Lots for Tots Nottingham issue 4

Issue 04 April-June 2014

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GET BAKING with our Easter biscuit recipe BUMP TO FIVE SHOW Sat 10th May 10am-3pm Derbyshire Cricket Ground LOTS on WEEKLY...

Find your local Toddler Groups & Classes LOTS on LOCAL...

Family fun this Easter, May Half Term, Father’s Day & more...

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Quote NOT41 at website checkout when ordering or bring this voucher into store Visit our Nottingham store: 11 The Poultry, NG1 2HW. Tel: 01159 586 610 Mon to Sat: 9:30am-5:30pm, Sun: 10:30am-4:30pm

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Welcome to Issue 4...

It’s Spring-time!

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Supplied by Photo Nottingham Photo Nottingham T: 0115 924 3995 www.photonottingham.co.uk

About Lots for Tots Over 70,000 copies of Lots for Tots are distributed each quarter during January, April, July and October across the Midlands.

Lots for Tots Nottingham is part of Lots for Tots Ltd who also own The East Midlands Baby & Toddler Show and the Bump to Five Show, Derby.

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Email: nottingham@lotsfortots.co.uk Tel: 08456 436 221 www.lotsfortots.co.uk/nottingham

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ello... We’re really looking forward to Spring here at Lots for Tots Nottingham and finally being able to enjoy some outdoor fun with our little ones.

Easter is just around the corner and there are lots of events to keep you and your family entertained during April, May and June. We also have a fantastic easy recipe for Easter biscuits on page 7 if you fancy some creative cookery fun!

The Bump to Five Show will return for its fifth year on Saturday 10th May at Derbyshire Cricket Ground. Entry is FREE if you pre-register online.

Visit www.bumptofive.co.uk Spring half-term is 26th-30th May and don’t forget Father’s Day on 15th June!

If you visit any of the places we feature, book onto any classes or purchase anything from our advertisers, please tell them that you saw it in Lots for Tots!

And finally, please keep us up to date with new baby or toddler groups, classes and events around Nottinghamshire so we can share them in our next issue, on our website and Facebook page, thanks as always and Happy Easter!

Sarah x

Sarah Little - Editor

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Lots on Local... April Sat 5th April 3.30pm Sun 6th April 1.30pm and 3pm Hiccup present Pinocchio Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD Follow Pinocchio and his grasshopper friend as they set out on an adventure to find some fun. Now...if only his nose would just stay still! Live music, puppetry, storytelling, and of course longer and longer noses, combine in a magical combination which promises to become a new theatre classic for families.

Suitable for 4+ and families. Tickets £7.50 www.lakesidearts.org.uk 0115 846 7777 Mon 7th-Fri 11th April 9.30am-4pm Major Oak Multi Sports Camp Highfields Hockey Centre, University Boulevard, Beeston Extended hours available from 8am–5.30pm. For ages 5-11 years.

Visit www.majoroakcoaching.com for more information and a booking form.

Tue 8th-Fri 11th April Fairy and Elf Photo Experience Photo Nottingham, Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG1 3FN The fairytale photo experience is by appointment only and the £10 session fee will be donated to the Nottingham Children’s Hospital Appeal.

For girls 6mths-12yrs & boys 6mths-6yrs.

Call 0115 924 3995 to book.

Thu 10th April 10am-12noon Gingies Easter Eggstravaganza!

The Grange, Radcliffe-on-Trent Join Gingie for 2 hours of Easter goodness cooking up welsh “rabbits” and carrot cupcakes alongside a choctastic Easter egg hunt and Easter mask making. Come wearing your Easter bonnets and you can even be entered into Gingies Easter

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Bonnet competition! £12.50 per child.

Limited places - booking essential. Call Kelly at Sticky Fingers on 07817 583705.

Sat 12th April Celebrate 10 years of Peppa Pig! White Post Farm, Mansfield Road, Farnsfield, NG22 8HL Bring your camera! Peppa Pig and Daddy Pig will be making personal appearances throughout the day. Open from 10am. www.whitepostfarm.co.uk Sat 12th April 11am, 1.15pm & 3pm Beanbag Music Club: Space! Rocket! Blast Off! Royal Concert Hall Foyer, Nottingham NG1 5ND Magical musical adventures for under 6s and their families. Tickets £7. www.trch.co.uk 0115 989 5555 Sat 12th April 1.00-2.30pm and 3.00-5.00pm Easter Themed Children’s Event Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park Arnold NG5 6LU Gedling Play Forum and Gedling Borough Council present an arts and craft afternoon with an Easter theme. Parents must be in attendance at all times.

FREE event but booking is essential.

Call 0115 901 3715.

Sun 13th April 10am-12.30pm Enchanting Princess Event: Super Sparkle Parties Country Cottage Hotel, Ruddington Meet the snow queen Elsa, Anna, Ariel & Belle! With singing, dancing, games, photos, makeovers and more! Tickets £10 with proceeds to local charity SCHOOL FOR PARENTS. Limited availability. To book please call 07580 533499 or email supersparkleparties@gmail.com

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Girls 6mths - 12yrs Boys 6mths - 6yrs The studio will be transformed this Easter into a fairytale wonderland complete with costumes to capture magical photos of your little ones.

Your £10 session fee will be donated to the Childrens’ Hospital Appeal

Now open Tu esday by popular One Week Only! demand Tuesday 8th April 2014

Wednesday 9th April 2014 Thursday 10th April 2014 y a d i r F Full on st only th April 2014 Friday 11 i l g n i t i wa

0115 924 3995 Call to book your magical experience today!

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Lots on Local... April Mon 14th April 11am Easter Egg Tree Nottingham Castle, Off Friar Lane, Nottingham NG1 6EL Drop in and decorate an egg shape to hang on our Easter Egg Tree, then go on an Easter Egg Hunt to find hidden eggs around Nottingham Castle.

Claim your prize at the end of the trail.

Activity £1 per person.

Normal admission charges apply. www.nottingham.gov.uk/castle

Tue 15th April 10-11am Easter Family Fun with The Creation Station Nottingham South Trowell Garden Centre, Stapleford Road, Trowell NG9 3TG Celebrate Easter with fun creative activities.

Three quality craft activities for £5.

10% off in the cafe! Ages 1-11 years.

To book your place please contact The Creation Station Nottingham South on 0844 874 7489 or email rachelsimpson@thecreationstation.co.uk Tue 15th - Sat 26th April Cats Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, Cats has enchanted audiences in over 300 cities around the world - now you too have the chance to experience this legendary musical phenomenon. Tickets £15-£39.50 www.trch.co.uk 0115 989 5555 Wed 16th April 10-11am Easter Family Fun with The Creation Station Nottingham South St John’s Church Hall, Canal Street, Long Eaton NG10 4GA Celebrate Easter with fun creative activities.

Three quality craft activities for £5.

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Ages 1-11 years.

To book your place please contact The Creation Station Nottingham South on 0844 874 7489 or email rachelsimpson@thecreationstation.co.uk

Thu 17th & Fri 18th April Surprise Superhero & Princess Easter Egg Visits: Super Sparkle Parties Country Cottage Hotel, Ruddington Surprise your little superhero/princess with a visit from a real superhero/princess this Easter. Includes an Easter egg!

Limited time slots. To book please call Monika on 07580 533499 or email supersparkleparties@gmail.com www.supersparkleparties.co.uk Fri 18th April 11am-2pm Easter Family Fun with The Creation Station Nottingham South Denz Indoor Play Centre, Beeston FREE Easter craft activities included with your entry cost. Please contact Rachel at The Creation Station Nottingham South for more details on 0844 874 7489 or rachelsimpson@thecreationstation.co.uk Fri 25th April 9.15am and 11.15am Easter Fun: Cooking with Hugo Grange Primary School, (SureStart Room), Grange Road, Long Eaton Cookery fun for little ones (ages 2-5). £6 per child or £8 for two children sharing a place. Call Louise on 07508 012290 or email info@cookingwithhugo.co.uk Sat 26th April 6.30-8.30pm VIB (Very Important Baby) Event Kiddicare, Castle Marina Retail Park An exclusive shopping evening for soon to be mums and dads.

Customers will receive 10% off their purchases during this event. www.kiddicare.com/nottingham

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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser Vanilla Easter Biscuits 1. Mix together the butter and sugar in a bowl.

2. Sieve in the flour and then stir or squish with your fingers until it resembles breadcrumbs.

3. Add the egg and vanilla and then start to squish the mixture into a ball of dough.

4. For best results put the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes (to chill the butter) but if you want biscuits quickly then skip to the next step.

5. Preheat your oven to Gas Mark 5 or 190C. 6. Roll the dough between 2 pieces of clingfilm until about 1/2cm thick. Stamp out biscuits using your favourite cutters and place on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper (or a greased baking tray if no paper is to hand!)

7. Bake for 8-15 minutes depending on the size of your biscuit (the smaller they are the quicker they cook.) When the are just turning golden around the edges they are done!

8. Leave to cool on a wire rack and then use your imagination and decorate the biscuits.

Ingredients: 1 tbsp butter 3 tbsp plain flour 1 tbsp caster sugar 1 tsp beaten egg Drop of vanilla extract Makes 6 kid size biscuits Thank you to Sticky Fingers: Educate. Explore. Enjoy for this recipe. Contact Kelly for more details about her children’s cookery classes and parties:

Sticky Fingers Educate. Explore. Enjoy.

Cookery experiences for children across Nottinghamshire!

For more information and to find out where your nearest class is: www.stickyfingerseducateexploreenjoy.co.uk info@stickyfingerseducateexploreenjoy.co.uk www.facebook.com/Stickyfingerseducateexploreenjoy 07817 583705

Testimonials

“Connie has decided to try lots of new things - you to thank!” Connie’s Mummy “I've had a lot of positive feedback from parents saying how much the kids enjoyed it and what a great idea for a party" Emma's Mummy

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Lots on Local... May Thu 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd May 3.20-4.20pm Family Fun Activity Sessions with The Creation Station Nottingham South The Community Room at Sawley Infant & Nursery School, Wilmot Street, Sawley NG10 3DQ Themed art activities for ages 1-11 years. £5 per session or £15 for all four!

To book your place please contact The Creation Station Nottingham South on 0844 874 7489 or email rachelsimpson@thecreationstation.co.uk

Wed 28th May 1-4pm Carlton Play Day Richard Herrod Playing Fields, Foxhill Road, Carlton Organised and funded by the Gedling Play Forum and Gedling Borough Council.

A chance for the under 14’s to express themselves through play in a safe and secure environment. Children’s table top arts and crafts, have a go sports sessions, creative and imaginative play for all ages and abilities. Play clothes essential!

Parents must be in attendance at all times.

Every Sat & Sun during May & June 11am-3pm Free Family Weekends The Studio, Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross NG1 2GB Each session is run by the friendly Play and Learn team who will guide you through activities inspired by magical animals, new technology and time travel. All sessions are drop ins, so you can just pop in and stay for as long as you wish. www.nottinghamcontemporary.org

Wed 28th May from 11am Animal-themed Craft Activities Wollaton Hall & Deer Park, Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2AE Animal themed crafts for kids to make and take home. For 4-7 years. £2 per person.

Car parking charges apply.

Sat 10th May 10am-3pm The Bump to Five Show 2014!

Derbyshire County Cricket Ground, Grandstand Road DE21 6AF The highly popular show brought to you

by Lots for Tots Ltd. With 80 stalls, free activities, free demos, plus FREE entry if you pre-register online at www.bumptofive.co.uk Sat 24th-Mon 26th May from 12noon Help Maisie Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire NG15 8NA Help Maisie find her cleaning kits lost around the rooms of Newstead Abbey.

Activity cost £1 per child and includes admission and the trail.

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Fri 30th May 11am, 1pm & 3pm Too Many Penguins?

Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD How many penguins are too many penguins? Mr Polaro thinks that one is more than enough, thank you very much.

But Penguina wants someone to play with.

Just one friend, well maybe two, or three..

Come and see just how many turn up in this charming show for younger audiences. Suitable for 1-4 yrs. Tickets £8. www.lakesidearts.org.uk Sat 31st May 6.30-8.30pm VIB (Very Important Baby) Event Kiddicare, Castle Marina Retail Park An exclusive shopping evening for soon to be mums and dads.

Customers will receive 10% off their purchases during this event. www.kiddicare.com/nottingham

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Saturday 10th May 10am-3pm

The Gateway Centre Derbyshire County Cricket Ground Derby DE21 6AF Old Vicarage School

80 stalls Soft play 1st aid demos Surprise giveaway at 2.30pm Clay mini makes Supported by to celebrate our 5th Class taster sessions birthday. See website for details Wacky Wheelz play bus Register Online for FREE ENTRY (or £3 on the door) Newborn- 1 year old photo booth and much much more...

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Library Story Times Rattle, Rhyme and Roll - Babies & Toddlers

Arnold Beeston Bingham Burton Joyce Calverton Carlton Carlton Hill Cotgrave East Leake Eastwood Gedling Hucknall Keyworth Kimberley Lowdham Mapperley Radcliffe on Trent Ruddington

10.30-11 10 and 11 10.30-11 10.30-11 9.30-10 10-10.30 10-10.30 2.30-3 2.30-3 10-10.30 2.15-2.45 10.30-11 2.30-3 10-10.30 1.30-2 10-10.30 10.30-11 11-11.30

Tue & Thu Alt Tue & Wed Mon Alt Wed Mon Tue Alt Fri Wed 4th Fri/month Alt Tue Thu Thu 2nd Tue/month Alt Mon Alt Thu Thu 2nd/4th Mon/month 2nd Tue/month

Some library sessions run term-time only please check with your local library www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/findalibrary www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/learning/libraries

Totstime for under 5’s

Aspley 10-11.30* Mon Bakersfield 10.30-11 Wed Basford 10.30-11 Tue Bilborough 2-2.30 Mon Bulwell Riverside 10.30-11 Mon Clifton 10-10.30 Tue Hyson Green 10.30-11 Fri Meadows 2-3* Wed Nottm Central 10.45-11.15 Thu Radford/Lenton 2-2.30 Mon Sherwood 11.15-11.45 Fri Sneinton 2.15-2.45 Mon Southglade Park 2-2.30 Mon St Ann’s Valley 11.15-11.45 Tue Strelley Road 9.30-11* Wed Wollaton 2.30-3 Tue * indicates Totstime included in Sure Start session

Storyhullabaloo for under 5’s Beeston Bingham East Leake Hucknall Kimberley Mapperley Radcliffe on Trent West Bridgford

11-11.30 10.30-11 2.30-3pm 10.30-11 10.30-11 10-10.30 2.30-3pm 10-10.30

4 sessions/year Tue 2nd Mon/month Tue Alt Mon Thu 3rd Mon/month Tue

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Lots on Local... June

Sat 7th June 1-4pm Colwick Play Day Colwick Recreation Ground, Mile End Road, Colwick Colwick Parish Council, Gedling Borough Council and Gedling Play Forum host a FREE fun packed afternoon of creative and imaginative play for under 14s. Lots of games and activities, have a go sporting sessions children’s table top arts and crafts for all ages and abilities. Play clothes essential! Parents must be in attendance.

Sat 7th June 1-10.40pm Hemlock Happening Bramcote Hills Park, Stapleford FREE event including live music stage, dance arena with workshops, food stalls, fun fair, dog show, sports and arts activities for all the family. The event ends with a spectacular finale firework display at 10.35pm.

Sat 14th June 11am-4pm School for Parents Summer Party Bridge Field (next to West Park), Loughborough Road, West Bridgford Children’s fair rides, entertainment from Jo Jingles, Rhoobarb Krumble, Bongo Bongo, Ruddington Ladies Belly dancing group, Pulse Dance School, Super Sparkle Parties, face painting, local craft stalls, food, Teddy Bear Bungee (who bears wins!) plus a huge raffle raising funds for School for Parents in Nottingham - a local charity that helps disabled children and their parents too. www.schoolforparents.org Sat 14th June 11am, 1.15pm & 3pm Beanbag Music Club: Bongo Bongo!

Royal Concert Hall Foyer, Nottingham NG1 5ND Magical musical adventures for under 6s and their families. Tickets £7 www.trch.co.uk 0115 989 5555

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Sat 14th & Sun 15th June Arnold Carnival Arnold Hill Park, Arnold FREE big stage entertainment plus Fun Dog Show, BBM Flypast, children’s fun fair and activity marquee, sports taster sessions, craft stalls, street entertainers, food court.

Sun 15th June 10.15-11.45am Just for Dads Father’s Day Workshop Kiddicare, Castle Marina Retail Park, Nottingham NG7 1GX Daddies learn baby massage and baby yoga techniques, meet other dads and share their experiences. £20 per Daddy. www.solenutrition.co.uk Tue 17th June 4-6pm Open Evening Dagfa School, Broadgate, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2FU Come and meet the staff and pupils at our Opening Evening. Dagfa School offers nonselective, independent co-education for 2-16 yr olds. Call 0115 913 8330 or email c_farina@dagfaschool.notts.sch.uk

Sun 22nd June 10am-5pm Your Pregnancy, Your Baby Show Stephens College, Thornborough, Coalville LE67 3TN For parents and professionals Films, music, workshops and seminars plus shopping.

Tickets for parents £5, professionals £10. www.yourpregnancyyourbabyshow.co.uk Sat 28th June 11.30am-2.30pm Charity Day Hollies Day Nursery, 2 Private Road, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 4DB Raising funds for ‘Help for Heros’ with a familly BBQ, creative fun, bouncy castle, splat the rat, a plant sale, drumming circle, tea and cakes plus meet ‘Hero’ the Bear! www.holliesdaynurseries.co.uk

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Lots for Parties...

Great ideas for children’s party bags on a budget

If you are planning a children’s party and need some inspirational ideas for the party bags then read on...

Firstly, do check out local supermarkets - they sell items for all ages and budgets.

Tailor your bags to suit gender and age of the guests. You may need to offer different items to the different children coming. if you having a themed party continue this with the bags.

A few small, inexpensive items will keep younger ones entertained as they love to delve in to see what they have been given! Ideas for your bags: crayons, rubbers, chocolate bars, puzzles, lollipops, balloons, stickers, hair accessories, bubbles, bouncing balls, whistles, toy animals...

Make up some little bags of sweets - buy a large bag and divide them into small handfuls wrapped with cellophane and ribbon . You can attach their name with a small piece of coloured card.

You could make an activity of decorating the party bags, either with your own children or at the party itself! Buy some inexpensive plain paper bags and some stickers, glitters, pens etc and let the kids get creative.

Finally, tie a helium-filled balloon to each party bag and affix the child’s name so they (and you) know which one is for each child, especially if the contents are different. And If you are having a birthday cake then be sure to include a piece in the bag!

Play Centre

Pirates and princesses from 0-10 years are welcome to come and have fun. We offer FREE entry for adults and under one’s. Book your party with us and take advantage of our all new three level climbing frame, giant wavy slides, sky glide, rollers, rope bridges etc. For the smaller ones we have a separate baby and toddler area. We offer a wide range of tasty food and drinks, fresh ground coffee and cakes, healthy options and vegetarian choices.

Open daily 9.30am-6pm Laser Tag Parties BOOK NOW!

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41 Rowley Drive, Nottingham NG5 1GD 01159 603 363 www.piratesplay.co.uk

The singing princess Available for children’s parties and events

“My daughter was enchanted by your beautiful voice” For more information please call Jayne on 07795 342639 www.thesingingprincess.net

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Art and Crafts Party!

Give your child a fun and memorable experience with their friends with an exciting range of art and craft activities

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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser Miniature Ponies for Birthdays & Weddings After-school clubs Mother & Toddler mornings

T: 07952 173739 Wilne Road, Sawley NG10 3AN

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Tailored to your child and budget at your home or at a venue of your choice Invitations and party bags included

Contact Rachel Simpson for more information 0844 8747489 Rachelsimpson@thecreationstation.co.uk www.thecreationstation.co.uk

Call us

07580 533499

ENCHANTING PARTIES & EVENTS FOR EVERY LITTLE PRINCESS, PIRATE, SUPERHERO, FAIRY!

BOOK NOW! 10 Messy Activities Includes set up/tidy up, aprons and matting 1 hour 15 mins of fun packed MESS Weekends Only!

For more info and prices email jodie_sims@hotmail.co.uk

Messy Kids Parties T: 07714 894818

Mobile Soft Play Hire Soft play fun for your little monkeys!

Perfect for under 5’s, we bring soft play to your home or hired venue. Prices from just £60

T: 07786 406032

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for 2 to 7 year olds Fun filled and inspirational parties to capture every child’s imagination!

hannah@jabberjacks.co.uk

07741 482881

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Advertise HERE Only £40 for 3 months (no VAT) BOOK NOW for our next issue!

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Lots for Little Minds...

Education and childcare in Nottingham for your little ones

Educating the whole child Steiner Waldorf education in Nottingham for children aged 3-12

Open Day Coteswood House School Government funded places available for 2-5year olds.

Additional sessions on request at this well established nursery school.

Please phone, email or call in for further information.

Coteswood House School

Call to reserve your place 0115 9415295

19 Thackerays Lane, Woodthorpe, Nottingham NG5 4HT T: 0115 9676551 E: coteswoodhouse@hotmail.co.uk www.coteswoodhouseschool.co.uk

FREE places available for eligible 2 year olds & 3 & 4 year olds

www.theionaschool.org.uk

Come and see our lovely new garden and veranda!

Beeston Nursery

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Nurturing childcare in the heart of the community

We are a small, friendly and professional nursery. Our well-trained staff give personal, individual care to all our babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Visit the Nursery every Wednesday 10—11.30 am DAGFA NURSERY, OPEN 50 WEEKS OF THE YEAR FOR 2-4 YEAR OLDS

0115 9138330

www.dagfaschool.notts.sch.uk INDEPENDENT CO-EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGED 2-16 T: 0115 967 7677 E: info@beestonnursery.co.uk www.beestonnursery.co.uk www.facebook.com/BeestonNursery

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• Independent, small and friendly day nursery • Holiday Club • Before and After School Care • Extended opening hours Telephone: 0115 981 4195 www.tinytalkersdaynursery.co.uk email: manager@tinytalkersdaynursery.co.uk Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7RN

J A A A Accounting Ltd Understanding, flexible Accountant

I’m Jenny, a like-minded business Mummy who understands the difficulties of getting things sorted whilst bringing up your babies, so I offer to meet at a venue and at a time that is convenient for you, with or without your little one.

Self Assessments l Book Keeping l Accounts My services can be tailored to meet your specific requirements and are always at an affordable rate.

Contact me and we can meet over a coffee and cake!

07989 969409 l Jenny@jaaa.co.uk l www.jaaa.co.uk

17 Gordon Road West Bridgford Nottingham NG2 5LL

0115 846 5240

info@rainbowsandlemondrops.co.uk cards • toys • baby gifts • stationery jewellery • candles • homewares locally made items

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

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

If you would like to find out more visit

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

Lots on Weekly...

Basford Clifton

St Leo’s Parent & Toddler Sprigg’s Sproggs 9.30-11.30am Wed 9-11.15am Mon St Leos Church Hall Nottingham Rd Highbank Primary School Winscombe Mount Messy Play Session 10.30-11.30am Thu Rainbow Stripes Fri Basford Library, Vernon Road 9.30-10.10am (0 - 18 months) 10.20-11am (18 months+) Clifton Children’s Centre

Bestwood

Tiny Tots 9-10.45am Tue Glade Hill Primary School Chippenham Road Rainbow Stripes 2-3pm Tue Leen Valley Community Centre

Bubbles Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Fri Hope Church, Farnborough Road

Colwick

Nottingham

Mapperley

TinyTalk Baby Signing 10am & 11.30am Mon St Jude’s Ch, Woodborough Road Bump to Baby 10am-12noon Mon Bread & Bitter, Woodthorpe Drive Rub a Dub Baby Massage 10.30-11.30am Tue Razzle Dazzle Pots, Woodborough Road St Andrew’s Parent & Toddler 1-3pm Tue St Andrew’s Church Hall, Chestnut Grove

Tiny Tots 9.15-11.15am Tue (0 - 3 years) Colwick Community Ctr, Vale Road Explore a Story 1.30-2.30pm Thu Lindsay Morgan Hall, St James’ Ch, Marshall Hill Dr Bumps & Tweenies 1.30-3.30pm Wed (all year) Bumps, Babies & Toddlers St John’s Church, Vale Road Little Fishes Baby & Toddler 2-4pm Thu 10am-12noon Thu Mapperley Methodist Church Glaisdale Gospel Hall, Glaisdale Dr Woodborough Road Baby Cafe (under 1’s) Twinkle Stars 10am-12pm Mon Westdale Lane Toddler 10-11.30am Fri Thomas Helwys Baptist Church 9-11.30am Fri Sheila Russell Community Centre Church Street Community Centre, Westdale Lane St Martin’s Road Baby & Toddler Water Babies Swimming 10-11.30am Tue 12noon-4pm Sat Thomas Helwys Baptist Church Sole Nutrition Baby Beechdale Pool Church Street Massage & Baby Yoga Mon Beechdale Road (6 week courses, pre-book only) Bumps to Babies 2-3.30pm Tue Kiddicare, Castle Marina Retail Pk Trent Vineyard Church, Easter Park Lenton Lane Water Babies Swimming Parent & Toddler Mon & Wed 1.30-3pm Thu Musical Moments 9.30-11 Wed Hilton Hotel, Milton St Bulwell United Reform Church Edna G Olds Primary, Church Street Mon, Thu & Sat Broomhill Road, Highbury Vale Victoria Leisure Centre, Gedling St Tots and Toys 9.45-11.30am Thu Coffee Morning & FREE Taster Emma Cain School of Dance Cornerstone Church, Castle Blvd Sessions 9.30-11.30am Tue Tap, Baby Ballet, Freestyle & Kiddicare, Castle Marina Retail Pk Majorettes Sat Family Fun Swim 10.30-11.30am (2-4yrs) 6.30-7.30pm Thu Puddle Ducks Swimming 11.30-12.45pm (5-12yrs) Lenton Centre, Willoughby St Tue, Thu & Fri St. John’s Church, Mansfield Road Under 5’s FREE Park Inn, Mansfield Road Stay & Play 1-3pm Wed Glade Hill Primary School Chippenham Road

Bilborough

Lenton

Nottingham City

Bulwell

Carrington 18

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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser WOULD YOU LIKE JO JINGLES IN YOUR NURSERY OR PRE-SCHOOL? Did you know that in addition to running ‘parent and child’ classes, Jo Jingles also visits nurseries and pre-schools? They offer one-off visits or weekly sessions which are age specific suitable from 3 months to 5 years. It is widely recognised that singing and active music making with young children can help aid development in many areas other than just musical appreciation. Jo Jingles programmes are designed with the Early Learning goals in mind and help to develop: ♫ Communication & Language ♫ Listening Skills ♫ Numeracy Skills ♫ Physical Development ♫ Creativity & Imagination ♫ Memory ♫ Personal Social & Emotional Development For further information please contact Gaynor: gaynor.jojingles@ntlworld.com

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Nottingham cont’d...

Most classes are Term-Time only

Nottingham City

Wollaton

TinyTalk Baby Signing 11.45am-12.45pm Tue Harrow Road Toddler Sherwood Meth Church, Devon Dr 9.45-11.15am Mon Talking Tots FREE trial class 2pm Tue Wollaton Park Community Centre, 10.15am & 11am Thu Harrow Road Kiddicare, Castle Marina Retail Pk Emma Cain School of Dance Tap, Baby Ballet, Freestyle & T: 07900 425610 Jo Jingles Mon Majorettes Tue E: becky@talkingtots.info 4-5pm (2-4yrs) 5-6.30pm (5-12yrs) 9.30am 2 years+ 4 week trial only £15!

Sherwood United Reform Church, 10.30am Walking - 2 years 11.30am 3 months - walking Edwards Lane Baby-bites Wollaton Park Community Centre, 10am-12pm Wed (various dates) Harrow Road Kiddicare, Castle Marina Retail Pk Mother & Baby 10am-12noon Wed (0 - 6 months) Little Wickets Cricket Fun Sherwood Health Centre Open House Nottingham 10am Thu (2.5-4 years) 1.15-3pm Thu Wollaton Park Community Centre, Fathers/Male Carers & Hyson Green Children’s Centre Harrow Road Children 1.30-4pm Wed Mary Potter Centre, Gregory Blvd Sherwood Children’s Centre Emma Cain School of Dance St Andrew’s Toddler Tap, Baby Ballet, Freestyle & NCT Bumps & Babies 1-3pm Tue Majorettes Thu (from 24th April) 9.30-11.30am Thu St Andrew’s Community Church 4.15-5pm (2-4yrs) 5-6pm (5-12yrs) Sherwood Methodist Church, Hall, Chestnut Grove St Leonards Community Centre Devon Drive Nottingham Mama Sling Jo Jingles Fri Busy Feet Walks 12noon-2pm Wed 9.30am 3-5 yrs (fun music theory) 1-2pm Thu (20 months+) (fortnightly) Various locations 10.30am 2 years+ United Reform Church, Edward Ln around the City.

11.30am Walking-2 years 1pm 3-5 years (fun music theory) TinyTalk Baby Signing Nottingham Sling Meet 2pm 3 months-Walking 10am-12noon 2nd Thu of month 1.45-2.45pm Thu Wollaton Park Community Centre Pirates Play Centre, Rowley Drive The Corner, Stoney Street Puddle Ducks Aqua Natal 8.15pm Thu Park Inn, Mansfield Road

Sneinton

Sewing Classes by Handmade for Little Rascals Iona School Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Fri 9.30-11.30am Tue St Leonard’s Community Centre Iona School, Sneinton Dale

Sticky Fingers Cookery Classes Edge City Tots 10.30-12.30 Wed 10-11am Fri (under 5’s) The Edge, Outreach Ch, Curzon St Kiddicare, Castle Marina Retail Pk Rainbow Stripes Mums & Tots 10am-11.30am Fri 1.30-2.30 Wed Grace Church, Castle Boulevard Sneinton Heritage Community Centre, Sneinton Boulevard

Sherwood

Baby Sensory 10.15 & 11.15am Tue Pirates Play Centre, Rowley Drive

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Magical Musical Tots 3.30pm Sun 110 Sneinton Boulevard Booking essential

German Speaking Parent & Toddler 3-5pm 1st & 3rd Fri of month St Leonard’s Community Centre Helen O’Grady Drama 5-6pm Fri St Leonard’s Community Centre St Leonard’s Dads & Kids Club (0-11 years) 10am-12noon 3rd Sat of month St Leonard’s Community Centre

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Children taught from 2 Years Of Age and above in Tap, Baby Ballet, Freestyle (Commercial/Street/Disco) and Majorettes.

Starting Thursday 24th April at St. Leonard's Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, NG8 2ND. 2-4 Year olds 4.15-5pm £4 5-12 Years 5-6pm £5

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Baby Massage Classes

COACHING LIMITED

Mapperley, Ruddington & Ravenshead

An opportunity to bond and enjoy the first months with your new baby

To book call 0115 9561158 E: sharon.cooper83@ntlworld.com www.recooper8therapy.com

Handmade For Little Rascals

Beautiful handmade clothes Girls & Boys clothes made and knitted to order.

Perfect for newborn gift or a treat for your little rascal.

Stock available on our online store including our upcycled range. Visit Etsy.com - handmade4rascalsUK We are running sewing classes for all abilities on Friday mornings in Wollaton.

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Beeston Little Acorns 9.15-11am Mon Wollaton Road Methodist Church

TinyTalk Baby Signing 10am & 11.15am Fri Queens Road Methodist Church FREE trial class

Bramcote

Baby Sensory 10.15 & 11.30am Mon Chilwell Road Methodist Church

Broxtowe Creative Dance Wed 4-5pm (3-4 years) Kimberley Leisure Ctr,Newdigate St Helen O’Grady Drama 4-5pm Wed Kimberley Primary School

Swimming - Aqua Babies, Pre-School & Junior Lessons Kimberley Parent & Toddler Bramcote Leisure Centre, Derby Rd 9.30-11am Thu Wiggly Tots Mon Parish Hall, Newdigate 1.30pm (under 2 yrs) & 2pm (over Pebbles Plus (Emmanuel 2 yrs) Pearson Centre, Nuart Street Multi Sports Activities Church) 10-11.30am Wed Sat 8.45-9.30am 3-4 years (Under 5’s) Scout Hut, Hanley Av Early Years Music Group Sun 9.00-9.45am 5-6 years & Tue (6 months-3 years) 9.45-10.30am 3-4 years Queen’s Rd Methodist Church Kimberley Leisure Ctr,Newdigate St Booking essential T:0115 922 1318 Barney’s Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.15am Mon & Fri St Barnabus’ Church, Inham Road Jo Jingles Wed 9.45am 2 years+ Nuthall Babies & Toddlers Sticky Fingers Cookery Classes 10-11.30am Tue Oldmoor Lodge 10.45am Walking - 2years 10-11am Mon (under 5’s) 11.45am 3 months - walking Chilwell Memorial Hall Denz Play Centre, Queens Road TinyTalk Baby Signing 10.15am Thu St Patrick’s Church Hall NCT Beeston Bumps & Babies Water Babies Swimming 9.00-10.30am Fri FREE trial class 9.30-11.30am Wed De Vere Village Hotel Chilwell Road Methodist Church

Chilwell

Nuthall

Speech, Sign & Song Club Wed (2-5 years) Beeston Library, Foster Avenue Booking essential T:0115 922 1318

Play & Praise 1.30-3pm Fri Toton Meth Church, Stapleford Ln

Dagfa Nursery Stay & Play 10-11.30am Wed Dagfa School, Broadgate

Jo Jingles Thu 9.45am Over 2 years 10.45am Under 2 years Escape Play Centre, Ikea Retail Park (Call direct - 0115 9386206)

The Creation Station Little Explorer 10.15-11.05am Fri (14mths-5 yrs) Denz Play Centre Buy one and get one free on your first class!

Early Years Music Group Fri (6 months-3 years) Assumption Community Centre Booking essential T:0115 922 1318

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Stapleford

Sole Nutrition Baby Massage & Yoga Wed (6 week courses, pre-book only) Stapleford Community Centre Toddler Time 9.15-11.15am Fri Stapleford Baptist Ch, Albert Street Saturdads 9.30-11am 4th Sat of month St Helen’s Church Hall

Trowell

Pre-school Gymnastics (3-4yrs) 1.30-2.15pm & 2.15-3pm Mon Kimberley Leisure Ctr,Newdigate St The Creation Station Little Explorer 10-10.50am Tue (14mths-5 yrs) Trowell Garden Softball Soccer Centre Buy one and get one free 4-4.45pm Tue (4-5 years) Kimberley Leisure Ctr,Newdigate St on your first class!

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Music for young children in Beeston

Baby Yoga Baby Massage Baby Reflexology

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

www.eymg.co.uk

• Reduce Colic and Wind • Ease pain from teething

Individual sessions at and around the piano for young children 3 to 7 years

• Promote healthy brain & body development • Settle crying • Promote better sleep Also available Just for Dads Workshops Pamper Days for Mummies & Babies

First Aid For Babies & Children For more details, including dates and locations of all courses/workshops visit the website Contact Hayley on 07709 813093/ hayley@solenutrition.co.uk

www.solenutrition.co.uk

£5 off With this leaflet – Excludes Just for Dads workshop, Pamper days, First aid & offers

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

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Bingham

Crawlers & Walkers 9.45-11.15am Tue Cotgrave Kids Club

TinyTalk Baby Signing 10-11am Mon (0-2 years) Church House, East Street FREE trial class

Sticky Fingers Cookery Classes 2-3pm Tue (under 5’s) Serendipity’s Day Nursery, Cotgrave Futures, Candleby Lane

Jo Jingles Tue 9.30am & 10.30am (2 years+) 11.30am (3 months-2 years) Church House, East Street

Young Explorers 10-11am Thu Cotgrave Church of England Sch

Stay & Play 10-11.30am Tue Rugby Club, Brendon Grove

Cotgrave Parent & Toddler 1.30-3pm Fri (0-2 yrs) Serendipity’s Day Nursery, Cotgrave Futures, Candleby Lane

Bumps & Babies 10.30am-12noon Wed Bingham Children’s Centre

Edwalton

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

Toddles 10-11.30am Thu West Bridgford Pentacostal Church, Wellin Lane

Young Explorers 2-3pm Thu Rugby Club, Brendon Grove

Gamston

Little Wickets Cricket Fun 9am Sat (2.5-4 years) Bingham Leisure Centre Sticky Fingers Cookery Classes 10-11am Sat (under 8’s) Serendipity’s Nursery Tag Tots Rugby Sat 1-1.40pm Wallabies (2–3.5yrs) 1.50-2.50pm Lions (3.5–5yrs) 3-4pm Sharks (5–7yrs) Bingham Leisure Centre

Talking Tots 3pm Tue Gamston Village Hall T: 07900 425610 E: becky@talkingtots.info 4 week trial only £15!

Jo Jingles Fri 9.30am Walking-2 years 10.30am 2 years+ 11.30am 3 months-walking Gamston Community Centre, Ambleside

Cotgrave

Bumps & Babies 10-11.30am Mon Cotgrave Church of England Sch Cotgrave Parent & Toddler 1.30-3pm Mon (2-4 yrs) Serendipity’s Day Nursery, Cotgrave Futures, Candleby Lane

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TinyTalk Baby Signing 9.45-10.45am & 11am-12noon Tue (0 - 18 months) Old Vicarage Hall, Old Tollerton Rd FREE trial class

Gotham

Mini Music Makers 10-11.45am Mon (0-5 years) Gotham Memorial Hall

Rushcliffe

Keyworth

Keyworth Baby & Toddler 10-11.30am Mon Parochial Hall, Selby Lane Puddle Ducks Aqua Natal 5.45pm Wed Key VI Fitness Club, Bunny Lane Puddle Ducks Swimming Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat Key VI Fitness Club, Bunny Lane

Radcliffe on Trent

Little Fishes 9.30-11.30am Wed Wellspring Ch, Westminster Drive Parent & Toddler 9.15-11am Wed Methodist Ch Hall, Shelford Road Sticky Fingers Cookery Classes 10-11am Thu (under 5’s) The Grange Parent & Toddler 9.30-11am Fri St Mary’s Church Hall, Vicarage Ln Sticky Fingers Cookery Classes 3.45-4.45pm Fri (under 8’s) The Grange Puddle Ducks Sat & Sun South Notts Academy School Campus, Glebe Lane

Ruddington Pebbles Toddler Group 1.15-2.45pm Mon (2-4 years) St Peter’s Church, Wilford Road Baby Sensory 2pm Tue St Peter’s Rooms, Church Street

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BABY & PRESCHOOL SWIMMING

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First lesson free

Classes in baby led weaning and infant nutrition

Does your child know the magic of music?

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Lady Bay Parent & Toddler 9.45-11.45am Mon & Fri All Hallows Church Hall Pierrepont Road

Nappuccino 10am-12noon Tue The Hub, Musters Road

Little Wickets Cricket Fun (2.5-4 years) 1.00pm, 1.45pm & 2.30pm Mon West Park, Loughborough Road

Rub a Dub Baby Massage 10.30-11.30am Wed The Hermitage Centre, Wilford Lane Sticky Fingers Cookery Classes 1.30-2.30pm Wed (under 5’s) The Hermitage Centre, Wilford Ln TinyTalk Baby Signing Thu 10-11am (18 months-3 years) 11.30-12.30pm (0-18 months) Village Hall, Wilford Road Tots at the Top (2-5 years) 1.30-2.30pm Thu The Hermitage Centre, Wilford Ln Talking Tots 3pm & 4pm Fri St Peter’s Rooms, Church Street T: 07900 425610 E: becky@talkingtots.info 4 week trial only £15!

West Bridgford

Jo Jingles Mon 9.30am & 10.30am 2 years+ 11.30am Walking-2 years 1pm 3-5yrs with fun music theory 2pm 3 months-walking Sports Pavilion, West Park East Midlands Swimming Academy Mon, Wed, Fri - various times Lessons from 6 weeks - adults West Bridgford School, Loughborough Road

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Most classes are Term-Time only Talking Tots 10.45am Fri Paxdien Guide Hall, Rectory Road T: 07900 425610 E: becky@talkingtots.info 4 week trial only £15!

Twins & Multiples Group 10am-12noon Last Fri of month West Bridgford Baptist Church, Melton Road

NCT Bumps, Babies & Toddlers Little Wickets Cricket Fun 3-4.30pm Mon (Bump-2 years) West Bridgford Methodist Church, (2.5-4 years) 1.45pm Fri Patrick Road West Bridgford Baptist Church, Melton Road Parent & Toddler Crafts 9-10.30am Tue & Thu Little Wickets Cricket Fun Pierrepont Gamston School, (2.5-4 years) Coledale 9am, 10am & 11am Sat Rushcliffe Leisure Centre, West Bridgford Methodist Boundary Road Church Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am & 1.30-3pm Wed Helen O’Grady Drama Methodist Church, Patrick Road 10am-12noon Sat Rushcliffe Leisure Centre, Baby Sensory Boundary Road 12.30, 1.45 & 3pm Wed Poppy & Pint, Pierrepont Road Tag Tots Rugby Sun West Bridgford Baptist 9.30-10.10am Wallabies (2–3.5yrs) Church Parent & Toddler 10.20-11.20am Lions (3.5–5yrs) 10-11.30am Wed Baptist Church Hall, Melton Road 11.30am-12.30pm Sharks (5–7yrs) Rushcliffe Leisure Centre, Boundary Road St Giles Tiddlers 10-11.30am Thu St. Giles Church Hall, Stratford Rd Water Babies Swimming 1-3pm Sun West Bridgford School, TinyTalk Baby Signing Loughborough Road Fri 10-11am (0-18 months) While every effort is made to 11.30-12.30pm (18 months-3 years) ensure details are correct at the Holy Spirit Church, Victoria Road time of going to print, times and FREE trial class dates are subject to change.

Please check before you set off.

Little Wickets Cricket Fun Where possible, contact details are (2.5-4 years) available on our website: 10.45am Fri www.lotsfortots.co.uk/nottingham Roko Health Club, Wilford Lane

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Drama allows children to learn how to make friends, communicate and develop many interpersonal skills. Building self-esteem and confidence is one the hallmarks of the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy. Their sessions include introductory activities, speech and language development, improvisation, scripts, scene & dialogue development, presentation days and end of year productions!

Above all and most importantly the classes are fun! Term 3 is Helen O’Grady Drama Academy’s production term when students work towards a show. They will be able to show how each and every one of them is a star! Students will be performing at the West Bridgford Concert Hall Theatre at Rushcliffe Leisure Centre on Saturday 5th July.

Call Helen O’Grady Drama Academy on 0845 310 0166 to book a FREE session and to find out more information about their drama classes for children aged 4+ in Nottingham.

LEARN TO SWIM We look forward to taking your call.

EST 1998

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

EAST MIDLANDS SWIMMING ACADEMY

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Swimming Lessons for babies age 6 weeks to 3 years. www.emsababies.co.uk

Babies

Bringing your little ones out their shell.

Year round cricket fun for Boys & Girls from 2 ½ years Separate sessions for pre-schoolers

Baby Development Classes Emsa 1/8th pages Feb 13.indd 1 19:07 Award winning Baby Development13/02/2013 classes for babies from birth to 13 months Classes Running Weekly in Light shows Songs & rhymes

Puppet shows Bonding & Massage Ideas to try at home

Beeston, Sherwood, Ruddington, West Bridgford & Carlton To find out more details about classes or to book your FREE trial please take a look at our website www.babysensory.com

Contact: NICOLA COCKAYNE Tel: 07779 256090 E-mail: nottingham@babysensory.co.uk

info@littlewickets.com tel: 0115 924 8476

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Arnold Arnold Methodist Playgroup 9.45-11.45am Tue & Fri Arnold Methodist Church, Front St

Gedling & Ashfield

Central Stay & Play 12.30-2pm Fri (all year) Carlton Sure Start Centre, Church View, Main Road Booking essential

Gedling

Toddler Church 2pm Tue St Mary’s Church, Church Lane

All Hallows Parent & Toddler 9.30-11am Tue Memorial Hall, Main Road

Tim’s Tinies 9.30-11am Wed St Timothy’s Church & Community TinyTalk Baby Signing Centre, Swinburne Way, Daybrook (0 - 2 years) 10-11am Fri Memorial Hall, Main Road FREE trial class St Helen’s Baby & Toddler 9.30-11am Mon & Thu St Helen’s Old Church Hall, Annie Holgate Toddlers Main Street 9.30-11am Mon High Leys Children’s Centre

Burton Joyce

Hucknall

Calverton

Helen O’Grady Drama 5-6pm Thu Hucknall Community Centre (John Godber Centre), Ogle Street

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

Carlton Toy Library 9.30-11.30am Mon Pentacostal Church, Station Road Toddler Time 9.30-11.30 Tue Pentacostal Church, Station Road Helen O’Grady Drama 5.30-6.30pm Tue Richard Herrod Leisure Centre, Foxhill Road Chatterbox Toddlers 9am-12noon Thu Carlton Community Church Baby Sensory 10.30am & 11.45am Thu Carlton Pentecostal Church, Station Road

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Netherfield Parent & Toddler 9.15-11.15am Wed & Thu Bethesda Ministeries Church Hall Carol Saunders Swim School & Tiddlers Academy Sat 2pm - 0-18mths parent & child 2.30pm - 18-36mths parent & child 3pm - Beginners 3.30pm - Improvers DW Fitness, Victoria Park

Ravenshead Jo Jingles Thu 9.30am 2 years + 10.30am Walking-2 years 11.30am 3 months-walking Village Hall, Vernon Crescent Rub a Dub Baby Massage 10.30-11.30am Thu Ravenshead Leisure Centre

Woodthorpe

NEW TinyTalk Baby Signing 9.30-10.30am Tue The Nottingham Craft Centre, NCT Hucknall Bumps & Babies Somersby Road 10am-12noon Fri FREE trial class Watnall Road Community Centre 18 Month Club Friday Tots 1-2.30pm Wed 9-11am Fri (0 - 4 years) (18 months-3 years) St Peters & St Pauls Church Hall, Good Shepherd Preschool, Ruffs Drive Scout Hut, Weaverthorpe Road

Netherfield St George’s Centre Toddler 9.30-11am Mon Netherfield Infant School, Chandos Street Carol Saunders Swim School & Tiddlers Academy 5.30pm Mon Beginners & Improvers DW Fitness, Victoria Park

Explore a Story 10-11am Thu (2 years +) St Mark’s Ch Hall, De Vere Gdns Little Lambs Mother & Baby Group 2-4pm Fri Good Shepherd Parish Centre, Thackerays Lane Baby-bites 10am-12pm 1st & 2nd Fri of month Dolly’s Vintage Tearoom, Somersby Road

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West Bridgford, Ruddington & Gamston Clairebr@tinytalk.co.uk Beeston & Nuthall Aliciae@tinytalk.co.uk Long Eaton, Ockbrook & Chellaston Carolines@tinytalk.co.uk Mapperley, Sherwood & Woodthorpe Claireba@tinytalk.co.uk Bingham & Gedling Emmaw@tinytalk.co.uk Contact us now for your FREE TRIAL CLASS!

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Ilkeston Ladybirds Community Group 1-2.30pm Mon Charnos Family Support Centre, Lower Whitworth Road

Rockabillies Music Classes 9.45am & 11am Tue West End Mills, Leopold Street

Childsplay Toddler Group 9am-12pm & 1.15-3pm Tue Grange Primary School, Michael House Steiner Parent Station Road & Toddler 8.30am-12.30pm Jo Jingles Tue Tue, Wed & Thu 9.30am Walking-2 years Michael House School, Shipley 10.30am 2 years + 11.30am 3 months-walking Sensory Splash Time St Johns Church Hall, Canal Street 9.30-11.30am Tue & Thu 4-6pm Fri / 1-2pm Sun Oasis Toddlertime Victoria Park Leisure Centre 10am-12noon Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri Cantelupe Tiny Tots Oasis Church Hall, Derby Road 9.45-11.45am Tue The Cantelupe Centre, Market Pl TinyTalk Baby & Toddler Signing Wed 9.45am, 12.15pm & 1.30pm - Birth to 18 months) Rockabillies Music Classes 11am - 18 months to 3 years) 9.45am & 11am Mon West Park Leisure Centre, West End Mills, Leopold Street Wilsthorpe Road FREE trial class

Long Eaton

Playwell Toddler Group The Creation Station 10-11.30am Mon Little Explorer St John’s Church Hall, Canal Street 10-10.50am Wed (14mths-5 yrs) St John’s Church Hall, Canal Street Wiggly Tots Dance Academy Buy one and get one free on your Mon 10am (under 2 yrs) first class!

10.30am (over 2 yrs) NEW 11.15am (over 3 yrs Tap class) Fun Tots Dance Doctors Studios, Derby Rd 10-11.30am Wed & Fri (under 5’s) West Park Leisure Centre, Yummie Mummies Wilsthorpe Road Breastfeeding Group 10.15-11.45am Mon Rockabilly Mamas Choir Children’s Centre, Lime Terrace 8-9.30pm Wed West End Mills, Leopold Street Toddlertime 1-3pm Mon Rockabillies Music Classes Sawley Baptist Church, 9.45am, 11am & 1.30pm Thu Wilne Road West End Mills, Leopold Street

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Erewash The Creation Station Little Explorer 8.50-9.40am and 2-2.50pm Thu (14mths-5 yrs) Sawley Infant & Nursery School, Wilmot Street Buy one and get one free on your first class!

NCT Long Eaton Bumps, Babies & Toddlers 10.30am-12.30pm Thu (all year) St John’s Church Hall, Canal Street Rockabillies Music Classes 9.45am, 11am & 1.30pm Fri West End Mills, Leopold Street Twinkle Toes Pony Parties: Mother & Toddler Mornings 10am-12noon Fri Wilne Road, Sawley St Laurence Church Toddlers 10-11.30am Fri St Laurence Church Hall, Tamworth Road Helen O’Grady Drama 5-6pm & 6-7pm Fri St John’s Church Hall, Canal Street

Sandiacre Puddle Ducks Swimming 1.30-3pm Mon Cloudside Junior School, Stanton Road Sunshine Group Clinic, Play & Weigh 1.15-3pm Tue (0-2 years) Sure Start Centre, Victoria Road Sandiacre Baby & Toddler 1-3pm Wed (0-3 years) Memorial Institute, Doncaster Av

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The Wallabies classes for 2 - 3.5 year olds run for 40 minutes and focus on developing fundamental motor skills in an energetic and exciting way.

We use foam Rugby balls and soft cones to ensure safety is at the forefront of the sessions.

During the Wallabies sessions children will learn how to move in different ways and navigate obstacles such as cones and soft, plastic hurdles. They will also learn how to travel with, pass and kick a Rugby ball.

The Lions classes for children aged 3.5 - 5 years old continues to focus on core motor skills such as balance, agility and co-ordination and begins to introduce more rugby specific skills such as evasion, spacial awareness and scoring tries.

We use Midi sized Rugby balls for these sessions, which is the natural progression from foam balls to size 3 which is used for junior Tag Rugby.

These sessions last for 60 minutes and do not require parental participation.

The Sharks classes for children aged 5 – 7 focus on the development of fundamental Rugby skills such as evasion, team work and ball handling.

Generally, the Sharks classes are held outdoors. We use Size 3 Rugby balls to allow children to get familiar with the size they will be using should they choose to play Mini Rugby at their local club.

Music groups for the under 5s

All Live instruments, original & traditional songs, world music, themed sessions, puppets, disco!

Rockabilly Mamas Choir Rock, pop, funk, disco!

email@rockabillies.co.uk www.rockabillies.co.uk 0774 701 3597 Westend Mills, Leopold Street, Long Eaton NG10 4QD Contact Rockabillies about parties, nursery sessions, one off workshops

Little Explorers Award winning arts and crafts creative fun for 1-5 yr olds Helps to develop concentration & hand-eye co-ordination No stress or mess for you!

Educational & fun

Come along and join in the fun......Classes available in Beeston, Sawley, Long Eaton and Trowell !

Boys & girls ages 6 months - 4 years Beeston • Long Eaton • Spondon Ilkeston • Ripley • Swadlincote Run by a professionally qualified RAD, IDTA & ISTD Dance Teacher T:07759 253091 E:info@wigglytots.co.uk www.wigglytots.co.uk First class FREE!

Contact Rachel for more information on 0844 874 7489 rachelsimpson@thecreationstation.co.uk

0844 874 7489 or email rachelsimpson@thecreationstation.co.uk I look forward to hearing from you, Rachel

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Hollies Day Nursery 2 Private Road, Sherwood NG5 4DB

0115 960 6388 carly@holliesdaynurseries.co.uk

Hollies Country Park 11 Woodchurch Road, Arnold NG5 8NJ

0115 920 1826 lizzy@holliesdaynurseries.co.uk

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