Lots for Tots Burton-Ashby Issue 05

Issue 05 Oct - Dec 2011

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LOTS FOR CHRISTMAS...

Inspirational gifts for Christmas from local businesses LOTS ON LOCAL...

Half Term, Halloween, Bonfire & Christmas Fun for the Family LOTS ON WEEKLY...

Find your local Toddler Groups & Classes

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Distributing directly to 9,000 families in North East Staffordshire, South Derbyshire & North West Leicestershire

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KIDZ BUS IS AN EXCITING, FUN AND SAFE OPTION FOR YOUR EVENT OR CELEBRATION.

We can host parties for up to 20 children aged 3 to 10 years.

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Welcome to Issue 5 of Lots for Tots Burton-Ashby!

Front Cover

Ashley from Ashby Photography by Joanne Cooper Photography www.joannecooper.biz

Issue 4 competition winners Congratulations to both Mary Hambling & David Needham (Yoxall) who won family tickets to the National Forest Adventure Farm.

About Lots for Tots

27,000 copies of Lots for Tots in 2 editions distributed quarterly in October, January, Easter & July in Derby, Amber Valley, Erewash, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire Dales, East Staffordshire & North-West Leicestershire.

Lots for Tots is designed by Nadine PeatfieldEditor of Lots for Tots. For advertising, artwork & commissions please contact info@lotsfortots.co.uk.

Contact details

burtonashby@lotsfortots.co.uk Tel: 08456 436 848 www.lotsfortots.co.uk PO Box 7769, Derby, DE1 0SN Advertisements in this directory are not necessarily recommended or endorsed by Lots for Tots. Lots for Tots cannot be held liable for any inaccuracies in advertisements or issues arising with goods and services advertised and sold through the directory. All artwork is accepted on the condition that permission has been given for use in the publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions are fair and accurate.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without prior consent from Lots for Tots.

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appy Birthday to us! Yes It has been a whole year since our 1st issue, where has the time gone?

So hands up who has started buying Christmas presents? Take a look at our advertisers if you are struggling... from online gift & toy shops to a family photograph or a local savings card as a stocking filler- we’ve got lots of inspiration.

This issue brings you more events than ever, so if you are wondering where to take the children for a Halloween that won’t scare them, or searching for Santa, look no further than Lots for Tots. We’re here to help you survive from Halloween to Christmas with the under fives. .. and if you visit anywhere or buy anything from our advertisers, don’t forget to tell them you saw it in Lots for Tots!

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Lots on Local.. October

Sat 15th - Fri 21st October Alton Towers Scarefest Escape to Alton Towers Resort this Halloween and share in the season of spooktacular fun as the Resort celebrates Scarefest.

Wed 19th October 2.30pm Stick Man Loughborough Town Hall Featuring a trio of top actors and packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves; Stick Man promises more fun than you can shake a stick at! Touching, funny and utterly original, this fabulous show is a sure-fire hit.

Box Office 01509 231914 www. loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

Fri 21st October 7 - 10pm Stretton Toddlers Ladies Night St Mary’s Church Hall, Hillfield Lane, Stretton Many Stalls Jewellery, Cosmetics, Bags etc.

Taster Treatments, manicure, pedicure and eyebrow threading. £5 per ticket to include glass of wine. Contact Claire Goodwin 01283 532653 or 07983437500. All proceeds from event going to Toddler Fund.

Sat 22nd October 2pm Family Story Trail Walk Calke Abbey, Ticknall, S.Derbyshire Explore the Lime Yards in Calke Park and discover some of the hidden secrets as we create a story on this guided walk. Just bring an adult and your imagination. Park admission applies Mon 24th - Fri 28th October Music Time Half Term Classes Even more fun at Music Time this week. Fancy Dress all week with treats & refreshments.

Children £4, £1 per extra child over 6 months. No need to pre-book, just turn up & enjoy! Suitable for older children during School Holidays. Check website for times & venues www.musictime.uk.com

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Mon 24th - Fri 28th October 9am-3.30pm Soccerstarsuk October Holiday Courses John of Rolleston Primary School Chose from 1 day up to 5 day courses for children age 5-12 years old.

01332 368000 www.soccerstarsuk.co.uk Tue 25th October 1.40-2.30pm The Creation Station Half Term Class Hood Park Leisure Centre, Ashby The Creation Station Little Explorer classes continue through the Half Term holidays but please note the time change to Tuesday’s Ashby de la Zouch class. Contact Anna on 0844 854 9309 to book.

Tue 25th October 11am Pumpkin Party Calke Abbey, Ticknall, S.Derbyshire Buy a pumpkin at Calke or bring your own.

Decorate it in your own style and add it to our fabulous display. Garden ticket required.

Sat 29th October 6pm Halloween Zootacular at Blackbrook Zoo Winkhill, Staffs ST13 7QR A special lantern lit trick or treat trail with apple bobbing, carve a pumpkin & meet the creepie crawlies. Come in your spookiest outfit. Entrance £7.95 adults & £6.50 children. www.blackbrookzoo.co.uk Mon 31st October 9.45-10.45am/ 11 - 12pm Halloween Fun at Music Time Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane Fancy Dress, treats & refreshments. www.musictime.uk.com Mon 31st October - Fri 4th November The Creation Station 2nd Birthday Celebrations Celebrate The Creations Station’s 2nd Birthday plus the launch of their new Baby Discovery classes for babies age 3-18 months. Classes in Swadlincote, Ashby de la Zouch & Tutbury. See Lots on Weekly for class times, days & locations.

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* Parent & Toddler Group 10-11.30 Thursday Term Time only £1.50pp- under 6 months free

* Open 10-5 Mon-Sat Farm entry £4.50 for 2 yrs & over.

* Parent & Toddler Days every Tues (Term Time only) £1.50pp Heage Lane, Etwall, Derby DE65 6LS 01283 735063

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Little Dragon’s Den Parties at The Marlene Reid Centre, Coalville

The

D-B Club

Come and join the D-B Club!

Out of School Activity Club in Hilton We are running themed holiday clubs throughout all school holidays and inset days Full day (7.30am – 6pm) - £30

Short Day - (9am – 3pm) - £24

Half day (9am – 12 or 12-3pm) - £12 Lots of activities and trips to keep your kids amused through the school holidays.

Pre-Booking essential and numbers are limited!

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Tel:

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www.mrc.uk.net Book your children’s party & enjoy space for up to 30 children, a bouncy castle, soft play equipment & a kitchen to prepare your food Prices start from £70

www.mrc.uk.net Call Ann on 01530 510515 or email acave@mrc.uk.net for more info (Book by 31.12.2011 & receive 10% off quote LFT1011)

To advertise call 08456 436 848 (local rate)

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Lots on Local.. November Tue 1st November - Tue 31st January Special Winter Opening Rates Blackbrook Zoological Park, Winkhill, Staffs ST13 7QR Entrance is only £1.99 for everyone from 1st November- 31st January. www.blackbrookzoo.co.uk

Thu 3rd-Sat 5th November 7pm Peter Pan Brewhouse, Union St, Burton DE14 1EB The Stephanie Parrott School of Dance present Peter Pan. There will also be a matinee performance on Saturday at 2.30pm. Box Office 01283 508100 www.brewhouse.co.uk Sat 5th November 10am - 12pm Nearly New Sale Repton Village Hall, Askew Grove, Repton Items on sale will include: children’s clothes, toys, books, nursery equipment and maternity wear. The event is hosted by Repton Primary School PTA to raise funds for equipment within the school. Entrance 50p, children free.

Refreshments on sale.

For further details please call: 07982 781936 Sat 5th November 1pm The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark Loughborough Town Hall Blunderbus presents their lyrical new moonlit adventure for young children and grown-ups who still sleep with the big light on!

Featuring an irresistible blend of live music, puppetry and storytelling, this beautiful show introduces Plop, an old favourite, to a new generation of theatre-goers. Tickets £9, concessions £7. Box Office 01509 231914 www. loughboroughtownhall.co.uk Fri 11th November 7.30pm Sudbury Christmas Fair Sudbury Primary School, School Lane, Sudbury All of your Christmas shopping under one roof.

We have a great selection of quality stall holders and you will even get a complimentary glass of

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mulled wine and mince pie. We look forward to seeing you there. Email sudburychristmasuk@gmail.com

Sat 12th November 10.20am Saturday Family Music with Musical Bumps Christchurch Methodist Church, Shepshed Monthly Saturday classes are aimed at mums and dads who work during the week, and therefore miss out on the full Musical Bumps experience. We also welcome grandparents and visiting family and friends who want to see what we’re about. The sessions are relaxed, informal and most of all – FUN! We sing songs, shake maracas and bells, dance, march, jump, skip, tickle, bounce and play with music for around 45 minutes, then we relax and enjoy some social time with drinks and biccies.

Cost is £4 for 1 child and £5 for 2 or more.

Accompanying adults are FREE! No need to book – just turn up! www.musicalbumps.com Wed 16th November 6.30-9.30pm Damsels in Success The Royal Hotel, Station Rd, Ashby Our monthly events provide fabulous, feminine women with an infusion of energy, inspirational speakers, fantastic strategies for living & that all important time for themselves. Join in to enjoy the support & encouragement of other fabulous women, leaving you energised & inspired to live the life you WANT, the way YOU want it!

For a free guest place & to find out details go to www.damselsinsuccess.co.uk/burtonontrent Sat 19th November 11am - 4pm Making Merry Herbert Art Gallery & Museum Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP Shopping experience for gifts & decorations, accompanied by choir singing.

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Are you a parent with young children living in Staffordshire or Leicestershire?

Would you like to work from home with a business that slots in to family life?

Would you like to have School Holidays off with the kids without taking leave?

Would life be easier with a second income?

Do you love Lots for Tots?!!!

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If you would like to find out more about an amazing opportunity, email Nadine on burtonashby@lotsfortots.co.uk or call 08456 436 848

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November..

Sat 19th November 10.30am - 12.30pm St Wystan’s School & Nursery Open Morning High Street, Repton DE65 6GE Visit Repton’s independent Day School & “The First Steps” Nursery with new sensory gardens 01283 703258 head@stwystans.org.uk

Sat 19th November 1.30 - 3pm NCT Baby & Children’s Toys & Equipment Sale Beaumont Leys School, Anstey Lane, Leicester 1pm entry for NCT members - Join us for a sale of good-quality used baby and childrens nursery equipment, books, toys and games. £1 admission (in aid of the NCT) Children Free 0844 2436185 Tue 22nd November 2.30 - 5.30pm Free Health Screening Well Families Clinic St David’s Ch, Broom Leys Rd, Coalville Free health screenings, a range of health and well-being advice including information on how to stop smoking, mental health issues, drugs and alcohol misuse, activities in the district, benefit advice and much more.

There are fun exercise challenges for all ages and free healthy snacks and fruit juices to try during the afternoon.

Further details are available in local venues in the Coalville area or please contact Julie Summerton on 01530 454541 or email Julie. summerton@nwleicestershire.gov.uk.

Fri 25th November 7.30-10pm Christmas Race Night John Port School, Etwall Fun family entertainment, own your own racehorse for the night and win cash prizes.

Mulled wine and mince pies, buffet food and bar. £1 entry inc raffle ticket. More info contact 01283 734111

stall holders, £12 per stall discounted to £10 if booked before 20th October 07854 015688 Sat 26th November 2 - 4pm Christmas Children’s Nearly New Sale Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton DE65 5GH Quality Baby and Children’s Clothing, Toys, Nursery Equipment and more.. Homemade Cakes, Free Parking. Admission 50p, kids free, Sellers only £7 per table, sell as many items as you like. For more details www.totstabletop.co.uk or email : info@totstabletop.co.uk Sat 26th - Sun 27th November 11am Deck the Halls at Calke Abbey Ticknall, S.Derbyshire Free event. Help us with the preparations for Christmas at Calke. Join us in creating the longest paper chain to decorate Calke’s riding school for Christmas.

Sat 26th November 1pm-4pm Christmas Fayre William Shrewsbury Primary school, Church Road, Stretton Come and join in the fun at our christmas event, many stalls, games and our amazing santas grotto. Refreshments available.

Sat 26th November - Sun 8th January Mother Goose Loughborough Town Hall This Christmas join our heroine and Priscilla, the Goose that lays the golden eggs, on a flight of fantasy in a fairytale adventure of loyalty and friendship, virtue over vanity and a battle of good against evil. Take a trip to the fountain of youth for an eggs-cellent, eggs-travigant, eggs-citing and cracking family Christmas full of festive fun. Box Office 01509 231914 www. loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

Sat 26th November 10am - 1pm Eggington Primary Christmas Fayre Church Street, Eggington, DE65 6HP £1.00 entrance fee. We are currently looking for

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oanne Cooper owner of Joanne Cooper Photography has had photography on her mind since being given her first camera at the age of 17.

She understands the plight of your images, mostly they stay on your computer. You will share them with family and friends via Facebook and the like, but on your computer they stay. Which is such a shame.

When Joanne captures an image for you she will ensure you display it proudly as a mounted and framed print, or as a gorgeous canvas.

However, the very best thing you could do is combine it with all your family shots and create a photobook.

Joanne can teach you how to do this or complete it for you.

Joanne has had a camera stuck to her face since she was 17 and after two decades in local government and marketing she decided to follow her passion and made photography her business.

Joanne began photographing children when her sister began walking. “She was my favourite subject and taught me how important trust is in photography. However now she is in her 30’s I have to say she hates it when I pick up the camera. I can’t say I blame her it’s been a long time. Now I concentrate on portraits ranging from corporate head shots, pet portraits, family shots, and my favourite - children.”

Joanne has found that the best place to capture all these portraits is in the place where those people are most happy and comfortable, that usually is not a studio. For your child that means at home, in your garden or in the park playing or feeding the ducks. The choice would be yours.

Joanne looks forward to working with you capturing your beautiful child doing the thing it does best - having fun. www.joannecooper.biz 07778 455681 P.S. Enjoy Joanne’s photograhic fun on the front cover of Lots for Tots!

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Lots on Local.. December

Thu 1st - Sat 24th December Derby Christmas Fayre Market Place, Derby If you’re looking for that perfect unique Christmas gift or want to stock up on traditional festive foods then visit Derby Christmas Fayre, with over 20 Tudor-style chalets and entertainment on hand to get you in the festive spirit. Don’t miss original and ethically produced crafts and Christmas gifts, jewellery, clothing, accessories, festive food and drink and local seasonal produce. Keep an eye on the website for up-to-date details on live entertainment, street performers and special events. www.derbylive.co.uk Every Weekend in December Winter Wonderland Blackbrook Zoological Park, Winkhill, Staffs ST13 7QR Entrance is only £1.99 for everyone from 1st November- 31st January. Visit Santa’s Grotto for just £4.99 which includes a present for the child & a hot drink & mince pie for the adults. www.blackbrookzoo.co.uk

Sat 3rd December 1-8pm Sheepy on Ice Winter Wonderland Sheepy Magna Primary School, Main Rd, Leics CV9 3QR ‘Sheepy on Ice’ is a school Christmas Fayre with a difference - a temporary ice rink with Christmas lights and music, open to the general public, in addition to Santa’s grotto, children’s carousel and about 50 gift/craft stalls, plus smaller games and competitions, hot food and drinks including a hog roast. Contact Jo Wright 01827 718721 jo.wright@mail.com Sat 3rd December The Palace Craft & Gift Fair The Palace, High St, Ibstock A large variety of different stalls including cardmaking & scrapbooking supplies, fairtrade crafts & gifts, jewellery, wooden toys, handmade goods, bags, cards and much more.

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Sat 3rd - Sun 11th December 11am - 5pm An Edwardian Christmas & Family Activities at Kedleston Hall Experience an Edwardian Christmas. Children’s festive craft activities, Christmas stories and Santa’s grotto. Storyteller Sophie Snell will be weaving magical tales of Christmas, and there will be craft activities. And if that wasn’t enough, there’s also the chance to meet Father Christmas himself in his grotto, and some of his real live Reindeer in the stables! Children £1.50 (crafts) £2.50 (Santa- includes gift).

Sun 4th December 10am - 4pm Adorn with NV Christmas Craft & Gift Fair Moira Village Hall, Ashby Rd, Moira Free Admission to visitors. Refreshments available with cafe area. Baby changing facilities. Free parking.

Fri 9th December 6pm The Snowman Brewhouse, Union St, Burton DE14 1EB The popular seasonal musical story of The Snowman is presented by Victoria Curran and Clive Matthews with Isabelle Fisher and children from Outwoods Primary School. This charming seasonal tale is one of three narrated musical stories that form the centrepiece of Interactive Workshop presentations that they regularly take into schools around the country. Tickets £6.50 or £5.50 concessions. Box Office 01283 508100 www.brewhouse.co.uk

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A Very Merry Museum & a Happy Herbert!

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his year’s festive season at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, will kick start your Christmas spirit.

On 19 November Making Merry is back to help you buy your favourite people the perfect gifts and adorn your house with festive favours and decorations. Delight in the beautiful ambience between 11.00am and 4.00pm as choirs from around Coventry serenade you as you shop.

A VERY MERRY MUSEUM‌.

AND A HAPPY HERBERT! Come and join us this festive period for a treasure trove of crafts, treats and family fun

Victorian Christmas Family Day FREE Saturday 10 December

Join us to experience a fun and festive Victorian Christmas with craft workshops, object handling, storytelling, traditional games and much more!

For further details of our extensive programme of winter festivities and events pick up a festive flyer or visit www.theherbert.org competition Enter our EXCLUSIVE RGE SHAW to WIN an original GEO herbert.org watercolour at www.the

In December you will be transported to the Victorian era to experience how people prepared for Christmas.

The Victorian Christmas Family Day takes place on Saturday 10 December and includes storytelling, music, mince pies and a whole lot more. Also taking place throughout the months will be events including Winter Stories for Adults, Arts Workshops and a Festive Film Screening.

For more information on these events visit www.theherbert.org

To advertise call 08456 436 848 (local rate)

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December..

Sat 10th December 10.20am Saturday Family Music with Musical Bumps Christchurch Methodist Church, Shepshed Monthly Saturday classes are aimed at mums and dads who work during the week, and therefore miss out on the full Musical Bumps experience. We also welcome grandparents and visiting family and friends who want to see what we’re about. The sessions are relaxed, informal and most of all – FUN! We sing songs, shake maracas and bells, dance, march, jump, skip, tickle, bounce and play with music for around 45 minutes, then we relax and enjoy some social time with drinks and biccies.

Cost is £4 for 1 child and £5 for 2 or more.

Accompanying adults are FREE! No need to book – just turn up! www.musicalbumps.com Sat 10th - Sun 11th December Christmas Craft & Gift Show Calke Abbey, Ticknall, S.Derbyshire Free Event. Calke will be hosting the craft and Gift show in the Riding School, featuring fine crafts and original Christmas gifts to buy.

Normal park admission applies.

Wed 14th - Tue 20th December Music Time Christmas Special Check website for times & venues www. musictime.uk.com Wed 14th December 6.30-9.30pm Damsels in Success The Royal Hotel, Station Rd, Ashby Our monthly events provide fabulous, feminine women with an infusion of energy, inspirational speakers, fantastic strategies for living & that all important time for themselves. Join in to enjoy the support & encouragement of other fabulous women, leaving you energised & inspired to live the life you WANT, the way YOU want it! For a free guest place & to find out details go to www.damselsinsuccess.co.uk/burtonontrent

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Fri 16th - Mon 19th December from 6pm Winter Wonderland Rose & Crown, Swarkestone Rd, Chellaston Derby DE73 5UA Help raise money for Help for Heroes. The Winter Wonderland lights up from 6pm with children’s rides, face painting, side stalls, chestnuts roasting, toffee apples & Santa’s Grotto. Entertainment every evening kicks off on Friday with Sing for your Supper Choir & The Newhall Brass Band. To book the grotto, visit our Facebook page: Rose and CrownChellaston or call 01332 700269 on which you will receive a personal invitation from Santa through the post with a time slot. Santa will still be seeing children on the night if you just turn up. If parties want to make a night of it you can book our Christmas Fayre: 2 courses £8.99 or 3 courses £10.99 Sat 17th December 2pm Christmas Party Afternoon Calke Abbey, Ticknall, S.Derbyshire Pop in to our Christmas party. The Ogando School of Dance will entertain you in the Riding School. There will be music and Christmas games to play.

While every effort is made to ensure details are correct at the time of going to print, times & dates are subject to change.

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visit to Blackbrook Zoological Park is a wonderful day out for the whole family and a great chance to get up close to some of the most endearing and rare species in the world.

We have a wealth of attractions on offer to see, not least the Pink Paradise, Flights of Fantasy in our brand new Tropical House, The Warty Pig Walk with our endangered and unique Warty Pigs, the kid’s favourite Lemur Lodge, Pelican Cove, Swan

Lake, World of Penguins and of course our ever popular Meercat family.

On your visit be sure to sample the delights of our award-winning Scarlet Tearoom, and stop in to our newly refurbished gift shop. Blackbrook Zoo is well known for accessibility, with ramps to all major attractions.

Why not get out of the office and join in on our corporate events, school visits or celebrate your birthday here with a penguin feed! Or even join in and be a keeper for the day!

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New Family Mediation Service Launched “Mediation allows for a wider discussion about issues impacting upon families experiencing a relationship breakdown. This can provide for a more rounded solution particularly where children are involved.� Charles Killin, Managing Partner: Fishers Solicitors

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ishers Solicitors has launched a brand new Family Mediation service aimed at providing a quicker, cheaper and less stressful way of resolving family disputes without the need to go to court.

Fishers Solicitors, which has offices in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire and Swadlincote, Derbyshire are one of the first solicitors in the area to provide a Family Mediation service.

The service is led by Andrew Robinson, a long standing Resolution accredited family law solicitor and a Resolution qualified Family Mediator.

Andrew trained as a family Mediator through Resolution, a well known and widely respected national organisation of family lawyers that promotes a constructive, non-confrontational approach to family law disputes. It frequently advises the government on policy issues in the family law arena.

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A Mediator is an independent third party who helps both sides to come to an agreement. The mediator is neutral and the aim of mediation is to help you and your former partner or spouse to reach your own amicable solution to your problems.

Both parties must agree to the use of Mediation and it is possible to instruct a mediator directly. Mediators however, will not give advice on either sides individual position and therefore will usually recommend that you each obtain legal advice alongside the mediation process. Perhaps the most common way to begin mediation is to instruct your current family solicitor that you wish to try mediation.

If you would like further information regarding Family Mediation please visit www.fisherslaw.co.uk/mediation or contact Fishers Mediation team on 01530 566629.

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Are you a woman who wants MORE? But need the time, strategy and space to make it happen??

Then be a Damsel in Success And have SUCCESS without the stress!

We meet 6.30 pm 16 November & 14 December in Ashby de la Zouch Get a FREE guest place when you register on-line at: www.damselsinsuccess.co.uk/burtonontrent sandie@damselsinsuccess.co.uk 07921 494363

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MEDIATION SERVICES Ashby de la Zouch Contact Andrew Robinson

t: 01530 412167 Swadlincote Contact Alison Wilding

t: 01283 217193 fishers@fisherslaw.co.uk

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Divorce & Separation Children Law Financial & Property Disputes Family Mediation Pre & Post Nuptial Agreements Civil Partnerships

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Lots on Weekly... East Most classes are Term-Time only

Barton u Needwood Parent & Toddler Group 10.45am-12pm Mon Christadelphian Ch, 1 Park Rd

St James’ Parent & Toddler 9-11am Tue/Thu St James’ Church Hall Play & Stay 10.15-11.45am 2nd Wed of month Barton under Needwood Library FREE (booking essential) Creative Little People (3-5yr) 9.30-10.15am Wed (9mth-2yr) 10.30-11.15am Wed (6-11yr 1/2 term & hols only) 11.30am-12.15pm Wed Methodist Hall, Crowberry Lane Baby Sensory 9.45-10.45am 11am-12pm/ 12.30-1.30pm Thu Barton u Needwood Village Hall

Branston

Branston Parent & Toddler 9.45-11.15am Tue Branston Village Hall, Clays Ln

Burton on Trent

All Saints Church Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Mon All Saints Ch Hall, Branston Rd Baby Sensory 10-11am Shobnall Community Centre Baby Bounce & Rhyme (under 3’s) FREE 10.15-10.45am Tue/ 11.15-11.45am Fri Burton on Trent Library

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Toddler Time 9.45-10.30am Wed Burton on Trent Library Toddler Time 1-2.30pm Tue Tummies to Tots 1-2.30pm Wed Queen St Community Centre Harvey Girls 7-8.30pm Tue 12-2pm Thu (Under 21’s Mums) Riverside Church Hall, High St St Mary’s & St Mowden’s Toddler 10am-12pm Wed Church Hall, Guild St

Staffs

Baby Sensory 10-11am, 11.15am-12.15pm, 12.45-1.45pm Fri Curborough Community Centre, Reynolds Close

Rolleston on Dove

Playgroup 10-11.30am Tue/Fri Methodist Chapel, Chapel Ln Rolleston In-Betweenies (2.5-3.5yr) 10-11.30am Thu Methodist Chapel, Chapel Ln

Stapenhill

Jump for Joy Up Beat Music & Movement 9.30-11.30am Mon 1.15-2.45pm Thu Glebe School Rooms, St Peter’s Hill St Health & Well-Being Centre Church, Stanton Rd Anslow Parent & Toddler 1.30-3.15pm Thu Anslow Village Hall, Anslow

Draycott in the Clay Tots Corner Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Wed Draycott-in-the-Clay Village Hall

Fradley

Twins Group 10-11.30am Mon Hill St Health Centre, Hill St Kiddie Winks Mother & Toddler 10am-12pm Tue/Fri Hill St Health Centre, Hill St First Steps 9.30-11.15am Wed Hill St Health Centre, Hill St

Jo Jingles 9.45-10.45am/ 10.45- SoccerStars UK 9-9.45am Sat 11.45am Fri Robert Sutton Sports College, Fradley Village Hall, Hay End Lane Bluestone Lane

Lichfield

Jo Jingles 9.45-10.45am/ 10.4511.45am Mon Martin Heath Hall, Christchurch Ln 9.45-10.45am/ 10.45-11.45am Tue Esporta, Birmingham Rd, Wall Island

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Stretton

Stretton Baby & Toddler 9.30-11am Tue/Fri St Mary’s Church Hall, Hillfield Ln Stretton Pram Club 1.30-3pm Tue Main St, Stretton

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Award Winning Baby Development Classes for babies from Birth to 13 Months!

Classes held in: Burton upon Trent – Tuesdays Winshill - Wednesdays Barton Under Needwood - Thursdays Swadlincote – Thursdays Lichfield - Fridays

Activities include fibre optic light shows to glowing bouncy balls, rainbows, tickly feathers, puppets, silky scarves and water play. You and your baby will enjoy discovering something new every week.

For details of classes in Burton and Swadlincote, please contact Debbie: Tel: 07815 060888 / 01283 561895 E-mail: burtonsouth@babysensory.co.uk Or for classes in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield contact Laura: Tel: 07976 255280 E-mail: lichfield@babysensory.co.uk

Theatre Kittens for 1-4 year olds Themed Classes designed for pre-school children Confidence Building - Social Interaction Early participation in drama and the performing arts develops imagination, confidence, creativity and communication skills Free parking Free refreshments Weekly classes are held in Stretton, Burton on Trent Come and try us for free

Visit www.theatrecats.co.uk or call 01283 531635

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East Staffordshire Most classes are Term-Time only

Theatre Kittens (2-4yr) 10-11.30am Wed The Priory Centre, Church Road

Tutbury Toddlers 9.30-11am Fri Tutbury Pre-School, Cornmill Ln

Tums to Tots drop in 9.30-11.30am Tue Methodist Church, High Bank Rd

Jo Jingles 9.45-10.45am/ 10.45-11.45am Thu The Priory Centre, Church Rd

The Creation Station Fri Little Explorers 10.30-11.20 Chatterbox Ceramic Cafe

Baby Sensory 10-11am Wed St Joseph’s Church Hall

Music Time 1.15-2.15pm Fri The Priory Centre, Church Road

Tutbury

Creative Little People (3-5yr) 1.30-2.15pm Wed (9mth-2yr) 2.30-3.15pm Wed (6-11yr 1/2 term & hols only) 3.30-4.15pm Wed Tutbury Village Hall, Monk St

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Walton on Trent

Walton Parent & Toddler 2-3pm Fri, Walton on Trent C of E Primary School, Coton Rd

Winshill

Umbrella Club 9.30-11.15am Mon Winshill Resource Ctr, Canterbury Rd

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Winshill Mini Fun Factory 1011.30am Wed, Winshill Methodist Church, High Bank Rd Tots n Dots 9.15-11am Thu Gospel Hall, Hawfield Lane Little Gems 1-3pm Fri Winshill Children’s Ctr, Brough Rd

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Using everyday objects is a great way for your child or baby to explore the world around them. It‛s also a great recycling activity too.

Reuse small transparent plastic bottles by removing the label and washing.

Fill them with interesting items. Do one at a time to create a collection.

Try some of the following and add your own ideas too; Dry mixtures Dried foods e.g. pasta, lentils, sugar, rice ...and glitter Wet mixtures Fill 3/4 full with water and add glitter, sequins, sweet wrappers, foil, plastic straw pieces, beads... anything that won't dissolve!

You could add oil, glycerine, or a drop of food colouring.

Let older children fill their bottles with their own choice.

Once filled, put the tops on tight and seal them inside with glue. * When you have a few bottles use them as skittles. * Try shaking and use them when singing rhyming songs.

Why not bring a shaker and join in our 2nd Birthday Celebrations!

Contact Anna for details on 0844 854 9309 or makin@thecreationstation.co.uk

Sing Along with Jo Jingles!

Fun Music, Singing & Movement Classes for children aged 3 months to 5 years Develop your child’s

• Co-ordination • Confidence • Imagination • Listening Skills • Social Skills • Language Children’s Parties & Nursery Sessions also available!

*Class Teacher required*

For classes in Hilton, Mickleover, Oakwood & Stretton Call Mari-Vic on 01283 791067 mv@jo-jingles.freeserve.co.uk www.jojingles.com/derbystaffsarea

For classes in Loughborough, Shepshed, Mountsorrel & Coalville Call Laura on 0844 381 4325 jojingles-loughborough@hotmail.co.uk www.jojingles.com/loughborougharea

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Most classes are Term-Time only

Ashby de la Zouch Trinity Tiny Tots 2pm Mon Trinity Church, Kilwardby St

The Creation Station Tue Baby Discovery 12.40-1.20pm Little Explorers 1.40-2.30pm Hood Park Leisure Centre Big Blue Bus 12.30-2pm Wed Westfields, Abbey Dr Seasons Playgroup

1.45-3pm Wed Congregational Ch, Kilwardby St Tiny Tots 10-11.30am Fri Ashby Methodist Ch, Burton Rd Wriggly Readers FREE 10.30-11.30am Fri, Ashby Library

Blackfordby

Blackfordby Soft Play

1-3pm Tue, Blackfordby Village Hall, Sandtop Ln

Big Blue Bus 12.30-2pm Mon Belgrave Close, Agar Nook Markfield Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Tue Markfield Community Ctr, Mayflower Cl, Markfield Noah’s Ark Parent & Toddler 10am-12pm Tue The Full Gospel Mission, James St Toy Library 10am-12pm Tue, 5-7pm Wed 10am-12pm/ 1-3pm Thu Marlene Reid Centre, Belvoir Rd Agar Nook Mother & Toddler 12.30-2.30pm Wed, Agar Nook Community Centre Sunshine Toddlers 10.30am-12pm Thu Christchurch Hall, London Rd

Castle Donington

Wriggly Readers FREE 10.30-11am Thu Coalville Library

Coalville

Big Blue Bus 12.30-2pm Thu Opp Community Shop, Greenhill

Big Blue Bus 10.15-11.45 Mon Bosworth Road

Little Dragon’s Den Soft Play 9.30am-12.30pm Mon 10.30am-2pm Fri Marlene Reid Centre, Belvoir Rd Little Ninjas (3-5yrs) 10.30-11am Mon/Wed/Fri 4.45-5.15pm Mon-Thu 9.30-10am Sat Stealth Black Belt Academy, Unit 9 Brunel Way, Stephenson Ind Est

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Helen O’ Grady Drama Academy Thu 5-8yr 4-5pm, 9-11yr 5-6pm Hugglescote Community Centre, Grange Road Jo Jingles Coming soon-call to book Marlene Reid Centre, Belvoir Rd

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North West Leics Hall Lane Methodist Church Toddlers 10am-12pm Fri, Hall Lane Church

Coleorton

Big Blue Bus 12.30-2pm Tue School Lane (layby) Newbold Viscount Beaumont Toddlers 1.30-3pm Wed, Viscount Beaumont School

Ellistown

Ellistown Toddlers Group 1.30-3pm Tue Community Ctr, Whitehill Rd

Ibstock

Bubbles 10.30am-12pm Tue The Palace Community Centre, 57 High St Wriggly Readers FREE 10-10.30am Thu, Ibstock Library

Kegworth

Aquatic Swimming Academy Aqua Baby pre-book 07746 223197 The White House Hotel, Derby Rd

Measham

Measham Mums & Tots 9.30-11.30am Mon/Wed St Lawrence’s Ch Hall, High St Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Tue/Fri Baptist Church, Chapel St Wriggly Readers FREE, 10.30-11 2nd Tue of month Measham Library

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Aqua Baby Sessions

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Contact Lindsay 07746223197 learn2swim2000@aol.co.uk

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Little Dragon’s Den Parties at The Marlene Reid Centre, Coalville

www.mrc.uk.net Book your children’s party & enjoy space for up to 30 children, a bouncy castle, soft play equipment & a kitchen to prepare your food Prices start from £70

www.mrc.uk.net Call Ann on 01530 510515 or email acave@mrc.uk.net for more info (Book by 31.12.2011 & receive 10% off quote LFT1011)

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North West Leicestershire Most classes are Term-Time only

Moira

Ravenstone

Baby Sensory 10-11am Thu, Moira Village Hall

Shepshed

Big Blue Bus 10.30am-12pm Tue Moira Norris Hill

Ravenstone Toddler Group 10-11.30am Wed The Pavillion, Ravenslea

Mountsorrel

Musical Bumps Mon Babies 10-11am Age 1-3 yrs 11-12 Stonehurst Farm, Brook Lane

Jo Jingles Tue (under 2) 9.30-10.30am (Over 2) 10.30-11.30am (Babies) 11.30am-12.30pm Charnwood Rd Community Centre, Charnwood Rd

Jo Jingles Fri (Under 2s) 1-2pm (Over 2’s) 2-3pm The Scout Hut, The Green

Musical Bumps Fri Age 1+ 12.30-1.30pm Age 2+ 1.30-2.30pm Age 3+ 2.30-3.30pm The Glenmore Community Centre

Oakthorpe

Whitick

Oakthorpe Toddler Group 12.30-2.30pm Wed Oakthorpe Leisure Centre, Measham Rd

Loughborough

Helen O’ Grady Drama Academy Mon 5-8yr 4-5pm, 9-11yr 5-6pm, 12-17yr 6-7pm Rosebery St Peters Ctr, Storer Rd NCT Bumps & Babies 10.30am-12pm Tue Gorse Covert Community Centre, Maxwell Dr Jo Jingles Wed (under 2) 9.30-10.15am (over 2) 10.30-11.15am (Babies) 11.30am-12.15pm Ronald West Court, Langdale Ave Musical Bumps Thu Babies 10.30-11.30am Age 1+ 11.30-12.30pm Age 2+ 1-2pm Age 3+ 2-3pm The Beacon Christian Centre, Park Road

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Little Angels Baby & Toddlers 1-2.30pm Fri, Methodist Church, Hall Lane

While every effort is made to ensure details are correct at the time of going to print, times & dates are subject to change. Please check before you set off. Where possible, contact details are available on the website

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South Derbyshire

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Church Gresley Melbourne Salvation Army Mums & Tots 9.30-11.30am Wed Salvation Army Hall, Wilmot Rd

Hartshorne

Alpha Tots 9.30-11.15am Wed Church Hall, Hartshorne

Hilton

Jo Jingles (3mth-walk) 9.45-10.30 (1.5- 2.5yr) 10.45-11.30 Tue Baby Sensory 10-11am/ 11.15am-12.15pm Thu Jangala Soft Play Centre, Hilton Business Park Music Time 9.45-10.45am/ 11am-12pm Mon 1.45-2.45pm Wed NEW Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane Mums & Tots 1.30-3pm Mon Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane Tindles Dance Pre-School Ballet & Tap 2-3pm Tue/ 1.30-2.30pm Thu Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap 3.45-4.45pm Tue/ 4-5pm Fri Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane Mother & Toddler 1.45-3.15pm Thu, Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Ln

Linton

Little Monkeys 12.30-2.30pm Tue/Fri Village Hall, Winchester Dr

Tindles Dance Pre-School Ballet & Tap 10-11 Wed, Wesley Hall, Potter St 9-10am Sat, Bill Shone Leisure Centre, High Street Creative Little People (3-5yr) 9.30-10.15am Thu (9mth-2yr) 10.30-11.15am Thu (6-11 yr hols & 1/2 term only) 11.30am-12.15pm Thu Bill Shone Leisure Ctr, High St Music Time 9.30-10.30/10.45-11.45am Fri Wesley Hall, Potter St

Midway

Elmsleigh Toddler Group 9-11am Tue Elmsleigh Infant School, Queens Dr, Midway

Netherseal

Seale Pups 2.15-3.15pm Tue Netherseal St Peter’s Primary School

Newhall

Tots Club 9.20-11.15am Mon/ Wed, Newhall Methodist Ch, Chapel St Little Stars 9-11am Wed Old Post Centre, High St, Newhall Tidgy Tots Special Needs 1-2.30pm Thu (FREE) Newhall Day Care Centre, Meadow Lane, Newhall

Funky Monkey Music Time 9-10am Fri Newhall Infants School

Overseal

Overseal Pushchair Walk 12-1pm Fri Navigation Inn, Spring Cottage Rd

Rosliston

Walking with Wheels 10.30-11.30am Tue Coffee Shop, Rosliston Forestry Ctr

Swadlincote

The Creation Station Mon Baby Discovery 10-10.40am Little Explorers 11-11.50am Sharpes Pottery Museum Hill St Mums n Tots 9.30-11am Tue Hill St Baptist Ch, Hill St Ducks & Ducklings 1.30-3pm Tue Dethick Hall, Manchester Ln Soft Play 9.30-12.30pm Wed/Fri Green Bank Leisure Ctr, Civic Wy

Ticknall

Ticknall Toddlers 10am-12pm Wed/ Thu Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane

Woodville

Bubbles Music & Fun Time 1.45-2.30pm Tue (FREE) Woodville Methodist Church Hall

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