Lots for Tots Nottingham issue 19

Issue 19 Spring 2018

How to survive with

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Lots for Easter

Spring Bank Holiday, May Half Term & Father’s Day!

Lots on Local

Family friendly events in and around Nottingham

Lots on Weekly

Find your local classes, activities and groups

Win a family ticket to Notts County Show See page 14-15 to enter

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Welcome to Issue 19...

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Issue 19

Are your little bunnies ready for Easter? Have you found out where your nearest Easter Trail is? Have you planned an outdoor trip to burn off all that sugar?!

You can find it all here in our Spring issue of Lots for Tots. Indoors, outdoors, Easter, spring activities, May Bank Holiday fun and more.

Don’t leave home without us.

Have you thought about running your own business from home so that you can be there for your children’s school plays, parent’s evenings, school drop off & pick up? Lots for Tots Nottingham is looking for a new franchisee Editor. and it could be your face in the circle up there! Find out more in our feature on page 16.

We can only bring Lots for Tots to you thanks to our advertisers so please, if you contact an advertiser, let them know you found them in Lots for Tots.

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Nadine Peatfield Director Lots for Tots Ltd

Spring 2018

How to survive with the un d

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Lots for Easter

Spring Bank Holiday , May Half Term & Father’s Day!

Lots on Local

Family friendly events and around Notting in ham

Lots on Weekly

Find your local classes, activities and groups

FREE

Nottingham

Distributing directly to 17,000 families Nottingham City, in Broxtowe, Rushcliffe, Gedling and Hucknall

Front Cover Sophie Marie Photography

Subscriptions

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Email: nottingham@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 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.

Contact details

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Lots on Local... March-April Sun 25th March 10-11am

Sat 17th March 2-4pm

Mum2Mum Market Nearly New Sale The Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling Road, Arnold NG5 6NZ Mum2mum market is an award winning pop up nearly-new sale whether you are looking to sell on your preloved baby and children’s items, or pick up a bargain!

Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk

Thu 22nd - Sun 25rd March Madagascar- New Youth Theatre Bonington Theatre, Arnold Mansfield & Kirkby based theatre children’s company New Youth Theratre present Madagascar, a musical adventure.

Box Office www.boningtontheatre.co.uk

Thu 22nd - Sun 25th March Nottingham Puppet Festival Various venues An iron man, giant birds, a diabolical Mr Punch, a treasured maiden and the talents behind the workings of the National Theatre’s War Horse will be featured in Nottingham’s first-ever Puppet Festival.

From the Friday to Sunday the Old Market Square will become a pop-up puppet village morning until night, with a medley of free street theatre, shows, workshops and music and plenty more spectacular sights and sounds.

The mix of shows includes the multi awardwinning National Theatre production of War Horse, late-night puppet cabaret, political satire, as well as the retelling of classic stories, and family fun will run together with talks and workshops for both aspiring puppeteers and professional practitioners. www.nottinghampuppetfestival.co.uk

Sat 24th March 11am-3pm Get Creative Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston DE7 5JA FREE ADMISSION. Join us to make a recycled mobile inspired by your favourite places. www.erewashmuseum.co.uk 4

Messy Play Colwick - Rumble in the Jungle Colwick Community Centre, Vale Road, Colwick, Nottingham, NG4 2GP Are you ready to rumble? Jungle-themed messy play session suitable for children aged 6 months (or sitting unaided) to 5 years old.

All you have to do is come along and Mess Around and leave the cleaning up to us!

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

Mon 26th - Fri 30th March 11am3pm Easter Week & White Post Farm Visit Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston DE7 5JA Join us Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday for free crafts and an Easter themed activity hunt. On Thursday 29th March White Post Farm will join us with their collection of cute, cuddly and creepy animals! £1.50 per child over the age of 2. www.erewashmuseum.co.uk

Fri 30th March - Sun 1st April 10am-3pm Eggciting Easter Egg Hunt Green’s Windmill and Science Centre, Windmill Lane, Sneinton NG2 4QB Find our eggs to win amazing prizes! Explore Green’s Windmill and the community garden for our hidden eggs during Easter Weekend and win a bumper prize pack. £5 per child, runs on the 30th March, 31st March & 1st April, 10am - 3pm each day. No need to book, just drop in! Proceeds go to the Green’s Windmill Trust.

From April 2018 New Youth Theatre JUNIOR and TINY TOTS production HONK West Bridgford & Bestwood Rehearsals commence for New Youth Theatre’s show, specially designed for the younger performer aged 3-5 & 6-12 years. www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/nottingham

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Spring into Summer at

We perform 3 shows a year!

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

Erewash Museum Sat 24th March 11am-3pm

Get Creative!

Make a recycled mobile inspired by your favourite places.

Saturday 14th April 11am-3pm

Folk Day

To be performed at the Palace Theatre (Mansfield Centre)

A fun day of Morris dancing from the local black pig Border Morris, folk singing, a family trail. Make your own mini Derbyshire well dressing (ÂŁ1.50 per person)

Rehearsals in Mansfield

Tue 29th May - Fri 1st June 11am-3pm

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

Circus Week

Roll up! Roll up! Free crafts on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. On Thursday we welcome Party Workshops with their Family Circus have a go entertainment ÂŁ1.50 per child over the age of 2, under 2s free.

For more forthcoming events

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

visit our website!

OPENING TIMES: Term Time: Tues, Thu, Fri & Sat 10am-4pm School Holidays: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm

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

To join the casts call 01623 406284

FREE ADMISSION High Street, Ilkeston DE7 5JA

Tel: 0115 907 1141

Taster Sessions Available Rehearsals start April 2018

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Lots on Local... April Sun 1st - Mon 2nd April 10am-5pm Easter ‘Egg-spress’ Steam Specials

Wed 4th April 11am-4pm Make a Roman Mosaic

Mere Way, Ruddington NG11 6NX Historic steam services with the Easter Bunny. www.gcrn.co.uk

Nottingham Lakeside Arts, University Park NG7 2RD Make your own beautiful Roman mosaic.

Free, Just Drop In.

Tue 3rd April 10-11am Messy Play Sherwood - Eggstravaganza Easter Party

Thu 5th April 11am-2pm Easter Biscuit Making

Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Nottingham, NG5 2EN Easter-themed messy play session for children aged 6 months - 5 years. Come along and Mess Around and leave the cleaning up to us! Pre-booking essential. www. messarounduk.com/nottingham

Green’s Windmill and Science Centre, Windmill Lane, Sneinton NG2 4QB Booking essential!! To book a place for this activity please call 0115 915 6878. We’re running six 30 minute sessions at 11am, 11.30am, midday, 12.30pm, 1pm & 1.30pm. £4 per child, for ages 3+

Wed 4th - Fri 6th April Little Wickets Holiday Activities

Fri 6th April 10.30am-12pm Muddy Feet Easter in the Woods

Ratcliffe College Sports Hall, Fosse Way, Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicester LE7 4SG Soft Ball Cricket Fun, Skills & Games For all Primary School Aged Girls & Boys 4 - 11 Years. 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 allround technical skills, a sense of fair play and teamwork. Games throughout the day will ensure their new skills are put to the test. T: 0115 924 8476 E: info@littlewickets.com www.littlewickets.com

Wed 4th - Thu 5th April 10am-12pm Easter Holiday Den Build & Egg Hunt Rushcliffe Country Park, Mere Way, Ruddington NG11 6JS Build a den among the trees then search along the woodland trail to find out all about the Park’s animals and their eggs to claim your reward.PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL £5.00 per child - including chocolate reward.

Book at the Ranger’s Office: 0115 921 5865, countrypark@rushcliffe.gov.uk 6

St Peter’s Church Centre, Tollerton Prices are £7 for one child (£3 for pre-walkers) and £5 for siblings (free for pre-walking siblings!) Places are limited and pre-booking is required. Tel Fran: 07990 626025 www.muddyfeetoutdoors.co.uk

Fri 6th April 11am-4pm Design a Greek Mask Nottingham Lakeside Arts, University Park NG7 2RD Design and make your own Ancient Greek mask to take home. Free, Just Drop In.

Sat 7th April 11am-2pm Cheese Straw Making Green’s Windmill and Science Centre, Windmill Lane, Sneinton NG2 4QB Booking essential!! To book a place for this activity please call 0115 915 6878. We’re running six 30 minute sessions at 11am, 11.30am, midday, 12.30pm, 1pm & 1.30pm. £4 per child, for ages 3+

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Stunning Bespoke Designs & Styles for Children’s Entertainment or Garden Features Vernon Park Trading Estate | Southwark Street | Basford | Nottingham NG6 0DA Tel 0115 978 2478 www.skylinejoinery.co.uk

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Lots on Local... April Mon 9th - Wed 11th April Little Wickets Holiday Activities Rushcliffe School, Small Sports Hall, Boundary Road, West Bridgford, NG2 7BW Soft Ball Cricket Fun, Skills & Games For all Primary School Aged Girls & Boys 4 11 Years. E: info@littlewickets.com T: 0115 924 8476 www.littlewickets.com

Wed 11th April 10.30am-12pm & 1-2.30pm Muddy Feet Easter in the Woods St Peter’s Church Centre, Tollerton Prices are £7 for one child (£3 for pre-walkers) and £5 for siblings (free for pre-walking siblings!) Places are limited and pre-booking is required.

Tel Fran: 07990 626025 www.muddyfeetoutdoors.co.uk

Wed 11th-Thu 12th April 10am12pm Easter Holiday Den Build & Egg Hunt Rushcliffe Country Park, Mere Way, Ruddington NG11 6JS Build a den among the trees then search along the woodland trail to find out all about the Park’s animals and their eggs to claim your reward.PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL £5.00 per child - including chocolate reward.

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

Thu 12th April 11am-2pm Children’s Bread Making Green’s Windmill and Science Centre, Windmill Lane, Sneinton NG2 4QB Booking essential!! To book a place for this activity please call 0115 915 6878. We’re running six 30 minute sessions at 11am, 11.30am, midday, 12.30pm, 1pm & 1.30pm. £4 per child, for ages 3+

Fri 13th April 9-11.30am Tots Cricket & Tennis Holiday Activities West Bridgford Tennis Club, Little Bounds off Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, NG2 7QA For Boys & Girls 3-5 year olds. All Abilities 8

Welcome. A great Introduction to two great sports. 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.

E: info@littlewickets.com T: 0115 924 8476 www.littlewickets.com

Fri 13th April 10-11am Stop-Motion Animation Workshop Beeston Library, Foster Avenue NG9 1AE Oh no! The monster has lost his heads and he’s off on a journey to find them, but who should he meet on his way?...

Join Sojo Animation in a relaxed workshop where children get to create clay characters, giving them a voice and a personality through stop motion animation. Each child will create a shoebox world for their character they can take home and treasure plus their handy work will feature in an animated film which they can find on the Sojo Animation Channel on the evening of their workshop.

For children aged 6 – 11. Booking essential Tickets £3 per child | Accompanying adults FREE www.inspireculture.org.uk

Sat 14th April 10.30-11.30am Messy Play Wollaton - Eggstravaganza Spring Party Harrow Road, Nottingham, NG8 1FG. Easter/Spring-themed messy play session suitable for children aged 6 months (or sitting unaided) to 5 years old. All you have to do is come along and Mess Around and leave the cleaning up to us!

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

Sat 14th April 11am-3pm Folk Day Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston DE7 5JA FREE ADMISSION. Join us for a fun day of Morris dancing from the local black pig Border Morris, folk singing, a family trail.

Make your own mini Derbyshire well dressing (1.50 per person) www.erewashmuseum.co.uk

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April Kaa the python, Mowgli outwits the cruel and powerful tiger, Shere Khan, and learns the law of the jungle. Suitable for 5+ www.trch.co.uk

Wed 18th - Sat 21st April Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment Sat 14th April 11am-2pm Windmills on a Stick Green’s Windmill and Science Centre, Windmill Lane, Sneinton NG2 4QB Booking essential!! To book a place for this activity please call 0115 915 6878. We’re running six 30 minute sessions at 11am, 11.30am, midday, 12.30pm, 1pm & 1.30pm. £4 per child, for ages 3+

Mon 16th April 2.30-5pm Easter Family Foam Party National Ice Centre, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, Bolero Square, Lace Market NG1 1LA We have one of the best foam cannons in the UK & we have a special raised platform to make lots of foam fun on the ice. You can also hire on-ice equipment including penguins, seals and snowmen!

We’ve teamed up with Cadburys who have given us some yummy Easter chocolate to giveaway to a few lucky skaters… make sure you keep any eye out at the party! www.motorpointarenanottingham.com

Tue 17th - Sat 21st April The Jungle Book Theatre Royal Nottingham, Theatre Square NG1 5ND Mowgli the man cub battles for survival in this heart-warming coming-of-age story about a boy raised by wolves in the jungle.

With the help of his animal friends, including Bagheera the panther, Baloo the bear and

Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, Bolero Square, Lace Market NG1 1LA Feld Entertainment’s action-packed ice spectacular, Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment, takes audiences on a captivating adventure to four magical locations, including Radiator Springs from Disney•Pixar’s Cars, Andy’s bedroom for some fun with the Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3 gang, the underwater kingdom of Ariel from Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and the wintery landscape of Arendelle from Disney’s Frozen. www.motorpointarenanottingham.com

Mon 23rd April St George’s Day in Nottingham Old Market Square NG1 2BY Watch the traditional Royal Society of St George parade headed by ‘St George’ on horseback which comes deon from Pelham Street to the Old Market Square where there will be a range of entertainment staged.

There will also be a St George’s Day English Market in the Old Market Square from Saturday 21 - Monday 23 April.

Sat 28th April 2-4pm Mum2Mum Market Nearly New Sale The Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling Road, Arnold NG5 6NZ Mum2mum market is an award winning pop up nearly-new sale whether you are looking to sell on your preloved baby and children’s items, or pick up a bargain!

Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk

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

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Lots on Local... May Sat 5th May 10am-2pm The Bump to Five Show Riverside Centre, Riverside Rd, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8HY Lots for Tots brings you the 9th annualBump to Five show. A fun packed event with free taster sessions from local classes, meet your favourite film characters, toddler bouncy castle, face painting & more. With lots to see and do for parents and children, put the date into your diary!

Free entry. Pre-register online for £3 VIP good bag entry. Children free.

STALL AVAILABILITY PLEASE ENQUIRE www.bumptofive.co.uk

Sun 6th - Mon 7th May Civil War Festival National Civil War Centre, 14 Applegate, Newark NG24 1JY Over 300 civil war re-enactors will descend on Newark during early May Bank Holiday as the clock is turned back to the turbulent mid-17th century. FREE admission to events at the Castle and Sconce. Events at National Civil War Centre are FREE with standard admission. www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com

Sun 6th - Mon 7th May 11am-4pm Living History Weekend Sherwood Forest Country Park, Edwinstowe, Mansfield NG21 9HN Step back in time, to 15th century England, during the Wars of the Roses. Walk amongst the townsfolk and travelling merchants, see the men and women of the camp go about their daily chores and watch the soldiers train with bills and bows!

Sat 12th May 12-4pm Motorcycle Day Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston DE7 5JA FREE ADMISSION. Our annual event with displays of bikes both old and new. www.erewashmuseum.co.uk

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Sat 12th - Sun 13th May 8am-6pm Nottinghamshire County Show Newark Showground, Lincoln Rd, Newark NG24 2NY Showing the best cattle, sheep, goats & pigs alongside superb equine events & with a dedicated area for agricultural machinery stands. Meet your favourite farmyard animals, gun dogs & birds of prey. See spectacular displays, experience the fantastic food marquee, enjoy shopping for crafts, gifts & clothes. Free parking. Under 17s free. www.nottinghamshirecountyshow.com

Mon 28th May - Sun 3rd June Wheee! International Children’s Theatre & Dance Festival Nottingham Lakeside Arts, University Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 2RD Wheee! 2018 is Lakeside’s fourteenth International Children’s Theatre and Dance Festival. Many performances by International Companies, such as Cie Akselere and Dybwikdans. www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Tue 29th - Thu 31st May Little Wickets Holiday Activities Rushcliffe School, Small Sports Hall, Boundary Road, West Bridgford, NG2 7BW Soft Ball Cricket Fun, Skills & Games For all Primary School Aged Girls & Boys 4 11 Years. E: info@littlewickets.com T: 0115 924 8476 www.littlewickets.com

Tue 29th May - Fri 1st June 11am3pm Circus Week Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston DE7 5JA Join us for free crafts on Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday. On Thursday we welcome Party Workshops with their Family Circus have a go entertainment £1.50 per child over the age of 2, under 2’s free. www.erewashmuseum.co.uk

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Lots on Local... May-June Wed 30th May Beeston 11am-2pm West Bridgford 3-3.50pm A Square World Beeston & West Bridgford Libraries When the daily routine of three friends’ lives suddenly changes, they discover with a little fun and some mayhem how to adapt their world so they can keep playing together.

A Square World looks at the unfairness of being left out in a world designed for everyone but you. A funny, touching and quirky performance for young children.

For children aged 3 - 6. Booking advised.

Running time: 50 minutes Tickets: Library members: £3 per child, Accompanying adults FREE. Non-library members: £5 adult or child.

Wed 30th May Beeston 11am-2pm Sat 2nd Jun West Bridgford 10am1pm Finger Puppet Fun Craft Bomb Beeston Library, Foster Avenue NG9 1AE Get creative at an artist led Craft Bomb workshop. Come along and make finger puppets from lots of different recycled and craft materials. It is sure to be a fun workshop – why not put on your own puppet show afterwards with the results!

Free - No need to book just drop in, suitable for all ages.

This event is after ‘A Square World’ children’s theatre performances.

Fri 1st June 9-11.30am Tots Cricket & Tennis Holiday Activities West Bridgford Tennis Club, Little Bounds off Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, NG2 7QA For Boys & Girls 3-5 year olds. All Abilities Welcome. A great introduction to two great sports. 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. E: info@ littlewickets.com T: 0115 924 8476 www.littlewickets.com 12

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd June 12-5pm Wheee! Family Weekend Highfields Park, University Boulevard, Lenton NG7 2RD Free, just drop in. Suitable for all. The Wheee! family weekend is always special and this year is no exception. There will be lots of arts and craft activities plus outdoor theatre and dance performances to entertain family members of all ages. The fun will start at midday (although the luminarium will be open from 11am with the usual ticketed entry).

Sat 9th June 2-4pm Mum2Mum Market Nearly New Sale The Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling Road, Arnold NG5 6NZ Mum2mum market is an award winning pop up nearly-new sale whether you are looking to sell on your preloved baby and children’s items, or pick up a bargain!

Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk

Sat 9th June 11am-3pm World Wide Knit in Public Day Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston DE7 5JA FREE ADMISSION. Join us in creating ‘bonding squares’ for mums and babies at the neonatal units at local hospitals. beginners, experienced knitters and crocheters welcome. www.erewashmuseum.co.uk

Sat 9th - Sun 10th June The Major Oak Woodland Festival Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe NG21 9HN Join the Sherwood Forest Trust for a very special weekend celebrating the life and history of the great British woodland, as they hold the annual Major Oak Woodland Festival in the heart of Sherwood Forest.

With demonstrations and displays throughout the weekend you will see the traditional and modern day management techniques that have shaped the Sherwood Forest we see today. FREE entry. Parking £3.

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Baby & Kids Nearly New Sales ARNOLD 2018 EVENTS- SATURDAYS 2-4PM The Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling Rd Arnold NG5 6NZ

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15th Sept

HUCKNALL 2018 EVENTS- SUNDAYS 2-4PM The Holgate Academy, Nabbs Lane Hucknall NG15 6HB

8th July

14th Oct

For stall booking & more information visit

June-July

Mess Around Nottingham

Regular Messy Play events for children aged 6 months to 5 years across Nottinghamshire.

We also offer Birthday Parties, Private Bookings and Nursery Graduations! www.messarounduk.com/nottingham Call: 07704 926336 Email: mara@messarounduk.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram

Sat 16th - Sun 17th June Arnold Carnival

Sat 23rd June 1940s Garden Party

Arnot Hill Park, Arnold NG5 6LU Arnold Carnival sees big stage entertainment from local and professional entertainers come together to perform over the weekend. Favourites also include Fun Dog Show, children’s fun fair, arts and craft marquee, sports taster sessions, craft, charity & information stalls, street entertainers and food & drink court. Sunday opens with the Arnold Churches Together morning service and BBM Flypast scheduled for the afternoon.

Free entertainment on both days for all the family. Limited on site parking.

Saturday 12pm - 10.30pm, Sunday 10.30am 10pm. Free Event.

Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston DE7 5JA FREE ADMISSION. Swing back to the forties with the Festival Swing Dance Society, Johnny Victory, period displays and much more. www.erewashmuseum.co.uk

Sun 17th June 1-2pm Family Concert: Movie Music Mayhem

Sun 8th July 7pm Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

West Bridgford Library, Bridgford Rd NG2 6AT Join our jazzy swing band for a fun family concert packed with music from Hollywood’s greatest hits. This blockbuster performance will feature music from big screen favourites Harry Potter, Superman, Chicken Run and many more. Don’t miss what promises to be an Oscar-worthy show!

For children aged 5+. Booking essential Tickets- Library members: £3 per child, Accompanying adults FREE, Non-library members: £5 per adult or child.

Sun 8th July 2-4pm Mum2Mum Market Nearly New Sale The Holgate Academy Hucknall, Nabbs Lane Entrance, Hucknall NG15 6HB Mum2mum market is an award winning pop up nearly-new sale whether you are looking to sell on your preloved baby and children’s items, or pick up a bargain!

Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk

Wollaton Hall NG8 2AE Presented in beautiful Victorian costume and alive with song, dance and original music, this is a production to delight the entire family in some of the UK and Ireland’s most stunning open-air theatre venues. Please bring rugs or low back seating. Performances go ahead in all but the worst weather. www.chapterhouse.org

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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A Fun Family Day Out this Spring Experience a fabulous family day out at the Nottinghamshire County Show With plenty going on inside and out, on show will be the best cattle, sheep, goats and pigs alongside superb equine events, including majestic ‘heavies’ and first-class showjumping. New for this year;

a dedicated ‘Heavies Ring’ where visitors can get closer than ever to watch these magnificent horses prepare for their classes. Meet your favourite farmyard animals, gun dogs and birds of prey.

Children will particularly enjoy the antics of the animals in the Countryside Area and the return of the popular Giant Tortoises and, of course, the hilarious ‘Sheep Show’. Interact with Froojampaflip, an 8ft stilted animatronic character accompanied by knowledgeable gardener, Fred, who will be delighting gardeners by handing out free seeds. This unique garden-themed duo full of quirky details have been especially designed to engage with youngsters to encourage healthy eating, buying local produce and understanding the natural environment.

Featuring as the main attraction is the famous Atkinson Action Horses who have recently appeared in the TV series, Poldark, Victoria and Peaky Blinders. In addition, there will be many other spectacular displays to entertain

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and inform visitors.

There will be music, lots of fun, a tasty Food Experience area, and ample opportunity to shop for crafts, gifts and clothing, many items on sale will not be available in the high street stores. Hot food and delicious treats available at various food & drink outlets around the show.

See www. nottingamshirecountyshow.com for further details and Membership information.

WIN A FAMILY TICKET! For your chance to win a family ticket to Notts County Show please answer the following question correctly; What two dates does the Notts County Show fall on this year?

13th-14th May or 12th-13th May To enter, send your answer along with your contact details via email to nottingham@lotsfortots.co.uk or by post to Lots for Tots Ltd, Markeaton Hote, Kedleston Rd, Derby DE22 2TF by midnight on Friday 27th April 2018. The competition will also be on our Facebook page. Full terms & conditions on the Lots for Tots Nottingham website.

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Sat 12 ~ Sun 13 May 2018 Newark Showground • NG24 2NY

Adult Advanced £10 (Gate £15) or Book online:

nottinghamshirecountyshow.com Advance Ticket Hotline 01636 705796 /NottinghamshireCountyShow

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Lots for Tots Nottingham franchise is for sale and we are looking for our next Editor.. could it be you?

Do you wish you could be there for your children’s important milestones?

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We are ideally looking for • A parent of young children who wants to earn from home with no other work commitments.

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Nottingham

Most classes are Term-Time only

Basford St Leo’s Parent & Toddler

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

Bestwood Bump, Birth & Baby 1-3pm Mon

Bulwell

Toddler Group 9-11.30am Mon Church on Rise Park

Crazy Days 10-3pm Mon-Fri

term time only, £2 per child for 2 hours play Mousetrap Soft Play Centre, Main Street

Bumps & Tweenies 1.30-3.30pm Wed, St John’s Church, Vale Road

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

Thomas Helwys Baptist Ch

Fun with Friends 9.30-11am Tue Let’s Get Moving 1-2.30pm Tue

& 10.30am-12pm Thu, Bulwell Hall Sheila Roper Centre, Tenants Hall Cl. Healthy Living Ctre, Lawton Dr. Tots and Toys 9.45-11.30 Thu Bookworms 9.30-11am Tue Cornerstone Ch, Castle Blvd ASD Support Group Baby & Me 10.30am-12pm Thu Bumps to Babies 2-3.30 Thu 9.30-11am 2nd Wed of month Let’s Get Moving 1-2.30pm Fri Trent Vineyard, Lenton Lane Stay & Play 10-11.30am Fri Bulwell Riverside Centre, Main St. Breastfeeding Grp 10-11am Fri Musical Moments 9.30-11am Fri Toddler Group 1.30-3pm Thu Southglade Access Centre, Edna G Olds Primary School United Reform Church, Broomhill Rd Southglade Rd

ADHD Support Group

9.30am-12pm, 2nd Tue of month Baby Steps 10-11.30am Wed

Let’s Get Moving

1.30-2.30pm Mon, Bestwood Park Church, Beckhampton Rd

New Youth Theatre Wed

Tiny Tots (3-5yrs) 4.45-5.15pm Juniors (6-11yrs) 5.15-7.15pm Booking essential. Tel: 01623 406284 Bestwood Village Comm Ctr

Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am Thu, Hawthorne Primary School, Bestwood Village

Bilborough Toddler Group 9-10am Wed Brocklewood Primary School, Beechdale Rd Little Fishes Baby & Toddler

Hyson Green

Clifton

Open House 10am-12.30pm Mon

Toddler Group 1.30-3pm Mon (postnatal depression & anxiety Whitegate School, Middlefell Way support grp) Stay & Play 1-2.30pm Mon Toddler Group 9-11am Tue Sing & Wiggle 11-11.45am Wed Blessed Robert Sch, Listowel Cres Come & Play (0-3yr) 1.30-3 Tue Toddler Group 9-11am Wed Breastfeeding Group Dovecote School, Greencroft 1.30-3pm Thu Breastfeeding Group 9.30-11.30am Hyson Green Children’s Centre, Wed, Clifton Young People’s Ctre Mary Potter Centre, Gregory Tiny Tots (0-12m) 10-11.30am Thu Boulevard Clifton Cornerstone, Southchurch Dr. PALS Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Thu Parent & Toddler 1.30-3pm Thu, Methodist Church, Rivergreen Vine Community Centre, Bobber’s Mill Rd Messy Play 1-2.30pm Thu Clifton Young People’s Centre

Parent & Toddler 1.30-3pm

Thu, Milford Sch, Dungannon Rd

10am-12pm Thu, Glaisdale Gospel Bubbles Toddler Group 9.15Hall, Glaisdale Drive 11.15am Fri, Hope Church Centre Twinkle Stars 10-11.30am Fri Sheila Russell Commuity Centre

Stay & Play 10-11.30am Fri Bilborough Commuity Centre

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Colwick

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

Colwick Community Ctr, Vale Rd

Mapperley

Bump to Baby 10-12pm Mon Bread & Bitter, Woodthorpe Dr St Andrew’s Parent & Toddler 1-3pm Tue, St Andrew’s Church Hall, Chestnut Grove

Bumps, Babies & Toddlers

10am-12pm Thu, Methodist Ch

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FABULOUS SOFT PLAY FUN AT

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OPEN DAILY

Super High Sky Drop Slide - Inflatable Ball Canyon - Party Area - Disabled Lift 1st Floor Mezzanine with Superior Seating Area

CRAZY DAYS!

Daytime Play Sessions

£2 per child for 2 hrs play

STRESS FREE PARTIES!

10am-3pm Mon-Fri (term time only )

Party packages available for all sizes and budgets

AFTER SCHOOL MADNESS!

BOOK YOUR LITTLE ONE’S SPECIAL PARTY HASSLE FREE ONLINE 24/7

OPEN DAILY 10am-6pm 156 Main Street, Bulwell, Nottingham NG6 8ET (next door to Tesco)

NEW!

4m High Sky Drop Slide

Perfect Term Time Treat

£3 per child for 2 hrs play or £4.95 incl kid’s meal 3-6pm Mon-Fri (term time only )

Tel: 0115 975 2880 www.mousetrapsoftplay.co.uk Library Sessions

Totstime for under 5’s

10am Thu 10.30am Tue Rattle, Rhyme & Roll - Babies & Toddlers 10.45am Thu Bilborough 10am Thu Arnold 10.30am Tue & Thu Bulwell Riverside 10.30am Mon Beeston 10am & 11am Wed Clifton 10.30am Tue Bingham* 10.30am Mon & Fri Dales Centre 10.30am Wed Burton Joyce 10.30am alt Wed Hyson Green 10.30am Wed Calverton 9.30am Mon Meadows 10.30am Fri Carlton 10am Tue Nottingham Ctrl 10.45am Thu Carlton Hill 10am alt Fri Redford/Lenton 10am Wed Cotgrave 2.30pm Tue & Wed 11.15am Fri East Leake 2.30pm 4th Mon of mth Sherwood Southglade Park 10am Wed Eastwood 10am Tue St Ann’s Valley 11.15am Tue Gedling 2.15pm Thu Wollaton 2.30pm Tue Hucknall 10.30am Thu Keyworth 2.30pm 2nd Tue of mth Storyhullabaloo for under 5’s Kimberley 10am Mon 11am Sat once a mth 11am Mon (under 1s) Beeston 2.30pm 2nd Mon of mth Radcliffe on Trent 10.30am 2nd & 4th Mon East Leake 2.30pm Sat Ravenshead 2.30pm 2nd & 4th Tue Hucknall 10am Thu Ruddington 11am 2nd Tue of mth Mapperley Radcliffe on Trent 2.30pm 3rd Mon of mth Stapleford 11.15am 1st & 3rd Thu Tue 2.15pm last Mon of mth West Bridgford* 10am Toton 10am 1st Wed of mth *Sessions require booking - phone library for more infomation West Bridgford* 10am & 11am Fri www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/libraries Some sessions are term time only. Please check in advance.

Aspley Basford

www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information

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Most classes are Term-Time only

Explore a Story 1.30-2.30 Thu

St James Church, Marshall Hill Dr

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

Little Wickets Cricket

9-9.45am Sun (2.5- 5yrs) Booking essential. Tel: 0115 924 8476. Mapperley Sports Village, Ransom Road

Nottingham City Water Babies Swimming Thu Victoria Leisure Ctr, Gedling St Booking essential. Tel: 01636 815567

Toddler Group 1-3pm Tue, St Andrew’s Comm Church Hall, Chestnut Grove Water Babies Swimming Wed

Hilton Hotel, Milton St. Booking essential. Tel: 01636 815567

Sparklers 10-12pm Wed St Nic’s Children & Families Ctr, Maid Marion Way Puddle Ducks Swimming Fri

Hilton Hotel, Milton St. Booking essential. Tel: 07906 191504

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

Pre-School Skating Tots Zone 5.30-7pm Fri, 11am-5pm Sat, 10am-12pm/1.45-5pm Sun National Ice Centre

Who Let The Dads Out

10am-12pm 3rd Sat of month St Nics Church, Maid Marion Wy 20

The Meadows

Sherwood Sing & Wiggle 9.30-10.15am Tue Mum & Baby Grp 1-3pm Tue Breastfeeding Grp 1-3pm Thu Polish Families Group 9.30-11.30am Fri Sherwood Children’s Centre

Allergy Friendly Playgroup

9.30-11am last Mon of month, Sherwood Children’s Centre.

Tel: 07766 748025 (Helen)

Puddle Ducks Swimming

Tue, Thu & Fri various times, Nottingham Park Inn, Mansfield Road. Booking essential.

Tel: 07906 191504

Mother & Baby 10am-12pm Wed, Sherwood Health Centre

Chill Out 10.30-1.30pm Thu

Sherwood United Reform Church

Sneinton

Rainbow Stripes 11-11.45am Tue The Meadows Children’s Centre, Kirby Gardens Stepping Stones 9.30-11 Thu St Saviours Church

Puddle Ducks Swimming Sun. Booking essential.

Tel: 07906 191504 Portland Centre, Muskham St

Wollaton Mums & Tots 9.30-11am Mon, Wollaton Park Community Ctre

Baby & Toddler Grp 10-11.30am Mon, Wollaton Vale Comm. Ctre.

Stay, Play & Learn 12.30-2pm Mon, Balloon Woods Adventure Playground, Coventry Lane Multiples Grp 10am-12pm, 2nd & 4th Mon of mnth,

Messy Play 10-11.30am Tue

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

Tots Time 10am-12pm Mon Muslim Community Centre, Beaumont Street

Iona Parent & Toddler

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

Edge City Tots 10.30am-

12.30pm Wed, The Edge, Outreach Church

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

St Ann’s

Messy Play 10-11.30am Fri, St

Ann’s Valley Ctre, Livingstone Rd

Toddler Grp 9.45-11.15am/

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 Little Wickets Cricket

10am Thu, (2.5yr to school age), Wollaton Park Community Ctre, Harrow Rd. Booking essential. Tel: 0115 924 8476

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

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Rushcliffe

Most classes are Term-Time only

Bingham Lively Spirits 10am-12pm Mon,

Bingham Methodist Church

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

Family Support Drop In

1-4pm Wed Bingham Children’s Centre

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

Baby Sensory Fri

10.15-11.15am (0-13 months) 11.45am-12.45pm (0-6 months) W.I. Hall, Station St. Booking essential. FREE trial class Tel: 07871 095008 (Helen)

Little Wickets Cricket (2.5-5 yr)

9-9.45am Sat Booking essential. t: 0115 924 8476 Bingham Leisure Centre

Cotgrave Bumps & Babies

10-11.30am alt Mon Stay & Play 10-11.15am alt Tue Cotgrave C of E School

Breastfding Grp 1.30-3pm Fri Health Centre, Candleby Lane

East Leake Bumps & Babies

Edwalton

Family Support Drop In 8.30-10am Thu

Muddy Feet 10.30am-12pm

Wednesdays Meadow Covert Woodland via Edwalton Primary School Tel Fran: 07990 626025 www.muddyfeetoutdoors. co.uk

Toddles 10-11.30am Thu Edwalton Church Toddler Grp 10.45-11.45am Fri Village Street

Gamston

Baby & Toddler 10-11.30am Fri Willoughby Village Hall, London Lane

Radcliffe-on-Trent 10-11.30am alt Mon Radcliffe Health Ctr, Main Road

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

Tumble Tots Mon

Booking essential. t: 07429 845132 . Gamston Community Hall, Ambleside

Abacus Toddlers

10-11.30am Mon Village Hall, Old Tollerton Rd

Gotham

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

Mini Music Makers

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

10-11.45am Mon Gotham Memorial Hall

Toddler Group9.30-11am Tue

Keyworth

Methodist Ch Hall, Charles St

Puddle Ducks Swimming

Every day except Fri Booking essential. Tel: 07906 191504 Keyworth Key IV Fitness Club

10-11.30am alt Tue East Leake Children’s Centre, School Green

Family Support Drop In

10-11.30am Mon, Parochial Hall

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Keyworth Primary Sch

Bumps to Babies

Comm Church, Wellin Ln

Bumps to Babies

8.30-10am Wed, Lantern Lane School

Little Rascals 1.30-3pm Thu

1.30-3pm alt Mon Keyworth Health Centre

Baby & Toddler

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

Busy Feet & Messy Play

10-11.30am alt Thu Keyworth Young People’s Ctr, Church Drive

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/nottingham

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser www.nottsgymnasticsacademy.co.uk 0115 9233 033

Pre-school Gymnastics A great way for your pre-schooler to learn fundamental movement skills whilst having fun!

Structured classes: Mondays & Fridays (Term Time only) Drop in sessions Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday All year round (No membership required. ÂŁ4.50 pay as you play!)

For more information please email

preschool@nottsgymnasticsacademy.co.uk and follow us on Social Media: @NottsGymAcademy Notts Gymnastics Academy @NottsGymnastics

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

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Most classes are Term-Time only

West Bridgford Notts Gymnastics Academy

Age 2yrs+ Mon-Fri Free Under 5’s drop in 9.45/10.30/11.15am Tue 9.45/10.15am Wed/Thu Rushcliffe Leisure Centre, Boundary Rd

Toddler Group 9.45-11.45am Mon & Fri

All Hallows Church Hall, Pierrepont Rd

Sling Swing 10-11am Mondays West Bridgford Methodist Church Tel Nikki: 07912 684974 www.slingswing.co.uk

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 Sling Swing 12-1pm Thursdays Roko Health Club Tel Nikki: 07912 684974 www.slingswing.co.uk

Little Rockets Toddler Group

New Mums Baby Group 1.30-3pm Thu

Little Wickets Cricket (2.5-5yr)

Messy Play 1.30-3pm Fri Abbey & Lady Bay Children’s Centre, Tewksbury Cl

10-11.30am Mon, Lutterell Hall

1.30/2.15pm Mon Booking essential. Tel: 0115 924 8476.

Sir Julien Cahn Pavilion, West Park, Loughborough Rd

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

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

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

37 Abbey Rd

Little Wickets Cricket 10.45/11.30am Fri Booking essential. t: 0115 924 8476 Roko Health Club, Wilford Lane

Little Wickets Cricket 9am/10am/11am Sat Booking essential. t: 0115 924 8476 Becket School, Wilford Lane

Tumble Tots Fri

Booking essential. t: 07429 845132 Sir Julien Cahn Pavilion, Loughborough Road

Twins & Multiples Group

10am-12pm 1st & 3rd Fri of mth Baptist Church, Melton Road

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

Baptist Church, Melton Rd

Toddler Group 10.15-11.30am Wed St Paul’s Church, Boundary Road Breastfeeding Group 1-2pm Wed 24

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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

Sling Swing Nottingham Dance and bond with your baby!

We’re a unique parent and baby/infant dance class, designed for you to take part wearing your baby or toddler to build your bond and have fun in a social and lively setting!

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

Tel: 07871 095008 Would you like your children to enjoy Email: grantham@babysensory.co.uk

✓ Quality slings are available to borrow ✓ Insured and babywearing trained instructors ✓ Babies can attend from 6 weeks old+

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

Class Timetable:

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

Monday 10-11am @ West Bridgford Methodist Church Tuesday 12-1pm @ Toton Tesco Community Room Thursday 12-1pm @ Roko Gym

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

For more information Contact Nikki on 07912 684 974 Email: nikkidenning@slingswing.co.uk

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

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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:

Mud Kitchens Hammocks Den Building Natural Art Scavenger Hunts

Bug Hunting Campfires

(Forest School Only)

Outdoor Cookery (Forest School Only)

Sponsored by Old Vicarage School

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Please contact Fran Groombridge on 07990 626025 for more information or check out our website www.muddyfeetoutdoors.co.uk

Saturday 5th May 10am-2pm

Riverside Centre Riverside Road

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

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Broxtowe

Most classes are Term-Time only

Aspley Baby & Me Breastfeeding Group 10-11.30am Tue

ABC2 10-11.30am Tue, Methodist Church, Chilwell Road

NCT Bumps & Babies (0-9m)

Stay, Play & Learn

9.30-11.30am Wed, Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Rd.

Stories, Songs & Rhymes

Speech, Sign & Song Club

10-11.30am Wed

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

Wed (2-5 years), Pearson Centre, Nuart Road. Booking essential Tel: 0115 922 1318

Bramcote Pebbles Plus 10-11.30am Wed Scout Hut, Hanley Avenue

Toddler Grp 9.30-11.30am Thu, St Michael’s & All Angels Ch Hall St Michael’s Little Angels

9.30-11.30am Thu St MIchael’s & All Angels Church

Breastfeeding Grp 9.30am Tue Dads and Kids 10am-12pm 2nd Sat of month, St Michael’s Baby Club 10-11.15am Tue Church Hall Friday Fun 9.30-11am Fri Little Senses (additional needs)

1.30-3pm Fri Beeston North Children’s Centre, Alderman Close, off Central Ave

Early Years Music Group

Fri (6 mth-3yr), Pearson Centre, Nuart Rd. Booking essential Little Acorns 9.15-11.15am Mon, Tel: 0115 922 1318 Wollaton Road Methodist Church Toddler Group 9.15-11am Fri, Under 5s Group 9.45-11.45am Mon & Thu, Beeston Free Church, Toddler University, 2a The City

Brinsley

Stay & Play 9.30-11am Thu

Brinsley Parish Hall, Cordy Lane

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, Company Baby & Toddler Grp Rylands Methodist Ch, Victory Rd Bell’s Lane Community Centre, 9.45-11.15am Mon, Beeston Youth Amesbury Circus Little Lions Stay & Play & Community Ctre, West End 10.30am-12.15pm Fri, White Lion Active Play 10am-12pm Sat, Phoenix Adventure Playground Bar & Kitchen Beeston Mum’s Choir 10-11.30am Mon, Oasis Centre, Chilwell Number One Willoughby Street Little Signers Club Fri 11.30am (babies) Barney’s Baby & Toddler Tumble Tots Tue 12.30pm (toddlers) 9.30-11.15am Mon Booking essential The Millk Lounge, Chilwell Rd. St Barnabus Church, Barn Croft t: 07429 845132 Booking essential. Free taster David Ross Sports Village, Water Babies Swimming session. Tel: 07856 021527 Beeston Lane Tue & Fri Booking essential. t: 01636 815567 Village Hotel, Early Years Music Group Tue Brailsford Way (6mth-3yr) Queen’s Rd, Methodist Daisy Baby Wriggler Class (from 4 months+) Saturday Church. Booking essential.

Toddler Time 10-11.15am Thu mornings.

Tel: 0115 922 1318 The Milk Lounge, 72-74 Chilwell Breastfeed Grp 10-11.30 Thu Breastfeeding Group 9.30 Tue Rd NG9 1FQ Booking essential. Baby Club 10-11.15am Fri Baby Club 10-11.15am Tue Twins & Triplets 1-4pm Fri Daisy Tinies classes starting Chilwell Children’s Centre, Great Beeston Central Children’s soon.

Hoggett Drive Centre, Trevor Road Tel: 0780 777 3699 Salthouse Lane

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Rylands Rascals 9.30-11.15 Fri

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The springboard to confidence for your child

Music for young children in Beeston Fun and learning for babies and toddlers age 6 months to 3 years Tuesdays & Fridays in Beeston

www.eymg.co.uk Individual sessions at and around the piano for young children 3 to 7 years

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.

www.wendysplayfulpiano.co.uk The Speech, Sign and Song Club

A small friendly music group for pre-school children 2 to 5 years, who need extra help with social & communication skills (Symbols above reproduced with permission from The Makaton Charity www.makaton.org.)

www.speechsignsong.co.uk

Contact Wendy 0115 922 1318 wendy@eymg.co.uk

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

Weekly Local Classes

A watery world of confidence, skill and fun!

It’s safe to say you’ll burst with pride as you watch your baby journey from the early days of gentle floating, kicking and splashing to wriggling, giggling and jumping in!

You can trust us to take the very best care of you and your little one.

Our world-class teachers could have trained as private pilots – five times over – in the time it takes to fully qualify with us. We won’t entrust your child (or our reputation) to anyone less than the best!

Let’s teach your baby to swim!

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

classes held... ..in carefully selected warm pools suitable for baby swimming.

Our classes are in NG1, NG8 and NG9 throughout the week

To give your baby a splashing start call

01636 815 567

www.waterbabies.co.uk

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Broxtowe

Most classes are Term-Time only

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

Eastwood Messy Play 10-11.30am Mon BABES Breastfeeding Group

Tots & Toast 9.30-11am Thu Baptist Church, Station Road

Breastfeeding Grp 10-11.30am

Long Eaton

Toddler Time 9.15-11.15am Fri Baptist Church, Albert St

Playwell Toddler Group

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

10-11.30am Wed Bundles of Fun (0-18m) 10.30am-12pm Thu

Toddlertime 1-3pm Mon

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

9-12am/1.15-3pm Tue, Grange Primary School, Station Road

Rascals 1.30-3pm Wed

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

Twins & Multiples Group

Baptist Church Hall, Percy Street

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

Langley Mill

Tue, Care Centre, Church St

Sawley Baptist Church, Wilne Rd

Childsplay Toddler Group

Oasis Toddler Time

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

Toton Rhyme Time 10-11am Mon Tesco Community Room

Daisy Birthing Class

Monday evenings.

Tesco Community Room, Swiney Way NG9 6QX. Booking essential. Active Birthing Couples workshops on request.

Tel: 0780 777 3699

Sling Swing 12-1pm Tuesdays Tesco Community Room, Swiney Way NG9 6QX Tel Nikki: 07912 684974 www.slingswing.co.uk Play & Praise 1.30-3pm Fri Toton Methodist Church, Stapleford Lane

Nuthall Babies & Toddlers 10-11.30am Tue, Oldmoor Lodge, Mornington Crescent

Stapleford Baby Club 9.45-11.15am Mon Stapleford Children’s Centre, Grenville Drive

Toddler Time 1.30-2.45pm 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 Choir 5yrs+ Thu 4:30pm www.rockabillies.co.uk 28

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

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Gedling & Ashfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

Arnold Self Weigh & Play (0-12m)

9.30-11am Mon, Killisick Children’s Centre, Killisick Rd

Polish Group 9.30-11am Fri, Arnbrook Children’s Centre, Bestwood Lodge Drive

Happy Diggers 1-2.30pm Fri, Killisick Allotment

Foxhill Toddlers 9.30-11.30 Tue Foxhill Church, Hillview Road

Toddler Time 9.30-11.30am Tue Pentacostal Church, Station Rd

Warren Hill Primary School, Bewcastle Rd.

Who Let the Dads Out

Breastfeeding Grp 9.30-11.30am Wed, Park House, Burton Road

St Mary’s Tots 2-3.15pm Tue

Dad’s Group 9.30-11.30am

Brickyard Community Centre, Honeywood Gardens

Little Bunnies 9-10.45am Tue,

St Mary’s Church, Church Lane

SEND-sation Group 9.30-11am every other Wed Arnbrook Children’s Centre, Home Close 0115 9165010

10-11.30am, 2nd Sat of month, St Mary’s Church Family Centre Sat once monthly, Arnbrook Children’s Centre, off Bestwood Lodge Drive

Bestwood Village

Tim’s Tinies 9.30-11am Wed St Timothy’s Church, Daybrook

Baby & Toddler Group 9-11am

Fledglings Baby & Toddler

Hawthorne Primary School

10-11.15am Wed Eagles Nest Community Centre

Little Signers Club

(baby signing classes) 1.45pm Wed, The Milk Lounge, Front Street.

Booking essential. Free taster session. Tel: 07856 021527

Playtime Toddler

9.15-11.15am Thu Emmanuel Church, Warren Hill

Breastfeeding & Infant Feeding Grp 10-11.30am Thu

Arnold Health Centre, High St.

Little Herons 9.15-11am Thu

Robert Mellors School, Bonington Dr.

Fun For All 1-2.30pm Thu Killisick

Children’s Centre, Killisick Rd

Salvation Army Parent & Toddlers 9.30-11.30am Fri

Salvation Army Hall, High Street

Tue, St Mark’s Church, School Walk

Stay & Play 1.15-2.15pm Wed, Chatterbox 9am-12pm Thu Carlton Community Church

First Friends (0-2yrs) 10-11.30am Fri, Richard Herrod Leisure Centre, Foxhill Road

Colwick

Toddler Group 9-11am Thu,

Jelly Babies 9.45-11am Wed, Colwick Parish Hall, Vale Road

Burton Joyce

Story, Song & Rhyme 9.15-

St Helen’s Baby & Toddler 9.30-11am Mon & Thu St Helen’s Old Church Hall

10.15am Thu, St John Baptist Sch

Epperstone Happy Tots 9.45-11.15am Mon Epperstone Village Hall

Calverton Toy Library Toddler Group

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

Gedling Story, Songs & Rhyme 2.15-

3.15pm Mon, Stanhope School Sir John Sherbrooke Sch, Flatts Ln All Hallows P&T 9.30-11am Tue Memorial Hall, Main Road Fun For All 9.30-11am Fri, Calverton Children’s Centre Friends at Phoenix (0-2yrs) Sat Tots 9.30-11am Sat (all year) 9.30-11am Thu, Phoenix Methodist Church, Wollaton Ave Baptist Church Hall, The Nook

Under 5s P&T 1.30-3pm Tue

Hucknall

Carlton

Water Babies Various times pm Mon. Carlton Forum Leisure Centre. Booking essential 01636 815567 St Johns Toddler 10-11.30 Mon

Wonderful Ones 9.30-11am Mon, Baby Feeding 4 All 1-2.45pm Mon, Baby Business 10-11.30am Tue,

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

Meth’ Church Hall, Standhill Road 30

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Gedling & Ashfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

Toddler Group 9.30-11am Mon,

Friday Tots 9-11am Fri, St Peter’s & St Paul’s Comm Hall, Ruffs Dr.

Messy 1.15-2.45pm Little Play Signers Club Mon, Baby Business 1.30-3pm (signing classes) 9.30amTue,

Dad’s Day 10am-12pm, 2nd Sun

Holy Cross Primary Sch, Leen Mills Ln.

Young People’s Centre,(toddlers) Linby Rd (babies) & 10.45am Tue, Watnall Rd Comm Ctr.Mon, Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Booking essential.

Free taster Salvation Army, High Street session. Tel: 07856 021527

Toddler Group 1-2.45pm Tue Central Methodist Church, Baker St. Little Signers Club

(baby signing classes) 1.15pm Tue, St John’s Church Hall. Booking essential. Free taster session.

Tel: 07856 021527

Twins & Multiples Group

10-11.30am, 2nd Wed of month, Big Smiles (for children born with cleft lip/palette) 10-11.30am, last Wed of month, Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Broomhill Rd.

Baby Business 1.30-3pm, Wed West Hucknall Baptist Church, Seymour Rd Toddler Group 1.-2.45pm Wed & 1-3pm Thu, Watnall Rd Baptist Church Terrific Twos 10-11.30am

Thu, Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Broomhill Rd

Toddler Group 9.30-11.15am Thu, Kings Family Church, Derbyshire Ln. Toddler Group 1-3pm Thu,

West Hucknall Baptist Church, Seymour Rd.

of mth, Butler’s Hill & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Broomhill Rd.

Lowdham Sing & Play 10-11.30am Wed Methodist Chapel, Main Street Happy Tots 9.45-11.15am Fri

Lowdham WI Hall

Netherfield Puddle Ducks Swimming Mon,

Wed & Sun, various times, DW Fitness, Victoria Park Way. Booking essential. Tel: 07906 191504

St George Toddler 9.30-11

Mon, Netherfield Infant School

Twins Grp 10-11.30am mthly Mon, Stay & Play 10-11.30am Tue,

Netherfield Children’s Ctre, Victoria Rd

Ravenshead Little Signers Club

(baby signing classes) 11.15am Wed, Ravenshead Leisure Centre. Booking essential. Free taster session.

Tel: 07856 021527

Woodthorpe St Mark’s Mother & Toddler Tue 1.30-3pm/ Fri 9.30-11am St Mark’s Church, De Vere Gdns

18 Month Club 1-2.30pm Wed

(18mth-3 yr) Good Shepherd PS, Scout Hut, Weaverthorpe Rd

Explore a Story 10-11am Thu (2yr+) St Mark’s Church Hall Little Lambs Baby & Toddler 10.30-12.30am Mon & 1st 3 Fri’s Good Shepherd, Thackerays Ln.

Messy Movers 1.15-2.15pm Tue,

St George’s Centre, Victoria Rd

Parent & Toddler 9.15-11.15am

Wed & Thu, Bethesda Church Hall

Giggles & Squiggles 10-11.30am

Fri, N’field Childrens Ctr, Victoria Rd.

SENDS-sation (additional needs)

1.30-3pm Fri, N’field Childrens Ctr, Victoria Rd.

Papplewick & Linby Toddler Group 9.30-11.15am Wed, Hanson House, Main Street, Linby

Terrific Tots (0-5yrs) 9.30-11am Fri,

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

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