Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire Issue 5

Issue 05

October - December 2015

How to survive with

fiv r e d n u th e

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New baby store ‘Jack in a Box‘ now open in Mansfield!

Competition

Win a Chuckle Chimps soft play & bouncy castle party!

Lots on Local

Family friendly events and attractions to visit

Lots on Weekly

Find your nearest groups & classes

Meet our cover star competitio n winners...

Mia-Louise and Georgia!

FREE

North Nottinghamshire

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

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

Welcome to Issue 5...

And seriously is it just me or is this year zooming by really fast? We are into October already and no doubt looking forward to all the seasonal events over the coming months!

It also means that Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire is officially one year old, after launching our very first issue in October 2014. Happy birthday to us!

This issue is again jammed packed with things to do and see with your family. From weekly activities and group sessions in the ‘Lots on Weekly’ section, to one off events in ‘Lots on Local’, make sure you keep your copy of Lots for Tots close to hand so you know what is happening where you live.

Keeping things local, please take a look at our gifts section this issue for inspiration for Christmas and beyond. It has some fabulous local businesses featured with a varied range of products and services for friends and family, or why not treat yourself!

So have a wonderful autumn and Christmas, wrap up warm and get out and about with your little ones! Hope Santa is kind and brings everything you wish for!

Sarah x

Sarah Osborne, Editor, Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire

Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire @LfTNorthNotts

Issue 05

October - Decemb

er 2015

How to survive with the un d

er five s

New baby store ‘Jack in a Box‘ now open in Mansfield!

Competition

Win a Chuckle Chimps soft play & bouncy castle party!

Lots on Local

Family friendly events and attractions to visit

Lots on Weekly Find your nearest groups & classes

FREE

Meet our star comcover peti winners tion Mia-Lou ... ise Georgia and !

North Nottinghams hire

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

Front Cover Cover and editor’s welcome photos courtesy of Jemma Danielle Images.

Front cover features our competition winners from Issue 4 - Georgia aged 2 years and Mia-Louise aged 3 years from Shirebrook. Read all about our cover shoot on page 18! www.jemmadanielleimages.com

Subscriptions

If you struggle to get a copy of Lots for Tots then we now offer a subscription. This is £10 for 4 issues.

Email: northnotts@lotsfortots.co.uk

About Lots for Tots

78,000 copies of Lots for Tots in 5 editions distributed quarterly in October, January, Easter & July in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, South Staffordshire & Sutton Coldfield. Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire is part of Lots for Tots Ltd. Also by Lots for Tots Ltd: East Midlands Baby and Toddler Show, Nottingham. Bump to Five show, Derby. Other franchise areas available.

Contact details

northnotts@lotsfortots.co.uk Tel: 08456 436 273 www.lotsfortots.co.uk/ north-nottinghamshire

Advertisements in this directory are not necessarily recommended or endorsed by Lots for Tots. Lots for Tots cannot be held liable for any inaccuracies in advertisements or issues arising with goods and services advertised and sold through the directory.

All artwork is accepted on the condition that permission has been given for use in the publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions are fair and accurate. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without prior consent from Lots for Tots. © Lots for Tots Ltd 2008-2015

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Lots on Local... October Sat 17th - Sun 18th October

Thu 1st -Game Sat 31st Robin Hood & October Country Show The Big Draw Newark Showground, Winthorpe NG24 2NY Nationwide AnVarious action locations packed weekend to entertain the entire Featuring demonstration, The Bigfamily.

Draw is the world’s biggest displays, plenty of shopping and chances to drawing festival with thousands of sample local fayre.

The ‘All About Dogs Show’ enjoyable, and mainly free, drawing will be offering a whole hostpeople of canine activities which connect of fun all too! www.robinhoodcountryshow.co.uk ages with museums, outdoor spaces, artists, designers, illustrators - and each other. Organise your own Big Draw event or find one near you on their website! www.thebigdraw.org Sat 17th October

Big Vintage Festival

Kelham Hall & Country Park NG23 5QX First class vintage traders, performers and entertainment! A pop up beauty parlour will transform you into a vintage starlet. www.britaindoesvintage.co.uk Sat 17th October 10.30am-12.30pm

Fungi Foray

Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN Go in search of the common and not so common fungi lurking within Sherwood’s Ancient Forest. Pre-booking essential.

Tel: 01623 823202

Halloween Freaky Fortnight

Wheelgate Park, Farnsfield NG22 8HX A family friendly fangtastic blend with not so scary halloween attractions.

Decorate a pumpkin and enjoy workshops, competitions, and trick & treat. www.wheelgatepark.com 4

Fri 23rd - Sat 24th October 6.30-8.30pm

Robin Hood Pageant Night Time Jousts

Nottingham Castle, Nottingham, NG1 6EL Stroll around the illuminated medieval village and be entertained by minstrels and street performers. The evening draws to a close with the spectacular floodlight joust finale.

Pre-booking essential. Under 4s go free.

Tel: 0115 989 5555 Sat 24th October

Mickey Mouse Fun Day Idlewells Shopping Centre & Sutton-inAshfield Library NG17 1BP Meet Mickey Mouse in Idlewells Shopping Centre and follow him to Sutton Library for free activities, photos and sweets! www.idlewells.co.uk Sat 24th October 11am & 2pm

City of Caves, Broadmarsh Shopping Centre, Nottingham NG1 7LS Discover a hidden world beneath your feet this Halloween. Explore the creepier side of the caves with a fascinating guided tour underground! Family fun for all ages. www.cityofcaves.com/halloween-2015 Sat 17th October - Sun 1st November

Lakeside Arts Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production. Prebooking essential. Suitable for ages 2+yrs.

Tel: 0115 846 7777

Page to Stage Children’s Theatre

Sat 17th October - Sun 1st November

Lil’ Park of Horrors

Fri 23rd, Sat 24th & Sun 25th October

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

Mansfield Library, Four Seasons Centre, West Gate NG18 1NH Family theatre performance as part of the Children’s Pop Up Theatre project. Suitable for ages 5-9 years. Booking essential.

October - December

Lots of Fun with Sure Start 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. A great place to take your little one during term time and they also have special seasonal events planned. There are simply too many to list all of them here so pop along to your local centre and ask about what they have going on!

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-nottinghamshire

Mum and Working Awards Lots for Tots placed 5th in ‘Franchisor of the Year’ category at London awards After reaching the final 8 out of hundreds of entries and thousands of public votes, Lots for Tots Franchisor Nadine came in 5th place for Franchisor of the Year.

The awards programme celebrates the champions of flexible working – showcasing those businesses, associations and individuals (mums and dads!) who are demonstrating how a fulfilling career can be balanced with modern-day family life.

The awards, held in the business hub of London on 22nd September, were judged by both public vote & panel including Annabel Karmel MBE and Caprice Bourret (above). The event was attended by

over 200 inspiring, like minded business women; and a few Dads too!

Nadine said “I’m so proud to be a finalist.

We are a small franchise, full of passion for what we do. I think that showed in the public voting stages and is what ultimately got us to the final alongside some really big national franchises”.

We would like to send our warmest congratulations to the winner of the category, Baby Sensory! ”

To find out more about franchising email franchise@lotsfortots.co.uk or call Nadine on 08456 436 831

Saturday 7th November

10am - 2.30pm

Trent Vineyard Conference Centre, Lenton Lane, Nottingham NG7 2PX

Nottingham

Pre-register online for FREE ENTRY or £2.99 Goody Bag tickets £4 on the door Children FREE

www.eastmidlandsbabyandtoddlershow.co.uk

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

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Lots on Local... October Sat 24th - Sat 31st October

Sun 25th October 11.30am & 2pm

Trick & Treat Week at Gulliver’s Kingdom

Seed Hunt Sunday

Temple Walk, Matlock Bath DE4 3PG Get ready for a spooktacular week of Halloween fun with Swizzels first official Trick & Treat Trail. Some awesome activities and attractions to make this trail a real treat! www.gulliversfun.co.uk/matlock-bath

Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN Ranger led walk to collect acorns and learn how to grow them on at home. Bring the sapling back in a couple of years’ time for replanting in the wider Sherwood area. Free bag and instruction leaflet.

Sat 24th October

Mon 26th October 11-11.45am

Bramley Apple Festival Various venues throughout Southwell Celebrate the UK’s favourite cooking apple in its hometown of Southwell. Whether you’re a serious foodie, or just after a fun day out the Bramley Apple Festival is for you!

Sat 24th October 5.30-9pm

Clumber Park, Worksop S80 3BE Night of family entertainment, with a highly energetic choreographed fire dance and pyrotechnic spectacular. Stunning display of fireworks set to a variety of movie theme tunes.

Pre-booking essential. Under 5s go free. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park Sat 24th October - Sun 1st November

Halloween Trail

Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN Self-guided trail around the spooky glades of this legendary forest to find out more about it’s secrets. £1 per trail leaflet.

Sat 24th - Sun 25th October

Nottingham Castle, Friar Gate NG1 6EL Meet Robin Hood and his Merry Men, King Richard I in his royal camp, look out for living history demonstrations and historical entertainers. Live jousting tournaments and combat displays in the arena.

Sun 25th October 3-5.30pm

Cake Eaters Anonymous October Meet The Ned Ludd, Nottingham NG1 6DA Monthly meet up for cake lovers! Prebooking essential - ticket only event. www.facebook.com/cakeclubnotts 6

Worksop Library, Memorial Ave S80 2BP Musical fun from this family-friendly live band. Performance of original songs guaranteed to get children (and adults!) dancing and singing along.

Mon 26th October 2-3.30pm

Pyro-Musical Fireworks Show

Robin Hood Pageant 2015

Johnny & The Raindrops

Halloween Crafts at Newark Library Beaumond Gardens, Newark NG24 1UW Scary stories and spooktacular crafts for Halloween. Free event.

Mon 26th - Fri 30th October

Ghosts, Ghouls & Goings On

Bolsover Castle, Castle Street S44 6PR Grab your cloaks and steady your nerves as your little horrors scare themselves silly this Halloween. Thrilling tricks and tasty treats await. Show off your spooktacular costumes! www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover Mon 26th - Fri 30th October 10am-12pm

October Half Term Early Bird Deal

The Lost City Adventure Golf, The Corner House, Burton St., Nottingham NG1 4DB Adventure for less this October half term at The Lost City. Just £6 for 18 holes or £10 for 36 holes between 10am-12pm! Plus on Fri 30th October there will be Halloween face painting and arts & crafts 11am-2pm. www.lostcityadventuregolf.com Tue 27th October 6pm

Halloween Party

North Notts Arena, Eastgate Worksop S80 1GS Spooktacular party for children ages 3+ years. Tickets £4. Booking essential.

Tel: 01909 480164

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-nottinghamshire

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Tue 27th October 9.30am-12pm

Mrs Pockets

Halloween Party

Lakeside Arts Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD Visit Mrs Pocket in her sewing room, so she can find out what’s in your pocket and make some special stories. Free event but prebooking essential. Suitable for ages 2-4yrs.

Tel: 0115 846 7777

Titchfield & Oakham Children’s Centre, Princes St., Mansfield NG18 5SL Just £1 per ticket. Fancy dress is optional.

Tel: 01623 421880

Tue 27th October

Pumpkin Party

Trent Villages Children’s Centre, Newark Rd, Tuxford NG22 0NA Lots of not too scary fun for little ones with your local Sure Start team.

Tue 27th October 2.30-4pm

Trick or Treat Crafts

Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Church Street NG19 8AH Make a spooky spider or a trick or treat bag.

Free event.

Wed 28th October

Tree Fu Tom at the Palace Theatre Leeming St., Mansfield NG18 1NG Full of fun, music and laughter, Tom will need your help to do the Tree Fu moves that could help save the day! Booking essential.

Tel: 01623 633133 Wed 28th, Fri 30th & Sat 31st October

Oddly

A Puppet show based on the much loved children’s book written by Joyce Dunbar.

Recommended for ages 3 to 8 and their families. Dates and locations as follows: Worksop Library (28th Oct), Newark Library (30th Oct) & Mansfield Library (31st Oct)

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

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October

Wed 28th October 10.30-11.30am

Fri 30th October 2.30-3.30pm

Half Term Drop In Craft

Crafty Kids - Mini Pumpkins

Selston Library, Chapel Road NG16 6BW Join in with Halloween crafts for children aged 3- 12 years. Free event.

Skegby & Stanton Hill Library, Mansfield Road, Skegby NG17 3EE Monthly children’s craft club for ages 3+ years and their family.

Wed 28th October

Pumpkin Party

Fri 30th October 2.30-3.30pm

Halloween Crafts

Ollerton & Boughton Children’s Centre, Whinney Lane, Ollerton NG22 9TD Spooky, family friendly fun with your local Sure Start teams.

Farnsfield Library, New Hill NG22 8JN Drop in children’s craft session to make something spooky. Free event.

Thu 29th October 8pm-12am

Ghost Hunt at Idlewells Shopping Centre Sutton in Ashfield NG17 1BP Due to recent activity the Idlewells have decided to put on an extra Halloween event for grown ups. Investigate the main mall, haunted corridors above the centre, The Indoor Market & the abandoned underground car park. Booking essential. £29.99 per person (£10 deposit). www.hauntedeventsuk.com

White Post Farm Park, Farnsfield NG22 8HL Eerie Evenings with spooky surprises and spectacular scares for everyone. With brand new scares and the renowned Haunted Tractor and Trailer Ride they’ll be ghosts, giggles, fun and frights all night! www.whitepostfarm.co.uk Fri 30th - Sat 31st October

Museums at Night

Fri 30th October 10-11.30am

Creepy Crawlers Halloween Session Ladybrook Children’s Centre, Somersall St., Mansfield NG19 6EW Spooktacular event for 0-2 year olds with lots of fun and games!

Fri 30th October 2.30-3.30pm

Halloween Activity

Edwinstowe Library, High Street NG21 9QS Free event. Create some spooktacular crafts for Halloween.

Fri 30th October 2-4pm

Spooky Disco

River Maun Centre, Barringer Rd., Mansfield NG18 2DF Fri 30th October 4-6pm

Halloween Fancy Dress Party Bircotes Library, Scrooby Road DN11 8AD Free event but pre booking required.

Contact library team to reserve tickets.

Tel: 01302 742384 8

Fri 30th & Sat 31st October 5.30-9.30pm

Fright Post Farm

Various venues across Nottinghamshire Explore Nottinghamshire’s museums, galleries, libraries, archives and heritage sites after hours as they open their doors for special evening events as part of the nationwide Museums at Night. www.museumsatnight.org.uk Sat 31st October 11am-3pm

Halloween Activities

Idlewells Shopping Centre, Sutton in Ashfield NG17 1BP Free Halloween Photo Booth and also free Halloween Cup Cake Workshop! Create your own Halloween-themed cup cake toppers, with Idlewells Shopping Centre’s cake making expert Gilly ‘Cake Fusion’ Swift. www.idlewells.co.uk Sat 31st October 10am-1pm

Halloween Spooktacular

Kirkby-in-Ashfield Town Centre Fearsome face painting, petrifying pumpkin making, creepy crawly corner, macabre market and a spooky surprise at 11am!

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-nottinghamshire

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October - November

Sat 31st October 5.30-7.30pm

Fancy Dress Halloween Party

Kids Zone Play Centre, 3 Albion Close, Worksop S80 1RA Lots of fun and games! Prizes for the best fancy dress and pumpkins. Includes a spooky lunchbox. Limited numbers to avoid overcrowding so get your tickets asap from reception. Tickets £8. www.kidszoneplay.co.uk

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Sat 31st October

Rats, Bats & Cats Craft Day

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The Workhouse, Upton Rd, Southwell NG25 0PT Create your own scary creatures ready for a fright-filled Halloween. All materials provided. £3 per child, make & take. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/workhouse-southwell Sat 31st October 10am-12pm

Halloween Crafts

Southwell Library, King Street NG25 0EH Drop in children’s craft session to make something spooky. Free event.

Sat 31st October 6-9pm

Lost City Halloween Fancy Dress 2 for 1 The Lost City Adventure Golf, The Corner House, Burton St., Nottingham NG1 4DB Receive 2 for 1 between 6-9pm for all adventurers in fancy dress! Plus upload your pictures to their Facebook or Twitter and best dressed wins a free pass for 4 people. www.lostcityadventuregolf.com Sun 1st November

Fantastic Fireworks at Gulliver’s Kingdom Temple Walk, Matlock Bath DE4 3PG Enjoy an impressive firework display - the perfect way to end a day out at Gulliver’s.

The park will be open later than usual, which means you have more time to explore. www.gulliversfun.co.uk/matlock-bath Wed 4th - Sun 8th November

Horrible Histories - Live!

Theatre Royal, Nottingham NG1 6LG Prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage - Groovy Greeks & Incredible Invaders. Using actors and 3D Bogglevision

3 Albion Close, Worksop S80 1RA (Near the Fire Station on Eastgate)

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Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips!

Booking essential.

Tel: 0115 989 5555 Thu 5th November 5.30-10.30pm

Bonfire Night on The Forest 2015

Forest Recreation Ground, Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 6AQ Enjoy a free Bonfire Night celebration on the Forest Recreation Ground. This family friendly event will include fairground rides, a children’s small firework display at 7.15pm, bonfire, and a grand firework display at 9pm.

Tel: 08444 77 5678 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.

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

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November

Fri 6th November 5.30-8.30pm

Fri 13th November 9.30-10.30am

Fireworks Show

Children In Need Themed Stay & Play

Shirebrook Village Hall, Park Road NG20 8PE Fun fair, food outlets, bar and children’s entertainment. Fireworks at 7pm. Free entry.

Methodist Church, Forest Rd, New Ollerton NG22 9SU

Sat 7th November 10am-2.30pm

Idlewells Shopping Centre, Sutton in Ashfield NG17 1BP Spec Savers and Idlewells launch their annual collection of Christmas gifts - this year for residents at John Eastwood Hospice. www.idlewells.co.uk

East Midlands Baby & Toddler Show

Trent Vineyard Conference Centre, Lenton Lane, Nottingham NG7 2PX Meet a Minion at this year’s show, face painting, glitter tattoos, bouncy castle, class taster sessions, demonstrations, stalls, Christmas Card photography & much more to announce.

Pre-register for free entry or £2.99 goody bag tickets online. Goody bag minimum value of £15. £4 on the door. Children free. eastmidlandsbabyandtoddlershow.co.uk

Sun 15th November 11am-5pm

Mansfield Christmas Lights Switch On Various locations across Mansfield Town Centre Fun family entertainment in the Market Place and a Christmas Market on Westgate. Guest appearance from Paddington Bear. Christmas parade near the library at 2pm with Santa switching on the lights and starting a firework display from 3pm. www.mansfield.gov.uk/switchon

Sat 7th & Sun 8th November 9am-5pm

Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show

Newark Showground, Lincoln Rd NG24 2NY Featuring tractors from the 1930s and 1940s.

Free entry for children.

Sun 8th November 6pm

Fireworks Display

Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports & Social Club, The Fieldings, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 2TF Hot food available. Fireworks start at 7.15pm.

Tue 10th November 9.30-11.30am

Children In Need Themed Stay & Play Trent Villages Children’s Centre, Newark Rd, Tuxford NG22 0NA Thu 12th November 5-7pm

Mon 16th & Tue 17th November 7.30pm

‘Into The Woods’

Mansfield Palace Theatre NG18 1NG New Youth Theatre Mansfield present Into the Woods, a Brothers Grimm inspired musical featuring young performers aged 5-8 and 9-17 years. All tickets £11. Booking essential.

Tel: Box Office 01623 633133 Wed 18th November 1-2.30pm

2 Year Olds Party

Ladybrook Children’s Centre, Somersall St., Mansfield NG19 6EW Has your child just turned 2 or will be 2 in November? If so come along and join in with lots of fun activities and games!

Fri 20th November - Sun 10th January

Nottingham Winter Wonderland

Tea & Pyjama Party

Titchfield & Oakham Children’s Centre, Princes St., Mansfield NG18 5SL For more information contact the centre team.

Tel: 01623 421880 10

Sat 14th November

Gift Giving Tree Launch

Old Market Square, Nottingham NG12BY A Christmas card scene will be recreated in Nottingham’s Old Market Square - complete with ice rink. Christmas Lights Switch On is Fri 20th November.

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-nottinghamshire

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Sat 21st November 9.30am-12pm & 2-4pm, Thu 26th November & Fri 4th December 3-5pm

Christmas Lantern Making

Ravens Lodge, Main Rd, Ravenshead (21st Nov) & Ravenshead Library (26th Nov & 4th Dec) The sessions at the Library are designed for under 5’s & a plastic lantern is provided.

For Ravens Lodge bring your own glass jar to decorate, all other materials will be provided. Then join the Ravenshead Lantern Parade and walk to the Christmas lights switch on, on 5th December.

Sat 21st November 10.30am-12.30pm

Make a Willow Angel

Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN Willow weaving workshop to make a Christmas Angel. Pre booking essential. £15 per person/willow angel.

Tel: 01623 823202

November Sun 22nd - Sun 29th November

Bugsy Malone

Bonnington Theatre, Arnold NG5 7EE New Youth Theatre Mansfield present their version of the of 1929 New York gangster warfare musical Bugsy Malone! Features younger performers aged 3-5 and 6-12 years.

All tickets £8. Booking essential.

Tel: Box Office 0115 9560733 Fri 27th November 7.30pm

Christmas Sparkle Charity Ball Ye Olde Bell Hotel, Barnby Moor, Retford DN22 8QS Enjoy a sparkling evening of entertainment in aid of local children’s charity Bassetlaw Play Forum. Festive reception, 3 course meal, coffee & mince pies, entertainment, dancing until late and a few festive surprises. Tickets £40 per person - booking essential!

Email: office@bassetlawplayforum.org.uk

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

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November

Fri 27th November - Sat 16th January

Dick Whittington at the Playhouse

Wellington Circus, Nottingham, NG1 5AF The story of a poor country lad who sets out into the big wide world to seek his fortune, along with his amazing rat-catching cat. But are the city street’s really paved with gold?

And was the path to happily-ever-after ever an easy one? Pre-booking essential.

Tel: 0115 941 9419 Fri 27th November 7am-8pm

Black Friday - Extended Hours

Idlewells Shopping Centre, Sutton in Ashfield NG17 1BP Find a great deal this Black Friday and kick start your Christmas shopping! www.idlewells.co.uk Fri 27th November from 4pm

Christmas Launch Night!

Idlewells Shopping Centre, Sutton in Ashfield NG17 1BP Pet a Polar Bear Experience 5pm - 7.30pm The closest you will ever come to petting a real-life polar bear! Come along and learn about polar bears, take a selfie - and give a big hug to this very special visitor.

Santa’s Giant Snow Globe Grotto! First Night 4pm - 8pm Meet Santa and his Elf helper on the opening night in his special Giant Snow Globe Grotto! Receive a gift - and an optional professionally taken photograph.

You can take your own pictures too!

Admission £3.50 including gift.

Following the launch Santa will be in his Snow Globe Grotto every Sat & Sun 11am - 3pm and at the same time every day the week before Christmas. www.idlewells.co.uk

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Sat 28th - Sun 29th November & Sat 5th - Sun 6th December 10am-5pm

The Great Christmas Show

Wollaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE Part of the Great Food & Drink Festival.

The festive food and drink village will host a wondrous selection of festive feasts whilst the marquee will feature workshops and demos with advice and tips on getting everything wrapped up for Christmas! Plus meet Santa and his Reindeer in their cosy grotto. www.greatfoodanddrinkfestivals.co.uk Sat 28th November - Sun 3rd January

Aladdin at the Palace Theatre

Leeming St., Mansfield NG18 1NG A magical family pantomime for all the family.

Pre-booking essential.

Tel: 01623 633133 Every Sat & Sun from 28th November until Christmas, plus Christmas Eve

Santa Specials at Great Central Railway

Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, Mere Way, Ruddington NG11 6JS Take a steam-train trip with Santa. All children receive a gift during their journey and everyone will receive refreshments. www.gcrn.co.uk/events/2015-santa-specials Sun 29th November & Sun 6th, Sun 13th & Sun 20th December 11am-3pm

Crafty Monkeys Free Family Workshops

Idlewells Shopping Centre , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 1BP Christmas themed activities including Make a Snow Globe and Make a Christmas Cup Cake. Activity and all materials and ingredients are free! www.idlewells.co.uk Sun 29th November 11am-3pm

Christmas Family Fun-draising Day Eastwood Sure Start Children’s Centre, Chewton Street, Eastwood NG16 3HB A great fun packed day out for all the family to help raise money and awareness for the Hypermobility Syndromes Association.

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-nottinghamshire

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November - December

Sun 29th November 3-5.30pm

Cake Eaters Anonymous November Meet The Ned Ludd, Nottingham NG1 6DA Monthly meet up for cake lovers! Prebooking essential - ticket only event. www.facebook.com/cakeclubnotts

inspired by J.M. Barrie’s timeless classic about a boy who never wants to grow up.

Suitable for ages 4 years+. (Performance dates exclude 7th, 14th, 25th & 26th December)

Sun 29th November & Sun 5th December 11am-12.30pm & 2-3.30pm

Dog Grotto

Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN Why shouldn’t pooches miss out on a visit to Santa! All proceeds donated to Jerry Green Dog Rescue. Minimum donation £2 per dog.

Tue 1st, Wed 2nd, Thu 3rd, Fri 4th, Sat 5th & Mon 7th December

www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Ashfield District Council Local Christmas Lights Switch On Events

Fri 4th & Sat 5th December 5pm

A Victorian Workhouse Christmas

Various locations - see below for details Get into the festive spirit at the Christmas lights switch ons across Ashfield: Tue 1st Dec 4pm - Portland Sq, Sutton-in-Ashfield 4pm - The Community Centre, Jacksdale

The Workhouse, Upton Rd, Southwell NG25 0PT Sing carols with the pauper choir, listen to stories of Workhouse life and enjoy children’s crafts, gift stalls and refreshments. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/workhouse-southwell

Wed 2nd Dec 7pm - Market Place, Hucknall

Christmas at Gulliver’s Kingdom

Sat 5th - Wed 23rd December

Fri 4th Dec 7pm - The Plaza, Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Temple Walk, Matlock Bath DE4 3PG Gulliver’s will transport you into a winter wonderland with a great selection of Christmas rides, shows and attractions throughout the theme park. www.gulliversfun.co.uk/matlock-bath

Sat 5th Dec 4pm - High Street, Stanton Hill

Aladdin at Theatre Royal

Thu 3rd Dec 3.45pm - Badger Box, Annesley 6.15pm - Market Place, Huthwaite

Sat 5th December - Sun 10th January

Theatre Square, Nottingham, NG1 6LG Magical pantomime adventure. Christopher Biggins as Widow Twanky and Simon Webbe as Aladdin. Pre-booking essential.

Tel: 0115 989 5555

Mon 7th Dec 4pm - Nottingham Rd, Selston Tel: 01623 457410 Fri 4th - Thu 31st December

Neverland

Djanogly Theatre, Nottingham Lakeside Arts, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD A brand new musical production for families, 14

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December

Sun 6th December 11am-3pm

Fri 18th December 3.30-5pm

Frozen Characters - Walk & Show!

Christmas Disco

Idlewells Shopping Centre Sutton in Ashfield NG17 1BP Four of your favourite Frozen characters will take a walk through the centre giving families the chance to meet, take pictures and join in with the sing-a-long fun with a screen and projector! Every child gets a free snowflake and sweet treat to eat! www.idlewells.co.uk

Forest Town Arena, Clipstone Rd West, Forest Town, Mansfield NG19 0EE

Sun 6th December 10am-3pm

Christmas Market at Portland College Nottingham Rd, Mansfield NG18 4TJ Local foods & beers, hand crafted gifts, children’s entertainment and Santa’s grotto.

Wed 9th December - Sat 2nd January

Christmas Storytelling

Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham, NG1 5AF Fun-packed show about friendship and the excitement of growing up, suitable for 4-8 year olds. Relaxed performance on Fri 11th December 10.30am. Booking essential.

Tel: 0115 941 9419

Mansfield Museum, Leeming St. NG18 1NG Share in the magic of Christmas as Paul the Storyteller takes you on a sleigh ride to discover the world of Christmas stories.

Booking essential. Limited places.

Tel: 01623 633133 Mon 20th December 11am-3pm

Sat 12th - Sun 13th December

Meet a Mother & Baby Reindeer

Steaming Day at Papplewick

Idlewells Shopping Centre, Sutton in Ashfield NG17 1BP Two adorable reindeer will in the shopping centre just 4 days before Christmas Eve! www.idlewells.co.uk

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

Thu 24th December 11am-12.30pm

Sat 12th & Sun 20th December

Christmas Eve Walk

Breakfast with Santa

Wheelgate Park, Farnsfield NG22 8HX Join Santa and his elves for a yummy breakfast, heaps of fun and a special gift to take home! Booking essential. www.wheelgatepark.com Wed 16th December 10-11.30am

St Mark’s Church Hall, Nottingham Rd, Mansfield NG18 1BP Festive fun for little ones.

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Kids Zone Play Centre Christmas Parties

Kids Zone, Albion Close, Worksop S80 1RA Santa is visiting Kids Zone this Christmas so make sure you are on his good list!

Buffet party food for the children, balloon modelling, sing-a-longs, fun and games.

Limited numbers to avoid overcrowding so get your tickets asap from reception. Tickets £9 and includes present from Santa. www.kidszoneplay.co.uk Sun 19th December

Hare & the Tortoise

Christmas Party

Fri 18th, Sat 19th & Sun 20th December 4.30-7pm

Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN Enjoy a gentle stroll with a ranger through the ancient glades of Sherwood, looking for winter wildlife and discovering more about this legendary forest.

The next issue of Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire will be out soon so grab a copy and find out what’s happening to keep the children entertained! Head over to the website for even more events and activities.

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Lots for Mums-to-Be, New Mums & Babies Great professional advice plus products and services all aimed for those expecting or have a very little one...

Interested in Reusable Nappies?

Visit Felicity your local Nappy Guru at The Toy Box, 11 The Arcade, Newark Tel: 01636 918280.

‘Nappuccinos’ held 1pm first Wed every month - great opportunity to view different types and brands of reusable nappies

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

Capturing those special moments to treasure forever...

Our next issue is out in January ideal for February half term, Mother’s Day & pre-awreness for Easter! Advertise your class, event or business for as little as £40 for 3 months. Includes magazine and website advertising Email: northnotts@lotsfortots.co.uk or call 08456 436 273 for further details

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Meet our Cover Star Winners...

Say hello to Mia-Louise and Georgia who won our Issue 4 cover star competition!

After thousands of votes were cast for the little faces entered into our cover star competition, winners Mia-Louise aged 3 and Georgia aged 2 travelled to Jemma Danielle Images at her Ollerton studio for their photo shoot!

It was a hot and sunny day in mid September, but inside the studio was transformed into a winter wonderland with a Christmas tree and decorations a plenty!

We came along to meet the sisters and their mum Clare.

There was lots of giggles and even some milk and cookies whilst the shoot took

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place. Mia was a real professional and even helped Georgia pose for the camera!

Jemma was fantastic at making the girls feel at ease and make the experience fun.

Mum Clare said “I can’t wait to actually see them on the cover! I am so proud of them both!”

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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: 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

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Ante Natal & Post Natal Yoga & Pilates Classes Buggy Push Fitness Classes Classes in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Mansfield & Ravenshead

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What’s On at...

Sat 24th October

Weds 28th October

Details: www.idlewells.co.uk Meet Mickey Mouse in Idlewells Shopping Centre and follow him to Sutton Library for free activities, photo’s and free sweets!

THE BIG DRAW at SUTTON LIBRARY

MICKEY MOUSE IS IN TOWN

5pm - 7.30pm

A free artist-led workshop is taking place in Sutton Library as part of The Big Draw national campaign. Everyone welcome, just turn up on the day.

Thurs 29th October 8pm - midnight

IDLEWELLS GHOST HUNT Explore the unused areas of Idlewells Shopping Centre in search of ghosts and scary happenings! (18+ yrs) £29.99 per person Bookings: www.hauntedeventsuk.com

Saturday 31st October

11am - 3pm

SPOOKY PHOTO-BOOTH Come along in fancy dress, get your face painted for FREE, then have your photo taken & printed to take home!

11am - 3pm

HALLOWEEN CUP CAKE WORKSHOP Create your own Halloween cup cake toppers, with Idlewells’ cake making expert Gilly Swift of Cake Fusion.

FREE TM

Full details: Great value, locally

What’s On at...

27th November - 24th December FRI 27th November

FRI 27th November

BLACK FRIDAY - EXTENDED SHOPPING HOURS! Selected shops with THE most amazing deals of the year - opening 7am - 8pm!

5pm - 7.30pm

‘PET A POLAR BEAR’ EXPERIENCE

The closest you will ever come to petting a real-life polar bear! Idlewells’ FREE ‘Pet a Polar Bear’ Experience marks the launch of its very special Santa’s Grotto for 2015!

SANTA’S GIANT SNOW-GLOBE GROTTO EVERY SUNDAY

11am - 3pm

4pm - 8pm Meet Santa on his first night inside his special ‘Giant Snow Globe’ Grotto!

Admission is just £3.50, including a gift.

Following the launch Santa will be in his snow globe grotto every Saturday and Sunday 11am - 3pm - and at the same time every day of the week before Christmas.

SUN 6th December 4pm - 8pm

FROZEN CHARACTERS WALK & SHOW Join in with the sing-a-long fun with four of your favourite Frozen characters.!

SUN 20th December 11am - 3pm

MOTHER & BABY REINDEER Pet a mother and beautiful baby reindeer, just 4 days before Christmas Eve, in Idlewells Shopping Centre .

FREE

Full details: Great value, locally

Lots for You..

DO WHAT YOU LOVE, FOR A LIVING

Looking for opportunities for flexible earning? Or perhaps some family time away - or even some well deserved ‘you’ time!

Want to know what it’s like to be a Stella & Dot Stylist? Picture this: F l e x i b l e h o u r s, F i n a n c i a l i n d e p e n d e n c e, u p t o 3 5% + c o m m i s s i o n, A N D s h o p p i n g at 5 0 % o f f.

Cake Eaters Anonymous Nottingham-based club who meet once a month to eat cake, drink tea & be happy! It’s a great way to make new friends and all proceeds go to charity!

Contact me to learn more!

Alex Russell-Jones Independent Stylist 07837 672033 www.stelladot.co.uk/alexrj

For more information about the club, how to join and for details of our next event:

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THE BEST CHRISTMAS PARTY DRESSES UNDER £60

Have you been invited to a Christmas party but no idea what to wear?

Personal Stylist and mum to a busy toddler, Hayley Eleanor, shares her top picks for under £60 to ensure you sparkle for all the right reasons whatever your body shape!

Heavier on the bottom half? Go for a fit and flare style to skim over your hips and thighs. The high neck on this Closet red dress will perfectly enhance a smaller top half and small l waist, whilst balancing a larger bottom half.

Orienta Closet £60 Dress A balanced body but lacking curves? A classic shift style is perfect for you. The knot in this Warehouse metallic dress will create the impression of a waist.

BooHoo Pep lam Dress £22 Perfect hourglass? Show off your tiny waist. The contrasting belt on this BooHoo dress will showcase your waist, while the open neckline will balance a larger bust.

Top heavy? Your shoulder and/or bust are larger than your slim hips. The V-Neck on this Oasis lace dress will minimise a broad upper body.

Do you need a dress to accommodate a growing bump? This Oasis Lace ASOS lace bodycon dress will ensure you look elegant even if you Dress £50 aren’t feeling like it! m 07788 425609 w www.hayleyeleanor.com

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Lots for Christmas..

Raspberry Crafts

Hand painted plaques & gifts for every occasion

Stuck for gift ideas this festive season? Why not shop local this Christmas from these great Nottinghamshire businesses...

Order now for Christmas delivery!

07933 557332 raspberrycrafts@outlook.com www.facebook.com/raspberrycardsncrafts2014

We stock Sirdar, King Cole, Wool Craft and Katia.

A huge range of buttons, beads, fancy trims, threads and haberdashery.

15% off your order Quote code: LFT15

Also hand made craft items from crafters nationwide and crafting classes for adults and children.

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FIND YOUR PERSONAL STYLE WITH HAYLEY ELEANOR • • • •

Handmade cuddly keepsakes using clothing of your choice A beautiful way to preserve your memories... www.facebook.com/SewSentimentalBears

Giggletastic Toys Top quality branded toys at low prices

Are you stuck in a style rut?

No longer sure what suits you?

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Find out about the personal style packages which are available at hayleyeleanor.com Gift vouchers available and make the perfect Christmas gift for family and friends

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Win a Soft Play & Bouncy Castle Party!

Enter for your toddler group, pre-school or nursery to win a party with Chuckle Chimps...

Award winning party supplier Chuckle Chimps are giving one lucky nursery, pre-school, childminder or toddler group the chance to host their very own party this December with soft play and a bouncy castle!

All you need to do is nominate* your chosen childcare provider or toddler

group on the pinned post on the Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire Facebook page by midnight on Sunday 15th November. Just one nomination per person so choose wisely! Good luck! www.facebook.com/ lotsfortotsnorthnottinghamshire

*Competition Terms & Conditions: Please ensure you get the agreement of the childcare provider’s manager or toddler group’s organiser first prior to nominating. Nominations close at midnight on Sunday 15th November 2015 and the most nominations wins the party. One nomination per person. Only the first nomination will count in the case of more than one nomination being made per person. Winner will need to arrange a suitable venue for the party and the event must take place midweek between 1st - 18th December. Winning childcare provider or group and the chosen party venue must be located within Ashfield, Mansfield, Bassetlaw or Newark & Sherwood districts of Nottinghamshire. Dates subject to availability. Full details on the website. No cash alternative.

Voted UK’s Best Party Supplier at What’s On 4 Juniors Awards 2014 & Highly Commended Runner Up 2015

Award Winning Mobile Soft Play Hire

also available Bouncy Castles & Sweet Carts

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Lots for Parties..

Simply Sweet sweet cart hire for all occasions

Birthdays, weddings, christenings, baby showers, hen parties and events

07719 066384

info@simplysweetcarthire.co.uk www.simplysweetcarthire.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

For more information contact: email: freecakesnottingham@gmail.com tel: 07521 670 022 @FreeCakesNotts /freecakesnottingham

Library Sessions 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 alternate Thu 10am Wed 9.30am Mon 9.30am Mon 10am Fri 10am Tue 2pm Fri 10.30am Thu 10.30am Mon 10am Tue & Thu 10am Fri 10am Mon & Fri 10am Tue 2.30pm 2nd & 4th Tue 10am Wed 9.30am Mon 10am Tue 2pm Fri 2.30pm 1st Fri of mth 10.30am Tue 2pm Thu

Storyhullabaloo

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

Toddler Sessions Carlton-in-Lindrick Forest Town

Hucknall Huthwaite

Ladybrook Mansfield W’hse Misterton Warsop Worksop

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

alternate Thu Sat Fri Tue Tue Wed Fri Thu Wed Mon

2pm Mon 9.45am Thu (over 1s) 10.45am Thu (under 1s) 10am Mon 9.45am Wed (over 21/2 s) 10.30am Wed (under 21/2 s) 10am Thu 2pm Tue (over 1s) 2.30pm 1st Tue of mth 2pm Wed 10.30am Wed

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

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Ashfield & Gedling

Most classes are Term-Time only

Baby Business (0-12m) 1.30-3pm Tue, Hucknall Young Toddler Group 1.15-3.15pm Mon, People’s Centre, Linby Rd. Annesley Primary Sch, Forest Rd. Toddler Group 1-2.45pm Tue, Central Methodist Ch, Baker St. Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Mon Big Smiles (for children born Family Drop In 9.30-11am Fri, with cleft lip/palette) 10-11.30am Acacia Centre, Acacia Av. last Wed each month, Butler’s Hill Bestwood Village & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Broomhill Rd. Baby & Toddler Group 9-11am Tue, St Mark’s Church, School Walk The Free Rangers (outdoor activities) 10-11.30am Thu, Butler’s Toddler Group 9-11am Thu, Hill & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Hawthorne Primary Sch, Sch Walk Broomhill Rd.

Annesley

Hucknall

Story & Rhyme Time

10-10.45am Thu, Butler’s Hill Toddler Group 9-11am Mon, Holy & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Cross Primary Sch, Leen Mills Ln. Broomhill Rd.

Story & Rhyme Time

Terrific Tots 9.30-11am Fri , 9.15-10.45am Mon, Beardall Fields Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s School, Kenbrook Rd. Centre, Broomhill Rd. Wonderful Ones (12-24m) Friday Tots 9-11am Fri, St Peter & 9.30-11am Mon, Butler’s Hill & St Paul’s Community Hall, Ruffs Dr. Broomhill Children’s Centre, Dads Group 10am-12pm Broomhill Rd. 2nd Sun each month, Butler’s Hill Baby Feeding For All 1-2.45pm & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Mon, Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Broomhill Rd. Children’s Centre, Broomhill Rd. Messy Play 1.15-2.45pm Mon, Hucknall Young People’s Centre, Linby Rd. Toddler Group 1.30-3pm Mon,

Huthwaite

Stay & Play 1-3pm Mon, Huthwaite Children’s Centre, Common Rd.

Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s Little Gems 9.15-11.15am Tue, Centre, Broomhill Rd. Huthwaite Leisure Centre, New St. Messy Play 9.15-10.45am Tue, Toddler Group 9.30-11am Thu, High Leys Children’s Centre, High The All Saints Centre, Common Rd. Leys Rd. Tums2Tots (0-18m) 10-11.30am Baby Business (0-12m) Fri, Huthwaite Children’s Centre, 10-11.30am Tue, Butler’s Hill & Common Rd. Broomhill Children’s Centre, Broomhill Rd. Jacksdale

Musical Tales 1.30-2.45pm Mon, Jacksdale Primary School, Main Rd Jumping Jacksdale 1.30-3pm alt Thu, Jacksdale Community Centre, Main Rd.

Kirkby-in-Ashfield Beautiful Beginnings

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

Toddlerobics 2-3pm Mon,

Ashwood Centre, Portland St.

Mini Kicks Football Mon, 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

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

Messy Play 10-11.30am Tue, Trinity Centre Point, Diamond Av. Breastfeeding & 1, 2, 3 Group (0-3yrs) 9.30-11am Wed, Kirkby East Children’s Centre, Summit Centre, Pavilion Rd.

Toddler Group 10-11.30am Wed, Methodist Church, The Hill Parent & Toddler Drop-In

1-3pm Wed, St Thomas Church Hall, St Thomas Av.

Mini Royals 1.30-3pm Wed, Kingsway School, Kingsway Trinity Toddlers 9.30-11.30am Thu, Trinity Centre Point, Diamond Av.

Baby & Toddler Group 9-11am

Thu, Kirkby Woodhouse Primary Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am 1-2.30pm 1st Tue, of month, Mon & Thu, Jacksdale Community School Community Room, Main Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Main Rd. Rd. Centre, Broomhill Rd.

Twins & Multiples Group

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Ashfield & Gedling

Most classes are Term-Time only

Ready Teddy Go! 10-11.30am

Little Fishes Toddler Group

Thu, Kirkby East Children’s Centre, 9.30-11am Tue, Selston Church of Christ, Portland Rd. Summit Centre, Pavilion Rd. Musical Tales 9.15-10.15am Tue, *New class starting 12th Nov* Fit Bumps, Fit Mums Post Natal Holly Hill Primary Sch., Portland Rd. Yoga & Pilates Class 11.15am Babbles, Bumps & Babies Thu, Festival Hall, Hodgkinson Rd. (0-18m) 9.30-11.30am Tue, Tin Hat Booking essential. Tel: 07877 083101 Centre, Chapel Rd.

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

Messy Play 1-3pm Wed, Tin Hat Centre, Chapel Rd. Selston Toddler Group 9.30-

11.30am Thu, Parish Council Hall, Mansfield Rd.

Little Chicks Stay & Play

(0-3 yrs) 9-10.30am Fri, Holly Hill Primary Sch., off Portland Rd.

1st Sat of month, Trinity Methodist Baby & Breastfeeding Group 10am-12pm Fri, Tin Hat Centre, Church, Diamond Av. Chapel Rd.

Kirkby Woodhouse

Skegby

Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am Thu, Kirkby Woodhouse School, Main Rd. Busy Bees Buggy Club 9.45-11.15am Tue & Thu, Skegby Papplewick & Linby Methodist Church, Mansfield Rd. 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.

Totally Tots (12-24m) 9.30-11am Tue, New Woods Children’s Centre, Barker Av.

Ravenshead Fit Bumps, Fit Mums Buggy Push Group 11am Fri, St Peter’s

Church, Sheepwalk Lane. Booking essential. Tel: 07877 083101

Selston

Little Stars 12.45-2.45pm Mon, St Helen’s Church, Church Ln.

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

Water Babies Swimming

Mon & Fri pm, Sat all day & Sun am, Kings Mill Hospital Hydro Pool, Mansfield Rd. Booking required.

Tel: 01636 815567

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

First Steps 9.15-11.15am Wed, Croft School, Station Rd. Messy Play 1.30-3pm Thu, Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd. Ready, Steady, Play! 9.15-11am Fri, The Play Forum, Morvern Av. Busy Bears 9.30-11.15am Fri, Zion Centre, Mansfield Rd. Little Builders 9.30-11am Fri,

(0-4yrs) Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd.

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

Under 1’s Group 1.30-3pm Wed, Water Babies Swimming New Woods Children’s Centre, Barker Av.

Mucky Pups 9.30-11am Thu, Messy Explorers 9.30-11am Thu, New Woods Children’s Centre,

Newstead Centre, Tilford Rd.

Infant Feeding Drop In (0-1yr)

Fri pm, Every Sensation Hydro Pool, Kingsmill Rd West. Booking required. Tel: 01636 815567

Dads Group 10-11.30am Sat, Summer House Children’s Centre, Creepers, Crawlers & Explorers Clare Rd. 9.30-11am Fri, New Woods Underwood Children’s Centre, Barker Av.

Barker Av.

Sutton-in-Ashfield

Bumps to Babes (bumps-9m)

9.30-11am Mon, Sutton Central Children’s Centre, Westbourne Vw.

Parent & Toddler Group

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

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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. 29

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Mansfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

Breastfeeding Group 1-2.30pm Wed, Ravensdale Children’s Centre, Sanders Av.

Ladybrook

Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Mon, Ladybrook Children’s Krafty Kids (0-12yrs) 3.30-5pm Wed, Ravensdale Centre, Somersall St. Children’s Centre, Sanders Av. Little Explorers 8.50-11.20am Wed, Flying High Fit Bumps, Fit Mums Ante Natal Class Academy, Townroe Dr. 4.45pm Wed, West Notts College, Derby Rd. Booking essential. Tel: 07877 083101

Mansfield

Toddler Group 9-11am Thu, Salvation Army, Victoria St. Stay & Play 9.30-10.30am Thu, Bellamy Children’s

Breastfeeding Group 9.15-10.30am Mon, King Edward’s School, St Andrew St. Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Mon, Stanhope Centre,

Rock Valley

Jelly Babies (under 1 yr) 10.15-11.30am Mon, Ravensdale Children’s Centre, Sanders Av.

Centre, Trowell Ct.

Friends Together (families where English is 2nd language) 10-11.30am Thu, Ravensdale Children’s Centre, Sanders Av. Crawlers & Cruisers (up to 2 yrs) 1-2.30pm Thu (does not run 1st or 4th Thu of month), Ravensdale Children’s Centre, Sanders Av.

Little Fishes 1-3pm Mon, 9.30-11.30am Wed &

2-4pm Thu, St John’s Centre, St John’s St.

Crafty Kids (3-5yrs) 3.30-5pm Mon, Tuxford Court Mini Kicks Football Thu, Garibaldi Sports College, Community Centre, Tuxford Court Garibaldi Rd. Booking essential www.minikicks.org Toddler Group 10am-12pm & 1-3pm Tue, Water Babies Swimming Thu am, Fri am & Sat Mansfield Baptist Church Centre, Rosemary St. pm, Portland College Hydro Pool, Nottingham Rd. Booking required. Tel: 01636 815567 Belly ‘me’ Babies (bumps-12m) 9.30-11am Tue, Bellamy Children’s Centre, Trowell Ct. Stay & Play 1-3pm Thu, Retrace Room, Sutton Road School, Moor Ln. Titchy Tots 9.30-11.30am Tue, Titchfield & Oakham Children’s Centre, Princes St. Mini Kicks Football Fri, River Maun Leisure Centre, Barringer Rd. Booking essential www.minikicks.org All Friends Together (families where English is Stay & Play 9.30-11am Fri, Ravensdale Children’s 2nd language) 1-3pm Tue, Titchfield & Oakham Centre, Sanders Av. Children’s Centre, Princes St. Under 5s Group 1.30-3pm Tue, St Mark’s Church Mums, Dads & Tots (0-3yrs) 9.30-11.30am every other Fri, St Peter’s Centre, Church Side Hall, Nottingham Rd. Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Tue, Ravensdale Children’s

Centre, Sanders Av.

Water Babies Swimming Tue pm, DW Fitness,

Portland Retail Park. Booking required. Tel: 01636 815567

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.

Razzamataz Theatre School various times Sat, Park Life 1-3pm Tue, Race Course Park, Maltby Rd. Vision West Notts College, Derby Rd. Booking Mini Kicks Football Wed, West Notts College

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required. Tel: 07402 179892

New Youth Theatre School various times Sat, St

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

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

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Precious bonding time in a bubble of splashy fun!

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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.

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Mansfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

Mansfield Woodhouse

Toddler Group 9-11am Mon, Peafield Lane School,

Peafield Ln.

Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Mon, Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre, Swan Ln.

Swimming Lessons for babies age 6 weeks to 3 years.

Breastfeeding Group 12-1.15pm Tue, Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre, Swan Ln. Play Group 9-11am Wed, Trinity Methodist Church, High St.

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

Office: 01773 744899 Mobile: 07813892108 Email: office@em-sa.co.uk Web: www.em-sa.co.uk and www.emsababies.co.uk

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Shirebrook

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Wood School Hydro Pool, Academy Campus.

Booking required. Tel: 01773 744899

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, The Manor Sport & Recreation Centre, Kingsley Ave. Booking essential www.minikicks.org

Oak Tree

Baby Group (0-12m incl. breastfeeding support)

Thu each month

Sure Stars (Parent Led Stay & Play) 1.30-3pm Thu,

Pleasley

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

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

Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way North

Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way North

Water Babies Swimming 12pm Tue & Fri,

Warsop

Let’s Get (Stay & Play) 9.30-11am Mon, Oak Tree 1-2pm Wed, Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way North

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

Wonderful 1’s (under 1’s & non walkers) 9.30-11am Fri,

Warsop Children’s Centre, Mansfield Rd.

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Wed, Meden Vale Children’s Centre, Netherfield Ln.

Breastfeeding Group 2-3pm Tue, Pleasley Hill

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

Song, Rhyme & Breakfast Time 9.15-10.30am Tue, Crescent School Hall, Booth Cres., Bull Farm

Mini Kicks Football Sun, Meden Sports Centre, Burns Lane. Booking essential www.minikicks.org

Children’s Centre, Woburn Ln

Allotment Session 10-11am Wed, New England Way Allotments

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

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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.

Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Mon,

John Hunt School, London Rd.

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Tue,

Balderton Methodist Church Hall, Main St.

Bilsthorpe

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

Bleasby Baby & Toddler Group 9.15-

11.15am Mon, Bleasby Village Hall, Gypsy Lane

Blidworth Jelly Babies (0-1yr) 9-10.30am

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

Wobbly Ones (1-2yr)

9-10.30am Tue, Blidworth Children’s Centre, Belle Vue Ln.

All Aboard Learning Through Play 9-11.15am Fri, Blidworth

Children’s Centre, Belle Vue Ln.

Clipstone Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Mon, Sherwood East Children’s Centre, Braemar Rd. Breastfeeding Group 1.45-

2.45pm Mon, Sherwood East Children’s Centre, Braemar Rd. 34

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.

Coddington Little Fishes 9.30-10.30am Mon, Community Ctre, Beckingham Rd. Truffles Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11am Tue, Community Centre, Beckingham Rd.

Parent & Toddlers 9-11am Thu, Community Ctre, Beckingham Rd.

Collingham Baby & Toddler Group 1-3pm Wed, Wesley Rooms, High St.

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

(0-2yrs) 10-11am Mon, The Village Centre, New Hill.

Booking required Tel: 07899 966926 (Emily)

Farnsfield Toddlers 1.152.45pm Tue & 9-11am Thu, Farnsfield Upper Village Hall, Chapel Lane

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 (Helen)

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. Wobbly Ones 1.30-3pm Mon,

Hawtonville & Balderton Children’s Centre, Bowbridge Rd. (does not run 2nd Mon of month)

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. Stay & Play 1-3pm Tue, Tolney Lane Nursery, Tolney Ln. Busy Feet 2-3pm Tue, Hawtonville Children’s Centre, Bowbridge Rd. Jelly Babies (0-1yr) 9.30-11.30am 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.

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Newark & Sherwood

Most classes are Term-Time only

Music Tots 9.30-11.30am Thu, Salvation Army Church, Albert St. Parent Led Stay & Play

1-2.30pm Thu, Hawtonville Children’s Centre, Bowbridge Rd.

Tiny Talk Baby Signing

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

Tiger Tots 9.30-11am Fri,

Winthorpe Community Centre, Woodlands

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

Ollerton Baby Sensory (7-13m)

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

Tel: 07590 472569

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

Parent Led Toddler Group

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. 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)

Baby Sensory

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

Messy Play (0-3yrs) 10-11am Fri, Children’s House Nursery, Station Rd. Free session. Booking essential. Tel: 01636 814738

Tuxford Baby & Toddler Group 9-11am Mon, St Nicholas Ch, Lincoln Rd.

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

Baby & Breastfeeding Group

Mini Kicks Football Sat,

1.30-3pm Mon, Trent Villages Children’s Centre, Newark Rd.

Joseph Whitaker Sports College, Warsop Lane. Booking essential www.minikicks.org

Southwell Tiny Talk Baby Signing

9.30-10.30am (1-4yrs) & 10.4511.45am (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 Bugs Outdoor Play Group (0-3yrs) 10am-12pm Thu, Education Garden, Southwell Minster, Church St.

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

1-1.30pm Mon, Trent Villages Children’s Centre, Newark Rd.

Bumps & Babies (0-1yrs)

Stay & Play (0-2 yrs) 9.3011.30am Tue, Trent Villages Children’s Centre, Newark Rd. Ready Steady Go! 1-3pm Thu, Trent Villages Children’s Centre, Newark Rd.

Class & group 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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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

Bumps & Babes 1.30-3.30pm Wed Saints at SureStart 1.15-2.45pm Thu, Harworth & Bircotes Children’s Centre, Town Hall, Scrooby Rd.

Langold

Coffee & Kidz (0-4yrs)

9.30-11.30am Mon, Now Church, Doncaster Rd.

Sure Tots (2yrs+) 9.15-10.15am

Mon, Dyscarr Community School

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 Wobbly Ones (1-2yrs) 9.15Thu 10.45am Mon, Hallcroft Children’s Young Parents Group 1-2.30pm Centre, Whitaker Cl. Breastfeeding Grp 10-11am Thu Mon, Carlton Youth Ctre, Lawn Rd. Bumps & Babes 1.30-3pm Thu Bumps ‘n’ Babes 10am-1pm Tue, Hallcroft Children’s Centre, Parent & Toddler Group 9.15Clarborough Whitaker Cl. 11am Fri Family Fun Stay & Play 9.15West Bassetlaw Children’s Centre, Baby Kingfishers (0-3yrs) 9.4511am Tue, Clarborough Primary School Rd. 11.30am Tue, The Well, Retford School, Hillview Cres.

Baptist Church, Hospital Rd. Misterton Pitter Patter 10-11.30am & Cuckney Bumps ‘n’ Babes 9am-12pm Mon 1-2.30pm Tue, New Life Church, Cuckney Toddler Group (0-4yrs) Bridgegate 9.15-11am Tue & Wed, Village Hall, Sure Babies 10.45-11.45am Wed Breastfeeding Grp 1-2.30pm Stay & Play 1-3pm Wed Norton Ln. Tue, Hallcroft Children’s Centre, Breastfeeding Group 1.30-3pm Dunham on Trent Thu, Bassetlaw Rural Children’s Whitaker Cl. Centre, High St. Fledglings Baby & Toddler Tiny Talk Baby Signing Group 9.30-11.30am Mon, 9.30-10.30am Wed, The North Leverton Dunham on Trent Village Hall, off Well, Retford Baptist Church, Main St. Toddler Group 1-3pm Mon, The Hospital Rd. Booking required Chapel, Sturton Rd. Tel: 07837 701222 (Katie) Elkesley Stay & Play 9-11am Thu, Family Fun 1-3pm Thu, Elkesley Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Wed, Under Ones 1-3pm alt Thu , Primary School, Headland Av. Retford Central Children’s Centre, Fun on Friday 9-11am Fri, North Arlington Way Leverton Children’s Ctre, Main St. Harworth Stay & Play 9-11am Wed & 1-3pm Fri, Hallcroft Children’s Baby Stay & Play (0-18m) 9.30Ordsall Centre, Whitaker Cl. 10.30am Mon Stay & Play 9.15-10.30am Mon, ABC Group 1.30-3.15pm Wed, St Stay & Play 9-11am Tue Ordsall Sch Treehouse, Ordsall Rd. Saviour’s Ch Hall, Lidget Ln. Breastfding Grp 10-11.30am Wed Bumps & Babes 9.30-11.30am Sure Babies 12.30-1.15pm Wed Toddler Group 9.30-11am Tue, Ordsall Church Hall, Church Ln. Thu, Retford Central Children’s Sure Tots (2yrs+) 1.45-2.30pm Centre, Arlington Way Wed

Stay & Play 1-3pm Mon,

The Bungalow, Kingston Park Academy, Long Ln.

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Stay & Play 1-3pm Tue Sure Tots (2yrs+) 9.15-10.15am

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Bassetlaw

Most classes are Term-Time only

Tiny Acorns (0-1yrs) 10am-

12pm Thu, The Well, Retford Baptist Church, Hospital Rd. Stay & Play 1-3pm Thu, Hallcroft Children’s Centre, Whitaker Cl. Kingfishers (3-5yrs) 4-5pm Thu 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. Breastfeeding Group 9.3011.30am Fri, 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 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. Stay & Play 9-11am Mon, Prospect Kilton Children’s Centre, Longfellow Dr. Jungle Cubs (2-5yrs) 9-11am Mon, Norbridge Academy, Stanley St. 38

Toddler Group 9-11am Mon &

Thu, Comm. Ctr, Thievesdale Ln. Baby Play (0-18m) 9.30-11.30am Mon, Manton Children’s Ctre, Community Way Jo Jingles 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 & Sure Tots (confident walkers) 10.30-11.15am Tue, Manton Community Ctre, Community Way Oasis Tots 10am-12pm Tue, Oasis Community Centre & Church, Longfellow Dr. Stay & Play 12.30-2.30pm Tue, North Worksop Children’s Ctre, Raymoth Ln. Booking essential.

Stay & Play (for families where English is 2nd language) 1-3pm Tue, Manton Children’s Ctre, Community Way. Stay & Play 9-10.30am Wed, Prospect Hill Infant Sch, Maple Dr. Tots ‘n’ Toys (0-3yrs) 9-10.30am & 1.30-3pm Wed, Worksop Priory C of E School, Holles St. 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.

Little Palms Stay & Play

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

Young Parents Group (parents

aged 21yrs & under) 10am-12pm Wed, Manton Children’s Ctre, Community Way Stay & Play 1-3pm Wed, Farr Centre, Chapel Walk, Westgate, off Newcastle Av. Baby Play (0-18m) 1.15-3.15pm Wed, Prospect Kilton Children’s Centre, Longfellow Dr. Rugrats (for parents aged 16-25yrs) 11.30am-3pm Wed, Centre Place, Abbey St. Sure Movers (crawling-walking) 9.15-10.45am Thu, Prospect Kilton Children’s Centre, Longfellow Dr.

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.

Tiny Talk Baby Signing

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

Busy Bees 1.15-3.15pm Thu,

Ryton Park Primary School, Sparken Hill Baby & Toddler Group 9.1511.15am Fri, St John’s Church Hall, Overend Rd. Chatterbox (0-4yrs) 9.30-11am Fri, Worksop Christian Centre, Vicars Walk

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

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