Lots for Tots Nottingham issue 23

Issue 23 Spring 2019

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Family Friendly Events from April-June including

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Welcome to Issue 23...

@LfTNottingham @LotsforTotsNotts Issue 23

Spring 2019

Happy ‘stuffing our faces with chocolate’ time! Easter is just around

How to survive with the un der

Lots on Local Family Friendly Events from April-June including

Easter and May Half Term

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the corner and we’ve found some wonderful events on in Nottingham to fill your two week school holiday. Check out the Easter Family Fest at Nottingham Playhouse with 4 days of fun for children of all ages. We’ve included the events appropriate for under fives but there’s more information on their website for older kids.

There’s plenty to come in May & June too. The Magnificent Spiegeltent in the Old Market Square looks just magical, and don’t miss the return of Wheee! Free family fun weekend.

Don’t forget to subscribe to our NEWSLETTER to keep you up to date in between magazines. If we find out about any new classes or events after our latest magazine has been printed and delivered, we’ll add it to our Newsletter and email it out to you. We aim to only send one per quarter so that we don’t bother you, unless we think it’s really worth your while! Subscribe online at www.nottingham.lotsfortots.co.uk/newsletter

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60,000 copies of Lots for Tots in 4 editions distributed quarterly in October, January, Easter & July in Derbyshire, Nottingham, South Staffordshire & Sutton Coldfield. Lots for Tots Nottingham 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.

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Lots on Local... April Sat 30th March 10am-12pm Mother’s Day Family Forest School

Mon 8th - Sun 21st April 10am-4pm Easter Holiday Fun

St Peter’s Church Centre, Tollerton Enjoy spending time in our beautiful woodland with the special lady in your life!

Bring your mum, grandma, aunty, stepmum for some outdoor fun. Make a Mother’s Day gift from natural material, share food around our campfire. www.muddyfeetoutdoors.co.uk

Stonebridge City Farm, Stonebridge Road NG3 2FR During the Easter Holidays there will be Drumming Sessions, Cookie Decorating, Rainbow Stripes music and dance, Fire Service visit, as well as a great play area and Bouncy Castle (weather permitting). www.stonebridgecityfarm.com

Fri 5th April 10.30 & 2pm Story Explorers: Fantastical Forests

Tue 9th - Wed 10th April 10am12pm Easter Holiday Activities

10.30-11.30am Beeston Library 2-3pm West Bridgford Library Through puppetry, music and sensory play Story Explorers will unleash your child’s imagination and take them on an exciting storytelling adventure. FREE but places are limited so booking advised. Call 01623 677 200 or email ask@inspireculture.org.uk

Mon 8th, Tue 9th & Wed 10th April Little Wickets Soft Ball Cricket Fun, Skills & Games Rushcliffe School Small Sports Hall ( Next to the Netball Courts), Boundary Road, West Bridgford, NG2 7BW All abilities welcome. Book anything from a Half Day to all 3 Days. *Please note that 4 Year Olds can only attend for Half Days More than just batting, bowling & fielding; the qualified, vetted and experienced Little Wickets’ coaching team will ensure that the ‘Spirit of Cricket’, good sportsmanship, joining in and having fun is at the heart of everything we do. Separated into small activity groups based on their age and ability the children will develop all-round technical skills, a sense of fair play and teamwork.

Games throughout the day will ensure their new skills are put to the test. Advance bookings only. info@littlewickets.com

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Rushcliffe Country Park, Mere Way, Ruddington NG11 6JS Build a den among the trees then search along the woodland trail, identify some common Park animals and ‘Crack the Egg Code’ to claim your reward.

Pre-booking essential. £5 per child including chocolate reward. Gloves and suitable clothing for the weather required.

Book at the Ranger’s Office: 0115 921 5865 or email countrypark@rushcliffe.gov.uk

Wed 10th April Muddy Feet Holiday Session

Join us for our very first WILDCRAFT full day Forest School session in our beautiful woodland settings. More information and booking information can be found on our website www.muddyfeetoutdoors.co.uk

Friday 12th April 9-11.30am Little Wickets Tots Cricket & Tennis Mornings West Bridgford Tennis Club, Little Bounds off Wilford Lane, West Bridgford NG2 7QA For Boys & Girls 3-5 year olds. All Abilities Welcome. A unique opportunity for 3 -5 year old’s to have fun and enjoy two great sports in the holidays, while their parents/carers can sit back and watch the fun over a coffee or leave them to enjoy the tennis and softball cricket fun in safe hands.

Squash & Biscuits Included. Indoors Advance bookings only info@littlewickets.com

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You would be self employed, but working within the brand, to our standards. Responsibilities include selling advertising, researching events, clubs & classes, editing the magazine, designing basic adverts, sending magazine to print, updating website, using social media, distributing magazine.

The franchise is £4k for a 5 year contract. Included is a business database, distribution database, website and social media pages.

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Lots on Local... April Sun 14th April 11am & 2pm The Gingerbread Man

Thu 18th April 10-11.30am Easter Family Fest: Baby Disco!

Djanogly Theatre, Nottingham Lakeside Arts University Park NG7 2RD A brilliant mix of puppetry, live action, great music, humour and a stunning staging of this well-loved classic tale. www.lakesidearts.org.uk Box Office 0115 846 7777

Nevile Studio, Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus NG1 5AF Yes, it’s a disco…for babies. Have a dance, socialise, play party games and sing along as the lights swirl and the child-friendly music plays. It’s the best children’s party ever – including party bags to take home. Age 0-5 www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

Wed 17th April 10-11.30am Easter Family Fest: The Teeny Tiny Orchestra Nevile Studio, Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus NG1 5AF Crash, play, sing, toot and whistle togetherled by a professional musician. Babies, Mums and Dads all being noisy together. Age 0-5 www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

Wed 17th April 10am-12pm Easter in the Woods

Join us for our annual Easter in the Woods session. Lots of outdoor fun, take part in our Easter scavenger hunt, decorate your own egg and take part in our famous egg rolling competition. More information and booking information can be found on our website www.muddyfeetoutdoors.co.uk

Wed 17th - Thu 18th April 10am12pm Easter Holiday Activities Rushcliffe Country Park, Mere Way, Ruddington NG11 6JS Build a den among the trees then search along the woodland trail, identify some common Park animals and ‘Crack the Egg Code’ to claim your reward.

Pre-booking essential. £5 per child - including chocolate reward. Gloves and suitable clothing for the weather required.

Book at the Ranger’s Office: 0115 921 5865 or email countrypark@rushcliffe.gov.uk

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Thu 18th April 10.30-11.30am Half Term Children’s Craft Club Eastwood Library Free Craft Session. Come along and join in with our Easter themed craft session

Thu 18th April 11am-2pm Egg-citing Easter Highfields Park The Easter Bunny has hidden clues around the park – crack the password to win a small prize. You and your family might even spot the Easter Bunny as he hops around the park.

Suitable for all, FREE, just drop-in.

Tue 23rd April 12-4pm St George’s Day Parade Pelham St- Old Market Square Celebrate the patron saint of England. Led by the man himself, the traditional Royal Society of St George parade will make its way from Pelham Street to Old Market Square, finishing in front of England’s largest St George’s flag.

Sun 28th April 11am–12pm Despicable Mess – Messy Play Arnold Pond Hills Lane Community Centre, Pond Hills Lane, Arnold, NG5 8DR Join us at our super fun messy play event for children from 6 months to 5 years old. Come along, play and leave the cleaning up to us!

Pre-booking essential via our website. www.messarounduk.com/nottingham

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Sat 4th May 10am-4pm The Bump to Five Derby Show Market Place, Derby Join us for a fantastic, FREE fun-filled family show.

It’s our 10th birthday and we’re celebrating by bringing our show to the very heart of Derby; with Rey & a Jedi Knight from Star Wars, Buzz Lightyear, toddler inflatable fun, activity sessions, make and do crafts, entertainment, rides, freebies, demo’s and so much more. We’ll have lots of stalls for you to enjoy from education, photographers, baby & toddler classes, gifts, clothing, maternity, advice & support, health & fitness, entertainment, parties and more. There’s even a pop up changing & feeding room! www.bumptofive.co.uk

Sun 5th May 10, 11.30am & 4.15pm The Bookworms The Magnificent Spiegeltent, Old Market Square NG1 2BS The Bookworms is perfect for children and families who enjoy live performance, character interaction, mime, physical theatre, mischief and laughter. 30 minutes long. www.rhubarbtheatre.co.uk

Sun 5th May Story Explorers: Fantastical Forests 10.30-11.30am Arnold Library 2-3pm Bingham Library Through puppetry, music and sensory play Story Explorers will unleash your child’s imagination and take them on an exciting storytelling adventure. FREE but places are limited so booking advised. Call 01623 677 200 or email ask@inspireculture.org.uk

Sun 5th May 1.45pm Johnny and the Raindrops Gig for Cool Kids!

The Magnificent Spiegeltent, Old Market Square NG1 2BS 8

Songs from band’s seven albums are brought to life with costumes, props and a whole heap of help from the audience. Young’uns with a knack for punk-rock pogoing can get up on stage with guitars both real and of the air variety and get dressed up as peas, carrots, cats and superheroes. www.visit-nottinghamshire.gigantic.com/ venue/nottingham/speigel-tent

Sat 11th & 18th May 10.30 & 11.45am Family Arts Workshop: Little Creatives Beeston Library The workshops will help your little one unleash their creative imagination and develop new skills as they splodge, splat, scribble and squidge. There are four very different sessions on offer, each with a different artist. Suitable for children aged 2-5 years. Workshops are FREE but places are limited so booking is advised. Call 01623 677 200 or email ask@inspireculture.org.uk

Sat 11th May 11am & 1.30pm Mathilda and the Orange Balloon Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus NG1 5AF With a diverse cast of Deaf and hearing actors, Mathilda’s tactile, fully realised world is welcoming and fully accessible to Deaf and hearing children and families through the use of spoken English, sign language, and creative captions and animation. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

Sat 11th May 1pm & 4.30pm Andy and the Odd Socks The Magnificent Spiegeltent, Old Market Square NG1 2BS Much loved children’s BBC TV presenter Andy Day has spent the last 18 months playing gigs, releasing music and championing the hugely successful and far reaching ‘Odd Socks Day’ for Anti-Bullying Week with his brilliant band ‘Andy and the Odd Socks’. www.visit-nottinghamshire.gigantic.com/ venue/nottingham/speigel-tent

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Lots on Local... May Sun 12th May 10–11am Despicable Mess – Messy Play Colwick Colwick Community Centre, Vale Road, Colwick, Nottingham, NG4 2GP Join us at our super fun messy play event for children from 6 months to 5 years old. Come along, play and leave the cleaning up to us!

Pre-booking essential via our website. www.messarounduk.com/nottingham

Sat 25th May 10.30am-1.30pm

Beeston Library

Fri 31st May 10.30am-1.30pm

West Bridgford Library

Space Junk Sculptures Craft Bomb Workshop

Join in with the get Creative Festival at an artist-led Craft Bomb workshop. Come along and make Space Junk Sculptures from lots of different recycled and craft materials and be prepared to boldly go where no Craft Bomb has gone before! FREE - No need to book just drop in, suitable for all ages.

Mon 27th May Zog Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square NG1 5ND Zog is so eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school. Zog tries so very hard, perhaps too hard, and he bumps, burns and roars his way through years one, two and three. Luckily, the plucky Princess Pearl patches him up ready to face his biggest challenge yet…a duel with Gadabout the Great! www.trch.co.uk

Mon 27th May - Sun 2nd June 11am-5.15pm Luminarium Highfields Park Full of labyrinthine tunnels and cavernous domes of iridescent colour and light, it’s sensory, it’s magical and it is truly for everyone. Suitable for all. Tickets required.

Standard entry £4, Priority Access £5, Under 18 months free. www.lakesidearts.org.uk 10

Tue 28th May 10.30am & 1.30pm

Bulwell Library

Fri 31st May 10.30am & 1.30pm

Dales Library

Tue 4th June 10.30am & 1.30pm

Hyson Green Library

Wed 5th June 10.30am & 1.30pm

Strelley Road Library

Sat 8th June 10.30am & 1.30pm

Wollaton Library

Wheee! On Tour: Strange Creatures

MishMash Productions uses magical theatrical chamber music to gently explore what it means to be unique in a surprising and colourful world. This intimate and engaging show, performed by exceptional musicians, will delight children and their families alike. Approx. 40 minutes (no interval) Suitable for ages 4-7 Call 0115 9152844 or see nottinghamcity. gov.uk/libraries/the-library-for-5-11-years

Wed 29th May 12-4pm Half Term Hearldry The University of Nottingham Museum Design your own coat of arms like a medieval knight. These brightly coloured badges were originally used by knights in battle to help identify each other on the battlefield. Each colour and symbol has a meaning. What will you choose to represent you? Suitable for all, FREE, just drop in.

Friday 31st May 9-11.30am Little Wickets Tots Cricket & Tennis Mornings West Bridgford Tennis Club, Little Bounds off Wilford Lane, West Bridgford NG2 7QA For Boys & Girls 3-5 year olds. All Abilities Welcome. A unique opportunity for 3 -5 year old’s to have fun and enjoy two great sports in the holidays, while their parents/carers can sit back and watch the fun over a coffee or leave them to enjoy the tennis and softball cricket fun in safe hands.

Squash & Biscuits Included. Indoors Advance bookings only info@littlewickets.com

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Sat 1st 8th, 15th & 22nd June 10.30 & 11.45am Bingham Library Sat 8th & 15th June 10.30 & 11.45am Beeston Library Sat 29th June, 6th & 13th July 10.30 & 11.45am West Bridgford Library Family Arts Workshop: Little Creatives The workshops will help your little one unleash their creative imagination and develop new skills as they splodge, splat, scribble and squidge. 45 min sessions.

Our team of professional artists have been working creatively to help early years’ children learn new skills and have multisensory creative experiences.

Book a ticket for one or all four dates and choose a ticket time that suits you.

Suitable for children aged 2-5 years.

Workshops are FREE but places are limited so booking is advised.

Call 01623 677 200 or email ask@inspireculture.org.uk

Sat 1st June 2–3pm Life’s a Beach – Messy Play Sherwood Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Nottingham, NG5 2EN Summer-themed messy play event for children from 6 months to 5 years old. Come along, play and leave the cleaning up to us!

Pre-booking essential via our website. www.messarounduk.com/nottingham

Sat 1st - Sun 2nd June 12-5pm Wheee! Free Family Weekend Highfields Park Join us for fantastic free entertainment from fabulous artists drawn from across the UK. Virtual reality, amazing dance performances, brilliant comedic acrobatic performances, musical comedy with juggling and a huge revolving drum kit. Enjoy all this, and great make and do arts and crafts activities with your family and friends. Make this a weekend to remember.

June Sat 8th June 10.30–11.30am Life’s a Beach – Messy Play Wollaton Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Road, Nottingham, NG8 1FG Summer-themed messy play event for children from 6 months to 5 years old. Come along, play and leave the cleaning up to us!

Pre-booking essential via our website. www.messarounduk.com/nottingham

Sat 29th June 11am, 1.30 & 3pm Inside Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus NG1 5AF “What was it like in mummy’s tummy?” Have you ever heard this question? Or tried to answer? We did and the result is ‘Inside’.

Join us on an immersive journey from conception to birth and share a very special experience with your little one. Inside is an intimate, interactive show, specifically devised for 1 – 4 year olds, alongside their families. Inside has been devised in consultation with young children, their families and nursery staff. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

Sat 30th June 1-2pm Blast Off! A Musical Space Adventure West Bridgford Library Join our magnificent orchestral band, The Hubs, for a concert of intergalactic favourites.

Performing well known music from Star Wars, E.T. and Doctor Who, as well as popular classics from composers such as Richard Strauss, this fun family concert offers an exciting introduction to live music and is sure to be out of this world!

After the performance, meet the musicians and try out some instruments for yourself.

For children aged 5 - 11. Booking advised

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 436 221 E: nottingham@lotsfortots.co.uk

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Most classes are Term-Time only

Basford Rhythm Nation Studios

Bertie Bear’s Pre School Ballet Tiny Tappers & Mini Movers Booking essential 07585 506787 Studio 8, Studio House, Mount St

St Leo’s Parent & Toddler

9.30-11.30am Wed, St Leos Church Hall, Nottingham Road

Bestwood Bump,Birth,Baby 1-3pm Mon ADHD Support Group 9.30am-12pm, 2nd Tue of month Baby Steps 10-11.30am Wed

ASD Support Group

Fun with Friends 9.30-11 Tue

/10.30-12 Thu Healthy Living Ctr

Bookworms 9.30-11am Tue Baby & Me 10.30am-12pm Thu Let’s Get Moving 1-2.30pm Fri

Bulwell Riverside Centre, Main St.

Thu, Hawthorne Primary School

Bilborough Toddler Group 9-10am Thu Brocklewood Primary School

Clifton

Toddler Group 9-11.30am Mon

Church on Rise Park

Crazy Days 10-3pm Mon-Fri

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Let’s Get Moving 1-2.30pm Tue Sheila Roper Centre, Tenants Hall Cl

Bumps to Babies 2-3.30 Thu Trent Vineyard, Lenton Lane

Toddler Group 1.30-3pm Mon Whitegate School, Middlefell Way Musical Moments 9.30-11am Fri Edna G Olds Primary School

Bump,Birth,Baby

1.30-3pm Mon Clifton Young People’s Centre (call for dates tel: 0115 876 2625)

Hyson Green

Open House 10am-12.30pm Mon

(PN depression & anxiety support)

Stay & Play 1-2.30pm Mon

Sing & Wiggle 11-11.45am Wed

Come & Play (0-3yr) 1.30-3 Tue

Breastfeed Grp 1.30-3pm Thu Hyson Green Children’s Centre

PALS Toddlers 9.30-11.30am Thu

Tiny Tots (0-12m) 10-11.30am Thu Vine Community Centre, Bobber’s Clifton Cornerstone, Southchurch Dr. Mill Rd

Parent & Toddler 1.30-3pm

Thu, Riverreen Methodist Church Messy Play 1-2.30pm Thu Clifton Young People’s Centre (booking only 0115 876 2625)

Little Fishes 10am-12pm Thu Glaisdale Gospel Hll, Glaisdale Dr Parent & Toddler 1.30-3pm Thu, Milford Sch, Dungannon Rd Twinkle Stars 10-11.30am Fri Bubbles Toddler Group 9.15Sheila Russell Commuity Centre 11.15am Fri, Hope Church Centre Stay & Play 10-11.30am Fri Bilborough Commuity Centre Colwick

Bulwell

Thomas Helwys Baptist Ch

Toddler Group 1.30-3pm Thu United Reform Church, Broomhill Rd Tots and Toys 9.45-11.30 Thu Cornerstone Ch, Castle Blvd

9.30-11am 2nd Wed of month Toddler Group 9-11am Tue Stay & Play 10-11.30am Fri Breastfeeding Grp 10-11am Fri Blessed Robert Sch, Listowel Cres Southglade Access Centre Toddler Group 9-11am Wed Dovecote School, Greencroft Let’s Get Moving Breastfeeding Group 9.30-11.30am 1.30-2.30pm Mon, Bestwood Wed, Clifton Young People’s Ctre Park Church, Beckhampton Rd

Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am

Dunkirk & Lenton Baby Cafe 10am-12pm Mon Baby & Toddler 10-11.30 Tue

Tiny Tots (0-3yr ) 9.15-11.15 Tue

Colwick Community Ctr, Vale Rd

Mapperley TinyTalk Mon Free Trial

Baby 10/11.15am Toddler 12.45pm St Jude’s Ch, Woodborough Rd. Pre-book claireba@tinytalk.co.uk

Bump to Baby 10-12pm Mon Bread & Bitter, Woodthorpe Dr Splat Messy Play

10.15-11.15am Mon (6m-4yrs) St James’ Church, Marshall Hill Dr

St Andrew’s Parent & Toddler 1-3pm Tue, St Andrew’s Church

Bumps & Tweenies 1.30-3.30pm Hall, Chestnut Grove

Wed, St John’s Church, Vale Road

Bumps, Babies & Toddlers

10am-12pm Thu, Methodist Ch

Explore a Story 1.30-2.30 Thu

St James Church, Marshall Hill Dr

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Most classes are Term-Time only

Westdale Lane Toddler Grp 9-11.30am Fri, Community Centre, Westdale Lane

Little Wickets Cricket

9-9.45am Sun (2.5-5yrs) Booking essential: 0115 924 8476 Mapperley Sports Village, Nott Academy, Ransom Drive

Nottingham City Toddler Group 1-3pm Tue, St

Booking essential: 07906 191504

Chill Out 10.30-1.30pm Thu

Sherwood United Reform Church

TinyTalk Thu Free Trial Baby 12.30pm, Toddler 1.45pm Pirate’s Play Centre, Rowley Drive Pre-book claireba@tinytalk.co.uk

Sneinton

Tots Time 10am-12pm Mon

Andrew’s Comm Church Hall

Muslim Community Centre, Beaumont Street

Water Babies Swimming Wed

TinyTalk 10.15am Mon Free Trial

Sparklers 10-12pm Wed St Nic’s Children &Families Ctr

Iona Parent & Toddler

Hilton Hotel, Milton St. Pre-book 01636 815567

11.30am Toddler Talking Bakersfield Community Centre Pre-book claireba@tinytalk.co.uk

Puddle Ducks Swimming Sun Portland Centre, Muskham St Booking essential: 07906 191504

The Park TinyTalk 12.30pm Fri Free Trial

Nottingham Squash Rackets Club, Tattershall Drive Pre-book claireba@tinytalk.co.uk

Top Valley TinyTalk Baby Signing

10.15am Tue Free Trial 11.30am Toddler Talking Top Valley Community Centre Pre-book claireba@tinytalk.co.uk

Wollaton

Puddle Ducks Swimming

9-11.45am Tue & Wed Iona School, Sneinton Dale

Mums & Tots 9.30-11am Mon,

Water Babies Swimming Thu

Messy Play 10-11.30am Tue & 10-11.30am Wed, Sneinton Children’s Centre, Edale Road

Little Wickets 10am Mon (2.55yrs) Booking essential: 0115 924 8476. St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane Stay, Play & Learn 12.30-2pm Mon, Balloon Woods Adventure Playground, Coventry Lane

Wed & Fri, Hilton Hotel, Milton St Booking essential: 07906 191504 Victoria Leisure Ctr, Gedling St Pre-book 01636 815567

Mum,Baby & Toddler Group

10am-12pm Thu, Nottingham Women’s Centre, 30 Chaucer St

Nottingham Sling Meet

10am-12pm 2nd Thu of month Rough Trade, Broad Street

Mums & Tots 10-11.30am Fri Grace Church, Castle Boulevard

Sherwood

Mum & Baby 1-2.45 Tue Polish Families 9.30-11.30 Thu Breastfeeding 12.45-2.45 Thu

Sherwood Children’s Centre

TinyTalk Tue Free Trial

Toddler 10am, Baby 11.15am Sherwood United Reform Church Pre-book claireba@tinytalk.co.uk

Puddle Ducks Swimming Thu

am, Park Inn Hotel, Mansfield Rd. 14

Edge City Tots

10.30am-12.30pm Wed The Edge, Outreach Church

Tots Time 10.30-11am Wed, The Dale Centre, Sneinton Dale

St Ann’s

Multiples Grp 10am-12pm, 2nd & 4th Mon of mth

Toddler Grp 9.45-11.15am/

Footie Starz Tue/ Sat Tennis Tots Tue/Wed/Sat Mini Movers (0-4yr) Wed/Fri

Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre, Hungerhill Rd

Messy Play 10-11.30am Fri

St Anns Valley Ctr, Livingstone Rd

The Meadows Rainbow Stripes 11-11.45am Tue

The Meadows Children’s Centre

Stepping Stones 9.30-11 Thu St Saviours Church

Wollaton Park Community Ctre

1.30-3pm Thu

St Leonard’s Dads & Kids Club

10am-12pm 3rd Sat of month, St Leonards Community Centre

Tiny Stars 1-2.30pm Tue, Sheila Roper Comm. Ctre., Baslow Rd

Grangewood Toddlers

1.30-3pm Tue, Grangewood Methodist Church,

Book Worms 1-2.30pm Wed, Wollaton Ch Ctre, Arleston Dr

Mums & Tots (0-3yr) 10.30am12pm Fri, Wollaton Muslim Community Centre

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Rushcliffe

Most classes are Term-Time only

Bingham Tiny Talk Baby Signing

10-11am Mon (babies) Church House, East Street Booking essential. Free Trial Class E: emmaw@tinytalk.co.uk

Lively Spirits 10am-12pm Mon, Bingham Methodist Church

The Postnatal Plan 10.30-12 Tue

The White Lion

Breastfding Grp 1.30-3pm Tue Bumps & Babies 9.30-11am alt

Wed

Family Support 1-4pm Wed

Bingham Children’s Centre

Bingham Baby & Toddler 10am-12pm Thu & Fri Church House, East Street

Baby Sensory Fri

10.30-11.30am (6-13 months) 12-1pm (0-6 months) W.I. Hall, Station St. Booking essential.

Tel:07786 741766

Little Wickets Cricket (2.5-5 yr)

Edwalton Little Rockets Toddler Group

10-11.30am Mon, The Rock Hub Church, Wellin Lane

Edwalton Church Toddler Grp 10-11.30am Tue Village Street

Muddy Feet 10.30am12pm Wed, Meadow Covert Woodland via Edwalton Primary School Tel: 07990 626025

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Cotgrave C of E School

Cropwell Bishop Hubbub Baby & Toddler

10.30-11.45am Fri FREE Cropwell Bishop Methodist Hall

East Leake Family Support Drop In

8.30-10am Wed, Lantern Lane Sch 16

Little Angels Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Wed Radcliffe Methodist Church Hall

Tumble Tots Thu

Booking essential. t: 07429 845132.

The Grange, Vicarage Lane

Toddler Group 9.30-11am Fri St Mary’s Ch Hall, Vicarage Ln

Ruddington Stay & Play 9-10.45am Mon St Peter’s Church, Wilford Road

Toddles 10-11.30am Thu Comm Church, Wellin Ln

The Postnatal Plan

Gamston

11am-12.30pm Mon The Ruddington Arms, Wilford Rd

Tumble Tots Mon

Booking essential. t: 07429 845132 Toddler Group9.30-11am Tue Methodist Ch Hall, Charles St Gamston Community Hall

Tollerton

Gotham Mini Music Makers

10-11.45am Mon Gotham Memorial Hall

9-9.45am Sat Booking essential. t: Keyworth 0115 924 8476 Bingham Leisure Centre, The Banks Puddle Ducks Swimming Every day Mon-Sun Booking essential.

Tel: 07906 191504 Cotgrave The Key Health Club

Stay & Play 10-11.15am alt Tue

Little Fishes 9.30-11.30am Wed Wellspring Ch, Westminster Dr

Baby & Toddler 10-11.30am

Mon, Parochial Hall

Little Rascals 1.30-3pm Thu Keyworth Primary Sch

Muddy Feet 10.30am-12pm Tue & Fri St Peter’s Church Centre Tel Fran: 07990 626025 www.muddyfeetoutdoors.co.uk

West Bridgford Lady Bay Toddler Group

9.45-11.45am Mon & Fri, All Hallows Church Hall, Pierrepont Rd

Little Wickets Cricket (2.5-5yr) 1.30/2.15pm Mon

Baby & Toddler 9.30-11am Wed Pre-book 0115 924 8476. Sir

Willoughby Village Hall, London Ln Julien Cahn Pavilion, West Park, Loughborough Rd

Radcliffe-on-Trent

East Midlands Swimming Academy 6-8pm Mon/Fri

Bumps to Babies 10-11.30 alt Mon West Bridgford Pool, Radcliffe Health Ctr, Main Road

Loughborough Rd

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Most classes are Term-Time only

Toddler Tuesdays 10-11.30am Tue The Sports Club, Regatta Way

Story Time 11-11.30am Tue

Methodist Church, Patrick Road

New Youth Theatre Tue

(3-5yrs) 4.45-5.15pm, (6-11yrs) 5.15-7.15pm Booking essential. Tel: 01623 406284 Methodist Church Ctr, Musters Rd

Mini Professors 10.15 & 11.15am Wed Cricketers Court

Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am & 1.30-3pm Wed

Methodist Church, Patrick Road

Poppy Seeds Baby GroupWed 10am-12pm

Poppy & Pint, Pierrepont Road, Lady Bay

Toddler Group 10-11.30am Wed

Baptist Church, Melton Rd

Baptist Church, Melton Road

Wilford Wilford Village Toddlers 9.30-11.30am Tue & Fri The Centre, Main Road

The Postnatal Plan

Professional, affordable, friendly support and education, from Olivia, former midwife.

From infant feeding and baby care, to individual breastfeeding support. We have all of your parenting needs covered.

Examples of topics we will cover each week: *Suitable for 0-6 months Sleep cycles and routine Breastfeeding: positioning Baby first aid

Our classes are held within cosy establishments where babies and breastfeeding are welcomed.

They’re a great way to meet other mums and share experiences in your local area, within an informal and sociable setting.

Common problems with newborns

Responsive bottle feeding

Dealing with a reulctant feeder

Toddler Group 10.15-11.30am Wed St Paul’s Church, Boundary Road

For more info and to book your

Free Introductory session! contact Olivia:

07722 921660

enquiries@lotusmaternity.co.uk Follow our social media @lotusmaternity for dates & venues

Breastfeeding Group 1-2pm Wed Young People’s Centre, Bridgford Road Bumps & Babies 10-11.30am Thu Young People’s Ctre, Bridgford Rd

St Giles Tiddlers 10-11.30am Thu

St. Giles Church Hall, Stratford Road

Tinies & Toddlers 10-11.45am Thu St Luke’s Church, Leahurst Rd Holy Spirit Toddler Group 10-11.30am Thu

Holy Spirit Social Centre, Victoria Road

Little Wickets Cricket 10.45/11.30am Fri (2.5-5yr) Booking essential. t: 0115 924 8476 Roko Health Club, Wilford Lane Tumble Tots Fri Pre-book 07429 845132

Sir Julien Cahn Pavilion, Loughborough Roads

The Postnatal Plan 12-1.30pm Fri

Forty Four Bar & Kitchen, 44 Bridgford Rd

Little Wickets Cricket 9am/10am/11am Sat Booking essential. t: 0115 924 8476 (2.5-5yr) Becket School, Wilford Lane

Twins & Multiples 10am-12pm 1st & 3rd Fri of mth

Award-winning development classes for babies 0-13 months in Bingham, Grantham and Melton • Light shows • Songs and rhymes • Puppet shows • Brain games Contact Elaine for more information and DO YOUR LITTLE ENJOY BEING OUTSIDE, to book your place in a ONES class today.

EXPLORING AND CREATING IN NATURE? Tel: 07786 741766 Email: grantham@babysensory.co.uk Would you like your children to enjoy

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an alternative playgroup where they learn www.facebook.com/BabySensoryGrantham in and about the great outdoors?

We aim to let children explore with the emphasis on child led play, letting them get their hands dirty... Muddy Feet are compulsory!

Join us for our free range playgroup and forest school sessions in Nottinghamshire and enjoy:

Mud Kitchens Bug Hunting Hammocks Campfires DO YOUR LITTLE ONES ENJOY(Forest BEING OUTSIDE, School Only) Den Building EXPLORING AND CREATING IN NATURE? Outdoor Cookery Natural Art (Forest School Only)

Would youHunts like your children to enjoy Scavenger an alternative playgroup where they learn BOOKING in and about theESSENTIAL great outdoors?

Please contact Fran Groombridge on 07990 626025 for more

information or check out our website www.muddyfeetoutdoors.co.uk

We aim to let children explore with the emphasis on child led play, letting them get their hands dirty... Muddy Feet are compulsory!

Join us for our free range playgroup and forest school sessions in Nottinghamshire and enjoy:

T: 08456 436 221 E: nottingham@lotsfortots.co.uk

Mud Kitchens

Bug Hunting

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Broxtowe

Most classes are Term-Time only

Aspley Stay,Play,Learn 1-2.30pm Wed Stories,Songs,Rhymes

11am-12.15pm Thu Baby Play 10am-12pm Fri Aspley Children’s Centre, Minver Crescent

Active Play 10.30am-12.30pm

Sat, Minver Crescent Sports Ctre

Water Babies Swimming

Sat & Sun Booking essential t: 01636 815567. Martin Jackaman Hydro Pool, Robins Wood Rd

Beeston Little Acorns 9-11am Mon

Beeston Central Children’s Centre, Trevor Road

ABC2 10-11.30am Tue, Beeston Parish Church The Square

NCT Bumps & Babies (0-9m) 9.30-11.30am Wed, Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Rd. Speech, Sign & Song Club

under 5’s additional needs, Wed Pearson Centre, Nuart Road www.eymg.co.uk

Little Wickets Cricket

Broxtowe Stories, Songs & Rhymes 1.30-3pm Tue, St Martha’s Church, Frinton Rd

Stories, Songs & Rhymes

1.30-3pm Tue, Baby Play (0-12m) 1.30-3pm Tue, Bell’s Lane Community Centre, Amesbury Circus

Active Play 10am-12pm Sat,

Phoenix Adventure Playground

Chilwell

10am Thu (2.5yr to school age) Barney’s Toddler Group Hocus Pocus Soft Play, Queens Rd 9.30-11.15am Mon Pre-book 0115 924 8476 St Barnabus Church, Barn Croft

Wollaton Road Methodist Church Toddler Group 9.15-11am Fri, Toddler University, 2a The City Under 5s Group 9.45-11.45am Mon & Thu, Beeston Free Church, Rylands Rascals 9.30-11.30 Fri Rylands Methodist Ch, Victory Rd Salthouse Lane

Water Babies Swimming Tue & Fri Booking essential. t: 01636 815567 Village Hotel, Brailsford Way

Under 1’s 10-11.30am Wed Stay & Play 10-11.15am Wed 9.45-11.15am Mon, Beeston Youth 10.30am-12.15pm Fri, White Lion Toddler Time 10-11.15am Thu & Community Ctre, West End Bar & Kitchen Breastfeed Grp 10-11.30 Thu Baby Club 10-11.15am Fri Beeston Mum’s Choir Bramcote Twins & Triplets 1-4pm Fri 10-11.30am Mon, Oasis Centre, Pebbles Toddlers 10-11.30am Chilwell Children’s Centre, Great Number One Willoughby Street Company Baby & Toddler Grp Little Lions Stay & Play

Tumble Tots Tue

Wed, Scout Hut, Hanley Avenue

Booking essential t: 07429 845132 St Michael’s Little Angels 9.30-11.30am Thu David Ross Sports Village St MIchael’s & All Angels Church

Early Years Music Groups

Tue & Fri (6 mth-3yr), Pearson Centre, Nuart Rd www.eymg.co.uk £2 taster avail

Beeston Multiples 9.30-11 Tue Breastfeeding Grp 10am Thu Under 1’s 10-11.30am Thu Stay & Play 10-11.30am Fri Little Senses (SEND) 1.30-3 Fri

Beeston North Children’s Centre, Alderman Close, off Central Ave

Breastfeeding Group 9.30 Tue Baby Club 10-11.15am Tue 18

Hoggett Drive

Play & Praise 1.30-3pm Fri Toton Methodist Church, Stapleford Lane

Baby Bundle 1st session free Eastwood (0-18m) 10-11am/1.30-2.30pm Thu Bramcote Leisure Centre Stay & Play 10-11.30am Mon www.affinitydanceschool.co.uk BABES Breastfeeding Group Dads and Kids 10am-12pm 2nd Sat of month, St Michael’s Church Hall

Brinsley Stay & Play 9.30-11am Thu

10-11.30am Wed

Bundles of Fun (0-18m) 10.30am-12pm Thu

Twins & Multiples Group

10-11.30am, first Fri of month Eastwood Children’s Centre

Brinsley Parish Hall, Cordy Lane

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Interactive Musical Fun

ÂŁ2 taster session

for babies and toddlers under 3 years old

Songs, rhymes, games, instruments, props, puppets, live accompaniment, Makaton, musical play, cuddles!

Book online www.eymg.co.uk Text:07791 053766 e:wendy@eymg.co.uk

The springboard to confidence for your child Launched in 1979 by an ex-national Olympic Gymnastics Coach, Tumble Tots is the leading physical play programme for babies, nursery and pre-school children.

Using our specifically designed gymnastics-based equipment your child will learn agility, balance, climbing and co-ordination skills, appropriate to their age.

Thursdays Bramcote Leisure Centre 10 - 11am & 1:30 - 2:30pm

Classes combine baby massage, baby yoga, singing, signing, dance, rhythm & exercise

Thursdays in Bramcote

For classes, parties & other enquiries: W: www.tumbletots.com/nottingham E: fiona.tumbletots@gmail.com M: 07429 845132 FB: tumbletotsnottingham

Thursdays Bramcote Leisure Centre 10 - 11am & 1:30 - 2:30pm

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Broxtowe

Most classes are Term-Time only

Pre-School Toddler Group 9.15-11am Tue Priory Primary School, Raglan St Rascals 1.30-3pm Wed

Baptist Church Hall, Percy Street

Pre-School Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Fri Brookhill Leys Primary School

East Midlands Swimming Academy Sun

Eastwood Hall

Greasley Greasley Toddlers 9.30-11.30am Mon St Mary’s Church Hall

Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Tue

Greasley Parish Hall, Dovecote Rd

Kimberley Bundles of Fun 9.30-11am Tue (0-18m) Kettlebrook Lodge, Eastwood Rd Rumble Tots 1-3pm Tue

Rumbletums Cafe, Victoria St

Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Thu, Parish Hall,

Newdigate St

Long Eaton Rockabillies Music Groups 6mths-4yrs (pre book) Mon/Tue/Fri 9:45am & 11am Thu 9:45am (PAYG) 11am 3yrs+ (pre book) Mon/Tue 1:30pm Unit 8, West Gate, Gibb St www.rockabillies.co.uk

Playwell Toddler Group 10-11.30am Mon St John’s Church Hall, Canal Street

Toddlertime 1-3pm Mon

Sawley Baptist Church, Wilne Rd

Oasis Toddler Time 10am-12pm Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri Oasis Christian Centre, Derby Rd

Childsplay Toddler Group 9-12am/1.15-3pm Tue 20

Grange Primary School, Station Road

Toddler Group 9-11.30am Thu Methodist Church, Cross St NCT Baby Group 10.30-12pm Thu St John’s Church, Canal St

St Laurence Church Toddlers 10-11.30am Fri St Laurence Church Hall, Tamworth Rd

Nuthall Little Signers Club Mon 11.45am, Jungletastic Soft Play Booking essential. T: 07856 021527

Splat Messy Play 1.30-2.30pm Mon (6m-4yrs) Jungletastic, Nottingham Rd Nuthall Babies & Toddlers 10-11.30am Tue Oldmoor Lodge, Mornington Crescent

Stapleford Little Bundles 9.45-11.15am Mon Haven Centre, Wadsworth Rd Toddler Time 1.30-2.45pm Mon

Stapleford Children’s Centre, Grenville Drive

Little Gems 1.15-3pm Mon, Moorbridge Lane Toddler Group 9-11am Tue St Helen’s Church, Frederick Rd Chatterbox Toddlers 9.30-11.30am Tue

The Pastures Community Church, Pasture Rd

Breastfeeding Grp 10-11.30am Tue Care Centre, Church St

Toton Rhyme Time 10-11am Mon Tesco Community Room

Play & Praise 1.30-3pm Fri

Toton Methodist Church, Stapleford Lane

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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser Messy, creative fun for babies and toddlers aged 6 months to 4 years

Weekly sessions in Arnold, Nuthall, pp y Hucknall & Mapperley £5.50 per child, £3.50 for siblings S P L A T messy play parties from £110 for 20 children Slime Parties from £100 for 20 children

For more info fo tel: t l: 07826 07 494148 or email: clareh@splatmessyplay.co.uk

Want to promote your activity or class?

Advertise for as little as £42.50 for 3 months

Email: nottingham@lotsfortots.co.uk or call 08456 436 221 for further details

Library Sessions

Totstime for under 5’s

Some sessions are term time only. Please check in advance.

Rattle, Rhyme & Roll - Babies & Toddlers Arnold Beeston Bingham* Burton Joyce Calverton Carlton Carlton Hill Cotgrave East Leake Eastwood Gedling Hucknall Keyworth Kimberley

10.30am 10am & 11am 10.30am 10.30am 9.30am 10am 10am 2.30pm 2.30pm 10am 2.15pm 10.30am 2.30pm 10am 11am Radcliffe on Trent 10.30am Ravenshead 10.30-11am Ruddington 11am Stapleford 11.15am 2.15pm Toton 10am West Bridgford* 10am & 11am

Tue & Thu Wed Mon & Fri alt Wed Mon Tue alt Fri Tue & Wed 4th Mon of mth Tue Thu Thu 2nd Tue of mth Mon Mon (under 1s) 2nd & 4th Mon 2nd & 4th Tue 2nd Tue of mth 1st & 3rd Thu last Mon of mth 1st Wed of mth Fri

Aspley Basford

10.30am 10.45am 10.30am Bulwell Riverside 10.30am Clifton 10.30am Dales Centre 10.30am Hyson Green 10.30am Meadows 10.45am Nottingham Ctrl 10am Redford/Lenton 11.15am Sherwood 10am Southglade Park 11.15am St Ann’s Valley 2.30pm Wollaton

Storyhullabaloo for under 5’s Beeston East Leake Hucknall Mapperley Radcliffe on Trent West Bridgford* 10am

11am 2.30pm 2.30pm 10am 2.30pm 10am

Thu Tue Thu Mon Tue Wed Wed Fri Thu Wed Fri Wed Tue Tue Sat once a mth 2nd Mon of mth Sat Thu 3rd Mon of mth Tue

*Sessions require booking - phone library for more infomation www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/libraries www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information

T: 08456 436 221 E: nottingham@lotsfortots.co.uk

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Gedling & Ashfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

Arnold Under 1’s 10-11.30am Mon Stay & Play 1-2.30pm Thu

Killisick Children’s Centre, Killisick Rd

Toddler Group 9-11am Thu, Hawthorne Primary School

Burton Joyce

St Helen’s Baby & Toddler SEND Group 10-11am Mon 9.30-11am Mon & Thu Childminders 9.30-11.30am Wed St Helen’s Old Church Hall Under 1’s 1-2.30pm Wed Multiples 10-11.30 1st/3rd Thu Calverton Polish Group 9.30-11am Fri Arnbrook Children’s Centre, Toy Library Toddler Group Bestwood Lodge Drive

Little Bunnies 9-10.45am Tue Warren Hill Primary School, Bewcastle Rd

Splat Messy Play (6m-4yr) 10.15-11.15am Tue United Reform Ch, Calverton Rd St Mary’s Tots 2-3.15pm Tue St Mary’s Church, Church Lane

Tim’s Tinies 9.30-11am Wed

St Timothy’s Church, Daybrook

1.30-3pm Mon/ 9.30-11am Thu Baptist Church Hall, The Nook

Under 5s 1.30-3pm Tue

Little Signers Club (babies) 1.30pm Wed, St Timothy’s Church Hall. Booking essential Tel: 07856 021527

Gedling Story, Songs & Rhyme 2.153.15pm Mon, Stanhope School All Hallows P&T 9.30-11am Tue Memorial Hall, Main Road

Friends at Phoenix (0-2yrs)

9.30-11am Thu, Phoenix Methodist Church, Wollaton Ave

Sir John Sherbrooke Sch, Flatts Ln TinyTalk Baby Signing Fri 9.45-10.45am (toddlers) & 11amUnder 1’s 10-11.30am Thu 12pm (babies) Memorial Hall, Main Stay & Play 9.30-11am Fri Rd. Booking essential. Free Trial Calverton Children’s Centre Class. E: emmaw@tinytalk.co.uk.

Sat Tots 9.30-11am Sat (all year) Hucknall Baptist Church Hall, The Nook

Toddler Group 9.30-11am Mon, Holy Cross Primary Sch, Leen Mills Ln

Carlton

Fledglings Baby & Toddler

St Johns Toddler 10-11.30 Mon Stay & Play 10-11.30am Mon Meth’ Church Hall, Standhill Road BABES Breastfeeding1-2.45pm Mon

Playtime 9.15-11.15am Thu Emmanuel Church, Warren Hill

Pentacostal Church, Station Rd

10-11.15am Wed Eagles Nest Community Centre

Foxhill Toddlers 9.30-11.30 Tue Under 1’s 10-11.30am Tue Foxhill Church, Hillview Road Stay & Play 9.45-11.15am Fri Toddler Time 9.30-11.30am Tue Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s

Infant Feeding Grp10-11.30 Thu Breastfeeding Grp 10-11am Arnold Health Centre, High St

Little Herons 9.15-11am Thu

Wed, Park House, Burton Road

Stay & Play 1.15-2.15pm Wed,

Robert Mellors School, Bonington Dr Brickyard Community Centre, Honeywood Gardens Parent & Toddlers 9.30-11.30 Fri Chatterbox 9am-12pm Thu Salvation Army Hall, High Street Carlton Community Church Happy Diggers 1-2.30pm Fri, First Friends (0-2yrs) Killisick Allotment 10-11.30am Fri, Richard Herrod Who Let the Dads Out 10-11.30 Leisure Centre, Foxhill Road 2nd Sat, St Mary’s Church Centre

Bestwood Village

Epperstone

Happy Tots 9.45-11.15am Mon Baby & Toddler Group 9-11am Epperstone Village Hall

Centre, Broomhill Rd

Messy Play 1.15-2.45pm Mon, Baby Business 1.30-3pm Tue,

Young People’s Centre, Linby Rd

Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Mon Salvation Army, High Street Toddler Group 1-2.45pm Tue

Central Methodist Church, Baker St

Little Signers Club 9.30am (babies) & 10.45am (toddlers) Tue, Watnall Rd Comm Ctr 1.15pm (babies) Tue, St John’s Church Hall Booking essential. Tel: 07856 021527

Tue, St Mark’s Church, School Walk 22

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Most classes are Term-Time only

Under 1’s 1.30-3pm, Wed

Toddler Group 1-3pm Thu

West Hucknall Baptist Church, Seymour Rd

Toddler Group 1.-2.45pm Wed & 1-3pm Thu Watnall Rd Baptist Church Toddler Group 9.30-11.15am Thu Kings Family Church, Derbyshire Ln Friday Tots 9-11am Fri, St Peter’s & St Paul’s Comm Hall, Ruffs Dr Splat Messy Play 10-11am Fri (6m-4yr)

Tue 1.30-3pm/ Fri 9.30-11am Tiddlywinks 10am Wed Explore a Story 10-11am Thu (2yr+) St Mark’s Church, De Vere Gdns

TinyTalk Baby Signing 10.15am Wed Free Trial 11.30am Toddler Talking NEW St Mark’s Church, De Vere Gdns Pre-book claireba@tinytalk.co.uk

18 Month Club 1-2.30pm Wed (18mth-3 yr) Good Shepherd PS, Scout Hut, Weaverthorpe Rd

St JOhn’s Church, Nottingham Rd

Netherfield Puddle Ducks Swimming Wed & Sun am Booking essential. Tel: 07906 191504 DW Fitness, Victoria Park Way.

St George Toddler 9.30-11 Mon Netherfield Infant School

We work hard to ensure class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the group organiser before setting out as there may be changes due to the new term.

Under 1’s 10-11.30am Tue Infant Feeding 9.30-11am Wed Stay & Play 10-11.30am Fri Giggles & Squiggles 10-11.30 Fri SEND group 1.30-3pm Fri

Netherfield Children’s Centre, Victoria Rd

Messy Movers 1.15-2.15pm Tue St George’s Centre, Victoria Rd Parent & Toddler 9.15-11.15am Wed & Thu Bethesda Church Hall

Ravenshead Little Signers Club

(baby signing classes) 11.15am Wed, Ravenshead Leisure Centre.

Booking essential. Tel: 07856 021527

Woodthorpe Little Lambs Baby & Toddler 10.30-12.30 Mon

Good Shepherd, Thackerays Ln

St Mark’s Toddler Group T: 08456 436 221 E: nottingham@lotsfortots.co.uk

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