Lots for Tots North Derbyshire Issue 01

Issue 01 - Oct - Dec 2010

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Welcome to Issue 1 of Lots for Tots Derbyshire North!

Hello, I’m Nadine, Editor of Lots for Tots.

I live in Derby & I have 2 girls age 5 & 3. Having spent 2 years spreading the Lots for Tots word around the south of Derbyshire I am now on a mission to make sure every parent in the north gets one too!

Launching a new magazine in a new area is a lot of work & I couldn’t have done it without a very special Mummypreneur. Sarah Gregory is Mum to Charlie, age 3 & lives in Bakewell. She approached me about setting up a Lots for Tots for North Derbyshire & has been a big help in filling the magazine & get it out to you.

So welcome on board the Lots for Tots train Sarah, it’s going to be an exciting ride!

You can help too... if you know of a toddler group, class, event or business that might benefit from the magazine, please let me know. I want to get as much information packed in for you as possible, helping you to survive with the under fives!

Nadine

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About Lots for Tots

34,000 copies of Lots for Tots in 3 editions distributed from 4th October 2010 in Derby, Amber Valley, Erewash, South Derbyshire, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, Hope Valley, East Staffordshire & North-West Leicestershire.

Lots for Tots Derbyshire North is distributed to Alfreton,Somercoates, Swanick, Riddings, Ironville, Crich, South Wingfield, South Normanton, Wessington, Shirland, Blackwell, Newton, Stonebroom, Lea, Wirksworth, Kirk Ireton, Cromford, Starkholmes, Tansley, Matlock, Matlock Bath, Winster, Darley Bridge, Darley Dale, Birchover, Rowsley, Youlgreave, Bakewell, Great Longstone, Baslow, Calver, Hathersage, Tideswell, Clay Cross, Danesmoor, Ashover, Tupton, Holmewood, Chesterfield, Calow, Bolsover, Brimington & other surrounding villages & districts.

Lots for Tots is designed by Nadine Peatfield- Editor of Lots for Tots. For advertising, artwork & commissions please contact derbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk.

Front Cover Model: Eric age 4 from Toton, Notts Photography: www.sarahazeldinephotography.co.uk

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.. October

Every weekend in October plus Sat 23rd-Sun 31st October Craft & Gift Fair Brigade Hall, Bath St, Bakewell DE45 1BX 10.30am-4.30pm FREE EVENT Every weekend in October Illuminations at Matlock Bath Incredible illuminations inc. boat parade.

Over 100,000 visitors to the annual historic event. Under 16s FREE Sun 17th October 1.30-2.30pm NCT Nearly New Sale- Buxton Buxton Community School,Temple Rd Mon 18th- Sun 31st October A to Z 2010- Buxton’s Festival for Children & Teenagers Buxton Opera House & other venues Suitable for everyone from babies to 19 Highlights for the under 5’s include: 20th-21st- We Dance Wee Groove 25th- How Do You Make The Rain Fall?

25th- Rockaby Roadshow 26th- Storytelling Safari/ Big Stuff 27th- Adventure Stories 27th- The Dragon’s Daughter 28th- From Here to There!

30th- Story Hunt 30th- Colour, Light, Sound 31st- Twinkle Twonkle Wed 20th October 10am-5pm The Big Draw at Chucklebutties Belper Mills, Bridgefooot, Belper Get messy with junk modelling & paint & help us create a model of Belper to be viewed from the top of our playframe! A fun-filled, creative day, organised as part of the national Big Draw Campaign. 01773 880123 www.chucklebutties.co.uk

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Thu 21st October - Tue 9th November Chesterfield Festival Exhibition Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre

Concerts, markets, beer festival, performers, Garden of Light..Plenty for the kids to do including Poetry Shows, ghost walks, living history at the museum & tours up the crooked spire. Finale includes lantern parade from the spire to the Garden of Light. www.visitchesterfield.info Sun 24th October 10am-2.30pm Puppets & Masks for Big Kids Longshaw Estate, nr Sheffield Come & make wild puppets & masks in a one off workshop, inspired by the creatures & stories of the Peak District & help us tell our Halloween story. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Mon 25th October 10am-4pm Ghosts & Gouls at Bolsover Castle A creepy trail to find the hidden tomb & discover who lies within. Create your own decorations in the craft area & wander the grounds with a ghost hunter.

01246 822844 Mon 25th October 10am-5pm Photos at Chucklebutties Belper Mills, Bridgefooot, Belper Garry Rawlings offers beautiful family portraits at school photographer prices.

No need to book, just turn up on the day & only pay for the prints you want. 01773 880123 www.chucklebutties.co.uk Mon 25th- Tue 26th October The Little Big Club Live in Concert Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby

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lerina, Pingu, Fifi & Fireman Sam together on stage for the very first time offering something for younger family members they will never forget.Tickets £13, Concessions £11. Box Office 01332 255800 www.derbylive.co.uk Mon 25th- Sun 31st October Witch Willoughby The Heights of Abraham. Derby Rd, Matlock Bath DE4 3PD End the season on a SPOOKYSHIRE themeOctober Half Term it’s Witch Willoughby time again with goulish fun & games. www.heightsofabraham.com Mon 25th- Sun 31st October Halloween Hoot at Chatsworth If you’re feeling brave, then bring your little ones along to Chatsworth for a week of terrible treats, evil entertainment & devilish delights. www.chatsworth.org Wed 27th October Wild Child Family Fun Day Hardwick Park Centre, Doe Lea, Chesterfield

Fun activities & crafts for toddlers to teenagers themed on nature & wildlife. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Wed 27th October 10am-2pm Woodland Fun Days at Buxton Grin Low Woods, Buxton SK17 6WX Woodland themed family fun day Wed 27th- Sun 31st October 12-6pm Creepy Critters Halloween Event Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield S44 5QJ

A fun creepy critters trail around the hall & gardens to entertain the family. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardwick Thu 28th October 10-11am Children’s Monster Poetry Hour Chandler’s Cocktail Bar, 46 St Mary’s

Gate, Chesterfield S41 7TH Children of all ages welcome for an hour of light poetry with a monster theme. Poetry reading & a chance for the children to create their own rhymes & perform! Free drinks & snacks for children. Booking recommended 01246 276386 Thu 29th & Fri 30th October 5-7pm Little Monkeys Halloween Parties

Little Monkeys Play Centre, Darwin Forest Country Park, Darley Moor, Two Dales, Matlock

Just for Halloween become a little monster at Little Monkeys. Ticket only, £9.50 includes admission & 2 hours play, children’s scary buffet & chilling drink, fancy dress competition, spooky disco, spooktacular craft activities, wicked biscuits to decorate & more. Staff will be in frighteningly fancy dress & when you are all spooked out- take home a Little Monkeys balloon! 01629 736212 www.little-monkeys.co.uk

Work from home with Usborne Build a fun, flexible business selling Usborne’s award-winning children’s books * No experience needed * Choose your own hours * Sell at home parties, toddler groups, fairs - anywhere! * Start-up cost just £38

For more information or to book a party or event call Nicola Stafford on 01773 810892 / 07855 379615 or visit www.usborneonline.org/nicolastafford

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Lots on Local.. October Thu 28th- Fri 29th October 6.30-9.30pm Festival of Light Queen’s Park, Chesterfield Join local Storyteller Sophie Snell for Chinese tales for all the family.

Fri 29th October 5-7pm Halloween 2010 at Planet Happy Heage Rd Ind Est, Ripley DE5 3GH Novelty buffet with fun & games for all ages. Fancy dress optional! Lots of treats & goodies. Tickets £8.95 Limited places.

01773 748600 www.planethappy.info

Sun 31st October 12-5pm Halloween Hunt at Haddon Hall Bakewell DE45 1LA Join in the Halloween Hunt. Free to enter but donations will be collected for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. Fun for all the family! www.haddonhall.co.uk

Sat 30th October 11am & 2pm Little Red Robin Hood Derby Theatre, Eagle Market, Westfield, Derby

A merry mix up in the forest involving glove puppets, false teeth & a frying pan. Puppet Theatre for all over age 4. Tickets £7, concessions £5.50 Box Office 01332 255800 www.derbylive.co.uk

Lots for Tots is not just a magazine!

Sat 30th October 6-8pm Halloween Spooktacular at Chucklebutties Play Centre Belper Mills, Bridgefooot, Belper Spooky disco, trick or treat, halloween themed feast, apple bobbing, fancy dress competition, party games & loads more to keep your little horrors entertained. £9.99 per child (£6.99 with a full Valued Customer card) 01773 880123 www.chucklebutties.co.uk

We also have a website where you can find all your local events, classes, toddler groups & up to date information that missed the magazine deadline. To find your area visit

Sun 31st October 11am-4pm Halloween Funday at Hardwick Estate

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Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield S44 5QJ

Halloween trail & themed activities from broomsticks to bat masks. Fun for all the family. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardwick

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The Perfect Place for Little Monkeys Designed specifically with both parents and children in mind, Little Monkeys, is the new purpose built £1m fun-filled themed adventure play and party centre where young children from Matlock, Bakewell, Chesterfield and surrounding areas will get the thrill of their lives. Here, they can scramble through nets, swing on ropes, walk beams and crawl through tubes – in fact they can ‘run-wild’ in complete safety in the most exciting play centre for miles around.

Little Monkeys is housed in a fantastic, fully air conditioned building which, at nine metres high on one side, means children can launch themselves from a great height onto the 4-lane Astra slide, the double helix spiral slide or the multi-tiered adventure play structure. The HMS Beagle soft play area is perfect for the little ones with its spiral slide and soft ball cannons.

The building features massive windows which give spectacular views, and includes a well equipped kitchen serving a wide selection of tasty and healthy food appealing to all ages. Parents can therefore relax with a cup of coffee, safe in the knowledge that their children are having a safe and thrilling time.

Open every day between 10am and 6pm, a two hour session costs just £4.50 with supervising adults and children under one admitted free. There is also ample free parking next to the play centre.

Little Monkeys is also the ultimate party venue, offering stress-free parties in private rooms where children and their friends can enjoy a celebration they will always remember.

Little Monkeys

themed adventure Play and a purpose-built, fun-filled, Park at Darwin Forest Country Party Centre is now open

2 hour play session £4.50 per child Open every day from 10am to 6pm

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Little Monkeys Play Centre Darwin Forest Country Park, Darley Moor, Two Dales, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 5LN

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Lots on Local.. November

Wed 3rd November 10am-5pm Christmas Shopping Day at Chucklebutties Play Centre Belper Mills, Bridgefooot, Belper Pick up some great gifts or treat yourself to something special. 01773 880123 www.chucklebutties.co.uk Thu 4th- Fri 5th November Stick Man Lyceum Theatre, Tudor Square, Sheffield

From the book by Julia Donaldson, illustrated

by Axel Schleffer. Touching, funny & utterly original, this brand new show is a sure fire hit. Suitable for children aged 4+ Tickets £10.50- £12.50. Box Office 0114 249 6000 www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Sat 6th November 6.30-9pm Chatsworth Bonfire & Fireworks With a reputation for putting on one of the most spectacular fireworks displays around, 2010’s celebration is set to be more popular than ever. Join us for a breathtaking display, huge bonfire & some fantastic live entertainment. Adult £12, Child £6.50 Under 3’s free. www.chatsworth.org Every weekend in November Craft & Gift Fair Brigade Hall, Bath St, Bakewell DE45 1BX 10.30am-4.30pm Unique & individual crafts & quality gifts at great prices. FREE EVENT Sun 7th November Bonfire & Fireworks Display Markeaton Park, Derby FREE EVENT. Derby’s biggest & best firework display. With Ram FM Roadshow, funfair & hot food stalls plus entertainment from Ram FM & Derby LIVE’s Fame Factor Finalists.

Funfair 2pm, Ram FM’s Dino & Pete

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from 5pm, Bonfire lit 5.45pm, Fireworks from 6pm. Parking- University of Derby, Kedleston Rd £5 Fri 12th-Sun 14th November Fri 19th- Sun 21st November

Christmas Market Weekends at Chatsworth

Over 60 stalls & Chatsworth own food & gift shops. www.chatsworth.org Sat 13th November 1pm & 4pm Basil Brush Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby Join Basil & the cast for a fun-packed family laughter show, with gallons of games, giggles & prizes. A must-see treat. Boom Boom! £12, Family ticket (4) £42 Box Office 01332 255800 www.derbylive.co.uk Sat 13th November 7.30pm Live & Local: Family Matters Waingroves, Derbyshire For Parents!

Everyone’s favourite Mum is back! The whingeing kids are hormonal teenagers & Ruth has to negotiate body piercings, driving lessons & internet shopping disasters.

Sequel to ‘TEN DAYS that shook the kitchen’.

01773 749809 www.liveandlocal.org.uk Sat 13th Nov- Fri 24th December Santa at Westfield Derby Ground Floor, Westfield Derby Come & see the magical polar bear paradise & visit Santa & his festive elves. £3.95 for a visit & gift, £4.50 for a visit & photo. £7.95 for a visit, gift & photo. www.westfield.com/derby Sat 20th November 10.15am-4.15pm Indoor Dickensian Market Pavillion Gardens, Octagon, Buxton Brightly decorated stalls with sellers in

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costume with a simulated village green & entertainment Adults £1.50, Concessions £1, Children 50p

Sat 20th November 2pm The Mole Who Knew it was None of his Business

Looking for kids’ winter jackets, hats, gloves & skiwear?

You’re getting warmer (and so are they).

Derby Theatre, Eagle Market, Westfield, Derby

Enchanting for adults; captivating for children 4 & over. Biology with belly-laughs, informative & fun. Tickets £7 under 16’s £5, family ticket (4) £20 Box Office 01332 255800 www.derbylive.co.uk Sun 21st November 12-6pm Chesterfield Christmas Market Switch-on New Square, Chesterfield Great family events throughout the day. Lights switch-on outside Yorkshire Bank Fri 26th November 10am-5pm Christmas Shopping Day at Chucklebutties Play Centre Belper Mills, Bridgefooot, Belper Pick up some great gifts or treat yourself to something special. 01773 880123 www.chucklebutties.co.uk

Toasty children are happy children, whether they’re on skis or in the playground. Kit your kids up to 12 years out with the coolest cold weather clothes at Little Terra.

NOW exclusively online at:

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or call 01773 837395 (mon-fri 8.30-17.00) For FREE shipping use code: LOTS4TOTS

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.

Jubi-Lou’s For lovely things Handmade crafts gifts & cards Personalising on site Alterations & Repairs Bunting for sale & to hire 4 Hebden Court, Matlock St Bakewell DE45 1EE Tel: 01629 810494

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Lots on Local.. December Fri 3rd December Ripley Christmas Lights switch on Lights switching on followed by a community Carol service.

Sat 4th December 10am-5pm Alfreton Festival Event Christmas entertainment throughout the town & Carols around the Christmas tree.

Sat 4th- Sun 5th December 11am-4pm Sat 11th- Sun 12th December Christmas Fundays at Hardwick Park Doe Lea, Chesterfield Enjoy a range of festive activities & crafts for all the family throughout the day ath the Centre. £5 per person.

First 2 weekends in December Christmas Weekends at Longshaw Nr Sheffield, 10.30am-4pm Fun & simple decorations to make. Christmas shopping, festive music & meals in the tea room. £2 per decoration. www.nationaltrust.org.uk First 3 weekends in December Stables & Sleigh Bells Tropical Butterfly House, Woodsetts Rd, North Anston, Sheffield S25 4EQ Visit the enchanting grotto, meet Father Christmas & take part in lots of free festive activities throughout the centre. www.butterflyhouse.co.uk 01909 569416 First 3 weekends in December Nativity in the Farmyard at Chatsworth The Nativity Story told with real animals from the farmyard & the chance for some children to dress up & be a part of the story. www.chatsworth.org

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Sat 4th- Sun 12th December 10.30am-4pm Christmas 2010 at Haddon Hall Bakewell, DE45 1LA See the hall decorated in foliage & a magical display awaits. www.haddonhall.co.uk

Sun 5th December Tuptons 4th Christmas Market Green Lane, Tupton, S42 6BH Open air market including Santa, craft stalls, Carol singing, hot food, rides. Full of the Christmas spirit.

Wed 8th December- Sun 9th January Aladdin at the Assembly Rooms, Derby

Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby Neil Morrissey returns to Derby by popular demand, this time as Wishee Washee in the magical Aladdin. Luke Roberts from CITV’s Hi-5 stars as the dashing hero Aladdin.

Tickets from £8. Box Office 01332 255800 www.derbylive.co.uk Wed 8th December - Sun 2nd Jan 2011

Aladdin at Pomegranite Theatre Corporation St, Chesterfield S41 7TX Local favourite George Telfer returns as Abanazar. www.pomegranitetheatre.co.uk Fri 10th-Fri 31st December Puss in Boots Guildhall Theatre, Market Place, Derby

Enter a land of enchanting forests, glorious meadows & magnificent castles. This new adaptation filled with music & fun is sure to delight & engage even the youngest of audiences. Tickets £8.50, concessions £7, family ticket (4) £25. Box Office 01332 255800 www.derbylive.co.uk

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Sat 11th- Sun 12th December 10am-6pm

Christmas Wonderland Pavillion Gardens, St John’s Rd, Buxton A specially organised fair with emphasis on Christmas, food, decorations & gifts. There is also an opportunity for children to visit Santa. www.pavilliongardens.co.uk 01298 23114 Mon 13th December & Wed 15th December 12.30-2pm Lunch with Santa at Planet Happy Heage Rd Ind Est, Ripley DE5 3GH Come along & spend a lunchtime with Santa at Planet Happy for a special Christmas treat.

Tickets £6.95 01773 748600 www.planethappy.info Thu 16th December 10am-12pm Christmas Party at Planet Happy Heage Rd Ind Est, Ripley DE5 3GH Picnic Box, activities & a present from Santa.

Tickets £7.95 01773 748600 www.planethappy.info Sat 18th December 6-8pm Chucklebutties Christmas Extravaganza Belper Mills, Bridgefooot, Belper Magic & giggles with Mrs Sparkle, funky disco, Christmas themed feast, face painting & a fabulous present-filled visit from Santa! Tickets £9.99 per child. 01773 880123 www.chucklebutties.co.uk Tue 21st December 4.30-6.30pm Christmas Party at Planet Happy Heage Rd Ind Est, Ripley DE5 3GH Hot & cold mixed buffet, activities & a present from Santa. Tickets £8.95 01773 748600 www.planethappy.info 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.

Let Jamie Oliver give you some spending money this Christmas!

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Join Jamie at Home today & you could start earning from your very first party. Just by holding 2 parties a week, you could earn around £520 a month, no prior experience required. Why not earn extra money, be your own boss & maybe even meet Jamie!

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Lots for Christmas...

We’ve teamed up with Westfield Derby to offer you the chance to officially open their Magical Polar Bear’s Paradise grotto with Santa himself on Saturday 13 November.

Exclusively for Lots for Tots readers, our lucky winners will be amongst the first people to meet Santa, and will receive a special gift from Santa up to the value of £50!

On the day you’ll also get the chance to see kids’ favourites Big & Small and meet Bjorn, the friendly life-like polar bear who has come to visit us from the Arctic Circle with his helper, Ursula.

To enter, simply fill in your details on the form below and drop into Concierge on Level 1 near Lush at Westfield Derby.

Winners must be available from 10am – 12noon on Saturday 13 November. The prize is non transferable. The winner agrees to participate in any public relations arranged by the promoter.

Closing date: Friday 29 October 2010.

Full terms and conditions are available at Concierge or on westfield.com/derby

North Derbyshire Lots for Tots Competition Title First Name Last Name Postcode Mobile* Email* * By entering your mobile and/or email address, you agree to receive mobile and/or email communications from Westfield Derby CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 29th OCTOBER

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Lots for Christmas...

LITTLE TERRA Pirate Chest www.littleterra.co.uk £8 KELLY TOYS Bilibo (available in 6 colours) www.kellytoys.co.uk

USBORNE BOOKS Usborne Very First Words Christmas www.usborneonline.org/nicolastafford £4.99

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PRECIOUS FINGERPRINT JEWELLERY Finger & hand print Christmas decorations www.preciousfingerprintjewellery.co.uk £55 + delivery

KNOT JUST JIGS Wooden Fairy Skittles (Also in Pirate) www.knotjustjigs.co.uk £6.99

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PHOENIX CARDS Recipe Box www.phoenix-trading.eu/web/ katrinab £15

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FIVE LITTLE DUCKS Church St, Baslow Red Ride-On Racing Car www.fivelittleducks.com £65

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Story Corner Here is a little Chinese folk tale- do any of you recognise it?

One day a fox encountered a very fierce looking tiger. “I’m going to eat you!” said the tiger. “Oh don’t do that”, said the fox, “why don’t we travel together instead. If you stay behind me and the other animals are not afraid of me, then you can eat me up!” So they travelled the road together. As soon as the other animals saw the tiger, they ran away in fear. “See?” said Fox. “I was walking in front, and they saw me before they could see you! Now who is the scariest animal in this forest?” Tiger hung his head and put his tail between his legs… and ran away… You see he hadn’t realised that everyone had seen them both and that Fox had borrowed Tiger’s own terrible appearance to frighten them away!

Sophie Snell is a Derby-based storyteller and will be telling Chinese Tales for all the family at The Chesterfield Festival of Light on 28th & 29th October from 6.30-9.30pm www.sophiesnell.co.uk.

Competition

For a chance to win this stunning 3d Cast Frame worth £110 all you need to do is email khorner@precious-memories.co.uk with the following: • Quote code LOTS FOR TOTS COMP. • Your name, telephone number and name s & ages of your children.

• Tell us why you think you should win.

Closing Date 12th November 2010.

Please note that by entering the competition you are giving Precious Memories permission to contact you by phone or email.

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Most classes are Term-Time only

Water Babies 4-5pm Tue Ashcroft School, Ashgate Road Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Thu Central Methodist Church, Saltergate

Tiny Tots 1-2.30pm Wed Central Pentacostal Church, Newbold Rd Music Tots

9.30-11am Thu The Salvation Army-St Hughs RC Church, Littlemoor

Bolsover

Annunciation Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Thu Annunciation Parish Church, 2 Spencer St

Newbold Church Parent & Toddler 9-11am Fri Eagle Club, Littlemoor

Brampton

Hady Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Thu Frank Merifield Community Ctr, Top of Hady Hill

New Whittington Toddlers 9.30-11am Mon/Wed St Patrick Church Hall, High St

Ashover

Ashover Baby & Toddler 10am-12pm Wed Ashover Parish Hall, Milken Ln Ashover Acorns 10-11am Thu Bassett Rooms, Church St Bolsover Under 24s Group 1-3pm Tue Assembly Rooms, Hilltop Tom’s Tots 1.45-2.45pm Mon St Thomas’ Chrch, Chatsworth Rd Totstop 9.30-11am Wed Zion Ch Hall, Chatsworth Rd

First Little Steps 9.30-11.30am Fri Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross St

Calow

Clay Cross

Calow Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.15am Wed Calow Community Ctr, Allpits Ln

Chesterfield

Twinkle Tots 9.30-11.15am Mon Chesterfield St Miner’s Welfare Club 4 Strokes

3-5pm Mon-Fri 2-5pm Sun Nuffield Health Club, Alma Leisure Park, Derby Rd Ruby’s Stay & Play 10am-12pm Tue Grace Chapel, Markahm Rd

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Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Mon Methodist Church Rainbow Toddlers 10-11.30am Wed Holmgate Evangelical Church, Valley Rd, Holmgate

Holymoorside

Tiger Tots 1.30-3pm Tue Holymoorside Village Hall, Holymoor Rd

Newbold

Parents & Tots 10-11.30am Mon St Andrew’s United Reform Church, Newbold Rd

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The Busy Bees 9-11am Tue North Wingfield Infant School, Blacks Lane

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Barrow Hill Baby & Toddler 9.30-11am Mon Haven Rest Room, Station Rd, Barrow Hill Stavely Toddler Zone 1-3pm Mon Staveley Church Parent & Toddler 9.30-11am Tue Stavely & Barrow Hill Community Rooms, High St Toy Library Stay n Play 1.30-3pm Wed Healthy Living Centre, Barlow Rd St Joseph’s Parent & Toddlers 9-11am Thu St Joseph’s Primary School, Calver Crescent

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Natural Born Swimmers Swimming with your baby sounds lovely. And it is. In fact, it’s one of the most memorable, thrilling and bonding things the two of you will ever do. But, along

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Which is why lots of parents choose to sign up to structured swimming lessons, like those offered by Marie Smith of Water Babies, the largest baby swim school in the East Midlands.

Water Babies credits its success to three main ingredients, all of which of which have put them at the forefront of the industry.

Extraordinary instructors - world-class professionals, passionately delivering a uniquely structured programme in a fun way that aims to teach parents how to teach their baby to swim. It takes more than 50 hours of work in the pool, at least 25 assessed lessons and 5 lots of internal and external exams to pass to be an instructor for Water Babies.

An extraordinary programme of lessons which is carefully structured - you wouldn’t ever want to start watching a film halfway through. “That’s the reason why our courses have a beginning, middle and carefully monitored progression that will see them swimming as soon as they are physically able - usually around thirty months,” explains Marie.

Extraordinary results which speak for themselves. Technical expertise is one of the reasons why we’ve won four national awards - the first baby swimming company to do so. Three of the East Midlands instructors were also nominated as What’s On 4 Little Ones “Outstanding Class Leaders” - something Marie is very proud about!

Water Babies run classes in Chesterfield, Belper and Derby.

For more information please visit www.waterbabies.co.uk or phone 01636 815567

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

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Lots on Weekly...

Most classes are Term-Time only

Bakewell

Otter Tots Swimming 1-2.30pm Mon 12.30-6pm Tue 9.15-11.15am Fri 10am-12pm Sun St Anselms School Crafty Kids 10am-12pm Tue Medway Centre Rhthym Time Toddlers 9.40-10.10/11-11.30am Wed Rhythm Time Babies 10.20-10.50am Wed Medway Centre, New St Carer & Toddler Group 9.45am-12pm Thu Bakewell Methodist Church Story Time 2.15-2.45pm Thu Bakewell Library

Baslow

Baslow Mother & Toddler 10am-12pm Mon Baslow Church Rooms

Cromford

Cromford Toddler Group 10-11.30 Mon Cromford Methodist Chapel Ashbrook P & T Group 1.15-3.15pm Wed/ Fri Ashbrook Infants Sch, Victoria Av

Darley Dale

Toddlers Group 9.30-11.30am Mon Dale Road Methodist Ch Hall

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Seedlings Parent & Toddler 9.45-11.15am Fri Terrace Room, Whitworth Centre

Eyam

Mums of PreSchoolers 9.30-11.30am Thu Eyam Church Centre

Grindleford

Baby & Toddler Group 2.30-4.30pm 1st Thu of month Bishop Pavillion, by Grindleford Playgroup

Hathersage

Rhythm Time Toddlers 9.50-10.20/11.10-11.40am Tue Rhythm Time Babies 10.30-11am Tue Hathersage Memorial Hall, Oddfellows Rd Hathersage Mother & Toddler 10am-12pm Fri Hathersage Memorial Hall

Litton

Baby & Toddler Group 10-11.30am Thu Litton School

Matlock

Tiptoes 10-11.30am Steep Turnpike Church

Mon

Smiley Tots Toddler Group 1.30-3pm Mon All Saints Church, Smedley St Matlock Methodist & Holy Reform Church Mums & Toddlers 10-11.30am Tue

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Mums & Toddlers Music 10-11.30am Wed Oak Road Story Song & Rhyme Time 11-11.30 am Thu Matlock Library

Matlock Bath Matlock Bath Toddlers 1.15-3.30pm Mon Pavillion Community Centre See & Know 9.45-11.30am Tue Holy Trinity Church

Pilsley

Pilsley Toddler Group 9-10.30am Fri Pilsley School

Rowsley

Rowsley Toddler Group 10-12am Mon Rowsley Methodist Church

Starkholmes

Tansley Tots 1.45-3.15pm Tue Tansley Community Hall Starkholmes Mother & Toddler 1.30-3.30pm Fri Starkholmes Village Hall

Tideswell

Rhythm Time Toddlers 9.40-10.10/ 11-11.30am Mon Rhythm Time Babies 10.20-10.50am Mon Fountain Square Church, Fountain Square

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Derbyshire Dales & Hope Valley

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

Jelly Beans 1.45-3.15pm Wed Wirksworth Infant School Hall, Harrison Drive

Tidza Tots 10-11.30am Tue Bishop Purseglove School

Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Thu Surestart Children’s Centre, Memorial Hall, John St

Story Time 2-2.30pm Fri Tideswell Library

Two Dales

4 Strokes Swimming 3-6pm Tue 12-4pm Sat Darwin Forest Country Park, Darley Moor, Two Dales

Wirksworth

Story Song & Rhyme Time 2.15-2.45pm Thu Wirksworth Library

Toy Library 1.30-3pm 1st/3rd Thu of month Healthcare Room, Hannage Brook Medical Centre

Advertise here from as little as ÂŁ40 for 3 months inc. free listings for classes & events If you know of a Toddler Group not listed in Lots for Tots please let us know by emailing

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Lots on Weekly... Amber Most classes are Term-Time only

Valley

Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am South Normanton Christian Centre, The Common

Tue/ Wed

Snap Happy Tots 9.30-11.30am Fri South Normanton Community Centre

Sawmills

La Jolie Ronde 4.30-4.50pm Tue (3-5 yrs) Sawmills Village Hall, Ripley Rd

Tibshelf

Tibshelf Tots 9.15-11.15am Wed Tibshelf Village Hall, 112 High St, Tibshelf

Alfreton

Teenie Weenies 1-3pm Mon The Den Day Nursery, Sleetmoor Ln, Somercotes

Mickley Tree Tots 9.30-11.30am Tue/Thu “The Hut” Mickley Village Hall, Mickley, Stretton Watchorn Tots 10-11.45am Wed Watchorn Church Hall, Derby Rd

Tiny Talk Baby Signing 10-11am Fri Somerlea Park Ctr, Sherwood St, Leabrooks

Blackwell

Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am Wed Blackwell Community Centre, Woburn Close

Crich

Popalong Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am/ 1.30-3.30pm Fri Crich Wesley Chapel, Chapel Lane

South Normanton

4 Strokes Swimming 4-6pm Mon/Wed/Fri The Derbyshire Hotel, Carter Lane East

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CLASSES IN ALFRETON & HEANOR Fridays 10-11, Leabrooks Thursdays 10-11, Marlpool Contact Trish: 077955 543 75 trishw@tinytalk.co.uk

La Jolie Ronde Pre-School, Infant & Junior French Age 3-11 Voted Best Language Class 2008 byWhat’s on for Little Ones & 2009 by What’s On for School Kids

Sawmills, Crich & South Wingfield Contact Louise: 01773 852749 07962 340171 derbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk

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