Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire Issue 7

Issue 07

April - June 2016

How to survive with

fiv r e d n u th e

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Win a Family Ticket to Notts County Show!

Lots for Parties

Plenty of ideas for stress-free party planning!

Lots on Local

Family friendly events & attractions to visit

Lots on Weekly

Local groups & classes for you and your little one

NATIONAL AWARDS FINA LIST!

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North Nottinghamshire

Distributing directly to 16,000 families in MansďŹ eld, AshďŹ eld, Worksop, Retford, Ollerton, Southwell & Newark

Welcome to Issue 7...

And where do I start! It’s another bumper issue packed with so much fab information for families!

Hopefully the warmer weather is on its way and we can start to come out of our winter hibernation and get out and about to all the amazing events and attractions in the local area, especially with all those Bank Holidays!

There is a special section on parties and given that I have been through the process of planning a certain little man’s birthday, recently I know just how stressful it can be finding ideas for stress-free celebrations.

I’ve also had some amazing news! I’ve been shortlisted for national awards in the ‘Franchisee of the Year 2016’ category! Now it’s done to the public vote so if you could spare a minute to do so I would be incredibly grateful. Full details are on page 28.

The next issue is out in July - see you then!

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Sarah Osborne, Editor, Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire

Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire @LfTNorthNotts

Issue 07

April - June 2016

How to survive with the un d

er five s

Win a Family Ticket to Notts County Show!

Lots for Parties

Plenty of ideas for stress-free party planning!

Lots on Local

Family friendly events & attractions to visit

Lots on Weekly

Local groups & classes for you and your little one

FREE

NATIONA L AWARDS FINA

North Nottinghams LIST! hire

Distributing directly to 16,000 families Ashfield, Worksop, in Mansfield, Retford, Ollerton, Southwell & Newark

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Notts County Show Returns for 133rd Year!

Lots of treasures to be discovered at the 2016 Nottinghamshire County Show!

Treasure trails, interactive workshops, farmyard friends and lots more will be on offer for families this May at the Nottinghamshire County Show.

Organisers of the show are inviting families to pre-book tickets to the popular annual event and prepare for a fun-filled weekend of extreme sports, live music, urban free runners, cookery demonstrations and even a field gun display.

The much-loved show returns to Newark Showground on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 May and as always will offer entertainment and attractions for all ages come rain or shine with a mix of indoor and outdoor events.

Jayne Olney, show manager of the Nottinghamshire County Show, said: “2016 will mark the county show’s 133rd year and every year it grows in both size and diversity. We look forward to welcoming visitors in May and providing two full days of jam-packed fun.”

There will be more than 1,000 animals around the showground over the course of the weekend with pony, sheep, pig, goat and cow classes. But when the animals are not showing, families will be able to see them up close and personal in their holding areas.

In the Main Ring the Portsmouth Action Field Gun Display will demonstrate athleticism with its competitive Field Gun runs to amaze the crowds across both days of the show. All ages will enjoy Inspire Shows, showing agility, body power and strength as they co-ordinate a free running routine in the George Stevenson Exhibition Hall with runners flipping 4

and leaping through the air - across any obstacle in their path!

BMX Flatland bike breakdancing will perform fast floor spins and an array of tricks in the Lincs FM performance Ring. Young visitors can also try out a BMX workshop and other interactive opportunities in between the shows.

Along with bike breakdancing, dance groups, gymnastic clubs, circus skills and Taekwondo displays will take place in the George Stevenson building. The sound of music will fill the showground as the music marquee returns with jazz quintets, ukulele bands and more.

Tickets cost £15 on the gates or £10 for advance tickets online. Under 17’s go free and parking is free. Advance tickets are available to book by telephone 01636 705796 or online via the website.

WIN A FAMILY TICKET! For your chance to win a family ticket to Notts County Show please answer the following question correctly; How many years will the Nottinghamshire County Show have been running for in 2016? a) 133 b) 370 c) 50 To enter, send your answer via email to northnotts@lotsfortots.co.uk or by post to Lots for Tots, 35 Sylvan Avenue, Kirkby-in-Ashfi eld NG17 8RG by midnight on Sunday 1st May 2016. The competition will also be on our Facebook page. Full terms & conditions on the Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire website.

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Lots on Local... Easter Weekend Until 10th April

Fri 25th March 10am-3pm

Easter at Chatsworth

Eggciting Easter Eggstravaganza

Chatsworth, Bakewell DE45 1PP Lots of daily events and activities planned!

Look out for the Easter Bunny, who will be visiting during the bank holiday weekend www.chatsworth.org

Green’s Windmill & Science Centre, NG2 4QB Explore Green’s Windmill and hunt for eggs to win some amazing prizes. £5 per child Tel: 0115 915 6878 Fri 25th March

Until June 2016

Once Upon a Time at Bassetlaw Museum Grove St, Retford DN22 6LD Journey back to the days not so long ago when there was magic in the world and fairy tales were true stories. www.bassetlawmuseum.org.uk Now until October 2016

Skegness Seasiders Open Top Buses

Fri 25th - Mon 28th March 11am-4pm

Mon 21st & Thu 31st March 10.15-11.15am

Carr Bank Park, Mansfield NG18 2AL Postnatal fitness workout in the great outdoors and baby comes too! Suitable for mummies with babies from 10 weeks postnatal. Booking essential. £3.50 per class.

Tel: 07940 483803

Clumber Park, nr Worksop S80 3AZ Bunny’s been up to his old tricks again and hidden his precious choccy eggs! Now it’s up to you and your family to find them.

Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

Tel: 01909 544917 Fri 25th - Mon 28th March 12-4pm

Thu 24th March 6-8pm

New Houghton Social Club, Rotherham Rd, Mansfield NG19 8TE Children’s disco and party with dancing and games. All ages welcome.

Tel: 01623 812357

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Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Party

Thoresby Courtyard, nr Ollerton NG22 9EP Explore the ground and all of its wriggly inhabitants in this quirky dance show for children aged 4+ years. Booking essential.

Tel: 01623 822009

Fri 25th March 10.30am-3.30pm

Rufford Abbey, Ollerton NG22 9DF Hunt for the Easter bunny’s eggs around the gardens. Find them including the secret golden egg and claim your chocolatey reward! £1 per child.

Tel: 01623 821338

Mummies & Buggies - Buggy Boot Camp

Thu 24th March 11am & 2pm

Portland Park, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8DA Join Robin Hood as Cafe Bosco opens its doors for the first time! Lots of family activities all day long and a hog roast. www.facebook.com/TheCafeBosco

Easter Egg Hunt at Rufford Abbey

Skegness, Lincolnshire Take a ride on Rocky the seafront open top bus or one of his Seasider friends! Travel in style between Skegness, Butlins, Fantasy Island and Ingoldmells. Buses run right through to the end of October half term. www.skegnessseasiders.co.uk

Grass Children’s Theatre

Cafe Bosco Grand Opening!

Kedleston Hall, nr Derby DE22 5JH Search high and low for brightly painted, yet deviously hidden giant eggs. £2.50 per child. Admission charges apply.

Tel: 01332 842191 Fri 25th - Mon 28th March 11am-5pm

Easter Adventure Quest

Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover, Derbyshire, S44 6PR Explore Bolsover Castle and crack the clues.

Rise to the challenge and win your reward.

Tel: 01246 822844

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Skegness Seasiders returning this spring!

These colourful characters will be travelling up and down the seafront, from 19th March...

Based on classic holiday themes, Rocky, Shelly, Candy, Pierre, Salty, Sandy, Rolly and Milly, are characters in their own right. The double-decker buses feature a colourful interior with comfortable, re-furbished seats.

The Seasiders make a great family day out and the kids will enjoy riding on the character buses with their bright colours and on board music. There are special character badges to collect from each of the buses and storybooks based on the adventures of the Seasiders which this year are raising money for ‘Dreams Come True‘ charity which helps children and

young people with serious and life-limiting conditions to fulfil their dreams.

The Seasider open toppers offer great value fares with discounts for Family, Day and Weekly tickets plus the buses are all wheelchair and buggy-friendly. Make sure to look out for the Seasiders and tweet your pictures to @StagecoachEMid using the hashtag #SkegSeasiders. Timetables will be made available throughout the summer, including further details of discounted tickets.

For more information go to www.skegnessseasiders.co.uk

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Lots on Local... Easter Weekend Fri 25th - Mon 28th March 11am-4pm

Sat 26th March 10am

Easter Egg Hunt at Hardwick Hall

Easter Extravaganza

Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield S44 5QJ Enjoy Easter trails around the house and garden. There is a chocolate reward for everyone and plenty of fun for all the family.

Tel: 01246 850430

Gullivers Kingdom, Temple Walk, Matlock Bath, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PG Look out for Easter themed competitions as well as the Gulliver’s team hosting activities.

Special appearances from the Easter Bunny!

Tel: 01925 444 888

Fri 25th March - Sun 17th April

Sat 26th March 10am

Easter Holidays at The Workhouse

Rainbow Hearts Open Day

Upton Road, Southwell NG25 0PT Spring is in the air at the Workhouse and there are lots of activities planned for families to take part in. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays except for Easter Monday.

Tel: 01636 817260

Festival Hall, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 7DJ Rainbow Hearts is a new group session coming soon to the Ashfield area, supporting families and carers of children with sensory needs and disabilities.

Email: rainbowheartsgroups@gmail.com

Sat 26th March 10am-2pm

Sat 26th March from 8.30am

Easter ‘Eggstravaganza’

Lifespring Centre, New Ollerton NG22 9PP Charity fundraiser with lots for all the family... bouncy castle, arts & crafts, stalls, games, music, craft fayre, face painting and tasty treats.

Tel: 01623 860303 Sat 26th March 11.30am-2.30pm

Wheelgate Park NG22 8HX Yummy breakfast experience plus heaps of fun and games. Children will receive a plush gift or chocolate egg to take him. Booking essential.

Tel: 01623 882773 Sat 26th March - Sun 10th April 12-5pm

Family Fun Day at Hosiery Mills

The Grand Annual Kedleston Chick Hunt

The Fieldings, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 2TF Bouncy castle, kwik cricket, face painting, penalty shoot out and BBQ. www.thejunction28church.com

Kedleston Hall, nr Derby DE22 5JH It’s Easter and a new brood of chicks have escaped - can you help find them all?

Tel: 01332 842191

Sat 26th March 11.45am-12.30pm

Sat 26th - Mon 28th March 9am-4pm

Move with Peppa

Sutton-in-Ashfield Library NG17 1BP One off Move with Peppa session including singing and dancing, with Peppa Puddle jumping, Danny Dog dodging and much more!

Suitable for 2-4 year olds. No booking required.

Tel: 01623 556 296 Sat 26th March 9.30am-1.30pm

Easter Egg Hunt and Family Fun Day Treetops Hospice, Derby Rd, Risley DE72 4SS Great day out for all the family. Donkey rides, have-a-go archery, Peppa Pig, fun fair, children’s mini Land Rover rides and meet Gizmo the Parrot & friends. Children £4 (including Easter Egg Hunt) and adults £1. www.treetopshospice.org.uk 8

Easter Bunny’s Breakfast

Easter Bunny Trail Around Newark

Harbour Master Tearoom, Newark NG24 1EU Collect a basket and a trail route guide then have great fun meeting ‘bunnies’ on the trail, who will each give you a token. When you have all of the tokens, you can swop your basket for a prize of an Easter Egg. £5 per basket.

Tel: 01636 605956 Sun 27th March

BRITISH SUMMERTIME BEGINS The clocks go forward by one hour overnight so one hour less in bed for us all!

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Lots on Local... March - April Sun 27th - Mon 28th March, Sun 1st Mon 2nd & Sun 29th - Mon 30th May

Thu 31st March 9.30am-12.30pm

Family Wildtime

Steaming Day

Papplewick Pumping Station NG15 9AJ Enjoy a fascinating day out at Britain’s finest Victorian water works.

Tel: 0115 9632938 Sun 27th March, 24th April, 29th May & 26th June 11am-5pm

Fri 1st April 10am-12pm & 1-3pm

Steaming Sundays

Signs of Spring Easter Hunt

Nottingham Industrial Museum, Wollaton Park, Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2AE An extensive collection of static and portable engines in steam including the Basford Beam Engine! Fun for all ages. www.nottinghamindustrialmuseum.co.uk

Whistlestop Centre, Matlock Bath DE4 3PT Look for signs of spring, following a trail that may lead you to an Easter treat! Booking essential. £4 per child.

Tel: 01773 881188

Tue 29th March - Mon 11th April 11am-4pm

Spring Family Crafts

Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield S44 5QJ Enjoy a range of self led activities, crafts and trails throughout the school holidays. Small charge for some activities.

Tel: 01246 850430 Tue 29th March - Fri 15th April 1-4pm

Pebble Painting

Clumber Park, nr Worksop S80 3AZ Join in painting seasonal animals and plants onto large pebbles. Take them home or add them to the pebble pile in the exhibition.

Tel: 01909 511078 Wed 30th March 11am-3pm

Wild Wednesday

Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water, Visitor Centre, Ashbourne DE6 1ST Wildlife themed Easter crafts and activities in the wildlife discovery room and outdoor classroom. Drop in session.

Tel: 01773 881188 Thu 31st March & Thu 7th April 11am-3pm

Kedleston Garden Explorers

Kedleston Hall, nr Derby DE22 5JH Find the garden base camp and go exploring. Customise your own bug collection pot to take home with you.

Tel: 01332 842191 10

Chatsworth, Bakewell DE45 1PP Build a den with the natural materials and create a bug den/hotel to take home for your own garden. Children must be accompanied by an adult, at least one adult for every three children. £14 child, £15 adult. www.chatsworth.org

Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd April

Paw Patrol at White Post Farm White Post Farm, Farnsfield NG22 8HL It’s gonna be Pawsome! Chase and Marshall from Nickelodeon’s Paw Patrol are coming to White Post Farm for a full weekend of freerange fun and will be making appearances throughout the day. Due to the popularity of these particular pooches it is advised that you pre-book tickets online in advance to guarantee admission - it also means you get 20% off ticket prices. There will also be a full timetable of interactive animal activities and as it is the start of spring you might just get to see a lamb or goat kid being born! Aww! www.whitepostfarm.co.uk Sat 2nd & Sat 16th April

Family Arts Workshop: Inspire Garden

Combine creativity with local knowledge and make a collaborative giant flower artwork, the brightest bloom in the border!

Just drop in all ages welcome. Free event.

2nd Apr: 10am-1pm Mansfield Library 16th Apr: 11am-2pm Worksop Library Sat 2nd April 10.30am

Nature Walk

Attenborough Nature Reserve NG9 6DY Join some of the wardens for a walk around the Reserve. No dogs please.

Tel: 0115 972 1777

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Lots on Local... April Various dates from Sat 2nd April

Tue 5th - Sun 10th April

Become The Next Picasso!

The Gruffalo’s Child at Theatre Royal

Various Nottinghamshire Libraries Find out about Pablo Picasso then create your own masterpiece. Fun 60 minute artistled workshop for ages 5-9 years. £2 per child.

Contact your local library for details.

Sun 3rd April 11am-4pm

Tue 5th, Thu 7th, Tue 12th & Thu 14th April

Attenborough Holiday Club

Easter Fun For All!

Attenborough Nature Reserve NG9 6DY Fun-filled activities and find out more about wildlife. Suitable for children aged 4 and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. £5 per child.

Tel: 0115 972 1777

Parish Hall, Mansfield Rd, Selston NG16 6EE Fundraising event for Brinsley Animal Rescue. Bouncy castle, petting zoo, face painting and fun dog show.

Tel: 07986 552728

Tue 5th April 10am-12pm

Sun 3rd April 11.30am

Easter Event at Kirkby Sure Start

Easter Family Fun Day

Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way DN2 6BB Entertainment for all the family including fairground rides, Zoe’s Party Animals and much more. With 7 races on the card, there will be plenty of racing action for you to enjoy. Free admission for children. www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk Mon 4th - Fri 8th April 11am-3pm

Animal Week at Erewash Museum

High St, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5JA A fun packed week of animal themed crafts and activities. On Friday meet the animals of White Post Farm. Free event. www.erewashmuseum.co.uk

Summit Centre, Pavilion Rd NG17 7LL Lots of fun activities including play doh and plant a seed, plus White Post Farm small animals will visiting. £1 per child.

Tel: 01623 723232 Tue 5th - Thu 7th & Tue 13th - Thu 14th April

Tennis 4 All Easter Holiday Camps

Caunton Tennis Club, Horsebridge Meadows, Maplebeck Rd, Caunton, Newark NG23 6AS A great way to keep your children happy and active during the school holidays. Half day and full day sessions available. 25 years coaching experience. Booking essential.

Tel: 01636 636688 Tue 5th, Tue 12th & Thu 14th April 11am12pm & 1-2pm

Mon 4th - Sun 17th April 10am-3pm

Animals of Africa

Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead NG15 8NA Follow the trail around the gardens to find all of the African animals that are hiding. www.newsteadabbey.org.uk Mon 4th - Fri 8th & Mon 11th - Fri 15th April 10am-4pm

Easter Fun at Nottingham Castle

Friar Lane, Nottingham NG1 6EL Find the missing Easter eggs hidden around Castle’s grounds. Crafts from 10am-12pm.

Handle objects from the Castle’s Medieval collections between 2-4pm. www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk 12

Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND Award-winning Gruffalo sequel - a magical, musical stage adaptation. For ages 3+ years.

Tel: 0115 989 5555

Wildlife Holiday Drop In

Idle Valley, North Road, Retford DN22 8SG An active outdoor session, great for any wild child who enjoys exploring nature. £4 per child. Booking not required.

Tel: 01777 713941 Wed 6th April 10.30am-12.30pm

Family Woodland Explorers

Kedleston Hall, nr Derby DE22 5JH Explore the woods to find out about the creatures that call them home, with some fun games as well as natural crafts.

Tel: 01332 842191

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Lots on Local... April Wed 6th April 11am-3pm

Wild Wednesday

Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water, Visitor Centre, Ashbourne DE6 1ST Wildlife themed crafts and activities in the discovery room and outdoor classroom.

Booking essential - limited spaces Tel: 01773 881188 Thu 7th April 3-5pm

Teddy Bears Picnic

Pole Palais, Church Street, Basford NG6 0GA Tea, cake , face painting, dancing and family entertainment in support of Aching Arms charity which supports bereaved parents.

Suggested donation of £2 (or £5 per family).

Remember to bring your teddy!

Email: info@dynamiquedance.com Thu 7th April 10am-3pm

Bushcraft for Families at Sherwood Pines

Kings Clipstone, Mansfield NG21 9JL Learn shelter building and fire lighting techniques; have a go at a forest craft.

Children must be aged 6+ years. Cost £12.50 per person. Pre-booking essential.

Tel: 0300 067 5463 Sat 9th April 1-2.30pm & 3-5pm

Spring Themed Children’s Event

Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold NG5 6LU A themed afternoon of arts and crafts.

Parents must be present at all times. SEN chill-out zone. Booking essential. Free event. www.gedling.gov.uk Sat 9th & Sun 10th April 10am-6pm

Thoresby Country Fair

Thoresby Park, nr Ollerton NG22 9EH A whole variety of exciting and informative displays, from exhilarating horseboarding, to the hilariously disobedient ducks that sheep dogs somehow have to get back into the pen. www.livingheritagecountryshows.com Sat 9th, Mon 11th, Wed 13th & Sat 16th April

‘The Boy Who Bit Picasso’

Various Nottinghamshire Libraries An interactive theatre show for children aged 4-8. With storytelling, music and

chances to make your own art, this handson and hilarious family show introduces one of the 20th century’s most influential artists through the eyes of a young boy.

9th Apr: 11am & 2pm Mansfield Library 11th Apr: 11am Sutton-in-Ashfield Library 13th Apr: 11am Worksop Library 16th Apr: 11am Newark Library Contact your local library for prices and to book your tickets or go online: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/popuptheatre Sun 10th April 3pm & 7pm

Beauty & The Beast - Easter Panto Mansfield Palace Theatre NG18 1NG Starring Keith Chegwin and the legendary Basil Brush. Prepare yourself for an all-singing, alldancing, laugh a minute ride through the fun and frolics of panto land! Booking essential.

Tel: 01623 633133 Sun 10th April 10-4pm

Idle Valley Spring Fair

Idle Valley, North Road, Retford DN22 8SG Enjoy guided walks, wildlife talks and themed activities for children. The café will be serving springtime specials, homemade cakes, hot drinks and seasonal treats Tel: 01777 713941 Sun 10th April 10am-4pm

Spring Market

Treetops Hospice, Derby Rd, Risley DE72 4SS Live entertainment and petting zoo, plus craft area, local produce and handmade gifts. Entry £2. www.treetopshospice.org.uk Wed 13th April 2pm

Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales

Mansfield Palace Theatre NG18 1NG Live funky moves, toe tapping tunes and giggles are guaranteed from the award-winning Scamp Theatre! Ages 3+ years. Booking essential.

Tel: 01623 633133 Event details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.

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Lots on Local... April - May Wed 13th April 3pm & 7pm & Thu 14th April 1pm & 4.30pm

Wild Tots Idle Valley

Palace Theatre, Newark NG24 1JY All-new Easter Pantomime starring Bobby Davro as Scarecrow and Dani Harmer (‘CBBC’s Tracy Beaker) as Dorothy! Booking essential.

Tel: 01636 655755

North Road, Retford DN22 8SG A fun and wildlife-inspired parent and toddler session at the Idle Valley Reserve offering bite-sized activities for children aged 2-4 years and their families Tel: 01777 713941

The Wizard of Oz

Sat 16th April 11am & 1.30pm

Sat 30th April-Sun 1st May 10am-4pm

Tom Thumb at Nottingham Playhouse

Super Hero Weekend

Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF The makers of Chicken Licken and Terry Jones Fairy Tales bring the story of Tom Thumb to life in an exciting adventure for 4-9 year olds. Tickets from £7.

Tel: 0115 989 5555

Bakewell Showground, Derbyshire DE45 1AW Packed with activities to keep your young super heroes entertained. Games, kids dancing competition, craft stalls, the UK’s largest Easter egg hunt, Cadbury’s egg and spoon race as well as the Haribo kids sweet trail. An array of funfair rides and not forgetting bouncy castles, climbing walls, pony rides and kids quad bikes. Camping is available for the weekend.

Tel: 0114 2660374

Sun 17th April 2-4pm

Neon Glow Party

Festival Hall, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 7DJ Disco, facepainter, glow merchandise, sweets and treats. Suitable for ages 3-14 years. £3 per child. Booking essential limited numbers. www.jemstoneuk.co.uk

Sat 30th Apr 10am-2.30pm

Bump To Five Show

Thu 21st & Mon 25th April 10.15-11.15am

Mummies & Buggies - Buggy Boot Camp

Carr Bank Park, Mansfield NG18 2AL Postnatal fitness workout in the great outdoors and baby comes too! Suitable for mummies with babies from 10 weeks postnatal. Sessions run by a fully qualifies personal trainer and group exercise instructor. Booking essential. £3.50 per class.

Tel: 07940 483803 Thu 21st April 12-3pm

Sherwood Children’s Centre’s Perinatal Launch Event

Sherwood West Children’s Centre, Rainworth Water Rd, Rainworth NG21 0DU Find out what is available for you and your family through pregnancy until your baby is one year old. Meet the centre team and volunteer befrienders, find out more about breastfeeding support and health & wellbeing. Activities available on the day.

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Wed 27th April 10.30-11.30am

Riverside Centre, Riverside Road, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8HY Derby’s annual parenting show! Now in it’s 7th year, we bring you the very best that Derby & the Midlands has to offer parents with children aged bump to five years old! 60+ stands, meet & greet Spiderman, Rapunzel & Cinderella, competitions, prize draws, freebies, free class taster sessions from Twistin’ Tots, Tiddle Kicks football & more. Free car seat fitting demos, free anti & postnatal physic session, crafts, messy play & so much more for all the family. www.bumptofive.co.uk Sun 1st - Mon 2nd May 9.30am-4pm

The Big Antiques & Vintage Weekend

Southwell Racecourse NG25 0TS Up to 150 stalls, inside and out, selling antiques, collectables and vintage wares. www.fielddogfairs.com

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Win a £100 Intu Derby Voucher

Saturday 30th April 10am-2.30pm Riverside Centre Riverside Road Pride Park

Derby DE24 8HY

£3 VIP tickets inc. Good y bag worth £15 , pre-reg on ly

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Lots on Local... May Mon 2nd May 12-5pm

Wed 11th May 1pm & 4pm & Thu 12th May 10am & 1pm

Family Fun Day

Peppa Pig’s Surprise

Railway Inn, Station Rd, Selston Family fun day. Craft stalls, face painting, bouncy castle, pony rides and more.

Thu 5th, Mon 9th, Thu 19th & Mon 23rd May 10.15-11.15am

Mummies & Buggies - Buggy Boot Camp

Carr Bank Park, Mansfield NG18 2AL Postnatal fitness workout in the great outdoors and baby comes too! Suitable for mummies with babies from 10 weeks postnatal. Booking essential. £3.50 per class.

Tel: 07940 483803 Sat 7th May 10am-12pm

Super Saturday at Misterton Fire Station Fox Covert Lane, Misterton DN10 4DL Fun for all the family! Organised and run by Bassetlaw Rural Children’s Centre.

Tel: 01427 892500 Sat 7th May 2-3.30pm

Hedgehog Happenings

Sherwood Forest Country Park NG21 9HN It’s Hedgehog Awareness Week so find out a bit more about wonderful hedgehogs.

Tel: 01623 823202 Sat 7th May 11am-2pm

Family Arts Workshop: Woolly Flowers

Worksop Library, Memorial Ave S80 2BP Make some “Wonderful Woolly Flowers” to transform an area of the library with a riot of spring colour. Free event.

Tel: 01909 535353 Sun 8th May

Bubble Rush 2016 Forest Recreation Ground, Nottingham The worlds frothiest 5K. Walk or run through coloured bubble stations!

Suitable for prams, pushchairs and wheelchairs. Fun for all the family. In aid of The Nottinghamshire Hospice Suitable for prams, pushchairs and wheelchairs. Book your place online! www.nottshospice.org/bubblerush 16

Mansfield Palace Theatre NG18 1NG Enjoy fun, loads of songs and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show. Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers! Booking essential.

Tel: 01623 633133 Sat 14th - Sun 15th May 9am-6pm

Nottinghamshire County Show

Newark Showground, Lincoln Rd NG24 2NY There’s something for everyone to enjoy including spectacular displays on the ground and in the air; demonstrations of all kinds; lots of hands-on activities and of course the chance to see lots of animals from huge bulls to tiny chicks. Free parking. www.nottinghamshirecountyshow.com Sat 14th - Sun 15th May 9am-6pm

Derbyshire Food & Drink Fair

Kedleston Hall, nr Derby DE22 5JH Varied stalls selling items of food and drink to suit all tastes. A day out for all the family. www.derbyshirefoodanddrinkfair.co.uk Sat 14th & Sun 15th May 11am-3pm

Reptiles & Amphibians Weekend

Idle Valley, North Road, Retford DN22 8SG Visit Idle Valley and find out more about the reptiles and amphibians on the reserve.

Tel: 01777 713941 Sat 14th - Sun 15th May 8am-2.30pm

Nottingham City Regatta

Holme Pierrepont Country Park NG12 2LU Watch, as rowing clubs from across the country compete on the Regatta Lake. Free event, however parking charges will apply.

Tel: 0115 982 1212 Sun 15th May 2pm

Glow in the Dark Party Manor Sports Complex, Kingsley Ave, Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8JY Disco, bouncy castle and games, UV face painting. Suitable for ages 3-14 years. £3 per child. Booking essential - limited numbers. www.playbackenterprise.com/events

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-nottinghamshire

The world’s frothiest 5k!

Sunday 8th May 2016 Forest Recreation Ground, Nottingham

Suitable for prams, pushchairs and wheelchairs - fun for all the family!

Walk or run through coloured bubble stations covering you head to toe in bright frothy bubbles. Starting the race in a free white t-shirt you’ll reach the finish line in an array of bright, bubbly colours!

For more information and to register, visit:

www.nottshospice.org/bubblerush Sponsored by

Nottinghamshire Hospice is a registered charity, no.509759

Lots on Local... May - June Wed 18th May 8.30am-4pm

Sat 21st & Sun 22nd May 10am-5pm

Baby & Children’s Market

Tribute to the V-Force

Mansfield Market Place NG18 1HZ Whether you are looking to sell your preloved items or looking to save money on toys, books, clothes, equipment and much more, then head along to Mansfield’s special market event. Stalls £6.

Email: nharvey@mansfield.gov.uk

Newark Air Museum, Winthorpe NG24 2NY Event is dedicated to the aircraft and personnel that flew Valiants, Victors and Vulcans.

Tel: 01636 707170 Sat 28th May

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Character Day at White Post Farm

Sat 21st May 11am-2pm

‘Flutter & Fly’ - Family Music Concert

Worksop Library, Memorial Ave S80 2BP Hold on tight with the Sinfonia Viva Orchestra for the amazing adventures of Rowan’s paper aeroplane. An exciting musical journey with stunning live drawings and animation taking place alongside the orchestra. After the concert, there’s a chance to meet the players.

All children will receive a free book and CD of the performance. Ages 6 years and under.

Booking essential - £3 per child.

Tel: 01909 535353

White Post Farm, Farnsfield NG22 8HL It’s Turtle Power time with Leo and Raph of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles dropping in and making appearances throughout the day. Character days are always very popular and it is advised that you pre-book tickets. www.whitepostfarm.co.uk Sat 28th May - Sun 5th June

Spring Half Term Water Spectacular Chatsworth, Bakewell DE45 1PP A celebration of the waterworks in the Chatsworth gardens. Included with admission to the garden. www.chatsworth.org Tue 31st May - Fri 3rd June 11am-3pm

Mad Science Week at Erewash Museum

Want to trade at our Baby and Children’s Market?

Wednesday 18 May 2016 8.30am to 4pm Mansfield Market Place

Join our special market event to sell your pre-loved    

Toys Books Clothes Equipment

£6 per stall with free car parking For more information please contact Nicola Harvey on 01623 463818 or nharvey@mansfield.gov.uk

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High St, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5JA Science themed fun and games. Sublime Science workshops on Friday. Booking essential. Cost £1.50. www.erewashmuseum.co.uk Wed 1st June 11am-3pm

Wild Wednesday

Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water, Visitor Centre, Ashbourne DE6 1ST Learn about and celebrate your local environment. Hands on activities, crafts and trails for children aged 4-11 years.

Tel: 01773 881188 Thu 2nd June 11am & 2pm

The Chris & Pui Show (CBeebies) Mansfield Palace Theatre NG18 1NG CBeebies’ favourite double act is coming to town!

See Chris & Pui from Show Me Show Me in their brand new stage show. Booking essential.

Tel: 01623 633133

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June

DO WHAT YOU LOVE, FOR A LIVING

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teaching children to cycle

courses and one to one sessions available for 2 year olds upwards contact Jo for course dates and venues tel: 07590 054548 email: jo@jorideabike.co.uk /foxcycletotseastmids www.foxcycletots.co.uk

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Relax and enjoy a perfect family holiday at our award winning lodge holiday park in the Peak District. w Indoor & outdoor play areas w Fantastic indoor swimming pool w Family friendly restaurant w Discounts at local attractions

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Lots on Local... June - July Thu 9th June 2pm

Sat 25th - Sun 26th June

Bookstart Bear at Rhyme Rattle & Roll

Cycle Live Nottingham

Worksop Library, Memorial Ave S80 2BP Meet Bookstart Bear at this very special session to celebrate National Bookstart Week. Ages 5 years and under. Free event.

Tel: 01909 535353

Victoria Embankment, Nottingham NG2 2GS The Nottingham City Ride offers families and beginners the chance to take in 2.5, 7.5 and 10.5 mile routes around the canal ways. www.cyclelivenottingham.co.uk

Thu 9th - Sun 12th June

Sat 25th - Sun 26th June

The Gate to Southwell Festival 2016

Southwell Racecourse, Southwell NG25 0TS Family friendly and fun festival with plenty of entertainment for children and grown ups. www.southwellfolkfestival.org.uk Sat 11th & Sun 12th June 11am-3pm

Wollaton Hall & Park, Nottingham NG8 2AE A fun filled celebration with music and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.

Tel: 08444 775678 Sat 25th June - Sun 3rd July

Beetles & Shield Bugs Weekend

Bakewell Carnival Weekend

Idle Valley, North Road, Retford DN22 8SG Visit Idle Valley and find out more about these fascinating creepy crawlies that can be found on the reserve. Drop-in activities and displays suitable for all ages.

Tel: 01777 713941 Mon 13th, 20th & 27th June 10.15-11.15am

Mummies & Buggies - Buggy Boot Camp

Carr Bank Park, Mansfield NG18 2AL Postnatal fitness workout in the great outdoors and baby comes too! Suitable for mummies with babies from 10 weeks postnatal. Booking essential. £3.50 per class.

Tel: 07940 483803 Sun 19th June

FATHER’S DAY

Sun 19th June

Den Building with Dad! Idle Valley, North Road, Retford DN22 8SG Pick up a free den-building instruction sheet (dads love instructions!) and try some great den designs.

Tel: 01777 713941 Mon 20th - Sun 26th June

Barnardo’s Big Toddle

Locations nationwide UK’s biggest charity event for under 5s. Find a toddler local to you or organise your own! www.barnardos.org.uk/bigtoddle 20

Armed Forces Weekend 2016

Throughout Bakewell, Derbyshire Fun for all the family, with races and competitions all week, Carnival day on Sat 2nd July at 3pm. www.bakewellcarnival.co.uk Sat 2nd July 10am-12pm

Super Saturday at Misterton Fire Station Fox Covert Lane, Misterton DN10 4DL Fun for all the family! Organised and run by Bassetlaw Rural Children’s Centre.

Tel: 01427 892500 Mon 4th, 11th & 18th July 10.15-11.15am

Mummies & Buggies - Buggy Boot Camp

Carr Bank Park, Mansfield NG18 2AL Postnatal fitness workout in the great outdoors and baby comes too! Suitable for mummies with babies from 10 weeks postnatal. Booking essential. £3.50 per class.

Tel: 07940 483803 Sat 9th & Sun 10th July 11am-3pm

Butterflies & Moths Weekend

North Road, Retford DN22 8SG Visit Idle Valley and find out more about these beautiful creatures that can be found on the reserve.

Tel: 01777 713941 Event details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-nottinghamshire

Just one big happy family!

Find out more about fostering with Nottinghamshire County Council....

Lillian and Tony Britton were first approved as foster carers in 1979 – and over the past 37 years they have cared for children and young people of various ages at their Stapleford home.

Lillian, 69, and Tony, 71, have recommended fostering to many of their friends and family.

“Fostering is hard work but it’s so rewarding on many different levels and we both agree the joys far outweigh the tears,” Lillian said.

“It’s absolutely lovely to see the young people we have helped over the years invite us to their weddings and christenings; Tony was even asked to walk one of our earliest

placements down the aisle.”

Tony adds: “Lillian and I feel our job is to boost the young people, build up their confidence and teach them some life skills that will hold them in good stead later in life.”

The couple feel their long service is testament to many happy years as foster carers to “some absolutely delightful children”.

If you’d like to find out more about fostering visit nottscc.gov.uk/fostertoday or call 01623 520260

T: 08456 436 273 E: northnotts@lotsfortots.co.uk

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Lots for Mums, Babies & Little Ones Win a u £100 Int Derby Voucher

Saturday 30th April 10am-2.30pm

Great products and services all aimed for those expecting or have a little one... or need some extra help and advice.

Riverside Centre Riverside Road Pride Park Derby DE24 8HY

6-week baby yoga and baby massage classes for you & your baby please visit mamababybliss.com or call Joanne on 07900 550736

Pre-register online for FREE ENTRY or £3 Goody Bag tickets (Minimum value £15)

£3 on the door (no goody bag) Children FREE

www.bumptofive.co.uk

Are you a parent or grandparent with a couple of hours per week to spare?

Would you be able to help a family with young children who are struggling to cope?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you!

Please contact us for more information

01623 653391

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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

EAST MIDLANDS 4D BABY SCANNING Early pregnancy, sexing and reassurance scans

We know that pregnancy is a most unique and special time, and that the bonding process starts well before birth. Using a state of the art ultrasound scanner you can see what your baby looks like in 3D and in real time 4D. Waving. blinking, smiling and many more amazing things you thought impossible to see from a convential ultrasound scan.

Nottingham Road Clinic 195 Nottingham Road, Mansfield NG18 4AA Tel: 01623 624137 www.eastmidlands4dbabyscanning.com

Picky Eating & Weaning Support Are you worried about your child’s eating?

Do you feel that it’s time to get some professional help to get them back on track?

Therapist and Feeding Consultant, Jo Cormack, works with parents across the county to help give children a great relationship with food.

Get in touch to book an initial assessment and take the first step towards stress-free mealtimes for you and your child...

e: jo@emotionallyawarefeeding.com

t: 07814 000 270

www.emotionallyawarefeeding.com

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

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

If you would like to find out more visit

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

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20%off Off Party Bookings! £ 20 any Party Quote code: LFT20 Minimum of 15 children. Monday to Friday excluding school holidays.

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Great range o f castles to hire!

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Tel: 07867 504 626 www.DynamiqueParties.co.uk Friendly & confidential service offering free birthday cakes to children across Nottinghamshire who are disabled, have a life limiting health condition or whose families would find it hard to provide one

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Mr Balloony, aka Darren Bowles, from Party Memory Makers offers a fully inclusive party solution for children of all ages and abilities. He was recently honoured in the Top 10 at a national Business Inspiration Award ceremony following a tragic personal loss.

Darren said “It started one day sitting with my daughter Liliana-Hope, now 4, watching a character called Mr Tumble. I thought ‘Oh I’m a bit like him!’ with a silly sense of humour! I started watching YouTube videos for inspiration and came across balloon modelling, which I thought was something I could really take to. After a lot of burst balloons I got into it and loved it! Sadly, the world chucks out a lot of horrible stuff so if I can create something that’s lovely and nice as a memory it’s a very special thing. It’s more than a job because you’re making people happy.” To make sure everyone enjoys the party Darren can adapt his entertainment so youngsters with additional needs and disabilities don’t feel left out of the fun!

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Shortlisted for Franchisee of the Year!

I’m so proud to be shortlisted for this national award - but now I need your votes!

When my email alert pinged the last thing I was expecting to see was a message from Workingmums.co.uk telling me I had been shortlisted for Franchisee of the Year!

I’m now one of 22 incredible mums in the voting stage - and the only one from Nottinghamshire. Being acknowledged for what you do is such an honour and great to know my franchisor Nadine thinks I’m doing a good job! I started the North Nottinghamshire magazine when my little boy was a baby as I had seen it in other areas and I’d struggled to find information about local groups and

Library Sessions Storyhullabaloo

Blidworth Collingham Edwinstowe Mansfield Mansfield W’hse Retford Southwell Sutton-in-Ashfield Worksop

9.30am Mon 11am Sat 2pm Fri 2pm Wed 10am Thu 10am Fri 10am Thu 10am Wed 10.30am Mon

Toddler Sessions

Carlton-in-Lindrick 2pm Mon Huthwaite 2.15pm Fri Ladybrook 10am Thu Mansfield W’hse 2pm Tue (over 1s) Rainworth 2pm 1st Tue Worksop 10.30am Wed ** Hucknall Library’s ‘Rattle, Rhyme & Roll’ session is being temporarily held at the John Godber Centre, Ogle Street NG15 7FQ. Tel: 07342 063933 for more information.

Please note some library sessions are term time only. Correct at time of going to print.

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events to take him to. My aim is to help other parents and carers with ideas to keep their little one busy and happy.

I’m proud to be shortlisted but would now love to win and bring back the award to North Nottinghamshire!

Voting closes on 15th April and only takes a minute to do... Go online to www.workingmums.co.uk and click on the ‘Awards’ tab or follow the link from the Lots for Tots North Notts Facebook page

Rattle, Rhyme & Roll - Babies & Toddlers Balderton 2.15pm Thu Blidworth 9.30am Fri Calverton 9.30am Mon Clipstone 12.45pm 1st & 3rd Fri Collingham 10am Fri Eastwood 10am Tue Farnsfield 2.30pm Fri Forest Town 9.45am Thu (over 1s)

10.45am Thu (under 1s) Hucknall** 10.30am Thu Kirkby-in-Ashfield 10.30am Mon 2pm Tue Mansfield 10am Tue & Thu Mansfield W’hse 10am Fri Newark 10am Mon & Fri Ollerton 10am Tue Ravenshead 2.30pm 2nd & 4th Tue Retford 10am Wed Southwell 9.30am Mon Sutton-in-Ashfield 10am Tue 2pm Fri Tuxford 2.30pm 1st Fri of mth Warsop 2.15pm Tue Worksop 10.30am Tue 2pm Thu

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Lots on Weekly...

Bassetlaw

Most classes are Term-Time only

Bawtry Jo Jingles (music, singing & movement)

various times am Tue, The New Hall, Station Rd. Limited spaces - booking essential.

Tel: 07970 933858

Carlton-in-Lindrick

Tiny Talkers 1-3pm Mon, The Bungalow, Kingston Park Academy, Long Ln. Booking req.

Young Parents Group 1-2.30pm Mon, Carlton Youth Ctre, Lawn Rd.

Clarborough

Family Fun Stay & Play 9.15-11am Tue,

Clarborough Primary School, Hillview Cres.

Elkesley Family Fun 1-3pm Thu, Elkesley Primary School, Headland Av.

Harworth Stay & Play 9-11am Tue, Harworth & Bircotes Children’s Centre, Town Hall, Scrooby Rd. Breastfding Grp 10-11.30am Wed, Harworth &

Bircotes Children’s Centre, Town Hall, Scrooby Rd.

Sure Babies 12.30-1.15pm Wed, Harworth & Bircotes Children’s Centre, Town Hall, Scrooby Rd. Sure Movers 12.30-1.15pm Wed, Harworth & Bircotes Children’s Centre, Town Hall, Scrooby Rd. Sure Tots 1.45-2.30pm Wed, Harworth & Bircotes Children’s Centre, Town Hall, Scrooby Rd. Bumps & Babes 1.30-3.30pm Wed, Harworth &

Bircotes Children’s Centre, Town Hall, Scrooby Rd.

Langold

Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Tue, West Bassetlaw Children’s Centre, School Rd. Sure Tots 9.15-10.15am Thu, West Bassetlaw Children’s Centre, School Rd. Bumps & Babes 1.30-3pm Thu, West Bassetlaw Children’s Centre, School Rd. Sure Tots 9.30-10.30am Fri, West Bassetlaw Children’s Centre, School Rd. Toddler Group 9.15-11am Fri, West Bassetlaw Children’s Centre, School Rd.

Misterton Bumps ‘n’ Babes (including Breastfeeding Support) 9am-12pm Mon, Bassetlaw Rural Children’s Centre, High St.

Sure Babies 10.45-11.45am Wed, Bassetlaw Rural Children’s Centre, High St. Stay & Play 1-3pm Wed, Bassetlaw Rural Children’s Centre, High St.

Ordsall Stay & Play 9.15-10.30am Mon, Ordsall Sch

Treehouse, Ordsall Rd.

Toddler Group 9.30-11am Tue, Ordsall Church Hall,

Church Ln.

Ranby

Ranby Little Rascals 8.45-11.30am Wed,

Performing Arts Centre, Ranby House School

Retford Wobbly Ones (1-2yrs) 9.15-10.45am Mon, Hallcroft Children’s Centre, Whitaker Cl.

Bumps & Babes 10am-12pm Tue, Hallcroft Children’s Centre, Whitaker Cl.

Breastfeeding Grp 1-3pm Mon, West Bassetlaw

Baby Kingfishers (0-3yrs) 9.45-11.30am Tue, The Well, Retford Baptist Church, Hospital Rd.

Baby Stay & Play 9-11am Tue, West Bassetlaw

Breastfeeding Group 1-2.30pm Tue, Hallcroft Children’s Centre, Whitaker Cl.

Children’s Centre, School Rd. Children’s Centre, School Rd.

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Bassetlaw

Most classes are Term-Time only

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Wed, Retford Central Children’s Centre, Arlington Way

Stay & Play 9-11am Mon, Prospect Kilton Children’s Centre, Longfellow Dr.

Stay & Play 9-11am Wed & 1-3pm Fri, Hallcroft Children’s Centre, Whitaker Cl.

Academy, Stanley St.

Jungle Cubs (2-5yrs) 9-11am Mon, Norbridge

Wild Tots (2-4yrs) 10.30-11.30am, 4th Wed each

Toddler Group 9-11am Mon & Thu, Comm. Ctr,

ABC Group 1.30-3.15pm Wed, St Saviour’s Church

Baby Play (0-18m) 9.30-11.30am Mon, Manton

Tiny Acorns (0-1yrs) 10am-12pm Thu, The Well,

Little Angels 9.45-11.45am Mon, Salvation Army Hall, Newcastle Av.

Thievesdale Ln.

month, Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Rd.

Hall, Lidget Ln.

Retford Baptist Church, Hospital Rd.

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

Children’s Ctre, Community Way

Stay & Play 1-3pm Mon, St John’s Church Hall,

Sandy Ln.

Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am Tue, St Anne’s Church Hall, Harrington St.

Jo Jingles (music, singing & movement)

various times am Fri, The Well , Retford Baptist Church, Hospital Rd. Limited spaces - booking essential. Tel: 07970 933858

Sure Movers (crawling-walking) 9.30-10.15am & Sure Tots (confident walkers) 10.30-11.15am Tue, Manton Community Ctre, Community Way

Toddler Group 9.30-11am Fri, Grove St Meth.

Church, Union St.

Breastfeeding Group 11.30am-12.30pm Tue,

Breastfeeding Group 9.30-11.30am Fri, Retford

Oasis Tots 10am-12pm Tue,Oasis Community

Manton Children’s Ctre, Community Way

Central Children’s Centre, Arlington Way

Centre & Church, Longfellow Dr.

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

Shireoaks

Tiddlers Group 9.30-11.30am Thu, Village Hall,

Stay & Play (for families where English is 2nd language) 1-3pm Tue, Manton Children’s Ctre, Community Way.

Shireoak Rd.

Walkeringham

Stay & Play 1.45-3.15pm Tue, Crown Place Community Centre, Sandy Lane.

Walkeringham Play Group 10-11.30am Fri,

Walkeringham Village Hall, Stockwith Rd.

Stay & Play 9-10.30am Wed, Prospect Hill Infant Sch, Maple Dr.

Worksop

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

Jo Jingles (music, singing & movement)

Bumps & Babes 9.15-11.15am Wed, North Worksop Children’s Centre, Raymoth Ln.

various times am Mon, Carlton Civic Centre, Long Lane. Limited spaces - booking essential.

Tel: 07970 933858

Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Mon, North Worksop Children’s Centre, Majorie St., Rhodesia NCT Busy Bees 9.30-11.30am Mon, Balmoral Community Centre, Princess Anne Rd. 30

Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the group organiser before setting out.

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Bassetlaw

Most classes are Term-Time only

Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11am Wed, The Crossing Church & Centre, Newcastle St. Parents & Toddlers 9.30-11am Wed, Christ

Busy Bees 1.15-3.15pm Thu, Sparken Hill Academy, Sparken Hill

Baby & Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am Fri, St John’s

Church, Thievesdale Cl.

Church Hall, Overend Rd.

Little Palms Stay & Play 9.30-11am Wed, Palms

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

Young Parents Group (parents aged 21yrs &

Sure Tots (confident walkers) 9.15-10.45am Fri, St Augustine’s Sch, Clumber Hall, Longfellow Dr.

Stay & Play 1-3pm Wed, Farr Centre, Chapel Walk, Westgate, off Newcastle Av.

Our next issue is out just before the school summer holidays!

Advertise your class, event or business for as little as £40 for 3 months. Includes magazine and website advertising

Fitness Studio, Grasmere Rd.

under) 10am-12pm Wed, Manton Children’s Ctre, Community Way

Baby Play (0-18m) 1.15-3.15pm Wed, Prospect Kilton Children’s Centre, Longfellow Dr. Sure Movers (crawling-walking) 9.15-10.45am Thu, Prospect Kilton Children’s Centre, Longfellow Dr. Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Thu, Manton Children’s Centre, Community Way Breastfeeding Group 1-2pm Thu, North Worksop

Children’s Centre, Raymoth Ln.

Email: northnotts@lotsfortots.co.uk or call 08456 436 273 for further details

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Newark & Sherwood

Most classes are Term-Time only

Averham

Caunton

Toddler Group 10-11.45am Tue, Manners Sutton Primary School, Newark Rd.

Tots Tennis 2.15-3pm Mon & 1-1.45pm Fri, Caunton Tennis Club, Maplebeck Road. Booking required.

Tel: 01636 636688

Balderton

Clipstone

Mums & Toddlers 9.15-10.45am Mon & Thu, St

Giles Church Hall, Main St.

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Mon, Sherwood East Children’s Centre, Braemar Rd.

Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Mon, John Hunt School,

London Rd.

Breastfeeding Grp 9-10.30am, 2nd & 4th Tue each month, Sherwood East Children’s Centre, Braemar Rd.

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Tue, Balderton

Methodist Church Hall, Main St.

Tots Tennis 2.-2.45pm Fri, St Giles Church Hall, Main

St. Booking required. Tel: 01636 636688

Jelly Babies 10-11.30am Tue, Sherwood East Children’s Centre, Braemar Rd.

Coddington

Bilsthorpe Let’s Play 9-10.30am Wed, Bilsthorpe Children’s

Little Fishes 9.30-10.30am Mon, Community Ctre, Beckingham Rd.

Jelly Babies 10-11.30am Thu, Bilsthorpe Children’s

Tots Tennis 1-1.45pm Mon, Village Hall, Main St, Booking required. Tel: 01636 636688

Centre, Crompton Rd.

Centre, Crompton Rd.

Toddlers Group 9.30-11am Thu, Community Ctre,

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Fri, Bilsthorpe

Beckingham Rd.

Children’s Centre, Crompton Rd.

Truffles Play Group 9.30-11am Fri, Community Ctre,

Beckingham Rd.

Bleasby Baby & Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am Mon, Bleasby Village Hall, Gypsy Lane

Collingham Baby & Toddler Group 1-3pm Wed, Wesley

Rooms, High St.

Blidworth Jelly Babies 9-10.30am Wed, Blidworth Children’s Centre, Belle Vue Ln.

Let’s Explore 9-10.30am Tue, Blidworth Children’s

Centre, Belle Vue Ln.

Edwinstowe Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11am Tue & Fri,

Edwinstowe Pre-School, Village Hall, Mansfield Rd.

Twinkle Toes Play Group 9.15-11am Wed, King Edwin School, Fourth Av.

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Stay & Play 9.15-11am Wed, St Peter’s School,

Sandhill Rd.

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Making Tennis Fun with ‘Tots Tennis’!

A great way to introduce little ones to tennis in a fun and encouraging way...

Tennis 4 All based at Caunton Tennis Club near Newark prove that age should be no barrier to learning the game. They offer much more than just tennis; by encouraging children to grow in confidence and build their selfesteem through fun sports.

Their ‘Tots Tennis’ programme is for children ages 2-4 years and incorporates child development and learning with games and skills. The coaches lable tennis Bouncy aim to improveCastles children’s tennis whilst developing key skills including counting, & Sweet Carts colour recognition, agility, balance, coordination and body awareness. All

sessions are run by a fully licensed coach with (DBS) clearance. Regular weekly sessions are held at Caunton, Balderton and Coddington.

Tennis 4 All also run holidays camps at Easter and during the summer for youngsters, both as full and half day sessions, which are a great way to keep them active over the school break .

For more information about Tennis 4 All and Tots Tennis call 01636 636688 or visit www.tennis4all.org.uk

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For children ages 2-4 years incorporating child development and learning with tennis games and skills.

A great way to keep your children happy and active in the school holidays!

We aim to improve children’s tennis whilst developing key skills including counting, colour recognition, agility, balance, coordination and body awareness.

Tennis 4 All Easter Camps 2016 Week 1: Tue 5th, Wed 6th & Thu 7th April Week 2: Tue 12th, Wed 13th & Thu 14th April

Tennis 4 All Summer Camps 2016

All sessions are run by a fully licensed coach with DBS clearance.

Week 1: Tue 26th, Wed 27th & Thu 28th July

Caunton Tennis Club Mon 2.15-3pm & Fri 1-1.45pm

Week 3: Tue 9th, Wed 10th & Thu 11th August

Coddington Village Hall Mon 1-1.45pm Balderton St Giles Church Hall Fri 2-2.45pm

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Most classes are Term-Time only

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Farnsfield Toddlers 1-2.45pm Tue & 9-11am Thu, Farnsfield Upper Village Hall, Chapel Lane

Fernwood

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Thu, Hawtonville & Balderton Children’s Centre, Bowbridge Rd. Music Tots 9.30-11.30am Thu, Salvation Army Church, Albert St. Tiny Talk Baby Signing

Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11am Mon,

11am-noon Thu, Bridge Community Centre, Lincoln Rd. Booking required Tel: 07885 416410 (Helen)

Fernwood Village Hall, Rubys Av.

Tiny Talk Baby Signing

10-11am & 11.15am-12.15pm Wed, Fernwood Village Hall, Rubys Av. Booking required Tel: 07885 416410 (Helen)

Parent Led Stay & Play 1-2.30pm Thu,

Hawtonville Children’s Centre, Bowbridge Rd.

Tiger Tots 9.30-11am Fri, Winthorpe Community Centre, Woodlands

Kirklington

Truffles Play Group 9.30-11.30am Wed, Village Hall,

Church Lane

Under One’s Group 9.30-11am Tue, Hawtonville Children’s Centre, Bowbridge Rd.

North Hykeham

Newark

Tumble Tots Mon & Thu, various times,

Rushton Sports & Social Club, Newark Rd. Booking required. Tel: 07805 178852

Music Tots 9-9.45am Mon, William Gladstone School, Holden Cres.

Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Mon, Bridge Children’s Centre, Lincoln Rd. Wobbly Ones 1.30-3pm Mon, Hawtonville & Balderton Children’s Centre, Bowbridge Rd.

Fab Families Drop In 8.30-10am Tue, Bowbridge School, Bailey Rd

Toddle & Toast 9.15-11.15am Tue, Hawtonville Methodist Church, Beech Av.

Ollerton Baby Sensory (0-13m) 9.30-10.30am Tue, Ollerton Scout & Guide Centre, Back Ln. Booking required. Tel: 07590 472569 Little Angels 9.30-11.30am Mon, St Paulinus Church Hall, Church Circle Stay & Play 1-3pm Tue, Ollerton & Boughton Children’s Centre, Dukeries Complex, Whinney Ln.

Newark Breastfeeding Group 1-3pm Tue, Hawtonville Children’s Centre, Bowbridge Rd.

Bumps & Babies 1-2.30pm Thu , Ollerton &

Boughton Children’s Centre, Dukeries Complex, Whinney Ln.

Stay & Play 1-3pm Tue, Tolney Lane Nursery,

Tolney Ln.

Busy Feet 2-3pm Tue, Hawtonville Children’s

Breastfeeding Group 2.30-3.30pm Thu, Ollerton & Boughton Children’s Centre, Dukeries Complex, Whinney Ln.

Tumble Tots Wed, various times, Winthorpe

Stay & Play 9-10.30am Fri, Methodist Church, Forest Rd, New Ollerton

Centre, Bowbridge Rd.

Community Centre, Woodlands. Booking required.

Tel: 07805 178852

Jelly Babies (0-1yr) 9.30-11am 2nd & 4th Wed of month, Bridge Children’s Centre, Lincoln Rd. 34

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Most classes are Term-Time only

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Mon, Sherwood West Children’s Centre, Rainworth Water Rd. Breastfeeding Group 1.30-3pm 2nd & 4th Tue,

Sherwood West Children’s Centre, Rainworth Water Rd.

Ladybird Toddler Group 9.15-11am Thu, St Simon

& St Jude’s Church, Southwell Rd.

Stagecoach Theatre School Early Stages (4-6yrs) 9.30-11am Sun, Main Stage (6-18yrs) 10am-1pm Sun, The Minster School, Nottingham Rd. Booking essential. Tel: 01115 9614261

Tuxford Baby & Toddler Group 9-11am Mon, St Nicholas

Church, Lincoln Rd.

Jelly Babies (0-1yrs) 1-2.30pm Thu, Sherwood

Breastfeeding Group 10.30-11am every other Mon, Trent Villages Children’s Centre, Newark Rd.

West Children’s Centre, Rainworth Water Rd.

Busy Feet 9.15-11.15m Fri, Sherwood West Children’s Centre, Rainworth Water Rd.

All About Babies (0-1yrs) 9.30-10.30am every other Mon, Trent Villages Children’s Centre, Newark Rd.

Mini Kicks Football Sat am, Joseph Whitaker Sports College, Warsop Lane. Booking essential www.minikicks.org

Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Tue, Trent Villages Children’s Centre, Newark Rd.

Southwell Mama Baby Bliss - Baby Massage & Baby Yoga

Sessions available in Southwell. Contact for dates and more information. Tel: 07900 550736

Story & Rhyme Session 2-3pm Thu, Tuxford Primary Academy, Newark Rd.

Tiny Talk Baby Signing

9.30-10.30am (1-4yrs) & 10.45-11.45am (0-2yrs) Wed, The Catholic Church Hall, Wolsey Cl. 1.30-2.30pm (0-4yrs) Wed, The Children’s House Nursery, Station Rd. Booking required. Tel: 07899 966926 (Emily)

Baby Yoga and Baby Massage Courses Relax with your baby and make new friends!

We offer soothing 6-week baby yoga and baby massage classes that will help:

Baby Bugs Outdoor Play Group (0-3yrs) 10am-

12pm Thu, Education Garden, Southwell Minster

Baby Sensory 10.30-11.30am (0-13m) & 11.45am12.45pm (0-6m) Thu, Southwell Rugby Club, Park Ln. Booking required. Tel: 07590 472569

Tiny Talk Baby Signing

10-11am (1-4yrs) Fri, The Catholic Church Hall, Wolsey Cl.. Booking required Tel: 07899 966926 (Emily)

Tumble Tots Fri, various times, Southwell Leisure Centre, Nottingham Rd. Booking required.

Tel: 07805 178852

Messy Play (0-3yrs) 10-11am Fri, Children’s

Build your baby’s digestive system and help with wind and colic Strengthen your baby’s immune system Settle & soothe your baby and so aid sleep Develop your baby’s neural and sensory motor skills Heal & strengthen your body after birth PLUS classes are fun and a wonderful way to make friends!

Visit www.mamababybliss.com/teachers/joannegodson for more information on courses and venues.

Contact Joanne Godson on 07900 550736 or email: joanne.godson@mamababybliss.com

House Nursery, Station Rd. Free session. Booking essential. Tel: 01636 814738 36

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NEW hands-on sensory activities will delight your baby and develop their communication skills.

Give your baby a voice with a little helping hand from TinyTalk. Contact us to book your FREE TRIAL CLASS!

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A Magical World of Sensory Learning!

Emma Hilditch loved Baby Sensory so much she now teaches the classes herself!

“As a mum, I was looking for fun and developmental activities to do with my son during the early months. I found very little in the local area so travelled to Nottingham to take part in the wonderful Baby Sensory classes run there. It was the highlight of our week and no two weeks were the same!

I wanted others to have the same experience that I did so I moved away from teaching and acquired the franchise for the North Nottinghamshire area. I can’t wait to share these amazing activities with all the lovely babies who come along to

the classes every week and, seeing them grow and develop is such an absolute pleasure. It’s always sad when we have to say goodbye (classes are 0-13 months) but I feel so privileged to have been part of their very important first years. Over the summer I will be stopping classes to have my very own Baby Sensory baby (a brother for Dexter) but I will be back with more Baby Sensory fun in the autumn.”

For more information visit www.babysensory.com or email mansfield@babysensory.co.uk

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Mansfield & Gedling

Most classes are Term-Time only

Under 5s Group 1.30-3pm Tue, St Mark’s Church

Ladybrook

Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Mon, Ladybrook Children’s

Centre, Somersall St. Play & Weigh 10-11.30am Tue, Ladybrook Children’s Centre, Somersall St Crawlers & Cruisers (crawling-2yrs) 10-11.30am Fri, Ladybrook Children’s Centre, Somersall St.

Mansfield

Hall, Nottingham Rd.

Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Tue, Ravensdale Children’s Centre, Sanders Av. Aqua Natal (brought to you by Puddle Ducks) Tue eve, DW Fitness, Portland Retail Park. Booking required. Tel: 07906 191504 Little Explorers 9.15-11.15am Wed, Mansfield Baptist Church Centre, Rosemary St. Puddle Ducks Swimming Wed am, DW Fitness, Portland Retail Park. Booking required. Tel: 07906 191504

Mama Baby Bliss - Baby Massage & Baby Yoga

Sessions available in Mansfield. Contact for dates and more information. Tel: 07900 550736

*NEW CLASSES* Tiny Talk Baby Signing

10-11am (1-4yrs) & 11.15am-12.15am (0-2yrs) Mon, St Lawrence’s Church Hall, Peck Hill/Skerry Hill.

Booking required Tel: 07899 966926 (Emily)

Mini Kicks Football Wed pm, West Notts College Sports Hall, Derby Rd. Booking essential www.minikicks.org Breastfeeding Group 1-2pm, 1st & 3rd Wed each month, Ravensdale Children’s Centre, Sanders Av. Fit Bumps, Fit Mums Ante Natal Class 4.45pm Wed, West Notts College, Derby Rd. Booking essential. Tel: 07877 083101

Breastfeeding Group 9.15-10.30am Mon, King Edward’s School, St Andrew St. Puddle Ducks Swimming Mon am, Fitness Flex, Portland St. Booking required. Tel: 07906 191504 Little Talkers (0-12m) 9.30-10.15am & Teeny Talkers (0-12m) 10.45-11.30am Mon, Ravensdale

Children’s Centre, Sanders Av.

Toddler Group 9.30-11am Mon, Stanhope Centre,

Rock Valley

Jelly Babies (0-12m) 10.15-11.30am Mon,

Ravensdale Children’s Centre, Sanders Av.

Mini Messy Church 1.30-3pm Thu, St John’s

Centre, St John’s St.

Belly “me” Babies (0-12m) 9.30-11am, 3rd Tues each month, Bellamy Children’s Centre, Trowell Crt, Bellamy Rd Estate Legs, Mums & Tums Postnatal Workout

9.45-10.30am Tue, Body Box Studio, Botany Ave. Booking required. Tel: 07940 483803

Toddler Group 9-11am Thu, Salvation Army, Victoria St. Stay & Play 9.30-11am Thu, Bellamy Children’s

Centre, Trowell Crt, Bellamy Rd Estate

Friends Together (families where English is 2nd language) 10-11.30am Thu, Ravensdale Children’s Centre, Sanders Av. Mini Kicks Football Thu, Garibaldi Sports College, Garibaldi Rd. Booking essential www.minikicks.org Baby & Toddler Group (complex needs & physical disability) 2nd Thu of month 1.30-3pm, Fountaindale School, Nottingham Rd Water Babies Swimming Wed am, Thu am, Fri am & Sat pm, Portland College Hydro Pool, Nottingham Rd. Booking required. Tel: 01636 815567 Crawlers & Cruisers (crawling to 2 yrs) 1-2.30pm Thu, Titchfield & Oakham Children’s Centre, Princes St. Stay & Play 1-3pm Thu, Retrace Room, Sutton Rd

Toddler Group 10am-12pm Tue, Mansfield Baptist Church Centre, Rosemary St.

Sch., Moor Ln.

Mini Kicks Football Fri am, River Maun Leisure Centre, Barringer Rd. Booking essential.

Titchy Tots 9.30-11.30am Tue, Titchfield & Oakham www.minikicks.org Children’s Centre, Princes St. 40

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COMING SOON TO MANSFIELD!

Postnatal Workouts

For new Mums who want to exercise confidently, safely and effectively after birth, with their baby

Wednesdays 9.30am - 10.30am

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Learn to talk with your baby at your local Tiny Talk class!

Contact Emily Lewis to book your place: T: 07899 966 926 E: emilyl@tinytalk.co.uk TinyTalkSouthwell

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Discovery starts here

Our acting, singing and dance classes take your child on a journey Our acting, singing and dance of discovery.

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Mansfield & Gedling

Most classes are Term-Time only

Stay & Play 9.30-11am Fri, Forest Town Arena,

Nottingham Slingmeet 10am-12pm, 3rd Sat each

Mums, Dads & Tots (0-3yrs) 9.30-11.30am

Razzamataz Theatre School:

Clipstone Rd West

month, Mansfield Library, Four Seasons Centre

every other Fri, St Peter’s Centre, Church Side

Stagecoach Theatre School Early Stages (4-6yrs)

9.30-11am Sat, Main Stage (6-18yrs) 4.30-7.30pm Fri & 10am-1pm Sat, All Saints Academy, Broomhill Ln. Booking essential. Tel: 01623 642061

Razz Minis (4-5yrs) 9-10am & 11am-12pm Sat Razz Juniors (6-8yrs) 10.15am-12.45pm & 2.154.45pm Sat, Vision West Notts College, Derby Rd. Booking required. Tel: 07402 179892

New Youth Theatre School:

Tiny Tots (3-5yrs) 9.30-10am & 10-10.30am, Tots (5-8yrs) 1-2pm & Juniors (6-11yrs) 10.30am-12.30pm 12.45pm (0-6m), 1-2pm (0-13m) & 2.15-3.15pm (0-6m) Sat, St John’s Centre, St John’s Rd. Booking Fri, Mansfield Baptist Church, Rosemary St. Booking required. Tel: 01623 406284 required. Tel: 07590 472569 Bumps & Babies 10-11.30am Fri, Titchfield & Mansfield Woodhouse Oakham Children’s Centre, Princes St. Toddler Group 9.30-11am Mon, Peafield Academy, Puddle Ducks Swimming Fri pm, Fitness Flex, Peafield Ln. Portland St. Booking required. Tel: 07906 191504 Stay & Play 9.30-11am Mon, Mansfield Puddle Ducks Swimming Sat am, DW Fitness, Woodhouse Children’s Centre, Swan Ln. Portland Retail Park. Booking required. Tel: 07906 Baby & Breastfeeding Group 12-1.15pm Tue, 191504 Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre, Swan Ln.

Baby Sensory 10.30-11.30am (7-13m) , 11.45am-

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Splashy Beginnings to Swimming Superstar!

It’s never too early to start swimming with your baby in Water Babies’ extra warm pools...

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

“Just half an hour’s swimming will provide your baby or toddler with a complete work out,” says Marie Smith who runs Water Babies classes across the Nottinghamshire area. “They’ll be exercising muscles they’d never even find on land! Swimming is great for enhancing their confidence and

awareness, as well as helping to improve eating and sleeping patterns - a definite bonus!”

“Swimming with your baby is a great way to play and is fantastic for strengthening the bond between the two of you. It will also introduce them to a lifelong love of staying healthy and fit, whilst having a great time too!”

For more information on swimming classes with Water Babies call 01636 815567

Weekly Local Classes

Precious bonding time in a bubble of splashy fun!

classes held... in specially selected hydrotherapy pools in Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield and Shirebrook throughout the week

There’s nothing quite like the feel of your baby’s skin against your own. It’s one of the best things you can do to bond with your baby and being in cosy warm water enhances those cherished moments.

Our world-class teachers could have trained as private pilots – five times over – in the time it takes to fully qualify with us. You can trust us to take the very best care of you and your little one.

Let’s teach your baby to swim!

T: 08456 436 273 E: northnotts@lotsfortots.co.uk

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Most classes are Term-Time only

*NEW CLASSES* EMSA Swimming Classes

Play Group 9-11am Wed, Trinity Methodist

Baby classes: Wed am. Swimming lessons Tue, Thu eve & Sat am. See advert below for more details.

Booking required. Tel: 01773 744899

Church, High St.

Play Group 12.30-2.30pm Wed, Turner Hall, Church St.

Bouncing Babies 10-11.30am Thu, Mansfield

Woodhouse Children’s Centre, Swan Ln. Small Steps, Big Adventures (walking-2yrs) 1.303pm Thu, Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre, Swan Ln. Mini Kicks Football Sun am, The Manor Sport & Recreation Centre, Kingsley Ave. Booking essential www.minikicks.org

Oak Tree

Shirebrook

Aquacise (adults only) 5.15-6pm Mon Stubbins

Wood School Hydro Pool, Academy Campus.

Booking required. Tel: 01773 744899 EMSA Swimming Classes (classes available for babies, children and adults) Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat Stubbins Wood School Hydro Pool, Academy Campus. Booking required. Tel: 01773 744899

Let’s Get (Stay & Play) 1.30-3pm Mon, Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way North

Tumble Tots Tue, various times, Oak Tree Leisure

Centre, Jubilee Way South. Booking required. Tel: 07805 178852 Breastfeeding Group 9.30-11am Tue, Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way North Mummies & Buggies Postnatal Workout 9.3010.30am Wed, Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Jubilee Way South. Booking required. Tel: 07940 483803

Baby Group (0-12m) 1-2pm Wed, Oak Tree Chil-

Water Babies Swimming Tue & Fri am, Stubbins

dren’s Centre, Jubilee Way North

Little Talkers (0-12m) 1.3-2.15pm Thu, Oak Tree

Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way North Sure Stars (Parent Led Stay & Play) 9.30-11am Fri, Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way North

Toddler Group 9.30-11.15am Wed, Hanson House,

The Old School, Main St, Linby

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Baby & Breastfeeding Group 9.15-10.30am

Wed, Warsop Children’s Centre, Mansfield Rd.

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Wed, Meden Vale

Song, Rhyme & Breakfast Time 9.15-10.30am Tue, Crescent School Hall, Booth Cres., Bull Farm Allotment Session 10-11.30am Wed, New England Way Allotments Fit Bumps, Fit Mums Buggy Push Group 11am

Warsop

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Mon, Warsop

Children’s Centre, Mansfield Rd.

Papplewick & Linby Pleasley

Wood School Hydro Pool, Academy Campus.

Booking required. Tel: 01636 815567

Children’s Centre, Netherfield Ln. Bumps, Babes & Crawlers 9.30-11am Thu, Warsop Children’s Centre, Mansfield Rd. Toddler Time 9.30-11am Fri, Warsop Children’s Centre, Mansfield Rd. Wiggly Worship 1.15-3pm 2nd Wed of month, Methodist Church, Clumber St. Mini Kicks Football Sun am, Meden Sports Centre, Burns Lane. Booking essential. www.minikicks.org

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We perform 3 shows a year!

A show for young people aged 5-8 & 9-17 years

“Fitter mums have fitter babies” Ease pelvic girdle/SPD - Heal abdominal separation Reconnect pelvic floor and core muscles

Ante Natal & Post Natal Yoga & Pilates Classes

To be performed at the Palace Theatre (Mansfield Centre) Rehearsals in Mansfield

A show specially designed for the younger performer aged 3-5 & 6-12 years

Buggy Push Fitness Classes Classes in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Mansfield & Ravenshead

Call Fiona 07877 083 101 feejones.fj@googlemail.com www.fitbumpsfitmums.co.uk

To be performed at the Bonington Theatre Arnold (all centres)

Rehearsals held in Mansfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Bestwood Village and West Bridgford

To join the casts call 01623 406284 Taster Sessions Available Rehearsals start April 2016

WEEKLY SESSIONS:

EASTER HOLIDAY CAMPS:

Call or go online to book your place!

Camp runs 9-12.30pm Suitable for ages 4-8 years Places strictly limited - booking essential!

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Baby Kicks - ages 2-3 years Mini Kicks - ages 3-6 years Mighty Kicks - ages 6-8 years

Thu 7th April: Joseph Whitaker School Thu 14th April: Manor Recreation Centre

For more information visit www.minikicks.org or call 07947 639131

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Ashfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

Annesley

Central Methodist Ch, Baker St.

Baby Business (0-12m)

Toddler Group 1.15-3.15pm Mon, 1-2.30pm Wed, Butler’s Hill & Annesley Primary Sch, Forest Rd. Broomhill Children’s Centre, Broomhill Rd. Stay & Play 9.30-11am Fri, Acacia Centre, Acacia Av. Big Smiles (for children born with cleft lip/palette) 10-11.30am Bestwood Village last Wed each month, Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Baby & Toddler Group 9-11am Broomhill Rd. Tue, St Mark’s Church, School Walk Twins & Multiples Group 9.30Toddler Group 9-11am Thu, 11am 2nd Wed of month, Butler’s Hawthorne Primary Sch, Sch Walk Hill & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Broomhill Rd.

Hucknall

Toddler Group 9.30-11.15am Thu,

Toddler Group 9.30-11am Mon, Kings Family Church, Derbyshire Ln. Holy Cross Prim Sch, Leen Mills Ln. Terrific Tots 9.30-11am Fri , Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s Story & Rhyme Time 9.15-10.45am Mon, Beardall Fields Centre, Broomhill Rd. School, Kenbrook Rd. Friday Tots 9-11am Fri, St Peter & St Paul’s Community Hall, Ruffs Dr. Wonderful Ones (12-24m) 9.30-11am Mon, Butler’s Hill & Dads Group 10am-12pm Broomhill Children’s Centre, 2nd Sun each month, Butler’s Hill Broomhill Rd. & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Broomhill Rd. Chatter Tots 10-11am Mon, Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s Huthwaite Centre, Broomhill Rd.

Jacksdale

Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am

Mon & Thu, Jacksdale Community Centre, Main Rd.

Musical Tales 1.45-3.15pm Mon, Jacksdale Primary School, Main Rd Jumping Jacksdale 1.30-3pm Thu, Jacksdale Community Centre, Main Rd.

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Beautiful Beginnings (0-12m) 10-

11.30am Mon, Kirkby Children’s Centre, Summit Centre, Pavilion Rd.

Toddlerobics 2-3pm Mon,

Ashwood Centre, Portland St.

Mini Kicks Football Mon pm, Ashfield School Leisure Centre, Sutton Rd. Booking essential www.minikicks.org Fit Bumps, Fit Mums Ante Natal Class 6pm Mon, St Thomas Church Hall, St Thomas Ave. Booking essential. Tel: 07877 083101

See Saw Parent & Toddler

Baby Feeding For All 1-2.45pm

Stay & Play with a Twist

9.30-11.15am Tue & Fri, Ashwood Centre, Portland St.

Messy Play 1.15-2.45pm Mon, Hucknall Young People’s Centre, Linby Rd.

Forest Schools 10-11.30am

Breastfeeding & 1, 2, 3 Group

Messy Play 9.30-11am Tue, St Peter & St Paul’s Community Hall, Ruffs Dr.

Little Gems 9.15-11.15am Tue,

Mon, Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Broomhill Rd.

Story & Rhyme Time

10-10.45am Tue, Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Broomhill Rd.

Baby Business (0-12m) 1.30-3pm Tue, Hucknall Young People’s Centre, Linby Rd. Toddler Group 1-2.45pm Tue, 46

1-3pm Mon, Huthwaite Children’s Messy Play 10-11.30am Tue, Ashwood Centre, Portland St. Centre, Common Rd. Tue, Brierley Forest Park Visitors Centre.

(0-3yrs) 9.30-11am Wed, Kirkby Children’s Centre, Summit Centre, Pavilion Rd.

Huthwaite Leisure Centre, New St. Toddler Group 10-11.30am Wed, Methodist Church, The Hill Toddler Group 9.30-11am Thu, Parent & Toddler Drop-In The All Saints Centre, Common Rd. 1-3pm Wed, St Thomas Church Breatfeeding Group10-11am Hall, St Thomas Av. Thu, Huthwaite Children’s Centre, Mini Royals 1.30-3pm Wed, Common Rd. Kingsway School, Kingsway Tums2Tots (0-18m) 10-11.30am Trinity Toddlers 9.30-11.30am Thu, Fri, Huthwaite Children’s Centre, Trinity Centre Point, Diamond Av. Common Rd.

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Ashfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

Ready Teddy Go! 10-11.30am

(0-3 yrs) 9-10.30am Fri, Holly Hill Thu, Kirkby East Children’s Centre, Primary Sch., off Portland Rd. Summit Centre, Pavilion Rd. Breastfeeding Group 10amFit Bumps, Fit Mums Post Natal 11.45am Fri, Tin Hat Centre, Yoga & Pilates Class 11.15am Chapel Rd. Thu, Festival Hall, Hodgkinson Rd. Booking essential. Tel: 07877 083101 Skegby

New Youth Theatre:

Tiny Tots (3-5yrs) 4.45-5.15pm & Juniors (6-11yrs) 5.15-7.15pm Thu, Ashfield School, Sutton Rd. Tel: 01623 406284

Messy Church 10am-12pm

Busy Bees Buggy Club

Thu, Kirkby Woodhouse School Community Room, Main Rd.

Newstead Selston

Baby & Toddler Group 12.45-

2.45pm Mon, St Helen’s Church, Church Ln.

Little Fishes Toddler Group

9.30-11am Tue, Selston Church of Christ, Portland Rd.

Musical Tales 1.30-2.30pm Tue,

Toddler Group 9-10.45am Thu, Hillocks Primary Sch. Unwin Rd. Nottingham Slingmeet 10am-

12pm, 1st Thu each month, Jimmy Beans Play Centre, Coxmoor Rd.

New Woods Children’s Centre, Barker Av.

Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd.

Under 1’s Group 1.30-3pm Wed, Messy Play 1.30-3pm Thu,

Ready, Steady, Play! 10-11.30am Fri, The Play Forum, Morvern Av.

Busy Bears 9.30-11.15am Fri, Creepers, Crawlers & Explorers Zion Centre, Mansfield Rd. 9-10.30am Fri, New Woods Children’s Centre, Barker Av.

Sutton-in-Ashfield

Messy Explorers 9.30-11am Thu, Bumps to Babes (bumps-12m)

Newstead Centre, Tilford Rd.

First Steps 9.15-11.15am Wed, Croft School, Station Rd.

9.45-11.15am Tue & Thu, Skegby Methodist Church, Mansfield Rd.

1st Sat of month, Trinity Methodist Mucky Pups 9.30-11am Thu, Church, Diamond Av. New Woods Children’s Centre, Kirkby Woodhouse Barker Av.

Baby & Toddler Group 9-11am

Wed, Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd.

Neo Natal Group 1-3pm last Fri of month, Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd.

Water Babies Swimming

Fri pm, Every Sensation Hydro 10-11.30am Mon, Sutton Central Pool, Kingsmill Rd West. Booking Children’s Centre, Westbourne Vw. required. Tel: 01636 815567

Parent & Toddler Group

9.30-11am Mon, New Cross Community Church, Downing St.

Infant Feeding Drop In (0-12m)

9.30-11.30am Mon, Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd.

Water Babies Swimming

Puddle Ducks Swimming

Sun am, Every Sensation Hydro Pool, Kingsmill Rd West. Booking required. Tel: 07906 191504

Underwood St Michael’s Little Angels

Mon & Fri pm, Sat all day & Sun 1-3pm Tue, Underwood Church, Holly Hill Primary Sch., Portland Rd. am, Kings Mill Hospital Hydro Pool, Church Ln. Mansfield Rd. Booking required.

Babbles, Bumps & Babies Tiny Tots 1-3pm Wed, (0-12m) 9.30-11.30am Tue, Tin Hat Tel: 01636 815567 Underwood Community Centre, Centre, Chapel Rd. Toddler Group 9.45- 11.15am Church Ln. Tue, St John’s Methodist Church, Messy Play 1-3pm Wed, Titchfield Ave. Tin Hat Centre, Chapel Rd. Westwood

Selston Toddler Group 9.30-

Under 1’s Group (1yr-under 2yrs)

Little Chicks Stay & Play

Krafty Kids (1-2yrs) 9.30-11am

11.30am Thu, Parish Council Hall, Mansfield Rd.

9.30-11am Tue, Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd.

T: 08456 436 273 E: northnotts@lotsfortots.co.uk

Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Fri, United Reform Church, Palmerston St.

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