a rug and some wet wipes. Consider going by public transport, www.derbyshire.gov.uk has an interactive journey planner which gives detailed information and suggested routes for travelling by train and bus. For the children it can seem like an exciting adventure and the viewpoint can be very different from a train window or high up on a bus. For the adults, no worries about the driving or parking, and you might be able to sneak in a half-pint along the way! I hope these have given you some ideas; perhaps I’ll see you around! Dawn Dadswell Please note that whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this information, the author cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions which may have occurred. Before you travel it is advisable that you check with the attraction you are planning to visit their opening times and suitability for your family.
Tot of the Year Competition Prize Winners 1st Prize: Weleda Baby Hamper 12" x 16" canvas print by Rob Bird Photography Winning shot on the front cover of Lots for Tots
Come along to Playtastic Soft Play Centre, Amberley Drive, Sinfin, Derby on Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th or Thursday 13th August where Lots for Tots and Rob Bird Photography will be taking shots of your little ones. You can choose your favourite shot to enter into the competition. Playtastic are offering a discounted entry price of ÂŁ2 per child over 12 months if you bring this copy of Lots for Tots. Under 12 months entry is free.
1st Prize: Toddler trike donated by Playtastic 12" x 16" canvas print by Rob Bird Photography Winning shot on the front cover of Lots for Tots
1st Prize: Trainer bike donated by Playtastic 12" x 16" canvas print by Rob Bird Photography Winning shot on the front cover of Lots for Tots
Terms & Conditions: 1. Competition is open to all South Derbyshire residents with children between ages of 0-4. except family of Lots for Tots, Rob Bird Photography or Playtastic. 2. Judging will be carried out on 19th August 2009 by Nadine Peatfield, Rob Bird & Dawn Sharpe. Judges decision is final. No correspondence will be entered in to. 3. By accepting a prize the winner agrees to parental release of the winning shot which will be used publicly by Lots for Tots, Rob Bird Photography & Playtastic. 4. Prizes are not transferrable or redeemable for cash. 5. Playtastic reserves the right to apply a 2 hour time limit at busy periods.
Lots for Baby...
From ante-natal classes, baby massage & yoga to keeping fit with a baby. From award winning products & time saving meals to a show that has it all & more
Many Nappy Returns Weleda's Baby Oil turns 50! Learn how to massage your baby safely & effectively, using aromatherapy Beginners yoga, gentle stretching exercises for Mums & babies, including relaxation techniques 3 & 4 week courses, flexible to suit you Maximum of 4 mums & babies to a class www.cuddlesnchuckles.com www.pavitraholistics.com Overseal Surgery, Hallcroft Avenue nr Swadlincote, DE12 6JF
For further information call Sally 01283 762300/ 07840 416988
For two generations little rosy cheeks and peachy babies bottoms have been enjoying Weleda’s vintage Calendula Oil which celebrates its 50th birthday this year! First introduced in 1959 ahead of the flower power revolution in the 60s, this gentle oil is ideal for baby massage and can also be used to soothe, protect and even cleanse the nappy area where soap and water or baby wipes might sting. Available from selected branches of Waitrose, independent health stores and pharmacies, or mail order from Weleda on 0115 944 8222 (also stockist information) or online at
BABY MASSAGE CLASSES Allestree, Hilton, Belper and Matlock Baby massage is a skill that benefits both mother and baby. Babies who are massaged tend to sleep well & are more settled. Mothers who massage are happier & more likely to bond well with their babies. Suitable for babies from 6 wks- 8 mths 4 week course ÂŁ30, Taught by a qualified, friendly teacher in small groups with time to chat and meet other mums.
Ante-natal classes & workshops now booking - prepare for birth & meet other parents Pre-booking essential. For more details:
www.natality.co.uk Jenny@natality.co.uk or ring Jenny on 01773 880780
Lots on Local... Wed 2nd Sep 11am-4pm Games Then & Now at Calke Abbey A family fun day full of games past & present. Normal admission charges apply. Thu 3rd & Thu 24th Sep 10.30am Story Time at Little Terra 21 Sadlergate, Derby DE1 3NL Explore nature, the outdoors & the seasons through story time with Little Terra. Sessions are free & include juice & a snack. Thu 3rd Sep 10-11am/ 11.30-12.30pm Cheerleading Workshop at Planet Happy Heage Rd Ind Est, Ripley, DE5 3GH Places limited. Tickets on sale. £1 off with Lots for Tots. www.planethappy.info 01773 748600
expect lots of fun sessions. www.playtasticplay.co.uk 07813 824748 Sat 12th Sep 10am-12pm NCT Nearly New Sale- Mickleover Mickleover Methodist Church, Station Road, Derby 9.45am entry for NCT members. 50p adults children free. 01332 690236 Sat 12th Sep 2-5pm Boogie Babies Disco At Boogie Nights, Flares Nightclub, Becket St, Derby DE1 1HT Join Boogie Babies for an afternoon of fun disco dancing. £4 in advance or £5 on the door. www.boogie-babies.co.uk
Sun 13th Sep from 10am Scooby Doo™ at Twinlakes Park Melton Spinney Rd, Melton Mowbray, Leics Fri 4th-Sun 6th Sep LE14 4SB. Tel 01664 567777 Derby Festé In the park at various intervals throughout the A range of performances in the streets & venues day. www.twinlakespark.co.uk throughout the City. Outdoor performances Sat 19th-Sun 20th Sep 11am-5pm from around the World ending in the Darley Eco-Fest at Markeaton Park, Derby Park Concert. A fantastic family day out with entertainment, Sun 6th Sep from 5.30pm recycled crafts, music, local produce & initiaThe Darley Park Concert 6pm tives. A great day for any age. See opp. Darley Park, Darley Abbey, Derby Wed 30th Sep 11-2 A spectacular programme of music with an asNappuchino at Queens Leisure Centre tronomical theme with an amazing firework Cathedral Road, Derby finale. Be a part of the 30,000 strong crowd at Come along to this information event where you the UK's biggest free outdoor classical concert, can chat & find out about modern washable in the stunning natural amphitheatre of Darley nappies. £25 cashback scheme. Park. Free admission, parking £5 01332 255256 realnappies@derby.gov.uk Fri 4th- Sun 6th Sep Chatsworth Country Fair Derby's Fresh & Fun New Choir Chatsworth House A spectacular family event with Alan Titchmarsh EVERYONE WELCOME the show president. Wednesdays 8pm, Evergreen Hall, Allestree Tickets available via www.chatsworth.org or on 01246 565300 (Mon-Fri 9-5) Mon 7th Sep 10am-2pm Playtots at Playtastic Soft Play Centre Amberley Dr, Sinfin, Derby Toddler sessions Monday-Friday every week commences from 7th September in term time. Messy play, cooking, planting, music & dance…
Join us on 10th September for a new term To find out more tel: 01332 552248 sing4yoursupper@hotmail.com
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Fantastic future-friendly family fun for free.. What more could you ask for?! The bi-annual event is back at Markeaton Park this September. The aim of the weekend is to provide an entertaining and enjoyable two days for the whole family, whilst at the same time raising awareness of environmental issues. There are so many recyclable crafty things for little ones to do you will be hard pushed to fit them all in. I took my girls to the event in 2007 & my then 2 year old loved making dangling buzzy bees & rainmakers. There is fun for every age at the Ecofest with children's entertainment, Live music, inflatable fun, handmade crafts, workshops, whittling & weaving, a free cycle park to leave your bike, and much much more. Back by popular demand are Croissant Neuf, the Worlds only wind & solar powered human circus & The Green Roadshow with environmentally themed entertainment. Waste Not Want Not, Grow Your Own & Do One Thing for Wildlife will all have activities for children. You will even find a solar powered stage where local bands will be performing. The Storytelling CafĂŠ was a favourite with my children where you can drop in & out all day to eat your lunch or take a break & be whisked away by fantastical story telling. The Eco-Fest really is a fabulous day out as well as a great learning experiences for our future generations. I'll see you there! Derby Ecofest 2009 is on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September at Markeaton Park, Derby from 11am.
Lots for School...
Whether your child is starting School in Spetember or you are thinking about the future, you will find lots to help you here...
Portway Infant School Headteacher: Miss Claire Walker
"A good school with some outstanding features" Recent Ofsted inspection Quotes from the report include: "The success of the school is reflected in the pupils' clear enjoyment of their work & play" "Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school & are extremely positive about their children's experiences" "Teachers work hard to plan consistently effective, high quality lessons & activities that match all pupils' needs & learning styles" "Pupils get on well together & enjoy taking responsibility. All children are made to feel safe & secure
If you require any further information please contact our school office on 01332 550702 or email admin@portwayi.derby.sch.uk www.portwayi.derby.sch.uk
Shooz 4 Free‌ Shooz 4 Kidz provides a huge range of children's shoes from School shoes to Crocs. Their personal fitting service is excellent & they even give shoes away! Join their discount scheme & when you buy 5 pairs of shoes you get the 6th 1/2 price. When you buy 11 pairs you get the 12th pair for FREE.. That should come in handy once they start school!
Free home delivery Tel: 01332 553392 Suppliers of all uniform to: Portway Infants, Portway Juniors, Woodlands Community School, Curzon Primary, Lawn Primary We also stock uniform for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies & guides
Open Days... Mugginton C E Primary School Thu 1st October 9.30-11.30am. Please contact Mrs Moore for details. Portway Infant School Mon 19th & Tue 20th October 2pm Please contact the School Office for details.
Competition Winners Congratulations to our competition winners from Issue 6. The following lucky families won tickets to The Derbyshire County Show: Leah Dunne of Littleover & Catherine Harrison of Findern won a family ticket each. Winners of 1 adult ticket each were: Mrs Webb of Mickleover, Gill Loverlock of Willington, Victoria Felows of Duffield, Helen Heron of Kirk Ireton, Kren Ingleby of Oakwood, Felicity Edwards of Normanton, Emily Williams of Hilton, & Sarah Constable of Allestree. The answer was Elvaston Castle Father's Day was on 21st June this year & the winner of the fantastic Free Photo Session with Rob Bird Photography & 12"x16" canvas was Katherine Boyes of Darley Abbey. The eagle-eyed amongst you spotted 5 chocolate bunnies in Issue 6 & the winner of a free yummy tub of Bluebells ice cream was Niki Guthrie.
Fantastic Find... If you don't know Mickleover then chances are you don't know about it's best kept secret, hiding in the Mickleover Community Centre, Uttoxeter Road. The Old School Tea Rooms is a voluntary run cafĂŠ with a fantastic choice of menu. A children's meal deal comprising of a small sandwich, children's crisps, children's chocolate bar and a cup of squash is only ÂŁ1.55 & a very nice cappuccino only 95p! Children are very welcome & there are plenty of high chairs, room for buggies & baby food on sale. There are a wide choice of second hand books to buy & you may even stumble upon a plant sale or a jewellery clinic on the 2nd Monday of the month. To find out more & see what else the Community Centre offers visit
www.mickleovercommunitycentre.co.uk If you know of a fantastic find, let me know!
Thank you to my gorgeous Nephew, George Thompson for the front cover photo!
Are you looking for an effective way to reach 12,000 families in South Derbyshire? Lots for Tots distributes directly to Nurseries, Pre-Schools, Libraries, Clinics, Children's Centres, NCT groups, Toddler Groups, Clubs, Classes, shops & other appropriate outlets. Allenton, Allestree, Alvaston, Aston-on-Trent, Austin, Belper, Borrowash, Brailsford, Breadsall, Breaston, Burnaston, Chaddesden, Chellaston, Chester Green, Critch, Darley Abbey, Derby City, Draycott, Duffield, Eggington, Etwall, Findern, Hatton, Heage, Heanor, Hilton, Holbrook, Horsley Woodhouse, Ilkeston, Kilburn, Little Eaton, Littleover, Long Eaton, Mackworth, Melbourne, Mickleover, Normanton, Oakwood, Ockbrook, Osmaston, Peartree, Quarndon, Repton, Ripley, Rosehill, Sandiacre, Sinfin, Spondon, Stenson Fields, Sunnyhill, Swadlincote, Weston Underwood, Willington. Coming next to: Alfreton, Ashbourne & Wirksworth 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.
Specialise in teaching beginners. Small class sizes - 3 children to 1 teacher for beginners. 4 children to 1 teacher for improvers. Teachers teach in the water for all beginners. Classes for all ages and abilities, also Lifesaving courses. Quick progress results! All teachers are A.S.A qualified and C.R.B checked.
Classes held at Woodlands School, Allestree Lonsdale pool, Mickleover Trent College, Long Eaton 5 week, half hour intense courses available. Please call for more information or check out the Website! www.sarahbatesschoolofswimming.com sarah.bates32@ntlworld.com
Tel 01332 720205 Mob 07866 432447