Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire issue 4

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Welcome to Issue 4...

The summer holidays are almost here and I’m sure like myself you are keeping your fingers crossed for some sunshine!

If you are looking for some great ideas for days out then you are in the right place! This issue we are stuffed full of events and activities to keep bored children entertained.

Also check out our competition on page 19 to be our next front cover star courtesy of Jemma Danielle Images. Could it be your little one on the cover of our Autumn issue?

You may have seen from our website that Lots for Tots has been shortlisted by the Mum & Working Awards in the “Franchisor of the Year” category, for franchisors who actively promote exceptionally familyfriendly and flexible working policies to its franchisees. With this in mind I’ve chosen a photo this issue of my mum who is my absolute rock and gives up her time to help me look after my little one so I am able to bring this magazine to you!

Have a great summer and see you again in October!

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Lots on Local... July Now until 1st November

Sun 12th July 11am-4pm

Skegness Seasiders Open Top Buses

Charity Cricket Match & Fun Day

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 and children travel for just £1 per trip after 9am.

How many of these bright and fun buses will you ride with on your holidays? www.skegnessseasiders.co.uk

Retford Cricket Club, Cricket Field Lane, Retford DN22 7LA Fantastic family day out raising money for Bassetlaw Hospice. Great entertainment and live music plus refreshments and stalls.

Tel: 01777 710444

Sat 11th July - Sun 6th September

Summer Reading Challenge 2015

All Nottinghamshire County Libraries The UK’s biggest reading event for children in libraries is back! The challenge is to read six books during the summer holidays and this year’s Challenge is called Record Breakers and is linked to Guinness World Records. Everyone who joins the Challenge will receive a full colour Record Breakers poster and collect stickers as you read your books.

It’s free to join at any Nottinghamshire County library and is open to children aged 4-12 years. Children must be a member of the library to take part.

Contact your local library for more information and to register to take part. www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

Forest Town Library, Clipstone Rd West, Mansfield NG19 0AA Dance along with lovable Bookstart Bear and make a bear mask. Ages 3 and under.

Tel: 01623 623395 Fri 17th - Sun 19th July

Wellowfest 2015

Chapel Farm, Wellow, Newark NG22 0TJ The weekend will begin with acoustic music on the Friday night accompanied by a Bonfire, BBQ and fully licensed bar. Saturday brings breakfast games then the live music from 11am the live music will begin and go on through to 11pm. Camping available. Free event but a ticket is still required.

Email: info@forestevents.co.uk Sat 18th July 10am-12pm

Supporting Your Young Reader Huthwaite Library, Sutton Rd NG17 2NG Meet local expert Joy Barnes and pick up tips on supporting your new, developing or reluctant reader. Advice for youngsters of all ages, pre-school, primary and beyond.

Tel: 01623 554051

Our local libraries also have a fantastic schedule of activities planned over the summer holidays. Contact your local library team for more details.

Sat 18th July

Sat 11th July 10.20am-4pm

Splendour Festival

City of Caves - Cave Explorers Broad Marsh, Nottingham NG1 7LS Discover a hidden world beneath your feet under the historic streets of Nottingham.

Step back in time and meet a host of exciting characters from the past and see them bring the historic caves to life. Guided tours are perfect for all ages. Under 5s free of charge. www.cityofcaves.com 4

Mon 13th July 10-11.30am

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

Wollaton Park, Nottingham NG8 2AE Set in the stunning grounds of Wollaton Hall, Splendour Festival has grown to become Nottingham’s largest outdoor music event, for people of all ages. Internationallyrenowned artists will share the stage with local upcoming talents for this one-day family-friendly festival. Booking required. www.splendourfestival.com

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Lots on Local... July Sat 18th & 25th July, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th August & 5th Sept 2-4.30pm

Summer Trail

Starts at The Cross Keys Pub, Byard Lane, Fletcher Gate, Nottingham NG1 2GJ Join Robin Hood on an adventure around Nottingham and discover the truth behind the legend. Booking required. www.ezekialbone.com

Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN This fun filled self-guided trail will lead you around the Visitor Centre and to the Major Oak. Find out how much you know about Robin and the forest where he lived. £1 per trail leaflet.

Robin Hood Town Tours

Sat 25th July & Sat 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th August

July - August

Summer Fun with Sure Start

Summer Safari Nights

All Nottinghamshire Sure Start Centres If you are looking for great family focused events then make sure you contact your local Sure Start Children’s Centre. As well as a great place to take your little one during term time, they have some fantastic special events planned over the school summer holidays. There are simply too many to list here (would literally take up the whole magazine!) so pop along to your local centre and ask about what they have going on!

Or go online to the Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire website where we have listed some of them for you!

Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Warning Tongue Lane, Branton, Doncaster DN4 6TB This summer at sees the return of the popular Safari Nights. A wonderful chance to see Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s unique collection of some of the most beautiful and endangered animals after hours. Guests can also enjoy live music from Doncaster concert band, hog roast and a spectacular bangless firework finale. www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com Sat 25th July - Mon 31st August

Summer Family Fun

Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB Fun family activities, all through the summer holidays. Get creative drawing, painting, making and posing for photos with your own creations! Free event. Closed Mondays except for Bank Holidays. www.nottinghamcontemporary.org

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Sat 18th - Sun 19th July 11am-5pm

Steaming Days at Papplewick

Papplewick Pumping Station, Rigg Lane, Ravenshead NG15 9AJ Enjoy a fascinating day out at Britain’s finest Victorian water works. www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk

Sat 25th July 11am-12pm

A Boy and a Bear in a Boat

Thu 23rd July - Tue 1st Sept

The Beach - Nottingham 2015 Old Market Square, Nottingham NG1 2BY Nottinghamshire may be the most land-locked county in England, but this summer the city centre will once again be transformed into the famous urban beach.

With 250 tonnes of golden sands, a themed fully licensed beach bar, giant paddling pool, fun family rides and games, there is something for everyone at The Beach. www.nottinghamriviera.co.uk 6

Thu 23rd July - Wed 2nd Sept 11am-3pm

Mansfield Library, Four Seasons Centre, Mansfield NG18 1NH A boy and a bear go to sea, equipped with a suitcase, a comic book and a ukulele. This captivating play tells the story of a truly memorable friendship. Ages 5 – 9. Booking advised. Tickets from £3 for library members.

Tel: 01623 651337 This play will also be visiting some of our other libraries in the North Nottinghamshire area this summer. Ask your local library team for information, dates and times.

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Sun 26th July 11am

Victory Day

Newark Air Museum, Drove Lane, Winthorpe, Newark NG24 2NY Newark Air Museum will mark the 70th anniversary of VE and VJ Day with a two-day event. There will be a host of World War II related activities and entertainment taking place around the site. Visitors will also be able to sample some examples of wartime food and the museum is also planning to operate a World War II style sweet shop in the Dambusters Hut, where visiting children will be able to collect their free World War II sweet ration. Bring along some pre-decimal coins to claim your treat (although coins will be available on the day at the museum). www.newarkairmuseum.org Sat 25th & Sun 26th July 11am-5pm

Horse & Cavalier: Arena Spectacular

Bolsover Castle, Castle St. S44 6PR Perfect for all the family. Watch expert riders clad in cavalier-style frills, feathers and high boots guide their fine horses through this arena spectacular, trained as they were by William Cavendish in the 1630s. Commentary will explain the techniques being used and the reasoning behind it that made Cavendish the equestrian legend he became. www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover Sat 25th July 10am-12.30pm

Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN Return to the year 1248 and follow in the footsteps of Robin Hood. Join one of Robin’s faithful band on a gentle wander from 2.45pm through the forest as he tells tales of Sherwood’s most famous outlaw. Not suitable for wheelchair users.

Tel: 01623 823202 Sun 26th July 11am, 1pm & 3pm

Matlock Farm Park present ‘Frozen’ Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, Matlock DE4 5LH You are invited to Queen Elsa’s magical Frozen sing-along party! Join your favourite Frozen characters for an enchanted adventure with snowflake hunts, ice-creams and lots of freezing fun! Ticket prices include entry to Matlock Farm Park where you can also enjoy all of the usual activities.

Tel: 01246 590 200 Sun 26th July

Balderton Village Summer Fete Coronation Street, New Balderton, Newark NG24 3BD Lots of family fun at the fete taking place on the playing field! Free entry and parking.

Mon 27th July 10am-3pm

Butterfly Hunt

Summer Festival at King George V Park

Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN Join the Rangers on a butterfly stroll, to see how many species you can find. Make a butterfly feeder which you take home and hang in your garden.

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Black Scotch Lane, Mansfield NG18 4JW Free activities to keep your family entertained over the summer holidays including crafts and sports. www.mansfield.gov.uk/summerfestival Mon 27th - Fri 31st July 11am-5pm

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Sun 26th July

Peppa Pig at White Post Farm White Post Farm, Farnsfield NG22 8HL Everyone’s favourite pig will be dropping in to say hello. Grown ups will be hoping there aren’t any muddy puddles in July! www.whitepostfarm.co.uk 8

In The Footsteps of Robin Hood

Bolsover Castle, Castle St. S44 6PR Pikes at the ready! Aim your muskets! Be put through your paces as you fall into step and defend Bolsover Castle against Cromwell’s cronies. It’s Civil War England and you’ve been recruited into King Charles I’s army. www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover

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Lots on Local... July - August Mon 27th July 12-3pm

Summer Safety Roadshow

Mansfield Library, Four Seasons Centre Mansfield NG18 1NH Join Mansfield firefighters, East Midlands Ambulance Service, Notts Road Safety, Ambulance Heritage Society, Notts Police and St John Ambulance for fun and education, with hands on activities for all.

Ends with a visit from a fire engine!

Fri 31st July - Sun 2nd August

Riverside Festival

Victoria Embankment, Nottingham NG2 5FB People of all ages can enjoy the annual Riverside Festival along the banks of the River Trent and soak up the festival’s fun atmosphere. Relax with a picnic or experience a variety of food and drink from the stalls whilst listening to the wide range of music on offer. There will be a spectacular fireworks display on Saturday night and Sunday will see the return of the annual Dragon Boat Challenge which will see a number of teams take to the water to compete for charity. www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/riverside

Mon 3rd - Fri 7th August 11am-5pm

Gruesome Goings On

Bolsover Castle, Castle St. S44 6PR Ghastly gallows, horrific hangmen and terrifying torture – travel back in time and discover the painful punishments your history teacher is too timid to tell you! www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover Mon 3rd - Sun 9th August

Robin Hood Festival

Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN This festival is a firm favourite with families.

A week of free entertainment and a daily programme packed with education and entertainment for all ages.

Tel: 08444 775678 Tue 4th, 13th, 18th & 27th August

Summer Holiday Yoga by Samye Centre 7th Scout Hut, Lovers Lane, Newark NG24 1HZ Yoga complements a child’s other chosen activities in sports, music and the arts by improving motor control, balance, breathing and whole-body awareness whilst stimulating creativity and encouraging emotional wellbeing. Classes for 4-7 and 8-11 years. Limited spaces. Booking essential. £7.50 per session or £6 per session if you book 2 or more classes. www.samyecentre.com Wed 5th August

National Play Day

Play Day is the national day for play in the UK when thousands of children and their families get out to play at hundreds of community events across the UK. Check local venues for organised Play Day activities. www.playday.org.uk Sun 2nd August 11am-2pm

Nottinghamshire Buggy Push 2015 Rufford Abbey Country Park NG22 9DF Fundraising event in aid of premature and sick babies charity ‘Bliss’ and a great way to get active too. Contact organiser Maria to join and more information.

Email: m_sutton14@hotmail.com

Thu 6th August 11am-4pm

Tractor Ted Live UK Tour 2015 Thaymar Farm Shop, Haughton Park Farm, Nr Bothamsall, Retford DN22 8DB Children will love seeing their favourite farming friend Tractor Ted and are sure to have great fun bouncing inside his cab and sliding out again! Advance tickets available. www.thaymaricecream.co.uk

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Lots on Local... August Mon 10th - Fri 14th August 11am-5pm

Sat 15th - Sun 16th August 11am-4pm

Myths & Legends

Medieval Forest Life Weekend

Bolsover Castle, Castle St. S44 6PR Discover a backdrop of mystery and legend at Bolsover Castle. Hear secret stories and uncover colourful characters, and decide for yourself between truth and myth. www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover

Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN Step back in time to a medieval forest encampment featuring a range of crafts people, combat and archery displays, as well as cooking and wood turning demonstrations, all against the backdrop of the mighty Major Oak. Free event.

Tel: 01623 823202

Mon 10th August

World Lion Day

Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Warning Tongue Lane, Branton, Doncaster DN4 6TB Come and join in the roar-some celebrations at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com Mon 10th August - Wed 2nd Sept

Life’s A Beach!

Mansfield Market Place, Mansfield NG18 1HX Mansfield’s own beach is in town. Children can have lots of free fun whilst mum and dad relax and have a minute. Also features a Beach themed market.

Tue 11th August 10am-3pm

Bushcraft for Families

Sherwood Pines, Kings Clipstone NG21 9JL Join the rangers for a day of bushcraft activities. Learn shelter building and fire lighting techniques and have a go at a forest craft. Children must be ages 6+ years.

Booking advised.

Tel: 01623 821459 Wed 12th August 10am-3pm

Bolsover Castle, Castle St. S44 6PR Travel back in time to Medieval days of knights and princesses, princes and paupers.

Listen to period music, enjoy fantastic storytelling and learn a few jokes! Compete with your friends who can make the best item at the craft table. www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover Wed 19th August

Super Hero Picnic

Wollaton Park, Nottingham NG8 2AE Dress as your favourite superhero for a super fun day. With craft making, face painting, archery and games. Bring your superhero teddy for the chance to win a prize for the best dressed. Free entry however some activities may incur extra costs.

Tel: 0115 8763100 Fri 21st - Sat 22nd August 4pm-11am

Overnight Bushcraft for Families

Summer Festival at Titchfield Park Nottingham Road, Mansfield NG18 1BA Free activities to keep your family entertained over the summer holidays including crafts, sports and even a mining gala to celebrate Mansfield’s history. www.mansfield.gov.uk/summerfestival Sat 15th August 11am-3pm

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Mon 17th - Fri 21st August 11am-5pm

Medieval Mischief

Sherwood Pines, Kings Clipstone NG21 9JL Could you survive a night in the woods? Join the rangers at Sherwood Pines to find out.

Build you own shelter to sleep in using forest materials and cook your dinner on the open fire. As the night draws in head out in search of bats, play some games in the dark and then enjoy a hot chocolate around the camp fire before heading to bed in your shelter.

Next day you will have chance to learn more new skills. Families with children aged 8+ years only. Places limited. Booking essential.

Tel: 01623 821459

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Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, Matlock DE4 5LH You are invited to Queen Elsa’s magical Frozen sing-along party! Join your favourite Frozen characters for an enchanted adventure with snowflake hunts, ice-creams and lots of freezing fun! Ticket prices include entry to Matlock Farm Park where you can also enjoy all of the usual activities.

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Bolsover Castle, Castle St. S44 6PR Join in with the miniature medieval castle siege.... take cover! Leap back to medieval days for games that time forgot - from fox and geese and merrils to sieging a mini castle, play like a medieval mischief-maker as you step back in time this summer. www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover

Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd August 12pm

Nottingham Carnival

Forest Recreation Ground, Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 6JP Open to the public on Saturday from noon at Forest Recreation Ground with live music, stalls, food and cultural artefacts until 9pm.

On Sunday there will be a community-led carnival parade with hundreds of colourful costumes dancing through the streets of Nottingham. Visit the website to view confirmed route for this year. www.emccan.org Sun 23rd August 11.30am-4.30pm

Jerry Green Dog Rescue Summer Show Jerry Green Dog Rescue, Warsop Lane, Blidworth NG21 0PG A family day out with your four legged friends to be held at their brand new centre.

Fun dog show, demonstrations, kids activity zone, stalls and much more, fundraising for the great work done at this rescue centre. www.jerrygreendogs.org.uk Sun 23rd August & Sun 27th Sept 12pm, 2pm & 3.30pm

Medieval Event

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Summer Festival at Carr Lane Park Church St, Warsop NG20 0AT Free activities to keep your family entertained over the summer holidays including crafts and sports. www.mansfield.gov.uk/summerfestival Fri 28th - Mon 31st August

Walesby Forest Festival

Walesby Forest Adventure Activity Centre, Brake Rd, Walesby NG22 9NG Walesby Forest Festival will set up camp in Nottinghamshire for the first time ever, giving families an outdoor festival in a forest with a difference. Visitors will be able to combine outdoor activity with a fun and vibrant music scene with some of the best folk, blues, country and jazz bands in the world. www.walesbyforestfestival.co.uk Sat 29th - Mon 31st August 10am-5pm

The Great Food & Drink Festival

Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead NG15 8NA A celebration of all things food and drink throughout the East Midlands. Lots of stalls selling high quality local produce, a large range of hot food vendors and a retail area with stalls. Watch celebrity chefs with daily cooking demonstrations, there are also demonstrations by local food producers. www.newsteadabbey.org.uk 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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August - September

Sun 30th - Mon 31st August 11am-5pm

Steaming Days at Papplewick

Papplewick Pumping Station, Rigg Lane, Ravenshead NG15 9AJ Enjoy a fascinating day out at Britain’s finest Victorian water works. www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk

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Emergency Services Day

Clumber Park, Worksop S80 3AZ The biggest display of 999 emergency response vehicles and equipment ever seen in Nottinghamshire. From fire engines to forensics, dogs to dive units and rescue boats to road traffic collision demonstrations.

Tel: 01909 544917 Sun 30th - Mon 31st August 10.30am-5pm

Grand Medieval Joust

Bolsover Castle, Castle St. S44 6PR Soak up the medieval way of life in the colourful encampments and be entertained by the court jester while your budding young knights test their strength in the field. www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover

Forest Recreation Ground, Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 6HB Nottingham will host another major cycling event as it prepares to welcome the Friends Life Tour of Britain. Elite cyclists will compete to finish first in front of cheering crowds between 3.30pm and 4.30pm. There will also be a free afternoon of family activities. www.tourofbritain.co.uk Sat 12th - Sun 13th Sept 11am-4pm

Major Oak Woodland Festival

Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN Visit Sherwood Forest for a weekend of heritage crafts, traditional toys, hurdle making, charcoal making, traditional tool demonstrations and much more. Free entry.

Family, pushchair and wheelchair friendly.

Tel: 01623 823202 Sun 13th Sept 10am-4pm

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Harby Village Show

Acaia Centre, Acacia Avenue, Annesley Woodhouse NG17 9BH Free family event so bring your four legged friends along and join in! www.theacaciacentre.co.uk

Harby Playing Fields & Sports Pavilion, Church Rd, Harby NG23 7ED Lots of family fun! Free entry for children under 16 years and free parking. www.harbyvillageshow.co.uk

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Jo Jingles Worksop Launch Event Carlton Civic Centre, Long Lane, Worksop Join Katy and Jo Jingles as they launch their brand new classes in Worksop. Free event but pre-booking is essential.

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Heritage Open Days

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Preschool Yoga by Samye Centre (6 week course for 2.5-4 years)

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Starts Wed 16th Sept 1.30-2.30pm

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Baby Yoga by Samye Centre (6 week course for babies 10wk-6m) Hawtonville Children’s Centre, Bowbridge Rd, Newark, NG24 4EG Baby Yoga offers quality physical stimulation for you and your baby, that has become essential in an urban sedentary lifestyle. In just one session a baby get as much physical activity as if they were carried close to a parent all day. Your baby’s behaviour will be more ‘settled’, babies can sleep more deeply and it can help with colic. Very limited spaces.

Booking essential. Fee £48 for 6 week course. www.samyecentre.com Starts Thu 17th Sept 7-8.30pm

Postnatal Yoga by Samye Centre (12 week mums only course) Congregational Church Hall, London Rd, Newark NG24 1TH Course for women from about 6 weeks after giving birth and can be started at any time during the first year after birth. It is also suitable for women with older children who have never done postnatal yoga practices to help close the body after birth and who intuitively feel that they would benefit from doing so now. Very limited spaces. Booking essential. Fee £145 for full 12 week course. www.samyecentre.com Sat 19th - Sun 20th Sept 11am-5pm

Gulliver’s Kingdom, Temple Walk, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire DE4 3PG Enjoy a day out and support POD children’s charity by taking part in the sponsored Toddler Plod led by the Gully Gang. Simply go online and register for just £5 per person. £3 from each ticket will be donated to POD. Every child taking part will receive a certificate, a commemorative award and a prize pack filled with goodies. Book online by Sunday 21st Sept to secure your place and don’t forget to download your sponsorship form. www.gulliversfun.co.uk/matlock-bath Thu 24th Sept 10.30am

Mummies & Buggies Birthday Buggy Boot Camp at Carr Bank Park Windmill Lane, Mansfield NG18 2AL To celebrate ‘Mummies and Buggies’ 2nd birthday everyone is welcome to take part in our one off Park Workout. A perfect chance to exercise with your baby and meet other mums too. Followed by picnic and yummy birthday cake! £3.50 to take part. Booking essential.

Tel: 07940 483803 Sat 26th Sept 12-6pm

Steaming Days at Papplewick

Ashfield Gala

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Beetroot Bootcamp

Hodsock Priory, Blyth, nr Worksop S81 0TY Need some time for you? Want to feel fitter, healthier and more motivated? Then book your place with Beetroot on their luxury female residential bootcamp. Includes 3 days of varied fitness sessions for all abilities, beautiful rural accommodation and all meals 16

Thu 24th Sept 11am-2.30pm

Toddler Plod

Healdswood Recreation Ground, Mansfield Rd, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 3EE Huge community gala with something for everyone including showings of Disney’s Frozen and MamaMia on a gigantic 27ft outdoor movie screen. Inflatables, fun fair rides, tractor train rides, face painting, mascot appearances from Anna and Elsa, donkey rides, petting zoo, craft fair, classic and vintage car displays, dance displays, circus skills sessions, homemade produce, territorial army, cheerleading to name just a few attractions! Free entry. www.facebook.com/ashfieldgala

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Located in the beautiful market town of Southwell is ‘Little Herbert’ children’s shoe store offering stress free fitting and lots of choice.

Owner Amy has been a trained shoe fitter for over 5 years and is affiliated to the Shoe Fitting Society. After having her little boy Herbie, and with return to work looming, she made the exciting decision to go for it, and Little Herbert’s opened its doors in 2013. “We offer a relaxed and friendly environment with plenty of choice” Amy explains. “Specialising in barefoot brands, our shoes are flexible, round toed, breathable and light, all of which allow the young foot to develop naturally, yet offering the necessary protection.”

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September - October

Sat 26th - Sun 27th Sept 11am-4.30pm

Sat 3rd October

On The Home Front, 1939-1945

Grandparents Day (UK)

Rufford Abbey Country Park NG22 9DF Experience the sights, sounds, emotions, glamour and humour of wartime Britain, as the period comes alive in front of your eyes in a whole host of period activities. Children can join in with an interactive battle display, Baby Boot Camp and ride on a 1930’s roundabout.

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A special day to say thank you to grandmas and grandads for everything they do!

Sun 27th Sept

Tiger & Leopard Day Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Warning Tongue Lane, Branton, Doncaster DN4 6TB Come and join in the celebrations at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and see their three new tiger cubs too. www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com

Mount School, Kings Rd, Newark, NG24 1EW Everything for your 0-5 plus including toys, games, books and clothes all at bargain prices. And for those expecting a new arrival, check out the maternity wear and nursery equipment. Early entry for members with valid membership card.

Email: NNS.Newark@nct.org.uk Sat 17th - Sun 18th October

Robin Hood Game & Country Festival

Sun 27th Sept 11am-4pm

Outlaw Obstacle Course

Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN If you want to join Robin Hood and his outlaws in Sherwood you will need to prove that you can survive. Life is hard in the forest.

The rangers have set up an obstacle course and you will need to navigate yourself round it and complete tasks along the way, shoot arrows at the Sheriff’s men and make it to the end, battle against the clock or just for fun, but don’t hang around or you will be caught.

Not suitable for wheelchair users.

Tel: 01623 823202 Wed 30th Sept - Sun 4th Oct

Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark NG24 2NY So whether you’re a serious game and country enthusiast or looking for ‘grrrreat’ way to entertain the entire family, the Newark Showground will have it all. Attraction include thrilling displays of jousting, high-energy stunt riding, ferret racing, gun dog training displays and the dog and duck show, field archery and shooting, entertaining and educational displays, plenty of shopping and chances to sample and buy a range of scrumptious produce from fine wines to delicious cheeses. Elsewhere the All About Dogs Show will be offering a whole host of canine fun for the whole family.

Mon 26th - Fri 30th October

October Half Term

Nottingham Goose Fair

Forest Recreation Ground, Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 6HB Nottingham’s Goose Fair returns to the Forest Recreation Ground to thrill and delight city residents and visitors. Visitors to the fair will enjoy more than 500 attractions -including an array of Roller Coasters, Water Rides, Giant Wheels, Bombers, Dodgems, Twists, Waltzers and Miamis familiar to Goose Fair there will be a number of new attractions that have not visited Nottingham before.

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Sat 10th October 1.45-3pm

NCT Nearly New Sale

Half term holiday fun but check confirmed dates with your local school.

The Autumn issue of Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire will be out so grab a copy and find out what’s happening to keep the children entertained!

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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Simply send a recent photograph of up to 2 children (must be aged 0-5 years) by Monday 17th August by email or by post.

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Bottoms up with Weleda Calendula!

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Weleda’s Calendula Nappy Change Cream was first introduced in 1985 and this summer celebrates 30 years as a best-selling natural baby balm.

Made with carefully crafted ingredients including extracts of golden calendula (famous for its skin-healing properties) grown organically in Weleda’s own herb gardens, together with soothing chamomile. These are combined with nourishing plant oils of sweet almond and organic sesame, plus protective beeswax, purest lanolin from Australia, and comforting zinc oxide to help protect your baby’s delicate skin.

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To enter, send your answer via email to northnotts@lotsfortots.co.uk or by post to Lots for Tots, 35 Sylvan Avenue, Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8RG by midnight on 6th Sept 2015.

Since 1921

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Ladybrook Children’s Centre, Somersall St.

Little Explorers 8.50-11.20am

Wed, Flying High Academy, Townroe Dr.

Mansfield Breastfeeding Group

Titchy Tots 9.30-11.30am Tue, Titchfield & Oakham Children’s Centre, Princes St. All Friends Together 1-2.30pm Tue, Titchfield & Oakham Children’s Centre, Princes St.

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pm, DW Fitness, Portland Retail Park. Booking required. Tel: 01636 815567

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9.15-10.30am Mon, King Edward’s Course Park, Maltby Rd. School, St Andrew St. Toddler Group 1.30-3pm Tue, Puddle Ducks Swimming Henley Community Hall, St Mark’s Mon am & Fri pm, Oasis Health Church, Nottingham Rd. Club, Portland St. Booking Puddle Ducks Swimming required. Tel: 07906 191504 Wed am & Sat am, DW Fitness, Toddler Group Portland Retail Park. Booking 9.30-11.30am Mon, Stanhope required. Tel: 07906 191504 Centre, Rock Valley Toddler Group 9-11am Thu, Jelly Babies 10.15-11.30am Mon Salvation Army, Victoria St. Ravensdale Children’s Centre, Stay & Play 9.30-10.30am Thu, Sanders Av. Bellamy Children’s Centre, Trowell Ct. Little Fishes 1-3pm Mon, 9.30Breastfeeding Group 9-10.30am 11.30am Wed & 2-4pm Thu, St Thu, Bellamy Children’s Centre, John’s Centre, St John’s St. Trowell Ct. Crafty Kids (3-5yrs) 3.30-5pm Friends Together (for European Mon, Bellamy Children’s Centre, families) 9.30-11.30am Thu, Trowell Ct. Ravensdale Children’s Centre, Legs Mums & Tums Sanders Av. (with Lavender Relaxation) Water Babies Swimming Thu 9.45-10.30am Tue, Body Box & Fri am, Portland College Hydro Studio, 4 Botany Commercial Pool, Nottingham Rd. Booking Centre, Botany Ave. Booking required. Tel: 01636 815567 essential. Runs as 6 week courses starting from Sept 2015. Stay & Play 1-3pm Thu, Retrace Centre, Sutton Road School, Tel: 07940 483803 Moor Ln. Toddler Group 10am-12pm & Stay & Play 9.30-11am Fri, 1-3pm Tue, Mansfield Baptist Ravensdale Children’s Centre, Church Centre, Rosemary St. Sanders Av.

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Baby Sensory 10.30-11.30am

(7-13m) & 11.45am-12.45pm (0-6m) Fri, Mansfield Baptist Church, Rosemary St. Booking required.

Tel: 07590 472569

Bumps & Babies 10-11.30am Fri, Titchfield & Oakham Children’s Centre, Princes St.

Jelly Babies 1-2.30pm Fri,

Ravensdale Children’s Centre, Sanders Av.

Breastfeeding Group 2-3pm Fri, Bellamy Children’s Centre, Trowell Ct. Razzamataz Theatre School

various times Sat, Vision West Notts College, Derby Rd. Booking required. Tel: 07402 179892

New Youth Theatre School

various times Sat, St John’s Centre, St John’s Rd. Booking required. Tel: 01623 406284

Mansfield Woodhouse

Toddler Group 9-11am Mon, Peafield Lane School, Peafield Ln. Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Mon, Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre, Swan Ln. Play Group 9-11am Wed, Trinity Methodist Church, High St.

Breastfeeding Group 9-11am Wed, Peafield Ln. School, Peafield Ln. Play Group 12.30-2.30pm Wed, Turner Hall, Church St.

Toddler Group 1.30-3pm Wed, Peafield Ln. School, Peafield Ln. Bouncing Babies 10-11.30am Thu, Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre, Swan Ln. Small Steps, Big Adventures 1.30-3pm Thu, Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre, Swan Ln.

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Spotlight on fun with Razz Tots!

Specifically designed sessions for 2-3 years in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage “Razz Tots are parent assisted classes enabling children to learn at their own pace whilst developing communication skills and confidence as well basic performing arts skills.

Tots have fun exploring themes such as ‘In the Jungle’, ‘On the Farm’, ‘Under the Sea’ and ‘Flying to the moon’ through movement, song and drama. There is also a craft section and social time making the classes particularly popular with working parents, enabling them time to mix with other parents and children in a secure and

encouraging environment.

These classes are perfect for the budding young star to the shy quiet toddler and everyone in between, encouraging them with their development whatever stage they are at. Classes are held at West Notts College, Mansfield on a Saturday morning.

Places are strictly limited, book a FREE taster session now!”

For more information call Claire on 07402 179892 or email mansfield@razzamataz.co.uk

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Mansfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

Oak Tree

Skegby

Let’s Get (Stay & Play) 9.30-11am Mon, Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way North

Breastfeeding Group 1.30-2.15pm Mon, Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way North Tumble Tots and Gymbabes various times Tue, Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Jubilee Way South.

Booking required. Tel: 07805 178852

Busy Bees Buggy Club 9.45-11.15am Tue & Thu, Skegby Methodist Church, Mansfield Rd.

Warsop

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Mon Breastfeeding Group 9.15-10.30am Wed Bumps & Babbling Babes 9.30-11am 1st & 3rd

Mummies & Buggies First class only £3 (postnatal Thu each month Wonderful 1’s (under 1’s & non walkers) 9.30-11am Fri fitness class with babies 0-18m) 9.30-10.30am Wed, Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Jubilee Way South.

Booking required. Tel: 07940 483803.

Warsop Children’s Centre, Mansfield Rd.

& play classes for 2-4yrs) 10.45-11.30am Wed, Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Jubilee Way South. Booking essential. Tel: 0345 0000 231

Wiggly Worship 1.15-3pm 2nd Wed of month, Methodist Church, Clumber St.

Little Boppers First class free (dance, movement

Sure Stars 1.30-3pm Thu, Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way North

Little Movers First class free (4-6yrs) 3.45-4.30pm Thu, Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Jubilee Way South.

Booking essential. Tel: 0345 0000 231

Stay & Play 9.30-11am Wed, Meden Vale Children’s Centre, Netherfield Ln.

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

The East Midlands Swimming Academy

Teeny Tiny Talkers 9.30-10.15am Fri, Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way North

Pleasley

are delighted to be offering our swimming lessons at the brand new swimming pool at Stubbin Wood School.

Breastfeeding Group 2-3pm Tue, Pleasley Hill Children’s Centre, Woburn Ln

Stay & Play 10-11.30am Tue, Crescent School Sports Hall, Booth Crescent, Bull Farm

Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Fri, Pleasley Hill Children’s Centre, Woburn Ln.

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

Water Babies Swimming 12pm Tue & Fri,

Stubbins Wood School Hydro Pool, Academy Campus. Booking required. Tel: 01636 815567 26

Group lessons £7 Small groups of 4 121s Teachers in water

ASA awards scheme Brand new warm pool Excellent changing facilities

We look forward to taking your call.

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

Lessons also at Dawn House, Rainworth.

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We perform 3 shows a year!

A show for young people aged 5-8 & 9-17 years To be performed at the Palace Theatre (Mansfield Centre)

Come on in, the water’s lovely!

Join our family of Puddle Ducks and enjoy baby and pre-school swimming with the most caring and highly-trained teachers around.

Rehearsals in Mansfield

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

FREE taster session

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

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

puddleducks.com

To join the casts call 01623 406284

E. nottsandsouthyorks@puddleducks.com 07906 191504

Taster Sessions Available Rehearsals start September 2015

Postnatal Fitness

Be part of it!

Regain your pre-pregnancy fitness 3 Strengthen your pelvic floor 3 Give you the confidence you need 3 Reduce your stress levels 3 Introduce you to lots of new Mums 3

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

Every Wednesday 9.30am - 10.30am Oak Tree Leisure Centre

First class just £3.00 thereafter pay as you go or block bookings available

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Legs Mums & Tums

with Lavender Relaxation 6 week courses starting soon A gentle introduction back into exercise with a strong focus on lower body and tummy area.

A chance to tone up and relax with your baby.

Courses scheduled to commence Tuesdays 9.45 - 10.30am

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1:1 and small group sessions available through home and park workouts to fit in with you and your new baby.

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Booking essential for full details of weekly classes, courses and 1:1 sessions contact Clare Hibbert Telephone 07940 483803 Email clare.hibbert@me.com Find us on

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Bassetlaw

Most classes are Term-Time only

Bawtry Jo Jingles various times Tue, The New Hall, Station Rd. Booking essential. Tel: 07970 933858

Bircotes

Swimming Lessons daily,

Bircotes Leisure Ctre, Whitehouse Crt. Tel: 01302 743979

Carlton-in-Lindrick

Langold

Coffee & Kidz (0-4yrs) 9.30-11.30am Mon, Now Church, Doncaster Rd. Sure Tots 9.15-10.15am Mon Stay & Play 1-3pm Tue Play Shop 9.15-10.15am Wed Sure Tots 9.15-10.15am Thu Breastfeeding Grp 10-11am Thu Bumps & Babes 1.30-3pm Thu Parent & Toddler Group 9.1511am Fri

Rampton Toddler Group 1.30-3pm Mon, Rampton Primary Sch, Retford Rd.

Ranby Ranby Little Rascals 8.45-

11.30am Wed, Performing Arts Centre, Ranby House School

Retford

Swimming Lessons daily,

Retford Leisure Ctre, Old Hall Dr. Tel: 01777 706500 West Bassetlaw Children’s Centre, Wobbly Ones (10m-2yrs) 9.15School Rd. 10.45am Mon, Hallcroft Children’s Young Parents Group 1-2.30pm Centre, Whitaker Cl. Mon, Carlton Youth Ctre, Lawn Rd. Mattersey Bumps ‘n’ Babes 10am-1pm Family Fun Stay & Play 9-11am Tue, Hallcroft Children’s Centre, Clarborough Whitaker Cl. Fri, Mattersey Primary Sch, Family Fun Stay & Play 9.15Baby Kingfishers (0-3yrs) 9.45Thorpe Rd. 11am Tue, Clarborough Primary 11.30am Tue, The Well, Retford School, Hillview Cres.

Baptist Church, Hospital Rd. Misterton Pitter Patter 10-11.30am & Bumps ‘n’ Babes 9am-12pm Mon Cuckney 1-2.30pm Tue, New Life Church, Sure Babies 10.45-11.45am Wed Bridgegate Cuckney Toddler Group (0-4yrs) 9.15-11am Tue & Wed, Village Hall, Stay & Play 1-3pm Wed Breastfeeding Group 2-3pm Thu Tiny Talk Baby Signing Norton Ln. Bassetlaw Rural Children’s Centre, 9.30-10.30am Wed, The High St. Well, Retford Baptist Church, Elkesley Hospital Rd. Booking required Family Fun 1-3pm Thu, Elkesley North Leverton Tel: 07837 701222 Primary School, Headland Av. Toddler Group 1.15-3.15pm Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Wed, Mon, The Chapel, Sturton Rd. Harworth Retford Central Children’s Centre, Stay & Play 9-11am Thu, Arlington Way Rainbow Tots 10-11am Wed, Bumps & Babes 1-3pm alt Thu , Stay & Play 9-11am Wed & All Saints Church Hall, Main St. Fun on Friday 9-11am Fri, North 1-3pm Fri, Hallcroft Children’s Stay & Play 9-11am Tue Leverton Children’s Ctre, Main St. Centre, Whitaker Cl. Breastfeeding Grp 10-11.30am Tue Toddle to Waddle (circular walk) Sure Babies 12.30-1.15pm Wed Ordsall 1-2.30pm Wed, Retford Central Sure Tots (2yrs+) 1-2.45pm Wed Children’s Centre, Arlington Way Bumps & Babes 1.30-3.30pm Wed Stay & Play 9.15-10.30am Mon, ABC Group 1.30-3.15pm Wed, St Ordsall Sch Treehouse, Ordsall Rd. Saints at SureStart 1.15-2.45pm Saviour’s Ch Hall, Lidget Ln. Thu, Harworth & Bircotes Toddler Group 9.30-11am Tue, Bumps & Babes 9.30-11.30am Children’s Centre, Town Hall, Ordsall Church Hall, Church Ln. Thu, Retford Central Children’s Scrooby Rd. Centre, Arlington Way

Stay & Play 1-3pm Mon, The Bungalow, Kingston Park Academy, Long Ln.

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Summer Holiday Fun in Bassetlaw!

Bircotes, Retford and Worksop Leisure Centres, Kilton Forest Golf Course and Bassetlaw Schools!

f Barnsley Premier Leisure

June Come and join us for a jam packed summer of activities in Bassetlaw!

Activities will be running from Monday 20th July – Sunday 30th August

We have something for everyone with activities including: Soccer Camps, Athletics Camps, ‘Wet n Wild’ Aqua Camp, as well as a whole range of swimming activities and crash courses!

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Or call: Kilton Forest Golf Course 01909 511306

Retford Leisure Centre 01777 706500

Bircotes Leisure Centre 01302 743979

Worksop Leisure Centre 01909 473937

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Bassetlaw

Most classes are Term-Time only

Tiny Acorns (0-1yrs) 10am-

Baby Play Drop In 9.3011.30am Mon, Manton Children’s Centre, Community Way

Kingfishers (3-5yrs) 4-5pm Thu

Jo Jingles New classes starting September various times Mon, Carlton Civic Centre, Long Ln. Booking essential. Tel: 07970 933858 Little Angels 9.45-11.45am Mon, Salvation Army Hall, Newcastle Av. 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. Sure Movers (crawling-walking) 9.30-10.15am Tue, Manton Community Ctre, Community Way Oasis Tots 10am-12pm Tue, Oasis Community Centre & Church, Longfellow Dr. Sure Tots (1yr+) 10.30-11.15am Tue, Manton Community Ctre, Community Way. Booking essential.

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

Tots ‘n’ Toys (0-3yrs) 9-10.30am & 1.30-3pm Wed, Worksop Priory C of E School, Holles St. Stay & Play 9-11am Wed, North Worksop Children’s Centre, Majorie St., Rhodesia Bumps & Babes 9.15-11.15am Wed, North Worksop Children’s Centre, Raymoth Ln. Baby & Toddler Group 9.3011am Wed, The Crossing Church & Centre, Newcastle St. Parents & Toddlers 9.30-11am Wed, Christ Church, Thievesdale Cl.

12pm Thu, The Well, Retford Baptist Church, Hospital Rd.

The Well, Retford Baptist Church, Hospital Rd. Jo Jingles various times Fri, The Well, Retford Baptist Church, Hospital Rd. Booking essential.

Tel: 07970 933858

Toddler Group 9.30-11am Fri, Grove St Meth. Church, Union St. HANDS (helping additional needs & disability support) 10am12pm, 1st Sat of month, Hallcroft Children’s Centre, Whitaker Cl. Family Fun (for international families) 10am-12pm 1st Sat of month, Retford Central Children’s Centre, Arlington Way

Shireoaks Tiddlers Group 9.30-11.30am Thu, Village Hall, Shireoak Rd.

Walkeringham Walkeringham Play Group

9.30-11.30am Fri, Walkeringham Village Hall, Stockwith Rd.

Worksop Swimming Lessons daily,

Worksop Leisure Ctre, Valley Rd..

Tel: 01909 473937 NCT Busy Bees 9.30-11.30am Mon, Balmoral Community Centre, Princess Anne Rd. Jungle Cubs (2-5yrs) 9-11am Mon, Norbridge Academy, Stanley St. Stay & Play Drop In 9-11am Mon, Prospect Kilton Children’s Centre, Longfellow Dr.

Thievesdale Toddler Group

9-11am Mon & Thu, Thievesdale Community Ctr, Thievesdale Ln. 30

Little Palms Stay & Play

9.30-11am Wed, Palms Fitness Studio, Grasmere Rd.

Stay & Play 1-3pm Wed, Farr Centre, Chapel Walk, Westgate, off Newcastle Av. Rugrats (for parents aged 16-25yrs) 11.30am-3pm Wed, Centre Place, Abbey St. NCT Babes & Jelly Tots

9.15-11.15am Thu, Worksop Christian Centre, Vicar’s Walk 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. Busy Bees 1.15-3.15pm Thu, Ryton Park Primary School, Sparken Hill

Heart For Family Baby & Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am Fri,

St John’s Church Hall, Overend Rd. Chatterbox (0-4yrs) 9.30-11am Fri, Worksop Christian Centre, Vicars Walk

Tiny Talk Baby Signing

10-11am Fri, Balmoral Community Ctre, Sandringham Rd. Booking required Tel: 07837 701222

Toddler Praise Time 10-11.30am Fri, The Crossing Church & Centre, Newcastle St.

Sure Tots (1yr+) 9.15-10.45am Fri, St Augustine’s School Clumber Hall, Longfellow Dr. Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change especially due to the new term. Please check with the group organiser before setting out.

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Music is fun with Jo Jingles!

Katy Patchett and her little boy fell in love with Jo Jingles - now you she teaches classes for you!

“Babies can remember melodies they have heard in the womb even a month after they are born, so they are never too young to start benefiting from regular exposure to music.

Jo Jingles classes are a great way to start singing and making music. Classes have a perfect mix of instruments, props, singing and dancing to keep babies and children from 3 months to 4 years engaged.

Children learn about instruments and different ways of playing it together.

I’m a trained music teacher but fell in love with Jo Jingles after taking my little boy

along. Now I’ve been teaching classes myself for three years! As well as classes, I offer exciting and personalised birthday parties and playgroup, preschool and nursery sessions. Classes are starting in Worksop this September with a free ‘launch day’ on Monday 7th September where people can come along to give Jo Jingles a try for themselves!”

For more information call Katy on 07970 933858 or visit www.jojingles.com/retford

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Newark & Sherwood

Most classes are Term-Time only

Balderton Mums & Toddlers 9.15-10.45am Mon & Thu, St Giles Church Hall, Main St.

Coddington Little Fishes 9.30-10.30am Mon, Community Ctre, Beckingham Rd. Truffles Baby & Toddler Group

John Hunt School, London Rd.

9.30-11am Tue, Community Centre, Beckingham Rd.

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Tue,

Parent & Toddlers 9-11am Thu,

Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Mon,

Balderton Methodist Church Hall, Main St.

Bilsthorpe

Due to building work taing place at Bilsthorpe Children’s Centre please contact the team on 01623 629203 for infomation on when groups will be running.

Blidworth Jelly Babies (0-1yr) 9.30-11am

Mon, Blidworth Children’s Centre, Belle Vue Ln.

Wobbly Ones (1-2yr)

10-11.30am Tue, Blidworth Children’s Centre, Belle Vue Ln.

Let’s Explore 1-3pm Thu, Blidworth Children’s Centre, Belle Vue Ln. All Aboard Learning Through Play 9.15-11.15am Fri, Blidworth

Children’s Centre, Belle Vue Ln.

Clipstone Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Mon, Sherwood East Children’s Centre, Braemar Rd. Jelly Babies (bumps & babies)

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

Little Friends Play Session

9-11am Thu, Sherwood East Children’s Centre, Braemar Rd. 32

Community Ctre, Beckingham Rd.

Edwinstowe Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-

11am Tue & Fri, Edwinstowe PreSchool, Village Hall, Mansfield Rd.

Twinkle Toes Play Group 9.1511am Wed, King Edwin School, Fourth Av.

Farndon Stay & Play 9.15-11am Wed, St Peter’s School, Sandhill Rd.

Farnsfield Tiny Talk Baby Signing

10-11am Mon, The Village Centre, New Hill. Booking required Tel: 07899 966926

Babies & Toddlers Group

1.15-2.45pm Tue & 9-11am Thu, Farnsfield Upper Village Hall, Chapel Lane Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change especially due to the new term. Please check with the group organiser before setting out.

Fernwood Baby & Toddler Group

10-11.30am Mon, Fernwood Village Hall, Rubys Av.

Tiny Talk Baby Signing

9.45-10.45am Wed, Fernwood Village Hall, Rubys Av. Booking required Tel: 07885 416410

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

Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Mon, Bridge Children’s Centre, Lincoln Rd. Messy Explorers 1.30-3pm 1st, 3rd & 4th Mon of month, Hawtonville & Balderton Children’s Centre, Bowbridge Rd. NCT Coffee & Play 1-3pm 2nd Mon each month. 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. Breastfeeding Group 1-3pm Tue, Hawtonville Children’s Centre, Bowbridge Rd. New Youth Theatre 4.30-5pm (Tiny Tots) & 5-7pm (Juniors) Tue, Palace Theatre Rehersal Studio, Appletongate. Booking required.

Tel: 01522 787601

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Newark Centre - We perform 3 shows a year!

A production for young people aged 3-5 & 6-11 yrs

Summer Camp Ages 6-13 yrs 3rd-7th August 2015

To join the cast call 01522 787601 or visit www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/newark

Term-time production rehearsals commence September 2015

RETFORD & WORKSOP Katie Peters: 07837 701222 West Bridgford, Ruddington & Gamston katiep@tinytalk.co.uk

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Beeston & Nuthall& FARNSFIELD SOUTHWELL Aliciae@tinytalk.co.uk Emily Lewis: 07899 966926 Mapperley, Sherwood & Woodthorpe emilyl@tinytalk.co.uk Claireba@tinytalk.co.uk Bingham & Gedling NEWARK *New Classes* Emmaw@tinytalk.co.uk

HelenusKemp: 416410 Contact now for 07885 your helenk@tinytalk.co.uk FREE TRIAL CLASS!

www.tinytalk.co.uk Spread the word! TinyTalk’s award-winning musical Baby Signing Classes are going interactive...

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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Newark & Sherwood

Most classes are Term-Time only

Stay & Play 1-3pm Wed, Tolney Lane Nursery, Tolney Ln. Tumble Tots & Gymbabes

Various times Wed, Winthorpe 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.

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Thu, Hawtonville & Balderton Children’s Centre, Bowbridge Rd. Tiny Talk Baby Signing

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

Music Tots 9.30-11.30am Thu, Salvation Army Church, Albert St. Tiger Tots 9.30-11am Fri,

Winthorpe Community Centre, Woodlands

North Hykeham Tumble Tots & Gymbabes

Mon (classes starting Sept) & Thu Various times. Ruston Sports & Social Club, Newark Rd. Booking required. Tel: 07805 178852

Bumps & Babies 1-2.30pm Thu , Ollerton & Boughton Children’s Centre, Dukeries Complex, Whinney Ln.

Breastfeeding Group

2.30-3pm Thu, Ollerton & Boughton Children’s Centre, Dukeries Complex, Whinney Ln.

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

Rainworth Python Hill Baby & Toddler Group 9-11am Mon, Python Hill

Primary School, Kirklington Rd.

Lake View Baby & Toddler Group 9-11.15am Mon,

Sherwood West Children’s Centre, Rainworth Water Rd.

Busy Feet 1.15-3pm Wed, Sherwood West Children’s Centre, Rainworth Water Rd. Ladybird Toddler Group

9.15-11am Thu, St Simon & St Jude’s Church, Southwell Rd.

Jelly Babies (0-1yrs)

1-2.30pm Thu Sherwood West Children’s Centre, Rainworth Water Rd.

Ollerton

Stay & Play 1-3pm Tue, Ollerton & Boughton Children’s Centre, Dukeries Complex, Whinney Ln. 34

Tiny Talk Baby Signing

9.30-10.30am (toddlers) & 10.45-11.45am Wed, The Catholic Church Hall, Wolsey Cl.. Booking required Tel: 07899 966926

Baby Bugs Outdoor Play Group (0-3yrs) 10am-12pm Thu,

Education Garden, Southwell Minster, Church St.

Baby Sensory

10.30-11.30am (0-13m) Thu, Trebeck Hall, Bishops Dr. Booking required.

Tel: 07590 472569

Tiny Talk Baby Signing

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

Tumble Tots & Gymbabes Various times Fri, Southwell Leisure Centre, Nottingham Rd. Booking required.

Tel: 07805 178852

Tuxford Breastfeeding Group 1-1.30pm Mon, Trent Villages Children’s Centre, Newark Rd. Bumps & Babies 1.30-3pm

Baby Sensory (7-13m)

9.30-10.30am Tue, Ollerton Scout & Guide Centre, Back Ln. Booking required.

Tel: 07590 472569

Southwell

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

Mon, Trent Villages Children’s Centre, Newark Rd.

Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Tue, Trent Villages Children’s Centre, Newark Rd. Stay & Play 1-3pm Wed, Trent Villages Children’s Centre, Newark Rd.

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Most babies learn best when they see, hear, feel, touch, taste and smell.

Sneak a peak, it’s all amazing!

Our multi-award winning classes will introduce you and your baby (or babies) to a world of sensory delights, where you can relax, spend quality time with each other and enjoy meeting other new parents.

Specifically designed from birth to aid your child’s development, the programme is packed with an incredible variety of sounds, smells, sights, textures, music, dance, signing and massage – and you’ll never experience the same class twice.

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To find out more:

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Ashfield & Gedling

Most classes are Term-Time only

Annesley Woodhouse Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Mon, Acacia Centre, Acacia Av.

Baby Business (0-12m) 10-11.30am Tue, Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Broomhill Rd. Twins & Multiples Group

1-2.30pm 1st Tue, of month,

Toddler Group 1.15-3.15pm Mon, Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s

Toddler Group 9.30-11am Thu, The All Saints Centre, Common Rd. Tums2Tots (0-18m) 10-11.30am

Fri, Huthwaite Children’s Centre, Common Rd.

Jacksdale

Annesley Primary Sch, Forest Rd.

Centre, Broomhill Rd.

Family Drop In 9.30-11am Fri,

Baby Business (0-12m)

Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Mon & Thu, Jacksdale Community Centre, Main Rd.

Toddler Group 1-2.45pm Tue,

Musical Tales 1.30-2.15pm Mon, Jacksdale Primary School, Main Rd.

Acacia Centre, Acacia Av.

Bestwood Village

1.30-3pm Tue, Hucknall Young People’s Centre, Linby Rd.

Baby & Toddler Group 9-11am Central Methodist Ch, Baker St. Tue, St Mark’s Church, School Walk Big Smiles (for children born with cleft lip/palette) 10-11.30am Toddler Group 9-11am Thu, last Wed each month, Butler’s Hill Hawthorne Primary School, & Broomhill Children’s Centre, School Walk Broomhill Rd.

Hucknall

The Free Rangers (outdoor

Kirkby-in-Ashfield Beautiful Beginnings

(0-12m) 10-11.30am Mon, Kirkby East Children’s Centre, Summit Centre, Pavilion Rd.

activities) 10-11.30am Thu, Butler’s Toddlerobics 2-3pm Mon, Hill & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Ashwood Centre, Portland St. Holy Cross Primary School, Leen Broomhill Rd. See Saw Parent & Toddler Mills Ln. 9.30-11.15am Tue & Fri, Ashwood Story & Rhyme Time Story & Rhyme Time Centre, Portland St. 10-10.45am Thu, Butler’s Hill 9.15-10.45am Mon, Beardall Fields & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Messy Play 10-11.30am Tue, School, Kenbrook Rd. Broomhill Rd. Trinity Centre Point, Diamond Av. Wonderful Ones (12-24m) Terrific Tots 9.30-11am Fri , Breastfeeding & 1, 2, 3 Group 9.30-11am Mon, Butler’s Hill & Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s (0-3yrs) 9.30-11am Wed, Kirkby Broomhill Children’s Centre, Centre, Broomhill Rd. East Children’s Centre, Summit Broomhill Rd. Friday Tots 9-11am Fri, St Peter & Centre, Pavilion Rd. Baby Feeding For All Group St Paul’s Community Hall, Ruffs Dr. Toddler Group 10-11.30am Wed, 1-2.45pm Mon, Butler’s Hill & Methodist Church, The Hill Dads Group 10am-12pm Broomhill Children’s Centre, 2nd Sun each month, Butler’s Hill Parent & Toddler Drop-In Broomhill Rd. & Broomhill Children’s Centre, 1-3pm Wed, St Thomas Church Messy Play 1.15-2.45pm Mon, Broomhill Rd. Hall, St Thomas Av. Hucknall Young People’s Centre, Linby Rd. Mini Royals 1.30-3pm Wed, Huthwaite Kingsway School, Kingsway Toddler Group 1.30-3pm Mon, Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Mon, Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s Huthwaite Children’s Centre, Trinity Toddlers 9.30-11.30am Thu, Centre, Broomhill Rd. Trinity Centre Point, Diamond Av. Common Rd. Messy Play 9.15-10.45am Tue, Ready Teddy Go! 10-11.30am Little Gems 9.15-11.15am Tue, High Leys Children’s Centre, High Huthwaite Leisure Centre, New St. Thu, Kirkby East Children’s Centre, Leys Rd. Summit Centre, Pavilion Rd.

Toddler Group 9-11am Mon,

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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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Ashfield & Gedling

Most classes are Term-Time only

New Youth Theatre

Tiny Tots (3-5yrs) 4.45-5.15pm & Junior (6-12yrs) 5.15-7.15pm Thu, Ashfield School, Sutton Rd. Tel: 01623 406284

Fun Friday Drop In 1-2.30pm

Fri, Kirkby East Children’s Centre, Summit Centre, Pavilion Rd.

Messy Church 10am-12pm

Breastfeeding Group 10-12 Fri, Tin Hat Centre, Chapel Rd.

Skegby Totally Tots (0-2yrs) 9.30-11am Tue, New Woods Children’s Centre, Barker Av.

Toddler Group 9.30-11.15am Wed, Hanson House, The Old School, Main St, Linby

Newstead Toddler Group 9.30-11am Tue,

Newstead Centre, Tilford Rd.

Sutton-in-Ashfield

Selston

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

Fun Friday Drop-In 9.30-11am

Fri, The Play Forum, Morvern Av.

Busy Bears 9.30-11.15am Fri, Zion Centre, Mansfield Rd. Born to Move 2-3yrs: 11.30am12.15pm Fri, Lammas Leisure Centre, Lammas Rd. Booking essential. Tel: 01623 511177

Little Builders 9.30-11am Fri, Tums2Tots (0-18m) 9.30-11.30am (0-4yrs) Summer House Children’s Mon, Sutton Central Children’s Centre, Westbourne Vw.

Centre, Clare Rd.

Breast & Infant Feeding Drop In 9.30-11.30am Mon, Summer

1st & 3rd Fri of month, Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd.

House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd.

Messy Explorers 9.30-11am Thu, Parent & Toddler Group

Newstead Centre, Tilford Rd.

2-3yrs: 2-2.45pm & 4-5yrs: 4-4.45pm Tue, Lammas Leisure Centre, Lammas Rd. Booking essential. Tel: 01623 511177

Messy Play 1.30-3pm Thu, Under 1’s Group 1.30-3pm Wed, Summer House Children’s Centre,

New Woods Children’s Centre, 1st Sat of month, Trinity Methodist Barker Av. Church, Diamond Av. Mucky Pups 9.30-11am Thu, New Children’s Centre, Kirkby Woodhouse BarkerWoods Av. Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am Thu, Kirkby Woodhouse School, Main Rd. Let’s Celebrate 9-10.45am Fri, New Woods Children’s Centre, Barker Av.

Papplewick & Linby

Born to Move

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

Learning Through Play

Twins Group 1.15-2.30pm

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

Water Babies Swimming

St Helen’s Church, Church Ln.

Fri pm, Every Sensation Hydro 1.30-3pm Mon, Sutton Central Pool, Kingsmill Rd West. Booking Children’s Centre, Westbourne Vw. required. Tel: 01636 815567

Little Fishes Toddler Group

Water Babies Swimming

Little Stars 12.45-2.45pm Mon, 9.30-11am Tue, Selston Church of Christ, Portland Rd.

Babbles, Bumps & Babies

(0-18m) 9.30-11.30am Tue, Tin Hat Centre, Chapel Rd.

Dads Group 10-11.30am Sat, Mon & Fri pm, Sat all day & Sun Summer House Children’s Centre, am, Kings Mill Hospital Hydro Pool, Clare Rd. Mansfield Rd. Booking required.

Tel: 01636 815567 Underwood Under 1’s Group 9.30-11am Tue,

Messy Play 1-3pm Wed,

Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd.

Selston Toddler Group 9.30-

Krafty Kids (1yr-under 2yrs) 9.30-11am Tue, Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd.

Tin Hat Centre, Chapel Rd.

11.30am Thu, Parish Council Hall, Mansfield Rd. 38

St Michael’s Little Angels

1-3pm Tue, Underwood Church, Church Ln.

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

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Weekly Local Classes

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classes held... in beautiful, state-of-the-art, extra warm hydrotherapy pools in Sutton, Mansfield & Shirebrook

Burst with pride as you watch your baby journey from the early days of enjoying the freedom and fun of the water to learning to swim independently.

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.

To give your baby a splashing start call

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Let’s teach your baby to swim!

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Library Sessions Storyhullabaloo

Balderton Collingham Edwinstowe Hucknall Kirkby-in-Ashfield Mansfield Retford Southwell Sutton-in-Ashfield Worksop

Toddler Sessions

2.15pm 11am 2pm 10.30am 2pm 2pm 10am 10am 10.30am 10.30am

Carlton-in-Lindrick 2pm Forest Town 9.45am 10.45am Huthwaite 9.45am Ladybrook 10am Mansfield W’hse 2pm Misterton 2.30pm Warsop 2pm Worksop 10.30am

alternate Thu Sat Fri Tue Tue Wed Fri Thu Wed Mon Mon Thu (over 1’s) Thu (under 1’s) Wed Thu Tue (over 1’s) 1st Tue of mth Wed Wed

Rattle, Rhyme & Roll- Babies & Toddlers Balderton Bilsthorpe Blidworth Calverton Collingham Eastwood Farnsfield Hucknall Kirkby-in-Ashfield Mansfield Mansfield W’hse Newark Ollerton Ravenshead Retford Southwell Sutton-in-Ashfield Tuxford Worksop

2.15pm 10am 9.30am 9.30am 10am 10am 2pm 10.30am 10.30am 10am 10am 10am 10am 2.30pm 10am 9.30am 10am 2pm 2.30pm 10.30am 2pm

alternate Thu Wed Mon Mon Fri Tue Fri Thu Mon Tue & Thu Fri Mon & Fri Tue 2nd & 4th Tue Wed Mon Tue Fri 1st Fri of mth Tue Thu

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

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

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